Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Rental of Portable Address Systems Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Random Access Entertainment, 753 Summer Avenue, Suite 2C, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $320,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services NW011-160-1601-71280-B2023; NW011-160-1606-71280-B2023; NW011-160-1608-71280-B2023; NW011-160-1609-71280-B2023 Office of the City Clerk NW011-020-0201-72130-B2023 Department of Communication NW011-030-0310-71280-B2023 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed contract 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 will be used to rent Portable Address Systems for various departments in the City of Newark. Additional City Departments are able to utilize this contract for the rental of portable address systems and applicable funding sources for other City Departments will be presented with the Certification of Funds signed by the Chief Financial Officer on an as-needed-basis. Advertisement Date: April 19, 2023 Number of Bids Downloaded: Nine (9) Number of Bids Received: One (1)

A motion requesting that the New Jersey Congressional Delegation strongly support the proposed legislation to be introduced by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY), which proposed a separate formula for urban municipalities to calculate a lower adjusted median income (AMI) number than their respective county and state levels.

A motion requesting the Administration begin an initiative to confiscate illegal windshield placards stating “Official Business, Office of the Mayor or Newark Municipal Council”, from private vehicles that utilize the fake authorization to park illegally and avoid parking tickets.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Mother Helen Davis, longtime Newark resident and faithful member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide an Agreement to subordinate the City’s reverter rights by entering into a First Amended Agreement for the Sale of Land and Redevelopment and a Subordination Agreement to enable the Redeveloper to obtain financing necessary for the redevelopment of six (6) three-unit townhomes. Entity Name: Metamorphosis Development Enterprise, LLC Entity Address: Neptune, New Jersey 07753 Sale Amount: $60,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $187,700.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) and be completed within eighteen (18) months from transfer of ownership by the City 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) 361-363 South 8th Street/Block 281/Lot 34/Additional Lot 35/Central Ward 365 South 8th Street/Block 281/Lot 36/Central Ward 394 South 9th Street/Block 281/Lot 3/Central Ward 396 South 9th Street/Block 281/Lot 2/Central Ward 398 South 9th Street/ Block 281/Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-b adopted on December 5, 2018, authorized the Sale and Redevelopment Agreement. Metamorphosis Development Enterprise, LLC, 40 Clinton Street, Suite 300, Newark, New Jersey 07102, previously known address. Deferred 7R2-b 062723 A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2023 at 12:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber or a date soon thereafter practical, in the Council Chamber.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide assistance to help off-set the costs to City of Newark to provide required Lead Inspections. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Appropriation Amount: $418,900.00 Budget Year: 2023 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as Legistar ID #23-0800. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, meet with the Governing Body to discuss the City’s latest upgrades, traffic studies and assessments.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, initiate a thorough audit-assessment of the trees in the West Ward and, if available, provide the Governing body copies of its citywide tree maintenance schedule.

Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide meals to Newark children through the SuNup Food Program. Entity Name: SuNup Summer Food Service Program Entity Address: 94 William Street, Room 103, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $1,123,362.93 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Child Nutrition Program Grant Period: October 1, 2022 through September 30, 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:

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.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-f, adopted on October 5, 2022 Purpose: To provide Maintenance and Repair: Roofing that will include the Department of Health and Community Wellness and increase the contract amount by $500,000.00. Entity Name: 1) Bismark Construction Corp., 207-209 Berkeley Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107; and 2) Rana Construction, of Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,400,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/051-G23-H23G0-B2023 Contract Period: February 28, 2023 through February 27, 2025 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: Resolution 7R1-f adopted on October 5, 2022 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $900,000.00 for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Health and Community Wellness to utilize the contract for Roofing Maintenance and Repairs and will increase the contract amount by $500,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,400,000.00.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To accept funds from the Lead Grant Assistance Program to help off-set the costs to City of Newark to provide required Lead Inspections. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $418,900.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs 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:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXXIII, WATER, CHAPTER 4, RATES AND CHARGES, SECTION 1, RATES: GENERAL SCHEDULE, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, BY ADJUSTING THE WATER RATES GENERAL SCHEDULE.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering inspect and assess the roadway at Ropes Place to determine if the cobblestone-lined street is in need of a patch repair or fully replaced with conventional asphalt.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Tanisha Ginlock Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on April 15, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The New Jersey Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant will provide empowerment and support to individuals and families, who have been impacted by violent crimes and will initiate helping victims to restore dignity and safety within the City of Newark. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Appropriation Amount: $825,000.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: September 1, 2022 through August 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: Funds accepted by Resolutions 7R1-ab, 7R1-ac, 7R1-y, 7R1-z, 7R1-aa and 7R1-af adopted on April 5, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Administration Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for ending the HIV epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA) Entity Name: AIDS Resource Foundation for Children Entity Address: 77 Academy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $210,621.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 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: Ending the HIV Epidemic funds were accepted by Resolution 7R1-c adopted on April 5, 2023 Partial certification of Funds in the amount of $27,226.00 is attached.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Andrea Mason Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on February 4, 2024 Sponsor: Additional Information:

A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk invite New Jersey Transit to a future meeting to discuss the erratic and dangerous driving habits by its bus drivers.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Caribbean Commission Name of Appointee: Cheryl DB Murphy Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending May 24, 2027. Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Murphy will be filling a vacancy. Deferred 8-a 052423

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Thyson Halley Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending February 4, 2024 Sponsor: Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control Name of Appointee: Elizabeth Da Silva Appointment Term: Three (3) year term, commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending May 24, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information: Ms. Elizabeth Da Silva is replacing Uriel Ocasio, whose term ended on February 14, 2023. Deferred 8-b 052423

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for ending the HIV epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA) Entity Name: North Jersey Aids Alliance, Inc. d/b/a NJCRI Entity Address: 393 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $708,553.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 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: Ending the HIV Epidemic funds accepted by Resolution #7R1-c adopted on April 5, 2023. Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $85,600.00 is attached.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Thaddaeus L. Diggs Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on February 4, 2024 Sponsor: Additional Information: