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October 2, 2024 ·12:30 PM Final ·REGULAR MEETING

Council Chamber

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Agenda — 114 items

  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:26
  2. 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:35
  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.
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 1:40
  5. 3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ▶ jump to 5:39
  6. 4. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 6:00
  7. 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS ▶ jump to 6:28
  8. 5-a Morris Fairmount Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2023. 24-1301 Accept
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  10. 5-b Office of the City Clerk, Marriage License Bureau Financial Reports, April, May and June 2024. 24-1305 Accept Pass
  11. 5-c New Jersey Institute of Technology Warren Lots 2-11 Urban Renewal LLC, Financial Statements to June 30, 2024. 24-1324 Accept Pass
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  13. 6. ORDINANCES
  14. 6F First Reading
  15. 13 Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations Adopt Consent Reports Pass
  16. 6F-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 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 7:34
  17. 15 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 October 23, 2024, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey
  18. 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
  19. 6PSF-a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 6PSF-C ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020, A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EL SID PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING AND AMENDING RECITALS AND DEFINED TERMS OF THE ORIGINAL LEASE AGREEMENT, SETTING FAIR MARKET RENT, SETTLING PAST DUE BASE RENT AND REIMBURSEMENT OF OTHER CHARGES, AND SETTING FORTH BASIC RENT FOR YEARS (5) THROUGH (20) AND OTHER COMMON TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 24-1254 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 27:49
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  21. 19 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
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  23. 20 1 Administration
  24. 21 2 Economic and Housing Development
  25. 22 3 Engineering
  26. 23 4 Finance
  27. 24 5 Health and Community Wellness
  28. 25 6 Law
  29. 26 7 Mayor's Office
  30. 27 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  31. 28 9 Public Safety
  32. 29 10 Public Works
  33. 30 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  34. 31 12 Water Sewer Utility
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  36. 7. RESOLUTIONS
  37. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
  38. 7R2-a Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To create a side yard for the adjacent owned property at 140-142 Leslie Street. Entity Name: ABE Gezint, LLC Entity Address: Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Sale Amount: $23,400.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $28,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 138 Leslie Street/Block 3065/Lot 5/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,600 X $9.00 = $23,400.00. 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-o 071024 Deferred 7R2-c 080724 Deferred 7R2-a 090524 Deferred 7R2-a 091824 24-0883 Returned to Administration Pass ▶ jump to 28:07
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  40. 7R2-b Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To use existing lot to provide parking to adjacent property owned by Akram and Associates Holdings, LLC, located at 593 Springfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 (Block 2620, Lot 7). Entity Name: ARA Construction, LLC Entity Address: 317 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07103 Sale Amount: $15,997.50 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $52,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 589 Springfield Avenue/Block 2620/Lot 9/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,777.5 X $9.00 = $15,997.50. 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-e 080724 Deferred 7R2-c 090524 Deferred 7R2-b 091824 24-0665 Returned to Administration Pass
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  42. 7R2-c 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 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 29:06
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  44. 7R2-d Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute a Community Benefits Agreement Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Community Benefits Agreement. Entity Name: 81-93 Orange Street Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 8162 Pinehurst Harbor Way, Pasadena, Maryland 21122 Funding Source: Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq. 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) 24-38 University Avenue (a/k/a 81-93 Orange Street)/Block 31/Lot 27/Central Ward Additional Information: The Community Benefits Agreement between the City of Newark, 81-93 Orange Street Urban Renewal, LLC, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, as a condition of receiving tax credits incentives under the Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq., by 81-93 Orange Street Urban Renewal, LLC towards the construction of an approximately fourteen-story residential building, consisting of a total of 400,000 square feet, inclusive of (350) apartment units, 8,500 square feet of retail space, and a structured parking garage located at 81-93 Orange Street (Block 31, Lot 27). Deferred 7R2-f 091824 An initial Public Hearing was held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in City Hall, Council Chamber at 12:30P.M. Deferred 7R2-d 100224 A second Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in City Hall, Council Chamber at 10:00A.M. 24-1259 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 71:23
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  46. 7R2-e Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate a two-family home and sell to Newark residents whose income is at 60-80% AMI. Entity Name: S.G Global Enterprise, LLC Entity Address: 308 Hamilton Place, Unit 8, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 and P.O. Box 2627, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Sale Amount: $37,500.00 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $137,400.00 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) 316 S 19th Street/Block 1793/Lot 47/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,500 X $15.00 = $37,500.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-0923 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 71:56
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  48. 7R2-f Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development/One Stop Career Center - NewarkWORKS Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Individual Training Account Training Services Purpose: To authorize payment of State approved list of Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), who train customers for the workforce via Individual Training Accounts (ITA). Entity Name: Various Eligible Training Providers Entity Address: Various Eligible Training Providers Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,820,690.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-v adopted on July 10, 2024. Funds inserted by Resolution 7R1-k adopted on July 10, 2024. List of State approved Eligible Training Providers attached. Payments to be fully expended by June 30, 2026. 24-1086 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 73:19
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  50. 7R2-g Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: First Amendment to a proposed Project to determine if it will meet(s) an existing housing need within the City of Newark. Entity Name: 10 Park Place Newark, LLC Entity Address: 50 Park Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $147,303,034.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 8-12 Park Place/Block 17/Lot 7/Central Ward 6 Park Place/Block 17/Lot 9/Central Ward 2-4 Park Place/Block 17/Lot 10/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-f, adopted on June 5, 2024, adopted the Original Resolution of Support. This is a First Amendment to a proposed Project, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Law of 1983, as amended (N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 et seq.), the rules promulgated thereunder at N.J.A.C. 5:80-1 et seq., and all applicable guidelines. 24-1272 Adopt Pass
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  52. 7R2-h Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Referral of Proposed Seventh Amendment to the Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan to Newark Central Planning Board Purpose: Requesting that the Newark Central Planning Board consider a Seventh Amendment to the Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(f). Name of Plan: Seventh Amendment to the Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Plan Area is bounded on the north at Delavan Avenue, on the west by McCarter Highway, on the south by Raymond Boulevard, on the east by Chapel Street, and on the east by the Passaic River (East Ward and North Ward) Additional Information: Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan adopted by Ordinance 6PSF-i on August 7, 2013. Ordinance 6PSF-a(S) of October 11, 2017 adopting the First Amendment to Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan. Ordinance 6PSF-a(S) of February 27, 2018 adopting the Second Amendment to Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan. Ordinance 6PSF-a of April 3, 2019 adopting the Third Amendment to Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan. Ordinance 6PSF-b of April 7, 2021 adopting the Fourth Amendment to Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan. Ordinance 6PSF-b of November 4, 2021 adopting the Fifth Amendment to Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan. Ordinance 6PSF-d of September 5, 2024 adopting the Sixth Amendment to Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan. This Amending Ordinance is a proposed Seventh Amendment to Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan. 24-1309 Adopt Pass
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  54. 7R2-i Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Settlement Agreement Purpose: Authorizing the execution of a Settlement Agreement with Blossom Hill Urban Renewal Corp. Entity Name: Blossom Hill Urban Renewal Corp. Entity Address: 5 Manor Drive, Newark, New Jersey 07106 Amount: Not Applicable Development Agreement Term: Not Applicable City Contribution to Development Project: ( ) Grant or Loan ( ) Guarantee (X) None ( ) Other Developer Investment: Not Applicable Developer Third-Party Financing 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) 489-599 Irvington Avenue/Block 4274/Lot 15/West Ward Additional Information: 24-1310 Adopt Pass
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  56. 7R2-j Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Estoppel Certificate Purpose: Issuance of Estoppel Certificate certifying the status of the Financial Agreement. Entity Name: Broad Street Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: c/o Russo Development, 570 Commerce Boulevard, Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072 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: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 349-377 Broad Street/Block 451/Lot 2/Central Ward 379-397 Broad Street/Block 50/Lot 2/Central Ward Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-v(S), adopted on August 19, 2021, authorized the Financial Agreement. 24-1139 Adopt Pass
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  58. 7R3 Engineering
  59. 7R3-a Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide construction management and inspection services for Ferry Street Intersection Safety Improvements Project. Entity Name: KS Engineers, P.C. Entity Address: 2 Riverfront Plaza, 3rd Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,006,993.56 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Engineering/NW051, G24, E24M0, A, 71280, B2024 Contract Period: 730 days from the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed 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: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to enter into and execute a professional services contract with KS Engineers, P.C., for construction management and inspection services for the Ferry Street Intersection Safety Improvements Project. 24-1068 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 73:41
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  61. 7R4 Finance
  62. 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) FHTDD, L.P./628/17(19,21,22)/509-519 Mt. Prospect Avenue/North/2020/$18,570,000/-$0.00 FHTDD, L.P./628/17(19,21,22)/509-519 Mt. Prospect Avenue/North/2021/$18,570,000/-$0.00 FHTDD, L.P./628/17(19,21,22)/509-519 Mt. Prospect Avenue/North/2022/$17,010,000/-$58,281.60 FHTDD, L.P./682/18/543-563 Mt. Prospect Avenue/North/2020/$17,215,000/-$0.00 FHTDD, L.P./682/18/543-563 Mt. Prospect Avenue/North/2021/$17,215,000/-$0.00 FHTDD, L.P./682/18/543-563 Mt. Prospect Avenue/North/2022/$15,775,000/-$53,798.40 Four Corners Millenium Project/72/45/233-237 Washington Street/Central/2021/$1,799,200/-$0.00 Four Corners Millenium Project/72/45/233-237 Washington Street/Central/2022/$1,500,000/-$11,178.11 Frank Achebe/358/25/44 19th Avenue/South/2020/$96,100/-$950.00 Frank Achebe/358/25/44 19th Avenue/South/2021/$96,100/-$933.50 Helin Choi/4047/54/901-903 18th Avenue/West/2020/$255,000/-$2,926.00 Helin Choi/4047/54/901-903 18th Avenue/West/2021/$235,000/-$3,621.98 Helin Choi/4047/54/901-903 18th Avenue/West/2022/$235,000/-$3,623.92 Joanne Johnson/3643/1/573-577 Elizabeth Avenue/South/2018/$1,950,000/-$1,846.50 Joanne Johnson/3643/1/573-577 Elizabeth Avenue/South/2021/$2,000,000/-$0.00 JW Realty Group 201/69/48/201-203 Washington Street/Central/2018/$861,000/-$0.00 JW Realty Group 201/69/48/201-203 Washington Street/Central/2019/$825,000/-$1,353.96 JW Realty Group 201/69/48/201-203 Washington Street/Central/2020/$825,000/-$1,368.00 NJ Urban Realty Partners, LLC/55/22/761-769 Broad Street/Central/2020/$24,250,000/-$0.00 NJ Urban Realty Partners, LLC/55/22/761-769 Broad Street/Central/2021/$22,000,000/-$84,015.00 SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/43(44)/23-25 Dey Street/Central/2019/$269,700/-$0.00 SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/43(44)/23-25 Dey Street/Central/2020/$269,700/-$0.00 SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/43(44)/23-25 Dey Street/Central/2021/$269,700/-$0.00 SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/43(44)/23-25 Dey Street/Central/2022/$269,700/-$0.00 SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/64/9-13 Dey Street/Central/2019/$565,300/-$0.00 SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/64/9-13 Dey Street/Central/2020/$565,300/-$0.00 SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/64/9-13 Dey Street/Central/2021/$565,300/-$0.00 SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/64/9-13 Dey Street/Central/2022/$565,300/-$0.00 South Adams Leasing LLC/973/1/358-364 Adams Street/East/2019/$500,000/-$0.00 South Adams Leasing LLC/973/1/358-364 Adams Street/East/2020/$500,000/-$0.00 South Adams Leasing LLC/973/1/358-364 Adams Street/East/2021/$500,000/-$0.00 South Adams Leasing LLC/973/1/358-364 Adams Street/East/2022/$500,000/-$0.00 South Adams Leasing LLC/973/37/348 South Street/East/2019/$300,000/-$0.00 South Adams Leasing LLC/973/37/348 South Street/East/2020/$300,000/-$0.00 South Adams Leasing LLC/973/37/348 South Street/East/2021/$300,000/-$0.00 South Adams Leasing LLC/973/37/348 South Street/East/2022/$300,000/-$0.00 Statewide Realty Co./5092/157/197-225 Mcclellan Street/South/2021/$6,000,000/-$37,340.00 Statewide Realty Co./5092/157/197-225 Mcclellan Street/South/2022/$6,000,000/-$37,360.00 Wilson Ave. Assoc./2033/9.04/69-87 Alyea Street/East/2022/$1,250,000/-$12,250.34 Wilson Ave. Assoc./2033/9.04/69-87 Alyea Street/East/2023/$1,250,000/-$12,224.12 3 Gateway Center Properties, LLC/151/122.02/86-102 Commerce Street/East/2020/$2,500,000/-$29,640.00 Additional Information: Total credits: -$352,711.43 24-1149 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 74:08
  63. 7R5 Health and Community Wellness
  64. 7R5-a Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 24, 2024, to accept additional grant funds for the Health Center Program. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $4,054,772.00 Funding Source: HRSA Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 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: Amending Apply/Accept Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 24, 2024, to accept additional funds from HRSA in the amount of $35,659.00. The additional grant funding from HRSA for the Health Center Program shall be $4,019,113.00 for a new grant award total of $4,054,772.00. 24-1047 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 74:40
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  66. 7R5-b Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R5-a, adopted October 18, 2023, to extend the grant period through June 30, 2025. Entity Name: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Entity Address: P.O. Box 6987, Freehold, New Jersey 07728 Grant Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Total Project Cost: $7,689,927.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2022 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: Resolution 7R5-b adopted on April 5, 2023, accepted a grant award in the amount of $3,863,002.00 for the grant period of October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. Resolution 7R5-a adopted on October 18, 2023, accepted a grant award in the amount of $3,826,925.00 for the grant period of October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. The NJACCHO awarded additional funds, amending the total award to $7,689,927.00. The NJACCHO will reimburse the LHD during the period of October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. 24-1175 Adopt Pass
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  68. 7R6 Law
  69. 7R6-a Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-550-22 Claimant: German Santos Claimant's Attorney: Frank A. Tobias, Esq. Attorney's Address: Frank A. Tobias, Esq., 1095 Convery Boulevard, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, 08861 Settlement Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: 24-1252 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 75:05
  70. 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  71. 7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Permit Application Fees Purpose: Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Ribbon Cutting and Service Date(s): Friday, September 20, 2024, Event Time: 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Ribbon Cutting and Service was held on 16th Avenue (between South 19th and South 20th Streets), from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($100.00) for the street closure will be waived. 24-1274 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 75:49
  72. 7R8-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Permit Application Fees Purpose: 11th Annual Mt. Prospect Partnership Hot Rods and Classic Car Show Date(s): Saturday, October 26, 2024 Event Time: 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The 11th Annual Mt. Prospect Partnership Hot Rods and Classic Car Show, will be held on Mt. Prospect Avenue (between Delavan Avenue and Heller Parkway), from 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($100.00) for the street closure will be waived. 24-1318 Adopt Pass
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  75. 7R8-c Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(l)) Purpose: To provide legal services to the Office of the City Clerk in connection with Election Matters. Entity Name: Arleo & Donohue, LLC Entity Address: 622 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 and 2025 Budgets/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-96110-B2024 and B2025 Contract Period: One (1) year commencing November 27, 2024 through November 26, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification Funds in the amount of $1,200.00. 24-1281 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 76:19
  76. 7R8-d RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. NJIT HIS and Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Honorable Congresswoman, LaMonica R. McIver, formerly Newark Municipal Council President, congratulating her election to the 10th Congressional District Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 3. Theodore and Blanche Judkins, Ceremonial Street Dedication 4. Anya Nawrocky, Director of Membership Experience and Growth, of Wellpoint Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 5. Individuals from Chunchi, Ecuador, honored during the Sister Cities Relationship Ceremony, held on Friday, September 20, 2024 6. Individuals of OMEU, honored during the (122) years Commemoration of the Emancipation of Macara Canton, Province of Loja, Republic of Ecuador, held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 7. Paola Verenice Pabón Caranqui, Prefect of Pichincha, President of the Consortium of Provincial Government of Ecuador (COBGOPE) 8. Individuals from the Province of Luanda, Republic of Angola honored during the Sister Cities Relationship Ceremony, held on Friday, September 27, 2024 9. Dorine A. Francis, honored for her nineteen (19) years of service to FOCUS, Inc. 10. Yesenia Vargas, Entrepreneur, Master in Beauty Industry in Hair Extensions 11. Borinqueneers Park Education Alliance, on its 125th Anniversary of the 65th Infantry Regiment 12. Donna Roman Hernandez, honored during the Violence Intervention & Prevention Specialists, LLC (V.I.P.S.) Community Service Awards Ceremony and Documentary Screening of “Street Justice”, to be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 13. Individuals honored during the Violence Intervention & Prevention Specialists, LLC (V.I.P.S.) Community Service Awards Ceremony and Documentary Screening of “Street Justice”, to be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 14. Yailin La Mas Viral, Dominican Rapper Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 15. Vanessa Guy Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 16. Bishop Wayne L. Johnson, on his 75th Birthday Celebration 17. Geraldine Wilson, on her 92nd Birthday Celebration 18. Suliman Onque, on his 50th Birthday Celebration 19. Hadiyah M. Malone, on her Retirement Celebration, after twenty-one (21) years of public service to the City’s Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire 20. Rufus L. Jackson, Assistant Public Safety Director, on his retirement after twenty-nine (29) years of public service to the City’s Department of Public Safety 21. PGH & Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, on its Ground Breaking Ceremony, held on Friday, September 20, 2024 22. Gospel House of Prayer Ministry Int. (USA), on its 7th Anniversary Celebration, held on Sunday, September 22, 2024 23. Pastor Raymond Grier, on his 74th Birthday Celebration and 18th Pastoral Anniversary, held on Sunday, September 22, 2024 24. Reverend Dr. Johnnie D. Brooker, Jr., on his 1st Pastoral Anniversary, held on Sunday, September 22, 2024 25. Pastor Matthew Peay, on his 10th Pastoral Anniversary, at Greater Unity Faith Tabernacle, held on Sunday, September 22, 2024 26. Greater Unity Faith Tabernacle, on its 13th Church Anniversary, held on Sunday, September 22, 2024 27. Individuals honored during the CIC Champions Gala, held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 28. Individuals honored during the City’s Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, held on Friday, September 27, 2024 29. Professor George Sykes III, celebrating forty-five (45) years of musical genius, held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 30. Aziza Kibibi and Precious Little Ladies, Inc., honored during the Hope Blossoms Luncheon, held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 31. Individuals honored during the 40th Annual Conference of the International Black Women’s Conference, held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 32. Individuals honored during the Calvary Gospel Church Nurse Guild’s, Annual Praise and Thanksgiving Brunch, held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 33. Bishop Alvin Crone, on his Birthday Celebration, at Revival Temple of Deliverance, held on Sunday, September 29, 2024 34. Reverend Thurselle C. Williams, on her Pastoral Installation, at New Hope Baptist Church of East Orange, held on Sunday, September 29, 2024 35. Dr. Mary Ellen Clyne, PhD., on her Retirement Celebration, after twenty-five (25) years of service at Clara Maass Medical Center, during the 11th Annual Prayer Breakfast, to be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 36. Individuals honored during the Women of Divine Destiny, Inc. Honors, to be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024 37. Paradise Baptist Church, on its 80th Church Anniversary, to be held on Friday, October 25, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 38. Railroad Cigars 39. Frank Siller, CEO of Tunnel to Towers Foundation 24-1287 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 77:44
  77. 7R8-e EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Barbara Jean Hubbard Vickers Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Rosetta Lane Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 3. Margaret Harden 4. Thomas Edwards 5. James Ali Taylor 6. Edith Mae Wheeler 7. Jean E. Buffalo-Wright 8. Terrence Holmes 24-1303 Adopt Pass
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  80. 7R9 Public Safety
  81. 7R9-a Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To fund police initiatives to address violent crime through the purchase of surveillance cameras. Entity Name: Center for Justice Innovation, formerly, the fiscal agent of the Fund for the City of New York Entity Address: 520 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York 10018 Grant Amount: $170,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Center for Justice Innovation Total Project Cost: $170,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 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: Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 78:16
  82. 7R9-b Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide grant funding to address traffic concerns. Entity Name: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (DHTS) Entity Address: 140 East Front Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $10,500.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (DHTS) Total Project Cost: $10,500.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: May 20, 2024 through June 2, 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: 24-1152 Adopt Pass
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  84. 7R12 Water Sewer Utility
  85. 7R12-a Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide for roof replacement at the Pequannock Water Pre-Treatment Building, the Meadowlands Stormwater Pumping Station, and the Wayne Pumping Stations 1 & 2 Contract #07-WS2024 Re-Bid. Entity Name: Mak Group, LLC Entity Address: 82 Midland Avenue, Suite D, Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $839,758.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2024 and NW038-800-8007-71970-B2024 Contract Period: 180 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Eight (8) Bids Received: Three (3) 24-1067 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 78:54
  86. 7R12-b Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide Pequannock Water Treatment Plant HVAC Upgrades Contract #16R-WS2023 Re-Bid. Entity Name: Envirocon, LLC Entity Address: 83 Canada Goose, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,984,100.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2024 and NW038-800-8007-71970-B2024 Contract Period: 540 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed until final completion Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Nine (9) Bids Received: Four (4) 24-1123 Adopt Pass
  87. 7R12-c Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R12-c, adopted on December 21,2022 Purpose: To execute Contract Change Order #1 Repair of Water Mains, Service Leaks and Disconnection of Water Service - Contract #04-WS2022. Entity Name: Montana Construction Corp., Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,023,152.00 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2024 Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed until final completion Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-c adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $4,185,960.00 for a period of 730 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed until final completion. Change Order #1 will increase the contract amount by $837,192.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $5,023,152.00, with no extension to the contract period. 24-1171 Adopt Pass
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  90. 7R12-d Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R12-a adopted on December 21, 2022 Purpose: To enter into and execute Change Order #1 Valve Inspection, Testing, Exercising and Assessment of Large Valves (16-inch and above) for City Contract #11-WS2022. Entity Name: ValveTek Utility Services, Inc. Entity Address: 20 Lafayette Place, Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,374,064.80 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502- 71280-B2024 Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed until final completion Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-a adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $1,145,054.00 for a period of 730 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed until final completion. Change Order #1 will increase the contract amount by $229,010.80 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,374,064.80, with no extension to the contract period. 24-1174 Adopt Pass
  91. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  92. 8-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 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 79:29
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  94. 10. MISCELLANEOUS
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  96. 10-a RAFFLE LICENSES 1. St. Lucy's Catholic Church/RL-19 2. Parents Org. of St. Benedict's Prep School/RL-20 3. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-21 24-1320 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 86:07
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  99. 90 1. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 2. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 3. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Not appearing. 4. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 5. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 6. GERALDINE MCNULTY Not appearing. 7. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 8. DARNELLA LEE Not Appearing. 9. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 10. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 11. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD Appearing. 12. DEBRA MAPSON Appearing. 13. RODNEY DAVIS Appearing. 14. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Appearing. 15. TERRELL GORDON Not appearing. 16. YUSUF SHABAZZ Not appearing. 24-1306
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  101. 92 MOTIONS ▶ jump to 143:48
  102. 12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 185:23
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  104. 94 _______________________________________ 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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  106. 7Ma A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk prepare a resolution expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Newark resident, Loyda Rivera Montalvo. 24-1467 Adopt Pass
  107. 7Mb A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk prepare a resolution expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Newark resident, Carlos E. Valentine Zayas. 24-1468 Adopt Pass
  108. 7Mc A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works review its maintenance program for American flags that are flown over all public buildings and parks and immediately replace those that are torn, faded an in need of disposal. 24-1469 Adopt Pass
  109. 7Md A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk prepare a resolution expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Pastor Jason Guice. 24-1470 Adopt Pass
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  111. 7Me A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk to prepare a resolution expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Newark resident and Ivy Hill Neighborhood Association long-time member, Debra Francine Bailey aka Debra Johnson. 24-1471 Adopt Pass
  112. 7Mf A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk to prepare a resolution expressing profound sorrow and regret that the passing of Pastor Garvey Ince, former Chairman of the Mayor’s Caribbean Commission. 24-1472 Adopt Pass
  113. 7Mh A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the numerous complaints by the Mount Pleasant Condo Association regarding the El Criollo Restaurant weekend outdoor music events. 24-1474 Adopt Pass
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