Legislation

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement and Inspections, send citations to homeowners that do not adhere to current City ordinance pertaining to the bulk waste collection limit of 10 items.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Bond Counsel Services. Entity Name: Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer, P.A. Entity Address: 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Suite 900, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095-0958 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: City of Newark Bond Note Proceeds Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 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:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Doremus Avenue Port Newark Connect Project Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) Local Freight Impact Fund (LFIF) Grant Program Appropriation Amount: $1,648,513.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: Upon completion 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 7R3-a(S) adopted on February 13, 2019; however an Amending Apply and Accept Resolution will appear under separate cover as Legistar ID #23-0140. Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of one (1) Special Police Officer - Newark Resident. List of Police Officers (Name/Address): See Appendix A (Attached) Term of Appointment: July 31, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Additional Information: One (1) Newark Resident for Appointment as a Special Police Officer.

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. World Hijab Day in the City of Newark to foster and encourage personal freedom and religious expression and cultural understanding for diversity 2. Ashley Cariño, former Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2022 3. Harold Williams, Ceremonial Street Dedication, to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2023 4. Sonya Stills, Commissioner of Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) 5. Dena Freeman-Patton, Athletic Director of Morgan State University 6. Claudia Ruffin, President and Founder of Ruffin Consulting and Training, LLC 7. Alecia Shields-Gadson, Athletic Director of Delaware State University 8. Dr. Paula Jackson, Interim Athletic Director of Hampton University 9. Melody Webb, Athletic Director of Norfolk State University Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 10. Individuals honored during the National Girls and Women in Sports Day, held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 11. Individuals honored of Fisk University Women’s Gymnastics Team 12. Susan A. Gibson, on celebrating her retirement after twenty-nine (29) Years of Meritorious Service in Law Enforcement Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 13. The Unified Vailsburg Services Organization, on its Re-naming Ceremony of the Administrative Building to the “Ronald L. Rice Building” Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 14. Abyssinian Baptist Church, on celebrating their 106th Year Anniversary 15. Ventura Motors and Tires, Miguel Vega - Proprietor, on celebrating its 50th Year Anniversary in the City of Newark Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 16. Bar Vanquuish, on celebrating its 1st Year Anniversary, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 17. Honorees of the Original Gospel Bowl - The Living Legends and Humanitarian Awards Celebration, held on Sunday January 29, 2023 18. Mother Daisy Blash, on celebrating her 89th Birthday, on Saturday, February 18, 2023 19. Althea Bryan, on celebrating her 87th Birthday, on Saturday, April 22, 2023 20. Mary Flournoy, on celebrating her 70th Birthday, on Friday, February 10, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 21. Casa dos Arcos, on celebrating the Anniversary of Portuguese Folklore

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. Karen L. Kearney Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 2. Nestor K. Ramirez Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 3. Mother Mildred Shamberger 4. Mother Marion Eason 5. Yvonne C. Jackson-Alston 6. Denise V. Richards 7. Minister Gary Brunson 8. Mother Rebecca Lee Powell

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of the 2023 Harriet Tubman Square Grant Purpose: Application and Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2023 Harriet Tubman Square Grant. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $2,000,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, until funds are fully expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Monitoring Dept/Agency: Not Applicable Additional Information: This Resolution will provide for the installation of the Harriet Tubman Monument and the revitalization of Harriet Tubman Square, formerly known as Washington Park, the second oldest park in the country. The revitalization of this historic public space will increase its usability to the growing number of downtown residents, workers, students, and visitors in Newark. The revitalization of Harriet Tubman Square will specifically address key issues that impact public access, as well as repairs to the walking paths, electrical system, and irrigation system; grading and reseeding of the soil; improved lighting; installation of benches, additional trash receptacles, bathrooms, a dog run, children’s playground; and, general improvement of the primary program area.

Newark Board of Adjustment, Regular Hearing Minutes, October 13, 2022, October 27, 2022, November 10, 2022, November 17, 2022, December 1, 2022, December 8, 2022 and Special Hearing Minutes, November 3, 2022.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement of Civil Claim Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Maraziti Falcon, LLP Claimant's Attorney: Maraziti Falcon, LLP, 240 Cedar Knolls Road, Suite 301, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey 07927 Settlement Amount: $102,212.45 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Law/Business Unit: NW025, Dept. ID: 25T, Division/Project: 5T25, Account #96320, Budget Ref. B2022 Additional Comments:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Copier Paper, Recycled and Virgin. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Sharda Paper, Inc., 378 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, New York 11237 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $445,560.00 Funding Source: 2020, 2021 and 2022 Grants and 2023 Budget/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services/NW011-030-0308-83020-B2023, Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Environmental Health/NW051-G20-H20QD-83010-Lead Hazard Grant/NW051-G21-H21OC-830110-Lead Abatement Grant/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Health Planning/NW051-G22-2H22C-83010-HIV Emergency Relief Grant/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Surveillance and Prevention-Immunization Program/NW051-G21-2H218-83010-Immunization Grant/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Surveillance and Prevention/NW051-G21-2H219-83010-Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Surveillance and Prevention (WIC)/NW051-G21-H210F-83010-State WIC Grant/ Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Surveillance and Prevention/NW011-120-1208-8301-B2023/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Medical Care Services/NW026-46540-B2023-Homeless Trust Account; Department of Health and Community Wellness/Division of Surveillance and Prevention/OHECH/NW051-G21-H21Q0-7140-Advancing Health Literacy Grant/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-83010-B2023/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-83010-B2023/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Director’s Office/NW011-160-1601-83010-B2023/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83720-B2023 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon a 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 provide copier paper, recycled and virgin to the Departments of Administration, Health and Community Wellness, Public Safety, Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services and Water and Sewer Utilities. Advertisement: June 15, 2022 Bids Downloaded: Five (5) Bids Received: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Trombone Arm Assemblies, Traffic. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Intelligent Traffic Supply Products, LLC, 3005 Hadley Road, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $340,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83750-B2023 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months with the start date commencing upon contract execution 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 provide Trombone Arm Assemblies, Traffic for the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals. Advertisement: November 9, 2022 Bids Downloaded: Three (3) Bids Received: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide recycling services: load transport and disposal of leaves, brush, clippings, tree parts, logs, Christmas trees, and source-separated recyclable wood. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Nature’s Choice Corporation, 1106 Millstone River Rd, Hillsborough New Jersey 08844 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $400,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0603-71690-B2023 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a 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 provide recycling services: load transport and disposal of leaves, brush, clippings, tree parts, logs, Christmas trees, and Source-separated recyclable wood to the City’s Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation. Advertisement Date: December 21, 2022 Bids Downloaded: Nine (9) Bids Received: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rescind Resolution 7R1-i(S) adopted on April 6, 2022 Purpose: To provide Dental Equipment and Supplies. Entity Name: Patterson Dental Entity Address: 1031 Mendota Heights Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55120 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/NW051-G21-H210B-83250-B2021 and NW026-46540-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months 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: Original Resolution 7R1-i adopted on April 6, 2022. This Resolution will rescind the contract due to Patterson Dental’s failure to execute the contract.

Appointments made by Mayor Ras J. Baraka, to the Newark Environmental Commission effective January 18, 2023: Wynnie Fred Victor Hinds re-appointed term ends December 31,2025 Nicole Miller re-appointed term ends March 17, 2025 Anthony Timmons re-appointed term ends March 17, 2025 Janneise Bonita Davis new appointee term ends January 18, 2026 (replacing William Barnes) Karima A. Jackson new appointee term ends January 18, 2026 (replacing Elizabeth McGrady) Jessica V. Valladolid new appointee term ends January 18, 2026 (replacing Michael Molina)

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support for World Hijab Day Purpose: To support “World Hijab Day” in the City of Newark to foster and encourage personal freedom, religious expression and cultural understanding for diversity. Sponsor: Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: World Hijab Day is celebrated Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension Request from Entity Purpose: To request an extension from NJDOT to allow the City of Newark to award a contract for the construction of infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Sussex Avenue and Central Avenue by August 4, 2023. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Contract Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)/2021 Safe Streets to Transit Program Contract Period: Fiscal Year 2021 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:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements with HUD for One-Year Action Plan Purpose: Application/Acceptance with HUD for the 2022 One Year Action Plan (Program Year 2022-2023) Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: One Newark Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102-5260 Total Grant Amount: $16,043,165.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Program Grant 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: Detailed allocation: CDBG/$6,924,742.00 ESG/$632,695.00 HOME/$3,166,299.00 HOPWA/$5,319,429.00

1. NORMA JONES Not appearing. 2. DEBRA MAPSON Not appearing. 3. PATIENCE ROBERTS Appearing. 4. THOMAS IBIANG Appearing. 5. PATIENCE LEWIS Appearing. 6. SHAKIMA THOMAS Appearing. 7. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 8. BARRETT YOUNG Not appearing. 9. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 10. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 11. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Appearing. 12. ASYAH AQUIL Not appearing. 13. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 14. SHAKA ZULU Not appearing. 15. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 16. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 17. DIANA GUILLEN Not appearing. 18. GORDON GATES Appearing. 19. CHRISTOPHER BARRETT Appearing. 20. MONIQUE BARRETT Appearing. 21. TANISHA GARNER Appearing. 22. SHARON WHITE Not appearing. 23. MYEISHA EMONY Not appearing. 24. GEE CURETON Appearing. 25. CHE COLTER Appearing.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Hazel Digiovine Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on January 22, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Commission on the Status of Women Name of Appointee: Mary Crews Kornegay Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on February 23, 2024 Sponsor: Additional Information:

Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Audible Pushbuttons Locations Council Member Gonzalez requested that the Administration provide to this office a listing of the proposed locations for the new audible traffic signals.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T0052 Office Supplies and Recycled Copy Paper Statewide Purpose: To purchase Copy Paper and Office Supplies. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): W.B. Mason Company Inc., 59 Centre Street, Brockton, Massachusetts 02301 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $190,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services/NW011-0308-83020-B2023; 011-0308-83030-B2023; and 011-0308-83120-B2023/Department of Public Safety/NW011-190-1902-83010-B2023; and Municipal Courts/NW011-010-0107-83010-B2023 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through May 6, 2023, inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) N/A Additional Information: This contract will provide office supplies and recycled copy paper for the Department of Administration, Division of Office Services, the Department of Public Safety and the Municipal Courts. Additional City Departments are able to utilize this contract for the purchase of copy paper 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.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To purchase copy paper from the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) Contract #ESCNJ 21/22-22. Entity Name: W. B. Mason Company, Inc. Entity Address: 300 Prospect Plains Road, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $190,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services/NW011-0308-83020-B2023/NW011-0308-83030-B2023/NW011-0308-83120-B2023/Department of Public Safety/NW011-190-1902-83010-B2023 and Municipal Courts/NW011-010-0107-83010-B2023 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through July 31, 2023, inclusive of extensions by ESCNJ 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: The Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will provide for copy paper from the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (“ESCNJ”) for the Department of Administration, Division of Office Services, the Department of Public Safety and the Municipal Courts. Additional City Departments are able to utilize this contract for the purchase of copy paper 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.

Newark Parking Authority invite Council Member Ramos requested that the Newark Parking Authority make a full presentation to the Municipal council regarding its need for increased parking violations fines, Event Parking fees, Zoning Parking and other policies and operations questions.