Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services as Special Counsel. Entity Name: Pashman, Stein, Walder, Hayden, P.C. Entity Address: 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Bus. Unit NW037, Dept. 750, Div./Proj. 7502, Acct. 71260, B2023 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Professional Services Contract will provide legal services as Special Counsel for the City of Newark regarding an appeal of its assessment of the Third and Fourth Quarter 2018 User Charges against Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission.

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) Broad St. Ventures Urban Renewal, LLC/165/11/810-812 Broad Street/East/$3,666,700/2022/-$261,247.28 James and Washington/32/48/15-17 James Street (Merged into 40 in 2017)/Central/$1,300,200/2013/-$29,530.00 James and Washington/32/48/15-17 James Street (Merged into 40 in 2017)/Central/$1,300,200/2014/-$31,010.00 James and Washington/32/48/15-17 James Street (Merged into 40 in 2017)/Central/$1,300,200/2015/-$33,090.00 James and Washington/32/40/1-17 James Street aka 23-27 Washington Street/East/$2,433,900/2013/-$51,727.71 James and Washington/32/40/1-17 James Street aka 23-27 Washington Street/East/$2,433,900/2014/-$54,320.22 James and Washington/32/40/1-17 James Street aka 23-27 Washington Street/East/$2,381,400/2015/-$59,700.98 Additional Information: Total refund: $520,626.19

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: To provide support for STD testing and patient follow-up. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0363 Grant Amount: $168,851.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 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 provide for the construction of a new detached two-family residential unit for sale at market rate, featuring six (6) bedrooms, five (5) full bathrooms, separate utilities, central air/heating, hard floors, ceramic tiles, and granite countertops. Entity Name: Mercy of God Properties Holding, LLC Entity Address: Baldwin, New York 11510 Sale Amount: $22,500.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $31,300.00 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) 589 South 18th Street/Block 340/Lot 20/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,500 X $9.00 = $22,500.00. 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: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Immunization Grant 2024 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health-Vaccine Preventable Disease Program, Immunization 2024 Appropriation Amount: $603,647.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 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 Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as Legistar File #23-1098. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To maintain and enhance by upgrading the City of Newark’s public health emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Appropriation Amount: $383,752.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 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 Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as Legistar File #23-1097. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

A motion requesting that the Law Department prepare legislation that will close the loophole that presently allows commercial vehicles to park overnight on City streets.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering initiate a study to determine the best practice for a Citywide Neighborhood Striping Program (beginning in the East Ward), that clearly delineate appropriate parking spaces.

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Cancellation of Commitments Payable Amount to be Cancelled: $8,747,425.00 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION CANCELING CERTAIN COMMITMENTS PAYABLE ITEMS FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK. Additional Information:

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement, initiate a study to determine the best practice for the enforcement of the proposed ordinance by the Municipal Council that will require a written permit from the Department of Public Works and a fee, to remove, destroy or cut down trees located on private property.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Alfred “Al” Squartino Date(s): Friday, July 28, 2023 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of North 7th Street and Bloomfield Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: P/O Alfred “Al” Squartino Way Sponsor(s): Council Members, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Anibal Ramos, Jr. and Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. Alternative Date: To Be Determined in September 2023

Dept/Agency: Administration Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for Halsey Farms, LLC to operate a Class I Cannabis Cultivator within the City of Newark. Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.

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) Four Gateway Center Property, LLC/151/121/241-263 Market Street/East/2021/$29,380,000/-$387,215.80 Additional Information: Total difference to be credit -$387,215.80

Dept/Agency: Administration Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for NJ Pharma Canna, LLC to operate a Class V Cannabis Retail Business within the City of Newark. Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.

Dept/Agency: Administration Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for Smoking Classics, LLC to operate a Class V Cannabis Retail Business within the City of Newark. Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Wilhelmina Holder Date(s): Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of 14th Avenue and Hayes Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Wilhelmina Holder Way Sponsor: Council Member, Louise Scott-Rountree Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at a time to be determined.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to serve as a Newark Municipal Court Judge Name of Appointee: Sybil M. Elias, Esq. Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending July 22, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information:

Dept/Agency: Administration Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for Herbarium Dispensary, LLC to operate a Class V Cannabis Retail Micro Business within the City of Newark. Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To create an urban farm and holistic school, with a permanent ADA-compliant bathroom, and chicken coup to enhance production and enrich the soil. Entity Name: Rabbit Hole Farm Newark, Inc. Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $41,400.00 Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $56,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.0 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) 36 Rose Terrace/Block 2625/Lot 49/ South Ward 38 Rose Terrace/Block 2625/Lot 50/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 6,900 X $6.00 = 41,400.00. 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 provide new construction of a two-family dwelling with off-street parking to sell at market rate. Entity Name: JVF Urban Development, LLC Entity Address: 400 Harrison Avenue, Suite 204, Harrison, New Jersey 07029 Sale Amount: $23,814.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $11,500.00 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) 579 Bergen Street/Block 2659/Lot 14/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,646 X $9.00 = $23,814.00. 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: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 247-249 Stuyvesant Avenue/Block 4100/Lot 75/West Ward Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for the renovation of property and continue usage as a tire shop. Entity Name: GF Tires Shop, LLC Entity Address: 501-505 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $64,700.00 Cost Basis: (X) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $115,500.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) 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) 501-505 Bergen Street/Block 2611/Lot 31/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 6,470 X $10.00 = $64,700.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-d 041024

Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through a Youth Mentoring Program Entity Name: All Stars Project of New Jersey Entity Address: 543 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 Grant Amount: $103,750 Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022