Jersey City Minutes

Meeting record

Municipal Council, May 6, 2026

Body
Municipal Council
Date
May 6, 2026 (regular meeting)
Video
city recording, 3h 37m
Called to order
0:00:42 (6:12 p.m.)
Adjourned
3:36:43 (9:48 p.m.)
Minutes
CivicWeb, fetched 2026-10-20
Votes
49 confirmed

Attendance

Items

3.1 Ord. 26-027 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance amending Chapter 218 (Multiple Dwellings) of the Jersey City Municipal Code to require disclosure, transparency, and accountability in Ratio-Utility-Billing-Systems.

0:03:46 to 0:18:14 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:17:34
Consent roll call with items 3.1 and 3.2, from 0:17:34: Brooks to Singh 'Aye for introduction', Griffin and Lavarro 'Aye', Ridley 'Aye for introduction' (0:18:06); every answer heard. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes: 'Introduced 9-0' (no page marks).
Read with 3.2 from 0:03:46 to 0:04:10. Because the changes were missing from the published version, the council voted to take up 10.12 first (see motion-order-10.12, 0:10:00); the clerk said the acting business administrator republished the agenda (0:16:51) and returned to the first readings at 0:17:10.
3.2 Ord. 26-028 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance amending Chapter 260 (Rent Control) of the Jersey City Municipal Code to regulate Ratio Utility Billing Systems in Rent-Controlled Dwellings.

0:04:00 to 0:18:14 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:17:34
Consent roll call with items 3.1 and 3.2; see the note on 3.1. Minutes: 'Introduced 9-0'.
See the notes on 3.1.
motion-order-10.12 motion

Motion to take up item 10.12 (Res. 26-252) before the vote on the first-reading ordinances

0:09:09 to 0:10:40 · Approved
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:10:00
Moved by Frank E. Gilmore, seconded by Michael O. Griffin
Roll call from 0:10:00, every answer heard (Ridley at 0:10:40). The clerk gave the motion to Gilmore and the second to Griffin (0:10:00). The minutes list 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 proposed taking up the resolution while Corporation Counsel made sure the changes were in the first readings and the agenda was republished (0:09:09 to 0:09:52), and called it a motion to 'defer to' item 10.12.
10.12 Res. 26-252 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to accept a gift from Zoe Tsiranides to aid children who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally distressed by providing Zoe's Peace Packs.

0:10:49 to 0:16:51 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:12:07
Roll call from 0:12:07, every answer heard; Griffin 'so I vote aye' and Lavarro 'I vote aye' (0:12:16). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
Taken up out of order (see motion-order-10.12). After the vote the clerk read a certificate of recognition from the Office of the Mayor (0:12:53 to 0:14:09).
4.1 Ord. 26-023 ordinance second 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.

0:18:29 to 0:28:25 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:27:53
Final consideration and adoption as amended. Roll call from 0:27:53, every answer heard (Lavarro called as 'LeBarro', 'Aye' p=1.00). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes: 'Adopted 9-0'.
Public hearing from 0:18:29 to 0:25:26; two members of the public spoke. Before the hearing the clerk said the ordinance cleans up codified text and changes nothing previously adopted by the council (0:19:06). Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore; the clerk named Ephros, then Zuppa, as seconder (0:25:32 to 0:25:40); roll call from 0:25:50: Griffin called with no answer heard (0:25:59 to 0:26:09), the other eight heard aye; clerk 'Motion carries 9-0 to close the public hearing' (0:26:09). The close of hearing has no vote of its own in this record. Amended before adoption (see motion-amend-4.1).
motion-amend-4.1 motion

Motion to amend Ord. 26-023 as read into the record (Section 188-14: the reference to 188-18 corrected to 188-20)

0:26:17 to 0:27:19 · Approved
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:27:19
Moved by Frank E. Gilmore, seconded by Thomas Zuppa, Jr.
Roll call from 0:27:19, every answer heard. The clerk gave the motion to Gilmore and said 'I believe this second was made by Councilperson Zuppa' (0:27:02). The minutes list no entry for this motion. The Ord. 26-023 PDF (p. 21) records the amendment, 'Motion mad by Councilperson Gilmore, Seconded by Councilperson Zuppa; 9-0', but its amendment table prints SINGH twice and no LAVARRO. The minutes have no line for this motion; the ordinance's PDF (Ord. 26-023, p. 21) records the amendment, moved by Gilmore, seconded by Zuppa, 9-0 (its table prints Singh twice and omits Lavarro). Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
The clerk read the correction, discussed at the caucus, into the record (0:26:17 to 0:26:45).
4.2 Ord. 26-024 ordinance second 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.

0:28:25 to 0:29:59 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:29:29
Roll call from 0:29:29, every answer heard (Lavarro called as 'LeBarro', 'Aye' p=1.00). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes: 'Adopted 9-0'.
Public hearing opened at 0:28:25; no member of the public spoke. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, seconded by Zuppa (0:28:57); roll call from 0:28:57: Brooks 'Aye' p=0.32; Lavarro called twice as 'Libaro', aye each time; the others heard aye; clerk 'Motion carry, is 9-0 to close the public hearing' (0:28:57 to 0:29:29). The close of hearing has no vote of its own in this record.
4.3 Ord. 26-025 ordinance second 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.

0:29:59 to 0:31:40 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:31:24
Roll call from 0:31:24. Gilmore's answer rests on the re-transcription of 1878-1908 s ('Councilperson Gilmore? Aye.' p=1.00, 0:31:33); the full pass heard 'Aye' at p=0.23. The other eight heard aye in both passes. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes: 'Adopted 9-0'.
Public hearing opened at 0:29:59; no member of the public spoke. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, second by Griffin (0:30:29); roll call from 0:30:29, all nine heard aye in the transcript; clerk 'Motion carries 9-0 to close the public hearing' (0:31:09). The close of hearing has no vote of its own in this record.
4.4 Ord. 26-026 ordinance second 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.

0:31:49 to 0:33:37 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:33:18
Roll call from 0:33:18. Singh's and Griffin's answers rest on the re-transcription of 1994-2025 s ('Singh. Aye.' p=1.00, 'Griffin. Aye.' p=1.00, 0:33:31 to 0:33:33); the full pass heard them at p=0.13 and p=0.47. The other seven heard aye in both passes. No mover or seconder heard. Minutes: 'Adopted 9-0'.
Public hearing opened at 0:31:49; no member of the public spoke. Motion to close the public hearing: the clerk gave the motion to Gilmore and the second to Griffin (0:32:29); roll call from 0:32:29, all nine heard aye; clerk 'Motion to close the public hearing on City Ordinance 26-026 is approved unanimously 9-0' (0:32:58). The close of hearing has no vote of its own in this record.
5 public comment

Public request for hearing

0:33:47 to 2:14:08 · Heard
Public request for hearing (minutes items 5.1 to 5.68). The clerk called speakers by number and first name from 0:34:11. Speakers are not listed here; the minutes name them. Members and officials responded to several speakers (1:04:48, 1:05:17, 1:05:46, 1:07:40, 1:11:57, 1:25:42, 1:54:18, 2:12:49). The clerk closed the public speaking portion at 2:14:08.
6 other

Petitions and communications (items 6.1 to 6.45)

2:14:29 to 2:14:29 · No action
The clerk asked for questions or comments on items 6.1 through 6.45, said 'hearing none', and said there were no officer communications (2:14:29). The items are not listed individually.
8 other

Reports of directors (items 8.1 to 8.4)

2:14:29 to 2:14:29 · No action
The clerk asked for questions or comments on items 8.1 through 8.4 and said 'hearing none' (2:14:29). The items (the Mayor's letters appointing four directors, voted as 10.37 to 10.40) are not listed individually.
9.1 claims

Meeting Claims List

2:14:29 to 2:15:03 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:15:00
Consent roll call with items 9.1 and 9.2, from 2:15:00. Brooks and Zuppa rest on the re-transcription of 8090-8130 s ('Brooks. Aye.' p=0.99, 'Zuppa. Aye.' p=1.00); the full pass heard 'hi' p=0.54 and 'Aye' p=0.05. Ephros to Griffin and Ridley heard aye (full pass). Lavarro: no answer in the full pass, 'Aye' p=0.21 in the re-transcription; filled aye from the clerk's count (8 ayes heard, 9-0 announced). No mover or seconder heard. No PDF vote table for the claims. Minutes: 'Approved-9-0'.
9.2 claims

Meeting Claims Addendum #1

2:14:29 to 2:15:03 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:15:00
Consent roll call with items 9.1 and 9.2; see the note on 9.1 (Lavarro filled from the count). Minutes: 'Approved-9-0'.
10.1 Res. 26-241 resolution

A Resolution authorizing an Emergency Temporary Appropriation.

2:15:03 to 2:18:06 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 2:16:10
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.7 and 10.9 to 10.11 (10.8 withdrawn), from 2:16:10: Brooks 'I vote aye on all'; Zuppa to Griffin heard aye; Lavarro asked about 10.8, said 'I'm going to vote no' on 10.1 and 'I vote yes and all the rest', and the clerk confirmed 'voting no on 10.1 and aye on all the rest' (2:16:45 to 2:17:25); Ridley 'Aye' (2:17:25). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes: 'Approved 8-1 Councilperson Lavarro: nay'.
10.2 Res. 26-242 resolution

A Resolution amending a professional services agreement with Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. to provide Legal Counsel (Bond Counsel) to the City of Jersey City.

2:15:03 to 2:18:06 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:16:10
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.7 and 10.9 to 10.11; see the note on 10.1. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.3 Res. 26-243 resolution

A Resolution to grant veteran exemptions from local property taxation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30.

2:15:03 to 2:18:06 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:16:10
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.7 and 10.9 to 10.11; see the note on 10.1. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.4 Res. 26-244 resolution

A Resolution introducing and approving the 2026-2027 Budget of the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District; directing the City Clerk to publicly advertise the budget and schedule a public hearing; and Directing the Tax Assessor to prepare an Assessment Roll of properties within the district based upon the budget.

2:15:03 to 2:18:06 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:16:10
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.7 and 10.9 to 10.11; see the note on 10.1. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.5 Res. 26-245 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the award of a contract to ProPac, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of two fully equipped Mass Care Shelter under the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) for the Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management.

2:15:03 to 2:18:06 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:16:10
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.7 and 10.9 to 10.11; see the note on 10.1. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.6 Res. 26-246 resolution

A Resolution authorizing an award of a contract to Target Solutions Learning, LLC DBA for the victor solutions software for EMS and Fire training and operational management under the National Purchasing Partners Government Purchasing System for the Department of Public Safety, Communication Center.

2:15:03 to 2:18:06 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:16:10
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.7 and 10.9 to 10.11; see the note on 10.1. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.7 Res. 26-247 resolution

A Resolution authorizing an award of a contract to Motorola for the purchase of All-Band Radios with encryption and accessories under State Contract for the Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management (“OEM”).

2:15:03 to 2:18:06 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:16:10
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.7 and 10.9 to 10.11; see the note on 10.1. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.8 Res. 26-248 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the renewal of an agreement between the City of Jersey City and Claims Resolution Corporation, Inc., for a period of 1 year January 1 2026, through December 31, 2026, to act as a third-party administrator for workers’ compensation and liability claims for the city of Jersey City as an Extraordinary Unspecifiable Service (EUS).

2:15:03 to 2:16:02 · Withdrawn · document
The clerk excluded 10.8 from the roll call on 10.1 to 10.11 as withdrawn (2:16:02). Minutes: 'Withdrawn'.
10.9 Res. 26-249 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a contract with Fred A. Moreton & Company 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.

2:15:03 to 2:18:06 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:16:10
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.7 and 10.9 to 10.11; see the note on 10.1. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.10 Res. 26-250 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a contract to Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC), Inc. to provide third-party administrative services for retiree and Chapter 375 Direct Billing, Cobra Notices, and Flexible Spending Account claims for the Division of Human Resources, Office of Employee Benefits.

2:15:03 to 2:18:06 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:16:10
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.7 and 10.9 to 10.11; see the note on 10.1. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.11 Res. 26-251 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services to accept the 2026 Summer Food Service Program Grant.

2:15:03 to 2:18:06 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:16:10
Consent roll call with items 10.1 to 10.7 and 10.9 to 10.11; see the note on 10.1. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.13 Res. 26-253 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.

2:18:18 to 2:26:40 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:18:28
Consent roll call with items 10.13 to 10.21 (10.12 approved earlier), from 2:18:28: Brooks 'I vote aye on all' (2:18:29); Zuppa spoke on 10.13 and 10.19 and said 'I vote aye on all' (2:18:40 to 2:20:19); Ephros 'I vote aye'; Little 'I vote aye on all' (2:20:28); Gilmore 'I vote aye for all' (2:20:51), 'I'll vote aye' (2:21:43); Singh 'I vote aye' (p=1.00, 2:21:43); Griffin 'vote aye on all' (2:23:21 to 2:23:49); Lavarro 'yes and all the rest. No on 10.21' (2:26:20); Ridley 'Aye' (p=0.66, 2:26:40). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.14 Res. 26-254 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the submission on an application to the New Jersey Urban Enterprises Zone Authority for Enterprises Zone Assistance Funds for the Jersey City UEZ-27 Admin Budget 1/1/27-6/30/27.

2:18:18 to 2:26:40 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:18:28
Consent roll call with items 10.13 to 10.21; see the note on 10.13. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.15 Res. 26-255 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City accepting Program Year 2025 HUD Entitlement Grants for HOME, HOPWA, and ESG Funding.

2:18:18 to 2:26:40 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:18:28
Consent roll call with items 10.13 to 10.21; see the note on 10.13. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.16 Res. 26-256 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 the Pacific Avenue and Caven Point Avenue Improvements Project No: 22-012-E for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Engineering for FY2023.

2:18:18 to 2:26:40 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:18:28
Consent roll call with items 10.13 to 10.21; see the note on 10.13. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.17 Res. 26-257 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 the Monticello Avenue Roadway Rehabilitation Project No: 24-007-E for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Engineering for FY2025.

2:18:18 to 2:26:40 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:18:28
Consent roll call with items 10.13 to 10.21; see the note on 10.13. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.18 Res. 26-258 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a cooperation agreement with the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency to further the goal of developing the Morris Canal Greenway.

2:18:18 to 2:26:40 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:18:28
Consent roll call with items 10.13 to 10.21; see the note on 10.13. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.19 Res. 26-259 resolution

A Resolution ratifying an award of contract to Cintas Corporation for the rental of uniforms for Department of Public Works (“DPW”) employees through the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance known as Omnia Partners for the Department of Public Works, Division of Administrative Services.

2:18:18 to 2:26:40 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:18:28
Consent roll call with items 10.13 to 10.21; see the note on 10.13. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.20 Res. 26-260 resolution

A Resolution ratifying an emergency contract award to McCloskey Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for the upgrade and replacement of the HVAC and cooling water pump at Bishop Street for the Department of Public Works, Division of Building and Street Maintenance.

2:18:18 to 2:26:40 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:18:28
Consent roll call with items 10.13 to 10.21; see the note on 10.13. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.21 Res. 26-261 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the award of contract to Nielsen Fleet, Inc for various lights and sirens for the City’s fleet of vehicles as needed under State Contract for the Department of Public Works, Division of Automotive.

2:18:18 to 2:26:40 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 2:18:28
Consent roll call with items 10.13 to 10.21; see the note on 10.13. Lavarro 'No on 10.21' (2:26:20). Minutes: 'Approved 8-1 Councilperson Lavarro: nay'.
10.22 Res. 26-262 resolution

A Resolution authoring an award of an open-ended contract to Northeast Sweepers & Rentals, Inc. for parts and repair services for the Ravo street sweepers as needed through the Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN) for the Department of Public Works, Division of Automotive.

2:26:40 to 2:33:26 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 2:29:37
Consent roll call with items 10.22 to 10.24 and 10.27 to 10.33 (10.25 and 10.26 withdrawn), from 2:29:37: Brooks spoke on 10.27 and said 'I vote aye on all' (2:29:37 to 2:30:26); Zuppa and Ephros 'Aye'; Little 'Aye for all'; Gilmore asked the range and answered 'Aye' (2:30:56); Singh 'Aye for all'; Griffin 'Aye'; Lavarro no on 10.22, yes on all the rest (2:32:50); Ridley 'Aye' (2:33:11). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes: 'Approved 8-1 Councilperson Lavarro: nay'.
10.23 Res. 26-263 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the public sale of ninety-four motor vehicles and two camera trailers through public surplus.com public online auction.

2:26:40 to 2:33:26 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:29:37
Consent roll call with items 10.22 to 10.24 and 10.27 to 10.33; see the note on 10.22. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.24 Res. 26-264 resolution

A Resolution ratifying an agreement with Superion, LLC, a CentralSquare Technologies Company for providing maintenance and support services for the One Solution Payroll and Personnel System.

2:26:40 to 2:33:26 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:29:37
Consent roll call with items 10.22 to 10.24 and 10.27 to 10.33; see the note on 10.22. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.25 Res. 26-265 resolution

A Resolution awarding a contract to Municode-CivicPlus Corporation to provide Codification Services for the Jersey City Municipal Code.

2:28:53 to 2:29:28 · Withdrawn · document
A speaker not named by the chair or clerk stated for the record that withdrawal of 10.25 had been recommended to the administration at the caucus because a purchase order was needed, and that it would return at the next meeting (2:28:53). The clerk excluded 10.25 and 10.26 from the roll call as withdrawn (2:29:28). Minutes: 'Withdrawn'.
10.26 Res. 26-266 resolution

A Resolution providing local support for The Other Side Dispensary, LLC to operate a Consumption Area Using their Class 5 Retail Cannabis License.

2:26:40 to 2:28:53 · Withdrawn · document
The clerk excluded 10.25 and 10.26 from the roll call as withdrawn (2:29:28). Minutes: 'Withdrawn'.
10.27 Res. 26-267 resolution

A Resolution providing local support for XENA NJ, LLC (Previously Medusa NJ, LLC) to operate a Consumption Area Using their Class 5 Retail Cannabis License.

2:26:40 to 2:33:26 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:29:37
Consent roll call with items 10.22 to 10.24 and 10.27 to 10.33; see the note on 10.22. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.28 Res. 26-268 resolution

A Resolution providing local support for Prime Genetics, LLC to operate a Cannabis Cultivating and Manufacturing Business using a Class 1 Cultivator and Class 2 Manufacturer Cannabis License.

2:26:40 to 2:33:26 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:29:37
Consent roll call with items 10.22 to 10.24 and 10.27 to 10.33; see the note on 10.22. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.29 Res. 26-269 resolution

A Resolution ratifying the award of a professional service agreement with the law firm of Cooper, LLC, to provide legal professional service advice and counsel on various litigation matters.

2:26:40 to 2:33:26 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:29:37
Consent roll call with items 10.22 to 10.24 and 10.27 to 10.33; see the note on 10.22. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.30 Res. 26-270 resolution

A Resolution ratifying the award of a professional service agreement with the law firm of Whipple Azarello, LLC, to provide legal professional service advice and counsel on various litigation matters.

2:26:40 to 2:33:26 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:29:37
Consent roll call with items 10.22 to 10.24 and 10.27 to 10.33; see the note on 10.22. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.31 Res. 26-271 resolution

A Resolution ratifying the award of a professional service agreement with the law firm of Adams Lattiboudere Croot & Herman, LLC to provide legal professional service advice and counsel on various litigation matters.

2:26:40 to 2:33:26 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:29:37
Consent roll call with items 10.22 to 10.24 and 10.27 to 10.33; see the note on 10.22. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.32 Res. 26-272 resolution

A Resolution ratifying the award of a professional service agreement with the law firm of Murphy Orlando, LLC to provide legal professional service advice and counsel on various litigation matters.

2:26:40 to 2:33:26 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:29:37
Consent roll call with items 10.22 to 10.24 and 10.27 to 10.33; see the note on 10.22. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.33 Res. 26-273 resolution

A Resolution ratifying the award of a professional service agreement with the law firm of Jardim, Meisner & Susser, P.C. to provide legal professional service advice and counsel on various litigation matters.

2:26:40 to 2:33:26 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:29:37
Consent roll call with items 10.22 to 10.24 and 10.27 to 10.33; see the note on 10.22. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.42 Res. 26-282 resolution

Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Jersey City Authorizing The Planning Board To Investigate Whether The Property Known As Block 2604, Lot 24; Block 2901, 34; Block 9705, Lot 43; Block 10803, Lot 35; Block 14703, Lot 2; Block 18303, Lot 27; Block 19603, Lot 3; Block 23201, Lot 8; and, Block 24002, Lot 3 on The Tax Map Of The City Of Jersey City, State Of New Jersey, For Determination 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.

2:33:36 to 2:33:36 · Withdrawn · document
The clerk opened items 10.34 to 10.43 at 2:33:36; 10.42 was withdrawn before the roll call and excluded from it (3:02:05). Minutes: 'Withdrawn'.
10.41 Res. 26-281 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of Jersey City authorizing the Jersey City Planning Board to study and prepare an amendment to the Morris Canal Redevelopment Plan.

2:34:06 to 2:54:32 · Withdrawn · document
Withdrawn from the agenda on a motion from the floor carried 6-3 as announced (see motion-withdraw-10.41). The minutes record 'Withdrawn' with no tally.
motion-withdraw-10.41 motion

Motion to withdraw item 10.41 (Res. 26-281) from the agenda

2:55:03 to 3:01:54 · Approved
6-3 6 ayes, 3 nays, roll call at 2:55:43
Moved by Joel A. Brooks, seconded by Frank E. Gilmore
Roll call from 2:55:43: Brooks 'Aye'; Zuppa 'I vote aye to withdraw' (2:55:51 to 2:56:11); Ephros 'Aye to withdraw' (2:56:11); Little 'I'm going to vote nay' (2:57:08); Gilmore 'Aye' (2:57:38); Singh 'I will vote no' (2:57:38); 'Councilperson Griffin.' then 'Councilperson Lavarro.' with no answer heard for Griffin in the full pass or the re-transcription of 10690-10725 s (2:58:26); Griffin filled aye from the clerk's 6-3 count; Lavarro 'I'm going to vote aye' (2:58:30); Ridley 'I'm going to vote no' (3:00:44). Gilmore said 'I'm just going to motion to pull it' (2:55:03); the clerk gave the motion to Brooks, the second to Gilmore, 'third by Griffin' and 'Lavarro, fourth' (2:55:03 to 2:55:43). The minutes have no entry for this motion; minutes item 10.41 records 'Withdrawn' with no tally. The minutes have no line for this motion and record item 10.41 as 'Withdrawn' with no tally; Councilperson Griffin's aye is filled from the clerk's 'approved 6-3, with Councilmembers Little, Singh, and Council President Ridley voting no' (3:01:54). Published as heard on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
Members explained their answers during the roll call (2:55:51 to 3:01:54).
10.34 Res. 26-274 resolution

A Resolution ratifying and authorizing professional services agreements with Kyle McManus Associates, LLC to provide planning services involving the creation of a Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for the City of Jersey City.

3:02:05 to 3:36:12 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:02:28
Consent roll call with items 10.34 to 10.40 and 10.43 (10.41 and 10.42 withdrawn), from 3:02:28: Brooks 'So on 10.34, I vote aye' (re-transcription of 11040-11066 s, p=0.73; full pass 'I' p=0.32), 'On 10.35, more cowbell is always good' and 'I vote aye on all of the remaining resolutions' (3:04:00 to 3:04:15); Zuppa 'I vote aye' (3:05:51); Ephros 'I vote aye on all these resolutions' (3:08:50); Little, called at 3:09:22 (re-transcription of 11330-11400 s), 'Oh, aye for all' (p=0.72, 3:11:44); Gilmore no on 10.36 and 10.39, aye on the rest (3:17:40); Singh spoke on the four appointees and said 'my vote is yes, yes, yes, yes, all four' (3:21:04), read as the four appointments 10.37 to 10.40, so Singh's answer here is taken from the records; Griffin no on 10.39, yes on everything else (3:23:08); Lavarro 'aye on all the appointees and aye on all the resolutions' (3:31:26); Ridley 'I vote aye on all' (3:34:05). No mover or seconder heard. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
The clerk first opened 10.34 to 10.43 at 2:33:36; the roll call followed the motion to withdraw 10.41.
10.35 Res. 26-275 resolution

Resolution authorizing the ratification of the procurement of a cyber insurance policy from Cowbell Cyber (Chaucer Insurance Company DAC).

3:02:05 to 3:36:12 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:02:28
Consent roll call with items 10.34 to 10.40 and 10.43; see the note on 10.34. Brooks gave no answer on 10.35 ('more cowbell is always good', 3:04:10) and Singh's 'all four' is read as the appointments, so both answers are taken from the records. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.36 Res. 26-276 resolution

Resolution authorizing a waiver for various employees domiciled outside the City of Jersey City

3:02:05 to 3:36:12 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 3:02:28
Consent roll call with items 10.34 to 10.40 and 10.43; see the note on 10.34 (Singh's answer taken from the records). Gilmore 'no on 36' (3:17:40). Minutes: 'Approved 8-1 Council president pro temp Gilmore: nay'.
Before the adjournment the clerk spoke on the record about being named in the waiver resolution (3:35:42 to 3:36:12).
10.37 Res. 26-277 resolution

Appointing Ruby Choi as the Business Administrator of the City of Jersey City

3:02:05 to 3:36:12 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:02:28
Consent roll call with items 10.34 to 10.40 and 10.43; see the note on 10.34. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.38 Res. 26-278 resolution

Appointing Linda Ivory-Green as the Director of the Department of Health & Human Services of the City of Jersey City

3:02:05 to 3:36:12 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:02:28
Consent roll call with items 10.34 to 10.40 and 10.43; see the note on 10.34. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.39 Res. 26-279 resolution

Appointing Peter Vincent as the Director of the Department of Parks, Recreation, & Youth Development of the City of Jersey City

3:02:05 to 3:36:12 · Approved · document
7-2 7 ayes, 2 nays, roll call at 3:02:28
Consent roll call with items 10.34 to 10.40 and 10.43; see the note on 10.34. Gilmore 'no on 1039' (3:17:40); Griffin 'my vote will be no' on 10.39, confirmed by the clerk (3:23:08). The clerk first announced '6-2'; a voice asked 'wouldn't it be 7-2' and the clerk said 'It's 7-2' (3:35:15). Minutes: 'Approved 7-2 Council president pro temp Gilmore and Councilperson Griffin: nay'.
10.40 Res. 26-280 resolution

Appointing James Leavy as the Director of the Department of Public Works of the City of Jersey City

3:02:05 to 3:36:12 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:02:28
Consent roll call with items 10.34 to 10.40 and 10.43; see the note on 10.34. Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
10.43 Res. 26-283 resolution

Resolution creating a Community Advisory Board for the Bayside Park Recreation Center Project

3:02:05 to 3:36:12 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:02:28
Consent roll call with items 10.34 to 10.40 and 10.43; see the note on 10.34 (Singh's answer taken from the records). Minutes: 'Approved 9-0'.
motion-adjourn motion

Motion to adjourn

3:36:43 to 3:37:12 · Approved
Voice vote, no roll call at 3:36:43
Moved by Michael O. Griffin, seconded by Eleana Little
No member's answer is recorded for a voice vote.
Voice vote, no roll call. The clerk gave the motion to Griffin and the second to Little and the clock time as 9:48 p.m. (3:36:43).

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