Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/7/2022 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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22-1740 15-a ReportEmployee’s Retirement Systems, Board Meeting Minutes, August 4, 2022, August 18, 2022 and September 29, 2022Pass Video Video
22-1741 15-b ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, September 28, 2022Pass Video Video
21-1724 16F-aOrdinance: Twenty (20) Year Tax Abatement - KS 502 Market Street Urban RenewaL, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO KS 502 MARKET STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LP, 556 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (29) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS LOCATED AT 502 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2001, LOT 1. (EAST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-a 122122Pass Video Video
22-1418 16PSF-aOrdinance: Gate 1 Foundation Easement Agreement, Map and Plan - Passaic Valley Sewerage CommissionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PERMANENT EASEMENT OVER CITY-HELD PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AS INDICATED ON THE GATE 1 FOUNDATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND MAP ENTITLED “GATE 1 FOUNDATION EASEMENT PLAN” TO PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(4), FOR THE SUM OF $10.00, ON AVENUE P IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY.Pass Video Video
22-0487 16PSF-bOrdinance: IPT Newark Airport Logistics Center Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO IPT NEWARK AIRPORT LOGISTICS CENTER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 518 17TH STREET, #1700, DENVER, COLORADO 80202, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION CENTER CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 90,255 SQUARE FEET OF WAREHOUSE SPACE, 10,028 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AND ASSOCIATED PARKING LOCATED AT 350-406 ROUTE 1 & 9, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 5090, LOT 36 (SOUTH WARD).Pass Video Video
22-1640 17R1-a22-1640 External Transfer of Funds #1ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds Purpose: To transfer funds within various departments to provide sufficient funding until year end. Amount Transferred: $2,182,120.00 Transferred From: Various Departments Transferred To: Various Departments Additional Information: The Schedule of the 2022 External Transfers of Funds #1 is attached to the file. Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
22-1639 17R1-b22-1639 Cancellation of 2022 AppropriationsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cancellation of 2022 Appropriations and Other Funds Purpose: To provide close out balances for fiscal year 2022. Fund Name: Current Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, Capital Improvement Authorization Amount(s) Cancelled: See Attachment Additional Information: Cancellation of the unencumbered balances appropriated from the 2022 Current Fund; Water Utility Fund; Sewer Utility Fund; Capital Improvement Authorizations; Other Miscellaneous Receivables and Reserves; Public and Private Programs and Trust Funds.Pass Video Video
22-1340 17R1-cESCNJ - Pool Equipment, Supplies and MaintenanceResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To purchase Pool Equipment, Supplies and Maintenance and Repair Services. Entity Address: Main Line Commercial Pools, Inc., 441 Feheley Drive, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,500,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Works/NW011-060-0604-71770-B2022 Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through April 23, 2023, inclusive of any extensions by ESCNJ 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: This is a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to provide pool equipment, supplies and maintenance and repair services for the Department of Public Works.Pass Video Video
22-1346 17R1-dCo-op Contract BC-BID 21-57 Collaborative Response GraphicsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To provide Collaborative Response Graphics - BC-BID 21-57. Entity Name: Critical Response Group, Inc. Entity Address: P.O. Box 831, Island Heights, New Jersey 08732 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $40,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 and 2021 Budgets/Department of Public Safety 051-G20-P20G-71280-B2020 (UASI FY20)/051-G21-P21C-71280-B2021 (UASI FY21) Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through November 3, 2023, inclusive of extensions by New Jersey Purchasing Alliance #CK04 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: This is a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to provide collaborative response graphics/aerial ortho-imagery (Drone) FPass Video Video
22-1547 17R1-eResolution: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - Foveonics Imaging Technologies, Inc., d/b/a Foveonics Document Solutions - Document Management for Records Retention and DisposalResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To acquire Document Management for Records Retention and Disposal. Entity Name: Foveonics Imaging Technologies, Inc., d/b/a Foveonics Document Solutions Entity Address: 99 Grayrock Road, Unit 103, Clinton, New Jersey 08809 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/NW-011-020-0201-71280-B2022 Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through June 30, 2024, inclusive of any contract extensions 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: This is a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to provide for the Document Management for Records Retention and Disposal services to digitize arrest recorPass Video Video
22-1588 17R1-fResolution: Bid Contract - Sign Posts, TrafficResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Sign Posts, Traffic. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Garden State Highway Products, Inc., 301 Riverside Drive, Millville, New Jersey 08332 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $350,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83750-B2022 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: This is a contract to provide Sign Posts, Traffic for the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals. Advertisement: June 10, 2022 Bids Downloaded: Ten (10) Bids Received: One (1)Pass Video Video
22-1510 17R1-gEmergency Contract Extension of #E2022-10 Compressed Natural Gas for City VehiclesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2022-10 Purpose: To extend the delivery of Compressed Natural Gas for City’s Refuse Removal Vehicles. Entity Name: Clean Energy, Corp. Entity Address: P.O. Box 676911, Dallas, Texas 757267 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Works/Business Unit: 011, Dept: 060, Div/Project: 0602, Account: 83570, Budget Year: B2022 Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety (90) days from September 29, 2022 through December 28, 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: An Emergency Contract #E2022-10 was awarded for the period of June 29, 2022 through September 28, 2022 to one (1) vendor in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the Department of PuPass Video Video
22-1698 17R1-hResolution: Contract with Health Benefits Company - Claims DeflectionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Health Benefits Company Purpose: Contract for Health Insurance Benefits - Claims Deflection. Entity Name: HealthCare2U, LLC Entity Address: 6101 W. Courtyard Drive, Building 5, Suite 210, Austin, Texas 78730 Contract Amount: Estimated Cost of $1,346,400.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget Contract Period: February 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS/Insurance ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions/Statutorily Barred ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1700 17R1-iResolution: Contract for Health Insurance Benefits - Aetna Life Insurance CompanyResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for Health Insurance Benefits Purpose: To provide Health Plan (Aetna). Entity Name: Aetna Life Insurance Company Entity Address: 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06156 Contract Amount: Estimated Annual Maximum Costs of $72,222,049.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget Contract Period: February 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) Insurance ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1701 17R1-jResolution: Contract for Health Insurance Benefits - Stop Loss Coverage - Aetna Health Insurance PlanResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract for Health Insurance Benefits - Stop Loss Coverage Purpose: To provide Stop Loss Coverage for Aetna Health Insurance Plan Entity Name: United States Fire Insurance Company Entity Address: 5 Christopher Way, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724 Contract Amount: Estimated Cost of $4,111,753.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget Contract Period: February 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) Insurance ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1706 17R1-kResolution: Extension of Contract Renewal for Helath Brokerage Services for Prescription Insurance for Active EmployeesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Contract Renewal for Health Brokerage Services for Prescription Insurance for Active Employees Purpose: To provide Prescription Insurance Claims and Consulting Services. Entity Name: Eagle Rock Management Group c/o Foundation Risk Partners, Corp. Entity Address: 2 Aquarium Loop Drive, 2nd Floor, Camden, New Jersey 08103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Administration/NW011-200-2001-60240-B2023 Contract Period: Extended an additional six (6) months from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 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: Extension of Contract Renewal - not to exceed $150,000.00 for six (6) months.Pass Video Video
22-1706 17R1-kResolution: Extension of Contract Renewal for Helath Brokerage Services for Prescription Insurance for Active EmployeesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Contract Renewal for Health Brokerage Services for Prescription Insurance for Active Employees Purpose: To provide Prescription Insurance Claims and Consulting Services. Entity Name: Eagle Rock Management Group c/o Foundation Risk Partners, Corp. Entity Address: 2 Aquarium Loop Drive, 2nd Floor, Camden, New Jersey 08103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Administration/NW011-200-2001-60240-B2023 Contract Period: Extended an additional six (6) months from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 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: Extension of Contract Renewal - not to exceed $150,000.00 for six (6) months.Pass Video Video
22-0878 17R2-aThe Chad School Foundation Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop City-owned properties into a four (4) story community resource hub and parking lot for the adjacent redeveloper-owned building. Entity Name: The Chad School Foundation, Inc. Entity Address: 24 Commerce Street, Suite 1430, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $143,040.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $126,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following the 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) 321-325 South 9th Street/Block 1782/Lot 32/WePass Video Video
21-1746 17R2-bSaint Holdings of New Jersey, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To utilize City-owned property to restore a historic home to its original condition. Entity Name: Saint Holdings of New Jersey, LLC Entity Address: Colonia, New Jersey 07067 Sale Amount: $67,500.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $256,100.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following the 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) 33-35 Randolph Place/Block 3041/Lot 39/South Ward Additional Information: Total Price: Square Footage X PSF = 6,750 X $10.00 = $67,500.00. Sale at pricesPass Video Video
22-0041 17R2-cIWS Development Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop the property into a two-family new construction home. Entity Name: IWS Development, Inc. Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $16,395.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $31,900.00 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) 70 Millington Avenue/Block 3035/Lot 65/South Ward Additional Information: Total Price: Square Footage X PSF = 2,732.5 X $6.00 = $16,395.00. Sale at prPass Video Video
22-1298 17R2-dCornerstone Capital Investment Newark, LLC RDAResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop properties into multi-family properties which includes two-family and three-family homes. Entity Name: Cornerstone Capital Investment Newark, LLC Entity Address: Fort Lee, New Jersey 07204 Sale Amount: $56,835.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $142,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed with twenty-four (24) months following transfer of the properties 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) 715 S 17th Street/Block 365/Lot 10/South Ward 22 PierPass Video Video
22-1528 17R3-aResolution: Change Order/Amendmnet #1 - Contract 2020-01 - Brahma Construction Corp.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ([X) Amending Type of Service: Construction / Renovation Contract Purpose: To execute Change Order/Amendment #1 to Contract 2020-01 Renovation of JFK Recreation Center for abatement of mercury found (during demolition) in the existing rubber flooring. Entity Name: Brahma Construction Corp. Entity Address: 1360 Route 23, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,956,486.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Engineering/CDBG 027-A22-EC2S0-72090-B2022 Contract Period: 365 calendar days, commencing on April 28, 2021 and terminating on April 29, 2022, to be extended through November 30, 2022 Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Non-Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Resolution 7R3-b adopted on February 3, 2021, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $2,600,679.00, for the period of 365 consecutiPass Video Video
22-1617 17R4-aResolution extending due date for TaxesResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extend the due date for 3rd and 4th Quarter Property Taxes Purpose: To give homeowners and property owners additional time to pay their property taxes due to Tax Bills going out late. Program Period: October 24, 2022 through December 31, 2022 only Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1313 17R5-aResolution: Exception to Public Bidding - Greenway Health, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding Purpose: To provide for the hosting, support, upgrades, maintenance of proprietary software and for existing electronic medical records system, Greenway Health, Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center. Entity Name: Greenway Health, LLC Entity Address: 4301 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Suite 800, Tampa, Florida, 33607 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $576,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW026-46540-B2022 Contract Period: Not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, beginning January 1, 2022 and terminating on December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Non-Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) Exception to Prior Bidding Additional Information: A Partial Certification of Funds is provided in the amount of $288,000.00, froPass Video Video
22-1504 17R6-aResolution: Settlement of Civil Litigation - Derrick FosterResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-3062-20 Claimant: Derrick Foster Claimant's Attorney: Lomurro, Munson, Comer, Brown & Schottland, LLC Settlement Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
22-1759 17R8-aResolution: Establishing 2023 Municipal Council Meeting DatesResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose To establish 2023 Pre-Meetings, Regular Meetings, Special Meetings, and Conference Dates. Additional Information: Open Public Meetings Act Notice to be sent to newspapers and posted.Pass Video Video
22-1758 17R8-bResolution: Establishing the 2023 Municipal Paid HolidaysResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing the 2023 Municipal Holiday Schedule Purpose: 2023 Municipal Paid Holidays Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1712 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (12/7/22)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Samantha Dow-Hankerson, President of and Vice-President, Program Chair of the Beta Alpha Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2. Mentor Newark, on its 10th Anniversary Celebration 3. Jovia A. Radix, a Barbados National Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 4. Individuals honored at Berkeley College 5. Individuals honored during the thirty-one (31) Years Celebration of the Founding of the Centro Social Loja Club 6. La Casa de Don Pedro, on its 50th Anniversary of service to the Newark community 7. Individuals honored during the Flag Raising Ceremony, on the 200 Year Celebration of the Constitutional City of San Cristobal, Dominican Republic 8. Nestor A. Ramirez, International Director of CADHU USA & Canada on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 9. Jose R. Beltran Ramos, aka “Flavor”, a graffiti artist-muralist Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 10. CorpPass Video Video
22-1716 17R8-dResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (12/7/22)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Leon Cooper Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 2. Rayvon Lydal Wilson 3. Quinn Axel “IQ” Harris 4. Pastor Cassandra Smalls-Nicholson 5. Ruth Robinson 6. Reverend Clarice Cecilia (Bryant) Phillips 7. Dwayne Middleton 8. Mother Maudie Mae Gist 9. James L. MarrowPass Video Video
22-1716 17R8-dResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (12/7/22)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Leon Cooper Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 2. Rayvon Lydal Wilson 3. Quinn Axel “IQ” Harris 4. Pastor Cassandra Smalls-Nicholson 5. Ruth Robinson 6. Reverend Clarice Cecilia (Bryant) Phillips 7. Dwayne Middleton 8. Mother Maudie Mae Gist 9. James L. MarrowPass Video Video
22-1409 17R2-e (as)Resolution: EUS Contract - Gilbane Building CompanyResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extraordinary Unspecified Services (EUS) Purpose: To provide engineering services and project management services for the Mulberry Pedestrian Bridge. Entity Name: Gilbane Building Company Entity Address: One Riverfront Plaza, 1037 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 320, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,000,000.00 Funding Source: Bond Proceeds Contract Period: Twenty-seven (27) months from the date of the written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor () Prof. Ser. (X ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1667 18-a AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council as a Community Representative. Name of Appointee: Bianca Bannister Appointment Term: Commencing upon approval by the Municipal Council and ending on December 6, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Bannister will be replacing P. Angelique Morrison.Pass Video Video
22-1668 18-b AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council as a Construction Contractor Representative. Name of Appointee: Leon K. Baptiste Appointment Term: Commencing upon approval by the Municipal Council and ending on December 6, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Baptiste will be replacing Christopher A. Johnson.Pass Video Video
22-1669 18-c AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council as a Minority Business Enterprise Representative. Name of Appointee: Edna Rashid Appointment Term: Commencing upon approval by the Municipal Council and ending on March 22, 2024 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1670 18-d AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Jennifer Moore Appointment Term: Commencing upon approval by the Municipal Council and ending on September 15, 2024 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1756 18-e (as)Ordinance: Amending Title 23, Chapter 5, Sections 3.1 and 3.2 - Parking Prohibited at any Time for Trucks, Truck Cabs, Truck Trailers and Buses over 4 TonsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 3.1 ENTITLED “PARKING PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME FOR TRUCKS, TRUCK CABS, TRUCK TRAILERS, AND BUSES EXCEEDING FOUR (4) TONS GROSS WEIGHT” TO ADD ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES AND TITLE 23, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 3.2 PROHIBITING PARKING BETWEEN 11:00P.M. and 5:00A.M. FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.Pass Video Video
22-1751 1  Hearing of Citizens1. COLLEEN FIELDS Appearing. 2. PATRICIA SCHNEIDER Appearing. 3. OPAL R. WRIGHT Not appearing. 4. MUTA EL AMIN Not appearing. 5. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 6. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 7. NELSON CROSS, SR. Appearing. 8. ROBERT REEVES Not appearing. 9. THOMAS BRISCOE Not appearing 10. SHELIA MONTAQUE Appearing. 11. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 12. CHANDELL BRODDERS Not appearing. 13. KENDALL CLARK Appearing. 14. VANESSA JOHNSON Not appearing. 15. DEBRA MAPSON Appearing. 16. DAVID DAUGHETY Appearing. 17. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing.  Not available
23-0006 17Ma MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the passing of Mr. Ronnie Felton, longtime Newark resident, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities employee and legendary Newark sportsman and high school athletic standout.Pass Not available
23-0009 17Mb MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Mr. Bernard China, longtime Newark resident.Pass Not available
23-0010 17Mc MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ms. Belva Lynn Moody, longtime Newark resident.Pass Not available
23-0011 17Md MotionA motion expressing disappointment over the disparaging remarks attributed to New Jersey State Assemblyman John F. McKeon in response to his opposition to the proposed gun control legislation (A-4769).Pass Not available
23-0014 17Me MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Mr. Leon Cooper, longtime Newark resident and valued member of the Newark Municipal Council Senior Committee and Fashion Show.Pass Not available
23-0061 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services and/or the Department of Health and Community Wellness, assist the senior population in accessing various pharmacies and/or medical facilities for their medications and other medical needs.Pass Not available
23-0062 17Mg MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Mr. Arnold H. Almaguer, longtime Newark resident, retired Newark firefighter and a Member of the “Magnificent 7”, the first Latino firefighters for the City of Newark..Pass Not available
23-0063 17Mh MotionA motion requesting that the Business Administrator and the Director of Finance meet with the Municipal Council Committee to discuss the action plan for the deficiencies cited in the 2022 internal budget audit review.Pass Not available
23-0066 17Mi MotionA motion reminding the Newark Parking Authority (NPA) that the City of Newark has provided free parking in the downtown district during the holiday season, from November 30th through December 31st, to encourage shopping in the downtown.Pass Not available
23-0067 17Mj MotionA motion requesting that the Governing Body enact legislation, with its Legislative Aide Elmer Herrmann, that will prevent developers and speculators from unfairly profiting from a proposed development project without any major development or investments after a Board of Adjustment approval.Pass Not available
23-0069 17Mk MotionA motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ms. Dorothy Townes, longtime Newark resident and retired housing code enforcement officer for the Newark Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Code Enforcement.Pass Not available
23-0073 17Ml MotionA motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office contact the Department of Public Safety to request that all new Members of the Council be added to the contact list of Municipal Council Members during any criminal or emergency activity in all wards of the City.Pass Not available