Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Commission on Homelessness. Name of Appointee: Dennis A. Daggett Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending on January 18, 2026 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Daggett is replacing Ms. Laura Burgess, whose term expired on January 22, 2022. Deferred 8-a 011823 Deferred 9-a 020123

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop Location: Along South Orange Avenue, westbound, on the northerly side thereof at Howard Street, at the nearside location, beginning at the easterly curb line of Howard Street and extending 105 feet easterly therefrom. Additional Information: Adding a bus stop at Howard Street and South Orange Avenue (Central Ward).

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 1. Individuals honored as Winners of the Annual North Ward Holiday Parade of Lights and Christmas Tree Lighting, held on Friday, December 2, 2022 2. Maytee Cordero, Jesus Vargas and Arelis Rivera, on the Grand Opening of Tainos Kitchen II, held on Monday, January 9, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 3. Hobby’s Deli, on its Grand Re-Opening, held on Friday, January 13, 2023 4. Dwayne Jordan, on his 50th Birthday Celebration 5. Pastor Perry L. Gillespie, on his 9th Pastoral Anniversary, at Emmanuel Church of Christ, held on Sunday, January 15, 2023 6. Pastor Elton D. Byrd, on his 1st Pastoral Anniversary, at Fellowship M.B. Church, on Sunday, January 15, 2023 7. Humble Beginnings Ministry, on its 9th Anniversary, to be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023 8. Abyssinian Baptist Church, on its 106th Anniversary, to be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023 9. Michelle Taylor, on her retirement from Newark’s Municipal Court, after thirty-five (35) Years of Service 10. Nancy R. Kee, on her 75th Birthday Celebration

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Related Health and Support Services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. 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: $8,315,133.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: March 1, 2023 through February 29, 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: This is an estimate of the total formula award based on last year’s budget. The final award for FY2023 will be presented once appropriations are completed by the funder.

1. COLLEEN FIELDS Appearing. 2. BARRETT YOUNG Not appearing. 3. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 4. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 5. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 6. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 7. CZERE ADAMS Not appearing. 8. SHAKIMA K. THOMAS Appearing. 9. CHE COLTER Appearing. 10. GEE CURETON Appearing. 11. DARCELLE HARRIS Appearing. 12. LOLITHA BRANNON Appearing. 13. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 14. ELI KWAWUKUME Appearing. 15. NELSON CROSS Appearing. 16. ELVIN ROSA Not appearing. 17. CHRISTOPHER BARRETT Appearing. 18. MONIQUE BARRETT Appearing. 19. SHARON WHITE Not appearing. 20. RASHEEDA GROSS Not appearing. 21. TANISHA GARNER Appearing. 22. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 23. DEBORAH SMITH-GREGORY Appearing. 24. SHAQUANA ROBINSON Not appearing. 25. ANTHONY D’ANGELO Not appearing.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #20-FLEET-01387, under T2007 Sport Utility Vehicles, Gasoline/Hybrid/Electric Purpose: To purchase two (2) 2022 or newer Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4WD. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc., 1427 Bay Road, Milford, Delaware 19963 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $90,816.00 Funding Source: 2019 and 2022 Budgets/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/038-800-8007-94340-B2022 and 038-806-8067-94340-B2019 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through February 18, 2023, inclusive of any extension 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: Amending Resolution 7R1-m adopted on August 3, 2022, which authorized the purchase of two (2) 2022 or newer Ford Explorer SUV Limited Hybrids.

Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide assistance in the acquisition and development of lands for outdoor recreation and conservation purposes. Entity Name: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Green Acres Program Entity Address: Mail Code 401-07B, P.O. Box 420, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420 Grant Amount: Green Acres Grant of $1,200,000.00 and an Urban Parks Grant of $500,000.00 Total Project Cost: $1,700,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Urban Parks Grant/$500,000.00 Grant Period: Terminating two (2) years from the date the amended Green Acres Project Agreement is executed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 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: The Project is #0714-21-UPG; 0714-21-01,1 Broadway Park located between Broadway and Oraton Street (Block 729, Lots 21, 24, 26, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, and 107).

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Michael A. Armstrong and Associates, LLC Entity Address: Willingboro, New Jersey 08043 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $208,050.00 Additional Amount: Not to exceed $133,050.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-c adopted on April 6, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $133,050.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $208,050.00.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2019-600 Claimant: Rafael Rosa Claimant's Attorney: Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., of the Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett, 4713 Bergenline Avenue, Union City, New Jersey 07087 Settlement Amount: $60,146.00 Funding Source: Business Unit NW024, Dept. 24T, Div./Proj. 5T24, Account #96310, Budget Ref. B2022 Additional Comments:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2023 Annual Budget for the Ironbound Business Improvement District (IBID) Purpose: Introducing the 2023 Annual Budget of the Ironbound Business Improvement District Amount: $1,215,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b adopted on March 6, 2013, repealed Ordinances 6S&Fn adopted on November 13, 2000, and Ordinance 6S&Fc adopted on May 7, 2003, and created an expanded Ironbound Business Improvement District and changed regulations for the operation of the Ironbound Business Improvement District.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To purchase one (1) 2023 or newer GMC Yukon-4SB Package-AT4 Décor from the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) contract #ESCNJ 20/21-09. Entity Address: Beyer Bros. Corp., 109 Broad Avenue, Fairview, New Jersey 07022 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $67,692.85 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7505-94330-B2022 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through November 14, 2023, inclusive of any extensions granted 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: This Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will provide for the purchase of one (1) 2023 or newer GMC Yukon-4SB Package-AT4 Décor for the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities.

Newark Landmarks and Historical Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes, December 7, 2022.

Newark Central Planning Board Regular Public Hearing Minutes, November 21, 2022 and December 5, 2022.

Newark Board of Adjustment Regular Public Hearing Minutes, August 4, 2022, August 18, 2022, September 1, 2022, September 15, 2022, September 29, 2022 and Special Public Hearing Minutes, September 22, 2022 and October 6, 2022.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To purchase seven (7) 2023 or newer (15-Passenger Vans) Chevrolet Express 3500 from the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) Contract #ESCNJ 20/21-09. Entity Name: Mall Chevrolet, Inc. Entity Address: 75 Haddon Field Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $294,775.25 Funding Source: Department of Administration, Office of Homeless Services/NW051-G21-ARPJO-72090-Grant/Department of Administration, Office of Violence Prevention/NW011-030-0312-94330-B2022/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW026-BS-46160-B2023 Department of Water and Sewer Utilities NW037-750-7505-94330-B2022 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through September 14, 2023, inclusive of any extensions granted 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: This Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will provide for the purchase of seven (7) 2023 or newer (15-Passenger Vans) Chevrolet Express 3500 from the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey. These passenger vans will be utilized by the Department of Administration, Office of Homeless Services, Office of Violence Prevention, Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To purchase one (1) four-shower stall trailer, and one (1) four-stall restroom trailer for the Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management through the Sourcewell Cooperative Pricing System. Entity Name: Safeware, Inc. Entity Address: 4403 Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, Maryland 20706-4328 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $197,000.00 Funding Source: 2020 Budget/051-G20-P20G-94550-B2020 (UASI FY20) Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through May 7, 2024, inclusive of any extensions granted by Sourcewell 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 Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #032620-SAF (Firefighting PPE, Apparel, and Accessories, with Related Cleaning and Maintenance Equipment) will provide one (1) four-shower stall trailer, and one (1) four-stall restroom trailer. This equipment will be utilized by the Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management to provide hazmat decontamination.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-4.1(b)(2) Purpose: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting for the procurement of services for the operation, management and administration of a social service program to provide for Employment Training Services (Adults). Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) American Institute of Professional Studies, 24 Commerce Street, Suite 302, Newark, New Jersey 07102; 2) Com-Tec Institute, 44 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey 07017; 3) Goode Education Group LLC, 26 Park Street, Suite 2210, Montclair, New Jersey 07042; 4) Humane Concepts Healthcare, 1767 Morris Avenue, Floor 1, Union, New Jersey 07083; 5) Installations 3 Construction Training Center, 9 Alling Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102; 6) Intelli Healthcare Solutions DBA Academy of Allied Health Sciences, 24 Commerce Street, Suite 510, Newark, New Jersey 07102; and 7) National Career Institute, 134 Evergreen Place, East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $565,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Newark Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Grant/NW051-G22-M22D0-72060 Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon Municipal Council approval 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 Competitive Contracting Contract will provide employment training services to adults in the City of Newark through Newark Workforce Development/One Stop Center. Advertisement: July 13, 2022 Bids Downloaded: Twenty-Eight (83) Bids Received: Eight (8)

Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: Excluding the public from a portion of the meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged matters pertaining to Workers’ Compensation Settlements. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: January 4, 2023 Time: Commencing at 10:23 A.M. and ending at 10:57 A.M.

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2022 Annual Budget for the Bergen, Lyons, Clinton Special Improvement District (BLCSID Partnership, Inc.). Purpose: Introduction of the 2022 Annual Budget for Bergen, Lyons, Clinton Special Improvement District Amount: $410,425.56 Budget Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b, adopted on April 17, 2013, created the BLC Special Improvement District in the South Ward.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Special Tax Matters. Entity Name: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Giblin, LLP Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $325,000.00 Additional Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-c adopted on May 18, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 for a contract amount not to exceed $175,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $150,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $325,000.00.

A motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Mr. Leon Cooper, longtime Newark resident and valued member of the Newark Municipal Council Senior Committee and Fashion Show.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Job Fair Event Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: The Waterfront, 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Thursday, March 23, 2023 Event Time: 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Labor and Employment Matters. Entity Name: Rainone, Coughlin, Minchello, LLC Entity Address: 555 US Highway One South, Suite 440, Iselin, New Jersey 08830 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $175,000.00 Additional Amount Requested: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-j, adopted on July 13, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $125,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $175,000.00.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(b)(2) Purpose: To provide for the use of competitive contracting for the procurement of services for the operation, management and administration of a social service program to provide for Employment Training Services (Youth). Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) Goode Education Group, LLC, 26 Park Street, Suite 2210, Montclair, New Jersey 07042; and 2) Junior Entrepreneurs Club Training Program, Inc., Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $240,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Newark Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Grant/NW051-G22-M22E0-72060 Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon Municipal Council approval 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 contract will provide employment training services to youth in the City of Newark through Newark Workforce Development/One Stop Center. Advertisement: July 13, 2022 Bids Downloaded: Twenty-Three (23) Bids Received: Four (4)