Legislation

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works review its maintenance program for American flags that are flown over all public buildings and parks and immediately replace those that are torn, faded an in need of disposal.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Competitive Contract - Pursuant to State Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(k), the competitive contracting process may be used for the operation, management or administration of other services with the approval of the Director of Division of Local Government Services. Purpose: The operation of the Newark Community Solutions Program Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Justice Innovation Inc., 520 8th Avenue, 18th FL, New York, New York 10018 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $999,821.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/NW011-200-2001-97520-B2024 2025 Budget/NW011-200-2001-97520-B2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes a contract to operate the Newark Community Solutions which is dedicated to the reform and improvement of the criminal justice system within the City of Newark for the Municipal Court. Advertisement Date: July 17, 2024 Bids Downloaded: Forty-Two (42) Bids Submitted: Seven (7)

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Amie Vera Ivella Stevens Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 2. Luigi Siconolfi Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 3. Sydni N. Dotson 4. Cassandra E. Banks 5. Amy Jones 6. Linda Turner 7. Catherine McCall 8. Reverend Sergeant Leslie L. Jones, Jr. 9. Felicia Abachingsa Alepeere 10. Deacon Henry Jones, Jr.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Tony Hill and Rosetta Lane.

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC-USA) and Aderonke Precious Odunlade 2. Newark Boys and Girls Club’s “National Lights on Afterschool Day”, held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 3. Individuals honored during the Eyes Like Mine, Inc., 2024 Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant, held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 4. James R. Gonzalez, MPH, FACHE, LNHA, President and CEO of Broadway House of Continuing Care, on his retirement after twenty-four (24) years Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 5. Gabriela Alexandra Carillo Fraga, Member of the Consulate of Ecuador in the City of Newark, New Jersey 6. Carmin Rosario, on her retirement after thirty-three (33) years of public service with the City of Newark Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 7. Wayne “Akbar” Pray, Writer and Motivational Speaker, honored for his contribution to “Men Talk Sundays”, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 8. J. Kenneth Pagano, honored with the Affordable Housing Award, during the 2nd Annual JCAOA Honors Jersey City Apartment Owners Association, held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 9. Individuals honored during the 1st Anniversary of Mujeres Valiosas y de Poder, held on Thursday, October 24, 2024 10. Chris Bernardo, honored during the Annual Halloween Children’s Parade, held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 11. St. Lucy’s Church, on the 125th Anniversary of Saint Gerard, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 12. Individuals honored during the Esperanza Azteca Event, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 13. Andrew Napolitano, Owner of North End Bar 14. Rebecca Katzman, honored with an award from the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 15. Individuals honored during the Lord & Nikes’ Annual Nigeria Independence Day Celebration 2024, held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 16. Shiloh Baptist Church, on its 118th Church Anniversary, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 17. Mount Zion Apostolic Church, Inc., on its Pastoral Ordination Service, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 18. Bishop-Elect Vincent M. Rouse, Sr., on his Episcopal Consecration and 67th Church Anniversary of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 19. Clearview Baptist Church, on its 57th Church Anniversary and the 7th Pastoral Anniversary of Reverend Dr. Curtis W. Belle, Jr. and First Lady Diana Belle, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 20. Individuals honored during the Revelation Church - Honoree Service for Leaders in our Community, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 21. Frederica Bey, on her 80th Birthday Celebration, held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 22. Individuals honored during the Sidney Ramey Films Presents A Double Feature, held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 23. Individuals honored during the Archdiocese of Newark - Bishop Francis Brunch Fundraiser, held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 24. Lady Velma Savage, of New Eden Baptist Church, during its Women’s Day Service, held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 25. Reverend Joe D. McClain, Greater Bethel Baptist Church, Ceremonial Street Dedication 26. Valerie V. Wilson, on her retirement after twenty-eight (28) of public service in education 27. Miguel ‘Don Mike’ Rodriguez, honored at Newark 74' from Rebellion to Excellence - Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Newark's Puerto Rican Rebellion of 1974 Mini-Documentary Screen and Reception, held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 28. Reverend. Dr. Carol Lynn Patterson, New Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, honored during its Welcome Service, held on Sunday, November 3, 2024 29. Overseer, Senior Pastor Margaret Watson-Walker, on her 20th Pastoral Anniversary, at the House of Prayer at the Gate called Beautiful for all People, held on Sunday, November 3, 2024 30. Miguel “Don Mike” Rodriguez 31. Overseer Margaret Watson-Walker, 20th Pastoral Anniversary 32. Reverend Dr. Carol Lynn Patterson, New Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Welcome Service Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr. 33. Manuel and Herminia Yglesias 34. Honorable Augusto Marinho, Mayor, Ponte da Barca 35. Inocêncio Araújo, President of Volunteer Firefighters of Ponte da Barca

A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk prepare a resolution expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Newark resident, Rosetta Lane.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute a Community Benefits Agreement Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Community Benefits Agreement. Entity Name: New Jersey Performing Arts Corporation Entity Address: 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Funding Source: Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq. 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: 1-19 Center Street/Block 17/Lot 1.01/Central Ward 21-43 Center Street/Block 17/Lot 1.02/Central Ward 40-44 Center Street/Block 126.01/Lot 21.01/Central Ward (recently consolidated from Lots 9, 21, 39, 41 and 42) Additional Information: The Community Benefits Agreement between the City of Newark, New Jersey Performing Arts Corporation (“NJPAC”) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as a condition of receiving tax credits incentives under the Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq., towards the construction of a single phased, transformative, mixed-use, predominantly residential redevelopment project, of 577,940 total square feet. The residential component represents approximately (350) units comprised of 384,840 square feet. There will be 10,500 square feet of office space, 12,600 square feet of retail space, 53,000 square feet of space for an arts education and community facility and improvements to the existing 100,000 square foot facility, located at 1-19 Center Street, Block 17, Lot 1.01; 21-43 Center Street, Block 17, Lot 1.02, and 40-44 Center Street, Block 126.01, Lot 21.01 (recently consolidated from Lots 9, 21, 39, 41 and 42) in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07102 (an enhanced area). A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in City Hall, Council Chamber at 12:30 P.M.

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety, Police Division, vigorously enforce the City’s ban on overnight parking by commercial vehicles and illegal parking in bus stop areas on Mount Prospect Street.

A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk send correspondence to the US House of Representatives Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, expressing exuberance that their former colleague, LaMonica R. McIver, is the new Congresswoman-elect for the 10th Congressional District.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Execute a Community Benefits Agreement Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Community Benefits Agreement. Entity Name: Forest Hill House Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC and AHI Forest Hill House, NP, LLC Entity Address: 650 5th Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10019/ 2820 Selwyn Avenue, Suite 690, Charlotte, North Carolina 28209-2820 Funding Source: Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq. 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: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 501-507 Mount Prospect Avenue/Block 628/Lot 13/North Ward Additional Information: The Community Benefits Agreement between the City of Newark, Forest Hill House Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC, AHI Forest Hill House, NP, LLC, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as a condition of receiving tax credits incentives under the Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq., towards rehabilitating a ten (10) story, (100) unit, 100% senior-occupied affordable elevator building consisting of (100) housing rental units comprised of eighteen (18) studios, eighty-one (81) one-bedroom units, and one (1) two-bedroom superintendent unit, all of which shall be restricted to tenants at 60% of Area Median Income (“AMI”) (collectively referred to as “Income Restricted Units”), a partial basement, multiple common spaces on the first floor, and twenty-five (25) on-site parking spaces reserved for building residents located at 501-507 Mount Prospect Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104, also referred to as Block 628, Lot 13 on the Official Tax records of the City of Newark, New Jersey 07104. A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in City Hall, Council Chamber at 12:30 P.M.

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation, stop and desist from using the vacant lot at 859 Broadway as a refuse dump site.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Collective Bargaining Negotiations and Settlement Entity Name: Service Employees International Union, Local 617 (Blue Collar Non-Supervisory Workers) Entity Address: 703 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $15,630,413.75 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026 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:

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, strongly consider a costs/benefits analysis into the installation of overhead flashing caution lights as a speed deterrent near schools, hospitals and public spaces where safety is paramount.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To purchase aluminum Traffic Sign Blanks. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1.) Lightle Enterprises of Ohio LLC, 22 East Springfield Street, P.O. Box 329, Frankfort, Ohio 45628 2.) National Highway Products, Inc, 301 Riverside Drive, Millville, New Jersey 08332 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/ Department Of Engineering / Division of Traffic Signals/NW-11-110-1107-83750-B2024 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 Entity Name/Address: N/A Additional Information: To purchase aluminum Traffic Sign Blanks. Advertisement Date: July 24, 2024 Number of Bids Downloaded: Nineteen (19) Number of Bids Received: Two (2)

A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk prepare a resolution expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of mother of James Wright, former Newark Inspector General.

North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, September 25, 2024.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2024-05 Purpose: To extend Contract #E2024-05 for the declaration of emergency for demolition and related services Entity Name: Caravella Demolition Inc. Entity Address: 40 Deforest Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $750,250.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Economic Housing Development/NW027-A23-EC3P0-71910-B2023 2023 Budget/Department of Economic Housing Development/NW027-A23-EC23B-71910-B2023 Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety (90) days from October 27, 2024, through January 27, 2025 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: An Emergency Contract #E2024-05 for the period of July 19, 2024 through October 27, 2024 was awarded in an amount not to exceed $725,250.00 for the Economic Housing Development. This extension of Emergency Contract #E2024-05 will be in effect until January 27, 2025 and this extension will increase the contract by $25,000.00 for a new total emergency contract amount not to exceed $750,250.00.

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological consulting services. Entity Name: Keystone Psychological Services, LLC Entity Address: Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71210-B2025 Contract Period: April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 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:

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ismael Rivera.

Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological and consulting services. Entity Name: Nicole J. Rafanello, Ph.D.,CFPCS, LLC, d/b/a Clinical and Forensic Psychological and Consulting Services Entity Address: 91 Washington Street, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71210-B2025 Contract Period: April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 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:

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Council President LaMonica R. McIver’s grandfather.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to provide In-School and Out of School youth and young adults ages 16-24 with valuable internships and assist in successful transition to the world of work. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $2,459,450.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: April 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-h- Adopted April 2, 2025 Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, One Stop Career Center-Newark Works Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide support for the submission of an application for tax credits sought by Developer under the Aspire Tax Credit Program to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Entity Name: Iberia II Realty Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 450-466 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: Not Applicable Total Project Cost: $802,718,190.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Traditional debt financing and equity funding Grant Period: 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 (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 450-466 Market Street/Block 175/Lot 1/East Ward 31-39 Jefferson Street/Block 175/Lot 80/East Ward Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 5 story mixed use senior housing development with 44 residential units, an outpatient clinic, and a commercial kitchen Entity Name: Yolanda Alonzo’s Love, Inc. Entity Address: 372 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $100,000.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $237,900.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twenty-four (24) months following transfer of property ownership from the City to the Redeveloper 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) 398-406 Chancellor Avenue/ Block 3735/ Lot 1/ South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 10,000 X $10.00 = $100,000.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties Deferred 7R2-c 021925