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2026-08-21
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MEO-26-00004
Filed (Aug 21, 2026)
Special Event Waiving Permit Fees for E-Waste Recycling Ramos
To Be Introduced (Aug 21, 2026)
DIRECTING DEEDS OF CONVEYANCE TO BE EXECUTED AND DELIVERED TO THE UNITED RAILROAD AND CANAL COMPANY, AND PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY, FOR RAYMOND BOULEVARD AND RIVER STREET VIADUCT EASEMENT; MARKET...
Adopted (Aug 21, 2026)
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Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- (Aug 19, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Municipal Council and City Clerk (TEST)
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Professional Service Contract
Purpose: Services...
Adopt (Aug 19, 2026)
RAFFLE LICENSES
1. Test, Test, Test
2. Test, Test, Test
3. Test, Test, Test
4. Test, Test, Test
5. Test, Test, Test
Approve (Aug 19, 2026)
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Accept (Aug 19, 2026)
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Adopt on First Reading (Aug 19, 2026)
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Defer (Aug 19, 2026)
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To Be Introduced (Aug 17, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees
Purpose: District...
To Be Introduced (Aug 17, 2026)
Special Event Waiving Permit Fees for Girard Place Block Party
To Be Introduced (Aug 13, 2026)
Resolution: Board of Adjustment Re-Appointment - Julius S. Montford (JSJ)
To Be Introduced (Aug 13, 2026)
Special Event Waiving Permit Fees for South 19th Street Block Party
To Be Introduced (Aug 13, 2026)
Special Events Waiving Permit Fees for South 13th Street Block Party
To Be Introduced (Aug 13, 2026)
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Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Executive Session
Purpose: To exclude public from portion of...
Adopt (Jul 14, 2026)
Dept/Agency: Offices of Municipal Council and City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Executive Session
Purpose: To exclude public from portion of...
Adopt (Aug 4, 2026)
Office of the City Clerk, Marriage License Division, Financial Reports, January through March 2026
To Be Introduced (Aug 10, 2026)
Special Event Waiving Permit Fees Vassar Ave Block Party
To Be Introduced (Aug 10, 2026)
Special Event Waiving Permit Fees for Treacy Avenue
To Be Introduced (Aug 10, 2026)
1. FELICIA K. ALSTON
2. ALIF MUHAMMAD
3. VICTOR HERLINSKY
4. MICHAEL J. GERAGHTY
5. CHRIS J. MURPHY
6. HELDER REBELO
7. ERIC DEGESERO
8. ARMAND LEMBO, JR.
9. LISA YAKOMIN
10. PETER...
To Be Introduced (Aug 6, 2026)
Re: Oath of Office Certificates for the Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety will be promoting twenty-seven Fire Recruits to Firefighters. Swearing in Ceremony will take place...
Filed (Aug 6, 2026)
Special Event Application Waiving Permit Fees
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Appointment to the Newark Environmental Commission- Quiya Harris
Filed (Aug 5, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement
Purpose: Back to...
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Orbis Amended Redevelopment Agreement
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Orbis Redevelopment Agreement Authorization
Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- (Aug 5, 2026)
Extension Emergency Contract# E2025-14 Elevator Plan Review and Inspection
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Ceremonial Street Designation for Mrs. Dorothy Harris
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Declaring Intent
Purpose: Resolution Declaring the Month...
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Live Newark Forgiveness Program Amendment
Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- (Aug 5, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Amend Resolution # 7R1-a(s) 02/25/2025, to increase...
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING
Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana
1. Ada E. Suarez Colon, 84th Birthday Celebration
2. La Esquina Del Sabor Restaurant, Grand Opening
3. Individuals honored during...
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Newark Alliance 2026 Budget Amendment
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Re: 7R3-k Five Ward Paving Project-MA 2027
Council Member Michael Silva made a request that the Engineering Department provide to the Governing Body the actual streets scheduled to be paved in 2026.
Filed (Jul 28, 2026)
Re: R12-a 071526
Council President Luis A. Quintana requested that the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities provide the number of actual change orders accepted by the Department of Water and...
Filed (Jul 28, 2026)
Omoye M. Ejalense
Defer on Communications (Aug 5, 2026)
Passaic River Temporary Easement
Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- (Aug 5, 2026)
Corrective Deed (61-69 Orchard Street)
Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- (Aug 5, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of Management and Budget
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Temporary Emergency Appropriation
Purpose: To acquire,...
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Re: Doc-1 071526
Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. requested the Dept. of Economic and Housing Development provide the Governing Body with the process for accessing City-owned property including the...
Filed (Jul 27, 2026)
Special Event Waiving Permit Fees for Tillinghast Block Party
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
FY 2026 Clean Communities Grant
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Eric Stokes, long time Newark native and former City Hall employee.
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Bishop Loretta Paris Smith-Johnson.
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Jimmy McCoy, longtime Newark resident and retired Newark Police Department officer.
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Reverend Alicia Fletcher.
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
A motion requesting that the Administration strongly consider convening portions of its 2026 Budget Hearings outside of City Hall and in the community, preferably a minimum of one per ward, in a...
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
A motion requesting that the Office of the Governor review the proposed 2026 Budget and increase dollars for the LIHEAP program and other utility assistance programs assisting renters and homeowners...
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
A motion requesting that the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) review the response in LIHEAP letters sent though various non-profit organizations such as La Casa De Don Pedro and the United...
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
A motion requesting that the Administration strongly consider adding an unarmed traffic enforcement unit to assist the Newark Police Department in traffic control and ticketing motorists for traffic...
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Miguel “Jack” Rodriguez, former Newark Inspector General and retired Newark Police Department officer.
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Appointment: Re-Appointment of Council Representative to the Secon River Joint Meeting - Carlos M. Gonzalez
Adopted as Amended (Aug 5, 2026)
1. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER
2. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON
3. ALIF MUHAMMAD
4. DEBRA SALTERS
5. QUASAN HUNTER REDMOND
6. MARILYN SOWELL
7. OPAL R. RIGHT
8. H. FREEMAN
9. SHEILA...
Filed (Jul 21, 2026)
Carjon, Direct Waste Civil Settlement
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET
Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana
1. Jack Rodriguez
2. Maria “Mary” Del Carmen Senande
3. Luis G. Garcia, Jr.
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick...
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Bergen County Cooperative Contract: Computer Equipment and Peripherals
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: ( X ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing (X) Amending
Type of Service: Accepting Grant/Amending
Purpose: Amending Resolution 7R7-a adopted on...
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Government Access Television Studio (To provide operation, management and administration of services)
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Ceremonial Street Designation: Norma Jones
To Be Introduced (Jul 16, 2026)
Oath of Offices
Filed (Jul 15, 2026)
Ceremonial Street Designation Bishop Frank Garris
Defer (Aug 5, 2026)
August 2026 Temporary Budget Extension
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Public Works/Division of Sanitation
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: Litter abatement
Entity Name:...
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
1st Precinct Lease Agreement Addendum
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XVIII HOUSING CODE OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK BY ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY COMPLIANCE COST RECOVERY PROGRAM TO AUTHORIZE THE RECOVERY OF...
Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- (Aug 5, 2026)
BES Homes RDA First Amandment
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Ceremonial Street designation Luis Reis-Ridge Street and Park Avenue (LAQ)
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Law Department
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Referral of Proposed Ordinance to the Central Planning Board for Formal Review
Purpose:...
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Settlement - Jack Doheny Company - Vactor Trucks
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
RAFFLE LICENSES
1. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-15
2. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/RL-16
3. Integrity House /RL-17
4. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church /RL-18
Approve (Jul 15, 2026)
ABB Properties, LLC First Amended RDA
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Special Event Waiving Permit Fees
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Resolution electing a President, of the Newark Municipal Council for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.
Adopt (Jul 1, 2026)
C.O.#1 for PWTP Additional Filters 12 and 14 Contract No. 18-WS2025 Rebid - Pact Two, LLC
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: City of Newark 2026 Municipal Budget
Purpose: Authorizing reading the City...
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Support
Purpose: Resolution Supporting “Sebastien’s...
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Extension Emergency Declaration: January Pipe Burst Freezing and Flooding
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Modified NOA for SYWEP 2026 Grant Acceptance
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Ceremonial Street Designation: Ryan and Charity Haygood
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Ceremonial Street Designation - Deacon Eugene Vick, Jr. Councilman Council
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
TE # 48 FY 2026 Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP) - Revised Award
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Administration/Office of the Business Administrator
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Exception to Public Bidding for Health Insurance...
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE DEPUTY MAYOR/DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO EXECUTE THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF THE CITY OF NEWARK...
Close on Public Hearing and Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Essex Plaza Owner One MOU
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Support Resolution for a Preliminary Preferred Alternative for the Replacement of the Hudson County/Essex County Clay Street Bridge
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Z-Tech Civil Settlement
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Re: Doc-2 6PSF-d Sub Committee meeting to discuss security ordinance
Council Member Anibal Ramos requested that the Governing Body convene a sub-committee to discuss alternative security measures...
Filed (Jul 7, 2026)
Re: 7R5-u Tour Associated Humane Society, Inc.
The Governing Body held discussions regarding the above referenced legislation. During the discussions, Councilman Anibal Ramos, Jr. requested that...
Filed (Jul 7, 2026)
Re: 7R2-s(as) Resolution endorsing University Hospital Building project
Council Member Anibal Ramos, Jr. stated that Planning Board Members were blaming the Municipal Council for initiating and...
Filed (Jul 7, 2026)
The Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Minutes, January through June 2026
Accept (Jul 15, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Health and Community Wellness
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Accepting a Gift
Gift: The maintenance and services for an electronic medical...
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Re: Letter to State Legislators regarding Delaney Hall
Council members requested to send letters to all State Legislators requesting support and assistance from Governor Mikie Sherrill and its...
Filed (Jul 6, 2026)
Ryan White HIV Program
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND REGRET
Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana
1. Minerva Vargas Garcia
Sponsored by Council Member Patrick O. Council
2. Pastor Clifford R. Brower...
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
SWPN 479 Clinton Avenue Community Benefits Agreement
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING
Sponsored by President Luis A. Quintana
1. Individuals honored during Punto de Encuentro Internacional 2026 Event Mothers and Fathers Day
2. Individuals honored during...
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
TE #46 Temporary Emergency Appropriation
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Delta Dental Smile Program
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Amendment to T2458 Auditing Services: Financial Auditing Firms
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Washington Bay Group Subordination Agreement
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
ESCNJ 24/25-14 - automotive parts, repair services, and related maintenance services
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
1. ALIF MUHAMMAD
Appearing.
2. FAHKERIA BRADLEY
Not appearing.
3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER
Appearing.
4. JOHN GOLDSTEIN
Appearing.
5. OPAL R. WRIGHT
Appearing.
6. FELICIA...
Filed (Jul 2, 2026)
T0109 - Philip M. Casciano Assoc. Inc
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
Investigation of AINOR (Route 1&9)
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
TE # 44 LA-2026 LFIF Newark City Fabyan Place Freight Improvements
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
NJDOT Local Aid Infrastructure Fund 2026 for Street Resurfacing – City Districts Paving Project
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
NJDOT Municipal Aid Program for Street Resurfacing - Five Ward Paving Project MA-2027
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
HDR Engineering - CSO General Permit Support and Tier 'A' Municipal Stormwater General Support
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Amending M0483- State Contract
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
wellness fest AR
Defer (Aug 5, 2026)
SMOLIN, LUPIN & CO., LLC
To Be Introduced (Jun 30, 2026)
Bond Ordinance - Wayne Pump Station Upgrade Project
Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- (Aug 5, 2026)
Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: (X) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Application/Acceptance of Grant Funds
Purpose: FY2027 Sub-Regional Transportation Planning...
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
TE #43 Urban Parks and Green Acres Program
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Emergency Contract Amendment: E2026-08 Armed Security Guards
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
Affordable Housing 90/10 Ordinance
Advance and Adopt on First Reading as 6F- (Aug 5, 2026)
Amendment - State Contract - M8001
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
movies under the stars/back to school night AR
Adopt (Jul 15, 2026)
SAMHSA - New Direction Behavioral Health Center
Adopt (Aug 5, 2026)
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