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City of Newark City Hall 920 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Meeting Minutes - Final REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:30 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 January 22, 2025 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 6:31 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 Imam Daud Haqq Nia Masjid & Community Center 229-231 Roseville Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07107 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 4, 2024. In addition, the agenda for this meeting was disseminated on January 17, 2025 at the time of preparation and posted on the website of the City of Newark. 4. ROLL CALL 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 January 22, 2025 HEARING OF CITIZENS 25-0061 1. DOMINIQUE BRADLEY Not appearing. 2. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 5. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 6. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 7. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 8. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 9. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 10. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD Appearing. 11. TRACEY GARDNER Not appearing. 12. NASHEEDAH SINGLETON Appearing. 13. DEBORAH BROWN Appearing. 14. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 15. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 16. CHRISTOPHER BARRETT Not appearing. 17. GEE CURETON Not appearing. City of Newark Page 3 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 18. SHEILA MONTAGUE Not appearing. 19. SARA CRISPIN Not appearing. 20. ELIYAH MORDANO Not appearing. 21. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 22. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 23. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 24. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 25. LAMONT VAUGHN Appearing. 6. ORDINANCES 6F First Reading 6F-a 24-1703 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, 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 15TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 13TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD). A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt on 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 The Ordinance adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting on February 5, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey. City of Newark Page 4 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage 6PSF-a 24-1138 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO KS 486 MARKET STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LP, 556 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT SEVENTEEN (17) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), AND TWO (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”) RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), LOCATED AT 486 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2002, LOT 1. (EAST WARD) Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Lisa Parker, Debra Salters, Cassandra Dock, Nadirah Brown, Munirah El-Bomani and George Tillman, Jr. 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 City of Newark Page 5 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 6PSF-b 24-1337 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO MT. PLEASANT APARTMENTS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 4 LIBELLA COURT, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE STORY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF NINETEEN (19) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), FIVE (5) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI, AND TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI (ONE (1) ONE-BEDROOM UNIT AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNIT), (COLLECTIVELY THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), GROUND FLOOR PARKING AND ROOFTOP AMENITY SPACE, LOCATED AT 209-213 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 440, LOT 26. (CENTRAL WARD) Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Lisa Parker, Debra Salters, Donna Jackson, Alif Muhammad, Munirah El-Bomani and George Tillman, Jr. 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 City of Newark Page 6 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 6SF Second Reading and Final Passage 6SF-a 24-0023 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 566-570 SPRINGFIELD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1 ORIENT WAY, SUITE F #240, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07070, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (22) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WITH (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), AND 500 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (10) ASSOCIATED PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 566-570 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 316, LOT 20. (CENTRAL WARD) Deferred 6PSF-b 120424 Deferred 6PSF-b 121824 Failed 6PSF-b 010825 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt on Second Reading and Final Passage. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 7- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Abstain: 1- Anibal Ramos Jr. 6SF-b 24-1701 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 30, REGULATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES, SECTION 2, REGISTRATION OF ALL NEW AND PRE-EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, TO CREATE SUBSECTION 8:30-2(A), PROHIBITED DISTANCE FROM EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, AND TO FURTHER INCLUDE THE INCREASING OF FINES AND PENALTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 8:30-13, VIOLATION AND PENALTY. Failed 6PSF-j 010825 Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council A motion was made by Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt on Second Reading and Final Passage. 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 7 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 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 8 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7. RESOLUTIONS 7R1 Administration 7R1-a 24-1610 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Homelessness Prevention Grant Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Appropriation Amount: $500,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: The Date of Grant Obligation through August 31, 2030 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 7R7-b (as) adopted on December 18, 2024. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Other Agencies, Office of Homeless Services 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 9 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R1-b 25-0003 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funding for firefighter turnout gear Funding Source: NJ Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services). Appropriation Amount: $70,500.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: May 16, 2024 through September 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-c adopted on January 10, 2024 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire 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 10 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R1-c 25-0004 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To extend the grant period and increase the award amount to continue conducting lead remediation, abate, and conduct minor repairs Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Lead Remediation and Abatement Appropriation Amount: $ 400,000.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: March 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026 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-c adopted on April 5, 2023, accepted a grant award in the amount of $1,600,000.00, for the period of March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025, from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Lead Remediation and Abatement 2023 Program. Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-b adopted January 8, 2025. 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 11 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R1-d 25-0005 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To support the health center and implement programs and technologies to ensure high-quality, patient-level data submissions Funding Source: The United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Appropriation Amount: $ 56,038.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 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: The original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R1-a, adopted on January 24, 2024, accepted a grant award in the amount of $4,019,113.00. The budget Resolution 7R1-a, was adopted on January 24, 2024. An amending Apply/Accept Resolution 7R5-a adopted on October 2, 2024, to accept additional funds from HRSA in the amount of $35,659.00. Amending Apply/Accept Resolution 7R5-a January 24, 2024, to accept additional funds from HRSA in the amount of $56,038.00. The additional grant funding from HRSA for the Health Center Program shall be $56,038.00 will bring to the total award of $4,110,810.00 Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-b adopted on December 4, 2024. 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 12 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R1-e 25-0008 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Additional Funds for the Immunization 2025 Grant Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health Appropriation Amount: $ 215,627.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 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: Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-d adopted on September 5, 2024, accepted a grant amount of $388,000.00 from the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health. Additional funds were awarded for immunization program in the amount of $215,627.00, thereby bringing the total funds to $603,627.00 Funds accepted by Resolution 7R5-a adopted on December 4, 2024 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 13 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R1-f 25-0031 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To expand and strengthen the nurse workforce for integrated health in vulnerable populations Funding Source: Seton Hall University Appropriation Amount: $306,955.00 Budget Year: 2025 Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 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: Amending resolution to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $306,955.00 Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a adopted on January 8, 2025. 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 14 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R1-g 24-1706 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-f adopted on September 5, 2024, to increase monetary amount from $137,841.03 to $158,141.03. Purpose: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) Contract #KPN-202001-02 for the purchase and installation of a safety netting and a pitcher’s mound at Jesse Allen Park. Entity Name: Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. Entity Address: 41155 State Highway 10, Delhi, New York, 13753 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $158,141.03 Funding Source: NW026-32720-B2024 - Open Space Recreation Trust Account Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R1-f adopted on September 5, 2024, authorized a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) Contract # KPN-202001-02 in an amount not to exceed $137,841.03. This Amending Resolution will increase the contract amount by $20,300.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $158,141.03 for the purchase and installation of a safety netting and a pitcher’s mound at Jesse Allen Park. 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 January 22, 2025 7R1-h 24-1402 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract # G2075 Copiers and Multi-Function Devices, Maintenance, Supplies, and Print Services Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-q adopted on November 1, 2023, to include NewarkWorks and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities and increase the contract amount. Entity Address: 1. 40469- Xerox Corporation, 485 Lexington Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, New York, 10017 2. 40464- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., 1595 Spring Hill Road, Suite 410, Vienna, Virginia 22182 3. 40463- HP Inc., 10300 Energy Drive, Building 2, Floor 4, Spring, Texas 77389 4. 40462- Canon USA, 1 Canon Park, Melville, New York 11783 Contract Amount: Increasing the contract by $30,000.00, for a new not to exceed amount of $1,625,500.00 Funding Source: 2022, 2023 and 2024 Budgets/Department of Administration, Division of Office Services, NW011-30-0308-71040-B2023, NW-011-0308-72110-B2023, NW011-030-0308-72120-B2023, NW011-030-0308-72130-B2022, NW011-030-0308-72140-B2023/NewarkWorks/NW051-G23-M23H0-72110-B2 023, NW051-G23-M23J0-72110-B2023, NW051-G23-M23K0-72110-B2023, NW051-G23-M23M0-72110-B2023, NW051-G23-M23N0-72110-B2023, NW051-G23-M23P0-72110-B2022/Department of Water and Sewers Utilities, NW037-750-7502-72140-B2024 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through August 11, 2028, 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: Resolution 7R1-q adopted on November 1, 2023, authorized the use of State Contract #G2075 Copiers and Multi-Function Devices, Maintenance, Supplies, and Print Services, in an amount not to exceed the $1,595,500.00, for the period of November 1, 2023 through August 11, 2028, inclusive of any extensions by the State. This Resolution authorizes NewarkWorks and the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities to utilize this contract and increases the contract amount by $30,000.00, for a new contract amount not to exceed $1,625,500.00. 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 16 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R1-i 24-1336 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Healthy Homes Hazard Inspection Services (Inspector Services) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): De Dan Group, LLC; 17 Porter Road, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $430,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Health and Community Wellness/Division of Environmental Health - Environmental Health/ NW051-G23-H230A-72090-B2023 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a 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: This contract will provide Healthy Homes Hazard Inspection Services for Department of Health and Community Wellness/Division Environmental Health. 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 17 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R1-j 24-1484 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Maintenance and Repair Carpentry. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Bismark Construction Corp, 207-209 Berkeley Ave, Newark, New Jersey 07107 2. P.Lepore and Sons, 29 Taylortown Road, Montville, New Jersey 07045 3. Rana Construction, 430 Madison Ave, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07764 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,600,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings /NW011-060-0604-71710-B2024 Contract Period: A period not to exceed (24) consecutive months from the date of contract execution. Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: This Resolution shall authorize the City of Newark’s Department of Public Works, Division of Public Buildings, to enter into a contract with a vendor to provide Maintenance and Repair Carpentry services throughout the City of Newark. 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. Advertisement: June 10, 2024 Bids Downloaded: (26) Bids Received: (3) 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 18 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R1-k 24-1491 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Fire Hydrants and Parts Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Capitol Supply Construction Products LLC.; 149 Old Turnpike Road, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 2. Ferguson Water Works; 507 Oak Glen Road, Howell, New Jersey 07731 Contract Amount: Not to exceed amount $400,000.00 Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities NW037-750-7502-83730-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a 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: This contract will provide Fire Hydrants and Parts (M94 or Equivalent) for the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities. Advertisement Date: September 18, 2024 Bids Downloaded: Twenty-Two (22) Bids Submitted: Four (4) Bids Rejected: Zero (0) 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 January 22, 2025 7R1-l 24-1596 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide towing services for City-owned Vehicles (Light, Medium and Heavy Duty and Over) Entity Name: B&C Towing Entity Address: 527 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $330,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Motors /NW011-060-0602-72090-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed (24) consecutive months upon Municipal Council approval Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Resolution will authorize the City’s Department of Public Works, Division of Motors to enter into a contract with a vendor to provide towing services for City-owned Vehicles (Light, Medium and Heavy Duty and Over) in the City of Newark. 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. Advertisement: October 23, 2024 Bids Downloaded: (12) Bids Received: (1) Leonardo Carrillo, Deputy Director Newark Department of Public Safety 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 City of Newark Page 20 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R1-m 24-1698 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: Printed Forms Checks and Notices Entity Name(s)/Address(s): 1. Concept Printing, Inc., 40 Lydecker Street, Nyack, New York 10960 2. Drew & Rogers, Inc., 30 Plymouth Street, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 3. Posh Consulting LLC, 2810 N Church Street 780814, Wilmington, Delaware 19802 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $343,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/ Department of OEM/ Public Safety/NW-011-190-1902-71040-B2024/ Office of The Mayor/ Municipal Court/NW-011-010-0107-7104-B2024/ Department of Finance/Director’s Office/NW-011-050-0501-71040-B2024, Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/NW-037-750-7501-83120-B2024, Division of Finance and Revenue Collection NW-011-050-0505-71040-B2024Division of Finance and Revenue Collection NW-011-050-0505-71040-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon fully executed contract. Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This contract will provide Print Forms (Checks and Forms) to the City of Newark Department agencies. Advertisement Date: June 5, 2024 Number of Bids Downloaded: Twenty-Five (25) Number of Bids Received: Three (3) 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 21 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R1-n 24-1688 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. Purpose: Authorizing the use of competitive contracting to award contract for Uniform Construction Code (UCC) third party inspection services. 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 use of Competitive Contracting for the procurement of Third-Party Inspection Services. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion Failed by the following votes: Yes: 3- Patrick O. Council, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump No: 1- Carlos M. Gonzalez Absent: 1- Dupré L. Kelly Abstain: 3- Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., and Michael J. Silva City of Newark Page 22 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R2 Economic and Housing Development 7R2-a 24-1101 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 2-family home and provide 2 market rate rental units. Entity Name: Eclat Way Limited Liability Company Entity Address: 222 Linwood Place, Hillside, New Jersey 07205 Sale Amount: $26,250.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $31,900.00 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) 749 South 20th Street/ Block 368/ Lot 19/ South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,625 X $10.00 = $26,250.00. 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-a 120424 Deferred 7R2-a 121824 Deferred 7R2-a 010825 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 23 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R2-b 24-0999 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of two, (2) 2-family homes to sell at market rate Entity Name: Joao D. Fonseca Entity Address: 2059 Tyler Street, 1st Fl, Union, New Jersey 07083 Sale Amount: $50,000.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $42,600.00 Appraised Amount: 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) 312 South 20th Street/Block 1794/Lot 49/ West Ward 314 South 20th Street/ Block 1794/Lot 48/ West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,000 X $10.00 = $50,000.00. 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-g 121824 Deferred 7R2-b 010825 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 24 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R2-c 24-1345 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To consolidate lots and merge with existing business as an automotive service company Entity Name: Rex Properties LLC Entity Address: 11 Ferdon Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $7,586.74 Cost Basis: ( X ) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $23,500.00 Appraised Amount: $N/A 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) 270 Delancy Street/Block 1096/Lot 59/East Ward 272-276 Delancy Street/Block 1096/Lot 36/East Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 948.34 X $8.00 = $7,586.74. 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 25 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R2-d 25-0034 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Redevelopment Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Third Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement by and between the City of Newark and Lafayette Broad, LLC Entity Name: Lafayette Broad, LLC Entity Address: 9 Kensington Place, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 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) 67-89 Lafayette Street/Block 166/Lot 1.01/East Ward 886-890 Broad Street/Block 865/Lot 5/East Ward 882-884 Broad Street/Block 865/Lot 7/Add’l Lot 8/ East Ward 878-880 Broad Street/Block 865/Lot 9/ East Ward 30-42 Lafayette Street/Block 865/Lot 30.01/ East Ward 197-217 Mulberry Street/Block 865/Lot 30.02/ East Ward 46-54 Green Street/Block 865/Lot 30.03/ East Ward 56 Green Street/Block 865/Lot 64/ East Ward 26-28 Lafayette Street/Block 865/Lot 135.01/ East Ward 58 Green Street/Block 865/Lot 136/ East Ward Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes a Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement by and between the City of Newark and Lafayette Broad, LLC 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 January 22, 2025 7R2-e 25-0074 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying ( x ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Funding and Escrow Agreement Purpose: Funding and Escrow Agreement Between the City of Newark and Prudential Insurance Company of America, Devils Arena Entertainment LLC, Edison Properties, LLC and its affiliates, and J&L Companies and its affiliates Entity Name: Devils Arena Entertainment LLC, Edison Properties, LLC and its affiliates, and J&L Companies and its affiliates Entity Address: 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: 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) Market Street on the North, Green Street on the South, McCarter Highway on the East, Broad Street on the West, Including the Prudential Center (“Mulberry Commons Area”) 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 27 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R3 Engineering 7R3-a 24-1685 Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: NJDOT 2025 Local Freight Impact Fund Program Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $1,384,953.00 Total Project Cost: $ $1,384,953.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: N/A 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: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding under the LFIF-2025-Avenue L Improvements 00002 from NJDOT for improvements to Avenue L, and also authorizes the acceptance of grant funding upon notification of a grant award. 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 28 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R3-b 24-1686 Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: NJDOT 2025 Local Freight Impact Fund Program Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $4,574,591.00 Total Project Cost: $4,574,591.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: N/A 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: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding under the LFIF-2025-Raymond Boulevard Improvements 00004 from NJDOT for improvements to Raymond Boulevard, and also authorizes the acceptance of grant funding upon notification of a grant award 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 29 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R4 Finance 7R4-a 24-1722 Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide Financial Advisory Services Entity Name: Public Resources Advisory Group, Inc. Entity Address: Public Resources Advisory Group, Inc. 39 Broadway, Suite 1210, New York, New York 10006 Contract Amount: $350,000.00 Funding Source: Bond Proceeds Contract Period: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X ) Fair & Open (X ) No Reportable Contributions (X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Vendor to be paid from Bond Proceeds. No Certification of Funds 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 30 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R4-b 25-0027 Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale Amount to be Financed: $5,100,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bond Anticipation Notes Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING (A) THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2025A (ECIA PROPERTY ACQUISITION) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) OF THE CITY, (B) THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, (C) THE ENTERING INTO AND EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE WITH RESPECT TO SAID TAXABLE NOTES, AND (D) CITY OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 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 31 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R6 Law 7R6-a 25-0002 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: Jardim, Meisner & Susser, P.C. Entity Address: 30B Vreeland Road, Suite 100, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Contract Amount: increasing the original contract amount by $90,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $190,000.00 Additional Contract Amount: $90,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department, NW011 040 0401 71260 B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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: Resolution 7R6-n adopted on December 20, 2023, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 for a contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $90,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $190,000.00. 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 January 22, 2025 7R6-b 25-0015 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 Labor and Employment Matters Entity Name: Antonelli Kantor Rivera Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1000, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: increasing the original contract amount by $110,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $285,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget, NW011, Dept. 040, Div. 0401, Account 71260, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-e adopted on June 5, 2024, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 for a contract amount not to exceed $175,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $110,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $285,000.00. 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 33 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R6-c 24-1616 Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-000659-18 Plaintiff: Salvatore Crisanti Plaintiff's Attorney: Spear, Greenfield, Richman & Weitz & Taggart, P.C., Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 200, 1500 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Settlement Amount: $425,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund 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 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk 7R8-a 25-0041 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Ms. Future M. Glenn, 90th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 2. Individuals honored as QuestBridge Scholarship Recipients Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Detective Carlos L. Quintana 4. Detective Anabelle Barinas 5. Detective Byron Geronimo 6. Roberta Hayman Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Pastor Alfonzo Williams, Sr. and First Lady Bettye S. Williams, 35th Pastoral Anniversary 8. Emanuel “Manny” Miranda, Appointment as Newark Public Safety Director 9. Reverend Dr. Marilyn M. Harris, 20th Pastoral Anniversary 10. Kevin Brown, Farewell Celebration 11. Benjamin Ramos, Retirement Celebration 12. Individuals honored during the Empowher and Empowerhim Christmas Party Sneaker Ball Day Party 13. Muslim American Heritage Month City of Newark Page 34 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 14. Mary Agnes Barnwell, 99th Birthday Celebration 15. Annie Coleman, 80th Birthday Celebration 16. Madelyn Da Costa 90th Birthday Celebration 17. Individuals honored during the Clifford Alford Lodge #165 Annual Awards Banquet Dinner Dance 18. Ernestine Watson, 80th Birthday Celebration 19. Individuals honored during the New Born Baptist Church, 60th Church Anniversary 20. Amir Jones, Essex County Sheriff 21. Juan M. Rivera, Jr. Essex County Register of Deeds and Mortgages 22. Individuals honored during the United Clergy of the Oranges, Inc., Annual King Service “Restoring Hope in the Vision” 23. Individuals honored during the NJPAC Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Celebration 24. Individuals honored during the Marques-Aquil Lewis Civic Association, 2025 Evening of Excellence Gala Awards Dinner 25. International Holocaust Remembrance Day 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 35 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7R8-b 25-0044 EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Ethel Marie Smith Venable Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Dr. Louberta “Lady” Byrd Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Gloria “Minnie” Morales 4. Mr. Robert J. Davenport Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 5. Landre Marcus Johnson 6. Loren Porter 7. Brother Lawrence Muhammad 8. Wiley Williams, Sr. 9. Howard Owen Cumberbatch 10. Virgil Williams 11. Empson Venturi 12. Dr. Geneva C. Roberts 13. Felicia “Jean” Alagia 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 36 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 8. COMMUNICATIONS 8-a 25-0026 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: P. Elizabeth Wilks Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on January 22, 2027. Additional Information: A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Scott-Rountree 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-b 25-0048 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Parking Authority Name of Appointee: Stefanie Matthews Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 20, 2026. Additional Information: Ms. Matthews will serve out the remainder of the term of Marquis-Aquil Lewis who resigned on November 4, 2024. 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 City of Newark Page 37 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 8-c 24-0620 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 40 AUSTIN STREET URBAN RENEWAL CO., LLC, 27 AUSTIN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING WITH A TOTAL OF FORTY-THREE (43) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND THIRTY-EIGHT (38) GROUND FLOOR PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 40-46 AUSTIN STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 902, LOT 15 (EAST WARD). Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development commented. A motion was made by Council of the Whole to Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F-b. 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 24-1720 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, 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 16TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 11TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD). A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F-c. 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 38 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 8-e 24-1724 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, 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 15TH AVENUE AND LITTLETON AVENUE AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD). A motion was made by Council of the Whole to Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F-d. 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 24-1725 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15, STOP INTERSECTIONS, YIELD INTERSECTIONS AND THROUGH STREETS, 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 15TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 11TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (CENTRAL WARD). A motion was made by Council of the Whole to Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F-e. 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 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 February 5, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey. City of Newark Page 39 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 10. MISCELLANEOUS 10-a 25-0062 RAFFLE LICENSES 1. Saint Lucy's R. C. Church/RL-23 2. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-24 3. Saint John Soup Kitchen/RL-25 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Approve. 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 ADDED STARTER - RESOLUTION 7R7 Mayor's Office 7R7-a(as) 25-0076 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Interim Chief Financial Officer Name of Appointee(s): Benjamin Guzman Appointment Term: February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026 Additional Information: The position of Interim Chief Financial Officer of the City of Newark is for an effective date of February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026. A motion was made by 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 40 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 MOTIONS 7Ma 25-0122 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Reverend Gregory Huggins, Pastor of Newark’s Lily of the Valley Baptist Church. A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 5- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 3- Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., and Michael J. Silva 7Mb 25-0123 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of William L. Smith, Jr., brother of Darrell A. Smith, Jr., Newark’s Director of Information Technology. A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 5- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 3- Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., and Michael J. Silva 7Mc 25-0124 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Eliza Morgan, mother of Michelle Morgan, Office of the Mayor. A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 5- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 3- Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., and Michael J. Silva 7Md 25-0126 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Bernice D. Dowtin, mother of Kathy Dowtin, Senior Compliance Officer, Office of Affirmative Action. A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 5- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 3- Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., and Michael J. Silva City of Newark Page 41 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 7Me 25-0127 A motion requesting that New Jersey Transit meet with West Ward Council Member Dupre’ Kelly’s Office to discuss the bus stop and the time schedule of the #31 Bus line to coordinate the dismissal of school and safe passage for students at Newark West Side High School. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Council to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 5- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 3- Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., and Michael J. Silva 7Mf 25-0128 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Barbara Wilson, mother of Newark Police Department Captain Wyhidi Wilson. A motion was made by Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 5- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 3- Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., and Michael J. Silva 7Mg 25-0131 A motion requesting that the Administration and the Department of Economic and Housing Development provide a status update on the stalled “Halo” development project located on Washington Street. A motion was made by Crump, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 5- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 3- Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., and Michael J. Silva 12. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adjourn this meeting at 10:03 P.M. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 5- Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 3- Luis A. Quintana, Michael J. Silva, and Anibal Ramos Jr. City of Newark Page 42 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 22, 2025 ________________________________________ 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 43