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January 14, 2025 ·10:00 AM Final ·SPECIAL MEETING

Council Chamber

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Agenda — 62 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:26
  2. 2 STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ▶ jump to 0:33
  3. 3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:53
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  5. 5 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
  6. 6 1 Administration
  7. 7 2 Economic and Housing Development
  8. 8 3 Engineering
  9. 9 4 Finance
  10. 10 5 Health and Community Wellness
  11. 11 6 Law
  12. 12 7 Mayor's Office
  13. 13 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  14. 14 9 Public Safety
  15. 15 10 Public Works
  16. 16 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  17. 17 12 Water Sewer Utility
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  19. 7. RESOLUTIONS
  20. 7R1 Administration
  21. 7R1-a(s) Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $5,894,807.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 1, 2024 through August 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: Funds to be accepted by Legistar File ID 24-1699, submitted under separate cover by the Department of Administration. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1717 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 1:18
  22. 7R1-b(s) Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $602,188.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: September 1, 2024 through August 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: Funds to be accepted by Legistar File ID 24-1699, submitted under separate cover by the Department of Administration. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1718 Adopt Pass
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  25. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
  26. 7R2-a(s) Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide On-Call Environmental Consulting/Management Services Entity Name: Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, 15th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-1735 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 2:23
  27. 7R2-b(s) Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide On-Call Environmental Consulting/Management Services Entity Name: Lewis Consulting Group, Inc. Entity Address: 2604 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 600, Wall, New Jersey 07719 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-1736 Adopt Pass
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  29. 7R2-c(s) Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services. Entity Name: Clarke Canton Hintz, PC Entity Address: 100 Barrack Street, 3rd Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $85,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-1738 Adopt Pass
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  31. 7R2-d(s) Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services. Entity Name: Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc. Entity Address: 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Suite 3400, Holmdel, New Jersey 07733 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $85,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-1739 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 3:06
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  33. 7R3 Engineering
  34. 7R3-a(s) Dept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Engineering Services to prepare the Design Documents, Bid Documents and handle Construction Management for the renovation of the new Newark Drop-in and Resource Center at 1136 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Entity Name: SK2 Architects LLC Entity Address: 2160 N Central Road, Suite 210, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 Contract Amount: not to exceed $204,245.00 Funding Source: Treasury Grant 051-G24-M24E0 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of a written Notice to Proceed issued by the Acting Director of the Department of Engineering and/or her designee or until completion of construction Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: RFP Advertised: May 10, 2024 Date Proposals Due: June 7, 2024 Proposals Received: Two (2) 25-0020 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 3:17
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  36. 7R3-b(s) Dept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescind Resolution # 7R3-a adopted on July 10, 2024 Purpose: To rescind the professional service contract award to DRG Architects, AIA, Inc. Entity Name: Design Resources Group Architects, AIA, Inc. Entity Address: 270 Davidson Avenue, Suite 303, Somerset, New Jersey 08873 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $239,000.00 Funding Source: Treasury Grant 051-G24-M24E0 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of a written Notice to Proceed issued by the Acting Director of the Department of Engineering and/or her designee or until completion of construction Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R3-a was adopted on July 10, 2024. This Resolution rescinds the contract award due to Design Resources Group Architects, AIA, Inc. failure to execute the contract. 25-0023 Adopt Pass
  37. 7R6 Law
  38. 7R6-a(s) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters. Entity Name: Antonelli, Kantor, Rivera, PC Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1000, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0028 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 4:51
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  40. 7R6-b(s) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters Entity Name: Brooks & Berne, PLLC Entity Address: 625 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson, Blvd., Suite 240, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0040 Adopt Pass
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  42. 7R6-c(s) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Carmagnola & Ritardi, LLC Entity Address: 60 Washington Street, Suite 300, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0047 Adopt Pass
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  44. 7R6-d(s) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters. Entity Name: Chasan, Lamparello, Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Suite 200, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0049 Adopt Pass
  45. 7R6-e(s) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0050 Adopt Pass
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  48. 7R6-f(s) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters. Entity Name: Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador, LLC Entity Address: 570 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson, Blvd., Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0053 Adopt Pass
  49. 7R6-g(s) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates Entity Address: 79 Mainbridge Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0054 Adopt Pass
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  51. 7R6-h(s) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters. Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong & Associates Entity Address: 79 Mainbridge Lane, Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0056 Adopt Pass
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  53. 7R6-i(s) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Simmons Law, LLC Entity Address: 105 Lock Street, Suite 203, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $10,000.00. 25-0057 Adopt Pass
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  55. 50 MOTIONS ▶ jump to 6:12
  56. 51 ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 20:04
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  58. 52 C. LAWRENCE CRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
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  62. 58 PUBLIC COMMENTS