Legislation

RE: INVEST NEWARK LAND BANK REPORT Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. requested that Invest Newark provide the Governing Body a report listing properties currently in its inventory. Including an update on the disposition of properties transferred since the Land Bank’s inception.

WHEREAS, on Monday, May 29, 2023, our nation will join together to honor the fallen heroes of our Armed Forces on the 155th Anniversary of Memorial Day; and,

WHEREAS, Tyrone Clark was employed with the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works from May 14, 2001 until he retired on February 16, 2023; and,

Communication from Jay Gilmer, Stop the Violence Coordinator for the Department of Public Safety, submitting the Stop the Violence quarterly report on community investment grants, dated February 10, 2023 through May 10, 2023.

WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works employs dedicated and talented public works professionals who serve their community with strength and resilience, and The City of Pittsburgh wishes to recognize their efforts and accomplishments in serving the public; and,

WHEREAS, The Pittsburgh Allderdice Boys Basketball Team is a dynamic combination of resiliency, hard work, dedication, and the will to be crowned Back to Back City League Champions. They just won their second consecutive City League Championship defeating Pittsburgh Obama 66-45; and

A motion requesting that the Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals, repair the large and dangerous pothole in the vicinity of Governeur Street and Bloomfield Place

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: The SUNUP Food Service Program will provide free, nutritious meals, and snacks to children who live in areas in which at least 50% of said population qualify for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program within the City of Newark. Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition, Summer Food Program Appropriation Amount: $1,123,362.93 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through September 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: Funds accepted by Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as Legistar ID #23-0797. Operating Agency: Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Corey Beasley, longtime Newark resident and son of Newark Senior Committee Member, Roxie Beasley.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Wesley Shawn Jenkins, longtime Newark Zoning Board of Adjustment Member, community activist, retired Babyland Childcare Center Executive Director and brother-in-law of former Municipal Council Member Gayle Chaneyfield-Jenkins.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Reverend Johnnie W. Williams, Sr., longtime Newark resident and faithful member of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Newark, New Jersey.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Bid Contract(s) Purpose: To provide Rental of Portable Address Systems Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Random Access Entertainment, 753 Summer Avenue, Suite 2C, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $320,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services NW011-160-1601-71280-B2023; NW011-160-1606-71280-B2023; NW011-160-1608-71280-B2023; NW011-160-1609-71280-B2023 Office of the City Clerk NW011-020-0201-72130-B2023 Department of Communication NW011-030-0310-71280-B2023 Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months commencing upon 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 be used to rent Portable Address Systems for various departments in the City of Newark. Additional City Departments are able to utilize this contract for the rental of portable address systems and applicable funding sources for other City Departments will be presented with the Certification of Funds signed by the Chief Financial Officer on an as-needed-basis. Advertisement Date: April 19, 2023 Number of Bids Downloaded: Nine (9) Number of Bids Received: One (1)

A motion requesting that the New Jersey Congressional Delegation strongly support the proposed legislation to be introduced by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY), which proposed a separate formula for urban municipalities to calculate a lower adjusted median income (AMI) number than their respective county and state levels.

A motion requesting the Administration begin an initiative to confiscate illegal windshield placards stating “Official Business, Office of the Mayor or Newark Municipal Council”, from private vehicles that utilize the fake authorization to park illegally and avoid parking tickets.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Mother Helen Davis, longtime Newark resident and faithful member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To provide an Agreement to subordinate the City’s reverter rights by entering into a First Amended Agreement for the Sale of Land and Redevelopment and a Subordination Agreement to enable the Redeveloper to obtain financing necessary for the redevelopment of six (6) three-unit townhomes. Entity Name: Metamorphosis Development Enterprise, LLC Entity Address: Neptune, New Jersey 07753 Sale Amount: $60,000.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $4.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $187,700.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: To commence within three (3) and be completed within eighteen (18) months from transfer of ownership by the City Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 361-363 South 8th Street/Block 281/Lot 34/Additional Lot 35/Central Ward 365 South 8th Street/Block 281/Lot 36/Central Ward 394 South 9th Street/Block 281/Lot 3/Central Ward 396 South 9th Street/Block 281/Lot 2/Central Ward 398 South 9th Street/ Block 281/Lot 1/Central Ward Additional Information: Resolution 7R2-b adopted on December 5, 2018, authorized the Sale and Redevelopment Agreement. Metamorphosis Development Enterprise, LLC, 40 Clinton Street, Suite 300, Newark, New Jersey 07102, previously known address. Deferred 7R2-b 062723 A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2023 at 12:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber or a date soon thereafter practical, in the Council Chamber.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide assistance to help off-set the costs to City of Newark to provide required Lead Inspections. Funding Source: State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Appropriation Amount: $418,900.00 Budget Year: 2023 Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 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 Apply and Accept Resolution submitted under separate cover as Legistar ID #23-0800. Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.

Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure May 17, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for May 17, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution appointing Chaquita Barnett as a member of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission for a term to expire December 31st, 2025.

Report of the Committee on Finance and Law for May 17, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management and Technology for May 17, 2023 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution providing for an agreement or agreements with The Efficiency Network, Inc. for costs associated with project management for the planning, design and services during construction to convert the City’s network of High-Pressure Sodium lights (HPS) to energy efficient LED luminaries within three years; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Two Million Two Hundred Forty Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars ($2,240,269.00).

Resolution adopting Plan Revision to the City of Pittsburgh’s Official Sewage Facilities Plan for 32 39th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201-3205.