Legislation

1. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 3. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 4. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 5. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 6. RAFEEQ WHITFIELD Not appearing. 7. YEVONNE WHEELER Not appearing. 8. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 9. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 10. LOLITHA BRANNON Not appearing. 11. EMILY AIKENS Not appearing. 12. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 13. RAYLON ADAMES Appearing. 14. MOADA TAYELKARIM Not appearing. 15. BETH ZAK-COHEN Appearing. 16. KARL SCHWARTZ Appearing. 17. GEE CURETON Appearing. 18. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 19. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 20. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 21. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 22. BRYAN ALEXIS CALLES Appearing. 23. JESSICA ECHOLS Not appearing. 24. REYNALDO FORNIEL Not Appearing. 25. IRMA BAGUER Appearing.

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.

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.

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

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No: ESX-L-001530-18 Claimant: Juliet Ezeigbo Claimant’s Attorney: Silvia Gerges, Esq., of Lawrence and Gerges, LLC, 242 Washington Avenue, Suite E1, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 Settlement Amount: $136,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Insurance Trust Fund/Law Department/Business Unit: 025, Dept. ID 25T, Division/Project 7T25, Account #96340, Budget Ref. B2024 Additional Comments: Deferred 7R6-c 071024

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement Agreement and Release Entity Name: Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC Entity Address: 555 US Highway One South, Suite 440, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Settlement Amount: $17,795.85 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit NW011, Dept. 046, Div./Proj. 0451, Activity A, Account 71260, Budget Ref. B2023 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Additional Comments:

Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: Excluding the public from a portion of the meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged matters pertaining to Settlement of Workers’ Compensation and a Settlement of a Civil Litigation. Date: April 9, 2024 Time: Commencing at 11:38 A.M. and ending at 11:56 A.M. Additional Information:

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.

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.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Jose R. Santiago Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on January 8, 2027 Additional Information: Mr. Santiago will be filling the unexpired term of Ms. Tiffany Huertas, who resigned.

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: Positive Health Care, Inc. Entity Address: 395-403 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $188,980.00 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 grant 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 $82,000.00 is attached.

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.

A motion requesting that the Administration provide the Governing Body with the actual billing and usage cost for the City’s monthly street lighting bill with Public Service Electric and Gas (PSEG).

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Vanessa Thomason-Graves, mother of longtime Newark employee, Shalika “Mikey” Thomason-Flowers.

A motion requesting that the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services provide a status report on the renovations of the bathrooms at the Ironbound Recreation Center.

A motion reiterating the previous motion of Council Member Michael J. Silva that the Department of Engineering audit all handicap parking permits in the East Ward, in addition to recommending that parking spaces in the East Ward are individually painted.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement and the Municipal Courts, provide a status update on the numerous code violations cited against 515 and 555 Mount Prospect Avenue.

A motion requesting that Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. convene a Public Safety Committee meeting to discuss Newark Fire Department staffing levels in the East Ward.

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety provide to the Governing Body the application and approval process required for schools to have official authorization for street closures during their respective openings and dismissals.

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: Brooke and Berne, PLLC Entity Address: 625 Broad Street, Suite 240, 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:

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering conduct a traffic study at the intersection of Clifton and Montclair Avenues, to determine new safety measures that may be implemented to reduce the high incidences of traffic accidents.

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety provide to the Governing Body as list of the top ten overtime earners in the Police Department.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R7-d adopted on December 12, 2023, to provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark. Entity Name: New Community Harmony House Corporation Entity Address: 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey, 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $354,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2024 Budget/NW051; Dept. ID G24; Project M24F0; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through June 30, 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-d adopted on February 21, 2024. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on March 20, 2024. The original Resolution 7R7-d adopted on December 12, 2023, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. This Resolution will increase the grant amount by $300,000.00 and extend the contract period through June 30, 2024.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Sylvia Brown Daily and Talib Adeem Salaam,