Municipal Council

City of Newark City Hall 920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard Newark, New Jersey 07102 Meeting Minutes - Final REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, December 3, 2025 12:30 PM Council Chamber Municipal Council Council Member Amina Bey 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 December 3, 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 12:31 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 Pastor Jalil Marrow New Psalmist Worship Center 401 Avon Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07108 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 December 1, 2025 at the time of preparation and posted on the website of the City of Newark. 4. ROLL CALL Present: 8 - Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 2 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 6. ORDINANCES 6F First Reading 6F-a 25-1281 AN ORDINANCE OPTING INTO THE GARDEN STATE C-PACE PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE FINANCING OF C-PACE PROJECTS Deferred 8-e 100125 Deferred 9-a 102225 Deferred 9-a 110625 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- Amina Bey, 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 6F-b 25-1390 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWARK TO ACCEPT DONATION OF LAND FROM THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY (BLOCK 1, LOT 24 & BLOCK 130, LOT 29) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF NEWARK RIVERFRONT PARK. 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- Amina Bey, 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 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 December 17, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey. City of Newark Page 3 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 6PSF Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage 6PSF-a 25-1313 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE XXIX (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) CHAPTER 5 (CONSTRUCTION AND STREET WORK ACTIVITIES; DISTURBANCES OF STREET SURFACES) SECTION 3 (REPLACEMENT OF SURFACES) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR MILLING AND PAVING REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET SURFACE DISTURBANCE AND TRENCH RESTORATION. Public Hearing will be held on December 17, 2025 due to advertising. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 6PSF-b 25-1354 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 23:5-7, PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR STREET CLEANING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO REMOVE TREADWELL STREET, ON THE NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE; AND INCLUDE TREADWELL STREET, ON THE SOUTH SIDE, BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE (NORTH WARD). Public Hearing will be held on December 17, 2025 due to advertising. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 4 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 6PSF-c 25-1355 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON TREADWELL STREET, SOLELY ON THE NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE (NORTH WARD). Public Hearing will be held on December 17, 2025 due to advertising. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 5 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 6PSF-d 24-1359 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CROWN VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL, INC., 27 PRINCE STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT TWO RESIDENTIAL AFFORDABLE H O U S I N G B U I L D I N G S C O N S I S T I N G O F ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHTY-FIVE (185) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, WHEREIN THE FIRST BUILDING SHALL CONSIST OF ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHT (108) SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, OF WHICH TWENTY (20) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) AND EIGHTY-EIGHT (88) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “BUILDING 1 INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND THE SECOND BUILDING SHALL CONSIST OF SEVENTY-SEVEN (77) NON-SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, OF WHICH FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AMI AND SEVENTY-THREE (73) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “BUILDING 2 INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND APPROXIMATELY 9,115 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND APPROXIMATELY 86% OF ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 552 AND 554-566 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE AND 412, 414, 416, AND 418 GROVE STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 4001, LOTS 1, 2, 19, 20, 21, AND 32. (WEST WARD) Public Hearing will be held on December 17, 2025 due to advertising. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Defer. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 6 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 6PSF-e 24-1360 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO SOUTH ORANGE AVE. 1 URBAN RENEWAL, INC., 27 PRINCE STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, F O R A P R O J E C T T O C O N S T R U C T ONE-HUNDRED-FORTY-FOUR (144) NON-SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, WHEREIN TWELVE (12) UNITS SHALL BE RESTICTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) AND ONE-HUNDRED-THIRTY-TWO (132) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”) AND APPROXIMATELY 8,149 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND APPROXIMATELY 33% OF ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 572-588 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, 80-82 WHITNEY STREET, 84 WHITNEY STREET, 86-88 WHITNEY STREET, AND 391-419 GROVE STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S MAP AS BLOCK 4002, LOTS 1, 18, 19, 20, AND 30. (WEST WARD) Public Hearing will be held on December 17, 2025 due to advertising. A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Gonzalez to Defer. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 7 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 6PSF-f 25-0142 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO CASA MIA APARTMENTS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O CAPITAL REALTY GROUP, INC., 86 ROUTE 59 EAST SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 10977, FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE NORTH WARD AT 502-504 SUMMER AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 625, LOT 46 (THE “PROPERTY”), TO REHABILITATE A SIX (6) STORY ELEVATOR 100% AFFORDABLE SENIOR-LIVING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL BUILDING WITH A TOTAL OF NINETY-ONE (91) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF NINE (9) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS UP TO 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND ONE (1) NON-INCOME SUPERINTENDENT UNIT (NORTH WARD). Public Hearing will be held on December 17, 2025 due to advertising. A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Gonzalez to Defer. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 8 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 6PSF-g 25-1195 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO 1213-1221 ON BROAD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 36 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BOULEVARD, JACKSON, NEW JERSEY 08527 FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE EAST WARD AT 1213 MAYOR KENNETH A. GIBSON BLVD., 1215-21 MAYOR KENNETH A. GIBSON BLVD., AND 124 MILLER ST., NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 2797, LOTS 4, 5, AND 9 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE “PROPERTY”), TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 5 STORY BUILDING WITH SIXTY (60) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF FORTY-EIGHT (48) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (SIX (6 ) STUDIO UNITS, FORTY-ONE (41) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS), (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), AND TWELVE (12) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH THREE (3) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), CONSISTING OF TWO (2) STUDIO UNITS AND ONE (1) ONE-BEDROOM UNIT, THREE (3) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, CONSISTING OF THREE (3) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND SIX (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, CONSISTING OF THREE (3) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND THREE (3) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), FORTY-TWO (42) MONTHLY RENTAL PARKING SPACES, A GYM, AND ONE (1) ELEVATOR (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (EAST WARD) Public Hearing will be held on December 17, 2025 due to advertising. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 9 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 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 10 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7. RESOLUTIONS 7R1 Administration 7R1-a 25-1537 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To provide grant funding to the City of Newark, the Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant to foster initiatives, programs and opportunities to reduce violence and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and Newark communities Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Appropriation Amount: $1,000,000.00 Budget Year: 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 # Apply and Accept submitted under separate cover as Legistar ID #25-1508 Operating Agency: Department of Administration 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- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 11 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R1-b 25-1540 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: The 2026 Anti-Violence for Out-of-School Youth Project for the Newark Street Academy, which will support One hundred five (105) out of school youth, who have either dropped out of school or are in serious risk of dropping out and have not succeeded in a traditional academic environment (All Wards) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Appropriation Amount: $2,000,000.00 Budget Year: 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 Apply and Accept submitted under separate cover as Legistar ID #25-1509 Operating Agency: Department of Administration 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- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 12 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R1-c 25-1541 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: The purpose of enhancing the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard corridor through improved urban tree canopy, expanded public green space, public art installations, litter and debris removal. Funding Source: Keep America Beautiful Appropriation Amount: $20,000.00 Budget Year: 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 Apply and Accept Legistar ID #25-0984 Operating Agency: Department of Administration 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- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 13 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R1-d 25-1465 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application for Grant Funds Purpose: To Apply for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Community Energy Planning Grant to develop Newark’s Community Energy Plan in alignment with New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan . Entity Name: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Entity Address: 44 South Clinton Avenue, 1st Floor, Trenton, NJ 08625 Grant Amount: $25,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount:$ 0.00 Grant Period: January 1, 2026 to 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: The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Community Energy Planning Grant program supports municipalities in developing local community energy plans that align with the State’s Energy Master Plan: Pathway to 2050. The program enables municipalities to assess local energy use, plan for renewable energy integration, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and engage residents in developing equitable clean energy strategies. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 14 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R1-e 25-1508 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of the 2026 Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant Purpose: To submit an Application and enter into Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2026 Brick City Peace Collective (BCPC) Grant. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, until funds are fully expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Monitoring Dept/Agency: Not Applicable Additional Information: To foster initiatives, programs, and opportunities to reduce violence and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and Newark communities. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 15 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R1-f 25-1509 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application and Agreements Purpose: Application/Acceptance of the 2026 Anti-Violence Out-of-School Grant with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $2,000,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, until funds are fully expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Monitoring Dept./Agency: Not Applicable Additional Information: This Grant will provide funding for the Newark Youth Academy targeting One Hundred and Five (105) out-of-school juveniles, who have not succeeded in a traditional academic environment. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 16 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R1-g 25-1529 Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of the Arts & Education District 2026 Grant Purpose: To submit an Application and enter into Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the Arts & Education District 2026 Grant. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811 Total Grant Amount: $1,000,000.00 Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources Grant Period: July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, until funds are fully expended Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Monitoring Dept/Agency: Not Applicable Additional Information: To support year-round activations including festivals, concerts, art walks, pop-ups, family nights, film screenings, seasonal markets, and partnerships with local venues; and contribute to beautification of the arts and cultural district A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 17 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R2 Economic and Housing Development 7R2-a 25-0509 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 to sell at market rate Entity Name: Ortech Renovation and Construction Limited Liability Company Entity Address: 255 Lehigh Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Sale Amount: $39,650.00 Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $12,200.00 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) 18 Seymour Avenue/Block 2657/Lot 49/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,050 X $13.00 = $39,650.00. 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-f 102225 Deferred 7R2-c 110625 Deferred 7R2-a 112525 A motion was made by Council, seconded by Kelly to Return to Administration. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 18 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R2-b 25-0784 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate property and sell to an owner-occupant homeowner at 80% Area Median Income or less Entity Name: Community Asset Preservation Corporation Entity Address: 100 Albany Street, Suite 250, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Sale Amount: $20,741.63 Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $83,100.00 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) 90 Garside Street/Block 490/Lot 23/ Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,595.51 X $13.00 = $20,741.63. 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 110625 Deferred 7R2-c 112525 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 6- Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1- Michael J. Silva Abstain: 2- Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Anibal Ramos Jr. City of Newark Page 19 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R2-c 25-0811 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: On 555 South Orange Ave., new construction of a mix-used building with a resource center on the ground floor and 4 residential apartments above. On 25-27 Martin Luther King Boulevard will be new construction of a 4-family home to sell to a first-time homebuyer at market rate. Entity Name: Transcend Outreach Center, Inc. Entity Address: 971 Clinton Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Sale Amount: $90,238.20 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $90,900.00 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) 555 South Orange Avenue /Block 1789/Lot 30/ West Ward 25 Martin Luther King Boulevard /Block 486/Lot 12/ Central Ward 27 Martin Luther King Boulevard /Block 486/Lot 13/ Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 6,015. 88 X $15.00 = $90,238.20 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-d 112525 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, Amina Bey, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump Absent: 1- Michael J. Silva City of Newark Page 20 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R2-d 25-0990 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of two (2) two-family homes, one being sold at market rate and the other at 60% of AMI or lower Entity Name: Road to Prosperity LLC Entity Address: 511 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $78,400.00 Cost Basis: (X) $14.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $20,200.00 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) 556-558 Sandford Avenue/Block 4109/Lot 16/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,600 X $14.00 = $78,400.00. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. Deferred 7R2-f 112525 A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Gonzalez to Amend. Amendment: To Adjust the Affordability Rate to 60% or Lower The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Gonzalez to Adopt as Amended. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 21 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R2-e 25-1176 Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: On 522 ½ Central Avenue the property will be rehabilitated to create a new office headquarters and 508 15th Avenue will be developed into a new construction of a 2-family home which will provide affordable housing for Newark residents at 60-80% AMI. Entity Name: S.G. Global Enterprise LLC Entity Address: 212 Dayton Street, Apt 2, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450 Sale Amount: $60,345.00 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $65,400.00 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) 522 ½ Central Avenue/Block 1828 /Lot 64/ West Ward 508 15th Avenue/ Block 284/ Lot 1/ Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,023 X $15.00 = $60,345.00 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-h 112525 Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development commented. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 22 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R2-f 25-1409 Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide Municipal Council support for the submission of an application by Developer for funding from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Funds Entity Name: A-7 West End Development Associates, LLC Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: $0.00 Total Project Cost: $3,366,890.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Grant Period: 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 87 West End Avenue/Block 4052/Lot 43/West Ward 53 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 26/West Ward 55-57 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 28/West Ward 59 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 29/West Ward 61-63 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 30/West Ward 67-69 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 33/West Ward Additional Information: Deferred 7R2-k 112525 A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 23 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R8 Municipal Council and City Clerk 7R8-a 25-1547 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Municipal Council Meeting Dates Purpose: To establish 2026 Pre-Meetings, Regular Meetings, Special Meetings, and Conference Dates. Additional Information: Open Public Meetings Act notice to be sent to newspapers and posted. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 7R8-b 25-1546 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing the 2026 Municipal Holiday Schedule Purpose: 2026 Municipal Paid Holidays Additional Information: A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 24 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R8-c 25-1472 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Annual Holiday Parade of Lights Entity Name: Essex County Department of Public Works, Division of Roads and Bridges Entity Address: 99 W Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009 Event Location: Mount Prospect Avenue (beginning on Elwood Avenue, between Summer Avenue and Mount Prospect Avenue and concluding on Second Avenue and Mount Prospect Avenue), Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Friday, December 12, 2025 Event Time: 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM Additional Information: Sponsor: Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 25 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R8-d 25-1473 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (i) and N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-(5)(1)(a)(i)(l) Purpose: To provide legal services to the Office of the City Clerk in connection with Election Matters Entity Name: Anselmi & Carvelli, LLP. Entity Address: 56 Headquarters Plaza, West Tower 5th Fl., Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00 Funding Source: Office of the City Clerk NW011-020-0201-96110-B2025 and B2026 Contract Period: One (1) year commencing November 27, 2025 through November 26, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $1,000.00. A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 26 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R8-e 25-1538 Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (L)) permits award of a contract for goods and services necessary or required to prepare and conduct an election without public bidding Purpose: To provide printing and mailing services for the May 2026 Municipal Election and any necessary Municipal Run-Off Election Entity Name: Reliance Graphics Inc. Entity Address: 80 Pompton Avenue, Verona, New Jersey 07044 Contract Amount: Amount not to exceed $358,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Office of the City Clerk Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 27 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R8-f 25-1544 RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Individuals honored during the International Girls Academy UJIMA Business Program 2. Irvin B. Poochie Hill Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 3. Individuals honored during the New Jersey Health Care District 1199j Training and Development Fund Graduation Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Individuals honored during the East Orange Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 5. Individuals honored during the Bishop Joseph A. Francis Annual Scholarship Brunch 6. Reverend Dr. Andre Speight and Lady Shanique Speight, Second Pastoral Anniversary 7. Individuals honored during the Newark Public Library 125th Anniversary Gala Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 8. Raymond Montalvo A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 28 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7R8-g 25-1545 EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 1. Fannie Mae Gordon 2. Benjamin Adolphus Kofi Tay 3. Professor James Rufflin 4. Masi Ibn Ahmeed Rogers 5. Pedro R. Merlo A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 7R12 Water Sewer Utility 7R12-a 25-1396 Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: Cedar Grove Reservoir Stormwater Improvements- Ridge Road- Contract 24-WS2025 Entity Name: CMS Construction Inc Entity Address: 521 North Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $261,400.00 Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/ NW038-800-8007-71970 Contract Period: Forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of a written Notice to Proceed. Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Bid Packages Distributed: Twelve (12) Bids Received: Five (5) A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 29 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 9. PENDING BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA 9-a 25-1414 Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Public Library Board as a Trustee Name of Appointee: Ms. Kimberly C. Clark Appointment Term: Upon confirmation and ending on the unexpired term, January 31, 2030. Additional Information: Deferred 8-c110625 Deferred 9-b 112525 A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Crump to Confirm. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 9-b 25-1510 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41, ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 20, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CUMULATIVE IMPACTS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PROHIBIT ANY NEW OR EXPANDED FOSSIL FUEL FACILITY, INCLUDING FOSSIL FUEL POWER GENERATION Deferred 8-f 112525 A motion was made by Council of the Whole to Defer on Pending. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 30 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 9-c 25-1511 ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED BY ADDING A NEW SECTION CHAPTER 34, PROHIBITION ON USE OF CITY FUNDS FOR FOSSIL FUEL INCLUDING FOSSIL FUEL POWER GENERATION. Deferred 8-g 112525 A motion was made by Council of the Whole to Defer on Pending. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 11. HEARING OF CITIZENS 25-1553 1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. JOHN GOLDSTEIN Appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Not appearing. 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 5. CASSANDRA DOCK Not appearing. 6. DONNA JACKSON Not appearing. 7. LOUIS SHOCKLEY Not appearing. 8. OPAL R. WRIGHT Not appearing. 9. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 10. FAHKERIA BRADLEY Not appearing. City of Newark Page 31 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 11. DARNELLA LEE Not appearing. MOTIONS 7Ma 25-1561 A motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety, Police Division, vigorously enforce the City’s ban on overnight parking by commercial vehicles and illegal parking in bus stop areas. A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 7Mb 25-1562 A motion requesting that the Administration strongly consider an ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles on front lawns. A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 7Mc 25-1563 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Jeffery Rivers. A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 City of Newark Page 32 Municipal Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2025 7Md 25-1564 A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Reverend Joseph A. Carter, long-time Pastor of Newark New Hope Baptist Church. A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 12. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adjourn this meeting at 1:28 P.M. The motion was adopted by the following votes: Yes: 8- Amina Bey, 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 ________________________________________ 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 33