Jersey City Minutes

Meeting record

Municipal Council, March 11, 2026

Body
Municipal Council
Date
March 11, 2026 (regular meeting)
Video
city recording, 7h 14m
Called to order
0:06:53 (6:11 p.m.)
Adjourned
7:13:03 (1:17 a.m.)
Minutes
CivicWeb, fetched 2026-10-20
Votes
41 confirmed

Attendance

Items

motion-add-3.2-10.27-10.28 motion

Motion to add late items 3.2 (Ord. 26-016), 10.27 (Res. 26-120) and 10.28 (Res. 26-121) to the agenda

0:09:41 to 0:11:57 · Added
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:11:31
Moved by Michael O. Griffin, seconded by Eleana Little
Roll call from 0:11:31. Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros, Little, Griffin, Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore (called 0:11:40) and Singh (called 0:11:42) called with no answer heard in the full pass or in the re-transcription 685-720. Their ayes are filled from the clerk's count 'Motion carries 9-0' (0:11:48), which leaves two ayes for two members not heard. The clerk gave the motion to Griffin and the second to Little 'if I heard that correctly' (0:10:51). 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 (0:09:41 to 0:10:51) and said 3.2 would take the place of the second-reading ordinance Ord. 26-013 (the clerk said 'item 4.4'; Ord. 26-013 is item 4.3 in the minutes). The minutes have no entry for this motion.
3.1 Ord. 26-015 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City Adopting Amendments to the Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan

0:11:57 to 0:16:15 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:15:42
Consent roll call with items 3.1 and 3.2. Roll call from 0:15:42: Brooks, Zuppa ('Yes, aye for introduction'), Ephros, Gilmore, Singh, Griffin and Lavarro heard aye (full pass). Ridley, called at 0:16:08 with no answer in the full pass, heard 'Aye.' in the re-transcription 940-980 (0:16:08, p=1.00). Little answered 'Introduction.' with no aye heard in either pass (0:15:53, p=1.00 and p=0.99); Little's aye is filled from the clerk's count 'introduced unanimously 9-0' (0:16:04 to 0:16:15). The ordinance's vote table on introduction (Mar 11 2026) records 9-0.
Read with 3.2 at 0:11:57; one roll call for both.
3.2 Ord. 26-016 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

0:11:57 to 0:16:15 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:15:42
Consent roll call with items 3.1 and 3.2. Roll call from 0:15:42: Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros, Gilmore, Singh, Griffin and Lavarro heard aye (full pass). Ridley, called at 0:16:08 with no answer in the full pass, heard 'Aye.' in the re-transcription 940-980 (0:16:08, p=1.00). Little answered 'Introduction.' with no aye heard in either pass (0:15:53, p=1.00 and p=0.99); Little's aye is filled from the clerk's count 'introduced unanimously 9-0' (0:16:04 to 0:16:15). The Ord. 26-016 PDF fetched prints an introduction vote table dated Feb 11 2026 and a later tabling, so it is not copied as this vote's document.
Late item added at the start of the meeting (see motion-add-3.2-10.27-10.28). Replaces Ord. 26-013 (item 4.3). The minutes' document link is labelled 'Ord. 26-016 - Tabled - Pdf' while the action reads 'Introduced 9-0'.
4.1 Ord. 26-010 ordinance second 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.

0:16:15 to 2:48:45 · Adopted · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 2:27:59
Roll call from 2:27:48 (Brooks called 2:27:59); each member spoke before answering. Heard: Brooks 'I'm voting yes' (2:28:24), Zuppa 'and I vote yes' (2:32:48, p=0.91, re-transcription 9135-9170; the full pass heard 'and I vote you guys'), Ephros 'I emphatically vote yes' (2:35:26), Little 'I proudly vote aye' (2:37:05), Gilmore 'I'll vote I' (2:39:51), Singh 'I just vote yes' (2:40:55), Griffin 'I vote aye' (2:41:33), Lavarro 'I will be voting no' (2:45:36), Ridley 'I will go I' (2:48:28). The minutes and the ordinance's final vote table record 8-1 with Lavarro nay.
Public hearing from 0:16:28 to 2:26:50; speakers are not listed here. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, second by Ridley (2:26:50); roll call from 2:26:50, all nine heard aye; clerk 'Motion carries 9-0 to close the public hearing' (2:27:41). The minutes record 'Adopted 8-1 Councilperson Lavarro: nay'.
motion-recess motion

Motion to recess for five minutes

2:48:45 to 3:01:18 · Approved
Voice vote recorded on the video; awaiting confirmation against the minutes
Voice vote, no roll call (2:49:14). The clerk named Lavarro as mover and Brooks as seconder (2:49:14). The recess ran to 3:01:02. The minutes have no entry for this motion.
motion-reconvene motion

Motion to go back on the record at 9:05 p.m.

3:01:18 to 3:01:48 · Approved
5-0 5 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:01:30
Moved by Frank E. Gilmore, seconded by Michael O. Griffin
Roll call from 3:01:30 (Brooks called 3:01:47). Full pass: Brooks aye (p=0.77), Gilmore aye (p=0.96), Ephros 'Aye' p=0.02; Singh, Griffin and the Council President called with no answer heard. Re-transcriptions 10880-10935 and 10920-10950: Brooks aye (p=0.98), Gilmore aye (p=1.00, 0.93), Singh aye (p=0.98, 0.85), Griffin aye (p=0.47, 0.99), Ephros 'Aye' p=0.18, Council President called (3:02:10) with no answer heard. The clerk said Zuppa and Lavarro 'not here yet' and Little 'not here'. The clerk announced 'the motion carries 5-0' (3:02:14); with two members (Ephros, Ridley) not heard and one aye unaccounted for, the count fills no answer. Tally as heard 4-0. Gilmore moved and Griffin seconded the motion (3:01:18 to 3:01:30). Councilperson Ephros's aye, faint on the audio, is recorded on Adam Hanford's listening of 2026-10-20; the clerk announced 'the motion carries 5-0' (3:02:14). The minutes have no line for this motion.
Back on the record at 9:05 p.m. (clerk, 3:01:30). The minutes have no entry for this motion.
4.2 Ord. 26-011 ordinance second 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.

3:01:48 to 3:04:40 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:04:05
Roll call from 3:04:05: Brooks, Ephros, Little, Gilmore, Singh, Griffin and Ridley heard aye; the clerk said Zuppa and Lavarro 'not back yet'; clerk 'City ordinance 26-011 is adopted 7-0 with council members Zuppa and Lavarro absent' (3:04:40). At 4:52:05 the clerk asked Zuppa and Lavarro, absent for this vote, whether they wished to cast their votes; heard 'Zuppa first. Aye.' (p=1.00) and 'And Lavarro, aye' (p=0.94) (4:52:05, re-transcription 17520-17720); clerk 'the final vote for Ordinance 26-011 is adopted unanimously 9-0' (4:52:29). by_member records the final vote; as taken at 3:04:05 it was 7-0 with Zuppa and Lavarro absent. The minutes record 'Adopted 9-0' and the ordinance's final vote table records 9-0 (its table to close the public hearing records 7-0 with Zuppa and Lavarro absent).
Public hearing from 3:02:41; one member of the public asked about the property (3:02:48). Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, second by Griffin (3:02:48 to 3:03:27); roll call from 3:03:27, seven ayes heard, Zuppa and Lavarro 'stepped out'; clerk 'Motion carries 7-0 with Councilmembers Zuppa and Lavarro absent' (3:04:05). The minutes record 'Adopted 9-0'.
4.3 Ord. 26-013 ordinance second 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

3:04:40 to 3:07:45 · Defeated · document
0-9 0 ayes, 9 nays, roll call at 3:06:57
Vote on the ordinance after the motion to defeat it without a public hearing; the clerk said 'now we'll hear your nay votes' (3:06:57). Heard: Brooks, Ephros, Little and Griffin 'Nay', Gilmore and Lavarro 'No' (3:06:57), Ridley 'No' (3:07:33, p=0.61; p=0.99 in the re-transcription 11165-11270). Singh called (3:07:28) with no answer heard in either pass. The clerk said Zuppa 'is still not back' and announced 'defeated. 08, would Council person Zuppa absent' (3:07:33). At 4:52:29 the clerk asked Zuppa for a nay vote on this ordinance; heard 'Nay' (4:53:00, p=0.99; also in the re-transcription 17520-17720); clerk 'So now ordinance 26-013 is defeated unanimously 0-9' (4:53:00). Singh's nay is filled from that count. by_member records the final vote; as taken at 3:06:57 it was announced 0-8 with Zuppa absent. The minutes name all nine as nay ('Defeated 0-9') and the ordinance's final vote table records 0-9.
The clerk said Ord. 26-016 (item 3.2, introduced earlier) replaces this ordinance and asked for a motion to defeat it without holding a public hearing (3:05:16); see motion-no-hearing-4.3. No public hearing was held. The minutes record 'Defeated 0-9' with all nine named as nay.
motion-no-hearing-4.3 Ord. 26-013 motion

Motion to defeat City Ordinance 26-013 without holding a public hearing

3:05:16 to 3:06:57 · Approved · document
8-0 8 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:06:13
Moved by Michael O. Griffin, seconded by Frank E. Gilmore
Roll call from 3:06:06 (Brooks called 3:06:13). Brooks first asked what was being voted on, then 'I vote aye for that motion' (3:06:24, p=1.00). Ephros, Little, Gilmore, Griffin, Lavarro and Ridley heard aye; the clerk said Zuppa 'still not back'. Singh called (3:06:45) with no answer heard in the full pass or in the re-transcription 11165-11270; Singh's aye is filled from the clerk's count 'Motion carries 8-0 with Councilperson Zuppa absent' (3:06:24 to 3:07:03). The clerk asked who made the motion; heard 'Griffin' and, for the second, 'Gallagher. I mean, Gilmore.' (3:05:54 to 3:06:04). The minutes have no separate entry for this motion; the Ord. 26-013 PDF (p. 2) prints 'Motion to Defeat Ord. 26-013 made by Councilperson Griffin, Seconded by Councilperson Gilmore - 8-0, Councilperson Zuppa absent'. The minutes have no line for this motion; the ordinance's PDF (Ord. 26-013, p. 2) prints it, moved by Griffin, seconded by Gilmore, 8-0, Councilperson Zuppa absent. Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
The minutes do not record this motion separately from 4.3.
4.4 Ord. 26-014 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.

3:07:45 to 4:51:46 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:45:27
Final vote on the ordinance as amended. Roll call from 4:45:27; every answer heard: Brooks 'I vote aye' (4:45:27), Zuppa (4:46:29), Ephros (4:46:46), Little (4:47:40), Gilmore 'so I'll probably vote aye' (4:49:39, 'probably' p=0.71, 'aye' p=0.94), Singh and Griffin (4:50:14), Lavarro (4:51:04), Ridley (4:51:20).
Public hearing from 3:08:24 to 4:42:27; speakers are not listed here. Motion to close the public hearing: the clerk heard a motion by Gilmore and named Brooks as seconder, then 'that was Councilperson Zuppa. Zuppa, okay' (4:42:27 to 4:42:52); roll call from 4:43:00, Singh 'Aye' at p=0.22 and Lavarro called with no answer heard; clerk 'Motion carries 9-0 to close the public hearing on Ordinance 26-014' (4:43:24). Amended before adoption (see motion-amend-4.4). The minutes record 'Adopted 9-0'.
motion-amend-4.4 Ord. 26-014 motion

Motion to amend City Ordinance 26-014 ('including' to 'including but not limited to')

4:43:24 to 4:45:27 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:44:55
Moved by Denise Ridley, seconded by Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
Roll call from 4:44:55. Full pass: Brooks (4:45:02), Zuppa (4:45:11), Ephros, Little, Gilmore (4:45:18), Griffin, Lavarro and Ridley (4:45:27) heard aye; a second 'Aye' after Zuppa's (4:45:18, p=0.06) is not credited. Singh called (4:45:28) and the words heard after the name were 'We still have 84 speakers'; no answer heard in the full pass or in the re-transcription 17090-17150 (which hears Brooks 'Aye' p=0.51 and Ephros 'Aye' p=0.34). Singh's aye is filled from the clerk's count 'approved 9-0' (4:45:27). The clerk named Ridley as mover and Zuppa as seconder (4:44:25). The minutes have no entry for this motion; the ordinance's vote table on amendments (Mar 11 2026) records 9-0 and the PDF names Ridley as mover and Zuppa as seconder. The minutes have no line for this motion; the ordinance's amendments table (Ord. 26-014 PDF, p. 3) records 9-0, moved by Ridley, seconded by Zuppa. Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
The clerk asked the Corporation Counsel whether the amendments were substantial; a voice answered 'Correct' to 'not substantial, correct?' (4:44:25). The minutes do not record this motion.
hearing-sid hearing

Public Hearing on the 2026 Jackson Hill Main Street SID Improvement Assessment Roll and Budget.

4:55:47 to 5:04:34 · Approved
8-0 8 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 5:03:50
Moved by Denise Ridley, seconded by Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.
Motion to close the public hearing. Roll call from 5:03:50; every member called answered aye; Gilmore was not called. The clerk named Ridley as mover and, after 'seconded by Council President', Lavarro as seconder (5:03:13 to 5:03:50).
Two members of the public spoke on the hearing (from 4:57:43 and 4:59:50); a third was told to wait for the public speaking portion (4:56:23). Gilmore had left (4:55:11). The related resolutions are items 10.2 and 10.3. Before this hearing, at 4:52:05 to 4:53:00, Zuppa and Lavarro cast their votes on 4.2 and Zuppa on 4.3, and from 4:53:00 to 4:55:11 Gilmore gave answers on the claims and resolutions before leaving (see those items). The minutes record the motion to close by Ridley, seconded by Lavarro, 'Approved -8-0. Councilperson Gilmore was absent.'
5 public comment

Public request for hearing

5:04:34 to 6:56:35 · Heard
Public request for hearing (minutes items 5.1 to 5.84). The clerk called speakers by number and first name from 5:04:42. Speakers are not listed here; the minutes name them. Members responded to several speakers (5:16:57, 5:24:56, 5:32:48 to 5:36:49, 5:55:17, 6:13:19, 6:28:31, 6:50:39). The clerk called the last numbers, 5.83 and 5.84, at 6:56:35.
6 other

Petitions and communications (items 6.1 to 6.29)

6:56:51 to 6:56:51 · No action
The clerk asked for questions or comments on petitions and communications 'item 6.1 through 6.27' (6:56:51; the minutes list 6.1 to 6.29, the last two dated March 11 and March 12); 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 8.3)

6:56:51 to 6:56:51 · No action
The clerk asked for questions or comments on reports of directors 8.1 through 8.3 (6:56:51); none were heard. The items are not listed individually.
9.1 claims

Meeting Claims List

6:56:51 to 6:57:44 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:13
Consent roll call with items 9.1 and 9.2. Roll call from 6:57:13: Brooks 'Aye on both', Zuppa, Ephros, Little, Singh, Griffin, Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('I'm going to take your vote on claims and addendum number one. Aye.', p=0.97) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:57:29). The minutes list the claims documents with no action or tally; published as heard (the clerk: 'Claims and addendum number one are approved unanimously 9-0', 6:57:37) on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20. Councilperson Gilmore's aye was given before leaving (4:53:55) and relayed by the clerk.
9.2 claims

Meeting Claims Addendum #1

6:56:51 to 6:57:44 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:13
Consent roll call with items 9.1 and 9.2. Roll call from 6:57:13: Brooks 'Aye on both', Zuppa, Ephros, Little, Singh, Griffin, Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('I'm going to take your vote on claims and addendum number one. Aye.', p=0.97) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:57:29). The minutes list the claims documents with no action or tally; published as heard (the clerk: 'Claims and addendum number one are approved unanimously 9-0', 6:57:37) on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20. Councilperson Gilmore's aye was given before leaving (4:53:55) and relayed by the clerk.
10.1 Res. 26-094 resolution

A Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of the action entitled Kenyetta Kelley vs. the City of Jersey City, et al. Docket No. Hud-l-376-24

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.2 Res. 26-095 resolution

A Resolution accepting the 2026 Assessment Roll of the Jackson Hill Main Street Special Improvement District of the City of Jersey City.

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
Public hearing on the assessment roll and budget held earlier (hearing-sid).
10.3 Res. 26-096 resolution

A Resolution adopting and ratifying the 2026 Budget of the Jackson Hill Main Street Special Improvement District of the City of Jersey City.

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
Public hearing on the assessment roll and budget held earlier (hearing-sid).
10.4 Res. 26-097 resolution

Resolution Celebrating March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility in Jersey City

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.5 Res. 26-098 resolution

A Resolution appointing Tiffany McQueary as a Member of the Jersey City Rent Leveling Board.

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.6 Res. 26-099 resolution

A Resolution to Cancel Outstanding Stale Checks (9/07/2023 to 8/20/2025).

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.7 Res. 26-100 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the ratification of a subordination agreement regarding Lafayette House with a street address of 328 Pacific Avenue.

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.8 Res. 26-101 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the City of Jersey City to Apply for and Accept Grant Funding from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Youth Inclusion Initiative (YII) 2026 Summer Program

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.9 Res. 26-102 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the Public Sale of One Hundred Forty-Seven Motor Vehicles and one Tire Machine through Public Surplus.com Public Online Auction

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.10 Res. 26-103 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the execution of a hold harmless agreement with Grace Church Van Vorst for the use of Grace Church Property for the purpose of community meetings held at various dates in 2026.

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.11 Res. 26-104 resolution

Resolution authorizing the use of competitive contracting to award a contract to a vendor for the furnishing of digital tax maps pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:11-4.3(a).

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.12 Res. 26-105 resolution

Resolution of the City of Jersey City exercising the City’s rights with respect to the march 15, 2026 date set forth in the Fair Housing Act, as amended.

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.13 Res. 26-106 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the City of Jersey City to Apply for and Accept Grant Funding from the New Jersey Historical Commission for the Project “A Palace for the People: A Major Exhibition of the Loew’s Jersey Theatre” (FY 2027 Project Grant – Partnership Project)

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.14 Res. 26-107 resolution

A 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

6:57:44 to 6:58:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:57:44
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.14. Roll call from 6:57:44: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items', Zuppa, Ephros, Little (6:58:17), Singh, Griffin ('I vote aye on to all'), Lavarro and Ridley heard aye. Gilmore's aye was given at 4:53:32 ('And on items 10.1 through 10.14. Aye.', p=1.00) before Gilmore left; the clerk recorded it in the roll call ('Councilperson Gilmore voted in the affirmative earlier', 6:58:17).
10.15 Res. 26-108 resolution

Resolution authorizing the award of contract to Trius, Inc for street sweeper brushes and equipment for as needed under State Contract for the Department of Public Works, Division of Automotive.

6:58:48 to 7:07:39 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:58:48
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.24 (10.24 announced separately). Roll call from 6:58:48: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items' (6:58:48), Zuppa 'Aye on all' (7:00:46), Ephros 'aye on all from 15 to 24' (7:02:28), Little 'I'm voting aye on all' (7:03:41), Singh 'I vote aye on all' (7:05:27), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye 15 through 23' (7:05:27), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:07:06), Ridley 'Aye' (7:07:20). Gilmore said 'Aye' to 10.15 through 10.24 at 4:54:14 (p=0.70) before leaving; the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore voted aye for 10.15 through 10.23 and abstained on 10.24' (7:05:16).
10.16 Res. 26-109 resolution

Resolution authorizing an award of a contract to W.E. Timmerman Co., Inc. for parts and repair services for the city’s fleet through the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), formerly Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) for the Department of Public Works, Division of Automotive Maintenance.

6:58:48 to 7:07:39 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:58:48
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.24 (10.24 announced separately). Roll call from 6:58:48: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items' (6:58:48), Zuppa 'Aye on all' (7:00:46), Ephros 'aye on all from 15 to 24' (7:02:28), Little 'I'm voting aye on all' (7:03:41), Singh 'I vote aye on all' (7:05:27), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye 15 through 23' (7:05:27), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:07:06), Ridley 'Aye' (7:07:20). Gilmore said 'Aye' to 10.15 through 10.24 at 4:54:14 (p=0.70) before leaving; the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore voted aye for 10.15 through 10.23 and abstained on 10.24' (7:05:16).
10.17 Res. 26-110 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a contract with Intellectyx, Inc. to develop, maintain, and provide support for software and hardware related to the operation of a consolidated affordable housing web portal.

6:58:48 to 7:07:39 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:58:48
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.24 (10.24 announced separately). Roll call from 6:58:48: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items' (6:58:48), Zuppa 'Aye on all' (7:00:46), Ephros 'aye on all from 15 to 24' (7:02:28), Little 'I'm voting aye on all' (7:03:41), Singh 'I vote aye on all' (7:05:27), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye 15 through 23' (7:05:27), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:07:06), Ridley 'Aye' (7:07:20). Gilmore said 'Aye' to 10.15 through 10.24 at 4:54:14 (p=0.70) before leaving; the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore voted aye for 10.15 through 10.23 and abstained on 10.24' (7:05:16).
10.18 Res. 26-111 resolution

Resolution ratifying the award of a contract with Avid Xchange, Inc to track energy consumption of street lighting, traffic signals and associated camera systems and provide bill management services for the City of Jersey (“City”) under NJ State Contract for the Department of Public Works, Division of Administrative Services.

6:58:48 to 7:07:39 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:58:48
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.24 (10.24 announced separately). Roll call from 6:58:48: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items' (6:58:48), Zuppa 'Aye on all' (7:00:46), Ephros 'aye on all from 15 to 24' (7:02:28), Little 'I'm voting aye on all' (7:03:41), Singh 'I vote aye on all' (7:05:27), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye 15 through 23' (7:05:27), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:07:06), Ridley 'Aye' (7:07:20). Gilmore said 'Aye' to 10.15 through 10.24 at 4:54:14 (p=0.70) before leaving; the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore voted aye for 10.15 through 10.23 and abstained on 10.24' (7:05:16).
10.19 Res. 26-112 resolution

A Resolution authorizing a shared services agreement with the Town of Guttenberg pursuant to the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq. for the City of Jersey City to provide the Town of Guttenberg with the services of Animal Control and Sheltering.

6:58:48 to 7:07:39 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:58:48
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.24 (10.24 announced separately). Roll call from 6:58:48: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items' (6:58:48), Zuppa 'Aye on all' (7:00:46), Ephros 'aye on all from 15 to 24' (7:02:28), Little 'I'm voting aye on all' (7:03:41), Singh 'I vote aye on all' (7:05:27), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye 15 through 23' (7:05:27), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:07:06), Ridley 'Aye' (7:07:20). Gilmore said 'Aye' to 10.15 through 10.24 at 4:54:14 (p=0.70) before leaving; the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore voted aye for 10.15 through 10.23 and abstained on 10.24' (7:05:16).
10.20 Res. 26-113 resolution

A Resolution authorizing a shared services agreement with the City of Hoboken pursuant to the Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq. for the City of Jersey City to provide the City of Hoboken with the services of Animal Control and Sheltering.

6:58:48 to 7:07:39 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:58:48
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.24 (10.24 announced separately). Roll call from 6:58:48: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items' (6:58:48), Zuppa 'Aye on all' (7:00:46), Ephros 'aye on all from 15 to 24' (7:02:28), Little 'I'm voting aye on all' (7:03:41), Singh 'I vote aye on all' (7:05:27), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye 15 through 23' (7:05:27), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:07:06), Ridley 'Aye' (7:07:20). Gilmore said 'Aye' to 10.15 through 10.24 at 4:54:14 (p=0.70) before leaving; the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore voted aye for 10.15 through 10.23 and abstained on 10.24' (7:05:16).
10.21 Res. 26-114 resolution

A Resolution ratifying a professional services agreement between Adriana Hordynsky, DVM d/b/a/ as The Traveling Vet and the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services.

6:58:48 to 7:07:39 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:58:48
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.24 (10.24 announced separately). Roll call from 6:58:48: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items' (6:58:48), Zuppa 'Aye on all' (7:00:46), Ephros 'aye on all from 15 to 24' (7:02:28), Little 'I'm voting aye on all' (7:03:41), Singh 'I vote aye on all' (7:05:27), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye 15 through 23' (7:05:27), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:07:06), Ridley 'Aye' (7:07:20). Gilmore said 'Aye' to 10.15 through 10.24 at 4:54:14 (p=0.70) before leaving; the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore voted aye for 10.15 through 10.23 and abstained on 10.24' (7:05:16).
10.22 Res. 26-115 resolution

A Resolution ratifying a professional services agreement between and the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services and Dr. Mary Altomare d/b/a Alto Veterinary Services LLC ("AVS")

6:58:48 to 7:07:39 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:58:48
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.24 (10.24 announced separately). Roll call from 6:58:48: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items' (6:58:48), Zuppa 'Aye on all' (7:00:46), Ephros 'aye on all from 15 to 24' (7:02:28), Little 'I'm voting aye on all' (7:03:41), Singh 'I vote aye on all' (7:05:27), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye 15 through 23' (7:05:27), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:07:06), Ridley 'Aye' (7:07:20). Gilmore said 'Aye' to 10.15 through 10.24 at 4:54:14 (p=0.70) before leaving; the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore voted aye for 10.15 through 10.23 and abstained on 10.24' (7:05:16).
10.23 Res. 26-116 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the award of a contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(DD) as an Extraordinary Unspecifiable Service (EUS) with Unicorn HRO, LLC for payroll and human resources annual licensing & support services for the Departments of Finance and Human Resources.

6:58:48 to 7:07:39 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:58:48
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.24 (10.24 announced separately). Roll call from 6:58:48: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items' (6:58:48), Zuppa 'Aye on all' (7:00:46), Ephros 'aye on all from 15 to 24' (7:02:28), Little 'I'm voting aye on all' (7:03:41), Singh 'I vote aye on all' (7:05:27), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye 15 through 23' (7:05:27), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:07:06), Ridley 'Aye' (7:07:20). Gilmore said 'Aye' to 10.15 through 10.24 at 4:54:14 (p=0.70) before leaving; the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore voted aye for 10.15 through 10.23 and abstained on 10.24' (7:05:16).
10.24 Res. 26-117 resolution

A Resolution ratifying the award of a professional service agreement with the law firm of Bennett, Bricklin & Saltzburg, LLC to represent Officer Felix DeJesus in the matter of Andrew Washington v. City of Jersey

6:58:48 to 7:07:39 · Approved · document
7-0-2 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions, roll call at 6:58:48
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.24. Roll call from 6:58:48: Brooks 'I vote aye on all items' (6:58:48), Zuppa 'Aye on all' (7:00:46), Ephros 'aye on all from 15 to 24' (7:02:28), Little 'I'm voting aye on all' (7:03:41), Singh 'I vote aye on all' (7:05:27), Griffin 'I will be abstaining from 24' (7:06:14), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:07:06), Ridley 'Aye' (7:07:20). Before leaving, Gilmore said 'Aye' to items 10.15 through 10.24 (4:54:16, p=0.94), then, on items 10.25 through 10.28, 'I'm gonna abstain on 24 and 25' (4:54:28) and 'So I vote aye on the rest and I'm abstaining on 24 and 25' (4:55:03) (re-transcription 17520-17720); the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore voted aye for 10.15 through 10.23 and abstained on 10.24' (7:05:16). The minutes record 9-0; the resolution's vote table records 7-0-2 with Gilmore and Griffin N.V. (Abstain), as heard. The minutes record 10.24 as 9-0 and put the two abstentions on 10.26; the resolution's vote table (Res. 26-117, p. 3) records 7-0-2 with Gilmore and Griffin abstaining, as heard. Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
And due to the nature of my relationship with Mr. Washington's family, I will be abstaining from 24.
Michael O. Griffin, 7:06:05
10.25 Res. 26-118 resolution

A Resolution ratifying the award of a professional service agreement with the law firm of O’Toole Scrivo, LLC, to represent Officer Stephen Gigante in the matter of Andrew Washington v. City of Jersey

7:07:39 to 7:13:03 · Approved · document
7-0-2 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions, roll call at 7:07:39
Consent roll call with items 10.25 to 10.28. Roll call from 7:07:39: Brooks 'Eye on all' (7:08:08), Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (7:08:39), Little 'Vote aye on all with my same reservations as 10.24 for 10.25' (7:09:11), Singh 'Aye on all' (7:10:19), Griffin 'I'm going to abstain 25, same as 24' (7:11:10), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:12:07), Ridley 'I vote aye for all' (7:12:37). Ephros said 'I reiterate my comments from 1024 for 1025. Vote aye on the rest.' (7:08:39 to 7:08:46) with no aye heard for 10.25; Ephros's aye is filled from the clerk's count 7-0-2 with Gilmore and Griffin abstaining (7:12:44). Before leaving, Gilmore said, on items 10.25 through 10.28, 'I'm gonna abstain on 24 and 25' (4:54:28) and 'So I vote aye on the rest and I'm abstaining on 24 and 25' (4:55:03) (re-transcription 17520-17720); the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore abstained on 10-25 and voted aye on the rest' (7:10:14). The resolution's vote table records the same 7-0-2.
10.26 Res. 26-119 resolution

A Resolution ratifying the award of a professional service agreement with the law firm of Murphy Orlando, LLC to provide legal advice and counsel to represent represent the City of Jersey City and Robert Kearns in the matter of Norham Mansour v. City of Jersey and Robert Kearns

7:07:39 to 7:13:03 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:07:39
Consent roll call with items 10.25 to 10.28. Roll call from 7:07:39: Brooks 'Eye on all' (7:08:08), Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (7:08:39), Ephros 'Vote aye on the rest' (7:08:46), Little 'Vote aye on all' (7:09:11), Singh 'Aye on all' (7:10:19), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye from 26 to 28' (7:11:10), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:12:07), Ridley 'I vote aye for all' (7:12:37). Before leaving, Gilmore said, on items 10.25 through 10.28, 'So I vote aye on the rest and I'm abstaining on 24 and 25' (4:55:03, 'aye' p=0.81, re-transcription 17520-17720); the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore abstained on 10-25 and voted aye on the rest' (7:10:14). The minutes record 7-0-2 with Gilmore and Griffin abstaining; the resolution's vote table records 9-0, as heard. The minutes record 10.26 as 7-0-2 with Gilmore and Griffin abstaining; the video and the resolution's vote table (Res. 26-119, p. 3) give 9-0. Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
10.27 Res. 26-120 resolution

A Resolution urging the Sherrill administration to take all measures to ensure the continued operation and long-term stability of Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital

7:07:39 to 7:13:03 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:07:39
Consent roll call with items 10.25 to 10.28. Roll call from 7:07:39: Brooks 'Eye on all' (7:08:08), Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (7:08:39), Ephros 'Vote aye on the rest' (7:08:46), Little 'Vote aye on all' (7:09:11), Singh 'Aye on all' (7:10:19), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye from 26 to 28' (7:11:10), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:12:07), Ridley 'I vote aye for all' (7:12:37). Before leaving, Gilmore said, on items 10.25 through 10.28, 'So I vote aye on the rest and I'm abstaining on 24 and 25' (4:55:03, 'aye' p=0.81, re-transcription 17520-17720); the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore abstained on 10-25 and voted aye on the rest' (7:10:14).
Late item added at the start of the meeting (see motion-add-3.2-10.27-10.28). During the roll call a member asked the clerk to email the resolution to its listed recipients urgently, saying the emergency department would close on Friday (7:11:38).
10.28 Res. 26-121 resolution

Resolution Establishing an Ad Hoc City Council Committee to Study Community-Based Mental Health Crisis Response Systems

7:07:39 to 7:13:03 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:07:39
Consent roll call with items 10.25 to 10.28. Roll call from 7:07:39: Brooks 'Eye on all' (7:08:08), Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (7:08:39), Ephros 'Vote aye on the rest' (7:08:46), Little 'Vote aye on all' (7:09:11), Singh 'Aye on all' (7:10:19), Griffin 'I'm going to vote aye from 26 to 28' (7:11:10), Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (7:12:07), Ridley 'I vote aye for all' (7:12:37). Before leaving, Gilmore said, on items 10.25 through 10.28, 'So I vote aye on the rest and I'm abstaining on 24 and 25' (4:55:03, 'aye' p=0.81, re-transcription 17520-17720); the clerk recorded 'Councilperson Gilmore abstained on 10-25 and voted aye on the rest' (7:10:14).
Late item added at the start of the meeting (see motion-add-3.2-10.27-10.28).
motion-adjourn motion

Motion to adjourn

7:13:03 to 7:13:34 · Approved
Voice vote, no roll call at 7:13:03
Moved by Thomas Zuppa, Jr., seconded by Jake Ephros
No member's answer is recorded for a voice vote.
Voice vote, no roll call (7:13:03). The clerk asked who made the motion; heard 'Zuppa' (p=0.57, 0.59 in the re-transcription 25975-26040). The seconder was heard as 'council person efforts' (p=0.33, full pass) and 'Councilperson Ephros' (p=0.32, re-transcription 7:13:17); the minutes name Zuppa as mover and Ephros as seconder. Adjourned at 1:17 a.m. (clerk, 7:13:03).

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