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Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment Purpose: Appointment to the Federally Qualified Health Center Board of Commission Name of Appointee: Porshia R. Bennett Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on August 5, 2029. Additional Information:

Dept/ Agency: Office of the Mayor Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Re-Appointment Purpose: Re-Appointment to the Central Planning Board Name of Appointee: Jermaine James Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending on March 12, 2030. Additional Information:

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.

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 City’s evaluation process in determining the successful buyer and a list of the unsuccessful prospective bidders for each respective property. Council President Quintana requested that EHD appear before the Council at a future meeting to discuss the entire sale process.

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 Sewer Utilities. Municipal Council requested the Department of Water and Sewer Utilities appear before the council in a future meeting for discussion of the above referenced legislation.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: The Tillinghast Block Party Date(s): Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM (Rain Date September 6, 2026) Sponsor(s): Council Member Patrick O. Council Additional Information: The Tillinghast - Block Party,” Tillinghast Street between Clinton Place and Osborne Terrace 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee ($100.00) The Tillinghast Block Party for the event will be waived.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Appointment to Second River Joint Meeting Purpose: Appointment of Council Representative Name of Appointee: Council Member, Amina Bey Appointment Term: Upon Municipal Council confirmation and ending June 30, 2027 Additional Information:

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Bishop Loretta Paris Smith-Johnson.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Miguel “Jack” Rodriguez, former Newark Inspector General and retired Newark Police Department officer.

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 violations, in addition to assisting school crossing guards in their duties.

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 Community Corporation, stating their ineligibility for services although their incomes are well below the $1600 monthly limit; furthermore, requesting DCA review the Section 8 program which has removed hundreds of families due to a flaw in the recertification process.

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 in mortgage and rental relieve, in addition to reviewing the Summer Termination Program which has been extended to August 31, 2026. However, the LIHEAP process, particularly in Newark, is experiencing bureaucratic delays and residents are having their services turned off; furthermore, requesting the New Jersey Senior Freeze Program funding be restored to its original amount to aid seniors and the disabled struggling with the rising cost of living.

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 school or house of worship, mornings 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and evenings after 6:00 PM.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Reverend Alicia Fletcher.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the passing of Jimmy McCoy, longtime Newark resident and retired Newark Police Department officer.

A motion expressing profound sorrow and regret at the recent passing of Eric Stokes, long time Newark native and former City Hall employee.