Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/15/2023 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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23-0173 1  Hearing of Citizens1. NORMA JONES Not appearing. 2. DEBRA MAPSON Not appearing. 3. PATIENCE ROBERTS Appearing. 4. THOMAS IBIANG Appearing. 5. PATIENCE LEWIS Appearing. 6. SHAKIMA THOMAS Appearing. 7. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 8. BARRETT YOUNG Not appearing. 9. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 10. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 11. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Appearing. 12. ASYAH AQUIL Not appearing. 13. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 14. SHAKA ZULU Not appearing. 15. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 16. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 17. DIANA GUILLEN Not appearing. 18. GORDON GATES Appearing. 19. CHRISTOPHER BARRETT Appearing. 20. MONIQUE BARRETT Appearing. 21. TANISHA GARNER Appearing. 22. SHARON WHITE Not appearing. 23. MYEISHA EMONY Not appearing. 24. GEE CURETON Appearing. 25. CHE COLTER Appearing.  Not available
23-0234 15-a ReportMorris Fairmount Associates Urban Renewal, LP, Financial Statements, December 2022.Pass Video Video
23-0235 15-b ReportJSF Broad Street Ex Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements and Supplementary Information December 31, 2022.Pass Video Video
23-0236 15-c ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission Minutes, December 21, 2022.Pass Video Video
22-1335 16PSF-aOrdinance: Third Party Delivery Services and Internet Applications; Limitations on FeesOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 12, RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, SECTION 16, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, CREATING SECTION 8:12-16, THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY SERVICES AND INTERNET APPLICATIONS; LIMITATIONS ON FEES. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Deferred 6PSF-c 020123 Deferred 6PSF-a 021523 Deferred 6PSF-a 021523Pass Video Video
22-1334 16PSF-bOrdinance: Title 8, Chapter 19, Section 10 - Private Property BootingOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19, WRECKERS, SECTION 10, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, CREATING SECTION 8:19-10, PRIVATE PROPERTY BOOTING. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Deferred 6PSF-b 021523 Deferred 6PSF-b 021523Pass Video Video
23-0131 16PSF-c23-0131 AMENDED NDD ORDINANCEOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 32, SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, SECTION 10:32-3, NEWARK DOWNTOWN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, SUBSECTION 10:32-3.5, BUDGET AND ASSESSMENTS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING SUBSECTION 10:32-3.5(M), AN ADMINSTRATIVE FEE OF ONE PERCENT (1%).Pass Video Video
23-0130 16PSF-dSecond Amendment West Ward Model Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan ApprovalOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE WEST WARD MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN.Pass Video Video
23-0059 17R1-aResolution: TEA #5 - HIV Emergency Relief Program 2023ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Related Health and Support Services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $8,315,133.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 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 Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-c adopted on February 1, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
23-0110 17R1-b23-0110 Anti-Violence Out of SchoolResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The 2023 Anti-Violence for Out-of-School Youth Project for the Newark Street Academy, which will support seventy-five (75) out of school youth, who have either dropped out of school or are in serious risk of dropping out and have not succeeded in a traditional academic environment (All Wards). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Appropriation Amount: $2,000,000.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, until funds are expended 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 Apply and Accept Resolution 7R1-j adopted on FebruaPass Video Video
22-1697 17R1-cAutomotive AccessoriesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Automotive Accessories. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) East Coast Emergency Lighting, Inc., 200 Meco Drive, Millstone Township, New Jersey 08535; 2) IEH Auto Parts, LLC, 901 N. Lenola Road, Moorestown, New Jersey 08057; 3) Samuels, Inc., T/A Buy Wise Auto Parts, 2091 Springfield Avenue, Vauxhall, New Jersey 07088; and 4) Vehicle Maintenance Program, Inc., 3595 N. Dixie Highway Bay 7, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $440,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-83830-B2022/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW011-060-0602-83860-B2022/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-83420-B2022/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-B2022 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contrPass Video Video
22-1863 17R1-dMaintenance & Repair: Street SweepersResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Street Sweepers Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Northeast Sweepers and Rentals, Inc., 20 Montesano Road, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $900,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW-011-060-0605-71950-B2023 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: This contract will provide Maintenance and Repair Services to the City’s Street Sweepers. Advertisement date: November 9, 2022 Bids Downloaded: Five (5) Bids received: One (1)Pass Video Video
22-1878 17R1-eMaintenance and Repair: Electrical Power, Maintenance, Installation and RepairResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Electrical Power, Maintenance, Installation and Repair. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Sonny Electric, Inc., 25 Boyd Street, Kearny, New Jersey, 07032 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,100,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings/NW-011-060-0604-71730-B2022 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 provide Maintenance and Repair: Electrical Power, Maintenance, Installation and Repair for the City of Newark. Advertisement: November 9, 2022 Bid Downloaded: Ten (10) Bid Received: Two (2)Pass Video Video
23-0036 17R1-f#T2007 Sport Utility Vehicles, Gasoline/Hybrid/ElectricResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #20-FLEET-01387, under T2007 Sport Utility Vehicles, Gasoline/Hybrid/Electric Purpose: To purchase two (2) 2022 or newer Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc., 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $90,816.00 Funding Source: 2019 and 2022 Budgets/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/038-800-8007-94340-B2022 and 038-806-8067-94340-B2019 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through February 18, 2023, inclusive of any extension by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Amending Resolution 7R1-m adopted on August 3, 2022, which authorized the purchase of two (2) 2022 oPass Video Video
23-0256 17R1-g2023 Open-Ended Resolution for VehiclesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To purchase automotive vehicles (cars, trucks, vans) for various City of Newark Departments. Entity Name: Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (“ESCNJ”) Entity Address: 1660 Stelton Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,483,439.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget Contract Period: Upon approval and authorization of the Municipal Council for calendar year 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: This Cooperative Purchasing Agreement authorizes the purchase of vehicles that will provide various City of Newark Departments for the calendar year of 2023.Pass Video Video
22-0918 17R2-aArlington Real Estate Partnership, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop property into a multi-family home. Entity Name: Arlington Real Estate Partnership, LLC Entity Address: Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 Sale Amount: $30,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $33,700.00 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) 55 Arlington Avenue/Block 625/Lot 91/North Ward Additional Information: Total Price: Square Footage X PSF = 3,000 X $10.00 = $30,000.00. Sale at priPass Video Video
23-0002 17R2-bResolution: Professional Services Contract - ETPL/ITA (Various Providers)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development/One Stop Career Center - NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To authorize payment of State approved list of Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), who train customers for the workforce via Individual Training Accounts (ITA). Entity Name: Various Eligible Training Providers Entity Address: Various Eligible Training Providers Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,742,526.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-j adopted on August 3, 2022. Funds inserted by Resolution 7R1-d adopted on September 8, 2022. List of State appPass Video Video
23-0243 17R2-cWest Ward SID 2022 Budget AdoptionResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2022 Annual Budget for the Partnership West, Inc. (West Ward Special Improvement District) Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2022 Annual Budget of Partnership West, Inc. (West Ward Special Improvement District). Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-b adopted on January 5, 2023. The Public Hearing has been advertised for the Regular Meeting on March 1, 2023 at 12:30 P.M. Deferred 7R2-c 021523Pass Video Video
23-0041 17R3-aResolution: Designating a Bus Stop - S. Orange Ave at Howard StreetResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: Along South Orange Avenue, westbound, on the northerly side thereof at Howard Street, at the nearside location, beginning at the easterly curb line of Howard Street and extending 105 feet easterly therefrom. Additional Information: Adding a bus stop at Howard Street and South Orange Avenue (Central Ward).Pass Video Video
23-0045 17R3-bResolution: Designating a Bus Stop - Walnut Street, NJ Railroad Avenue, Pacific Street and Union StreetResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: Adding: Walnut Street westbound at Pacific Street far side; Walnut Street westbound at McWhorter Street far side; NJ Railroad Avenue northbound at Lafayette Street nearside; and NJ Railroad Avenue northbound at Elm Street far side (East Ward). Deleting: Pacific Street northbound at Walnut Street nearside; and Union Street northbound at Ferry Street nearside, Union Street northbound at Green Street nearside (East Ward). Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1822 17R3-cResolution: Street Use Agreement - NY Fiber, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Street Use Agreement Purpose: An Agreement to occupy streets for the purpose of installing wireless and wireline facilities. Entity Name: NY Fiber 1, LLC Entity Address: 835 Low Country Boulevard, Suite A, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina 29464 Contract Amount: As defined within the Street Use Agreement Funding Source: No municipal funds required Contract Period: Ten (10) years from the effective date of the Street Use Agreement and may be renewed at the Company’s request for two (2) additional five (5) year terms, unless properly terminated by either party in the manner set forth in the Agreement 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 Street Use Agreement will provide services as defined in greater detail within the Agreement. The contract amountPass Video Video
22-1763 17R6-a2023 Resolution SSW Law-Souder, Shabazz, & Woolridge Professional Services CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Worker’s Compensation Matters. Entity Name: Souder, Shabazz and Woolridge Law Group, LLP Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 1200, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 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: Deferred 7R6-l 122122 Deferred 7R6-a 010523 Deferred 7R6-a 011823 Deferred 7R6-a 020123Pass Video Video
22-1808 17R6-b2023 Resolution Antonelli Kantor, P.C Litigation Professional Services CounselResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Antonelli Kantor, P.C. Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1000, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 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: Deferred 7R6-s 122122 Deferred 7R6-b 010523 Deferred 7R6-b 011823 Deferred 7Rb-b 020123Pass Video Video
23-0207 17R6-c2023 Resolution Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Bond Professional Services ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Bond Counsel Services. Entity Name: Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer, P.A. Entity Address: 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Suite 900, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095-0958 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Bond Note Proceeds Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0037 17R6-d23-0037 ALBANO FERREIRAResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2016-1375 Claimant: Albano Ferreira Claimant's Attorney: Rubenstein, Berliner and Shinrod, 70 South Orange Avenue, Suite 205, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Settlement Amount: $53,759.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Law/Business Unit: NW024, Dept.: 24T, Div./Proj.: 5T24, Account #96310, Budget Ref.: B2023 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0040 17R6-e23-0040 TOMAS CAMACHOResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2014-29062 Claimant: Tomas Camacho Claimant's Attorney: Law Office of Thomas J. Koehl, Esq., 203 Front Street, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Settlement Amount: $56,226.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Law/Business Unit: NW024, Dept.: 24T, Div./Proj.: 5T24, Account #96310, Budget Ref.: B2023 Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0267 17R8-aResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Women's Meeting (LM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Women’s Meeting Entity Name: Monsignor William Linder Plaza Entity Address: 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Event Location: 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Event Date(s): Friday, March 3, 2023 Event Time: 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The Women’s Meeting will be held at the Monsignor William Linder Plaza, at 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103, on Friday, March 3, 2023.Pass Video Video
23-0267 17R8-aResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Women's Meeting (LM)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Women’s Meeting Entity Name: Monsignor William Linder Plaza Entity Address: 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Event Location: 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Event Date(s): Friday, March 3, 2023 Event Time: 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The Women’s Meeting will be held at the Monsignor William Linder Plaza, at 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103, on Friday, March 3, 2023.Pass Video Video
23-0124 17R8-bResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Easter Egg Hunt (MS)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Easter Egg Hunt Entity Name: Ironbound Stadium Entity Address: 26 Saint Charles Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Location: 26 Saint Charles Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Date(s): Saturday, March 25, 2023 Event Time: 9:30 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member, Michael J. Silva Additional Information: The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Ironbound Stadium, at 26 Saint Charles Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105, on Saturday, March 25, 2023 (Rain Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023).Pass Video Video
23-0204 17R8-cResolution: Recognizing and Commending (2/15/23)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. World Hijab Day in the City of Newark to foster and encourage personal freedom and religious expression and cultural understanding for diversity 2. Ashley Cariño, former Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2022 3. Harold Williams, Ceremonial Street Dedication, to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2023 4. Sonya Stills, Commissioner of Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) 5. Dena Freeman-Patton, Athletic Director of Morgan State University 6. Claudia Ruffin, President and Founder of Ruffin Consulting and Training, LLC 7. Alecia Shields-Gadson, Athletic Director of Delaware State University 8. Dr. Paula Jackson, Interim Athletic Director of Hampton University 9. Melody Webb, Athletic Director of Norfolk State University Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 10. Individuals honored during the National Girls and Women in Sports Day, held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 11. Individuals honored of Fisk University Women’s Gymnastics Team 12. Susan A.Pass Video Video
23-0205 17R8-dResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (2/15/23)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Karen L. Kearney Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 2. Nestor K. Ramirez Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 3. Mother Mildred Shamberger 4. Mother Marion Eason 5. Yvonne C. Jackson-Alston 6. Denise V. Richards 7. Minister Gary Brunson 8. Mother Rebecca Lee PowellPass Video Video
22-1744 17R9-b2022 Special Police-ResidentsResolutionDept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of Fourteen (14) Special Police Officers - Newark Residents List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix A Term of Appointment: November 14, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Additional Information: Fourteen (14) Newark Resident Appointments as Special Police Officers.Pass Video Video
23-0001 17R12-aResolution: Closeout Change Order #2 - Contract# 42-WS2025 - Underground Utilities CorporationResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order #2/Amend Resolution 7R12-c adopted on May 19, 2021 and 7R12-b adopted on August 3, 2022 Purpose: To execute Contract Close-out Change Order #2 for Phase-10(E) Lead Service Line Replacement, Contract 42-WS2025. Entity Name: Underground Utilities Corporation Entity Address: 711 Commerce Road, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,977,196.44 Funding Source: 2018 Water and Sewer Utility Capital Budget/NW041-18W-18W00-94710-B2018 Contract Period: 588 calendar days to final completion from the date of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-c, adopted on May 19, 2021, awarded a contract in an amount not exceed $3,996,300.00 for a period of 210 calendar days to final completion frPass Video Video
23-0116 17R12-bResolution: Closeout Change Order #2 - Contract# 15-WS2017 - Montana Construction Corporation, Inc.,ResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #1/Amend Resolution 7R12-b(AS) adopted on October 6, 2021 Purpose: To execute Contract Close-out Change Order #1 Phase-2 Sewer Cleaning and Rehabilitation-Contract 15-WS2017. Entity Name: Montana Construction Corporation, Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,625,796.79 Funding Source: 2011 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW044, Dept. 11G, Div./Proj. 11SAO, Activity A, Account #94710, Budget Ref. B2011 Contract Period: 320 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-b(AS) adopted on October 6, 2021 awarded a contract in an amount not to excePass Video Video
23-0074 17R6-f (as)Resolution: White ad Co. Attorney and Counselors, LLC (2023) - Evening Municipal Prosecutorial ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Evening Municipal Prosecutorial Services. Entity Name: White and Co. Attorney and Counsellors, LLC Entity Address: Orange, New Jersey 07050 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
22-1819 18-aAmendment to Title II, Administration, Chapter 5, Department of AdministrationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2:5, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 1, SUBSECTION 2.5, LEASE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 2.5(A) AND 2:5-2.5(E).Pass Video Video
23-0046 19-a AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Commission on Homelessness. Name of Appointee: Dennis A. Daggett Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on January 18, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Daggett is replacing Ms. Laura Burgess, whose term expired on January 22, 2022. Deferred 8-a 011823 Deferred 9-a 020123Pass Video Video
23-0148 19-b AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointed to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Nyla Ham Appointment Term: Two (2) year term commencing upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on February 1, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information: Deferred 8-p 020123Pass Video Video
23-0374 17Ma MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Elijah Jordan Brown-Garcia, Newark resident and Rise Academy student.Pass Not available
23-0379 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Works (DPW) allow his office to assist in the dissemination and distribution of informative sanitation literature to the East Ward residents.Pass Not available
23-0380 17Mc MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of former Newark employee, Europe Harmon.Pass Not available
23-0424 17Md MotionA motion recognizing and commending Bishop Rudy v. Carlton of Jehovah-Jireh Praise and Worship Church Center, on the auspicious occasion of his 34th ministerial anniversary.Pass Not available
23-0425 17Me MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of the mother of Nadirah Brown, a South Ward District Leader.Pass Not available
23-0426 17Mf MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Al-Jabbar “AJ” Shepard.Pass Not available