Legislation

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works investigate the removal of the two healthy City trees that were located on the corner of Lafayette and McWhorter Streets, allegedly by the owner of the property on which the trees were located, and if warranted, cite the owner for the infraction.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6S&FE, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 5, 1973, ORDINANCE 6S&FC, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 5, 1973, AND ORDINANCE 6S&FD, ADOPTED MARCH 4, 1981, TO REMOVE RESERVATIONS GRANTED TO THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A CERTAIN WATER MAIN AND TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE WATER MAIN AND THE EXECUTION OF A PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE RELOCATED WATER MAIN.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide snow removal services to the City Description: Street Maintenance: Snow and Ice Removal Services, Sand/Salt Spreading Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.) Affirmative Transportation, LLC, 33 Bayview Ave., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632 2.) AOL Trucking & Carting, Inc., 76 Riverside Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 3.) B & C Towing, Inc., 527 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 4.) Camarato Trucking, Inc., 15 Greensview Drive, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 5.) Devino Trucks, and Parts, 190 Doremus Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 6.) Frank Lepore Services, 1 James Road, Boonton Township, New Jersey 07005 7.) IBN Construction Corporation, 49 Hermon Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 8.) Shauger Property Services, Inc., 429 Dodd Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07107 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $6,750,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Budget/Department of Public Works Account Code Line: NW011-060-0605-71920-B2017- Public Works/Sanitation and Demolition NW011-060-0603-71920-B2017- Public Works/Parks and Grounds Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed three (3) years, pursuant to 40A:11-15(41) 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: Eight (8) vendors to provide Street Maintenance: Snow and Ice Removal Services, Salt/Sand Spreading to the City, for a term not to exceed three (3) years, at a cost not to exceed $6,750,000.00. 1st Advertisement Date January 31, 2017 Number of Bids Solicited: Thirty-two (32) Bid Receipt was Postponed: Zero (0) 2nd Advertisement Date May 16, 2017 Number of Bids Solicited: Thirty-four (34) Number of Bids Received: Ten (10) Number of Bids Rejected: Two (2)

A motion requesting that the Administration provide a report on the status of the health care coverage for employees of the Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training (MOET), especially those employees with dependents between the ages of 23 and 26.

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities related to Training, Maintenance, Unified Approach to Active Shooter and Mass Casualty incidents, surveillance equipment enhancement, Meter Maintenance, National Incident Management System Certification (NIMS/CERT) Training and equipment, Community Resiliency Pilot program, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Strike Team Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Natural Gas Meters, USAR Scene Lighting, Domestic Preparedness Planner (DPP) position, Communications Planner position, and Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) positions and equipment. Entity Name: Department of Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Grant Amount: $1,722,500.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Total Project Cost: $1,722,500.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds are required Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2020 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:

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Bonita Allen on her election to Pennsylvania PTA President and recognizes her unwavering commitment to quality education for all children; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Sunday, October 22, 2017, to be “Bonita Allen Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend The Pittsburgh City Paper for its 25th annual “Best of Pittsburgh Reader’s Poll” and a record-breaking year; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 19th, 2017 to be “Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best of Pittsburgh Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the hard work and sacrifice put into the entertainment industry by DJs and congratulates TJ Harris and DJ Get Nasty for creating an event to honor the 250 DJs in the Pittsburgh area with an annual event; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, October 18, 2017, to be “DJ Appreciation Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the Highmark Caring Place for its compassionate mission to help grieving children and adolescents and their families and congratulates them on their 20th Anniversary; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Wednesday, October 25, 2017, to be “Highmark Caring Place Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby convey its best wishes and hearty congratulations to Helen Shields on the occasion of her 90th Birthday. We also thank her for her many acts of kindness she’s bestowed upon others over the course of her lifetime, making Pittsburgh a much better and happier city in which to live. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in honor of Helen’s 90th Birthday, the Council does hereby declare, on the occasion of her grand, surprise birthday party, on Saturday, October 14th, 2017, to be “Helen Shields Day” in the City of Pittsburgh! And, furthermore, confers upon her the honorary title of Pittsburgh Goodwill Ambassador Plenipotentiary.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend the Hovawart Club of North America on their mission to preserve, protect and steward the ancient German breed of Hovawart dogs and congratulates them on their Fall Show to be held in Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare October 13, 14, and 15, 2017, to be “HOVAWART DAYS” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the will and desire of the Council of the City of Pittsburgh that all members of the United States Senate show their support for banning these unnecessary and destructive accessories through the passage of legislation in the House of Representatives and the "Automatic Gun Fire Prevention Act" in the Senate, and encourage their colleagues in the House and Senate Judiciary Committees to advance these bills for full consideration and passage; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby commends Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey for his support of this bill.

Resolution authorizing the approval by City Council of the initial policies and procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank pursuant to section 174A.13 subsection d of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and commend Patrick Francis Hassett on a rewarding and remarkable career in which he contributed to the growth and development of the City of Pittsburgh and where he became an invaluable and indispensable asset to its success and congratulates Pat on his retirement; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Saturday, October 14, 2017, the day in which the Greenfield Bridge will be reopened to the public to be “Patrick Francis Hassett Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

Resolution amending Resolution Number 432 of 2017, entitled, “Resolution authorizing a Cooperation Agreement or Agreements with the City of Pittsburgh (“City”), the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (“URA”) and the Pittsburgh Land Bank “PLB” to provide for future shared administrative services and the transfer of property among agencies for governmental, redevelopment, and portfolio management purposes (All Districts).”, by providing for City Council review of the Policies and Procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank pursuant to §174A.13(d) of the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Construction of a health care center; veterans housing facility with ground floor retail, and modest parking area Entity Name: 432-446 South Orange Avenue, LLC. Entity Address: 228 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $610,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( X ) Other :Appraisal Assessed Amount: $527,900.00 Appraised Amount: $610,000.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months from the transfer of ownership by the City. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 432-434 South Orange Avenue/Block 318/Lot 8/West Ward 436-440 South Orange Avenue/Block 318/Lot 4/West Ward 442-446 South Orange Avenue/Block 318/Lot 1/West Ward 454-462 South Orange Avenue/Block 319/Lot 21/West Ward 476 South Orange Avenue/Block 320/Lot 4/West Ward Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Street Resurfacing - Various Streets-2016 (10 Locations) MA-16 Newark Project Entity Name: J.A. Alexander, Inc. Entity Address: 130-158 John F. Kennedy Drive North, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $2,293,437.72 Funding Source: NJDOT/Street Construction Account Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from 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: Nine (9) Bids Received: Seven (7) Bids Rejected: One (1) Bids Re-Solicited: Bids Received: NO./WARD/STREET NAME/TO/FROM 1/C/Washington Street/Clinton Avenue/W. Kinney Street 2/C/First Street/Orange Street/Park Avenue 3/E/St. Charles Street/Ferry Street/Avenue “L” 4/E/Oliver Street/McCarter Highway/Pulaski Street 5/N/Lake Street/Grafton Avenue/Elwood Avenue 6/N/Woodside Avenue/Grafton Avenue/Verona Avenue 7/S/Clinton Place/Clinton Avenue/Hawthorne Avenue 8/S/Seymour Avenue/Avon Avenue/Clinton Avenue 9/W/No. 7th Street/Park Avenue/3rd Avenue 10/W/Fleetwood Avenue/Sandford Avenue/Ellery Avenue

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Affirmative Litigation Legal Services Entity’s Name/Addresses: 1. D’Arcy Johnson Day, P.C., 3120 Fire Road, Suite 100, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234 2. Motley Rice, LLC., 401 9th Street, N.W., Suite 1001, Washington, D.C. 20004 3. Law Offices of Eric Pennington, P.C., 1 Gateway Center, Suite 105, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Contingency Fee Funding Source: Contract Period: September 28, 2017 through September 27, 2018 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: Authorizing the City to retain the legal services of two (2) law firms to help it affirmatively address the opioid crisis by investigating pharmaceutical companies and seeking to hold them accountable for their actions and misconduct.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services Purpose: Funding of Newark Community Economic Development Corporation Entity Name: Newark Community Economic Development Corporation Entity Address: 111 Mulberry Street, Market Street LL Suite, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $3,000,000.00 Funding Source: Sale of Newark Property and Motor Vehicle Tax Revenue Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020 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:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: To provide marketing and branding services to City of Newark Entity Name: Cole Media Entity Address: 105 Lock Street, Suite 203, Newark, New Jersey, 07103 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget Contract Period: October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019 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:

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Deleting a Bus Stop Location: South Ward, along Maple Avenue, northbound on the easterly side at Keer Avenue, Far Side, beginning at the northerly curb line of Maple Avenue, and extending 100ft northerly therefrom Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: Roundtrip tickets for eight (8) seats aboard a flight from Newark Airport to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and cargo space on the same flight adequate in size to accommodate fourteen (14) or more pallets. Purpose: To support the efforts of the Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County, and also the efforts of other members of the City’s Department of Public Safety, to deliver desperately needed essential supplies to the residents of Puerto Rico, which was devastated by Hurricane Maria on or about September 22, 2017. Entity Name: United Airlines, Inc. Entity Address: 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 Gift Value: Approximately $17,503.81 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: N/A Additional Information: Gift value was unknown at the time this Resolution was initially entered into Legistar; once the gift value has been determined, it will be entered into this Resolution during the Approval Sequence. This matter will not be marked “Agenda Ready” until the gift value has been determined and inserted into the Resolution text.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety Services for October 11, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for October 11, 2017 with an Affirmative Recommendation.