Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(x) Purpose: To provide supplementation, maintenance, and publishing of the codification of the General and Permanent Ordinances for the City of Newark. Entity Name: General Code, LLC Entity Address: 781 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, New York 14624 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $ 180,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 and 2021 Budgets/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-7128-B2020 Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: A two (2) year contract.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct twenty-one (21) one-family townhome villas consisting of at least sixty-nine (69) bedroom units. Entity Name: Beacon Development Partners, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $142,717.26 $142,555.62 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $239,500.00 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) 375-377 South 20th Street/Block 1789/Lot 11/West Ward 16-18 Ferdinand Street/Block 1789/Lot 49/West Ward 8-14 Ferdinand Street/Block 1789/Lot 51/West Ward 376 Grove Street/Block 1789/Lot 55/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 23,786.21 23,759.27 X $6.00 = $142,717.26 $142,555.62. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution number 675 of 2008, entitled “Adopting and approving the 2009 Capital Budget and the 2009 through 2013 Capital Improvement Program” by transferring the remaining $41,269.78 from Brookline Blvd to CityFarms.

Resolution further amending Resolution number 193 of 2020, that amended Resolution number 855 of 2011, entitled “adopting and approving the 2012 Capital Budget” in order to correct job numbers and budget years on the CityFarms project.

Resolution further amending and supplementing Resolution number 772 of 2012, entitled “Resolution adopting and approving the 2013 Capital Budget, and approving the 2013 through 2018 Capital Improvement Program” by transferring the remaining $167,048.03 from Brookline Blvd to CityFarms.

WHEREAS, Richard Sherman was born and raised and educated in Pittsburgh, PA, having grown up in an educated, loving family and taking part in all the extracurricular and educational opportunities available. Richard grew to place enormous value on education, understanding the fundamental economic and intellectual values that lead to freedom, socialization, ethics and community responsibility; and,

WHEREAS, Dr. Angela Reynolds became the new CEO of the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh February 24, 2020 amid the COVID 19 Pandemic and quickly transitioned programs to a virtual setting to ensure access to critical services for women and families. In addition, she orchestrated an emergency food distribution program, and expanded their housing programs to help families avoid an eviction and secure safe, stable housing, and basic needs; and,

WHEREAS, Jim and Pearl Sheppard will quietly celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary October 24, 2020 while social distancing with loved ones; and,

Newark Landmarks & Historic Preservation Commission, Regular Meeting, March 4, 2020 and September 2, 2020.

A motion requesting that Mr. Khalif Thomas, Director, Department of Public Works, meet with the Municipal Council to discuss the City’s efforts to address the alarming increase in the proliferation of graffiti effecting both public and private properties.

Dept/ 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) AT&T Communications of NJ, Inc./74/34.01/87-99 William Street/Central/$6,800,000/2013/-$135,365.52 AT&T Communications of NJ, Inc./74/34.01/87-99 William Street/Central/$6,800,000/2014/-$142,149.84 AT&T Communications of NJ, Inc./74/34.01/87-99 William Street/Central/$6,800,000/2015/-$151,684.56 AT&T Communications of NJ, Inc./74/34.01/87-99 William Street/Central/$6,800,000/2016/-$157,689.60 AT&T Communications of NJ, Inc./74/34.01/87-99 William Street/Central/$6,800,000/2017/-$163,190.40 AT&T Communications of NJ, Inc./74/34.01/87-99 William Street/Central/$6,800,000/2018/-$169,287.12 AT&T Communications of NJ, Inc./74/34.01/87-99 William Street/Central/$5,800,000/2019/-$210,014.24 Additional Information: AT&T Communications of NJ, Inc. tax refund to be applied 50% credit and 50% refund. Total tax refund and credit: -$1,129,381.28

A motion requesting that the Administration provide additional resources to the Department of Public Works (DPW), especially to address the increase in bulk collection, tropical storm clean-ups and to maintain regular maintenance and services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newark Board of Adjustment, Regular Meeting Minutes, February 27, 2020, March 5, 2020, March 12, 2020, June 4, 2020, June 11, 2020, June 25, 2020, July 9, 2020, July 23, 2020, August 6, 2020, September 10, 2020, September 17, 2020, September 24, 2020 and October 8, 2020.

A motion requesting that the Newark Archdiocese listen to the wishes of the community and reconsider their decision to close the successful Newark Ironbound Catholic Academy.

A motion requesting that the Administration provide to the Municipal Council, through the Office of the City Clerk, the total dollar revenues generated by the Division of Code Enforcement for the calendar year 2019.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R12-c(AS) adopted on December 18, 2019 Purpose: Change Order #1 to Pequannock Screen Building Spray Wash Replacement - Contract 21-WS2009. Entity Name: Rapid Pump and Meter Service Company, Incorporated Entity Address: 285 Straight Street, P.O. Box AY, Paterson, New Jersey 07501 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $323,790.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2019 Contract Period: 150 calendar days from date of the issuance of a Notice to Proceed, extended by 120 calendar days for a total of 270 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a 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: Original Resolution 7R12-c(AS) adopted on December 18, 2019, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $323,790.00, for a period of 150 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Change Order #1 will extend the completion time by 120 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a Notice to Proceed, with an end date of November 20, 2020.

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - specific exception Purpose: To amend the terms of the contract to provide CPR and Bleeding Control Training. Entity Name: University Hospital Entity Address: 150 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant Funds FY’17 Contract Period: From the date of original adoption on January 28, 2020 through the amended date of November 16, 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: Exception to Public Bidding, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2).

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE “CHESTNUT AND OLIVER STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” FOR THE AREA BOUNDED BY 233-239 NJRR AVENUE (BLOCK 919, LOT 1); 225-227 NJRR AVENUE (BLOCK 919, LOT 5), 43-47 OLIVER STREET (BLOCK 919, LOT 14); 49-53 OLIVER STREET (BLOCK 919, LOT 43.19); 106-114 CHESTNUT STREET (BLOCK 919, LOT 43.30) (EAST WARD).

Dept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding with Urban League of Essex County and the Fairmount Heights Neighborhood Association Purpose: To revitalize the City-owned park located at 211-215 12th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 (Block 1813, Lot 31), to include the adjacent vacant lot located at 217 12th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 (Block 1813, Lot 34). Entity Name: Urban League of Essex County and Fairmount Heights Neighborhood Association Entity Address: 508 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 and 146B Ferry Street, Suite 103, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Project Location: 211-215 12th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 (Block 1813, Lot 31) and 217 12th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 (Block 1813, Lot 34 Reimbursement Amount: N/A Contract Period: November 2020 through November 2025 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:

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance. Name of Project(s): Newark Riverfront Park, Nina Simone House Amount to be Financed: $5,400,000.00 Funding Source: Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): November 12, 2020 and December 9, 2020 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY APPROVING A REALLOCATION OF PSEG RAB PROCEEDS AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A:12A-29(a)(3) and N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-67(g) FOR APPROVAL OF THE MODIFICATION OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BUDGETS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF PSEG REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS. Additional Information: This application is to authorize an amendment to transfer authorized amounts from the Newark Riverfront Park project to the Nina Simone House project.

A motion requesting that the Administration review its present fines and penalty schedules for code enforcement violations, and if warranted, strongly consider increasing the charges.

Newark Central Planning Board, Regular Hearing Minutes, March 2, 2020, June 1, 2020, June 15, 2020, July 20, 2020, August 3, 2020, August 17, 2020, September 14, 2020 and September 28, 2020.

Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution Purpose: To provide case management and environmental investigation services for children with elevated blood lead levels, outreach and education to the public, health care providers, and other professionals about the importance of age-appropriate blood lead screenings, lead exposure prevention, and healthy housing. Entity Name: New Jersey State Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $223,515.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This resolution is an acceptance of $223,515.00 in additional grant funds and extends the grant period from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 to July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 for the 2020 Childhood Lead Program. The total grant award is $2,110,515.00.

A motion extending a profound sorrow and regret to the family of longtime Newark resident and public school advocate, Mr. Johnny Lattner.