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May 8, 2024 ·12:30 PM Final ·REGULAR MEETING

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Agenda — 130 items

  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:53
  2. 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:04
  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 1:07
  5. 3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ▶ jump to 5:17
  6. 4. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 5:39
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  8. 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS ▶ jump to 6:11
  9. 5-a Alcoholic and Beverage Control Board, Minutes, March 11, 2024, March 25, 2024 and April 5, 2024. 24-0666 Accept Pass
  10. 5-b Newark Housing Authority, Minutes, March 28, 2024. 24-0667 Accept Pass
  11. 5-c North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, March 27, 2024. 24-0685 Accept Pass
  12. 6. ORDINANCES
  13. 12 Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations Adopt Consent Reports Pass
  14. 6F First Reading
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  16. 6F-a AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BROAD ST. VENTURES URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 207 WEST 25TH STREET, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001, FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AND CONVERT A VACANT HOTEL INTO A MIXED-USE BUILDING CONSISTING OF (79) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (20) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND (10) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, (10) OFFICE UNITS WITH EXISTING CAFÉ, BASEMENT KITCHEN, GROUND FLOOR AND ROOFTOP RESTAURANT, A GYM, A YOGA ROOM, (2) NEW WELLNESS ROOMS AND A LOUNGE LOCATED AT 810-812 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 165, LOT 11 (EAST WARD). Failed 8-h 041024 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 6:48
  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 May 22, 2024, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
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  19. 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
  20. 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 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 7:35
  21. 6PSF-b AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 19 LV URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 50 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD, #108, MONTVALE, NEW JERSEY 07645, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, CONSISTING OF (48) RENTAL UNITS, COMPRISED OF (38) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (10) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (7) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, AND (29) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 17 LIVINGSTON STREET AND 19-27 LIVINGSTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2519, LOTS 8 AND 9, WHICH WERE MERGED (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 6F-a 041024 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 27:41
  22. 6PSF-c AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING, AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 23:5-7, PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR STREET CLEANING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING CARMEN COURT TO THE LIST (EAST WARD). 24-0402 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 36:20
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  24. 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 reconsider Pass ▶ jump to 29:05
  25. 6PSF-d AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING, AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 23:5-7, PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR STREET CLEANING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING THE STREET CLEANING DAYS ON 14TH AVENUE BETWEEN JONES STREET AND SOUTH 20TH STREET (CENTRAL WARD AND WEST WARD). 24-0403 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 47:35
  26. 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 Amend on Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 33:02
  27. 6PSF-e AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, CHAPTER 4, COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL, SECTION 11, RECEPTACLE; PLACEMENT AND STORAGE, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SECTION 15:4-11(C) TO DECLARE MATTRESSES MUST BE COVERED IN PLASTIC FOR DISPOSAL. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Michael J. Silva 24-0583 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 68:22
  28. 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 Adopted as amended on Public Hearing Pass ▶ jump to 33:02
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  31. 25 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
  32. 26 1 Administration
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  34. 27 2 Economic and Housing Development
  35. 28 3 Engineering
  36. 29 4 Finance
  37. 30 5 Health and Community Wellness
  38. 31 6 Law
  39. 32 7 Mayor's Office
  40. 33 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  41. 34 9 Public Safety
  42. 35 10 Public Works
  43. 36 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  44. 37 12 Water Sewer Utility
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  46. 7. RESOLUTIONS
  47. 7R1 Administration
  48. 7R1-a Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The SUNUP Food Service Program will provide free, nutritious meals, and snacks to children, who live in areas in which at least 50% of said population qualify for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program within the City of Newark. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition, Summer Food Program Appropriation Amount: $1,219,279.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: October 1, 2023 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as Legistar ID #24-0595. Operating Agency: Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0634 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 68:46
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  50. 7R1-b Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: New Jersey AIDS Services d/b/a EDGE Entity Address: Budd Lake, New Jersey 07828 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $766,448.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2024 Budget/NW051; Dept. ID G24; Project M24A0; Activity A; Account 72030; Budget Ref. B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-j adopted on December 6, 2023. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-h adopted on February 7, 2024. 24-0408 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 69:11
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  52. 7R1-c Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Agreement with Governmental Entity Purpose: To extend the Memorandum of Agreement enabling the City of Newark and New Jersey Institute of Technology to continue strengthening and building capacity within the City to enhance and deliver services to the local community. Entity Name: New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Entity Address: 323 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not Applicable Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Commencing upon adoption by the Municipal Council terminating in five (5) years 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: Original Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 06, 2019, authorized a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Newark and NJIT executed on or about March 28, 2019 for a period of five (5) years. This Amending Resolution will extend the Memorandum of Agreement for an additional five (5) years from the date of Municipal Council adoption. 24-0580 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 69:42
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  54. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
  55. 7R2-a Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2024 Annual Budget for the Bergen, Lyons, Clinton Special Improvement District (BLCSID Partnership, Inc.) Purpose: Introduction of the 2024 Annual Budget for Bergen, Lyons, Clinton Special Improvement District. Amount: $790,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b, adopted on April 17, 2013, created the BLC Special Improvement District in the South Ward. Deferred 7R2-j 042424 24-0507 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 70:09
  56. 7R2-b Dept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-Newark Works Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP) Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Entity Address: P.O. Box 110, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0110 Grant Amount: $1,861,200.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant 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 must be fully expanded by October 31, 2024, or returned to the State. 24-0498 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 70:33
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  58. 7R4 Finance
  59. 7R4-a Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of Bond Ordinance Name of Project(s): Water Meter Replacement Project Amount to be Financed: $22,500,000.00 Funding Source: NJIB Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Water Meter Replacement Project Additional Information: 24-0629 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 71:50
  60. 7R5 Health and Community Wellness
  61. 7R5-a Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Iris House, a Center for Women Living with HIV, Inc. Entity Address: 630 East Front Street, Suite 100, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $73,427.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 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: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $27,962.00 is attached. 24-0491 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 72:38
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  63. 7R5-b Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $450,082.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 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: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $221,574.00 is attached. 24-0568 Adopt Pass
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  65. 7R5-c Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Neighborhood Health Services Entity Address: 1700 Myrtle Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07063 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $333,530.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 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: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $166,765.00 is attached. 24-0570 Adopt Pass
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  68. 7R5-d Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey / FXB Center Entity Address: 65 Bergen Street, 8th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $240,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 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: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $120,000.00 is attached. 24-0577 Adopt Pass
  69. 7R5-e Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Public Strategies, Inc. Entity Address: Long Branch, New Jersey 07740 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $165,645.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 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: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $54,000.00 is attached. 24-0578 Adopt Pass
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  72. 7R5-f Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey / Infectious Disease Practice Entity Address: 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $1,891,897.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 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: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $643,101.00 is attached. 24-0579 Adopt Pass
  73. 7R5-g Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Team Management 2000, Inc. Entity Address: 84 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $397,569.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 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: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $172,270.00 is attached. 24-0581 Adopt Pass
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  75. 7R5-h Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Urban Renewal Corporation Entity Address: 84 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $166,538.63 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 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: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $83,256.00 is attached. 24-0582 Adopt Pass
  76. 7R5-i Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with State Entity Purpose: To provide an evaluation and quality improvement plan for Advancing Health Literacy to enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19. Entity Name: Rutgers University - Newark School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) Entity Address: 1294 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health (OMH) Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 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: 24-0151 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 73:05
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  79. 7R6 Law
  80. 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 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 73:33
  81. 7R6-b Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Hunt, Hamlin and Ridley Entity Address: 60 Park Place, 16th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department/Fund Code: 011, Dept.: 040, Division/Project: 0401, Account: 71260 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: 24-0566 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 73:52
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  84. 7R6-c Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Lite, DePalma, Greenberg and Afanador Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $390,879.71 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-u adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, for a contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $240,879.71, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $390,879.71. 24-0485 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 74:31
  85. 7R6-d Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters Entity Name: Ehrlich Petriello Gudin Plaza, P.C. Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 1016, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $122,318.28 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-v adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, for a contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $22,318.28, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $122,318.28. 24-0490 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 75:20
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  88. 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  89. 7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Nasto’s Ice Cream Co. Date(s): Friday, June 28, 2024 Event Time(s): 11:00 A.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of East Kinney Street and Jefferson Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Nasto’s Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Michael J. Silva Additional Information: Ceremonial Street Designation for Nasto’s Ice Cream Co. to be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. 24-0674 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 80:20
  90. 7R8-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Public Safety Job Fair Entity Name: The Waterfront Entity Address: 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: The Waterfront (Gymnasium), 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Thursday, June 27, 2024 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information: 24-0675 Adopt Pass
  91. 7R8-c Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Opposing the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Power Plant in the East Ward Purpose: To declare opposition to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) Plan and operation of a methane gas-fired power plant in the East Ward. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Michael J. Silva Additional Information: 24-0673 Adopt Pass
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  94. 7R8-d Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: To provide and benefit from cultural and economic exchanges. City/State/Country: City of Chunchi, Ecuador Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: 24-0682 Adopt Pass
  95. 7R8-e Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: To provide and benefit from cultural and economic exchanges. City/State/Country: St. Thomas Parish, City of Morant Bay, Jamaica Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: 24-0684 Adopt Pass
  96. 7R8-f RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Chancellor Nancy Cantor, of Rutgers University Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Bertha Miller, on her 100th Birthday Celebration 3. Annie Bernard on her 90th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 4. Vincent Wells, on his 100th Birthday Celebration 5. Reverend Mamie Ree Stones Lee, on her 100th Birthday Celebration 6. Celebrating senior individuals on their Birthdays in the months of April and May Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 7. Brielle Baskerville, a youngest certified Yoga Teacher 8. Eduardo Velez and Dora Rodas, on their Inaugural Re-Opening of El Rincón Latino Restaurant Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 9. Individuals honored during Men Talk Sundays 10. Dr. Ralph T. Grant, Jr., Vice President of Academic Development, on his retirement from Pillar College, honored during The Pillar College Awards Gala and Fundraiser, held on Friday, May 3, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 11. Individuals honored during the International Mother’s Day Celebration at the Sports Club Portuguese 12. National League of Cities “NLC Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities” 13. Individuals honored during the 7th Anniversary of Radio Ecuamor, El Poder Latino 14. Individuals honored during Communications School of NJ Social Communication Radio and Journalism Graduation, held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 15. Individuals honored during Mujeres de Ayer Hoy y Siempre Event, held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 16. Individuals honored of The North Ward Center Little League and The Roberto Clemente Newark League, Inc., on their 45th Annual Opening Day Parade, held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 17. Christine Milliner, on her 101st Birthday Celebration 18. Karla Guilfú Acevedo, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2023 19. Commandment Keepers Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation Passover Seder, on its Re-Opening of the Synagogue, on its 105th Anniversary, held on Monday, April 22, 2024 20. Individuals honored during the VIP Film Screening of “VAGUITO”, held on Friday, April 26, 2024 21. Individuals honored during the Greater Friendship Baptist Church International Ministries - Pink & Pearl “Celebrating Women of Excellence”, held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 22. Pastor Hallie Richardson, Jr., on his 2nd Pastoral Anniversary, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 23. Individuals honored during the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey’s Women of Vision Awards Breakfast, held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 24. Boys & Girls Club of Newark, on its 36th Annual Evening of the Stars, held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 25. 25th Annual National Day of Prayer, held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 26. Individuals honored during the 7th Annual Jewels of the Community Awards Brunch, held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 27. Teach for America New Jersey, on its 30th Celebration, held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 28. Individuals honored during the Newark Museum of the Arts - Art Ball, held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 29. Overseer A. Samar Biggham, on his 5th Pastoral Anniversary, at Greater Mount Moriah Baptist Church, held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 30. Reverend Dr. James A. and Lady Marsha Dunkins, on their 37th Pastoral Anniversary, at Shiloh Baptist Church, held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 24-0644 Adopt Pass
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  99. 7R8-g EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. The Honorable Congressman Donald Milford Payne, Jr. 2. Harriet L. King Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Ivan A. Cruz Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Bishop Edmund Royce Griffin, Sr. 5. Deacon Philip Sanya Olubena 6. Margaret Adusei 24-0672 Adopt Pass
  100. 7R9 Public Safety
  101. 7R9-a Dept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of (81) Special Police Officers - Newark Residents. List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix A of the Certification of the Chief of Police (attached) Term of Appointment: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Eighty-One (81) Newark residents for Appointment as Special Police Officers. 24-0350 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 81:46
  102. 7R9-b Dept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of (13) Special Police Officers - Non-Newark Residents List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix B of the Certification of the Chief of Police (attached) Term of Appointment: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Thirteen (13) Non-Newark residents for Appointment as Special Police Officers. 24-0361 Adopt Pass
  103. 7R6-c Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Lite, DePalma, Greenberg and Afanador Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $390,879.71 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-u adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, for a contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $240,879.71, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $390,879.71. 24-0485 Adopted as Amended Pass ▶ jump to 74:58
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  106. 7R9-c Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - specific exception Purpose: To provide CPR and Bleeding Control Training. Entity Name: University Hospital Entity Address: 150 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $80,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funds FY’22 and 23 Contract Period: Two (2) years commencing on the date of adoption of this Resolution 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: Exception to Public Bidding, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2). 24-0254 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 82:16
  107. 7R11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  108. 7R11-a Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide meals to Newark children through SuNup Summer Food Service Program. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition Entity Address: P.O. Box 334, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0334 Grant Amount: $1,219,279.00 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: June 24, 2024 through August 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: Agreement #13200041. No municipal funds are required. 24-0595 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 82:40
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  110. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  111. 8-a Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Miriam Serna Farkas Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on May 19, 2025 Additional Information: Ms. Farkas will be filling the unexpired term of Ms. Maria Paulino, who resigned. 24-0677 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 83:15
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  113. 8-b 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 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 83:35
  114. 8-c 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 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 84:04
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  116. 11. HEARING OF CITIZENS ▶ jump to 84:40
  117. 99 1. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Not appearing. 3. RAMON CRUZ Appearing. 4. EMILY AIKENS Not appearing. 5. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 6. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 7. DEBRA MAPSON Appearing. 8. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 9. RAFEEQ WHITFIELD Not appearing. 10. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Appearing. 11. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 12. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 13. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD Appearing. 14. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 15. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 16. DENISE CRAWFORD Appearing. 17. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 18. CAMERON DRAYTON Not appearing. 19. LOUIS SHOCKLEY Appearing 20. RODNEY DAVIS Appearing. 24-0658
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  120. 101 MOTIONS ▶ jump to 193:55
  121. 12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 213:22
  122. 103 ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
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  124. 118 Deputy Clerk Abraham Negron read into the record a letter from Senator Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz to Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Chairman and Commissioners
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  126. 7Ma A motion recognizing and commending Elizabeth Rainey for her many years of meritorious service to the Health Department, and in particular, for her outstanding commitment and service to the City’s Summer Sun-Up Nutritional Feeding Program. 24-1082 Adopt Pass
  127. 7Mb A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Laura Baker, longtime Newark Childhood Education Activist and Advocate. 24-0928 Adopt Pass
  128. 7Mc A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Kevin Gilbert, retired Newark Police Officer. 24-1083 Adopt Pass
  129. 7Md A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Dorothy Jean Vauss, mother of Tony Vauss, Mayor, Township of Irvington, New Jersey. 24-1084 Adopt Pass
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