Legislation

A motion strongly urging that Ms. Elizabeth Maher Muoio, New Jersey State Treasurer, block the State Health Benefits Commission’s planned proposal to increase the State’s public sector health benefits premiums by 24%, and furthermore, initiate an audit and full accounting of the State Health Plan finances.

Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amended Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide patient-centered medical care and supportive services to the City of Newark and surrounding areas. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Entity Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W, Washington, D.C. 20201 Grant Amount: $65,500.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: April 1, 2021 through March 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: The original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a adopted on December 1, 2021 for a grant amount of $3,338,125.00.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO NEW IRVINE TURNER APARTMENTS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 122 EAST 42ND STREET, SUITE 4900, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10168, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW TO EXTEND THE TIMEFRAME TO CONSTRUCT THE PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE REHABILITATION OF (4) BUILDINGS CONTAINING (94) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INSTALLATION OF NEW KITCHENS, BATHS, RADIATORS, BOILERS, HOT WATER HEATERS, ELEVATORS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMUNITY BUILDINGS ON ONE OF THE EXISTING PARKING LOTS, LOCATED AT 385-391, 393-395, 396-402, 397-403, AND 416-432 IRVINE TURNER BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07108 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2675, LOTS 40, 41, AND 44, BLOCK 2678, LOT 16 AND BLOCK 2693, LOT 7 (SOUTH WARD). No Action Taken 6F-f 111323

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Lumber, All Kinds. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Continental Hardware, Inc., 400 Delancy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $325,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83410-B2022/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-83360-B2022 and Division of Public Buildings/NW011-060-0604-83360-B2022 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed (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 Lumber, All Kinds to the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation and the Division of Public Buildings. Advertisement: August 31, 2022 Bids Downloaded: Six (6) Bids Received: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: City of Newark 2022 Municipal Budget Purpose: Authorizing the reading of the City of Newark 2022 Municipal Budget by title only. Budget Year: 2022 Public Hearing Date: Monday, September 26, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Additional Information: A certified copy of this Resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services.

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. William “Bill” Barnes Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Pamela J. Artis 3. Kameela Johnson 4. Edwin “Weeble” Evans Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 5. Pamela Ann Sydney 6. Rebecca Akweley Neequaye Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Mother Hollie Mae Rouse 8. Fannie M. Gregory 9. Rehmus Lee Holmes

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending City of Newark Budget Purpose: Amending the 2022 Municipal Budget as introduced on August 16, 2022. Budget Year: 2022 Public Hearing Date: September 26, 2022 Amendment to be Published on: Not Applicable Additional Information: Budget Introduced on August 16, 2022. Public Hearing held on September 26, 2022. Certified copy of this Resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services.

A motion expressing sincere sorrow and regret at the passing of Reverend Dr. Malachi D. Rountree, Founder and former Pastor of Newark’s Good Neighbor Baptist Church and father of Newark Councilwoman-at-Large Louise Scott-Rountree.

A motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office contact the Department of Public Safety to request that the “No Parking” restrictions on Beaver Street be enforced during events at the Prudential Arena. Motorists are using the blocked off area to park.

A motion requesting that the City Clerk’s Office contact the Department of Administration and the Municipal Council requesting that no flag-raising ceremonies or commemorations be scheduled for September 11, 2022.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T0097 Automotive Lubricants 20-FLEET-01343 and 20-FLEET-01345 Purpose: To purchase automotive lubricants. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) David Weber Oil Co., 601 Industrial Road, Carlstadt, New Jersey 64403; and 2) Romeo Enterprises, of Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Works and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/011-060-0602-83530-B2022; 011-060-062-83550-B2022; and 037-750-7502-83550-B2022 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through November 19, 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 ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide automotive lubricants for the Department of Public Works and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Adopting the City of Newark 2022 Budget Purpose: Final Approval of the 2022 Municipal Budget as amended on September 27, 2022. Budget Year: 2022 Public Hearing Date: September 26, 2022 Amendment Published on: Not Applicable Amount: $816,392,337.95 Budget Period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Additional Information: Certified copy of this Resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Fees Purpose: World Homeless Day Date(s): Friday, October 7, 2022 Event Time: 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The World Homeless Day event in collaboration with Newark Emergency Services for Families (NESF) will be held at Lincoln Park between Broad Street and Clinton Street (Central Ward). The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($50.00) for street closure will be waived.

A motion requesting that the Administration investigate the recent surge in non-City employees using Municipal Council Official Business placards on their vehicles.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Inspections and Enforcement, investigate and, if warranted, ticket the property owner of 284 Broadway for excessive garbage and debris.

A motion requesting that the Police Department investigate and, if warranted, ticket and tow the commercial tow truck that illegally parks overnight on the corner of Mount Prospect and Grafton Avenues.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: 9th Annual Ironbound Walk for the Cure Entity Name: Newark Public Schools Entity Address: 765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: East Side High School (lobby), 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Event Date(s): Sunday, October 23, 2022 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member Michael J. Silva Additional Information:

A motion requesting that the Administration revisit the electric scooters and bike pilot program administers by Veo E-Scooters and Bikes, to ensure the compliance to their original proposal.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting Funds Purpose: CR 508 Central Avenue Bridge Over City Subway Replacement Structure Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJTPA) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Amount: $1,422,445.34 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R4-d adopted on September 17, 2014, authorized the City to apply for and accept grant funds from the NJTPA for the CR 508 Central Avenue Bridge Over City Subway Replacement Project. The project has entered Phase II, which now requires additional funds.

A motion requesting that the Administration and the Police Department review its policy of providing Newark Police school crossing guards at City charter schools.

A motion requesting that the Newark Housing Authority address increased security and broken security cameras at the Newark Waterfront Soccer Field, which has resulted in the reoccurrence of vandalism and stolen property incidences.

A motion requesting that this office send a letter to the Department of Public Works requesting an additional flag pole be added to the ground surrounding City Hall to accommodate the multiple ceremonies that are held.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: FY2023 Sub-Regional Transportation Planning Program for the City of Newark Entity Name: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Entity Address: One Newark Center, 17th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $134,208.75 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: Local In-Kind Match of $23,841.75 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: July 1, 2022 through June 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 List of Property: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional Information: The Transportation Planning Program cost will be provided in the grant amount of $134,208.75 with Federal Funding in the amount of $95,367.00; STP Supplemental Support Funding in the amount of $15,000.00; and a Local In-Kind Match of $23,841.75 to be provided by the City’s Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals.

A motion requesting that the Administration and the Police Department provide the Municipal Council with its 2022-23 recruitment plans for school crossing guards; furthermore, requesting that the Department of Public Safety review neighboring municipalities’ salary structures and compensation packages for school crossing guards to ensure the City’s package is comparable and competitive.