Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/19/2021 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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21-0678 15.-a ReportTwo Riverfront Urban Renewal Lessee, LLC and TRF Urban Renewal Property Corp, Financial Reports, December31, 2020Pass Video Video
21-0679 15.-b ReportHigh Park Gardens Cooperative Corporation, Financial Statements, December 31, 2020Pass Video Video
21-0680 15.-c ReportDiversified Realty, LTD (Casa Mia), Financial Statements, December 31, 2020Pass Video Video
21-0681 15.-d ReportEmployee’s Retirement System, Board Meeting Minutes, March 25, 2021Pass Video Video
21-0693 15-e ReportSpringfield Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2020Pass Video Video
20-0739 16PSF-ac441-5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 199 Ridge Street Block 534 Lot 28OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE A (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 199 RIDGE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AS BLOCK 534, LOT 28 (NORTH WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1213 16PSF-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 25-27 Garibaldi Avenue Block 5092.04 Lot 127.01OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 25-27 GARIBALDI AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 5092.04, LOT 127.01 (SOUTH WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1255 16PSF-cC441-5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 106 Grove Street, Block 4036.01 Lot 1.01OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 106 GROVE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 4036.01, LOT 1.01 (WEST WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1260 16PSF-dC441-5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 115 New York Avenue Block 942 L37OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 115 NEW YORK AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 942, LOT 37 (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1262 16PSF-eC441-5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 46 5th Street, Block 1875 Lot 20.02OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 46 5TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1875, LOT 20.02. (WEST WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1278 16PSF-fC441-5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 246-248 Pomona Avenue, Block 3717 Lot 3.02OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 246-248 POMONA AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3717, LOT 3.02 (SOUTH WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1587 16PSF-gOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 309-311 Irvine Turner Boulevard (Block 2666, Lot 1.06)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING FIVE (5) YEARS OF TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 309-311 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2666, LOT 1.06. (SOUTH WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1629 16PSF-hOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement 135 Congress Street (Block 191 Lot 16)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 135 CONGRESS STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 191, LOT 16 (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
20-1664 16PSF-iOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 9 Sherman Avenue (Block 2818 Lot 5)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 9 SHERMAN AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2818, LOT 5 (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
21-0075 16PSF-jOrdinance - Lease Agreement with University HospitalOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS, TO ENTER AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, A BODY CORPORATE AND POLITIC OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, 150 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07101 (LANDLORD), FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 140 BERGEN STREET, BLOCK 211, LOT 1, PORTION OF LEVEL E, (CENTRAL WARD), FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING ON MARCH 1, 2021, AND TERMINATING ON FEBRUARY 28, 2022, FOR AN ANNUAL RENT OF $122,330.40, FOR USE AS AN AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY.Pass Video Video
21-0107 16PSF-kOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 73 1/2 - 87 4th Avenue (Block 524 Lot 37)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF AN EIGHTEEN (18) RESIDENTIAL UNITS BUILDING NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 73½ - 87 4TH AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 524, LOT 37 (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
21-0235 16PSF-lOrdinance: 5Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 73 Winans Avenue (Block 2611 Lot 12)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 73 WINANS AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2611, LOT 12 (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
21-0477 16PSF-mOrdinance: 25 Yr Tax Abatement/Exemption - 40 Clinton Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 40 CLINTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O PARAMOUNT ASSETS, LLC, 45 ACADEMY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AN EXISTING BUILDING AND CREATE TWENTY-SEVEN (27) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS LOCATED AT 36-40 CLINTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 145, LOT 62. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-0599 17R1-aJune 2021 Temporary Budget ExtensionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2021 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2021 Budget Appropriation Amount: $52,472,507.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: June 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
20-1416 17R2-aJunior Entrepreneurs Club Training ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide training for youth development business. Entity Name: Junior Entrepreneurs Club Training Program Entity Address: 569 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07012 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $87,500.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contract Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Eighty percent (80%) obligated by June 30, 2021 and fully expended by June 30, 2022.Pass Video Video
21-0232 17R2-bProf. Svc. Rutgers: R U Ready For WorkResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide training for youth career readiness. Entity Name: Rutgers University - R U Ready For Work Entity Address: 158 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $120,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contract Period: July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Eighty percent (80%) obligated by June 30, 2021 and fully expended by June 30, 2022.Pass Not available
21-0610 17R2-cHDSRF Grant Application - Bay AvenueResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: To conduct Preliminary Assessment (PA), Site Investigation (SI), and Remedial Investigation (RI) work for the remediation of sites contaminated, or suspected of being contaminated with hazardous waste. Entity Name: New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Entity Address: 36 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: To be determined by NJEDA Total Project Cost: $108,391.00 City Contribution: $500.00 processing fee Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: No start or end dates 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) 38-42 Bay Avenue/Block 5088/Lot 30/East Ward Additional Information: The properPass Not available
21-0611 17R2-dHDSRF Grant Application - Former Allen's Amoco Service StationResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: To conduct Preliminary Assessment (PA), Site Investigation (SI), and Remedial Investigation (RI) work for the remediation of sites contaminated, or suspected of being contaminated with hazardous waste. Entity Name: New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Entity Address: 36 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: To be determined by NJEDA Total Project Cost: $256,613.95 City Contribution: $500.00 processing fee Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: No start or end dates 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) 861-869 Clinton Avenue/Block 3016/Lot 25/South Ward Additional Information: The property is Pass Not available
21-0651 17R2-eDeclaration of an AINOR (502-504 Summer Avenue)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating area in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 502-504 Summer Avenue/Block 625/Lot 46 and Additional Block 681/Lot 31/North Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-b adopted on February 18, 2021, authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation.Pass Not available
21-0505 17R5-aFY2021 Ryan White - Rutgers Special Dental ClinicResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey/Special Services Dental Clinic Entity Address: 110 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $761,245.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on March 17, 2021. Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $236,500.00.Pass Not available
21-0506 17R5-bFY2021 Ryan White - Isaiah HouseResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Isaiah House Entity Address: 238 N. Munn Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $408,981.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on March 17, 2021. Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $199,991.00.Pass Not available
21-0507 17R5-cFY2021 Ryan White - Community Health Law ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Community Health Law Project Entity Address: 650 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $243,038.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on March 17, 2021. Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $115,000.00.Pass Not available
20-1437 17R6-aResolution: Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, P.C. (Litigation Defense) (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation 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 $100,000.00 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 Not available
20-1446 17R6-bEhrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza (Redevelopment)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Redevelopment/Land Use Matters. Entity Name: Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 1016, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5511 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 Not available
20-1451 17R6-cResolution: Chasan Lamparello Workers Compensation - Workers Compensation (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Worker’s Compensation Matters. Entity Name: Chasan Lamparello Mallon and Cappuzzo, P.C. Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 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 Not available
20-1453 17R6-dEhrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza - Workers CompensationResolutionDept/ 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: Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza, P.C. Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 1016, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5511 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 Not available
20-1457 17R6-eLaw Offices of Gina Devito-Prof.Serv.-Per Diem-2021ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To serve as a Special Municipal Prosecutor - a per diem attorney in the Newark Municipal Court. Entity Name: The Law Office of Gina DeVito, LLC Entity Address: 28 Valley Road, Suite 1, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $135,000.00 for all six (6) vendors 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 Not available
20-1459 17R6-fResolution: Law Offices of Connie Bentley McGhee (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To serve as a Special Municipal Prosecutor - a per diem attorney in the Newark Municipal Court. Entity Name: Connie Bentley McGhee Entity Address: 292 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $135,000.00 for all six (6) vendors 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 Not available
21-0638 17R8-aResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (5/19/21)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. John Newton McCray 2. Reverend Alfreddy Fletcher 3. Sanaa Mahari Amenhotep 4. Michael Allen 5. JaQuill F. Waters 6. Hope Jackson 7. Josephine Richardson 8. Willie Oscar Mackly 9. Sterling Bruce 10. Barbara EleyPass Not available
21-0639 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (5/19/21)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 1. Joaquin Dias Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Brian Keith McAdams, Sr., A Celebration of Life, held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 3. Sergeant Martha Rodriguez, on her retirement after twenty (20) years of public service with the Department of Public Safety, Police Division Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 4. Richard Rohrman Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 5. Robin L. Dougherty 6. Individuals honored during a Sister Cities Program Ceremony between the City of Newark and Canton Loja, Canton Olmedo and Canton Alausi, EcuadorPass Not available
21-0372 17R8-cResolution: Samuel Klein & Company (2021)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract (Non-Fair and Open) Exception to Public Bidding - pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) Purpose: To provide for the award of a contract for the Audit of the fiscal activities of the City of Newark for both Statutory Audit and the Single Audit - for the preparation and filing of the 2020 Annual Debt Statement, 2020 Annual Unaudited Financial Statement, the 2021 Municipal Budget and Budget Amendments, the Budget Appropriation CAP Calculation, the Budget Levy CAP Calculation Workbook and the Calculation for the Reserve for Uncollected Taxes. Entity Name: Samuel Klein and Company Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, 11th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $485,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-025-0251-71250-B2020 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of adoption by the Municipal Council Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) ProPass Not available
20-0011 17R2-f (as)Cathedral Park Associates - Assignment and AssumptionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Assignment of Contract Agreement Purpose: To consent to the assignment of the Financial Agreement from Cathedral Park Associates, LP to Cathedral Park Apartments Urban Renewal, LLC for an affordable housing project located at 147-153 Clifton Avenue. Entity Name: Cathedral Park Urban Renewal Apartments, LLC Entity Address: 691 Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 2, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: $0.00 Contract Period: N/A Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a List of Property: (Address/ Block/Lot/Ward) 147-153 Clifton Avenue/Block 491/Lot 54 Additional Information: Original Tax Abatement granted by Resolution 7RB-k adopted on September 16, 1981.Pass Not available
21-0609 17R2-g (as)RPM The Lantana Affordable Housing AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME funds Purpose: To authorize the execution of an Affordable Housing Agreement to The Lantana Urban Renewal, L.P. for the construction of The Lantana Project consisting of a five-story building at 109-119 Broad Street and the rehabilitation of an existing structure at 130 North 11th Street. The Project will include seventy-two (72) residential units, eight (8) of which shall be HOME affordable housing units, on-site parking spaces, laundry facilities and a community room. Entity Name: The Lantana Urban Renewal, L.P. Entity Address: 77 Park Street, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Grant Amount: $568,000.00 Funding Source: Federal HOME Program Funds Contract Period: From the date of adoption by the Municipal Council through December 31, 2051 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RPass Not available
21-0695 17R8-d (as)Resolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Reverend Dr. Willie Simmons and Reverend Dr. Samuel AustinResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Reverend Dr. Willie A. Simmons and Reverend Dr. Samuel Austin Date(s): Saturday, May 29, 2021 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of 18th Avenue and South 10th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Simmons/Austin Plaza Sponsor: Council Member, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information:Pass Not available
21-0699 17R8-e (as)Resolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Reverend Kyle " The Voice" Abercrombia Way (JSJ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Reverend Kyle Abercrombia Date(s): Saturday, May 22, 2021 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Bergen Street and Vassar Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Reverend Kyle “The Voice” Abercrombia Way Sponsor: Council Member, John Sharpe James Additional Information:Pass Not available
21-0557 17R12-a (as)Resolution: Bid Contract - Roman E&G Corporation - Phase 10(C) Lead Service Line Replacement - Contract 40-WS2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Phase-10(C) Lead Service Line Replacement - Contract 40-WS2025 Entity Name: Roman E&G Corporation Entity Address: 14 Ogden Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $10,420,021.90 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW041-18W-18W00-94710-B2018 Contract Period: 210 calendar days to final completion from the date of a written Notice to Proceed. Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Twelve (12) Bids Received: Six (6)Pass Not available
21-0558 17R12-b (as)Resolution: Bid Contract - Roman E&G Corporation - Phase 10(D) Lead Service Line Replacement - Contract 41-WS2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Phase-10(D) Lead Service Line Replacement - Contract 41-WS2025 Entity Name: Roman E&G Corporation Entity Address: 14 Ogden Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $12,220,523.55 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW041-18W-18W00-94710-B2018 Contract Period: 210 calendar days to final completion from the date of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Twelve (12) Bids Received: Six (6)Pass Not available
21-0559 17R12-c (as)Resolution: Bid Contract - Underground Utilities Corporation - Phase 10(E) Lead Service Line Replacement - Contract 42-WS2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Phase-10(E) Lead Service Line Replacement - Contract 42-WS2025 Entity Name: Underground Utilities Corporation Entity Address: 711 Commerce Road, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,996,300.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW041-18W-18W00-94710-B2018 and NW041-19W-19W00-94710-B2019 Contract Period: 210 calendar days to final completion from the date of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Twelve (12) Bids Received: Five (5)Pass Not available
20-1658 18.-aOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 33-35 Hinsdale Place aka 23 Oraton Street, (Block 618 Lot 42)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 33-35 HINSDALE PLACE A/K/A 23 ORATON STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 618, LOT 42. (NORTH WARD)Pass Not available
21-0183 18.-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 59-61 Monroe Street (block 1989 Lot 35)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A FIVE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 59-61 MONROE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1989, LOT 35. (EAST WARD)Pass Not available
21-0437 18.-cOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 141 Wakeman Avenue (Block 622 Lot 39)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 141 WAKEMAN AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 622, LOT 39. (NORTH WARD)Pass Not available
21-0544 18.-dOrdinance - 2021 General Improvement Authorizations $38,409,000.00OrdinanceA BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATING $38,409,000.00 THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $36,488,550.00 IN GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY AND FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF.Pass Not available
21-0556 18.-eOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 100 Grove Terrace (Block 4036.01 Lot 1.03)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 100 GROVE TERRACE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 4036.01, LOT 1.03. (WEST WARD)Pass Not available
21-0662 18.-fReligious SItes OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING TITLE XLI, “NEWARK ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS”, CHAPTER 10, “HISTORICAL SITES AND DISTRICTS” TO ADDRESS THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES.Pass Not available
21-0660 18.-gOrdinance: Lease Agreement for Homeless Shelter (Miller Street Development UR)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MILLER STREET DEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL, LLC AS LANDLORD FOR A RESIDENTIAL HOMELESS SHELTER AND ASSOCIATED OFFICE SPACE AT THE FORMER MILLER STREET SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 47-71 MILLER STREET, 61-75 FRELINGHUYSEN AVENUE AND 47-61 VANDERPOOL STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 (SOUTH WARD,) PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5.Pass Not available
21-0456 18.-hAppointment: Hispanic Commission (Baquerizo)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Humberto Baquerizo Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Baquerizo will be replacing Mr. Jose Santiago.Pass Not available
21-0488 18.-iResolution: Appointment to the African Commission - Clarisse Mefotso FallAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: African Commission Name of Appointee: Clarisse Mefotso Fall Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Fall will be replacing Ms. Ligia De Freitas, whose term ended September 1, 2019.Pass Not available
21-0677 18.-jAppointment: Caribbean Commission (Mojica)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Glenis Mojica Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation expiring on May 19, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
21-0684 18.-kAppointment: Hispanic Commission (Paulino)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Maria Paulino Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation expiring on May 21, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Paulino will be replacing Ms. Carmen Rivera.Pass Not available
21-0690 18.-lAppointment: Caribbean Commission (Rodriguez)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Jean C. Rodriguez Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation expiring on April 7, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Rodriguez will be replacing Ms. Paula George, whose term expired on March 1, 2020.Pass Not available
21-0691 18.-mAppointment: Caribbean Commission (Gaymes)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Jacqueline Elizabeth Gaymes, DDS Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation expiring on May 19, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
21-0692 18.-nResolution: Appointment to the Caribbean Commission - Dr. Bianca Dube, MD. MBAAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Dr. Bianca Dube, MD, MBA Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation ending on May 19, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information: DEFERRED 8-n 051921Pass Not available
21-0694 18.-oAppointment: Newark Parking Authority (Speight)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Newark Parking Authority Name of Appointee: Rev. Dr. Andre LaPaul Speight, Ph.D. Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation expiring on May 19, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information: Rev. Dr. Speight will be replacing Mr. Roy Hargrove, Jr., whose term expired October 20, 2020.Pass Not available
21-0669 1  Hearing of Citizens1. MUNIRAH EL BOMANI Appearing 2. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing 3. EGLESIA THOMPSON Not Appearing 4. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing 5. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing 6. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS Appearing 7. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing 8. DONNA JACKSON Appearing  Not available
21-1034 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Rent Control Board provide an update to the Municipal Council, through the City Clerk’s Office, regarding a previous request from Council Member LaMonica McIver that management at the Colonnade and Pavilion Apartment Buildings provide some form of consideration, including a rental rebate or prorated rent, to the tenants of record for the ten (10) days they had to endure and be inconvenienced without heat or hot water during the month of February.Pass Not available