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: New Jersey AIDS Services d/b/a EDGE New Jersey, Inc. Entity Address: Budd Lake, New Jersey 07828 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $464,100.00 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 $200,223.00 is attached.

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

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2015/$25,000,000/-$127,065.60 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2016/$25,000,000/-$132,096.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2017/$25,000,000/-$136,704.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2018/$24,000,000/-$178,741.20 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2019/$24,000,000/-$182,032.40 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2020/$23,000,000/-$123,310.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2021/$23,000,000/-$121,168.30 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2022/$20,000,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2015/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2016/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2017/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2018/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2019/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2020/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2021/$163,000/-$0.00 Additional Information: Total credits: $1,001,117.50

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE XIV, CANNABIS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PERMIT AND REGULATE ADULT USE AND LICENSE CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS.

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.

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.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ted Judkins, longtime Newark resident and President of the Tuxedo Parkway Block Association.

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: Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, Inc. Entity Address: 194 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $415,347.00 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 $164,533.00 is attached.

A motion recognizing and commending Lawrence and Mae Council on the auspicious occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk coordinate a meeting with the Corporation Counsel, Department of Economic and Housing Development and Division of Inspections and Enforcement to discuss remedies to penalize slumlords in the West Ward.

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: St. James Social Services Corporation Entity Address: 604 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $161,366.00 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 $44,000.00 is attached.

A motion requesting that New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) strongly reconsider its decision to close the Newark Frelinghuysen Avenue reinspection center.

A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk provide the status of William Agrait’s OPRA request regarding licensing.

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: Central Jersey Legal Services Entity Address: 60 Prince Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $82,000.00 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 $41,000.00 is attached.

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works (DPW) investigate the bulk collection policy of Newark’s surrounding communities to determine if the City has the best practice.

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works provide the Governing Body the process and policy for the removal and the planting of trees, including the names and qualifications of individuals responsible for the decision making.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for new construction of a three-family home to sell at market rate. Entity Name: 393 S. 11th Street Redevelopment, LLC Entity Address: South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Sale Amount: $19,430.40 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $30,700.00 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) 393 South 11th Street/Block 265/Lot 12/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,428.8 X $8.00 = $19,430.40. 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: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide grant funding to purchase trees and shrubs for Comes As You Are: Bridge Housing Community. Entity Name: The Nature Conservancy Entity Address: Chester, New Jersey 07930 Grant Amount: $28,050.00 Total Project Cost: $28,050.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: March 1, 2024 through March 1, 2025 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 will purchase thirty (30) evergreen trees, thirty-seven (37) shrubs, and sixteen (16) ornamental trees. Grant #: NJ P101695-FY24-06

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:

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:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To purchase two (2) 2024 or newer Ford Bronco Sport 4x4 from the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) Contract #ESCNJ 23/24-11 Entity Name: Nielson Ford of Morristown, Inc. Entity Address: 170 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $60,823.92 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW051-G21-D21F0-94310-B2021 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through December 14, 2025, inclusive of any extensions granted by ESCNJ 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: This Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will provide for the purchase of two (2) 2024 or newer Ford Bronco Sport 4x4 for the Department of Economic Housing and Development.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order #2/Amend Resolution 7R12-c(AS) adopted on November 2, 2022 and Resolution 7R12-a adopted on November 1, 2023 Purpose: To enter into and execute Change Order #2 CSO Solids/Floatables Control Measures Netting Facilities at Peddie Ditch, Site 025 Contract #07-WS2016. Entity Name: Coppola Services, Inc. Entity Address: 28 Executive Parkway, Ringwood, New Jersey 07456 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,238,511.46 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW044, Dept. 17C, Div./Proj. 17C01, Account #94710, Budget Ref. B2017 Contract Period: 402 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: Resolution 7R12-c(AS) adopted on November 2, 2022, awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $3,169,890.00, for a period of 180 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed. Resolution 7R12-a, adopted on November 1, 2023, authorized Change Order #1, which increased the contract amount by $14,840.22 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,184,730.22, with no extension on final completion from the date of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Change Order #2 will increase the contract amount by $53,781.24 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $3,238,511.46, and increase the contract period by 222 calendar days for a new contract period of 402 calendar days to final completion from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate the property into owner-occupied housing. Entity Name: Noel Gibson Entity Address: Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Sale Amount: $55,611.00 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $187,800.00 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) 65-67 Farley Avenue/Block 3002/Lot 8/South Ward Additional Information: Total Price: Square Footage X PSF = 3,707.4 X $15.00 = $55,611.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-i 071024

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Authorizing Local Finance Board Application Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-67(g) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-29(a) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY) TO BE SECURED BY PILOT PAYMENTS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT THAT INVOLVES THE CONSTRUCTION OF (250) RESIDENTAL RENTAL UNTIS, OF WHICH 80% OR APPROXIMATELY (200) RESIDENTIAL UNITS ARE MARKET RATE AND OF WHICH 20% OR APPROXIMATELY (50) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS ARE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT NO MORE THAN 60% OF AMI IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCE 6PSF-B, ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 4, 2017, 2,598 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AND A 4,216 SQUARE FOOT GALLERY THAT WILL BE LEASED AND OPERATED BY THE NEWARK MUSEUM OF ART LOCATED ON PROPERTY KNOWN AS, 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 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 (THE “NMA OWNERS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC PROJECT”). Additional Information: