Jersey City Minutes

Meeting record

Municipal Council, February 25, 2026

Body
Municipal Council
Date
February 25, 2026 (regular meeting)
Video
city recording, 5h 48m
Called to order
0:00:35 (6:08 p.m.)
Adjourned
5:48:17 (11:56 p.m.)
Minutes
CivicWeb, fetched 2026-10-20
Votes
40 confirmed

Attendance

Items

motion-add-3.5-3.6-10.26 motion

Motion to add late items 3.5 (Ord. 26-013), 3.6 (Ord. 26-014) and 10.26 (Res. 26-093) to the agenda

0:03:13 to 0:05:21 · Added
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:04:35
Moved by Frank E. Gilmore, seconded by Michael O. Griffin
Roll call from 0:04:35 (Brooks called at 0:05:01, word timing). Lavarro's aye rests on the re-transcription of 295-335 s ('Councilperson Levaro? Aye.', aye at 0:05:16, p=0.90); the full pass heard no answer. The other eight answered aye in both passes. Motion by Gilmore, second by Griffin (clerk, 0:04:35). The clerk noted Lavarro present at 6:13 p.m. right after the count (0:05:31). The minutes have no entry 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 read the three late items into the record (0:03:19 to 0:04:21) and said adding late items requires a six-vote majority (0:04:35).
3.1 Ord. 26-009 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 160 – Fees and Charges.

0:05:31 to 0:05:54 · Withdrawn · document
The clerk said the administration wished to withdraw items 3.1 and 3.4 and asked Mr. Horton to confirm; a voice answered 'That is correct' (0:05:44 to 0:05:54). No vote.
3.4 Ord. 26-012 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance amending Chapter 53 (Personnel) Article 11 (Fixed Salaries) to modify fixed salaries for certain employees.

0:05:31 to 0:05:54 · Withdrawn · document
Withdrawn by the administration with 3.1 (0:05:44 to 0:05:54). No vote.
motion-order-10.3 motion

Motion to take up item 10.3 (Res. 26-070) out of order

0:06:05 to 0:06:52 · Approved
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:06:19
Moved by Jake Ephros, seconded by Frank E. Gilmore
Clerk's words: 'motion to defer to agenda item 10.3 made by Ephros ... Second by Gilmore' (0:06:19). Roll call from 0:06:19; every answer heard (full pass). No count announced ('Very well then', 0:06:52); tally counted from the answers. The minutes have no entry for this motion. The minutes have no line for this procedural motion; published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
A speaker not named said Ephros had members of the community present and wished to take up one of the resolutions first (0:06:05).
10.3 Res. 26-070 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City Commemorating Lunar New Year and Welcoming the Year of the Horse.

0:06:52 to 0:12:23 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:09:52
Roll call from 0:09:52; every answer heard (full pass; Lavarro asked whether it was the final vote and answered 'I proudly vote aye', 0:10:17; Ridley 'Hi, Happy New Year', 0:10:44, p=0.95). The clerk said 'adopted unanimously'; the minutes record 'Approved 9-0'.
Taken up out of order (see motion-order-10.3). Ephros read the resolution at the clerk's invitation (0:06:52 to 0:09:19). The clerk announced it 'adopted unanimously'; the minutes record 10.3 as Approved. Students were invited forward for a photograph and one spoke (0:10:44 to 0:12:23).
3.2 Ord. 26-010 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article II (Traffic Regulations) amending Section 332-5 (One-way Streets) on Franklin Street between Palisade Avenue and Central Avenue.

0:13:39 to 0:18:45 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:15:20
Consent roll call with items 3.3, 3.5 and 3.6, from 0:15:20. Griffin is called at 0:17:41 and no answer is heard before the call of Lavarro (0:17:46) in the full pass or the re-transcription of 1050-1090 s; Griffin's aye is taken from the minutes and the ordinance's vote table. Singh answered 'I vote aye for three of them' (0:17:51, p=0.98, both passes) without saying which; the clerk then said 'you said you're voting for the introduction. Okay.' Singh recorded not-voting. Clerk announced 9-0. Councilperson Singh's answer ('I vote aye for three of them', 0:17:51) is recorded aye on all four on Adam Hanford's reading of 2026-10-20, agreeing with the minutes and the ordinance's vote table.
Read with 3.3, 3.5 and 3.6 (0:13:39 to 0:15:20) and introduced in one roll call.
3.3 Ord. 26-011 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance authorizing the City of Jersey City, as tenant, to extend for a two year a lease with 18 Ash Street Realty, as landlord, for space located at 46 State Street Jersey City.

0:13:56 to 0:18:45 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:15:20
Consent roll call with items 3.2, 3.5 and 3.6, from 0:15:20; see 3.2. Griffin not heard (both passes), aye taken from the minutes and the ordinance's vote table; Singh 'I vote aye for three of them' recorded not-voting. Clerk announced 9-0. Councilperson Singh's answer ('I vote aye for three of them', 0:17:51) is recorded aye on all four on Adam Hanford's reading of 2026-10-20, agreeing with the minutes and the ordinance's vote table.
The clerk read it as 'Ordinance 26-11'.
3.5 Ord. 26-013 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article VIII (Permit Parking) Amending Section 332-58 (Parking Restrictions in Residential Zones) to establish a new permit parking Zone 20 for streets adjacent to the Liberty State Park HBLR Station east of Pacific Avenue.

0:14:23 to 0:18:45 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:15:20
Consent roll call with items 3.2, 3.3 and 3.6, from 0:15:20; see 3.2. Griffin not heard (both passes), aye taken from the minutes and the ordinance's vote table; Singh 'I vote aye for three of them' recorded not-voting. Clerk announced 9-0. Councilperson Singh's answer ('I vote aye for three of them', 0:17:51) is recorded aye on all four on Adam Hanford's reading of 2026-10-20, agreeing with the minutes and the ordinance's vote table.
Late item added at the start of the meeting (see motion-add-3.5-3.6-10.26).
3.6 Ord. 26-014 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance of the Jersey City Municipal Council amending the Jersey City Land Development Ordinance, Chapter 345 Article I Section 6 Definitions, Chapter 345 Article V Section 62 Residential Design Standards, and Chapter 345 Article V Section 63 Non-Residential Design Standards.

0:14:50 to 0:18:45 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:15:20
Consent roll call with items 3.2, 3.3 and 3.5, from 0:15:20; see 3.2. Griffin not heard (both passes), aye taken from the minutes and the ordinance's vote table; Singh 'I vote aye for three of them' recorded not-voting. Little answered 'Aye on all for introduction' (0:15:20) and later 'I vote aye for introduction for 3.6 and 4.4' (0:17:14). Clerk announced 9-0. Councilperson Singh's answer ('I vote aye for three of them', 0:17:51) is recorded aye on all four on Adam Hanford's reading of 2026-10-20, agreeing with the minutes and the ordinance's vote table.
Late item added at the start of the meeting. After the vote the clerk said 3.6 is intended to replace 4.4, that its public hearing would be at the March 11 meeting, and that the council would most likely vote to defeat 4.4 (0:18:18).
4.1 Ord. 26-004 ordinance second 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.

0:19:15 to 0:25:09 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:24:14
The clerk began the roll call at 0:23:35 and stopped for a statement from the administration; the roll call was restarted at 0:24:14. Every answer heard (full pass; Brooks 'Aye' 0:24:22, p=0.68, confirmed by the clerk at 0:24:27).
Carried from the February 11 meeting (clerk, 0:19:15). Public hearing from 0:19:15 to 0:21:22; one member of the public spoke. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, seconded by Ridley (0:21:22); roll call from 0:21:59: Little spoke on the item and no answer is heard after the clerk said it was only the motion to close (0:23:09); at the call of Lavarro a voice said 'Step down' (0:23:09 segment); clerk announced '8-0 with Councilperson Lavarro currently absent' (0:23:35). The ordinance's table for the vote to close records '8-0', Lavarro absent. Lavarro answered aye on the adoption roll call (0:24:27).
4.2 Ord. 26-006 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance authorizing the use of up to three percent of payroll taxes collected to be used on administrative expenses and a waiver for entities subject to an out-of-state payroll tax in accordance with recent changes to New Jersey law.

0:25:20 to 0:58:11 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:56:12
Roll call from 0:56:12; every answer heard (full pass; Lavarro explained the vote and answered aye, 0:56:39 to 0:58:03).
Public hearing from 0:25:41 to 0:37:01; six members of the public spoke. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, seconded by Zuppa (0:37:01); roll call from 0:37:01, every answer heard (Brooks asked about a point of information first); clerk announced 'Adopted 9-0' (0:37:47). The motion to carry was attributed to Gilmore by speakers at 0:52:29 and 0:55:33; the clerk said no second was heard and returned to the ordinance (0:55:33 to 0:56:12).
4.3 Ord. 26-007 ordinance second reading

An Franchise Ordinance granting permission to Avenir West Side Square LLC, for the installation of a Lit Protective Bollard at Lot 30.01 in Block 9301, (Qualifer 1) also known as 1075 West Side Avenue into the right of way.

0:58:11 to 1:04:30 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:03:59
Roll call from 1:03:59; every answer heard (full pass; Zuppa and Griffin spoke before answering aye).
A first motion to close the public hearing, by Zuppa, seconded by Ridley (0:58:35), was put to a roll call at 0:59:07 before anyone had spoken; every member answered 'No' (Griffin called twice) and the clerk announced 'Motion to close the public hearing. Fails 9-0' (0:59:48). Public hearing then from 0:59:48 to 1:03:17; two people spoke, a resident and the petitioner's attorney. Second motion to close by Griffin, seconded by Ridley (1:03:20 to 1:03:28); roll call at 1:03:34, every answer heard; clerk announced 9-0 (1:03:59 segment).
4.4 Ord. 26-008 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance of the Jersey City Municipal Council amending the Jersey City Land Development Ordinance, Chapter 345 Article I Section 6 Definitions, Chapter 345 Article V Section 62 Residential Design Standards, and Chapter 345 Article V Section 63 Non-Residential Design Standards.

1:04:30 to 1:05:54 · Defeated · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:05:04
Moved by Jake Ephros
Roll call on the motion to defeat the ordinance without a public hearing, from 1:05:04; every answer heard (Zuppa's aye p=0.13 in the full pass, 1.00 in the re-transcription of 3918-3960 s). Motion by Ephros (clerk, 1:05:04). The seconder's name is not clear: 'Second made by Griffin' with the name at p=0.00 (full pass) and p=0.05 followed by 'Gilmore' p=0.52 (re-transcription). Ayes are votes to defeat. The ordinance PDF's vote tables are blank. The minutes record Ord. 26-008 as 'Adopted 9-0', though their document link reads 'Ord. 26-008 - Defeated'; the clerk announced 'Ordinance 26-008 is defeated 9-0' (1:05:54). Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
The clerk said Ordinance 26-014 (item 3.6, introduced earlier) replaces this version and asked for a motion to defeat Ordinance 26-008 without a public hearing (1:05:04). The minutes record 4.4 as 'Adopted 9-0' with the document link labelled 'Ord. 26-008 - Defeated'; see needs_checking.
5 public comment

Public request for hearing

1:05:58 to 5:00:23 · Heard
Public speaking portion (minutes items 5.1 to 5.114). The clerk called speakers in the order of the list from 1:06:06. Speakers are not listed here; the minutes name them. Members responded to several speakers (1:34:59 to 1:36:16, 2:38:41, 3:01:59, 3:29:59, 3:44:32, 3:55:19, 4:25:05). From 3:14:05 speakers with young children were allowed to speak ahead of their place on the list. The clerk closed the list at 5:00:23 ('that concludes our list of public speakers').
6 other

Petitions and communications (items 6.1 to 6.22)

5:00:23 to 5:00:23 · No action
The clerk asked for questions or comments on petitions and communications 'item 6.1 through 6.18' (5:00:23; the minutes list 6.1 to 6.22); none were heard. The clerk said there were no officer communications. The items are not listed individually.
8 other

Reports of directors (items 8.1 to 8.6)

5:01:01 to 5:01:01 · No action
The clerk asked for questions on reports of directors 8.1 through 8.6 (5:01:01); none were heard. The items are not listed individually.
9.1 claims

Meeting Claims List

5:01:01 to 5:05:03 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:03:56
Consent roll call with items 9.2 and 9.3 ('the claims and addendums number one and two'), from 5:03:56. Gilmore is called at 5:04:24; after 'Sorry' the transcript has 'Hi' (5:04:32, p=0.59 in the full pass, p=0.93 in the re-transcription of 18255-18300 s), then an exchange among speakers not named and a voice saying 'Councilman Gilmore said aye. Go ahead, John.' (5:04:46); recorded aye. The other eight answered aye.
Brooks said 'this is councilman Brooks' (5:01:01).
9.2 claims

Meeting Claims Addendum #1

5:01:01 to 5:05:03 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:03:56
Consent roll call with items 9.1 and 9.3, from 5:03:56; see 9.1 for Gilmore's answer.
Discussion of the claims is recorded under 9.1.
9.3 claims

Meeting Claims Addendum #2

5:01:01 to 5:05:03 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:03:56
Consent roll call with items 9.1 and 9.2, from 5:03:56; see 9.1 for Gilmore's answer. The clerk spoke of 'the claims and addendums number one and two'; the minutes list the claims list (9.1) and addendums 1 and 2 (9.2, 9.3).
10.1 Res. 26-068 resolution

A Resolution recognizing and designating April 2026 as “Native Plant Month”

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.2 and 10.4 to 10.16, from 5:07:06. Gilmore is called at 5:09:55 and no answer is heard before the call of Griffin (5:09:56) in the full pass or the re-transcription of 18580-18615 s; Gilmore's aye is taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table. The other eight answered aye on all (full pass).
Before the roll call, at the Council President's request, the Corporation Counsel gave the law department's position on the rules of order and the First Amendment issues raised in public comment and offered a memo to the council (5:05:12 to 5:07:06); speaker identified by role only.
10.2 Res. 26-069 resolution

A Resolution to Commemorate the Life of Mr. Rudolph Pleasant Jr.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 and 10.4 to 10.16, from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
10.4 Res. 26-071 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City opposing Ice enforcement tactics and urging the New Jersey Senate, the New Jersey General Assembly, and the Governor of the State of New Jersey to advance and enact Assembly Bills A1743 Aca (1r), A1400, A4300, A4301, and A4302.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1, 10.2 and 10.5 to 10.16, from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
Zuppa (5:08:06), Ephros (5:08:59) and Lavarro (5:10:10) spoke on 10.4 when answering the roll call.
10.5 Res. 26-072 resolution

A Resolution designating Official Signatories of the City of Jersey City.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.16 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
10.6 Res. 26-073 resolution

A Resolution reappointing Dannon Hill as an Alternate Member of the Jersey City Rent Leveling Board.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.16 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
10.7 Res. 26-074 resolution

A Resolution reappointing James Ecock as a Member of the Jersey City Rent Leveling Board.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.16 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
10.8 Res. 26-075 resolution

A Resolution appointing Saundra Robinson Green as a Member of the Jersey City Rent Leveling Board.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.16 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
10.9 Res. 26-076 resolution

A Resolution reappointing Alexander Hamilton as a Member of the Jersey City Rent Leveling Board.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.16 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
10.10 Res. 26-077 resolution

A Resolution honoring Mary Ann Betz McBride on being named the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Hudson County’s Irishwoman of the Year.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.16 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
10.11 Res. 26-078 resolution

A Resolution honoring Stephen “Steve” Lipski on being named the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Hudson County’s Irishman of the Year.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.16 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table, which agree on Gilmore. Singh: 'So I vote aye on everything. Abstain on 10.11' (5:11:02 to 5:11:12, 'Abstain' p=0.96). The minutes (9-0) and the PDF table (Singh aye) differ from the transcript on Singh; the document supports the minutes. Clerk announced 8-1 with Singh abstaining. The minutes record 9-0 and the resolution's vote table ticks Councilperson Singh aye; Singh is heard abstaining on 10.11 (5:11:12) and the clerk announced 8-1 with Singh abstaining. Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
10.12 Res. 26-079 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless for providing Mobile Cellular Services for the Department of Public Safety.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.16 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
10.13 Res. 26-080 resolution

A Resolution authorizing to apply and accept a grant award from the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of New Jersey and the Gifford Foundation for the FY 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.16 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
10.14 Res. 26-081 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's 2026 Summer Food Service Program.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.16 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
10.15 Res. 26-082 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the submission of an application to the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority for Enterprise Zone Assistance Funds for the Jersey City UEZ Summer Youth Works Program.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.16 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table.
10.16 Res. 26-083 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing one of three renewals of a competitively bid contract with Civitas, LLC to provide technical assistance and consulting services to the Division of Community Development with all aspects of HUD Grant Management and Program Implementation.

5:05:03 to 5:11:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:07:06
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.15 (except 10.3), from 5:07:06; Gilmore not heard in either pass (see 10.1), aye taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table. The clerk announced 'approved'; the minutes print 'Adopted 9-0'.
The clerk announced 'approved'; the minutes record 'Adopted 9-0'.
10.17 Res. 26-084 resolution

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Jersey City directing the Planning Board to prepare an amendment or revision to the Journal Square 2060 Redevelopment Plan.

5:11:49 to 5:47:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:33:39
Consent roll call with items 10.18 to 10.24 and 10.26 ('the balance of business'), from 5:33:39; members answered by item: Brooks (5:34:14), Zuppa (5:35:20 to 5:36:42), Ephros (5:36:42), Little (5:38:57), Gilmore (5:39:56), Griffin (5:41:18), Lavarro (5:42:25), Singh (5:46:09), Ridley (5:46:24 segment, 'no one's an 18 eye on all I mean all the rest'). Every member heard aye on 10.17 (full pass; Gilmore and Griffin by 'aye on all except 18' / 'aye on everything else').
The clerk first asked for the vote on 10.17 to 10.26 at 5:11:49; questions on 10.26, 10.19 and 10.25 followed (5:12:03 to 5:33:39) before the roll call.
10.18 Res. 26-085 resolution

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

5:11:49 to 5:47:25 · Defeated · document
0-9 0 ayes, 9 nays, roll call at 5:33:39
Consent roll call with items 10.17, 10.19 to 10.24 and 10.26, from 5:33:39 (see 10.17). Every member answered no on 10.18. Zuppa's and Ridley's answers rest on re-transcriptions: Zuppa 'no on 18' (5:35:45, p=1.00; p=0.42 in the full pass) and Ridley 'No' (5:46:57, p=0.78; p=0.43 in the full pass). The minutes record 'Defeated' with no tally; the resolution's vote table gives 0-9 with every member NAY.
Members of the public spoke on this item during the public speaking portion. Recorded Defeated as the clerk announced; the minutes record 'Defeated' with no tally.
10.19 Res. 26-086 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Millennium Strategies, LLC for providing grant consultant services.

5:11:49 to 5:47:25 · Approved · document
7-1-1 7 ayes, 1 nay, 1 abstention, roll call at 5:33:39
Consent roll call with items 10.17, 10.18, 10.20 to 10.24 and 10.26, from 5:33:39 (see 10.17). Brooks 'I abstain' on 10.19 (5:34:14, confirmed 5:35:17); Lavarro 'I'll vote no on 10.19' (5:42:44 to 5:42:52); the other seven aye (full pass).
10.20 Res. 26-087 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the award of a contract to Adamo Brothers Construction for the Monticello Court Improvement, Project No. 2021-032 for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Architecture.

5:11:49 to 5:47:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:33:39
Consent roll call with items 10.17 to 10.19, 10.21 to 10.24 and 10.26, from 5:33:39 (see 10.17). Zuppa said 'For 10.20' and spoke on prevailing-wage compliance (5:35:49 to 5:36:29) without an answer on 10.20, then 'Yes, on 10.21 through the conclusion of the agenda' (5:36:31); no answer on 10.20 in the full pass or the re-transcription of 20138-20200 s. Zuppa's aye is taken from the minutes and the resolution's vote table. The other eight aye.
10.21 Res. 26-088 resolution

A Resolution authorizing shared services agreement for the Board of Education of the School District of Jersey City to obtain fuel at the Department of Public Works Facility and other services from the City of Jersey City.

5:11:49 to 5:47:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:33:39
Consent roll call with items 10.17 to 10.20, 10.22 to 10.24 and 10.26, from 5:33:39 (see 10.17); every member heard aye (full pass).
10.22 Res. 26-068 resolution

A Resolution authorizing an award of contract to Atlantic Salt, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of rock salt through the cooperative agreement between the City of Jersey City and Hudson County for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation.

5:11:49 to 5:47:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:33:39
Consent roll call with items 10.17 to 10.21, 10.23, 10.24 and 10.26, from 5:33:39 (see 10.17); every member heard aye (full pass). The item's own PDF was not fetched.
The minutes print the number as Res. 26-068, the same number as item 10.1; see needs_checking.
10.23 Res. 26-090 resolution

A Resolution appointing Talita Elizeu as a Member of the Jersey City Rent Leveling Board.

5:11:49 to 5:47:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:33:39
Consent roll call with items 10.17 to 10.22, 10.24 and 10.26, from 5:33:39 (see 10.17); every member heard aye (full pass).
10.24 Res. 26-091 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the award of a competitively bid contract to Acacia Financial Group, Inc. for Financial Advisory Services

5:11:49 to 5:47:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:33:39
Consent roll call with items 10.17 to 10.23 and 10.26, from 5:33:39 (see 10.17); every member heard aye (full pass).
10.25 Res. 26-092 resolution

Resolution authorizing the award of a competitively bid contract to JOLT Charge to install and operate electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the city of Jersey City.

5:27:12 to 5:33:39 · Withdrawn · document
7-2 7 ayes, 2 nays, roll call at 5:32:16
Moved by Michael O. Griffin, seconded by Jake Ephros
Motion by Griffin, put by the clerk as a motion to carry 10.25 (5:31:59), seconded by Ephros (5:32:16). Roll call from 5:32:16; every answer heard (full pass): Little 'Nay' (5:32:30, p=0.85), after which a voice asked 'Councilperson, was it an aye?' and then 'Okay' (5:32:31 to 5:32:34); Singh 'I would say no on this' (5:32:40 segment); Ridley 'aye' (p=0.61). After the roll call a voice said resolutions are not carried but withdrawn and resubmitted, and the clerk restated it as a motion to withdraw (5:33:06). Clerk first announced 6-3, then corrected to 7-2. The minutes give no tally and the resolution's vote table is blank. Put as a motion to carry, restated by the clerk as a motion to withdraw; announced 6-3, then corrected to 7-2 with Councilpersons Little and Singh voting no. The minutes record 'Withdrawn' with no tally and the resolution's PDF table is blank. Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
Taken up during the questions on the balance of business. The clerk first recorded it as a motion to carry to the March 11 meeting and then as a motion to withdraw (5:33:06). The minutes record 10.25 as Withdrawn with no tally.
10.26 Res. 26-093 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to submit a Transitional Aid Application for Calendar Year 2026.

5:11:49 to 5:47:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:33:39
Consent roll call with items 10.17 to 10.24, from 5:33:39 (see 10.17); every member heard aye on 10.26 (full pass), several with statements on the state monitor and the late timing of the item.
Late item added at the start of the meeting (see motion-add-3.5-3.6-10.26).
motion-adjourn motion

Motion to adjourn

5:47:25 to 5:48:17 · Approved
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:47:45
Moved by Thomas Zuppa, Jr., seconded by Joel A. Brooks
Rests on the re-transcription of 20860-20936 s. Clerk: 'I think I heard Zuppa on the motion first' and 'I'm going to give that to Brooks' (second, 5:47:57, p=0.78). Roll call from 5:48:00: heard Zuppa aye (p=0.88), Ephros aye (1.00), Little aye (1.00), Singh aye (1.00; p=0.09 in the full pass). No answer heard for Brooks, Gilmore, Griffin, Lavarro or Ridley in either pass; their ayes are filled from the clerk's announced count 'Approved unanimously' (5:48:23), with all nine present. Brooks seconded the motion.
Adjourned at 11:56 p.m. (clerk, 5:48:17); the clerk said the next meeting would be March 11 at 6 p.m. The minutes record the motion by Zuppa, seconded by Brooks, approved 9-0.

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