Meeting Name: Municipal Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/26/2024 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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24-1529 1  Resolution1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. MARYAM BEY Appearing. 3. LINDA MCDONALD-CARTER Appearing. 4. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR. Appearing. 5. NADIRAH BROWN Appearing. 6. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Appearing. 7. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 8. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 9. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 10. DEBORAH EDWARDS Appearing. 11. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 12. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Appearing. 13. LAMONT VAUGHN Appearing. 14. RICHARD ANDERSON Appearing. 15. DAWN REYNOLDS Not appearing. 16. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 17. DOMINIC MERCY Not appearing. 18. SHAROD CARAWAY-BROWN Not appearing. 19. DARNELLA LEE Not appearing. 20. GEE CURETON Not appearing. 21. CASSANDRA DOCK Appearing. 22. TARRICK TUCKER Not appearing. 23. KHALIL TUTT Appearing. 24. ALIA CLARK Appearing. 25. RICHARD AVENT Not appearing.  Not available
24-1502 15-a ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Minutes, January through August 2024.Pass Not available
24-1503 15-b ReportJoint Meeting of Essex & Union Counties, Annual Operational Report 2023 and Annual User Charge Apportionment Report 2023.Pass Not available
24-1449 15-c ReportNorth Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, September 25, 2024.Pass Not available
24-1507 15-d ReportNewark Housing Authority, Minutes, June through October 2024.  Not available
24-1544 15-e ReportOffice of the City Clerk, 2023 Annual Report.Pass Not available
24-1545 15-f ReportOffice of the City Clerk, Marriage License Bureau, Financial Reports, July through September 2024.Pass Not available
24-1362 16F-aOrdinance authorizing the use of Procurement CardsOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 5, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION OF CENTRAL PURCHASING, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 14, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE USE OF PROCUREMENT CARDS.Pass Video Video
24-1378 17R1-aResolution: Budget Insertion - BIOTERRORISM 2024-2025ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To maintain and enhance the upgrade of the City’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Appropriation Amount: $255,608.00 Budget Year: 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 File ID #24-1341.Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
24-1403 17R1-bFY24 Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Mobilization GrantResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Budget Insertion Purpose: To provide funds for Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Mobilization Grant to address traffic concerns. Funding Source: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (DHTS) Appropriation Amount: $10,500.00 Budget Year: 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 Resolution #7R9-b on 10/2/2024 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
24-1493 17R1-cTR#1 CDBG Transfer Resolution A17 ReprogrammingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of Community Development Block Grant Funds Purpose: Public Facilities and Public Improvements (ALL WARDS) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Amount Transferred: $56,932.00 Transferred From: Various Projects Transferred To: Public Facilities and Public Improvements Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the reprogramming of funds in the amount of Fifty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Zero Cents ($56,932.00) for Public Facilities and Public Improvements. (All Wards) Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
24-1494 17R1-dTR #2 24-1494 CDBG Transfer Resolution A18 ReprogrammingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of Community Development Block Grant Funds Purpose: Public Facilities and Public Improvements (ALL WARDS) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Amount Transferred: $1,391.00 Transferred From: Various Projects Transferred To: Public Facilities and Public Improvements Additional Information: This Resolution authorizes the reprogramming of funds in the amount of One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Zero Cents for Public Facilities and Public Improvements. (All Wards) Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
24-1496 17R1-eTR #4 CDBG Transfer Resolution A22 ReprogrammingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of CDBG Funds Purpose: Public Facilities and Public Improvements (ALL WARDS) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Amount Transferred: $922,566.00 Transferred From: Various Projects Transferred To: Public Facilities and Public Improvements Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
24-1497 17R1-fTR #5 CDBG Transfer Resolution ReprogrammingResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Transfer of CDBG Funds Purpose: Public Facilities and Public Improvements (ALL WARDS) Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Amount Transferred: $676,607.00 Transferred From: Various Projects Transferred To: Public Facilities and Public Improvements Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
24-1551 17R1-g ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds Purpose: To transfer funds within various departments to provide sufficient funding until year end Amount Transferred: $6,126,865.00 Transferred From: Various Departments Transferred To: Various Departments Additional Information: The Schedule of the 2024 External Transfers of Funds #1 is attached to the file. Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Video Video
24-1552 17R1-h ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds Purpose: To transfer funds within various departments to provide sufficient funding until year end. Amount Transferred: $0.00 Transferred From: Various Departments Transferred To: Various Departments Additional Information: Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.Pass Not available
24-1554 17R1-i ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cancellation of 2024 Appropriations and Other Funds Purpose: Close out balances for fiscal year 2024 Fund Name: Current Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund, Capital Improvement Authorization Amount(s) Cancelled: $0.00 Additional Information: Cancellation of the unencumbered balances appropriated from the 2024 Current Fund; Water Utility Fund; Sewer Utility Fund; Capital Improvement Authorizations; Other Miscellaneous Receivables and Reserves; Public and Private Programs and Trust FundsPass Video Video
24-1448 17R1-jE2024-05 Extension- Demolition & Related Services (EHD)ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying ( ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2024-05 Purpose: To extend Contract #E2024-05 for the declaration of emergency for demolition and related services Entity Name: Caravella Demolition Inc. Entity Address: 40 Deforest Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $750,250.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Economic Housing Development/NW027-A23-EC3P0-71910-B2023 2023 Budget/Department of Economic Housing Development/NW027-A23-EC23B-71910-B2023 Contract Period: Extended an additional ninety (90) days from October 27, 2024, through January 27, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a Additional Information: An Emergency Contract #E2024-05 for the period of July 19, 2024 through October 27, 2024 was awardedPass Video Video
24-1380 17R1-kMeals Delivered Services {Prisoners}ResolutionDept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Meals Delivered Services (Prisoners) Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Queen Pizza and Deli, 938 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Contract Amount: $280,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police NW011-190-1902-72020-B2024 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months. Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Entity Name/Address: Queen Pizza and Deli 938 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Additional Information: Advertised Date: September 11, 2024 Due Date: September 26, 2024 Bids Downloaded: 21 Bids Received: 4Pass Video Video
24-1561 17R1-lResolution: Apply/Accept North Ward NJ Victim Assistance Grant Resolution VAG-109-21 (2024)ResolutionDept/ 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-109-21 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: $171,875.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,375.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 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:Pass Video Video
24-1562 17R1-mResolution: Apply/Accept East Ward NJ Victim Assistance Grant Resolution VAG-108-21 (2024)ResolutionDept/ 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-108-21 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: $171,875.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,375.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 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:Pass Not available
24-1558 17R1-nResolution: Apply/Accept Shani Baraka Women's Resource Center NJ Victim Assistance Grant Resolution VAG-106-21 (2024)ResolutionDept/ 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-106-21 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: $171,875.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,375.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 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:Pass Not available
24-1559 17R1-oResolution: Apply/Accept South Ward NJ Victim Assistance Grant Resolution VAG-110-21 (2024)ResolutionDept/ 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-110-21 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: $171,875.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,375.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 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:Pass Not available
24-1560 17R1-pResolution: Apply/Accept West Ward NJ Victim Assistance Grant Resolution VAG-107-21 (2024)ResolutionDept/ 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-107-21 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: $171,875.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,375.00 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 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:Pass Not available
24-1564 17R1-qResolution: Apply/Accept Central Ward NJ Victim Assistance Grant Resolution VAG-111-21 (2024)ResolutionDept/ 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-111-21 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: $171,876.00 City Contribution: Municipal In-Kind Match of $34,376 Funding Source: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program Grant Period: September 1, 2024 through August 31, 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:Pass Not available
24-1235 17R1-r ResolutionDept./ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) provides for the award of a contract for Professional Services Purpose: To provide engineering services. Entity Name: Gary Toth Entity Address: 19 Cottage Street, Lambertville, New Jersey 08530 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Business Unit NW: 011-Dept. ID 110, Div./ Proj. 1107, Account 71280, Budget Ref: B2024 Contract Period: August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025 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: This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to enter into a professional services contract with Gary Toth, to provide engineering consultant services regarding the implementation of a Division of Transportation within the DepPass Video Video
24-0873 17R2-aCommunity Collaboations LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for new construction of a two-family home and rehabilitation of a three-family home to sell at market rate to City of Newark employees. Entity Name: Community Collaborations, LLC Entity Address: 187 Livingston Street, Newark, New Jersey 07108 Sale Amount: $47,250.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $119,800.00 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) 780 Bergen Street/Block 2712/Lot 39/South Ward 763 SouPass Video Video
24-0934 17R2-bGateway Property Development LLCResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To rehabilitate a three-family home with an affordable unit at 80% AMI and two (2) market rate units. Entity Name: Gateway Property Development, LLC Entity Address: Newark, New Jersey 07103 Sale Amount: $37,800.00 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $204,000.00 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) 237 South 11th Street/Block 1815/Lot 15/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square FoPass Video Video
24-1009 17R2-cL.A.B Acquisitions LLCResolutionDept/ 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 to sell at market rate. Entity Name: L.A.B Acquisitions, LLC Entity Address: 188 Jefferson Street, #355, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Sale Amount: $92,070.00 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $125,800.00 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) 9 Gladstone Avenue/Block 4004/Lot 43/West Ward 11 Gladstone Avenue/Block 4004/Lot 42/West Ward 28 Gladstone AvePass Video Video
24-0395 17R2-dSuffiyah WebbResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide a new headquarters for Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry with the second and third floors owner-occupied. Entity Name: Suffiyah L. Webb Entity Address: 2 Center Street, Apt. 1205, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $222,780.00 Cost Basis: (X) $79.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $454,400.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and 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) 257 Martin Luther King Boulevard/Block 2857/Lot 13/CentPass Video Video
24-1504 17R2-eRubix International LLC Subordination AgreementResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City of Newark’s Reverter Rights by entering into a First Amendment to Agreement for the Sale and Redevelopment of Land and a Subordination Agreement in order to permit the Redeveloper to obtain construction financing necessary for the redevelopment of an affordable rental housing project Entity Name: Rubix International Limited Liability Company Entity Address: 24 Commerce Street, Suite 1420, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $0.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable 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: 232-234 Schley Street/Block 3733/Lot 89/South Ward Pass Video Video
24-1526 17R2-f229 South 11th LLC Subordination AgreementResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: An Agreement to Subordinate the City of Newark’s Reverter Rights by entering into a First Amendment to Agreement for Sale and Redevelopment of Land and a Subordination Agreement in order to permit the Redeveloper to obtain construction financing, necessary for the rehabilitation of the Property into three residential units Entity Name: 229 South 11th LLC Entity Address: 59 Lincoln Park, Suite 375, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Sale Amount: $32,760.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable 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: 229 South 11th Street/Block 1815/Lot11 (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Additional InPass Not available
24-1192 17R2-gUrban Seeds Grow a Non-profit CorporationResolutionDept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: New construction of two specialized resource and wellness centers, inclusive of hydroponics/aquaponics and greenhouse infrastructure Entity Name: Urban Seeds Grow a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Entity Address: 25 Manchester Place, Apt 3A, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $42,570.00 Cost Basis: ( X ) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $96,800.00 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) Pass Video Video
24-1450 17R2-hIberia II Realty Urban Renewal LLC Resolution of SupportResolutionDept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: To provide support for the submission of an application for tax credits sought by Developer under the Aspire Tax Credit Program to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Entity Name: Iberia II Realty Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 450-466 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07105 Grant Amount: Not Applicable Total Project Cost: $802,718,190.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Traditional debt financing and equity funding 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) 450-466 Market Street/Block 175/Lot 1/East Ward 31-39 Jefferson Street/Block 175/Lot 80/East Ward Additional Information:Pass Video Video
24-1227 17R4-aStipulation of Settlement for Tax Appeals September 2024 RefundsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) J & M Parisi, LLC/2783/1/109-123 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2017/$425,000/-$1,210.40 J & M Parisi, LLC/2783/1/109-123 Frelinghuysen Avenue/South/2018/$425,000/-$0.00 Jamil, Shibrah M./1926/19.02/104-112 N. 11th Street/Central/2017/$183,700/-$1,602.00 Jamil, Shibrah M./1926/19.02/104-112 N. 11th Street/Central/2018/$183,700/-$1,661.85 Jamil, Shibrah M./1926/19.02/104-112 N. 11th Street/Central/2019/$183,700/-$1,692.45 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.02/28 Kent Street/South/2016/$265,600/-$0.00 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.02/28 Kent Street/South/2017/$230,000/-$1,267.36 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.02/28 Kent Street/South/2018/$230,000/-$1,314.71 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.01/30 Kent Street/South/2016/$265,400/-$0.00 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.01/30 Kent Street/South/2017/$230,000/-$1,260.24 Kent Moh, LLC/2615/5.01/30 Kent Street/South/2018/$230,000/-$1,307.32 P.T.A., Co./3741/29/607-615 Frelinghuysen AvenuePass Video Video
24-1556 17R4-bResolution Making Application to Local Finance Board - Refunding BondsResolutionDept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval of bond ordinance Name of Project(s): Qualified Refunding Bonds Amount to be Financed: $31,000,000.00 Funding Source: Bonds Local Finance Board meeting date(s): December 11, 2024 Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD (I) PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. §40A:2-51 AND N.J.S.A. §40A:2-55 (AND N.J.S.A. §18A:7A-46.3 AND N.J.S.A. §18A:7A-46.4 IN THE CASE OF THE SCHOOL BONDS) IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $31,000,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, CONSISTING OF (A) NOT TO EXCEED $29,000,000.00 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025A AND (B) NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.00 SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2025B OF THE CITY, (II) FOR THE APPROVALPass Not available
24-1341 17R5-aBioterrorism 2024-2025ResolutionDept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: To maintain and enhance the capabilities of the Emergency-Ready Public Health Department by upgrading the City of Newark’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Entity Address: P.O. Box 360, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0360 Grant Amount: $255,608.00 Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories and Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP) Total Project Cost: $255,608.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private SPass Video Video
24-1411 17R6-aJoseph E. Tutela, III SettlementResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-2637-17 Claimant: Joseph E. Tutela III Claimant's Attorney: Robert J. De Groot, Esq. Settlement Amount: $120,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Comments: Deferred 7R6-a 110724 Deferred 7R6-a 112624Pass Video Video
24-1565 17R6-bL’Abbate, Balkin, Colavita and Contini, L.L.P Prof. ContractResolutionDept/ Agency: Law Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Special Legal Services for Litigation Matters Entity Name: L’Abbate, Balkin, Colavita and Contini, L.L.P Entity Address: 100 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 220, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit. NW011, Dept. 040, Div./Proj. 0401, Account #71260, B2024 Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 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:Pass Video Video
24-1528 17R8-aSpecial Event Fee Waiving for Halloween Table Treat RamosResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: The Annual 2nd Halloween Table Trunk and Treat Date(s): Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 3:30 P.M. until 5:30 P.M. Sponsor(s): Anibal Ramos, Jr., North Ward Council Member Additional Information: The Annual 2nd Halloween Table Trunk and Treat, Kasberger Field, North 5th Street and 3rd Avenue Newark The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($200.00) for street closure will be waived.Pass Video Video
24-1531 17R8-bSpecial Event Waiving Fees for Application etc.ResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Malcolm X Shabazz Parade for Thanksgiving Football Team Date(s): Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 9:00 AM until 9:40 AM Sponsor(s): Patrick O. Council, South Ward Council Member Additional Information: The Malcolm X Shabazz Parade, Newark, The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($550.00) for street closure, permit and parade will be waivedPass Not available
24-1547 17R8-cThe Holiday Lights Parade, Ramos, Jr., NWResolutionDept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: The Holiday Lights Parade, North Ward Date(s): Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Anibal Ramos, Jr., Council Member, North Ward Additional Information: The Holiday Lights Parade, beginning on Heller Parkway and Mt. Prospect Avenue and ending on Mt. Prospect Avenue and 2nd Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($200.00) for street closure will be waived.Pass Not available
24-1517 17R8-d ResolutionRECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump 1. ICC Gala, 55th Anniversary 2. Reverend Dr. M. William Howard Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 3. Overseer Dr. Bryant R. Ali Street Dedication Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 4. JC Peru Productions 5. Victoria Abigail Lazo Zumb Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 6. Individuals honored during Hashstoria’s Grand Opening Event Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 7. Individuals honored during the 38th Anniversary of Facetas International 8. Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, 90th Anniversary Celebration 9. Individuals honored during Focus Volunteers 10. James and Mary Rone, Street Dedication 11. Individuals honored during the signing of the Sister Cities Agreement between the City of Newark Luanda, Angola 12. Frank Dauksis, Birthday Celebration 13. Michael’s Roscommon House, 42nd Anniversary Celebration 14. Individuals honored during the Centro Social Loja 33rd Anniversary 15. David Francisco Reinoso Luna- Actor 16. Individuals honPass Video Video
24-1516 17R8-e ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Robyn Hillary Jackson 2. Otis Hunter, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 3. Gregory Latham Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 4. Bernastine Jackson Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 5. Laura Cuevas 6. Cristian Calle Vera 7. Joyce B. Jones 8. Deacon Freddie GibsonPass Video Video
24-1516 17R8-e ResolutionEXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Robyn Hillary Jackson 2. Otis Hunter, Jr. Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 3. Gregory Latham Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 4. Bernastine Jackson Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 5. Laura Cuevas 6. Cristian Calle Vera 7. Joyce B. Jones 8. Deacon Freddie GibsonPass Video Video
24-1334 17R9-aThe institute of Forensic PsychologyResolutionDept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Service Contract Purpose: To provide clinical and forensic psychological consulting services. Entity Name: The Institute for Forensic Psychology Entity Address: 5 Fir Court, Suite 2, Oakland, New Jersey 07436 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Public Safety, Division of Police/NW011-190-1902-71280-B2024 Contract Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 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: Deferred 7R9-a(as) 110724 Failed 7R9-a 112624Fail Video Video
24-1298 17R9-bSpecial Police Appointment- ResidentsResolutionDept./ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police Action: (X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Appointment of Special Police Officers Type of Service: Appointment of Two (2) Special Police Officers-Newark Residents. List of Police Officers: (Name/Address) See Appendix A of the Certification of the Chief of Police Term of Appointment: September 25, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Additional Information: Two Newark residents for Appointment as a Special Police OfficerPass Video Video
24-0023 18-a566-570 Springfield Urban Renewal, LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 566-570 SPRINGFIELD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1 ORIENT WAY, SUITE F #240, RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY 07070, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (22) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WITH (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), AND 500 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND (10) ASSOCIATED PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 566-570 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 316, LOT 20. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
24-0090 18-bRising Plains Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO RISING PLAINS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1515 MORRIS PLACE, HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07205, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FOUR-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF (19) AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS (3 STUDIOS, 6 ONE-BEDROOMS UNITS, AND 10 TWO-BEDROOM UNITS), OF WHICH (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 35% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AMI, (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED AT 50% OF AMI, (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTS TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI AND (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 70% OF AMI, A PARKING GARAGE WITH A TOTAL OF (14) SPACES, A 458 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM FOR RESIDENTS, AND A PORTION OF THE ROOF WILL BE A RECREATION TERRACE FOR THE RESIDENTS, LOCATED AT 475-481 SOUTH 16TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 327, LOT 15 (WEST WARD).Pass Video Video
24-0090 18-bRising Plains Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO RISING PLAINS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1515 MORRIS PLACE, HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07205, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FOUR-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF (19) AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS (3 STUDIOS, 6 ONE-BEDROOMS UNITS, AND 10 TWO-BEDROOM UNITS), OF WHICH (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 35% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AMI, (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED AT 50% OF AMI, (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTS TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI AND (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 70% OF AMI, A PARKING GARAGE WITH A TOTAL OF (14) SPACES, A 458 SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM FOR RESIDENTS, AND A PORTION OF THE ROOF WILL BE A RECREATION TERRACE FOR THE RESIDENTS, LOCATED AT 475-481 SOUTH 16TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07103, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 327, LOT 15 (WEST WARD).Pass Video Video
24-0747 18-c440 Elizabeth NJ Urban Renewal, LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 440 ELIZABETH NJ URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 33 OSTILLA AVENUE, NEW SQUARE, NEW JERSEY 10977, FOR A PROJECT TO RENOVATE AND REHABILITATE A VACANT AND EXISTING TWENTY-FIVE-STORY HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF (216) UNITS, OF WHICH (190) UNITS SHALL BE MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF (48) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, (120) TWO­-BEDROOM UNITS AND (48) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”) AND (26) UNITS SHALL BE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (16) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (5) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND (5) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), A (104) PARKING SPACE GARAGE, AND 107 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR CONTAINING A RECEPTION AREA, GYM, PARTY ROOM, AN OFFICE, MAIL ROOM, TRASH ROOM, (3) STORAGE ROOMS, LAUNDRY SPACE, MECHANICAL ROOM AND BATHROOMS, LOCATED AT 203-221 MEEKER AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07Pass Video Video
24-1538 18-dKPSG 39 MADISON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO KSPG 39 MADISON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 486 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF EIGHTY (80) UNITS, OF WHICH SIXTY-FOUR (64) UNITS SHALL BE MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, AND SIXTEEN (16) UNITS SHALL BE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AMI, FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND EIGHT (8) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI AND SEVENTEEN (17) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 28 JEFFERSON STREET AND 33-39 AND 41 MADISON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 173, LOTS 29, 33 AND 60. (EAST WARD)Pass Video Video
24-1293 18-eBroadway Star Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BROADWAY STAR URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 7 N. MADISON AVENUE #532, SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 10977, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SEVEN (7)-STORY MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED SIX (206) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE (165) RESIDENTIAL UNITS ARE MARKET RATE (THE “MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS”), OF WHICH FORTY-ONE (41) ARE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND NINETEEN (19) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI”) (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR (THE “RETAIL”), A RESIDENTIAL AMENITY SPACE, A 2000 SQUARE FOOT GYM/FITNESS CENTER, AND ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES, A BIKE RACK, RESIDENTIAL LOUNGE/LOBBY, MAINTENANCE OFFICE, TRASH ROOM, MAIL ROOM, A MECHANICAL ROOM, AN ELEVATOR, AND A ROOF COURTYARD, LOCATED AT 686-688 BROADWAY, 676-684 & 690 BROAPass Video Video
24-1293 18-eBroadway Star Urban Renewal LLC- PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BROADWAY STAR URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 7 N. MADISON AVENUE #532, SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 10977, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SEVEN (7)-STORY MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF TWO HUNDRED SIX (206) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE (165) RESIDENTIAL UNITS ARE MARKET RATE (THE “MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS”), OF WHICH FORTY-ONE (41) ARE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND NINETEEN (19) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI”) (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR (THE “RETAIL”), A RESIDENTIAL AMENITY SPACE, A 2000 SQUARE FOOT GYM/FITNESS CENTER, AND ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (116) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES, A BIKE RACK, RESIDENTIAL LOUNGE/LOBBY, MAINTENANCE OFFICE, TRASH ROOM, MAIL ROOM, A MECHANICAL ROOM, AN ELEVATOR, AND A ROOF COURTYARD, LOCATED AT 686-688 BROADWAY, 676-684 & 690 BROAPass Video Video
24-1052 18-f74-78 Webster Urban Renewal, LLC - PILOTOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO 74-78 WEBSTER URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 246 DANFORTH AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, 07305, FOR A PROJECT TO DEMOLISH THE EXISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE STORY MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING, WITH TWENTY-FIVE (25) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF TWENTY (20) MARKET-RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), FIVE (5) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI, AND TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI) (COLLECTIVELY THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), 780 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR RETAIL/COMMERCIAL SPACE, A FITNESS CENTER, A COMMUNITY ROOM, AND A ROOFTOP DECK AMENITY AREA, LOCATED AT 74-78 WEBSTER STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 481, LOT 24 (COMPRISING OF FORMER TAX LOTS 22, 23, 24). (NORTH WARD)Pass Video Video
24-1181 18-gClass 2 Residential Removal for Bergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement DistrictOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION, CHAPTER 32, SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, SUBCHAPTER 4, BLC SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("BLCSID"), OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING THE PROPERTIES INCLUDED IN THE BLCSID, TO REMOVE ALL THE CLASS 2 RESIDENTAL PROPERTIES AND AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO WITHHOLD FROM EACH QUARTERLY PAYMENT 1% AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE.Pass Video Video
24-1549 18-hNewark Newark's River Plan 7th Amendment AdoptionOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE NEWARK’S RIVER: PUBLIC ACCESS AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN.Pass Video Video
24-1573 18-iNJPAC Vacation of PropertyOrdinanceORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF EXISTING UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON BLOCK 17, LOT 1.02 CITY OF NEWARK, ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEYPass Video Video
24-1572 18-jNJPAC Easement AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY “LOCAL LANDS AND BUILDINGS LAW,” N.J.S.A. 40A: 12-4, THE CITY OF NEWARK TO ACQUIRE A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM GRANTOR, AS DEFINED IN THIS ORDINANCE, ON, ACROSS, AND UNDER THAT PORTION OF GRANTOR’S PROPERTY WHERE THE PERMANENT EASEMENT AREAS ARE LOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE PERMANENT EASEMENT AGREEMENT, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE, IN ORDER FOR THE CITY OF NEWARK’S DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES TO CLEAN, REPAIR, REPLACE, INSPECT, OPERATE, AND OTHERWISE MAINTAIN IN AN UNOBSTRUCTED CONDITION A SYSTEM OF WATER, STORMWATER AND SANITARY SEWER DRAINAGE PIPE LINES.Pass Video Video
24-1574 18-kBroad St Fidelco LLC License AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK (LICENSEE AND CITY) AND BROAD ST FIDELCO LLC (LICENSOR AND FIDELCO) FOR THE CITY’S USE OF LICENSE AREA, AS SET FORTH IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, LOCATED AT 468-498 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, BLOCK 25, LOT 1 (CENTRAL WARD), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-3 & 5, TO BE USED AS A POLICE PRECINCT SUBSTATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, FOR A MONTHLY RENTAL AMOUNT OF $5,816.25, FOR A PERIOD OF TIME COMMENCING ON AUGUST 1, 2024 AND REMAINING IN EFFECT FOR THE PEROID OF TIME UNTIL A NEW LEASE IS ENTERED INTO AND POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES THAT IS SUBJECT OF THE NEW LEASE IS DELIVERED TO LICENSEE. (CENTRAL WARD)Pass Video Video
24-1576 18-lBroad St Fidelco LLC Lease AgreementOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK (TENANT) AND BROAD ST FIDELCO LLC (LANDLORD) FOR THE LEASING OF APPROXIMAETLEY 2,970 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 468-498 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, BLOCK 25, LOT 1 (CENTRAL WARD), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-3 & 5, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT, AS DEFINED IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, TO BE USED AS A POLICE PRECINCT SUBSTATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL RENTAL NOT TO EXCEED $69,795.00 IN YEAR ONE (1) AND ESCALATING TO AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL RENTAL NOT TO EXCEED $78,554.89 IN YEAR FIVE (5), WITH TWO (2) OPTIONAL RENEWAL TERMS OF FIVE (5) YEARS EACH.Pass Video Video
24-1487 18-mOrdinance providing for the sale of Bonds/Notes - Pequannock Additional FiltersOrdinanceAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL FILTERS AT THE PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $11,400,000.00 AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $11,400,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME.Pass Video Video
24-1557 18-nRefunding Bond Ordinance - $31,000,000.00OrdinanceREFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR A PORTION OF ITS OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS CONSISTING OF (A) QUALIFIED GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2015A AND (B) QUALIFIED SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2015B AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $31,000,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF QUALIFIED GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, CONSISTING OF (A) NOT TO EXCEED $29,000,000.00 QUALIFIED GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS AND (B) NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.00 QUALIFIED SCHOOL REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL QUALIFIED BOND ACT TO EFFECT SUCH REFUNDING AND APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS THEREFOR AND FINANCING THE COST THEREOF.Pass Video Video
24-1364 19-aAppointment of Alexander Padilla Jr. to LGBTQ CommisssionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Alexander Padilla, Jr. Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Alexander Padilla, Jr., will replace Alfonso L. Ferguson, whose term expired on October 5, 2024. Deferred 8-k 102324 Deferred 9-a 110724Pass Video Video
24-1375 19-bAppointment of Bernard Mcallister to LGBTQ CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission. Name of Appointee: Bernard Mcallister Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2026 Additional Information: Bernard Mcallister will replace Ronnie Carney, whose term expired on June 1, 2024. Deferred 8-l 102324 Deferred 9-b 110724Pass Video Video
24-1365 19-cAppointment of Anthony Arenas to LGBTQ CommissionAppointmentDept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment as Alternate #2 to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Advisory Commission Name of Appointee: Anthony Arenas Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on October 23, 2025 Additional Information: Anthony Arenas will replace Lekesha Jones, whose term expired October 5, 2024. Deferred 8-a 110724Pass Video Video
24-1622 17Ma MotionA motion reiterating a previous request to the Administration regarding local vendors procurement activities.Pass Not available
24-1623 17Mb MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, provide a timeline when the new signage designating 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Permit Parking for the Various Streets (McWhorter-Merchant-Lafayette-Market) will be ready for installation.Pass Not available
24-1624 17Mc MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Darnell Williams.Pass Not available
24-1625 17Md MotionA motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of George Quincy Hill.Pass Not available
24-1626 17Me MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development investigate the property located at 710 Summer Avenue to determine if the property ownership is adhering to its contractual obligations when purchased from the City, and if it should be reverted back to the City for disposal.Pass Not available
24-1627 17Mf MotionA motion requesting that the Central Planning Board recognize the tremendous impact parking availability and the lack thereof, affects residential neighborhoods bordering commercial corridors when making decisions regarding new, large residential development projects, with the developers assumptions new residents will pay exorbitant parking fees or forego the use of vehicle ownership.Pass Not available
24-1628 17Mg MotionA motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, review the timing sequence of the Broad Street traffic signals between Bank Street and Clay Street, for a more efficient traffic flow during the morning and evening rush hours.Pass Not available
24-1629 17Mh MotionA motion requesting that the Administration once again inform Newark Parking Authority (NPA) officials the City has an ordinance that provides free parking in the Central Business District during the holiday season.Pass Not available