City of Newark  
City Hall  
920 Broad Street  
Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
REGULAR MEETING  
Wednesday, October 2, 2024  
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  
Pastor Dr. Fondrea Lewis  
The Greater Glory Church  
221 Frelinghuysen Avenue  
Newark, NJ, 07112  
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 6, 2023. In addition, the agenda for this meeting was disseminated  
on September 27, 2024 at the time of preparation and posted on the website of  
the City of Newark.  
4.  
ROLL CALL  
7 -  
Present:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
Silva arrived at 12:59 P.M.  
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  
24-1301  
Morris Fairmount Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, Financial Statements,  
December 31, 2023.  
Accept  
5-b  
5-c  
24-1305  
Office of the City Clerk, Marriage License Bureau Financial Reports,  
April, May and June 2024.  
Accept  
24-1324  
New Jersey Institute of Technology Warren Lots 2-11 Urban Renewal  
LLC, Financial Statements to June 30, 2024.  
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:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
6.  
ORDINANCES  
6F  
First Reading  
6F-a  
24-1211  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5,  
PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION  
14, PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY, IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL  
AREAS, SUBSECTION 23:5-14(E), PERMIT PARKING; AREAS  
DESIGNATED, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF  
THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND  
SUPPLEMENTED,  
OLIVER STREET AND WALNUT STREET ON THE WEST SIDE  
OF ADAMS STREET, DAILY, FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.  
(EAST WARD).  
Sponsor(s): Council Member, Michael J. Silva  
BY  
ADDING  
ADAMS  
STREET  
BETWEEN  
A motion was made by Gonzalez, seconded by Ramos, Jr. to Adopt on First  
Reading. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., and Louise Scott-Rountree  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
1 - 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  
October 23, 2024, 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  
24-1254  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 6PSF-C ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER  
9, 2020, LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EL SID PROPERTIES,  
LLC, FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING AND AMENDING  
A
RECITALS AND DEFINED TERMS OF THE ORIGINAL LEASE  
AGREEMENT, SETTING FAIR MARKET RENT, SETTLING PAST  
DUE  
BASE  
RENT  
AND  
REIMBURSEMENT  
OF  
OTHER  
CHARGES, AND SETTING FORTH BASIC RENT FOR YEARS (5)  
THROUGH  
(20)  
AND  
OTHER  
COMMON  
TERMS  
AND  
CONDITIONS.  
Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development and  
Eric S. Pennington, Business Administrator commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Lisa Parker, Felicia  
Alston-Singleton, Alif Muhammad, Shakir McDougald and Debra Salters.  
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:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
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  
7R2  
Economic and Housing Development  
7R2-a  
24-0883  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: To create a side yard for the adjacent owned property at  
140-142 Leslie Street.  
Entity Name: ABE Gezint, LLC  
Entity Address: Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208  
Sale Amount: $23,400.00  
Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $28,500.00  
Appraised Amount: $0.00  
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be  
completed within twelve (12) 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)  
138 Leslie Street/Block 3065/Lot 5/South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,600 X $9.00 = $23,400.00.  
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004,  
establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.  
Deferred 7R2-o 071024  
Deferred 7R2-c 080724  
Deferred 7R2-a 090524  
Deferred 7R2-a 091824  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Return to  
Administration. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R2-b  
24-0665  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: To use existing lot to provide parking to adjacent property  
owned by Akram and Associates Holdings, LLC, located at 593  
Springfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 (Block 2620, Lot 7).  
Entity Name: ARA Construction, LLC  
Entity Address: 317 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey,  
07103  
Sale Amount: $15,997.50  
Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $52,200.00  
Appraised Amount: $0.00  
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be  
completed within twelve (12) 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)  
589 Springfield Avenue/Block 2620/Lot 9/South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,777.5 X $9.00 =  
$15,997.50.  
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-e 080724  
Deferred 7R2-c 090524  
Deferred 7R2-b 091824  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Return to  
Administration. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R2-c  
24-0873  
Dept/ 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 South 20th Street/Block 368/Lot 12/South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,250 X $9.00 = $47,250.00.  
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004,  
establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.  
Deferred 7R2-i 090524  
Deferred 7R2-c 091824  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Crump to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R2-d  
24-1259  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Execute a Community Benefits Agreement  
Purpose: To authorize the execution of a Community Benefits  
Agreement.  
Entity Name: 81-93 Orange Street Urban Renewal, LLC  
Entity Address: 8162 Pinehurst Harbor Way, Pasadena, Maryland  
21122  
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 (X) n/a  
List of Property:  
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)  
24-38 University Avenue (a/k/a 81-93 Orange Street)/Block 31/Lot  
27/Central Ward  
Additional Information:  
The Community Benefits Agreement between the City of Newark, 81-93  
Orange Street Urban Renewal, LLC, 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., by 81-93  
Orange Street Urban Renewal, LLC towards the construction of an  
approximately fourteen-story residential building, consisting of a total of  
400,000 square feet, inclusive of (350) apartment units, 8,500 square feet  
of retail space, and a structured parking garage located at 81-93 Orange  
Street (Block 31, Lot 27).  
Deferred 7R2-f 091824  
An initial Public Hearing was held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in City  
Hall, Council Chamber at 12:30P.M.  
Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development  
commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Alif Muhammad, Lisa  
Parker, Eric Adams, Tammy Holloway, Felicia Alston-Singleton, Shakir  
McDougald, Debra Salters, Martha Rodriguez, Emily Aikens, George Tillman,  
Jr. and Chris Murphy.  
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-e  
24-0923  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: To rehabilitate a two-family home and sell to Newark residents  
whose income is at 60-80% AMI.  
Entity Name: S.G Global Enterprise, LLC  
Entity Address: 308 Hamilton Place, Unit 8, Hackensack, New Jersey  
07601 and P.O. Box 2627, Newark, New Jersey 07114  
Sale Amount: $37,500.00  
Cost Basis: (X) $15.00  
PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $137,400.00  
Appraised Amount: $0.00  
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be  
completed within eighteen (18) months following transfer of property  
ownership from the City to the Redeveloper  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
(X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
List of Property:  
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)  
316 S 19th Street/Block 1793/Lot 47/West Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,500 X $15.00 =  
$37,500.00.  
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004,  
establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.  
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, C. Lawrence Crump, Louise  
Scott-Rountree, and Anibal Ramos Jr.  
3 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, Luis A. Quintana, and Michael J. Silva  
Abstain:  
7R2-f  
24-1086  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development/One Stop Career  
Center - NewarkWORKS  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Individual Training Account Training Services  
Purpose: To authorize payment of State approved list of Eligible  
Training Provider List (ETPL), who train customers for the workforce via  
Individual Training Accounts (ITA).  
Entity Name: Various Eligible Training Providers  
Entity Address: Various Eligible Training Providers  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,820,690.00  
Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce  
Development, Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity  
Contract Period: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-v adopted on July 10, 2024.  
Funds inserted by Resolution 7R1-k adopted on July 10, 2024.  
List of State approved Eligible Training Providers attached.  
Payments to be fully expended by June 30, 2026.  
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-g  
24-1272  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Need for Housing Project  
Purpose: First Amendment to a proposed Project to determine if it will  
meet(s) an existing housing need within the City of Newark.  
Entity Name: 10 Park Place Newark, LLC  
Entity Address: 50 Park Place, Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Funding Source: New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency  
Program (Low Income Housing Tax Credit)  
Total Project Cost: $147,303,034.00  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00  
List of Properties:  
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)  
8-12 Park Place/Block 17/Lot 7/Central Ward  
6 Park Place/Block 17/Lot 9/Central Ward  
2-4 Park Place/Block 17/Lot 10/Central Ward  
Additional Information:  
Resolution 7R2-f, adopted on June 5, 2024, adopted the Original  
Resolution of Support.  
This is a First Amendment to a proposed Project, pursuant to the  
provisions of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency  
Law of 1983, as amended (N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 et seq.), the rules  
promulgated thereunder at N.J.A.C. 5:80-1 et seq., and all applicable  
guidelines.  
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-h  
24-1309  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Referral of Proposed Seventh Amendment to the  
Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan to Newark  
Central Planning Board  
Purpose: Requesting that the Newark Central Planning Board consider  
a Seventh Amendment to the Newark’s River: Public Access and  
Redevelopment Plan, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(f).  
Name of Plan:  
Seventh Amendment to the Newark’s River: Public Access and  
Redevelopment Plan  
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)  
Plan Area is bounded on the north at Delavan Avenue, on the west by  
McCarter Highway, on the south by Raymond Boulevard, on the east by  
Chapel Street, and on the east by the Passaic River (East Ward and  
North Ward)  
Additional Information:  
Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan adopted by  
Ordinance 6PSF-i on August 7, 2013.  
Ordinance  
6PSF-a(S) of October  
11, 2017 adopting the First  
Amendment to Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan.  
Ordinance 6PSF-a(S) of February 27, 2018 adopting the Second  
Amendment to Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan.  
Ordinance 6PSF-a of April 3, 2019 adopting the Third Amendment to  
Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan.  
Ordinance 6PSF-b of April 7, 2021 adopting the Fourth Amendment to  
Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan.  
Ordinance 6PSF-b of November 4, 2021 adopting the Fifth Amendment  
to Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan.  
Ordinance 6PSF-d of September 5, 2024 adopting the Sixth Amendment  
to Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan.  
This Amending Ordinance is  
a
proposed Seventh Amendment to  
Newark’s River: Public Access and Redevelopment Plan.  
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-i  
24-1310  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Settlement Agreement  
Purpose: Authorizing the execution of a Settlement Agreement with  
Blossom Hill Urban Renewal Corp.  
Entity Name: Blossom Hill Urban Renewal Corp.  
Entity Address: 5 Manor Drive, Newark, New Jersey 07106  
Amount: Not Applicable  
Development Agreement Term: Not Applicable  
City Contribution to Development Project: ( ) Grant or Loan ( )  
Guarantee  
(X) None ( ) Other  
Developer Investment: Not Applicable  
Developer Third-Party Financing  
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)  
489-599 Irvington Avenue/Block 4274/Lot 15/West 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  
7R2-j  
24-1139  
Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Estoppel Certificate  
Purpose: Issuance of Estoppel Certificate certifying the status of the  
Financial Agreement.  
Entity Name: Broad Street Urban Renewal, LLC  
Entity Address: c/o Russo Development, 570 Commerce Boulevard,  
Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072  
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:  
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)  
349-377 Broad Street/Block 451/Lot 2/Central Ward  
379-397 Broad Street/Block 50/Lot 2/Central Ward  
Additional Information:  
Ordinance 6PSF-v(S), adopted on August 19, 2021, authorized the  
Financial Agreement.  
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  
24-1068  
Dept/ Agency: Engineering  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide construction management and inspection services  
for Ferry Street Intersection Safety Improvements Project.  
Entity Name: KS Engineers, P.C.  
Entity Address: 2 Riverfront Plaza, 3rd Floor, Newark, New Jersey  
07102  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,006,993.56  
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Engineering/NW051,  
G24, E24M0, A, 71280, B2024  
Contract Period: 730 days from the issuance of a written Notice to  
Proceed  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to enter into and execute a  
professional services contract with KS Engineers, P.C., for construction  
management and inspection services for the Ferry Street Intersection  
Safety Improvements Project.  
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  
24-1149  
Dept/ 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)  
FHTDD, L.P./628/17(19,21,22)/509-519 Mt. Prospect  
Avenue/North/2020/$18,570,000/-$0.00  
FHTDD, L.P./628/17(19,21,22)/509-519 Mt. Prospect  
Avenue/North/2021/$18,570,000/-$0.00  
FHTDD, L.P./628/17(19,21,22)/509-519 Mt. Prospect  
Avenue/North/2022/$17,010,000/-$58,281.60  
FHTDD, L.P./682/18/543-563 Mt. Prospect  
Avenue/North/2020/$17,215,000/-$0.00  
FHTDD, L.P./682/18/543-563 Mt. Prospect  
Avenue/North/2021/$17,215,000/-$0.00  
FHTDD, L.P./682/18/543-563 Mt. Prospect  
Avenue/North/2022/$15,775,000/-$53,798.40  
Four Corners Millenium Project/72/45/233-237 Washington  
Street/Central/2021/$1,799,200/-$0.00  
Four Corners Millenium Project/72/45/233-237 Washington  
Street/Central/2022/$1,500,000/-$11,178.11  
Frank Achebe/358/25/44 19th Avenue/South/2020/$96,100/-$950.00  
Frank Achebe/358/25/44 19th Avenue/South/2021/$96,100/-$933.50  
Helin Choi/4047/54/901-903 18th Avenue/West/2020/$255,000/  
-$2,926.00  
Helin Choi/4047/54/901-903 18th Avenue/West/2021/$235,000/  
-$3,621.98  
Helin Choi/4047/54/901-903 18th Avenue/West/2022/$235,000/  
-$3,623.92  
Joanne Johnson/3643/1/573-577 Elizabeth  
Avenue/South/2018/$1,950,000/-$1,846.50  
Joanne Johnson/3643/1/573-577 Elizabeth  
Avenue/South/2021/$2,000,000/-$0.00  
JW Realty Group 201/69/48/201-203 Washington  
Street/Central/2018/$861,000/-$0.00  
JW Realty Group 201/69/48/201-203 Washington  
Street/Central/2019/$825,000/-$1,353.96  
JW Realty Group 201/69/48/201-203 Washington  
Street/Central/2020/$825,000/-$1,368.00  
NJ Urban Realty Partners, LLC/55/22/761-769 Broad  
Street/Central/2020/$24,250,000/-$0.00  
NJ Urban Realty Partners, LLC/55/22/761-769 Broad  
Street/Central/2021/$22,000,000/-$84,015.00  
SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/43(44)/23-25 Dey  
Street/Central/2019/$269,700/-$0.00  
SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/43(44)/23-25 Dey  
Street/Central/2020/$269,700/-$0.00  
SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/43(44)/23-25 Dey  
Street/Central/2021/$269,700/-$0.00  
SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/43(44)/23-25 Dey  
Street/Central/2022/$269,700/-$0.00  
SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/64/9-13 Dey Street/Central/2019/$565,300/  
-$0.00  
SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/64/9-13 Dey Street/Central/2020/$565,300/  
-$0.00  
SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/64/9-13 Dey Street/Central/2021/$565,300/  
-$0.00  
SNB Realty Group LLC/2837/64/9-13 Dey Street/Central/2022/$565,300/  
-$0.00  
South Adams Leasing LLC/973/1/358-364 Adams  
Street/East/2019/$500,000/-$0.00  
South Adams Leasing LLC/973/1/358-364 Adams  
Street/East/2020/$500,000/-$0.00  
South Adams Leasing LLC/973/1/358-364 Adams  
Street/East/2021/$500,000/-$0.00  
South Adams Leasing LLC/973/1/358-364 Adams  
Street/East/2022/$500,000/-$0.00  
South Adams Leasing LLC/973/37/348 South  
Street/East/2019/$300,000/-$0.00  
South Adams Leasing LLC/973/37/348 South  
Street/East/2020/$300,000/-$0.00  
South Adams Leasing LLC/973/37/348 South  
Street/East/2021/$300,000/-$0.00  
South Adams Leasing LLC/973/37/348 South  
Street/East/2022/$300,000/-$0.00  
Statewide Realty Co./5092/157/197-225 Mcclellan  
Street/South/2021/$6,000,000/-$37,340.00  
Statewide Realty Co./5092/157/197-225 Mcclellan  
Street/South/2022/$6,000,000/-$37,360.00  
Wilson Ave. Assoc./2033/9.04/69-87 Alyea  
Street/East/2022/$1,250,000/-$12,250.34  
Wilson Ave. Assoc./2033/9.04/69-87 Alyea  
Street/East/2023/$1,250,000/-$12,224.12  
3 Gateway Center Properties, LLC/151/122.02/86-102 Commerce  
Street/East/2020/$2,500,000/-$29,640.00  
Additional Information:  
Total credits: -$352,711.43  
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, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos  
Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, C. Lawrence Crump, and  
Dupré L. Kelly  
7R5  
Health and Community Wellness  
7R5-a  
24-1047  
Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Amending Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 24, 2024, to  
accept additional grant funds for the Health Center Program.  
Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services,  
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)  
Entity Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857  
Grant Amount: $4,054,772.00  
Funding Source: HRSA  
Total Project Cost: $0.00  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00  
Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Amending Apply/Accept Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 24, 2024,  
to accept additional funds from HRSA in the amount of $35,659.00.  
The additional grant funding from HRSA for the Health Center Program  
shall be $4,019,113.00 for a new grant award total of $4,054,772.00.  
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  
7R5-b  
24-1175  
Dept./ Agency: Health and Community Wellness  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Amending Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R5-a, adopted October 18, 2023, to  
extend the grant period through June 30, 2025.  
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 June 30, 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:  
Resolution 7R5-b adopted on April 5, 2023, accepted a grant award 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 a grant award  
in the amount of $3,826,925.00 for the grant period of October 1, 2022  
through June 30, 2024.  
The NJACCHO awarded additional funds, amending the total award to  
$7,689,927.00.  
The NJACCHO will reimburse the LHD during the period of October 1,  
2022 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  
7R6  
Law  
7R6-a  
24-1252  
Dept/ Agency: Law  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation  
Docket No.: ESX-L-550-22  
Claimant: German Santos  
Claimant's Attorney: Frank A. Tobias, Esq.  
Attorney's Address: Frank A. Tobias, Esq., 1095 Convery Boulevard,  
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, 08861  
Settlement Amount: $300,000.00  
Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund  
Additional Comments:  
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  
Municipal Council and City Clerk  
7R8-a  
24-1274  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Permit Application Fees  
Purpose: Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Ribbon Cutting and  
Service  
Date(s): Friday, September 20, 2024,  
Event Time: 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  
Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana  
Additional Information:  
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Ribbon Cutting and Service  
was held on 16th Avenue (between South 19th and South 20th Streets),  
from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  
The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($100.00)  
for the street closure will be waived.  
A motion was made by Quintana, 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-b  
24-1318  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Permit Application Fees  
Purpose: 11th Annual Mt. Prospect Partnership Hot Rods and Classic  
Car Show  
Date(s): Saturday, October 26, 2024  
Event Time: 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.  
Sponsor(s): Council Member, Luis A. Quintana  
Additional Information:  
The 11th Annual Mt. Prospect Partnership Hot Rods and Classic Car  
Show, will be held on Mt. Prospect Avenue (between Delavan Avenue  
and Heller Parkway), from 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.  
The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fees ($100.00)  
for the street closure will be waived.  
A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Ramos, Jr. to 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-c  
24-1281  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding - (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)  
(i) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(l))  
Purpose: To provide legal services to the Office of the City Clerk in  
connection with Election Matters.  
Entity Name: Arleo & Donohue, LLC  
Entity Address: 622 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey  
07052  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $50,000.00  
Funding Source: 2024 and 2025 Budgets/Office of the City  
Clerk/NW011-020-0201-96110-B2024 and B2025  
Contract Period: One (1) year commencing November 27, 2024  
through November 26, 2025  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Partial Certification Funds in the amount of $1,200.00.  
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  
7R8-d  
24-1287  
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING  
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump  
1. NJIT HIS and Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta  
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council  
2. Honorable Congresswoman, LaMonica R. McIver, formerly Newark  
Municipal Council President, congratulating her election to the 10th  
Congressional District  
Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly  
3. Theodore and Blanche Judkins, Ceremonial Street Dedication  
4. Anya Nawrocky, Director of Membership Experience and Growth, of  
Wellpoint  
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana  
5. Individuals from Chunchi, Ecuador, honored during the Sister Cities  
Relationship Ceremony, held on Friday, September 20, 2024  
6. Individuals of OMEU, honored during the (122) years Commemoration  
of the Emancipation of Macara Canton, Province of Loja, Republic of  
Ecuador, held on Saturday, September 21, 2024  
7. Paola Verenice Pabón Caranqui, Prefect of Pichincha, President of  
the Consortium of Provincial Government of Ecuador (COBGOPE)  
8. Individuals from the Province of Luanda, Republic of Angola honored  
during the Sister Cities Relationship Ceremony, held on Friday,  
September 27, 2024  
9. Dorine A. Francis, honored for her nineteen (19) years of service to  
FOCUS, Inc.  
10. Yesenia Vargas, Entrepreneur, Master in Beauty Industry in Hair  
Extensions  
11. Borinqueneers Park Education Alliance, on its 125th Anniversary of  
the 65th Infantry Regiment  
12. Donna Roman Hernandez, honored during the Violence Intervention  
& Prevention Specialists, LLC (V.I.P.S.) Community Service Awards  
Ceremony and Documentary Screening of “Street Justice”, to be held on  
Thursday, October 3, 2024  
13. Individuals honored during the Violence Intervention & Prevention  
Specialists, LLC (V.I.P.S.) Community Service Awards Ceremony and  
Documentary Screening of “Street Justice”, to be held on Thursday,  
October 3, 2024  
14. Yailin La Mas Viral, Dominican Rapper  
Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.  
15. Vanessa Guy  
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
16. Bishop Wayne L. Johnson, on his 75th Birthday Celebration  
17. Geraldine Wilson, on her 92nd Birthday Celebration  
18. Suliman Onque, on his 50th Birthday Celebration  
19. Hadiyah M. Malone, on her Retirement Celebration, after twenty-one  
(21) years of public service to the City’s Department of Public Safety,  
Division of Fire  
20. Rufus L. Jackson, Assistant Public Safety Director, on his retirement  
after twenty-nine (29) years of public service to the City’s Department of  
Public Safety  
21. PGH & Associates Urban Renewal, LLC, on its Ground Breaking  
Ceremony, held on Friday, September 20, 2024  
22. Gospel House of Prayer Ministry Int. (USA), on its 7th Anniversary  
Celebration, held on Sunday, September 22, 2024  
23. Pastor Raymond Grier, on his 74th Birthday Celebration and 18th  
Pastoral Anniversary, held on Sunday, September 22, 2024  
24. Reverend Dr. Johnnie D. Brooker, Jr., on his 1st Pastoral  
Anniversary, held on Sunday, September 22, 2024  
25. Pastor Matthew Peay, on his 10th Pastoral Anniversary, at Greater  
Unity Faith Tabernacle, held on Sunday, September 22, 2024  
26. Greater Unity Faith Tabernacle, on its 13th Church Anniversary, held  
on Sunday, September 22, 2024  
27. Individuals honored during the CIC Champions Gala, held on  
Thursday, September 26, 2024  
28. Individuals honored during the City’s Annual Hispanic Heritage Month  
Celebration, held on Friday, September 27, 2024  
29. Professor George Sykes III, celebrating forty-five (45) years of  
musical genius, held on Saturday, September 28, 2024  
30. Aziza Kibibi and Precious Little Ladies, Inc., honored during the  
Hope Blossoms Luncheon, held on Saturday, September 28, 2024  
31. Individuals honored during the 40th Annual Conference of the  
International Black Women’s Conference, held on Saturday, September  
28, 2024  
32. Individuals honored during the Calvary Gospel Church Nurse Guild’s,  
Annual Praise and Thanksgiving Brunch, held on Saturday, September  
28, 2024  
33. Bishop Alvin Crone, on his Birthday Celebration, at Revival Temple of  
Deliverance, held on Sunday, September 29, 2024  
34. Reverend Thurselle C. Williams, on her Pastoral Installation, at New  
Hope Baptist Church of East Orange, held on Sunday, September 29,  
2024  
35. Dr. Mary Ellen Clyne, PhD., on her Retirement Celebration, after  
twenty-five (25) years of service at Clara Maass Medical Center, during  
the 11th Annual Prayer Breakfast, to be held on Thursday, October 3,  
2024  
36. Individuals honored during the Women of Divine Destiny, Inc. Honors,  
to be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024  
37. Paradise Baptist Church, on its 80th Church Anniversary, to be held  
on Friday, October 25, 2024  
Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva  
38. Railroad Cigars  
39. Frank Siller, CEO of Tunnel to Towers Foundation  
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-e  
24-1303  
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET  
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump  
1. Barbara Jean Hubbard Vickers  
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council  
2. Rosetta Lane  
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
3. Margaret Harden  
4. Thomas Edwards  
5. James Ali Taylor  
6. Edith Mae Wheeler  
7. Jean E. Buffalo-Wright  
8. Terrence Holmes  
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  
23-1346  
Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: To fund police initiatives to address violent crime through the  
purchase of surveillance cameras.  
Entity Name: Center for Justice Innovation, formerly, the fiscal agent of  
the Fund for the City of New York  
Entity Address: 520 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York 10018  
Grant Amount: $170,000.00  
Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Bureau of  
Justice Assistance, Center for Justice Innovation  
Total Project Cost: $170,000.00  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00  
Contract Period: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2024  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
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-b  
24-1152  
Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Police  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: To provide grant funding to address traffic concerns.  
Entity Name: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (DHTS)  
Entity Address: 140 East Front Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625  
Grant Amount: $10,500.00  
Funding Source: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety  
(DHTS)  
Total Project Cost: $10,500.00  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00  
Contract Period: May 20, 2024 through June 2, 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:  
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  
7R12  
Water Sewer Utility  
7R12-a  
24-1067  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract  
Purpose: To provide for roof replacement at the Pequannock Water  
Pre-Treatment Building, the Meadowlands Stormwater Pumping Station,  
and the Wayne Pumping Stations 1 & 2 Contract #07-WS2024 Re-Bid.  
Entity Name: Mak Group, LLC  
Entity Address: 82 Midland Avenue, Suite D, Saddle Brook, New  
Jersey 07663  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $839,758.00  
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer  
Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2024 and  
NW038-800-8007-71970-B2024  
Contract Period: 180 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a  
written Notice to Proceed  
Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Bid Packages Distributed: Eight (8)  
Bids Received: Three (3)  
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  
7R12-b  
24-1123  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract  
Purpose: To provide Pequannock Water Treatment Plant HVAC  
Upgrades  
Contract #16R-WS2023 Re-Bid.  
Entity Name: Envirocon, LLC  
Entity Address: 83 Canada Goose, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $4,984,100.00  
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer  
Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2024 and  
NW038-800-8007-71970-B2024  
Contract Period: 540 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a  
written Notice to Proceed until final completion  
Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Bid Packages Distributed: Nine (9)  
Bids Received: Four (4)  
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  
7R12-c  
24-1171  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R12-c, adopted on  
December 21,2022  
Purpose: To execute Contract Change Order #1 Repair of Water Mains,  
Service Leaks and Disconnection of Water Service - Contract  
#04-WS2022.  
Entity Name: Montana Construction Corp., Inc.  
Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,023,152.00  
Funding Source: Capital Budget/Department of Water and Sewer  
Utilities Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2024  
Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a  
written Notice to Proceed until final completion  
Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Resolution 7R12-c adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract  
in an amount not to exceed $4,185,960.00 for a period of 730 calendar  
days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed until  
final completion.  
Change Order #1 will increase the contract amount by $837,192.00 for a  
new total contract amount not to exceed $5,023,152.00, with no extension  
to the contract period.  
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  
7R12-d  
24-1174  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Change Order/Amend Resolution 7R12-a adopted on  
December 21, 2022  
Purpose: To enter into and execute Change Order #1 Valve Inspection,  
Testing, Exercising and Assessment of Large Valves (16-inch and  
above) for City  
Contract #11-WS2022.  
Entity Name: ValveTek Utility Services, Inc.  
Entity Address: 20 Lafayette Place, Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,374,064.80  
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer  
Utilities/NW037-750-7502- 71280-B2024  
Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of the issuance of a  
written Notice to Proceed until final completion  
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:  
Resolution 7R12-a adopted on December 21, 2022, awarded a contract  
in an amount not to exceed $1,145,054.00 for a period of 730 calendar  
days from the date of the issuance of a written Notice to Proceed until  
final completion.  
Change Order #1 will increase the contract amount by $229,010.80 for a  
new total contract amount not to exceed $1,374,064.80, with no extension  
to the contract period.  
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  
24-1322  
AN  
ORDINANCE  
AMENDING  
TITLE  
II,  
ADMINISTRATION,  
CHAPTER 22, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SECTION 3.6,  
PERSONNEL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF  
THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND  
SUPPLEMENTED,  
TO  
ADD  
DEFINITION  
HIRING  
TO  
THE  
BASIC  
LAW  
TRAINING COURSE  
WHEN  
ENTRY-LEVEL  
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITHOUT AN EXAMINATION.  
A motion was made by 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  
10.  
MISCELLANEOUS  
10-a  
24-1320  
RAFFLE LICENSES  
1. St. Lucy's Catholic Church/RL-19  
2. Parents Org. of St. Benedict's Prep School/RL-20  
3. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-21  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Approve. 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  
11.  
HEARING OF CITIZENS  
24-1306  
1. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER  
Appearing.  
2. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON  
Appearing.  
3. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER  
Not appearing.  
4. ALIF MUHAMMAD  
Appearing.  
5. OPAL R. WRIGHT  
Appearing.  
6. GERALDINE MCNULTY  
Not appearing.  
7. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR.  
Appearing.  
8. DARNELLA LEE  
Not Appearing.  
9. EMILY AIKENS  
Appearing.  
10. DEBRA SALTERS  
Appearing.  
11. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD  
Appearing.  
12. DEBRA MAPSON  
Appearing.  
13. RODNEY DAVIS  
Appearing.  
14. FAHKEIRA BRADLEY  
Appearing.  
15. TERRELL GORDON  
Not appearing.  
16. YUSUF SHABAZZ  
Not appearing.  
MOTIONS  
7Ma  
7Mb  
7Mc  
24-1467  
A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk prepare a resolution  
expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Newark resident,  
Loyda Rivera Montalvo.  
A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Scott-Rountree 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  
Absent:  
24-1468  
A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk prepare a resolution  
expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Newark resident,  
Carlos E. Valentine Zayas.  
A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Scott-Rountree 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  
Absent:  
24-1469  
A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works review its  
maintenance program for American flags that are flown over all public  
buildings and parks and immediately replace those that are torn, faded an  
in need of disposal.  
A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Scott-Rountree 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  
Absent:  
7Md  
24-1470  
A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk prepare a resolution  
expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Pastor Jason  
Guice.  
A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Luis A. Quintana  
Absent:  
7Me  
24-1471  
A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk to prepare a resolution  
expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Newark resident  
and Ivy Hill Neighborhood Association long-time member, Debra  
Francine Bailey aka Debra Johnson.  
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Ramos, Jr. to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Luis A. Quintana  
Absent:  
7Mf  
24-1472  
A motion requesting the Office of the City Clerk to prepare a resolution  
expressing profound sorrow and regret that the passing of Pastor Garvey  
Ince, former Chairman of the Mayor’s Caribbean Commission.  
A motion was made by Kelly, seconded by Ramos, Jr. to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Luis A. Quintana  
Absent:  
7Mg  
24-1473  
A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of  
Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the unsightly buildup of debris  
at 500 Summer Avenue, and if warranted, clean and lien the property and  
cite the owner.  
A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Luis A. Quintana  
Absent:  
7Mh  
24-1474  
A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of  
Inspections and Enforcement, investigate the numerous complaints by the  
Mount Pleasant Condo Association regarding the El Criollo Restaurant  
weekend outdoor music events.  
A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Luis A. Quintana  
Absent:  
12.  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adjourn this meeting at  
3:36 P.M. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Dupré L. Kelly, Anibal Ramos Jr., Michael J. Silva, and  
C. Lawrence Crump  
3 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, Luis A. Quintana, and Louise Scott-Rountree  
Absent:  
_______________________________________  
C. LAWRENCE CRUMP  
PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY  
________________________________________  
KECIA DANIELS  
CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY