City of Newark  
City Hall  
920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard  
Newark, New Jersey 07102  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
REGULAR MEETING  
Wednesday, January 7, 2026  
12:30 PM  
Council Chamber  
Municipal Council  
Council Member Amina Bey  
Council Member Patrick O. Council  
Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez  
Council Member Dupré L. Kelly  
Council Member Luis A. Quintana  
Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.  
Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
Council Member Michael J. Silva  
President C. Lawrence Crump  
Kecia Daniels, City Clerk Abraham Negron, Deputy City Clerk  
1.  
2.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Regular meeting of the Municipal Council was called to order on the above  
date in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey, at  
12:31 P.M.  
NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the  
Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty  
and justice for all.  
INVOCATION  
Pastor Mamie Bridgeforth  
Faith Christian Center Church  
1001 South Orange Avenue  
Newark, New Jersey 07106  
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 3, 2025. In addition, the agenda for this meeting was disseminated  
on January 2, 2026 at the time of preparation and posted on the website of the  
City of Newark.  
4.  
ROLL CALL  
8 -  
Present:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
6.  
ORDINANCES  
6F  
First Reading  
6F-a  
25-1510  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41, ZONING AND LAND USE  
REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 20, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND  
CUMULATIVE  
IMPACTS  
OF  
THE  
REVISED  
GENERAL  
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000,  
AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PROHIBIT ANY NEW  
OR EXPANDED FOSSIL FUEL FACILITY, INCLUDING FOSSIL  
FUEL POWER GENERATION  
Deferred 8-f 112525  
Deferred 9-b 120325  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
6F-b  
25-1511  
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION OF  
THE  
NEWARK,  
SUPPLEMENTED BY ADDING  
REVISED  
GENERAL  
ORDINANCES  
OF  
AS  
THE  
CITY  
OF  
NEW  
JERSEY,  
2000,  
AMENDED  
AND  
A
NEW SECTION CHAPTER 34,  
PROHIBITION ON USE OF CITY FUNDS FOR FOSSIL FUEL  
INCLUDING FOSSIL FUEL POWER GENERATION.  
Deferred 8-g 112525  
Deferred 9-c 120325  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Defer. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
6PSF  
Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage  
6PSF-a  
25-1313  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE XXIX  
(STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) CHAPTER 5 (CONSTRUCTION  
AND STREET WORK ACTIVITIES; DISTURBANCES OF STREET  
SURFACES)  
SECTION  
REVISED GENERAL  
JERSEY,  
3 (REPLACEMENT  
OF  
OF  
SURFACES)  
THE CITY  
AMENDED  
OF  
OF  
THE  
ORDINANCES  
2000,  
NEWARK,  
NEW  
AS  
AND  
SUPPLEMENTED, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR  
MILLING AND PAVING REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET SURFACE  
DISTURBANCE AND TRENCH RESTORATION.  
Deferred 6PSF-a 120325  
Deferred 6PSF-a 121725  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Debra Salters.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Close on Public Hearing  
and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
6PSF-b  
25-1354  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5,  
PARKING,  
STOPPING  
PARKING OR  
AND  
STANDING,  
GENERALLY,  
IN  
SECTION  
CERTAIN  
23:5-7,  
STANDING  
PROHIBITED  
AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR STREET CLEANING, OF THE  
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK,  
NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO  
REMOVE  
TREADWELL  
STREET,  
ON  
THE  
NORTH  
SIDE,  
BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE;  
AND INCLUDE TREADWELL STREET, ON THE SOUTH SIDE,  
BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE  
(NORTH WARD).  
Deferred 6PSF-b 120325  
Deferred 6PSF-b 121725  
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:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., and Louise Scott-Rountree  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
1 - C. Lawrence Crump  
6PSF-c  
25-1355  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5,  
PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION  
23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE REVISED  
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW  
JERSEY,  
2000,  
AS  
AMENDED  
AND  
SUPPLEMENTED,  
TO  
PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON TREADWELL STREET,  
SOLELY ON THE NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND  
MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE (NORTH WARD).  
Deferred 6PSF-c 120325  
Deferred 6PSF-c 121725  
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:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., and Louise Scott-Rountree  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
1 - C. Lawrence Crump  
6PSF-d  
25-1534  
ORDINANCE  
AUTHORIZING  
AND  
CONSENTING  
TO  
THE  
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 296 FERRY STREET,  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (BLOCK 2010, LOT 28) FROM EAST  
SIDE  
COMMUNITY  
CENTER  
INC.,  
AND  
PURSUANT  
LAW, N.J.S.A.  
N.J.S.A. 40A:12-21(k)  
CORPORATION  
TO  
MANTENA  
GLOBAL  
CARE,  
A
NEW  
JERSEY  
NONPROFIT  
CORPORATION,  
RESTRICTION  
REAFFIRMING  
THE  
PUBLIC  
LANDS  
USE  
AND  
TO  
THE  
LOCAL  
BUILDINGS  
40A:12-1 ET  
SEQ.,  
INCLUDING  
Eric S. Pennington, Business Administrator commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Debra Salters.  
A motion was made by Crump, seconded by Quintana to Close on Public  
Hearing and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
6PSF-e  
25-1329  
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORIGINAL TAX ABATEMENT  
GRANTED TO 50 MOUNT PROSPECT GARDENS URBAN  
RENEWAL, LLC, 17 CLUB WAY, CEDAR GROVE, NEW JERSEY  
07009, PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW  
TO EXTEND THE TIMEFRAME TO CONSTRUCT THE PROJECT  
CONSISTING  
CONSISTING  
OF  
OF  
A
NEW  
FOUR  
(4)  
STORY  
BUILDING  
RATE  
TWENTY-EIGHT  
(28)  
MARKET  
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS AND SEVEN (7) AFFORDABLE  
HOUSING UNITS AND ASSOCIATED PARKING LOCATED AT  
905-913 MT. PROSPECT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND  
IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 841, LOT 26  
AND 37 (THE “PROJECT”) NORTH WARD  
Brandi Daniel, Legislative Administrator Department Economic and Housing  
Development and Jennifer Carrillo, President Connell Foley commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Alif Muhammad.  
A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Quintana to Close on Public  
Hearing and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Amina Bey, Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
6PSF-f  
25-1514  
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF DEWEY  
STREET AND DEMAREST STREET BETWEEN HAWTHORNE  
AVENUE AND NYE AVENUE IN THE SOUTH WARD OF THE CITY  
OF NEWARK.  
Dolores Martinez Wooden, Director Department of Engineering commented.  
Public Hearing opened. Comments were made by Debra Salters and Alif  
Muhammad.  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Crump to Close on Public  
Hearing and Adopt. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT  
1
Administration  
2
Economic and Housing Development  
Engineering  
3
4
Finance  
5
Health and Community Wellness  
Law  
6
7
Mayor's Office  
8
Municipal Council and City Clerk  
Public Safety  
9
10  
11  
12  
Public Works  
Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services  
Water Sewer Utility  
7.  
RESOLUTIONS  
7R1  
Administration  
7R1-a  
25-1557  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation  
Purpose: To provide funds for FY 2025 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over  
Grant.  
Funding Source: New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety  
(DHTS)  
Appropriation Amount: $10,500.00  
Budget Year: 2026  
Contract Period: December 5, 2025 through January 1, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-c adopted 12/17/25 (25-1554)  
Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Police Division  
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R1-b  
25-1657  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation  
Purpose: To provide funds for FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant.  
Funding Source: United States Department of Homeland Security,  
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)  
Appropriation Amount: $603,098.18  
Budget Year: 2026  
Contract Period: September 27, 2025 through September 26, 2027  
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:  
Grant: $603,098.18; Cash Match: $60,309.82; Total Cost: $663,408.00  
Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-d adopted December 17, 2025  
Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety, Fire Division  
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R1-c  
25-1556  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation  
Purpose: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and  
General Assistance/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  
(GA/SNAP): to provide assistance in job placement for participants and  
disbursement of Workforce Investment Funds (Citywide).  
Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce  
Development and Economic Opportunity  
Appropriation Amount: $473,315.00  
Budget Year: 2026  
Contract Period: October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
The breakdown of the award is as follows:  
1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)  
2. General Assistance/Supplement Nutrition  
Assistance Program (GA/SNAP)  
Total  
$236,358.00  
$236,657.00  
$473,315.00  
Funds accepted by Resolution #7R2-i dated November 25, 2025  
Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, One Stop Career  
Center-Newark Works (MOET)  
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R1-d  
25-1665  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation  
Purpose: To provide the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,  
Infants, and Children (WIC).  
Funding Source: The State of New Jersey, Department of Health,  
Division of Family Health Services.)  
Appropriation Amount: $2,268,514.00  
Budget Year: 2026  
Contract Period: October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under a  
separate cover as File ID #25-1518  
Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness  
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R1-e  
25-1456  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)  
Purpose: To provide First Aid Kits and Refills  
Entity Name(s)/Address(s):  
1. Every Ready First Aid Kits and Medical Supply; 300 Liberty Avenue,  
Brooklyn, New York 11207  
2. Top Safety Products Company Inc.; 160 Meister Avenue, Suite 16,  
Branchburg, New Jersey 08876  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $88,191.40  
Funding Source: Budget 2025/2026/ Recreation Cultural Affairs and  
Senior Services/Directors Office - NW011-160-1601-83240-B2025;  
NW011-160-1606-83240-B2025;  
NW011-160-1608-83240-B2025;NW011-160-1609-83240-B2025,  
Public Works/Public Buildings -  
NW011-060-0604-83870-B2025;Sanitation -  
NW011-060-0605-83870-B2025; Motors -  
NW011-060-0602-83830-B2025, Public Safety/Office of Emergency  
Management - NW011-190-1904-B2025; NW051-G23-P23K0-B2023 -  
FY23 UASI Grant ; NW051-G24-P24M0-B2024 - FY24 UASI Grant;  
Police - NW011-190-1902-83830-B2025, Engineering/Traffic and  
Signals- NW011-110-1107-83010-B2025; Directors Office -  
NW011-110-1101-83130-B2025, Water and Sewer Utilities -  
NW037-750-7502-83830-B2025/B2026, Department of Health and  
Community Wellness/Environmental Services -  
NW011-120-1203-83230-B2025; NW051-G24-2H24G-83240-B2024,  
Medical Care Services - NW051-G24-H240E-83870-B2025  
Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed  
twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed  
contract  
Contract Basis: (X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
This contract will provide First Aid Kits and Refills for the Various  
Departments of the City of Newark.  
Advertisement Date: April 9, 2025  
Addendum Date: April 16, 2025  
Bids Downloaded: Thirty-Four (34)  
Bids Submitted: Six (6)  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R1-f  
25-1637  
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending  
Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) T0106 Law Enforcement  
Firearms  
Equipment  
and  
Supplies  
#17-FLEET-00751 ,  
17-FLEET-00763,  
17-FLEET-00769,  
and 17-FLEET-00772 authorized  
distributor Atlantic Uniform Company, Inc.  
Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R1-p adopted on August 06, 2025, to  
include additional funding sources  
Entity Name: Atlantic Uniform Company, Inc.  
Entity Address: 468 Washington Avenue Belleville, NJ 07109  
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $800,000.00  
Funding Source: Various Accounts and Budget Years/Department of  
Public Safety NW011-190-1902-Various Budget Year(s); All allowable and  
approved Public Safety Grants and Capital  
Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May  
14, 2026, inclusive of 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 Contract will utilize State authorized vendor(s) and/or their  
distributors/dealers to purchase protective equipment and supplies for the  
Department of Public Safety.  
Resolution 7R1-l adopted on February 05, 2025 authorized utilizing State  
Contract(s) T0106 Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and Supplies  
for an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero  
Cents ($300,000.00) during the period February 5, 2025 through May 13,  
2025, inclusive of any extensions by the State.  
Resolution 7R1-p, adopted on August 08, 2025, provided additional  
funding sources for purchases authorized by Resolution 7R1-l and  
increased the contract awarded by Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and  
Zero Cents ($500,000.00), for an increased total amount not to exceed  
Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($800,000.00)  
This Resolution shall authorize the provision of additional funding sources  
for the existing contract to purchase protective equipment and supplies  
from State Contract(s) T0106 Law Enforcement Firearms Equipment and  
Supplies for the Department of Public Safety. All other terms shall remain  
the same.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R2  
Economic and Housing Development  
7R2-a  
25-1130  
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment  
Purpose: New construction of two (2) two-family homes, one home will  
be owner-occupied and the other home will be for rent at market rate.  
Entity Name: Clayton West LLC  
Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103  
Sale Amount: $72,288.00  
Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:  
Assessed Amount: $30,400.00  
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)  
137-139 Schuyler Avenue/Block 3624/Lot 14/South Ward  
Additional Information:  
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,819.20 X $15.00 =  
$72,288.00  
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 121725  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Amend.  
Amendment: To Change the Cost Basis to Reflect $15.00 Per Square Foot.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, Amina Bey, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt as Amended. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis A. Quintana,  
Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, C. Lawrence Crump, and Amina  
Bey  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R3  
Engineering  
7R3-a  
25-1543  
Dept/ Agency: Engineering  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending  
Type of Service: Resolution  
Purpose: To authorize the City of Newark to enter into Agreement  
Modification #2 to Agreement No. 2022-DT-BLA-209 with the New  
Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), which agreement is for  
the CR 508 Central Avenue Bridge Over NJ City Subway Structure  
Preliminary Design Project  
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT),  
Local Aid and Economic Development  
Entity Address: 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08625  
Contract Amount: $1,422,445.34  
Funding Source: FHWA/ NJDOT  
Contract Period: Extension of termination date of the contract from  
October 1, 2025 to October 1, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. (X) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale ( X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
This Resolution modifies Agreement Modification No. 2 to Agreement  
#2022-DT-BLA-209 by extending the contract term from October 1, 2025  
to October 1, 2026, at no additional cost.  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R5  
Health and Community Wellness  
7R5-a  
25-1518  
Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds  
Purpose: To provide Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant  
and Children (WIC).  
Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Health Division of  
Family Health Services  
Entity Address: P.O. Box 364, Trenton, New Jersey 08625  
Grant Amount: $2,268,514.00  
Total Project Cost: $ 0.00  
City Contribution: $ 0.00  
Other Funding Source/Amount: $ 0.00  
Grant Period: October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026  
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS  
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ  
( ) Private Sale (X ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R8  
Municipal Council and City Clerk  
7R8-a  
25-1672  
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET  
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump  
1. Mandelene Elois Wilson-Harrison  
2. Mother Frances Clayborn  
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana  
3. Daniel H. Krivit  
4. Ms. Lucila Beras de Familia  
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
5. Daryl Lamont Gilbert  
6. Juanita Patterson  
7. Gail Denise Little-Hill  
8. Vernell Elliott  
9. Floyd Huntley  
10. Amelia E. Robinson  
11. Margarita Williams  
12. The Waithe Family Members: Quacy, Madison and Ein  
13. John W. Zidziunas  
14. Willie Baker  
15. Shahiem R. Edwards  
16. Valerie Crump  
17. Mapletine “Tina” Braswell  
18. Zelpha Beatrice Elizabeth Edwards  
19. Estelle Remota Adams-Wright  
Sponsored by Michael J. Silva  
20. Edward “Eddie” Keifrider  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Amend.  
Amendments: To include Reverend Dr. Durr, Firefighter Albin Fermin and  
Marilyn Gaynor sponsored by President Crump.  
The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt as Amended. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R8-b  
25-1673  
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING  
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council  
1. Edward Howard III, Retirement  
Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly  
2. Individuals honored during the PUSHH’s Jr. Violence Interrupters  
Program Ceremony  
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana  
3. Alfonso Perez, 95th Birthday Celebration  
4. Individuals honored at the Sports and Academic Exchange with  
Escuela Padre Anibal Belén (Father Anibal Belén School) in Hatillo,  
Puerto Rico and it’s commitment to academic and athletic excellence  
5. Administrators Hilda E. Romero, School Director and Barry Herrera,  
Basketball Coach, Sports and Academic Exchange with Escuela  
Padre Anibal Belén (Father Anibal Belén School) in Hatillo, Puerto  
Rico  
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree  
6. Individuals honored during the Empowher & Empowhim's Winter  
Wonderland Gala  
7. Henry Bladi Pinto - Newark Business Owner, Tech Graphic & Printing,  
Newark, New Jersey, All Nations International Chaplains Christmas  
Gala  
8. Pastor Edward Acosta, Retirement Celebration  
9. Romona Timmons, South Ward Advocate  
10. John Henry, Community Servant  
Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva  
11. Marco Carvalho  
12. Olga Fátima Couto  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R11  
Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services  
7R11-a  
25-1277  
Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services  
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Memorandum of Understanding/Lease (MOU)  
Purpose: To provide daily use of office space located at 55 Ludlow  
Street, Newark, New Jersey 07114 to be utilized by The Krist Foundation,  
Inc., under The Temple of Hip-Hop to provide programming for residents  
and non-residents from the ages 16 and up in conjunction with the City’s  
Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services.  
Entity Name: The Krist Foundation, Inc.  
Entity Address: 133 High Street, Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060  
Contract Amount: Not Applicable  
Funding Source: Not Applicable  
Contract Period: August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026, with two (2) one  
(1) year options to renew  
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:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R11-b  
25-1579  
Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services  
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Accepting a Gift  
Gift: Donation of $20,000.00 in support of the Newark Senior’s Holiday  
Celebration  
Purpose: The purpose of the gift reflects Newark Housing Authority  
commitment to uplifting Newark senior’s residents, including the many  
older adults who call Newark Housing Authority home.  
Entity Name: Newark Housing Authority  
Entity Address: 500 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Newark,  
New Jersey 07102  
Gift Value: $20,000.00  
City Contribution: N/A  
Other Funding Source/Amount: N/A  
Contract Period: N/A  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
ADDED STARTERS  
Finance  
7R4  
7R4-a(as) 26-0003  
Dept/ Agency: Finance  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Resolution providing for emergency temporary appropriation  
Name of Project(s):  
Amount to be Financed: $30,000,000.00  
Funding Source: Bonds and/or Bond Anticipation Notes  
Local Finance Board meeting date(s): February 12, 2026  
Project Information:  
(Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.)  
RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF  
NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY  
AUTHORIZING  
AN  
EMERGENCY  
TEMPORARY  
APPROPRIATION  
LOAN IN THE  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 TO REPAY  
A
AMOUNT OF $30,000,000.00 RECEIVED FROM THE DIVISION OF  
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT  
OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY  
Additional Information:  
Benjamin Guzman, Acting Director Department of Finance commented  
referencing items 7R4-a(as), 7R4-b(as) and 8-a(as).  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R4-b(as) 26-0005  
Dept/ Agency: Finance  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Purpose: Application to Local Finance Board for approval  
of bond ordinance  
Name of Project(s): Emergency Temporary Appropriation - Refunding  
Bonds  
Amount to be Financed: $30,100,000.00  
Funding Source: Bonds and/or Bond Anticipation Notes  
Local Finance Board meeting date(s): February 12, 2026  
Project Information:  
(Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.)  
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF  
ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) AUTHORIZING  
THE  
SUBMISSION  
OF  
(A)  
CONNECTION  
AN  
APPLICATION  
TO  
N.J.S.A.  
THE  
THE  
LOCAL  
FINANCE  
N.J.S.A.  
BOARD  
PURSUANT  
TO  
40A:2-51 AND  
40A:2-55 IN  
WITH  
ISSUANCE  
OF  
NOT  
TO  
EXCEED  
$30,100,000.00 AGGREGATE  
PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT OF REFUNDING BONDS AND/OR REFUNDING NOTES  
TO FUND AN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATION TO  
REPAY  
FROM  
A
LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000,000.00 RECEIVED  
THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES  
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OF THE  
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AND (B) FOR THE APPROVAL OF A  
REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY PURSUANT TO  
THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL QUALIFIED BOND ACT,  
N.J.S.A. 40A:3-1 ET SEQ. (THE “ACT”)  
Additional Information:  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7R8  
Municipal Council and City Clerk  
7R8-c(as) 26-0007  
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk  
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending  
Type of Service: Declaring Intent  
Purpose: Declaring January “Muslim Heritage Month”  
Additional Information:  
Sponsor: Council Member Amina Bey  
A motion was made by Bey, seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
8.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
8-a(as)  
26-0004  
A
REFUNDING  
BOND  
ORDINANCE  
AUTHORIZING  
THE  
ISSUANCE  
OF  
$30,100,000.00 AGGREGATE  
PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT OF REFUNDING BONDS AND/OR REFUNDING NOTES  
BY THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE  
OF NEW JERSEY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING AN  
EMERGENCY  
TRANSITIONAL AID LOAN FROM THE DIVISION OF LOCAL  
GOVERNMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF  
TEMPORARY  
APPROPRIATION  
TO  
REPAY  
A
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.  
Deferred 6PSF-a 012126  
A motion was made by Council of the Whole to Advance and Adopt on First  
Reading as 6F-c. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
The Ordinance 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 21, 2026, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber,  
Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.  
11.  
HEARING OF CITIZENS  
25-1708  
1. ALIF MUHAMMAD  
Appearing.  
2. JOHN GOLDSTEIN  
Appearing.  
3. OPAL R. WRIGHT  
Not appearing.  
4. DEBRA SALTERS  
Appearing.  
5. DARNELLA LEE  
Appearing.  
6. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER  
Appearing.  
7. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER  
Not appearing.  
8. FAHKERIA BRADLEY  
Not appearing.  
9. JEFFREY DYE  
Not appearing.  
10. BENITIA ROGERS  
Appearing.  
11. BARBARA GONZALEZ  
Appearing.  
MOTIONS  
7Ma  
26-0032  
A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of  
Code Enforcement, the Municipal Court or the Administration provide an  
update/status on the progress of fines or penalties levied against the  
owner of the property located at 255½ Grafton Avenue, who continues to  
defy City zoning laws by operating a construction company with in the  
Historic Forest Hills District.  
A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7Mb  
26-0033  
A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide the  
Governing Body a report on the most recent options for parking and street  
calming methods for Lake Street between Abington Avenue and Second  
Avenue.  
A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7Mc  
26-0034  
A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of  
Code Enforcement, investigate and mediate the eyesore property located  
at 879 Broadway, in anticipation of the commencement of Newark’s  
portion of the 9½ mile Greenway Park-Conrail Norfolk Southern Line Trail,  
connecting Montclair to Jersey City.  
A motion was made by Ramos, Jr., seconded by Scott-Rountree to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7Md  
26-0035  
A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk request the  
Department of Economic and Housing Development amend changes to  
the percentages of affordable units to the Ordinance 6PSFe, January 7,  
2026.  
A motion was made by Gonzalez, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The motion was  
adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7Me  
26-0036  
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Valerie  
Crump.  
A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7Mf  
26-0037  
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Estelle  
Renata Adams-Wright, long-time Newark resident and sister of noted  
Newark songstress and entertainer, Valerie Adams.  
A motion was made by Scott-Rountree, seconded by Kelly to Adopt. The  
motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7Mg  
26-0038  
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of  
Mapletine “Tina” Braswell, mother of Paul Braswell, retired Newark Police  
Detective, grandmother of Rasheen Peppers, retired Newark Police  
Captain; Mapeltine Burney, Newark Police Sergeant; Amira Britt Jones,  
Mayor’s Office and Khaliff Brit, Water Department.  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Ramos, Jr. to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
7Mh  
26-0039  
A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering provide the  
Governing Body a status report on the construction work being done on  
the Route 78 overpass on Bergen Street between Hawthorne Avenue and  
Nye Avenue.  
A motion was made by Council, seconded by Ramos, Jr. to Adopt. The motion  
was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
12.  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by the Council of the Whole to Adjourn this meeting at  
2:02 P.M. The motion was adopted by the following votes:  
8 -  
Yes:  
Amina Bey, Patrick O. Council, Carlos M. Gonzalez, Dupré L. Kelly, Luis  
A. Quintana, Anibal Ramos Jr., Louise Scott-Rountree, and C. Lawrence  
Crump  
1 - Michael J. Silva  
Absent:  
________________________________________  
C. LAWRENCE CRUMP  
PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY  
________________________________________  
KECIA DANIELS  
CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY