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October 23, 2024 ·6:30 PM Final Revised ·REGULAR MEETING

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  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:45
  2. 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:58
  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 1:00
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 1:02
  5. 3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ▶ jump to 4:03
  6. 4. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 4:24
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  8. 8 HEARING OF CITIZENS ▶ jump to 4:44
  9. 9 1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 3. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 4. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 5. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 6. CHRIS SANDERS Not appearing. 7. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 8. LINDA MCDONALD-CARTER Not appearing. 9. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 10. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 11. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 12. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 13. YUSUF A. SHABAZZ Appearing. 14. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Appearing. 15. LORENZO HALL Not appearing. 16. ERUIN HOWELL Not appearing. 17. HASIN NICELY Not appearing. 18. QUAWEE ELMORE Not appearing. 19. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 20. DEBRA MAPSON Not appearing. 21. JANET PEÑA Not appearing. 22. GEE CURETON Not appearing. 23. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Not appearing. 24. TAMMY HOLLAWAY Not appearing. 25. CHARISSE MYLES Appearing. 24-1369
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  11. 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS ▶ jump to 94:47
  12. 5-a Central Planning Board, Minutes, July and August 2024. 24-1244 Accept
  13. 5-b North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, August 28, 2024. 24-1349 Accept Pass
  14. 5-c Morris Doremus Avenue Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2023. 24-1406 Accept Pass
  15. 5-d Newark Housing Authority, Minutes, September 2024. 24-1407 Accept Pass
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  17. 6. ORDINANCES
  18. 6F First Reading
  19. 17 Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations Adopt Consent Reports Pass
  20. 6F-a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 22, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SECTION 3.6, PERSONNEL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ADD DEFINITION TO THE BASIC TRAINING COURSE WHEN HIRING ENTRY-LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITHOUT AN EXAMINATION. 24-1322 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 96:29
  21. 19 The Ordinances adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting on November 7, 2024, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
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  23. 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
  24. 6PSF-a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 14, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY, IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS, SUBSECTION 23:5-14(E), PERMIT PARKING; AREAS DESIGNATED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING ADAMS STREET BETWEEN OLIVER STREET AND WALNUT STREET ON THE WEST SIDE OF ADAMS STREET, DAILY, FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M. (EAST WARD). Sponsor(s): Council Member, Michael J. Silva 24-1211 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 96:13
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  27. 24 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
  28. 25 1 Administration
  29. 26 2 Economic and Housing Development
  30. 27 3 Engineering
  31. 28 4 Finance
  32. 29 5 Health and Community Wellness
  33. 30 6 Law
  34. 31 7 Mayor's Office
  35. 32 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  36. 33 9 Public Safety
  37. 34 10 Public Works
  38. 35 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  39. 36 12 Water Sewer Utility
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  41. 7. RESOLUTIONS
  42. 7R1 Administration
  43. 7R1-a Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: WIOA Data Reporting Analysis Allocation 2024-2025 (Citywide.) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity Appropriation Amount: $12,971.00 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 will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #24-1289. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1333 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 102:07
  44. 7R1-b Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To fund the enhancement of the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities for approved project proposals. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Appropriation Amount: $1,657,194.00 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 will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #24-1361. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-1371 Adopt Pass
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  46. 7R1-c Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract #T1473 Traffic Signal Controllers and Camera Imaging Detection Systems Master Blanket 19-FOOD-01027 Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-o adopted on July 10, 2024, to provide traffic signal controllers and cabinets. Entity Name/Address: Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC, 3005 Hadley Road, Suite 5, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $342,500.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-A-83750-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through December 19, 2024, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R1-o adopted on July 10, 2024, authorized a contract utilizing State Contract #T1473 Traffic Signal Controllers and Camera Imaging Detection Systems Master Blanket 19-FOOD-01027 with Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC, to provide traffic signal controllers and cabinets, in an amount not to exceed $75,750.00, for a period upon Municipal Council approval through December 19, 2024, inclusive of any extensions by the State. This Resolution will increase the contract amount by $266,750.00, for an increased total contract amount not to exceed $342,500.00. All other terms of the State Contract will remain the same. 24-1184 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 102:36
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  49. 7R1-d Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #M8000 Tires, Tubes, and Services-Statewide #25-FLEET-81812 and 25-FLEET-82627 Purpose: To provide use of State authorized vendors and their distributors to purchase tires, tubes and services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, 200 Innovation Way, Akron, Ohio 44316; and 2) Bridgestone Americas, Inc., 200 4th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37201 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $700,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors NW011-060-0602-71850-B2024 and NW011-060-0602-83650-B2024/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71840-B2024 and NW037-750-83640-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2027, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This State Contract will provide tires, tubes, and services for the Department of Public Works, Division of Motors and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. 24-1034 Adopt Pass
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  51. 7R1-e Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract #G8060- Ballistic Comparison Microscope Master Blanket 89375 Purpose: To provide authorization to purchase microscope(s) and additional services from State authorized vendor(s). Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Leeds Precision Instruments, Inc., 17300 Medina Road, Suite 600 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $92,991.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Safety/NW051-G23-P23H0-94550-B2023 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2025, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This State Contract will provide authorization to purchase microscope(s) and additional services from State authorized vendor(s) for the Department of Public Safety. 24-1137 Adopt Pass
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  53. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
  54. 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 Adopt Fail ▶ jump to 103:04
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  56. 7R2-b Dept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWorks Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for the acceptance of WIOA Data Reporting and Analysis Funds. Entity Name: City of Newark, One Stop Career Center Entity Address: 375 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $12,971.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant 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, commitment of municipal resources or staff are required for the acceptance and receipt of grants funds. 24-1289 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 103:50
  57. 7R3 Engineering
  58. 7R3-a Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Change Order #8 for Delancy Street Drainage, Traffic and Roadway Improvements (Final Design) Project Contract No. 06-2011PS. Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2330, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $2,337,818.61 Funding Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Contract Period: August 21, 2023 through August 21, 2024, with an extension to January 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: This Amending Resolution will extend the contract period from April 21, 2023 through August 21, 2024 to January 31, 2025, at no additional cost to the City of Newark. 24-1156 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 104:11
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  60. 7R3-b Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-b adopted on April 10, 2024, Extension Request Purpose:To request an extension from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to allow the City of Newark to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22 by April 21, 2025. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $2,886,447.00 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: Not Applicable Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: Fiscal Year 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Site Known As): Not Applicable Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-b adopted on September 1, 2021, authorized the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $3,896,666.00 for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22. Resolution 7R3-c adopted on November 1, 2023, authorized the extension of the period in which to award a contract for construction by April 21, 2024, for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22. Resolution 7R3-b adopted on April 10, 2024, authorized the extension of the period in which to award a contract for construction by October 21, 2024, for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22. This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark, Department of Engineering, to request an extension from NJDOT to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2022 - Newark (20 Locations) MA-22 by April 21, 2025, with no City funds required. 24-1286 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 104:34
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  63. 7R3-c Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Extension Request Purpose: To request an extension from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to allow the City of Newark to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2023 by May 22, 2025. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $3,102,131.00 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: Not Applicable Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: Fiscal Year 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward): Not Applicable Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-c adopted on August 3, 2022, authorized the application for grant funds in the amount of $5,903,764.00 for the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2023. The City of Newark was awarded $3,102,131.00. This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark, Department of Engineering, to request an extension from NJDOT to award a contract for construction of the Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2023 by May 22, 2025, with no City funds required. 24-1329 Adopt Pass
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  65. 7R5 Health and Community Wellness
  66. 7R5-a Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA). Entity Name: City of East Orange Health and Human Services Entity Address: 143 New Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $640,484.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ending the HIV Epidemic grant funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on July 22, 2020, and revised by Resolution 7R5-a(S), adopted on June 22, 2021. Additional funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-t, adopted on April 10, 2024. A Certification of Funds in the amount of $121,070.00 is attached. 24-1206 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 105:07
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  68. 7R5-b Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA). Entity Name: Positive Health Care, Inc. Entity Address: 395-403 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $81,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ending the HIV Epidemic grant funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on July 22, 2020, and revised by Resolution 7R5-a(S), adopted on June 22, 2021. Additional funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-t, adopted on April 10, 2024. A Certification of Funds in the amount of $81,000.00 is attached. 24-1204 Adopt Pass
  69. 7R5-c Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children (WIC). Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 364, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $2,267,360.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: October 1, 2024 through September 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: 24-1217 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 105:34
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  71. 7R5-d Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Sustaining Public Health Infrastructure Entity Name: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Entity Address: P.O. Box 6987, Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Grant Amount: $168,049.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026 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: 24-1142 Adopt Pass
  72. 7R5-e Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To apply/accept grant funds to maintain and enhance the emergency volunteer response within the City of Newark. 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: $34,700.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: June 1, 2024 through May 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: No municipal funds are required for application or acceptance of the grant award. 24-1247 Adopt Pass
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  75. 7R5-f Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of additional funding and an extension of time to expend funds to support the training and deployment of Community Health Workers in response to Covid-19. Entity Name: Acenda, Inc. Entity Address: 42 Delsea South Drive, Glassboro, New Jersey 07028 Grant Amount: $73,333.67 Funding Source: Acenda, Inc., Integrated Health Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: September 1, 2023 through July 31, 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: Original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 10, 2024, authorized a grant award in the amount of $66,666.00, for the period of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This Amending Resolution will accept additional grant funding from Acenda, Inc., in the amount of $6,666.67 for a new grant award total of $73,333.67 and an extension of time to expend the funds through July 31, 2024. 24-1290 Adopt Pass
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  77. 7R6 Law
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  79. 7R6-a Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Justice Innovation, Inc., 520 8th Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10018 Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable Settlement Amount: $424,390.38 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court/Fund 011, Dept. 200, Div. 2001, Account #97520, Budget Ref. B2024 Additional Information: This Settlement Agreement resolves all outstanding invoices/fees for Justice Innovation, Inc., for professional services provided to the City’s municipal court system from January 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2024. 24-1170 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 106:11
  80. 7R6-b Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services on matters as Special Counsel. Entity Name: Pashman, Stein, Walder, Hayden, P.C. Entity Address: 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 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 (X) Non-Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-1401 Adopt Pass
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  82. 7R6-c Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services on matters as Special Counsel. Entity Name: Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, P.C. Entity Address: 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget Department of Water and Sewer/Bus. Unit NW037; Dept.: 750, Div./Proj.: 7502; Activity: A; Acct.#: 71260; Budget Ref.: B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Non Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Professional Services Contract will provided Special Counsel for the City of Newark regarding an appeal of its assessment of the Third and Fourth Quarter 2018 User Charges against Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission. 24-1383 Adopt Pass
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  84. 7R7 Mayor's Office
  85. 7R7-a Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor/Municipal Court Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: Visiting Judges to preside over Court sessions in the event of the unavailability of the Newark Municipal Court’s full-time judges. Entity Name: 1. Honorable Michael A. Hackett, J.M.C. 2. Honorable Chandra L. Rainey Cole, J.M.C. 3. Honorable Wilfredo Benitez, J.M.C. 4. Honorable Marvin Thomas Braker, J.M.C. 5. Honorable Lindal Louise Scott Foster, J.M.C. 6. Honorable Steven Brister, J.M.C. 7. Honorable Rashidah N. Hasan, J.M.C. 8. Honorable Samantha Mendenhall, J.M.C. 9. Honorable Rhea L. Moore, J.M.C. 10. Honorable Theresa Pollard, J.M.C. 11. Honorable Farrah Irving, J.M.C. Entity Address: See Exhibit A attached Contract Amount: Not to exceed $175,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court/NW011-010-0107-A-71280-2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: As authorized by Cross-Assignment Order of the New Jersey Superior Court Assignment Judge for Essex County Vicinage. 24-0736 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 106:55
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  88. 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  89. 7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: James and Mary Rone Date(s): Friday, November 8, 2024 Time: 11:00 A.M. Ceremonial Intersection Name: James and Mary Rone Way Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Roanoke Avenue and Hawkins Street Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. 24-1382 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 107:37
  90. 7R8-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Reverend Joe D. McClain Date(s): Saturday, October 26, 2024 Time: TBD Ceremonial Intersection Name: Reverend Joe D. McClain Way Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Morris Avenue and 15th Avenue Sponsor: Council Member, Louise Scott-Rountree Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at a time to be determined. 24-1415 Adopt Pass
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  92. 7R8-d Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Permit Application Fees Purpose: Trunk-A-Treat Harvest Celebration Date(s): Saturday, October 26, 2024 Event Time: 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council President, C. Lawrence Crump Additional Information: The Renaissance Church of Newark’s Trunk-A-Treat Harvest Celebration, will be held on 2nd Street (between Seventh Avenue and Orange Street), from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($200.00) for the street closure will be waived. 24-1416 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 108:30
  93. 7R8-e RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Individuals honored during Hispanic Heritage Month 2. Sheikh Bashiru Yandu 3. Maribel Cabrera de Reyes, Minister of Orcastria, of Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral and Board Director of the Dominican Cultural Parade and Festival of Essex County 4. Igbo Council of Chiefs and Traditional Title Holders NJ, Inc. Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 5. Renaming Ceremony of the Media Center at Weequahic High School in honor of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, held on Saturday, October 6, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 6. Individuals honored during the Unidas En Una Sola Voz 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness 1K Walk, held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 7. Santiago Matías (Alofoke), Founder of AlofokeMusic and the Alofoke Radio Show 8. Akintola Hanif, honored during the Newark Arts Festival, as a Leader in the Arts community for over twenty (20) years, held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 9. Individuals honored during the Commemoration of 161 Years of the Restoration of Cariamanga, of Calvas Canton, Province of Loja, Republic of Ecuador 10. Lucio and Sofia Lemmo, on their 48th Wedding Anniversary 11. Michael Grillo, honored during the Italian Flag-Raising Ceremony, held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 12. Individuals honored during Hispanic Heritage Month, a Gala at the ONU, held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 13. Individuals and Organizations honored during the Spanish Flag-Raising Ceremony, held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 14. Individuals honored during La Voz Community Engagement Event, held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 15. Trike Masters Club, honored during their 41st Anniversary Celebration, held on Sunday, October 13, 2024 16. Police Officers honored during the 2024 Columbus Day Awards, held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 17. Nichelle Lynn Patrick, on her appointment as the Police Director of the Borough of Caldwell, NJ Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 18. Mother Rose Womack, on her 85th Birthday Celebration 19. Minister Jamillah Cupe, on her Birthday Celebration 20. Individuals honored during the National Action Network Triumph Awards, held on Monday, September 30, 2024 21. Individuals honored during the Newark Interfaith Alliance Prayer Breakfast 2024, held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 22. Individuals honored during the Urban League of Union County, on its 80th Anniversary Gala, held on Friday, October 4, 2024 23. Individuals honored during the Newark Branch NAACP, on its 110th Anniversary Gala, Honoring Community Champions and Scholars, held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 24. Individuals honored during the WGMA’s 56th Annual Gospel Music Convention, held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 25. Dionne Warwick, Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Friday, October 11, 2024 26. Reverend Dr. Larry Jennings, Sr., New Pastor of Union Chapel AME Church and Welcome Service, held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 27. Reverend Dr. J. Michael Sanders, Convention President, during the General Baptist Convention of NJ, Inc., on its 120th Annual Session, held on Sunday, October 13, 2024 28. Reverend Frederick Q. Smith and First Lady Marcia Smith, on their 13th Pastoral Anniversary, held on Saturday, October 13, 2024 29. Chosen Generation Ministries, on its 25th Church Anniversary, held on Sunday, October 13, 2024 30. Chief Apostle Allen H. Simmons and Sounds of Praise Pentecostal Fellowship Ministries, Inc., on its 30th Holy Convocation, held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 31. Individuals honored during the Urban League of Essex County - Annual R.E.D. Gala 2024, held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 32. Individuals honored during the 36th Sunshine Awards, held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 33. Un-Stuckness Restoration Center’s 1st Anniversary Celebration, held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 34. Rahim E. Wynn, on his 10th Pastoral Anniversary, held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 35. Bishop Kevin E. Taylor, on his Celebration to the Office of Bishop, held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 36. Good Neighbor Baptist Church, on its 53rd Church Anniversary, held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 37. Individuals honored during Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 67th Church Anniversary, held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 38. St. Stephan’s Grace Community Church 39. Tony Castro, Assistant District Attorney of New York City, Bronx District 40. Nelson Tereso, Portuguese -American Attorney and Author, of “Compared Penal Law between Theresa US and Portugal” 41. Isabella Alvarez, Dance Teacher of Club Espafia and Centro Ourensano 42. Jose Luis Losada, 1st President of Centro Ourensano Social Club 43. Lopes Sausage Company 44. Classic Imaging Photography 45. Huryk’s Deli 46. Fernandes Restaurant 24-1338 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 108:48
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  95. 7R8-f EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Clarence Maney, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Deborah Francine Bailey Johnson Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Carlos Colon Mendez Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Reverend Garvey Ince 5. Reverend Dr. Raymond Maurice 6. Jerome Morgan 7. Dr. Emily Cissy Houston 8. Ruth V. Veney Pegram 9. Toyina Marajh 10. Annie B. Green 24-1343 Adopt Pass
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  98. 7R9-a Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To enhance the City of Newark and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region’s ability to build, maintain, and sustain national preparedness capabilities for approved Project Proposals. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Entity Address: P.O. Box 091, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0091 Grant Amount: $1,657,194.00 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: September 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027 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: Grant #EMW-2024-SS-05034. 24-1361 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 109:14
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  100. 7R11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  101. 7R11-a Dept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding with Rutgers University for the provision of computer training for senior-citizens Purpose: To provide a three (3) month Computer Training Program for City senior citizens across the five (5) City Wards. Entity Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Newark Center for Urban and Public Services Entity Address: 111 Washington Street, Room 136, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Location: Newark City-wide Senior Centers Reimbursement Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Upon adoption of this authorizing Resolution to the conclusion of the Program, approximately four (4) months 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: 24-1367 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 109:48
  102. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  103. 8-a Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Jennifer Moore Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on September 15, 2026 Additional Information: 24-1344 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 110:14
  104. 8-b Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Susu Stewart Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 1, 2026 Additional Information: 24-1346 Confirm Pass
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  107. 8-c Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointmentto the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Taquan A. Williams Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 1, 2026 Additional Information: 24-1347 Confirm Pass
  108. 8-d Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Della Walker Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 1, 2026 Additional Information: 24-1348 Confirm Pass
  109. 8-e Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Newark Parking Authority. Name of Appointee: Tarsha E. Prindle Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 20, 2029 Additional Information: 24-1404 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 110:48
  110. 8-f Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Newark Parking Authority. Name of Appointee: Andre Hollis Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 20, 2029 Additional Information: 24-1405 Confirm Pass
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  112. 8-g 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: Audris B. Torres Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Audris B. Torres will replace Kenneth Wright, whose term expired on October 5, 2024. 24-1352 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 111:29
  113. 8-h 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: Tiana Marie Santos Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Tiana Marie Santos will replace Alexis Edwards, whose term expired on October 5, 2024. 24-1353 Confirm Pass
  114. 8-i 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: Joy Black Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Joy Black will replace Robert House, whose term expired on August 5, 2023. 24-1355 Confirm Pass
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  117. 8-j Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment as Alternate #1 to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Jason Bunkley Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2025 Additional Information: Jason Bunkley will replace Demetrius Kee, whose term expired on October 5, 2023. 24-1357 Confirm Pass
  118. 8-k 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 Defer on Communications Pass ▶ jump to 112:20
  119. 8-l 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 Defer on Communications Pass
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  122. 8-m Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the African Commission. Name of Appointee: Ibrahim Hamza Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2028 Additional Information: Ibrahim Hamza will replace Mumira Ragu, whose term expired on June 24, 2024. 24-1376 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 112:56
  123. 8-n AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, SECTION 3, CITY CLERK, SUBSECTION 1, HONORARY AND CEREMONIAL STREET DEDICATIONS; DESIGNATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2016, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY. Sponsor(s): Council President, C. Lawrence Crump 24-1418 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 114:01
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  126. 115 Law
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  128. 7R6-d(as) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong and Associates, LLC Entity Address: Willingboro, New Jersey 08046 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Additional Contract Amount: $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-I adopted on December 20, 2023, authorized a contract for legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters, for a contract amount not to exceed $125,000.00, for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $125,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $250,000.00. 24-1384 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 115:41
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  131. 7R12-a(as) Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning lead pipe replacement litigation. Entity Name: Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman and Robbins, LLP Entity Address: 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036-6516 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Bus Unit: NW037, Dept. 750, Div./Proj.: 7502, Acct: 71260, Budget Ref. 2024 Contract Period: March 1, 2024 through February 28, 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: 24-1379 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 116:09
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  133. 12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 145:49
  134. 122 _______________________________________ C. LAWRENCE CRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
  135. 7Ma A motion recognizing and commending the Newark Fire Department for their swift and rapid response to the tragic house fire at 26 Ekert Avenue and also for providing mutual aid to the Irvington Fire Department to help in battling the huge multi-alarm fire on Montgomery Avenue. 24-1475 Adopt Pass
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  137. 7Mb A motion recognizing and commending Newark Science Park High School senior, Ashley Lourenco, for winning the Best Speaker Award at the New York City Invitational Debate and Speech Tournament held at the Bronx High School of Science and leading the Science High School Debate Team to its first ever victory at the prestigious event. 24-1477 Adopt Pass
  138. 7Mc A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Annie B. Green and Emily “Cissy” Houston. 24-1479 Adopt Pass
  139. 7Md A motion expressing sincere congratulations to St. Lucy’s Church on the auspicious occasion of its 125th St. Gerard Feast. 24-1480 Adopt Pass
  140. 7Me A motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety increase traffic controls at Ridge Street School to reduce the horrendous traffic jams that occur during the early morning opening of the school. 24-1481 Adopt Pass
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  142. 7Mf A motion requesting that the Administration and Public Safety Director review the ordinance regulating the opening and extended hours of operation for barbershops with the police officers for proper enforcement. 24-1482 Adopt Pass