Legislation

An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes proposed as part of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan annual amendment process.

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To authorize the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission to enter into a contract modification with Ohio Business Systems, Inc., dba Capitol Copy to provide for a multi-year contract for the lease, supplies, cost-per-copy maintenance and support services, with the option to purchase two multi-function copiers for $1.00 each at the end of the lease term for the Civil Service Commission; and to authorize the expenditure of $5,225.88 from the General Fund. ($5,225.88)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: LLA-2026 LFIF Newark City Fabyan Place Freight Improvements Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Appropriation Amount: $1,120,000.00 Budget Year: 2026 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-a Adopted February 4, 2026 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for NJDOT Municipal Aid Program for Newark City Five Ward Paving Project - MA 2027 Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,741,019.00 Total Project Cost: $1,741,019.00 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: NA Grant Period: FY 2027 - undetermined 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: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding in the amount of $1,741,019.00 from the NJDOT Municipal Aid Program for Newark City Five Ward Paving Project - MA 2027, with no municipal funds required.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide professional engineering services for Combined Sewer Overflow General Permit Support and Tier “A” Municipal Stormwater General Support Entity Name: HDR Engineering, Inc. Entity Address: One Riverfront Plaza, 14th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $377,429.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW038, Dept. 800, Div./Proj. 8003, Activity A, Account #71240, Budget Ref: B2026 Contract Period: April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 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:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) # M0483 - Computer Equipment, Peripherals and Related Services Purpose: To amend Resolution No. 7R1-e May 22, 2024 for the purchase of Computer Equipment, Peripherals and Related Services for the Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology. Entity Name(s)/Address(es): Dell Marketing, L.P., One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $4,200,000.00 Funding Source: 2024/2025 Budget/Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology/NW011-030-0306-94210, NW011-030-0306-71450/94210 and 045-25A-25B03-94710-B2025 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through June 30, 2027, inclusive of any extensions granted by the State. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution amends Resolution No. 7R1-e, adopted May 22, 2024, to provide additional funding sources, to increase the contract authorization by $2,750,000.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00, and to authorize additional funding sources for the purchase of Computer Equipment, Peripherals and Related Services.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for NJDOT Local Aid Infrastructure Fund 2026 for Street Resurfacing - Newark City Districts Paving Project Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $536,168.00 Total Project Cost: $536,168.00 City Contribution: $0 Other Funding Source/Amount: NA Grant Period: FY 2026 - not determined 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: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding in the amount of $568,168.00 from the NJDOT Local Aid Infrastructure Fund for Street Resurfacing, with no municipal funds required.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide professional engineering services for Pequannock Aqueducts Right-Of-Way Stabilization in the Township of Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey Entity Name: Cha Consulting, Inc. Entity Address: 1639 Route 10 East, Suite 103, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $115,994.00 Funding Source: 2026/2027 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW037, Dept. 750, Div./Proj. 7505, Account #71960, Budget Ref: B2026 Contract Period: Commencing upon the issuance of a Notice to Proceed until project completion pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-115(9) 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:

Mandatory Housing Affordability Accelerator Draft Ordinance

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of two (2) three-family homes, both homes will be sold at market rate. Entity Name: Crest Construction Acquisitions LLC Entity Address: 251 S Ridgewood Road, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Sale Amount: $125,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $25.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $53,000.00 Appraised Amount: n/a 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) 439 Badger Avenue/Block 3573/Lot 15/ South Ward 423 South 15th Street/Block 319/Lot 43/ West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,000 X $25.00 = $125,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

An ordinance relating to domestic worker labor standards in Seattle; amending Sections 14.23.010, 14.23.020, and 14.23.095 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding new Sections 14.23.025, 14.23.127, and 14.23.128 to the Seattle Municipal Code, to: establish written agreement requirement; establish protections for entitled paid and unpaid leave, including retaliation protection for taking permissible time off; require hiring entities to create and retain records; add advance notice of termination requirement; update remedies provisions; and conform to certain changes in state law and with City labor standards.

Notice/Advertisement Title: Columbus Zoning Code Update Advisory Committee 2026 Schedule Contact Name: James Lewis Contact Telephone Number: 614.645.1770 Contact Email Address: JALewis@columbus.gov

Notice/Advertisement Title: Livingston Avenue Area Commission Elections Committee: Elections Announcement Contact Name: Samaria Chicas Contact Telephone Number: 614-636-4022 Contact E-mail Address: schicas.civic@gmail.com

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing sole source contract with Tom Synnott Associates, Inc. for software licenses, support, and maintenance of the Falcon Enterprise, Falcon DMS software; and to authorize the expenditure of $13,200.00 split between the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds. ($13,200.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Technology to enter into contract with Columbus FiberNet, LLC for fiber optic cable maintenance services; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $90,653.27 from the Information Services Operating fund. ($90,653.27)

To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections 3332.02, AR-12, ARLD, and AR-1 Apartment residential district use; 3312.01, Dumpster Area; 3312.09, Aisle; 3312.13, Driveway; 3312.21(A)(D)(1), Landscaping and screening; 3312.25, Maneuvering; 3312.27, Parking setback; 3312.29, Parking space; 3312.49(C), Required parking; 3321.05(A)(1), Vision clearance; 3333.18, Building lines; 3333.22, Required side yards; 3333.25, Side or rear yard obstruction; and 3333.255, Perimeter yard, of the Columbus City Codes; for the property located at 290 N. CHAMPION AVE. (43203), to allow primary and non-accessory parking with reduced development standards in the ARLD, Apartment Residential District (Council Variance #CV26-016). and to declare an emergency.

Reappointment of Gerard Basalla, Chief of Staff, The Columbus Partnership, 150 S. Front Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43215-2220, to serve on the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority Board of Directors, with a term expiration date of August 17, 2030. (resume attached)

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Wellness Fest 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 (Prudential Grove), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Saturday, August 15, 2026 Event Time: 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM (includes set up time 7:00 AM and breakdown 9:00 PM) event time is 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos Jr. Deferred 7R8-f 080526

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Accepting grant funds to redesign Broadway Park and develop the site into a new City Park. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program Appropriation Amount: $4,500,000.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract 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: The Apply and Accept Resolution (7R11-a), adopted on April 10, 2024, initially accepted $500,000.00 from the Urban Parks Program. Subsequently, the Authorizing Resolution 7R11-a, adopted on March 4, 2026, accepted an additional $4,000,000.00 from the Green Acres Program. Together, the funding from both the Urban Parks and Green Acres programs brings the total award amount to $4,500,000.00. Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #26-0008 Operating Agency: Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs, and Senior Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE WAYNE PUMP STATION UPGRADE PROJECT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $7,400,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,400,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide forensic accounting and investigative services related to financial record review and analysis for the Newark Municipal Court Entity Name: Smolin, Lupin & Co., LLC Entity Address: 10 Waterview Blvd., Suite 300, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: $75,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court/011-010-0107-71280-B2026 Contract Period: March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 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:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution # 7R1-j 07/02/2025 to increase total contract amount and include the Department of Water and Sewer as an authorized user to the contract. Purpose: Maintenance and Repair Trucks Over One (1) Ton Capacity. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. A Lembo Car & Heavy Truck Collision Inc., 76 Riverside Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 2. Abreu Truck Services Inc., 283-299 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 3. Air Brake & Equipment, 225 Route 22 West, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 4. New Age Auto Center LLC, 53 Jabez Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed 2,000,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors /NW011-060-0602-71830-B2025/NW011-060-0602-71870-B2026/Water and Sewer NW037-750-7502-7184-B2026/NW037-750-7502-71850-B2026 Contract Period: to be established for a period not to exceed (24) consecutive months Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution will authorize and amend Resolution 7R1-j adopted July 2, 2025 to increase the contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 for the remainder of the contract period to provide Maintenance and Repair Trucks Over One (1) Ton Capacity services throughout the City of Newark. Additional City Departments that wish to use this contract shall be permitted. Applicable funding sources for other City Departments will be presented on an as-needed basis.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: FY2027 Sub-Regional Transportation Planning Program for the City of Newark Entity Name: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Inc. (NJTPA) Entity Address: One Newark Center, 17th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $134,208.75 Total Project Cost: $134,208.75 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 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: This grant award will provide funding for the City of Newark, Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals’ FY 2027 Subregional Transportation Planning Program, in the amount of $134,208.75, with no City funds required