Regular Meeting - May 6, 2026

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

LaVerne Webb Washington

Edward Perkins

Gina Davison

Tina Nalls

Yvonne Balcer

Erica Walker

Augusto Penaranda

Charlene burke

Esther Wintner

Patricia Waiters

Joseph Berger

Eric Fleming

Ágnes Domonkos-Skach

Rochelle Hoffman

Philip Carrington

Rafeal M Grayson

Ryan Spain

Danielle Dadamo

Marquis Chandler

Kevin Weller

Daniel Feldman

Dan Katz

Jessica Brann

Joel Rothfus

David Wilson

Mark Boyles

Brendan Coughlin

Michelle Stenmark

Himanshu Talwar

Aruna Krishnan

Drew Kochanowski

Silvia Helou

Gracy Jolly

Sonja Kirschner

Danilo Kirschner

Mel Wilson

John Wilson

Shannon Rae

Michele Hirsch

Letter dated April 22, 2026 from Jen Concepcion, McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc. to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: Preserve Lafayette, L.P. Financial Statements. 551-611 Grand Street, 93-145 Manning Avenue, 406-410; 434-440 Johnston Avenue, 9-20 Irene Carson Court, 297-347 Woodward Street, Jersey City

Letter dated April 16, 2026 from Jeffrey Aleen, LLA, PLA, Geographic Discipline Leader, Colliers, Engineering & Design, Hampton, NJ re: NJDEP, Division of Land Use Regulation, Trenton, NJ, 100 Water Street Development, LLC, 100 Water Street, Jersey City. (Bulk Box)

Letter dated April 16, 2026 from Georgia Marino, Najarian, Associates to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: Application for NJDEP, Land Resource Protection Individual Permit, 288 Grand Street, Jersey City. (Bulk Box)

Letter dated April 17, 2026 from Priya Jain, Commissioner DOT to City of Jersey City re: Fiscal Year 2027 State Aid Programs.

Letter dated April 7, 2026 from Joel Fradel, Chief, Bureau of Ground Water Pollution Abatement to Michael Barry, Columbus Hotel Urban Renewal, LLC,, Hoboken, NJ re: Classification Exception Area/Well Restriction Area Associated with Historic Fill, Columbus Hotel, 80 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 7, 2026 from Joel Fradel, Chief, Bureau of Ground Water Pollution Abatement to Michael Barry, 70-80-90 Columbus Owners Association, Hoboken, NJ re: Classification Exception Area/Well Restriction Area Associated with Historic Fill, Columbus Towers Common Areas, 70-80-90 Columbus Drive, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 7, 2026 from Joel Fradel, Chief, Bureau of Ground Water Pollution Abatement to Michael Barry, Columbus Tower, LLC,, Hoboken, NJ re: Classification Exception Area/Well Restriction Area Associated with Historic Fill, 90 Columbus Tower, 90 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 7, 2026 from Joel Fradel, Chief, Bureau of Ground Water Pollution Abatement to Michael Barry, 70 Columbus Urban Renewal, LLC,, Hoboken, NJ re: Classification Exception Area/Well Restriction Area Associated with Historic Fill, 70 Columbus Tower, 70 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 24, 2026 from Brad Summerville, P. E., LSRP, Impact Environmental to Bureau of Case Assignment & Initial Notice, Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment NJDEP, Trenton, NJ re: Soil Remediation Action Protectiveness/Biennial Certification Form, 460 Grand Street, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 27, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to Danny Moses, Jersey City, NJ re: Area of Concern: One 550-gallon #2 Heating Oil Underground Storage Tank System, Unrestricted Use - No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue, 25 Dwight Street, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 22, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to Changyi Wang, CA re: Area of Concern: One 550-gallon #2 Heating Oil Underground Storage Tank System, Unrestricted Use - No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue, 410 Van Nostrand Avenue, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 27, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to Michael Mecca, Jersey City, NJ re: Area of Concern: One 1000-gallon #2 Heating Oil Underground Storage Tank System, Unrestricted Use - No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue, 88-90 Bishop Street, Jersey City.

Service Information dated April 21, 2026 from [email protected] to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: Apply for a Land Use Authorization or Permit - Land Use Authorization or Permit, JCMC Valet Parking Lot, 185 Monmouth Street, Jersey City.

State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection Site Remediation and Waste Management Program, re: Classification Exception Area/Well Restriction Area (CEA/WRA) Fact Sheet Form, Active Express Co, Jersey City.

Service Information dated April 17, 2026 from [email protected] to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: Apply for a Land Use Authorization or Permit - Land Use Authorization or Permit, 288 Grand Street, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 20, 2026 from Nicole Lelievre, Supervisor, Bureau of Case Assignment & Initial Notice to Brianne Hastings, Senior Remediation Project Manager, PPG Industries, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA & John Mavroudis, President, Metropolis Towers Apt Corp., Long Island City., New York, NY re: Administrative Remedial Action Permit Application Approval Letter, Soil Remedial Action Permit Application., 270 - 280 Luis Munoz Marin Blvd, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 22, 2026 from Denis Newcomer, LSRP, Integral Consulting Inc., to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: AOC-Specific Limited Restricted Use Response Actin Outcome, AOC-4 Unknown Petroleum Hotspot, Talon Paint Products, 205 Bright Street, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 21, 2026 from Afton Savitz, PE, Stonefield Engineering and Design to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: NJDEP Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit Application, 294 Grand Street Development, LLC, 294 Grand Street, Jersey City. (Bulk Box)

Letter dated April 23, 2026 from Afton Savitz, PE, Stonefield Engineering and Design to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: NJDEP Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit Application, 460 Second Street, LLC, 460 Second Street, Jersey City. (Bulk Box)

Letter dated April 21, 2026 from Afton Savitz, PE, Stonefield Engineering and Design to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: NJDEP Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit Application, 102 Van Horne Street, LLC, 102 Van Horne Street, Jersey City. (Bulk Box)

Letter dated April 27, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to Newton Pena, Nutley, NJ re: Area of Concern: One 1000-gallon #2 Heating Oil Underground Storage Tank System, Unrestricted Use - No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue, 3367 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City.

Public Notice from Jersey City Zoning Board meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall Annex Boardroom (aka: 39 Kearney Avenue), Jersey City re: Avenir West Side Square LLC, 1072 -1075 West Side Avenue, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 27, 2026 from Peter Grogan, LSRP, TRC to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: Initial Receptor Evaluation, 157 Culver Avenue, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 24, 2026 from Xerxes Antia, LSRP, Senior Associate, (PEI), Prestige Environmental Inc., to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: Response Action Outcome, MCA 328 Property Holding Co, LLC, Ivy Primary Prep SOHO, Jersey City, NJ

Letter dated April 28, 2026 from Nicole Lelievre, Supervisor, Bureau of Case Assignment & Initial Notice to Efstathios Valiotis, Managing Member, Bishop Johnston, LLC, Long Island City, NY & Michael Mecca, Managing Member, Mecca Property Group, LLC, Ridgefield, NJ re: Administrative Remedial Action Permit Application Approval Letter, Soil Remedial Action Permit Application., Pace Glass, 88-94 Bishop Street, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 28, 2026 from Robert M. Fry, LSRP Consulting to Diane Branco, WOW-Monitor St. LLC, Jersey City, NJ re: Response Action Outcome, Restricted Use with Permit requirement, Child Care Facility, 99 Monitor Street, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 29, 2026 from Peter Grogan, LSRP, TRC to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: Initial Receptor Evaluation, 174 Van Keuren Avenue, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 21, 2026 from Matthew DeSimone, PE, Dewberry Engineers Inc., to Sean J. Gallagher City Clerk re: RWJBH JCMC Temporary Parking Lot, Monmouth Street; Block 15801, Lot 3.02, Jersey City. (Bulk Box)

Letter dated April 27, 2026 from Ken Sato, Manager, 190 Academy Urban Renewal, LLC to City of Jersey City re: Financial Statements and Supplementary Information December 31, 2025.

Letter dated April 24, 2026 from Gary Trappnell, VP, Veolia to City of Jersey City re: Notice of a Potential Uncontrollable Circumsstance/Force Majeure Event.

State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Land Use Management Program, re: Flood Hazard Area Verification and Waterfront Development Individual Permit, proposed Mixed-Use Development, 20 South Cove, Jersey City. (Bulk Box)

Letter dated May 4, 2026 from Eric Christodoulatos, Senior Remediation Manager, Honeywell to Kirstin Pointin-Hahn, Bureau of Case Assignment & Initial Notice, NJDEP Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment re: Remedial action Protectiveness/Biennial Certification Form - Soil (2024-2025), Study area 5. New Jersey City University (NJCU). Sites 90 & 184, Jersey City.

Letter dated April 30, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to Frank Tyler, Aberdeen, MD re: Area of Concern: One 550-gallon #2 Heating Oil Underground Storage Tank System, Unrestricted Use - No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue, 168 Union Street., Jersey City.

Service Information dated April 29, 2026 from [email protected] to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: Apply for a Land Use Authorization or Permit - Land Use Authorization or Permit, 597 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City.

State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Watershed & Land Management, dated April 29, 2026, re: Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit; and Flood Hazard Area Verification, Block 14205, Lot 9 , Jersey City.

Letter dated April 22, 2026 from August N. Santore, Garden State Fireworks, Inc., to Jersey City Council President Denise Ridley re: Conducting fireworks display on Sunday, August 9, 2026 between the hours of 8:00 p. m. - 10:00 p.m. at the Grassy Field, behind Liberty House Restaurant at Liberty State Park.

Letter dated April 27, 2026 from August N. Santore, Garden State Fireworks, Inc., to Jersey City Council President Denise Ridley re: Conducting fireworks display on Saturday, September 26, 2026 between the hours of 8:00 p. m. - 10:00 p.m. at the Grassy Field, behind Liberty House Restaurant at Liberty State Park.

Letter dated April 28, 2026 from Justin Piegaro, Project manager, EnviroTrac Environmental Services to City of Jersey City re: Limited Restricted Response action Outcome, Former Getty Service Station #56889, 919 Montgomery Street, Jersey City.

Letter from Sharhonda Walker, Director, Hudson County Department of Planning & Business Opportunity, Division of Planning to City of Jersey City re: Public Notice, proposed changes to the Hudson County Recreation & Open space Inventory )ROSI) scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chambers of the Hudson County Improvement Authority conference room, located at 860 Bergen Avenue, #8B, Jersey City.

Letter dated May 1, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to Suzanne Hilleary, Kerhonkson, NY re: Area of Concern: One 550-gallon #2 Heating Oil Underground Storage Tank System, Unrestricted Use - No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue, 340 Ogden Avenue., Jersey City.

State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment, re: Remedial Action Protectiveness/Biennial Certification Form, Former Pep Boys Metro Plaza, Former Pep Boys at Hudson Exchange, Hudson Exchange West Phase 1A, 474 Warren Street, Jersey City.

Meeting Claims List

Meeting Claims Addendum #1

A Resolution authorizing an Emergency Temporary Appropriation.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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”).

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Kyle & MacManus Associates to provide planning services involving the creation of a Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for the City of Jersey City.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

An Ordinance Supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article VIII (Permit Parking) amending Section 332-58 (Parking Restrictions in Residential Zones) to establish a new permit parking Zone 20 for streets adjacent to the Liberty State Park HBLR Station east of Pacific Avenue. Ord. 26-016 - Tabled - Pdf