Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 1/20/2022 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
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22-0334 11. MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide a presentation to the Governing Body regarding the monitoring and enforcement of the City’s AirBNB program, including the number of inspections and violations, fees and penalties imposed and the administrative department responsible for monitoring the program.  Not available
22-0052 15.-a Report2022 North Jersey District Water Supply Commission BudgetPass Not available
22-0063 15.-b ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Minutes, December 20, 2021Pass Not available
22-0065 15.-c ReportNewark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Minutes, November 3, 2021 and December 1, 2021Pass Not available
21-1183 16F-aOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 326-328 Grove Street (Block 1790.01 Lot 7.03)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 326-328 GROVE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1790.01, LOT 7.03. (WEST WARD)Pass Not available
21-1185 16F-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 46 Wainwright Street (Block 3068 Lot 10)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 46 WAINWRIGHT STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3068, LOT 10. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Not available
21-1186 16F-cOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 48 Houston Street (Block 996 Lot 8)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 48 HOUSTON STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 996, LOT 8. (EAST WARD)Pass Not available
21-1380 16F-dOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 229 Fairmount Avenue (Block 263 Lot 61.02)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 229 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 263, LOT 61.02. (WEST WARD)Pass Not available
21-1444 16F-eOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 31 Oraton Street (Block 618 Lot 9)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 31 ORATON STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 618, LOT 9. (NORTH WARD)Pass Not available
21-1446 16F-fOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 77 Seymour Avenue (Block 3001, Lot 14)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 77 SEYMOUR AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3001, LOT 14. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Not available
21-1655 16F-gAmendment to Street Sweeping OrdinanceOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, ARTICLE 7, PARKING, STANDING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR STREET CLEANING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (g) THAT INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL LIST OF STREETS IN THE WEST WARD.Pass Not available
21-1032 16PSF-aOrdinance: Amending Title VIII, Business and Occupations - Creating Chapter 36, Travel and Building Services Worker Retention (AR)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 36 ENTITLED, TRAVEL SERVICE AND BUILDING SERVICE WORKER RETENTION. No Action Taken 8-c (s) 081721 Deferred 6PSF-a 090121 Deferred 6PSF-a 091521 Deferred 6PSF-d 100621 Deferred 6PSF-b 102021 Deferred 6PSF-a 110421 Deferred 6PSF-a 111521 Deferred 6PSF-a 120221 Deferred 6PSF-a 121521 Deferred 6PSF-a 010522 Deferred 6PSF-a 012022 Maintained on Public Hearing for 2/16/22Pass Not available
21-1476 16PSF-bOrdinance: Thomas Street Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO THOMAS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 300 WILSON AVENUE, NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF (52) SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH: (I) TWENTY (20) UNITS SHALL BE RENTED TO SENIOR TENANTS AT OR BELOW 30% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”); (II) SIX (6) UNITS SHALL BE RENTED TO SENIOR TENANTS AT OR BELOW 40% AMI; (III) SIX (6) UNITS SHALL BE RENTED TO SENIOR TENANTS AT OR BELOW 50% AMI; AND (IV) TWENTY (20) UNITS SHALL BE RENTED TO SENIOR TENANTS AT OR BELOW 60% AMI AND TWENTY-ONE (21) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 184-194 THOMAS STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1164, LOTS 10 AND 11. (EAST WARD)Pass Not available
21-1477 16PSF-cOrdinance: MarkPolk Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MARKPOLK URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 300 WILSON AVENUE, NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF FIFTY-SIX (56) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, 1,500 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AND FIFTY-SIX (56) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 558-570 MARKET STREET AND 39-51 POLK STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1998, LOT 7. (EAST WARD)Pass Not available
21-1301 16PSF-dResolution: 260 Washington St Urban Renewal LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 260 WASHINGTON ST URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, P.O. BOX 1293, HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK 11802, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW (23) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY (140) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (67) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS TO BE RENTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AREA MEDIAN INCOME AND 6,000 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 260-272 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 60, LOTS 2, 3, 4, and 5 (6). Public Hearing will be held at the Special Meeting on 01/25/22. Deferred 6PSF-d 012022Pass Not available
21-1335 16PSF-eOrdinance: Amending Compensation and Fees for Officers Extra-Duty EmploymentOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, CHAPTER 22, SUBSECTION 3.11(e) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY INCREASING THE RATES OF COMPENSATION AND ASSOCIATED FEES FOR POLICE OFFICERS’ CONTRACTED EXTRA-DUTY EMPLOYMENT. Public Hearing will be held at the Special Meeting on 01/25/22. Deferred 6PSF-a 012022Pass Not available
21-1872 17R1-aTemporary Emergency Appropriation $72,254,430.87ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for all Interest, Debt Redemption Charges, and Capital Improvements for Year 2022. Funding Source: City Budget Appropriation Amount: $72,254,430.87 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 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: Not Applicable Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
21-1802 17R1-bResolution: Apply/Accept NJ Victim Assistance Grant (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with the State of New Jersey for six NJ Victim Assistance Grant Purpose: Application and Acceptance with State of New Jersey for six (6) Victim Assistance Grants. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Total Grant Amount: $825,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety/Victim Assistance Grant Grant Period: September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Detailed allocation: Central Ward/$137,500.00/Subaward #VAG-205-18/Award Period: 9/1/21 - 8/31/22 East Ward/Pass Not available
21-1007 17R2-aResolution: 204-210 Properties, LLC - Private Sale/RedevelopmentResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct four (4) two-family unit homes. Entity Name: 204-210 Properties, LLC Entity Address: Belleville, New Jersey 07109 Sale Amount: $34,944.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $107,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 204 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 46/Central Ward 206 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 45/Central Ward 208 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 44/Central Ward 210 14th Avenue/Block 282/Lot 43/Central WarPass Not available
21-1165 17R2-bResolution: Jonah Realty - Assignment and Assumption of Tax AbatementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Assignment of Contract Agreement Purpose: Resolution consenting to the Assignment of the Financial Agreement from 75 First Street Associates Urban Renewal Entity, LLC, to Jonah Realty Urban Renewal, LLC for a Commercial Retail Project located at 75-85 First Street/65-103 Dickerson Street. Entity Name: Jonah Realty Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: c/o Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc., 450 Fayette Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861 Contract Amount: Not Applicable Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Not Applicable 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: (75-85 First Street/65-103 Dickerson Street and designated as Block 1880, Lot 1) Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-j 121521 Deferred 7R2-b 010522Pass Not available
21-1271 17R2-cSale of Land and Redevelopment to Caroline MagrisResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop property into a side yard for adjacent owner-occupied home. Entity Name: Caroline Magris Entity Address: Mount Vernon, New York 10550 Sale Amount: $7,928.80 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $33,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Garside Street/Block 490/Lot 13/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,982.2 X $4.00 = $7,928.80. Sale at prices set forth by OPass Not available
21-1327 17R2-dSymphony Hall - 2nd Amended LeaseResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Lease Agreement Purpose: To authorize the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-8(g), between the City of Newark and Newark Performing Arts Corporation for the properties commonly known as 12-28 Chestnut Street, 10 Chestnut Street, 1032 Broad Street, 1030 Broad Street, 1020-1026 Broad Street, and 1016-1018 Broad Street identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Newark, as Block 883, Lots 32, 33, 36, 38, 41, and 46, for the purpose of increasing the operating costs and salaries for staff and executive director from $650,000.00 to $1,050,000.00. Entity Name: Newark Performing Arts Corporation Entity Address: 1030 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Lease Amount: $1.00 per year Lease Period: Eighteen (18) years commencing on May 1, 2008 and terminating on April 30, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( Pass Not available
20-0178 17R2-eResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Jamar PiercyResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate the properties as affordable rental housing (3 structures) and convert two (2) adjacent undersized vacant lots into side yard parking. Entity Name: Jamar Piercy Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $88,625.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 and $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $182,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 187 South 10th Street/Block 1814/Lot 6/West Ward 189 South 10th StreFail Not available
21-0449 17R2-fT3 Management, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop properties into three (3) multi-family homes. Entity Name: T3 Management, LLC Entity Address: Paterson, New Jersey 07502 Sale Amount: $52,950.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $93,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To be commenced within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 436 South 11th Street/Block 283/Lot 33/Central Ward 438 South 11th Street/Block 283/Lot 34/Central Ward 327 7th Avenue W/Block 1914/Lot 1/Central Ward 329 7th Avenue W/Block 1914/Lot 2/CePass Not available
21-1091 17R2-gResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - IHomez, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To re-develop property into a multi-family home. Entity Name: IHomez, LLC Entity Address: Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Sale Amount: $37,600.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $17,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 145 Vermont Avenue/Block 4041/Lot 73/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,760 X $10.00 = $37,600.00. Sale at prices set forth by OrdiPass Not available
21-1268 17R2-hResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Rashid Properties, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate dilapidated property into a modern owner-occupied multi-family home. Entity Name: Rashid Properties, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07106 Sale Amount: $25,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $175,900.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 882 South 14th Street/Block 3009/Lot 11/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,500 X $10.00Pass Not available
21-1778 17R5-aResolution: Apply and Accept - HHRSA Grant $3,338,125.00 - Medical Care and Supportive ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide medical care and supportive services to the City of Newark and surrounding areas. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Entity Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W, Washington, D.C. 20201 Grant Amount: $3,773,497.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Not available
21-1205 17R6-aResolution/Contract: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC - Ramon RiveraResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Special Legal Services for Collective Bargaining and Labor Negotiations. Entity Name: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC Entity Address: 1100 Valley Brook Avenue, P.O. Box 790, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
21-1776 17R6-bResolution: Lite DePalma Greenberg and Afanador, LLC - Litigation Defense CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel. Entity Name: Lite DePalma Greenberg and Afanador, LLC Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 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 (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-a(S), adopted on June 22, 2021, awarded a contract to provide legal services concerning litigation matters to Lite DePalma Greenberg, LLC, for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount bPass Not available
21-1777 17R6-cResolution/Contract: Nowell, P.A. - First Amendment - Legal Services as Tax Appeals CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services as Tax Appeals Counsel. Entity Name: Nowell, P.A. Entity Address: 155 Polifly Road, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $37,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-b adopted on June 2, 2021, awarded a contract for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. This Resolution will increase the contract amount by $12,000.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $37,000.00.Pass Not available
21-1779 17R6-dResolution/Contract: Michael A. Armstrong and Associates, LLC - First Amendment - Litigation CounselResolutionDept./ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong and Associates, LLC Entity Address: Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $105,000.00 Additional Amount: $30,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-j adopted on December 22, 2020, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 for a contract amount not to exceed $75,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $30,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $105,000.00.Pass Not available
21-0926 17R8-aResolution/Contract: Granicus, LLC (2021-2023)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) provides for the award of a contract for proprietary computer system as an exception to Public Bidding because the provision or performance of goods and services is for the support and maintenance of proprietary computer hardware and software. Purpose: Contract to provide the hosting, support, upgrades, maintenance and managed services of computer hardware and software for Legistar, the Legislative Management Software. Entity Name: Granicus, LLC Entity Address: 408 Saint Peter Street, Suite 600, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $215,155.36 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-07128 Contract Period: February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Non-Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Pass Not available
22-0012 17R8-bResolution: Recognizing and Commending (1/20/22)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Newly Installed Officers of the United Clergy of the Oranges Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 2. Youletta Rainey, Police Officer, on her retirement after twenty-five (25) of public service with the City’s Department of Public Safety 3. Jaleel Ritchwood Jordan, on celebrating his 30th Birthday Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 4. Apostle Dr. Juanita Armour, on celebrating her 60th Birthday Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 5. Members of the Newark Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc., Executive Board Swearing-In CeremonyPass Not available
22-0030 17R8-cResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (1/20/22)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Rosa V. Parham 2. Earl “The Street Doctor” Best Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 3. Lorraine Macklin Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 4. Jean D’EmidioPass Not available
21-0012 17R12-aResolution: H2M Associates - Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis (2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As-Needed Basis Entity Name: H2M Associates, Inc. Entity Address: 119 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 110, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2018 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/037-750-7502-71240 and/or 038-800-8003-71240 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed 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: RFQ’s Distributed: Eighteen (18) Qualification Statements Received: Sixteen (16)Pass Not available
21-0484 17R12-bResolution: Arcadis - Amendment #1 to Feasibility Assessment of Joint Distribution System Water Storage projectResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Amendment #1 to provide professional engineering services for Feasibility Assessment of a Joint Distribution System Water Storage Project. Entity Name: Arcadis U.S., Inc. Entity Address: 630 Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $595,265.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ Business Unit NW037, Department 759, Division/Project 7502, Account No. 71240, Budget Ref: B2021 Contract Period: Extended until March 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R12-a(S) adopted on July 18, 2018, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $492,765.00 for a period of one (1) year from the date of the issuancePass Not available
21-1095 17R12-cResolution: M&E Engineers - Amendment #1 to Assessment and Improvement Design for HVAC at the PWTPResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Amendment #1 to Assessment and Improvement Design for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant. Entity Name: M&E Engineers, Inc. Entity Address: 26 West High Street, Somerville, New Jersey 08876 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $471,860.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71650 Contract Period: Until Project completion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9) 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: Original Resolution 7R12-b adopted on January 8, 2020, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $456,200.00 for a period until project completion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9). Amendment #1 increases the contract amount bPass Not available
21-1799 17R12-dResolution: Roman E&G Corporation - Close out Change Order# 2 for Contract 17-WS2020ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #2/Amend Resolution #7R12-a(S) adopted on December 10, 2019 and 7R12-e adopted on June 24, 2020 Purpose: To execute Contract Close out Change Order #2 for Phase-3(A) Lead Service Line Replacement Contract 17-WS2020. Entity Name: Roman E&G Corporation Entity Address: 14 Ogden Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $39,998,118.10 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Budget/NW041-19W-19W00-94710-B2019 Contract Period: 779 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed to final completion 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: Resolution 7R12-a(S) adopted on December 10, 2019 authorized a contract in the amount of $38,984,900.00 for a period of 280 calendarPass Not available
21-1851 17R12-eResolution: Mainlining America, LLC - Closeout Change Order # 3ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #3/Amend Resolution 7R12-c adopted on December 2, 2015, Resolution 7R12-g(AS) adopted on June 24, 2020 and Resolution 7R12-f adopted on April 7,2021 Purpose: To execute Contract Close out Change Order #3 for Rehabilitation of Water Mains (C&L) - Contract 11-WS2011. Entity Name: Mainlining America, LLC Entity Address: 555 Pound Road, Elma, New York 14059 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $14,742,959.18 Funding Source: 2013 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Capital Budget/NW041-13W-13WA0-94710-B2013 Contract Period: 730 days from the date of the issuance of a 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: Resolution 7R12-c adopted on December 2, 2015 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed Pass Not available
21-1886 17R6-e (as)Resolution/Contract: Pashman Stein Walder Hayden (2020-2021)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services as Special Counsel. Entity Name: Pashman Stein Walder Hayden Entity Address: 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 and 2021 Budgets/Department of Law Contract Period: October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
21-1932 17R2-i (as)Resolution: Redevelopment Agreement - Ballantine EFG Property Owner Urban Renewal, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Redevelopment Agreement Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with Ballantine EFG Property Owner Urban Renewal, LLC. Entity Name: Ballantine EFG Property Owner Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 292 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, New York, 10017 Contract Amount: $0.00 Development Agreement Term: City Contribution to Development Project: ( ) Grant or Loan ( ) Guarantee ( ) None (X) Other (PILOT approved via Ordinance 6PSF-c adopted on January 5, 2022) Developer Investment: (Not Applicable) Developer Third-Party Financing 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) 74-82 Freeman Street/ Block 2474/Lot 1.02/East Ward 428-442 Ferry Street/Block 2474/LoPass Not available
21-1932 17R2-i (as)Resolution: Redevelopment Agreement - Ballantine EFG Property Owner Urban Renewal, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Redevelopment Agreement Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with Ballantine EFG Property Owner Urban Renewal, LLC. Entity Name: Ballantine EFG Property Owner Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 292 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, New York, 10017 Contract Amount: $0.00 Development Agreement Term: City Contribution to Development Project: ( ) Grant or Loan ( ) Guarantee ( ) None (X) Other (PILOT approved via Ordinance 6PSF-c adopted on January 5, 2022) Developer Investment: (Not Applicable) Developer Third-Party Financing 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) 74-82 Freeman Street/ Block 2474/Lot 1.02/East Ward 428-442 Ferry Street/Block 2474/LoPass Not available
21-0607 17R7-a (as)Resolution: NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIC INNOVATION, INC./CENTER FOR COURT INNOVATIONResolutionDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract Purpose: To provide for the operation of Newark Community Solutions and the Newark Youth Court within the Newark Municipal Court. Entity Name: National Center for Civic Innovation, Inc. Entity Address: 31 Green Street, Room 310, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $979,790.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Newark Municipal Court Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Approval in collaboration with the Administrative Office of the Courts.Pass Not available
21-1458 18.-aOrdinance: 44 Wainwright Street (Block 3068 Lot 9)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION TO 44-46 WAINWRIGHT, LLC, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 44 WAINWRIGHT STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3068, LOT 9. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Not available
21-1768 18.-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 731 Summer Avenue (Block 775 Lot 2)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 731 SUMMER AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 775, LOT 2. (NORTH WARD)Pass Not available
21-0399 18-c (as)Klein Fund Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIFTEEN (15) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO KLEIN FUND URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, OF LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 08701, FOR A PROJECT TO REDEVELOP AN EXISTING ONE-STORY BUILDING TO CREATE A FIVE-STORY MIXED USE BUILDING CONSISTING OF (32) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (8) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCE 6PSF-B, DULY ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, (24) CAR PARKING GARAGE, AND 885 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 289-293 HALSEY STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 96, LOT 11. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Not available
21-1622 18-d (as)Holiday Inn Newark International Airport North Lease Agreement October 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR, TO ENTER AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AIRPORT HOTEL NORTH, LLC d/b/a HOLIDAY INN NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NORTH, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 160 FRONTAGE ROAD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114, BLOCK 5088, LOT 172 AND 174 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022, FOR A TOTAL RENT AND ADDITIONAL RENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $932,300.00 FOR HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS TO COMBAT COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.Pass Not available
20-0178 17R2-eResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Jamar PiercyResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate the properties as affordable rental housing (3 structures) and convert two (2) adjacent undersized vacant lots into side yard parking. Entity Name: Jamar Piercy Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $88,625.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 and $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $182,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 187 South 10th Street/Block 1814/Lot 6/West Ward 189 South 10th StrePass Not available
22-0016 1  Hearing of Citizens1. CZEZRE ADAMS Appearing 2. DONNA JACKSON Appearing 3. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing 4. FELICIA ALSTON SINGLETON Appearing 5. DASHAN PARKER Appearing 6. OPAL. R. WRIGHT Not appearing 7. MUNIRAH BOMANI EL Appearing 8. DION McCUTCHEON Appearing 9. CHE J.T. COLTER Appearing 10. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing  Not available
22-0441 17Ma MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of longtime Newark resident, outstanding community and civic activist, Lilliam Enid Garcia.Pass Not available
22-0249 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety and the Administration provide an update to the Governing Body on the merits of the pilot electric scooter program and its impact on public safety.Pass Not available
22-0252 17Mc MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide a presentation to the Governing Body regarding the status of the proposed new Police Department First Precinct project.Pass Not available
22-0317 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Engineering initiate a program to replace and install new signage prohibiting overnight and long-term parking by tractor trailers and heavy duty trucks on residential streets.Pass Not available
22-0334 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide a presentation to the Governing Body regarding the monitoring and enforcement of the City’s AirBNB program, including the number of inspections and violations, fees and penalties imposed and the administrative department responsible for monitoring the program.Pass Not available
22-0331 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Administration provide to the City Clerk’s Office the contact numbers for the various utility companies’ governmental representative (PSE&G, telephone carriers and cable companies) responsible for addressing municipal concerns.Pass Not available
22-0332 17Mg ResolutionA motion once again requesting the Engineering Department provide a status report on the installation of the American Disability Act compliance “talking stoplights” that provide and audio countdown for the sight-impaired community and assist them in crossing the street ssafely.Pass Not available
22-0333 17Mh MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety and the Administration provide an update on the actual number of police officers who have submitted their resignations within the past six months.Pass Not available