Municipal Council

City of Newark City Hall 920 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Meeting Agenda - Final SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:00 AM Council Chamber Municipal Council Council Member Patrick O. Council Council Member C. Lawrence Crump Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez Council Member Dupré L. Kelly Council Member Luis A. Quintana Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree Council Member Michael J. Silva President LaMonica R. McIver Kecia Daniels, Acting City Clerk Jerusha J. Schulze, Acting Deputy City Clerk Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 25, 2022 CALL TO ORDER STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT STATEMENT OF OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT In accordance with New Jersey P.I. 1975, Chapter 231, Section 5, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the Star Ledger, the Jersey Journal and the public at large; establishing the date, time and location of this meeting, by posting on the designated bulletin board in City Hall and by filing with the Office of the City Clerk, the schedule of regular meetings and conferences of the Newark Municipal Council as adopted as 7R8-a on December 15, 2021 and amended by Resolution 7R8-a (s) on January 4, 2022, allowing virtual meetings in January and February. In addition, the agenda for this meeting was disseminated on October 21, 2022 at the time of preparation and posted on the website of the City of Newark. ROLL CALL City of Newark Page 2 Printed on 10/21/2022 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 25, 2022 AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT 1 Administration 2 Economic and Housing Development 3 Engineering 4 Finance 5 Health and Community Wellness 6 Law 7 Mayor's Office 8 Municipal Council and City Clerk 9 Public Safety 10 Public Works 11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services 12 Water Sewer Utility City of Newark Page 3 Printed on 10/21/2022 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 25, 2022 RESOLUTIONS 7R1 Administration 7R1-a (s) 22-1314 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T2458 Auditing Services: Financial Auditing Firms for Using Agencies and NJDEP Purpose: To provide accounting and advisory services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 301, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/NW011-050-0501-71280-B2022 Contract Period: Upon approval of Municipal Council through August 31, 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: 7R2 Economic and Housing Development 7R2-a (s) 22-1262 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. City of Newark Page 4 Printed on 10/21/2022 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 25, 2022 7R2-b (s) 22-1417 Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide Municipal Council support for the submission of an application for tax credits sought by Developer under the NJ Aspire Tax Credit Program to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Entity Name: New Community Homes Development, LP Entity Address: 233 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: $0.00 Total Project Cost: $69,821,728.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Traditional debt financing and equity funding Grant Period: Ten (10) Years - Tax Credit Period, from the project completion date 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 202 South Orange Avenue/Block 242/Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information: The submission of an application for tax credits and support of the Municipal Council of same for New Community Homes Development, LP will be ratified from the date of submission of Developer’s application for the Funds to the date of adoption of this authorizing Resolution. City of Newark Page 5 Printed on 10/21/2022 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 25, 2022 7R2-c (s) 22-1419 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Need for Housing Project Purpose: To determine whether the proposed Project will meet(s) an existing housing need within the City of Newark, pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Law of 1983, as amended (N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 et seq.), the rules promulgated thereunder at N.J.A.C. 5:80-1 et seq., and all applicable guidelines. Entity Name: Forest Hill House Preservation Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 142 West 57th Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10019 Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) Total Project Cost: $37,532,737.00 City Contribution: To Be Determined Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 List of Properties: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 501-507 Mt. Prospect Avenue/Block 628/Lots 13 and 15/North Ward Additional Information: 7R4 Finance 7R4-a (s) 22-1472 Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $110,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Mass Transit Access Tax Revenue Bonds Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK ACTING AS REDEVELOPMENT ENTITY PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF MASS TRANSIT ACCESS TAX REVENUE BONDS (MULBERRY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) (CITY SECURED); APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE AND RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A BOND RESOLUTION ON NOVEMBER 9, 2021. Additional Information: City of Newark Page 6 Printed on 10/21/2022 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 25, 2022 7R4-b (s) 22-1350 Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $2,502,566.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Purchaser: New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF NOT EXCEEDING $2,502,566.00 QUALIFIED GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, PURSUANT TO THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2023 NEW JERSEY WATER BANK FINANCING PROGRAM FOR FUNDING THE CITY ’ S PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT REHABILITATION PROJECT. Additional Information: 7R4-c (s) 22-1352 Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Loan and Escrow Agreements for Pequannock Water Treatment Rehabilitation Project Amount to be Financed: $2,502,566.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LOAN AGREEMENTS TO BE EXECUTED BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY AND EACH OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, ALL PURSUANT TO THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2023 WATER BANK FINANCING PROGRAM FOR FUNDING THE CITY’S PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT REHABILITATION PROJECT. Additional Information: City of Newark Page 7 Printed on 10/21/2022 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 25, 2022 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk 7R8-a (s) 22-0915 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve civil and criminal warrants, written summonses, complaints, repossessions and lockouts. Name of Appointee: Jamar Piercy 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, C. Lawrence Crump Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond. 7R8-b (s) 22-1425 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Fees Purpose: Trunk-O-Treat and Resource Fair Date(s): Monday, October 31, 2022 Event Time: 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council Additional Information: The Trunk-O-Treat and Resource Fair hosted by the South Ward Promise Neighborhood will be held on Jeliff Avenue at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Jelliff Avenue (South Ward). The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($50.00) for street closure will be waived. City of Newark Page 8 Printed on 10/21/2022 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final October 25, 2022 7R8-c (s) 22-1514 Dept. / Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Office Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Fees Purpose: 2nd Street Block Association Halloween Trunk/Treat Date(s): Saturday, October 29, 2022 Event Time: 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Louise Scott Rountree Additional Information: The 2nd Street Block Association Halloween Trunk/Treat will be held at 199 2nd Street between Orange Street and 7th Avenue, from 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M., on Saturday, October 29, 2022. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($50.00) for street closure will be waived . COMMUNICATIONS Received from Business Administrator Eric S. Pennington. 8-a (s) 22-1030 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 503 SOUTH ORANGE AVE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 55 MORRIS AVENUE, SUITE 108, SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR-STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY (13) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (2) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN, 1,692 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (7) PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 503-505 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1791, LOTS 24 AND 25. (WEST WARD) ADJOURNMENT KECIA DANIELS ACTING CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY City of Newark Page 9 Printed on 10/21/2022