Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/15/2023 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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23-0230 1  Hearing of Citizens1. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 2. SHAKIMA THOMAS Appearing. 3. DELIA RODRIGUEZ Not appearing. 4. GARY VICKERS Not appearing. 5. CHE COLTER Appearing. 6. LATOYA JACKSON Appearing. 7. JOHN GOLDSTEIN Not appearing. 8. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 9. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 10. CHRISTOPER BARRETT Appearing. 11. MONIQUE BARRETT Not appearing. 12. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Appearing. 13. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 14. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 15. GEE CURETON Appearing. 16. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 17. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 18. VERNELL ROLLINES Appearing. 19. NELSON CROSS Appearing. 20. LISA PARKER Appearing. 21. DANISHA CLYBURN Appearing. 22. GORDON GATES Appearing. 23. AMANDA NELUMS Not appearing. 24. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 25. EMILY AIKENS Appearing.  Not available
23-0363 15-a ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, January 25, 2023Pass Video Video
23-0364 15-b ReportSpringfield Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, Year Ended December 31, 2022Pass Video Video
23-0365 15-c ReportMorris Fairmount Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, Year Ended December 31, 2021Pass Video Video
23-0403 15-d ReportSecond River Joint Meeting, Minutes, 2011 through 2020Pass Video Video
23-0406 15-e ReportCity of Newark 2020 Statutory Audit Corrective Action PlanPass Video Video
23-0291 16F-aOrdinance: Amending Title 8, Chapter 7, Section 6 - Hawking and Hawking; Canvassing and Soliciting (AR)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 7, HAWKING AND PEDDLING; CANVASSING AND SOLICITING, ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, AMENDING SECTIONS 8:7-6(B) AND (D) AND CREATING SUBSECTIONS 8:7-6(V) AND (W), PROHIBITED CONDUCT BY PEDDLERS. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr.Pass Video Video
23-0253 16F-bOrdinance: Amending Title 29, Streets and Sidewalks, creating Chapter 30, Clear Zones (POC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 29, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING CHAPTER 31, CLEAR ZONES. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilPass Video Video
23-0253 16F-bOrdinance: Amending Title 29, Streets and Sidewalks, creating Chapter 30, Clear Zones (POC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 29, STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING CHAPTER 31, CLEAR ZONES. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilPass Not available
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
22-1819 16PSF-cAmendment 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
22-1592 16PSF-dOrdinance: Thirty (30) Year Tax Abatement - Bruen Holdings Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BRUEN HOLDINGS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 15 MELNICK DRIVE, P.O. BOX 955, MONROE, NEW YORK 10952, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW (11) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY (115) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (18) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (10) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI AND 2,780 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 50-56 BRUEN STREET AND 59-65 MCWHORTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 194, LOTS 10 AND 26 (MERGED WITH LOT 10) (EAST WARD).Pass Video Video
22-1648 16PSF-e10 Commerce Newark Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 10 COMMERCE NEWARK URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 87 HALSEY STREET, 2nd FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, FOR A PROJECT TO SIGNIFICANTLY REHABILITATE AN EXISTING BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT (88) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (22) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI AND 4,429 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AT A CONDOMINIUM UNIT LOCATED AT 1136-1166 RAYMOND BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 144.01, LOT 46.01, QUALIFIER C-1 (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
22-1689 16PSF-fOrdinance: First Amendment to 30 Year Tax Abatement Financial Agreement - Pilgrim Baptist Village Preservation Urban Renewal, LLCOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO PILGRIM BAPTIST VILLAGE PRESERVATION URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 200 VESEY STREET, 24TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10281, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 ET SEQ., FOR A PROJECT TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS CONTAINING (305) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF (2) SUPERINTENDENT UNITS AND (303) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, ALL OF WHICH ARE AND SHALL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES EARNING 60% OR LESS OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), LOCATED AT 291-319 18TH AVENUE AND 143-171 AVON AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2571, LOT 60 AND BLOCK 2575, LOT 49 (CENTRAL WARD), TO AMEND THE DESCRIPTION OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AS DEFINED IN 42 USC § 1437a(b)(2)(A) AND TO ENDORSE THE AVERAGE INCOME MINIMUM SET-ASIDE ELECTION MADE BY THE ENTITY FOR ALL LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT (“LIHTC”) UNITS IN THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT.Pass Video Video
23-0252 16PSF-gOrdinance: Title 10, Finance and Taxation - Job FairOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 24, PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION APPROVAL AND ADMINISTRATION OF LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTIONS, SECTION 1, DEFINITIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING SUBSECTION 10:24-1(J), REQUIRING A JOB FAIR. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. CouncilPass Video Video
23-0144 16PSF-hOrdinance - NJIB Joint Meeting Flood MitigationOrdinanceA BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PHASES II(b), III(b), IV, V AND VI OF THE LOCAL UNIT’S ALLOCABLE SHARE OF THE FLOOD MITIGATION FACILITIES PROJECT OF THE JOINT MEETING OF ESSEX AND UNION COUNTIES, BY AND IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $5,690,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,690,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF.Pass Video Video
22-1351 17R1-aCo-op Contract-Situational Awareness Equipment and AccessoriesResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To provide Maintenance and Support Services for Situational Awareness Equipment and Accessories (Co-op) BC-BID 22-18. Entity Name: Packetalk Entity Address: 163 Stuyvesant Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $90,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Safety/011-190-1902-72220-B2022 Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through July 6, 2023, inclusive of extensions by the New Jersey Cooperative 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 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will provide annual maintenance and support services for the Mobile Surveillance Cameras System and ISmart Maintenance for Pass Video Video
23-0174 17R1-bTrombone Arm Assemblies, TrafficResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Trombone Arm Assemblies, Traffic. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC, 3005 Hadley Road, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $340,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83750-B2023 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months with the start date 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 provide Trombone Arm Assemblies, Traffic for the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals. Advertisement: November 9, 2022 Bids Downloaded: ThrPass Video Video
23-0008 17R1-cRefund of Bid Bond - One Stop Lease RFPResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: To refund/release of Bid Guarantee. Entity Name(s) /Address(s): 1) 153 Halsey Newark, LLC, 87 Halsey Street, 2nd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102; and 2) 375 MH 7024, LLC, P.O. Box 32190, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Amount: $40,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Administration, Division of Central Purchasing/NW026-46170-B2023 Contract Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Certification of Funds in the amount of $40,000.00.Pass Video Video
23-0013 17R1-dEmployment Training Services (Youth)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(b)(2) Purpose: To provide for the use of competitive contracting for the procurement of services for the operation, management and administration of a social service program to provide for Employment Training Services (Youth). Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Goode Education Group, LLC, 26 Park Street, Suite 2210, Montclair, New Jersey 07042; and 2) Junior Entrepreneurs Club Training Program, Inc., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $240,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Newark Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Grant/NW051-G22-M22E0-72060 Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon Municipal Council approval Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( Pass Video Video
23-0376 17R1-e20-FLEET-01387, under T2007 Sport Utility Vehicles, Gasoline/Hybrid/ElectricResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #20-FLEET-01387, under T2007 Sport Utility Vehicles, Gasoline/Hybrid/Electric Purpose: To purchase six (6) 2022 or newer Ford Edge SE 4WD. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc., 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $214,996.80 Funding Source: 2019, 2021 and 2022 Budgets/Office of Violence Prevention NW051-G22-A22G0-71280/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-756-7565-94340-B2021/Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW026-46160-B2022/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW051-G19-94130-B2019 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through February 18, 2024, 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 (Pass Video Video
23-0401 17R1-fResolution: Waste Management Recycle America UIntermediate Processing FacilityResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(s) Purpose: To provide for the marketing of recyclable material recovered through a Recycling Program. Entity Name(s): Waste Management Recycle America Intermediate Processing Facility Entity Address: 150 St. Charles Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation Account Code Line: NW011-060-0605-71580-B2023 Contract Period: Upon approval and authorization of the Municipal Council for a period not to exceed one (1) year with four (4) one (1) year options to extend commencing April 1, 2023 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: This contract will provide for City’s DepaPass Video Video
23-0149 17R1-gLocal Recreational Improvement Grant 2023ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of the 2023 Local Recreational Improvement Grant Purpose: To submit an application and enter into agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2023 Local Recreational Improvement Grant. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023, 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 Monitoring Dept/Agency: Not Applicable AdditPass Video Video
22-0838 17R1-hResolution in Support: (Cannabis) City Leaf Corp.ResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for City Leaf Corporation to operate a Class V Cannabis retail micro Business within the City of Newark. Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.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
22-1505 17R2-bSquare, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To develop two (2) newly construct two-family homes. Entity Name: Square, LLC Entity Address: 200 Pine Street, P.O. Box 7125, Roselle, New Jersey 07203-1106 Sale Amount: $80,728.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $171,700.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence with 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) 146 Dewey Street/Block 3053.023061/ Lot 19/South Ward 153 Dewey Street/Block 3061/Lot 37/South Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1498 17R2-cResolution: Private Sale/Redevelopment - Renner Redevelopment LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate an existing three-family structure into affordable housing for purchase. Entity Name: Renner Redevelopment, LLC Entity Address: 2 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $50,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $211,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 238-240 Renner Avenue/Block 3666/Lot 49/South Ward Additional Information: Total Price: Square FootPass Video Video
23-0284 17R2-dResolution: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Giblin, LLP - First Amendment to Professional Services Contract (2022-2023)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Redevelopment and Land Use Matters. Entity Name: Decotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Giblin, LLP Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $575,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2023 Contract Period: March 12, 2022 through March 11, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-m(S) adopted on May 24, 2022, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00, for a contract period of March 12, 2022 through March 11, 2023. This First Amendment increases the contract amount byPass Video Video
23-0285 17R2-e ResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Redevelopment and Land Use Matters. Entity Name: Schenck, Price, Smith and King, LLP Entity Address: 220 Park Avenue, P.O. Box 991, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-0991 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $155,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2023 Contract Period: March 12, 2022 through March 11, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-l(S) adopted on May 24, 2022, awarded a contract in the amount of $100,000.00, for a contract period of March 12, 2022 through March 11, 2023. This First Amendment increases the contract amount by $55,000.00,Pass Video Video
23-0334 17R2-fResolution: Resolution Endorsing Referral to Central PlanningResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Resolution endorsing referral to the Central Planning Board, as required by law Purpose: Resolution directing the Central Planning Board to review an Ordinance amending and replacing Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations). Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1433 17R3-aResolution: Michal Baker International, Inc.,ResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Engineering Design Assistance Services for Central Avenue Bridge over NJ Transit City Subway. Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2330, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $1,422,445.34 Funding Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information:Pass Video Video
22-1634 17R4-cStipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeals October 2022 Credits 2ResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) Advance at Gateway Mulberry, LLC/145/42/52-62 Commerce Street/Central/2017/$1,495,700/-$0.00 Advance at Gateway Mulberry, LLC/145/42/52-62 Commerce Street/Central/2018/$1,495,700/-$0.00 One Gateway Center Mulberry Owner, LLC/145/42/52-62 Commerce Street/Central/2019/$1,495,700/-$0.00 One Gateway Center Mulberry Owner, LLC/145/42/52-62 Commerce Street/Central/2020/$1,495,700/-$0.00 One Gateway Center Mulberry Owner, LLC/145/42/52-62 Commerce Street/Central/2021/$1,495,700/-$0.00 One Gateway Center Mulberry Owner, LLC/145/42/52-62 Commerce Street/Central/2022/$1,495,700/-$0.00 Advance at One Gateway Garage/150.02/162/C1102/11-43 Raymod Plaza West/East/2016/$4,000,000/-$0.00 Advance at One Gateway Garage/150.02/162/C1102/11-43 Raymod Plaza West/East/2017/$4,000,000/-$0.00 Advance at One Gateway Garage/150.02/162/C1102/11-43 Raymod Plaza West/East/2018/$4,000,0Pass Video Video
23-0158 17R5-aA & A Covid Funds $121,315ResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To expand COVID-19 vaccination capacity, confidence, and ensure equitable distribution across the jurisdiction, including among high-risk and underserved populations. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $121,315.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health & Human Services Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: December 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023 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
23-0178 17R6-aMaraziti Falcon, LLP Pre-Litigation Settlement of Civil ClaimResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement of Civil Claim Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Maraziti Falcon, LLP Claimant's Attorney: Maraziti Falcon, LLP, 240 Cedar Knolls Road, Suite 301, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927 Settlement Amount: $102,212.45 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Law/Business Unit: NW025, Dept. ID: 25T, Division/Project: 5T25, Account #96320, Budget Ref. B2022 Additional Comments:Pass Video Video
23-0233 17R8-aResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Felix Padilla, Sr.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Felix Padilla, Sr. Date(s): Saturday, April 29, 2023 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Carteret Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Felix Padilla, Sr. Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 9:00 A.M.Pass Video Video
23-0295 17R8-bResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - 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 (Lions Section), 192 Park Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, April 8, 2023 Event Time: 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up time at 8:00 A.M. and Cleanup/Take-down completed at 5:00 P.M.) Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Branch Brook Park (Lions Section), 192 Park Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104, on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Rain Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023Pass Video Video
23-0366 17R8-cResolution: Denouncing the State of Florida's ban on teaching the history of People of Color, Indigenous Groups and other Minorities (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution denouncing the State of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis’ Ban on teaching the history of People of Color, Indigenous Groups and other Minorities. Purpose: Denouncing the State of Florida and eighteen (18) other states for legislation banning and removing books on the history of people of color, indigenous groups and other minorities from the education system (AP courses). Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0408 17R8-dResolution: Amending the 2023 the Municipal Council Meeting Dates by Canceling the March 28, 2023 and April 25, 2023 Special Meetings/Special ConferencesResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose: To amend the date of the 2023 Pre-Meetings, Regular Meetings, Special Meetings, and Conference Dates; to cancel the March 28, 2023 Special Meeting/Conference and the April 25, 2023 Special Meeting/Conference, not to be re-scheduled. Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R8-a adopted on December 7, 2022. Open Public Meetings Act Notice to be sent to newspapers and posted.Pass Video Video
23-0346 17R8-eResolution: Expressing Sorrow and Regret (3/15/23)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Raymond Salters Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 2. Viola Mae Mitchell Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 3. Charles D. Meadows 4. Bishop Corey Michael Best Sr. 5. Mother Lizzie Chiles 6. Andrew Thomas Williams III 7. Deaconess Judith EvansPass Video Video
23-0345 17R8-fResolution: Rescognizing and Commending (3/15/23)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. The Honorable Mildred C. Crump, Ceremonial Street Dedication, Saturday, March 4, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 2. Marisol Morales, on her retirement after twenty (20) Years of public service, on February 28, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Salsa Latin Bistro Restaurant and Latin Mix Restaurant, on its’ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening 4. Seniors honored on their Birthday Celebration at FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc., held on Thursday, March 2, 2023 5. Bishop Ronald Jones, on his Retirement Dedication 6. Individuals honored during the Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey celebration of International Women’s Day Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Pastor Joshua G. Younger, on his 5th Pastoral Anniversary, at Church Intl Ministries, to be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 8. Frank Gonzalez, an honoree of the 17th Annual Living the Dream Awards, to be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 9. PastPass Video Video
23-0329 17R11-aResolution: Accepting a gift - Monumental Statue of George P. Floyd, Jr.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Bronze Monumental Statue of George P. Floyd, Jr. Purpose: To gift the City of Newark with a statue of George P. Floyd, Jr. Entity Name: Stanley J. Watts Entity Address: 4850 S. Warehouse Road, Kearns, Utah 84118 Gift Value: $3,000,000.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: December 21, 2022 Additional Information: The Memorandum of Understanding for loan of the bronze monumental statute of George P. Floyd, Jr. was adopted by the Municipal Council as Resolution 7R1-a(S) on June 15, 2021.Pass Video Video
23-0228 17R12-aResolution: Final Closeout Change Order #1 Phase 10(B) Lead Line Replacement - Contract 39-WS2025 - JAS Group Enterprise, 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-c adopted on December 2, 2020 Purpose: To execute Contract Close-out Change Order #1 Phase-10(B) Lead Service Line Replacement - Contract 39-WS2025. Entity Name: JAS Group Enterprise, Incorporated Entity Address: Burlington, New Jersey 08016 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $10,383,082.16 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW041-19W-19W00-94710-B2019 Contract Period: 210 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-c adopted on December 2, 2020 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $10,209,870.00 for a period of 210 calendar days to final completion from Pass Video Video
23-0381 18-aResolution: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council - Michael J. SilvaAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council as a Council Representative Name of Appointee: Council Member, Michael J. Silva Appointment Term: Three (3) year term to commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending March 15, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0405 18-b AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Reverend Lula Baker Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending February 17, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0407 18-c AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Peggy Kenol Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending December 12, 2024 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0412 18-d AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Janice Johnson Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending February 23, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0414 18-e AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Helena Vinhas Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending February 17, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
23-0415 18-f AppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Allison James Frison Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on February 17, 2025 Sponsor: Additional Information:Pass Video Video
22-1814 18-gOrdinance: Thirty (30) Year Tax Abatement - MAR NHA WSV Phase 1, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MAR NHA WSV PHASE 1, LLC, 921 ELIZABETH AVENUE, 5TH FLOOR, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW BUILDING WITH A TOTAL OF (86) SENIOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS RESERVED FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOMES OF 60% AMIOR LESS, AND (1) SUPERINTENDENT UNIT LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 530-570 SOUTH 13TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWRK, AS BLOCK 310, LOT 1, WHICH PROPERTY IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING SUB-DIVIDED AND SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 310, LOT 1.01 (CENTRAL WARD).Pass Video Video
23-0335 18-hOrdinance: Amending Title II, Administration, Chapter 10, Department of Economic and Housing Development creating Section 9 Rental Units RegistrationOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING SECTION 9, RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION TO REQUIRE ALL OWNERS OF RENTAL UNITS IN THE CITY OF NEWARK TO REGISTER WITH THE CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.Pass Video Video
23-0762 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Administration strongly consider relocating the recently gifted bronze statue of George P. Floyd to a prominent location at the new Police and Fire Training Academy.Pass Not available