City of Newark  
City Hall  
920 Broad Street  
Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
REGULAR MEETING  
Thursday, September 4, 2025  
12:30 PM  
Council Chamber  
Municipal Council  
Council Member Patrick O. Council  
Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez  
Council Member Dupré L. Kelly  
Council Member Luis A. Quintana  
Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.  
Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
Council Member Michael J. Silva  
President C. Lawrence Crump  
Kecia Daniels, City Clerk Abraham Negron, Deputy City Clerk  
1.  
2.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Regular meeting of the Municipal Council was called to order on the above  
date in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey, at  
12:32 P.M.  
NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the  
Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty  
and justice for all.  
INVOCATION  
Minister Najiyyah Bailey  
Ruth Fellowship Ministries  
3.  
STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT  
In accordance with New Jersey P.I. 1975, Chapter 231, Section 5, adequate  
notice of this meeting has been provided to the Star Ledger, the Jersey  
Journal and the public at large; establishing the date, time and location of this  
meeting, by posting on the designated bulletin board in City Hall and by filing  
with the Office of the City Clerk, the schedule of regular meetings and  
conferences of the Newark Municipal Council as adopted as 7R8-a on  
December 4, 2024. In addition, the agenda for this meeting was disseminated  
on August 29, 2025 at the time of preparation and posted on the website of the  
City of Newark.  
4.  
ROLL CALL  
8 -  
Present:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
5.  
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND  
COMMISSIONS  
5-a  
25-0813  
Newark Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission, Minutes, May  
and June 2025  
Accept  
5-b  
25-1175  
Central Planning Board, Minutes, June and July 2025  
Accept  
Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Accept the Consent Reports  
and Recommendations of City Officers, Boards and Commissions. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6.  
ORDINANCES  
6F  
First Reading  
6F-a  
25-1074  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY  
OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER  
6PSF-h  
2024,  
12/18/2024 OF  
THE  
CITY  
ADDITIONAL  
TREATMENT  
IN AND  
$15,000,000.00 THEREFOR,  
ADOPTED  
FILTERS  
PLANT AND  
CITY  
DECEMBER  
18,  
THE  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
AT  
PEQUANNOCK  
RELATED EXPENSES  
APPROPRIATING  
WATER  
OTHER  
AND  
FOR  
THE  
AND  
PROVIDING  
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $15,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES  
OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt on First Reading.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6F-b  
25-1082  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY  
OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE GREEN  
PARKS PROJECTS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND  
FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $4,050,000.00 THEREFOR,  
AND  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
THE  
ISSUANCE  
OF  
$4,050,000.00 IN  
BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt on First Reading.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6F-c  
25-1060  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 15,  
STOP  
INTERSECTIONS,  
STREETS,  
OF  
YIELD  
INTERSECTIONS  
23:15-2, MULTI-WAY  
GENERAL ORDINANCES  
AND  
THROUGH  
SECTION  
STOP  
INTERSECTIONS,  
THE  
REVISED  
OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED  
AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 2ND AVENUE WEST  
AND NORTH 7TH STREET AS  
INTERSECTION (NORTH WARD).  
A
MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt on First Reading.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6F-d  
25-1066  
AN  
ORDINANCE  
REPEALING  
AND  
REPLACING  
TITLE  
VIII,  
BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL  
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000,  
AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO CREATE CHAPTER 41,  
INTERMODAL  
CONTAINER  
LOT  
LICENSE,  
AND  
ESTABLISH  
RULES AND REGULATIONS.  
Deferred 6F-d 090425  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
The Ordinances adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in  
accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting on  
September 17, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council  
Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.  
6PSF  
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage  
6PSF-a  
25-0714  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY  
OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE  
CONSTRUCTION OF THE RESILIENT HOPE PROJECT IN AND  
FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $4,500,000.00 THEREFOR,  
AND  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
THE  
ISSUANCE  
OF  
$4,210,000.00 IN  
BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME  
Deferred 6PSF-e 060425  
Deferred 6PSF-b 070225  
Deferred 6PSF-a 080625  
Deferred 6PSF-a 090425  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6PSF-b  
25-0716  
A
BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE  
COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS  
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATING $33,400,000.00  
THEREFOR,  
AND  
AUTHORIZING  
CAPITAL  
THE  
ISSUANCE  
OF  
$31,730,000.00 IN  
GENERAL  
IMPROVEMENT  
BONDS  
OR NOTES OF THE CITY FINANCE PART OF THE COSTS  
THEREOF  
Deferred 6PSF-f 060425  
Deferred 6PSF-c 070225  
Deferred 6PSF-b 080625  
Deferred 6PSF-b 090425  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6PSF-c  
25-1042  
ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 2, CHAPTER 5, DEPARTMENT  
OF  
ADMINISTRATION,  
ARTICLE  
4 DIVISION  
POWERS  
OF  
AND  
CENTRAL  
DUTIES  
PURCHASING,  
SUBSECTION  
2:5-13.2.,  
OF CITY PURCHASING AGENT, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES  
OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AS AMENDED AND  
SUPPLEMENTED TO RAISE THE THRESHOLD FOR BIDDING  
REQUIREMENTS  
FOR  
PUBLIC  
CONTRACTS  
FROM  
$44,000.00  
TO $53,000.00 AND INFORMAL QUOTATION THRESHOLD FROM  
$6,600.00 TO $7,950.00.  
Kenyatta Stewart, Corporation Counsel Law Department commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Lisa Parker, Alif  
Muhammad, Felicia Alston-Singleton, Debra Salters, Munirah El-Bomani, Gayle  
Chaneyfield Jenkins and Debra Mapson.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Close on Public Hearing  
and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6PSF-d  
25-1043  
AN  
ORDINANCE  
6,  
CORPORATION  
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000,  
AMENDING  
TITLE  
II,  
ADMINISTRATION,  
ARTICLE 2,  
GENERAL  
CHAPTER  
DEPARTMENT  
OF  
LAW,  
COUNSEL,  
OF  
THE  
REVISED  
AS  
AMENDED  
AND  
OF  
SETTLE,  
SUPPLEMENTED  
THE CORPORATION  
ADJUST ANY RIGHTS,  
TO  
INCREASE  
THE  
TO  
AUTHORITY  
COUNSEL  
COMPROMISE,  
CLAIMS  
OR  
DEMANDS OR CAUSES OF ACTION IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST  
THE CITY OF NEWARK TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED  
$53,000.00 WITHOUT  
COUNCIL.  
THE  
APPROVAL  
OF  
THE  
MUNICIPAL  
Kenyatta Stewart, Corporation Counsel Law Department commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Lisa Parker, Alif  
Muhammad, Felicia Alston-Singleton, Debra Salters, Munirah El-Bomani, Gayle  
Chaneyfield Jenkins and Debra Mapson.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Close on Public Hearing  
and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6PSF-e  
25-0593  
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING  
ABATEMENT TO CENTRAL POINTE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC,  
260 BROADWAY, NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07104 FOR  
A
TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX  
A
PROJECT LOCATED AT 378-386 CENTRAL AVENUE, NEWARK,  
NEW JERSEY 07103 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP  
AS BLOCK 1839, LOT 9 (FORMERLY TAX LOTS 7, 8, 9, AND 11)  
ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE “PROPERTY”) FOR  
A
PROJECT  
INVOLVING  
THE  
DEMOLITION  
STRUCTURE  
OF  
THE EXISTING  
CONSTRUCTION  
ONE-STORY  
COMMERCIAL  
AND  
OF  
A
NEW  
SIX-STORY  
(77)  
MULTIFAMILY  
BUILDING  
RENTAL  
WITH  
SEVENTY-SEVEN  
RESIDENTIAL  
UNITS  
CONSISTING OF SIXTY-ONE (61) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL  
RENTAL  
TWO-BEDROOMS),  
RENTAL UNITS  
TWO-BEDROOMS),  
UNITS  
(4 STUDIOS,  
SIXTEEN  
23 ONE-BEDROOMS,  
AND  
HOUSING  
AND  
PARKING  
34  
(16)  
AFFORDABLE  
(2 STUDIOS,  
FIFTEEN  
6 ONE-BEDROOMS,  
8
(15)  
OFF-STREET  
SPACES IN A FIRST FLOOR GARAGE, AN OUTDOOR TERRACE  
ON THE ROOF OF THE FIRST FLOOR, WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE  
TO  
THE  
APARTMENTS  
LOUNGE,  
THAT  
FRONT  
AND  
ON  
IT,  
AND  
A
CO-WORKING  
MEZZANINE  
ROOFTOP  
GARDEN  
(CENTRAL WARD)  
Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development  
commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Alif Muhammad, Felicia  
Alston-Singleton, Lisa Parker, Munirah El-Bomani, Debra Salters and Muta  
El-Amin.  
A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Close on Public  
Hearing and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6PSF-f  
25-0711  
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING  
A
TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG  
TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO 824 S20th MANAGEMENT URBAN  
RENEWAL ENTITY, LLC, 124 POLK STREET, #S-2, NEWARK,  
NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR  
A
PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE  
SOUTH WARD AT 824-830 S 20TH STREET NEWARK, NEW  
JERSEY 07104 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 2642, LOT 41 ON  
THE  
TAX  
MAP  
A
OF  
NEW  
THE  
FOUR  
CONSISTING  
CITY  
(THE  
“PROPERTY”),  
TO  
CONSTRUCT  
MULTIFAMILY  
(4)-STORY  
OF  
RESIDENTIAL  
DWELLING  
TWENTY-FIVE  
(25)  
AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF  
FIVE (5) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, FIFTEEN (15) TWO-BEDROOM  
UNITS, AND FIVE (5) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS, NINETEEN (19)  
PARKING  
ROOM, LOBBY, ELEVATOR, STAIRWELL, MAIL ROOM, TRASH  
AND RECYCLING ROOM, AND COMMON LAUNDRY ROOM  
SPACES,  
A
932 SQUARE  
FEET  
TENANT  
AMENITY  
A
(COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (SOUTH WARD).  
Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development  
commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Felicia Alston-Singleton, Alif  
Muhammad, Lisa Parker, Debra Salters and Muta El-Amin.  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Close on Public  
Hearing and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6PSF-g  
25-0713  
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING  
A
TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG  
TERM  
TAX  
ABATEMENT  
LLC,  
TO  
124 POLK  
300 GARSIDE  
STREET,  
MANAGEMENT  
#S-2, NEWARK,  
URBAN  
RENEWAL  
NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR  
A
PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE  
NORTH WARD AT 300-304 GARSIDE STREET, NEWARK, NEW  
JERSEY 07104 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 559, LOT 10.03 ON  
THE  
TAX  
MAP  
A
OF  
NEW  
THE  
CITY  
FIVE  
CONSISTING  
(THE  
(5)-STORY  
OF  
“PROPERTY”),  
TO  
CONSTRUCT  
MULTIFAMILY  
RESIDENTIAL  
DWELLING  
TWENTY-FIVE  
(25)  
AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF  
FIVE (5) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, FIFTEEN (15) TWO-BEDROOM  
UNITS, AND FIVE (5) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND NINETEEN  
(19) PARKING SPACES AS APPROVED BY THE ZONING BOARD  
OF  
ADJUSTMENT  
(COLLECTIVELY,  
THE  
“PROJECT”)  
(NORTH  
WARD).  
Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development  
commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Alif Muhammad, Muta  
El-Amin, Lisa Parker, Felicia Alston-Singleton and Debra Salters.  
A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Quintana to Close on Public  
Hearing and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6PSF-h  
25-1067  
AN 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 EXECUTE  
A
CORRECTIVE DEED,  
TO  
BE  
RECORDED,  
OF THE  
CORRECTING  
PROPERTY  
THE  
CITY’S  
AT  
PREVIOUS  
520-526 S  
CONVEYANCE  
LOCATED  
16TH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON  
THE CITY OF NEWARK’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 333, LOT 59  
(WEST WARD).  
Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development  
commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Lisa Parker, Debra Salters  
and Felicia Alston-Singleton.  
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Close on Public  
Hearing and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6PSF-i  
25-0977  
AN  
ASSUMPTION OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FROM 306 MLK  
BLVD URBAN RENEWAL COMPANY, LLC (“ASSIGNOR”) TO  
QOZB ELLAVOZ NEWARK URBAN RENEWAL COMPANY, LLC  
(“ASSIGNEE”) AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FINANCIAL  
AGREEMENT TO AMEND THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND  
AMEND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT,  
ORDINANCE  
AUTHORIZING  
THE  
ASSIGNMENT  
AND  
LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL WARD AT 292-306 DR. MARTIN  
LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND  
IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 42, LOT 44.01.  
Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development  
commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Lisa Parker, Debra Salters  
and Felicia Alston-Singleton.  
A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Close on Public  
Hearing and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
6PSF-j  
25-1159  
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF  
ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING  
EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION PURSUANT  
A
SPECIAL  
THE  
TO  
PROVISIONS OF N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53 TO FUND CONTRACTUALLY  
REQUIRED SEVERANCE LIABILITIES.  
Deferred 6PSF-j 090425  
Public Hearing will be held on September 9, 2025.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT  
1
Administration  
2
Economic and Housing Development  
Engineering  
3
4
Finance  
5
Health and Community Wellness  
Law  
6
7
Mayor's Office  
8
Municipal Council and City Clerk  
Public Safety  
9
10  
11  
12  
Public Works  
Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services  
Water Sewer Utility  
7.  
RESOLUTIONS  
7R1  
Administration  
7R1-a  
25-1148  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation  
Purpose: The 2024 Anti-Violence for Out-of-School Youth Project for the  
Newark Street Academy, which will support Seventy-Five (75) out of  
school youth, who have either dropped out of school or are in serious risk  
of dropping out and have not succeeded in a traditional academic  
environment (All Wards).  
Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs,  
Division of Housing and Community Resources  
Appropriation Amount: $2,000,000.00  
Budget Year: 2025  
Contract Period: October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, or 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:  
Funds accepted by Resolution 7R1-t adopted on February 7, 2024  
Operating Agency: Department of Administration  
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R1-b  
25-1154  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation  
Purpose: FY2026 Sub Regional Transportation Planning Program for  
the City of Newark  
Funding Source: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Inc.  
(NJTPA)  
Appropriation Amount: $134,208.75  
Budget Year: 2025  
Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Funds accepted by Resolution # 7R3-i adopted on August 06, 2025  
Operating Agency: Department of Engineering  
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R1-c  
25-0859  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation  
Purpose: FY2025 Clean Communities Program: To provide funds to  
supplement an existing litter reduction program and removal, as well as  
the abatement of graffiti within the municipality (Citywide).  
Funding Source: N.J. Department of Environmental Protection Agency  
Appropriation Amount: $573,312.73  
Budget Year: 2025  
Contract Period:  
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 under separate cover  
listed as Legistar #: 25-0830  
Operating Agency: Department of Public Works  
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R1-d  
25-0846  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)  
Purpose: To provide Fire Hydrant Tools and Wrenches  
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Ferguson Water Works; 190 N Oberlin  
Ave Lakewood, NJ 08701  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $600,000  
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Water and Sewer Utilities:  
NW037-750-7502-83730-B2025/B2026  
Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed  
twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed  
contract  
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 contract will provide Fire Hydrant Tools and Wrenches for the  
Department of Water and Sewer Utilities.  
Advertisement Date: March 5, 2025  
Bids Downloaded: Twenty- Four (24) )  
Bids Submitted: Two (2)  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R1-e  
24-1575  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Use and Occupancy Agreement  
Purpose: Authorization to utilize the parking lot owned by the Newark  
Housing Authority located at 86-94 Arlington Street, Newark, New Jersey.  
Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority  
Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102  
Contract Amount: Eight Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Five Dollars  
($8,855.00)  
Contract Period: Upon Adoption by NHA Board July 24, 2025 for five  
(5) years with option to renew and/or termination notice of 180 days  
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: (If applicable)  
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R1-f  
25-1179  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Personnel  
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Labor Agreement  
Purpose: Execution of Labor Agreement  
Entity Name: Newark Police Deputy Chiefs Association  
Entity Address: 31 Green Street, 4ht floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Project Fiscal Impact: $86,579.00 (average cost per year over the  
term of the Labor agreement).  
Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
The projected fiscal impact amount of $86,579.00 (average cost per year  
over the term of the Labor Agreement) for a projected total amount  
$432,895.00.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R2  
Economic and Housing Development  
7R2-a  
25-0802  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: () Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract  
Purpose: To provide professional Architecture, Civil, Mechanical,  
Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection and Structural Engineering  
Design services, as well as Construction Management services for the  
new mixed-use Kawaida Towers residential development to be located at  
17-21 Halsey Street  
Entity Name: OCA Architects, Inc.  
Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Suite 216 - 218, Newark, New  
Jersey 07103  
Contract Amount: An amount not to exceed $297,000.00  
Funding Source: NW026-32100-B2025  
Contract Period: One (1) year from the Notice to Proceed  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X) Non-Fair & Open ( X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Failed 7R2-g 070225  
Failed 7R2-a 080625  
Deferred 7R2-a 090425  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R2-b  
24-1618  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: New construction of five (5) 2-family homes to sell at market  
rate.  
Entity Name: Global Houz LLC  
Entity Address: 124 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey  
07079  
Sale Amount: $182,562.24  
Cost Basis: ( X ) $14.00  
PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $173,700.00  
Appraised Amount: N/A  
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be  
completed within twenty four (24) months following transfer of property  
ownership from the City to the Redeveloper  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( X ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
List of Property:  
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)  
736 South 20th Street/ Block 367/Lot 59/ South Ward  
738 South 20th Street/ Block 367/Lot 58/ South Ward  
486 Avon Avenue/ Block 2643/Lot 2/ South Ward  
743-745 South 11th Street/ Block 2631/Lot 15,16/ South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 13,040.16 X $14.00 =  
$182,562.24  
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004,  
establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties  
Deferred 7R2-c 080625  
Deferred 7R2-a 090425  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Gonzalez to Defer. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R2-c  
25-1056  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Execute Community Benefits Agreement.  
Purpose: To authorize the execution of  
a
Community Benefits  
Agreement between the City of Newark, SWPN 479 Clinton Avenue LLC,  
C/O South Ward Alliance, a NJ Nonprofit Corporation, and the New  
Jersey Economic Development Authority as a condition of receiving tax  
credits incentives under the Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et  
seq., towards the construction of a medical/office building, which will  
include prenatal through toddler health services, a full service federally  
subsidized health care center and a YMCA wellness center at the  
properties located at 648-650 Bergen Street, 652 Bergen Street, 654  
Bergen Street, 654-1/2 Bergen Street, 656-658 Bergen Street and 485  
Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey and identified on the City’s tax map  
as Block 2685, Lots 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 & 35 (the “Proposed NJ Site”)  
Entity Name: SWPN 479 Clinton Avenue LLC, C/O South Ward  
Alliance, a NJ Nonprofit Corporation  
Entity Address: 35 Halsey Street, Suite 3, Newark, New Jersey, 07102  
Funding Source: Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322 et seq.  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
List of Property:  
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)  
648-650 Bergen Street, 652 Bergen Street, 654 Bergen Street, 654-1/2  
Bergen Street, 656-658 Bergen Street and 485 Clinton Avenue, Newark,  
New Jersey and identified on the City’s tax map as Block 2685, Lots 30,  
31, 32, 33, 34 & 35 (South Ward).  
Additional Information:  
Deferred 7R2-n 080625  
Public Hearing will be held during the Municipal Council Meeting  
on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 12:30 P.M. in the Council  
Chamber.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Return to Administration.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R2-d  
25-1009  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: 2025 Annual Budget for the Newark Downtown District  
Management Corporation (NDD)  
Purpose: Reading and Adopting the 2025 Annual Budget of Newark  
Downtown District.  
Amount: $8,335,000.00  
Budget Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025  
Additional Information:  
Budget Introduction authorized by Resolution 7R2-p adopted on August 6,  
2025.  
Public Hearing will be held during the Municipal Council Meeting  
on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 12:30 P.M. in the Council  
Chamber.  
Eric S. Pennington, Business Administrator commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Felicia Alston-Singleton and  
Debra Salters.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Close the Public Hearing  
and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R2-e  
25-0912  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: 2025 Annual Budget of Newark Alliance, Inc.  
Purpose: Introducing and Approving the 2025 Annual Budget of the  
Newark Alliance, Inc.  
Amount: $2,312,850.00  
Budget Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025  
Additional Information:  
Ordinance 6PSF-H, adopted on June 19, 2013, authorized the creation of  
the Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District Management  
Corporation d/b/a The Greater Newark Convention and Visitor’s Bureau,  
to serve as the District Management Corporation of the Greater Newark  
Tourism Improvement District. Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on January 8,  
2025, designated the Newark Alliance, Inc. as the District Management  
Corporation for the Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District,  
thereby replacing the Greater Newark Tourism Improvement District  
Management Corporation.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R3  
Engineering  
7R3-a  
25-0938  
Dept/ Agency: Engineering  
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: Application and Acceptance of Grant Funds for the NJDOT  
Local Aid Infrastructure Program  
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation  
Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625  
Grant Amount: $1,778,323.00  
Total Project Cost: $1,778,323.00  
City Contribution: $0  
Other Funding Source/Amount: $  
Grant Period: Start and end dates  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
List of Property: (if applicable)  
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)  
Additional Information:  
This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to apply for grant funding for  
$1,778,323.00 and to accept any lesser and greater amount from the  
NJDOT Local Aid Infrastructure Program, with no municipal funds  
required.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R3-b  
25-0893  
Dept/ Agency: Engineering  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Support Resolution  
Purpose: Adopts Newark’s Procedures for Administration and  
Inspection of Federal Aid Highway Projects as required by the New  
Jersey Department of Transportation  
Location: Federal Aid Highway Projects where implemented  
Additional Information:  
This resolution adopts/affirms procedures for the administration and  
inspection of Federal Aid Highway Projects.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R3-c  
25-0905  
Dept/ Agency: Engineering  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - N.J.S.A. 40A:11(1)(a)(i)  
provides for the award of a contract for Professional Services  
Purpose: To provide the services of a Municipal Engineer  
Entity Name: KS Engineers, P.C.  
Entity Address: 2 Riverfront Plaza, McCarter Highway, Newark, New  
Jersey 07102  
Additional Entity Name: T&M Associates  
Entity Address: 11 Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey 07748  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Engineering/Business  
Unit: NW011, Dept. 110, Div./Proj. 1101, Activity A, Account #71280,  
Budget Ref. B2025  
Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( X ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
To provide services of a Municipal Engineer, including, but not limited to,  
assisting the municipality in the administration and operation of the roads,  
parks, municipal buildings, water and sewer systems, as well as to  
provide general engineering assistance to all City Departments.  
A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $50,000.00 is attached.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R3-d  
25-1068  
Dept./ Agency: Engineering  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract  
Purpose: To provide structural repairs to two firehouses.  
Entity Name: Cynna Enterprises LLC.  
Entity Address: 57 E 7th Street Clifton, New Jersey 07011  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $172,200.00  
Funding Source: Grant funds from the Department of Community  
Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources]  
Funding Account Codes: NW051 G25-F25D0-72090-B2025  
Contract Period: 180 consecutive calendar days from the date of a  
written Notice to Proceed issued by the Director of Engineering and/or  
her designee  
Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Non-Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
This Bid Contract # 2025-04 will provide the structural repairs to two (2)  
firehouses. A Certification of Funds in the amount $172,200.00 is  
attached.  
Advertisement: June 5, 2025  
Bids Solicited: Eight (8)  
Bids Received: Four (4)  
Bids Rejected: Zero (0)  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R4  
Finance  
7R4-a  
25-1149  
Dept/ Agency: Finance  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Confirming Bond Sale  
Amount to be Financed: $1,445,000.00  
Source of Appropriation: Bonds/Notes  
Purchaser: New Jersey Infrastructure Bank  
Project Information:  
(Description/ Project No./Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.)  
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF  
ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DETERMINING THE FORM  
AND OTHER DETAILS OF ITS NOTE “RELATING TO THE  
WATER BANK CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM OF THE  
NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK”, TO BE ISSUED IN  
THE  
PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT  
OF  
UP  
TO  
$1,445,000.00,  
AND  
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH NOTE TO  
THE  
NEW  
JERSEY  
INFRASTRUCTURE  
AND  
BANK,  
OF  
AND  
AUTHORIZING  
THE EXECUTION  
DELIVERY  
SUCH  
NOTE BY THE CITY OF NEWARK IN FAVOR OF THE NEW  
JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, ALL PURSUANT TO THE  
WATER BANK CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM OF THE  
NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK.  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R4-b  
25-1193  
Dept/ Agency: Finance  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Alternate Method of Calculating the Reserve for  
Uncollected Taxes  
Purpose: RESOLUTION COMPUTING 2025 RESERVE FOR  
UNCOLLECTED TAXES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-41c(2)  
Program Period: Budget Year 2025  
Additional Information:  
A certified copy of this resolution must be submitted to the Division of  
Local Government Services.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R5  
Health and Community Wellness  
7R5-a  
25-0695  
Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Open-Ended Contract  
Purpose: To provide Animal Impoundment and Sheltering  
Entity Name: Associated Humane Societies, Inc.  
Entity Address: 124 Evergreen Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07114  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,840,000.00  
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Health and Community  
Wellness/NW011-011-120-1203-95920-B2025 ($650,000.00)  
/NW011-011-200-2001-95920-B2025; balance of funding for this  
contract amount for 2026, will be subject to appropriation in the 2026  
Budget and funds will be certified prior to services being provided by the  
contractor.  
Contract Period: May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) Non-Fair and Open  
Additional Information:  
This Contract for services is not subject to Local Public Contracts Law,  
N.J.S.A. 40:48-5.1; Specific Statutory Authority.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R5-b  
25-0892  
Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: To provide oral health care to New Jersey’s uninsured  
residents and to improve oral health care challenges  
Entity Name: Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc.  
Entity Address: 1639 Route 10 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054  
Grant Amount: $10,000.00  
Funding Source: Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, Inc.  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00  
Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R5-c  
25-1030  
Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Amending Acceptance of Grant Funds to extend grant  
period  
Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R5-a adopted on October 18, 2023 for  
a no cost extension of the grant period and to continue reimbursement to  
the City of Newark for COVID-19 Local Health Department (LHD) related  
expenses.  
Entity Name: New Jersey Association of County and City Health  
Officials (NJACCHO)  
Entity Address: P.O. Box 6987, Freehold, New Jersey 07728  
Grant Amount: $0.00  
Funding Source: New Jersey Association of County and City Health  
Officials (NJACCHO)  
Total Project Cost: $7,689,927.00  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00  
Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A  
Additional Information:  
Resolution 7R5-b adopted on April 5, 2023, accepted a Grant Award  
from The NJACCHO in the amount of $3,863,002.00 for the Grant period  
of October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.  
Resolution 7R5-a adopted on October 18, 2023, accepted an additional  
Grant Award The NJACCHO in the amount of $3,826,925.00 for the Grant  
period October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024amending the total award  
to $7,689,927.00, while extending the grant period through June 30,  
2025.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R5-d  
25-1097  
Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Gift of Food Truck Services  
Gift: Acceptance of Donation  
Purpose: To provide funding to defray cost and provide sponsorship for  
National Health Centers Week to the Department of Health and  
Community Wellness.  
Entity Name: Nextgen Healthcare  
Entity Address: 1551 Emancipation Highway, Suite 200; Unit 1256  
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-4683  
Gift Value: $2010.66  
City Contribution: No municipal funds required  
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00  
Contract Period: Not Applicable  
Additional Information:  
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-29.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R6  
Law  
7R6-a  
25-0587  
Dept/ Agency: Law  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation  
Docket No.: 2:15-CV-11430  
Claimant: Matthew Dixon  
Claimant's Attorney: Joel Silberman, Esquire, 26 Journal Square,  
Suite #300, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306  
Settlement Amount: $87,500.00  
Funding Source: Insurance Trust  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr.,  
Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
1 - Carlos M. Gonzalez  
Abstain:  
7R6-b  
25-1135  
Dept/ Agency: Law  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation  
Docket No.: ESX-L-3703-16  
Claimant: Lisa Rodriguez  
Claimant's Attorney: Gregory B. Noble, Esq.  
Settlement Amount: $850,000.00  
Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr.,  
Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
1 - Carlos M. Gonzalez  
Abstain:  
7R8  
Municipal Council and City Clerk  
7R8-a  
25-1190  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation  
Honoree: Verdell Eure  
Date(s): October 4, 2025  
Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Warren Street and Norfolk  
Street  
Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Verdell ‘Nana” Eure Way”  
Sponsor: Luis A. Quintana, Council Member-at-Large  
Additional Information:  
Ceremonial Street Dedication is to be determined, at the corner of  
Warren Street and Norfolk Street  
A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Kelly to Amend.  
Amendment: To insert the date as October 4, 2025.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Kelly to Adopt as Amended.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R8-b  
25-1171  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees  
Purpose: South 13th St. Block Association Party  
Date(s): Saturday, August 23, 2025 from the hours of 10:00 A.M. until  
8:00 P.M.  
Sponsor(s): Council President C. Lawrence Crump  
Additional Information:  
The South 13th Block Association Block Party will be held on South 13th  
Street between Madison Avenue and Clinton Avenue, (South Ward), from  
10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M.  
The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application and Street  
Closure Fees of ($100.00) will be waived.  
A motion was made by Crump, seconded by Council to above mentioned items  
as adopted . The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R8-c  
25-1174  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees  
Purpose: 18th Avenue Block Party  
Date(s): Saturday, September, 13, 2025 between Hunterdon Street and  
17th Street  
Sponsor(s): Council President C. Lawrence Crump  
Additional Information: The 18th Avenue Block Party will be held on  
18th Avenue between Hunterdon Street and 17th Street, (South Ward),  
from 11:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.  
The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application and Street  
Closure Fees of ($100.00) will be waived.  
A motion was made by Crump, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R8-d  
25-1138  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees  
Purpose: Tillinghast Block Party Waiving Application and Permit Fees  
Date(s): Saturday, August 30, 2025 (Rain Date September 6, 2025)  
from the hours of 11:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M., Tillinghast Street between  
Clinton Place and Osborne Terrace  
Sponsor(s): Council Member Patrick O. Council  
Additional Information:  
The event will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, (Rain Date  
September 6, 2025) from 11:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M.  
The City’s Special Event Application Permit Fees of $100.00 will be  
waived.  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R8-e  
25-1161  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees  
Purpose: La Barranquitenas Multicultural Festival  
Date(s): Saturday, August 23, 2025 from the hours of 12:00 P.M. until  
8:00 P.M.  
Sponsor(s): Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.  
Additional Information:  
The event will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. until  
8:00 P.M.  
The City’s Special Event Application Permit Fees of $100.00 will be  
waived.  
A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R8-f  
25-1126  
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING  
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump  
1. Individuals honored during as St. Paul Sounds of Praise Men of the  
Year  
2. Individuals honored during the 2025 Dominican Flag Raising  
Ceremony  
3. Mr. Naml Lewis, 50th Birthday  
4. Archibald W. Williams, 100th Birthday  
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council  
5. Carolyn Bertha Woofork Thompson-Wallace, Street Dedication  
Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez  
6. Mid New Jersey Youth Soccer Association  
Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly  
7. Mr. Brad J. Howard, Retirement  
8. Dr. Tiffany Antoinette Morrast  
9. Luis Ulerio  
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana  
10. Individuals honored during the Patronal Feast of Saint Louis  
Chimborazo Province  
11. Lic. Mercedes Angelica Reyes Delgado  
12. Raynamia Soto  
13. Individuals honored during the 17th Annual Arts and Music Fair  
14. Shawn D. Hunter  
15. Individuals honored during the 34th Annual Celebration of Labor  
16. Father Robinson Gonzalez, St. Michael Parish  
17. Trike Masters Club, 42nd Anniversary  
18. Bishop Jethro C. James in his 75th Birthday  
19. Individuals honored during the 22nd Annual Dominican Banquet  
20. Mrs. Susan M. Cleary, Street Designation  
Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.  
21. SJH Saint James Health, National Health Center Week  
22. Individuals honored during the Second Precinct Block Party  
23. Amari Harp  
24. Reverend Pedro Bismarck Chau, Installation Service  
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
25. Individuals honored during the Bethel Love and Praise CKMI 31st  
Church Celebration and Reunion  
26. Individuals honored during the Holy Dove Daycare Community  
Maggie’s Kidz Children’s Academy Sneaker Ball  
27. Individuals honored during the Newark Community Health Center Inc.,  
National Health Center Week  
28. Brother Andrew Ferguson, Initial Sermon  
29. Mary Thomas  
30. Gloria Ruth Holness Smythe  
31. Bert Perry, 99th Birthday Celebration  
32. The House of True Worshippers, Fourth Church Anniversary  
33. Davanna Booker  
34. Individuals honored during the Newark Special Police Organization  
Cookout  
35. Reverend Paul M. Graves, Moderator’s Second Annual Address  
36. Joanna Powdhar, Birthday Celebration  
37. Daniel J. Regan, Author, Official Book Launch  
38. Ms. Marie Outler, 90th Birthday Celebration  
39. First Baptist Church Cranford/Elizabeth, Cornerstone Celebration,  
Celebrating 155 Years at Their Historic Sanctuary  
40. Bishop Jesse A. McNeil, Sr., 65 Years of Pastoring  
41. Kelly Harrison  
42. Mr. Norris Holmes  
43. Overseer Latanya Copeland, Third Pastoral Anniversary  
44. The World Gospel Musical Association, Celebrating 57 Years of  
Convention, Workshop and Music  
45. Pastor Robert Gamble and Co-Pastor Carrie Gamble, 43rd Pastoral  
Anniversary  
46. World Suicide Prevention Day  
47. Individuals honored during the 19th Annual, In Loving Memory of  
Shakil Williams, Community Health Event  
48. Industrial Bank, 91st Birthday Celebration  
49. The Honorable Vivian Sanks-King, 10 Years of Dedicated Service  
50. Bishop Robert C. Jiggets and Universal Church of Christ Holy  
Convocation, Celebrating 53 Years of Kingdom Ministry  
51. Gloria Gaynor, Street Dedication  
52. Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 55th Church Anniversary  
53. Individuals honored during the Desfile y Festival Cultural Dominicano  
Del Essex 22nd Annual Gala Banquet  
Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva  
54. Fanny Satian  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R8-g  
25-1128  
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET  
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump  
1. Jose Manuel Ferreira Airoso  
2. Pamela Ujazi Gaston  
3. Dorothy Lee Harris  
4. LaVerne Jessica Solomon Wright  
Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly  
5. Nathaniel Greene  
6. Mildred Kathleen Flood  
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana  
7. Eddie Palmieri  
Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.  
8. Sergeant Carmine Demaio  
9. Rosemarie Giannetta  
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
10. Vivian Williams Lester  
11. Albert Tabella Nah  
12. Edward Love Harris, Jr.  
13. Rosemary Cromer  
14. Guy Vanorman Minor  
15. Elder John Dawson  
16. Dorothy Harris  
17. Reverend Walter E. Johnson  
18. Ms. Margarita Williams  
19. Shaneequah Williams  
20. Nathanial James Greene, Jr.  
21. Mr. Fred W. Hudson  
22. Thomas R. Ashley, Esq.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R9  
Public Safety  
7R9-a  
25-1048  
Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Amending Resolution #7R9-b 12182024, accepting  
grant  
Purpose: To increase Grant Funding for the purchase of two (2) or more  
fire trucks to augment the City’s fleet to respond to calls throughout the  
city.  
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)  
Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey  
08625-0800  
Grant Amount: $2,000,000.00  
Total Project Cost: $0.00  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00  
Grant Period: Not Applicable  
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:  
Amending Resolution 7R9-b 121824, to increase Grant Award from  
$1,000,000 to $2,000,000.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
7R10  
Public Works  
7R10-a  
25-0830  
Dept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Sanitation  
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: To provide Litter Control and Education.  
Entity Name: State of New Jersey Clean Communities Program Fund,  
NJ Clean Communities Council  
Entity Address: 222 West State Street Trenton, New Jersey 08608  
Grant Amount: $573,312.73  
Total Project Cost: $0.00  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00  
Grant Period: January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
8.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
8-a  
25-0141  
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR LONG TERM  
TAX ABATEMENT TO GOMES GREEN URBAN RENEWAL, LLC,  
91 KOSSUTH STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105 FOR  
A
PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE EAST WARD AT 64-68 EMMET  
STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED AS  
BLOCK 2807, LOT 9.02 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE  
“PROPERTY”),  
RESIDENTIAL  
TO  
CONSTRUCT  
TWENTY-EIGHT  
CONSISTING OF TWENTY-TWO  
RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL  
RATE UNITS”) AND SIX (6)  
(28)  
RENTAL  
UNITS  
(22)  
ONE-BEDROOM  
(THE  
MARKET  
UNITS,  
“MARKET  
AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS OF WHICH ONE (1)  
ONE-BEDROOM UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT  
40%  
OF  
AREA  
MEDIAN  
INCOME  
(“AMI”),  
TWO  
(2)  
ONE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS  
AT 60% OF AMI, AND THREE (3) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL  
BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI (THE “INCOME  
RESTRICTED UNITS”) AND EIGHTEEN (18) PARKING SPACES  
(COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (EAST WARD).  
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Kelly to Advance and Adopt on First  
Reading as 6F-e. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
8-b  
25-0948  
ORDINANCE  
DESIGNEE,  
AUTHORIZING  
THE  
MAYOR/DIRECTOR  
AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT  
MAYOR,  
AND/OR  
HIS  
THE  
OF  
DEPUTY  
OF  
THE  
DEPARTMENT  
ECONOMIC  
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TIGER 31V, LLC TO  
EXCHANGE LAND LOCATED AT 167 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE  
FOR CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 54  
WRIGHT STREET AND 56 WRIGHT STREET LOCATED IN THE  
SOUTH WARD.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Advance to First Reading.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
8-c  
25-0415  
AN  
ORDINANCE  
GRANTING  
A
THIRTY  
DEVELOPMENT  
STREET, SUITE  
FOR PROJECT  
(30)  
YEAR  
TAX  
URBAN  
403,  
ABATEMENT  
RENEWAL  
TO  
LLC,  
NEW  
1007-1009 BROAD  
20 WASHINGTON  
CRESSKILL,  
JERSEY  
07626,  
A
TO  
CONSTRUCT A NEW SIX (6) STORY BUILDING CONSISTING OF  
FORTY-EIGHT (48) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL  
UNITS, EIGHT (8) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF  
WHICH ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT  
40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), TWO (2) UNITS SHALL  
BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI AND FIVE (5)  
UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI,  
TWENTY-SEVEN  
1,905 SQUARE  
(27)  
OFF-STREET  
PARKING  
SPACE  
SPACES,  
AND  
AT  
FEET  
OF  
RETAIL  
A.  
LOCATED  
1007-1009 MAYOR  
KENNETH  
GIBSON  
BOULEVARD,  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX  
MAP AS BLOCK 118, LOT 1 (CENTRAL WARD).  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Advance to First Reading.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
8-d  
24-0630  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE 28,  
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, CHAPTER 2:  
DEFINITIONS SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS AND CHAPTER 5: FEES  
SECTION 1 APPLICATION FEES TO THE REVISED GENERAL  
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000,  
AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING CHAPTER  
2 AND CHAPTER 5.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Advance to First Reading.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C.  
Lawrence Crump  
8-e  
25-1146  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY  
OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE  
GREENSTREET PROJECTS AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES  
IN AND FOR THE CITY AND APPROPRIATING $6,500,000.00  
THEREFOR,  
AND  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
THE  
ISSUANCE  
OF  
$6,500,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE  
THE SAME.  
A motion was made by Council of the Whole to Advance and Adopt on First  
Reading as 6F-f. The motion was adopted by the following votes  
7 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos  
Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
1 - Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
The Ordinances adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in  
accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting on  
September 17, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council  
Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.  
9.  
PENDING BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA  
9-a  
25-1046  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23:7, PARKING METER  
REGULATION, GENERALLY, TITLE 23, TRAFFIC, OF THE  
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK,  
NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY  
EXTENDING THE TIME LIMITS ON PARKING AND STREET  
PARKING BOUNDARIES  
Deferred 8-m 080625  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Return to Administration.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos  
Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
1 - Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
10.  
MISCELLANEOUS  
10-a  
25-1187  
RAFFLE LICENSES  
1. St. Lucy's R.C. Church/RL-14  
2. Integrity, Inc./RL-15  
3. Our Lady of Mount Carmel /RL-16  
4. Our Lady of Mount Carmel/RL-17  
5. Devils Care Foundation/RL-18  
6. Rutgers University Foundation/RL-19  
7. Parents & Guardians Guild Saint Vincent/RL-20  
8. Our Lady of Mount Carmel/RL-21  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Approve. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos  
Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
1 - Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
11.  
HEARING OF CITIZENS  
25-1157  
1. GAYLE CHANEYFIELD-JENKINS  
Appearing.  
2. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER  
Appearing.  
3. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON  
Appearing.  
4. ALIF MUHAMMAD  
Appearing.  
5. ALONZO HERRAN, JR.  
Not appearing.  
6. FAHKERIA BRADLEY  
Appearing.  
7. DEBRA MAPSON  
Appearing.  
8. OPAL R. WRIGHT  
Appearing.  
9. DEBRA SALTERS  
Appearing.  
10. DORTHEA RYLES  
Appearing.  
11. FARRAKHAN SAWAB  
Not appearing.  
12. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR.  
Appearing.  
13. MARIA ALEJANDRA TORRES  
Not appearing.  
14. COLLEEN M. FIELDS  
Not appearing.  
15. SHEILA MONTAGUE  
Not appearing.  
16. BLAIR A. R. NELSEN  
Appearing.  
17. MELISSA MILES  
Not appearing.  
18. EDISSON BARROS  
Appearing.  
19. LATRENA HILTON  
Not appearing.  
20. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER  
Appearing.  
21. JORGE CRUZ  
Appearing.  
22. DEBORAH DANIELS  
Not appearing.  
23. SAMMIE SYKES  
Not appearing.  
24. JHAMAR YOUNGBLOOD  
Appearing.  
25. HELEN SMITH  
Not appearing.  
MOTIONS  
7Ma  
25-1222  
A motion recognizing and commending the City of Summit Detective  
Sergeant Ruddy Garita and Detective Darin Sliker, on the heroic actions  
they displayed in the rescue of a toddler and a woman from a burning  
building in Newark, on Friday, August 29, 2025.  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Gonzalez to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J.  
Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
3 - Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, and Anibal Ramos Jr.  
Absent:  
7Mb  
25-1226  
A motion requesting that the Law Department send a letter to the owners  
of the Gateway requesting that they keep the tunnel open for people  
walking to and from Pennsylvania Railroad Station and to abide to the  
Agreement regarding the same.  
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J.  
Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
3 - Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, and Anibal Ramos Jr.  
Absent:  
7Mc  
25-1228  
A motion directing the City Clerk to have prepared a resolution declaring  
September as Suicide Awareness Month.  
A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J.  
Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
3 - Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, and Anibal Ramos Jr.  
Absent:  
12.  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adjourn this meeting at  
4:25 P.M. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J.  
Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
3 - Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana, and Anibal Ramos Jr.  
Absent:  
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C. LAWRENCE CRUMP  
PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY  
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KECIA DANIELS  
CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY