Municipal Council

City of Newark City Hall 920 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Meeting Minutes - Final REGULAR MEETING Thursday, November 7, 2024 12:30 PM Council Chamber Municipal Council Council Member Patrick O. Council 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 C. Lawrence Crump Kecia Daniels, City Clerk Abraham Negron, Deputy City Clerk Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 1. CALL TO ORDER Regular meeting of the Municipal Council was called to order on the above date in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey, at 12:30 P.M. 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 Rev. Moacir Weirich St. Stephan’s’ Grace Community Church 7 Wilson Avenue Newark, NJ 07105 3. STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS 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 6, 2023. In addition, the agenda for this meeting was disseminated on November 1, 2024 at the time of preparation and posted on the website of the City of Newark. 4. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1 - Michael J. Silva Silva arrived at 12:52 P.M. Present: 8 - Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 2 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 6. ORDINANCES 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage 6PSF-a 24-1322 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 22, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SECTION 3.6, PERSONNEL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ADD DEFINITION TO THE BASIC TRAINING COURSE WHEN HIRING ENTRY-LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITHOUT AN EXAMINATION. Sharonda Morris, Deputy Director Newark Department of Public Safety commented. Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Debra Salters, Felicia Alston-Singleton, Alif Muhammad, Angela Williamston, Bernard Rollins and Anthony D'Angelo. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Close on Public Hearing and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump 6PSF-b 24-1418 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 2, OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, SECTION 3, CITY CLERK, SUBSECTION 1, HONORARY AND CEREMONIAL STREET DEDICATIONS; DESIGNATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2016, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY. Sponsor(s): Council President, C. Lawrence Crump Public Hearing opened. No one appearing. Public Hearing closed. A motion was made by Crump, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Close on Public Hearing and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 3 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 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 4 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7. RESOLUTIONS 7R1 Administration 7R1-a 24-1307 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To support the training and deployment of community health workers in response to Covid 19. Funding Source: Acenda, Inc. Appropriation Amount: $123,000.00 Budget Year: 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 #24-1291. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 5 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R1-b 24-1385 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To support the training and deployment of community health workers in response to Covid 19. Funding Source: Acenda, Inc. Appropriation Amount: $6,666.67 Budget Year: 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 10, 2024, accepted grant funds in the amount of $66,667.00. Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-f, adopted on October 23, 2024, accepted additional grant funds in the amount of $6,666.67 for a total grant amount of $73,333.67. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 6 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R1-c 24-1432 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To provide funds for the purchase of surveillance cameras. Funding Source: Center for Justice Innovation Appropriation Amount: $170,000.00 Budget Year: 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 Resolution #7R9-a adopted on October 2, 2024. Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump 7R1-d 24-1311 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To purchase one (1) ALTEC Model AT200A Telescope Aerial Device (Non-Insulated). Entity Name: Altec Industries, Inc. Entity Address: 210 Inverness Center Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35242 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $128,598.00 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through June 30, 2025, inclusive of any extensions granted by ESCNJ 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 the purchase of one (1) ALTEC Model AT200A Telescope Aerial Device (Non-Insulated) for the Engineering Department, Division of Traffic and Signals. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 7 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R1-e 24-1144 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #M0052: Office Supplies and Related Products Master Blanket 24-COMG-78752 and 24-COMG-78746 Purpose: To purchase office supplies and related products for various City Departments. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1) WB Mason Co Inc., 300 Prospect Plains Road, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512 2) ODP Business Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 1413 Charlotte, North Carolina 28201 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $80,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services/NW011-030-0308-83010-B2024; NW011-030-0308-83030-B2024; and NW011-030-0308-83120-B2024/Office of City Clerk and Municipal Council/NW011-020-0201-83870-B2024/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services/NW011-160-1601-83010-B2024; Director’s Office/ NW011-160-1601-83030-B2024 and NW011-160-1606-83840-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through February 28, 2027, inclusive of any 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: This State Contract will provide office supplies and related products for various City Departments. Additional City Departments that wish to use this contract shall be permitted. Applicable funding sources for other City Departments will be presented on an as-needed basis. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 8 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R2 Economic and Housing Development 7R2-a 24-0873 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for new construction of a two-family home and rehabilitation of a three-family home to sell at market rate to City of Newark employees. Entity Name: Community Collaborations, LLC Entity Address: 187 Livingston Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $47,250.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $119,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) 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) 780 Bergen Street/Block 2712/Lot 39/South Ward 763 South 20th Street/Block 368/Lot 12/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,250 X $9.00 = $47,250.00. 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-i 090524 Deferred 7R2-c 091824 Deferred 7R2-c 100224 Failed 7R2-a 102324 Failed 7R2-a 110724 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion Failed by the following votes: Yes: 4- Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Abstain: 4- Carlos M. Gonzalez, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., and Michael J. Silva City of Newark Page 9 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R2-b 24-0934 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate a three-family home with an affordable unit at 80% AMI and two (2) market rate units. Entity Name: Gateway Property Development, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $37,800.00 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $204,000.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) 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) 237 South 11th Street/Block 1815/Lot 15/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,520 X $15.00 = $37,800.00. 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-b 110724 A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Gonzalez to Defer. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 10 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R2-c 24-1009 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of two (2) two-family homes to sell at market rate. Entity Name: L.A.B Acquisitions, LLC Entity Address: 188 Jefferson Street, #355, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $92,070.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $125,800.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) 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) 9 Gladstone Avenue/Block 4004/Lot 43/West Ward 11 Gladstone Avenue/Block 4004/Lot 42/West Ward 28 Gladstone Avenue/Block 4003/Lot 38/West Ward 24-26 Gladstone Avenue/Block 4003/Lot 39/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 10,230 X $9.00 = $92,070.00. 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 110724 A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Gonzalez to Defer. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 11 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R2-d 24-1059 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of eight (8) three-family homes to provide five (5) affordable residential units and nineteen (19) market rate rental units. Entity Name: DCF Developers, LLC Entity Address: 162 South 8th Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11211 Sale Amount: $131,040.00 Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $158,600.00 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) 474 Avon Avenue/Block 2643/Lot 8/South Ward 476 Avon Avenue/Block 2643/Lot 7/South Ward 233 South 10th Street/Block 1814/Lot 29/West Ward 235 South 10th Street/Block 1814/Lot 30/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 10,080 X $13.00 = $131,040.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Council to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 12 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R2-e 23-1248 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To renovate the property into a two-family home, designating one (1) unit at market rate and the other unit as affordable for individuals earning 80% of the Area Median Income (“AMI”). Entity Name: Parkview Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 3501 Black Horse Pike, Turnersville, New Jersey 08012 Sale Amount: $66,217.50 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $85,500.00 Appraised Amount: 0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be completed within eighteen (18) 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) 26-28 Parkview Terrace/Block 3660/Lot 39/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,414.5 X $15.00 = $66,217.50. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 13 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R2-f 24-1147 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of a sixty-eight (68) unit apartment building with 20% of units providing affordable housing at 60% AMI. Entity Name: WMKTST, LLC Entity Address: 300 Wilson Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $133,200.00 Cost Basis: (X) $18.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $165,000.00 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) 361 West Market Street/Block 1842/Lot 21/Central Ward 363 West Market Street/Block 1842/Lot 22/Central Ward 367 West Market Street/Block 1842/Lot 24/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 7,400 X $18.00 = $133,200.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 14 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R2-g 24-1417 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To create a side yard for the adjacent owned property at 140-142 Leslie Street. Entity Name: ABE Gezint, LLC Entity Address: Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Sale Amount: $23,400.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $28,500.00 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) 138 Leslie Street/Block 3065/Lot 5/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,600 X $9.00 = $23,400.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 15 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R2-h 24-1454 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. Brandi Daniel, Legislative Coordinator Department of Economic and Housing Development commented. Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Felicia Alston-Singleton, Angela Williamston, Alif Muhammad and Debra Salters. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Abstain: 2- Luis A. Quintana, and Michael J. Silva City of Newark Page 16 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R2-i 24-1453 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. Brandi Daniel, Legislative Coordinator Department of Economic and Housing Development commented. Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Alif Muhammad, George Tillman, Jr., Felicia Alston-Singleton and Debra Salters. A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 17 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R3 Engineering 7R3-a 24-1064 Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To authorize the award of a contract for construction of the Ferry Street Intersection Safety Improvements Project. Entity Name: Berto Construction, Inc. Entity Address: 625 Leesville Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey 07065 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,999,910.79 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Engineering/NW051, G24, E24M0, A, 71930, B2024 Contract Period: 476 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed 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: Bids Solicited: January 16, 2024, January 23, 2024 and January 30, 2024 Bids Received: Three (3) Bids Rejected: One (1) A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 18 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R3-b 24-1489 Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Host Municipality Agreement Purpose: To continue the operation of solid waste disposal, electric power generating and resource recovery facility. Entity Name: Reworld Essex Company (formally Covanta Essex Company) Entity Address: 183 Raymond Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07105-4798 Contract Amount: As defined in detail within the Modified Interim Host Municipal Agreement Funding Source: No municipal funds required Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 19 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R5 Health and Community Wellness 7R5-a 24-1291 Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To support the training and deployment of community health workers in response to Covid-19. Entity Name: Acenda, Inc. Entity Address: 42 Delsea South Drive, Glassboro, New Jersey 07028 Grant Amount: $123,000.00 Funding Source: Acenda, Inc. Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: August 1, 2024 through July 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: A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump 7R6 Law 7R6-a 24-1411 Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-2637-17 Claimant: Joseph E. Tutela III Claimant's Attorney: Robert J. De Groot, Esq. Settlement Amount: $120,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Deferred 7R6-a 110724 Deferred 7R6-a 112624 Deferred 7R6-a 120424 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was adopted by the following votes: City of Newark Page 20 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 21 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk 7R8-a 24-1483 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment as an Alternate Member #1 of the Board of Adjustment Name of Appointee: Katiria Cobian Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending March 31, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member, Carlos Gonzalez Additional Information: A motion was made by Gonzalez, seconded by Crump to Confirm. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump 7R8-b 24-1302 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Bishop Thomas Cooper Date(s): Saturday, November 23, 2024 Time: TBD Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Bergen Street and Custer Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Bishop Thomas Cooper Way Sponsor: Council Member, Louise Scott-Rountree Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at a time to be determined. A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Council to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 22 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R8-c 24-1434 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Overseer Dr. Bryant R. Ali Date(s): Saturday, November 16, 2024 Time: 12:00 P.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Aldine Street and Lyons Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Overseer Dr. Bryant R. Ali Way Sponsor: Council Member, Patrick O. Council Additional Information: The Ceremonial Street Dedication will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. A motion was made by Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump 7R8-d 24-1457 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 City of Newark Page 23 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 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 City of Newark Page 24 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 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 was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump 7R8-e 24-1458 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 was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 25 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R12 Water Sewer Utility 7R12-a 24-0868 Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Engineering Services for Intensive-Level Historic Architectural Survey associated with the Rehabilitation of Pequannock Aqueducts. Entity Name: Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. Entity Address: 96 U.S. Highway 206, Suite 101, Flanders, New Jersey 07836 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $176,150.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW038-800-8003-A-71240-B2024 Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed 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 was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 26 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 8. COMMUNICATIONS 8-a 24-1365 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment as Alternate #2 to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Anthony Arenas Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2025 Additional Information: Anthony Arenas will replace Lekesha Jones, whose term expired October 5, 2024. Deferred 8-a 110724 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer on Communications. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump 8-b 24-1420 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Alfredo Ruiz Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 21, 2028 Additional Information: A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Confirm. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 27 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 8-c 24-1421 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Maria J. Andrade Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 24, 2028 Additional Information: A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Confirm. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump 8-d 24-1422 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Luis A. Maisonave Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on June 24, 2028 Additional Information: A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Confirm. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 28 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 8-e 24-1423 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Leslie Ramos Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on August 4, 2027. Additional Information: A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Confirm. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump 8-f 24-1362 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 5, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION OF CENTRAL PURCHASING, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 14, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE USE OF PROCUREMENT CARDS. Deferred 6PSF-a 120424 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Advance to First Reading. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 29 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 9. PENDING BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA 9-a 24-1364 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Alexander Padilla, Jr. Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Alexander Padilla, Jr., will replace Alfonso L. Ferguson, whose term expired on October 5, 2024. Deferred 8-k 102324 Deferred 9-a 110724 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer on Pending. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump 9-b 24-1375 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Bernard Mcallister Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Bernard Mcallister will replace Ronnie Carney, whose term expired on June 1, 2024. Deferred 8-l 102324 Deferred 9-b 110724 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer on Pending. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 30 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 ADDED STARTERS Administration 7R1-f(as) 24-1455 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: Eric S. Pennington, Business Administrator commented. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump A motion was made by Gonzalez, seconded by Kelly to Reconsider. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Amend. Amendment: To remove Average cost per year over term of agreement. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt as Amended. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 31 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7R1-g(as) 24-1486 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Labor Agreement Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement Entity Name: Newark Police Deputy Chiefs Association Entity Address: 31 Green Street, 4th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Fiscal Impact: $67,957.16 (average cost per year over the term of the Labor Agreement) Contract Period: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2023 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 projected fiscal impact amount of $67,957.16 (average cost per year over the term of the Labor Agreement) for a projected total amount $407,742.96. Eric S. Pennington, Business Administrator commented. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Law 7R6-b(as) 24-1513 Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Spruce Industries, Inc. Claimant's Attorney: CSG LAW Settlement Amount: $105,853.68 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 32 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 Public Safety 7R9-a(as) 24-1334 Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological consulting services. Entity Name: The Institute for Forensic Psychology Entity Address: 5 Fir Court, Suite 2, Oakland, New Jersey 07436 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71280-B2024 Contract Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 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: Deferred 7R9-a(as) 110724 Failed 7R9-a 112624 Eric S. Pennington, Business Administrator commented. A motion was made by Gonzalez, seconded by Quintana to Defer. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 5- Carlos M. Gonzalez, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and Michael J. Silva No: 1- Patrick O. Council Abstain: 2- Dupré L. Kelly, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 33 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 11. HEARING OF CITIZENS 24-1490 1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. COLLEEN M. FIELD Appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Not appearing. 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 5. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 6. ANGELA WILLIAMSTON Appearing. 7. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 8. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 9. YUSUF A. SHABAZZ Not appearing. 10. DARNELLA LEE Not appearing. 11. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Appearing. 12. LAMONT VAUGHN Appearing. 13. ANTHONY D’ANGELO Appearing. 14. BERNARD ROLLINS Appearing. 15. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. City of Newark Page 34 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 MOTIONS 7Ma 24-1532 A motion requesting that the Administration meet with the Lower Broadway Business Improvement District to address the concerns regarding the increase in homeless encampments and other quality of life issues. A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 7- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1- Luis A. Quintana 7Mb 24-1533 A motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety meet with Newark resident Bernard Rollins and resolve his complaint regarding a law enforcement incident that occurred in his home during 2023, which resulted in the confiscation of his home security system. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Ramos, Jr. to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 7- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1- Luis A. Quintana 7Mc 24-1534 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Christian “Rambo” Calle Vera. A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 7- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1- Luis A. Quintana 7Md 24-1535 A motion requesting that the Municipal Council invite representatives of the City’s dockless vehicle share system program (scooter vendors), to a future special conference to discuss their operations. A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 2- Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Luis A. Quintana City of Newark Page 35 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 7, 2024 7Me 24-1536 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Luciano Calandra, Sr., founder of the iconic Calandra’s Bakery. A motion was made by Council, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 2- Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Luis A. Quintana 7Mf 24-1537 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Gregory Latham, late husband of Newark OneStop Career Center Supervisor, 18th Avenue Block Association Founder/President and community activist, Patricia Cobb Latham. A motion was made by Council, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 2- Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Luis A. Quintana 12. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adjourn this meeting at 3:30 P.M. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 2- Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Luis A. Quintana ________________________________________ C. LAWRENCE CRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY City of Newark Page 36