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Newark Municipal Council adopts grants, resolutions, ordinances on first reading, and several administrative actions — March 4, 2026

NewarkMar 4, 20263 min read

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Council accepted reports, adopted an ordinance on first reading to add a multi-way stop, authorized grant acceptances including a $671,000 Nature Conservancy tree‑canopy award and a $4,000,000 Green Acres grant for Broadway Park, approved bond/refunding note actions and multiple redevelopment and legal resolutions, established a sister‑city relationship, confirmed appointments, heard public comments, and adjourned at 2:14 PM.

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Accepted financial statements from JSF Broad Street EX Urban Renewal LLC and North Jersey District Water Supply Commission minutes.
Adopted on first reading Ordinance 26-0134 designating 18th Avenue and South 13th Street as a multi-way stop; public hearing set for March 18, 2026.
Authorized temporary emergency appropriation of $284,717.03 for FY2025 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) grant (Dept. of Public Safety).
Authorized acceptance of Urban and Community Forestry Program sub-award from The Nature Conservancy in the amount of $671,000 for the Newark Tree Canopy Initiative and execution of a memorandum of understanding.
Authorized acceptance of a $4,000,000 Green Acres grant to redesign and develop Broadway Park (total project cost $7,360,000; City contribution $2,860,000).
Authorized private‑sale redevelopment terms for 200 Ridge Street (200 Ridge St / Block 537 / Lot 17) to Three Brothers Construction LLC; matter was deferred and returned to Administration.
Adopted resolution ratifying/authorizing issuance of estoppel and subordination/intercreditor agreements for Two Center Street Urban Renewal, LLC (34–40 Park Place, Block 125, Lot 26).
Approved settlement of civil litigation (Docket ESX-L-004727-18) in favor of claimant Vanessa Williams Powell for $300,000, funded from the Insurance Trust Fund (vote: 7 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain).
Authorized professional services contract with Nishuane Group, LLC for planning consultant services not to exceed $175,000 (2026 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund).
Adopted resolution authorizing form/sale of City‑secured refunding notes (Amount to be financed: $30,100,000) and related disclosure/official statement actions.
Authorized execution of corrected Garden State C-PACE Program Agreement with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority pursuant to prior ordinance.
Established a Sister Cities relationship with Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal (sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana).
Confirmed appointments to the Affirmative Action Review Council (Councilwoman Amina Bey confirmed; Leon K. Baptiste re‑appointed).
Approved multiple recognizing/commending and 'expressing sorrow' resolutions, raffle licenses, and adopted several motions including requests for landlord lists and status on JFK pool sliding roof repairs.
Held a Hearing of Citizens with multiple speakers listed; no specific council action recorded from the hearing aside from member statements and proposed legislation filings.

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Mar 4, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chamberscheduled

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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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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
JSF Broad Street EX Urban Renewal LLC, Financial Statements, December 31 2025.
North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, December 17, 2025.
ORDINANCES
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 18TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 13TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (SOUTH WARD).
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 March 18, 2026, 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: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for FY 2025 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Grant. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Division Office of Information Technology, Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services Appropriation Amount: $284,717.03 Budget Year: 2026 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 ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a adopted on January 21, 2026 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: To obtain funding for Newark Tree Canopy Initiative: Growing and Proud of It Entity Name: The Nature Conservancy Entity Address: 200 Pottersville Road, Chester, New Jersey 07930 Grant Amount: $671,000.00 Total Project Cost: $ 8,000,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Grant Period: April 1, 2024 through April 25, 2029 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: This Resolution authorizes the acceptance of the Urban and Community Forestry Program Sub-award from the Nature Conservatory in the Amount of Six Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($671,000.00) and the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between The City of Newark and The Nature Conservancy.
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Economic and Housing Development
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a new two (2) family residential dwelling with a parking garage for rent at 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Entity Name: Three Brothers Construction LLC Entity Address: 255 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $28,700.00 Cost Basis: (X) $14.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $19,600.00 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) 200 Ridge Street/ Block 537/ Lot 17/ North Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,050 X $14.00 = $28,700.00. 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-c 021826
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Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Subordination and Intercreditor and Estoppel Agreements Purpose: Issuance of Estoppel Certificate and Subordination Intercreditor Agreement. Entity Name: Two Center Street Urban Renewal, L.L.C. Entity Address: c/o Dranoff Properties, Inc., 755 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147 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 (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: 34-40 Park Place (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Block 125, Lot 26/ Central Ward Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on July 7, 2016, authorized the execution of an Amended Restated Financial Agreement.
Law
Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-004727-18 Claimant: Vanessa Williams Powell Claimant's Attorney: Christopher C. Roberts Esq., 7 Glenwood Ave, Suite 401, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Settlement Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information:
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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: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: Benefit from cultural and economic exchanges City/State/Country: Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal Additional Information: Sponsor Council Member Luis A. Quintana
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Individuals honored during the BHM Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 2. Newark Police Office Elizabeth “Liz” Malave, Retirement 3. Lavita Johnson, 50th Birthday Celebration 4. The Secret Restaurant-Bar-Lounge, Grand Opening Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 5. Akbar H. Cook, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Individuals honored during the Friends of Brian Boru 83rd Anniversary Dinner Dance 7. Individuals honored during the Quisqueyanos Unidos 2026 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 8. Greater Friendship Baptist Church International Ministries, 32nd Church Anniversary 9. Hassan McMillan aka “Brother Hahz”, Retirement Celebration, Commemorating 35 Years of Musical Excellence and 20 Years of Gospel Ministry 10. Individuals honored during the LISC 40 Year Anniversary New Jersey Neighborhood Achievement Awards (NJNAA) 11. Individuals honored during the AACCNJ 16th Annual Circle of Achievement Awards Gala 12. Individuals honored during the National Action Network and Jumpstart Community Keeping the Dream Alive Awards 2026 13. Individuals honored during the Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Foundation Dinner and Awards Ceremony 14. Deputy Mayor, Dr. Joseph S. Fulmore, Sr., 80th Birthday and Retirement Celebration 15. Ben Crump, Worse Thank Life Book Signing 16. Hobby’s Delicatessen and Restaurant 17. Bishop Christopher L. Brown, Fifth Pastoral Anniversary 18. Individuals honored during the Liuna! Local 3 Black History Month Celebration 19. 50th Greater Liberty Temple Love Dinner Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 20. Ana Esteves 21. Emidio Brito 22. Fernando Alves Carvalho 23. Rui Alberto Vasconcelos da Silva
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 1. Faith Edgar, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Oliver Power Grant of the Wu Tang Clan Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Awilda Olivo Lopez 4. Miriam Serrano 5. Hector Sepulveda 6. Ms. Lillian Torres Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Sandra Janice Carter 8. Harvey Irvin Rasberry (Ras) 9. Sylvia Wilcox Gregory 10. Howard Dawkins 11. Erma E. Chavis 12. Jean Johnson 13. Shirleen Lucas 14. Reverend Dr. Frank H. Walters, Jr. 15. Joel Washington 16. Baby Justin Christian El-Abiad 17. Dorothy Ann Livingston 18. Renae Yvonne Davis 19. Sister Sallie Marie Outler 20. Jean L. Jones 21. Bernard McAllister 22. Kent Torain
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Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Accepting grant funds to redesign Broadway Park and develop the site into a new City park. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Environment Protection, Green Acres Program Entity Address: 501 East State Street, 1st Floor, Trenton, NJ 08625 Grant Amount: $4,000,000.00 Total Project Cost: $7,360,000.00 City Contribution: $2,860,000.00 Grant Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract 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:
COMMUNICATIONS
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Councilwoman Amina Bey Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council Confirmation and ending on March 16, 2029. Additional Information:
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Leon K. Baptiste Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on December 6, 2029. Additional Information:
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MISCELLANEOUS
RAFFLE LICENSES 1. Desfile y Festival Cultural Dominicano del Condado de Essex/RL-4 2. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-5 3. St. Michael's Seton RC Church/RL-6 4. St. Michael's RC Church/RL-7
ADDED STARTERS
Economic and Housing Development
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services. Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $175,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund 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:
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Dept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Assignment Agreement Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FROM CLINTON ARMS ASSOCIATES LIMITED (F/K/A CLINTON ARMS ASSOCIATES TO CLINTON ARMS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR FIVE 2 AND 3 STORY ROW HOUSE STYLE GARDEN APARTMENTS CONTAINING SEVENTY-TWO (72) SECTION-8 ASSISTED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS LOCATED ON THE CITY BLOCK BOUNDED BY MADISON AVENUE, CLINTON AVENUE, HUNTERDON STREET AND PESHINE AVENUE, 453-467 CLINTON AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07108 COUNTY OF ESSEX AND CURRENTLY IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2684, LOT 1 Additional Information:
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 153-155 Emmet Street/Block 1180/Lot 17/East Ward Additional Information:
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Finance
Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $30,100,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds/Notes Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING (A) THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING NOTES, SERIES 2026B (STATE LOAN REPAYMENT) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) OF THE CITY, (B) THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, (C) THE ENTERING INTO AND EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND (D) CITY OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Additional Information:
Law
Dept/Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorization to Execute Intergovernmental Program Agreement Purpose: To authorize execution of the corrected State-issued Garden State C-PACE Program Agreement with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority in furtherance of Ordinance 6 PSF-h 12/17/2025opting into the Garden State C-PACE Program. Additional Information:
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HEARING OF CITIZENS
1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. FAHKERIA BRADLEY Appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Not appearing. 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 5. LAMONT VAUGHN Appearing. 6. MALIK H. COOPER Appearing. 7. QUEEN DANNISHA CLYBURN Appearing. 8. OPAL R. WRIGHT Not appearing. 9. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 10. QUADEER PORTER Appearing. 11. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 12. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 13. SHAKEAL MOORE Not appearing. 14. PABLO OLIVERA Not appearing.
MOTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
________________________________________ C. LAWRENCE CRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 1. Faith Edgar, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Oliver Power Grant of the Wu Tang Clan Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Awilda Olivo Lopez 4. Miriam Serrano 5. Hector Sepulveda 6. Ms. Lillian Torres Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Sandra Janice Carter 8. Harvey Irvin Rasberry (Ras) 9. Sylvia Wilcox Gregory 10. Howard Dawkins 11. Erma E. Chavis 12. Jean Johnson 13. Shirleen Lucas 14. Reverend Dr. Frank H. Walters, Jr. 15. Joel Washington 16. Baby Justin Christian El-Abiad 17. Dorothy Ann Livingston 18. Renae Yvonne Davis 19. Sister Sallie Marie Outler 20. Jean L. Jones 21. Bernard McAllister 22. Kent Torain
Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations
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A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Nyree Collins Williams.
A motion requesting that the Administration provide the West Ward Councilman with a list of those West Ward landlords on the Mayor’s recently enacted “Worst Landlords in the City” listing initiative.
A motion, once again, requesting the Administration provide a status report on the repairs and operating condition of the sliding roof at the JFK pool.
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Summary

Newark Municipal Council adopts grants, resolutions, ordinances on first reading, and several administrative actions — March 4, 2026

NewarkMar 4, 20263 min read

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Accepted financial statements from JSF Broad Street EX Urban Renewal LLC and North Jersey District Water Supply Commission minutes.
Adopted on first reading Ordinance 26-0134 designating 18th Avenue and South 13th Street as a multi-way stop; public hearing set for March 18, 2026.
Authorized temporary emergency appropriation of $284,717.03 for FY2025 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) grant (Dept. of Public Safety).
Authorized acceptance of Urban and Community Forestry Program sub-award from The Nature Conservancy in the amount of $671,000 for the Newark Tree Canopy Initiative and execution of a memorandum of understanding.
Authorized acceptance of a $4,000,000 Green Acres grant to redesign and develop Broadway Park (total project cost $7,360,000; City contribution $2,860,000).
Authorized private‑sale redevelopment terms for 200 Ridge Street (200 Ridge St / Block 537 / Lot 17) to Three Brothers Construction LLC; matter was deferred and returned to Administration.
Adopted resolution ratifying/authorizing issuance of estoppel and subordination/intercreditor agreements for Two Center Street Urban Renewal, LLC (34–40 Park Place, Block 125, Lot 26).
Approved settlement of civil litigation (Docket ESX-L-004727-18) in favor of claimant Vanessa Williams Powell for $300,000, funded from the Insurance Trust Fund (vote: 7 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain).
Authorized professional services contract with Nishuane Group, LLC for planning consultant services not to exceed $175,000 (2026 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund).
Adopted resolution authorizing form/sale of City‑secured refunding notes (Amount to be financed: $30,100,000) and related disclosure/official statement actions.
Authorized execution of corrected Garden State C-PACE Program Agreement with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority pursuant to prior ordinance.
Established a Sister Cities relationship with Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal (sponsor: Council Member Luis A. Quintana).
Confirmed appointments to the Affirmative Action Review Council (Councilwoman Amina Bey confirmed; Leon K. Baptiste re‑appointed).
Approved multiple recognizing/commending and 'expressing sorrow' resolutions, raffle licenses, and adopted several motions including requests for landlord lists and status on JFK pool sliding roof repairs.
Held a Hearing of Citizens with multiple speakers listed; no specific council action recorded from the hearing aside from member statements and proposed legislation filings.

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Mar 4, 2026, 12:00 AMCouncil Chamberscheduled

REGULAR MEETING

Agenda

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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REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
JSF Broad Street EX Urban Renewal LLC, Financial Statements, December 31 2025.
North Jersey District Water Supply Commission, Minutes, December 17, 2025.
ORDINANCES
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIII, SECTION 23:15-2, MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY DESIGNATING 18TH AVENUE AND SOUTH 13TH STREET AS A MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN INTERSECTION (SOUTH WARD).
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 March 18, 2026, 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: Temporary Emergency Appropriation Purpose: To provide funds for FY 2025 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Grant. Funding Source: State of New Jersey, Division Office of Information Technology, Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services Appropriation Amount: $284,717.03 Budget Year: 2026 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 ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: Funds accepted by Resolution 7R9-a adopted on January 21, 2026 Operating Agency: Department of Public Safety Two-Thirds vote of full membership required.
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance for Grant Funds Purpose: To obtain funding for Newark Tree Canopy Initiative: Growing and Proud of It Entity Name: The Nature Conservancy Entity Address: 200 Pottersville Road, Chester, New Jersey 07930 Grant Amount: $671,000.00 Total Project Cost: $ 8,000,000.00 City Contribution: $0.00 Other Funding Source/Amount: Grant Period: April 1, 2024 through April 25, 2029 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: This Resolution authorizes the acceptance of the Urban and Community Forestry Program Sub-award from the Nature Conservatory in the Amount of Six Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($671,000.00) and the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between The City of Newark and The Nature Conservancy.
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Economic and Housing Development
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Private Sale/Redevelopment Purpose: To construct a new two (2) family residential dwelling with a parking garage for rent at 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Entity Name: Three Brothers Construction LLC Entity Address: 255 Grafton Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Sale Amount: $28,700.00 Cost Basis: (X) $14.00 PSF ( ) Negotiated ( ) N/A ( ) Other: Assessed Amount: $19,600.00 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) 200 Ridge Street/ Block 537/ Lot 17/ North Ward Additional Information: Sale Price: Total Square Footage X PSF = 2,050 X $14.00 = $28,700.00. 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-c 021826
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Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Subordination and Intercreditor and Estoppel Agreements Purpose: Issuance of Estoppel Certificate and Subordination Intercreditor Agreement. Entity Name: Two Center Street Urban Renewal, L.L.C. Entity Address: c/o Dranoff Properties, Inc., 755 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147 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 (X) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient (X) n/a List of Property: 34-40 Park Place (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) Block 125, Lot 26/ Central Ward Additional Information: Ordinance 6PSF-h adopted on July 7, 2016, authorized the execution of an Amended Restated Financial Agreement.
Law
Dept/ Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Settlement of Civil Litigation Docket No.: ESX-L-004727-18 Claimant: Vanessa Williams Powell Claimant's Attorney: Christopher C. Roberts Esq., 7 Glenwood Ave, Suite 401, East Orange, New Jersey 07017 Settlement Amount: $300,000.00 Funding Source: Insurance Trust Fund Additional Information:
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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: Establishing Sister Cities Relationship Purpose: Benefit from cultural and economic exchanges City/State/Country: Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal Additional Information: Sponsor Council Member Luis A. Quintana
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING Sponsored by President C. Lawrence Crump 1. Individuals honored during the BHM Celebration Sponsored by Council Member Carlos M. Gonzalez 2. Newark Police Office Elizabeth “Liz” Malave, Retirement 3. Lavita Johnson, 50th Birthday Celebration 4. The Secret Restaurant-Bar-Lounge, Grand Opening Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 5. Akbar H. Cook, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 6. Individuals honored during the Friends of Brian Boru 83rd Anniversary Dinner Dance 7. Individuals honored during the Quisqueyanos Unidos 2026 Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 8. Greater Friendship Baptist Church International Ministries, 32nd Church Anniversary 9. Hassan McMillan aka “Brother Hahz”, Retirement Celebration, Commemorating 35 Years of Musical Excellence and 20 Years of Gospel Ministry 10. Individuals honored during the LISC 40 Year Anniversary New Jersey Neighborhood Achievement Awards (NJNAA) 11. Individuals honored during the AACCNJ 16th Annual Circle of Achievement Awards Gala 12. Individuals honored during the National Action Network and Jumpstart Community Keeping the Dream Alive Awards 2026 13. Individuals honored during the Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Foundation Dinner and Awards Ceremony 14. Deputy Mayor, Dr. Joseph S. Fulmore, Sr., 80th Birthday and Retirement Celebration 15. Ben Crump, Worse Thank Life Book Signing 16. Hobby’s Delicatessen and Restaurant 17. Bishop Christopher L. Brown, Fifth Pastoral Anniversary 18. Individuals honored during the Liuna! Local 3 Black History Month Celebration 19. 50th Greater Liberty Temple Love Dinner Sponsored by Council Member Michael J. Silva 20. Ana Esteves 21. Emidio Brito 22. Fernando Alves Carvalho 23. Rui Alberto Vasconcelos da Silva
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 1. Faith Edgar, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Oliver Power Grant of the Wu Tang Clan Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Awilda Olivo Lopez 4. Miriam Serrano 5. Hector Sepulveda 6. Ms. Lillian Torres Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Sandra Janice Carter 8. Harvey Irvin Rasberry (Ras) 9. Sylvia Wilcox Gregory 10. Howard Dawkins 11. Erma E. Chavis 12. Jean Johnson 13. Shirleen Lucas 14. Reverend Dr. Frank H. Walters, Jr. 15. Joel Washington 16. Baby Justin Christian El-Abiad 17. Dorothy Ann Livingston 18. Renae Yvonne Davis 19. Sister Sallie Marie Outler 20. Jean L. Jones 21. Bernard McAllister 22. Kent Torain
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Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services
Dept/ Agency: Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services Action: ( ) Ratifying (X ) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds Purpose: Accepting grant funds to redesign Broadway Park and develop the site into a new City park. Entity Name: State of New Jersey Department of Environment Protection, Green Acres Program Entity Address: 501 East State Street, 1st Floor, Trenton, NJ 08625 Grant Amount: $4,000,000.00 Total Project Cost: $7,360,000.00 City Contribution: $2,860,000.00 Grant Period: To be established for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing upon a fully executed contract 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:
COMMUNICATIONS
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Councilwoman Amina Bey Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council Confirmation and ending on March 16, 2029. Additional Information:
Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-appointment to the Affirmative Action Review Council Name of Appointee: Leon K. Baptiste Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on December 6, 2029. Additional Information:
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MISCELLANEOUS
RAFFLE LICENSES 1. Desfile y Festival Cultural Dominicano del Condado de Essex/RL-4 2. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-5 3. St. Michael's Seton RC Church/RL-6 4. St. Michael's RC Church/RL-7
ADDED STARTERS
Economic and Housing Development
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Professional Services Contract Purpose: To provide Planning Consultant Services. Entity Name: Nishuane Group, LLC Entity Address: 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $175,000.00 Funding Source: 2026 Budget/Community and Economic Development Trust Fund 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:
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Dept/ Agency: Economic Housing and Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Assignment Agreement Project Information: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FROM CLINTON ARMS ASSOCIATES LIMITED (F/K/A CLINTON ARMS ASSOCIATES TO CLINTON ARMS URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR FIVE 2 AND 3 STORY ROW HOUSE STYLE GARDEN APARTMENTS CONTAINING SEVENTY-TWO (72) SECTION-8 ASSISTED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS LOCATED ON THE CITY BLOCK BOUNDED BY MADISON AVENUE, CLINTON AVENUE, HUNTERDON STREET AND PESHINE AVENUE, 453-467 CLINTON AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 07108 COUNTY OF ESSEX AND CURRENTLY IDENTIFIED ON THE CITY’S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 2684, LOT 1 Additional Information:
Dept/ Agency: Economic and Housing Development Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Investigation for Area in Need of Redevelopment Purpose: Authorizing the Newark Central Planning Board to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine if the area is in need of redevelopment. List of Property: (Address/Block/Lot/Ward) 153-155 Emmet Street/Block 1180/Lot 17/East Ward Additional Information:
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Finance
Dept/ Agency: Finance Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Purpose: Approving Form of Sale of City-Secured Bonds Amount to be Financed: $30,100,000.00 Source of Appropriation: Bonds/Notes Purchaser: Open Market Project Information: (Description/ Project No./ Amount Appropriated/Ordinance No.) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (THE “CITY”) AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING (A) THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING NOTES, SERIES 2026B (STATE LOAN REPAYMENT) (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) OF THE CITY, (B) THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, (C) THE ENTERING INTO AND EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND (D) CITY OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Additional Information:
Law
Dept/Agency: Law Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Authorization to Execute Intergovernmental Program Agreement Purpose: To authorize execution of the corrected State-issued Garden State C-PACE Program Agreement with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority in furtherance of Ordinance 6 PSF-h 12/17/2025opting into the Garden State C-PACE Program. Additional Information:
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HEARING OF CITIZENS
1. ALIF MUHAMMAD Appearing. 2. FAHKERIA BRADLEY Appearing. 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER Not appearing. 4. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON Not appearing. 5. LAMONT VAUGHN Appearing. 6. MALIK H. COOPER Appearing. 7. QUEEN DANNISHA CLYBURN Appearing. 8. OPAL R. WRIGHT Not appearing. 9. DEBRA SALTERS Appearing. 10. QUADEER PORTER Appearing. 11. DARNELLA LEE Appearing. 12. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER Appearing. 13. SHAKEAL MOORE Not appearing. 14. PABLO OLIVERA Not appearing.
MOTIONS
ADJOURNMENT
________________________________________ C. LAWRENCE CRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY ________________________________________ KECIA DANIELS CITY CLERK OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET Sponsored by Council Member Amina Bey 1. Faith Edgar, Sr. Sponsored by Council Member Dupré L. Kelly 2. Oliver Power Grant of the Wu Tang Clan Sponsored by Council Member Luis A. Quintana 3. Awilda Olivo Lopez 4. Miriam Serrano 5. Hector Sepulveda 6. Ms. Lillian Torres Sponsored by Council Member Louise Scott-Rountree 7. Sandra Janice Carter 8. Harvey Irvin Rasberry (Ras) 9. Sylvia Wilcox Gregory 10. Howard Dawkins 11. Erma E. Chavis 12. Jean Johnson 13. Shirleen Lucas 14. Reverend Dr. Frank H. Walters, Jr. 15. Joel Washington 16. Baby Justin Christian El-Abiad 17. Dorothy Ann Livingston 18. Renae Yvonne Davis 19. Sister Sallie Marie Outler 20. Jean L. Jones 21. Bernard McAllister 22. Kent Torain
Approval of the Consent Reports and Recommendations
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A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Nyree Collins Williams.
A motion requesting that the Administration provide the West Ward Councilman with a list of those West Ward landlords on the Mayor’s recently enacted “Worst Landlords in the City” listing initiative.
A motion, once again, requesting the Administration provide a status report on the repairs and operating condition of the sliding roof at the JFK pool.
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