Municipal Council

City of Newark City Hall 920 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Meeting Agenda - Final REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 20, 2023 6:30 PM 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, City Clerk Abraham Negron, Deputy City Clerk Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. INVOCATION Bishop Gregory Woods Revival Temple Newark, New Jersey 3. 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 7, 2022. In addition, the agenda for this meeting was disseminated on September 15, 2023 at the time of preparation and posted on the website of the City of Newark. 4. ROLL CALL City of Newark Page 2 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 HEARING OF CITIZENS 23-1478 1. LISA PARKER 2. RYAN TALMADGE 3. QUAWE ELMORE 4. JAMIL LAWRENCE 5. MARTHA RODRIGUEZ 6. FELICIA ALSTON SINGLETON 7. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI 8. DEBRA MAPSON 9. NADIRAH BROWN 10. DEBRA SALTERS 11. EMILY AIKENS 12. FAHKERIA BRADLEY 13. ALIF MUHAMMAD 14. MARYAM BEY 15. DARNELLA LEE 16. DONNA JACKSON 17. GEE CURETON 18. COLLEEN FIELDS 19. YUSUF SHABAZZ 20. JANISE AFOLO 21. TANISHA GARNER 22. JACQUELINE PEOPLES 23. OPAL R. WRIGHT 24. AMIN BRADBURY 25. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER City of Newark Page 3 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS 5-a 23-1468 Morris Fairmount Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2022. 5-b 23-1469 North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, July 26, 2023. 6. ORDINANCES 6F First Reading 6F-a 23-1218 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORIGINAL TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED TO BERGEN STREET REDEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 935 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07112, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO ACHIEVE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF TWO (2) NEW APARTMENT BUILDINGS, THE FIRST CONTAINING (32) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS OVER COMMERCIAL SPACE AND THE SECOND CONTAINING TEN (10) AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS OVER COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 1037-1047 BERGEN STREET AND 1057-1059 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07112 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 3661, LOTS 3, 5 AND 8, AND BLOCK 3660, LOT 11 (SOUTH WARD). Failed 8-b(S)080823 City of Newark Page 4 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 6F-b 22-0193 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH UNIFIED VAILSBURG SERVICES ORGANIZATION, A NON-PROFIT COMPANY OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, 1044 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07106 (“LANDLORD”), FOR SATELLITE OFFICE SPACE, FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK’S OFFICE OF TENANT LEGAL SERVICES, TO BE LOCATED AT 42-44 RICHELIEU TERRACE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07106 (WEST WARD,) PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5, FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE TO PROCEED BY THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $78,281.50, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF BASE RENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,810.00, SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $4,471.50, AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,000.00. 6F-c 23-0770 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 442-448 WASHINGTON DEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 20 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 403, CRESSKILL, NEW JERSEY 07626, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SIX (6) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF (53) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (10) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (3) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI AND (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, (35) PARKING SPACES, AND 707 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE LOCATED AT 442-448 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 116, LOT 71 (CENTRAL WARD). 6F-d 23-1170 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY. City of Newark Page 5 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 6F-e 23-1402 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18, HOUSING CODE, CHAPTER 3, RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS/OPERATORS, SECTION 1, DWELLINGS: RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER AND OPERATOR FOR GENERAL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, ESTABLISHING SECTION 1.101(a)(5) REQUIRING AN EMERGENCY BACK UP GENERATOR FOR APARTMENT BUILDINGS OR HOUSING UNITS WITH (40) OR MORE UNITS. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council 6F-f 23-1456 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 3, BARBER SHOPS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED BY ADDING PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT, DEFINITIONS AND HOURS OF OPERATION. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana The Ordinances adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting on October 4, 2023, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey. City of Newark Page 6 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage 6PSF-a 23-1031 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A PORTION OF THE PEQUANNOCK AQUEDUCTS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $22,000,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $22,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME. Deferred 6PSF-k080223 Deferred 6PSF-a090723 6PSF-b 23-1195 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 23, TRAFFIC AND PARKING, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE AND GOUVERNEUR STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD). 6PSF-c 23-1238 A BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR LOANS TO THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY OR ITS RELATED ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AND MAINTAINING VARIOUS PROPERTIES FOR USE AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING; APPROPRIATING $20,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF. City of Newark Page 7 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 6PSF-d 23-1023 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 7, LIVE NEW A R K LO A N FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCING CLOSING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SECTION 7.3 FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT LOAN FOR ELIGIBLE FACADE IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council 6PSF-e 23-1332 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 7, LIVE NEW A R K LO A N FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR ADVANCING CLOSING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SECTION 7.2, CLOSING COST PROGRAM, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE CLOSING COST LOAN FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS UNDER THE LIVE NEWARK LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council 6PSF-f 23-1400 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 12, DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SENIOR SERVICES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ESTABLISHING SECTION 1.6, EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council City of Newark Page 8 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 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 9 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7. RESOLUTIONS 7R1 Administration 7R1-a 23-0555 Dept/ Agency: Administration/ Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To authorize the City of Newark to execute a Membership Agreement with Purchasing Cooperative of America and utilize Contract PCA-OD-370-22 for the administration of extra-duty assignments for the Department of Public Safety. Entity Name: Hart Halsey LLC dba Extra Duty Solutions Entity Address: 1 Waterview Drive, Suite 101, Shelton, Conneticut 06484 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council approval through September 13, 2023, inclusive of any extensions granted by the PCA 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: This Cooperative Purchasing Agreement will provide for Membership in the Purchasing Cooperative of America and to utilize Contract PCA-OD-370-22 to contract with Extra Duty Solutions to administer the scheduling, invoicing and payment of officers assigned extra -duty employment assignments. Utilization of this contract will minimize costs and increase efficiency for the Department of Public Safety. Deferred 7R1-ac 090723 City of Newark Page 10 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R1-b 23-1216 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide support for STD testing and patient follow-up. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Appropriation Amount: $168,851.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 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 Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #23-1185. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 7R1-c 23-1320 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: FY2024 Sub Regional Transportation Planning Program for the City of Newark Funding Source: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Inc. (NJTPA) Appropriation Amount: $110,367.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 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: Total Grant Award: $110,367.00 (Federal Funding of $95,367.00 and Supplemental Support Funding $15,000.00) in addition to the Local In-Kind Match of $23,841.75 Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #23-1285 Operating Agency: Department of Engineering Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. City of Newark Page 11 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R1-d 23-1354 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Related Health and Support Services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Appropriation Amount: $4,328,896.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 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 Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-c adopted on February 1, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 7R1-e 23-1392 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Childhood Lead Exposure Prevention (CLEP) Program provides lead exposure prevention, community outreach, case management, environmental intervention and lead abatement services for children six (6) months through seventeen (17) years of age with EBL’s (Elevated Blood Level’s) of five (5) and above (City-Wide). Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Appropriation Amount: $2,000,000.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 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 Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-f adopted on September 7, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. City of Newark Page 12 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R1-f 23-1394 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children (WIC). Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services Appropriation Amount: $2,177,064.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 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 Apply and Accept Resolution to be submitted under separate cover as Legistar File ID #23-1357. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. 7R1-g 23-1421 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-e adopted on October 5, 2022 Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R1-e adopted on October 5, 2022 by rescinding contract award to United Sales USA Corp. Entity Name: Untied Sales USA Corp. Entity Address: 185 30th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11232 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $148,000.00 Funding Source: 2019, 2020, and 2021 Budgets/Department of Public Safety; Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-83870-B2021/Department of Public Safety; Division of Fire/NW011-190-1903-83240-B2021/Department of Public Safety; OEM/NW011-190-1904-B2021/UASI Grant/NW051-G19-P194-83830-B2019/ UASI Grant/NW-051-G20-P20G0-83830-B2020/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW037-750-7502-83830-B2021/Department of Public Works; Division of Sanitation/ NW011-060-0605-83830-B2021/Department of Public works; Division of Public Buildings/NW011-060-0604-83870-B2021/Department of Public Works; Division of Motors/NW011-060-0602-83830-B2021/Department of Engineering; Division of Traffic and Signals/NW011-110-1107-83010-B2021/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services; Directors Office/NW011-160-1601-83240-B2021/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services; Division of City of Newark Page 13 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 Recreation/NW011-160-1606-83240-B2021/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Division of Cultural Affairs/NW011-160-1608-83240-B2021/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Division of Senior Services/NW011-160-1609-83240-B2021 and NW011-050-0502-83010-B2021/Department of Finance; Directors Office/Grant, HDCW, Immunizations, S + P/NW051-G20-2HOQ0-83010/ Grant, HDCW, Medical Care Services/NW051-G21-2H210B-83240 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed (24) consecutive months commencing upon the 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: Original Resolution 7R1-e adopted on October 5, 2022. This Resolution will rescind the Original Resolution and contract award to Untied Sales USA Corp., due to the inability to honor the bid proposal submitted on November 18, 2021. City of Newark Page 14 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R1-h 23-1245 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-d adopted on December 7, 2022, to increase the monetary amount Purpose: To purchase aerial ortho-imagery (drone) flight collaborative response graphics under Contract #BC-BID 21-57. Entity Name: Critical Response Group, Inc. Entity Address: P.O Box 831, Island Heights, New Jersey 08732 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $60,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/Department of Public Safety/NW051-G21-P21C-71280-B2021 (UASI) and NW051-G22-P22D-71280-B2022 (UASI) Contract Period: December 7, 2022 through November 3, 2023, inclusive of extensions provided by 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 Original Resolution 7R1-d adopted on December 7, 2022, authorized the Department of Public Safety to utilize the New Jersey Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Contract #BC-BID-21-57 at an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. This amendment will increase the contract amount from $40,000.00 to a new total contract amount not to exceed $60,000.00. City of Newark Page 15 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R1-i 23-1122 Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through a Youth Mentoring Program. Entity Name: The Baddie University, Inc. Entity Address: Irvington, New Jersey, 07111 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $95,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: 7R1-j 23-1127 Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Intervention and/or Prevention Treatment through Theraputic and Clinical Services. Entity Name: Foundation for University Hospital (University Hospital Foundation) Entity Address: 150 Bergen Street, Suite 209, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: City of Newark Page 16 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R1-k 23-1138 Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose:To provide Community Violence Prevention through a Youth Mentoring Program. Entity Name: High School Academic Program c/o Bessie Green Community, Inc. Entity Address: 510 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $144,722.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: 7R1-l 23-1139 Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-Recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through a Youth Mentoring Program. Entity Name: Higher Lifestyle Corporation Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $95,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: City of Newark Page 17 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R1-m 23-1140 Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Intervention and/or Prevention Treatment through Trama Recovery Services. Entity Name: Higher Lifestyle Corporation Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: 7R1-n 23-1150 Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through a Youth Mentoring Program . Entity Name: Next Generation Project Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 308, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $166,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: City of Newark Page 18 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R1-o 23-1154 Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Intervention and/or Prevention Treatment through Trama Recovery Services. Entity Name: RzTheFlags, LLC Entity Address: 68-70 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: 7R1-p 23-1160 Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Intervention and/or Prevention Treatment through Theraputic and Clinical Services. Entity Name: Urban Care, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: City of Newark Page 19 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R1-q 23-1161 Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through Youth Menoring Program. Entity Name: Urban Care, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $124,500.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: 7R1-r 23-1152 Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through Safe Passage. Entity Name: REFAL, Inc. Entity Address: 269 South 9th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 and Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: City of Newark Page 20 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R1-s 23-1153 Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community Violence Prevention through a Youth Mentoring Program. Entity Name: REFAL, Inc. Entity Address: 269 South 9th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $207,500.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery/Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: Grant funds to be expended no later than November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: 7R1-t 23-1009 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) Purpose: To provide services for the support and or maintenance of proprietary computer software for towing management and maintenance. Entity Name: AutoReturn US, LLC Entity Address: 9440 W. Sahara Ave, Suite 215, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 Contract Amount: The Vendor shall collect the administrative fees adjusted annually by the CPI. Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period To be established for a period not to exceed (24) consecutive months upon full execution of Agreement; with an option to extend for an additional two (2) year period 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 Vendor shall collect the administrative fees adjusted annually by the CPI. Authorized tow providers shall collect a fee of ($40.00) for every tow utilizing the Vendor’s platform on behalf of the Municipality except for exempted tows. City of Newark Page 21 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R1-u 23-1454 Dept/Agency: Administration/Office of Sustainability Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding Purpose: To form a coalition between the City of Newark, Atlantic City, and the City of Paterson to prepare a joint application for the Solar For All Grant Program funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Entity Name: City of Newark, City of Paterson and Atlantic City Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102; 155 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey 07505; and 1301 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Project Location: Contract Period: September 2023 through August 2028 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: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Atlantic City and the City of Paterson to form a coalition to submit a joint application to the Solar for All Grant Program funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. City of Newark Page 22 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R2 Economic and Housing Development 7R2-a 23-0483 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for rehabilitation of a two-family home for residential rental. Entity Name: Ibn Loyal Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $28,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) 8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $181,900.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within twelve (12) 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) 6 Mapes Terrace/Block 3629/Lot 16/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,500 X $8.00 = $28,000.00. 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 090723 7R2-b 23-1310 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Filing of Final Green Acres Application by the Department of Economic and Housing Development. Purpose: Resolution supporting State House Commission Final Application to NJDEP Green Acres Program to amend the compensatory replacement land previously approved for the disposal of Founder’s Park. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 8-12 Columbia Street/Block 167/Lot 10.02/East Ward Additional Information: City of Newark Page 23 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R2-c 23-0642 Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2023 Annual Budget for Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District (BALBA) Purpose: Introduction of the 2023 Annual Budget for Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District. Amount: $1,098,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on July 12, 2017, authorized the creation of the Bloomfield Avenue - Lower Broadway Business Improvement District. 7R2-d 23-1311 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Access Agreement Purpose: To allow access to City-owned property for groundwater monitoring in connection with environmental remediation of former economy color card facility, located at 1001 Newark Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. Entity Name: Woodard and Curran, LSRP Entity Address: 50 Millstone Road, Building 400, Suite 201, East Winsor, New Jersey 08520 Contract Amount: $0.00 Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Until completion of groundwater investigation as determined by LSRP or NJDEP Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Location of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 980-990 Frelinghuysen Avenue (Rear)/Block 3773/Lot 53/South Ward Additional Information: City of Newark Page 24 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R3 Engineering 7R3-a 23-1285 Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: FY2024 Sub-Regional Transportation Planning Program for the City of Newark Entity Name: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Entity Address: One Newark Center, 17th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $110,367.00 Total Project Cost: $134,208.75 City Contribution: Local In-Kind Match $23,841.75 Other Funding Source/Amount: Federal Funding ($95,367.00) and STP Supplemental Support Funding ($15,000.00) Grant Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 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 will provide grant funding in the amount of $110,367.00 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. City of Newark Page 25 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R3-b 23-1275 Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide professional services for the modernization of elevators at multiple public building sites. Entity Name: H2M Architects and Engineers, Inc. Entity Address: 119 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 110, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $268,050.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Engineering/NW011-200-2001-A-71660-B2023 Contract Period: Not to exceed 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to enter into a Professional Services Contract #2023-01R PS with H2M Architects and Engineering, Inc. for the modernization of elevators at four (4) of public building sites, specifically, 920 Broad Street, 94 Williams Street, 110 Williams Street and 394 University Avenue. City of Newark Page 26 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R4 Finance 7R4-a 23-1498 Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $18,000,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Redevelopment Area Bonds Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (777 MCCARTER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC PROJECT, SERIES 2023) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE, NON-RECOURSE) OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE FORM, MATURITIES AND OTHER DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF A MASTER TRUST INDENTURE, A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, A PLEDGE AND ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT AND SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS AS NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS. Additional Information: 7R5 Health and Community Wellness 7R5-a 23-1185 Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Funds Purpose: To provide support for STD testing and patient follow-up. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Health, Division of HIV, STD and TB Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0363 Grant Amount: $168,851.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 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: City of Newark Page 27 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R5-b 23-1357 Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children (WIC). Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Health Division of Family Health Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 364, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $2,177,064.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 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: 7R5-c 23-1413 Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Gift Donation Gift: Acceptance of Grant Funding Purpose: To provide funding to defray cost and provide sponsorship for National Health Centers Week to the Department of Health and Community Wellness. Entity Name: WellCare of New Jersey, soon to be known as Fidelis Care Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, 12th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Gift Value: $750.00 City Contribution: No municipal funds required Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable Additional Information: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29. City of Newark Page 28 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R6 Law 7R6-a 23-1414 Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick, Cole and Giblin, LLP Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Additional Contract Amount: $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The Original Resolution 7R6-p adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, for a contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $150,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $250,000.00. 7R6-b 23-1194 Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services as Special Counsel. Entity Name: Pashman, Stein, Walder, Hayden, P.C. Entity Address: 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Bus. Unit NW037, Dept. 750, Div./Proj. 7502, Acct. 71260, B2023 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Professional Services Contract will provide legal services as Special Counsel for the City of Newark regarding an appeal of its assessment of the Third and Fourth Quarter 2018 User Charges against Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission. City of Newark Page 29 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R6-c 23-1479 Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-00459-17 Claimant: Hamid Harris Claimant's Attorney: Brooke M. Barnett, Esq., BMB Law Firm, P.C, Military Park Building, 60 Park Place, Suite 1000, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Settlement Amount: $800,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk 7R8-a 23-1288 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Adopting the City of Newark 2023 Budget Purpose: Final Approval of the 2023 Municipal Budget Budget Year: 2023 Public Hearing Date: August 2, 2023 Amendment Published on: Not Applicable Amount: $823,914,910.73 Budget Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Additional Information: Certified copy of this Resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services. Deferred 7R8-f (s) 080823 Deferred 7R8-a 090723 NOTE: This Resolution will be amended, after the Public Hearing on the Amendment to the 2023 Municipal Budget, which will be held at the same Regular Meeting of September 20, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. in City Hall, Council Chamber. City of Newark Page 30 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R8-b 23-1246 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, lockouts, legal documents, small claims and writs of execution. Name of Appointee: Sergio J. Artiles 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: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond. 7R8-c 23-1471 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Annual Children’s Halloween Parade Caravan and Candy Giveaway Date(s): Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Annual Children’s Halloween Parade Caravan and Candy Giveaway will be held from Elwood Avenue to Verona Avenue between Woodside Avenue and Mt. Prospect Avenue (North Ward), from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fee ($50.00) for street closure will be waived. Rain Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 City of Newark Page 31 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R8-d 23-1490 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: The Future is Newark - Halsey Street Festival Date(s): Thursday, September 14, 2023 Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver Additional Information: The Halsey Street Festival will be held on Halsey Street between Central Avenue and Linden Avenue (Central Ward), from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($550.00) for street festival and street closure will be waived. Rain Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023 7R8-e 23-1503 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Police Officer Luis Osorio Date(s): Saturday, September 23, 2023 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of 7th Avenue and North 5th Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “P/O Luis Osorio Way” Sponsor: Council Members, Carlos M. Gonzalez and Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. City of Newark Page 32 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R8-f 23-1488 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Edo Alliance Group of New Jersey, Host of the 2023 Edo National Association Worldwide Convention, held on September 1-3, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Donna Roman Hernandez Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 3. Individuals honored during the Brothers Building a Better Nation’s Cutler Street Summer Fair, held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 4. Individuals honored during the New Jersey Law Enforcement Youth Academy, held on July 8-13, 2023 5. Individuals honored of the Fundacion Latin Sin Fronteras, Inc., during its 1st Annual Salvador Flag Raising, held on Thursday, September 14, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Pedro Sanchez Rodriguez, Social Management Manager of the Dominican Governmental Presidential Cabinet 7. Individuals honored during the 32nd Annual Celebration of Labor, held on Friday, September 8, 2023 8. Reverend Jose R. Fernandez, Ceremonial Street Dedication, held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 9. Pastors and Reverends honored during the Annual Day of Prayer, held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 10. Individuals honored during the Focus Hispanic Center for Community Development’s “Golden Queens Event”, held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11. Individuals honored during the Puerto Rican Gala, held on Friday, September 15, 2023 12. Individuals honored during the Puerto Rican Day Parade, held on Friday, September 15, 2023 13. Individuals honored during Esperanza Azteca’s 8th Annual Mexican Flag Raising, held on Monday, September 18, 2023 Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. 14. Gabriel Bido Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 15. Mary L. Harris, on her 75th Birthday Celebration 16. Okuapemman Association of USA and Canada, Joint National and New Jersey Chapter, on its 20th Anniversary Celebration, held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 City of Newark Page 33 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 17. Individuals honored during the Newark West Ward Clergy Alliance, Spiritual Engagement - Together We Stand, held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 18. Liz Black, Radio Personality, honored during A Day of Remembrance - Faith in the Park, held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 19. Reverend Tracey L. Brown, on her 24th Pastoral Anniversary, at Ruth Fellowship Ministries, held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 20. Reverend J. Vincent Grove, The 13 Moderator, of the Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Association during it’s At The Moderator’s Banquet, held on Friday, September 15, 2023 21. Individuals honored during the Newark Fashion Forward and Unity Week - Black Tie Opening Reception Kick-Off, held on Sunday, September 17, 2023 22. Apostle Sidney and Pastor Phyllis Ramey, on their 28th Church and Wedding Anniversary, at Jesus Church of Deliverance Ministries, held on Sunday, September 17, 2023 23. Deacon Tommy Scoiners, on his 80th Birthday Celebration, held on Sunday, September 17, 2023 24. Bishop Gerald Christian, on his 25th Pastoral Anniversary, at the Shiloh House of Prayer, to be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 7R8-g 23-1489 EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Bridget Kirby Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 2. Acquilla Jones 3. Mary Alice Blaney Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. William (Bill) T. Iverson, Sr. 5. Charles Tucker 6. Mary Frances Copeland 7. Kenneth J. Pope City of Newark Page 34 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R9 Public Safety 7R9-a 23-0734 Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide upgrades to the Department of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) 911 System. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of Information Technology, Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services Entity Address: P.O. Box 212, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,156,073.43 Total Project Cost: $1,156,073.43 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Contract Period: July 1, 2022 until all grant funds are expended 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: City of Newark Page 35 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R10 Public Works 7R10-a 23-1437 Dept/ Agency: Public Works Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amendment of Application and Agreements Purpose: To amend the 2022 NJDEP Volkswagen Mitigation Grant Project, Equipment Modernization Program award application and allocation amounts. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Total Grant Amount: $4,851,375.22 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Volkswagen Mitigation Grant Project, Equipment Modernization Program City Contribution: $537,854.66 Grant Period: June 13, 2022 through June 13, 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: Original Resolution 7R10-a adopted on August 3, 2022. This Resolution will amend the 2022 NJDEP Volkswagen Mitigation Grant Project, Equipment Modernization Program award allocation amount to read $4,851,375.22 from $1,065,108.00, and increasing the number of electric chassis refuse trucks to be funded from two (2) to a total of eight (8), with a City contribution of $537,854.66 for the Project. City of Newark Page 36 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 7R11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services 7R11-a 23-1263 Dept/Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding Purpose: To inspire youth to develop life skills, to succeed academically and to create positive relationships through the sport of hockey. Entity Name: Hockey in New Jersey (HNJ) Entity Address: 110 Jabez Street, Suite 260, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Project Location: Sharpe James/Kenneth A. Gibson (Ironbound) Recreation Center located at 226 Rome Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Reimbursement Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Three (3) years from the date of MOU execution, with two (2) one (1) year options to renew 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: Memorandum of Understanding, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:12-20 et seq. 8. COMMUNICATIONS Received from Honorable Mayor Ras J. Baraka 8-a 23-1499 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Invest Newark Board of Directors Name of Appointee: Council Member, Michael J. Silva Appointment Term: One (1) year upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending September 20, 2024 Additional Information: Council Member, Michael J. Silva will be replacing Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez. City of Newark Page 37 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 COMMUNICATIONS Received from Business Administrator Eric S. Pennington. 8-b 23-0617 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 648-652 RAYMOND BOULEVARD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 449 EAST 18TH STREET, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY 07524, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW (5) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF (96) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (24) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (12) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, 2,800 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SPACE AND (89) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 648-652 RAYMOND BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2020, LOT 1 (EAST WARD). 8-c 23-1309 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF THE CITY OF NEWARK PROPERTIES, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 237 SOUTH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114, IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 1146, LOT 17 AND SUBDIVISION OF LOT 17 INTO LOTS 17.01 AND 17.02, PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF LAND. 8-d 23-1438 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 19, WRECKERS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO AMEND SECTIONS 8:19-1, DEFINITIONS AND SECTION 8:19-6, SERVICE RATES TO UPDATE SERVICE RATES PENALTIES AND CLARIFY BOOT/IMMOBILIZATION REGULATIONS. 8-e 23-1473 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REPLACING TITLE 41 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS. City of Newark Page 38 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 9. PENDING BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA 9-a 23-1004 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT AND/OR EXEMPTION TO BENITO LOPEZ FROM TAXATION ON LAND AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN BENITO LOPEZ’S APPLICATION FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING CONSISTING OF (32) RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND (28) PARKING SPACES, ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 141-147 NJRR AVENUE, MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 914, LOT 8 (EAST WARD). Deferred 8-e 090723 10. MISCELLANEOUS 10-a 23-1459 RAFFLE LICENSES 1. Saint Vincent Academy, Inc. / RL-1 2. Alumnae Association. St. Vincent Academy, Inc./ RL-2 3. Vocational Sisters / RL-3 4. St. Michael’s Seton Library Guild / RL-4 5. St. Michael’s Seton Library Guild / RL-5 6. Covenant House of New Jersey / RL-6 7. Devil’s Care Foundation, Inc. / RL-16 Amended Year 2022 8. St. Lucy's Catholic Church / RL-7 9. St. Patrick's Church / RL-8 10. Greater Essex Comm. Uplift Foundation / RL-9 11. St. Lucy's R.C. Church / RL-10 12. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church / RL-11 13. New Jersey Performing Arts Center / RL-12 14. Parent & Guardians Guild St. Vincent Academy/ RL-13 15. Clean Water Fund / RL-14 16. Clean Water Fund / RL-15 17. New Jersey Symphony / RL-16 MOTIONS ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ City of Newark Page 39 Printed on 9/15/2023 Municipal Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 20, 2023 12. ADJOURNMENT KECIA DANIELS CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY City of Newark Page 40 Printed on 9/15/2023