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June 5, 2024 ·12:30 PM Final ·REGULAR MEETING

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  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:27
  2. 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:42
  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 0:45
  5. 3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ▶ jump to 5:33
  6. 4. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 5:55
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  8. 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS ▶ jump to 6:18
  9. 5-a North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, April 24, 2024. 24-0766 Accept Pass
  10. 5-b Zoning Board of Adjustment, Meeting Minutes, January 2024, February 2024 and March 2024. 24-0803 Accept Pass
  11. 5-c Three Penn Plaza Property Holdings Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Agreement. 24-0804 Accept Pass
  12. 5-d Newark Housing Authority, Minutes, April 25, 2024. 24-0840 Accept
  13. 6. ORDINANCES
  14. 6F First Reading
  15. 14 Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations Adopt Consent Reports Pass
  16. 6F-a AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHT OF REVERTER IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS, 204 PESHINE AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2690, LOT 55, PURSUANT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK VALENTINE’S DAY LAND SALE. 24-0633 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 7:59
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  18. 6F-b AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 6, STOPPING OR STANDING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO INCLUDE FINES FOR THE VIOLATIONS. Failed 6PSF-c 071024 24-0778 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 8:27
  19. 17 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 July 10, 2024, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
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  21. 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
  22. 6PSF-a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO CREATE CHAPTER 41, INTERMODAL CONTAINER LOT LICENSE, AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS. Deferred 6PSF-b 032024 Deferred 6PSF-a 041024 Deferred 6PSF-a 042424 Amended 6PSF-a 050824 Deferred 6PSF-a 052224 24-0175 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 14:42
  23. 6PSF-b AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK AND APPROPRIATING $22,500,000.00, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $22,500,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-c 052224 Deferred 6PSF-b 060524 24-0628 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 17:03
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  25. 6PSF-c AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A CORRECTIVE DEED, TO BE RECORDED, CORRECTING THE CITY’S PREVIOUS CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF BLOCK 2025, LOT 2 TO THE ESSEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY. 24-0439 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 17:16
  26. 6PSF-d AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING ORANGE STREET AND NORTH 5TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (WEST WARD). 24-0600 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 18:57
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  28. 6PSF-e AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AMENDING CAPITAL ORDINANCE 6PSF-C ADOPTED ON JULY 19, 2023. 24-0735 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 20:29
  29. 6PSF-f AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES AND SECTION 5-2, PARKING PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES, TO INCLUDE FINES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND SECTION 5-3.1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME FOR TRUCKS, TRUCK CABS, TRUCK TRAILERS, AND BUSES EXCEEDING FOUR TONS REGISTERED GROSS WEIGHT AND SECTION 5-3.2, PARKING PROHIBITED BETWEEN 11:00 P.M. AND 5:00 A.M. FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO INCREASE THE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS. 24-0776 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 25:05
  30. 6PSF-g AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO SPG 2013 MCCARTER HWY URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, ONE TOWER BRIDGE, 100 FRONT STREET, SUITE 350, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PENNSYLVANIA 19428, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION CENTER CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 178,200 SQUARE FEET OF WAREHOUSE SPACE WITH APPROXIMATELY (37) LOADING DOCKS, APPURTENANT DRIVEWAYS, AND SURFACE CAR PARKING LOCATED AT 2013 MCCARTER HIGHWAY, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 825, LOTS 1, 16, 20, 25 AND 30 (NORTH WARD). 24-0699 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 26:54
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  32. 29 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
  33. 30 1 Administration
  34. 31 2 Economic and Housing Development
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  36. 32 3 Engineering
  37. 33 4 Finance
  38. 34 5 Health and Community Wellness
  39. 35 6 Law
  40. 36 7 Mayor's Office
  41. 37 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  42. 38 9 Public Safety
  43. 39 10 Public Works
  44. 40 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  45. 41 12 Water Sewer Utility
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  47. 7. RESOLUTIONS
  48. 7R1 Administration
  49. 7R1-a Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through Youth Menoring Program. Entity Name: Weequahic Park Association, Inc. Entity Address: 92 Thomas Carmichael Drive, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $124,500.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and NW051,Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: July 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024. Deferred 7R1-i 052224 Deferred 7R1-a 060524 24-0433 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 58:01
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  51. 7R1-b Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY2021 Recycling Tonnage Grant Program - To provide funds for hazardous waste within the municipality. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Agency Appropriation Amount: $360,695.71 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: Not Applicable 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 under separate cover as Legistar File #24-0513. Operating Agency: Department of Public Works Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0601 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 58:25
  52. 7R1-c Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to provide In-School and Out-of-School youth and young adults ages 16-24 with valuable internships and assist in successful transition to the world of work. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $1,861,200.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: April 1, 2024 through October 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-b adopted on May 8, 2024. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0726 Adopt Pass
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  54. 7R1-d Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T0103 Park and Playground Equipment Master Blanket 16-Fleet-00130 Purpose: To build a new playground at Nat Turner Park. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): General Recreation, Inc., 25 Reese Avenue Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $242,115.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/Open Space Trust Account/NW026-32720-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council through May 30, 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: This State Contract #T0103 will provide for the purchase of a new playground located at Nat Turner Park, at 251-289 18th Avenue, which will consist of new playground equipment and rubber safety surfacing to create a safe and aesthetically pleasing playground for children ages 2-12 for the City’s Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services. 24-0754 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 59:20
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  56. 7R1-e Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T0103 Master Blanket 16-FLEET-00130 Park and Playground Equipment Purpose: To purchase new playground equipment at the Marquis “Bo” Porter Sports Complex located at 378 Lyons Avenue as a safe and aesthetically pleasing playground for children ages 2-12. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): General Recreation, Inc., 25 Reese Avenue, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $337,701.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/Open Space Trust Account/NW026-32720-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May 30, 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: This State Contract #T0103 will provide the purchase of a new playground equipment and rubber safety surfacing for the Marquis “Bo” Porter Sports Complex located at 378 Lyons Avenue. It will consist of new playground equipment and rubber safety surfacing to create a safe and aesthetically pleasing playground for children ages 2-12 for the City’s Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services. 24-0641 Adopt Pass
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  59. 7R1-f Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Competitive Contracting, pursuant to State and Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(p), the competitive contracting process may be used for reassessment or revaluation services Purpose: To provide revaluation of all real property in the City of Newark. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Appraisal Systems, Inc., 264 South Street, Building 2, Suite 1B, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,070,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Finance, Division of Assessment/NW011-050-0510-71280-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months upon Municipal Council approval Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: To provide revaluation of all real property in the City of Newark. Advertisement: February 27, 2024 Bids Downloaded: Twelve (12) Bids Received: Two (2) 24-0627 Adopt Pass
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  61. 7R1-g Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To host Family Fun Day. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Frogbridge Picnics, LLC, 7 Yellow Meetinghouse Road, Millstone Township, New Jersey 08510 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $192,041.85 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW011-160-1606-71280-B2024 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval, not to exceed July 20, 2024 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: This Bid Contract will be used to host the City’s 2024 Family Fun Day Event, held on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Advertisement Date: April 10, 2024 Number of Bids Downloaded: Twenty-three (23) Number of Bid Received: One (1) 24-0750 Adopt Pass
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  63. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
  64. 7R2-a Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate industrial property utilized for light manufacturing. Entity Name: Margate 1270 McCarter Highway, LLC Entity Address: 250 Passaic Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $875,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $1,059,900.00 Appraised Amount: $875,000.00 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) 281-289 Passaic Street/Block 436/Lot 13/Central Ward 1266-1270 McCarter Highway/Block 436/Lot 18 and 20/Central Ward 1272 McCarter Highway/Block 436/Lot 21/Central Ward 1274 McCarter Highway/Block 436/Lot 22/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Negotiated Price = $875,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-a 060524 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 59:57
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  66. 7R2-b Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To renovate and expand manufacturing business to adjacent owned lot at 175-181 Christie Street. Entity Name: 169 Christie, LLC Entity Address: 1317 Edgewater Drive 7000, Orlando, Florida 32804 Sale Amount: $113,904.00 Cost Basis: (X) $12.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $144,100.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 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) 169-173 Christie Street/ Block 2487/Lot 26/East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 9,492 X $12.00 = $113,904.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-0233 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 60:31
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  68. 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 an affordable (40%, 60%, and 80% AMI) twenty-four (24) unit apartment building with twenty (20) parking spaces, and commercial space. Entity Name: ODMH GP, LLC Entity Address: 74 Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $68,400.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $413,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 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) 61-69 Orchard Street/Block 883/Lot 11/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 7,600 X $9.00 = $68,400.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-0272 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 61:39
  69. 7R2-d Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2024 Annual Budget for Newark Downtown District Management Corporation (NDD) Purpose: Introducing the 2024 Annual Budget for the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation. Amount: $8,335,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Ordinance 6S&F-e adopted on September 2, 1998, created an expanded Downtown SID and changed regulations for the operations of the Downtown SID. Ordinance 6PSF-c adopted on February 20, 2013 repealed it. Ordinance 6PSF-b(S) adopted on November 22, 2022, expanded the Downtown SID and clarified the responsibilities and powers of the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation. 24-0186 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 62:27
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  71. 7R2-e 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 NJ Aspire Tax Credit Program to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Entity Name: 10 Park Place Newark, LLC Entity Address: 50 Park Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $0.00 Total Project Cost: $139,315,000.00 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 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: 24-0793 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 63:00
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  73. 7R2-f Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: To determine whether the proposed Project will meet(s) an existing housing need within the City of Newark, 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. 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: 24-0794 Adopt Pass
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  75. 7R3 Engineering
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  77. 7R3-a Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution 7R3-b adopted on September 20, 2023 Purpose: To change the funding source for the modernization of elevators at multiple public buildings. Entity Name: H2M Architects and Engineers, Inc. Entity Address: 119 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 110, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $268,050.00 Funding Source: 2023 Capital Budget/NW045-23A-23A00-A-94710-B2023 Contract Period: 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed 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: Resolution 7R3-b adopted on September 20, 2023, awarded Contract #2023-01R PS to H2M Architects and Engineers, Inc., for the modernization of elevators at multiple public buildings within the City of Newark in an amount not to exceed $268,050.00, for a period of 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed. This Amending Resolution authorizes changing the funding source to Contract #2023-01R PS with H2M Architects and Engineers, Inc., from the 2023 Budget/Department of Engineering/NW011-200-2001-A-71660-B2023 to the Capital Budget/NW045-23A-23A00-A-94710-B2023. 24-0591 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 63:21
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  79. 7R3-b Dept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Refund Purpose: Refund monies for overpayment of construction permit fees. Entity Name: Eileen Barros Entity Address: 641-643 South 18th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Amount: $681.00 List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 641-643 South 18th Street/Block 351/Lot 20 Additional Information: Permit #22-CP-002085/641-643 South 18th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103/Block 351/Lot 20 A Certification of Funds in the amount of $681.00 is attached. 24-0707 Adopt Pass
  80. 7R4 Finance
  81. 7R4-a Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Tax Collector to issue estimated tax bills, for the Third Quarter 2024 Estimated Tax Levy: $510,236,623.57 Estimated Tax Rate: $3.996 Additional Information: Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to issue estimated tax bills for the Third Quarter of 2024. Estimated tax bills are needed until the 2024 Budget is adopted. 24-0822 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 64:02
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  83. 7R5 Health and Community Wellness
  84. 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: AIDS Resource Foundation for Children Entity Address: 77 Academy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $210,621.00 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 project funds 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 Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $27,226.00 is attached. 24-0729 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 64:43
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  86. 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: FutureBridge Business Solutions Entity Address: Randolph, New Jersey 07869 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $362,280.00 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 funds 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 Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $13,500.00 is attached. 24-0730 Adopt Pass
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  88. 7R5-c 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: Hyacinth AIDS Foundation Entity Address: 317 George Street, Suite 201, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $325,859.00 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 funds 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 Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $32,879.00 is attached. 24-0731 Adopt Pass
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  90. 7R5-d 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: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Inc. Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $109,162.00 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 funds 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 Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $15,079.00 is attached. 24-0734 Adopt Pass
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  92. 7R5-e 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: New Jersey AIDS Services d/b/a EDGE NJ Entity Address: 295 East Main Street, Denville, New Jersey 07834 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $185,000.00 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 funds 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 Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $29,250.00 is attached. 24-0743 Adopt Pass
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  94. 7R6 Law
  95. 7R6-a Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20-day period for an Ordinance to take effect Purpose: To authorize an emergency be declared to exist for Ordinance 6PSF-a, which amends the City of Newark’s various titles of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, by creating Chapter 41, Intermodal Container Lot License. Ordinance No(s): Ordinance 6F-b was adopted as amended on First Reading by the Municipal Council on March 6, 2024 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b was scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on March 20, 2024, but deferred. Ordinance 6PSF-a was scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on April 10, 2024, but deferred. Ordinance 6PSF-a was scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on April 24, 2024, but deferred. Ordinance 6PSF-a was scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on May 22, 2024, but deferred. Ordinance 6PSF-a is now scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on June 5, 2024. Deferred 7R6-d 032024 Deferred 7R6-a 041024 Deferred 7R6-a 042424 Deferred 7R6-a 050824 Deferred 7R6-a 052224 24-0404 Returned to Administration Pass ▶ jump to 65:43
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  97. 7R6-b Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Consent Decree Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Critchley, Kinum and Luria, LLC Entity Address: 75 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit: NW011, Dept. 040, Div./Proj.: 0401, Acct: 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: 24-0768 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 66:42
  98. 7R6-c Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Workers’ Compensation Matters. Entity Name: Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza and Reed P.C. Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite #1016, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit. NW024, Dept. 24T, Div./Proj. 5T2, Account #96320, B2024 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 (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0820 Adopt Pass
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  100. 7R6-d Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Civil Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza and Reed P.C. Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite #1016, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 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) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0824 Adopt Pass
  101. 7R6-e Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor Matters. Entity Name: Antonelli Kantor Rivera Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1000, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $175,000.00 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) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0828 Adopt Pass
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  103. 7R6-f Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Defense of Civil Litigation Matters. Entity Name: John J. Zidziunas and Associates, LLC Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1250, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 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) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0829 Adopt Pass
  104. 7R6-g Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Defense of Civil Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Lite, DePalma, Greenberg and Afanador, LLC Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 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) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0830 Adopt Pass
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  106. 7R6-h Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor Matters. Entity Name: Lite, DePalma, Greenberg and Afanador, LLC Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 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) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0831 Adopt Pass
  107. 7R6-i Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Labor Matters. Entity Name: John J. Zidziunas and Associates, LLC Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1250, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 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) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0832 Adopt Pass
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  109. 7R6-j Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Defense of Civil Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Florio, Kenny, Raval, LLP Entity Address: 125 Chubb Avenue, Suite 310-N, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 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) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0835 Adopt Pass
  110. 7R6-k Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Defense of Civil Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Pashman, Stein, Walder, Hayden, P.C. Entity Address: 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 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) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0837 Adopt Pass
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  112. 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  113. 7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting Airport Service Workers Purpose: Supporting airport service workers for increased salary, wages and benefits. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: This Resolution urges The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to amend its minimum wage policy to increase wages, require health insurance, paid vacation and holidays for airport services workers. 24-0671 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 67:08
  114. 7R8-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: The Newark Knights Motorcycle Club Date(s): Saturday, June 15, 2024 Event Time(s): 1:00 P.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Springfield Avenue and South 17th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Newark Knights Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Ceremonial Street Designation for The Newark Knights Motorcycle Club to be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. Deferred 7R8-b 060524 Tabled 7R8-a 071024 24-0781 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 67:38
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  116. 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: BrownMill Anniversary Block Party Date(s): Saturday, June 8, 2024 Event Time(s): 12:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The BrownMill Anniversary Block Party will be held on Halsey Street between Central Avenue and New Street, from, from 12:00 P.M until 8:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fee ($50.00) will be waived. 24-0838 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 68:03
  117. 7R8-d Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services, consultation and representation of the Municipal Council and the City Clerk, including Production of Records and/or Documents for Federal and/or State Agencies. Entity Name: Arleo and Donohue, LLC Entity Address: 622 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Office of the City Clerk/NW011-020-0201-96110-B2024 Contract Period: June 22, 2024 through June 21, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) Non-Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $5,000.00 is attached. 24-0463 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 68:34
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  119. 7R8-e RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. ACE Mentorship Program, on its twenty-year (25th) Year Anniversary 2. Marion P. Thomas Charter School Varsity Boys Basketball Team Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 4. Catherine Murray, on her 100th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 5. Joanna Benthall, honored during the 3rd Annual Community Baby Shower Event, held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 6. Individuals honored during their Birthday Celebration 7. Individuals honored during their Birthday Celebrations in the months of March, April, June and July Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 8. Individuals honored during the South Street School Retirement Celebration 9. Individuals honored during the Chancellor Avenue School Graduation Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 10. Krystle Allene, Jaylynn Mitchell of Eyes Like Mine, honored during the Dancing with the Blind Competition, held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 11. Reverend Anthony F. Granato, Ceremonial Street Dedication 12. Individuals honored during the Dominican Mother’s Day Event, held on Friday, May 31, 2024 13. Individuals honored during the 37th Annual Breakfast Essex-West Hudson Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, to be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 14. 413th Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Iota Rho Chapter, on its 50th Anniversary Gala, held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 15. Ramid Brown, honored for twenty (20) years of community service 16. Butterfly Walkers, Inc., honored during their Hoops for Butterflies Lupus Awareness Basketball Tournament, held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 17. Reverend Jonathan A. McClaren, The Sacred Service of Episcopal Consecration to the Office of Bishop in the Lord’s Church, held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 18. Pastor Fredrick Morrast, on his Installation Service, at First Baptist Church, held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 19. St. John’s Baptist Church, on its 115th Anniversary Revival, held on Sunday, May 26, 2024 20. Pastor Reverend Sharonda R. Strothers, on her 7th Pastoral Anniversary, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, held on Sunday, May 27, 2024 21. Sergeant Kyle Bowman, on his Retirement Celebration, held on Friday, May 31, 2024 22. Temple Salvation Deliverance Church, on its 10th Annual Holy Convocation - “Blessed Manifestation”, held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 23. The City of Love International, Inc. - A Night of Honor, held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 24. Faith Christian Church, on its 40th Church Anniversary, to be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 25. The Tertulia Club 26. Students honored with the Citizen’s Award (Julissa Ayoso) and the Achievement Award (Maria Almeida), from East Side High School 27. Students honored with the Citizen’s Award (Sophia Correia DaSilva) and the Achievement Award (Angelo Chavez-Palacios), from Ann Street School 28. Students honored during the “Best of the Best”, Award Ceremony, from East Side High School 29. Students honored during the “Best of the Best”, Award Ceremony, from Ann Street School 30. Students honored during the “Best of the Best”, Award Ceremony, from Oliver Street School 24-0783 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 68:56
  120. 7R8-f EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 1. Deacon James Arthur Kemp, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 2. Trustee Idonia Dawson-Barnes 3. Rose Marie Smith 24-0817 Adopt Pass
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  122. 7R10 Public Works
  123. 7R10-a Dept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Sanitation Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: 2021 Recycling Tonnage Grant Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Agency Entity Address: 401 East State Street, P.O. Box 420, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $360,695.71 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable 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: There is no specific timeframe within which the grant funds must be expended. The grant funds are to be solely use for the City’s Recycling Program. 24-0513 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 69:20
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  125. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  126. 8-a AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 746-765 S. 14TH STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 513 W. MT. PLEASANT AVENUE, SUITE 208, LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 07039, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (3) TOWNHOME STYLE BUILDINGS CONSISTING OF (30) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (8) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCE 6PSF-B, ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, AND APPROXIMATELY (26) PARKING SPACES, LOCATED ON REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 746-758 SOUTH 14TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2633, LOT 37 (SOUTH WARD). Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 70:11
  127. 8-b AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO ADL 605-607 BROAD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 218 HAMILTON AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11231, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (84) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF (71) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (13) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, AND 20,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 605-607 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 18, LOTS 27, 28, AND 77 (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 6PSF-d 080724 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 70:54
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  129. 8-c AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 14TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 6TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (WEST WARD). Deferred 6PSF-l 080724 24-0782 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 71:31
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  131. 124 ADDED STARTERS
  132. 125 Administration
  133. 7R1-h(as) Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Agreement with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Purpose: To provide The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs with office space, to service veterans within the City of Newark. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Entity Address: 101 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 Reimbursement Amount: Not Applicable Contract Period: June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025, with yearly options to renew 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: 24-0854 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 72:38
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  136. 7R2-g(as) 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 the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land and a Subordination Agreement in order to permit the Redeveloper to obtain financing necessary for the redevelopment of affordable rental or for-sale housing. Entity Name: 2-24 Mt Pleasant URE, LLC Entity Address: 411 Boulevard of the Americas, Suite 211, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 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) 2-24 Mount Pleasant Avenue/Block 571.01/Lot 1/North Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-c adopted on January 21, 2021, designated Newark Interfaith, LLC, as the redeveloper and authorized an Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land. 24-0742 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 73:16
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  139. 7R2-h(as) Dept./Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: To determine whether the proposed Project will meet(s) an existing housing need within the City of Newark, 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. Entity Name: 297 Clinton Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 45 Academy Street, 5th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $25,734,714.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 297-309 Clinton Avenue/Block 2667/Lot 12/South Ward Additional Information: 24-0798 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 74:11
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  141. 7R2-i(as) Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: To determine whether the proposed Project will meet(s) an existing housing need within the City of Newark, 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. Entity Name: Springview Development Group, LLC Entity Address: 1212 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $24,350,601.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 559-569 Springfield Avenue/Block 2618/Lot 1/South Ward Additional Information: 24-0839 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 74:38
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  143. 7R6-l(as) Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: License Agreement Purpose: To provide for the installation and maintenance of food lockers on City property. Entity Name: Brookdale ShopRite, Inc. Entity Address: 1409 Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Economic Development Authority Contract Period: Date of installation of food lockers until three (3) years, thereafter Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information: The food lockers will be made available with the assistance of a grant from the NJEDA, which will enable residents within the City’s South Ward Food Desert Community to place and have delivered, on-line orders from Brookdale ShopRite, Inc., including orders eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. No City funds are required. 24-0852 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 75:22
  144. 136 Water Sewer Utility
  145. 7R12-a(as Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide for the rehabilitation of the Pequannock Aqueducts - Contract 14-WS2023 Entity Name: Hutton Construction, LLC Entity Address: 41 Village Park Road, Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $13,119,347.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW041, Dept. 023W, Div./Proj. 23W00, Account #94710, Budget Ref. B2023 Contract Period: 620 calendar days to final completion from the date of the 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: Nineteen (19) Bids Received: Six (6) 24-0816 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 75:37
  146. 138 COMMUNICATIONS
  147. 8-d(as) AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO WTJV URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 444 MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104, FOR A PROJECT TO SIGNIFICANTLY REHABILITATE AN EXISTING SEVENTEEN-STORY APARTMENT BUILDING CONSISTING OF (279) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS LOCATED AT 434-462 MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 629, LOT 7 (NORTH WARD). Deferred 6PSF-f 080724 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 96:07
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  149. 11. HEARING OF CITIZENS ▶ jump to 96:50
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  151. 142 1. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 3. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 4. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 5. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD Appearing. 6. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 7. RODNEY DAVIS Appearing. 8. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 9. BETTY OWENS Appearing. 10. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 11. TARRICK TUCKER Not appearing. 12. BARBARA DAVIS Appearing. 13. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 14. DEBRA MAPSON Appearing. 15. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 16. GEE CURETON Appearing. 17. ELI KWAWUKUME Not appearing. 18. DOUGLAS FREEMAN Appearing. 19. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Appearing. 20. JAMIL COFFIELD Not appearing. 24-0800
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  155. 12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 238:03
  156. 146 ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
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  158. 7Ma A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing’s of Melvin Valtenie Warren, father of Todd Warren, “Hakim” Hamer and James Easterling, grandfather of Newark activist, Shakir McDougald. 24-1078 Adopt Pass
  159. 7Mb A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of the uncle of former Newark Board of Education President, Marquis Lewis. 24-1079 Adopt Pass
  160. 7Mc A motion requesting that the Newark Housing Authority perform a full and comprehensive inspection of the James C. White senior building located at 516 Bergen Street and immediately remediate any alleged mold and mildew contamination. 24-1080 Adopt Pass
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  162. 7md A motion requesting that the legislative item 6PSFb 04102024 (Ordinance granting 25 year tax abatement to NMA Owners Urban Renewal LLC, for a project to construct approximately 200 market rate residential units and 50 affordable housing residential units) is removed from the table. 24-1081 Adopt Pass