Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/27/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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21-0202 16PSF-a (s)Gomes Group, LLC Realease of Reverter RightsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GOMES GROUP, LLC, OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, AND A RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTIONS, SPECIFIED IN ORDINANCES 6S&Fs ADOPTED ON APRIL 18, 1990, 6S&Fg ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 6, 1997, AND 6S&Fe ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003, AND/OR INCLUDED IN THE RELATED DEEDS CONVEYING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO NEWARK RENAISSANCE HOUSE, INC. (CENTRAL WARD) PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 27, 2021Pass Video Video
21-0441 16PSF-b (s) OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, SUBSECTION 7, LIVE NEWARK LOAN FOREGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE FACADE IMPROVEMENTS OR RENOVATIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO: (I) RENEW AND INCREASE THE BENEFITS OF THE LIVE NEWARK LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCING CLOSING COSTS OR PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ELIGIBLE FACADE IMPROVEMENTS; AND (II) DISCONTINUE THE LIVE NEWARK LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCING COSTS OR PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ELIGIBLE RENOVATIONS. PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON APRIL 27, 2021Pass Video Video
21-0535 17R3-a (s)Resolution: Change Order #4/Amendment Parsons Brinkerhoff, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution Purpose: Change Order #4 - McClellan Street Underpass Roadway and Drainage Improvements Final Design Entity Name: WSP USA, Inc. (formerly known as Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.) Entity Address: One Penn Plaza, New York, New York 10119 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,278,519.92 Funding Source: Federal Grant modification administered by NJDOT Contract Period: Extended through February 1, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R4-b adopted on October 17, 2012, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $1,091,849.92 for the period of 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed - January 15, 2014. Change Orders #1, 2, and 3 (Resolution 7R4-b adopted on MarPass Video Video
20-1428 17R6-a (s)Resolution: Ricci & Fava, L.L.C. - Conflict Counsel (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Conflict Matters. Entity Name: Ricci & Fava, L.L.C. Entity Address: 16 Furler Street, 2nd Floor, Totowa, New Jersey 07512 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1429 17R6-b (s)Resolution: Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Conflict Matters. Entity Name: Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga, LLP Entity Address: 3 Gateway Center, 100 Mulberry Street, 15th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1434 17R6-c (s)Resolution: Jalloh & Jalloh - Labor & Employment (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor and Employment Matters. Entity Name: Jalloh & Jalloh, LLC Entity Address: 21 W. Blancke Street, 2nd Floor, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1439 17R6-d (s)Resolution: Florio Kenny Raval, LLP - Litigation Defense Counsel (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Legal Services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Florio Kenny Raval, LLP Entity Address: 125 Chubb Avenue, Suite 310-N, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1442 17R6-e (s)Resolution: L'Abbate Balkan Colavitas & Continit, LLP - Litigation Defense Counsel (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: L’Abbate, Balkan, Colavitas & Contini, LLP Entity Address: 100 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1447 17R6-f (s)Resolution: Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC - Redevelopment/Land Use Counsel (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Redevelopment/Land Use Counsel Services. Entity Name: Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC Entity Address: 555 U.S. Highway One South, Suite 440, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
20-1454 17R6-g (s)Resolution: Souder, Shabazz, Woolridge Law Group, LLP - Workers Compensation Counsel (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Workers Compensation Matters. Entity Name: Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge Law Group, LLP Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 1200, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0570 17R8-a (s)Resolution: Establishing a City Poet Laureate (LM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing the position of the City of Newark Poet Laureate Purpose: To promote literacy and literature among City residents. Sponsor: Council Member, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The position of City of Newark Poet Laureate will include a suggested honorarium of $5,000.00 and a term of two (2) years.Pass Video Video
21-0264 17R2-a (s/as)Nishuane Group, LLC Planning Consultant Agreement 2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services. Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite #1, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/Business Unit NW011, Dept.150: Div/Proj 1505, Activity A; Account # 71280; Budget Ref. B2021 Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0358 17R2-b (s/as)Chasan, Lamparello, Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC 2021 Professional Services ContractResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services for Redevelopment/Land Use Matters. Entity Name: Chasan, Lamparello, Mallon & Cappuzzo, P.C. Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Suite 200, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2021 Contract Period: March 12, 2021 through March 11, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
21-0579 17R3-b (s/as)Resolution: Application for Grant Funds to the New Jersey Historic Trust, 2021 Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund, Capital Fund Level II, for the rehabilitation and restoration of interior of Newark City HallResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Interior of Newark City Hall. Entity Name: New Jersey Historic Trust, 2021 Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund Entity Address: 101 S. Broad Street, 6th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Grant Amount: $750,000.00 Total Project Cost: $1,500,000.00 City Contribution: $750,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: 2021 Multi-Phase Funding Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information:Pass Video Video