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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 62 VANDERPOOL STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2791, LOT 33. (SOUTH WARD)

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20-day period for an ordinance to take effect Purpose: This resolution seeks to authorize an emergency be declared to exist, for Ordinance 6F-aa August 4, 2021, which amends the City of Newark Zoning Ordinance, Title XLI, of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, by amending the definitions, amending permitted uses by district and adopting land use regulations pertaining to cannabis activities. Ordinance No(s): Ordinance 6F-aa adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on August 4, 2021. Ordinance 6PSF-ab(S) is scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on August 17, 2021. Additional Information: No Action Taken 7R2-q (s/as) 081721

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Approving Constable Bond Purpose: To serve civil and criminal warrants, written summonses, complaints, repossessions and lockouts. Name of Constable: Jose Ruiz Address: Newark, New Jersey 07104 Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez Additional Information: Appointed by Resolution #7R8-a adopted on July 8, 2021. This Resolution is being amended due to the amount of the Constable Bond, which was incorrectly stated as $1,000.00, the correct amount is $5,000.00.

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 746-748 BERGEN STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2707, LOT 42. (SOUTH WARD)

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A TWO-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 326-328 GROVE STREET, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1790.01, LOT 7.03. (WEST WARD)

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT/EXEMPTION, FOR A PROJECT CONSISTING OF A THREE-FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION, ON REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 227 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 263, LOT 61.01. (WEST WARD)

RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by Former President Mildred C. Crump 1. Officer Sabrina Brison, on her retirement after twenty (20) years of public service with the City’s Department of Public Safety, Police Division 2. Individuals honored for their dedication and energy in bringing communities together 3. Dr. David E. Schroeder, President of Pillar College, on his retirement after fourteen (14) years of service in education Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 4. Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce, Independence Day Celebration Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 5. Jacob Jordan, honored as Man of the Year, at St. Paul’s Sounds of Praise Church, held on Sunday, August 29, 2021 6. Pastor Dr. Pamela Boykins Jones, on her Retirement Celebration, held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 7. Jamie Bland, on her leadership and outstanding community service 8. Larry McCowin, on his 75th Birthday Celebration 9. Deborah Rose Bowman, on her 70th Birthday Celebration 10. John Newton McCray, Ceremonial Street Dedication 11. John Steward, Jr., Ceremonial Street Dedication 12. The Silver Stars, singing group Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 13. Charles Idris Webb 14. Gail Moore 15. Susan Nicole Freeman 16. Leslene Johnson Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana 17. Individuals honored during the COVID-19 Heroes Recognition Event, held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 18. Individuals honored during the Day of Prayer/Acclamation Day, held on Sunday, August 29, 2021 19. Individuals honored during the Essex County Dominican Cultural Festival and Parade Flag Raising Ceremony, held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 20. Sandro Valarezo, President of Centro Social Loja of New Jersey on its 8th Year Celebration of the Raising of the Ecuadorian Flag 21. Individuals honored during the Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey’s Ecuadorian Independence Day Celebration 22. Individuals honored during the International Festival by Caring & Loving Foundation’s Ecuadorian Independence Day Celebration 23. Individuals honored during the Ecuadorian Gala for Ecuadorian Independence Day 24. Miguel E. “Don Mike” Rodriguez, Ceremonial Street Dedication 25. Jordy Jimenez Arrobo, 2021 Olympic Competitor in Tokyo, Japan 26. Goya Foods, on its 85th Anniversary Celebration 27. Angel Rios, Owner, Coqui Social Club and Mi Tierra Social Club 28. CDS - Commercial District Service, on their contribution of knowledge and tools to the community 29. Dr. Vivian E. Carr, Ceremonial Street Dedication Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 30. Deputy Chief Jose Ramirez, on his retirement after twenty-five (25) years of public service with the City’s Department of Public Safety, Police Division and Essex County Prosecutor’s Office

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6PSF-d, ADOPTED ON MAY 10, 2018, AND THE ORIGINAL THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO GK PRESERVATION, LLC, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10538, PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY HOUSING MORTGAGE FINANCING LAW, TO UPDATE THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE TAX ABATEMENT, AS BLOCK 1808, LOT 1.01. Deferred 6PSF-c 110421

Dept./Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20 day period for an ordinance to take effect Purpose: This resolution seeks to authorize an emergency be declared to exist, for Ordinance 6F-y adopted on August 4, 2021 on First Reading, which is an amendment to the lease agreement with Miller Street Development Urban Renewal, LLC as landlord extending target completion date and date on which the City of Newark may terminate, if premises are not completed and ready for occupancy related to the residential homeless shelter and associated office space under construction at the former Miller Street School, located at 47-71 Miller Street, 61-75 Frelinghuysen Avenue and 47-61 Vanderpool Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 (South Ward,) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5. Ordinance No(s): Ordinance 6F-y, adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on August 4, 2021. Additional Information: No Action Taken 8-c (s) 081721

1. OPAL R. WRIGHT Not appearing. 2. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 3. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 4. CASSANDRA DOCK Not appearing. 5. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 6. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD JENKINS Appearing. 7. MARLIYN MARS Not appearing. 8. DION McCUTCHEON Appearing. 9. MUNIRAH BOMANI Appearing. 10. SUSANA HOLGUIN-VERAS Not appearing. 11. SHEILA DARDEN Appearing. 12. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 13. JEAN-HOMERE LAUTURE Not appearing. 14. JENKINS KOLONGBO Not appearing. 15. KEVIN BROWN Not appearing. 16. VINCENT DONALDSON Not appearing Jerusha Schulze from the Office of the City Clerk read comments submitted by: Susana Holquin-Veras Che’ Colter

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption of the 2021 Operating Budget for the City of Newark and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Funding Source: 2021 Budget Appropriation Amount: $52,583,419.00 Budget Year: 2021 Contract Period: September 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021 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: Funds accepted by Resolution: Not Applicable Operating Agency: All Departments Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Hypochlorite, Liquid Sodium (Swimming Pool Disinfectant). Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Main Pool and Chemical Company, Inc., 110 Commerce Road, Dupont, Pennsylvania 18641 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings/Business Unit: NW011, Dept. 060, Div./Proj. 0604, Account #71770, Budget Ref. B2021 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 purchase Hypochlorite, Liquid Sodium (Swimming Pool Disinfectant). Advertisement: June 16, 2021 Bids Downloaded: Nine (9) Bids Received: One (1)

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2021 Annual Budget for the Ironbound Business Improvement District Management Corporation (IBID) Purpose: Reading and Adopting the 2021 Ironbound Business Improvement District Budget Amount: $940,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-e(S) adopted on May 25, 2021, and Resolution 7R2-j(S) adopted on July 20, 2021, correcting the budget amount. No Action Taken 7R2-p (s) 081721

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose To authorize the Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 774-780 Sanford Avenue/4089/36/Add’tl Lots 37 and 38/West Ward Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose To authorize the Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is an Area in Need of Redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 746-758 South 14thStreet/Block 2633/Lot 37/South Ward Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase Curb and Valve Boxes and Accessories. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Core and Main LP, 660 State Highway 23, Pompton Plains, New Jersey 07444 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $180,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW037, Dept. 750, Div./Proj. 7502, Account #83740, Budget Ref. B2021 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 provide the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities with curb valve boxes and accessories. First Advertisement Date: June 9, 2021 Bids Solicited: Five (5) Bids Received: One (1) Bids Rejected: One (1) Second Advertisement: July 8, 2021 Bids Solicited: Eleven (11) Bids Received: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To negotiate contracts and handle litigation matters related to Small Cell Wireless Facility Permits. Entity Name: Best, Best & Krieger, LLP Entity Address: 1800 K Street, NW, Suite 725, Washington, DC 20006 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: Proceeds from applications received Contract Period: September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: The funding source of this contract will come from the proceeds that the City receives from applications from telecommunication companies for the installation and deployment of wireless and any associated wireline facilities, including small wireless facilities and facilities associated with 5G deployments within the City’s public right of way.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Assignment of Contract Agreement Purpose: Resolution consenting to the Assignment of the Financial Agreement from 75 First Street Associates Urban Renewal Entity, LLC, to Jonah Realty Urban Renewal, LLC for a Commercial Retail Project located at 75-85 First Street/65-103 Dickerson Street. Entity Name: Jonah Realty Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: c/o Tropical Cheese Industries, Inc., 450 Fayette Street, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861 Contract Amount: Not Applicable Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Not Applicable 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: (75-85 First Street/65-103 Dickerson Street and designated as Block 1880, Lot 1) Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-j 121521 Deferred 7R2-b 010522

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To designate the Redeveloper and authorize entering into a Master Redevelopment Agreement with RPM Development, LLC and the Urban League of Essex County Opportunity Corporation for properties consisting of Block 1784, Lot 35 (Site A); Block 1784, Lots 6-8 (Site A1); Block 1784, Lots 10-11, 13-17, 55, 57-59, and 61-67 (Site B); and Block 1785, Lots 11-18, 20-24 and 64 (Site C) and located within the Fairmount Commons Redevelopment Plan under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. Entity Name: RPM Development, LLC and Urban League of Essex County Opportunity Corporation, jointly the Redeveloper Entity Address: RPM Development, LLC, 77 Park Street, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 and Urban League of Essex County Opportunity Corporation, 508 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107 Sale Amount: $314,747.92 Cost Basis: ( ) PSF (X) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Project Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit C Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ (X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 381-395 South Orange Avenue/Block 1784/Lot 35/West Ward; 331 South 11th Street/Block 1784/Lot 6/West Ward; 333 South 11th Street/Block 1784/ Lot 7/West Ward; 335 South 11th Street/Block 1784/ Lot 8/West Ward; 339-341 South 11th Street/Block 1784/Lot 10/West Ward; 343 South 11th Street/Block 1784/Lot 11/West Ward; 345 South 11th Street/Block 1784/Lot 13/West Ward; 347 South 11th Street/Block 1784/Lot 14/West Ward; 349 South 11th Street/Block 1784/Lot 15/West Ward; 351 South 11th Street/Block 1784/ Lot 16/West Ward; 353 South 11th Street/Block 1784/Lot 17/West Ward; 330 South 12th Street/Block 1784/Lot 67/West Ward; 332 South 12th Street/Block 1784/Lot 66/West Ward; 334 South 12th Street/Block 1784/Lot 65/West Ward; 336 South 12th Street/Block 1784/ Lot 64/West Ward; 338 South 12th Street/Block 1784/Lot 63/West Ward; 340 South 12th Street/Block 1784/Lot 62/West Ward; 342-344 South 12th Street/Block 1784/Lot 61/West Ward; 346 South 12th Street/Block 1784/Lot 59/West Ward; 348 South 12th Street/Block 1784/Lot 58/West Ward; 350-352 South 12th Street/Block 1784/Lot 57/West Ward; 354 South 12th Street/Block 1784/Lot 55/West Ward; 343-345 South 12th Street/Block 1785/Lot 11, Add’l Lot 12/West Ward; 347 South 12th Street; Block 1785, Lot 13/West Ward; 349 South 12th Street; Block 1785, Lot 14/West Ward; 351 South 12th Street; Block 1785, Lot 15/West Ward; 353 South 12th Street; Block 1785, Lot 16/West Ward; 355 South 12th Street; Block 1785, Lot 17/West Ward; 357-359 South 12th Street; Block 1785, Lot 18/West Ward; 361 South 12th Street/Block 1785/Lot 20/West Ward; 363 South 12th Street/Block 1785/ Lot 21/West Ward; 365 South 12th Street/Block 1785/Lot 22/West Ward; 367 South 12th Street/Block 1785/Lot 23/West Ward; 369 South 12th Street/Block 1785/Lot 24/West Ward; 371-373 South 12th Street/Block 1785/Lot 64/West Ward. Additional Information: Total Price: Square Footage X PSF Sites A and A1 (27,589 SF) sold at $4 PSF ($110,356.00) Sites B and C (102,196.46 SF) sold at $2 PSF ($204,392.92) All Sites (129,785 SF) = $314,747.92 Sale at prices set forth in Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. No Action Taken 7R2-i (s) 081721

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2021 Annual Budget for Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District Management Corporation d/b/a The Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau (“Bureau”) Purpose: Reading and Adopting 2021 Annual Budget for The Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau Amount: $686,374.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Additional Information: Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-i adopted on July 8, 2021. No Action Taken 7R2-o (s) 081721

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Alternate Method of Calculating the Reserve for Uncollected Taxes Purpose: Requesting the consent of the Division of Local Government Services to adjust the amount of Reserve for Uncollected Taxes required to be included in the City Budget Program Period: Budget Year 2021 Additional Information: A certified copy of this resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services. No Action Taken 7R4-c (s) 081721

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROVIDING FOR A “CAP” ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14). No Action Taken 8-b (s) 081721

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Board of Adjustment Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment as Regular Member Name of Appointee: Julius S. Montford Appointment Term: Commencing upon confirmation and ending January 31, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member, John Sharpe James Additional Information: Previous term ended on January 31, 2021.

Office of the City Clerk, 2018 Annual Report