Jersey City Minutes

Meeting record

Municipal Council, June 24, 2026

Body
Municipal Council
Date
June 24, 2026 (regular meeting)
Video
city recording, 7h 25m
Called to order
0:00:26 (6:05 p.m.)
Adjourned
7:25:09 (1:30 a.m.)
Minutes
CivicWeb, fetched 2026-10-20
Votes
85 confirmed

Attendance

Items

10.1 Res. 26-363 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City Tax Chief Financial Officer or Tax Collector to request approval from the Director of Local Government Services to exceed the 105% calculation of estimated billing and to prepare and mail estimated Tax Bills.

0:03:09 to 0:03:38 · Withdrawn · document
The clerk said the administration wished to withdraw items 10.1, 10.14, 10.15, 10.16, 10.33 and 10.43 (0:03:09); a member of the administration confirmed the withdrawals (0:03:38). The clerk read the list back at Lavarro's request (0:05:36 to 0:05:45). No roll call on the withdrawal was heard; the minutes record this item as 'Withdrawn 9-0', and the Res. 26-363 PDF vote table is blank.
10.14 Res. 26-376 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Leitner, Tort, Defazio & Brause PC for providing Defense Counsel Services related to Workers' Compensation Claim petitions filed against the City of Jersey City.

0:03:09 to 0:03:38 · Withdrawn · document
Withdrawn by the administration at the start of the meeting (0:03:09, confirmed 0:03:38; list read back 0:05:45).
10.15 Res. 26-377 resolution

A Resolution awarding a professional services agreement to Leitner, Tort, DeFazio & Brause to provide Defense Counsel Services related to Workers' Compensation Claim petitions filed against the City of Jersey City.

0:03:09 to 0:03:38 · Withdrawn · document
Withdrawn by the administration at the start of the meeting (0:03:09, confirmed 0:03:38; list read back 0:05:45).
10.16 Res. 26-378 resolution

A Resolution awarding a professional services agreement to Biancamano & Distefano to provide Defense Counsel Services related to Workers’ Compensation Claim petitions filed against the City of Jersey City.

0:03:09 to 0:03:38 · Withdrawn · document
Withdrawn by the administration at the start of the meeting (0:03:09, confirmed 0:03:38; list read back 0:05:45).
10.33 Res. 26-395 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the award of an open-end contract to Clarke Moynihan Landscaping & Construction LLC., for the General Maintenance of Various Parks (Seven parks) for the Department of Recreation and Youth Development, Division of Park Maintenance.

0:03:09 to 0:03:38 · Withdrawn · document
Withdrawn by the administration at the start of the meeting (0:03:09, confirmed 0:03:38). The clerk's first restatement (0:03:38) omitted 10.33; the read-back at 0:05:45 included it, and the clerk said again that 10.33 was withdrawn (6:54:49).
10.43 Res. 26-405 resolution

A Resolution awarding a negotiated contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(S) to Community Compost Company, LLC for the marketing of recyclable materials that includes the provision of food scrap drop off spots.

0:03:09 to 0:03:38 · Withdrawn · document
Withdrawn by the administration at the start of the meeting (0:03:09, confirmed 0:03:38; read back 0:05:45). Before the vote on 10.35 to 10.42 and 10.44 the clerk said '10.43 was also withdrawn' (6:55:22). The minutes record this item as 'Approved 8-1 Councilperson Lavarro: nay' and the Res. 26-405 PDF prints an 8-1 vote table (see needs_checking).
motion-add-10.61 Res. 26-423 motion

Motion to add item 10.61 (Res. 26-423, honoring Brutha Basil in recognition of Black Music Month) to the agenda

0:04:09 to 0:05:45 · Added · document
8-0 8 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:05:00
Moved by Frank E. Gilmore, seconded by Michael O. Griffin
The clerk said adding a late item needs a six-vote majority (0:04:39). Motion by Gilmore, second by Griffin (0:04:52). Roll call from 0:05:00 (Brooks called 0:05:04). Heard aye: Little, Gilmore, Lavarro, Singh, Ridley (p>=0.97). Zuppa: 'not still in here' (0:05:07). Brooks 'aye' p=0.47 (0:05:04), Ephros 'Aye' p=0.16 (0:05:10), Griffin called (0:05:16) with no answer heard: filled aye from the clerk's count 'Motion passes 8-0' (0:05:30), the only reading it allows (from_count). No minutes item for this motion. The minutes have no line for this procedural motion; published as heard (8-0) on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
The clerk read the late item into the record at 0:04:09.
motion-order-10.2-10.8-10.34 motion

Motion to take up items 10.2, 10.3, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 and 10.34 ahead of the agenda (heard as 'a motion to defer to those agenda items')

0:06:03 to 0:08:28 · Approved
8-0 8 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:06:32
Moved by Frank E. Gilmore, seconded by Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr.
The clerk first listed the items as 10.2, 10.3, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 and 10.43 (0:06:03), then put the question on 10.34 in place of 10.43 (0:06:32). Motion by Gilmore, second by Lavarro (0:06:27 to 0:06:31). Roll call from 0:06:32 (Brooks called 0:06:44): Brooks, Ephros, Little, Gilmore, Griffin, Lavarro and Singh heard aye (p>=0.98); Zuppa 'is not here' (0:06:48); Ridley called (0:07:04) with no answer heard: filled aye from the count 'Motion passes 8-0' (0:07:06), the only reading it allows (from_count). No minutes item for this motion. The minutes have no line for this procedural motion; published as heard (8-0) on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
The Council President said the ceremonial resolutions would be voted on first and photographs taken after all of them (0:07:14).
10.2 Res. 26-364 resolution

A Resolution honoring Oceane Qian-Feuillat on being crowned Miss New Jersey Teen USA 2025.

0:08:37 to 0:15:53 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:11:29
Roll call from 0:11:29. Zuppa 'not here'. Brooks, Ephros, Little, Gilmore heard aye; Griffin 'I vote I' (0:12:07, p=0.84); Lavarro 'I proudly vote aye' (0:13:34); Singh (0:13:51) and Ridley (0:13:58) aye. After the clerk noted Zuppa's arrival, the clerk asked Zuppa for a vote on this resolution (0:24:50); Zuppa answered 'Absolutely.' (0:24:59, p=1.00) and apologized for arriving late; no revised count was announced. Published 9-0 on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20: Councilperson Zuppa's late aye (0:24:59) is counted, as the minutes and the resolution's vote table record; the clerk's announced count at 0:13:59 was 8-0, before Zuppa arrived.
Ceremonial resolution read into the record from 0:09:03; the honoree spoke after the vote (0:14:24).
10.3 Res. 26-365 resolution

A Resolution of the City Council of Jersey City honoring and celebrating the Outstanding Academic and Engineering Achievements of Team Jersey City Scholars.

0:15:56 to 0:24:59 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:19:06
Roll call from 0:19:06 (Brooks 'Aye' 0:19:23). Zuppa 'Aye' (0:19:25, p=1.00), after arriving at 6:22 p.m. (noted by the clerk at 0:24:44). Ephros, Little 'Aye'; Gilmore 'I proudly vote aye' (0:19:52); Lavarro 'I vote aye' (0:21:10); Singh 'I vote aye' (0:21:26); Ridley 'I vote aye' (0:21:34). Griffin 'Aye' p=0.19 (0:19:55): filled aye from the count 'passes 9-0' (0:21:36) (from_count). The minutes list this item as 'Adopted 9-0'.
The clerk first announced the item at 0:14:04, then paused for the honoree of 10.2 to speak; read into the record by Lavarro from 0:16:17. A parent spoke after the vote (0:21:41).
10.5 Res. 26-367 resolution

A Resolution honoring Daria Jones for her Outstanding Contributions to Music, Education, and Community Empowerment in recognition of Black Music Month.

0:25:13 to 0:31:50 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:28:58
Roll call from 0:28:58. Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros 'Aye'; Little 'Hi' (0:29:15, p=0.95, read as aye); Gilmore 'I'll proudly vote aye' (0:29:46); Griffin 'Yes.' (0:29:59, p=0.97) before remarks, read as aye; Lavarro 'Proud to vote aye'; Singh 'I vote aye'; Ridley 'I proudly vote aye' (0:30:58).
Read into the record by Erica Walker (named by the clerk, 0:25:38). The clerk said 10.34 would be taken next, citing time constraints (0:25:42 to 0:25:48).
10.34 Res. 26-396 resolution

A Resolution Honoring Hiram Winard Harper for His Outstanding Contributions to Jazz and Community Enrichment in Recognition of Black Music Month

0:31:53 to 0:41:15 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:35:31
Roll call from 0:35:31. Brooks 'Hi' (0:35:43, p=0.59, read as aye); Zuppa 'I vote aye' (0:36:09); Gilmore 'I proudly vote aye' (0:36:54); Griffin 'I vote aye' (0:38:00 segment); Lavarro 'I vote aye' (0:38:41); Singh and Ridley 'I vote aye'. Ephros (called 0:36:25) spoke without an answer heard; Little 'I,' p=0.00 (0:36:46). Both filled aye from the count 'passes unanimously 9-0' (0:39:15) (from_count).
Taken up after 10.5 under the motion at 0:06:32. Read into the record by Erica Walker; a person accepting on the honoree's behalf read a statement after the vote.
10.6 Res. 26-368 resolution

A Resolution honoring PM Dawn during Black Music Month for their Groundbreaking Contributions to Music and their lasting Legacy as Jersey City Pioneers.

0:41:32 to 0:54:43 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:46:37
Roll call from 0:46:37. Brooks 'Aye' (0:46:58, p=0.75); Zuppa 'aye' (0:47:03, p=0.73); Ephros, Little 'aye'; Gilmore 'I proudly vote aye' (0:47:12); Griffin 'proud to vote I' (0:47:57); Lavarro 'happy to vote I' (0:48:20); Singh 'I vote aye' (0:48:29 segment); Ridley 'I proudly vote aye' (0:48:29 segment).
Read into the record by Erica Walker from 0:42:41; members of the group and family spoke after the vote.
10.7 Res. 26-369 resolution

A Resolution recognizing Renée Walker for her Extraordinary Contributions to Music, Faith-Based Theater, and Community Service During Black Music Month 2026.

0:55:04 to 1:02:48 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 0:59:11
Roll call from 0:59:11. Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros aye (p>=0.98); Gilmore 'I proudly vote aye' (0:59:41); Griffin 'I will kindly vote aye' (1:00:04); Lavarro 'I proudly vote aye' (1:00:13); Singh called (1:00:15): 'She stepped away'; Ridley 'I proudly vote aye' (1:00:33). The clerk announced 'passes 8-0 unanimously' (1:00:35). The clerk later asked Singh for a vote on 10.7 and Singh answered 'I vote aye' (1:13:19, p=0.96). Little 'Aye' p=0.01 (0:59:29): taken from the minutes (9-0) and the Res. 26-369 PDF table (aye), which agree (from_records). Recorded 9-0 with Singh's later answer, as the minutes and the PDF table record it.
Read into the record by Erica Walker from 0:55:24; the honoree spoke after the vote.
10.8 Res. 26-370 resolution

A Resolution recognizing Charlene "Toddy" Cox Sharriff for her Music Journalism, preservation of Black Music History, Community Service, and Education during Black Music Month.

1:03:22 to 1:12:54 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:06:59
Roll call from 1:06:59. Brooks 'I vote aye'; Zuppa 'Vote aye'; Ephros 'Proud to vote aye'; Little 'Hi' (1:07:45, p=0.93, read as aye); Griffin 'I proudly vote aye' (1:08:57); Lavarro 'I vote aye, proudly'; Singh 'I vote aye'; Ridley 'I vote aye'. Gilmore's answer heard as 'I pro I live with what I' (1:08:13, 'pro' p=0.65, 'I' p=0.47): filled aye from the count '9-0' (1:09:37) (from_count).
Read into the record by Erica Walker from 1:03:54; the honoree spoke after the vote. The council then took photographs with the honorees (1:15:01 to about 1:23:45); before that Brooks spoke on item 10.59 (1:13:52).
3.2 Ord. 26-049 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance adopting amendments to the Jackson Hill Redevelopment Plan regarding the expansion of the Transit Proximity Bonus.

1:23:56 to 1:30:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:26:49
Consent roll call with items 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and 3.10 (read by the clerk as 3.1 to 3.8). Roll call from 1:26:49: Brooks 'Aye for introduction on all' (p=0.74); Zuppa 'Aye for introduction'; Ephros 'I for introduction on all' (1:27:13, 'I' p=0.52); Little 'I for introduction on all'; Gilmore 'I for introduction' (1:27:21); Griffin asked a question, then 'Aye for all' (1:27:39 segment); Lavarro 'I vote aye on all' (1:30:19); Singh 'I vote aye on all' (1:30:22); Ridley 'Aye for introduction' (1:30:36). Before the roll call the clerk listed 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 and 3.8, omitting the clerk's 3.4 (1:26:15); the announced result names all eight.
Read by the clerk as agenda item 3.1 (1:23:56); the minutes number it 3.2. The minutes' item 3.1 (Ord. 26-064, Withdrawn in the minutes) and item 3.6 (a second listing of Ord. 26-051, with no action) were not read on the video. The PDF's introduction vote table is dated Jun 24 2026.
3.3 Ord. 26-050 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance amending Chapter 31 (Environmental Commission) and establishing Article II (Environmental Justice Task Force) to enable the Municipality to take further actions toward environmental justice.

1:24:11 to 1:30:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:26:49
Consent roll call with items 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and 3.10; see 3.2 for the answers.
Read by the clerk as agenda item 3.2, 'Ordinance 25-050' (1:24:11); the minutes number it 3.3 and print Ord. 26-050.
3.4 Ord. 26-051 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance of the Municipal Council of Jersey City amending Chapter 160 - Fees and Charges with any Associated Chapters for Fees

1:24:34 to 1:30:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:26:49
Consent roll call with items 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and 3.10; see 3.2 for the answers.
Read by the clerk as agenda item 3.3 (1:24:34); the minutes number it 3.4 and list Ord. 26-051 a second time as 3.6 with no action.
3.5 Ord. 26-052 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance amending Chapter 122, Section 4, regarding the required Bonds for Special Event Permits.

1:24:53 to 1:30:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:26:49
Consent roll call with items 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and 3.10; see 3.2 for the answers. This item (the clerk's 3.4) was left out of the clerk's list before the roll call (1:26:15) but named in the announced result.
Read by the clerk as agenda item 3.4 (1:24:53); the minutes number it 3.5 and print both 'Introduced 9-0' and 'Tabled' against it.
3.7 Ord. 26-053 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance amending Chapter 160, Section I, regarding reduced License Fees for Non-profit Organizations.

1:25:08 to 1:30:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:26:49
Consent roll call with items 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and 3.10; see 3.2 for the answers.
Read by the clerk as agenda item 3.5 (1:25:08); the minutes number it 3.7.
3.8 Ord. 26-054 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance repealing Chapter 304 (Taxation), Article X (Medical Cannabis Transfer Tax) in its entirety.

1:25:24 to 1:30:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:26:49
Consent roll call with items 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and 3.10; see 3.2 for the answers.
Read by the clerk as agenda item 3.6 (1:25:24); the minutes number it 3.8.
3.9 Ord. 26-055 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article II (Traffic Regulations) amending Section 332-9 (Stop Intersections) to designate various intersections into Multi-Way Stop Intersections.

1:25:39 to 1:30:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:26:49
Consent roll call with items 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and 3.10; see 3.2 for the answers.
Read by the clerk as agenda item 3.7 (1:25:39); the minutes number it 3.9.
3.10 Ord. 26-056 ordinance first reading

An Ordinance Supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article IX (Parking for the Disabled) of the Jersey City Code designating a reserved parking space at various locations throughout the City.

1:26:03 to 1:30:37 · Introduced · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:26:49
Consent roll call with items 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and 3.10; see 3.2 for the answers.
Read by the clerk as agenda item 3.8 (1:26:03); the minutes number it 3.10.
4.8 Ord. 26-040 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance of the City of Jersey City, in the County of Hudson, New Jersey approving the contribution of a portion of annual service charges paid to the City of Jersey City pursuant to financial agreements entered into by the City of Jersey City into the City's Education Infrastructure Capital Account.

1:30:37 to 1:32:07 · Carried · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:31:05
Moved by Denise Ridley, seconded by Frank E. Gilmore
Consent roll call on the motion to carry items 4.8, 4.11, 4.13 and 4.14 to the July 15th council meeting. Motion by Ridley, second by Gilmore (1:31:11). Roll call from 1:31:05: Brooks 'I to carry all'; Zuppa 'I'd all carry all'; Ephros 'I to carry these items' (p=0.99); Little asked whether 4.15 was included, the clerk said 4.8, 4.11, 4.13 and 4.14; Gilmore, Griffin, Lavarro, Singh, Ridley 'Aye' (1:31:55 to 1:32:04, p>=0.99). Little 'Aye' p=0.18 (1:31:52): filled aye from the count 'Motion passes unanimously 9-0' (1:32:04) (from_count). The minutes record 'Carried to July 15 Mtg.' with no tally and the item's PDF has no vote table for the motion to carry; published 9-0 as heard and announced (1:32:04) on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
Carried to the July 15, 2026 council meeting (1:32:07). The clerk first mentioned the motion to carry during housekeeping (0:03:38).
4.11 Ord. 26-043 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City, County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, amending and supplementing Chapter 3 (Administration of Government), Article XIV (Department of Law) of the Jersey City Municipal Code to establish the position of Legislative Counsel to the Municipal Council and to clarify the respective roles of the Corporation Counsel and Legislative Counsel.

1:30:37 to 1:32:07 · Carried · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:31:05
Moved by Denise Ridley, seconded by Frank E. Gilmore
Consent roll call on the motion to carry items 4.8, 4.11, 4.13 and 4.14; see 4.8 for the answers (Little filled from the count). The minutes record 'Carried to July 15 Mtg.' with no tally and also print 'Ord. 26-043 - Defeated'; the PDF's vote tables after introduction are blank. The minutes record 'Carried to July 15 Mtg.' with no tally; published 9-0 as heard and announced (1:32:04) on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
Carried to the July 15, 2026 council meeting (1:32:07).
4.13 Ord. 26-045 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance of the City of Jersey City, County of Hudson, New Jersey granting a tax exemption with respect to certain property identified as Block 21501.01, Lot 1 (850-870 Garfield Avenue) and authorizing the execution of a financial agreement with Garfield Phase 1A Urban Renewal LLC.

1:30:37 to 1:32:07 · Carried · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:31:05
Moved by Denise Ridley, seconded by Frank E. Gilmore
Consent roll call on the motion to carry items 4.8, 4.11, 4.13 and 4.14; see 4.8 for the answers (Little filled from the count). Minutes: 'Carried to July 15 Mtg.' with no tally; the PDF's next vote tables are dated Sep 23 2026. The minutes record 'Carried to July 15 Mtg.' with no tally; published 9-0 as heard and announced (1:32:04) on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
Carried to the July 15, 2026 council meeting (1:32:07).
4.14 Ord. 26-046 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance of the City of Jersey City, County of Hudson, New Jersey granting a tax exemption with respect to certain property identified as Block 21501.02, Lot 1.01 (874-902 Garfield Avenue) and authorizing the execution of a financial agreement with Garfield Phase 1B Urban Renewal LLC.

1:30:37 to 1:32:07 · Carried · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 1:31:05
Moved by Denise Ridley, seconded by Frank E. Gilmore
Consent roll call on the motion to carry items 4.8, 4.11, 4.13 and 4.14; see 4.8 for the answers (Little filled from the count). Minutes: 'Carried to July 15 Mtg.' with no tally; the PDF's next vote tables are dated Sep 23 2026. The minutes record 'Carried to July 15 Mtg.' with no tally; published 9-0 as heard and announced (1:32:04) on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
Carried to the July 15, 2026 council meeting (1:32:07).
4.1 Ord. 26-033 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance to exceed the Calendar Year 2026 Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to establish a CAP Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14).

1:32:37 to 2:19:34 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 2:11:40
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 2:11:40: Brooks 'Aye' (2:11:48); Zuppa 'I vote aye' (2:12:18); Ephros 'So I vote aye' (2:12:35); Little 'So I vote aye' (2:13:16); Griffin 'I'll vote aye. It's an aye, correct? Aye.' (2:15:28); Lavarro 'I'm going to vote yes on this' (2:18:56); Singh 'I vote aye' (2:19:20); Ridley 'Aye' (2:19:25). Gilmore 'Yes.' (2:13:20, p=0.84) before remarks and 'So I will add' (2:14:37, 'add' p=0.36): filled aye from the count 'adopted unanimously, 9-0' (2:19:27) (from_count). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
Public hearing from 1:33:07. Ridley moved to close at 1:43:31; the hearing continued with further speakers. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, second by Ridley (2:10:55); roll call from 2:10:55, all nine heard aye; the clerk said 'Motion to close the public hearing passes 9-0' (2:11:37). The Mayor was named by the Council President at 1:53:52 before speaking.
motion-order-4.10 motion

Motion to take up item 4.10 ahead of 4.2 (heard as 'a motion to defer to item 4.10')

2:19:44 to 2:20:24 · Approved
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 2:20:24
Moved by Denise Ridley
Ridley asked to take up 4.10 so young people in the audience could get home (2:19:57). Motion by Ridley (2:20:13); a second was heard without a name (2:20:24 segment). Roll call from 2:20:24: Brooks, Ephros, Gilmore, Griffin, Lavarro, Singh, Ridley 'Aye' (p>=0.98); Little 'I have to vote nay because I know people are waiting to speak on other items as well' (2:20:38, 'nay' p=0.99). Zuppa called (2:20:32) with no answer heard: filled aye from the count 'Motion passes 8-1. Little voting no.' (2:20:55), the only reading it allows (from_count). No minutes item for this motion. The minutes have no line for this procedural motion; published as heard (8-1) on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
4.10 Ord. 26-042 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City establishing Chapter 346 (Youth Liaison Council ) of the Jersey City Municipal Code creating the Jersey City Youth Liaison Council (“JCYLC”).

2:20:55 to 3:05:48 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:01:50
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 3:01:50: Brooks 'Aye' (3:02:00); Zuppa 'I'll just say aye' (3:02:04); Ephros 'proudly proudly vote aye' (3:02:32 segment); Little 'I proudly vote aye' (3:02:32 segment); Griffin 'I vote aye' (3:04:05); Lavarro 'I vote aye' (3:04:05 segment); Ridley 'I vote aye' (3:05:40). Gilmore 'Aye.' p=0.36 (3:03:42) and Singh 'I vote aye.' ('aye' p=0.47, 3:05:01): filled aye from the count 'adopted unanimously, 9-0' (3:05:41) (from_count). No mover or seconder heard for adoption. The Ord. 26-042 PDF's final vote table is blank, so no vote.document is recorded.
Public hearing from 2:21:22; members of the public, including students, spoke. Motion to close the public hearing by Ridley, second by Ephros (3:00:50); roll call from 3:00:50, all nine heard aye; the clerk said 'Motion to close the public hearing passes unanimously 9-0' (3:01:45).
motion-order-4.6 motion

Motion to take up item 4.6 ahead of 4.2 (heard as 'a motion to defer to agenda item 4.6')

3:06:08 to 3:06:53 · Approved
7-1-1 7 ayes, 1 nay, 1 abstention, roll call at 3:06:53
Moved by Eleana Little, seconded by Frank E. Gilmore
Little asked to take up 4.6 for constituents who had been waiting (3:06:08). Motion by Little, second by Gilmore (3:06:50). Roll call from 3:06:53: Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros, Little, Gilmore, Griffin 'Aye' (p>=0.98); Lavarro 'I'm going to abstain' (3:07:12); Singh 'Aye. Yes. Aye.' (3:07:16, p=1.00); Ridley 'I'm going to vote no, because as I stated before, we usually only do that for children' (3:07:22). No minutes item for this motion. The minutes have no line for this procedural motion; published as heard (7-1-1) on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
4.6 Ord. 26-038 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance of the Jersey City Municipal Council supplementing Chapter 90 (Animals) Article III (Dogs and Other Animals), establishing a ban on breeding and sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits.

3:07:27 to 3:28:22 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:25:31
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 3:25:31: Brooks 'Proudly vote aye' (3:25:39); Zuppa 'I proudly vote aye' (3:25:59 segment); Little 'I proudly vote aye' (3:26:55); Gilmore 'Aye' (3:26:57); Griffin 'I proudly vote aye' (3:27:18); Lavarro 'I vote aye' (3:27:28); Singh 'I vote aye' (3:28:11); Ridley 'Aye' (3:28:20). Ephros 'joined my colleagues in proudly voting I' (3:26:25, 'I' p=0.42): filled aye from the count 'adopted unanimously 9-0' (3:28:22) (from_count). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
Public hearing from 3:08:10; members of the public spoke. The Council President spoke on the practice of taking ceremonial resolutions at the start of meetings (3:11:32). Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, second by Ridley (3:24:57); roll call from 3:25:06, all nine heard aye; the clerk said 'Motion passes 9-0' (3:25:28).
4.2 Ord. 26-034 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance amending Chapter 3 (Administration of Government), Article X (Department of Housing, Economic Development and Commerce), Section 3-82.3 (Community Service Block Grant Board), increasing board membership and revising powers.

3:28:39 to 3:30:08 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:29:47
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 3:29:47 (Brooks 3:29:54); every member heard 'Aye' (3:29:55 to 3:30:10, p>=0.91). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
Public hearing opened at 3:28:39; no member of the public was heard. Motion to close by Brooks, second by Griffin (3:29:09); roll call from 3:29:09, all nine heard aye; the clerk said 'Motion to close a public hearing passes 9-0' (3:29:44).
4.3 Ord. 26-035 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance amending Chapter 23 (Court, Municipal), Section 23-7 Judges' salaries; vacation leaves and other benefits.

3:30:08 to 3:37:10 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:36:43
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 3:36:43: Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros, Gilmore, Griffin, Lavarro, Singh 'Aye' (3:36:49 to 3:37:02, p>=0.99). Little 'Aye,' p=0.15 (3:36:55) and Ridley 'Aye' p=0.02 (3:37:08): filled aye from the count 'adopted unanimously, 9-0' (3:37:10) (from_count). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
Public hearing from 3:30:32. Motion to close by Gilmore, second by Lavarro (3:36:08); roll call from 3:36:17, all nine heard aye (Zuppa p=0.59); the clerk said 'Motion to close public hearing passes unanimously 9-0' (3:36:38).
4.4 Ord. 26-036 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City amending Chapter 73 (Women’s Advisory Board) of the City of Jersey City.

3:37:15 to 3:38:27 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:38:04
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 3:38:04 (Brooks 3:38:11): Brooks, Zuppa, Little, Gilmore, Griffin, Lavarro, Singh, Ridley 'Aye' (p>=0.99). Ephros 'Aye,' p=0.17 (3:38:15): filled aye from the count 'adopted unanimously 9-0' (3:38:27) (from_count). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
No member of the public was heard. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, second by Ridley (3:37:31); roll call from 3:37:37, all nine heard aye; the clerk said 'Motion to close the public hearing passes 9-0' (3:38:01).
4.5 Ord. 26-037 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 84 – Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis – Article I – Plenary Retail Consumption and Distribution Licenses temporarily enlarging permissible hours of operation during the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

3:38:27 to 3:43:49 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:43:26
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 3:43:26; every member heard 'Aye' (3:43:33 to 3:43:49, p=1.00). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
Public hearing from 3:38:59; one member of the public spoke. Motion to close the public hearing given by the clerk to Lavarro, second by Griffin (3:42:40); roll call from 3:42:48: all heard aye except Lavarro ('Aye' p=0.13, 3:43:16); the clerk said 'Motion to close a public hearing passes unanimously 9-0' (3:43:22).
4.7 Ord. 26-039 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City amending Chapter A350 (Rules of Order) of the Jersey City Code to establish the twelfth day prior to caucus meetings as the deadline for distribution of the Municipal Council meeting agenda.

3:43:49 to 3:49:03 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 3:45:01
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 3:45:01: Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros, Little 'Aye' (p=1.00); Gilmore 'I'll probably vote aye two times' (3:46:11); Griffin 'I vote aye as well' (3:46:31); Lavarro 'I vote aye' (3:48:22); Singh 'I vote aye' (3:48:39); Ridley 'I vote aye' (3:49:00). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
No member of the public was heard. Motion to close the public hearing by Gilmore, second by Ridley (3:44:29); roll call from 3:44:37, all nine heard aye; the clerk said 'Motion to close a public hearing passes unanimously 9-0' (3:44:57).
4.9 Ord. 26-041 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance authorizing the making of various Public improvements and acquisition in, by and for the City, appropriating therefor the sum of $9,598,590 and providing that such sum so appropriated shall be raised from the Capital Fund Balance of the City.

3:49:03 to 4:11:31 · Adopted · document
7-2 7 ayes, 2 nays, roll call at 3:55:57
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 3:55:57: Brooks 'Aye' (3:56:04, p=0.88); Zuppa 'I'm going to vote no' (3:56:15); Ephros 'So I vote aye' (3:58:55); Little 'I vote aye' (4:03:50); Gilmore 'I vote aye' (4:06:51); Griffin 'I vote aye' (4:06:56); Lavarro 'I'm going to vote no on this ordinance' (4:11:18); Singh 'I vote aye' (4:11:26); Ridley 'Aye' (4:11:29). No mover or seconder heard for adoption. The clerk read the sum as $9,598,500 (3:49:30); the minutes title prints $9,598,590.
Public hearing from 3:49:51; members of the public spoke. Motion to close by Gilmore, second by Ridley (3:54:24); roll call from 3:54:33: Brooks asked whether hearings could be closed by acclamation and a staff member said roll calls are used to record each vote, then 'Aye' (3:55:30); all nine heard aye; the clerk said 'Motion to close public hearing passes 9-0' (3:55:54).
4.12 Ord. 26-044 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance establishing local standards and public transparency requirements for Jersey City’s municipal ward redistricting process, including requirements related to compactness, communities of interest, public hearings, alternative map review, and written explanations supporting adopted ward maps.

4:11:39 to 4:34:28 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:29:01
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 4:29:01 (Brooks 'I vote aye' 4:29:09 and 4:29:34). Zuppa 'I'm going to vote aye as well' (4:29:37); Ephros 'so I vote aye' (4:31:09); Little 'I vote aye' (4:31:13); Griffin 'So I vote aye' (4:33:34); Lavarro 'I vote aye' (4:34:15); Singh 'I vote aye' (4:34:19); Ridley 'I vote aye' (4:34:26). Gilmore 'I proudly vote I two times' (4:32:08, 'I' p=0.24): filled aye from the count 'adopted unanimously 9-0' (4:34:28) (from_count). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
Public hearing from 4:12:32; members of the public spoke. Motion to close by Gilmore, second by Ridley (4:28:05 segment); roll call from 4:28:39: eight heard aye; Ephros called (4:28:44) with no answer heard; the clerk said 'Motion to close the public hearing. Pass 9-0' (4:28:59).
4.15 Ord. 26-047 ordinance second reading

An Enabling Ordinance amending Chapter 296 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Rights-of-way) Article VII (Sidewalk Cafes and Sidewalk Sales) temporarily enlarging permissible hours of operation during the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

4:34:42 to 4:36:00 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:35:37
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 4:35:37 (Brooks 'Aye' 4:35:43). Ephros, Little, Gilmore, Griffin, Lavarro, Ridley 'Aye' (p>=0.99). Zuppa 'Aye' p=0.08 (4:35:45) and Singh called (4:35:57) with no answer heard: both filled aye from the count 'adopted unanimously 9-0' (4:36:00) (from_count). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
The clerk noted 4.13 and 4.14 had been carried (4:34:28). No member of the public was heard. Motion to close by Gilmore, second by Brooks (4:34:42 segment); roll call from 4:35:13, all nine heard aye; the clerk said 'Motion to close a public hearing passes unanimously 9-0' (4:35:33).
4.16 Ord. 26-048 ordinance second reading

An Ordinance authorizing the City of Jersey City to renew the lease for the Brunswick Community Garden sponsored by Jersey City Community Gardening, Inc., for the use of Block 9905, Lots 8 & 9, more commonly known as 174-176 Brunswick Street.

4:36:00 to 4:37:46 · Adopted · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:37:03
Roll call for final consideration and adoption from 4:37:03 (Brooks 'Aye' 4:37:10). Zuppa, Ephros 'Aye'; Little spoke on the lease, then 'I proudly vote aye' (4:37:35); Gilmore, Griffin, Lavarro, Ridley 'Aye' (p>=0.99). Singh called (4:37:42) with no answer heard: filled aye from the count 'adopted 9-0' (4:37:46) (from_count). No mover or seconder heard for adoption.
No member of the public was heard. Motion to close by Gilmore, second by Ridley (4:36:31); roll call from 4:36:38: Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros, Griffin, Lavarro, Singh, Ridley heard aye; Little (4:36:47) and Gilmore (4:36:49) called with no answer heard; the clerk said 'Motion to close as a public hearing adopted 9-0' (4:37:00).
hearing-sid hearing

Public Hearing on the 2026 - 2027 Historic Downtown Management Corp., Special Improvement District Assessment Roll and Budget.

4:37:46 to 4:39:38 · Approved
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 4:38:21
Moved by Denise Ridley, seconded by Frank E. Gilmore
Motion to close the public hearing, by Ridley, second by Gilmore (4:38:13). Roll call from 4:38:21: Brooks, Zuppa, Ephros, Little, Gilmore, Lavarro, Singh 'Aye' (p>=0.97). Griffin called (4:38:33) with no answer heard and Ridley 'Aye' p=0.36 (4:38:40): both filled aye from the count 'adopted 9-0' (4:38:41) (from_count). The minutes' unnumbered line records the motion to close by Ridley, seconded by Gilmore, 'Approved -9-0'.
Public hearing on the 2026-2027 Historic Downtown Special Improvement District assessment roll and budget; no member of the public was heard. After the motion to close, the clerk began a roll call 'for final consideration and adoption' of the assessment roll and budget (4:38:44; Brooks, Zuppa and Ephros answered aye); Little asked whether a vote was due, and the clerk and Council President said it was only a public hearing and stopped (4:39:08 to 4:39:38). That partial roll call is not recorded as a vote. The related resolutions are items 10.10 and 10.11.
5 public comment

Public request for hearing

4:39:59 to 6:41:25 · Heard
Public request for hearing (minutes items 5.1 to 5.113). The Mayor spoke on the budget schedule and town halls before the first speaker (4:40:32 to 4:43:47); the Council President stated the rules (4:43:47). The clerk called speakers by number from 4:44:57. Speakers are not listed here; the minutes name them. Members and staff responded to several speakers (4:48:16 to 4:53:35, 4:56:40 to 5:01:35, 5:04:44 to 5:06:07, 5:15:59 to 5:16:42, 5:30:08 to 5:34:14, 5:37:42 to 5:44:25, 6:17:03 to 6:18:34, 6:24:57 to 6:25:25). Gilmore spoke after the last speaker (6:36:30 to 6:40:16) and the Mayor repeated the town hall dates (6:40:27).
6 other

Petitions and communications (items 6.1 to 6.35)

6:41:25 to 6:41:25 · No action
The clerk asked for questions or comments on items 6.1 through 6.34 (6:41:25); none were heard. The minutes list 6.1 to 6.35. The clerk said there were no officer communications or reports of directors. The items are not listed individually. Agenda item 11.1 (Ord. 26-016), which the minutes list with no action, and first-reading items 3.1 (Ord. 26-064, Withdrawn in the minutes) and 3.6 (a second listing of Ord. 26-051) were not read on the video and are not recorded as items.
9.1 claims

Meeting Claims List

6:41:25 to 6:43:37 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:42:59
Roll call from 6:42:59 (Brooks 'aye' 6:43:19, p=0.65). Zuppa, Ephros, Little, Gilmore, Griffin 'aye' (p>=0.92); Singh 'Aye' (6:43:34); Ridley 'Aye' (6:43:36). Lavarro called (6:43:31) with no answer heard: filled aye from the count 'Claims are approved 9-0' (6:43:37) (from_count).
10.4 Res. 26-366 resolution

A Resolution recognizing and designating June 22nd through 26th as Pollinator Week for 2026 in Jersey City.

6:43:37 to 6:48:19 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:44:01
Consent roll call with items 10.4, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 and 10.12. Roll call from 6:44:01: Brooks 'Aye' (6:44:12); Zuppa 'I'm going to vote aye on all' (6:44:16); Ephros 'Aye' (6:45:15); Gilmore 'I vote aye for all' (6:46:23); Griffin 'I vote aye for all' (6:46:27); Lavarro 'I vote aye and all' (6:48:12); Singh 'I vote aye' (6:48:15); Ridley 'Aye' (6:48:19). Little 'Aye for all' ('Aye' p=0.24, 6:45:35): filled aye from the count 'nine unanimous' (6:48:20) (from_count).
10.9 Res. 26-371 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City urging the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller to conduct an audit, performance review, contract review, and any other lawful investigation or examination of the fiscal operations of the Fulop Administration from 2020 through 2025 that contributed to the City’s current structural budget deficit.

6:43:37 to 6:48:19 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:44:01
Consent roll call with items 10.4, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 and 10.12; see 10.4 for the answers (Little filled from the count).
10.10 Res. 26-372 resolution

A Resolution accepting the 2026-2027 Assessment Roll of the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District of the City of Jersey City.

6:43:37 to 6:48:19 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:44:01
Consent roll call with items 10.4, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 and 10.12; see 10.4 for the answers (Little filled from the count).
The public hearing on the assessment roll and budget is item hearing-sid (4:37:46).
10.11 Res. 26-373 resolution

A Resolution adopting and ratifying the 2026-2027 Budget of the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District of the City of Jersey City.

6:43:37 to 6:48:19 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:44:01
Consent roll call with items 10.4, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 and 10.12; see 10.4 for the answers (Little filled from the count).
10.12 Res. 26-374 resolution

A Resolution authoring the waiver of the Twenty (20) Day Waiting Period pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-181(B) for Ordinance 26-037; An Enabling Ordinance amending Chapter 84 – Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis – Article I – Plenary Retail Consumption and Distribution Licenses temporarily enlarging permissible hours of operation during the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

6:43:37 to 6:48:19 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:44:01
Consent roll call with items 10.4, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 and 10.12; see 10.4 for the answers (Little filled from the count).
Waives the 20-day waiting period for Ord. 26-037 (item 4.5).
10.13 Res. 26-375 resolution

A Resolution authoring the waiver of the Twenty (20) Day Waiting Period pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-181(B) for Ordinance 26-047; An Enabling Ordinance amending Chapter 296 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Rights-of-way) Article VII (Sidewalk Cafes and Sidewalk Sales) temporarily enlarging permissible hours of operation during the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

6:48:19 to 6:51:36 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:48:19
Consent roll call with items 10.13 and 10.17 to 10.22. Roll call from 6:48:19 (Brooks called 6:48:47): Zuppa 'I'll vote aye on all' (6:49:09); Ephros 'I vote aye on all' (6:51:15 segment); Little 'Aye for all'; Gilmore, Griffin, Lavarro 'Aye'; Singh 'Aye for all' (all 6:51:15 segment); Ridley 'Aye' (6:51:38, p=0.51). Brooks 'Thanks. Hi.' (6:48:47, p=0.05 and 0.21): taken from the minutes (9-0) and each item's PDF vote table (aye, 9-0), which agree (from_records). The clerk announced the items 'approved unanimously' without a number.
Waives the 20-day waiting period for Ord. 26-047 (item 4.15).
10.17 Res. 26-379 resolution

A Resolution renewing a contract with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to provide life insurance to Non-management City Employees and Retirees for the Department of Administration, Division of Human Resources, Office of Employee Benefits.

6:48:19 to 6:51:36 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:48:19
Consent roll call with items 10.13 and 10.17 to 10.22; see 10.13 for the answers (Brooks from the written records).
10.18 Res. 26-380 resolution

A Resolution renewing a contract with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to provide life insurance to Management City Employees and Retirees for the Department of Administration, Division of Human Resources, Office of Employee Benefits.

6:48:19 to 6:51:36 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:48:19
Consent roll call with items 10.13 and 10.17 to 10.22; see 10.13 for the answers (Brooks from the written records).
10.19 Res. 26-381 resolution

A Resolution authorizing a license agreement with 101 Hudson RE LLC allowing the City of Jersey City to enter property owned by the Licensor to use space on the Licensor's property in connection with July 4th, 2026.

6:48:19 to 6:51:36 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:48:19
Consent roll call with items 10.13 and 10.17 to 10.22; see 10.13 for the answers (Brooks from the written records).
Items 10.19 to 10.22 are license agreements for July 4th, 2026.
10.20 Res. 26-382 resolution

A Resolution authorizing a license agreement with 70 Hudson LLC (Licensor) to allow the City of Jersey City to enter property owned by the Licensor to use space on the Licensor's property in connection with July 4th , 2026.

6:48:19 to 6:51:36 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:48:19
Consent roll call with items 10.13 and 10.17 to 10.22; see 10.13 for the answers (Brooks from the written records).
10.21 Res. 26-383 resolution

A Resolution authorizing a license agreement with Montgomery Greene Owner LLC, Montgomery Greene Owner II LLC, and Montgomery Greene Owner III LLC (Licensor) allowing the City of Jersey to enter property owned by the Licensors to use space on the Licensor's property in connection with July 4th, 2026.

6:48:19 to 6:51:36 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:48:19
Consent roll call with items 10.13 and 10.17 to 10.22; see 10.13 for the answers (Brooks from the written records).
10.22 Res. 26-384 resolution

A Resolution authorizing a license agreement with CEVG 310 JV, LLC allowing the City of Jersey City to enter property owned by Licensor to use space on the Licensor's property in connection with July 4th, 2026.

6:48:19 to 6:51:36 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:48:19
Consent roll call with items 10.13 and 10.17 to 10.22; see 10.13 for the answers (Brooks from the written records). Ephros confirmed the set ran through Resolution 26-384 (6:51:04).
10.23 Res. 26-385 resolution

A Resolution authorizing a license agreement with Mana 888 Cultural Center LLC DBA Mana Contemporary (Owner) allowing the City of Jersey City to enter property owned by property owner to use space on the owner's property in connection with the Jersey City Mural Arts Program.

6:51:36 to 6:54:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:51:36
Consent roll call with items 10.23 to 10.32. Roll call from 6:51:36: Brooks 'I vote I on all' (6:52:14, 'I' p=0.51); Zuppa 'although I on all' (6:52:20, p=0.83); Ephros 'I on the remainder' (6:52:25, p=0.64); Griffin 'I vote aye for all' (6:52:50); Lavarro 'I'll vote aye on all' (6:54:49 segment); Singh 'Aye' (6:54:56); Ridley 'Aye' (6:54:59). Little called (6:52:31) with no answer heard; Gilmore 'Aye' p=0.06 (6:52:35): both taken from the minutes (9-0) and each item's PDF vote table (aye, 9-0), which agree (from_records). The clerk said 'approved unanimously' without a number.
10.24 Res. 26-386 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to issue a Certificate of Insurance for Topps Holdings LLC for the purpose of the Jersey City Youth Mural Programs Summer Mural Project.

6:51:36 to 6:54:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:51:36
Consent roll call with items 10.23 to 10.32; see 10.23 for the answers (Little and Gilmore from the written records).
10.25 Res. 26-387 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to issue a certificate of insurance to A TABLE at 3 Acres, LLC for the purposes of the Word Cup Event taking place July 19, 2026.

6:51:36 to 6:54:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:51:36
Consent roll call with items 10.23 to 10.32; see 10.23 for the answers (Little and Gilmore from the written records).
10.26 Res. 26-388 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to issue a certificate of insurance to 400 Claremont LLC for the purposes of the World Cup Community Event taking place July 19, 2026.

6:51:36 to 6:54:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:51:36
Consent roll call with items 10.23 to 10.32; see 10.23 for the answers (Little and Gilmore from the written records).
10.27 Res. 26-389 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a discharge of mortgage encumbering 424 Liberty Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey a/k/a Block 2601, Lot 56.

6:51:36 to 6:54:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:51:36
Consent roll call with items 10.23 to 10.32; see 10.23 for the answers (Little and Gilmore from the written records).
10.28 Res. 26-390 resolution

A Resolution of need in support of the application of LHN Owner III, LLC to the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency in connection with the development of an Affordable Housing Project in the Township of City of Jersey City.

6:51:36 to 6:54:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:51:36
Consent roll call with items 10.23 to 10.32; see 10.23 for the answers (Little and Gilmore from the written records).
10.29 Res. 26-391 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the award of program contracts to various Non-profit Awardees for the Year of 2026.

6:51:36 to 6:54:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:51:36
Consent roll call with items 10.23 to 10.32; see 10.23 for the answers (Little and Gilmore from the written records).
10.30 Res. 26-392 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a contract with Whitsons Food Service (Bronx), LLC to provide the 2026 Summer Food Service Program for the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Food and Nutrition

6:51:36 to 6:54:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:51:36
Consent roll call with items 10.23 to 10.32; see 10.23 for the answers (Little and Gilmore from the written records). The PDF's own vote table is dated Jun 24 (9-0); an attached earlier resolution prints a Jun 26, 7-0 table.
10.31 Res. 26-393 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to apply for and accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Local Public Health, for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 2026-2027.

6:51:36 to 6:54:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:51:36
Consent roll call with items 10.23 to 10.32; see 10.23 for the answers (Little and Gilmore from the written records).
10.32 Res. 26-394 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the exercise of the first of two one-year renewal option of the contract with Whitson’s Food Service (Bronx), LLC to provide home-delivered meals for the City of Jersey City (“City”) Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Food & Nutrition for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

6:51:36 to 6:54:49 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:51:36
Consent roll call with items 10.23 to 10.32; see 10.23 for the answers (Little and Gilmore from the written records).
10.35 Res. 26-397 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the award of contract to Fire & Safety Services Ltd., for the Purchase of a High-Water Rescue Vehicle for the Jersey City Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire.

6:54:49 to 7:00:46 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:55:22
Consent roll call with items 10.35 to 10.42 and 10.44. Roll call from 6:55:22: Brooks 'Aye' (6:55:36, p=0.94); Zuppa 'I vote aye' (6:55:39); Lavarro (6:56:50 to 6:59:22): no on 10.37 and 10.44, 'I think I have to abstain on 10.42', aye on all the rest; Ridley 'Aye' (7:00:11). Not heard or heard at low confidence: Ephros called (6:55:52) with no answer; Little spoke on 10.41 (6:55:56), then, after the clerk called Gilmore and came back, 'I'm sorry for all' (6:56:39, 'for' p=0.41); Gilmore 'I' p=0.37 (6:56:42), followed by an unattributed 'Councilperson I' (6:56:43 to 6:56:45); Griffin called (6:56:48) with no answer; Singh 'Votoy' p=0.58 (7:00:07). On this item the clerk said only 'approved unanimously' (7:00:14), so the five answers are taken from the minutes (9-0) and the Res. 26-397 PDF table (aye, 9-0), which agree (from_records).
10.36 Res. 26-398 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to apply for and accept funding from the Department of Homeland Security 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

6:54:49 to 7:00:46 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:55:22
Consent roll call with items 10.35 to 10.42 and 10.44; see 10.35 for the answers (five members from the written records).
10.37 Res. 26-399 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to apply for and accept funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation FY27 Municipal Aid Grant Program for the repairs and road paving for Monticello Avenue Project.

6:54:49 to 7:00:46 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 6:55:22
Consent roll call with items 10.35 to 10.42 and 10.44; see 10.35 for the answers. Lavarro 'So I'm going to vote no on 10.37' (6:57:19). Ephros, Little, Gilmore, Griffin and Singh not heard or heard at low confidence: filled aye from the count '10.37 approved 8.1 with Councilman Lavarro voting no' (7:00:19), three ayes heard and five unheard (from_count).
The Monticello Avenue design funds in Ord. 26-041 (item 4.9) were described as the match for this grant (4:09:15).
10.38 Res. 26-400 resolution

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the acceptance and execution of a grant agreement amendment between the City of Jersey City and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for additional funding to support ferry transportation services at the Port Liberte Ferry Terminal.

6:54:49 to 7:00:46 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:55:22
Consent roll call with items 10.35 to 10.42 and 10.44; see 10.35 for the answers (five members from the written records).
10.39 Res. 26-401 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the public sale of One Hundred and Thirty-Seven motor vehicles through public surplus.com public online auction.

6:54:49 to 7:00:46 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:55:22
Consent roll call with items 10.35 to 10.42 and 10.44; see 10.35 for the answers (five members from the written records).
10.40 Res. 26-402 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by J Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. for providing emergency snow operations during the winter storm of 2026.

6:54:49 to 7:00:46 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:55:22
Consent roll call with items 10.35 to 10.42 and 10.44; see 10.35 for the answers (five members from the written records).
10.41 Res. 26-403 resolution

AResolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by My Way Towing for providing emergency towing services during the winter storm of 2026.

6:54:49 to 7:00:46 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 6:55:22
Consent roll call with items 10.35 to 10.42 and 10.44; see 10.35 for the answers (five members from the written records).
10.42 Res. 26-404 resolution

A Resolution accepting grant funds for the Calendar Year 2026 Clean Communities grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

6:54:49 to 7:00:46 · Approved · document
8-0-1 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention, roll call at 6:55:22
Consent roll call with items 10.35 to 10.42 and 10.44; see 10.35 for the answers. Lavarro 'I think I have to abstain on 10.42' (6:58:26 segment) and 'again, abstaining on 10.42' (6:59:22 segment). Ephros, Little, Gilmore, Griffin and Singh not heard or heard at low confidence: filled aye from the count '801 with Councilman Lavarro abstaining' (7:00:39), read as 8-0-1 (from_count).
10.44 Res. 26-406 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to apply for and accept Incentive Funding from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities / New Jersey Clean Energy Program Under the Clean Fleet EV Incentive Program for the Purchase of Light-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles.

6:54:49 to 7:00:46 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 6:55:22
Consent roll call with items 10.35 to 10.42 and 10.44; see 10.35 for the answers. Lavarro 'So I'm going to vote no on 10.44' (6:58:58 segment). Ephros, Little, Gilmore, Griffin and Singh not heard or heard at low confidence: filled aye from the count 'Agenda Item 10.44 was approved 8-1 with Councilman Lavarro voting no' (7:00:46) (from_count).
10.45 Res. 26-407 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to apply for and accept funds from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Subregional Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Program for the replacement of outdated Fleet Charging Infrastructure for Jersey City Electric Fleet Vehicles.

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56. Roll call from 7:00:46: Brooks 'with that I vote I' (7:02:54, p=0.93); Zuppa first said 'I'm going to vote no' on 10.51 or asked to hold it, then 'I'll vote yes or aye on all' (7:05:05); Ephros 'So with that vote, I on all' (7:07:47, 'I' p=0.54); Little 'I vote aye on all' (7:12:18); Gilmore 'I vote aye on all' (7:12:25 and 7:12:56); Griffin 'I concur with that and I vote aye on all' (7:13:02); Lavarro: no on 10.45, 10.47 and 10.56 (7:13:59), no on 10.51 (7:14:32), 'I vote aye on all the rest' (7:17:33); the clerk's read-back omitted 10.47 and Lavarro added 'No on 10.47' (7:17:37); Singh 'I vote aye on all' (7:19:26); Ridley 'Aye' (7:19:30).
10.46 Res. 26-408 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to apply for and accept a grant from the New Jersey Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program for the NJUCF Green Communities Grant.

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56; see 10.45 for the answers.
10.47 Res. 26-409 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey to apply and accept the New Jersey Department of Transportation 2027 Transit Village Program to Fund Access Improvements on Newark Avenue.

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56; see 10.45 for the answers. Lavarro 'No on 10.47' (7:17:37 segment, p>=0.96).
10.48 Res. 26-410 resolution

A Resolution authorizing the award of a professional services contract to FC3 Architecture + Design in connection with the Architectural Services Contract for Bayside Park Community Recreation Center Design Development for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Architecture.

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56; see 10.45 for the answers. The PDF's Jun 24 vote table reads 9-0; an attachment prints a later Nov 14 table.
10.49 Res. 26-411 resolution

A Resolution ratifying the award of a professional service agreement with the Law Firm of Florio Kenny Raval, LLP, to provide legal professional service advice and counsel on various litigation matters

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56; see 10.45 for the answers.
10.50 Res. 26-412 resolution

A Resolution authorizing a Closed Session of the Municipal Council on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 5:00 pm to discuss issues related to pending litigation.

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56; see 10.45 for the answers.
10.51 Res. 26-413 resolution

A Resolution Authorizing an Emergency Temporary Appropriation.

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56; see 10.45 for the answers. Lavarro 'I'm going to vote no on that' (7:14:32) and 'Again, no one, 10.51' (7:17:35).
Little explained Little's earlier position on the third-quarter estimated tax bill during the roll call (7:07:53 to 7:12:14).
10.52 Res. 26-414 resolution

Resolution authorizing the award of a professional service contract to Boswell in connection with structural engineering services for the Riverview Retaining Wall, Project No. 2025-018 for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Architecture

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56; see 10.45 for the answers.
10.53 Res. 26-415 resolution

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

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56; see 10.45 for the answers.
10.54 Res. 26-416 resolution

A Resolution amending a professional services agreement with the law firm PEM Law, LLP to serve as outside counsel to the City of Jersey City on various labor matters.

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56; see 10.45 for the answers.
10.55 Res. 26-417 resolution

Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Truchan Towing & Recovery, Inc. for providing emergency towing services during the winter storm of 2026.

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56; see 10.45 for the answers.
10.56 Res. 26-418 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the City of Jersey City to Apply for and Accept Funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation FY27 Safe Routes to Transit Grant Program for the Congress Street Project

7:00:46 to 7:19:53 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 7:00:46
Consent roll call with items 10.45 to 10.56; see 10.45 for the answers. Lavarro no on 10.56 (7:13:59; confirmed 'Correct' to the clerk's read-back, 7:17:37 segment).
10.57 Res. 26-419 resolution

A Resolution Ratifying the First One (1) Year Optional Extension of the Short-Term Rental Compliance Contract with Neumo Group, LLC (f/k/a Avenue Insights & Analytics) and Authorizing an Additional Extension of that Contract for Three (3) Months Pending the Release of a New RFP for those services

7:19:53 to 7:24:16 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:19:53
Consent roll call with items 10.57 to 10.61. Roll call from 7:19:53: Brooks 'I vote aye on all' (7:20:18); Zuppa 'I vote aye on all' (7:21:12, 'aye' p=0.53) and 'I vote aye on the rest as well' (7:21:32); Little 'eye for all' (7:22:26, p=0.61); Gilmore 'Yes.' (7:22:51) 'Aye.' (7:22:52); Griffin 'Aye' (7:22:54); Lavarro '10.58, I'll look no' (7:22:58, 'no' p=0.96) and 'I vote aye. Aye on all the rest.' (7:23:50); Singh 'Aye' (7:23:54); Ridley 'Aye' (7:23:57). Ephros 'I on all' (7:21:36, 'I' p=0.37): on this item the clerk said only 'approved unanimously', so Ephros's answer is taken from the minutes (9-0) and the Res. 26-419 PDF table (aye, 9-0), which agree (from_records).
10.58 Res. 26-420 resolution

Resolution Authorizing the City of Jersey City to Apply for and Accept Funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation FY27 Bikeways Grant Program for the Phillips Street and Burma Road Project

7:19:53 to 7:24:16 · Approved · document
8-1 8 ayes, 1 nay, roll call at 7:19:53
Consent roll call with items 10.57 to 10.61; see 10.57 for the answers. Lavarro '10.58, I'll look no' (7:22:58; '10.58' p=1.00, 'no' p=0.96). Ephros 'I' p=0.37 (7:21:36): filled aye from the count '10.58 was approved 8-1 with the Councilman Lavarro voting no' (7:24:12) (from_count). The minutes record 9-0; the Res. 26-420 PDF table records 8-1 with Lavarro nay. Published 8-1 as heard and announced on Adam Hanford's review of 2026-10-20.
The minutes record this item as 'Approved 9-0' (see needs_checking).
10.59 Res. 26-421 resolution

Resolution Recognizing Child Care as Essential Public Infrastructure and Calling for the Full Funding, Reopening, and Expansion of the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program

7:19:53 to 7:24:16 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:19:53
Consent roll call with items 10.57 to 10.61; see 10.57 for the answers (Ephros from the written records).
Brooks spoke on this item during the ceremonial portion, before the photographs (1:13:52); no vote was taken then. Lavarro's remarks on child care during the roll call named item 10.60 (7:23:37).
10.60 Res. 26-422 resolution

Resolution authorizing an amendment to an agreement with Port Imperial Ferry Corp. d/b/a NY Waterway, regarding the operation of Port Liberte Ferry Services.

7:19:53 to 7:24:16 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:19:53
Consent roll call with items 10.57 to 10.61; see 10.57 for the answers (Ephros from the written records).
10.61 Res. 26-423 resolution

A Resolution honoring Brutha Basil for his Outstanding Contributions to Music, Culture, and the Advancement of Jersey City's Musical Legacy in Recognition of Black Music Month.

7:19:53 to 7:24:16 · Approved · document
9-0 9 ayes, 0 nays, roll call at 7:19:53
Consent roll call with items 10.57 to 10.61; see 10.57 for the answers (Ephros from the written records).
Added to the agenda at the start of the meeting (motion-add-10.61, 0:05:00).
motion-adjourn motion

Motion to adjourn

7:24:17 to 7:25:09 · Approved
Voice vote, no roll call at 7:25:09
Moved by Frank E. Gilmore, seconded by Jake Ephros
No member's answer is recorded for a voice vote.
Voice vote, no roll call (7:25:09). The clerk asked for a motion to adjourn (7:24:17); a member then wished Corporation Counsel a happy birthday (7:24:37) before the motion was restated. The minutes record the adjournment as made by Gilmore, seconded by Ephros, at '1:30 p.m.'; the clerk said '1.30 a.m.'.

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