Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/16/2022 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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22-0280 1 Rin McLaughinHearing of Citizens1. ATTAH BOAMAH Appearing. 2. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing. 3. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 4. CZEZRE ADAMS Not appearing. 5. FELICIAL ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 6. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 7. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 8. ANTHONY D’ANGELO Appearing. 9. TAMIKA DARDEN THOMAS Appearing. 10. MUNIRAH BOMANI Appearing. 11. SHARPE JAMES Appearing. 12. LOUIS SHOCKLEY Appearing. 13. JAY ARENA Appearing. 14. SHIKANA MCKNIGHT Appearing. 15. TANISHA AKINS Appearing. 16. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing.  Video Video
22-0282 15.-aLandmarks - January 5, 2022 and February 2, 2022ReportNewark Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meeting, January 5, 2022 and February 2, 2022.Pass Not available
22-0283 15.-bBoard of Adjustment - January 6, 2022, January 20, 2022, February 3, 2022, February 10, 2022 and Special Meeting February 17, 2022ReportNewark Board of Adjustment, Regular Meeting, January 6, 2022, January 20, 2022, February 3, 2022, and February 10, 2022.Pass Not available
22-0285 15.-cCentral Planning Board - January 3, 2022, January 21, 2022, January 24, 2022 and February 7, 2022ReportNewark Central Planning Board, Regular Meeting, January 3, 2022, January 24, 2022, February 7, 2022 and Special Meeting, January 21, 2022.Pass Not available
22-0287 15.-d ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, January 26, 2022.Pass Not available
22-0288 15.-e ReportJoint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, December 16, 2021 and the Sewage Contribution of the Municipalities Organized in Joint Meeting for the Purpose of Assessment for the Year 2022.Pass Not available
21-1895 16F-aOrdinance: Amending Fees for Dishonored/Returned ChecksOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 4, GENERAL ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 4.7, EFFECT OF DISHONORED CHECKS GIVEN IN PAYMENT OF A LICENSE FEE, PERMIT FEE OR SERVICE CHARGE; SUSPENSION UNTIL PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL CHARGES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 1990, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO INCREASE THE ASSESSED RETURN FEE CHARGE AND INCLUDE TAX ABATEMENT CHARGES OR FEES, WATER/SEWER BILLS, WATER/SEWER PERMITS, LICENSE FEES, PERMIT FEES, OR ANY OTHER CHARGES, PERMITS OR FEES PAID FOR.Pass Video Video
21-1935 16F-bOrdinance: NJSDA - 2nd Amended Agreement and DeedOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING 6PSF-C, ADOPTED ON JANUARY 5, 2017, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH THE NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MODIFYING CERTAIN MILESTONES SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT OF SALE AND RECORDED DEED OF CONVEYANCE.Pass Video Video
21-1887 16F-cOrdinance: Title XLI, Chapter 22, Storage ContainersOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XLI, NEWARK ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 22, SHIPPING CONTAINERS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 41:22-3, LICENSE REQUIREMENT OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS OPERATORS, ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 41:22-6(E), SHIPPING CONTAINER ZONING REGULATIONS, THEREBY CREATING AN EXEMPTION TO SHIPPING CONTAINER ZONING REGULATION.Pass Video Video
21-1753 16F-dOrdinance: Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 317 14th Avenue (Block 320, Lot 30)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 317 14TH AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 320, LOT 30. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1828 16F-eOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 93 Wright Street (Block 2798, Lot 12)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 93 WRIGHT STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2798, LOT 12. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1838 16F-fOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 56 5th Street (Block 1875, Lot 16)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 56 5TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1875, LOT 16. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1884 16F-gOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption and Tax Abatement for 722 Bergen Street (Block 2707, Lot 54.01)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 722 BERGEN STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2707, LOT 54.01. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1891 16F-hOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Abatement for 139 Hillside Avenue (Block 2694, Lot 19)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 139 HILLSIDE AVENUE MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2694, LOT 19. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
21-1916 16F-iOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 97 Sherman Avenue (Block 2803 Lot 35)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 97 SHERMAN AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2803, LOT 35. (SOUTH WARD) Deferred to Special 6F-i 031622 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2022.Pass Video Video
21-1917 16F-jOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 834 South 19th Street (Block 2643 Lot 45)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 834 S. 19TH ST., LLC, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 834 SOUTH 19TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2643, LOT 45. (SOUTH WARD) Deferred to Special 6F-j 031622 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2022Pass Video Video
21-1919 16F-kOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 449 South 18th Street (Block 322 Lot 30)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 449 SOUTH 18TH STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 322, LOT 30. (WEST WARD) Deferred to Special 6F-k 031622 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2022Pass Video Video
21-1921 16F-lOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 486 South 17th Street (Block 327 Lot 45.02)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 486 SOUTH 17TH STREET MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 327, LOT 45.02. (WEST WARD) Deferred to Special 6F-l 031622 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2022Pass Video Video
21-1930 16F-mOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 266 2nd Avenue (Block 1952 Lot 4.01)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CALO 2ND AVE., LLC, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 266 2ND AVENUE MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1952, LOT 4.01. (NORTH WARD) Deferred to Special 6F-m031622 PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2022Pass Video Video
21-1901 16PSF-aOrdinance: Thirty (30) Year Tax Abatement - 930 McCarter Urban Renewal LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY YEAR (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 930 MCCARTER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 120 ALBANY STREET, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08901, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW (25) STORY MIXED-USE TOWER WITH (333) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, TWENTY PERCENT (20%) OF WHICH SHALL BE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 3,750 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND APPROXIMATELY (240) PARKING STALLS LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 930 MCCARTER HIGHWAY, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1, LOT 46.02 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000.00, AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THIS ORDINANCE SECURES BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE “REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOND FINANCING LAW” AND THE LIEN HEREOF IN FAVOR OPass Video Video
22-0182 16PSF-bOrdinance: Title 2, Chapter 2.2, Section 103 - Creating the Office of Homeless ServicesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2.2, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND AGENCIES, ARTICLE 5, BOARDS, COMMISSION AND AGENCIES OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 103, CREATING THE OFFICE OF HOMELESS SERVICES TO PROVIDE VIABLE OPTIONS FOR PERSONS AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, WHO ARE HOMELESS, AND MINIMIZE THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS AND STIGMAS ASSOCIATED WITH HOMELESSNESS, AND TO END HOMELESSNESS IN THE CITY OF NEWARK.Pass Video Video
22-0170 17R1-aResolution: Greater Newark Health Care Coalition (2022) (TE #16)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The Greater Newark Health Care Coalition, of 80 Main Street, Suite 10 West Orange, New Jersey 07052 has made funds available for 2021 COVID-19 isolation and quarantine expenses incurred, at the Robert Treat Hotel only. Funding Source: Greater Newark Health Care Coalition Appropriation Amount: $22,531.00 Budget Year: 2022 Contract Period: September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on March 2, 2022. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
21-0859 17R1-bResolution: Bid Contract(s) - Meals Delivered Services (Prisoners)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Meals Delivered Services (Prisoners). Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Queen Pizza and Deli, 938 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $140,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police NW011-190-1902-72020-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This contract will be used to provide Meals Delivered Services (Prisoners) to the City of Newark. Advertisement Date: May 5, 2021 Bids Solicited: Nine (9) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
21-1274 17R1-cResolution: Bid Contract(s) - Mobile StageResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide a Mobile Stage. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Stageline Mobile Stage, 700 Marsolais Street, L'assomption, Quebec J5W 2G9 Canada Contract Amount: Not to exceed $140,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW051-G21-ARPA0-94710-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon contract execution Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will be used to provide a mobile stage for the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services. Advertisement Date: July 21, 2021 Bids Solicited: Seven (7) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
21-1308 17R1-dResolution: Bid Contract(s) - Traffic Signal HousingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Traffic Signal Housing. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) General Traffic Equipment Corp., 259 Broadway, Newburgh, New York 12550; and 2) Signal Control Products, Inc., 199 Evans Way, Branchburg, New Jersey 08876 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83750-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will be used to provide Traffic Signal Housing to the City of Newark. Advertisement: July 8, 2021 Bids Downloaded: Zero (0) Bids Received: Three (3)Pass Video Video
21-1076 17R1-eResolution: Bid Contract(s) - Traffic Controllers and FirmwareResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Traffic Controllers and Firmware. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, 3005 Hadley Road, Suite 5, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83750-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon contract execution Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will be used to provide traffic controllers and firmware to the City of Newark. Advertisement: June 30, 2021 Bids Downloaded: Nine (9) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
21-1397 17R1-fResolution: Bid Contract(s) - Traffic Signal Bases and PolesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Traffic Signal Bases and Poles. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Signal Control Products, Inc., 199 Evans Way, Branchburg, New Jersey 08876 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83750-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed contract Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: To purchase Traffic Signal Bases and Poles. Advertisement: July 8, 2021 Bids Downloaded: Fifteen (15) Bids Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
21-1426 17R1-gResolution: Bid Contract(s) - Traffic Sign Blanks, AluminumResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Traffic Sign Blanks, Aluminum. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Garden State Highway Products, Inc., 301 Riverside Drive, Millville, New Jersey 08332; and 2) Mandel Metals, Inc., d/b/a US Standard Products, 11400 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-1101107-83750-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon a fully executed contract Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: To purchase Traffic Sign Blanks, Aluminum. Advertisement: July 8, 2021 Bids Downloaded: Pass Video Video
21-1601 17R1-hResolution: Bid Contract(s) -Fire Truck Parts, Genuine Apparatus (Various) American LaFrance, Emergency-one and HaleResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Fire Truck Parts, Genuine Apparatus (Various) American LaFrance, Emergency-One and Hale. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Absolute Fire Protection Company, Inc., 2800 Hamilton Boulevard, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080; and 2) W. Campbell Supply Co., LLC, 1015 Cranbury South River Road, P.O. Box 7588, Monroe, New Jersey 08831 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW011-060-0602-83630-B2021, NW011-060-0602-83640-B2021, NW011-060-0602-83670-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed contract Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a EnPass Video Video
21-1680 17R1-iResolution: Accepting a Gift/Donation from Bloomberg AssociatesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift/Donation Gift: To provided seventeen (17) $25.00 Amazon gift cards and food. Purpose: To distribute to residents of Newark Hope Village in exchange for their participation in a focus group. Entity Name: Bloomberg Philanthropies Entity Address: 25 East 78th Street, New York, New York 10075 Gift Value: $594.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: The gift cards and food were provided on November 19, 2021.Pass Video Video
21-0592 17R2-aValley Carpentry & Painting, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop property into a new two-family home. Entity Name: Valley Carpentry and Painting, LLC Entity Address: Andover, New Jersey 07821 Sale Amount: $15,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $21,300.00 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) 543 13th Avenue/Block 1794/Lot 27/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,500.0 X $6.00 = $15,000.00. Sale at prices sePass Video Video
21-0747 17R2-bSale of Land and Redevelopment - RNG Industries, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate the properties into a one (1) two-family home and one (1) three-family home as affordable rental housing. Entity Name: RNG Industries, LLC Entity Address: Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417 Sale Amount: $36,042.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $72,100.00 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) 508 15th Avenue/Block 284/Lot 1/Central Ward 440 South 7th Street/Block 301/Lot 71/Central Ward AdditionPass Video Video
21-0910 17R2-cResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Warwick 1300, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop properties into two (2) multi-family homes. Entity Name: Warwick 1300, LLC Entity Address: 495 North Bridge Street, #6301, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 Sale Amount: $30,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $81,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of 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) 51 Gray Street/Block 1904/Lot 17/West Ward 144 Fabyan Place/Block 3083/Lot 17/South Ward Additional Information: Total Square Footage = 5,Pass Video Video
21-1368 17R2-dResolution: Private Sale/Redevellopment - Uplift Newark, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop properties into quality affordable housing units. Entity Name: Uplift Newark, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $89,274.10 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 for Vacant Lot and $10.00 for Structures PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $334,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) 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) 49 Rose Terrace/Block 2624/Lot 24/South Ward 272 Goldsmith Avenue/Block 3719.04/Lot 18/South Ward 69 Richelieu TerracPass Video Video
21-0624 17R2-eResolution: Urban City Foods, LLC - Grant AgreementResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To grant financial assistance for post construction costs and expenses, not limited to working capital and any construction cost overruns for the build out of 3,381 square feet of commercial space in a newly built mixed-use building. Entity Name: Urban City Foods, LLC Entity Address: 1212 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Grant Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: Community and Economic Development Dedicated Trust Fund Total Project Cost: $1,279,750.00 City Contribution: $300,000.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC): $523,800.00; Invest Newark: $405,950.00; Other: $50,000.00 Grant Period: Commencing upon full execution of the Grant Agreement and expiring within twenty-four (24) months of construction commencement Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (Pass Video Video
21-1742 17R2-fPerry Security Training Services - PY 21-22ResolutionDept./ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide training for NJ SORA armed security certification. Entity Name: Perry Security Training Services Entity Address: 134 Evergreen Place, #410, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $90,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 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%) must be obligated by June 30, 2022 and fully expended by June 30, 2023.Pass Video Video
22-0013 17R3-aResolution: Refund for 188 Custer Avenue, LLCResolutionDept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: To refund overpayment of funds for construction permit fees. Entity Name: 188 Custer Ave., LLC Entity Address: 606 Ocean Road, Suite E, Point Pleasant, New Jersey 08742 Amount: $4,546.00 List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 188 Custer Avenue/Block 3604/Lot 60/South Ward Additional Information: Certification of Funds in the amount of $4,546.00. (Permit #20-CP-001521: 188 Custer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108)Pass Video Video
22-0023 17R3-bResolution: Refund for Permit Expediting Services, LLCResolutionDept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Refund monies for overpayment of construction permit fees. Entity Name: Permit Expediting Services, LLC Entity Address: Old Tappan, New Jersey 07675 Amount: $2,002.00 List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 428-450 RT 1 & 9 South/Block 5090/Lot 28 Additional Information: Certification of Funds in the amount of $2,002.00. (Permit #21-CP-001310; 428-450 RT 1 & 9 South, Newark, New Jersey 07114)Pass Video Video
21-1676 17R6-aLegal Services for Labor: First Amendment (Zidziunas)ResolutionDept/ 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 for Labor and Employment Counsel. Entity Name: Law Offices of John J. Zidziunas and Associates, LLC Entity Address: 33 Plymouth Street, Suite 202A, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $90,000.00 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: Original Resolution 7R6-I adopted on December 22, 2020, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $15,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $90,000.00.Pass Video Video
22-0115 17R8-aResolution/Contract: Summit Information Systems (2022-2024)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide for the website hosting, support, upgrades, managed services and maintenance of the Archives Records Management Systems (ARMS) and related hardware used by the Archive Records Management Center (ARMC) of the Office of the City Clerk. Entity Name: Summit Information Systems, LLC Entity Address: 118 Westfield Avenue, Suite 6, Clark, New Jersey 07066 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $60,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-71280-B2022 Contract Period: January 21, 2022 through January 20, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: An Archives Records Management Systems (ARMS) computer software utilized by the Archive aPass Video Video
22-0281 17R8-bResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (3/16/22)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 1. Dow Richard Wright 2. William R. Celester 3. Dwight Cornell Jackson Sponsored by Council Member Eddie Osborne 4. Joseph Kimble Brown Sr.Pass Video Video
22-0266 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (3/16/22)ResolutionRECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 1. Leo Cleaners, celebrating their 30th Anniversary 2. Mark Phillips, Prime Minister, of the Guyana Republic, honored during the Guyana Republic Day Celebration 3. Individuals honored during the Latino Street Annual Gala Awards 4. Individuals honored during the Latina Empowerment Festivities 5. Individuals honored during the Ghana Flag Raising Ceremony, celebrating their 65th Independence Day, held on Friday, March 4, 2022 6. Individuals honored during the Friends of Brian Boru, Inc., on celebrating their 79th Anniversary, held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7. Individuals of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, Inc., honored during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, on celebrating their 87th Anniversary Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 8. Christopher Jakim, Assistant Special Agent, on his retirement after thirty (30) years of public service Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 9. Kayla Evans, on celebrating her 30th Birthday 10. Pastor Fondrea Lewis, on celebrating her 5Pass Video Video
22-0173 17R9-a2020 State Body Armor GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Body Armor Replacement for Police Officers. Entity Name: Newark Police Division Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $71,704.01 Funding Source: New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice/Body Armor Replacement Fund Program Total Project Cost: $71,704.01 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Contract Period: October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2025 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 Video Video
21-1883 17R11-aResolution: Gift/Donation - Learning Runway (Drone Training)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: To accept a gift donation. Purpose: Two (2) week STEM Drone Program for City youths. Entity Name: Learning Runway, Inc. Entity Address: 1727 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 404, Washington D.C. 20036 Gift Value: $4,500.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: Learning Runway, Inc. helps students and workers in rural and other underserved areas learn new digital skills through flying unmanned aviation systems (i.e. drone technology). The STEM Drone Program is a two (2) week afterschool program, for students ages 13 and older, to learn to build and pilot drones.Pass Video Video
22-0234 17R1-j (as)Winning Strategies, LLC., Lobbying ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide for Lobbying Services. Entity Name: Winning Strategies Washington, LLC Entity Address: 409 Seventh Street, N.W., Suite 450, Washington, D.C. 20004 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $180,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Administration/Fund NW051, Dept. ID G21, Project ARPW0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. 2021 Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor () Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This contract will provide lobbying services for the City, more specifically, to develop and execute a comprehensive government affairs strategy to advocate and advance funding requests for the City of Newark’s priorities through the annuPass Not available
22-0247 17R1-k (as)Law Offices of Krivit & Krivit, P.C., Lobbying ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide for Lobbying Services. Entity Name: Law Offices of Krivit and Krivit, P.C. Entity Address: 1000 Potomac Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, D.C. 20007 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $120,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Administration/Fund NW051, Dept. ID G21, Project ARPW0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref: B2021 Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This contract will provide lobbying services for the City of Newark, more specifically, to assist the Office of the Business Administrator to maximize federal grant acquisition opportunities through new and expanded funding programPass Not available
22-0254 17R2-g (as)Resolution in Support (LPCCD)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Municipal Council support for submission of an Implementation Plan in compliance with the New Jersey Community Affairs Neighborhood Preservation Program grant funding requirement. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) - Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $125,000.00 Total Project Cost: $887,569.00 City Contribution: $25,000.00 In-Kind Services Other Funding Source/Amount: Prudential Foundation, Verizon, Horizon, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs-NRTC Program, Titos, United/$762,569.00 Grant Period: October 12, 2021 through January 27, 2023 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: (iPass Not available
22-0120 17R8-d (as)Resolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Job Fair at the Waterfront (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Job Fair Event Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: The Waterfront, Two Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Event Time: 12:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr.Pass Not available
22-0175 17R8-e (as)Resolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Annual Easter Egg Hunt (LQ)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Easter Egg Hunt Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park - Visitor’s Center (between Heller Parkway and Mill Street), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, April 16, 2022 Event Time: 12:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up time at 8:30 A.M. and Cleanup/Take-down completed at 5:00 P.M.) Additional Information: Rain Date - Saturday, April 23, 2022 Sponsor: Council President, Luis A. QuintanaPass Not available
21-1888 18.-aOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption & Tax Abatement for 575-577 Hawthorne Avenue (Block 3081 Lot 11)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 575-577 HAWTHORNE AVENUE MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3081, LOT 11. (SOUTH WARD)Pass Video Video
22-0002 18.-bOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 43 Lentz Avenue (Block 2481 Lot29)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 43 LENTZ AVENUE MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2481, LOT 29. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
22-0007 18.-cOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 263 South 8th Street (Block 1781 Lot 19)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, TO 247 S10, LLC, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 263 SOUTH 8TH STREET MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1781, LOT 19. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
22-0009 18.-dOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Exemption/Tax Abatement for 682 5th Street (Block 662 Lot 15)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 682 5TH STREET MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 662, LOT 15. (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
22-0011 18.-eOrdinance: 5 Year Tax Abatement for 514-516 South 15th Street (Block 332 Lot 41)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 514-516 SOUTH 15TH STREET MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 332, LOT 41. (WEST WARD)Pass Video Video
22-0218 18.-f OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XVIII, HOUSING CODE, CHAPTER 6, HOUSING AND ZONING REGULATIONS (CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE), SECTION 10, CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIRED UPON A NEW TENANCY, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY MAKING VARIOUS CORRECTIONS.Pass Video Video
22-0067 18.-gOrdinance Parking prohibited for portion of the Westerly Side of Nevada Street between Court Street and West Kinney StreetOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROHIBITING PARKING AT ALL TIMES FOR A PORTION OF THE WESTERLY SIDE OF NEVADA STREET BETWEEN COURT STREET AND WEST KINNEY STREET. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
22-0220 18.-hAppointment: Hispanic Commission (Miguel Nina)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Miguel Nina Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council approval and ending on December 18, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Nina will finish the unexpired term of the late, Jesus Casiano. Deferred 8.h031622Pass Video Video
22-0223 18.-iAppointment: Caribbean Commission (Irma Pitter)AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Irma Pitter Appointment Term: Four (4) year term ending March 2, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-0277 18.-jAppointment to NPA: ChaseAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Parking Authority Name of Appointee: Bernard Chase Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council approval and ending October 20, 2023 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Chase is replacing Niathan Allen (deceased) and is completing his term.Pass Video Video
22-0336 18.-kMaria C. HernandezAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Rent Control Board Name of Appointee: Maria C. Hernandez Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and end on March 16, 2024 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Hernandez will be the homeowner representative on the Rent Control Board.Pass Video Video
22-0347 18.-l (as)Resolution: Re-Appointment to the Status on Women Commission - Elizabeth OsieAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Status on Women Commission Name of Appointee: Elizabeth Osie Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending December 18, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
22-0348 18.-m (as)Resolution: Re-Appointment to the Status on Women Commission - Reverend Louise Scott-RoundtreeAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Status on Woman Commission Name of Appointee: Reverend Louise Scott-Rountree Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending December 18, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Not available
22-0353 18.-n (as)Resolution: Re-Appointment to the Rent Control Board - Brenda WilsonAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to Rent Control Board Name of Appointee: Brenda Wilson Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on July 9, 2023 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Wilson’s term expired on July 9, 2021. Ms. Wilson will be a landlord representative on the Rent Control Board.Pass Not available
22-0355 18.-o (as)Resolution: Re-Appointment to the Rent Control Board - James PowellAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Rent Control Board Name of Appointee: James Powell Appointment Term: Commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on July 9, 2022 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Powell’s term expired on July 9, 2020. Mr. Powell will be a tenant representative on the Rent Control Board.Pass Not available
22-0389 18.-p (as)Ordinance: Amending Title 13, Food, Drugs and Cosmetics, Chapter 4, Mild Products, Article 7, Ice Cream PeddlersOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE XIII, FOOD, DRUGS AND COSMETICS, CHAPTER 4, MILK PRODUCTS, ARTICLE 7, ICE CREAM PEDDLERS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO AMEND CERTAIN FEES AND LIMIT THE NUMBER OF LICENSES ISSUED. Deferred 6PSF-j 040622Pass Not available
22-0865 17Ma MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Mr. Jerry Perez, longtime Newark resident and founder of the Juana Diaz Softball League.Pass Not available
22-0866 17Mb MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ms. Ramonita Rivera, longtime Newark resident, community activist, trailblazer and beloved mother, who was instrumental in the founding of Focus, Inc., one of Newark’s most influential Hispanic non-profit organizations.Pass Not available
22-0867 17Mc MotionA motion requesting the Corporation Counsel provide a report to the Municipal Council regarding the City’s anticipated payout from the recent Purdue Pharma Opioid settlement.Pass Not available
22-0868 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the threatening and demeaning comments directed at Council Members during the Hearing of Citizens segment of the meeting are transcribed and forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency for legal action; in addition, chastising certain members of the audience for their lack of decorum and civility afforded to residents with dissenting views and comments.Pass Not available
22-0869 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Director of Engineering provide a report to the Municipal Council regarding the Department’s plan to remediate the City’s pothole problems during the warmer months.Pass Not available