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March 20, 2024 ·6:30 PM Final ·REGULAR MEETING

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  1. 1. CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:16
  2. 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:39
  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 3:14
  5. 3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ▶ jump to 3:15
  6. 4. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:28
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  8. 8 HEARING OF CITIZENS ▶ jump to 3:57
  9. 9 1. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 2. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing. 4. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 5. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 6. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 7. DENISE CRAWFORD Appearing. 8. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 9. GLENN HAMILTON Appearing. 10. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Appearing. 11. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 12. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 13. YUSUF SHABAZZ Not appearing. 14. DEBRA MAPSON Not appearing. 15. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 16. LATOYA JACKSON Appearing. 17. GEE CURETON Appearing. 18. KEVIN CENAC Not Appearing. 19. GLORIA MILLS Appearing. 20. SARENA WATSON Appearing. 21. RICKY BRAEN Appearing. 22. LONNIE HALL Not appearing. 23. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 24-0378
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  11. 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
  12. 5-a Alcoholic Beverage Control, Minutes, February 5, 2024 and February 26, 2024. 24-0364
  13. 5-b North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, January 24, 2024. 24-0365 Accept Pass
  14. 5-c Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, November 9, 2023. 24-0366 Accept Pass
  15. 5-d Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Financial Statements, December 31, 2022. 24-0367 Accept Pass
  16. 6. ORDINANCES
  17. 16 Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations Adopt Consent Reports Pass
  18. 6F First Reading
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  20. 6F-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, BY CREATING CHAPTER 39, SMOKE SHOPS, AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS. Deferred 8-a 022124 24-0145 Adopt on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 139:13
  21. 6F-b 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 40, COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING LOT LICENSE, AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS. Deferred 8-c 022124 24-0174 Adopt on First Reading Pass
  22. 20 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 April 10, 2024, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
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  24. 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage
  25. 6PSF-a AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VII, STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCING AGENCY, CHAPTER 2, PERMITS AND FEES, SECTION 3, CONSTRUCTION PERMIT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ADD PROVISION EXEMPTING CITY-OCCUPIED PROPERTIES. 24-0153 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 144:44
  26. 6PSF-b 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 145:29
  27. 6PSF-c THIS ORDINANCE SECURES BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE “REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOND FINANCING LAW” AND THE LIEN HEREOF IN FAVOR OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IS A MUNICIPAL LIEN SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER NON-MUNICIPAL LIENS HEREINAFTER RECORDED. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE YEAR (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO NMA OWNERS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK 10538, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY (200) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (50) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL UNITS, APPROXIMATELY 2,598 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SPACE, AND AN APPROXIMATELY 4,216 SQUARE FOOT GALLERY THAT WILL BE LEASED AND OPERATED BY THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART LOCATED AT 146 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, 75-83 CENTRAL AVENUE, 61-63 WASHINGTON STREET, 65 WASHINGTON STREET, 67 WASHINGTON STREET, 69 WASHINGTON STREET, 71 WASHINGTON STREET, 61 CENTRAL AVENUE, 63 CENTRAL AVENUE, 65 CENTRAL AVENUE, 69 CENTRAL AVENUE AND 71-73 CENTRAL AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 34, LOTS 1 AND 47 AND BLOCK 35, LOTS 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34 AND 35 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00 AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 6PSF-c 032024 Tabled 6PSF-b 041024 24-0101 Defer Pass
  28. 6PSF-d AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 6PSF-C, ADOPTED ON JANUARY 5, 2017, AND 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 THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH THE NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MODIFYING CERTAIN MILESTONES SET FORTH IN THE SECOND AMENDED AGREEMENT OF SALE AND RECORDED AMENDED DEED OF CONVEYANCE. 24-0290 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass
  29. 6PSF-e AN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROVIDING FOR A “CAP” ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14). 24-0152 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 162:08
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  31. 6PSF-f AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 23, FIVE-YEAR TAX EXEMPTION AND ABATEMENT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING MULTIPLE SECTIONS AND REINSTATING THE GRANTING OF FIVE YEAR TAX EXEMPTIONS AND ABATEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES. 24-0256 Close on Public Hearing and Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 170:12
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  34. 30 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
  35. 31 1 Administration
  36. 32 2 Economic and Housing Development
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  38. 33 3 Engineering
  39. 34 4 Finance
  40. 35 5 Health and Community Wellness
  41. 36 6 Law
  42. 37 7 Mayor's Office
  43. 38 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  44. 39 9 Public Safety
  45. 40 10 Public Works
  46. 41 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
  47. 42 12 Water Sewer Utility
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  49. 7. RESOLUTIONS
  50. 7R1 Administration
  51. 7R1-a Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: City Hall Sky Light Grant - Cash Match (East Ward) Funding Source: City of Newark Appropriation Amount: $750,000.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: Upon completion 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: Funds accepted by Resolution #7R3-b adopted on April 27, 2021. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. Deferred 7R1-a 030624 24-0159 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 184:46
  52. 7R1-b Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2024 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2024 Budget Appropriation Amount: $62,326,905.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: April 1, 2024 through April 30, 2024 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: Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0268 Adopt Pass
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  54. 7R1-c Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Emergency Solutions Grant - CARES Act (ESG-CV) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $1,894,414.19 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: September 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-d adopted on February 21, 2024. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0274 Adopt Pass
  55. 7R1-d Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Newark Pedestrianization Program Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs - Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund Appropriation Amount: $6,500,000.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: Upon completion 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 7R3-e adopted on August 2, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 24-0359 Adopt Pass
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  57. 7R1-e Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - specific exception N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide support and maintenance of proprietary computer software and hardware. Entity Name: Microsoft, through their authorized reseller GovConnection, Inc. Entity Address: 732 Milford Road, Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $775,000.00 Funding Source: Fund 011; Department 030; Agency 0306; Account 71450 Contract Period: For a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, commencing on March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025, Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: 24-0247 Adopt Pass
  58. 7R1-f Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2023-14 Purpose: To extend the Emergency Contract #E2023-14 to provide removal and replacement of (3) elevators located at 110 William Street, 94 William Street, and 394 University Avenue for the next (9) months. Entity Name: Liberty Elevator Corporation Entity Address: 62 East 24th Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07514 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,019,536.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW051-G23-H230F-71280-B2023 Contract Period: Extended an additional nine (9) months, from March 6, 2024 through December 5, 2024 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: Contract #E2023-14, was awarded to Liberty Elevator Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $1,019,536.00 for the period of December 6, 2023, through March 5, 2024. This Resolution shall extend the Emergency Contract #E2023-14 to an end date through December 5, 2024. All other terms of the original Emergency Declaration will remain the same. 24-0189 Adopt Pass
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  60. 7R1-g Dept/ Agency: Administration / Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark. Entity Name: The Apostles’ House Entity Address: 24 Grant Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $15,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration/NW051; Dept. ID G24; Project M24C0; 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-i adopted on February 7, 2024. 24-0270 Adopt Pass
  61. 7R1-h Dept/ Agency: Administration / Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark. Entity Name: YMCA of Newark and Vicinity Entity Address: 600 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $167,456.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration/NW051; Dept. ID G24; Project M24C0; 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-i adopted on February 7, 2024. 24-0277 Adopt Pass
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  64. 7R1-i Dept/ Agency: Administration / Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark. Entity Name: St. James Social Service Corporation Entity Address: 604 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $20,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration/NW051; Dept. ID G24; Project M24C0; 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-i adopted on February 7, 2024. 24-0278 Adopt Pass
  65. 7R1-j Dept/ Agency: Administration / Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark. Entity Name: HBP RAIN Foundation Entity Address: 168 Park Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $60,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration/NW051; Dept. ID G24; Project M24C0; 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-i adopted on February 7, 2024. 24-0281 Adopt Pass
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  68. 7R1-k Dept/ Agency: Administration / Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark. Entity Name: Bridges Outreach, Inc. Entity Address: 35 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $40,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration/NW051; Dept. ID G24; Project M24C0; 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-i adopted on February 7, 2024. 24-0282 Adopt Pass
  69. 7R1-l Dept/ Agency: Administration / Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark. Entity Name: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07107 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $186,511.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration/NW051; Dept. ID G24; Project M24C0; 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-i adopted on February 7, 2024. 24-0284 Adopt Pass
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  72. 7R1-m Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of the 2024 Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant Purpose: To submit an Application and enter into Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2024 Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $5,000,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, until funds are fully expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Monitoring Dept/Agency: Not Applicable Additional Information: To foster initiatives, programs, and opportunities to reduce violence and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and Newark communities. 24-0379 Adopt Pass
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  74. 7R2 Economic and Housing Development
  75. 7R2-a Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for the construction of two (2) two-family homes with four (4) off-street parking spaces. Entity Name: 110 Dewey, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $54,280.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $141,100.00 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) 110-116 Dewey Street/Block 3053.01/Lot 1 and 2/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,428 X $10.00 = $54,280.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-c 030624 Deferred 7R2-a 032024 Defer Pass ▶ jump to 186:05
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  78. 7R2-b Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for new construction of three (3) two-family homes for sale. Entity Name: Washington Bay Group 1, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $50,400.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $93,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 699 South 11th Street/Block 2618/Lot 36/South Ward 701 South 11th Street/Block 2618/Lot 37/South Ward 697 South 11th Street/Block 2618/Lot 73/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 8,400 X $6.00 = $50,400.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-d 030624 Deferred 7R2-b 032024 24-0235 Defer Pass
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  80. 7R2-c Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for a new construction of senior housing with (67) affordable units at 60% AMI. Entity Name: CO Enterprises, LLC Entity Address: 28 Valley Road, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Sale Amount: $185,580.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $332,300.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (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) 295 Lyons Avenue/ Block 3051/ Lot 24/South Ward 297-299 Lyons Avenue/ Block 3051/ Lot 25 and 26/South Ward 301Lyons Avenue/ Block 3051/ Lot 27/South Ward 303 Lyons Avenue/Block 3051/Lot 28/South Ward 117 Aldine Street/ Block 3051/ Lot 21/South Ward 119-121 Aldine Street/ Block 3051/ Lot 22 and 23/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 20,620 X $9.00 = $185,580.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. 24-0372 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 186:37
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  83. 7R2-d 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: CO Enterprises, LLC Entity Address: 28 Valley Road, Suite 1, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $17,582,951.00 City Contribution: TBD Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 117 Aldine Street/Block 3051/Lot 21/South Ward 119-121 Aldine Street/Block 3051/Lot 22/Additional Lot 23/South Ward 295 Lyons Avenue/Block 3051/Lot 24/South Ward 297-299 Lyons Avenue/Block 3051/Lot 25/Additional Lot 26/South Ward 301 Lyons Avenue/Block 3051/Lot 27/South Ward 303 Lyons Avenue/Block 3051/Lot 28/South Ward Additional Information: 24-0374 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 187:05
  84. 7R2-e Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2024 Annual Budget for the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Purpose: Introducing the 2024 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $1,255,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b adopted on March 6, 2013, repealed Ordinances 6S&Fn adopted on November 13, 2000, and Ordinance 6S&Fc adopted on May 7, 2003, and created an expanded the Ironbound Business Improvement District and changed regulations for the operation of the Ironbound Business Improvement District. 24-0164 Adopt Pass
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  86. 7R2-f 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 the Redeveloper from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Brownfields Redevelopment Incentive Program. Entity Name: International Federal of Chaplains, Inc. d/b/a International Federation of Chaplains, Inc. Entity Address: 825-827 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: 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 861-869 Clinton Avenue/Block 3016/Lot 25/South Ward Additional Information: 24-0352 Adopt Pass
  87. 7R3 Engineering
  88. 7R3-a Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authority to establish a Dedication by Rider Trust Purpose: Requesting approval of Local Finance Board for a Dedicated Trust by Rider for the Permits for Shared Dockless Vehicles application and Revenue Fees and to appropriate the revenue for the purpose to which said revenue is dedicated. Trust Account Name: Shared Dockless Vehicles Trust Account Number: Not Applicable Funding Source: Dockless Vehicles Permit and Per Ride Fees Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-f adopted on August 2, 2023, established the Shared Dockless Vehicle Program within the City of Newark. Fees collected from this Program are to be utilized to cover the monitoring database on a yearly basis and residual funds on a yearly basis will be utilized for street improvement projects. Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 188:14
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  90. 7R3-b Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Newark Riverfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Access - Concept Development Study Project Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2330, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $498,000.00 Funding Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Contract Period: May 11, 2024 through May 11, 2025 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-a adopted on March 1, 2023, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $498,000.00 for a contract period of (365) days from the effective date of the written Notice to Proceed or May 11, 2023 through May 11, 2024. Contract #2021-02PS, for Newark Riverfront Pedestrian and Bicycle Access, Concept Development Study Project requires additional time to complete Concept Development Phase. This Amending Resolution will extend the term of the contract by one (1) additional year, from May 11, 2024 through May 11, 2025, at no additional cost to the City of Newark. 24-0314 Adopt Pass
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  92. 7R4 Finance
  93. 7R4-a Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving loan and escrow agreements for Pequannock Water Treatment Plant Project. Amount to be Financed: $23,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF NOT EXCEEDING $23,000,000.00 QUALIFIED GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, PURSUANT TO THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2024 NEW JERSEY WATER BANK FINANCING PROGRAM FOR FUNDING PROCESS AND OPERATIONAL UPGRADES AT THE PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Additional Information: 24-0320 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 188:43
  94. 7R4-b Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving loan and escrow agreements for Pequannock Water Treatment Project. Amount to be Financed: $23,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LOAN AGREEMENTS TO BE EXECUTED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AND EACH OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, ALL PURSUANT TO THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2024 WATER BANK FINANCING PROGRAM FOR FUNDING PROCESS AND OPERATIONAL UPGRADES AT THE PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT. Additional Information: 24-0321 Adopt Pass
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  97. 7R5 Health and Community Wellness
  98. 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: Trinitas Regional Medical Center - Early Intervention Program Entity Address: 655 Livingston Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $974,031.00 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. Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $441,280.00. 24-0260 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 189:12
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  101. 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: Isaiah House, Inc. Entity Address: 283 N. Munn Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $408,981.00 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. Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $204,491.00. 24-0261 Adopt Pass
  102. 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: Community Health Law Project Entity Address: 650 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $251,864.00 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. Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $125,932.00. 24-0264 Adopt Pass
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  104. 7R6 Law
  105. 7R6-a Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2015-129 Claimant: Alterique Whitley Claimant's Attorney: John Feeley, Esq., of the Law Offices of Feeley and LaRocca, LLC, 25 ½ Wavecrest Avenue, Winfield Park, New Jersey 07036 Settlement Amount: $76,074.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department/Business Unit: NW024 Dept.: 24T, Div/Proj: 5T24, Account # 96310 Additional Information: 24-0244 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 189:40
  106. 7R6-b Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-4655-23 Claimant: Center City Apartments Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, 691 Elizabeth Avenue, #2, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Claimant's Attorney: Zipp and Tannenbaum, LLC, 280 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison, New Jersey 08837 Settlement Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: Not Applicable Additional Information: The Settlement will provide for an adjustment to the billing of Payments in Lieu of Taxes of Claimant, pursuant to an existing Financial Agreement between the Plaintiff and the City of Newark. 24-0292 Adopt Pass
  107. 7R6-c Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Jerome Wakefield Claimant's Attorney: Anthony J. Fredella, Esq., Trif and Modugno, LLC, 89 Headquarters Plaza, North Tower, Suite 1201, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Settlement Amount: $170,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information: 24-0348 Adopt Pass
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  110. 7R6-d 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 189:59
  111. 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
  112. 7R8-a Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Bert R. Berry Date(s): Thursday, May 16, 2024 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of 13th Avenue and South 8th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Bert R. Berry Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Dupre L. Kelly Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. 24-0298 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 190:55
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  114. 7R8-b Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Ceremonial Street Designation adopted as Resolution 7R8-m(AS) on August 2, 2017 Honoree: Theordore and Blanche Judkins Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Tuxedo Parkway and Ivy Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Theordore and Blanche Judkins Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Dupré L. Kelly Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R8-m(AS) adopted on August 2, 2017, authorized a ceremonial street designation for Mrs. Blanche Judkins. Due to the recent passing of Mr. Theordore Judkins, this amendment will modify the ceremonial street designation to rename the intersection Theordore and Blanche Judkins Way. 24-0325 Adopt Pass
  115. 7R8-c Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Reverend Anthony F. Granato Date(s): Friday, May 24, 2024 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Clifton Avenue and Park Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Rev. Anthony F. Granato Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. 24-0356 Adopt Pass
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  118. 7R8-d Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Supporting the installation of a statue by the Dominican community honoring the Founding Father of the Dominican Republic, Juan Pablo Duarté. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The statue will be erected at the intersection of Park Avenue and Lake Street, at no cost to the City of Newark. 24-0427 Adopt Pass
  119. 7R8-e Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: A. Philip Randolph Date(s): Monday, April 15, 2024 Official Street Name(s): Intersection on Market Street and Raymond Plaza Ceremonial Intersection Name: A. Philip Randolph Plaza Sponsor: Council Member, C. Lawrence Crump Additional Information: 24-0420 Adopt Pass
  120. 7R8-f Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Mass dedicated to Roberto Clemente Entity Name: Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart Entity Address: 89 Ridge Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 89 Ridge Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, April 20, 2024 Event Time: 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: 24-0275 Adopt Pass
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  122. 7R8-g Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Easter Egg Hunt Entity Name: Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Entity Address: 115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Branch Brook Park, Cherry Blossom Welcome Center, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, March 30, 2024 Event Time: 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up at 8:00 A.M. and Clean-up/Breakdown ending at 5:00 P.M.) Sponsor: Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Rain Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024. 24-0347 Adopt Pass
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  124. 7R8-h RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Judge Constance Baker Motley, on her dedication and efforts during the Civil Rights Movement Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Individuals honored for their contributions to the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) 3. Hafiz Farid, on his contributions to Men Talk Sundays 4. Tamika Riley-McReynolds Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 5. Individuals honored during the 81st Anniversary Dinner-Dance of Friends of Brian Boru, Inc. 6. Individuals honored during the 14th Annual Tribute-International Women’s Day Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 7. Theodore Stephens III, on his appointment as Essex County Prosecutor Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 8. Pastor Steffie and First Lady Harriet Bartley, on their 22nd Pastoral Anniversary Service, at The Hope Church, held on Sunday, March 10, 2024 9. Individuals honored during the Senator Britnee N. Timberlake, 5th Annual Community Empowerment Awards Reception, held on Thursday, March 14, 2024 10. Pastor Perry L. Gillespie, Sr. and First Lady Catherine Gillespie, on their 10th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration, at Emmanuel Church of Christ, held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 11. Dr. Loucille Hollis, Dmin, Host of It’s Kairos Time, Inc.’s 10th Anniversary Concert, held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 12. Pastor J. Vincent Grove, on his 4th Pastoral Anniversary, at New Ephesus Baptist Church, held on Sunday, March 17, 2024 13. Pastor Joshua G. Younger, on his 6th Pastoral Anniversary, at Greater Friendship Baptist Church Int’l Ministries, held on Sunday, March 17, 2024 14. Eddie Barber, on his 78th Birthday Celebration 15. Dwight Eugene Gooden, Baseball Great, former player of the New York Mets 16. University High School Phoenix Girls Basketball Team - Our 5 Peat State Championship Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 17. Henry Fabĺan Kronfle Kozhaya, President of the National Assembly of Ecuador 18. Ironbound Irish-American Association 19. Rancho Folclórico Camponeses do Minho, folk group of Sports Club Portuguese 20. Vieira’s Bakery 21. Captain Augusto “Augie” Acabou, Firefighter of the City of Newark’s Department of Public Safety, posthumously 24-0377 Adopt Pass
  125. 7R8-i EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Vanessa Arlene Thomason Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 2. Vanessa Thomason-Graves 3. Sylvia Brown Dailey 4. Phillip Shockley 24-0376 Adopt Pass
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  128. 7R12 Water Sewer Utility
  129. 7R12-a Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide for Amendment #2 and Amendment #3 to professional engineering services for Process/Operational Improvements at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant. Entity Name: Kleinfelder, Inc. Entity Address: 550 West C Street, Suite 1200, San Diego, California 92101 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,626,960.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW041-21W-21W00-94710-B2021 Contract Period: Until Project Completion, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9) 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: Original Resolution 7R12-a(S/AS) adopted on October 8, 2019, awarded the contract in an amount not to exceed $1,212,050.00 for a period until Project Completion, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9). Amendment #1 adopted as Resolution 7R12-a(AS) on March 17, 2021, increased the contract amount by $99,660.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,311,710.00. Amendment #2 will increase the contract amount by $219,750.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,531,460.00. Amendment #3 will increase the contract amount by $95,500.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,626,960.00. 24-0371 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 191:52
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  131. 7R12-b Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Contract 10-WS2020, Process and Operational Upgrades at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant: Closeout Change Order #3 Purpose: To execute Close-out Change Order #3 Process and Operational Upgrades at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant - Contract 10-WS2020. Entity Name: Spectraserv, Inc. Entity Address: 75 Jacobus Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $20,543,284.08 Funding Source: 2021Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Utilities/NW041-21W-21W00-94710-B2021 Contract Period: 928 calendar days to final completion from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R12-a(S) adopted on July 20, 2021, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $19,789,000.00, for a period of 560 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed. Resolution 7R12-a(S) adopted on December 13, 2022, authorized Change Order #1, which increased the contract amount by $357,075.07 for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,146,075.07 and increased the contract period by 130 calendar days for new completion contract period of 690 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed. Resolution 7R12-a adopted on September 7, 2023, authorized Change Order #2, which increased increase the contract amount by $397,209.01 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $20,543,284.08, and increased the contract period by 137 calendar days for a new contract period of 827 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed. Contract Close-out Change Order #3 will close the Project with no change in the contract amount of $20,543,284.08, but will increase the contract period by 101 calendar days for a new contract period of 928 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed. 24-0373 Adopt Pass
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  133. 8. COMMUNICATIONS
  134. 8-a Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Council Member, Louise Scott-Rountree Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on February 17, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information: 24-0353 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 192:28
  135. 8-b Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council, as a Community Representative Name of Appointee: Kevin Cheatham Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on November 5, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information: 24-0358 Confirm Pass
  136. 8-c Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the African Commission Name of Appointee: Elham Ahmed Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on March 20, 2028 Sponsor: Additional Information: 24-0354 Confirm Pass
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  138. 8-d Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the African Commission Name of Appointee: Amzar Nurudeen Zakari Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on March 20, 2028 Sponsor: Additional Information: 24-0355 Confirm Pass
  139. 8-e 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 Advance to First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 193:15
  140. 8-f AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 1.4G, REGISTRATION OF FORECLOSURE MORTGAGE PROPERTIES, SUBSECTION 1.4G.1, DEFINITIONS, TO CLARIFY DEFINITION OF VACANT AND ABANDONED, AND SECTION 2, INSPECTION AND REGISTRATION, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL FEE, IF THE REGISTRABLE PROPERTY IS VACANT OR ABANDONED. 24-0323 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 194:12
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  143. 8-g AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, PARKING, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY REMOVING KITCHELL STREET, BOTH SIDES, FROM PARK STREET TO SARAH VAUGHAN WAY. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver 24-0324 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 195:20
  144. 9. PENDING BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA
  145. 9-a Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Civilian Complaint Review Board Name of Appointee: Farhan Ali, Esq. Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council Confirmation and ending March 6, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Farhan Ali, Esq. will represent La Casa De Don Pedro. Deferred 8-k 030624 24-0312 Confirm Pass ▶ jump to 196:14
  146. 10. MISCELLANEOUS
  147. 10-a RAFFLE LICENSES 1. Saint Vincent Academy, Inc./RL-1 2. New Jersey Ballet Company, Inc./RL-2 3. St. Michael's Seton Library Guild/RL-3 4. Vocationist Sisters/RL-4 5. St. Michael's Seton Library Guild/RL-5 24-0375 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 196:59
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  149. 132 ADDED STARTERS
  150. 133 Economic and Housing Development
  151. 7R2-g (as) Dept/ Agency: Economic & Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute Notice in Lieu of Deed Notice (“NILDN”) Purpose: Authorizing the execution and recordation of NILDN in connection with certain remediation conducted by PSE&G in furtherance of the development of the McCarter Switching Station. Location of Property: The Property is comprised of a City-owned sidewalk abutting Littleton Avenue and a portion of Littleton Avenue; approximately 130 feet long by 26 feet wide (0.08 acres), as more specifically described in Exhibit A, attached (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Not Applicable Additional Information: The Property abuts Block 1830, Lots 1.01 and 10.01 on the Official Tax Map of the City of Newark. 24-0362 Adopt Pass ▶ jump to 197:28
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  153. 8-h (as) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY THE CITY OF NEWARK FROM INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION, OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT 697-703 SOUTH 12TH STREET, LOCATED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2619, LOT 38, TO BE FUNDED THROUGH A FEDERAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUNDING PROGRAM AWARDED TO THE CITY OF NEWARK, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND OPERATING A TRAINING SITE DEDICATED TO UNION AND NON-UNION APPRENTICESHIPS IN SKILLED BUILDING TRADES. 24-0428 Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- Pass ▶ jump to 198:19
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  156. 12. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned Pass ▶ jump to 240:22
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  158. 140 ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
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  161. 7R2-h (as) Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 20-24 Branford Place/Block 57/Lot 161/Central Ward Additional Information: 24-0383 Adopt Pass
  162. 156 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 April 10, 2024, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
  163. 7Ma A motion requesting that the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau conduct a feasibility study on the implementation of a historic city tours program to highlight Newark’s rich heritage. 24-0603 Adopt Pass
  164. 7Mb A motion requesting that the Department of Recreation, Senior Services and Cultural Affairs strongly consider providing regular tours and outings to the City’s various parks for Newark’s senior population. 24-0604 Adopt Pass
  165. 7Mc A motion recognizing and commending Congressman Donald M. Payne for his tremendous support and advocacy in securing the 2024 Congressional earmark of $4,031,000. For the Safe Gateway Pedestrianization and Traffic Calming Project for the City of Newark. 24-0605 Adopt Pass
  166. 7Md A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, review its initial traffic study of the intersection of North Sixth Street and Seventh Avenue and provide a traffic calming measure. 24-0607 Adopt Pass
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  168. 7Me A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ms. Stewart, Mother of former Newark employee, Tamika Cochran. 24-0608 Adopt Pass
  169. 7Mf A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and enforcement, investigate the unsightly buildup of debris at 124 Montclair Avenue and if warranted, clean and lien the property and cite the owner. 24-0610 Adopt Pass
  170. 7mg A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, provide to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, the locations of the mobile speed detection signage, in addition, provide an update of the status of any other traffic and pedestrian safety devices. 24-0621 Adopt Pass
  171. 7Mh A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works provide to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, the number of pothole crews operating in the City on a daily basis and the process residents use to report major potholes in need of repair. 24-0622 Adopt Pass
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  173. 7Mi A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works immediately remove the unauthorized clothing bin located at Montclair and Clifton Avenues. 24-0624 Adopt Pass
  174. 7Mj A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the property at Third Avenue and Summer Avenue, for the illegal storage of vehicles on the property and, if warranted, clean and lien the property and cite the owner. 24-0625 Adopt Pass
  175. 7Mk A motion extending sincere best wishes to the Honorable Armando B. Fontoura on the auspicious occasion of his retirement as Essex County Sheriff after 40 years of meritorious service and acclaim as the longest-serving County Sheriff in the history of New Jersey. 24-0626 Adopt Pass
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