Jersey City Minutes

Meeting record

Municipal Council, March 25, 2026

Body
Municipal Council
Date
March 25, 2026 (regular meeting)
Video
city recording, 2h 34m
Called to order
0:00:14 (6:05 p.m.)
Adjourned
2:34:04 (8:38 p.m.)
Minutes
CivicWeb, fetched 2026-10-20
Votes
37 confirmed

Attendance

Items

3.1 Ord. 26-017 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article III (Parking, Standing and Stopping) amending Section 332-24 (Parking Prohibited Certain Hours) at PS 16 (96 Sussex Street).

0:03:32 to 0:04:46 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:04:12
Consent roll call with items 3.1 and 3.2 (full pass). Roll call from 0:04:12 (Brooks called at 0:04:18). Eight answers heard aye; Zuppa's 'Aye for introduction on both' has 'Aye' at p=0.12 (0:04:23), filled from the clerk's count. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Introduced 9-0'; Ord. 26-017 PDF p. 2, vote on introduction Mar 25 2026: 9-0, all aye.
3.2 Ord. 26-018 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 53 (Personnel) Article 11 (Fixed Salaries) to Modify Fixed Salaries for Certain Employees.

0:03:51 to 0:04:46 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:04:12
Consent roll call with items 3.1 and 3.2 (full pass). Roll call from 0:04:12 (Brooks called at 0:04:18). Eight answers heard aye; Zuppa's 'Aye for introduction on both' has 'Aye' at p=0.12 (0:04:23), filled from the clerk's count. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Introduced 9-0'; Ord. 26-018 PDF p. 4, vote on introduction Mar 25 2026: 9-0, all aye (the later final-vote table on that page is the April 8 meeting's).
4.1 Ord. 26-015 ordinance second reading

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

0:04:46 to 0:08:58 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:08:53
Final consideration and adoption (full pass). Roll call from 0:08:53 (Brooks called at 0:08:59). Brooks's 'Aye' is p=0.12 (0:09:01); Gilmore called (0:09:10) with no answer heard before the call of Singh; both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye; Lavarro called as 'Libaro', read as Lavarro from the roll-call order. No mover or seconder heard for adoption. Minutes 'Adopted 9-0'; Ord. 26-015 PDF p. 3, final council vote Mar 25 2026: 9-0, all aye.
Public hearing from 0:05:11 to 0:07:53; one member of the public spoke. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, seconded by Zuppa (0:07:53); roll call from 0:07:53: Brooks's 'Aye' p=0.18 (0:08:27), the other eight heard aye (Lavarro called as 'Libaro'); clerk announced 'motion carries unanimously 9-0' (0:08:27). The close of hearing has no vote of its own in this record; the ordinance PDF (p. 3) prints it as 9-0, all aye.
4.2 Ord. 26-016 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.

0:08:58 to 0:10:53 · Carried · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:10:29
Moved by Frank E. Gilmore, seconded by Michael O. Griffin
Motion to carry to the April 8 council meeting, made by Gilmore and seconded by Griffin (clerk, 0:10:17 and 0:10:21). Roll call from 0:10:29 (full pass): Brooks's 'Aye' is p=0.18 (0:10:32), filled from the clerk's count; the other eight heard aye. Held: the minutes record 'Carried to April.8. Mtg.' with no tally, and the Ord. 26-016 PDF prints only the February 11, 2026 introduction vote, so no PDF table stands in for the tally (EDITORIAL.md section 4). The minutes record 'Carried to April 8 Mtg.' with no tally, and the ordinance's PDF prints only its introduction vote. Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
Carried to the April 8, 2026 council meeting. The clerk said the carry had been discussed at the caucus on Monday (0:09:55). A speaker not named said the motion was based on the Council President wanting to meet with residents of the area (0:10:08). No public hearing was opened. The minutes record 'Carried to April.8. Mtg.' with no tally.
proclamation other

Proclamation of Sunday, March 29, 2026 as Education and Sharing Day (not on the agenda)

0:10:53 to 0:17:04 · Heard
Not an agenda item. At the request of the mayor's office the clerk read a proclamation by Mayor Solomon naming Sunday, March 29, 2026 Education and Sharing Day (0:11:59 to 0:13:48); the clerk said no vote was needed (0:11:23). The recipient, a rabbi, spoke (0:13:53) and the council took a photo.
5 public comment

Public request for hearing

0:17:04 to 1:56:19 · Heard
Public request for hearing (minutes items 5.1 to 5.49). The clerk called speakers by number and first name from 0:17:18. Speakers are not listed here; the minutes name them. Members responded to several speakers (0:29:59, 0:41:09, 0:47:55, 1:21:27, 1:38:05, 1:42:04). The clerk closed the public speaking portion at 1:56:19.
6 other

Petitions and communications (items 6.1 to 6.37)

1:56:33 to 1:56:41 · No action
The clerk asked for questions or comments on items 6.1 through 6.35 (1:56:33; the minutes list 6.1 to 6.37); none were heard. The clerk said there were no officer communications (1:56:41). The items are not listed individually.
8 other

Reports of directors (items 8.1 to 8.5)

1:56:41 to 1:56:47 · No action
The clerk asked for questions or comments on reports of directors 8.1 through 8.5 (1:56:41); none were heard. The items are not listed individually.
9.1 claims

Meeting Claims List

1:56:47 to 1:57:17 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:56:55
Consent roll call with items 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 (the clerk said 'claims and addendums number one and number two'; full pass). Roll call from 1:56:55 (Brooks called at 1:57:00). Gilmore called (1:57:19) with no answer heard before the call of Singh; Singh's 'Aye' is p=0.40 (1:57:22); both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved-9-0'; no PDF vote table.
9.2 claims

Meeting Claims Addendum #1

1:56:47 to 1:57:17 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:56:55
Consent roll call with items 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 (the clerk said 'claims and addendums number one and number two'; full pass). Roll call from 1:56:55 (Brooks called at 1:57:00). Gilmore called (1:57:19) with no answer heard before the call of Singh; Singh's 'Aye' is p=0.40 (1:57:22); both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved-9-0'; no PDF vote table.
9.3 claims

Meeting Claims Addendum #2

1:56:47 to 1:57:17 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:56:55
Consent roll call with items 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 (the clerk said 'claims and addendums number one and number two'; full pass). Roll call from 1:56:55 (Brooks called at 1:57:00). Gilmore called (1:57:19) with no answer heard before the call of Singh; Singh's 'Aye' is p=0.40 (1:57:22); both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved-9-0'; no PDF vote table.
The clerk named 'claims and addendums number one and number two'; the minutes list the claims list and addenda #1 and #2 as 9.1 to 9.3, each 'Approved-9-0'.
10.1 Res. 26-122 resolution

A Resolution Authorizing an Emergency Temporary Appropriation for Calendar Year 2026.

1:57:17 to 2:00:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:57:40
Consent roll call with items 10.1 through 10.9 (Brooks recused on 10.9 only; full pass). Roll call from 1:57:40 (Brooks called at 1:57:50). Little's 'hi for all' has 'hi' at p=0.41 (1:59:42) and Lavarro's 'Aye for all' has 'Aye' at p=0.08 (2:00:48); both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.2 Res. 26-123 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council authorizing the cancellation of real estate taxes on Block 6005, Lot 2 on the tax map of the City of Jersey City a/k/a the Gateway Plaza Park as the property was acquired by the City of Jersey City.

1:57:17 to 2:00:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:57:40
Consent roll call with items 10.1 through 10.9 (Brooks recused on 10.9 only; full pass). Roll call from 1:57:40 (Brooks called at 1:57:50). Little's 'hi for all' has 'hi' at p=0.41 (1:59:42) and Lavarro's 'Aye for all' has 'Aye' at p=0.08 (2:00:48); both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.3 Res. 26-124 resolution

Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to execute an indemnification agreement with the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection authorizing the City Risk Manager to issue a certificate of insurance for the continued use of Liberty State Park by the City of Jersey City as a venue for various cultural and entertainment events.

1:57:17 to 2:00:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:57:40
Consent roll call with items 10.1 through 10.9 (Brooks recused on 10.9 only; full pass). Roll call from 1:57:40 (Brooks called at 1:57:50). Little's 'hi for all' has 'hi' at p=0.41 (1:59:42) and Lavarro's 'Aye for all' has 'Aye' at p=0.08 (2:00:48); both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.4 Res. 26-125 resolution

A Resolution Authorizing the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire to Accept Funding from the United States Department of Homeland Security (FEMA) Under the FY24 Fire Prevention & Safety (FP) Grant Program

1:57:17 to 2:00:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:57:40
Consent roll call with items 10.1 through 10.9 (Brooks recused on 10.9 only; full pass). Roll call from 1:57:40 (Brooks called at 1:57:50). Little's 'hi for all' has 'hi' at p=0.41 (1:59:42) and Lavarro's 'Aye for all' has 'Aye' at p=0.08 (2:00:48); both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.5 Res. 26-126 resolution

Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding with Villa Borinquen ("PACO") permitting the City of Jersey City to use PACO facilities to host congregate senior meals

1:57:17 to 2:00:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:57:40
Consent roll call with items 10.1 through 10.9 (Brooks recused on 10.9 only; full pass). Roll call from 1:57:40 (Brooks called at 1:57:50). Little's 'hi for all' has 'hi' at p=0.41 (1:59:42) and Lavarro's 'Aye for all' has 'Aye' at p=0.08 (2:00:48); both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.6 Res. 26-127 resolution

Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Boyd/McGuiness permitting the City of Jersey City to use the facility at 2555 Kennedy Boulevard to host the Senior Citizen Lunch Program

1:57:17 to 2:00:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:57:40
Consent roll call with items 10.1 through 10.9 (Brooks recused on 10.9 only; full pass). Roll call from 1:57:40 (Brooks called at 1:57:50). Little's 'hi for all' has 'hi' at p=0.41 (1:59:42) and Lavarro's 'Aye for all' has 'Aye' at p=0.08 (2:00:48); both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.7 Res. 26-128 resolution

Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Grace Community Services permitting the City of Jersey City to use grace Community Services facilities to host congregate senior meals

1:57:17 to 2:00:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:57:40
Consent roll call with items 10.1 through 10.9 (Brooks recused on 10.9 only; full pass). Roll call from 1:57:40 (Brooks called at 1:57:50). Little's 'hi for all' has 'hi' at p=0.41 (1:59:42) and Lavarro's 'Aye for all' has 'Aye' at p=0.08 (2:00:48); both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.8 Res. 26-129 resolution

Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Hoboken (Hoboken) Boys and Girls Club to jointly introduce Jersey City's Summer Food Service Program to school age children in Hoboken.

1:57:17 to 2:00:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:57:40
Consent roll call with items 10.1 through 10.9 (Brooks recused on 10.9 only; full pass). Roll call from 1:57:40 (Brooks called at 1:57:50). Little's 'hi for all' has 'hi' at p=0.41 (1:59:42) and Lavarro's 'Aye for all' has 'Aye' at p=0.08 (2:00:48); both filled from the clerk's count, which leaves two ayes for two members. The other seven heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.9 Res. 26-130 resolution

Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Jersey City Authorizing The Planning Board To Conduct A Preliminary Investigation Of Conditions Of Block 6901 Lots 15, 16, 17, 18.01; Block 5903 Lot 21; and Block 6001 Lots 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 13, the “Condemnation Study Area,” For Possible Designation As An Area In Need Of Redevelopment WITH The Power Of Condemnation, AND Block 6001 Lots 2 and 6 “the Non-Condemnation Study Area,” For Possible Designation As An Area in Need of Redevelopment WITHOUT The Power of Condemnation, Pursuant To The Local Redevelopment And Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, Et Seq.

1:57:17 to 2:00:48 · Approved · document
8-0 8 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:57:40
Consent roll call with items 10.1 through 10.9 (full pass). Roll call from 1:57:40 (Brooks called at 1:57:50). Brooks: 'and 10.9, I recuse myself' (1:57:58); a voice not named answered 'No procedure necessary. You are recused.' (1:58:09). No reason for the recusal was stated. Little's 'hi for all' has 'hi' at p=0.41 (1:59:42) and Lavarro's 'Aye for all' has 'Aye' at p=0.08 (2:00:48); both filled from the clerk's count, which names Brooks as recused and leaves two ayes for two members. The other six heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Held: the minutes ('Approved 8-0 Council person at large Brooks: absent') and the Res. 26-130 PDF vote table (p. 3, Brooks ticked Absent, 8-0) record Brooks absent, not recused. Councilperson Brooks recused on the video ('10.9, I recuse myself', 1:57:58; the clerk: 'approved 8-0 with Councilperson Brooks recusing'); the minutes and the resolution's PDF vote table record Brooks absent. Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
The minutes record 'Approved 8-0 Council person at large Brooks: absent', and the resolution's PDF vote table (p. 3) ticks Brooks Absent; on the video Brooks declared a recusal (1:57:51). Members of the public spoke on the item during public comment.
10.10 Res. 26-131 resolution

Resolution authorizing a bulk water agreement between the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority and , specifying the terms and conditions under which JCMUA will sell and deliver water from the City of Jersey City's water system to Veolia Water New Jersey, Inc.

2:00:48 to 2:01:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:09
Consent roll call with items 10.10 through 10.19 (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:09 (Brooks called at 2:01:15). Zuppa called (2:01:19) with no answer heard before the call of Ephros (2:01:22); filled from the clerk's count. The other eight heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.11 Res. 26-132 resolution

A Resolution ratifying an agreement with Network Management Solutions, Inc. for the support of proprietary computer network hardware and software without public bidding for the Department of Administration, Division of Information Technology.

2:00:48 to 2:01:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:09
Consent roll call with items 10.10 through 10.19 (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:09 (Brooks called at 2:01:15). Zuppa called (2:01:19) with no answer heard before the call of Ephros (2:01:22); filled from the clerk's count. The other eight heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.12 Res. 26-133 resolution

Resolution ratifying the award of a contract with Avid Xchange, Inc for gas and electricity bill payment services for city-owned buildings and facilities under NJ State Contract for the Department of Public Works, Division of Administrative Services.

2:00:48 to 2:01:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:09
Consent roll call with items 10.10 through 10.19 (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:09 (Brooks called at 2:01:15). Zuppa called (2:01:19) with no answer heard before the call of Ephros (2:01:22); filled from the clerk's count. The other eight heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.13 Res. 26-134 resolution

Resolution ratifying an award of a contract to Safeware, Inc. for the purchase of huntress GDB 24 watch Endpoint Detection and Response cyber protection software through U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance known as Omnia Partners for the Department of Public Safety, Communication Center.

2:00:48 to 2:01:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:09
Consent roll call with items 10.10 through 10.19 (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:09 (Brooks called at 2:01:15). Zuppa called (2:01:19) with no answer heard before the call of Ephros (2:01:22); filled from the clerk's count. The other eight heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.14 Res. 26-135 resolution

Resolution ratifying an award of a contract to Nobel Systems, Inc for the Automatic Impound Management System (AIMS) Software for the car impound through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative (formerly known as the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) for the Department of Public Safety, Traffic Unit.

2:00:48 to 2:01:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:09
Consent roll call with items 10.10 through 10.19 (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:09 (Brooks called at 2:01:15). Zuppa called (2:01:19) with no answer heard before the call of Ephros (2:01:22); filled from the clerk's count. The other eight heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.15 Res. 26-136 resolution

Resolution ratifying the award of an open-end contract to New Jersey Fire Equipment for the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) maintenance parts and hydro service under State Contract for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire.

2:00:48 to 2:01:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:09
Consent roll call with items 10.10 through 10.19 (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:09 (Brooks called at 2:01:15). Zuppa called (2:01:19) with no answer heard before the call of Ephros (2:01:22); filled from the clerk's count. The other eight heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.16 Res. 26-137 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the award of a contract to Tomco Construction Inc., for the Morris Canal Greenway Sections 3, 5, 10 & 11. Jersey City Project No. 18-019-E, Federal Project No. TAP-D00S (450) for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Engineering.

2:00:48 to 2:01:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:09
Consent roll call with items 10.10 through 10.19 (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:09 (Brooks called at 2:01:15). Zuppa called (2:01:19) with no answer heard before the call of Ephros (2:01:22); filled from the clerk's count. The other eight heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.17 Res. 26-138 resolution

Resolution awarding a negotiated open-end contract pursuant to N.J.S.A 40:A11-5(3) to Tumino is Towing for City-Wide Heavy Duty Towing Services for the Department of Public Works, Division of Automotive.

2:00:48 to 2:01:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:09
Consent roll call with items 10.10 through 10.19 (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:09 (Brooks called at 2:01:15). Zuppa called (2:01:19) with no answer heard before the call of Ephros (2:01:22); filled from the clerk's count. The other eight heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.18 Res. 26-139 resolution

Resolution approving a list of qualified firms to perform various legal services for the City of Jersey City pursuant to a request for qualifications.

2:00:48 to 2:01:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:09
Consent roll call with items 10.10 through 10.19 (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:09 (Brooks called at 2:01:15). Zuppa called (2:01:19) with no answer heard before the call of Ephros (2:01:22); filled from the clerk's count. The other eight heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.19 Res. 26-140 resolution

A Resolution requesting the New Jersey Department of Transportation to grant a six-month extension of time for the award of the construction contract for Christopher Columbus Drive Improvements Project No: 24-006-E for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Engineering for FY2023.

2:00:48 to 2:01:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:09
Consent roll call with items 10.10 through 10.19 (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:09 (Brooks called at 2:01:15). Zuppa called (2:01:19) with no answer heard before the call of Ephros (2:01:22); filled from the clerk's count. The other eight heard aye. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.20 Res. 26-141 resolution

A Resolution requesting the New Jersey Department of Transportation to grant a six-month extension of time for the award of the construction contract for Christopher Columbus Drive Improvements Project No: 24-006-E for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Engineering for FY2024.

2:01:25 to 2:29:38 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:55
Consent roll call with items 10.20 through 10.30; members spoke during the roll call (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:55 (Brooks called at 2:02:02). Every answer heard: Brooks aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:02:05); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (2:04:29); Ephros aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:05:25); Little 'aye on all' (2:06:05); Gilmore no on 10.28 and 'I on the rest' (2:12:37, 'I' p=0.62); Singh 'yes on all' (2:13:19); Griffin 'aye on all' (2:14:36, p=0.68); Lavarro no on 28 and aye on the rest (2:25:05); Ridley 'aye on all' (2:28:36). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.21 Res. 26-142 resolution

A Resolution Authorizing an Extension of, and Amendment to, an Agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC, for Bicycle Sharing Services

2:01:25 to 2:29:38 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:55
Consent roll call with items 10.20 through 10.30; members spoke during the roll call (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:55 (Brooks called at 2:02:02). Every answer heard: Brooks aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:02:05); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (2:04:29); Ephros aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:05:25); Little 'aye on all' (2:06:05); Gilmore no on 10.28 and 'I on the rest' (2:12:37, 'I' p=0.62); Singh 'yes on all' (2:13:19); Griffin 'aye on all' (2:14:36, p=0.68); Lavarro no on 28 and aye on the rest (2:25:05); Ridley 'aye on all' (2:28:36). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.22 Res. 26-143 resolution

A Resolution Authorizing Calendar Year 2025 Appropriation Transfers.

2:01:25 to 2:29:38 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:55
Consent roll call with items 10.20 through 10.30; members spoke during the roll call (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:55 (Brooks called at 2:02:02). Every answer heard: Brooks aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:02:05); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (2:04:29); Ephros aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:05:25); Little 'aye on all' (2:06:05); Gilmore no on 10.28 and 'I on the rest' (2:12:37, 'I' p=0.62); Singh 'yes on all' (2:13:19); Griffin 'aye on all' (2:14:36, p=0.68); Lavarro no on 28 and aye on the rest (2:25:05); Ridley 'aye on all' (2:28:36). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.23 Res. 26-144 resolution

A Resolution Of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City Designating August 27 of Each Year As "Andrew Jerome Washington, III Mental Health Awareness Day."

2:01:25 to 2:33:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:55
Consent roll call with items 10.20 through 10.30; members spoke during the roll call (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:55 (Brooks called at 2:02:02). Every answer heard: Brooks aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:02:05); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (2:04:29); Ephros aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:05:25); Little 'aye on all' (2:06:05); Gilmore no on 10.28 and 'I on the rest' (2:12:37, 'I' p=0.62); Singh 'yes on all' (2:13:19); Griffin 'aye on all' (2:14:36, p=0.68); Lavarro no on 28 and aye on the rest (2:25:05); Ridley 'aye on all' (2:28:36). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
Members of the public spoke on the item during public comment.
10.24 Res. 26-145 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City recognizing April 6–10, 2026 as National Community Development Week

2:01:25 to 2:29:38 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:55
Consent roll call with items 10.20 through 10.30; members spoke during the roll call (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:55 (Brooks called at 2:02:02). Every answer heard: Brooks aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:02:05); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (2:04:29); Ephros aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:05:25); Little 'aye on all' (2:06:05); Gilmore no on 10.28 and 'I on the rest' (2:12:37, 'I' p=0.62); Singh 'yes on all' (2:13:19); Griffin 'aye on all' (2:14:36, p=0.68); Lavarro no on 28 and aye on the rest (2:25:05); Ridley 'aye on all' (2:28:36). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.25 Res. 26-146 resolution

Resolution in support of the proposed New Jersey Senate Bill S3382 which would increase EDA bonding limit for State share of school facilities projects of SDA districts as well as school districts other than SDA districts.

2:01:25 to 2:29:38 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:55
Consent roll call with items 10.20 through 10.30; members spoke during the roll call (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:55 (Brooks called at 2:02:02). Every answer heard: Brooks aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:02:05); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (2:04:29); Ephros aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:05:25); Little 'aye on all' (2:06:05); Gilmore no on 10.28 and 'I on the rest' (2:12:37, 'I' p=0.62); Singh 'yes on all' (2:13:19); Griffin 'aye on all' (2:14:36, p=0.68); Lavarro no on 28 and aye on the rest (2:25:05); Ridley 'aye on all' (2:28:36). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.26 Res. 26-147 resolution

Resolution requesting permission for the Dedication by Rider for Affordable Housing Trust Funds required by N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-4.1, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-329.2 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-8.1 et seq.

2:01:25 to 2:29:38 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:55
Consent roll call with items 10.20 through 10.30; members spoke during the roll call (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:55 (Brooks called at 2:02:02). Every answer heard: Brooks aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:02:05); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (2:04:29); Ephros aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:05:25); Little 'aye on all' (2:06:05); Gilmore no on 10.28 and 'I on the rest' (2:12:37, 'I' p=0.62); Singh 'yes on all' (2:13:19); Griffin 'aye on all' (2:14:36, p=0.68); Lavarro no on 28 and aye on the rest (2:25:05); Ridley 'aye on all' (2:28:36). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
10.27 Res. 26-148 resolution

Resolution appointing Andrew G. Kaplan as the Director of the Department of Infrastructure

2:01:25 to 2:29:38 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:55
Consent roll call with items 10.20 through 10.30; members spoke during the roll call (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:55 (Brooks called at 2:02:02). Every answer heard: Brooks aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:02:05); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (2:04:29); Ephros aye on 10.20-10.28 and 10.30, abstain on 10.29 (2:05:25); Little 'aye on all' (2:06:05); Gilmore no on 10.28 and 'I on the rest' (2:12:37, 'I' p=0.62); Singh 'yes on all' (2:13:19); Griffin 'aye on all' (2:14:36, p=0.68); Lavarro no on 28 and aye on the rest (2:25:05); Ridley 'aye on all' (2:28:36). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
The minutes item 8.1 is the mayor's letter of appointment. Andy Kaplan was addressed as Acting Director during the meeting (2:25:21).
10.28 Res. 26-149 resolution

Resolution appointing Annisia Cialone as the Director of the Department of Housing, Economic Development and Commerce

2:01:25 to 2:29:38 · Approved · document
7-2 7 ayes, 2 nays, roll call at 2:01:55
Consent roll call with items 10.20 through 10.30; members spoke during the roll call (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:55 (Brooks called at 2:02:02). Every answer heard: Brooks aye on 10.20-10.28 (2:02:05); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (2:04:29); Ephros aye on 10.20-10.28 (2:05:25); Little 'aye on all' (2:06:05); Gilmore 'I'll vote no on 1028' (2:12:28); Singh 'yes on all' (2:13:19); Griffin 'aye on all' (2:14:36, p=0.68); Lavarro 'I vote no on 28' (2:25:05); Ridley 'aye on all' (2:28:36). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 7-2' with Gilmore and Lavarro nay; the Res. 26-149 PDF vote table (p. 2) ticks Gilmore and Lavarro NAY, the others aye, 7-2.
Members of the public spoke on the item during public comment. The minutes item 8.2 is the mayor's letter of appointment.
10.29 Res. 26-150 resolution

Resolution appointing Anthony Ambrose as the Director of the Department of Public Safety

2:01:25 to 2:29:38 · Approved · document
7-0-2 7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstentions, roll call at 2:01:55
Consent roll call with items 10.20 through 10.30; members spoke during the roll call (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:55 (Brooks called at 2:02:02). Every answer heard: Brooks '10.29, I abstain' (2:02:05), confirmed by the clerk (2:03:20); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (2:04:29); Ephros 'I abstain on 10.29' (2:05:25), confirmed by the clerk (2:05:53); Little 'aye on all' (2:06:05); Gilmore 'I on the rest' (2:12:37, 'I' p=0.62); Singh 'yes on all' (2:13:19); Griffin 'aye on all' (2:14:36, p=0.68); Lavarro aye on the rest (2:25:05); Ridley 'aye on all' (2:28:36). No reason for either abstention was stated. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 7-0-2' with Brooks and Ephros abstaining (minutes text). The Res. 26-150 PDF vote table (p. 2) ticks Brooks and Ephros under N.V. (Abstain) and the others aye; it prints the tally as '7-0-', so 7-0-2 is counted from its ticks.
The minutes item 8.3 is the mayor's letter of appointment.
10.30 Res. 26-151 resolution

A Resolution appointing Arjumand Juweria to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.

2:01:25 to 2:33:25 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:01:55
Consent roll call with items 10.20 through 10.30; members spoke during the roll call (full pass). Roll call from 2:01:55 (Brooks called at 2:02:02). Every answer heard: Brooks '10.30, I vote aye' (2:02:05); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (2:04:29); Ephros 'I vote aye on 10.30' (2:05:25); Little 'aye on all' (2:06:05); Gilmore 'I on the rest' (2:12:37, 'I' p=0.62); Singh 'yes on all' (2:13:19); Griffin 'aye on all' (2:14:36, p=0.68); Lavarro aye on the rest (2:25:05); Ridley 'aye on all' (2:28:36). The clerk's recap at 2:29:09 did not include 10.30; the result was announced at 2:33:25. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes 'Approved 9-0'; the resolution's PDF vote table gives 9-0, all aye.
The minutes item 8.5 is the mayor's letter of appointment.
motion-adjourn motion

Motion to adjourn

2:33:25 to 2:34:04 · Approved
Voice vote, no roll call at 2:33:57
Moved by Michael O. Griffin, seconded by Eleana Little
No member's answer is recorded for a voice vote.
Voice vote, no roll call (2:33:57). The clerk asked for a motion to adjourn (2:33:43), gave the motion to Griffin (2:33:49) and, after asking who seconded, the second to Little (2:33:56). The clerk said 'We are out of here at 8.38 p.m.' (2:34:04). The minutes record the motion by Griffin, seconded by Little, 'Approved-9-0-'; no tally is recorded for a voice vote.

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