Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To support current and new HIV Prevention Services in support of Ending HIV Epidemic Primary Care HIV Prevention. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $57,114.00 Budget Year: 2023 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 will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar ID #23-1596. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. No Action Taken 7R1-b 111323

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Master Gotasi, Artista de Pinturas, honored during Newark Hispanic Heritage Month, held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 2. Luis Alejandro Medina, honored during the Newark Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 3. Esperanza Ceballos, honored during the Newark Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 4. Shakir Barbershop, on 50 Years of Service, to be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 5. Chi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., on its’ 100th Charter Anniversary, to be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 6. Individuals honored during the Eyes Like Mine Inc. 2023 Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant, held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 7. Individuals honored during Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 8. Franciscan Charities, Inc., honored for their service to the West and Central Ward community, held on Monday, September 4, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 9. Individuals honored during AR Productions’ 6th Installment of “The Latin World Awards VIP 2023” - Artists of the World Entertainment 10. Individuals honored during the 6th Annual National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Flag Raising 11. La Voz’s Annual Hispanic Heritage Caravan Event, held on Sunday, October 15, 2023 12. Individuals honored during Focus, Inc., 56th Anniversary Gala Celebration, to be held on November 1, 2023 13. Grisel M. Anton, Executive Vice-President of District 1199J, on her retirement 14. Francisca Bonilla, on her 95th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 15. Individuals honored during Unidos en Una Sola Voz’s, 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness 1K Walk, at the Stephen Adubato Sports Complex, held on Sunday, October 8, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 16. Individuals honored during the World Gospel Music Association’s 55 Years of Convention, Workshop and Music, held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 17. Reverend Al Sharpton, honored during his NAN Birthday Rally, held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 18. Individuals honored during BeautifulOne Outreach Program’s Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Community - 2nd Annual Color Walk, held on Sunday, October 8, 2023 19. Bishop Gregory Woods, on his 25th Pastoral Anniversary, held on Monday, October 9, 2023 20. Individuals honored during Nassan’s Place Annual Community Appreciation Gala, held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 21. Honorable Rufus I. Johnson, Former Essex County Commissioner At-Large, on his Retirement Celebration, to be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 22. Individuals honored during the Franklin-St. John’s United Methodist Church, on its 52nd Church Anniversary, to be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 23. Bishop Donald and Pastor Phyllis Hilliard, on their 40th Pastoral Anniversary, to be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 24. Portuguese American Firefighter Association (PAFA)

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Engineering Services for 60-Inch Belleville to Elizabeth Transmission Main Leak Detection Survey. Entity Name: Pure Technologies U.S., Inc. Entity Address: 20 Truman Drive S., Edison, New Jersey 08817 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $113,290.50 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7520-71280-B2023 Contract Period: Commencing one (1) year from the date of an issuance of a written Notice to Proceed to the completion of construction, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40(A):11-15(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:

1. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 2. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 3. FREDRICA BEY Appearing. 4. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD Appearing. 5. TALLAUCHA HUNTER Not appearing. 6. RACHEL BONDS Appearing. 7. IRENE BLOW Appearing. 8. SHIERA STERN Appearing. 9. CRYSTAL SIMMONS Appearing. 10. LYNNETTA MILLER Not appearing. 11. HENRY MCGLOUN Appearing. 12. CRAIG TAYLOR Not appearing. 13. LATEEFAH COVINGTON Appearing. 14. JAMIL LAWRENCE Not appearing. 15. QUAWEE ELMORE Appearing. 16. MIKIL MCELROY Appearing. 17. MARTHA RODRIGUEZ Appearing. 18. ESPERANZA JENKINS Appearing. 19. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 20. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 21. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Not appearing. 22. DEBRA MAPSON Not appearing. 23. AL-NUR THOMAS Appearing. 24. KHALIF WILLIAMS Not appearing. 25. ALIF BASS Not appearing.

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide for a New Jersey State Licensed Operator for Support Services for Process Operations and Maintenance Improvement Assistance at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant. Entity Name: Jerry J. Notte and Associates, LLC Entity Address: Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $598,080.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71280 Contract Period: Commences upon the date of the issuance of a Notice to Proceed and shall not exceed one (1) year 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: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Architectural Services for Mulberry Commons Pedestrian Bridge Purpose: To provide for a contract amendment to add additional services Entity Name: Sage and Coombe Architects, LLP Entity Address: 12-16 Vestry Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10013 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $3,457,090.48. Funding Source: Bond Proceeds Contract Period: Until completion in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(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:

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To support current and new HIV Prevention Services in support of Ending HIV Epidemic/Primary Care HIV Prevention. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 Grant Amount: $57,114.00 Funding Source: HRSA Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 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:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate the current existing building and the new construction of a one (1) story warehouse. Entity Name: JTG Developers, LLC Entity Address: 312 Emmet Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Sale Amount: $554,400.00 Cost Basis: (X) $11.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $1,530,300.00 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) Foot of Emmet Street/Block 1150/Lot 3/East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 50,400 X $11.00 = $554,400.00. 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 develop eight (8), two or three- family homes; (4) homes will be sold/rented to 1st time home buyers at 120% HUD AMI and (4) homes will be sold at market rate. Entity Name: Four Quarter Partners, LLC Entity Address: Bedminister, New Jersey 07921 Sale Amount: $208,980.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $231,200.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be 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) 276 South 9th Street/Block 1781/Lot 67.02/West Ward 278 South 9th Street/Block 1781/Lot 67.01/West Ward 280 South 9th Street/Block 1781/Lot 66/West Ward 282 South 9th Street/Block 1781/Lot 65/West Ward 284 South 9th Street/Block 1781/Lot 64/West Ward 285 South 9th Street/Block 1782/Lot 14/West Ward 287-289 South 9th Street/Block 1782/Lot 15.01/West Ward 291 South 9th Street/Block 1782/Lot 15.02/West Ward Additional Information: Total Price: Square Footage X PSF = 23,220 X $9.00 = $208,980.00. 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 AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 14TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 9TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD). No Action Taken 6PSF-b 111323

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amendment of HUD One-Year Action Plan Purpose: To amend the 2021 One-Year Action Plan to reflect increased funding for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: Increased by $9,928,468.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Grant Period: September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022, until funds are 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: Resolution 7R1-a adopted on November 15, 2021 authorized the initial One-Year Action Plan for an allocation of $16,659,111.00. Detailed allocation: CDBG/$7,526,667.00 ESG/$624,893.00 HOME/$2,739,395.00 HOPWA/$5,768,156.00 No Action Taken 7R1-f 111323

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To provide funds for the installation and revitalization of Harriet Tubman Square, formerly known as Washington Park, the second oldest park in the country, (City-wide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Appropriation Amount: $2,000,000.00 Budget Year: 2023 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 7R1-g adopted on March 1, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension Request Purpose: To request an extension from NJDOT for the construction of Local Freight Impact Fund -19 -Doremus Avenue Port Newark Connect. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Contract Amount: $1,648,513.00 Funding Source: Local Freight Impact Fund Contract Period: Fiscal Year 2019 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution ratifies and authorizes the City of Newark to request an extension from NJDOT to allow the City of Newark additional time to award a contract and secure additional funding for the Local Freight Impact Fund-19 Doremus Avenue Port Newark Connect project, extending the deadline from July 18, 2023 to January 18, 2024.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To reimburse the City of Newark for COVID-19 Local Health Department (LHD) related expenses. Funding Source: New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials (NJACCHO) Appropriation Amount: $3,826,925.00 Budget Year: 2023 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: Acceptance of Grant Funds under 7R5-a, adopted on October 18, 2023. The NJACCHO will reimburse the LHD during the project period of October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. Resolution 7R1-g adopted on April 5, 2023 accepted a grant award in the amount of $3,863,002.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The NJACCHO has awarded additional funds, amending the total award to $7,689,927.00. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Resolution Endorsing a Draft Ordinance Purpose: Resolution referring a Draft Ordinance amending Title 41, entitled the “ESTABLISHMENT OF A SUPPLEMENTAL ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,” to the Newark Central Planning Board for review and recommendation as required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64.

North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, August 23, 2023.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Senior Food and Nutrition. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Tossed NJ Corp., 89 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $630,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW011-160-1609-83210 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval to be established for twelve (12) consecutive months with two (2) one-year options to renew Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This bid contract will provide senior food and nutrition for the City’s Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services. Advertised Date: August 18, 2023 Bids Downloaded: Thirty-five (35) Bids Received: Five (5)

Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: To exclude the public from a portion of the meeting to discuss attorney-client privilege matters pertaining to Settlement of Civil Litigation. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: October 3, 2023 Time: Commencing at 11:55 A.M. and ending at 12:01 P.M. Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: MZM Construction Co., Inc., 105 Lock Street, Suite 205, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Claimant's Attorney: Not Applicable Settlement Amount: $90,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development Additional Comments: This Resolution and Settlement Agreement resolves all outstanding invoices for the costs associated with MZM Construction Co., Inc., providing construction services for Invest Newark during the period of February 7, 2018 through February 28, 2022.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING SECTION 23:5-16 SCHOOL DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP.

NJIT Warren Lot 6 Urban Renewal LLC, Financial Statements, June 30, 2023.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: The Newark Downtown District (NDD) Night Market Date(s): Friday, October 13, 2023 Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The Newark Downtown District (NDD) Night Market will be held on Treat Place, between Halsey Street and William Street, from 5:30 P.M. until 9:30 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fee ($100.00) for street closure will be waived.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To authorize the City of Newark to enter into and execute a Membership Agreement with Equalis Group, LLC. Entity Name: Equalis Group, LLC Entity Address: 5550 Granite Parkway, Suite 298, Plano, Texas 75024 Contract Amount: No municipal funds required Contract Period: Upon approval of the Municipal Council until the cooperative membership is formally terminated by the City and/or Equalis Group, LLC. 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 authorize membership in the Equalis Group Cooperative on behalf of the City of Newark (Various Departments).

Appointment by Mayor Ras J. Baraka to the Newark Public Library Board of Trustees Havier Nazario is being appointed to be the alternate Superintendent for Newark Public Schools.