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Board of Taxicab Commissioners, Minutes, June 13, 2019

Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: Excluding the public from portion of meeting to discuss matters concerning the Settlement of Litigation matters, Personnel matters and matters which are rendered Confidential by State Statute (Advisory, Consultative or Deliberative Matters) Meeting: Special Meeting Date: September 10, 2019 Time: Commencing at 10:13 a.m. and ending at 10:25 a.m. Additional Information:

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE XVIII, HOUSING CODE OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14, ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND BANK.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20-day period for an Ordinance effective date Purpose: This resolution hereby authorizes an emergency to be declared and further authorizes Ordinance 6F-f, adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on September 5, 2019, which amends and supplements Title XVI, Health, Sanitation and Air Pollution of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as Amended and Supplemented, by adding a new Chapter 23, Mandatory Lead Line Replacement to become effective after being adopted upon Second Reading and Final Passage on September 18, 2019. Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-f is scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on September 18, 2019. Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Maintenance and Repair: Plumbing, Maintenance, Installation and Repair Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Martinez Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc., 130 Oliver Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: $647,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Public Works/Division of Public Buildings/NW011-060-0604-71740-B2019 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: To provide the City of Newark with Maintenance and Repair: plumbing, installation and repair service. Advertisement: August 14, 2019 Bid Solicited: Eight (8) Bid Received: Three (3)

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20-day period for an Ordinance effective date Purpose: This resolution hereby authorizes an emergency to be declared and further authorizes Ordinance 6F-c, adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on September 5, 2019, which amends and supplements Title XIX, Rent Control of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey by amending Chapter 3, Provision of Legal Services in Eviction Proceedings, to expand the pool of eligible providers of legal services, to become effective after being adopted upon Second Reading and Final Passage on September 18, 2019. Ordinance No(s).: Ordinance 6F-c is scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on September 18, 2019. Additional Information:

Executive Order No: C/D-19-0011 Department: Engineering Position: Systems Analyst 04116 (40 hr) (BU-003) Effective Date: 5/6/2019 Salary Range: $67,071.16 - $88,370.86

ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 5, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO CREATE A PROGRAM THAT AUTHORIZES THE CITY TO LEASE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FOR THE SOLE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF USING SAID PROPERTY AS A LOCATION FOR SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL ENDEAVOURS.

HEARING OF CITIZEN 1. Debra Salters, 263 Ridge Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 2. Colleen M. Fields, 27 Foster Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 3. Lisa Parker, 71½ Boston Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 4. Donna Jackson, 128 Smith Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 5. Shakima K. Thomas, 280 Eastern Parkway, Newark, NJ Appearing 6. Dion McCutchen, Lyons Gateway Apartments, Newark, NJ Appearing 7. Munirah El-Bomani, 175 1st Street, Newark, NJ Not appearing 8. Opal R. Wright, 31 Vanderpool Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 9. Denise Cole, 2 Keer Avenue, Newark, NJ Not appearing 10. Jay Arena, 35 Maiden Lane, Newark, NJ Appearing 11. Nichelle Velazquez, 999 Broad Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 12. Eric Lerner, 11 Northridge Way, Warren, NJ Appearing 13. Yolanda Johnson, 489 S. 12th Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 14. Lynk Bella Hues, 25 Vaughn Drive, Newark, NJ Appearing 15. Josculyn Moore, 999 Broad Street, Newark, NJ Not appearing 16. Cassandra Dock, 111 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 17. Deborah Smith Gregory, 697-703 S. 12th Street, Newark, NJ Not appearing 18. Hellane Freeman, 603 North 4th Street, Newark, NJ Appearing 19. Marilyn Mars, 183 Weequahic Avenue, Newark, NJ Appearing 20. Alberta Sharif, 46 Wilbur Avenue, Newark, NJ Appearing

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: EUS Contract Purpose: Goods/services contracted for marketing and branding consultation Entity Name: Cole Media, Inc. Entity Address: 105 Lock Street, Suite 203, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Administration/NW011-200-2001-9677 Contract Period: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 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:

Directing the City Clerk to send a copy of Ordinance to its representatives to the State Legislature consider introducing similar legislation.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Agreement with Governmental Entity Purpose: To execute a Tolling Agreement, for the benefit of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which would toll the statute of limitations for the recovery of certain response costs incurred by the USEPA, pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) in connection with certain removal activities conducted at the Canfield M.C. Sons Superfund Site. Entity Name: United States Environmental Protection Agency Entity Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 290 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10007 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: N/A 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: Tolling statute of limitations to December 21, 2020.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement/Amending Resolution 7RCU adopted on July 10, 2002 Purpose: Amendment for the verification design, and protection of certain water facilities of the City’s water system to accommodate the improvements to Route 46/Route 3, Valley Road Interchange Improvements and extend the period until Project Completion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9). Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Reimbursement Amount: $80,873.76 Funding Source: No Municipal Funds Required Contract Period: Until Project Completion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The State of New Jersey Department of Transportation shall reimburse the City of Newark for $80,873.76 for inspections, shut downs, and meetings at the construction site.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT TITLE V, AMUSEMENTS AND AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER, REDEMPTION AMUSEMENT GAMES.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Agreement with Governmental Entity Purpose: To execute a Tolling Agreement for the benefit of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which would toll the statute of limitations for the recovery of certain response costs incurred by the agency, pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) in connection with certain removal activities conducted at Diamond Alkali Superfund Site. Entity Name: United States Environmental Protection Agency Entity Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 290 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10007 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: N/A Contract Period: Tolling statute of limitations February 15, 2021 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:

Directing the Administration to provide the Municipal Council with timely submission of documents from the Department of Economic and Housing Development for the private sale/redevelopment of City-owned properties at the time of the meeting.

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) Sol Goldman & CDC NWK Assoc./53/49/729-737 Broad Street/Central/$4,000,000/2012/$24,164.00 SG Family Holdings, LLC/53/49/729-737 Broad Street/Central/$4,000,000/2014/$21,316.27 SG Family Holdings, LLC/53/49/729-737 Broad Street/Central/$4,000,000/2015/$22,746.07 SG Family Holdings, LLC/53/49/729-737 Broad Street/Central/$4,000,000/2016/$23,646.56 SG Family Holdings, LLC/53/49/729-737 Broad Street/Central/$4,000,000/2017/$5,115.72 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$2,508,100/2013/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$1,985,000/2014/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$1,985,000/2015/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$1,985,000/2016/ -$11,524.00 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$1,985,000/2017/ -$11,926.00 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$1,650,000/2018/ -$12,371.55 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.01/274-278 Chestnut Street/East/$1,650,000/2019/ -$12,639.55 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.02/266-272 Chestnut Street/East/$3,673,300/2013/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.02/266-272 Chestnut Street/East/$1,850,800/2014/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.02/266-272 Chestnut Street/East/$1,850,800/2015/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.02/266-272 Chestnut Street/East/$1,650,800/2016/-$6,890.32 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.02/266-272 Chestnut Street/East/$1,650,800/2017/-$7,130.68 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.02/266-272 Chestnut Street/East/$1,650,800/2018/-$7,397.08 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.02/266-272 Chestnut Street/East/$1,650,800/2019/-$7,557.32 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.03/256-264 Chestnut Street/East/$1,338,900/2013/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.03/256-264 Chestnut Street/East/$1,338,900/2014/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.03/256-264 Chestnut Street/East/$1,338,900/2015/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.03/256-264 Chestnut Street/East/$1,338,900/2016/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.03/256-264 Chestnut Street/East/$1,338,900/2017/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.03/256-264 Chestnut Street/East/$1,338,900/2018/-$0 Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC/956/11.03/256-264 Chestnut Street/East/$1,338,900/2019/-$0 *Chestnut & Jefferson, LLC to be apply as credit. Additional Information: Total Tax Difference: - $174,425.12 - $77,436.50 = $96,988.62 Invitation: Corporation Counsel

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide moving, storage, extermination, vacuuming and fumigation services as needed in connection with the City’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program. Description: Moving Services (Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Brantley Brothers Moving and Storage Company, Inc., 168 Elizabeth Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW051-G17-H17A0-71640-B2017 Contract Period: To be established for a period not exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Advertisement Date: August 13, 2019 Bids Solicited: Eighteen (18) Bids Received: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To execute Change Order/Amendment #1 to Contract #2017-02R PS, Providing Bid Documents, and Construction Administration for Rehabilitation of 13 Bridges, Various Locations in the City of Newark. Entity Name: Remington & Vernick Engineers Entity Address: One Harmon Plaza, Suite 210, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $131,000.00 Funding Source: 2017 Budget/Department of Engineering/Business Unit: NW011; Department: 116; Div/Proj: 1167; Account #71930; Budget Year: B2017 Contract Period: Extending the original contract until completion of actual construction, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-15 (9) Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Original Resolution 7R3-b, adopted on April 24, 2018, authorized Contract #2017- 02R PS, Design, Providing Bid Documents, and Construction Administration for Rehabilitation of 13 Bridges, Various Locations in the City of Newark, New Jersey. The Change Order/Amendment #1 to Contract #2017-02R PS will permit the distribution of contract fees for design and drafting of Bid Documents (not exceeding $71,000.00) and Construction Management fees (not exceeding $60,000.00), not to exceed $131,000.00. No additional funding is required for this Change Order/Amendment #1.

Dept./Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: Excluding the public from portion of meeting to discuss matters concerning the Settlement of Litigation matters, matters rendered Confidential by State Statute (Advisory, Consultative or Deliberative Matters) and attorney client privileged matters regarding Pending Litigation and Pending Rent Control Appeals. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: September 4, 2019 Time: Commencing at 10:43 a.m. and ending at 11:22 a.m. Additional Information:

Dept./Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: Excluding the public from portion of meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged matters regarding settlement of pending litigation, matters rendered confidential by State Statute (Advisory, Consultative or Deliberative) and matters concerning protecting safety and Public Property Meeting: Special Conference Date: August 30, 2019 Time: Commencing at 12:08 p.m. and ending at 12:55 p.m. Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Honorable Donald Bradley Date(s): Saturday, September 28, 2019 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Keer Avenue and Bergen Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Honorable Donald Bradley Way Sponsor: Council Member, John Sharpe James Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate the existing structures to create rental or for-sale housing. Entity Name: MCI Construction Services, LLC Entity Address: 136 Tiffany Boulevard, Suite 335, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $50,000.00 Cost Basis: (X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $331,800.00 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) 192 South 10th Street/Block 1813/Lot 57/West Ward 223 South 10th Street/Block 1814/Lot 24/West Ward Additional Information: Total Price: Square Footage X PSF = 5,000 X $10.00 = $50,000.00 Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Shelter Services - Department of Health and Community Wellness Relocation Program Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 2. New Community Corporation Harmony House, 278 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 3. Peace House Inc., 9 Madison Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 4. The Restoration Center Inc., 272-300 South 12th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW011-120-1205-96660-B2019 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Advertisement: November 13, 2018 Bid Solicited: Thirty-Eight (38) Bid Received: Five (5)