Legislation

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To conduct Preliminary Assessment (PA), Site Investigation (SI), and Remedial Investigation (RI) work for the remediation of sites contaminated, or suspected of being contaminated with hazardous waste at 192-198 16th Avenue, and 184-190 16th Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103 for the proposed Heritage Center - Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund. Funding Source: New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Appropriation Amount: $213,999.50 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: The date the grant is disbursed from NJEDA and will expire five (5) years after disbursement 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: Project: A proposed Heritage Center. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 192-198 16th Avenue/Block 309.01/Lot 24/Central Ward 184-190 16th Avenue/Block 309.01/Lot 30/Central Ward Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R2-r adopted on April 19, 2023. Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Amend Resolution 7R1-d adopted on December 7, 2022, to increase the monetary amount Purpose: To purchase aerial ortho-imagery (drone) flight collaborative response graphics under Contract #BC-BID 21-57. Entity Name: Critical Response Group, Inc. Entity Address: P.O Box 831, Island Heights, New Jersey 08732 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $60,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 and 2022 Budgets/Department of Public Safety/NW051-G21-P21C-71280-B2021 (UASI) and NW051-G22-P22D-71280-B2022 (UASI) Contract Period: December 7, 2022 through November 3, 2023, inclusive of extensions provided by New Jersey Purchasing Alliance #CK04 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: The Original Resolution 7R1-d adopted on December 7, 2022, authorized the Department of Public Safety to utilize the New Jersey Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Contract #BC-BID-21-57 at an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. This amendment will increase the contract amount from $40,000.00 to a new total contract amount not to exceed $60,000.00.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: City of Newark 2023 Municipal Budget Purpose: Authorizing the reading of the City of Newark 2023 Municipal Budget by title only. Budget Year: 2023 Public Hearing Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. Additional Information: A certified copy of this Resolution must be submitted to the Division of Local Government Services.

A BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR LOANS TO THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY OR ITS RELATED ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AND MAINTAINING VARIOUS PROPERTIES FOR USE AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING; APPROPRIATING $20,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000.00 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF.

1. KIM GADDY Appearing. 2. ASADA RASHIDI Appearing. 3. LISA PARKER Appearing. 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 5. COLLEEN FIELDS Appearing. 6. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 7. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 8. GEE CURETON Appearing. 9. OPAL R. WRIGHT Appearing. 10. CHRISTOPHER BARRET Appearing. 11. EMILY AIKENS Appearing. 12. DONNA JACKSON Appearing. 13. JACQUELINE PEOPLES Appearing. 14. ASHLEY PATEL Not appearing. 15. CHÉ COLTER Appearing. 16. LINDA MCDONALD CARTER Not appearing. 17. RICARDO GONZALEZ Not appearing. 18. TALLAUCHA HUNTER Appearing. 19. FAHKERIA BRADLEY Not appearing. 20. ELI KWAWUKUME Not appearing. 21. MUNIRAH EL-BOMANI Not appearing. 22. RAMON LUIS RODRIGUEZ Not appearing. 23. NATALIA VILLANUEVA Appearing.

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO FOREST HILL HOUSE PRESERVATION URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 650 5TH AVENUE, 20TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019, FOR A PROJECT TO REHABILITATE A TEN (10) STORY, (100) UNIT, 100% SENIOR-OCCUPIED AFFORDABLE ELEVATOR BUILDING CONSISTING OF (100) HOUSING RENTAL UNITS COMPRISED OF (18) STUDIOS, (81) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM SUPERINTENDENT UNIT, ALL OF WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, A PARTIAL BASEMENT, MULTIPLE COMMON SPACES ON THE FIRST FLOOR, AND (25) ON-SITE PARKING SPACES RESERVED FOR BUILDING RESIDENTS LOCATED AT 501-507 MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07104 AND IDENTIFIED ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, AS BLOCK 628, LOT 13 (NORTH WARD).

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Natasha Allen.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Relocation Sheltering Services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): YMCA of Newark and Vicinity, 600 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2021 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness/ NW-051-G21-ARPT0-71280-B2021 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 Bid Contract will provide Relocation Sheltering Services for individuals/families, who must be relocated when their dwellings have been declared unfit for habitation by appropriate City agencies. Advertisement Date: June 28, 2023 Bids Downloaded: Fifteen (15) Bids Submitted: One (1)

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Workforce Learning Link Grant 2022-2023 - Additional Funds (Citywide) Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $111,000.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 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: Original Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R2- i adopted on August 3, 2022 in the grant award amount of $74,000.00. Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution 7R2-f adopted on July 19, 2023 in the grant award amount of $111,000.00. Operating Agency: Mayor’s Office and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

WHEREAS, cleaners at commercial office buildings, universities, and other facilities are essential workers, without whom Pittsburgh could not function; and,

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning Code, Article VI, Chapter 919, Signs, to regulate the use of non-advertising signs for Major Public Destination Facilities in the RIV-NS District. (Needs to be sent to the Planning Commission for a Report & Recommendation)

Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Seven, Article III Business Licensing; Chapter 719, Vendors and Peddlers to not permit vendors of any kind doing business on Grandview Avenue and noted side streets.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the African Commission Name of Appointee: Derwin Beckles Appointment Term: Four (4) year term commencing upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending August 2, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information: Mr. Beckles will be filling a vacancy, replacing Mr. Abdul Swaray. Deferred 8-a080223

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the African Commission Name of Appointee: Innocent Okems Okemenzie Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending March 20, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Fees Purpose: Keer Avenue Summer Block Party Date(s): Saturday, August 5, 2024 Event Time(s): 2:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council Additional Information: The Keer Avenue Summer Block Party will be held on Keer Avenue between Hobson Street and Leslie Street (South Ward), from 2:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. The City of Newark’s Special Event Permit Application Fee ($50.00) for street closure will be waived.

Dept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWorks Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of WIOA Data Reporting and Analysis Funds. Entity Name: City of Newark, One Stop Career Center Entity Address: 990 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $12,971.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: No municipal funds, commitment of municipal resources or staff are required for the receipt or acceptance of these grant funds.

Dept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWorks Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Entity Name: City of Newark, One Stop Career Center Entity Address: 990 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $5,019,995.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The grant funding source is the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) to assist youth, adult, and dislocated workers with significant barriers to employment, high quality jobs, and careers and to help employers hire and retain skilled workers. Eighty (80%) percent of grant funds must be obligated by June 30, 2024 and all funds fully expended by June 30, 2025.

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the African Commission Name of Appointee: Anthony Afolo Appointment Term: Upon confirmation by the Municipal Council and ending March 20, 2027 Sponsor: Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide primary health care. Funding Source: Integrity, Inc. Appropriation Amount: $60,000.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as Legistar File #23-1192. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept./Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Motor Vehicle Bond Allocation Grant Funds/Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the waiver of certain defaults, extension of time for substantial completion of the Project and the execution of a: (i) Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Grant Agreement with Bergen Street Redevelopment Urban Renewal, LLC; and (ii) Third Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement with Redeveloper, in connection with the construction of a mixed used project called Tucker View Apartments consisting of two (2) buildings along Bergen Street in the South Ward: Building A - five (5) stories, (32) residential units, over commercial space, and fourteen (14) parking spaces, and Building B - consisting of four (4) stories, ten (10) residential units, and a community center on the ground floor on the property commonly known as 1037-1047 Bergen Street and 1057-1059 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey and identified on the Official Tax Map of the City of Newark, as Block 3661, Lots 3, 5 and 8, and Block 3660, Lot 11. Entity Name: Bergen Street Redevelopment Urban Renewal, LLC Entity Address: 953 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey 07112 Grant Amount: $1,900,000.00 Sale Amount: $70,988.20 Cost Basis: (X) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other : Assessed Amount: $896,400.00 Funding Source: Motor Vehicle Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2015 Contract Period: From Project completion date to January 31, 2025 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: (if applicable) (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 1057-1059 Bergen Street/Block 3660/Lot 11/South 1037-1047 Bergen Street/Block 3661/Lot 3, 5 and 8/South Additional Information: Failed 7R2-d(S)080823

Dept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-NewarkWorks Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Acceptance of Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) Grant Funds. Entity Name: City of Newark, One Stop Career Center Entity Address: 990 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: $473,315.00 Total Project Cost: $0.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00 Grant Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: The funding source is the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity. Seventy-five (75%) percent of grant funding must be committed by December 21, 2023, and all funds fully obligated by June 30, 2024 and fully expended by December 31, 2024. No municipal funds nor commitment of municipal resources, or staff are required for the receipt or acceptance of these grant funds.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for July 19, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development for July 19, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for July 19, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.