Legislation

RE: CLARIFICATION COMMERCE STREET/PLACE PERMIT PARKING Council President LaMonica R. McIver requested that the Department of Engineering and the Office of the Tax Abatement and Special Taxes provide any documentation to the Governing Body on the authorization of the alleged signage Parking Permit on Commerce Street and commerce Place.

RE: 7R11-A 110222 NEWARK ARTS COUNCIL, INC., GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez requested that the Department of Recreation forward early notification to the Governing Body during the Arts Council’s application process to assist in the efforts to inform Newark residents and organizations of the Grant opportunity.

RE: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SNOW REMOVAL AND WINTER READINESS PLAN 2022-2023 Winter Readiness presentation to the Governing Body

RE: 8-G (AS) 110222 NEWARK IBIDS GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION REQUESTS OVER THE PAST SIX (6) YEARS Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr., requested that the Administration provide to the Governing Body a report covering the past six (6) years of the requests by the City’s business improvements districts, seeking to increase their respective geographical footprint.

RE: 7R4-C (S) Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez, Jr., requested that the Department of EHD provide a presentation to the Governing Body regarding the status of $110. Million-bond placement for the Mulberry Street Commons Bridge.

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 200 16th Avenue and 204-214 16th Avenue for the Proposed Youth Center-HDSRF. Funding Source: New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Appropriation Amount: $177,765.50 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-q 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: ( ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Purpose: To authorize the use of Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy “MMCAP” Infuse contracts to purchase pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical and dental supplies/equipment Entity Address: 1. #MMS1900113 Cardinal Health, Inc., 7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, OH 43017 2. #MMS1900120 Dental Health Products, Inc., 2641 North Sugar Bush Road, New Franken, WI 54229 3. #MMS1900142FFF Enterprises, Inc., 44000 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92590 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Health and Community Wellness NW026-46545-B2023 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council through May 28, 2025, inclusive of any extensions granted by MMCAP 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: The utilization of these cooperative contracts will allow the DHCW to purchase adequate pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical and dental supplies/equipment on behalf of the residents of the City of Newark, the break down as follows: Dental Equipment $8,211 Dental Supplies $16,006 Flu Vaccines $66,766 Regular Vaccines $77,068 Other Medical Supplies $98,137

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: East Ward Career Expo Entity Name: Prudential Arena Entity Address: 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Location: Prudential Arena, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Event Date(s): Monday, June 12, 2023 Event Time: 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Michael J. Silva Additional Information:

RE: COMPARISON OF WATER RATE INCREASES BETWEEN PASSAIC VALLEY SEWERAGE COMMISSION VS THE JOINT RIVER COMMISSION Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr., requested that the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities provide the Governing Body a comparison of the rate increases imposed over the past five (5) years by Passaic Valley Sewer Commission versus rate increases by the Joint River Commission.

Dept./ Agency: Engineering Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract Purpose: To provide for the renovation of Chamblee Park Square Entity Name: Zenith Construction Services, Inc. Entity Address: 365 Thomas Boulevard, Orange, New Jersey 07050 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $1,973,280.00 Funding Source: One Space Trust] Funding Account Codes: 026-32720-B2023 Contract Period: 180 consecutive calendar days from the date of a written Notice to Proceed issued by the Acting Director of Engineering and/or her designee Contract Basis: (X) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Non-Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Addition Information: Advertisement: February 3, 2023 Bids Solicited: Five (5) Bids Received: Four (4) Bids Rejected: Zero (0)

RE: Mr. Victor Cirilo, Executive Director, Newark Housing Authority (PRESENTATION) Council Members are requesting information on: · HUD housing regulations that allow HUD properties non-compliance with Local and State housing regulations. · Copies of the inspection reports for all Newark Housing Authority properties. · Provide if available, the criteria HUD uses for the inspection of properties, in addition to the timeline for correcting deficiencies. · Provide and explanation, if available, why the Bradley Court apartment complex has not had an inspection since 2020.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning ongoing Citizen’s Complaint Review Board (CCRB) Matters. Entity Name: Scipio Law, LLC Entity Address: 33 Halsey Street, 1st Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $150,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Law Department/Bus. Unit: NW024, Dept. 24T, Div./Proj.: 5T24, Acct: 96310, B2023 Contract Period: June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open (X) Non Fair & Open ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) (FY 2023) to provide In-School and Out-of-School youth and young adults ages 16-24 with valuable internships and assist in successful transition to the world of work. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Appropriation Amount: $1,704,700.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: April 1, 2023 through October 31, 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: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R2-f adopted on May 3, 2023. Operating Agency: Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: In Rem Re-Foreclosure of various properties. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Please see attachment Exhibit A. Additional Information: Resolution authorizing the Corporation Counsel to re-foreclose ten (10) properties identified on Exhibit A list, by Summary Proceedings, In Rem as provided by In Rem Tax Foreclosure Act (1948). N.J.S.A. 54:5-104.72, 73.

RE: APPLICATION PROCESS FOR RESIDENTS REQUESTING NOMINATION TO A CITY BOARD MEMBER COMMISSIOM Council Member Ramos, Jr. requested that the Administration provide to the Governing Body the application process requirements residents use to apply be under consideration for a position on a City Board or Commission.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XVIII, HOUSING CODE, CHAPTER 3, RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS/OPERATORS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY ESTABLISHING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR WINDOW GUARDS BY LANDLORDS AND TENANTS.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Pre-Litigation Settlement of Civil Claim Docket No.: Not Applicable Claimant: Pashman Stein Walder Hayden, PC 21 Main Street, Suite 200, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Settlement Amount: $285,681.82 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund and Department of Water and Sewer Utilities Additional Comments:

Re- 8-a Communications - 56 Palm Street Council Member Dupre L. Kelly requested further information from the Department of EHD regarding the above referenced property.

Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Executive Session Purpose: Excluding the public from a portion of the meeting to discuss Public Safety Matters. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: May 23, 2023 Time: Commencing at 11:53 A.M. and ending at 12:29 P.M. Additional Information:

RE: 7R2-A(s) 102522 WEST WARD MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PL.AN AMENDMENT Council Member C. Lawrence Crump requested that the Department of EHD provide further information on why the Amendment was necessary and any other information you deem pertinent and relevant.

GRANT AGREEMENT BREAKDOWN ON OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COST Council Member C. Lawrence Crump requested that the Department of EHD provide to the Governing Body the total overhead and administrative cost budgeted in the $2 million grant proposed for the NJ 40 Acres and a Mule Fund.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Professional Public Utility Management Services. Entity Name: Anthony J. Scillia, LLC Entity Address: Venice, Florida 34293 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Water and Sewer Utilities/Business Unit: NW037,Dept. 750, Div./Proj. 7502, Activity A, Account #71260, Budget Ref. B2023 Contract Period: June 1, 2023 through May 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: This is a contract to provide expert Professional Utility Management Services, to assist the City of Newark in an appeal of 2018 Passaic Valley Sewer Commission User Charges.

RE: RACIAL BREAKDOWN OF GRADUATING RECRUITMENT CLASS Council Member C. Lawrence Crump requested that the Department of Public Safety provide the Governing Body with the number and percentage of minorities graduation in the upcoming class of recruits.

RE: PROCUREMENT PROCESS Council Member C. Lawrence Crump requested that the Division of Central Purchasing provide the Municipal Council with the procurement process for items or commodities requested by the City but fail to receive any responsible bids.