Legislation

Directing the Administration to provide Code Inspection reports from the Division of Code Enforcement, Division of Engineering, before any future contract is awarded for emergency shelter services.

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 34 CLINTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 45 ACADEMY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, FOR A PROJECT TO CREATE (29) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND APPROXIMATELY 820 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL LOCATED AT 34 CLINTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 145, LOT 66 AND A PORTION OF LOT 62 (WHICH, UPON SUBDIVISION APPROVAL, IS EXPECTED TO BE RE-DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 145, LOT 66.01). (CENTRAL WARD)

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding between Ports America Group, Inc. and the City of Newark Purpose: To authorize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Funding Agreement. Entity Name: Ports America Group, Inc. Entity Address: 525 Washington Boulevard, Suite 1660, Jersey City, New Jersey 07310 Operating Budget: N/A Funding Source: Ports America Funding Agreement Contract Period: Commences upon execution of the MOU and terminates in two (2) years 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: No municipal funds or commitment of municipal resources are required to effectuate this Memorandum of Understanding.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Document Scanning Services Entity Name(s)/Address(s): DRS Imaging Services, LLC, 43 Fadem Road, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Engineering/NW026-46260-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: This contract will provide Document Scanning Services to the City of Newark, Department of Engineering. First Advertisement Date: August 5, 2021 Bids Solicited: Eighteen (18) Bids Received: Three (3)

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Team Management 2000, Inc. Entity Address: 84 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $609,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( X ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $173,000.00. Ryan White funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on March 17, 2021.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Reverend Dr. Malachi D. Rountree Date(s): Saturday, July 17, 2021 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Parkview Terrace and Chancellor Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Reverend Dr. Malachi D. Rountree Way” Sponsor: Council Member, John Sharpe James Additional Information:

RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Dale Goodwin, on her retirement after forty (40) years of service to early childhood education and youth programs 2. Naomi Herrill, on her 68th Birthday Celebration 3. Asie Edward Hill, on celebrating his life posthumously 4. Joyce Henry-Faller, on her retirement from public service with the Newark Board of Education Sponsored by Council Member Augusto Amador 5. Individuals honored for their commitment, achievement and graduation from Wilson Avenue School 6. Individuals honored for their commitment, achievement and graduation from Oliver Street School 7. Individuals honored for their commitment, achievement and graduation from Hawkins Street School 8. Individuals honored for their commitment, achievement and graduation from East Side High School 9. Individuals honored for their commitment, achievement and graduation from Ann Street School 10. Individuals honored for their commitment, achievement and graduation from Lafayette Street School 11. Individuals honored for their commitment, achievement and graduation from South Street School 12. Amandio Pita, honored posthumously for his years of service to the Ironbound Community 13. Jeanne Ramirez, on her retirement from public service as a teacher in Newark Public Schools Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 14. Individuals honored during the Hispanic Law Enforcement Society Cigar Night, held on Friday, June 18, 2021 Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 15. Pastor Jeremiah E. Maxfield, Ceremonial Street Dedication 16. Walter ‘Willie’ Green, of Uncle Willie’s Wings on celebrating the 2nd Annual “Willie’s Day”, held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 17. Reverend Dr. George A. Blackwell II and First Lady Minister Helena B. Blackwell, on celebrating their 26th Pastoral Anniversary, at Good Neighbor Baptist Church, held on Sunday, June 13, 2021 18. Pastor Robert L. Morrast, on celebrating forty-eight (48) years of ministry, at Saint Peter’s Missionary Baptist Church 19. Pastor Ronald Slaughter, on celebrating his 10th Pastoral Anniversary, at Saint James AME Church, held on Sunday, June 13, 2021 20. Pastor Tiffany Sales Morrast, on celebrating her 9th Pastoral Anniversary, at Secret Place of Praise Church, held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 21. Bishop T. Cooper, on celebrating his 44th Pastoral Anniversary, at Palm Garden Holiness Church, held on Sunday, June 20, 2021 22. Pastor Kevin L. Pendleton, on celebrating his 4th Pastoral Anniversary, at Sardis Temple Baptist Church, held on Sunday, June 27, 2021 Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 23. Bishop Stacy M. McQueen, of Full Gospel Monument of Faith Church, Inc. 24. Pearlie Mae Davis Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 25. Esther Harris, celebrating her life posthumously during a memorial service held on Friday, June 4, 2021 26. Individuals honored during the 34th Annual Essex-West Hudson Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Breakfast, held on Sunday, June 6, 2021 27. Individuals honored during the 5th Anniversary of the Talented Latinos of the World VIP 2021 organized by AR Global Production 28. Dustin D. Palumbo, honored for his graduation from Fordham University School of Law 29. Visiting Dignitaries of the Dominican Republic honored for representing citizens of the Tri-State Area 30. Rolando Velazquez, Ceremonial Street Dedication 31. Joseph A. Bernal, Ceremonial Street Dedication 32. Individuals honored for working diligently during the COVID 19 Pandemic by delivering groceries to residents in need 33. Soraida Lara, on her retirement after thirteen (13) years of public service to the City of Newark, Office of the City Clerk Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 34. Dr. Linda Cerino, on her retirement after forty-six (46) years of public service with Saint Michael’s School 35. Leroy Jones, on his appointment as State Democratic Chairman

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Reverend Dr. James Arthur Scott Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Octavia Juanita Hutchins-Harris 3. Bishop Willie James Hamilton 4. Dorothy Fort-Howard 5. Ella Mae Wortham Sherrer

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Newark Municipal Court Judge Name of Appointee: Keith C. Harvest, Esq. Appointment Term: Three (3) year term to commence upon Municipal Council approval on or about July 8, 2021 Sponsor: Additional Information:

RECOGNIZING & COMMENDING Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Keith Thompson Brown, Ceremonial Street Dedication Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Reverend Carmelo Roman, on celebrating twenty (20) years of ministry, at Temple Rock of My Salvation Church, held on Friday, July 23, 2021 3. Dr. Guy J.J. Delisfort, on his retirement after fifty (50) years of providing pediatric care 4. Pastor Dr. Kemi Ojo, on her 40th Birthday Celebration 5. Hazel Mincy, Ceremonial Street Dedication 6. Ann Byrd, Ceremonial Street Dedication 7. Reverend Dr. Malachi D. Rountree, Ceremonial Street Dedication Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 8. Gracieuse Francois, on her 105th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 9. Monsignor Joseph F. Ambrosio, Ceremonial Street Dedication 10. Maria Jusino, on her dedication and service to those in the community in need 11. Individuals honored during the International Festival Organized by Caring and Loving Foundation 12. Dignitaries and Individuals honored of the C.A.D.H.U. USA and Canada - Human Rights Issues Commissioners 13. Dignitaries and Individuals honored during the Sister Cities Agreement Ceremony with Taoyuan City, Taiwan, held on Monday, August 2, 2021 Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 14. Individuals honored during the Peruvian Civic Committee’s Flag Raising Ceremony, on celebrating 200 Years of Independence, held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 15. Bishop Willie James Hamilton, Ceremonial Street Dedication

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIX ENTITLED “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS” OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER TO ESTABLISH A LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR OUTDOOR DINING PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF NEWARK’S PUBLIC RIGHT-OF WAY. No Action Taken 6PSF-x (s) 081721

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President Mildred C. Crump 1. Honorable Marie L. Villani Sponsored by Council Member John Sharpe James 2. Sonny William Gaddy, Jr. 3. Deacon Mark Michael Lee 4. Samantha Yvonne Hester-Jordan Sponsored by Council Member Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 5. Edwin Wayne Crute Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Gregorio Torres

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To demonstrate the effectiveness of local government implementation of evidence-based health literacy strategies that are culturally appropriate to enhance COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and/or other mitigation measures (e.g., public health prevention practices and vaccination) in racial and ethnic minority populations and other socially vulnerable populations. Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Office of Minority Health Entity Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W, Washington, D.C. 20201 Grant Amount: $3,875,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Office of Minority Health Total Project Cost: $4,112,359.00 City Contribution: $237,359.00 (In-Kind Matching Funds) Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2021 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: A match of municipal funds or its equivalent of In-Kind City resources in the amount of $237,359.00 is required for receipt or acceptance of this grant award.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: FY2022 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: N/A City Contribution: Local In-Kind Match of $23,841.75 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 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.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2014-17828 Claimant: Kevin Lowry Claimant's Attorney: Norris and Norris, LLC Attorney's Address: P.O. Box 183, Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865 Settlement Amount: $131,484.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide interpreting services in 180 languages during Court sessions. Entity Name: CQ Fluency, Inc. Entity Address: 2 University Plaza, Suite 406, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $140,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court/NW011-016-0167-7128 Contract Period: January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

Dept./ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim C.P. No.: 2017-13121 Claimant: Salvatore Fischetta Claimant's Attorney: Steven J. Kossup, Esq. Attorney's Address: 18 Church Street, Suite 114, Newton, New Jersey 07860 Settlement Amount: $181,526.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Urging Support of the Essex-Hudson Greenway Project Purpose: To urge support for the Essex-Hudson Greenway Project, including the revitalization of the section that is located within the City of Newark and for the State of New Jersey to set aside sufficient funds to effectuate the acquisition of the right-of-way and to support the annual debt service associated with the purchase and construction of the greenway. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. and Council Vice President, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:

Dept. / Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of an Immunization Grant Entity Name: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Entity Address: 110 William Street, Suite 108, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $555,586.00 Funding Source: New Jersey State Department of Health, Vaccine Preventable Disease Program Total Project Cost $555,586.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RF ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: No municipal funds are required for acceptance of the grant award. This grant will help to reduce and eliminate the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases affecting children, adolescents, and adults through immunization. The Department of Health and Community Wellness will offer a variety of immunization services to community residents ages 0 through 18 years.

Dept. / Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To accept a grant award for Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) Program. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health Entity Address: 369 S. Warren Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608 Grant Amount: $1,400,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health Total Project Cost: $1,400,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 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:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Online Tax Sale Hosting Services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Realauction.com, LLC, 861 Southwest 78th Avenue, Suite B-102, Plantation, Florida 33324 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Finance, Division of Revenue Collection/NW011-050-0505-71050-B2021 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twelve (12) consecutive months 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 be used to enter into a contract with Realauction.com to provide online tax hosting services for the Department of Finance, Division of Revenue. Advertisement Date: September 17, 2020

Spruce Spires Urban Renewal, LP, Financial Statements, December 31, 2020

Two Center Street Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2020

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide 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: $3,338,125.00 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: