Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Redevelopment Agreement Purpose: Amending Exhibit B to Ordinance 6PSF-d(S) authorizing execution of Redevelopment Agreement with The Newark Museum Association. Entity Name: The Newark Museum Association Entity Address: 49 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: $125,410.00 Funding Source: The Newark Museum Association 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) 47-55 Washington Street/Block 34/Lot 9/Central 47-55 Washington Street/Block 34/Lot 10/Central 47-55 Washington Street/Block 34/Lot 11/Central 47-55 Washington Street/Block 34/Lot 12/Central 65 Central Avenue/Block 35/Lot 29/Central 47-55 Washington Street/Block 35 34/Lot 30/Central Addition Information: Ordinance 6PSF-d(S) adopted on August 30, 2022.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide for NJDOT Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Various Streets - 2024. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, Local Aid and Economic Development Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $4,302,978.00 Total Project Cost: $4,302,978.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Not Applicable Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding in the amount of $4,302,978.00 from the NJDOT Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing within the City of Newark, with no municipal funds required.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for operating expenses until the adoption of the 2023 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2023 Operating Budget Appropriation Amount: $61,300,668.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023 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.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: An Agreement to subordinate the City’s Reverter Rights by entering into a First Amendment to the Agreement for Sale of Land and Redevelopment and a Subordination Agreement in order to permit financing necessary for the redevelopment of eight (8) affordable two-family homes. Entity Name: Urban League of Essex County Opportunity Corporation Entity Address: 508 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $85,682.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 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) 208-210 Fairmount Avenue/Block 262/Lot 10 and 11/West Ward 172-178 Fairmount Avenue/Block 262/Lot 26, 27, and 28/West Ward 147 Camden Street/Block 262/Lot 35/West Ward 187 Fairmount Avenue/Block 263/Lot 41/West Ward 195 Fairmount Avenue/Block 263/Lot 45/West Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-a adopted on January 6, 2016, authorized the Private Sale/Redevelopment Agreement. A Public Hearing will be held during the Special Meeting/Conference on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. in the Council Chamber.

Dept. / Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Office Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Fees Purpose: The Halsey Street Festival and Brownmill Anniversary Block Party Date(s): Saturday, July 22, 2023 Event Time(s): 12:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Co-Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The Halsey Street Festival will be held at Halsey Street between Central Avenue and New Street (Central Ward), from 12:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($550.00) for street closure and street festival will be waived.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T1529 Master Blanket POs #40307, #40308, #40310 and #40312 Purpose: To purchase Traffic Signals, Poles, Controls, Electrical Equipment, And Led Devices Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Flag Pole Inc., P.O Box 833, East Setauket, New York 11733 2. Flemington Aluminum & Brass Inc., 24 Junction Road, Flemington, New Jersey 08822 3. G.K. Yedibalian Inc., dba GKY Industries, 379-383 Eighth Street, P.O. Box 448, Jersey City, New Jersey 07303 4. Greg Anixter, 21541 North 78th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $400,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department Engineering/Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83750-B2023 Contract Period: : Upon approval by the Municipal Council through March 14, 2025, inclusive of any extensions granted by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This resolution will provide Traffic Signals, Poles, Controls, Electrical Equipment, And Led Devices for the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic & Signal.

1. COLLEEN FIELDS Appearing 2. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing 3. EMILY AIKENS Appearing 4. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Appearing 5. SAKEENAH FLOURNY Appearing 6. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing 7. MARYAM BEY Appearing 8. ISRAEL SEGARRA Appearing 9. LISA PARKER Appearing 10. FAHKERIA BRADLEY Appearing 11. GEE CURETON Appearing 12. GEORGE SOMMERS Appearing 13. TALLAUCHA HUNTER Appearing 14. AMIN BRADBURY Not appearing 15. PAUL AGOSTINI Appearing 16. DONNA JACKSON Appearing 17. SONIA RIVAS Not appearing 18. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing 19. LATOYA JACKSON Not appearing 20. ELI KWAWUKUME Appearing 21. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Appearing 22. CHRISTOPHER BARRETT Not appearing 23. NEKISHA DEWITT Not appearing. 24. WAYNE RICHARDSON Not appearing. 25. PERRY MCKINNEY Not appearing.

RE: THE MORATORIUM RESTRICTING EVICTIONS AND IMPOSING RENTAL INCREASES. Council Member Michael J. Silva requested the Administration provide a timeline for the elimination of the Covid-imposed housing moratorium initiative that prohibited evictions and rental increases.

A motion requesting the Department of Public Safety inform the Captains of the Fourth and Sixth Precincts of the new Safe Corridors and Clear Zone Initiatives recently implemented, in addition to meeting with the West Ward Councilman to discuss these and other initiates to reduce criminal activity at known “hotspots”.

Garden Spires Urban Renewal, LP, Minutes, Financial Statements, December 31, 2022

A motion requesting that the Administration strongly consider using the City’s cable channel to notify residents of upcoming events being held at the Prudential Arena, especially during the busy college and high school graduation season. Notification will allow residents the opportunity to avoid the traffic delays.

North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, May 24, 2023

RE: ORDINANCE FIRST READING 6F-B PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE HIRING OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN BUSINESSES WITH LIVE BAND OR DJ AFTER CERTAIN HOURS Council Member Quintana requested additional information, specifically the number of dance hall licenses issued by the City during the year 2022.

A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk invite management of the #31 South Orange Avenue bus line to a future meeting to discuss residents’ complaints.

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day, June 4, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Individuals honored of the Candy Elite All-Stars Cheer Team, as 2022 and 2203 Cheer Port National Champions 3. Fawaz Bilewu, 20233-2023 University High-School Senior Scholar Athlete of the Year 4. Belinda Salaam, Aide, on her retirement after twenty-two (22) years of public service at George Washington Carver Elementary School 5. Freda Barrow, Teacher, on her retirement after twenty-three (23) years of public service at George Washington Carver Elementary School 6. Individuals honored during the Weequahic Historic Neighborhood Passing the Baton Event, held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 7. Faith Lauryn Christian 8. Willie Mae Christian, on her Birthday Celebration 9. Reverend Dr. William Everette Christian, on his Birthday Celebration 10. Robert C. Holmes, on his retirement from Rutgers School of Law Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 11. Dr. Jose Aviles, Ed. D., on his retirement from Barringer High School Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 12. Erykah Badu, honored for her contribution to 50 Years of Hip-Hop 13. yasiin bey, honored for his contribution to 50 Years of Hip-Hop Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 14. Raymond G. Heineman, honored during the 36th Annual Breakfast Essex-West Hudson Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 15. Individuals honored during the 36th Annual Breakfast Essex-West Hudson Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 16. Sebastian Bello-Calixto, honored by the National Junior Honor Society 17. Alejandro D. Hernandez, Ceremonial Street Dedication 18. Patricio Delfin Villarreal 19. Angel Cintron, on his 70th Birthday Celebration 20. Jerry Gottesman, Ceremonial Street Dedication 21. Individuals honored during the 2023 Dominican Pride Festival, held on Sunday, July 9, 2023 22. Individuals honored during the Colombian Hispanic-American Chact International 23. Mattie D. James, on her 80th Birthday Celebration 24. Aaron J. Nieves, on graduating from Essex County Newark Vocational Technical School 25. Tyler E. Nieves, on graduating from Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School 26. Mario Montoya, on his retirement after thirty-seven (37) years of public service with the United States Postal Service Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 27. Raymond Montalvo, on his retirement 28. Individuals honored during the Golden Broom Awards, held on Monday, June 26, 2023 29. Top 10 Graduates, Robert Treat Academy 30. Top 10 Graduates Ridge Street Elementary School 31. Top 10 Graduates, Abington Avenue School 32. Top 10 Graduates, Roberto Clemente School 33. Top 10 Graduates, Elliot Street School 34. Top 10 Graduates, Luis Munoz Marin School 35. Top 10 Graduates, Salome Urena Elementary School 36. Top 10 Graduates, Technology High School 37. Top 10 Graduates, Park Elementary School 38. Top 10 Graduates, Barringer High School 39. Top 10 Graduates, First Avenue School 40. Top 10 Graduates, Rafael Hernandez School 41. Wanda Jimenez, Manager, The Waterfront Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 42. Ralph R. Caputo, honored during the Newark Teacher’s Union, 25th Annual Albert Shanker, Scholarship Award Dinner, held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 43. Sandi Paola, on her 50th Birthday Celebration 44. Reverend Kenneth Edward Wakefield, Office of Overseer of the Sacred Service of Episcopal Investiture, at St. Paul ‘s Calvary United Church of God, held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 45. Bishop T. Cooper, on his 46th Pastoral Anniversary, at Palm Garden Holiness Church, held on Sunday, June 11-18, 2023 46. Rosalind Johnson Gayton, International Super Model, honored during the Emily Miles Lifetime Fashion Achievement Awards Gala & Dinner, held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 47. Individuals honored during the Flowers While You Live, BeautifulOne Outreach Program Annual Dinner, held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 48. Individuals honored during the Sisters of Strength Empowerment Group, 2nd Annual Juneteenth Extravaganza, held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 49. Mr. Willie and Mrs. Leanna Jones, on their 65th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 50. Individuals honored during the Juneteenth and Music Forum 2023, held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 51. Individuals honored during the NJ National Action Network and Jumpstart Program, 13th Annual Networking Event, “Keeping the Dream Alive Awards”, held on Monday, June 19, 2023 52. Prophetess Sandra Lindo, Host, Pray Without Ceasing International Ministries - Prayer Conference 2023, at Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church, held on Friday, June 23-25, 2023 53. Bishop-Elect Kevin L. Pendleton, on his Episcopal Consecration, at Jehovah-Jireh Praise & Worship Church Center, held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 54. Individuals honored during the Newark-Scott Cultural & Civic Foundation, Inc., Madam Louise Scott Legacy Brunch “Honoring Our Past, Present and Future”, at Kruger-Scott Mansion, held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 55. Mount Olive Baptist Church, on its 131st Church Anniversary, held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 56. Pastor Fred L. Sullivan II, on his 4th Pastoral Anniversary, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 57. Pastor Tiffany Morrast, on her 11th Pastoral Anniversary, at Secret Place of Praise Church, held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 58. Deacon Kathy West, honored during the Geruth Rountree Scholarship Luncheon, at the Good Neighbor Baptist Church, held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 59. Moderator Reverend Jeffrey Bryan, honored during the New Hope Missionary Baptist Association, Inc.’s Appreciation Banquet, at the Gran Centurions, held on Sunday, July 9, 2023 60. Elder Raymond Grier and First Lady Linda Grier, on their 51st Wedding Anniversary Celebration 61. Joyce Lorraine Clinton-Harmon, on her retirement after eighteen (18) years of public service at the Essex County, Division of Family Assistance and Benefits and twelve (12) years of service at Patient Care Meds Services 62. Happy Nails, on its 15th Year Anniversary, on Friday, July 14, 2023 63. Individuals honored during Broken Are Healed Ministries, Inc.’s We All Matter Luncheon, held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 64. Friendship Ministries, Inc., on its 100th Anniversary, at Costa del Sol Restaurant, held on Sunday, July 16, 2023 65. Overseer Dr. Daryl Alexander, Sr. and Elect-Lady Tasha Alexander, on his 57th Birthday, their 30th Wedding Anniversary and twenty (20) years in the Ministry, a Black Tie Gala, at The Chandelier, held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 66. Promised Land Baptist Church, on its 57th Church Anniversary, to be held on August 12, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 67. Honorable Augusto Amador, Former East Ward Councilman, Ceremonial Street Dedication 68. Salvador Malheiro 69. Jorge Almeida 70. Diamantino Manuel Sabina 71. António Augusto Amaral Loureiro e Santos 72. Josquim Manuel dos Santos Baptista 73. Joáo António Filipe Campolargo 74. Maria Merlo 75. Linda J. Richardson 76. Outstanding Citizens, Oliver Street School 77. Outstanding Citizens, Ann Street School 78. Captain Gary Vickers, on his retirement after thirty-eight (38) years of public service with City’s Department of Public Safety, Police Division

Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Intergovernmental Agreement Purpose: To provide for a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for the construction of State Route 23 Northbound Bridge over Pequannock River Project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0600 Contract Amount: $1,700.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation Contract Period: Twelve (12) months from the date of Notice from the State’s Resident Engineer 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: Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for city-owned property located at Paterson Hamburg Turnpike at Canistear Road, Stockholm, New Jersey (Block 566.02, Lot 1). No municipal funds are required or will be expended under this Agreement.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-002947-19 Claimant: Edna Marriaga Claimant's Attorney: Kenneth Elwood, Esq., One Main Street, Chatham, New Jersey 07928 Settlement Amount: $190,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering address the numerous potholes on Broadway between Bellair Place and Montclair Avenue.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2023 Annual Budget for the Newark Downtown District Management Corporation (NDD) Purpose: Reading and Adopting the 2023 Annual Budget of Newark Downtown District. Amount: $8,335,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-j adopted on May 24, 2023. A Public Hearing will be held during the Special Meeting/Conference on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. in the Council Chamber.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Pastor Delois Allen Russell, longtime Newark resident and faithful member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

A motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office coordinate a Public Safety Committee Meeting to discuss with the Director the following items: the SWAT Unit protocol, special police ordinance, proposed ordinance requiring armed security at establishments who provide live music after 11 PM and the Safe Corridor Passage Initiative

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide 2023 SunUp Summer Food Program Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Riviera Hospitality Group/Prime RIV, LLC, 2780 Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11224 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,123,362.93 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/2023 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/Division of Recreation/NW051-G23-N23BO-Grant-City of Newark Summer Food Program and NW051-G23-N23CO-Grant-City of Newark Summer Food Program Contract Period: June 26, 2023 through September 1, 2023 Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract is for the provision of the 2023 SunUp Summer Food Program for the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services. Advertisement: May 9, 2023 Bids Downloaded: Four (4) Bids Received: Two (2) Bids Rejected: One (1)

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works inspect the physical condition of each American flag presently on display at each public facility, especially the City’s parks and recreational facilities, and if warranted, replace torn, discolored and tattered flags with new ones and properly dispose of the flags replaced.

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Natasha Allen Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 2. Distinguished Newark Police Officer, Lieutenant Luis Osorio Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 3. Lois Elaine Wright 4. Jerell Jeffries 5. Koscine Freeman Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Anibal Ramos, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 7. Rafael S. Riley Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 8. Jihad D. Marshall 9 Helen L. Walker 10. Carl Ellis Hamer 11. Latoya Miller 12. Al Gbi Toe, Sr. (aka Toe Blamo Gbi) 13. Deacon Lessie Green 14. Pastor Emeritus Louis Norris 15. Mother Evangelist Mary E. Green-Collier 16. Mother Arletha “Winkie” Taylor 17. Deaconess Brenda Gray 18. Bernie Dwayne Spann 19. Paul Scaife 20. Cruz Gracia, Sr. 21. Reverend Dr. Pamela Ringold 22. Patricia Derricotte 23. Newark Police Officer, Tremaine Boyd 24. Ernestine McMillian 25. Valerie “Val” Pryor 26. Allen Edward Barnhardt 27. Deacon Charles Curtis Covington 28. Jack Caudell Cajuste 29. Cleve Council 30. Bertha Marie Christopher 31. Distinguished Newark Firefighter, Wayne M. Brooks, Jr. 32. Distinguished Newark Firefighter, Augusto Domingos Acabou