Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/7/2024 12:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Accessible Agenda Accessible Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Accessible Minutes Accessible Minutes  
Meeting video:  
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleResultVideo
24-1322 16PSF-aOrdinance: Amending Title 2, Chapter 22, Section 3.6, Personnel - To hire Entry-Level Law Enforcement Officers without Examination Requirement - to complete an approved NJPTC Full Basic Course for Police Officers or Correction Officers within 9 monthsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 22, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SECTION 3.6, PERSONNEL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ADD DEFINITION TO THE BASIC TRAINING COURSE WHEN HIRING ENTRY-LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITHOUT AN EXAMINATION.Pass Not available
24-1418 16PSF-bOrdinance: Amending Title 2, Administration, Chapter 2, Office of the City Clerk - Honorary Street Dedications: Designation (CLC)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, SECTION 3, CITY CLERK, SUBSECTION 1, HONORARY AND CEREMONIAL STREET DEDICATIONS; DESIGNATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2016, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY. Sponsor(s): Council President, C. Lawrence CrumpPass Not available
24-1307 17R1-aAcenda Integrated HealthResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To support the training and deployment of community health workers in response to Covid 19. Funding Source: Acenda, Inc. Appropriation Amount: $123,000.00 Budget Year: 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 will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #24-1291. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
24-1385 17R1-bAcenda Additional fundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To support the training and deployment of community health workers in response to Covid 19. Funding Source: Acenda, Inc. Appropriation Amount: $6,666.67 Budget Year: 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 10, 2024, accepted grant funds in the amount of $66,667.00. Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-f, adopted on October 23, 2024, accepted additional grant funds in the amount of $6,666.67 for a total grant amount of $73,333.67. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
24-1432 17R1-cResolution: Budget Insertion - (BI #7) Purchase of Surveillance CamerasResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To provide funds for the purchase of surveillance cameras. Funding Source: Center for Justice Innovation Appropriation Amount: $170,000.00 Budget Year: 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 Resolution #7R9-a adopted on October 2, 2024. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
24-1311 17R1-dCo-op: ESCNJ 23/24-04 T/S Vehicle Purchase (Altec Inc)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To purchase one (1) ALTEC Model AT200A Telescope Aerial Device (Non-Insulated). Entity Name: Altec Industries, Inc. Entity Address: 210 Inverness Center Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35242 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $128,598.00 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2025, inclusive of any extensions granted 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 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will provide for the purchase of one (1) ALTEC Model AT200A Telescope Aerial Device (Non-Insulated) for the Engineering Department, Division of Traffic and Signals.Pass Not available
24-1144 17R1-eResolution: State Contract - #M0052 Office Supplies and Related Products Master Blanket 24-COMG-78752 and COMG-78746ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #M0052: Office Supplies and Related Products Master Blanket 24-COMG-78752 and 24-COMG-78746 Purpose: To purchase office supplies and related products for various City Departments. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) WB Mason Co Inc., 300 Prospect Plains Road, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512 2) ODP Business Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 1413 Charlotte, North Carolina 28201 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $80,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services/NW011-030-0308-83010-B2024; NW011-030-0308-83030-B2024; and NW011-030-0308-83120-B2024/Office of City Clerk and Municipal Council/NW011-020-0201-83870-B2024/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW011-160-1601-83010-B2024; Director’s Office/ NW011-160-1601-83030-B2024 and NW011-160-1606-83840-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through February 28, 2027, inclusive of any extensioPass Not available
24-0873 17R2-aCommunity Collaboations LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for new construction of a two-family home and rehabilitation of a three-family home to sell at market rate to City of Newark employees. Entity Name: Community Collaborations, LLC Entity Address: 187 Livingston Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $47,250.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $119,800.00 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) 780 Bergen Street/Block 2712/Lot 39/South Ward 763 SouFail Not available
24-0934 17R2-bGateway Property Development LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate a three-family home with an affordable unit at 80% AMI and two (2) market rate units. Entity Name: Gateway Property Development, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $37,800.00 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $204,000.00 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) 237 South 11th Street/Block 1815/Lot 15/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square FoPass Not available
24-1009 17R2-cL.A.B Acquisitions LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of two (2) two-family homes to sell at market rate. Entity Name: L.A.B Acquisitions, LLC Entity Address: 188 Jefferson Street, #355, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $92,070.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $125,800.00 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) 9 Gladstone Avenue/Block 4004/Lot 43/West Ward 11 Gladstone Avenue/Block 4004/Lot 42/West Ward 28 Gladstone AvePass Not available
24-1059 17R2-dDCF Developers LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of eight (8) three-family homes to provide five (5) affordable residential units and nineteen (19) market rate rental units. Entity Name: DCF Developers, LLC Entity Address: 162 South 8th Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11211 Sale Amount: $131,040.00 Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $158,600.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) 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) 474 Avon Avenue/Block 2643/Lot 8/SPass Not available
23-1248 17R2-eParkview Renewal, LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To renovate the property into a two-family home, designating one (1) unit at market rate and the other unit as affordable for individuals earning 80% of the Area Median Income (“AMI”). Entity Name: Parkview Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 3501 Black Horse Pike, Turnersville, New Jersey 08012 Sale Amount: $66,217.50 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $85,500.00 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) Pass Not available
24-1147 17R2-fWMKTST LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of a sixty-eight (68) unit apartment building with 20% of units providing affordable housing at 60% AMI. Entity Name: WMKTST, LLC Entity Address: 300 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $133,200.00 Cost Basis: (X) $18.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $165,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) 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) 361 West Market Street/Block 1842/Lot 21/Central Ward 363 West Market StPass Not available
24-1417 17R2-gABE Gezint, LLC RDAResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To create a side yard for the adjacent owned property at 140-142 Leslie Street. Entity Name: ABE Gezint, LLC Entity Address: Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Sale Amount: $23,400.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $28,500.00 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) 138 Leslie Street/Block 3065/Lot 5/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,600 X $9.00 = $23,400.00. Sale at prices Pass Not available
24-1454 17R2-hNJPAC CBA AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute a Community Benefits Agreement Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Community Benefits Agreement. Entity Name: New Jersey Performing Arts Corporation Entity Address: 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Funding Source: Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: 1-19 Center Street/Block 17/Lot 1.01/Central Ward 21-43 Center Street/Block 17/Lot 1.02/Central Ward 40-44 Center Street/Block 126.01/Lot 21.01/Central Ward (recently consolidated from Lots 9, 21, 39, 41 and 42) Additional Information: The Community Benefits Agreement between the City of Newark, New Jersey Performing Arts Corporation (“NJPAC”) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as a condition of receiPass Not available
24-1453 17R2-iForest Hill House Preservation CBAResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute a Community Benefits Agreement Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Community Benefits Agreement. Entity Name: Forest Hill House Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC and AHI Forest Hill House, NP, LLC Entity Address: 650 5th Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10019/ 2820 Selwyn Avenue, Suite 690, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209-2820 Funding Source: Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 501-507 Mount Prospect Avenue/Block 628/Lot 13/North Ward Additional Information: The Community Benefits Agreement between the City of Newark, Forest Hill House Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC, AHI Forest Hill House, NP, LLC, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as aPass Not available
24-1064 17R3-aTo award Contract #2022-06 For Ferry Street Intersection Safety Improvements to Berto ConstructionResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To authorize the award of a contract for construction of the Ferry Street Intersection Safety Improvements Project. Entity Name: Berto Construction, Inc. Entity Address: 625 Leesville Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,999,910.79 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Engineering/NW051, G24, E24M0, A, 71930, B2024 Contract Period: 476 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a formal 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 Additional Information: Bids Solicited: January 16, 2024, January 23, 2024 and January 30, 2024 Bids Received: Three (3) Bids Rejected: One (1)Pass Not available
24-1489 17R3-bHost Municipality AgreementResolutionDept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Host Municipality Agreement Purpose: To continue the operation of solid waste disposal, electric power generating and resource recovery facility. Entity Name: Reworld Essex Company (formally Covanta Essex Company) Entity Address: 183 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07105-4798 Contract Amount: As defined in detail within the Modified Interim Host Municipal Agreement Funding Source: No municipal funds required Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1291 17R5-a24-1291 - Acenda, Inc. - Acceptance of grant funds for deployment of Community Health WorkersResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To support the training and deployment of community health workers in response to Covid-19. Entity Name: Acenda, Inc. Entity Address: 42 Delsea South Drive, Glassboro, New Jersey 07028 Grant Amount: $123,000.00 Funding Source: Acenda, Inc. Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1411 17R6-aJoseph E. Tutela, III SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-2637-17 Claimant: Joseph E. Tutela III Claimant's Attorney: Robert J. De Groot, Esq. Settlement Amount: $120,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Deferred 7R6-a 110724 Deferred 7R6-a 112624Pass Not available
24-1483 17R8-aRe-Appointment to the Board of Adjustment - Katiria Cobian - Alternate Member #1ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment as an Alternate Member #1 of the Board of Adjustment Name of Appointee: Katiria Cobian Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending March 31, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member, Carlos Gonzalez Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1302 17R8-bResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Bishop Thomas Cooper (LSR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Bishop Thomas Cooper Date(s): Saturday, November 23, 2024 Time: TBD Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Bergen Street and Custer Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Bishop Thomas Cooper Way Sponsor: Council Member, Louise Scott-Rountree Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at a time to be determined.Pass Not available
24-1434 17R8-cResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Overseer Dr. Bryant R. Ali (POC)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Overseer Dr. Bryant R. Ali Date(s): Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: 12:00 P.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Aldine Street and Lyons Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Overseer Dr. Bryant R. Ali Way Sponsor: Council Member, Patrick O. Council Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00 P.M.Pass Not available
24-1457 17R8-dResolution: Recognizing and Commending (11/7/24)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC-USA) and Aderonke Precious Odunlade 2. Newark Boys and Girls Club’s “National Lights on Afterschool Day”, held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 3. Individuals honored during the Eyes Like Mine, Inc., 2024 Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant, held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 4. James R. Gonzalez, MPH, FACHE, LNHA, President and CEO of Broadway House of Continuing Care, on his retirement after twenty-four (24) years Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 5. Gabriela Alexandra Carillo Fraga, Member of the Consulate of Ecuador in the City of Newark, New Jersey 6. Carmin Rosario, on her retirement after thirty-three (33) years of public service with the City of Newark Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 7. Wayne “Akbar” Pray, Writer and Motivational Speaker, honored for his contribution to “Men Talk Sundays”, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 8. J. Kenneth Pagano, honored with the AffordablePass Not available
24-1458 17R8-eResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow and Regret (11/7/24)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Amie Vera Ivella Stevens Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 2. Luigi Siconolfi Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 3. Sydni N. Dotson 4. Cassandra E. Banks 5. Amy Jones 6. Linda Turner 7. Catherine McCall 8. Reverend Sergeant Leslie L. Jones, Jr. 9. Felicia Abachingsa Alepeere 10. Deacon Henry Jones, Jr.Pass Not available
24-0868 17R12-aResolution: Professional Services Ciontract - Suburban Consulting Engineers, IResolutionDept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Engineering Services for Intensive-Level Historic Architectural Survey associated with the Rehabilitation of Pequannock Aqueducts. Entity Name: Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. Entity Address: 96 U.S. Highway 206, Suite 101, Flanders, New Jersey 07836 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $176,150.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW038-800-8003-A-71240-B2024 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1365 18-aAppointment of Anthony Arenas to LGBTQ CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment as Alternate #2 to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Anthony Arenas Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2025 Additional Information: Anthony Arenas will replace Lekesha Jones, whose term expired October 5, 2024. Deferred 8-a 110724Pass Not available
24-1420 18-bRe-appointment of Alfredo Ruiz to Hispanic CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Alfredo Ruiz Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 21, 2028 Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1421 18-cRe-appointment of Maria J. Andrade to the Hispanic CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Maria J. Andrade Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 24, 2028 Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1422 18-dRe-appointment of Luis A. Maisonave to the Hispanic CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Luis A. Maisonave Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 24, 2028 Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1423 18-eRe-appointment of Leslie Ramos to the Hispanic CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Leslie Ramos Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on August 4, 2027. Additional Information:Pass Not available
24-1362 18-fOrdinance authorizing the use of Procurement CardsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 5, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION OF CENTRAL PURCHASING, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 14, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE USE OF PROCUREMENT CARDS.Pass Not available
24-1364 19-aAppointment of Alexander Padilla Jr. to LGBTQ CommisssionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Alexander Padilla, Jr. Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Alexander Padilla, Jr., will replace Alfonso L. Ferguson, whose term expired on October 5, 2024. Deferred 8-k 102324 Deferred 9-a 110724Pass Not available
24-1375 19-bAppointment of Bernard Mcallister to LGBTQ CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Bernard Mcallister Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Bernard Mcallister will replace Ronnie Carney, whose term expired on June 1, 2024. Deferred 8-l 102324 Deferred 9-b 110724Pass Not available
24-1455 17R1-f(as)Resolution: Labor Agreement - CBA - SEIU 617 (2023-2026)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Collective Bargaining Negotiations and Settlement Entity Name: Service Employees International Union, Local 617 (Blue Collar Non-Supervisory Workers) Entity Address: 703 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $15,630,413.75 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026 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:Pass Not available
24-1455 1 Resolution: Labor Agreement - CBA - SEIU 617 (2023-2026)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Collective Bargaining Negotiations and Settlement Entity Name: Service Employees International Union, Local 617 (Blue Collar Non-Supervisory Workers) Entity Address: 703 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $15,630,413.75 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026 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:Pass Not available
24-1455 1 Resolution: Labor Agreement - CBA - SEIU 617 (2023-2026)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Collective Bargaining Negotiations and Settlement Entity Name: Service Employees International Union, Local 617 (Blue Collar Non-Supervisory Workers) Entity Address: 703 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $15,630,413.75 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026 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:Pass Not available
24-1455 1 Resolution: Labor Agreement - CBA - SEIU 617 (2023-2026)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Collective Bargaining Negotiations and Settlement Entity Name: Service Employees International Union, Local 617 (Blue Collar Non-Supervisory Workers) Entity Address: 703 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $15,630,413.75 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026 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:Pass Not available
24-1486 17R1-g(as)Resolution: Labor Agreement - Newark Police Deputy Chiefs Association (2018-2023)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement Entity Name: Newark Police Deputy Chiefs Association Entity Address: 31 Green Street, 4th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $67,957.16 (average cost per year over the term of the Labor Agreement) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 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: The projected fiscal impact amount of $67,957.16 (average cost per year over the term of the Labor Agreement) for a projected total amount $407,742.96.Pass Not available
24-1513 17R6-b(as)Spruce Industries, LLC. SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Spruce Industries, Inc. Claimant's Attorney: CSG LAW Settlement Amount: $105,853.68 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:Pass Not available
24-1334 17R9-a(as)The institute of Forensic PsychologyResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological consulting services. Entity Name: The Institute for Forensic Psychology Entity Address: 5 Fir Court, Suite 2, Oakland, New Jersey 07436 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71280-B2024 Contract Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Deferred 7R9-a(as) 110724 Failed 7R9-a 112624Pass Not available
24-1490 1  Hearing of Citizens1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. COLLEEN M. FIELD Appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Not appearing. 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 5. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 6. ANGELA WILLIAMSTON Appearing. 7. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 8. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 9. YUSUF A. SHABAZZ Not appearing. 10. DARNELLA LEE Not appearing. 11. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Appearing. 12. LAMONT VAUGHN Appearing. 13. ANTHONY D’ANGELO Appearing. 14. BERNARD ROLLINS Appearing. 15. CHÉ COLTER Appearing.  Not available
24-1532 17Ma MotionA motion requesting that the Administration meet with the Lower Broadway Business Improvement District to address the concerns regarding the increase in homeless encampments and other quality of life issues.Pass Not available
24-1533 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety meet with Newark resident Bernard Rollins and resolve his complaint regarding a law enforcement incident that occurred in his home during 2023, which resulted in the confiscation of his home security system.Pass Not available
24-1534 17Mc MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Christian “Rambo” Calle Vera.Pass Not available
24-1535 17Md MotionA motion requesting that the Municipal Council invite representatives of the City’s dockless vehicle share system program (scooter vendors), to a future special conference to discuss their operations.Pass Not available
24-1536 17Me MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Luciano Calandra, Sr., founder of the iconic Calandra’s Bakery.Pass Not available
24-1537 17Mf MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Gregory Latham, late husband of Newark OneStop Career Center Supervisor, 18th Avenue Block Association Founder/President and community activist, Patricia Cobb Latham.Pass Not available