City of Newark - Meeting of Municipal Council on 2/21/2024 at 6:30 PM

24-0190

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:58:28 GMT

File #: 24-0190
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Hearing of Citizens
Title: 1. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 2. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 3. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Not appearing. 4. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 5. LATOYA TUCKER Not appearing. 6. ROBERT PENNELL Not appearing. 7. GEE CURETON Appearing. 8. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 9. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 10. OSIA HIGDON Appearing. 11. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 12. DEBRA MAPSON Appearing. 13. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 14. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 15. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Appearing. 16. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 17. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 18. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 19. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 20. DAVID LETWIN Not appearing. 21. DAMIAN WILLIAMS Not appearing. 22. BIBI STEWART Appearing. 23. TYARA THOMAS Appearing. 24. RAYLOR ADAMES Appearing. 25. HEATHER ARMSTRONG Appearing.
Action:
Result:

24-0166

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:41 GMT

File #: 24-0166
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5-a
Type: Report
Title: Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Minutes, January 22, 2024.
Action: Accept
Result:

24-0211

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:41 GMT

File #: 24-0211
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5-b
Type: Report
Title: JSF Broad Street EX Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements, December 31, 2023.
Action: Accept
Result: Pass

23-1970

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:41 GMT

File #: 23-1970
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5-c
Type: Report
Title: Zoning Board of Adjustment, Minutes, October 2023 through December 2023.
Action: Accept
Result: Pass

24-0058

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:34:41 GMT

File #: 24-0058
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6PSF-a
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE WAVERLY YARDS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, BY AUTHORIZING PARKING AS A PRINCIPAL INTERIM USE, AND AMENDING TWO (2) OF THE MAPS AND DELETING TWO (2) OF THE MAPS WITHIN THE WAVERLY YARDS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN.
Action: Close on Public Hearing and Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0099

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:58:17 GMT

File #: 24-0099
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6PSF-b
Type: Ordinance
Title: THIS ORDINANCE SECURES BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE “REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOND FINANCING LAW” AND THE LIEN HEREOF IN FAVOR OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IS A MUNICIPAL LIEN SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER NON-MUNICIPAL LIENS HEREINAFTER RECORDED. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY YEAR (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CSO TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPER URBAN RENEWA,L LLC, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK 10538, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (15) RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (3) WILL REMAIN AFFORDABLE, LOCATED AT 1 CENTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, CONDO UNIT 3, IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 17, LOT 1.02 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00 AND DETERMINING VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (CEN
Action: Close on Public Hearing and Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0102

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:38:20 GMT

File #: 24-0102
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6PSF-c
Type: Ordinance
Title: THIS ORDINANCE SECURES BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE “REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOND FINANCING LAW” AND THE LIEN HEREOF IN FAVOR OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IS A MUNICIPAL LIEN SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER NON-MUNICIPAL LIENS HEREINAFTER RECORDED. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY YEAR (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CENTER STREET OWNERS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1865 PALMER AVENUE, SUITE 203, LARCHMONT, NEW YORK 10538, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT APPROXIMATELY (268) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (67) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND 2,100 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED AT 1 CENTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, CONDO UNITS 2 AND 4, IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 17, LOT 1.02 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS (NON-RECOURSE TO THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NO
Action: Close on Public Hearing and Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0167

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:48:16 GMT

File #: 24-0167
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The New Jersey Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant will provide empowerment and support to individuals and families, who have been impacted by violent crimes and will initiate helping victims to restore dignity and safety within the City of Newark. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Appropriation Amount: $825,000.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Apply and Accept Resolutions will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar IDs: 24-0125 (Central Ward Project), 24-0126 (East Ward Project), 24-0127 (North
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0045

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:58:29 GMT

File #: 24-0045
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-b
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To support the education of a diverse nurse practitioner population in underserved communities. Funding Source: Seton Hall University Appropriation Amount: $293,142.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Apply and Accept Resolution will be submitted under separate cover as Legistar ID #23-1713. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

23-2031

Wed, 07 May 2025 19:38:27 GMT

File #: 23-2031
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-c
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide construction services for the Newark Riverfront Park Phase C Project. Entity Name(s): Flanagan’s Contracting Group, Inc. Entity Address(s): 90 Old Camplain Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,886,148.00 Funding Source: 2016 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW045-16G-94710-B2016 Contract Period: To commence upon Municipal Council approval through the date of completion of the Project Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This Bid Contract provides construction services for the Newark Riverfront Park Phase C Project under the Department of Economic and Housing Development. Advertisement Date: November 30, 2023 Bids Solicited: Sixty-eight
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0111

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0111
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-d
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Substantial Amendment of HUD One-Year Action Plan Purpose: To amend the 2019 One-Year Action Plan to reflect increased funding for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entity Address: 451 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20410 Total Grant Amount: Increased by $1,894,414.19 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/The Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Grant Period: September 1, 2019 through September 20, 2024, 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 Additional Information: The Initial 2019 One-Year Action Plan authorized by Resolution 7R1-a adopted on November 7, 2019 for a
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0125

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:53:59 GMT

File #: 24-0125
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-e
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-07-21 for the Central Ward Project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $137,502.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $2.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0126

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0126
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-f
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-04-21 for the East Ward Project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $152,163.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match: $14,663.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0127

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0127
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-g
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-05-21 for the North Ward Project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $178,244.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $40,744.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0128

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0128
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-h
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-06-21 for the South Ward Project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $137,502.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $2.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0129

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0129
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-i
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-03-21 for the West Ward Project. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $137,502.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $2.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0130

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:28:09 GMT

File #: 24-0130
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-j
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Application/Acceptance of Sub-award VAG-02-21 for the Shani Baraka Women’s Resource Center. Entity Name: State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety Entity Address: P.O. Box 081, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0081 Grant Amount: $137,500.00 Total Project Cost: $192,727.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $55,227.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0135

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:13:50 GMT

File #: 24-0135
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-k
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention in Domestic Violence. Entity Name: Partners Uplifting Our Daughters and Sons Entity Address: St. Albans, New York 11412 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $180,675.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0136

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0136
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R1-l
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide Community-Based Violence Intervention in High Risk Intervention. Entity Name: Peers Strategies to Help, LLC a/k/a PUSH (Peers Understanding Strategies for Healing) Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00 Funding Source:2022 Budget/American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G22, Div./Proj. ARP2H, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2022 Grant Period: December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Grant funds to be expended, no later than November 30, 2024.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

23-0760

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:58:02 GMT

File #: 23-0760
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R2-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To build two (2) two-family new construction dwellings and sell homes at market rate. Entity Name: Roma Development, LLC Entity Address: Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Sale Amount: $40,000.00 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $47,600.00 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) 54 Telford Street/Block 4202/Lot 63/West Ward 642 South 13th Street/Block 316/Lot 34/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total S
Action: Amend
Result: Pass

23-0760

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:58:02 GMT

23-0097

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:13:59 GMT

File #: 23-0097
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R2-b
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide new construction of City-owned property into a multi-family residential home for purchase, including a parking garage for each home. Entity Name: Knightime Enterprises, LLC Entity Address: 110 Jabez Street, Suite 345, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $39,880.00 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $142,400.00 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) 371 Chadwick Avenue/Block
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0097

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:03:47 GMT

File #: 24-0097
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R2-c
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Declaring an area in need of redevelopment Purpose: Designating an area in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 61 Central Avenue/Block 35/Lot 27/Central Ward 63 Central Avenue/Block 35/Lot 28/Central Ward 65 Central Avenue/Block 35/Lot 29/Central Ward 69 Central Avenue/Block 35/Lot 31/Central Ward 71-73 Central Avenue/Block 35/Lot 32/Additional Lots 33 & 34/Central Ward 75-83 Central Avenue/Block 34/Lot 47/Central Ward 146 University Avenue/Block 34/Lot 1/Central Ward 61-63 Washington Street/Block 35/Lot 20/Additional Lot 35/Central Ward 65 Washington Street/Block 35/Lot 21/Central Ward 67 Washington Street/Block 35/Lot 22/Central Ward 69 Washington Street/Block 35/Lot 23/Central Ward 71 Washington Street/Block 35/Lot 24/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-b, adopted on October 18, 2023, authorized and directed the Newark Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0114

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:23:35 GMT

File #: 24-0114
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R2-d
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Real Estate Appraisal Services. Entity Name: Hendricks Appraisal Company, LLC Entity Address: West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $20,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0116

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0116
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R2-e
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: () Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services for Redevelopment/Land Use Matters. Entity Name: DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole and Giblin, LLP Entity Address: 61 South Paramus Road, Suite 250, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $800,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2024 Contract Period: March 12, 2024 through March 11, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0117

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:13:59 GMT

File #: 24-0117
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R2-f
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services for Redevelopment/Land Use Matters. Entity Name: Spiro, Harrison and Nelson, LLC Entity Address: 200 Monmouth Street, Suite 310, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2022 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2022 Contract Period: March 12, 2024 through March 11, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0098

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:34:11 GMT

File #: 24-0098
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R3-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: Central Avenue Bridge over NJ Transit City Subway - Preliminary Design Phase Project- Change Order #1, Contract Amendment for Extension of Time Entity Name: Michael Baker International, Inc. Entity Address: One Gateway Center, Suite 2330, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,422,445.34 Funding Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)/New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Contract Period: June 22, 2024 through March 22, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Resolution 7R3-a adopted on March 15, 2023 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $1,422,445.34 for a contract period of (365) days from the effective date of the written Notice to Proceed or June 22, 2023 throu
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0183

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:48:22 GMT

File #: 24-0183
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R8-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Senior Day of Hearts Brunch Entity Name: The Waterfront Entity Address: 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: The Waterfront, 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0184

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0184
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R8-b
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: North Ward Job Fair Entity Name: The Waterfront Entity Address: 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: The Waterfront, 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Thursday, April 18, 2024 Event Time: 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information:
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0232

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0232
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R8-c
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Supporting World Peace Purpose: To encourage and support international peace. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Louise Scott-Rountree Additional Information: The Municipal Council of the City of Newark supports and encourages all Nation States and International Organizations to assist in implementing the right of the world’s people to peace through the adoption of appropriate measures at both the national and international levels for the preservation of human civilization.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0187

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0187
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R8-d
Type: Resolution
Title: RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Individuals honored during the National Girls and Women in Sports Day, held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 2. Bertha Brooks, on her 80th Birthday Celebration, on Saturday, February 10, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 3. Senior Citizens (Lynell Robinson, Evelyn Morales, Sicilia Cepeda, Billie Jones, Ruby Smith, Judith Howard, Florense Volosin, Maria Morales, and Cathy Dozier) honored for Birthday Celebrations in January and February Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 4. Shyheim Franklin, honored for his contribution to Men Talk Sundays Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 5. Herminia Anicama, on her Retirement Celebration 6. Individuals honored during The Quisqueyanos Unidos de Newark, 31st Dominican Independence Day Celebration, to be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 7. Individuals honored during the C.A.D.U. Human Rights USA Canada on its 16th Anniversary Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 8. Individuals honored during The Nubian Union Benef
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0188

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0188
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R8-e
Type: Resolution
Title: EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Eleanor Joan Stuckey 2. Elanne Nicole Brown Cullars 3. Michele Waters 4. Cynthia Harrell Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 5. Lillian Waters Allen Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 6. Theordore “Ted” Judkins Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Sharonda Ali-Khan 8. Spencer Charles 9. Minister Charlotte Miller
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0165

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:34:00 GMT

File #: 24-0165
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R12-a
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R12-a adopted on April 5, 2023 and 7R12-a(AS) adopted on December 15, 2021 Purpose: To execute Contract Change Order #2 for Valley Road Corrosion Control Chemical Feed System - Phase II Improvements - Contract 10-WS2021 (Re-bid). Entity Name: Underground Utilities Corporation Entity Address: 711 Commerce Road, Linden, New Jersey 07036 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,344,123.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Capital Budget/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2021 Contract Period: 759 calendar days from the date of a written Notice to Proceed to final completion on February 29, 2024 Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-a(AS) adopted on December 15, 2021 awarded a contract in an amount not
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0168

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:48:31 GMT

File #: 24-0168
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R12-b
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #1/Amend Resolution 7R12-b (AS) adopted on October 19, 2022 Purpose: To execute Contract Close-out Change Order #1 Phase-3(A) Sewer Cleaning and Rehabilitation- Contract 16-WS2017. Entity Name: Montana Construction Corporation, Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,376,631.21 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: 375 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed to final completion Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-b(AS) adopted on October 19, 2022 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $4,329,230.00 for a period of (320) calendar days to final completion from the date of the writte
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0169

Mon, 13 May 2024 15:04:05 GMT

File #: 24-0169
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R12-c
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #1/Amend Resolution 7R12-a (AS) adopted on October 19, 2022 Purpose: To execute Contract Close-out Change Order #1 Phase-3(B) Sewer Cleaning and Rehabilitation- Contract 17-WS2017. Entity Name: Spiniello Companies Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,062,533.88 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: 365 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed to final completion Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-a(AS) adopted on October 19, 2022 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $4,823,300.00 for a period of (320) calendar days to final completion from the date of the written Notice t
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0170

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0170
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7R12-d
Type: Resolution
Title: Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Final Quantities Change Order #1/Amend Resolution 7R12-c (AS) adopted on October 19, 2022 Purpose: To execute Contract Close-out Change Order #1 Phase-3(C) Sewer Cleaning and Rehabilitation- Contract 18-WS2017. Entity Name: Montana Construction Corporation, Inc. Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,198,897.97 Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Contract Period: 393 calendar days from the date of the written Notice to Proceed to final completion Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R12-c(AS) adopted on October 19, 2022 awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $4,259,575.00 for a period of (320) calendar days to final completion from the date of the written
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0145

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:08:27 GMT

File #: 24-0145
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-a
Type: Ordinance
Title: 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, BY CREATING CHAPTER 39, SMOKE SHOPS, AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS. Deferred 8-a 022124
Action: Defer
Result: Pass

24-0153

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:43:49 GMT

File #: 24-0153
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-b
Type: Ordinance
Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE VII, STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCING AGENCY, CHAPTER 2, PERMITS AND FEES, SECTION 3, CONSTRUCTION PERMIT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO ADD PROVISION EXEMPTING CITY-OCCUPIED PROPERTIES.
Action: Advance to First Reading
Result: Pass

24-0174

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:13:55 GMT

File #: 24-0174
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-c
Type: Ordinance
Title: 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, TO CREATE CHAPTER 40, COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING LOT LICENSE, AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS. Deferred 8-c 022124
Action: Defer
Result: Pass

24-0175

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:47:53 GMT

File #: 24-0175
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8-d
Type: Ordinance
Title: 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, TO CREATE CHAPTER 41, INTERMODAL CONTAINER LOT LICENSE, AND ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS. Deferred 6PSF-b 032024 Deferred 6PSF-a 041024 Deferred 6PSF-a 042424 Amended 6PSF-a 050824 Deferred 6PSF-a 052224
Action: Advance to First Reading
Result: Pass

24-0386

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0386
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Ma
Type: Motion
Title: A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Overseer Pastor Dr. Bryant R. Ali “Pastor in the Hood”.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0387

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0387
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Mb
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, provide a status update on the numerous code violations cited against several of the largest apartment buildings located on Mount Prospect Avenue (380, 402, 515 and 555).
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0388

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:47:50 GMT

File #: 24-0388
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Mc
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety crackdown on the increase in double parking occurring on major thoroughfares throughout the City.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0389

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0389
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Md
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that the Department of Public Safety crack down on the operations of non-registered tow operators who are illegally booting cars in private parking lots and charging unsuspecting motorists exorbitant fees to release their vehicles.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0390

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0390
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Me
Type: Motion
Title: A motion reiterating previous requests that the Administration, Department of Law and the Department of Engineering immediately review and revise the City’s handicap parking ordinance, to ensure the 600 plus handicap signs in the East Ward are legitimate and warranted.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0393

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0393
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Mf
Type: Motion
Title: A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Calvin Freeman and Overseer Pastor Dr. Bryant R. Ali “Pastor in the Hood”.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0394

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:13:42 GMT

File #: 24-0394
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Mg
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement, submit to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, a weekly report by wards on code violations/tickets filed regarding landlord/tenant cases.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass

24-0396

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:17:55 GMT

File #: 24-0396
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7Mh
Type: Motion
Title: A motion requesting that the Administration, the Department of Engineering, Division of Inspections and Enforcement and the Municipal Courts submit to the Governing Body, through the City Clerk’s Office, a weekly report on landlord/tenant cases held during that time period, including the disposition of the cases; furthermore, requesting a listing of Municipal Court judges assigned to landlord/tenant court.
Action: Adopt
Result: Pass