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Resolution electing a President, of the Newark Municipal Council for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Waiving Special Event Application Permit Fees Purpose: The Meeker Avenue Block Party Date(s): Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 12:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sponsor(s): Council Member, Patrick O. Council Additional Information: The Meeker Avenue - Block Party,” Meeker Avenue between Hillside Avenue and Peshine Avenue 12:30 PM until 8:00 PM The City of Newark’s Special Event Application Fee ($100.00) The Meeker Avenue Block Party for the event will be waived.

1. ALIF MUHAMMAD 2. FAHKERIA BRADLEY 3. LISA MITCHELSON-PARKER 4. JOHN GOLDSTEIN 5. OPAL R. WRIGHT 6. FELICIA ALSTON-SINGLETON 7. DEBRA SALTERS 8. QUADEER PORTER 9. SHEILA MONTAGUE 10. ELI KWAWUKUME 11. H. FREEMAN 12. LATOYA JACKSON-TUCKER 13. YOLANDA JOHNSON 14. DARNELLA LEE 15. RODNEY DAVIS 16. MUTA EL-AMIN 17. MARILYN SOWELL 18. LATORIA WILLIAMS 19. NADIRAH BROWN 20. YUSUF A. SHABAZZ 21. VANESSA HENDERSON 22. MARYAM BEY 23. JIMMIE WHITE 24. NADEJA BANKS 25. RAMÓN LUIS RODRÍGUEZ

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Deacon Eugene Vick, Jr. Date(s): Saturday, August 8, 2026 Official Street Name(s): South 20th Street and 19th Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Deacon Eugene Vick, Jr. Way Sponsor: Council Member, Patrick O. Council Additional Information: Ceremony scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 8, 2026

Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Ceremonial Street Designation Honoree: Ryan Haygood and Charity Haygood Date(s): Saturday, July 25, 2026 Official Street Name(s): Intersection of Parkview Terrace and Hansbury Avenue Ceremonial Intersection Name: Ryan and Charity Haygood Way Sponsor: Council-Member, Patrick O. Council Additional Information: Ceremony scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 25, 2026

The Board of The Alcoholic Beverage Control, Minutes, January through June 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 the Department of Health and Community Wellness coordinate a tour of the animal facility for his Council colleagues.

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 adopting legislation that allowed changes to the zoning ordinance which allowed projects to proceed without any parking requirements in the University Heights area. The governing body is requesting that the Department of Economic and Housing Development remind Planning Board members that the changes presented to the Municipal Council was initiated by the Administration and not the Council. He further requested that Planning Board members review and refresh their knowledge of City land use regulations without spreading inaccurate assertions on the Governing Body and their responsibilities.

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 for certain redevelopment projects and other security concerns in apartment buildings with 100 units or more.

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 Congressional delegation to take all lawful steps available to secure the immediate closure of the Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center.