Legislation

Newark Housing Authority, Board of Commissioners Report, November 2019 and October 24, 2019 Minutes

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Lead Hazard Reduction and Healthy Homes Supplement Grant: to identify and implement cost-effective lead hazard reduction measures to correct lead hazards in eligible housing units throughout the City of Newark (Citywide). Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $5,600,000.00 Budget Year: 2020 Contract Period: January 2, 2020 through June 30, 2023 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: Acceptance of Grant funds (Legistar #19-1913) will be submitted under separate cover. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Juanita Brandon Morrison 2. Kathryn Payne James Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 3. Barbara Gilliam Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 4. Nancy J. Familia

North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, 2020 Budget, Wanaque North and South Systems

RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Martha Sanders, Senior Administrative Analyst, on her retirement from the City’s Department of Administration, Office of Budget and Management after forty-three (43) years of public service 2. Cremilda Dileu, on celebrating her 90th Birthday Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 3. Individuals honored as participants of the Stand Down of New Jersey Veterans Event for their dedicated service to veterans in the State of New Jersey, held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 4. Individuals honored during an Ordination Service at Metropolitan Baptist Church, held on Sunday, December 15, 2019 5. Pastor James Bailey III, of Vineyard Baptist Church, on his installation as President of Ministers’ Conference of Newark and Vicinity, held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 6. Edward L. Rouse Sponsored by Council Member LaMonica R. McIver 7. Hunt, Hamlin and Ridley, Law Firm on celebrating twenty-five (25) years in Newark, New Jersey Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 8. Individuals honored for their outstanding service, commitment, dedication and contributions to the residents of Newark, New Jersey Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 9. Family of NPD Detective Joseph A. Bernal (RIP) for the “2019 Detective Joseph A. Bernal Memorial Toy Drive and Teddy Bears for Kids” Event, held on Sunday, December 15, 2019

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED FINANCIAL AGREEMENT, ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY ORDINANCE 6PSF-g ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 19, 2018, WHICH APPROVED AND GRANTED A TAX ABATEMENT TO 155 WASHINGTON STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 155 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 (C/O L&M, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK 10538) FOR THE EARLIER OF THIRTY (30) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT, OR TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, OR THE DATE WHEN NO BOND REMAINS OUTSTANDING, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY 249 MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS, 4,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE, AND 6,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS 141-149, 151-153, 155, 157-159 WASHINGTON STREET AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 66, LOTS 12, 13, 38, 42, 43, 44, 45, 45-B01, 47, AND 47-B01 (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 6PSF-b 012220 Amended 6PSF-a (s) 012820 Deferred 6PSF-c 020520 Deferred 6PSF-a (s) 021120 Amended 6PSF-a 021920

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-d, ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 7, 2019, GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR EXTENSION OF THE TAX ABATEMENT TO CLAREMONT NEWARK URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1316 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10128, FOR THE PROJECT COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE “FBI BUILDING” ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 1-33 CENTRE PLACE AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY AS BLOCK 129, LOT 1. (CENTRAL WARD)

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby thank Darlene Harris for her service to the residents of the City of Pittsburgh; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Monday, December 30, 2019 to be “Darlene Harris Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Alexa for reminding others that it is not always about winning or losing, but about “fun, love and sportsmanship”; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare, Monday, December 30, 2019 to be “Alexa Dinnocente Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

WHEREAS, the 7300 Hamilton Avenue Block Club (“the Club”) is a charitable organization in the Homewood neighborhood; and

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Acceptance of Grant Funds from Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), for the Provision of Services that Prevent Injuries and Violence Purpose: Apply and Accept Federal 2020 Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Grant Funds Entity Name: National Association of County and City Health Officials Entity Address: 1201 I Street NW, Fourth Floor, Washington, DC 20005 Grant Amount: $7,500.00 Funding Source: Federal Department of Health and Human Services/Office of the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: February 12, 2020 through August 31, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide 2019 Statutory Auditor Services, Single Audit, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4, for calendar year ending December 31, 2019, Review of the Annual Debt Statement, Annual Unaudited Financial Statement, Advisory Services for the 2020 Municipal Budget and Other Related Accounting Services. Entity Name: Samuel Klein and Company Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $496,500.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Municipal Council and Office of the City Clerk Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

Executive Order No: T-19-0001 Department: Public Safety 01517 (40hr) Position: Police Deputy Chief Effective Date Salary Range 1/1/2013 0% increase over 2013 base 1/1/2014 2% increase over 2013 base 1/1/2015 2% increase over 2014 base 1/1/2016 1% increase over 2015 base 1/1/2017 0% increase over 2015 base

HEARING OF CITIZENS 1. Opal R. Wright Appearing. 2. Dion McCutcheon Appearing. 3. Lisa Parker Appearing. 4. Donna Jackson Appearing. 5. Thomas “Afrika” Ibiang Not appearing.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for December 23, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Executive Order No: C/D-190039 Department: Economic & Housing Development Position: Senior Planner LDR 05397 (40hr) (BU-003) Effective Date: 9/23/2019 Salary Range: $58,482.79 - $77,690.72

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: Along University Avenue southbound on the westerly side at James Street, nearside location to be relocated to along University Avenue, southbound on the westerly side at James Street farside location. (Central Ward) Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Subordination Agreement Purpose: To subordinate the City’s Affordable Housing Mortgage for property conveyed by City to a non-profit, which is subject to certain conditions. Entity Name: United Community Village Urban Renewal Housing, L.P. Entity Address: 332 S. 8th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Lender’s Name: Velocity Commercial Capital, LLC Lender’s Address: P.O. Box 7089, Westlake Village, California 91956 Contract Period: Mortgage in effect from May 27, 1998 through May 27, 2028 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: (If applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 434-442 15th Avenue/ Block 279/Lot 22.01/ Central Ward 328-334 S. 7th Street/ Block 279/Lot 22.02/ Central Ward 299-301, 303 S. 7th Street/ Block 280/Lot 1.01/ Central Ward 307-321 S. 7th Street/ Block 280/Lot 1.06/ Central Ward 332-340 S. 8th Street/ Block 280/Lot 1.02/ Central Ward 342-354 S. 8th Street/ Block 280/Lot 1.03/ Central Ward 356-366 S. 8th Street/ Block 280/Lot 1.04/ Central Ward 368-374 S. 8th Street/ Block 280/Lot 1.05/ Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R-x adopted on January 21, 1998 by the Municipal Council authorized the Affordable Housing Agreement.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To serve as Per Diem Public Defender for the Newark Municipal Court representing Indigent Defendants. Entity Name: Bernardo Henry, Esq. Entity Address: 214 Oakwood Avenue, Suite 3, Orange, New Jersey 07050 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $17,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/Office of the Mayor Contract Period: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 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:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate the property to create rental or for-sale housing. Entity Name: Quia T. Zellars Entity Address: 90 Keer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Sale Amount: $28,980.00 Cost Basis: (X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $256,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 123-125 Leslie Street/Block 3067/Lot 15.03/South Ward Additional Information: Total Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,898.00 X $10.00 = $28,980.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Pre-Suit Litigation Docket No.: N/A Claimant: Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. Claimant's Attorney: Mark Packel, Assistant General Counsel Attorney's Address: 2301 Market Street, 23rd Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 Settlement Amount: $3,000,000.00 Funding Source: 2019 Budget/Department of Engineering/011-210-2101- A-95220-B2019 ($921,079.00); and 011-110-1107-A-71520-B2019 ($78,921.00) Additional Comments: $3,000,000.00, to be paid in five (5) installments, commencing upon authorization by the Municipal Council and terminating in October 2021. Invitation: Corporation Counsel

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for December 18, 2019 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Communication from City Controller Michael Lamb submitting a Performance Audit of the Department of Law, dated December 2019.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 265: Exemptions for Residential Improvements, Sections 265.04 and 265.09, and Chapter 267: Exemptions for Industrial and Commercial Improvements, Sections 267.03 and 267.07 to change the effective date to April 1, 2020.