Jersey City Minutes

Meeting record

Municipal Council, January 28, 2026

Body
Municipal Council
Date
January 28, 2026 (regular meeting)
Video
city recording, 3h 48m
Called to order
0:00:44 (6:07 p.m.)
Adjourned
3:47:40 (9:54 p.m.)
Minutes
CivicWeb, fetched 2026-10-19
Votes
38 confirmed

Attendance

Items

motion-add-10.32 motion

Motion to add the late item read by the clerk as 10.34, Res. 26-042 (minutes item 10.32), to the agenda

0:03:34 to 0:05:11 · Added
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:04:34
Moved by Jake Ephros, seconded by Denise Ridley
Roll call from 0:04:34; every answer heard. Gilmore answered aye on arrival and the clerk marked Gilmore present at 6:11 p.m. in the same segment. Motion by Ephros (clerk: 'Councilman Ephros', 0:04:02), second by Ridley (0:04:34). Minutes: no item; the minutes have no numbered or unnumbered line for this motion. The minutes have no line for this procedural motion; published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
The clerk said the item was marked late and had been discussed at the caucus, read it as item 10.34, Resolution 26-042, the Meritain Health contract (0:03:34 to 0:04:02), and asked for a motion to add it. The minutes number this resolution 10.32.
3.1 Ord. 26-001 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance amending Chapter 3 (Administration of Government) Article XI (Department of Public Safety) Sub-Article I (Division of Police) and Chapter 160 (Fee Schedule Established) Subsection 7 (Fees for the Department of Public Works) of the Municipal code to Reform the Off-Duty and Public Works Rental for Non-Profit & Cultural Events

0:05:59 to 0:11:34 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:08:42
Consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 and 3.5 (3.3 withdrawn), from 0:08:42. No motion or second heard. Every answer heard: Brooks and Zuppa 'aye on all'; Ephros 'I vote aye on all' (0:09:36); Little aye on 3.1, 3.2 and 3.5 (0:09:43) and on 3.4 after a question (0:11:24); Gilmore, Lavarro and Ridley 'aye for introduction', Singh 'aye for all', Griffin 'aye' (0:11:34). Minutes: 'Introduced 9-0' (item 3.1; the minutes carry no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Ord. 26-001 ('Record of Council Vote on Introduction – Jan 28 2026'): 9-0, all aye.
Before the first readings the Council President asked the business administrator to address reports of immigration enforcement in the city (0:05:31 to 0:05:59); the clerk then read 3.1 at 0:05:59.
3.2 Ord. 26-002 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article IX (Parking for the Disabled) of the Jersey City Code designating a reserved parking space at various locations throughout the City.

0:06:51 to 0:11:34 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:08:42
Consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 and 3.5 (3.3 withdrawn), from 0:08:42; see 3.1. Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Introduced 9-0' (item 3.2, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Ord. 26-002 (introduction, Jan 28 2026): 9-0, all aye.
3.3 Ord. 26-003 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City adopting amendments to the Liberty Harbor Redevelopment Plan.

0:06:51 to 0:07:21 · Withdrawn · document
The clerk said the business administrator wished to address 3.3 (0:06:51); the business administrator said that, as discussed at the caucus, the item would be withdrawn (0:07:12). The clerk said 3.3 had been withdrawn and was not read into the record (0:07:18 to 0:07:21). No vote. The minutes record 3.3 as Withdrawn.
3.4 Ord. 26-004 ordinance first reading

An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of block 11612, lot 3, more commonly known by the street address of 95 Morgan Street, from 95 Morgan Street Development, LLC.

0:07:23 to 0:11:34 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:08:42
Consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 and 3.5 (3.3 withdrawn), from 0:08:42; see 3.1. Little asked a question on 3.4 during the roll call; Little's aye on 3.4 is heard at low confidence ('Then I vote aye on 3.4 as well', 0:11:24, 'aye' p 0.47; 'Correct.' to the clerk's 'voting aye on all', 0:11:34, p 0.39), so it is taken from the written records: the minutes ('Introduced 9-0', item 3.4, no page marks) and the vote table in Ord. 26-004 (introduction, Jan 28 2026: 9-0, Little aye) agree. Every other answer heard.
3.5 Ord. 26-005 ordinance first reading

An Franchise Ordinance granting permission to 20 VANW, LLC by it managing member, Hangyuan Zhang, allowing the installation of concrete stairs that extend into the right of way beyond the boundary lines of Lot 38, Block 12003, and are for the benefit of Lot 38, Block 12003, commonly known as 20 Van Wagenen Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

0:07:40 to 0:11:34 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:08:42
Consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 and 3.5 (3.3 withdrawn), from 0:08:42; see 3.1. Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Introduced 9-0' (item 3.5, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Ord. 26-005 (introduction, Jan 28 2026): 9-0, all aye.
The business administrator said at 0:07:44 that, as discussed at the caucus, the administration would withdraw 3.5; a member not identified by the clerk then said at 0:07:50 that they had met with the applicant and withdrew their objection, and the item stayed on the agenda (0:08:00 to 0:08:05). The clerk read it at 0:08:13.
motion-order-10.4 motion

Motion to take up item 10.4 (Res. 26-012) out of order

0:12:08 to 0:13:06 · Approved
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:12:32
Moved by Thomas Zuppa, Jr., seconded by Denise Ridley
Clerk's words: 'motion to defer to item 10.4'. Roll call from 0:12:32; every answer heard. Motion by Zuppa (confirmed 'I so moved', 0:12:25), second by Ridley (0:12:32). Minutes: no item; the minutes have no numbered or unnumbered line for this motion. The minutes have no line for this procedural motion; published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
As discussed at the caucus (clerk, 0:12:08).
10.4 Res. 26-012 resolution

A Resolution Observing and Celebrating the 3rd Annual Muslim Heritage Month in Jersey City.

0:13:06 to 0:25:08 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:16:25
Roll call from 0:16:25. No motion or second heard. Brooks's 'Aye.' (0:16:36, p 0.34) and Griffin's 'I proudly vote I' (0:17:03, last word p 0.27) are heard at low confidence; both answers are taken from the written records: the minutes ('Approved 9-0', item 10.4, no page marks) and the vote table in Res. 26-012 (Jan 28: 9-0, Brooks and Griffin aye) agree. Other answers heard (Lavarro 0:17:32; Ridley 0:18:01).
Taken out of order by motion (0:12:32). The clerk asked Zuppa to read the resolution into the record (0:13:06); Zuppa read it from 0:13:16. After the vote a member of the public who had worked on the resolution addressed the council (0:18:41 to 0:22:29), and members left the dais for a photograph until 0:25:08.
5 public comment

Public request for hearing

0:26:20 to 2:20:00 · Heard
Public request for hearing (minutes items 5.1 to 5.46). The clerk said there were no second reading ordinances and moved to the public speakers (0:26:20), calling each by number and first name from 0:26:50. Speakers are not listed here; the minutes name them. Members responded to several speakers; from 1:19:09 to 1:25:06 members and the Law Department discussed amending Res. 25-564 to add members to the renter protection special investigation committee and holding its meetings under the Open Public Meetings Act. A speaker called as '5.21, Marshall' spoke at 1:04:42; the minutes record no action for 5.21. The portion closed at 2:20:00 ('that will conclude our public speaking portion of the meeting').
6 other

Petitions and communications (items 6.1 to 6.27)

2:20:10 to 2:20:10 · No action
The clerk asked for questions or comments on communications 6.1 through 6.27 (2:20:10); none were heard. The clerk said there were no officer communications (2:20:19). The items are not listed individually.
8.1 other

Executive Order# 2026-001 dated January 16, 2026 from James Solomon, Mayor of the City of Jersey City re: Reestablishing the Jersey City Police Division Traffic Enforcement Division and prioritizing enforcement for street safety.

2:20:19 to 2:24:58 · No action
Reports of directors: the clerk asked for questions or comments on 8.1 through 8.3 (2:20:19); questions were asked on 8.2 only.
8.2 other

Executive Order# 2026-002 dated January 21, 2026 from James Solomon, Mayor of the City of Jersey City re: Establishing a Citywide Audit of all Tax Abatements.

2:20:19 to 2:24:58 · No action
The staff answers are by a speaker addressed as 'Peter' by a member not identified by the clerk. At 2:24:58 a member asked the clerk for copies of letters on acting director appointments; the clerk said they had none.
8.3 other

Executive Order #2026-003 dated January 16, 2026 from James Solomon, Mayor of the City of Jersey City re: Protecting Jersey City Immigrants.

2:20:19 to 2:24:58 · No action
Reports of directors 8.1 through 8.3 were asked about together (2:20:19); no question on 8.3 was heard.
9.1 claims

Meeting Claims List

2:25:13 to 2:34:04 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:25:13
Consent roll call with items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4 ('claims and addendums number one two and three'), from 2:25:13. No motion or second heard. Brooks first answered 'abstain' (2:25:13), then changed to aye after the claims were explained ('I will vote I', 2:30:13, 'I' p 0.96; clerk: 'You are permitted to change your vote', 2:30:57). Zuppa aye after reviewing the addendums (2:29:36). Gilmore called at 2:31:38; no answer heard in the full pass or in the re-transcription of 9090-9125 s; an unattributed voice asked whether Gilmore had said aye and another answered 'Yes.' (2:31:42 to 2:31:44). Gilmore's aye is filled from the clerk's count 9-0 (2:34:04): eight ayes heard, one aye unaccounted for. Minutes: 'Approved-9-0' (item 9.1, no page marks); agrees.
Before the vote members and staff discussed how claims are attached to the agenda and paid (2:26:20 to 2:29:36); the clerk said the business administrator and the clerk would make sure members received claims before the agenda is published (2:31:10).
9.2 claims

Meeting Claims Addendum #1

2:25:13 to 2:34:04 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:25:13
Consent roll call with items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4, from 2:25:13; see 9.1. Gilmore's answer not heard (called 2:31:38); filled aye from the clerk's count 9-0 (2:34:04). Minutes: 'Approved-9-0' (item 9.2, no page marks); agrees.
9.3 claims

Meeting Claims Addendum #2

2:25:13 to 2:34:04 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:25:13
Consent roll call with items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4, from 2:25:13; see 9.1. Gilmore's answer not heard (called 2:31:38); filled aye from the clerk's count 9-0 (2:34:04). Minutes print 'Meeting Claims Addendum #2: -9-0' with no action word (no page marks); tally agrees.
The minutes print this item's title as 'Meeting Claims Addendum #2: -9-0' with no separate action line; the tally text is left out of the title here.
9.4 claims

Meeting Claims Addendum #3

2:25:13 to 2:34:04 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:25:13
Consent roll call with items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 and 9.4, from 2:25:13; see 9.1. Gilmore's answer not heard (called 2:31:38); filled aye from the clerk's count 9-0 (2:34:04). Minutes print 'Meeting Claims Addendum #3: -9-0' with no action word (no page marks); tally agrees.
The minutes print this item's title as 'Meeting Claims Addendum #3: -9-0' with no separate action line; the tally text is left out of the title here.
10.1 Res. 26-009 resolution

A Resolution (1) Introducing and approving the 2026 budget of the Jackson Hill Main Street Special Improvement District; (2) Directing the City Clerk to publicly advertise the budget and schedule a public hearing; and (3) Directing the Tax Assessor to prepare an assessment roll of properties within the District based upon the budget.

2:34:27 to 2:36:51 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:34:42
Consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9 and 10.10 (10.4 voted earlier), from 2:34:42. No motion or second heard. Gilmore called at 2:35:45; no answer in the full pass; the re-transcription of 9335-9365 s hears 'Councilperson Gilmore. Aye.' (9348.0 s, p 0.97), and Gilmore's answer rests on that pass. Clerk's count 9-0 (2:36:37). Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.1, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-009 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
10.2 Res. 26-010 resolution

A Resolution of the City of Jersey City, authorizing the cancellation of an unexpended grant balance from the Janssen allocation of the national opioid settlement.

2:34:27 to 2:36:51 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:34:42
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.10 except 10.4, from 2:34:42; see 10.1. Gilmore's aye rests on the re-transcription of 9335-9365 s (9348.0 s, p 0.97); count 9-0 at 2:36:37. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.2, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-010 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
10.3 Res. 26-011 resolution

Resolution Granting Veteran Exemption on Block 29404 Lot 60 from Local Property Taxation Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30

2:34:27 to 2:36:51 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:34:42
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.10 except 10.4, from 2:34:42; see 10.1. Gilmore's aye rests on the re-transcription of 9335-9365 s (9348.0 s, p 0.97); count 9-0 at 2:36:37. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.3, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-011 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
10.5 Res. 26-013 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City amending Resolution 25-589 and authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a discharge of mortgage encumbering 422-424 Halladay Street, Jersey City, NJ a/k/a Block 15602, Lot 9, f/k/a Block 2091, Lot 49.

2:34:27 to 2:36:51 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:34:42
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.10 except 10.4, from 2:34:42; see 10.1. Gilmore's aye rests on the re-transcription of 9335-9365 s (9348.0 s, p 0.97); count 9-0 at 2:36:37. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.5, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-013 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
10.6 Res. 26-014 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the submission of a strategic plan or The Jersey City Municipal Alliance Grant pursuant to the Governor’s Council on Substance use disorder grant year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

2:34:27 to 2:36:51 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:34:42
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.10 except 10.4, from 2:34:42; see 10.1. Gilmore's aye rests on the re-transcription of 9335-9365 s (9348.0 s, p 0.97); count 9-0 at 2:36:37. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.6, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-014 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
10.7 Res. 26-015 resolution

A Resolution authorizing an amendment to an agreement with Port Imperial Ferry Corp. d/b/a NY Waterway, regarding the operation of Port Liberte Ferry Services.

2:34:27 to 2:36:51 · Approved · document
7-0-2 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions, roll call at 2:34:42
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.10 except 10.4, from 2:34:42; see 10.1. Little abstained on 10.7 (2:35:20); Singh said they were not voting on 10.7 and confirmed to the clerk that they were abstaining (2:36:17 to 2:36:20). Gilmore's aye rests on the re-transcription of 9335-9365 s (9348.0 s, p 0.97). The clerk's count 7-0-2 with Little and Singh abstaining (2:36:46). Minutes: 'Approved 7-0-2, Councilperson Singh and Councilperson Little: Abstain' (item 10.7, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-015 (Jan 28): 7-0-2, Little and Singh under N.V. (Abstain), all others aye.
10.8 Res. 26-016 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services to accept grant funds from the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services for the peer grouping meal program and authorizing the execution of a grant agreement.

2:34:27 to 2:36:51 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:34:42
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.10 except 10.4, from 2:34:42; see 10.1. Gilmore's aye rests on the re-transcription of 9335-9365 s (9348.0 s, p 0.97); count 9-0 at 2:36:51. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.8, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-016 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
10.9 Res. 26-017 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to accept a gift for the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Affairs Senior Center.

2:34:27 to 2:36:51 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:34:42
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.10 except 10.4, from 2:34:42; see 10.1. Gilmore's aye rests on the re-transcription of 9335-9365 s (9348.0 s, p 0.97); count 9-0 at 2:36:51. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.9, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-017 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
10.10 Res. 26-018 resolution

Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City awarding Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) FY 2022 Unallocated Funds and authorizing the execution of a subrecipient agreement with St. Joseph’s School for the Blind for improvements at 761 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, Block 4801, Lot 1 (Ward C)

2:34:27 to 2:36:51 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:34:42
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.10 except 10.4, from 2:34:42; see 10.1. Gilmore's aye rests on the re-transcription of 9335-9365 s (9348.0 s, p 0.97); count 9-0 at 2:36:51. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.10, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-018 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
10.13 Res. 26-022 resolution

Resolution providing local support for Warrior Weed, LLC to operate a Class 5 Retail cannabis business

2:37:01 to 2:37:16 · Withdrawn · document
Read by the clerk as 10.14. The clerk said 10.14, 15 and 16 were being withdrawn and the business administrator confirmed (2:37:01 to 2:37:16); during public comment the business administrator had said the cannabis resolutions would be pulled (2:18:32). No vote heard; the minutes print 'Withdrawn 9-0'.
10.14 Res. 26-023 resolution

Resolution providing local support for BEVRLY, INC. to operate a Class 6 Retail cannabis business

2:37:01 to 2:37:16 · Withdrawn · document
Read by the clerk as 10.15; withdrawn with the clerk's 10.14 and 10.16 (2:37:01 to 2:37:16). No vote heard; the minutes print 'Withdrawn 9-0'.
10.15 Res. 26-024 resolution

Resolution providing local support for Grass House Company to operate a Class 5 Retail cannabis business

2:37:01 to 2:37:16 · Withdrawn · document
Read by the clerk as 10.16; withdrawn with the clerk's 10.14 and 10.15 (2:37:01 to 2:37:16). No vote heard; the minutes print 'Withdrawn 9-0'.
10.11 Res. 26-019 resolution

Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City awarding Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) Program Year 2023 Unallocated Funds and Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire for the purchase of one (1) Skeeter High Water Rescue Vehicle, 255 Kearney Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, Block 20902, Lot 90 (Ward F)

2:37:01 to 2:55:13 · Approved · document
6-3 6 ayes, 3 nays, roll call at 2:39:21
Consent roll call with items 10.11, 10.12, 10.16, 10.17, 9.5, 10.18, 10.19, 10.20 and 10.21 (the clerk's 10.11 through 10.23, with the clerk's 10.14, 10.15 and 10.16 withdrawn), from 2:39:21. No motion or second heard. Every answer heard: Brooks 'voting yes on 10.11 through 10.23' (2:41:02); Zuppa aye (2:43:04); Ephros aye (2:44:47); Little aye on all (2:45:52); Gilmore no on 10.11, aye on the rest (2:47:21); Singh aye on all (2:48:24); Griffin no on 10.11, aye on the rest (2:49:21); Lavarro no on the clerk's 10.11, 10.20 and 10.22 and aye on the rest, after first naming 10.19 and 10.20 (2:52:07 to 2:52:14), confirmed to the clerk (2:54:01); Ridley 'Aye for all' (2:54:01). Minutes: 'Approved 6-3', Gilmore, Lavarro and Griffin nay (item 10.11, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-019 (Jan 28): 6-3, Gilmore, Griffin and Lavarro nay.
10.12 Res. 26-021 resolution

Resolution authorizing the award of an open-end contract to Persistent Construction to provide Snow Removal City-wide for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation.

2:37:01 to 2:55:13 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:39:21
Consent roll call from 2:39:21; see 10.11. Read by the clerk as 10.13 (members' remarks on the snow removal contract as 10.13 at 2:41:33 and 2:50:27). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.12, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-021 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
The clerk's 10.13.
10.16 Res. 26-025 resolution

Resolution authorizing the public sale of two hundred and thirteen motor vehicles through public surplus.com public online auction

2:37:01 to 2:55:13 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:39:21
Consent roll call from 2:39:21; see 10.11. Matched to the clerk's 10.17 by position (not named on the video). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.16, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-025 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
The clerk's 10.17.
10.17 Res. 26-026 resolution

Resolution ratifying an emergency contract award to Atlantic Salt, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of rock salt for citywide snow emergency for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation.

2:37:01 to 2:55:13 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:39:21
Consent roll call from 2:39:21; see 10.11. Read by the clerk as 10.18 (members' remarks on 'the salt' as 10.18 at 2:42:04 and 2:49:30). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.17, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-026 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
The clerk's 10.18.
9.5 Res. 26-027 resolution

Resolution Authorizing The Payment Of A Claim Submitted By AT&T For Providing Mobile Cellular Services For The Department of Public Safety

2:37:01 to 2:55:13 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:39:21
Consent roll call from 2:39:21; see 10.11. Matched to the clerk's 10.19 by resolution-number order (between Res. 26-026, the clerk's 10.18, and Res. 26-028, the clerk's 10.20); the title was not read and the minutes list it under claims as 9.5, which was not in the claims roll call. Lavarro first said no on 10.19, then said yes on 10.19, describing it as a claim (2:52:14). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 9.5, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-027 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
Taken up as the clerk's 10.19 in the second resolutions roll call (matched by resolution-number order).
10.18 Res. 26-028 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Twin Boro Physical Therapy for Providing Physical Therapy Services.

2:37:01 to 2:55:13 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 2:39:21
Consent roll call from 2:39:21; see 10.11. Read by the clerk as 10.20 (Zuppa: '10.20, the payment for Twinboro Physical Therapy', 2:42:34). Lavarro no on the clerk's 10.20 (2:52:07; confirmed 2:54:01). The clerk first announced '10.20 is approved, 7-1' (2:54:41) and corrected it to 8-1 (2:55:13). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 8-1 Councilperson Lavarro: nay' (item 10.18, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-028 (Jan 28): 8-1, Lavarro nay.
The clerk's 10.20.
10.19 Res. 26-029 resolution

A Resolution Updating the Award of a Contract for Building Automated System Controls for City Owned Buildings to Stark Tech Services, LLC, the Successor Entity of Jersey State Controls Company.

2:37:01 to 2:55:13 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:39:21
Consent roll call from 2:39:21; see 10.11. Matched to the clerk's 10.21 by position (not named on the video). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.19, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-029 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
The clerk's 10.21.
10.20 Res. 26-030 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Whipple Azzarello LLC for Providing Various Litigation Services.

2:37:01 to 2:55:13 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 2:39:21
Consent roll call from 2:39:21; see 10.11. Matched to the clerk's 10.22 by position (not named on the video). Lavarro no on the clerk's 10.22 (2:52:07; confirmed 2:54:01). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 8-1 Councilperson Lavarro: nay' (item 10.20, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-030 (Jan 28): 8-1, Lavarro nay.
The clerk's 10.22.
10.21 Res. 26-031 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of the Action Entitled “Direct Energy Business, LLC et al. v. City of Jersey City” Docket No. HUD-L-4144-24.

2:37:01 to 2:55:13 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:39:21
Consent roll call from 2:39:21; see 10.11. Matched to the clerk's 10.23 by position (not named on the video). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.21, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-031 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
The clerk's 10.23.
10.30 Res. 26-040 resolution

Resolution Approving the Appointment of William Viqueira as Director of the Department of Finance

2:55:13 to 2:55:47 · Withdrawn · document
Read by the clerk as 10.32. The clerk said 10.32 and 33 were being withdrawn (2:55:13); the business administrator confirmed and said, as stated at the caucus, they would roll to the next meeting (2:55:39). No vote heard; the minutes print 'Withdrawn 9-0'.
10.31 Res. 26-041 resolution

Resolution approving the appointment of Sarah M. Levine as Corporation Counsel and the Director of the Department of Law

2:55:13 to 2:55:47 · Withdrawn · document
Read by the clerk as 10.33; withdrawn with the clerk's 10.32 (2:55:13 to 2:55:39), to roll to the next meeting. No vote heard; the minutes print 'Withdrawn 9-0'.
10.22 Res. 26-032 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by the Antoine Law Firm LLC for Providing Various Litigation Services.

2:55:13 to 3:47:29 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 3:29:02
Consent roll call with items 10.22 to 10.29 and 10.32 (the clerk's 10.24 through 10.34, with the clerk's 10.32 and 10.33 withdrawn), from 3:29:02. No motion or second heard. Every answer heard: Brooks 'I vote I on all' (3:29:02); Zuppa aye on all 10.24 to 10.34 (3:32:20); Ephros aye on all (3:35:12); Little aye for all (3:38:36); Gilmore aye (3:39:06); Singh aye for 10.24 to 10.34 (3:39:32); Griffin 'aye all the way down' (3:41:22); Lavarro 'I'll vote no on those claims... 1024 to 1027' (3:41:57; to the clerk's 'You're voting no on them?' the transcript has 'No.') and aye on the rest (3:45:54); Ridley aye for all (3:46:51). Matched to the clerk's 10.24 by position. Minutes: 'Approved 8-1 Councilperson Lavarro: nay' (item 10.22, no page marks); agrees.
The clerk's 10.24.
10.23 Res. 26-033 resolution

Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Goldenberg Mackler Sayegh Mintz Pfeffer Bonchi Gill for providing professional legal services

2:55:13 to 3:47:29 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 3:29:02
Consent roll call from 3:29:02; see 10.22. Matched to the clerk's 10.25 by position. Lavarro no on the clerk's 10.24 to 10.27 (3:41:57). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 8-1 Councilperson Lavarro: nay' (item 10.23, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-033 (Jan 28): 8-1, Lavarro nay.
The clerk's 10.25.
10.24 Res. 26-034 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Tracey S. Cosby, Attorney. for Providing Various Legal Services.

2:55:13 to 3:47:29 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 3:29:02
Consent roll call from 3:29:02; see 10.22. Matched to the clerk's 10.26 by position. Lavarro no on the clerk's 10.24 to 10.27 (3:41:57). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 8-1 Councilperson Lavarro: nay' (item 10.24, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-034 (Jan 28): 8-1, Lavarro nay.
The clerk's 10.26.
10.25 Res. 26-035 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Antonelli Kantor Rivera for Providing Various Litigation Services.

2:55:13 to 3:47:29 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 3:29:02
Consent roll call from 3:29:02; see 10.22. Matched to the clerk's 10.27 by position. Lavarro no on the clerk's 10.24 to 10.27 (3:41:57). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 8-1 Councilperson Lavarro: nay' (item 10.25, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-035 (Jan 28): 8-1, Lavarro nay.
The clerk's 10.27.
10.26 Res. 26-036 resolution

A Resolution authorizing a month-to-month extension not to exceed three (3) months effective on January 1, 2026 with Clarke Moynihan Landscaping and Construction LLC for the General Maintenance at Bayside Park, Audubon Park, Leonard Gordon Park, Hamilton Park, Berry Lane Park, Columbia Park, and Riverview Fisk Park for the Department of Recreation and Youth Development, Division of Park Maintenance.

2:55:13 to 3:47:29 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:29:02
Consent roll call from 3:29:02; see 10.22. Read by the clerk as 10.28 (members' remarks on the three-month park landscaping extension as 10.28 at 3:29:55 and 3:36:45). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.26, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-036 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
The clerk's 10.28.
10.27 Res. 26-037 resolution

Resolution authorizing the award of a professional services contract to Strulowitz Gargiulo & Twin Boro PT Associates to provide Physical and Occupational Therapy for City employees injured on the job

2:55:13 to 3:47:29 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:29:02
Consent roll call from 3:29:02; see 10.22. Matched to the clerk's 10.29 by position. Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.27, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-037 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
The clerk's 10.29.
10.28 Res. 26-038 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a professional services agreement with Life*Mod LLC

2:55:13 to 3:47:29 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:29:02
Consent roll call from 3:29:02; see 10.22. Matched to the clerk's 10.30 by position. Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.28, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-038 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
The clerk's 10.30.
10.29 Res. 26-039 resolution

Resolution authorizing the award of a professional services contract with the law firm of Antonelli, Kantor and Rivera, P.C., to serve as special counsel to represent the City of Jersey City in various litigation matters

2:55:13 to 3:47:29 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:29:02
Consent roll call from 3:29:02; see 10.22. Matched to the clerk's 10.31 by position. Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.29, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-039 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
The clerk's 10.31.
10.32 Res. 26-042 resolution

A Resolution awarding a contract to Meritain Health Inc. for the provision of Employee and Retiree Health Plan 3rd Party Administration Provider Network Services (Self Funded Plan) As Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services (EUS).

2:55:13 to 3:47:29 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:29:02
Consent roll call from 3:29:02; see 10.22. Read by the clerk as 10.34 (added to the agenda by motion at 0:04:34). Every answer heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0' (item 10.32, no page marks); agrees. Vote table in Res. 26-042 (Jan 28): 9-0, all aye.
Late item added by motion (0:04:34); the clerk's 10.34. Questions on it ran from 2:56:03 to 3:29:02; the city's employee-benefits consultant introduced themself at 3:06:01 and answered questions on retirees, continuity of care, network providers and service guarantees.
motion-adjourn motion

Motion to adjourn

3:47:29 to 3:47:40 · Approved
Voice vote, no roll call at 3:47:40
Moved by Michael O. Griffin, seconded by Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
No member's answer is recorded for a voice vote.
The clerk asked for a motion to adjourn at 9:54 (3:47:29); motion by Griffin, second by Zuppa (3:47:40); approved by acclamation, no roll call, so no by-member vote is recorded. Clerk: 'We are out of here at 9.54 p.m.' (3:47:40).

Record drafted 2026-10-19, checked 2026-10-20, reviewed by Adam Hanford (review pending).