Jersey City Minutes

Meeting record

Municipal Council, April 22, 2026

Body
Municipal Council
Date
April 22, 2026 (regular meeting)
Video
city recording, 3h 53m
Called to order
0:00:23 (6:04 p.m.)
Adjourned
3:51:45 (9:55 p.m.)
Minutes
CivicWeb, fetched 2026-10-20
Votes
62 confirmed

Attendance

Items

motion-add-10.49-10.51 motion

Motion to add items 10.49, 10.50 and 10.51 (Res. 26-238, 26-239, 26-240) to the agenda

0:03:47 to 0:05:25 · Added
7-0 7 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:04:50
Moved by Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., seconded by Jake Ephros
Roll call from 0:04:50: Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros, Singh, Griffin and Lavarro heard aye; 'And Council President Ridley' (0:05:25) with no answer heard before the clerk's count. Little and Gilmore had not arrived (opening roll call 0:01:33). Clerk: 'Motion carries 7-0 with Councilmembers Little and Gilmore absent' (0:05:25). The clerk gave the motion to Lavarro and the second to Ephros (0:04:50). The minutes have no entry for this motion. Ridley's aye is filled from the clerk's announced count (EDITORIAL.md section 4): six ayes heard, count 7-0 with Little and Gilmore named absent, one member not heard. The minutes have no line for this procedural motion; Council President Ridley's aye is filled from the clerk's count 'Motion carries 7-0 with Councilmembers Little and Gilmore absent' (0:05:25). Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
The clerk said the three items had been discussed at the caucus and read them into the record (0:03:47 to 0:04:42).
3.1 Ord. 26-024 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance amending Chapter 332, (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Jersey City Municipal Code to rescind regulations regarding vehicular and pedestrian traffic at Society Hill at the request of Society Hill at Droyers Point Condominium Association, Inc.

0:05:35 to 0:08:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:07:20
Little's answer at 0:40:33 was heard at low confidence ('I've' p=0.31; window re-transcription 2428-2445 'Aye' p=0.36) and is taken from the minutes (Introduced 9-0) and the ordinance's record of council vote on introduction (9-0, all aye). Consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4, from 0:07:20: Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros, Singh, Griffin heard aye; Lavarro spoke on 3.2 and said 'I vote aye on all' (0:08:14); Ridley 'Aye for introduction' (0:08:35). Clerk: 'Items 3.1 through 3.4 are introduced 7-0 with Council Members Little and Gilmore absent' (0:08:37). At 0:40:00 the clerk took the answers of the two members who had arrived since: Little 'I've for introduction' and Gilmore 'I've for introduction' (0:40:33, 'aye' rendered 'I've'), and announced 9-0. by_member records the final vote. No mover or seconder heard.
3.2 Ord. 26-025 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance ratifying the renewal of a lease agreement with Rialto-Capital Urban Renewal Company, LLC (lessor) for the use of space at the lessor’s building located at 4 Beacon Way, Jersey City and extending the same through April 30, 2031

0:05:57 to 0:08:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:07:20
Consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4; see the note on 3.1 (seven answers from 0:07:20, Little and Gilmore at 0:40:33; Little's low-confidence answer taken from the minutes and the ordinance's vote table).
3.3 Ord. 26-023 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 188 ("Housing Accommodations And Affordable Housing Compliance) Article II (Affordable Housing) and repealing and replacing Chapter 160 (Fees and Charges) Section R. (Chapter 188, Housing Accommodations and Affordable Housing Compliance) to reformat and reorganize codified text.

0:05:57 to 0:08:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:07:20
Consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4; see the note on 3.1 (seven answers from 0:07:20, Little and Gilmore at 0:40:33; Little's low-confidence answer taken from the minutes and the ordinance's vote table).
3.4 Ord. 26-026 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance authorizing the extension of an amended Deed of Easement with Fourteen Florence Street Corp. (Developer) permitting the developer to make improvements on a portion of the Twelfth Street Public Right-of-way in an area east of Provost Street and continuing to an area adjacent to the North Side of Newport Parkway in connection with the construction of New Public Pedestrian Walkway.

0:06:44 to 0:08:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:07:20
Consent roll call with items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4; see the note on 3.1 (seven answers from 0:07:20, Little and Gilmore at 0:40:33; Little's low-confidence answer taken from the minutes and the ordinance's vote table).
motion-order-10.10-10.11 motion

Motion to take up items 10.10 and 10.11 ahead of the second-reading ordinances

0:08:47 to 0:10:20 · Approved
7-0 7 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:09:55
Moved by Denise Ridley, seconded by Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.
Roll call from 0:09:55: Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros, Singh (0:10:05), Griffin, Lavarro and Ridley (0:10:20) heard aye; applause after Singh's answer, the clerk said it was only the motion to defer. The clerk gave the motion to Ridley and the second to Lavarro (0:09:47). 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 called it a motion to 'defer to' items 10.10 and 10.11 and read both titles (0:08:47 to 0:09:39).
10.10 Res. 26-199 resolution

A Resolution to honor and Congratulate Mr. Imtiaz A. Syed on being named Jersey City Senior of the Year.

0:10:44 to 0:21:54 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:14:56
Roll call from 0:14:56, every answer heard (each member spoke briefly before voting): Brooks (0:15:16), Zuppa, Ephros (0:15:42 to 0:15:58), Little, Gilmore, Singh, Griffin (0:16:22), Lavarro (0:17:04), Ridley (0:17:27). No mover or seconder heard.
The clerk first read the title during the motion to take the item up early (0:08:47). Ridley read the resolution into the record (0:11:20 to 0:14:53). The honoree spoke after the vote (0:18:22) and the council came down for a photograph.
10.11 Res. 26-200 resolution

A Resolution recognizing and designating the Swamp Milkweed as "Native Plant of the Year" for 2026.

0:22:03 to 0:30:27 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:26:43
Gilmore's answer, not heard in the full pass, is taken from the minutes (Approved 9-0) and the resolution's vote table (9-0, Gilmore aye); a window re-transcription (1610-1645 s) hears 'Councilperson Gilmore. Aye.' (p=1.00, 0:27:04), which does not contradict them. Full pass: roll call from 0:26:43: Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros, Little heard aye; 'Councilperson Gilmore' (word timing 0:27:04) followed directly by 'Councilperson Singh' (0:27:05), no answer heard for Gilmore; Singh, Griffin, Lavarro and Ridley (0:27:18) heard aye. Clerk: 'City Resolution 26-200 is approved unanimously, 9-0' (0:27:18). No mover or seconder heard.
Little read the resolution into the record (0:23:29 to 0:26:43). A representative of Wild Ones New Jersey Gateway spoke after the vote at Little's invitation (0:27:18).
4.1 Ord. 26-019 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance approving an easement agreement by and between the City of Jersey City and AR Scitech LLC for the benefit of the public for pedestrian access and passage over and across portions of the property known as 189 Philip Street, Jersey City, New Jersey (block 21504, lot 4.04).

0:30:34 to 0:32:18 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:31:39
Roll call on final adoption from the 0:31:39 segment, every answer heard (Gilmore, Singh, Griffin 0:32:09; Lavarro, Ridley 0:32:18). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
Public hearing opened at 0:31:03; no member of the public spoke. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, seconded by Zuppa (0:31:03); roll call from 0:31:03, all nine heard aye; clerk 'motion to close City Ordinance 26-019 carries 9-0' (0:31:39). The close of hearing has no vote of its own in this record.
4.2 Ord. 26-020 ordinance second reading

An Franchise Ordinance granting permission to 412 Liberty Ave., LLC by its managing member, Nikesh Shah, allowing the installation of stairs that extend into the right of way beyond the boundary lines of Lot 51, Block 2601, and are for the benefit of Lot 51, Block 2601, commonly known as 412 Liberty Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

0:32:30 to 0:35:33 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:35:02
Zuppa's adoption answer was heard at low confidence ('Aye' p=0.24, 0:35:35) and is taken from the minutes (Adopted 9-0) and the ordinance's record of final council vote (9-0, all aye). Roll call on final adoption from the end of the 0:35:02 segment (Brooks), the other eight in the 0:35:33 segment; every answer heard. No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
Public hearing from 0:33:04 to 0:34:30; the applicant's attorney spoke, with the applicant's architect present. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, seconded by Griffin (0:34:30); roll call from 0:35:02, all nine heard aye; clerk 'Motion carries 9-0 to close the public hearing' (0:35:02). The close of hearing has no vote of its own in this record.
4.3 Ord. 26-021 ordinance second reading

An Franchise Ordinance granting permission to Mansion Ambassadors LLC, its successors and assigns, to construct private improvements within 200 square feet +/- of the First Street Public right-of-way, adjacent to Lot 26, Block 11402, on the Official Tax Assessment Map of the City of Jersey City. (230 First Street).

0:35:33 to 0:38:11 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:37:31
Roll call on final adoption from 0:37:31, every answer heard; Little explained the vote before answering aye (0:37:31); Lavarro was called as 'Libaro' (p=0.42, 0:38:11), read as Lavarro from the roll-call order, and answered 'Aye' (p=1.00). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
Public hearing opened at 0:36:27; no member of the public spoke. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore; the clerk gave the second to Brooks (0:36:27). Roll call from 0:37:00, all nine heard aye (Little began to speak and was told it was only the motion to close); clerk 'Motion to close the public hearing on City Ordinance 26-021 is approved 9-0' (0:37:31). The close of hearing has no vote of its own in this record.
4.4 Ord. 26-022 ordinance second reading

An Franchise Ordinance granting permission to HHNJ Propco Phase III LLC to encroach within the Public right of way sidewalk at portions of 15th and 16th Streets to allow for an elevated ramp and stairs for building entry. (316 15th Street)

0:38:21 to 0:40:00 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:39:44
Lavarro's adoption answer was heard at low confidence ('LeBarro' p=0.44, 'Aye' p=0.04, 0:39:59 to 0:40:00) and is taken from the minutes (Adopted 9-0) and the ordinance's record of final council vote (9-0, all aye). Roll call on final adoption from 0:39:44 (the clerk said 'Councilperson' at the end of the 0:39:35 segment), every answer heard; Lavarro aye at 0:40:00, Ridley aye at 0:40:00. No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
Public hearing opened at 0:38:29; no member of the public spoke. Motion to close the public hearing by Ridley, seconded by Gilmore (0:38:56 to 0:39:05). Roll call from 0:39:11: Brooks to Griffin heard aye; then 'Councilperson' with no surname and a single 'aye' (p=0.04, 0:39:28), not credited to Lavarro; Ridley aye. Clerk 'Motion carries 9-0 to close the public hearing' (0:39:28). The close of hearing has no vote of its own in this record.
5 public comment

Public request for hearing

0:46:32 to 3:03:12 · Heard
Public request for hearing (minutes items 5.1 to 5.67). The clerk called speakers by number and first name from 0:46:32. Speakers are not listed here; the minutes name them. Members and officials responded to several speakers (1:11:03, 1:15:36, 1:25:56, 1:36:08, 1:46:03, 1:51:40, 2:05:00, 2:22:01, 2:30:16, 2:35:25, 2:43:08, 2:48:02, 2:54:07, 2:58:10). The clerk closed the public speaking portion at 3:03:12. Before the public portion, a staff member read a statement from the Director of Emergency Management on items 10.30 and 10.31 (0:40:33 to 0:45:48; see 10.30).
6 other

Petitions and communications (items 6.1 to 6.29)

3:03:30 to 3:04:07 · No action
The clerk asked for questions or comments on items 6.1 to 6.29 (3:03:30); a member not named asked for a copy of 6.16 and the clerk said it would be provided after the meeting (3:03:49). The items are not listed individually.
7.1 other

City of Jersey City 2026 Annual Action Plan Public Comment Draft, from the Division of Community Development.

3:04:13 to 3:04:13 · No action
Officer communication. The clerk asked for questions or comments (3:04:13); a member not named asked for a copy.
8 other

Reports of directors (items 8.1 to 8.25)

3:04:20 to 3:04:20 · No action
The clerk asked for questions or comments on items 8.1 to 8.25 and said 'hearing none' (3:04:20). The items are not listed individually.
9.1 claims

Meeting Claims List

3:04:40 to 3:06:33 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:04:46
Little's answer, not heard in the full pass or in a window re-transcription (11150-11185 s), is filled from the clerk's announced count (8 ayes heard, count 9-0). The minutes list the claims with no action and no tally, and there is no item PDF vote table, so the vote has no second record. Consent roll call with items 9.1 and 9.2, from 3:04:46: Brooks asked about a refund to the county, then 'I vote aye' (3:04:46); Zuppa and Ephros aye; Ephros continued 'I vote aye' with a comment (3:05:38); 'Councilperson Little' (word timing 3:06:09) followed after a pause by 'Councilperson Gilmore, Aye' (3:06:13), no answer heard for Little; Gilmore ('Aye' p=0.59), Singh, Griffin, Lavarro and Ridley aye. Clerk: 'Claims and Addendum No. 1 are approved unanimously 9-0' (3:06:08). No mover or seconder heard. The minutes list the claims with no action or tally and there is no PDF for claims; Councilperson Little's aye is filled from the clerk's 'Claims and Addendum No. 1 are approved unanimously 9-0' (3:06:08). Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
9.2 claims

Meeting Claims Addendum #1

3:04:40 to 3:06:33 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:04:46
Consent roll call with items 9.1 and 9.2; see the note on 9.1 (Little's answer not heard, filled from the clerk's announced count 9-0 at 3:06:08; the minutes give no action or tally for the claims). See 9.1: one roll call on the claims list and addendum 1; published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
10.1 Res. 26-190 resolution

A Resolution to cancel outstanding stale checks (1/14/2015 to 6/28/18).

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:07:07
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14 (10.10 and 10.11 were voted earlier), from 3:07:07. Brooks 'I vote aye on all' (3:07:07); Zuppa no on 10.9 and 10.12, aye on the rest, confirmed by the clerk (3:07:07); Ephros no on 10.12, aye on the rest including 10.9 (3:07:07 to 3:09:09); Little first said they would recuse on 10.12 and 10.14, then on corporation counsel's advice abstained on both, aye on the rest, confirmed by the clerk (3:09:09 to 3:10:10); Gilmore aye on all except 10.9, no on 10.9 (3:13:39); Singh 'I vote aye on all, just 10, 12, aye, abstain' (3:14:32; 'abstain' p=0.96), read as abstain on 10.12; Griffin abstain on 10.9, aye on the rest, confirmed by the clerk (3:14:49 to 3:15:09); Lavarro no on 10.9, aye on the rest (3:17:15); Ridley 'I vote aye on all' (3:17:34). No mover or seconder heard.
10.2 Res. 26-191 resolution

A Resolution establishing the Calendar Year 2026 Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Tax Rate.

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:07:07
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14; see the note on 10.1.
10.3 Res. 26-192 resolution

A Resolution establishing the 2026 Arts and Cultural Trust Tax Rate.

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:07:07
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14; see the note on 10.1.
10.4 Res. 26-193 resolution

A Resolution requesting approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to establish a dedicated trust by rider for the acceptance of dedicated fire penalties, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.12A.

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:07:07
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14; see the note on 10.1.
10.5 Res. 26-194 resolution

A Resolution requesting approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to establish a dedicated trust by rider for the acceptance of New Jersey Uniform Fire Code penalties pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:70-2.12.

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:07:07
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14; see the note on 10.1.
10.6 Res. 26-195 resolution

A Resolution requesting approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to establish a dedicated trust by rider for the acceptance of fees related to Life Hazard Use and Non-life Hazard Use inspections pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq, N.J.A.C. 5:71-2.6, municipal ordinance 14-177 and § 3-88 et seq. of the municipal code of the City of Jersey City.

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:07:07
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14; see the note on 10.1.
10.7 Res. 26-196 resolution

A Resolution requesting approval of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to establish a dedicated trust by rider for the acceptance of fees related to the Mass Transit Access Parking Tax collected pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48C-1.7 and § 304-2 of the municipal code of the City of Jersey City.

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:07:07
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14; see the note on 10.1.
10.8 Res. 26-197 resolution

A Resolution requesting permission of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to establish a dedicated trust by rider for the provision of unemployment compensation insurance in accordance with N.J.S.A. 43:21-3 et seq.

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:07:07
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14; see the note on 10.1.
10.9 Res. 26-198 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the payment of a Claim submitted by NW Financial Group, LLC for providing Financial Advisory Services.

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
5-3-1 5 ayes, 3 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 3:07:07
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14; see the note on 10.1. Zuppa, Gilmore and Lavarro no; Griffin abstain. The resolution's vote table marks Griffin under N.V. ('N.V. - Abstain').
10.12 Res. 26-201 resolution

A Resolution appointing John Allen as a Member of the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority.

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
5-2-2 5 ayes, 2 nays, 2 abstentions, roll call at 3:07:07
Minutes nays copied from the minutes text ('Council person at large Ephros and Councilperson Zuppa, Jr.: nay'); tools/minutes.py parsed Zuppa only. Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14; see the note on 10.1. Zuppa and Ephros no; Little and Singh abstain (Singh's answer 'just 10, 12, aye, abstain', 3:14:32, read with the clerk's recap).
10.13 Res. 26-202 resolution

A Resolution appointing Chris Gadsden as a Member of the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority.

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:07:07
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14; see the note on 10.1.
10.14 Res. 26-203 resolution

A Resolution appointing Keshav Poddar as Alternate Member #1 of the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority.

3:06:48 to 3:19:45 · Approved · document
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 3:07:07
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.12 to 10.14; see the note on 10.1. Little abstain.
10.15 Res. 26-204 resolution

A Resolution readopting Resolution 18-782 Creating a Community Advisory Board for the Bayfront Redevelopment Project.

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26, from 3:24:38 (the clerk first called Brooks at 3:19:45; the business administrator then spoke on 10.21, 3:20:17 to 3:24:31). Brooks aye on all (3:25:50); Zuppa 'aye on all from 15 to 26' and Ephros aye on all (3:27:12); Little aye on all (3:28:10); Gilmore asked corporation counsel about appointments of fellow members, then 'I vote aye, Sean' (3:28:39), confirmed 'Yes' (3:29:08); Singh aye on all (3:29:23); Griffin aye on all (3:31:36); Lavarro 'I vote yes on all' (3:33:54); Ridley aye on all (3:34:02). At 3:44:15 Little changed the answer on 10.18 to abstain (see 10.18). No mover or seconder heard.
10.16 Res. 26-205 resolution

A Resolution appointing Council Members Denise Ridley, Joel Brooks, and Rolando Lavarro to the Jersey City Bayfront Advisory Board.

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26; see the note on 10.15.
10.17 Res. 26-206 resolution

A Resolution appointing Councilperson At-Large Michael O. Griffin as a Member of the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency.

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26; see the note on 10.15.
10.18 Res. 26-207 resolution

A Resolution appointing Eleana Little as a Member (Councilperson) of the Jersey City Shade Tree Committee.

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26; see the note on 10.15. Little answered aye on all at 3:28:10 and the block was announced 9-0 (3:34:32); during the next roll call Little asked to change the answer on 10.18 to an abstention (3:41:49, 3:44:15), and the clerk recapped 10.18 as 8-0-1 with Little abstaining (3:47:20). by_member records the changed answer.
10.19 Res. 26-208 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City in support of the proposed New Jersey Senate Bill S3761, which would require the Commissioner of the Department of Health to update the warning notice regarding the adverse effects of alcohol consumption including the consequences of prenatal alcohol exposure and the link between alcohol consumption and certain cancers

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26; see the note on 10.15.
10.20 Res. 26-209 resolution

A Resolution of the Jersey City Municipal Council approving the appointment of City Council members to the Boards of Special Improvement Districts also known as District Management Corporations.

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26; see the note on 10.15. During the next roll call members discussed abstaining on 10.20 because seven of them are appointed by it (3:45:30 to 3:47:27); no answer on 10.20 was changed.
10.21 Res. 26-210 resolution

Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to support and participate in the 2026 Hudson County Open Space, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust grant application for acquisition of 128 Glenwood Avenue.

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26; see the note on 10.15.
The business administrator addressed the council on this item after the roll call had begun (3:20:17 to 3:24:31).
10.22 Res. 26-211 resolution

A Resolution authorizing a lien against the properties listed herein for the cost of removing litter, debris, etc. in accordance with N.J.S.A.40:48-2.14 and Jersey City code section 287-4.

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26; see the note on 10.15.
10.23 Res. 26-212 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a Discharge of Mortgage encumbering 322 Old Bergen Rd., Jersey City, New Jersey a/k/a Block 27004, Lot 59 f/k/a Block 1363, Lot 35.

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26; see the note on 10.15.
10.24 Res. 26-213 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a Discharge of Mortgage encumbering 153 Wilkinson Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey a/k/a Block 23502, Lot 14 f/k/a Block 1309, Lot C6.

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26; see the note on 10.15.
10.25 Res. 26-214 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a Discharge of Mortgage encumbering 627 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey a/k/a Block 24102, Lot 40 f/k/a Block 1474, Lot 47.A.

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26; see the note on 10.15.
10.26 Res. 26-215 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the discharge and subordination of Jersey City mortgages encumbering 21 Astor Place, Jersey City, NJ with Tomas & Irma Reyes.

3:19:45 to 3:34:32 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:24:38
Consent roll call with items 10.15 to 10.26; see the note on 10.15.
10.27 Res. 26-216 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 Jersey City UEZ FY 27 Admin Budget 7/1/26-12/31/26.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39, from 3:34:53: Brooks aye on all (3:35:22); Zuppa 'Aye', Ephros 'Aye on all', Little 'Aye', Gilmore 'Aye', Singh 'Aye on all', Griffin 'Aye' (3:35:22); Lavarro no on 10.33, 10.34 and 10.35, aye on the rest (3:35:57 to 3:36:28); Ridley 'Aye' (3:36:51). No mover or seconder heard.
10.28 Res. 26-217 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services to accept grant funds from the New Jersey Department of Health for the 2026 Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27.
10.29 Res. 26-218 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lafayette Senior Living Center (“Lafayette”) permitting the City of Jersey City to use Lafayette facilities to host senior congregate meals.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27.
10.30 Res. 26-219 resolution

A Resolution authorizing award of a contract to PMC Associates for the purchase and delivery of 700-800MH VHF/UHF Radios and Accessories under State Contract for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27.
The memo on 10.30 and 10.31 was read at 0:41:37 to 0:45:48, before the public portion.
10.31 Res. 26-220 resolution

A Resolution authorizing an award of a contract to Motorola for the purchase of Triband Radios with all necessary accessories for the Emergency Services Unit ("ESU") under State Contract for the Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management (“OEM”).

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27.
A memo from the Director of Emergency Management on 10.30 and 10.31 was read at 0:41:37 (see 10.30).
10.32 Res. 26-221 resolution

A Resolution authorizing an award of a contract to Main Line Commercial Pools, Inc for the purchase and delivery of bulk chlorine supplies for City pools through the Educational Service Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), formerly Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) for the Department of Recreation.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27.
10.33 Res. 26-222 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by the Antoine Law Firm, LLC for providing professional legal services.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27. Lavarro no.
10.34 Res. 26-223 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Calcagni & Kanefsky, LLP for providing professional legal services.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27. Lavarro no.
10.35 Res. 26-224 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Murphy Orlando, LLC for providing professional legal services.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27. Lavarro no.
10.36 Res. 26-225 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the settlement of the action entitled Alyssa Podolec v. City of Jersey City, et al., Docket No.: HUD-L-2215-24.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27.
10.37 Res. 26-226 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the settlement of the action entitled Ronald Gregroy v. City of Jersey City, et. al.; Docket No. 2:22-cv-00302-ES-CLW.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27.
10.38 Res. 26-227 resolution

A Resolution authorizing a Closed Session of the Municipal Council on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:00p.m. to discuss issues related to pending litigation.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27.
10.39 Res. 26-228 resolution

A Resolution appointing Laura Bustamante as a Member of the Jersey City Medical Center Board of Trustees.

3:34:32 to 3:37:31 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:34:53
Consent roll call with items 10.27 to 10.39; see the note on 10.27.
10.40 Res. 26-229 resolution

A Resolution appointing Thomas Zuppa to the Open Space Trust Fund Advisory Board.

3:37:31 to 3:51:45 · Approved · document
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 3:38:50
Consent roll call with items 10.40 to 10.44 and 10.46 to 10.51 (10.45 withdrawn), from 3:38:50: Brooks 'I vote aye' (3:39:01); Zuppa abstain on 10.40, aye on the rest (3:39:09 to 3:40:29); Ephros spoke on 10.42 and 10.51 and ended 'How about I?' (3:41:41; p=0.56, 0.99, 0.73), read as aye on all; Little abstain on 10.41, no on 10.51, aye on the rest, confirmed by the clerk (3:44:15, 3:47:27 to 3:48:02); the clerk said 'Now, Councilperson Gilmore. I mean,' (3:48:02) and after a pause 'Councilperson Singh' (3:48:13): no answer heard for Gilmore; Singh aye on all (3:48:13 to 3:48:35); Griffin 'Hold aye' (3:49:25; 'aye' p=0.50); Lavarro aye on all (3:49:25 to 3:50:34); Ridley 'Aye at all' (3:50:54). Clerk's recap from 3:51:15: 10.40 '801 with Councilperson Zuppa abstaining', 10.41 '801 with Councilperson Little abstaining', 10.42 through 44 '90', 10.46 through 10.50 '90' (3:51:15), 10.51 '8-1' with Little voting no (3:51:45). Gilmore's answer, not heard in the full pass, is taken from the minutes and each resolution's vote table, which agree on the tally and give Gilmore aye on every item (from_records); a window re-transcription (13670-13780 s) hears 'Now, Councilperson Gilmore. I mean, I vote aye.' ('aye' p=0.84, 3:48:10), which does not contradict them. Ephros's 'How about I?' and Griffin's 'Hold aye' were re-heard in window passes ('I' p=0.71; 'aye' p=0.69) and recorded aye. No mover or seconder heard.
10.41 Res. 26-230 resolution

A Resolution appointing Eleana Little as a Member of the Jersey City Planning Board.

3:37:31 to 3:51:45 · Approved · document
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 3:38:50
Consent roll call with items 10.40 to 10.44 and 10.46 to 10.51; see the note on 10.40. Little abstain. Gilmore's answer is not heard in the full pass (window re-transcription hears 'I vote aye', p=0.84, 3:48:10). The records route is not used because the resolution's vote table prints the tally '8-1' while its marks (Little under N.V., 'N.V. - Abstain'; Gilmore aye) count 8-0-1. Gilmore's aye is filled from the clerk's announced count instead ('Item 10.41 is approved 801 with Councilperson Little abstaining', 3:51:15: seven ayes and Little's abstention heard, one aye unaccounted, one member not heard); the minutes record 8-0-1 with Little abstaining.
10.42 Res. 26-231 resolution

A Resolution authorizing an Emergency Temporary Appropriation.

3:37:31 to 3:51:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:38:50
Consent roll call with items 10.40 to 10.44 and 10.46 to 10.51; see the note on 10.40. Gilmore's answer, not heard in the full pass, taken from the minutes (9-0) and the resolution's vote table (9-0, Gilmore aye) (from_records).
10.43 Res. 26-232 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City, County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, declaring the Council's intent to establish the position of Legislative Counsel and directing introduction of an Enabling Ordinance.

3:37:31 to 3:51:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:38:50
Consent roll call with items 10.40 to 10.44 and 10.46 to 10.51; see the note on 10.40. Gilmore's answer, not heard in the full pass, taken from the minutes (9-0) and the resolution's vote table (9-0, Gilmore aye) (from_records).
10.44 Res. 26-233 resolution

A Resolution Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Liberty Savings Federal Credit Union and Celebrating its Service to the Community.

3:37:31 to 3:51:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:38:50
Consent roll call with items 10.40 to 10.44 and 10.46 to 10.51; see the note on 10.40. Gilmore's answer, not heard in the full pass, taken from the minutes (9-0) and the resolution's vote table (9-0, Gilmore aye) (from_records).
10.45 Res. 26-234 resolution

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation of conditions of parcels at the intersection of Newark and Baldwin Avenues for possible designation as an area in need of redevelopment with the power of condemnation, pursuant to the Local Redevelopment And Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40a:12a-1, et seq.

3:37:52 to 3:38:50 · Withdrawn · document
Withdrawn before the roll call; the clerk excluded it from the vote on 10.40 to 10.51 (3:38:50) and recapped 'Item 10.45 was withdrawn' (3:51:15).
10.46 Res. 26-235 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the award of a competitively bid contract to Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC to install and operate a bike sharing system in the City of Jersey City.

3:37:31 to 3:51:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:38:50
Consent roll call with items 10.40 to 10.44 and 10.46 to 10.51; see the note on 10.40. Gilmore's answer, not heard in the full pass, taken from the minutes (9-0) and the resolution's vote table (9-0, Gilmore aye) (from_records).
10.47 Res. 26-236 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a contract with Employee Family Protection, Inc. ("EFP") to provide voluntary supplemental benefits to the active employees of the City of Jersey City for the Division of Human Resources; Office of Employee Benefits.

3:37:31 to 3:51:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:38:50
Consent roll call with items 10.40 to 10.44 and 10.46 to 10.51; see the note on 10.40. Gilmore's answer, not heard in the full pass, taken from the minutes (9-0) and the resolution's vote table (9-0, Gilmore aye) (from_records).
10.48 Res. 26-237 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the award of a professional services contract to New Pathway Counseling Services, Inc. to provide counseling services in connection with the Employee Assistance Program.

3:37:31 to 3:51:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:38:50
Consent roll call with items 10.40 to 10.44 and 10.46 to 10.51; see the note on 10.40. Gilmore's answer, not heard in the full pass, taken from the minutes (9-0) and the resolution's vote table (9-0, Gilmore aye) (from_records).
10.49 Res. 26-238 resolution

A Resolution appointing Mamta Singh as a Member of the Jersey City Immigrant Affairs Commission.

3:37:31 to 3:51:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:38:50
Consent roll call with items 10.40 to 10.44 and 10.46 to 10.51; see the note on 10.40. Gilmore's answer, not heard in the full pass, taken from the minutes (9-0) and the resolution's vote table (9-0, Gilmore aye) (from_records).
Added to the agenda at 0:04:50 (see motion-add-10.49-10.51).
10.50 Res. 26-239 resolution

A Resolution appointing Mamta Singh to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.

3:37:31 to 3:51:45 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:38:50
Consent roll call with items 10.40 to 10.44 and 10.46 to 10.51; see the note on 10.40. Gilmore's answer, not heard in the full pass, taken from the minutes (9-0) and the resolution's vote table (9-0, Gilmore aye) (from_records).
Added to the agenda at 0:04:50 (see motion-add-10.49-10.51).
10.51 Res. 26-240 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the granting of a permit Liberty National Golf Club for a Fireworks display on May 4, 2026.

3:37:31 to 3:51:45 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 3:38:50
Consent roll call with items 10.40 to 10.44 and 10.46 to 10.51; see the note on 10.40. Little no; Gilmore's answer, not heard in the full pass, taken from the minutes (8-1, Little nay) and the resolution's vote table (8-1, Gilmore aye) (from_records); clerk 'Item 10.51 is approved 8-1. Would Councilperson Little voting no?' (3:51:45).
Added to the agenda at 0:04:50 (see motion-add-10.49-10.51).
motion-adjourn motion

Motion to adjourn

3:51:45 to 3:52:17 · Approved
Voice vote, no roll call at 3:51:45
Moved by Frank E. Gilmore, seconded by Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.
No member's answer is recorded for a voice vote.
Voice vote, no roll call. The clerk gave the motion to Gilmore and the second to Lavarro (3:51:45) and the clock time as 9:55 p.m. (3:51:45, 3:52:17).

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