Legislation

RE: Special Police Appointments Councilman Carlos M. Gonzalez requested further information regarding the above referenced legislation authorizing the appointment and commission of eighty-nine (89) Special Police Officers.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2026 Annual Budget for Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District Management Corporation (MPANID) Purpose: Introduction of the 2026 Annual Budget for the Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District. Amount: $330,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 Additional Information: Ordinance 6S&Ff adopted on June 20, 2007 created the Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District.

Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. requested that the Office of the City Clerk send copies of the recently adopted ordinance (Title 23, Section 23: 5-9), to each of the precinct commanders to begin strict enforcement of the new law which prohibits vehicles from parking in front lawns.

1. VALERIA RIVAS CASTRO Appearing. 2. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 3. LAURA PENAFIEL Appearing. 4. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 5. JHAMAR YOUNGBLOOD Appearing. 6. QUEEN DANNISHA CLYBURN Appearing. 7. FELICIA ALSTON SINGLETON Appearing. 8. LISA MITCHELSON PARKER Appearing. 9. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 10. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 11. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 12. REGINALD TURNER Not appearing. 13. MUTA EL-AMIN Appearing. 14. PABLO OLIVERA Not appearing. 15. MAYRA L. RODRIGUEZ Appearing. 16. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 17. LAMONT VAUGHN Appearing. 18. ANNE NDIAYE Appearing. 19. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 20. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 21. AMIRA MCQUEEN Not appearing. 22. LATOYA JACKSON TUCKER Appearing. 23. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 24. SHAKEAL MOORE Appearing. 25. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing.

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 1. Individuals from Great Oaks Legacy Charter School honored during Councilperson for a Day Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Freddie Jackson Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 3. Brooke Payne 4. Fetty Wap Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 5. Sergeant Carlos Cruz, Retirement Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 6. Janice Kettles 7. Bishop Rudy V. and Lady Linda L. Carlton, 37th Pastoral Anniversary 8. Individuals honored during the City of Newark’s Black History Month Flag Raising Ceremony 9. Individuals receiving the Pay it Forward Alumnae Award during the Fourth Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day Celebration 10. Individuals receiving the Service Award during the Fourth Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day Celebration 11. Bishop Vincent M. Rouse, Sr. and Pastor Natasha Rouse, 20th Pastoral Anniversary 12. Deacon Loretta Seamon, Birthday Celebration 13. Individuals honored during the NJ Gathering: a Celebration of HBCU Voices 14. Whitney Houston, Celebrating 40 Years 15. Pastor Cynthia Broughton, Birthday Celebration 16. Polemarch Andre Betha 17. Raven Cruz-Owens, Birthday Celebration 18. Immanuel Love Family Worship Center, 39 Years of God’s Faithfulness 19. Greater Friendship Baptist Church, International Ministries 32nd Church Anniversary Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 20. Olegário Gonçalves

RE: Emergency Contract-Elevator Inspections Council Member Patrick O. Council requested the Engineering Department provide a report to the Governing Body listing the individual elevator inspections report on all City-owned buildings for 2025. Also, include in the report the scheduled inspections for 2026.

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 1. Marie Gironda Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Sabrina Parker 3. Joel “Joey” Washington 4. Erma Chavis Sponsored by Council Member Dupré Kelly 5. The Honorable Reverend Jessie Jackson 6. Mike “C” Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 7. Patricia A. Davis 8. Heriberto Jose Varela 9. Awilda Lopez 10. Miriam Serrano 11. Hector Sepulveda Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 12. Mother Mae Lou Churchwell 13. Ordell “Malik” Austin, Jr. 14. Gail Milbourne 15. Diane Pratt 16. Sheila Delores Mayfield 17. Ludell Flowers 18. Apostle Dr. Jacqulen Walton 19. Reverend Diane R. Burnett 20. Reverend Dr. FrankH. Walters, Jr. 21. Joel Washington

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of long time Newark resident Barbara Hughes.

A motion requesting a follow-up meeting at Georgia King Village (GKV) with the Administration and GKV Management to review mitigation of the complaints from the tenants’ meeting held in January, 2026.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark. Entity Name: YMCA of Newark and Vicinity Entity Address: 600 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/Department of Administration/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250Q; Activity A; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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-n adopted on November 6, 2025. (ESG Grant E25MC340111) Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 25, 2025.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark Entity Name: Joi’s Angels Entity Address: 114 S. Arlington, East Orange, New Jersey, 07018 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $21,999.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/ NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250Q; Activity A; Account#: 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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-n adopted on November 6, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 25, 2025.

A motion recognizing and commending the South Ward Youth Landscapers for their outstanding work assisting elderly homeowners in the aftermath of the recent snowstorm which fell during the last week of January 2026.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark Entity Name: Access Family Services, Inc. Entity Address: 1 Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $90,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line 2025 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250Q; Activity A; Account#: 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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-n adopted on November 6, 2025 (ESG Grant E25MC340111). Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 25, 2025.

A motion expressing a speedy recovery to Newark Sanitation Worker Kyron Dixon.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark Entity Name: Urban League of Essex County Entity Address: 508 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $17,337.50 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/ NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250Q; Activity A; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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-n adopted on November 6, 2025 (ESG Grant E25MC340111). Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 25, 2025.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark. Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $130,280.50 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/ NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250Q; Activity A; Account#: 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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-n adopted on November 6, 2025 (ESG Grant E25MC340111). Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 25, 2025.

A motion expressing sincere congratulations to Newark native, Shakeur Stephenson, on his dominating performance on January 31, 2026, at Madison Square Garden, winning his fourth world boxing title and holding four world title championship belts at the same time.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark Entity Name: HBP RAIN Foundation A NJ Non Profit Corporation Entity Address: 168 Park Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $43,583.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/Department of Administration/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250Q; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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-n adopted on November 6, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 25, 2025.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Amending Application-Acceptance of Additional Grant Funds Purpose: Amending Public Health Emergency Preparedness LINCS 2026 Grant Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Disaster Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Medical Services (DPREMS) Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $43,787.00 Total Project Cost: $255,608.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-b adopted on February 3, 2026, accepted a Grant in the amount of $211,821.00 from the State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Disaster Preparedness, Resiliency and Emergency Medical Services (DPREMS).

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark. Entity Name: Apostles’ House Entity Address: 24 Grant Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $30,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250Q; Activity A; Account#: 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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-n adopted on November 6, 2025 (ESG Grant E25MC340111). Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 25, 2025.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark Entity Name: Fairmont Health Services, Inc. Entity Address: 202 Fairmount Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $25,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250Q; Activity A; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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-n adopted on November 6, 2025 (ESG Grant E25MC340111). Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 25, 2025.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark Entity Name: United Community Corporation Entity Address: 332 South 8th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $83,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/ Department of Health and Community Wellness/ NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250Q; Activity A; Account# 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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-n adopted on November 6, 2025. (ESG Grant E25MC34011) Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 25, 2025.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Grant Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide emergency shelter services, homelessness prevention, and/or Rapid Rehousing assistance in the City of Newark. Entity Name: St. James Social Service Corporation Entity Address: 604 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $20,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Account Code Line: 2025 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW051; Dept. ID G25; Project H250Q; Activity A; Account#: 72030; Budget Ref. B2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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-n adopted on November 6, 2025. Budget Insertion by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on November 25, 2025.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for pensions until the adoption of the 2026 Operating Budget for the City of Newark. Funding Source: 2026 Budget Appropriation Amount: $83,943,633.00 Budget Year: 2026 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 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: Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.