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November 26, 2024 ·6:30 PM Final ·REGULAR MEETING

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  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:34
  2. 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:44
  3. 3 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ▶ jump to 0:46
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:48
  5. 3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ▶ jump to 3:58
  6. 4. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 4:20
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  8. 8 HEARING OF CITIZENS ▶ jump to 4:45
  9. 9 1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 3. LINDA MCDONALD-CARTER Appearing. 4. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 5. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 6. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 7. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 8. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 9. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 10. DEBORAH EDWARDS Appearing. 11. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 12. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 13. LAMONT VAUGHN Appearing. 14. RICHARD ANDERSON Appearing. 15. DAWN REYNOLDS Not appearing. 16. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 17. DOMINIC MERCY Not appearing. 18. SHAROD CARAWAY-BROWN Not appearing. 19. DARNELLA LEE Not appearing. 20. GEE CURETON Not appearing. 21. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 22. TARRICK TUCKER Not appearing. 23. KHALIL TUTT Appearing. 24. ALIA CLARK Appearing. 25. RICHARD AVENT Not appearing. 24-1529
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  11. 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS ▶ jump to 129:16
  12. 5-a Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, January through August 2024. 24-1502 Accept Pass
  13. 5-b Joint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Annual Operational Report 2023 and Annual User Charge Apportionment Report 2023. 24-1503 Accept Pass
  14. 5-c North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, September 25, 2024. 24-1449 Accept Pass
  15. 5-d Newark Housing Authority, Minutes, June through October 2024. 24-1507 Accept
  16. 5-e Office of the City Clerk, 2023 Annual Report. 24-1544 Accept Pass
  17. 5-f Office of the City Clerk, Marriage License Bureau, Financial Reports, July through September 2024. 24-1545 Accept Pass
  18. 6. ORDINANCES
  19. 6F First Reading
  20. 19 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopt Consent Reports Pass
  21. 6F-a AN 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. Deferred 6PSF-a 120424 Deferred 6PSF-a 121824 24-1362 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 129:50
  22. 21 The Ordinances adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a Special Meeting on December 10, 2024, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
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  24. 23 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
  25. 24 1 Administration
  26. 25 2 Economic and Housing Development
  27. 26 3 Engineering
  28. 27 4 Finance
  29. 28 5 Health and Community Wellness
  30. 29 6 Law
  31. 30 7 Mayor's Office
  32. 31 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  33. 32 9 Public Safety
  34. 33 10 Public Works
  35. 34 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  36. 35 12 Water Sewer Utility
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  38. 7. RESOLUTIONS
  39. 7R1 Administration
  40. 7R1-a Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To maintain and enhance the upgrade of the City’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Appropriation Amount: $255,608.00 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 submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #24-1341.Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1378 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 130:36
  41. 7R1-b Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To provide funds for Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Mobilization Grant to address traffic concerns. Funding Source: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (DHTS) Appropriation Amount: $10,500.00 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-b on 10/2/2024 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1403 Adopt Pass
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  43. 7R1-c Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of Community Development Block Grant Funds Purpose: Public Facilities and Public Improvements (ALL WARDS) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Amount Transferred: $56,932.00 Transferred From: Various Projects Transferred To: Public Facilities and Public Improvements Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the reprogramming of funds in the amount of Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Zero Cents ($56,932.00) for Public Facilities and Public Improvements. (All Wards) Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1493 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 131:00
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  45. 7R1-d Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of Community Development Block Grant Funds Purpose: Public Facilities and Public Improvements (ALL WARDS) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Amount Transferred: $1,391.00 Transferred From: Various Projects Transferred To: Public Facilities and Public Improvements Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the reprogramming of funds in the amount of One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Zero Cents for Public Facilities and Public Improvements. (All Wards) Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1494 Adopt Pass
  46. 7R1-e Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of CDBG Funds Purpose: Public Facilities and Public Improvements (ALL WARDS) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Amount Transferred: $922,566.00 Transferred From: Various Projects Transferred To: Public Facilities and Public Improvements Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1496 Adopt Pass
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  48. 7R1-f Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of CDBG Funds Purpose: Public Facilities and Public Improvements (ALL WARDS) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Amount Transferred: $676,607.00 Transferred From: Various Projects Transferred To: Public Facilities and Public Improvements Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1497 Adopt Pass
  49. 7R1-g Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds Purpose: To transfer funds within various departments to provide sufficient funding until year end Amount Transferred: $6,126,865.00 Transferred From: Various Departments Transferred To: Various Departments Additional Information: The Schedule of the 2024 External Transfers of Funds #1 is attached to the file. Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1551 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 132:20
  50. 7R1-h Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds Purpose: To transfer funds within various departments to provide sufficient funding until year end. Amount Transferred: $0.00 Transferred From: Various Departments Transferred To: Various Departments Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1552 Adopt Pass
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  52. 7R1-i Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cancellation of 2024 Appropriations and Other Funds Purpose: Close out balances for fiscal year 2024 Fund Name: Current Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, Capital Improvement Authorization Amount(s) Cancelled: $10,644,719.50 Additional Information: Cancellation of the unencumbered balances appropriated from the 2024 Current Fund; Water Utility Fund; Sewer Utility Fund; Capital Improvement Authorizations; Other Miscellaneous Receivables and Reserves; Public and Private Programs and Trust Funds 24-1554 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 132:40
  53. 7R1-j Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2024-05 Purpose: To extend Contract #E2024-05 for the declaration of emergency for demolition and related services Entity Name: Caravella Demolition Inc. Entity Address: 40 Deforest Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $750,250.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Economic Housing Development/NW027-A23-EC3P0-71910-B2023 2023 Budget/Department of Economic Housing Development/NW027-A23-EC23B-71910-B2023 Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety (90) days from October 27, 2024, through January 27, 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: An Emergency Contract #E2024-05 for the period of July 19, 2024 through October 27, 2024 was awarded in an amount not to exceed $725,250.00 for the Economic Housing Development. This extension of Emergency Contract #E2024-05 will be in effect until January 27, 2025 and this extension will increase the contract by $25,000.00 for a new total emergency contract amount not to exceed $750,250.00. 24-1448 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 133:05
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  56. 7R1-k Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Meals Delivered Services (Prisoners) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Queen Pizza and Deli, 938 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Contract Amount: $280,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police NW011-190-1902-72020-B2024 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 Entity Name/Address: Queen Pizza and Deli 938 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Additional Information: Advertised Date: September 11, 2024 Due Date: September 26, 2024 Bids Downloaded: 21 Bids Received: 4 24-1380 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 133:21
  57. 7R1-l Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-109-21 for the North Ward Project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $171,875.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,375.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant 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: 24-1561 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 133:40
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  59. 7R1-m Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-108-21 for the East Ward Project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $171,875.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,375.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant 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: 24-1562 Adopt Pass
  60. 7R1-n Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-106-21 for the Shani Baraka Women’s Resource Center. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $171,875.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,375.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant 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: 24-1558 Adopt Pass
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  63. 7R1-o Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-110-21 for the South Ward Project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $171,875.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,375.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant 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: 24-1559 Adopt Pass
  64. 7R1-p Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-107-21 for the West Ward Project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $171,875.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,375.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant 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: 24-1560 Adopt Pass
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  66. 7R1-q Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-111-21 for the Central Ward Project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $171,876.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,376 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant 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: 24-1564 Adopt Pass
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  68. 7R1-r Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) provides for the award of a contract for Professional Services Purpose: To provide engineering services. Entity Name: Gary Toth Entity Address: 19 Cottage Street, Lambertville, New Jersey 08530 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Business Unit NW: 011-Dept. ID 110, Div./ Proj. 1107, Account 71280, Budget Ref: B2024 Contract Period: August 1, 2024 through July 31, 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: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to enter into a professional services contract with Gary Toth, to provide engineering consultant services regarding the implementation of a Division of Transportation within the Department of Engineering in order to leverage development, traffic and signal infrastructure initiatives, including identifying and securing funding opportunities on behalf of the City of Newark, in Washington D.C. and the State of New Jersey (Trenton). 24-1235 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 134:47
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  70. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
  71. 7R2-a Dept/ 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 South 20th Street/Block 368/Lot 12/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,250 X $9.00 = $47,250.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-i 090524 Deferred 7R2-c 091824 Deferred 7R2-c 100224 Failed 7R2-a 102324 Failed 7R2-a 110724 24-0873 Returned to Administration Pass ▶ jump to 135:08
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  74. 7R2-b Dept/ 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 Footage X PSF = 2,520 X $15.00 = $37,800.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-b 110724 24-0934 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 135:32
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  76. 7R2-c Dept/ 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 Avenue/Block 4003/Lot 38/West Ward 24-26 Gladstone Avenue/Block 4003/Lot 39/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 10,230 X $9.00 = $92,070.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-c 110724 24-1009 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 136:09
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  79. 7R2-d Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide a new headquarters for Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry with the second and third floors owner-occupied. Entity Name: Suffiyah L. Webb Entity Address: 2 Center Street, Apt. 1205, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $222,780.00 Cost Basis: (X) $79.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $454,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and 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) 257 Martin Luther King Boulevard/Block 2857/Lot 13/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,820 X $79.00 = $222,780.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-0395 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 136:41
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  81. 7R2-e Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City of Newark’s Reverter Rights by entering into a First Amendment to Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land and a Subordination Agreement in order to permit the Redeveloper to obtain construction financing necessary for the redevelopment of an affordable rental housing project Entity Name: Rubix International Limited Liability Company Entity Address: 24 Commerce Street, Suite 1420, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $0.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable 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: 232-234 Schley Street/Block 3733/Lot 89/South Ward (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-b (s) adopted on May 25, 2021, designating Rubix International Limited Liability Company as the redeveloper and authorizing an Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land. 24-1504 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 137:20
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  83. 7R2-f Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City of Newark’s Reverter Rights by entering into a First Amendment to Agreement for Sale and Redevelopment of Land and a Subordination Agreement in order to permit the Redeveloper to obtain construction financing, necessary for the rehabilitation of the Property into three residential units Entity Name: 229 South 11th LLC Entity Address: 59 Lincoln Park, Suite 375, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $32,760.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable 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: 229 South 11th Street/Block 1815/Lot11 (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-k adopted on December 20, 2023, designating 229 South 11th LLC as the Redeveloper and authorized an Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land 24-1526 Adopt Pass
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  85. 7R2-g Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of two specialized resource and wellness centers, inclusive of hydroponics/aquaponics and greenhouse infrastructure Entity Name: Urban Seeds Grow a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Entity Address: 25 Manchester Place, Apt 3A, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $42,570.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $96,800.00 Appraised Amount: $N/A 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) 29 Grafton Avenue/Block 771/ Lot 50/ North Ward 42-44 Elizabeth Avenue/ Block 2801/ Lot 1/ South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,730 X $9.00 = $42,570.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-1192 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 138:16
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  87. 7R2-h Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide support for the submission of an application for tax credits sought by Developer under the Aspire Tax Credit Program to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Entity Name: Iberia II Realty Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 450-466 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: Not Applicable Total Project Cost: $802,718,190.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Traditional debt financing and equity funding Grant Period: 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) 450-466 Market Street/Block 175/Lot 1/East Ward 31-39 Jefferson Street/Block 175/Lot 80/East Ward Additional Information: 24-1450 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 138:49
  88. 7R4 Finance
  89. 7R4-a 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) J & M Parisi, LLC/2783/1/109-123 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2017/$425,000/-$1,210.40 J & M Parisi, LLC/2783/1/109-123 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2018/$425,000/-$0.00 Jamil, Shibrah M./1926/19.02/104-112 N. 11th Street/Central/2017/$183,700/-$1,602.00 Jamil, Shibrah M./1926/19.02/104-112 N. 11th Street/Central/2018/$183,700/-$1,661.85 Jamil, Shibrah M./1926/19.02/104-112 N. 11th Street/Central/2019/$183,700/-$1,692.45 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.02/28 Kent Street/South/2016/$265,600/-$0.00 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.02/28 Kent Street/South/2017/$230,000/-$1,267.36 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.02/28 Kent Street/South/2018/$230,000/-$1,314.71 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.01/30 Kent Street/South/2016/$265,400/-$0.00 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.01/30 Kent Street/South/2017/$230,000/-$1,260.24 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.01/30 Kent Street/South/2018/$230,000/-$1,307.32 P.T.A., Co./3741/29/607-615 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2014/$917,700/-$0.00 P.T.A., Co./3741/29/607-615 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2015/$765,000/-$5,052.84 P.T.A., Co./3741/29/607-615 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2016/$765,000/-$5,252.88 P.T.A., Co./3741/29/607-615 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2017/$765,000/-$5,436.12 P.T.A., Co./3741/29/607-615 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2018/$765,000/-$5,639.21 Rodrigues, Adelia/969/39.01/312-314 Chestnut Street/East/2017/$300,000/-$1,189.04 Rodrigues, Adelia/969/39.01/312-314 Chestnut Street/East/2018/$300,000/-$1,233.46 Rodrigues, Adelia/969/39.01/312-314 Chestnut Street/East/2019/$300,000/-$1,256.17 Rollins, Derrick J./4246/17/581 South Orange Avenue/West/2019/$195,000/-$0.00 Rosenkrantz, Robert/2071/48/70-72 Rome Street/East/2017/$272,600/-$2,670.00 Rosenkrantz, Robert/2071/48/70-72 Rome Street/East/2018/$272,600/-$2,769.75 Rosenkrantz, Robert/2071/48/70-72 Rome Street/East/2019/$272,600/-$2,820.75 Ross, Harold Charles Jr. (owner before transferred of tittle & merger)/2853/80(Merged into Lot 27 2020)/256 Orange Street/Central/2018/$190,500/-$4,435.29 Saluja Dhanbir S & Harjit/958/3/230 Jefferson Street/East/2017/$367,600/-$2,492.00 Saluja Dhanbir S & Harjit/958/3/230 Jefferson Street/East/2018/$367,600/-$2,585.10 Saluja Dhanbir S & Harjit/958/3/230 Jefferson Street/East/2019/$367,600/-$2,632.70 Santangelo Gonzalez, Rosemarie/914/26/153-155 Walnut Street/East/2020/$245,300/-$7,600.00 Santangelo Gonzalez, Rosemarie/940/52/124-126 Mcwhorter Street/East/2020/$142,500/-$0.00 Santos Wholesale Florist, Inc./2036/18/27-29 Niagara Street/East/2013/$706,600/-$0.00 Santos Wholesale Florist, Inc./2036/18/27-29 Niagara Street/East/2014/$625,000/-$2,530.42 Santos Wholesale Florist, Inc./2036/18/27-29 Niagara Street/East/2015/$625,000/-$2,700.14 Santos Wholesale Florist, Inc./2036/18/27-29 Niagara Street/East/2016/$625,000/-$2,807.04 Santos Wholesale Florist, Inc./2036/18/27-29 Niagara Street/East/2017/$600,000/-$3,794.96 Santos Wholesale Florist, Inc./2036/18/27-29 Niagara Street/East/2018/$550,000/-$0.00 Saraboys/1981/18/28 Wilson Avenue/East/2017/$325,000/-$1,260.24 Saraboys/1981/18/28 Wilson Avenue/East/2018/$325,000/-$0.00 Saraboys/1981/18/28 Wilson Avenue/East/2019/$325,000/-$0.00 Saraiva Joaquim & Antonio/2400/40/10-16 Waydell Street/East/2013/$661,900/-$2,953.00 Shaan Properties, LLC/336/26/295 16th Avenue/West/2014/$207,800/-$0.00 Shaan Properties, LLC/336/26/295 16th Avenue/West/2015/$207,800/-$0.00 Shaan Properties, LLC/336/26/295 16th Avenue/West/2016/$175,000/-$1,128.32 Shaan Properties, LLC/336/26/295 16th Avenue/West/2017/$175,000/-$1,167.68 Shaan Properties, LLC/336/26/295 16th Avenue/West/2018/$175,000/-$1,211.30 Shaan Properties, LLC/336/26/295 16th Avenue/West/2019/$175,000/-$1,233.61 Sharif & Soo, Co. Inc./65/28/83 Halsey Street/Central/2019/$261,500/-$1,880.50 Sharif & Soo, Co. Inc./65/28/83 Halsey Street/Central/2020/$261,500/-$1,900.00 SMD Newark Realty, LLC/3715/12/264 Lyons Avenue/South/2017/$121,000/-$3,068.72 SMD Newark Realty, LLC/3715/12/264 Lyons Avenue/South/2018/$121,000/-$3,183.37 SMD Newark Realty, LLC/3715/12/264 Lyons Avenue/South/2019/$121,000/-$3,241.98 SMD Newark Realty, LLC/3715/12/264 Lyons Avenue/South/2017/$121,000/-$3,068.72 SMD Newark Realty, LLC/3715/12/264 Lyons Avenue/South/2018/$121,000/-$3,183.37 SMD Newark Realty, LLC/3715/12/264 Lyons Avenue/South/2019/$121,000/-$3,241.98 SMD Newark Realty, LLC/3715/12/264 Lyons Avenue/South/2021/$121,000/-$3,218.71 931-37 Frelinghuysen, LLC/3758/20(24)/931-937 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2018/$821,500/-$0.00 931-37 Frelinghuysen, LLC/3758/20(24)/931-937 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2020/$671,500/-$5,700.00 Sohn's Plaza, Inc./59/19/278-282 Washington Street/Central/2013/$1,779,300/-$0.00 Sohn's Plaza, Inc./59/19/278-282 Washington Street/Central/2014/$1,250,000/-$16,413.59 Sohn's Plaza, Inc./59/19/278-282 Washington Street/Central/2015/$1,250,000/-$17,514.54 Sohn's Plaza, Inc./59/19/278-282 Washington Street/Central/2016/$1,250,000/-$18,207.92 Sohn's Plaza, Inc./59/19/278-282 Washington Street/Central/2017/$1,250,000/-$18,843.08 Sohn's Plaza, Inc./59/19/278-282 Washington Street/Central/2018/$1,250,000/-$19,547.05 South 15 Capital, LLC/2638/35/784-786 S. 19th Street/South/2016/$244,800/-$1,840.40 South 15 Capital, LLC/2638/35/784-786 S. 19th Street/South/2017/$244,800/-$1,904.60 South 15 Capital, LLC/2638/35/784-786 S. 19th Street/South/2018/$244,800/-$1,975.76 South 17 Capital, LLC/1924/16/132 N. 13th Street/West/2016/$172,900/-$0.00 South 17 Capital, LLC/1924/16/132 N. 13th Street/West/2017/$150,000/-$815.24 South 17 Capital, LLC/1924/16/132 N. 13th Street/West/2018/$150,000/-$845.70 South 7th Street Pro/291/23/377 S. 7th Street/Central/2013/$226,500/-$0.00 South 7th Street Pro/291/23/377 S. 7th Street/Central/2014/$195,000/-$976.82 South Newark St., LLC/2624/35/71 Rose Terrace/South/2016/$215,000/-$1,056.08 South Newark St., LLC/3743/26/10 Whittier Place/South/2016/$90,500/-$956.32 Springfield Candy Tobacco, Inc./2070/1/55-61 Rome Street/East/2017/$268,200/-$1,424.00 Springfield Candy Tobacco, Inc./2070/1/55-61 Rome Street/East/2018/$268,200/-$1,477.20 Springfield Candy Tobacco, Inc./2070/1/55-61 Rome Street/East/2019/$268,200/-$1,504.40 SSOMM, LLC/2660/1(3)/188-190 Avon Avenue/South/2016/$350,000/-$6,064.72 SSOMM, LLC/2660/1(3)/188-190 Avon Avenue/South/2017/$350,000/-$6,276.28 SSOMM, LLC/2660/1(3)/188-190 Avon Avenue/South/2019/$350,000/-$6,630.64 SSOMM, LLC/2660/4(5)/184-186 Avon Avenue/South/2016/$55,000/-$0.00 SSOMM, LLC/2660/4(5)/184-186 Avon Avenue/South/2017/$55,000/-$0.00 SSOMM, LLC/2660/4(5)/184-186 Avon Avenue/South/2019/$55,000/-$0.00 Steinmetz, Yitzchok; 492 Hawthorne Ave LLC/3066/7/492 Hawthorne Avenue/South/2018/$190,000/-$1,181.76 Steinmetz, Yitzchok; 492 Hawthorne Ave LLC/3066/7/492 Hawthorne Avenue/South/2019/$190,000/-$1,203.52 Sumrein, Khamis/1906/31/497-499 Orange Street/West/2014/$286,300/-$3,556.85 Sumrein, Khamis/1906/31/497-499 Orange Street/West/2015/$286,300/-$3,795.42 Sumrein, Khamis/1906/31/497-499 Orange Street/West/2016/$286,300/-$3,945.68 Tojo, LLC c/o Racioppo/1166/2.09/101-103 Harper Street/East/2019/$500,000/-$0.00 Tojo, LLC c/o Racioppo/1166/2.09/101-103 Harper Street/East/2020/$435,000/-$2,470.00 Tonka Holdings, LLC/4187/12/15 Marion Avenue/West/2016/$115,000/-$701.76 Tonka Holdings, LLC/321/41/450 S. 18th Street/West/2016/$135,000/-$1,052.64 Tonka Holdings, LLC/4065/56/77 Brookdale Avenue/West/2016/$345,000/-$595.12 Tonka Holdings, LLC/4065/57/75 Brookdale Avenue/West/2016/$24,100/-$0.00 Ungar, Shimon; 286 Leslie St LLC/3063/37/286 Leslie Street/South/2018/$215,000/-$819.85 Ungar, Shimon; Bergen Capital Nwk, LLC/3002/12/73 Farley Avenue/South/2018/$215,000/-$764.45 Ungar, Shimon; Bergen Capital Nwk, LLC/3002/12/73 Farley Avenue/South/2019/$215,000/-$778.53 Ungar, Shmeel R/3044.02/39/435-437 Hawthorne Avenue/South/2018/$217,000/-$3,693.00 University Living Solution, Inc.; 162-170 S. Orange Ave., LLC/240/4(Merged into L1 2023)/162-166 South Orange Avenue/Central/2014/$125,000/-$769.05 University Living Solution, Inc.;162-170 S. Orange Ave., LLC/240/4(Merged into L1 2023)/162-166 South Orange Avenue/Central/2015/$125,000/-$820.63 University Living Solution, Inc.; 162-170 S. Orange Ave., LLC/240/4(Merged into L1 2023)/162-166 South Orange Avenue/Central/2016/$125,000/-$853.12 University Living Solution, Inc.; 162-170 S. Orange Ave., LLC/240/4(Merged into L1 2023)/162-166 South Orange Avenue/Central/2017/$149,800/-$0.00 USPS/326 Thomas St. Assoc. (Dubrow Mgmt.)/1147.01/10.01/308-322 Thomas Street/East/2013/$2,692,000/-$0.00 USPS/326 Thomas St. Assoc. (Dubrow Mgmt.)/1147.01/10.01/308-322 Thomas Street/East/2014/$2,692,000/-$0.00 USPS/326 Thomas St. Assoc. (Dubrow Mgmt.)/1147.01/10.01/308-322 Thomas Street/East/2015/$2,500,000/-$6,353.28 USPS/326 Thomas St. Assoc. (Dubrow Mgmt.)/1147.01/10.01/308-322 Thomas Street/East/2016/$2,500,000/-$6,604.80 USPS/326 Thomas St. Assoc. (Dubrow Mgmt.)/1147.01/10.01/308-322 Thomas Street/East/2017/$2,500,000/-$6,835.20 USPS/326 Thomas St. Assoc. (Dubrow Mgmt.)/1147.01/10.01/308-322 Thomas Street/East/2018/$2,400,000/-$10,783.56 USPS/326 Thomas St. Assoc. (Dubrow Mgmt.)/1147.01/10.01/308-322 Thomas Street/East/2019/$2,400,000/-$10,982.12 USPS/326 Thomas St. Assoc. (Dubrow Mgmt.)/1147.01/10.01/308-322 Thomas Street/East/2020/$2,400,000/-$11,096.00 Victoria Olufemi Ayodabo/341/54/566-568 S. 18th Street/West/2018/$162,500/-$3,467.73 Victoria Olufemi Ayodabo/341/54/566-568 S. 18th Street/West/2019/$162,500/-$3,531.58 Victoria Olufemi Ayodabo/341/54/566-568 S. 18th Street/West/2020/$170,000/-$3,283.20 Virginio Celeste & Gloria/813/66/826 Mt. Prospect Avenue/North/2017/$259,100/-$1,246.00 Virginio Celeste & Gloria/813/66/826 Mt. Prospect Avenue/North/2018/$259,100/-$1,292.55 Virginio Celeste & Gloria/813/66/826 Mt. Prospect Avenue/North/2019/$259,100/-$1,316.35 Wainwright, LLC/3733/9(11)/213-217 Wainwright Street/South/2015/$900,000/-$6,406.22 WEB Investment, LLC/2631/2/711 S. 11th Street/South/2016/$252,900/-$0.00 WEB Investment, LLC/2631/2/711 S. 11th Street/South/2017/$215,000/-$1,349.24 WEB Investment, LLC/2631/2/711 S. 11th Street/South/2018/$215,000/-$1,399.65 Web Investments, LLC/3616/23(24)/100-104 Goodwin Avenue/South/2016/$250,000/-$1,964.24 Web Investments, LLC/3616/23(24)/100-104 Goodwin Avenue/South/2017/$225,000/-$2,922.76 Whittier Enterprises, LLC/3744/42/699-701 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2014/$650,800/-$0.00 Whittier Enterprises, LLC/3744/42/699-701 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2015/$442,300/-$0.00 Whittier Enterprises, LLC/3744/42/699-701 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2016/$442,300/-$0.00 Whittier Enterprises, LLC/3744/42/699-701 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2017/$442,300/-$0.00 Whittier Enterprises, LLC/3744/42/699-701 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2018/$442,300/-$0.00 Whittier Enterprises, LLC/3744/42/699-701 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2019/$442,300/-$0.00 Williams, Harold & Patricia/4035/1/782-792 South Orange Avenue/West/2016/$650,000/-$9,652.64 Williams, Harold & Patricia/4035/1/782-792 South Orange Avenue/West/2017/$650,000/-$9,989.36 Williams, Harold & Patricia/4035/1/782-792 South Orange Avenue/West/2018/$650,000/-$10,362.56 Williams, Harold & Patricia/4035/1/782-792 South Orange Avenue/West/2019/$650,000/-$10,553.37 Willow Court Partner/3053.02/36/51-61 Willoughby Street/South/2013/$1,470,800/-$0.00 Winston Management, LLC/3714/23/248-250 Lyons Avenue/South/2015/$355,000/-$0.00 Winston Management, LLC/3714/23/248-250 Lyons Avenue/South/2016/$325,000/-$1,032.00 Winston Management, LLC/3714/23/248-250 Lyons Avenue/South/2017/$325,000/-$1,068.00 Winston Management, LLC/3714/23/248-250 Lyons Avenue/South/2018/$280,000/-$2,769.75 Y&J Management, LLC/3080/13.02/65-67 Voorhees Street/South/2018/$305,000/-$960.18 Y&J Management, LLC/3080/13.02/65-67 Voorhees Street/South/2019/$305,000/-$977.86 YBH Holdings, LLC/3091/23.02/10-12 Birks Place/South/2017/$275,000/-$708.44 YBH Holdings, LLC/3091/23.02/10-12 Birks Place/South/2018/$275,000/-$734.91 YBH Holdings, LLC/3091/23.02/10-12 Birks Place/South/2019/$275,000/-$748.44 YBH Holdings, LLC/330/21/453-455 S. 13th Street/West/2018/$216,800/-$2,736.51 YBH Holdings, LLC/330/21/453-455 S. 13th Street/West/2019/$216,800/-$2,786.90 Young S. Sohn/59/25(27)/42-46 Branford Place/Central/2014/$600,000/-$5,032.92 Young S. Sohn/59/25(27)/42-46 Branford Place/Central/2015/$600,000/-$5,370.51 Young S. Sohn/59/25(27)/42-46 Branford Place/Central/2016/$600,000/-$5,583.12 Young S. Sohn/59/25(27)/42-46 Branford Place/Central/2017/$600,000/-$5,777.88 Young S. Sohn/59/25(27)/42-46 Branford Place/Central/2018/$600,000/-$5,993.74 Zafeera Properties, LLC/531/51/219-221 Mt. Prospect Avenue/North/2018/$367,200/-$0.00 Zafeera Properties, LLC/531/51/219-221 Mt. Prospect Avenue/North/2019/$300,000/-$2,527.39 Zinsser Co., Inc./3511/1(4: B3513, L3, L10)/480 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2016/$5,280,000/-$73,757.04 Zinsser Co., Inc./3511/1(4: B3513, L3, L10)/480 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2017/$5,280,000/-$76,329.96 ZNC, LLC/1981/15/22 Wilson Avenue/East/2015/$450,000/-$1,386.47 ZNC, LLC/1981/15/22 Wilson Avenue/East/2016/$450,000/-$1,441.36 ZNC, LLC/1981/15/22 Wilson Avenue/East/2017/$450,000/-$1,491.64 ZNC, LLC/1981/15/22 Wilson Avenue/East/2018/$450,000/-$1,547.37 ZNC, LLC/1981/15/22 Wilson Avenue/East/2019/$450,000/-$1,575.86 Zygal, Ltd./3520/18/324-332 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2017/$995,000/-$0.00 Zygal, Ltd./3520/18/324-332 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2018/$995,000/-$0.00 Zygal, Ltd./3520/19(66)/324-332 Frelinghuysen Avenue Rear/South/2017/$1,320,500/-$0.00 Zygal, Ltd./3520/19(66)/324-332 Frelinghuysen Avenue Rear/South/2018/$1,192,100/-$4,741.81 Zygal, Ltd./3520/19(66)/B01/324-332 Frelinghuysen Avenue Rear/South/2017/$241,500/-$0.00 Zygal, Ltd./3520/19(66)/B01/324-332 Frelinghuysen Avenue Rear/South/2018/$241,500/-$0.00 Zygal, Ltd./3520/20/334 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2017/$121,400/-$0.00 Zygal, Ltd./3520/20/334 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2018/$121,400/-$0.00 Additional Information: Total refund: -$596,603.89 24-1227 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 139:14
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  91. 7R4-b Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Qualified Refunding Bonds Amount to be Financed: $31,000,000.00 Funding Source: Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): December 11, 2024 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD (I) PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. §40A:2-51 AND N.J.S.A. §40A:2-55 (AND N.J.S.A. §18A:7A-46.3 AND N.J.S.A. §18A:7A-46.4 IN THE CASE OF THE SCHOOL BONDS) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $31,000,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, CONSISTING OF (A) NOT TO EXCEED $29,000,000.00 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025A AND (B) NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.00 SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025B OF THE CITY, (II) FOR THE APPROVAL OF A REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL QUALIFIED BOND ACT, N.J.S.A. 40A:3-1 ET SEQ. (THE “ACT”), AND (III) FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS AS QUALIFIED BONDS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT Additional Information: 24-1556 Adopt Pass
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  93. 7R5 Health and Community Wellness
  94. 7R5-a Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To maintain and enhance the capabilities of the Emergency-Ready Public Health Department by upgrading the City of Newark’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $255,608.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Total Project Cost: $255,608.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 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: No municipal funds are required for application or acceptance of the grant award. 24-1341 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 139:38
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  96. 7R6 Law
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  98. 7R6-a Dept/ 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 112624 Deferred 7R6-a 120424 24-1411 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 140:00
  99. 7R6-b Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Special Legal Services for Litigation Matters Entity Name: L’Abbate, Balkin, Colavita and Contini, L.L.P Entity Address: 100 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 220, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit. NW011, Dept. 040, Div./Proj. 0401, Account #71260, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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: 24-1565 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 140:19
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  101. 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  102. 7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: The Annual 2nd Halloween Table Trunk and Treat Date(s): Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 3:30 P.M. until 5:30 P.M. Sponsor(s): Anibal Ramos, Jr., North Ward Council Member Additional Information: The Annual 2nd Halloween Table Trunk and Treat, Kasberger Field, North 5th Street and 3rd Avenue Newark The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($200.00) for street closure will be waived. 24-1528 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 141:02
  103. 7R8-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Malcolm X Shabazz Parade for Thanksgiving Football Team Date(s): Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 9:00 AM until 9:40 AM Sponsor(s): Patrick O. Council, South Ward Council Member Additional Information: The Malcolm X Shabazz Parade, Newark, The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($550.00) for street closure, permit and parade will be waived 24-1531 Adopt Pass
  104. 7R8-c Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: The Holiday Lights Parade, North Ward Date(s): Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Anibal Ramos, Jr., Council Member, North Ward Additional Information: The Holiday Lights Parade, beginning on Heller Parkway and Mt. Prospect Avenue and ending on Mt. Prospect Avenue and 2nd Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($200.00) for street closure will be waived. 24-1547 Adopt Pass
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  106. 7R8-d RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. ICC Gala, 55th Anniversary 2. Reverend Dr. M. William Howard Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 3. Overseer Dr. Bryant R. Ali Street Dedication Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 4. JC Peru Productions 5. Victoria Abigail Lazo Zumb Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 6. Individuals honored during Hashstoria’s Grand Opening Event Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 7. Individuals honored during the 38th Anniversary of Facetas International 8. Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, 90th Anniversary Celebration 9. Individuals honored during Focus Volunteers 10. James and Mary Rone, Street Dedication 11. Individuals honored during the signing of the Sister Cities Agreement between the City of Newark Luanda, Angola 12. Frank Dauksis, Birthday Celebration 13. Michael’s Roscommon House, 42nd Anniversary Celebration 14. Individuals honored during the Centro Social Loja 33rd Anniversary 15. David Francisco Reinoso Luna- Actor 16. Individuals honored during the Giblin’s Association 70th Anniversary Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 17. Joan-Marie Foushee, 55th Birthday Celebration 18. Individuals honored during the Brother of the Upsilon Phi Chapter Achievement Week Award Breakfast 19. Individuals honored during the Westside High School Alumni Association 2024 Hall of Fame 20. Individuals honored during the Grand Ribbon Cutting and Press Conference celebrating the opening of the new Newark Veterans Office 21. New Psalmist Worship Center Fellowship 30th Church Anniversary 22. Lewis Watson Pavilion, Community Center Grand Opening 23. Individuals honored during the Fifth Annual Mujeres Brillante Awards 24. Shiloh Baptist Church, Men’s Day Celebration 25. Individuals honored during the L.A.C.A. International New Jersey Chapter’s Annual Celebration Service 26. Individuals honored during the NJ Living Legends Concert 27. Israel Memorial AME Church, 131st Church Anniversary 28. Celebration for Apostle Dr. Sidney Ramey 29. United Deliverance Tabernacle, 50th Church Anniversary 30. Reverend Dr. Darrell Armstrong, Installment as the New Board Chair of the NJ Coalition of Religious Leaders 31. Rabbi Matt Gewirtz, Successful Completion and Culmination of tenure as Board President of the NJ Coalition of Religious Leaders 32. Donnie Harper and the New Jersey Mass Choir, Celebrating their Reunion Project Live Recording 33. Greater Glory Church, Tenth Church Anniversary 34. Ahmed Ismail, 60th Birthday Celebration 35. Bishop T. Cooper, Street Dedication 36. Individuals honored during the Odyssey International Productions, 25th Anniversary, 2024 Business Networking Award Gala 37. Individuals honored during the Weequahic High School Hall of Fame Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 38. Father Jorge Manuel dos Santos Goncalves 39. Joao Henriques 40. Antonio Germano Homem 24-1517 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 141:24
  107. 7R8-e EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Robyn Hillary Jackson 2. Otis Hunter, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 3. Gregory Latham Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 4. Bernastine Jackson Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 5. Laura Cuevas 6. Cristian Calle Vera 7. Joyce B. Jones 8. Deacon Freddie Gibson 24-1516 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 141:59
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  110. 7R9-a Dept/ 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 112624 24-1334 Adopt Fail ▶ jump to 142:38
  111. 7R9-b Dept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of Two (2) Special Police Officers-Newark Residents. List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix A of the Certification of the Chief of Police Term of Appointment: September 25, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Two Newark residents for Appointment as a Special Police Officer 24-1298 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 143:11
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  113. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  114. 8-a AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 566-570 SPRINGFIELD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1 ORIENT WAY, SUITE F #240, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07070, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (22) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WITH (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), AND 500 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (10) ASSOCIATED PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 566-570 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 316, LOT 20. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6PSF-b 120424 Deferred 6PSF-b 121824 Failed 6PSF-b 010825 24-0023 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 143:52
  115. 8-b AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO RISING PLAINS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1515 MORRIS PLACE, HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07205, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 4 FOUR-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF (19) AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS (3) STUDIOS, (6) ONE-BEDROOMS UNITS, AND (10) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, OF WHICH (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 35% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AMI, (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED AT 50% OF AMI, (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI AND (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 70% OF AMI, A PARKING GARAGE WITH A TOTAL OF (14) SPACES, A 458 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM FOR RESIDENTS, AND A PORTION OF THE ROOF WILL BE A RECREATION TERRACE FOR THE RESIDENTS, LOCATED AT 475-481 SOUTH 16TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 327, LOT 15. (WEST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-j 121824 24-0090 Motion to Amend Pass ▶ jump to 144:35
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  117. 8-c AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 440 ELIZABETH NJ URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 33 OSTILLA AVENUE, NEW SQUARE, NEW JERSEY 10977, FOR A PROJECT TO RENOVATE AND REHABILITATE A VACANT AND EXISTING TWENTY-FIVE-STORY HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF (216) UNITS, OF WHICH (190) UNITS SHALL BE MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF (48) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, (120) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS AND (48) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”) AND (26) UNITS SHALL BE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (16) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (5) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND (5) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), A (104) PARKING SPACE GARAGE, AND 107 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR CONTAINING A RECEPTION AREA, GYM, PARTY ROOM, AN OFFICE, MAIL ROOM, TRASH ROOM, (3) STORAGE ROOMS, LAUNDRY SPACE, MECHANICAL ROOM AND BATHROOMS, LOCATED AT 203-221 MEEKER AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3546.01, LOT 1. (SOUTH WARD) Deferred 6PSF-c 120424 24-0747 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 145:32
  118. 7R8-e EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Robyn Hillary Jackson 2. Otis Hunter, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 3. Gregory Latham Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 4. Bernastine Jackson Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 5. Laura Cuevas 6. Cristian Calle Vera 7. Joyce B. Jones 8. Deacon Freddie Gibson 24-1516 Adopted as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 142:23
  119. 8-d AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO KSPG 39 MADISON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 486 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF EIGHTY (80) UNITS, OF WHICH SIXTY-FOUR (64) UNITS SHALL BE MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, AND SIXTEEN (16) UNITS SHALL BE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AMI, FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND EIGHT (8) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI AND SEVENTEEN (17) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 28 JEFFERSON STREET AND 33-39 AND 41 MADISON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 173, LOTS 29, 33 AND 60. (EAST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-d 120424 24-1538 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 146:09
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  121. 8-e AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BROADWAY STAR URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 7 N. MADISON AVENUE #532, SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 10977, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SEVEN (7)-STORY MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED SIX (206) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH 80% OR APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE (165) RESIDENTIAL UNITS ARE MARKET RATE (THE "MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS"), OF WHICH 20% OR APPROXIMATELY FORTY-ONE (41) ARE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME ("AMI"), ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND NINETEEN (19) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI") (THE "INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS"), APPROXIMATELY 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR (THE "RETAIL"), A RESIDENTIAL AMENITY SPACE, A 2000 SQUARE FOOT GYM/FITNESS CENTER, AND ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES, A BIKE RACK, RESIDENTIAL LOUNGE/LOBBY, MAINTENANCE OFFICE, TRASH ROOM, MAIL ROOM, A MECHANICAL ROOM, AN ELEVATOR, AND A ROOF COURTYARD, LOCATED AT 686-688 BROADWAY, 676-684 & 690 BROADWAY, AND 692 BROADWAY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY'S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 731, LOTS 27.02, 27.04, AND 27.05. (NORTH WARD) 24-1293 Motion to Amend Pass ▶ jump to 146:52
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  123. 8-f AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 74-78 WEBSTER URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 246 DANFORTH AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, 07305, FOR A PROJECT TO DEMOLISH THE EXISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE STORY MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING, WITH TWENTY-FIVE (25) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF TWENTY (20) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), FIVE (5) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI, AND TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI (COLLECTIVELY THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), 780 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE, A FITNESS CENTER, A COMMUNITY ROOM, AND A ROOFTOP DECK AMENITY AREA, LOCATED AT 74-78 WEBSTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 481, LOT 24 (COMPRISING OF FORMER TAX LOTS 22, 23, 24). (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6F-c 120424 24-1052 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 147:36
  124. 8-g AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 32, SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, SUBCHAPTER 4, BLC SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("BLCSID"), OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING THE PROPERTIES INCLUDED IN THE BLCSID, TO REMOVE ALL THE CLASS 2 RESIDENTAL PROPERTIES AND AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO WITHHOLD FROM EACH QUARTERLY PAYMENT 1% AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. Deferred 6PSF-e 120424 Deferred 6PSF-e 121824 24-1181 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 148:19
  125. 8-h AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK’S RIVER: PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. 24-1549 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 148:37
  126. 8-i ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF EXISTING UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON BLOCK 17, LOT 1.02 CITY OF NEWARK, ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Deferred 6PSF-m 121824 24-1573 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 149:05
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  129. 8-j AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY “LOCAL LANDS AND BUILDINGS LAW,” N.J.S.A. 40A: 12-4, THE CITY OF NEWARK TO ACQUIRE A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM GRANTOR, AS DEFINED IN THIS ORDINANCE, ON, ACROSS, AND UNDER THAT PORTION OF GRANTOR’S PROPERTY WHERE THE PERMANENT EASEMENT AREAS ARE LOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMANENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, IN ORDER FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK’S DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES TO CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE, INSPECT, OPERATE, AND OTHERWISE MAINTAIN IN AN UNOBSTRUCTED CONDITION A SYSTEM OF WATER, STORMWATER AND SANITARY SEWER DRAINAGE PIPE LINES. Deferred 6PSF-n 121824 24-1572 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 149:30
  130. 8-b AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO RISING PLAINS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1515 MORRIS PLACE, HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07205, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 4 FOUR-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF (19) AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS (3) STUDIOS, (6) ONE-BEDROOMS UNITS, AND (10) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, OF WHICH (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 35% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AMI, (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED AT 50% OF AMI, (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI AND (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 70% OF AMI, A PARKING GARAGE WITH A TOTAL OF (14) SPACES, A 458 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM FOR RESIDENTS, AND A PORTION OF THE ROOF WILL BE A RECREATION TERRACE FOR THE RESIDENTS, LOCATED AT 475-481 SOUTH 16TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 327, LOT 15. (WEST WARD) Deferred 6PSF-j 121824 24-0090 Adopted as amended on Communications Pass ▶ jump to 145:05
  131. 8-k AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK (LICENSEE AND CITY) AND BROAD ST FIDELCO LLC (LICENSOR AND FIDELCO) FOR THE CITY’S USE OF LICENSE AREA, AS SET FORTH IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, LOCATED AT 468-498 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, BLOCK 25, LOT 1 (CENTRAL WARD), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-3 & 5, TO BE USED AS A POLICE PRECINCT SUBSTATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, FOR A MONTHLY RENTAL AMOUNT OF $5,816.25, FOR A PERIOD OF TIME COMMENCING ON AUGUST 1, 2024 AND REMAINING IN EFFECT FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME UNTIL A NEW LEASE IS ENTERED INTO AND POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES THAT IS SUBJECT OF THE NEW LEASE IS DELIVERED TO LICENSEE. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6PSF-f 120424 24-1574 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 150:02
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  134. 8-l AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK (TENANT) AND BROAD ST FIDELCO LLC (LANDLORD) FOR THE LEASING OF APPROXIMAETLEY 2,970 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 468-498 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, BLOCK 25, LOT 1 (CENTRAL WARD), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-3 & 5, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT, AS DEFINED IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, TO BE USED AS A POLICE PRECINCT SUBSTATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL RENTAL NOT TO EXCEED $69,795.00 IN YEAR ONE (1) AND ESCALATING TO AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL RENTAL NOT TO EXCEED $78,554.89 IN YEAR FIVE (5), WITH TWO (2) OPTIONAL RENEWAL TERMS OF FIVE (5) YEARS EACH. Deferred 6PSF-g 120424 24-1576 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 150:48
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  136. 8-m AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL FILTERS AT THE PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $11,400,000.00 AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $11,400,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-h 120424 24-1487 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 151:14
  137. 8-n REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF ITS OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS CONSISTING OF (A) QUALIFIED GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2015A AND (B) QUALIFIED SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2015B AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $31,000,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF QUALIFIED GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, CONSISTING OF (A) NOT TO EXCEED $29,000,000.00 QUALIFIED GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS AND (B) NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.00 QUALIFIED SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL QUALIFIED BOND ACT TO EFFECT SUCH REFUNDING AND APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS THEREFOR AND FINANCING THE COST THEREOF. Deferred 6PSF-i 120424 24-1557 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 151:44
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  140. 8-e AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BROADWAY STAR URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 7 N. MADISON AVENUE #532, SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 10977, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SEVEN (7)-STORY MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED SIX (206) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH 80% OR APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE (165) RESIDENTIAL UNITS ARE MARKET RATE (THE "MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS"), OF WHICH 20% OR APPROXIMATELY FORTY-ONE (41) ARE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME ("AMI"), ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND NINETEEN (19) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI") (THE "INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS"), APPROXIMATELY 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR (THE "RETAIL"), A RESIDENTIAL AMENITY SPACE, A 2000 SQUARE FOOT GYM/FITNESS CENTER, AND ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES, A BIKE RACK, RESIDENTIAL LOUNGE/LOBBY, MAINTENANCE OFFICE, TRASH ROOM, MAIL ROOM, A MECHANICAL ROOM, AN ELEVATOR, AND A ROOF COURTYARD, LOCATED AT 686-688 BROADWAY, 676-684 & 690 BROADWAY, AND 692 BROADWAY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY'S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 731, LOTS 27.02, 27.04, AND 27.05. (NORTH WARD) 24-1293 Adopted as amended on Communications Pass ▶ jump to 147:15
  141. 9-a Dept/ 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 110724 24-1364 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 152:36
  142. 9-b Dept/ 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 110724 24-1375 Returned unsigned Pass ▶ jump to 153:06
  143. 9-c Dept/ 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 110724 24-1365 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 153:26
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  146. 12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 185:39
  147. 133 ________________________________________ 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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  149. 7Ma A motion reiterating a previous request to the Administration regarding local vendors procurement activities. 24-1622 Adopt Pass
  150. 7Mb A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, provide a timeline when the new signage designating 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Permit Parking for the Various Streets (McWhorter-Merchant-Lafayette-Market) will be ready for installation. 24-1623 Adopt Pass
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  152. 7Mc A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Darnell Williams. 24-1624 Adopt Pass
  153. 7Md A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of George Quincy Hill. 24-1625 Adopt Pass
  154. 7Me A motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development investigate the property located at 710 Summer Avenue to determine if the property ownership is adhering to its contractual obligations when purchased from the City, and if it should be reverted back to the City for disposal. 24-1626 Adopt Pass
  155. 7Mf A motion requesting that the Central Planning Board recognize the tremendous impact parking availability and the lack thereof, affects residential neighborhoods bordering commercial corridors when making decisions regarding new, large residential development projects, with the developers assumptions new residents will pay exorbitant parking fees or forego the use of vehicle ownership. 24-1627 Adopt Pass
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  157. 7Mg A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, review the timing sequence of the Broad Street traffic signals between Bank Street and Clay Street, for a more efficient traffic flow during the morning and evening rush hours. 24-1628 Adopt Pass
  158. 7Mh A motion requesting that the Administration once again inform Newark Parking Authority (NPA) officials the City has an ordinance that provides free parking in the Central Business District during the holiday season. 24-1629 Adopt Pass