City of Newark  
City Hall  
920 Broad Street  
Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
REGULAR MEETING  
Wednesday, December 18, 2024  
6:30 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  
6:46 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  
Rev. Fred Sullivan  
Bethlehem Baptist Church  
587 4th Street  
Newark, New Jersey 07107  
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 December 13, 2024 at the time of preparation and posted on the website of  
the City of Newark.  
4.  
ROLL CALL  
5 -  
Present:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence Crump  
3 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, and Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
Silva arrived at 7:07 P.M.  
6 -  
Present:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
HEARING OF CITIZENS  
24-1620  
1. ALIF MUHAMMAD  
Appearing.  
2. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON  
Not appearing.  
3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER  
Appearing.  
4. ELIYAH MORDANO  
Appearing.  
5. SHAKIR MCDOUGALD  
Appearing.  
6. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR.  
Appearing.  
7. LESTER POWDER  
Appearing.  
8. NADIRAH BROWN  
Appearing.  
9. KAREENAH MOTLEY  
Not appearing.  
10. LINDA MCDONALD-CARTER  
Appearing.  
11. BARRY BROWN  
Appearing.  
12. OPAL R. WRIGHT  
Appearing.  
13. DONNA JACKSON  
Appearing.  
14. WENDY SHELTON  
Appearing.  
15. KEISHA SMITH  
Not appearing.  
16. CHÉ COLTER  
Appearing.  
17. MARYAM BEY  
Appearing.  
18. ROBERT LYON  
Appearing.  
19. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI  
Appearing.  
20. DEBRA SALTERS  
Appearing.  
21. JACQUELINE PEOPLES  
Not appearing.  
22. MAGGIE FREEMAN  
Not appearing.  
23. MARQUIS OWENS  
Appearing.  
24. DOUGLAS FREEMAN  
Appearing.  
25. CASSANDRA DOCK  
Appearing.  
5.  
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND  
COMMISSIONS  
5-a  
24-1615  
North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, October 23,  
2024.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Accept the Reports and  
Recommendations of City Officers, Boards and Commissions. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Michael J.  
Silva, C. Lawrence Crump, and Patrick O. Council  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6.  
ORDINANCES  
6F  
First Reading  
6F-a  
24-1052  
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING  
A
TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX  
ABATEMENT TO 74-78 WEBSTER URBAN RENEWAL LLC, 246  
DANFORTH AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, 07305, FOR  
A
PROJECT TO DEMOLISH THE EXISTING STRUCTURES AND  
CONSTRUCT NEW FIVE STORY MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING,  
WITH TWENTY-FIVE  
CONSISTING  
RENTAL UNITS,  
A
(25)  
RESIDENTIAL  
(20) MARKET-RATE  
“MARKET RATE UNITS”),  
RENTAL  
RESIDENTIAL  
FIVE (5)  
UNITS  
OF  
TWENTY  
(THE  
AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH TWO (2)  
UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA  
MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), ONE (1) UNIT SHALL BE RESTRICTED  
TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI, AND TWO (2) UNITS SHALL BE  
RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI (COLLECTIVELY THE  
“INCOME  
GROUND  
CENTER,  
AMENITY  
RESTRICTED  
FLOOR RETAIL/COMMERCIAL  
COMMUNITY ROOM, AND  
AREA, LOCATED AT 74-78 WEBSTER  
UNITS”),  
780 SQUARE  
SPACE,  
ROOFTOP  
FEET  
OF  
A
FITNESS  
DECK  
A
A
STREET,  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX  
MAP AS BLOCK 481, LOT 24 (COMPRISING OF FORMER TAX  
LOTS 22, 23, 24). (CENTRAL WARD)  
Deferred 6F-c 120424  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Amend.  
Amendment: Change North Ward to Central Ward.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt as Amended on First  
Reading. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and 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  
January 8, 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  
24-1362  
AN  
CHAPTER 5, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE 4,  
DIVISION OF CENTRAL PURCHASING, OF THE REVISED  
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000,  
AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ADDING NEW  
ORDINANCE  
AMENDING  
TITLE  
II,  
ADMINISTRATION,  
A
SECTION 14, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE  
USE OF PROCUREMENT CARDS.  
Deferred 6PSF-a 120424  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Maintain on Public Hearing  
and Defer. The Public Hearing will remain open.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-b  
24-0023  
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING  
ABATEMENT TO 566-570 SPRINGFIELD  
LLC, 1 ORIENT WAY, SUITE #240,  
JERSEY 07070, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT (22) MARKET  
RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WITH (2) AFFORDABLE  
A
TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX  
URBAN RENEWAL,  
RUTHERFORD, NEW  
F
HOUSING RENTAL UNITS WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO  
TENANTS AT 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), AND 500  
SQUARE  
FEET  
OF  
COMMERCIAL  
SPACE  
LOCATED  
JERSEY  
AND  
(10)  
ASSOCIATED  
SPRINGFIELD  
PARKING  
AVENUE,  
SPACES,  
AT  
566-570  
NEWARK,  
NEW  
07103 AND  
IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF  
NEWARK, AS BLOCK 316, LOT 20. (CENTRAL WARD)  
Deferred 6PSF-b 120424  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Maintain on Public Hearing  
and Defer. The Public Hearing will remain open.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-c  
24-0747  
AN  
ABATEMENT TO 440 ELIZABETH NJ URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 33  
OSTILLA AVENUE, NEW SQUARE, NEW JERSEY 10977, FOR  
ORDINANCE  
GRANTING  
A
TWENTY  
(20)  
YEAR  
TAX  
A
PROJECT TO RENOVATE AND REHABILITATE  
EXISTING TWENTY-FIVE-STORY HIGH-RISE  
A
VACANT AND  
RESIDENTIAL  
BUILDING CONSISTING OF (216) UNITS, OF WHICH (190) UNITS  
SHALL  
BE  
MARKET  
OF  
RATE  
(48)  
AND  
RESIDENTIAL  
RENTAL  
UNITS,  
UNITS,  
(120)  
CONSISTING  
ONE-BEDROOM  
TWO-BEDROOM  
UNITS  
(48)  
THREE-BEDROOM  
UNITS  
(THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”) AND (26) UNITS SHALL BE  
AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (16)  
ONE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS  
AT 80% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (5)  
TWO-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS  
AT 60% OF AMI, AND (5) THREE-BEDROOM UNITS SHALL BE  
RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI (THE “INCOME  
RESTRICTED UNITS”),  
107 SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR AREA SPACE ON THE GROUND  
FLOOR CONTAINING RECEPTION AREA, GYM, PARTY  
ROOM, AN OFFICE, MAIL ROOM, TRASH ROOM, (3) STORAGE  
A
(104) PARKING SPACE GARAGE, AND  
A
ROOMS,  
BATHROOMS,  
NEWARK, NEW  
LAUNDRY  
LOCATED  
JERSEY  
SPACE,  
AT  
07114 AND  
MECHANICAL  
203-221 MEEKER  
IDENTIFIED  
ROOM  
AND  
AVENUE,  
ON  
THE  
OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK  
3546.01, LOT 1. (SOUTH WARD)  
Deferred 6PSF-c 120424  
Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development  
commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Lisa Parker, Hellane  
Freeman, Shakir McDougald, Alif Muhammad, Debra Salters, Munirah  
El-Bomani, Cassandra Dock, Jeffrey Poku, George Tillman, Jr., and Ché Colter.  
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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-d  
24-1538  
AN  
ABATEMENT TO KSPG 39 MADISON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC,  
486 MARKET STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07105, FOR  
PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT NEW FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING  
ORDINANCE  
GRANTING  
A
THIRTY  
(30)  
YEAR  
TAX  
A
A
CONSISTING OF EIGHTY (80) UNITS, OF WHICH SIXTY-FOUR  
(64) UNITS SHALL BE MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL  
UNITS, AND SIXTEEN (16) UNITS SHALL BE AFFORDABLE  
HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL  
BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AMI, FOUR (4) UNITS  
SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND EIGHT  
(8) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI  
AND SEVENTEEN (17) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED  
AT  
28 JEFFERSON  
STREET  
AND  
33-39 AND  
41 MADISON  
STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE  
CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 173, LOTS 29, 33 AND 60. (EAST  
WARD)  
Deferred 6PSF-d 120424  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Lisa Parker, Hellane  
Freeman, Munirah El-Bomani, Debra Salters, Ché Colter and Cassandra Dock.  
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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-e  
24-1181  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION,  
CHAPTER  
32,  
4,  
SPECIAL  
IMPROVEMENT  
IMPROVEMENT  
DISTRICTS,  
DISTRICT  
SUBCHAPTER  
BLC SPECIAL  
("BLCSID"), OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE  
CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND  
SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING THE PROPERTIES INCLUDED  
IN THE BLCSID, TO REMOVE ALL THE CLASS 2 RESIDENTAL  
PROPERTIES AND AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO  
WITHHOLD FROM EACH QUARTERLY PAYMENT  
ADMINISTRATIVE FEE.  
1% AS AN  
Deferred 6PSF-e 120424  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Maintain on Public Hearing  
and Defer. The Public Hearing will remain open.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-f  
24-1574  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF  
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK  
A
LICENSE  
(LICENSEE  
AND CITY) AND BROAD ST FIDELCO LLC (LICENSOR AND  
FIDELCO) FOR THE CITY’S USE OF LICENSE AREA, AS SET  
FORTH IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, LOCATED AT 468-498  
BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, BLOCK 25,  
LOT 1 (CENTRAL WARD), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-3 & 5,  
TO BE USED AS  
DEPARTMENT  
A
POLICE PRECINCT SUBSTATION BY THE  
PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF  
FOR MONTHLY RENTAL  
OF  
PROFESSIONAL  
STANDARDS,  
A
AMOUNT OF $5,816.25, FOR A PERIOD OF TIME COMMENCING  
ON AUGUST 1, 2024 AND REMAINING IN EFFECT FOR THE  
PERIOD OF TIME UNTIL A NEW LEASE IS ENTERED INTO AND  
POSSESSION OF THE PREMISES THAT IS SUBJECT OF THE  
NEW LEASE IS DELIVERED TO LICENSEE. (CENTRAL WARD)  
Deferred 6PSF-f 120424  
Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development  
commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Hellane Freeman, Donna  
Jackson, Lisa Parker, Munirah El-Bomani, Debra Salters and Ché Colter.  
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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-g  
24-1576  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF  
A
LEASE  
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWARK (TENANT) AND  
BROAD ST FIDELCO LLC (LANDLORD) FOR THE LEASING OF  
APPROXIMAETLEY  
2,970 SQUARE  
468-498 BROAD  
FEET  
OF  
PROPERTY  
LOCATED  
JERSEY  
AT  
STREET,  
NEWARK,  
NEW  
07102,  
BLOCK  
25,  
LOT  
1 (CENTRAL  
WARD),  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-3 & 5, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE  
(5) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT, AS DEFINED  
IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT, TO BE USED AS  
A
POLICE  
PUBLIC  
PRECINCT  
SAFETY,  
SUBSTATION  
OFFICE OF  
BY  
THE  
DEPARTMENT  
OF  
PROFESSIONAL  
STANDARDS,  
AT  
AN  
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL RENTAL NOT TO EXCEED $69,795.00  
IN YEAR ONE (1) AND ESCALATING TO AN APPROXIMATE  
ANNUAL RENTAL NOT TO EXCEED $78,554.89 IN YEAR FIVE  
(5), WITH TWO (2) OPTIONAL RENEWAL TERMS OF FIVE (5)  
YEARS EACH.  
Deferred 6PSF-g 120424  
Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development  
commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Hellane Freeman, Donna  
Jackson, Lisa Parker, Munirah El-Bomani, Debra Salters and Ché Colter.  
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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-h  
24-1487  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY  
OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL  
FILTERS AT THE PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT  
AND OTHER RELATED EXPENSES IN AND FOR THE CITY AND  
APPROPRIATING  
$11,400,000.00 AND  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
THE  
ISSUANCE OF $11,400,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE  
CITY TO FINANCE THE SAME.  
Deferred 6PSF-h 120424  
Kareem Adeem, Director Department of Water & Sewer Utilities commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Lisa Parker, Munirah  
El-Bomani, Hellane Freeman, Debra Salters and Donna Jackson.  
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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-i  
24-1557  
REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN  
THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PROVIDING  
FOR THE REFUNDING OF ALL OR  
OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION  
A
PORTION OF ITS  
BONDS CONSISTING  
OF (A) QUALIFIED GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES  
2015A AND (B) QUALIFIED SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2015B  
AND  
AUTHORIZING  
THE  
ISSUANCE  
OF  
NOT  
TO  
EXCEED  
OF  
$31,000,000.00 AGGREGATE  
PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT  
QUALIFIED  
GENERAL  
OF (A)  
OBLIGATION  
NOT TO  
REFUNDING  
BONDS,  
CONSISTING  
EXCEED  
$29,000,000.00  
QUALIFIED GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS AND  
(B) NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000.00 QUALIFIED SCHOOL  
REFUNDING BONDS OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO THE  
PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL QUALIFIED BOND ACT TO  
EFFECT SUCH REFUNDING AND APPROPRIATING THE  
PROCEEDS THEREFOR AND FINANCING THE COST THEREOF.  
Deferred 6PSF-i 120424  
Benjamin Guzman, Assistant Financial Officer, Department of Finance  
commented.  
Public Hearing opened. No one appearing. Public Hearing closed.  
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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-j  
24-0090  
AN  
ORDINANCE  
GRANTING  
A
TWENTY  
(20)  
YEAR  
TAX  
ABATEMENT TO RISING PLAINS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 1515  
MORRIS  
PLACE,  
TO  
HILLSIDE,  
CONSTRUCT  
CONSISTING  
NEW  
JERSEY  
NEW 4 FOUR-STORY  
OF (19) AFFORDABLE  
07205,  
FOR  
A
PROJECT  
A
RESIDENTIAL  
BUILDING  
RENTAL UNITS (3) STUDIOS, (6) ONE-BEDROOMS UNITS, AND  
(10) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS, OF WHICH (4) UNITS SHALL BE  
RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 35% OF THE AREA MEDIAN  
INCOME  
(“AMI”),  
(2)  
UNITS  
SHALL  
BE  
RESTRICTED  
TO  
TENANTS AT 40% OF AMI, (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED  
AT 50% OF AMI, (2) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO  
TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI AND  
RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 70% OF AMI,  
GARAGE WITH TOTAL OF (14) SPACES,  
FOOT COMMUNITY ROOM FOR RESIDENTS, AND  
(5) UNITS SHALL BE  
PARKING  
458 SQUARE  
PORTION  
RECREATION TERRACE FOR THE  
475-481 SOUTH 16TH STREET,  
AND IDENTIFIED ON THE  
A
A
A
A
OF THE ROOF WILL BE  
A
RESIDENTS,  
NEWARK,  
LOCATED  
NEW JERSEY  
AT  
07103,  
OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 327,  
LOT 15. (WEST WARD)  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Maintain on Public Hearing  
and Defer. The Public Hearing will remain open.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-k  
24-1293  
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING  
ABATEMENT TO BROADWAY STAR URBAN RENEWAL, LLC,  
N. MADISON AVENUE #532, SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK  
10977, FOR PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT NEW SEVEN (7)  
STORY MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF  
A
TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX  
7
A
A
TWO HUNDRED SIX (206) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, OF  
WHICH ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE (165) RESIDENTIAL UNITS  
ARE MARKET RATE (THE “MARKET RATE RENTAL UNITS”), OF  
WHICH FORTY-ONE (41) ARE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL  
UNITS, OF WHICH ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED  
TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”),  
ELEVEN (11) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT  
60%  
OF  
AMI,  
AND  
NINETEEN  
(19)  
UNITS  
SHALL  
BE  
RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI (THE “INCOME  
RESTRICTED UNITS”), 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE  
ON THE GROUND FLOOR (THE “RETAIL”),  
A
RESIDENTIAL  
GYM/FITNESS  
AMENITY  
CENTER,  
PARKING  
SPACE,  
AND  
A
2000 SQUARE  
HUNDRED SIXTEEN  
BIKE RACK,  
FOOT  
ONE  
(116)  
ON-SITE  
SPACES,  
A
RESIDENTIAL  
LOUNGE/LOBBY, MAINTENANCE OFFICE, TRASH ROOM, MAIL  
ROOM, MECHANICAL ROOM, AN ELEVATOR, AND ROOF  
A
A
COURTYARD, LOCATED AT 686-688 BROADWAY, 676-684 & 690  
BROADWAY, AND 692 BROADWAY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE  
CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 731, LOTS 27.02, 27.04, AND 27.05.  
(NORTH WARD)  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Maintain on Public Hearing  
and Defer. The Public Hearing will remain open.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-l  
24-1549  
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO  
THE  
NEWARK’S  
RIVER:  
PUBLIC  
ACCESS  
AND  
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN.  
Public Hearing opened. No one appearing. Public Hearing closed.  
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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-m 24-1573  
ORDINANCE  
AUTHORIZING  
THE  
VACATION  
OF  
EXISTING  
UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON BLOCK 17, LOT 1.02 CITY OF  
NEWARK, ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Maintain on Public Hearing  
and Defer. The Public Hearing will remain open.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-n  
24-1572  
AN  
JERSEY “LOCAL LANDS AND BUILDINGS LAW,” N.J.S.A. 40A:  
12-4, THE CITY OF NEWARK TO ACQUIRE PERMANENT  
EASEMENT FROM GRANTOR, AS DEFINED IN THIS  
ORDINANCE  
AUTHORIZING,  
PURSUANT  
TO  
THE  
NEW  
A
ORDINANCE, ON, ACROSS, AND UNDER THAT PORTION OF  
GRANTOR’S PROPERTY WHERE THE PERMANENT EASEMENT  
AREAS ARE LOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF  
THE  
PERMANENT  
AS EXHIBIT  
IN ORDER  
EASEMENT  
AGREEMENT,  
ATTACHED  
OF THIS  
NEWARK’S  
HERETO  
A
AND  
FOR  
MADE  
THE  
A
PART  
OF  
ORDINANCE,  
CITY  
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES TO CLEAN,  
REPAIR,  
REPLACE,  
INSPECT,  
OPERATE,  
AND  
OTHERWISE  
SYSTEM OF  
SEWER DRAINAGE  
MAINTAIN IN AN UNOBSTRUCTED CONDITION  
A
WATER,  
STORMWATER  
AND  
SANITARY  
PIPE LINES.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Maintain on Public Hearing  
and Defer. The Public Hearing will remain open.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-o  
24-0993  
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING  
ABATEMENT TO B9 HYATT AVE OWNER URBAN RENEWAL,  
LLC, 602 W. OFFICE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 200, FT.  
19034, FOR PROJECT  
AN APPROXIMATELY  
I N D U S T R I A L  
A
TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX  
WASHINGTON,  
INVOLVING  
PENNSYLVANIA  
CONSTRUCTION  
A
THE  
OF  
3 5 4 , 4 0 0 S Q U A R E  
WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION  
F O O T  
BUILDING,  
INCLUSIVE  
OF  
4,000  
DOCK  
268  
SQUARE  
FEET  
OF  
OFFICE  
SPACE,  
53 LOADING  
SPACES,  
OFF-STREET  
166 TRAILER  
PARKING  
STORAGE  
SPACES  
AND  
SPACES  
LOCATED  
AT  
105-135 HYATT  
AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE  
CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 5020, LOT 69.03 (FORMERLY LOTS  
69.03, 69.04, 69.05, AND 69.06). (EAST WARD)  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Donna Jackson, Hellane  
Freeman, Cassandra Dock and Munirah El-Bomani.  
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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-p  
24-1587  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TWO (2) TO THE  
FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR THE TAX ABATEMENT GRANTED  
TO  
TERRELL  
REDEVELOPMENT  
PURSUANT TO THE  
FOR PROJECT  
COMMONLY KNOWN AS  
PARTNERS  
URBAN  
TAX  
RENEWAL,  
EXEMPTION  
PROPERTY  
LP  
LAW  
LONG  
TERM  
ON  
A
LOCATED  
REAL  
91-97 CHAPEL  
STREET,  
(FORMERLY 59-97 CHAPEL STREET), NEWARK, NEW JERSEY,  
AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2442, LOT  
1.02 AFTER  
PERFECTED  
ON  
BY  
THE  
12,  
ORIGINAL  
2022, TO  
AND TO  
SUBDIVISION  
DEED  
RECORDED  
APRIL  
REVISE  
THE  
THE  
ADDRESS  
OF  
THE  
PROPERTY  
EXTEND  
DEADLINE FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED  
FOR THE PROJECT AS A RESULT IN CHANGE IN FINANCING.  
Allison Ladd, Director Department of Economic and Housing Development  
commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Munirah El-Bomani, Hellane  
Freeman, Tanisha Gardner, Cassandra Dock and George Tillman, Jr..  
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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
6PSF-q  
24-1669  
AN  
ORDINANCE  
AMENDING  
TITLE  
10,  
FINANCE  
AND  
TAXATION, CHAPTER 32, SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS,  
OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED,  
BY AMENDING 10:32-3.6, 10:32-3.11, 10:32-5.1, 10:32-5.2(C)-(F),  
10:32-5.5(A),  
REPORTING  
10:32-5.5(C)-(D),  
REQUIREMENTS  
AND  
AND  
10:32-5.7(E)  
CLARIFYING  
A DISTRICT  
DESIGNATING  
MANAGEMENT  
CORPORATION,  
10:32-5.9 TRIENNIAL  
ESTABLISHING BOARD  
STRIKING  
10:32-5.6 HIRING  
PRACTICES  
10:32-3.XX  
AND  
REVIEW,  
OF  
AND  
ADDING  
AND  
A
TRUSTEES  
10:32-5.XX ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Maintain on Public Hearing  
and Defer. The Public Hearing will remain open.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
Change Order of Business  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Change the Order of  
Business to consider the appointment of Public Safety Director. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
8-a  
24-1689  
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Appointment  
Purpose: Appointment as Director of Department of Public Safety  
Name of Appointee: Emanuel Miranda, Sr.  
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending  
on June 30, 2026.  
Additional Information:  
Mr. Emanuel Miranda, Sr. will be replacing Fritz G. Fragé.  
A motion was made by Crump, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Confirm. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
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  
7R1  
Administration  
7R1-a  
24-1602  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation  
Purpose: To provide funds for the operating expenses until the adoption  
of the 2025 Operating Budget for the City of Newark Current Fund, and  
Water and Sewer Utilities.  
Funding Source: City of Newark Budget  
Appropriation Amount: $218,576,782.00  
Budget Year: 2025  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A  
Operating Agency: All Departments  
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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Patrick O.  
Council, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R1-b  
24-1603  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation  
Purpose: To provide funds for the City of Newark all Interest, Debt  
Redemption Charges, and Capital Improvements for Year 2025.  
Funding Source: City of Newark Budget  
Appropriation Amount: $101,919,539.00  
Budget Year: 2025  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( X ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Funds accepted by Resolution # N/A  
Operating Agency: All Departments  
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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R1-c  
24-1350  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) M7003 ESRI GIS Software  
and Services #25-TELE-82239  
Purpose: Provide use of State authorized vendor to obtain ESRI GIS  
Software and Services.  
Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Environmental Systems Research  
Institute, Inc. 380 New York Street, Redlands, California 92373-8100  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $90,000.00  
Funding Source:  
2024 Budget/Office of Information Technology  
NW011-030-0306-71450-B2024  
Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council, through May  
20, 2025, inclusive of any extensions by the State.  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
This State Contract will provide software and services for the Office of  
Information Technology.  
Additional City Departments that wish to use this contract shall be  
permitted. Applicable funding sources for other City Departments will be  
presented on an as-needed basis  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R1-d  
24-1397  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Use of State Contract # T2776, T0106 and M0483 NASPO  
Computer Equipment Contract #89980  
Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-b(as) adopted on April 20, 2022  
Entity Names/Addresses:  
Chas S. Winner- 250 Haddonfield-Berlin Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08034  
East Coast Emergency Lighting- 200 Meco Drive Milestone TWP, NJ 08535  
Gold Type Business Machines Inc- 351 Paterson Ave. East Rutherford, NJ  
07073  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $10,185,430.50  
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/ Department of Public  
Safety/NW011-190-1902-72220-B2024, 2022  
Budget/NW051-G22-P22D0-71280-B2022, 2023  
Budget/NW051-G23-P23K0-71280-B2023, NW051-G23-P23E0-94550-B2023,  
NW051-G23-P23G0-94550-B2023, NW051-G23-P23J0-94550-B2023, 2020  
Budget/NW051-G20-P20A0-71280-B2020  
Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through April 27,  
2024, inclusive of any extensions by the State  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
This resolution will provide additional funding source to the City of Newark,  
Department of Public Safety.  
Resolution 7R1-b(as) adopted on April 20, 2022 awarded a contract utilizing  
State Contract T0106 Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and Supplies,  
M0483 Computer Equipment, Peripherals  
&
Related Services Contract  
#89980, and T2776 Police Pursuit and Special Service Vehicles: Gasoline,  
Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Engines to the listed vendors in an amount not to  
exceed the Ten Million One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Four Hundred  
Thirty Dollars and Zero Cents, through April 27, 2024, inclusive of any State  
extension.  
This Resolution shall change the funding codes for the original contract  
amount not to exceed Ten Million One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Four  
Hundred Thirty Dollars and Zero Cents. All other terms shall remain the same.  
Additional City Departments that wish to use this contract shall be permitted.  
Applicable funding sources for other City Departments will be presented on an  
as-needed basis.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R1-e  
24-1095  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)  
Purpose: To provide Fire Trucks Parts, Genuine Apparatus (Various)  
American Lafrance, E-One and Hale  
Entity Name(s)/Address(s):  
1) Absolute Fire Protection Company Inc., 2800 Hamilton Blvd, South  
Plainfield, NJ 07080  
2) Campbell Supply Co, LLC, 1015 Cranbury South River Road, PO Box  
7588 Monroe, NJ 08831  
3) Superior Distributors Co Inc., 4 Midland Avenue, Elmwood Park, NJ  
07407  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00  
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/ Department of Department of Public  
Works/Division of Motors / NW011-060-0602-83630-B2024;  
NW011-060-0602-83640-B2024; NW011-060-0602-83670-B2024  
Contract Period: Upon Approval by the Municipal Council  
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 Trucks Parts, Genuine Apparatus (Various)  
American Lafrance, E-One and Hale for various City for Department of  
Public Works/Division of Motors.  
Advertisement Date: May 22, 2024  
Addendum Date: June 5, 2024  
Bid Due Date: June 13, 2024  
Bids Downloaded: 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:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R1-f  
24-1045  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Resolution for Support  
Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for Allstar Development  
Enterprises, LLC to operate a Class V Cannabis Retail Micro Business  
within the City of Newark.  
Additional Information:  
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of  
N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of  
Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.  
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2  
Economic and Housing Development  
7R2-a  
24-1101  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: New construction of a 2-family home and provide 2 market  
rate rental units.  
Entity Name: Eclat Way Limited Liability Company  
Entity Address: 222 Linwood Place, Hillside, New Jersey 07205  
Sale Amount: $26,250.00  
Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00  
PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $31,900.00  
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)  
749 South 20th Street/ Block 368/ Lot 19/ South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,625 X $10.00 =  
$26,250.00.  
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-a 120424  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Defer. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-b  
24-1161  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement for the Sale and  
Redevelopment of Land to Ascension Capital Partners I, LLC to, amend  
the scope of the Project  
Entity Name: Ascension Capital Partners I, LLC  
Entity Address: 59 Lincoln Park, Suite 200, Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Sale Amount: $28,697.20  
Cost Basis: () $PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $0.00  
Appraised Amount: $0.00  
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be  
completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by  
the City  
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)  
45-47 Astor Street/Block 2812/Lot 22/East Ward  
43 Astor Street/Block 2812/Lot 23/East Ward  
41 Astor Street/Block 2812/Lot 24/East Ward  
Additional Information:  
Resolution 7R2-b adopted on January 10, 2018, authorized the Private  
Sale/Redevelopment pursuant to the Agreement for the Sale and  
Redevelopment of Land.  
This Resolution authorizes a First Amendment to the Agreement for the  
Sale and Redevelopment of Land to amend the Scope of the Project.  
Deferred 7R2-b 120424  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-c  
24-1186  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: New construction of a 16- unit apartment building for  
individuals whose income is at 40-80% AMI with a commercial space.  
Entity Name: MB Development & Management LLP  
Entity Address: 17 Academy Street, Suite 301, Newark, New Jersey  
07102  
Sale Amount: $50,000.00  
Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00  
PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $85,000.00  
Appraised Amount: $0.00  
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)  
509 Avon Avenue/Block 2640/ Lot 29/ South Ward  
511 Avon Avenue/Block 2640/ Lot 30/ South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,000 X $10.00 =  
$50,000.00.  
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-c 120424  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Ramos, Jr. to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-d  
24-1438  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: New construction of (2) two family homes, 1 unit will be owner  
occupied and 3 affordable rental units.  
Entity Name: Teki Construct LLC  
Entity Address: 30 Arsdale Place, Newark, New Jersey, 07106  
Sale Amount: $62,820.00  
Cost Basis: ( X ) $12.00  
PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $28,800.00  
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)  
438 Peshine Avenue/Block 3576/Lot 29/South Ward  
440 Peshine Avenue/Block 3576/Lot 28/South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,235 X $12.00 =  
$62,820.00.  
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-e 120424  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-e  
24-1488  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement for the Sale and  
Redevelopment of Land, to Rising Plains 570 LLC, to amend the Scope  
of the Project  
Entity Name: Rising Plains 570 LLC  
Entity Address: 1515 Morris Place, Hillside, New Jersey 07205-0720  
Sale Amount: $115,206.84  
Cost Basis: (X) $7.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $328,200.00  
Appraised Amount: $0.00  
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be  
completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by  
the City  
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)  
497-499 Bergen Street/Block 2611/Lots 29, 30 and 36/Central Ward  
509-513 Bergen Street/Block 2611/Lot 32/Central Ward  
507 Bergen Street/Block 2611/Lot 33/Central Ward  
215 Rose Street/Block 2611/Lot 38/Central Ward  
Additional Information:  
Resolution 7R2-a, adopted on February 7, 2024, authorized the Private  
Sale/Redevelopment, pursuant to the Agreement for the Sale and  
Redevelopment of Land.  
This Resolution authorizes a First Amendment to the Agreement for the  
Sale and Redevelopment of Land, to amend the Scope of the Project.  
Failed 7R2-b (s) 121024  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-f  
24-0833  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: New construction of a five-story residential building with 16  
market rate rental units with ground floor parking.  
Entity Name: Gomes Development Inc.  
Entity Address: 645 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, New Jersey 07032  
Sale Amount: $32,439.96  
Cost Basis: ( X ) $14.00  
PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $68,000.00  
Appraised Amount: $N/A  
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)  
470 Ferry Street/Block 2476/Lot 22/East Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,317.14 X $14.00 =  
$32,439.96  
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 Silva, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-g  
24-0999  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: New construction of two, (2) 2-family homes to sell at market  
rate  
Entity Name: Joao D. Fonseca  
Entity Address: 2059 Tyler Street, 1st Fl, Union, New Jersey 07083  
Sale Amount: $50,000.00  
Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00  
PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $42,600.00  
Appraised Amount:  
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)  
312 South 20th Street/Block 1794/Lot 49/ West Ward  
314 South 20th Street/ Block 1794/Lot 48/ West Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,000 X $10.00 =  
$50,000.00.  
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 the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-h  
24-0877  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: Newly construct three (3), two-family dwellings to rent at market  
rate  
Entity Name: RK Kirlew Holdings LLC  
Entity Address: 2 Gateway Center, Suite 2600, Newark, New Jersey  
07102  
Sale Amount: $82,500.00  
Cost Basis: ( X ) $11.00  
PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $114,100.00  
Appraised Amount: N/A  
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)  
789 South 18th Street/ Block 2638/ Lot 41/ South Ward  
128-130 Goodwin Avenue/ Block 3624/Lot 36/ South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 7,500 X $11.00 =  
$82,500.00.  
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 Council, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-i  
24-1062  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: Rehabilitate a 3-family home to provide affordable rental units.  
Entity Name: Sohhcorp LLC  
Entity Address: 19 Isaac Drive, Dayton, New Jersey 08810  
Sale Amount: $39,375.00  
Cost Basis: ( X ) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $173,800.00  
Appraised Amount: N/A  
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)  
575 Hunterdon Street/Block 2660/ Lot 21/South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,625 X $15.00 =  
$39,375.00.  
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 the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-j  
24-1153  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: To renovate the Property, to use as a community outreach  
center  
Entity Name: In the Name of Jesus Healing and Deliverance Ministries,  
Inc.  
Entity Address: 216 South 11th Street, Newark, New Jersey 07107  
Sale Amount: $32,400.00  
Cost Basis: ( X ) $15.00  
PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $125,000.00  
Appraised Amount: $N/A  
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months ownership 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)  
307 16th Avenue/ Block 336/ Lot 32/ West Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,160 X $15.00 =  
$32,400.00.  
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&FH, adopted on April 7, 2004,  
establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-k  
24-1388  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: New construction of a 3-family home, wherein one unit will be  
owner occupied and the other two units will be affordable  
Entity Name: Operation Give Back Now A Nonprofit Corporation  
Entity Address: 811 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108  
Sale Amount: $31,000.00  
Cost Basis: ( X ) $10.00  
PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $52,700.00  
Appraised Amount: N/A  
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)  
503 Avon Avenue/ Block 2639 /Lot 28 /South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,100 X $10.00 =  
$31,000.00.  
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 Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Defer. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-l  
24-1659  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: To build an industrial warehouse to be utilized for light  
manufacturing  
Entity Name: Margate 1270 McCarter Highway, LLC  
Entity Address: 250 Passaic Street, Newark, New Jersey 07104  
Sale Amount: $875,000.00  
Cost Basis: ( ) $  
PSF ( X ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $1,059,900.00  
Appraised Amount: $875,000.00  
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be  
completed within twenty four (24) months upon receipt of Commencement  
of Construction as outlined in Exhibit G.  
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)  
281-289 Passaic Street/Block 436/Lot 13/Central Ward  
1266-1270 McCarter Highway/Block 436/Lot 18,20/Central Ward  
1272 McCarter Highway/Block 436/Lot 21/Central Ward  
1274 McCarter Highway/Block 436/Lot 22/Central Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Negotiated Price = $875,000.00.  
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 the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-m  
24-1692  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement for the Sale and  
Redevelopment of Land to 512-520 South 19th Street Associates, LLC to  
amend the Scope of the Project, Sale Price and Property Addresses  
Entity Name: 512-520 South 19th Street Associates, LLC  
Entity Address: 290 Ferry Street, New Jersey 07105  
Sale Amount: $90,000.00  
Cost Basis: (X) $6.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $174,800.00  
Appraised Amount: N/A  
Contract Period: To commence within three (3) months and be  
completed within eighteen (18) months from the transfer of ownership by  
the City  
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)  
522 South 19th Street/Block 336/Lot 1.01/West Ward  
520 South 19th Street/Block 336/Lot 1.02/West Ward  
518 South 19th Street/Block 336/Lot 1.03/West Ward  
516 South 19th Street/Block 336/Lot 1.04/West Ward  
514 South 19th Street/Block 336/Lot 1.05/West Ward  
512 South 19th Street/Block 336/Lot 1.06/West Ward  
Additional Information:  
Resolution 7R2-h (s), adopted on August 19, 2021, authorized the Private  
Sale/Redevelopment pursuant to the Agreement for the Sale and  
Redevelopment of Land.  
This Resolution authorizes a First Amendment to the Agreement for the  
Sale and Redevelopment of Land to amend the Scope of the Project,  
Sale Price, and correct the Property Addresses.  
A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-n  
24-1597  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Execute Affordable Housing Agreement for HOME  
funds  
Purpose: To authorize the execution and delivery of a Deed Restrictive  
HOME Affordable Housing Agreement with Washington Bay Group 1  
LLC, for the construction of five (5) new two-family homes consisting of a  
total of ten (10) three-bedroom residential rental units (the “Project”) upon  
five (5) parcels of real property located at 719 South 11th Street (Block  
2631, Lot 5), 721 South 11th Street (Block 2631, Lot 6), 723 South 11th  
Street (Block 2631, Lot 53), 725 South 11th Street (Block 2631, Lot 7),  
and 716-718 South 12th Street (Block 2631, Lot 46) (South Ward) of the  
Tax Map of the City of Newark, County of Essex, State of New Jersey  
07108 (the "Property), of which five (5) housing units shall be affordable  
and designated as deed-restricted affordable homeownership housing  
units offered for sale to qualified low income single family households.  
Entity Name: Washington Bay Group 1 LLC  
Entity Address: 811 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108  
Grant Amount: $550,000.00  
Funding Source: Federal HOME Program Funds  
Contract Period: HOME Program Funds must be expended within  
forty-eight (48) months from the date of adoption.  
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:  
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)  
719 South 11th Street/Block 2631/Lot 5/South Ward  
721 South 11th Street/Block 2631/Lot 6/South Ward  
725 South 11th Street/Block 2631/Lot 7/South Ward  
716-718 South 12th Street/Block 2631/Lot 46/South Ward  
723 South 11th Street/Block 2631/Lot 53/South Ward  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-o  
24-1709  
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, Terrell Redevelopment Partners Urban  
Renewal, LP (“Applicant” and “URE”), Chapel Street Aspire LLC  
(Co-Applicant) and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as  
a condition of the Applicant and Co-applicant receiving aspire incentives  
under the Aspire Program Act, N.J.S.A. 34:1B-322, et seq., towards the  
construction of a new five story building consisting of sixty-nine (69) units  
of which sixty-eight (68) are affordable, age-restricted rental units, of  
which 13% will be restricted to 30% Area Median Income (“AMI”), 37%  
will be restricted to 50% AMI, 50% will be restricted to 60% AMI, and one  
(1) non-age restricted, non-income restricted superintendent’s unit  
located at the Property (the "Project") located at 91-97 Chapel Street  
(formerly 59-97 Chapel Street), Newark, New Jersey, also referred to as  
Block 2442, Lot 1.02 on the official tax records of the City of Newark, New  
Jersey after being perfected by the recording of the minor subdivision  
deed on April 12, 2022 (the "Property") (East Ward).  
Entity Name: Terrell Redevelopment Partners Urban Renewal, LP  
Entity Address: 8 One Parker Plaza, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024  
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)  
91-97 Chapel Street (formerly 59-97 Chapel Street), Newark, New  
Jersey, also referred to as Block 2442, Lot 1.02 on the official tax records  
of the City of Newark, New Jersey after being perfected by the recording  
of the minor subdivision deed on April 12, 2022 (the "Property") (East  
Ward)  
Additional Information:  
A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024  
in City Hall, Council Chamber at 6:30 P.M.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Donna Jackson,Tanisha  
Gardner and Cassandra Dock.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R2-p  
24-1700  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Waiving 20-day period for an Ordinance to take effect.  
Purpose: To authorize an emergency be declared to exist for Ordinance  
6SFF, which was advanced and adopted on first reading by the Municipal  
Council on November 26, 2024 via Ordinance 8k, authorizing the City to  
enter into a License Agreement to license the office space on the ground  
floor of the building, located at 468-498 Broad Street, Newark, New  
Jersey, 07102, Block 25, Lot 1, for use as a Police Precinct Substation  
for the City of Newark’s Department of Public Safety, Office of  
Professional Standards for the City, due to the exigent need for the City to  
effectively and adequately protect its citizens.  
Ordinance No(s):  
Ordinance 8-k was Advanced and Adopted on First Reading by the  
Municipal Council on November 26, 2024.  
Ordinance 6SF-f is scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and  
Final Passage on December 18, 2024.  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R3  
Engineering  
7R3-a  
24-1515  
Dept./ Agency: Engineering  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract  
Purpose: Change Order for the renovation of the Ironbound Little League  
Turf Field at 441-455 Chestnut Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Entity Name: Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc.  
Entity Address: 96 US Highway 206, Suite #101, Flanders, New Jersey  
07836  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed$55,900.00  
Funding Source: Recreation Open Space Trust/NW026-32720-B2023  
Contract Period: One (1) year from the date of a written Notice to  
Proceed or until completion of construction.  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
This Resolution authorizes Change Order #1 to Contract 2022-02PS, for  
additional soil testing, which will increase the contract amount by  
$31,200.00,for a new total contract amount not to exceed $87,100.00..  
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R6  
Law  
7R6-a  
24-1411  
Dept/ Agency: Law  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation  
Docket No.: ESX-L-2637-17  
Claimant: Joseph E. Tutela III  
Claimant's Attorney: Robert J. De Groot, Esq.  
Settlement Amount: $120,000.00  
Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund  
Additional Comments:  
Deferred 7R6-a 110724  
Deferred 7R6-a 112624  
Deferred 7R6-a 120424  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R6-b  
24-1581  
Dept/ Agency: Law  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation  
Docket No.: ESX-L-009070-17  
Claimant: Jacqueline Aviles-Torres and Juan Torres, her spouse  
Claimant’s Attorney: Marilyn Barbosa, Esq., Barbosa Donovan, LLP,  
70 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey 07039  
Settlement Amount: $75,000.00  
Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund  
Additional Comments:  
Deferred 7R6-b 120424  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R6-c  
24-1593  
Dept/ Agency: Law  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services  
concerning Litigation Defense Matters  
Entity Name: Chasan Lamparello Mallon and Cappuzzo, PC.  
Entity Address: 300 Lighting Way, Suite 200, Secaucus, New Jersey  
07094  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00  
Additional Contract Amount: $100,000.00  
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Law Department  
Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( X ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Resolution 7R6-o adopted on December 20, 2023, awarded a contract  
for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 for a  
contract amount not to exceed $125,000.00.  
This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $100,000.00,  
for a new total contract amount not to exceed $225,000.00  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R6-d  
24-1595  
Dept/ Agency: Law  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: First Amendment to the Agreement to provide legal services  
concerning Litigation Defense Matters  
Entity Name: Ehrlich Petriello Gudin Plaza and Reed, PC  
Entity Address: 60 Park Place, Suite 1016, Newark, New Jersey  
07102  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00  
Additional Contract Amount: $160,000.00  
Funding Source:  
2024 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit: NW011,  
Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260  
Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Resolution 7R6-d adopted on June 5, 2024, awarded a contract for the  
period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, for a contract  
amount not to exceed $100,000.00.  
This First Amendment will increase the contract amount by $160,000.00,  
for a new total contract amount not to exceed $260,000.00.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R7  
Mayor's Office  
7R7-a  
24-1522  
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: EUS Contract  
Purpose: A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Newark to  
authorize the City to enter into an Agreement and the Mayor to execute all  
necessary documents with the Newark Housing Authority to provide up to  
two hundred (200) home units (“Path Home Units”) to qualified unhoused  
families in transitional homes through the City of Newark’s Emergency  
Assistance Program.  
Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority  
Entity Address: 500 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Newark, NJ  
07102  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,000,000.00  
Funding Source: Municipal Bonds  
Contract Period: December 1, 2024 through November 30, 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:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R8  
Municipal Council and City Clerk  
7R8-a  
24-1601  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract  
Purpose: To provide 2025 Statutory Auditor Services and the Single  
Audit, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4, for calendar year ending December  
31, 2025, review of the 2025 Annual Debt Statement, the 2025 Annual  
Unaudited Financial Statement, and Advisory Services for the 2025  
Municipal Budget and other related accounting services.  
Entity Name: Samuel Klein and Company, LLP, CPA’s  
Entity Address: 550 Broad Street, 11th Floor, Newark, New Jersey  
07102  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $529,625.00  
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/ Office of the City Clerk  
(NW011-020-2021-71250)  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, and Michael J. Silva  
3 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, and C. Lawrence Crump  
Absent:  
7R8-b  
24-1713  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement  
Purpose: Holiday Toy Giveaway  
Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority  
Entity Address: 500 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Event Location: Bradley Court Housing Complex, 46 North Munn  
Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07106  
Event Date(s): Thursday, December 19, 2024  
Event Time: 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM  
Additional Information:  
Sponsor: Council Member Dupré Kelly  
A motion was made by Crump, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R8-c  
24-1712  
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING  
Sponsored by Council Member C. Lawrence Crump  
1. Juan Johnny Barreto  
Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly  
2. David Morgan  
3. Cesar A. Vizcaino  
4. Hamidah Z. Abdullah (Posthumously)  
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana  
5. Club Centro Social Club, 60th Anniversary Celebration  
6. Victoria Foundation Anniversary Gala  
7. Fausto Mino  
8. Individuals honored during the CADHU Flag Raising  
9. Individuals honored during Dominican Appreciation Night  
Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.  
10. Cristina Vera, Manager, Starbucks  
11. Murdoch Shoes  
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
12. Bishop Dr. Stephon E. Love, Sr., Birthday Celebration  
13. Booked for the Evening, A Benefit for the Newark Public Library  
“Giving Tuesday”  
14. Women on the World Stage (W.O.W.) Inc. & BWIM Black Women in  
Ministries Inc., the Trailblazers and Unsung She-Roes Awards Gala  
15. Selikem Papa Kofi Nyomi  
16. Bread of Life Inspirational Baptist Church, 18th Church Anniversary  
17. Bishop Jonathan A. McClaren and Ark City Church, Celebrating Five  
Years of Successful Ministry  
18. Larry Hazzard, Sr., 80th Birthday Celebration  
19. Bishop T. and First Lady R. Cooper, 47th Annual Pastoral Banquet  
Celebration  
20. Lawrence Tamburi Retirement Celebration  
21. Individuals honored during the Tyrone Chblis, LTC Production, Art  
Fashion Expo “Icons and Legends Fashion and Award Show”  
22. Zachary Lewis  
Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva, Jr.  
23. Charanga das Fresquinhas  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R8-d  
24-1711  
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET  
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump  
1. The Honorable Mildred C. Crump  
2. Harrold Lloyd James, Jr.  
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council  
3. Morris M. Fields  
4. Peter Westbrook  
5. Joe Williams  
Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.  
6. Zena Rackley Gurley  
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
7. Ernestine Davis  
8. Laurel Straker-Richardson  
9. Jennie B. Oliver  
10. Helen Hughes  
11. James R. Smith “Punchie”  
12. James E. Jones, Jr.  
13. Mother Rosia Frenzella Jones (October 20, 2023)  
14. Apostle Timothy Burgess  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R9  
Public Safety  
7R9-a  
24-1412  
Dept/ Agency: Department of Public Safety/Police Division  
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: Funding to enforce motor vehicle violations that lead to hit and  
run fatalities.  
Entity Name: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (DHTS)  
Entity Address: 140 East Front Street  
Trenton, New Jersey, 08625  
Grant Amount: $67,000.00  
Total Project Cost: $67,000.00  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A  
Contract Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 (or until  
all grant funds are 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:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R9-b  
24-1519  
Dept/ Agency: Public Safety/Division of Fire  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: The application for the State of New Jersey, Department of  
Community Affairs, Division of Disaster Recovery & Mitigation (DRM)  
American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) for the  
purchase of two (2), or more, fire trucks to augment the City of Newark’s  
fleet and to respond to calls throughout the City.  
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs  
Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey  
08625-0800  
Grant Amount: $1,000,000.00  
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:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12  
Water Sewer Utility  
7R12-a  
24-1630  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Arcadis U.S., Inc.  
Entity Address: 630 Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Highlands Ranch,  
Colorado 80129  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-b  
24-1631  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Boswell Engineering, Inc.  
Entity Address: 330 Phillips Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07606  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-c  
24-1633  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Cha Consulting, Inc.  
Entity Address: 1039 Route 10 East, suite 103, Parsippany, New  
Jersey, 07054  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-d  
24-1634  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Coastal Engineering LLC.  
Entity Address: 54 Davis Road, Franklin, New Jersey, 07416  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-e  
24-1635  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: D&B Engineers and Architects of New Jersey, P.C.  
Entity Address: 220 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey,08873  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $75,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-f  
24-1636  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Dewberry Engineers, Inc.  
Entity Address: 600 Parsippany Road, Suite 301, Parsippany, New  
Jersey 07054  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-g  
24-1637  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Fastech Consulting, LLC d/b/a Fastech Consulting  
Engineers  
Entity Address: 235 Moore Street, Hackensack, New Jersey,07601  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-h  
24-1638  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Grant Engineering and Construction Group, LLC  
Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Suite 209, Newark, New Jersey,  
07103  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-i  
24-1639  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: GTS Consultants, Inc.  
Entity Address: 47 Wilson Avenue, Suite 2, Manalapan, New  
Jersey,07726  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 and terminating December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:111-15(9)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-j  
24-1640  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.  
Entity Address: 55 Lane Road, Suite 407, Fairfield, New Jersey,  
07004  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-k  
24-1641  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: H2M Associates, Inc.  
Entity Address: 119 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 110, Parsippany, New  
Jersey, 07054  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-l  
24-1642  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: HDR Engineering, Inc.  
Entity Address: One Riverfront Plaza, 1037 Raymond Boulevard, Suite  
1400, Newark, New Jersey, 07102  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $200,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-m  
24-1644  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.  
Entity Address: 412 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Downtown Building - 1st  
Floor, Morristown, New Jersey, 07960  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-n  
24-1645  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Kustera, Bernard and Fox Engineering D.P.C., Inc.  
Entity Address: 200 North 5th Street, Harrison, New Jersey 07023  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( X ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( X ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-o  
24-1649  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: OCA Architects, Inc.  
Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Suite 219 Newark, New Jersey  
07103  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $75,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Budget for  
Water Services  
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, Project  
assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized by  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-p  
24-1652  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Roberts Engineering Group, LLC  
Entity Address: 1670 Whitehouse Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton,  
New Jersey 08690  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $75,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-q  
24-1653  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Salem Engineering LLC  
Entity Address: 22 Shawn Court, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $200,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-r  
24-1654  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc.  
Entity Address: 96 U.S. Highway 206, Suite 101 Flanders, New Jersey  
07836  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-s  
24-1655  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Tech Teki, LLC.  
Entity Address: 1 Gateway Center, Suite 2600 Newark, New Jersey  
07102  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $150,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-t  
24-1656  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Techno Consult, Inc.  
Entity Address: 5 Independence Way Suite 150, Princeton, New  
Jersey, 08540  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $100,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-u  
24-1657  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: Professional Engineering Services on an As Needed Basis  
Entity Name: Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.  
Entity Address: One Gateway Center Room 2320 Newark, New  
Jersey, 07102  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $50,000.00  
Funding Source: Department of Water and Sewer Utilities 2025  
Budget Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025,  
Project assignments may go beyond December 31, 2025, as authorized  
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15(9.)  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
(X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R12-v  
24-1126  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract  
Purpose: To provide Emergency Repair of Sewers - Contract No.  
01-WS2024  
Entity Name: Underground Utilities Corporation  
Entity Address: 711 Commerce Road, Linden, New Jersey 07036  
Contract Amount: Not to Exceed $ 3,794,160.00  
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer  
Utilities/NW038-00-8003-A-71970-B2024  
Contract Period: 730 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: Five (5)  
Bids Received: Three (3)  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, and Michael J. Silva  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
1 - C. Lawrence Crump  
Absent:  
Recuse:  
7R12-w  
24-1508  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract  
Purpose: To provide Miscellaneous Emergency Repair of Water Mains  
and Services Leaks - Contract 04-WS2024.  
Entity Name: Montana Construction Corporation, Inc.  
Entity Address: 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey 07644  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,807,269.00  
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer  
Utilities/NW037-750-7505-71960-B2024 and  
NW038-800-8007-71970-B2024  
Contract Period: 730 calendar days from the date of the 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: Four (4)  
Bids Received: Two (2)  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
5 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, and Michael J. Silva  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
1 - C. Lawrence Crump  
Absent:  
Recuse:  
8.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
8-a  
24-1689  
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Appointment  
Purpose: Appointment as Director of Department of Public Safety  
Name of Appointee: Emanuel Miranda, Sr.  
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending  
on June 30, 2026.  
Additional Information:  
Mr. Emanuel Miranda, Sr. will be replacing Fritz G. Fragé.  
Action taken on Page 17  
8-b  
24-1691  
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Appointment  
Purpose: Appointment to the Central Planning Board as Alternate # 2.  
Name of Appointee: Susan Austin  
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending  
on December 18, 2026.  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Crump to Confirm. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
8-c  
24-1693  
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Appointment  
Purpose: Appointment to the Civilian Complaint Review Board.  
Name of Appointee: Solomon Middleton-Williams  
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending  
on March 6, 2027.  
Additional Information:  
Mr. Solomon Middleton-Williams will be filling the remaining term of Ms.  
Isis Misdary as the representative of the Ironbound Community  
Corporation.  
A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Council to Confirm. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
8-d  
24-1701  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE VIII,  
BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS, CHAPTER 30, REGULATION  
OF CONVENIENCE STORES, SECTION 2, REGISTRATION OF  
ALL  
NEW  
AND  
PRE-EXISTING  
CONVENIENCE  
PROHIBITED  
STORES,  
TO  
CREATE  
SUBSECTION  
8:30-2(A),  
DISTANCE  
FROM EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORES, AND TO FURTHER  
INCLUDE THE INCREASING OF FINES AND PENALTIES SET  
FORTH IN SECTION 8:30-13, VIOLATION AND PENALTY.  
Failed 6PSF-j 010825  
Failed 6SF-b 012225  
Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Advance and  
Adopt on First Reading as 6F-b. The motion was adopted by the following  
votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
10.  
MISCELLANEOUS  
10-a  
24-1501  
RAFFLE LICENSES  
1. Devils Care Foundation/RL-22  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Approve. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
ADDED STARTERS  
Municipal Council and City Clerk  
7R8-e(as) 24-1673  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement  
Purpose: Annual Newark Three Kings Children’s Celebration  
Entity Name: Essex County College  
Entity Address: 177 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Event Location: Essex County College (Gymnasium), 177 West  
Market Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Event Date(s): Monday, January 6, 2025  
Event Time: 3:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. (Includes Set-up at 8:00 A.M. and  
Clean-up/Breakdown ending at 8:00 P.M.)  
Sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
Administration  
7R1-g(as) 24-1566  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)  
Purpose: To Purchase Twelve (12), 2023 or Newer Ford Bronco Sport 4  
Door, 4x4  
Entity Name: Able Ford of New Jersey, Inc., DBA All American Ford,  
Subaru and Izuzu  
Address: 3698 US Highway 9 South, Old Bridge, NJ 08857  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $365,100.00  
Funding Source: NW038-800-8007-94340-B2024 and  
NW038-800-8007-94330-B2024  
Contract Period: Upon Municipal Council Approval- One Time  
Purchase  
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:  
To Purchase twelve (12), 2023 or Newer Ford Bronco Sport 4 Door, 4x4  
Vehicles, for the Department of Public Works. The Purchase Order is the  
contract  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R1-h(as) 24-1696  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Resolution for Support  
Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for New Jersey Cannabis  
Club, Corp. to operate a Class V Cannabis Retail Micro Business within  
the City of Newark.  
Additional Information:  
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of  
N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of  
Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7R1-i(as) 24-1600  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Resolution for Support  
Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for Lilac Dispensary, LLC  
to operate a Class V Cannabis Retail business located within the City of  
Newark.  
Additional Information:  
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of  
N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of  
Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
Economic and Housing Development  
7R2-q(as) 24-1710  
Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Architectural Services for Mulberry Commons  
Pedestrian Bridge  
Purpose: To provide for a contract amendment to add additional  
services  
Entity Name: Sage and Coombe Architects, LLP  
Entity Address: 12-16 Vestry Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York  
10013  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,721,731.00.  
Funding Source: Bond Proceeds  
Contract Period: Until completion in accordance with N.J.S.A.  
40A:11-15(9)  
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:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
Mayor's Office  
7R7-b(as) 24-1606  
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor  
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: Acceptance of grant funds from the United States Department  
of Housing and Urban Development for homelessness prevention  
services.  
Entity Name: United States Department of Housing and Urban  
Development (HUD), CPD Congressional Grants Division  
Entity Address: 451 7th Street, S.W., Room 7146, Washington, DC  
20410  
Grant Amount: $500,000.00  
Total Project Cost: $0.00  
City Contribution: $0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A  
Grant Period: N/A  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
The Grant Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban  
Development (HUD) and the City of Newark is made pursuant to the  
authority of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law  
117-103); and the Explanatory Statement for Division L of that Act, which  
was printed in the House section of the Congressional Record on March  
9, 2022 (Explanatory Statement); and superseding provisions of the  
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328)  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
Water Sewer Utility  
7R12-x(as)24-1613  
Dept/ Agency: Water and Sewer Utilities  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract  
Purpose: To provide for a New Jersey State Licensed Operator for  
Support Services for Process Operations and Maintenance Improvement  
Assistance at the Pequannock Water Treatment Plant.  
Entity Name: Jerry J. Notte and Associates, LLC  
Entity Address: 7 Winfield Court, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $589,560.00  
Funding Source: 2024 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer  
Utilities/NW037-750-7502-71280  
Contract Period: Commences upon the date of the issuance of a  
Notice to Proceed and shall not exceed one (1) year  
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:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
MOTIONS  
7Ma  
24-1760  
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Mary  
Yvonne Crenshaw Kenney, mother of Essex County Surrogate Alturrick  
Kenney.  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7Mb  
7Mc  
7Md  
7Me  
24-1761  
24-1762  
24-1763  
24-1764  
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Ann  
Webster.  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Jairo  
Rodriguez, Newark Traffic Control Officer.  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
A motion requesting that the Administration strongly consider the  
purchase of additional motorcycles for the Newark Police Department.  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of  
Traffic and Signals, initiate a traffic study in the downtown area and the  
Bloomfield Avenue and lower Broadway areas for a more efficient traffic  
flow during evening and morning rush hours; furthermore, requesting a  
traffic study regarding the traffic flow of corridors leading into and exiting  
the City.  
A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Council to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7Mf  
24-1765  
A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of  
Traffic and Signals, initiate a traffic study in the downtown area and the  
Bloomfield Avenue and lower Broadway areas for a more efficient traffic  
flow during evening and morning rush hours; furthermore, requesting a  
traffic study regarding the traffic flow of corridors leading into and exiting  
the City.  
A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Council to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7Mg  
7Mh  
7Mi  
24-1766  
24-1767  
24-1768  
A motion, once again, requesting that the Administration meet with Public  
Service electric and Gas (PSEG) officials to provide a plan to increase  
the luminosity of the street lamp lighting throughout the downtown area  
and the neighborhoods.  
A motion was made by Quintana, seconded by Council to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk coordinate a meeting  
the first of the year for the Municipal Council’s Public Safety Committee to  
discuss general issues with the new Public Safety Director, Emanuel  
Miranda.  
A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
A motion requesting that the Law Department draft an ordinance with  
Municipal Council input to regulate the rapidly growing food delivery  
service.  
A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7Mj  
24-1769  
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of  
Timothy Brantley, Sr., co-founder of Newark’s Brantley Brothers Moving  
and Storage.  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Quintana to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
7Mk  
24-1770  
A motion requesting that the Municipal Council invite representatives of  
the City’s dockless vehicle share system program (scooter vendors) to a  
future special conference meeting to discuss their operations.  
A motion was made by Silva, seconded by Crump to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
12.  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adjourn this meeting at  
12:13 A.M. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
6 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Luis A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise  
Scott-Rountree, Michael J. Silva, and C. Lawrence Crump  
2 - Carlos M. Gonzalez, and Dupré L. Kelly  
Absent:  
C. LAWRENCE CRUMP  
PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY  
KECIA DANIELS  
CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY