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City of Newark City Hall 920 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 Meeting Minutes - Final REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 17, 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 September 17, 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 6:30 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 Pastor Robert L. Cole, Jr. Holy Unify Freewill Baptist Church 782 S 18th St, Newark New Jersey 07103 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 September 12, 2025 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 7:22 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 September 17, 2025 HEARING OF CITIZENS 25-1224 1. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD-JENKINS Not appearing. 2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 3. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 4. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 5. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 6. AMIN BRADBURY Appearing. 7. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 8. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 9. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 10. DARNELLA LEE Not appearing. 11. DEBRA MAPSON Not appearing. 12. REGINALD TURNER Not appearing. 13. FAHKERIA BRADLEY Not appearing. 14. FARRAKHAN SAWAB Not appearing. 15. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 16. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 17. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. City of Newark Page 3 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 18. CZEZRE ADAMS Not appearing. 19. LORENZO HALL Appearing. 20. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 21. KRYSTLE ALLEN WHITTEN Appearing. 22. CYNTHIA DESOUSA Appearing. 23. RAYLOR ADAMES Appearing. 24. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 5. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS 5-a 25-1118 Newark Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission, Minutes, July 2, 2025 Accept 5-b 25-1232 Springfield Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, January 1, 2025 through May 29, 2025 Accept 5-c 25-1233 North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, July 23, 2025 Accept Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Accept the Consent Reports and Recommendations of City Officers, Boards and Commissions. 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 4 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 6. ORDINANCES 6F First Reading 6F-a 25-1066 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO CREATE CHAPTER 41, INTERMODAL CONTAINER LOT LICENSE, AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS. Deferred 6F-d 090425 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Return to Administration. 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 6F-b 25-0948 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TIGER 31V, LLC TO EXCHANGE LAND LOCATED AT 167 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FOR CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 54 WRIGHT STREET AND 56 WRIGHT STREET LOCATED IN THE SOUTH 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 City of Newark Page 5 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 6F-c 25-0415 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 1007-1009 BROAD DEVELOPMENT URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 20 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 403, CRESSKILL, NEW JERSEY 07626, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SIX (6) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF FORTY-EIGHT (48) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, EIGHT (8) 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% OF AMI AND FIVE (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, TWENTY-SEVEN (27) OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES, AND 1,905 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE LOCATED AT 1007-1009 MAYOR KENNETH A. GIBSON BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 118, LOT 1 (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 6F-d 24-0630 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE 28, SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS AND CHAPTER 5: FEES SECTION 1 APPLICATION FEES TO THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2 AND CHAPTER 5. 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 Ordinances adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting on October 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey. City of Newark Page 6 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage 6PSF-a 25-0714 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RESILIENT HOPE PROJECT IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $4,500,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,210,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME Deferred 6PSF-e 060425 Deferred 6PSF-b 070225 Deferred 6PSF-a 080625 Deferred 6PSF-a 090425 Luis Ulerio, Director, Office of Homeless Services commented. Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Alif Muhammad, Munirah El-Bomani, Cassandra Dock and Donna Jackson. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Gonzalez 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 25-0716 A BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATING $33,400,000.00 THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $31,730,000.00 IN GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF Deferred 6PSF-f 060425 Deferred 6PSF-c 070225 Deferred 6PSF-b 080625 Deferred 6PSF-b 090425 Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Donna Jackson, Cassandra Dock and Munirah El-Bomani. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Gonzalez 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 7 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 6PSF-c 25-1074 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 6PSF-h 12/18/2024 OF THE CITY ADOPTED DECEMBER 18, 2024, PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL FILTERS AT THE PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $15,000,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $15,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME. Kareem Adeem, Director Department of Water & Sewer Utilities commented. Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Alif Muhammad, Donna Jackson, Munirah El-Bomani and John Reverendo. 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-d 25-1082 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE GREEN PARKS PROJECTS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $4,050,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,050,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Donna Jackson, Tony Agosto and Julie Moreno. 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 8 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 6PSF-e 25-1060 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 2ND AVENUE WEST AND NORTH 7TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (NORTH WARD). Public Hearing opened. No one appearing. Public Hearing closed. 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-f 25-0141 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO GOMES GREEN URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 91 KOSSUTH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE EAST WARD AT 64-68 EMMET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 2807, LOT 9.02 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE “PROPERTY”), TO CONSTRUCT TWENTY-EIGHT (28) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF TWENTY-TWO (22) ONE-BEDROOM MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”) AND SIX (6) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS OF WHICH ONE (1) ONE-BEDROOM UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), TWO (2) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND THREE (3) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”) AND EIGHTEEN (18) PARKING SPACES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (EAST WARD). Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by John Reverendo, Donna Jackson and Munirah El-Bomani. A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Kelly to Close on Public Hearing and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Patrick O. Council, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 9 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 6PSF-g 25-1146 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE GREENSTREET PROJECTS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $6,500,000.00 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $6,500,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME. Kareem Adeem, Director Department of Water & Sewer Utilities commented. Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Donna Jackson. 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 10 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 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 11 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 7. RESOLUTIONS 7R1 Administration 7R1-a 25-1095 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-04 Purpose: To extend emergency contract #E2025-04/Furnishing of the Path Home Renovation Project for Unhoused Families Transitioning into Homes Entity Name and Address: 1.) Cort, A Berkshire Hathaway Company 5 Route 17 South, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 2.) Home Décor Furniture Newark 469 Springfield Avenue Newark, NJ 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $600,00.00 cumulative total (inclusive of original award and extension) Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Office of Administration/ NW026 Account 3035 B2025 Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety (90) days from May 28, 2025, through August 26, 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: Emergency Contract #E2025-04 covering the period March 31, 2025 through June 30, 2025 was awarded for the Department of Public Safety, in an amount not to exceed $525,100.00. This extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-04 will be for an additional (90) days, in effect until August 26, 2026. 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 September 17, 2025 7R1-b 25-1131 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #T-0200 Purpose: Mailroom Equipment, Accessories, Supplies and Maintenance Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Pitney Bowes Inc., 3001 Summer St. Stamford, Ct 06926 Contract Amount: $100,000.00 Funding Source: 011-190-1902 (various accounts and budget years) All allowable and approved Public Safety Grants and Capital Contract Period: April 15, 2025 through April 14, 2026, inclusive of extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( x ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This resolution will authorize the City Department of Public Safety to acquire mailroom equipment, accessories, supplies and maintenance from Pitney Bowes, Inc a vendor authorized under State Contract T0200, sub-contract #41258 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 September 17, 2025 7R2 Economic and Housing Development 7R2-a 25-0802 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: () Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide professional Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection and Structural Engineering Design services, as well as Construction Management services for the new mixed-use Kawaida Towers residential development to be located at 17-21 Halsey Street Entity Name: OCA Architects, Inc. Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Suite 216 - 218, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $297,000.00 Funding Source: NW026-32100-B2025 Contract Period: One (1) year from the Notice to Proceed Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( X) Non-Fair & Open ( X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Failed 7R2-g 070225 Failed 7R2-a 080625 Deferred 7R2-a 090425 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 14 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 7R2-b 24-1618 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of five (5) 2-family homes to sell at market rate. Entity Name: Global Houz LLC Entity Address: 124 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Sale Amount: $182,562.24 Cost Basis: ( X ) $14.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $173,700.00 Appraised Amount: N/A 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) 736 South 20th Street/ Block 367/Lot 59/ South Ward 738 South 20th Street/ Block 367/Lot 58/ South Ward 486 Avon Avenue/ Block 2643/Lot 2/ South Ward 743-745 South 11th Street/ Block 2631/Lot 15,16/ South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 13,040.16 X $14.00 = $182,562.24 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 080625 Deferred 7R2-b 090425 A motion was made by Council, 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 15 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 7R2-c 25-0965 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To newly construct a parking lot for the adjacent owned school. Entity Name: The Friends of Team Charter Schools, Inc. Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 802, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $24,180.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $12.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $39,100.00 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) 98 1st Street/Block 1879/ Lot 5/ Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,015 X $12.00 = $24,180.00. 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 Gonzalez, seconded by Ramos, Jr. 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 September 17, 2025 7R2-d 25-1202 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying ( x ) Authorizing ( x ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of a 4-story building with 25 affordable residential units and 14 parking spaces Entity Name: 757 Sanford Management, LLC Entity Address: 124 Polk Street, Box #S-2, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $150,000.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $279,300.00 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) 757-763 Sandford Avenue/ Block 4131/ Lot 5,6,7,8/ West Ward Additional Information: A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Gonzalez 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 September 17, 2025 7R2-e 25-0995 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Referral of Proposed Amendment to Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations) to Central Planning Board Purpose: Requesting the Central Planning Board to consider an amendment to Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-c of November 1, 2023 amending and replacing Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations) Ordinance 6PSF-e of September 5, 2024 amending Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations) 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 September 17, 2025 7R2-f 25-1186 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Designating Area in Need of Redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 17-25 Academy Street/Block 53/Lot 4/Central Ward 27 Academy Street/Block 53/Lot 9/Central Ward 29-31 Academy Street/Block 53/Lot 11/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-m, adopted on January 8, 2025, authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation 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 7R2-g 25-1203 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 18 Ropes Place/Block 750.01/Lot 61/North Ward 12-16 Ropes Place/Block 750.01/Lot 62 and 63/North Ward 20 Ropes Place/Block 750.01/Lot 65/North Ward Additional Information: 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 19 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 7R5 Health and Community Wellness 7R5-a 25-0869 Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Gifts and Issuance of Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Gift: Acceptance of “Essential Baby Gear,” including strollers, diapers, baby carriers, and clothing Purpose: To accept a donation of Essential Baby Gear gifts and authorize execution of a Release and Indemnification Agreement Entity Name: Baby2Baby Entity Address: 5830 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016 Gift Value: Not to exceed $10,000.00 City Contribution: No City Contributions Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Upon Acceptance Additional Information: Additional authorization of a Release and Indemnification Agreement with Baby2Baby. No municipal funds will be expended for the acceptance of this gift. 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 September 17, 2025 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk 7R8-a 25-1246 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Support Purpose: Resolution Supporting The Immigrant Trust Act to Protect Immigrant Communities in the State of New Jersey Date: September 4, 2025 Sponsor(s): Council President, C. Lawrence Crump Additional Information: A motion was made by Crump, 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-b 25-1248 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting a Special Event Purpose: Annual Day of Prayer - Acclamation Day Date(s): Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 920 Mayor Kenneth Gibson Blvd., from the hours of 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana, Councilman-At-Large Additional Information: There are no related applications or invoices for this application. A motion was made by Quintana, 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 City of Newark Page 21 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 7R8-c 25-1254 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Reverend Raymond Grier Date(s): Friday, October 3, 2025 Official Street Name(s): Bergen Street and West Runyon Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Reverend Raymond Grier Way” Sponsor: Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree Additional Information: Ceremonial designation is scheduled for Friday, October 3rd, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. 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 7R8-d 25-1247 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring Intent Purpose: Resolution Declaring the Month of September as Suicide Awareness Month Date: September 1, 2025 Sponsor(s): Council Member-at-Large, Louise Scott-Rountree Additional Information: A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Crump 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 September 17, 2025 7R8-e 25-1225 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Jazz in the Street Festival Date(s): Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sponsor(s): Council Member Patrick O. Council, South Ward Additional Information: The Jazz in the Street Festival will be held at 450 Clinton Avenue, on the open Green Space (South Ward), from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($800.00) for application, permit and street closure will be waived. 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-f 25-1204 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Mr. Emory L. Lee 2. Doryann Patricia Allen, 60th Birthday Celebration 3. A’Dorian Murray Thomas 4. Ms. Geraldine Hawkins, 75th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 5. Marvine Kilpatrick, 78th Birthday Celebration 6. Individuals honored as the Kaboobie Roundball Classic Summer 2025 Champions 7. Dr. Sherrell Benders on receiving her Doctorate degree Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 8. Individuals honored for participation in the Mid New Jersey Youth Soccer Association Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 9. Individuals honored as Instructors of Next Gen Lens 10. Individuals honored as Members of Next Gen Lens Collective 11. Individuals honored during the Sixth Annual Honduran Flag Raising Ceremony Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 12. Isabel Mendez, Business Development Center Grand Opening 13. Centroamericano Bakery, Grand Opening City of Newark Page 23 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 14. Mrs. Susan M. Cleary, Former District 1199J President, Street Designation 15. Individuals honored during the 2025 Golden Queen Event 16. Individuals crowned during the 2025 Golden Queen Event 17. Individuals honored as participants in the Second Annual Cup Clemente 18. Individuals honored during the 64th Puerto Rican Day Parade Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 19. Bishop C.H. Evans, 39th Pastoral Anniversary 20. Bishop Kevin E. Taylor, Birthday Celebration 21. Monumental Baptist Church, Celebrating 125 Years of Service 22. Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 55th Church Anniversary\ 23. Eric M. Walker, Book Signing 24. Brad J. Howard, Retirement Celebration 25. Pastor Nana Ossei Owusu, Retirement Celebration 26. Harold Rollins, Sr., 100th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 27. Ana Paula Rodrigues 28. Father Danny Rodrigues 29. Ayla Goore 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 September 17, 2025 7R8-g 25-1205 EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Joyce Crew-Reed Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Gail Yvonne Kemp 3. Ms. Mary Miller Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 4. Roy Williams Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 5. Michelle Mills 6. Victor Kai Brown Coley 7. Janice McCallum 8. Sandra "Sandy" Taylor-Walker 9. Elizabeth Chambers 10. Shawn Dawkins 11. Bernice Mayes 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 September 17, 2025 7R12 Water Sewer Utility 7R12-a 25-1244 Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( X ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( X ) Amending Type of Service: A Contract as required by State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Allocation Purpose: Services contracted Entity Name: US Geological Survey New Jersey Water Science Center Entity Address: 3450 Princeton Pike, Suite 110, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $206,720.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget /NW037-750-7502-72250-B2025 Contract Period: November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2029 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This is a resolution ratifying and authorizing the Director of the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities to enter into and execute contract as required by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Allocation - Water Allocation Permit # WAP140001 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Patrick O. Council, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump City of Newark Page 26 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 7R12-b 25-1184 Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding with the Newark Board of Education Purpose: An educational program entitled “Newark Watershed Science and Leadership Academy”, which consists of Educational Experiences of the Pequannock Water Treatment Facility and Newark’s Watershed, and a STEM-based Summer Curriculum. Entity Name: Newark Board of Education Entity Address: 765 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Project Location(s): Newark Watershed and Central High School Reimbursement Amount: Cost estimated as $190,000.00 Contract Period: October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) N/A Additional Information: A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 7- Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Abstain: 1- Patrick O. Council City of Newark Page 27 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 8. COMMUNICATIONS 8-a 25-1238 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Deputy Mayor Rahman Muhammad Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on September 17, 2028. Additional Information: A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly 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 25-1230 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Housing Authority Board Name of Appointee: Marques-Aquil Lewis Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on April 20, 2028. Additional Information: A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Return to Administration. 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-c 25-1252 ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 15, CHAPTER 12, NEWARK MANDATORY RECYCLING REGULATIONS, SECTION 7, TIME OF PLACEMENT, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO REVISE THE HOURS OF PLACEMENT ON THE CURB OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS PRIOR TO COLLECTION A motion was made by 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 28 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 ADDED STARTERS 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk 7R8-h(as) 25-1264 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Juan Pablo Duarte Date(s): September 26, 2025 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of First Street and Fourth Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: Juan Pablo Duarte Square Sponsor: Luis A. Quintana, Council Member-at-Large Additional Information: Ceremonial Street Designation to be held at 3:00 P.M., Friday, September 26, 2025 A motion was made by Quintana and Kelly, seconded by Gonzalez 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-i(as) 25-1261 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Better Together Community Block Party Date(s): Sunday, September 21, 2025 from the hours of 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member Patrick O. Council Additional Information: The Better Together Community Block Party will be held on South 17th between 18th Avenue and 19th Avenue, (South Ward), from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($100.00) for street closure will be waived. A motion was made by Council, seconded by Crump 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 September 17, 2025 7R9 Public Safety 7R9-a(as) 25-1151 Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: 2025 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Entity Name: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Entity Address: 140 East Front Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Grant Amount: $7,000.00 Total Project Cost: $7,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A Grant Period: August 15, 2025 through September 1, 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 8. COMMUNICATIONS 8-d(as) 25-1213 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VIII, BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, CHAPTER 39, SMOKE SHOPS, BY AMENDING RULES AND REGULATIONS. A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Silva 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 October 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey. City of Newark Page 30 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 MOTIONS 7Ma 25-1285 A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk prepare a resolution for the Pablo Munoz Duarte Street Designation program, being held at Fourth Street and Bloomfield Avenue on Friday, September 26, 2025. A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 2- Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly 7Mb 25-1286 A motion requesting that the City’s 9-1-1 Committee and the Puerto Rican Day Committee officially coordinate their programs to include recognition to the five Newark residents who perished in the attack, including several of Puerto Rican descent. A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 2- Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly 7Mc 25-1287 A motion requesting that the Administration increase its participation in the City’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations held annually from September through October. A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 2- Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly 7Md 25-1288 A motion requesting that the Newark Board of Education closely monitor its school bus drives to ensure the safety of students and residents during the 2025-2026 school year. A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 2- Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly City of Newark Page 31 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 7Me 25-1289 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Pamela Williams, beloved wife of Newark Pastor, Kevin Williams. A motion was made by Council, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 7- Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1- Carlos M. Gonzalez 7Mf 25-1290 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Lonnie Mae Jones, beloved grandmother of Roxanne Jones, Department of Recreation, Senior Services and Cultural Affairs employee. A motion was made by Council, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 7- Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1- Carlos M. Gonzalez 7Mg 25-1291 A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk send a second notice to the Administration regarding the early and unlawful closing of the Gateway bridge/overpass. A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Ramos, Jr. to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 7- Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1- Carlos M. Gonzalez 7Mh 25-1292 A motion expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation to the ministers and health care professionals and organizations that provided vital services to residents at the East Side High School Health Fair held Saturday, September 13, 2025. A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Ramos, Jr. to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 7- Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1- Carlos M. Gonzalez City of Newark Page 32 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2025 7Mi 25-1293 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Adele Morgan, close relative to Bootsie Roberts, wife of the late Reverend Dr. Lawrence Roberts. A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 7- Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1- Carlos M. Gonzalez 7Mj 25-1294 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Delta State student, DeMartravion “Trey” Reed. A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 7- Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1- Carlos M. Gonzalez 7Mk 25-1295 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of the mother of Steeve Augustine, Confidential Aide to Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese. A motion was made by Crump, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 2- Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly 12. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adjourn this meeting at 10:22 P.M. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 2- Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly City of Newark Page 33 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 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 34