Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: Benefit from cultural and economic exchanges. City/State/Country: Cascales, Ecuador Event Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022 Time: 2:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, TO ADD REGISTRATION FEES AND VIOLATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL UNITS, INCREASE THE REGISTRATION FEES AND VIOLATION FINES FOR RESIDENTAL UNITS, AND ADD REGULATIONS ON THE REGISTRATION OF FORECLOSURE MORTGAGE PROPERTIES.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose: To amend the date of the 2022 Pre-Meetings, Regular Meetings, Special Meetings, and Conference Dates; to cancel the September 13, 2022 Special Meeting/Conference, not to be re-schedudled. Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R8-a adopted on December 15, 2021. Amending Resolution 7R8-a(S) adopted on January 4, 2022. Amending Resolution 7R8-d(AS) adopted on May 4, 2022. Amending Resolution 7R8-g(AS) adopted on June 2, 2022. Amending Resolution 7R8-h adopted on July 13, 2022. Open Public Meetings Act Notice to be sent to newspapers and posted.

Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: Excluding the public from portion of meeting to discuss matters concerning attorney-client privilege regarding legal settlements, civil litigation and workers’ compensation settlements. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: September 7, 2022 Time: Commencing at 12:18 p.m. and ending at 12:35 p.m. Additional Information:

Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To apply/accept grant funds for upgrade of the City of Newark’s public health emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $673,790.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Total Project Cost: $673,790.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract 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 Additional Information: No municipal funds are required for application or acceptance of the grant award.

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Denis Elias Merino 2. Myrna Guerra 3. Junior Caesar Artica 4. Elsa Lewis 5. Lucy Pagoada-Quesada 6. Anner Osiel Arita Castro 7. Wali Moses, Boxing Coach Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 8. Newark Knights Motorcycle Club, 50th Anniversary 9. Dr. Abdul Salaam, Ceremonial Street Dedication, to be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 10. Edith Williams, 100th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 11. Roberta Slaughter, 100th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 12. The Honorable Ronald L. Rice, City of Newark’s Longest-Serving State Legislator, Retirement after thirty-five (35) years in the New Jersey State Legislature 13. Bishop Stacey M. McQueen, 85th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 14. Individuals honored during the 12th Annual Hispanic Law Enforcement Society (HLES), Battle of the Badges Softball Tournament Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 15. Kevin Peterman, Outstanding Citizen and Outstanding City Worker 16. Honorable Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Grand Marshal, 31st Annual Celebration of Labor “A Labor Day Parade” 17. Doug A. Placa, Deputy Grand Marshal, 31st Annual Celebration of Labor “A Labor Day Parade” 18. Individuals honored during the Annual Music Presentation at Iberia Restaurant 19. CADHU USA and Canada Human Rights Issues Commissioners 20. Reverend Carmelo and Marie Figueroa, Celebrando 50 Anos de Fiel Servicio Pastoral 21. Esther Harris-McArthur, Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Monday, September 19, 2022 22. Individuals honored during the 50th Anniversary of the Death of Roberto Clemente 23. Individuals honored during the Mexican Flag Raising, held on Monday, September 19, 2022 24. Individuals honored during the 20th Year Celebration of Outstanding Workers at FOCUS, the Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc., Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 25. Officer Peter Dennis Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 26. Pastor Kevin Taylor, 58th Birthday Celebration 27. Bishop Rudy V. and Linda Carlton, Celebrating 8 Years as Coordinator of the West Ward Clergy Alliance, held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 28. Ruben Johnson, 80th Birthday Celebration 29. Reverend William D. Carter, III, Installation Ceremonial Service at Franklin St. John’s United Methodist Church, held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 30. Augustine J. Curley, O.S.B., Ph.D., The Right Reverend, on the Abbatial Blessing of the Third Abbot of Newark Abbey, at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, held on Thursday, September 15, 2022 31. Reverend Dr. Curtis W. Belle, Jr. and First Lady Diana Belle, 5th Pastoral Anniversary at Clear View Baptist Church, held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 32. Bethlehem Baptist Church, 112th Church Anniversary, held on Sunday, September 18, 2022 Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 33. Tony Oliveira, of Laborers Local #472 34. Individuals honored during the Mexican Flag Raising, held on Monday, September 19, 2022

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Dr. Abdul Salaam Date(s): Saturday, September 24, 2022 Time: 11:00 A.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Johnson Avenue and West Bigelow Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Dr. Abdul Salaam Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Patrick O. Council Additional Information: Placement of the street sign will be the right side of Johnson Avenue and West Bigelow Street.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: 18-cv-14473 (EP-JBC) Claimant: Tanisha Rollins, Administrator Ad Prosequendum, on behalf of the Estate of Jammie Najier Nelson a/k/a Jammie Najier Salaam Claimant's Attorney: Nathaniel M. Davis, Esq., 1980 Springfield Avenue, Suite 5, Maplewood, New Jersey, 07040 Settlement Amount: $90,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Code Enforcement and Inspections, investigate allegations by tenants of the high-rise apartment building located at 555 Mount Prospect Avenue, that building management has failed to correct the nonworking elevators in a timely manner.

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide the Governing Body with an update on the proposed repaving of Roseville Avenue, which was originally scheduled to be paved as of July 2022.

Dept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Sub-Recipient - Agreement Purpose: To enter into an Agreement with Newark Arts Council, Incorporated, a non-profit corporation, to administer and disburse funds received by the City of Newark, from the U.S. Department of Treasury, in connection with the American Rescue Plan Act and Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, for the purpose of awarding grants to Newark-based non-profit arts and cultural organizations and Newark-based artists, affected by COVID-19. Entity Name: Newark Arts Council, Incorporated Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $750,000.00 Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Contract Period: Upon execution, until the completion of the grant distribution and reporting requirements, on or about June 30, 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: To enter into an Agreement with Newark Arts Council, Incorporated, the Sub-Recipient, to administer and disburse $708,000.00 of $750,000.00 in grant funds, to Newark-based non-profit arts and cultural organizations and Newark-based artists, as Beneficiaries, affected by COVID-19.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Asphalt Concrete Mix (Hot and Cold Mix). Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Stavola Asphalt Company, Inc., 175 Drift Road, Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $950,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-83720-B2022/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83720-B2022 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: 1st Advertisement: April 20, 2022 Bids Downloaded: Ten (10) Bids Received: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Preparation of a Second Amendment to the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment Plan Purpose: Requesting the Central Planning Board conduct a formal review of a Second Amendment to the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment Plan, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(e). Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on September 8, 2016, established the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment Plan. Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on July 10, 2019, approved the First Amendment to the West Ward Model Neighborhood Initiative Redevelopment Plan.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T3043, Blanket PO #41779 Purpose: To purchase Aircraft Maintenance Parts and Services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Sterling Helicopter, 1226 River Road, Croydon, Pennsylvania 19021 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $900,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-838330-B2022 Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through February 28, 2023, inclusive of any 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 Aircraft Maintenance Parts and Services for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Appointment as a Regular Member Name of Appointee: Luis Ribeiro Appointment Term: For a four (4) year term commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending September 8, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member, Michael J. Silva Additional Information: Mr. Luis Ribeiro will be replacing Keith H. Green.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To purchase computer equipment and peripherals from New Jersey Purchasing Alliance #CK04 Contract BC-BID 22-24. Entity Name: SHI International Corp. Entity Address: 290 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey 08873 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,900,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Administration, Department of Public Safety, and Department of Finance/011-190-1902-72220-B2022; 011-030-0306-71450-B2022; and 011-200-2001-96700-B2022 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through June 4, 2024, inclusive of any extensions by the New Jersey Purchasing Alliance #CK04 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 Departments of Public Safety, Administration and Finance wish to use a cooperative awarded vendor associated with computer equipment and peripherals. Other City Departments that wish to use this vendor to purchase computer equipment and peripherals shall be able to use New Jersey Purchasing Alliance #CK04 Contract BC-BID 22-24. 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: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Work Gloves Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) A&M Industrial, 37 West Cherry Street, Rahway, New Jersey 07065; 2) Maxon Supplies, LLC, 510 North Belleview Avenue, Suite 102, Cinnaminson, New Jersey 08077; 3) Wesbay Resources, 1 North Harrison Street, 3rd Floor, East Orange, New Jersey 07017; and 4) Plastic Express, Inc., 667 Lehigh Avenue, Union, New Jersey 07083 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $343,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-011-190-1902-83810-B2022/Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire/NW-011-190-1903-8383-B2022/Department of Public Safety, OEM/NW-011-190-1904-83810-B2022/Department of Engineering, Director’s Office/NW-011-110-1101-83010-B2022/Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals/NW-011-110-1107-8383-B2022/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW-037-750-7502-83830-B2022/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors/NW-011-060-0602-83860-B2022/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings/NW-011-060-06050-83870-B2022/Department of Public Works, Divisions of Sanitation and Parks and Grounds/011-060-0602-83860/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Medical Care Services/026-46540-B2022/Department of Health and Community Wellness, Office of Education and Community Engagement/NW-051-021-H21Q0-83240-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 Work Gloves to the City of Newark. Advertisement: August 3, 2022 Bid Downloaded: Twenty-Three (23) Bid Received: Four (4)

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To grant financial assistance for the making of opportunistic investments in value-added small businesses and real estate projects within the City of Newark. Entity Name: New Jersey 40 Acres and a Mule Fund, a New Jersey Non-profit Corporation Entity Address: 111 Mulberry Street, Lower Level, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $2,000,000.00 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: Commencing upon the full execution of the Grant Agreement and expiring one (1) year from full execution of the Grant Agreement 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:

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2020-15368 Claimant: Nancy Caballero Claimant's Attorney: Mindas and Morris, LLC Settlement Amount: $63,437.84 Funding Source: Insurance Fund Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2019-22741 Claimant: Brisma Bertin Claimant's Attorney: Rubenstein, Berliner and Shinrod Settlement Amount: $52,720.72 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit NW024, Dept. 24T, Activity A, Div./Proj 5T24, Account #96310, Budget Ref. B2022 Additional Comments:

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: Grant is the Consulting Services, not a monetary grant Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable 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:

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation C.P. No.: 2019-17230 Claimant: Sonia Rogers Claimant's Attorney: Epstien Law Firm, PA Settlement Amount: $53,234.48 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-3972-18 Claimant: Jamileth T. Yanez, an infant, and her guardian, Diana Yanez Claimant's Attorney: Steven Shakhnevich (Shakhnevich Law Group, P.C., and William P. Mikita, Jr., Mikita and Roccanova, LLC Settlement Amount: $1,200,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:

Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Accepting a Gift Gift: To provide a stipend to cover transportation costs, meals, additional staffing and/or chaperones at the US Open 2022. Purpose: To make participation in the Net Generation On-Court Demos during the US Open 2022 cost effective. Entity Name: USTA Foundation Entity Address: 10000 USTA Foundation Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32827 Gift Value: $1,500.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: The USTA Foundation would like to donate a stipend valued at $1,500.00 used to cover transportation costs, meals, additional staffing and/or chaperones at the US Open 2022. This is an incentive for participation in the Net Generation On-Court Demos during the US Open 2022.