Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available.
Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/8/2024 12:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Accessible Agenda Accessible Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
Meeting video:  
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleResultVideo
24-0666 15-a ReportAlcoholic and Beverage Control Board, Minutes, March 11, 2024, March 25, 2024 and April 5, 2024.  Not available
24-0667 15-b ReportNewark Housing Authority, Minutes, March 28, 2024.  Not available
24-0685 15-c ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, March 27, 2024.  Not available
23-1250 16F-aBroad St Ventures Urban Renewal, LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BROAD ST. VENTURES URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 207 WEST 25TH STREET, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001, FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AND CONVERT A VACANT HOTEL INTO A MIXED-USE BUILDING CONSISTING OF (79) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (20) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND (10) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, (10) OFFICE UNITS WITH EXISTING CAFÉ, BASEMENT KITCHEN, GROUND FLOOR AND ROOFTOP RESTAURANT, A GYM, A YOGA ROOM, (2) NEW WELLNESS ROOMS AND A LOUNGE LOCATED AT 810-812 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 165, LOT 11 (EAST WARD). Failed 8-h 041024  Video Video
24-0175 16PSF-aOrdinance: Title 8, Buisiness and Occupations, Chapter 41, Intermodal Container Lot LicenseOrdinanceAN 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  Video Video
24-0175 16PSF-aOrdinance: Title 8, Buisiness and Occupations, Chapter 41, Intermodal Container Lot LicenseOrdinanceAN 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  Video Video
24-0175 16PSF-aOrdinance: Title 8, Buisiness and Occupations, Chapter 41, Intermodal Container Lot LicenseOrdinanceAN 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  Video Video
24-0175 16PSF-aOrdinance: Title 8, Buisiness and Occupations, Chapter 41, Intermodal Container Lot LicenseOrdinanceAN 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  Video Video
23-1697 16PSF-bOrdinance: Twenty-Five (25) Year Tax Abatement - 19 LV Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 19 LV URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 50 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD, #108, MONTVALE, NEW JERSEY 07645, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, CONSISTING OF (48) RENTAL UNITS, COMPRISED OF (38) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (10) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (7) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, AND (29) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 17 LIVINGSTON STREET AND 19-27 LIVINGSTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 2519, LOTS 8 AND 9, WHICH WERE MERGED (CENTRAL WARD). Deferred 6F-a 041024  Video Video
24-0402 16PSF-cAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-7, PARKING OR STANDING FOR STREET CLEANING - CARMEN STOrdinanceAN 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, BY ADDING CARMEN COURT TO THE LIST (EAST WARD).  Video Video
24-0403 16PSF-dAN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23:5-7, PARKING OR STANDING FOR STREET CLEANING - 14th AveOrdinanceAN 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, BY AMENDING THE STREET CLEANING DAYS ON 14TH AVENUE BETWEEN JONES STREET AND SOUTH 20TH STREET (CENTRAL WARD AND WEST WARD).  Video Video
24-0583 16PSF-eOrdinance: Amending Title 15, Solid Waste Management, Chapter 4, Collection and Disposal, Section 11, Receptacle: Placement and Storage (MS)OrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, CHAPTER 4, COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL, SECTION 11, RECEPTACLE; PLACEMENT AND STORAGE, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SECTION 15:4-11(C) TO DECLARE MATTRESSES MUST BE COVERED IN PLASTIC FOR DISPOSAL. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Michael J. Silva  Video Video
24-0634 17R1-aTE#28 SUNUPResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The SUNUP Food Service Program will provide free, nutritious meals, and snacks to children, who live in areas in which at least 50% of said population qualify for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program within the City of Newark. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition, Summer Food Program Appropriation Amount: $1,219,279.00 Budget Year: 2024 Contract Period: October 1, 2023 through September 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as Legistar ID #24-0595. Operating Agency: Department   Video Video
24-0408 17R1-bHOPWA 2024 - New Jersey AIDS Services dba EDGEResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide housing assistance and supportive services to persons with HIV/AIDS within the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (NEMSA). Entity Name: New Jersey AIDS Services d/b/a EDGE Entity Address: Budd Lake, New Jersey 07828 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $766,448.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Housing Opportunities for persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Account Code Line: 2024 Budget/NW051; Dept. ID G24; Project M24A0; Activity A; Account 72030; Budget Ref. B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-j adopted on December 6, 2023. Budget Insertion by R  Video Video
24-0580 17R1-cNJIT MOA ExtensionResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - Agreement with Governmental Entity Purpose: To extend the Memorandum of Agreement enabling the City of Newark and New Jersey Institute of Technology to continue strengthening and building capacity within the City to enhance and deliver services to the local community. Entity Name: New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Entity Address: 323 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not Applicable Funding Source: Not Applicable Contract Period: Commencing upon adoption by the Municipal Council terminating in five (5) years 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: Original Resolution 7R1-a adopted on February 06, 2019, authorized a Memorandum of Agreement between the Ci  Video Video
24-0507 17R2-a2024 Annual Budget for the Bergen, Lyons, Clinton Special Improvement District (BLCSID Partnership, Inc.)ResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: 2024 Annual Budget for the Bergen, Lyons, Clinton Special Improvement District (BLCSID Partnership, Inc.) Purpose: Introduction of the 2024 Annual Budget for Bergen, Lyons, Clinton Special Improvement District. Amount: $790,000.00 Budget Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b, adopted on April 17, 2013, created the BLC Special Improvement District in the South Ward. Deferred 7R2-j 042424  Video Video
24-0498 17R2-bSYWEP 2024 Grant AcceptanceResolutionDept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-Newark Works Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP) Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Entity Address: P.O. Box 110, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0110 Grant Amount: $1,861,200.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: April 1, 2024 through October 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: Funds must be fully expanded by October 31, 2024, or returned to the State.  Video Video
24-0629 17R4-aMaking and Application to Local Finance Board - Water Meter ProjectResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of Bond Ordinance Name of Project(s): Water Meter Replacement Project Amount to be Financed: $22,500,000.00 Funding Source: NJIB Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) Water Meter Replacement Project Additional Information:  Video Video
24-0491 17R5-aFY2024 Ryan White - Iris House, A Center for Women Living with HIVResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Iris House, a Center for Women Living with HIV, Inc. Entity Address: 630 East Front Street, Suite 100, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $73,427.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A P  Video Video
24-0568 17R5-bFY2024 Ryan White - Newark Beth Israel Medical CanterResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Entity Address: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $450,082.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certi  Not available
24-0570 17R5-cFY2024 Ryan White - Neighborhood Health ServicesResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Neighborhood Health Services Entity Address: 1700 Myrtle Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07063 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $333,530.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the   Not available
24-0577 17R5-dFY2024 Ryan White, Rutgers the State University of NJ - FXB ClinicResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey / FXB Center Entity Address: 65 Bergen Street, 8th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $240,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partia  Not available
24-0578 17R5-eFY2024 Ryan White - Public Strategies, Inc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Public Strategies, Inc. Entity Address: Long Branch, New Jersey 07740 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $165,645.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $54,000.00 is attach  Not available
24-0579 17R5-fFY2024 Ryan White- Rutgers the State University of NJ- Infectious Disease ProgramResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey / Infectious Disease Practice Entity Address: 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07101 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $1,891,897.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligatio  Not available
24-0581 17R5-gFY2024 Ryan White - Team ManagementResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Team Management 2000, Inc. Entity Address: 84 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $397,569.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025. Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amoun  Not available
24-0582 17R5-hFY2024 Ryan White - Urban RenewalResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Urban Renewal Corporation Entity Address: 84 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $166,538.63 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount  Not available
24-0151 17R5-i ResolutionDept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with State Entity Purpose: To provide an evaluation and quality improvement plan for Advancing Health Literacy to enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19. Entity Name: Rutgers University - Newark School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) Entity Address: 1294 University Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health (OMH) Contract Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:  Video Video
24-0404 17R6-aResolution Authorizing Waiver of 20 Day Waiting PeriodResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving 20-day period for an Ordinance to take effect Purpose: To authorize an emergency be declared to exist for Ordinance 6PSF-a, which amends the City of Newark’s various titles of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, by creating Chapter 41, Intermodal Container Lot License. Ordinance No(s): Ordinance 6F-b was adopted as amended on First Reading by the Municipal Council on March 6, 2024 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-b was scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on March 20, 2024, but deferred. Ordinance 6PSF-a was scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on April 10, 2024, but deferred. Ordinance 6PSF-a was scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on April 24, 2024, but deferred. Ordinance 6PSF-a was scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on May 8, 2024, but deferred. Ordinance 6PSF-a is now scheduled for a Pub  Video Video
24-0566 17R6-bHUNT, HAMLIN & RIDLEY - LITIGATION RFQResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters. Entity Name: Hunt, Hamlin and Ridley Entity Address: 60 Park Place, 16th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department/Fund Code: 011, Dept.: 040, Division/Project: 0401, Account: 71260 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:  Video Video
24-0485 17R6-cLite Depalma Greenberg Afanador First Amendment 2023ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Lite, DePalma, Greenberg and Afanador Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $390,879.71 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-u adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, for a contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $240,879.71, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $390,879.71.  Video Video
24-0485 17R6-cLite Depalma Greenberg Afanador First Amendment 2023ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Matters. Entity Name: Lite, DePalma, Greenberg and Afanador Entity Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1201, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $390,879.71 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-u adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, for a contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $240,879.71, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $390,879.71.  Video Video
24-0490 17R6-dEhrlich Petriello Gudin Plaza First Amendment 2023ResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Matters Entity Name: Ehrlich Petriello Gudin Plaza, P.C. Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 1016, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $122,318.28 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R6-v adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, for a contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $22,318.28, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $122,318.28.  Video Video
24-0674 17R8-aResolution: Ceremonial Street Designation - Nasto's Ice Cream Co., (MS)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Nasto’s Ice Cream Co. Date(s): Friday, June 28, 2024 Event Time(s): 11:00 A.M. Official Street Name(s): Intersection of East Kinney Street and Jefferson Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Nasto’s Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Michael J. Silva Additional Information: Ceremonial Street Designation for Nasto’s Ice Cream Co. to be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00 A.M.  Video Video
24-0675 17R8-bResolution: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement - Public Safety Job Fair (AR)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Public Safety Job Fair Entity Name: The Waterfront Entity Address: 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: The Waterfront (Gymnasium), 2 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Thursday, June 27, 2024 Event Time: 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Sponsor: Council Member, Anibal Ramos, Jr. Additional Information:  Not available
24-0673 17R8-c3rd Resolution: Opposing the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Power Plant in the East Ward (2024) (MS)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Opposing the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Power Plant in the East Ward Purpose: To declare opposition to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) Plan and operation of a methane gas-fired power plant in the East Ward. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Michael J. Silva Additional Information:  Not available
24-0682 17R8-dResolution: Establishing a Sister Cities Relationship - City of Chunchi, Ecuador (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: To provide and benefit from cultural and economic exchanges. City/State/Country: City of Chunchi, Ecuador Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:  Not available
24-0684 17R8-eResolution: Establishing a Sister Cities Relationship - St. Thomas Parish, City of Morant Bay, Jamaica (LQ)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: To provide and benefit from cultural and economic exchanges. City/State/Country: St. Thomas Parish, City of Morant Bay, Jamaica Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana Additional Information:  Not available
24-0644 17R8-fResolution: Recognizing and Commending (5/8/24)ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President LaMonica R. McIver 1. Chancellor Nancy Cantor, of Rutgers University Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Bertha Miller, on her 100th Birthday Celebration 3. Annie Bernard on her 90th Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 4. Vincent Wells, on his 100th Birthday Celebration 5. Reverend Mamie Ree Stones Lee, on her 100th Birthday Celebration 6. Celebrating senior individuals on their Birthdays in the months of April and May Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 7. Brielle Baskerville, a youngest certified Yoga Teacher 8. Eduardo Velez and Dora Rodas, on their Inaugural Re-Opening of El Rincón Latino Restaurant Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 9. Individuals honored during Men Talk Sundays 10. Dr. Ralph T. Grant, Jr., Vice President of Academic Development, on his retirement from Pillar College, honored during The Pillar College Awards Gala and Fundraiser, held on Friday, May 3, 2024 Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 11. Individuals honored during  Not available
24-0672 17R8-gResolution: Expressing Profound Sorrow & Regret (5/8/24)ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. The Honorable Congressman Donald Milford Payne, Jr. 2. Harriet L. King Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Ivan A. Cruz Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Bishop Edmund Royce Griffin, Sr. 5. Deacon Philip Sanya Olubena 6. Margaret Adusei  Not available
24-0350 17R9-a2024 Special Police Appointments- ResidentResolutionDept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of (81) Special Police Officers - Newark Residents. List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix A of the Certification of the Chief of Police (attached) Term of Appointment: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Eighty-One (81) Newark residents for Appointment as Special Police Officers.  Video Video
24-0361 17R9-b2024 Special Police Appointments- Non ResidentResolutionDept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of (13) Special Police Officers - Non-Newark Residents List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix B of the Certification of the Chief of Police (attached) Term of Appointment: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Thirteen (13) Non-Newark residents for Appointment as Special Police Officers.  Not available
24-0254 17R9-cUniversity Hospital Bleed Control 2024 l 2024ResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - specific exception Purpose: To provide CPR and Bleeding Control Training. Entity Name: University Hospital Entity Address: 150 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $80,000.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Funds FY’22 and 23 Contract Period: Two (2) years commencing on the date of adoption of this Resolution 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: Exception to Public Bidding, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2).  Video Video
24-0595 17R11-a ResolutionDept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To provide meals to Newark children through SuNup Summer Food Service Program. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition Entity Address: P.O. Box 334, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0334 Grant Amount: $1,219,279.00 Total Project Cost: Not Applicable City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Not Applicable Grant Period: June 24, 2024 through August 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: Agreement #13200041. No municipal funds are required.  Video Video
24-0677 18-aMiriam Serna Farkas - Hispanic CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Hispanic Commission Name of Appointee: Miriam Serna Farkas Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on May 19, 2025 Additional Information: Ms. Farkas will be filling the unexpired term of Ms. Maria Paulino, who resigned.  Video Video
24-0439 18-bEssex County Improvement Authority Corrective DeedOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A CORRECTIVE DEED, TO BE RECORDED, CORRECTING THE CITY’S PREVIOUS CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF BLOCK 2025, LOT 2 TO THE ESSEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY.  Video Video
24-0628 18-cBond Ordinance - Water Meter ProjectOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK AND APPROPRIATING $22,500,000.00, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $22,500,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME.  Video Video
24-0658 1  Hearing of Citizens1. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Appearing. 2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Not appearing. 3. RAMON CRUZ Appearing. 4. EMILY AIKENS Not appearing. 5. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 6. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 7. DEBRA MAPSON Appearing. 8. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 9. RAFEEQ WHITFIELD Not appearing. 10. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY Appearing. 11. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 12. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 13. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD Appearing. 14. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 15. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 16. DENISE CRAWFORD Appearing. 17. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 18. CAMERON DRAYTON Not appearing. 19. LOUIS SHOCKLEY Appearing 20. RODNEY DAVIS Appearing.  Not available