Legislation

Report of the Committee on Innovation, Performance, Asset Management, and Technology for April 1, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: South Ward Community Walk Date(s): Thursday, April 2, 2026 Sponsor(s): Council Member Patrick O. Council Additional Information: South Ward Community Walk Special Event. The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee ($125.00) for the event will be waived.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: Mother’s Day Festival Date(s): Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member-at-Large Luis A. Quintana Additional Information: Mother’s Day Festival. The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee ($100.00) for the event will be waived.

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Rejection of Bids and Re-Advertisement of Public Bid Solicitation Purpose: A resolution authorizing the rejection of all bids received for the Newark Pedestrian Safe Street Project (Packages A, B, C, and D) and authorizing the re-advertisement of the Project under a revised solicitation structure. Entity Name: N/A Entity Address: N/A Contract Amount: N/A Funding Source: Contract Basis: ( X ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a List of Property: Package A: Broad Street between Bridge Street and Lombardy Street Package B: University Avenue and Orange Street, at University Avenue and James Street, at University Avenue and Central Avenue, and at Central Avenue and Halsey Street Package C: Washington Street from Broad Street to Raymond Boulevard Package D: Broad Street between Bridge Street and Lombardy Street

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending Type of Service: Referral of Proposed Amendment to Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations) to Central Planning Board Purpose: Requesting the Central Planning Board to consider an amendment to Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations), Chapter 10, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64 Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-e adopted on November 1, 2023, amended and replaced Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations). Ordinance 6PSF-e adopted on September 5, 2024, amended Title 41 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newark (Zoning and Land Use Regulations), Section 4 (Permitted Uses by District), Section 5 (Building Bulk and Design Standards) and Section 7 (Off-street Parking and Loading), and added Section 17 (Storm Drainage) and 23 (Street Designation).

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title Five, Traffic, Article Seven, Parking, Chapter 543, Parking Meters and Chapter 549, Residential Parking Permit Program, to implement temporary enforcement and penalty provisions for specified areas during the NFL Draft.

Re: 7R3-a Paving schedule and list of streets paved over the past five years At its Regular Meeting of March 18, 2026, Council member Anibal Ramos, Jr. requested the Engineering Department provide the Governing Body a listing of streets by Ward, which were completely paved within the past five years. In addition, provide a list of streets that are in the dire need of repaving but have yet to receive approvals.

Re: Handicap Parking review and appeals process At its Regular Meeting of March 18, 2026, the Municipal Council held discussions on the new removal and renewal of Handicap Parking signage privileges. Residents have made complaints that the signage was removed without notification or explanation. In this regard, please provide the Governing Body with the review and removal process and the appeal process for the resident who express extenuating circumstances.

EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 1. Christopher P. Redwood Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Jimmie Walter Graham Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Alberto Coutinho Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 4. Columbus DeHaven Brown 5. Herman D. Alston, Sr. 6. Reverend Mamie Ree Stones Lee 7. Sister Tauheedah Muhammad 8. Jacqueline Coleman

Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Estoppel Certificate Purpose: Issuance of Estoppel Certificate certifying the status of the Lease Agreement. Entity Name: El Sid Properties LLC Entity Address: 500 Avenue P, Newark, New Jersey 07105-4802 Sale Amount: $0.00 Cost Basis: ( ) $ PSF ( ) Negotiated (X) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $0.00 Appraised Amount: $0.00 Contract Period: Not Applicable 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) 704-738 Doremus Avenue/Block 5074/Lot 1/East Ward (Portion) Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-c, adopted on September 2, 2020, authorized the Lease Agreement.

Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing () Amending Type of Service: Extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-14 Purpose: To extend Emergency Contract for immediate provision of elevator inspections, certifications and plan for approximately three thousand (3,000) vertical mobility devices. Entity Name/Address: VDA, Inc. 120 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 310 East Hanover, NJ 07936 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $375,000.00 Funding Source: Budget/Department of Engineering/ NW026-026-0109-46260-B2025 Contract Period: Extend Emergency from April 16, 2026 through July 16, 2026 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: This resolution will authorize a second extension of Emergency Contract #E2025-14, which was awarded to VDA, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00. The first extension was authorized by Resolution 7R1-b adopted on February 04, 2026. The extension was for the period from January 16 through April 16, 2026. This current Resolution extends the contract for an additional (90) days through July 16, 2026.

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services concerning Litigation Defense Counsel Matters. Entity Name: John J. Zidziunas & Associates, LLC Entity Address: 354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 1250, Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Law Department - NW011, Department 040, Division 0401, Account 71260, Budget 2026 Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide legal services for Redevelopment/Land Use Matters. Entity Name: Spiro, Harrison & Nelson, LLC Entity Address: 363 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 2C, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $125,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Department of Economic and Housing Development/NW026, Account #32100, B2026 Contract Period: March 12, 2026 through March 11, 2027 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS (X) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP (X) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information:

RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 1. University Hospital’s Community Engagement and Efforts for Colon Cancer Awareness Month Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council 2. Malcolm X Shabazz High School Basketball Team, Winners of the NJSIAA Group 1 State Champion Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 3. Muadh Abdus-Salaam 4. Zahir Abdus-Salaam Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 5. Captain John Scott-Bey, Street Dedication 6. Liz Jefferson, 90th Birthday Celebration 7. Bishop Cleveland Bash, 76th Birthday Celebration 8. Bishop Robert C. Jigetts, 83rd Birthday Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 9. Keith Colon 10. Sergeant Humberto Timoteo 11. Staff Sergeant Jorge Miguel Oliveira 12. Levecy DeOliveira 13. Sergio Cunha 14. Antonio Santos

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Resolution of Support Purpose: Fraud Prevention Month Sponsor: Council Member at-Large Louise Scott-Rountree Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement Entity Name: Oracle America, Inc. Entity Address: 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065 Settlement Amount: $559,800.00 Funding Source: Current Fund Additional Information:

WHEREAS, autonomous or “driverless” vehicles are expanding rapidly in cities across the United States, with multiple companies now operating or testing commercial robotaxi services in dense urban environments; and,

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for March 25, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure for March 25, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Human Resources for March 25, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services for March 25, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Report of the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs for March 25, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 857 of 2023, effective December 27, 2023, entitled "Resolution adopting and approving the 2024 Capital Budget, the proposed 2024 Community Development Program, and the 2024 through 2029 Capital Improvement Program" by transferring one hundred thirty-four thousand, eight hundred thirty-one dollars and twenty-five cents ($134,831.25) from NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES FUND to SLOPE FAILURE REMEDIATION.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (“HACP”) in order for the City of Pittsburgh (“City”) to have access to parcel 50-C-350 behind former Fort Pitt Elementary School in relation to a redevelopment project known as the Fort Pitt Park Master Plan, at no cost to the City.