Legislation

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Missionary Frances Carter, longtime Newark resident and faithful member of Good News Sound of Pentecost Church.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Deacon Lessie Green, longtime member and Deacon of Smith Memorial Church of God in Christ.

Dept/ Agency: Engineering Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amending Resolution Purpose: To amend Resolution 7R3-c adopted on January 5, 2022 and accept funding from New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for McClellan Street Local Freight Impact Fund. Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Entity Address: P.O. Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0600 Grant Amount: $1,100,000.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: Contract award must be made by April 25, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R3-c, adopted on January 5, 2022, authorized the City of Newark to apply for and accept grant funding in the amount of $1,451,622.00 from the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) Local Freight Impact Fund (LFIF) Grant Program. This Resolution will amend Resolution 7R3-c, adopted on January 5, 2022, to apply for and accept $1,100,000.00 in grant funding.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-n090822 to exercise the first option to renew Purpose: The operation, management, and administration of services for the Government Access Television Studio. Entity Name: Edward Joseph Cologna Productions, Inc. Entity Address: Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $575,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Administration/Bus. Unit NW011, Dept. 200, Div./Proj. 2001, Activity A, Acct. 96770, Budget Ref. B2023 Contract Period: September 8, 2023 through September 7, 2024, with three (3) one (1) year options remaining, with the approval and authorization of the Municipal Council Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Resolution 7R1-n090822, adopted by the Municipal Council awarded a contract in an amount not to exceed $575,000.00 per year, to Edward Joseph Cologna Productions, Inc., of Passaic, New Jersey 07055. This Resolution authorizes the Department of Administration to exercise the first-year option for the operation, management, and administration of services for the Government Access Television Studio for the City of Newark, with three (3) one (1) year options remaining, upon approval and authorization of the Municipal Council.

WHEREAS, Pittsburgh Builds Bridges is a community outreach movement that encourages diversity, inclusion, and connection within the community using simple actions, the stroke of a paint brush, dialogue, and awareness; and,

WHEREAS, Daniel Kelly began his scouting career at the age of 11 before achieving his rank of Eagle Scout on July 16, 2023; and,

Resolution submitting the names of Terri Shields, Dennis Downey, Blake Plavchak, and Gregory Sullivan Kottler for consideration by the Mayor for appointments to fill the City Council CPRB non-law enforcement Seats #1 and #3, in accordance with the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Six, Conduct, Article VI, Citizen Police Review Board.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 26, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for July 26, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for July 26, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for July 26, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of BAER Solutions LLC, 2801 Seven Mile Ferry Road, Clarksville, TN 37040, in an amount not to exceed EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($8,400.00), for an advanced train-the-trainer firearms instruction course.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for 7-26-23 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Human Resources for July 26, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management and Technology for July 26, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution providing for a Professional Services Agreement with Outwith Studios LLC at a cost not to exceed Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($49,900) to conduct housing discrimination research and develop recommendations.

Communication from Michael Lamb, City Controller, submitting a fiscal audit of the South Side Parking Enhancement District Trust Fund, dated July 2022.

WHEREAS, the Mike Creighton Memorial Committee, in association with the Saint Mary of the Mount Alumni and the Mt. Washington Hall of Fame, is hosting the annual Mike Awards on Sunday, August 6th at the LeMont Restaurant; and,

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Brennan Thrower in an amount not to exceed Eighteen Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($18,000.00) in full and final settlement of a discharge grievance. (Executive Session held 9/12/23)

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide development of a five-story midrise multi-family building with (64) units, (13) affordable housing units, amenities, and community building. Entity Name: Supreme Home Developers, LLC Entity Address: 1115 Inman Avenue, Suite 179, Edison, New Jersey 08820 Sale Amount: $182,353.41 Cost Basis: (X) $9.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $220,400.00 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) 575 South 10th Street/Block 313/Lot 56/Central Ward 594 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 21/Central Ward 592 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 22/Central Ward 590 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 23/Central Ward 588 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 24/Central Ward 586 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 25/Central Ward 596-610 South 11th Street/Block 313/Lot 13/Central Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 20,261.49 X $9.00 = $182,353.41. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties. No Action Taken 7R2-d 111323 Deferred 7R2-d 112123 Deferred 7R2-b 120623 Deferred 7R2-b 122023 Deferred 7R2-b 011024

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO BROAD ST. VENTURES URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 207 WEST 25TH STREET, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001, FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE AND CONVERT A VACANT HOTEL INTO A MIXED-USE BUILDING CONSISTING OF (79) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (20) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, AND (10) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, (10) OFFICE UNITS WITH EXISTING CAFÉ, BASEMENT KITCHEN, GROUND FLOOR AND ROOFTOP RESTAURANT, A GYM, A YOGA ROOM, (2) NEW WELLNESS ROOMS AND A LOUNGE LOCATED AT 810-812 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102, AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 165, LOT 11 (EAST WARD). Failed 8-h 041024

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO WASHINGTON 303 URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 207 WEST 25TH STREET, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001, FOR A PROJECT TO RENOVATE A FIVE-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING INTO A TEN-STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING CONSISTING OF (74) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, (18) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), (5) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI AND (9) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% AMI, AND 11,406 SQUARE FEET OF AMENITIES AND STORAGE SPACE LOCATED AT 303-309 WASHINGTON STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 73, LOT 71 (CENTRAL WARD). No Action Taken 6F-b 111323 Deferred 6PSF-b 120623 Deferred 6PSF-a 122023 Deferred 6PSF-a 011024

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Constable Appointment Purpose: To serve civil and criminal warrants, written summonses, complaints, repossessions, lockouts, legal documents, small claims and writs of execution. Name of Appointee: Sergio J. Artiles Appointment Term: For a period of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until the expiration of the Constable Bond, whichever occurs first Sponsor: Council Member, Carlos M. Gonzalez Additional Information: Appointee shall submit Constable Bond.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To renovate the property into a two-family home, designating one (1) unit at market rate and the other unit as affordable for individuals earning 80% of the Area Median Income (“AMI”). Entity Name: Parkview Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 3501 Black Horse Pike, Turnersville, New Jersey 08012 Sale Amount: $66,217.50 Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $85,500.00 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) 26-28 Parkview Terrace/Block 3660/Lot 39/South Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,414.5 X $15.00 = $66,217.50. Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.