CALL TO ORDER
NATIONAL ANTHEM / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
INVOCATION
STATEMENT ON OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
ROLL CALL
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HEARING OF CITIZENS
1. ALIF MUHAMMAD
Appearing.
2. FAHKERIA BRADLEY
Appearing.
3. KIM GADDY
Appearing.
4. NELSON CROSS
Not appearing.
5. SHAKANNA BENJAMIN
Not appearing.
6. SARA CRISPIN
Appearing.
7. ELIJAH MORGANO
Appearing.
8. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER
Not appearing.
9. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON
Not appearing.
10. ANTHONY D’ ANGELO
Not appearing.
11. CASSANDRA DOCK
Not appearing.
12. NADIRAH BROWN
Appearing.
13. ZUMAR MUHAMMAD
Not appearing.
14. GEORGE TILLMAN, JR.
Not appearing.
15. DONNA JACKSON
Appearing.
16. DR. LEAH Z. OWENS
Appearing.
17. DEBRA SALTERS
Appearing.
18. OPAL R. WRIGHT
Appearing.
19. DARNELLA LEE
Not appearing.
20. SHARON ROLLINS
Not appearing.
21. DONALD JACKSON
Not appearing.
22. CHÉ COLTER
Not appearing.
23. ATISHA DAVIS
Not appearing.
24. MICHAEL CHARITY
Appearing.
25. YUSUF SHABAZZ
Appearing.
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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Minutes, December 2024 through May 15, 2025
Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, Annual Financial Audit Report December 31, 2023 and Annual Sewage Contribution, Assessment 2025
ORDINANCES
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING TITLE XXIX (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) CHAPTER 5 (CONSTRUCTION AND STREET WORK ACTIVITIES; DISTURBANCES OF STREET SURFACES) SECTION 3 (REPLACEMENT OF SURFACES) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR MILLING AND PAVING REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET SURFACE DISTURBANCE AND TRENCH RESTORATION.
Deferred 6PSF-a 120325
Deferred 6PSF-a 121725
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 23:5-7, PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS AT CERTAIN TIMES FOR STREET CLEANING, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO REMOVE TREADWELL STREET, ON THE NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE; AND INCLUDE TREADWELL STREET, ON THE SOUTH SIDE, BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE (NORTH WARD).
Deferred 6PSF-b 120325
Deferred 6PSF-b 121725
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5, PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING, GENERALLY, SECTION 23:5-1, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON TREADWELL STREET, SOLELY ON THE NORTH SIDE, BETWEEN RIDGE STREET AND MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE (NORTH WARD).
Deferred 6PSF-c 120325
Deferred 6PSF-c 121725
The Ordinances adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting on December 17, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
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AGENDA RESOLUTION CODES PER DEPARTMENT
1 Administration
2 Economic and Housing Development
3 Engineering
4 Finance
5 Health and Community Wellness
6 Law
7 Mayor's Office
8 Municipal Council and City Clerk
9 Public Safety
10 Public Works
11 Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
12 Water Sewer Utility
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RESOLUTIONS
Administration
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Budget Insertion
Purpose: To Provide Medical Care, Supportive Services, and Education on Sickle Cell to the City of Newark and Surrounding Areas
Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Community Health Services
Appropriation Amount: $800,000.00
Budget Year: 2025
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 Legistar ID 25-1347 under separate cover.
Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Budget Insertion
Purpose: To Provide Medical Care and Supportive Services to the City of Newark and Surrounding Areas
Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration
Appropriation Amount: $4,076,227.00
Budget Year: 2025
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 ,Apply and Accept Resolution under separate cover as Legistar ID #25-1403
Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Budget Insertion
Purpose: Application and acceptance of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Newark’s 2025 One-Year Action Plan (Program Year 2025-2026) and Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029
Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs
Appropriation Amount: $606,703.00
Budget Year: 2025
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 Legistar ID 25-1318 under separate cover.
Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Budget Insertion
Purpose: Application and acceptance of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City of Newark’s 2025 One-Year Action Plan (Program Year 2025-2026) and Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029)
Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Programs
Appropriation Amount: $5,761,548.00
Budget Year: 2025
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 Legistar ID 25-1318 under separate cover.
Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Budget Insertion
Purpose: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to continue
to provide affordable housing for low-income households. (City-wide)
Funding Source: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Appropriation Amount: $2,728,622.98
Budget Year: 2025
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 Legistar ID 25-1318 under separate cover.
Operating Agency: Department of Economic and Housing Development
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Budget Insertion
Purpose: Application and Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2026 Newark Homeless Housing and Services
Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources
Appropriation Amount: $2,400,000.00
Budget Year: 2025
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 Apply and Accept submitted under separate cover as Legistar ID #25-1507.
Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( X ) Amending
Type of Service: Budget Insertion
Purpose: To provide Ryan White HIV Health and Support Services for Ending the HIV Epidemic in the City of Newark and the Newark Eligible Metropolitan Area (NEMA)
Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Appropriation Amount: $3,063,545.00
Budget Year: 2025
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 #Apply and Accept Resolution #7R5-a adopted on February 19, 2025, which approved a Grant Amount of $1,076,917.00 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). An additional funds of $1,393,382 was subsequently granted by HRSA, which was adopted by resolution #7R1- a adopted on October 22, 2025, bringing the total to $2,470,299. Further additional funding of $3,063,545.00 has since been awarded for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part ETE, bringing the total Grant Amount to $5,533,844.00.
Operating Agency: Department of Health and Community Wellness
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Budget Insertion
Purpose: To provide funds for the FY22 Microgrant Community Policing
Funding Source: United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Community Oriented Policing Services (“COPS”) Office, Community Policing Development
Appropriation Amount: $141,360.00
Budget Year: 2025
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 #7R9-a September 5, 2024
Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds
Purpose: Reason for transfer
Amount Transferred: $ 0.00
Transferred From: Various Department
Transferred To: Various Department
Additional Information:
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds
Purpose: To transfer funds within various departments to provide sufficient funding until year end
Amount Transferred: $4,370,074.00
Transferred From: Various Departments
Transferred To: Various Departments
Additional Information:
The Schedule of the 2025 External Transfers of Funds ET#1 is attached to the file.
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds
Purpose: To transfer funds within Water Utility to provide sufficient funding until year end (City-wide)
Amount Transferred: $550,000.00
Transferred From: Water Utility
Transferred To: Water Utility
Additional Information:
The Schedule of the 2025 External Transfers of Funds ET#W1 is attached
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: External Transfer of Funds
Purpose: To transfer funds within various departments to provide sufficient funding until year end (City-wide).
Amount Transferred: $50,000.00
Transferred From: Sewer Utility
Transferred To: Sewer Utility
Additional Information:
The Schedule of the 2025 External Transfers of Funds #1 is attached
to the file
Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Bid Contract(s)
Purpose: This contract is for additional Vendors/Trucks to increase capacity on the Street Maintenance: Snow and Ice Removal, Salt-Sand Spreading.
Entity Name(s)/Address(s):
1. Amber Transport, LLC, 580 North 9th Street, 1 Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07107
2. Frank Lepore, LLC, 1 James Road, Boonton, NJ 07005
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $6,750,000.00
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation/NW011-060-0605-71920-B2025
Contract Period: To be established for a period not to exceed Thirty-Six (36) 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 contract is for additional Vendors/Trucks for the Street Maintenance: Snow and Ice Removal, Salt-Sand Spreading, due to limited capacity from vendors on previous award resolution(s). The budget appropriation for the purpose in the amount of $6,750,000.00 remains the same, as well as the term of Thirty-Six (36) consecutive months.
Advertisement Date: January 23, 2025
Due Date: February 6, 2025
Downloaders; 16
Submission:7
(5 out 7 non-compliant)
(2 out 7 Selected in First Bid)
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Grant Funds
Purpose: To apply and accept the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard Grant to benchmark and certify Newark’s Urban Forest Management Practices.
Entity Name: Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc. (SFI)
Entity Address: 2121 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20037
Grant Amount: $75,000.00
Total Project Cost: $75,000.00
City Contribution: $0
Other Funding Source/Amount: /$
Grant Period: October 6, 2025 to September 30, 2029
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)
Additional Information:
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard Grant supports local governments in assessing, benchmarking, and improving their urban forest management systems to meet national sustainability standards, enhance climate resilience, and expand equitable tree canopy coverage.
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator
Action: (( X ) Ratifying ( X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application and Agreements with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources for the 2026 Newark Homeless Housing and Services
Purpose: Application/Acceptance of the 2026 Newark Homeless Housing Grant.
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources
Entity Address: 101 South Broad Street, 5th Floor, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0811
Total Grant Amount: $2,400,000.00
Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources
Grant Period: October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, until funds are fully expended
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Monitoring Dept/Agency: Not Applicable
Additional Information:
The 2026 Newark Homeless Housing Grant will provide additional shelter for Newark's chronically homeless, establish a Drop-in-Center in Newark, enhance the City’s current street outreach efforts, and assist the City’s efforts to support residents with temporary housing and supportive services.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Resolution for Support
Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for Agrinity, LLC to operate a Class 1 Cannabis Cultivator Business within the City of Newark.
Additional Information:
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.
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Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Resolution for Support
Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for Agrinity, LLC to operate a Class 2 Cannabis Manufacturer Business within the City of Newark.
Additional Information:
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.
Economic and Housing Development
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: New construction of a 2-family home to sell at market rate
Entity Name: Ortech Renovation and Construction Limited Liability Company
Entity Address: 255 Lehigh Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07112
Sale Amount: $39,650.00
Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $12,200.00
Appraised Amount: N/A
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)
18 Seymour Avenue/Block 2657/Lot 49/South Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 3,050 X $13.00 = $39,650.00.
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
Deferred 7R2-f 102225
Deferred 7R2-c 110625
Deferred 7R2-a 112525
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Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: New construction of a 2-family home to sell at market rate.
Entity Name: VS Property Builders LLC
Entity Address: 79-81 Shanley Avenue, Newark New Jersey 07108
Sale Amount: $29,393.00
Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $10,500.00
Appraised Amount: N/A
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)
818 South 15th Street/Block 2647/Lot 36/South Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,261 X $13.00 = $29,393.00.
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
Deferred 7R2-f 110625
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Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: To rehabilitate property and sell to an owner-occupant homeowner at 80% Area Median Income or less
Entity Name: Community Asset Preservation Corporation
Entity Address: 100 Albany Street, Suite 250, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
Sale Amount: $20,741.63
Cost Basis: (X) $13.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $83,100.00
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)
90 Garside Street/Block 490/Lot 23/ Central Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 1,595.51 X $13.00 = $20,741.63.
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties
Deferred 7R2-g 110625
Deferred 7R2-c 112525
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Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: On 555 South Orange Ave., new construction of a mix-used building with a resource center on the ground floor and 4 residential apartments above. On 25-27 Martin Luther King Boulevard will be new construction of a 4-family home to sell to a first-time homebuyer at market rate.
Entity Name: Transcend Outreach Center, Inc.
Entity Address: 971 Clinton Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111
Sale Amount: $90,238.20
Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $90,900.00
Appraised Amount: N/A
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)
555 South Orange Avenue /Block 1789/Lot 30/ West Ward
25 Martin Luther King Boulevard /Block 486/Lot 12/ Central Ward
27 Martin Luther King Boulevard /Block 486/Lot 13/ Central Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 6,015. 88 X $15.00 = $90,238.20
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
Deferred 7R2-d 112525
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Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: New construction of a multi-unit apartment building with 3 market rate rentals and 1 owner occupied.
Entity Name: TMA Urban Real Property Development Group LLC
Entity Address: 972 Broad Street,1st Fl, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Sale Amount: $70,131.60
Cost Basis: (X) $14.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $44,600.00
Appraised Amount: N/A
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)
63-65 Fabyan Place/ Block 3081/ Lot 1/ South Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,009.4 X $14.00 = $70,131.60.
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
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Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: To provide new construction of two (2) two-family homes, one being sold at market rate and the other at 60% of AMI or lower
Entity Name: Road to Prosperity LLC
Entity Address: 511 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103
Sale Amount: $78,400.00
Cost Basis: (X) $14.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $20,200.00
Appraised Amount: N/A
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)
556-558 Sandford Avenue/Block 4109/Lot 16/West Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 5,600 X $14.00 = $78,400.00.
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
Deferred 7R2-f 112525
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Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: New construction of a mixed use 24 unit affordable apartment building with a rooftop terrace and retail space
Entity Name: E. Gill Development II LLC
Entity Address: 2 Center Street #2104, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Sale Amount: $189,180.00
Cost Basis: (X) $18.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $127,900.00
Appraised Amount: N/A
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)
652-654 South 18th Street/ Block 350/ Lot 35/ West Ward
656 South 18th Street/ Block 350/ Lot 33/ West Ward
658 South 18th Street/ Block 350/ Lot 32/ West Ward
660 South 18th Street/ Block 350/ Lot 31/ West Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 10,510 X $18.00 = $189,180.00.
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties
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Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment
Purpose: On 522 ½ Central Avenue the property will be rehabilitated to create a new office headquarters and 508 15th Avenue will be developed into a new construction of a 2-family home which will provide affordable housing for Newark residents at 60-80% AMI.
Entity Name: S.G. Global Enterprise LLC
Entity Address: 212 Dayton Street, Apt 2, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
Sale Amount: $60,345.00
Cost Basis: (X) $15.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other:
Assessed Amount: $65,400.00
Appraised Amount: N/A
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)
522 ½ Central Avenue/Block 1828 /Lot 64/ West Ward
508 15th Avenue/ Block 284/ Lot 1/ Central Ward
Additional Information:
Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 4,023 X $15.00 = $60,345.00
Sale at prices set forth by Ordinance 6S&Fh, adopted on April 7, 2004, establishing the minimum sale price of City-owned properties.
Deferred 7R2-h 112525
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Dept/ Agency: One Stop Career Center-Newark Works
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: Acceptance of WorkFirst New Jersey (WFNJ) Grant Funds
Entity Name: City of Newark, Department of Economic Housing Development/NewarkWORKS
Entity Address: 375 McCarter Highway, Newark, New Jersey
Grant Amount: $473,315.00
Total Project Cost: $0.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Grant Period: October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026
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. The funds must be fully expended by September 30, 2026. No municipal funds nor commitment of municipal resources, or staff are required for the receipt or acceptance of these grant funds.
Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Resolution of Support
Purpose: To provide Municipal Council support for the submission of an application by the Developer to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Affordable Housing Trust Fund- Municipal Settlement Fund
Entity Name: Badger Madison Community Partners, LLC
Entity Address: 208 Chadwick Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07108
Grant Amount: $0
Total Project Cost: $1,633,115.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount:
Grant Period:
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
128 Badger Avenue/Block 2664/Lot 36/South Ward
130 Badger Avenue/Block 2664/Lot 35/South Ward
Additional Information:
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Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Resolution of Support
Purpose: To provide Municipal Council support for the submission of an application by Developer for funding from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Funds
Entity Name: A-7 West End Development Associates, LLC
Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103
Grant Amount: $0.00
Total Project Cost: $3,366,890.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount:
Grant Period:
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
87 West End Avenue/Block 4052/Lot 43/West Ward
53 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 26/West Ward
55-57 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 28/West Ward
59 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 29/West Ward
61-63 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 30/West Ward
67-69 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 33/West Ward
Additional Information:
Deferred 7R2-k 112525
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Engineering
Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Services Contract
Purpose: To provide preliminary design services for a Master Plan for the redevelopment of the existing Boylan Street Recreation Center Site
Entity Name: The Musial Group, P.A.
Entity Address: 191 Mill Lane, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $75,000.00
Funding Source: NW051-G21-ARPA0-A-94710-B2021
Contract Period: Not to exceed 365 consecutive calendar days from the date of the issuance of a formal Notice to Proceed
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open (X) No Reportable Contributions (X) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
This Resolution authorizes the City of Newark to enter into a Professional Services Contract with The Musial Group, P.A. for the redevelopment of the existing Boylan Street Recreation Center Site located at 916 South Orange Ave, Newark, New Jersey 07106.
Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Designating a Bus Stop
Location: Designated along Avon Avenue, westbound on the northerly side thereof at Hunterdon Street nearside. Beginning at the prolongation of the easterly curb line of Hunterdon Street and extending 105 feet easterly therefrom. Deleted along Bergen Street southbound on the westerly side thereof, midblock between Avon Avenue and Madison Avenue. Beginning 150 feet south of the southerly curb line of Avon Avenue and extending 135 feet southerly therefrom.
Additional Information:
Relocating a Bus Stop from Bergen Street to Avon Avenue in the South Ward
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Finance
Dept/ Agency: Finance
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Purpose: Approving loan and escrow agreements for ADDITIONAL FILTERS AT THE PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Amount to be Financed: $15,000,000.00
Source of Appropriation: New Jersey Infrastructure Bank
Project Information:
(Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF ITS NOTE OR NOTES RELATING TO THE WATER BANK CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, TO BE ISSUED IN THE ORIGINAL OR AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $15,000,000.00, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH NOTE OR NOTES TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SUCH NOTE OR NOTES BY THE CITY OF NEWARK IN FAVOR OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, ALL PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK WATER BANK CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROGRAM AND IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADDITIONAL FILTERS AT THE PEQUANNOCK WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT
Additional Information:
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Health and Community Wellness
Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Amending Apply/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: To Amend Resolution
Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
Entity Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W, Washington, D.C. 20201
Grant Amount: $0.00
Funding Source: HRSA
Total Project Cost: $4,110,810.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: January 1, 2024 through December 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
Additional Information: The original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on January 24, 2024, accepted a grant award in the amount of $4,019,113.00.
An amending Resolution 7R5-a, adopted on October 2, 2024, accepted additional funds in the amount of $35,659.00, updating the total grant award to $4,054,772.00.
An amending Resolution 7R5-b, adopted on December 4, 2024, accepted additional funds in the amount of $56,038.00, updating the total grant award to of $4,110,810.00.
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Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Amending Apply/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: To amend Resolution .
Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA)
Entity Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W, Washington, D.C. 20201
Grant Amount: $0.00
Funding Source: HRSA
Total Project Cost: $57,114.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: January 1, 2023 through December 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
Additional Information:
The Original Apply and Accept Resolution 7R5-c adopted on November 21, 2023 accepted a grant award in the amount of $57,114.00, for the period of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: To support the education of a diverse nurse practitioner population in underserved communities
Entity Name: Seton Hall University
Entity Address: 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Grant Amount: $306,955.00
Funding Source: Seton Hall University
Total Project Cost: $0.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale (X) Grant (X) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
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Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: To Provide Medical Care, Supportive Services, and Education on Sickle Cell to the City of Newark and Surrounding Areas
Entity Name: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Community Health Services
Entity Address: P.O. BOX 355 Trenton New Jersey 08625-0355
Grant Amount: $800,000.00
Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Community Health Services
Total Project Cost: $0.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026
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:
Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: To Provide Medical Care and Supportive Services to the City of Newark and Surrounding Areas
Entity Name: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration
Entity Address: Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W, Washington, D.C. 20201
Grant Amount: $4,076,227.00
Funding Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration
Total Project Cost: $0.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount: $0.00
Contract Period: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
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:
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Mayor's Office
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract
Purpose: Visiting Judges to preside over Court sessions in the event of the unavailability of the Newark Municipal Court’s full-time judge.
Entity Name:
1. Honorable Michael A. Hackett, J.M.C.
2. Chandra L. Rainey Cole, J.M.C.
3. Honorable Wilfredo Benitez, J.M.C.
4. Honorable Marvin Thomas Braker, J.M.C.
5. Honorable Lindal Louise Scott-Foster, J.M.C.
6. Honorable Steven Brister, J.M.C.
7. Honorable Rashidah N. Hasan, J.M.C.
8. Honorable Rhea L. Moore, J.M.C.
9. Honorable Theresa Pollard, J.M.C.
10. Honorable Farrah Irving, J.M.C.
Entity Address: See Exhibit A Attached
Contract Amount: Not to exceed $175,000.00
Funding Source: 2025 Budget/Office of the Mayor, Municipal Court/NW011-010-0107-71280-2025
Contract Period: January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025
Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor (X) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS
( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ
( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a
Additional Information:
As authorized by Cross-Assignment Order of the New Jersey Superior Court Assignment Judge for Essex County Vicinage.
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Municipal Council and City Clerk
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees
Purpose: Weequahic High School and Malcolm X Shabazz 2025 South Ward Soul Bowl Parade
Date(s): November 27, 2025
Sponsor(s): Council Member Patrick O. Council, South Ward
Additional Information:
Requesting that Special Event Permit Application Fee of $550.00 be waived.
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Resolution of Support
Purpose: To support the creation of a dedicated funding stream for urban agriculture in New Jersey
Additional Information:
Resolution of Support for Senate Bill S4350 which authorizes the state and local governments to acquire and manage land for agriculture and horticulture use in urban area.
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING
Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump
1. Sally G. Carroll, Street Dedication
2. Individuals honored during the Barbados 59th Independence and 4th Republic Celebration
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council
3. Newark Bible Fellowship, 50th Church Anniversary
4. Chi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, 102nd Anniversary
Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly
5. Individuals honored during the 8-week “Blueprint to Business” Entrepreneurship Class
6. Individuals honored during the Councilman Kelly & Mike Biv Jr. 13-Under Pro Basketball Tournament - Championship Recognition Ceremony
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana
7. Jose C. Lopez, Clinical Chaplain, 2025 Children of Faith Parade and Multicultural Festival
8. Individuals honored during the 34th Anniversary of Centro Social Loja, 205 Years of Political Independence of Loja, Ecuador
9. 58 Anniversary of FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc.
10. Individuals honored during the Giblin 71st Anniversary Celebration
Sponsored by Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr.
11. Individuals honored during La Liga Roberto Clemente
12. Linda Lobdell
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree
13. Universal Church of Christ Inc., National Women’s Department Universal Church of Christ Women’s Convention
14. Pastor Dr. Orlando Vick, Sr., 23rd Pastoral Anniversary and Birthday Celebration
15. Bishop Elijah L. Williams, Jr., 38th Pastoral Anniversary, Welcome Baptist Church
16. Franklin Frierson, Sr., 60 Years Singing the Gospel and 65th Anniversary
17. Reverend Anita Bethea, Appreciation and Retirement Celebration
18. Individuals honored during the Ironbound Community Corporation, Changemakers Gala 2025
19. Ambassador Builders Ministries, Third Church Anniversary
20. Assistant Pastor Sandra Bowden, Ambassador Builders Ministries Third Church Anniversary Honoree
21. Michael and Maria Westbrook and Greater Life, Inc., Celebrating 39 Years of Impacting Youth, Families and Communities of Newark, New Jersey
22. Individuals honored during the Newark Veterans Day Celebration, Honoring Our Heroes
23. Individuals honored during the Lord and Nikies, Annual Nigeria Independence Day Celebration 2025, Tenth Year Thanksgiving Edition
24. First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church 135th Building Anniversary
25. Chaplain Elsie Nieves
26. Keith Da Costa, Birthday Celebration
27. Individuals honored during the FOCUS, 58th Anniversary Gala
28. Individuals honored during the YWCA Northern New Jersey Walking the Talk Gala
29. Annie Little Street Dedication
30. Mrs. Minnie L. Jackson, 100th Birthday Celebration
31. Individuals honored during the Good Neighbor Baptist Church 54th Church Anniversary
32. Individuals honored during the Clergy Appreciation Brunch “Celebrating National Clergy Month”
33. Individuals honored during the Odyssey International Business Networking Gala Awards of Excellence 2025
34. Individuals honored during the West Side High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
35. New Psalmist Worship Center Fellowship 31st Church Anniversary
36. Melissa Persia Oliver & Odyssey International Productions - 26th Anniversary
37. Individuals honored during the Weequahic High School Hall of Fame, Inc. - 7th Induction Class Ceremony
38. Reverend Fr. Eustace Edemobi, Golden Jubilee of his Priestly Ordination
39. Greater Glory Church - 11th Church Anniversary
40. Pastor Dr. Beverley Williams & Rehoboth Deliverance Temple, 42nd Pastoral & Church Anniversary
41. Individuals honored during the NJ Living Legends Celebration - The Leaders Edition
42. Thomas J. Finch
43. Individuals honored during the Newark Give Thanks 12th Annual Pre Thanksgiving Dinner
Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva
44. Angel and Casa d’ Paco
45. Venancio “Vinnie” Pinho
46. Neuzy Cirino
47. Elisio Pereira
48. Carlos and Palmira Carvalho
49. Agostinho “Gus” Barbosa
50. Emídio Sousa
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EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council
1. Latesha Jessamy
2. Edward L. Sellers, Jr.
Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana
3. Julio Perez Concepcion
Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree
4. Jada Simone Sampson
5. Carolyn Ryan Reed
6. Gary Albert Simmons
7. Bernice Wallace
8. Diana Lopez-Diaz
9. Walter St. Bryant
10. Kelly Johnson
11. Kevin Campbell
12. Mrs. Pattie Harris-Alston
13. Bertha Lynn
14. Orjnell Covington
COMMUNICATIONS
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointed to the Central Planning Board
Name of Appointee: Alana Miles Esq.
Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on January 14, 2026.
Additional Information:
Ms. Miles will be finishing the unexpired term of Mr. Richardson.
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CROWN VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL, INC., 27 PRINCE STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT TWO RESIDENTIAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDINGS CONSISTING OF ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHTY-FIVE (185) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, WHEREIN THE FIRST BUILDING SHALL CONSIST OF ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHT (108) SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, OF WHICH TWENTY (20) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) AND EIGHTY-EIGHT (88) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “BUILDING 1 INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND THE SECOND BUILDING SHALL CONSIST OF SEVENTY-SEVEN (77) NON-SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, OF WHICH FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AMI AND SEVENTY-THREE (73) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “BUILDING 2 INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND APPROXIMATELY 9,115 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND APPROXIMATELY 86% OF ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 552 AND 554-566 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE AND 412, 414, 416, AND 418 GROVE STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 4001, LOTS 1, 2, 19, 20, 21, AND 32. (WEST WARD)
Deferred 6PSF-d 120325
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO SOUTH ORANGE AVE. 1 URBAN RENEWAL, INC., 27 PRINCE STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT ONE-HUNDRED-FORTY-FOUR (144) NON-SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, WHEREIN TWELVE (12) UNITS SHALL BE RESTICTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) AND ONE-HUNDRED-THIRTY-TWO (132) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”) AND APPROXIMATELY 8,149 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND APPROXIMATELY 33% OF ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 572-588 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, 80-82 WHITNEY STREET, 84 WHITNEY STREET, 86-88 WHITNEY STREET, AND 391-419 GROVE STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S MAP AS BLOCK 4002, LOTS 1, 18, 19, 20, AND 30. (WEST WARD)
Deferred 6PSF-e 120325
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO CASA MIA APARTMENTS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, C/O CAPITAL REALTY GROUP, INC., 86 ROUTE 59 EAST SPRING VALLEY, NEW YORK 10977, FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE NORTH WARD AT 502-504 SUMMER AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 625, LOT 46 (THE “PROPERTY”), TO REHABILITATE A SIX (6) STORY ELEVATOR 100% AFFORDABLE SENIOR-LIVING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL BUILDING WITH A TOTAL OF NINETY-ONE (91) RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONSISTING OF NINE (9) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WHICH SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS UP TO 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND ONE (1) NON-INCOME SUPERINTENDENT UNIT (NORTH WARD).
Deferred 6PSF-f 120325
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR LONG TERM TAX ABATEMENT TO 1213-1221 ON BROAD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC, 36 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BOULEVARD, JACKSON, NEW JERSEY 08527 FOR A PROJECT, LOCATED IN THE EAST WARD AT 1213 MAYOR KENNETH A. GIBSON BLVD., 1215-21 MAYOR KENNETH A. GIBSON BLVD., AND 124 MILLER ST., NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07114 AND IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 2797, LOTS 4, 5, AND 9 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY (THE “PROPERTY”), TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 5 STORY BUILDING WITH SIXTY (60) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS CONSISTING OF FORTY-EIGHT (48) MARKET RATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS (SIX (6) STUDIO UNITS, FORTY-ONE (41) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND ONE (1) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS), (THE “MARKET RATE UNITS”), AND TWELVE (12) AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL UNITS, OF WHICH THREE (3) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 40% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”), CONSISTING OF TWO (2) STUDIO UNITS AND ONE (1) ONE-BEDROOM UNIT, THREE (3) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% OF AMI, CONSISTING OF THREE (3) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND SIX (6) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 80% OF AMI, CONSISTING OF THREE (3) ONE-BEDROOM UNITS, AND THREE (3) TWO-BEDROOM UNITS (THE “INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), FORTY-TWO (42) MONTHLY RENTAL PARKING SPACES, A GYM, AND ONE (1) ELEVATOR (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”) (EAST WARD)
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 41, ZONING AND LAND USE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 20, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CUMULATIVE IMPACTS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO PROHIBIT ANY NEW OR EXPANDED FOSSIL FUEL FACILITY, INCLUDING FOSSIL FUEL POWER GENERATION
Deferred 8-f 112525
Deferred 9-b 120325
Deferred 6F-a 010726
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE X, FINANCE AND TAXATION OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED BY ADDING A NEW SECTION CHAPTER 34, PROHIBITION ON USE OF CITY FUNDS FOR FOSSIL FUEL INCLUDING FOSSIL FUEL POWER GENERATION.
Deferred 8-g 112525
Deferred 9-c 120325
Deferred 6F-b 010726
PENDING BUSINESS ON THE AGENDA
AN ORDINANCE OPTING INTO THE GARDEN STATE C-PACE PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE FINANCING OF C-PACE PROJECTS
Deferred 8-e 100125
Deferred 9-a 102225
Deferred 9-a 110625
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Appointment
Purpose: Appointment to the Newark Public Library Board as a Trustee
Name of Appointee: Ms. Kimberly C. Clark
Appointment Term: Upon confirmation and ending on the unexpired term, January 31, 2030.
Additional Information:
Deferred 8-c110625
Deferred 9-b 112525
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MISCELLANEOUS
RAFFLE LICENSES
1. Parents & Guardians of Saint Vincent Academy/RL-23
2. Devil's Care Foundation/RL-18
3. St. Lucy's R.C. Church/RL-24
ADDED STARTERS
Administration
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Resolution for Support
Purpose: To provide a Resolution of Support for MachuPicchu Cannabis, LLC to operate a Class V Cannabis Retail Business within the City of Newark.
Additional Information:
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) and/or pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 24:6I-7.2(4); nothing in this Resolution prohibits the City of Newark to revoke its support and rescind the conditional license.
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWARK TO ACCEPT DONATION OF LAND FROM THE NEWARK HOUSING AUTHORITY (BLOCK 1, LOT 24 & BLOCK 130, LOT 29) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF NEWARK RIVERFRONT PARK.
MOTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
________________________________________
C. LAWRENCE CRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
________________________________________
KECIA DANIELS
CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Resolution of Support
Purpose: To provide Municipal Council support for the submission of an application by Developer for funding from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Funds
Entity Name: A-7 West End Development Associates, LLC
Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103
Grant Amount: $0.00
Total Project Cost: $3,366,890.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount:
Grant Period:
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
87 West End Avenue/Block 4052/Lot 43/West Ward
53 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 26/West Ward
55-57 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 28/West Ward
59 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 29/West Ward
61-63 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 30/West Ward
67-69 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 33/West Ward
Additional Information:
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Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations
Agenda Item
Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Resolution of Support
Purpose: To provide Municipal Council support for the submission of an application by Developer for funding from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, New Jersey Affordable Housing Trust Funds
Entity Name: A-7 West End Development Associates, LLC
Entity Address: 211 Warren Street, Newark, New Jersey 07103
Grant Amount: $0.00
Total Project Cost: $3,366,890.00
City Contribution: $0.00
Other Funding Source/Amount:
Grant Period:
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
87 West End Avenue/Block 4052/Lot 43/West Ward
53 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 26/West Ward
55-57 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 28/West Ward
59 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 29/West Ward
61-63 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 30/West Ward
67-69 Pine Grove Terrace/Block 4053/Lot 33/West Ward
Additional Information:
Deferred 7R2-k 112525
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CROWN VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL, INC., 27 PRINCE STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT TWO RESIDENTIAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDINGS CONSISTING OF ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHTY-FIVE (185) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, WHEREIN THE FIRST BUILDING SHALL CONSIST OF ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHT (108) SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, OF WHICH TWENTY (20) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) AND EIGHTY-EIGHT (88) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “BUILDING 1 INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND THE SECOND BUILDING SHALL CONSIST OF SEVENTY-SEVEN (77) NON-SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, OF WHICH FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AMI AND SEVENTY-THREE (73) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “BUILDING 2 INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND APPROXIMATELY 9,115 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND APPROXIMATELY 86% OF ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 552 AND 554-566 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE AND 412, 414, 416, AND 418 GROVE STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 4001, LOTS 1, 2, 19, 20, 21, AND 32. (WEST WARD)
Deferred 6PSF-d 120325
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A THIRTY (30) YEAR TAX ABATEMENT TO CROWN VILLAGE URBAN RENEWAL, INC., 27 PRINCE STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07208, FOR A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT TWO RESIDENTIAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDINGS CONSISTING OF ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHTY-FIVE (185) RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, WHEREIN THE FIRST BUILDING SHALL CONSIST OF ONE-HUNDRED-EIGHT (108) SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, OF WHICH TWENTY (20) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AREA MEDIAN INCOME (“AMI”) AND EIGHTY-EIGHT (88) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “BUILDING 1 INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND THE SECOND BUILDING SHALL CONSIST OF SEVENTY-SEVEN (77) NON-SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, OF WHICH FOUR (4) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 50% AMI AND SEVENTY-THREE (73) UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO TENANTS AT 60% AMI (THE “BUILDING 2 INCOME RESTRICTED UNITS”), AND APPROXIMATELY 9,115 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND APPROXIMATELY 86% OF ON-SITE PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 552 AND 554-566 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE AND 412, 414, 416, AND 418 GROVE STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY AND IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 4001, LOTS 1, 2, 19, 20, 21, AND 32. (WEST WARD)
Deferred 6PSF-d 120325
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The Ordinances adopted today on First Reading will be advertised in accordance with law, and a public hearing will be held at a regular meeting on December 17, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practical, in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, Newark, New Jersey.
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A motion to Reconsider this item was taken on page 53.
A motion requesting the re-establishment of the Municipal Council’s CDBG Oversight Committee.
A motion requesting that the Department of Public Works provide the Governing Body a listing of vendors contracted for snow removal in each ward.
A motion strong opposing the Trump Administration’s Department of Education proposal to downgrade some professional degrees that are tied into the “Big Beautiful Bill”
A motion requesting the Governing Body invite the Executive Director of the Newark Housing Authority to a future meeting to discuss quality of life issues in Housing Authority properties.
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent senseless and tragic shooting deaths of three innocent victims on Chancellor Avenue: Masi Rogers; Master Jordan Garcia and Kiyah Mae Scott.
A motion recognizing and commending newly-elected Central Ward Council Woman Amina Bey on her recent victory and becoming the first Muslim woman ever elected to the Newark Municipal Council.
A motion requesting the establishment of a Municipal Council Religious Affairs Committee.
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