Legislation

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ms. Sharonda Ali-Khan, former Newark employee and longtime Newark resident.

A motion requesting a letter to Administration (Business Administrator, Corporation Counsel, Department of Engineering and Municipal Court) expressing frustration with the length of time it takes the Division of Inspections and Code Enforcement to impose fines and penalties against the most egregious and prolific housing code violators.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: New Jersey AIDS Services d/b/a EDGE New Jersey, Inc. Entity Address: Budd Lake, New Jersey 07828 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $464,100.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b, adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $200,223.00 is attached.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, PARKING, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY REMOVING KITCHELL STREET, BOTH SIDES, FROM PARK STREET TO SARAH VAUGHAN WAY. Sponsor(s): Council President, LaMonica R. McIver

Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Stipulation of Settlements for Tax Appeals List of Property: (Tax Payer/Address/Block/Lot/Ward/Assmnt./Year/Refund Amount) 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2015/$25,000,000/-$127,065.60 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2016/$25,000,000/-$132,096.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2017/$25,000,000/-$136,704.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2018/$24,000,000/-$178,741.20 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2019/$24,000,000/-$182,032.40 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2020/$23,000,000/-$123,310.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2021/$23,000,000/-$121,168.30 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/172/156-160 Frontage Road/East/2022/$20,000,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2015/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2016/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2017/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2018/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2019/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2020/$163,000/-$0.00 160 Frontage Road, LLC/5088/174/150-154 Frontage Road/East/2021/$163,000/-$0.00 Additional Information: Total credits: $1,001,117.50

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING, TITLE XIV, CANNABIS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PERMIT AND REGULATE ADULT USE AND LICENSE CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Trinitas Regional Medical Center - Early Intervention Program Entity Address: 655 Livingston Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $974,031.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $441,280.00.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Ceremonial Street Designation adopted as Resolution 7R8-m(AS) on August 2, 2017 Honoree: Theordore and Blanche Judkins Date(s): TBD Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Tuxedo Parkway and Ivy Street Ceremonial Intersection Name: “Theordore and Blanche Judkins Way” Sponsor: Council Member, Dupré L. Kelly Additional Information: Original Resolution 7R8-m(AS) adopted on August 2, 2017, authorized a ceremonial street designation for Mrs. Blanche Judkins. Due to the recent passing of Mr. Theordore Judkins, this amendment will modify the ceremonial street designation to rename the intersection Theordore and Blanche Judkins Way.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Ted Judkins, longtime Newark resident and President of the Tuxedo Parkway Block Association.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, Inc. Entity Address: 194 Clinton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $415,347.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( X ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $164,533.00 is attached.

A motion recognizing and commending Lawrence and Mae Council on the auspicious occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk coordinate a meeting with the Corporation Counsel, Department of Economic and Housing Development and Division of Inspections and Enforcement to discuss remedies to penalize slumlords in the West Ward.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: St. James Social Services Corporation Entity Address: 604 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $161,366.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b, adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $44,000.00 is attached.

A motion requesting that New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) strongly reconsider its decision to close the Newark Frelinghuysen Avenue reinspection center.

A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk provide the status of William Agrait’s OPRA request regarding licensing.

Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Contract with Sub-recipient Purpose: To provide HIV/AIDS related health and support services to the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area. Entity Name: Central Jersey Legal Services Entity Address: 60 Prince Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $82,000.00 Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Contract Period: March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Ryan White funds were accepted by Resolution 7R5-b adopted on January 24, 2024. Contract year three (FY2024) is subject to the availability and annual appropriation of sufficient funds to meet the extended obligation. A Partial Certification of Funds in the amount of $41,000.00 is attached.

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works (DPW) investigate the bulk collection policy of Newark’s surrounding communities to determine if the City has the best practice.

A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works provide the Governing Body the process and policy for the removal and the planting of trees, including the names and qualifications of individuals responsible for the decision making.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide for new construction of a three-family home to sell at market rate. Entity Name: 393 S. 11th Street Redevelopment, LLC Entity Address: South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Sale Amount: $19,430.40 Cost Basis: (X) $8.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $30,700.00 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) 393 South 11th Street/Block 265/Lot 12/West Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,428.8 X $8.00 = $19,430.40. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.

To amend the Fire Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2714-2013, as amended, by amending Section 3(A); and to declare an emergency.

To amend the Police Management Compensation Plan, Ordinance No. 2715-2013, as amended, by amending Section 4(A); and to declare an emergency.

To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various divisions in the City of Columbus; to repeal ordinance 0187-2024; and to declare an emergency. (REPEALED BY ORD. 1591-2024 PASSED 7/1/2024)

To authorize the Interim Director of Public Service to modify a contract with Fresh Bloom Bins for 300 Gallon removal and disposal services; to authorize the expenditure of $90,000.00 from the general fund; and to declare an emergency. ($90,000.00)

To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute a Grant Agreement with the Tony R Wells Foundation dba The Wells Foundation in an amount up to $525,000.00 of federal Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA 2) - Stable Housing Initiative funds to provide assistance as authorized by the federal Emergency Rental Assistance program; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify the terms and conditions of the agreement as needed without seeking further City Council approval to align with federal regulations; to authorize the advancement of funds; to authorize the expenditure of up to $525,000.00 from the Emergency Rental Assistance Funds; and to declare an emergency. ($525,000.00)