Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey/FXB Center (Clinical Quality Management Program) Entity Address: 65 Bergen Street, 8th Floor, Suite 358, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $220,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b, adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $110,000.00 is attached.

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: First Amendment to the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land Purpose: An Agreement to subordinate the City’s right of reverter by entering into an Amendment to the Agreement for Sale and Redevelopment of Land in order to permit financing necessary for the redevelopment of affordable rental or for-sale housing. Entity Name: Southside View, LLC Entity Address: 1212 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Sale Amount: Not Applicable Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: N/A Appraised Amount: N/A Contract Period: Not Applicable 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) 664 South 11th Street/Block 2617/Lot69/Additional Lot 70/South Ward 662 South 11th Street/Block 2617/Lot 71/Additional Lot 87/South Ward 660 South 11th Street/Block 2617/Lot 72/South Ward 658 South 11th Street/Block 2617/Lot 73/South Ward 656 South 11th Street/Block 2617/Lot 74/South Ward 654 South 11th Street/Block 2617/Lot 75/South Ward 668 South 11th Street/Block 2617/Lot 85/South Ward 666 South 11th Street/Block 2617/Lot 86/South Ward South 11th Street/Block 2617/Lot 88/South Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-b(AS) adopted on June 2, 2022, designated Southside View, LLC, as the redeveloper and authorized the private sale of the properties, pursuant to the Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land. This Amendment to the Agreement for Sale and Redevelopment of Land will provide for the financing necessary for the redevelopment of affordable rental or for-sale housing.

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety crack down on the operations of non-registered tow operators who are illegally booting cars in private parking lots and charging unsuspecting motorists exorbitant fees to release their vehicles.

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 Community Health Centers, Inc. Entity Address: 741 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $371,428.00 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 $171,015.00 is attached.

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 a three-family home to sell at market rate. Entity Name: 67-69 Whitney Street Redevelopment, LLC Entity Address: South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Sale Amount: $28,512.00 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $21,200.00 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) 67-69 Whitney Street/Block 4003/Lot 17/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,564 X $8.00 = $28,512.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, submit to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, a weekly report by wards on code violations/tickets filed regarding landlord/tenant cases.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, provide a status update on the numerous code violations cited against several of the largest apartment buildings located on Mount Prospect Avenue (380, 402, 515 and 555).

A motion requesting that the Administration, the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement and the Municipal Courts submit to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, a weekly report on landlord/tenant cases held during that time period, including the disposition of the cases; furthermore, requesting a listing of Municipal Court judges assigned to landlord/tenant court.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Overseer Pastor Dr. Bryant R. Ali “Pastor in the Hood”.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide a new headquarters for Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry with the second and third floors owner-occupied. Entity Name: Suffiyah L. Webb Entity Address: 2 Center Street, Apt. 1205, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $222,780.00 Cost Basis: (X) $79.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $454,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and 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) 257 Martin Luther King Boulevard/Block 2857/Lot 13/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,820 X $79.00 = $222,780.00. 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: 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: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark/St. Bridget’s Entity Address: 590 North 7th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $687,822.00 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 $243,717.00 is attached.

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.

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:

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

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

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

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.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of the 2024 Local Recreational Improvement 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 Local Recreational Improvement 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: $100,000.00 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 Additional Information: The grant funds will be utilized for the repair and installation of a new roof at Hayes Park West Recreation Center, located at 179 Boyd Street (Central Ward).

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.

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2024 Annual Budget for Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District (BALBA) Purpose: Introduction of the 2024 Annual Budget for Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District. Amount: $448,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on July 12, 2017, authorized the creation of the Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District.

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.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of one (1) six (6) unit dwelling and one (1) three (3) unit dwelling, both having affordable rent and renovation of a two-family house with affordable rent. Entity Name: WBS Real Estate Developing, LLC Entity Address: Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Sale Amount: $72,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $268,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (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) 19 Ferdinand Street/Block 1789.01/Lot 15/West Ward 21 Ferdinand Street/Block 1789.01/Lot 16/West Ward 293 South 18th Street/Block 1793 /Lot 2/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 8,000 X $9.00 = $72,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

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.

North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, January 24, 2024.