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A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Sierra Lancaster, long time Newark resident.

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 meeting to discuss attorney-client privileged matters. Meeting: Pre-Meeting Date: May 5, 2026 Time: Commencing at 11:14 A.M. and ending at 12:00 P.M. Additional Information:

Emergency Contract E2026-11 Demolition Services 37-57 Branford Place Purpose: Emergency Declaration E2026-11 The Department of Economic and Housing Development has determined that there is an immediate need for demolition at the property located at 37-57 Branford Place. Contractor: Perdomo of NY. LLC. Contract Term: May 7, 2026- August 6, 2026

Emergency Contract E2026-07 Temporary Housing Services Purpose: Emergency Declaration E2026-07 The Department of Health and Community Wellness has determined that there is an immediate need for shelter due to the lack if adequate shelter capacity posing an imminent danger to unsheltered individuals and families exposing them to life-threating weather conditions and increasing public health risks. Contractor: 689 South 16th Street Corp. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark Fairmont Health YMCA Newark & Vicinity Bridge’s Outreach Circle of Life Isaiah House United Community Corporation Real House, Inc. Apostles House Contract Term: December 1, 2025- January 31, 2026

A motion requesting that the Office of Licenses/Permits limit the number of food vending permits and their permitted usage for each ward.

A motion requesting that the Office of the City Clerk remove the protective panels from the Council Members’ seating which were installed during the COVID-19 pandemic for safety reasons.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement Purpose: Cookout with the Council Entity Name: Dwight Plaza Entity Address: 139 Seventh Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Location: Dwight Plaza, 139 Seventh Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07104 Event Date(s): Friday, May 8, 2026 Event Time: 3:00 PM until 7:30 PM Sponsor: Council Member Amina Bey Additional Information:

Planning Board of the Town of Harrison Minutes May 29, 2025