Regular Meeting - November 12, 2026

An Ordinance amending Chapter 260 (Rent Control) of the Municipal Code to amend the period of exemption from rent control in newly constructed multiple dwellings to the time specified in New Jersey’s Newly Constructed Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 2A:42-84.1 et seq.)

An Ordinance amending Chapter 84 (Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis) Article I (Plenary Retail Consumption and Distribution Licenses) of the Municipal Code removing the prohibition on granting and transferring Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses in the Monticello Avenue Corridor area.

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.

An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article III (Parking, Standing and Stopping) amending Section 332-31 (Parking Restrictions for Street-cleaning Purposes) to add clarifying language.

An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article III (Parking, Standing and Stopping) amending Section 332-31 (Parking Restrictions for Street Cleaning Purposes) on Florence Street.

An Ordinance authorizing the execution of an easement agreement affecting the property located at 55 Hudson Street, Jersey City, New Jersey and designated as Block 14505, Lot 1 on, the Official Tax Assessment Map of the City of Jersey City.

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 53 (Personnel), Section 53-11 (Fixed Salaries) to Remove the Title of Director, Department of Human Resources, Limit the Salary of the Director, Department of Finance to the First-Class-City Maximum, and Conform Related Provisions.

An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article III (Parking, Standing and Stopping) amending Section 332-28 (Bus Stops, Taxi Stands and Loading Zones) to clarify language and define permissible uses.

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

Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter A350 (Rules of Order) of the Jersey City Municipal Code to Establish a Standing Finance Committee of the Municipal Council Public Hearing on the 2026 - 2027 Exchange Place Alliance Special Improvement District Assessment Roll and Budget.

LaVern Webb Washington

Jonathan Schwedel

Yvonne L Balcer

Eric Conner

Rosemarie Driscoll

Arjumand Juweria

Edward Perkins

Tina Nalls

Kevin Davis

Tarik Walker

Isabelle Bautista

Rochelle Hoffman

Sheri Mcbean

Leslie Ogoe

Ruth Cordner

Jacqueline Peoples

Zachary Premier

Melissa Wells

Wendy Paul

Nick Kikis

Chris Emigholz

Charles Burton

Jordan Leahy Jordan

Jonathan Guerrero

Letter dated October 21, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to Sant Sobhraj, 80 Paterson Street, LLC, Englewood, Cliffs, 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, 80 Paterson Street, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 21, 2026 from Crystal Pirozek, Bureau of Remedial Action Permitting, to Lauren Hayes, Senior VP, BSREP III 85 Amity, LLC, East Rutherford, NJ re: Remedial action Permit, Teals Express Inc., 85 Amity Street, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 21, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to Karyl Meyer, Administrator Estate of Jonilee Ketelsen, Gillette, WY 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, 19 Virginia Terrace, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 14, 2026 from David Van Eck, Section Chief, Bureau of Ground Water Pollution Abatement to Avak Uzatmaciyan, 854 Jersey LLC, Paramus, NJ re: Classification Exception Area/Well Restriction Area Associated with Historic Fill, Holland Tiger, LC, 854 Jersey Avenue & 18th Street, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 26, 2026 from Nicole Lelievre, Supervisor, Bureau of Case Assignment & Initial Notice to Jeremy Kaplan, Manager, 18 park Condominium Assoc., Inc, Jersey City, NJ re: Administrative Remedial Action Permit Application Approval Letter, Soil Remedial Action Permit Application, Liberty Harbor North Block 11,

Letter dated October 23, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to Naftali Lipschutz, 127 Van Horne JC LLC, Brooklyn, NY 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, 127 Van Horne Street, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 21, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to Dennis & Minerva Cabralda, 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, 164 Hopkins Avenue, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 23, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to William Leung, 393 Property Management, LLC, 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, 655 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City.

State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Watershed & Land Management, dated October 23, 2026, re: Flood Hazard Area Individual Permit & Flood Hazard Area Verification, Lorenzo Sargenti, 311 3rd SPE LLC, 185 Hudson Street 25 Fl, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 26, 2026 from Matthew J. Seckler, PE, PP, PTOE, Stonefield Engineering and Design, LLC to Veronica Murphy, Major Access Permits, NJDOT, Trenton, NJ re: NJDOT Major Access Permit Application, Block 201, Lots 8 & 9; 819-823 U.S. Route 1-9, Jersey City. (Bulk Box)

Letter dated October 22, 2026 from Albedina Tagani, Property Management Executive, Century Management Services, Inc., to City of Jersey City re: 151 Bay Street at Provost Square Condominium; formal notice of 2026 Annual Meeting & Bard Election.

Letter dated October 27, 2026 from Crystal Pirozek, Bureau of Remedial Action Permitting, to Bethann Rooney, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, New York, NY & Andreas Kindler, BMW of North America, LLC, Woodcliff lake Borough, NJ re: Remedial Action Permit, Port Jersey Vehicle Distribution Center, BMW of North America, LLC, 20 Colony Road, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 27, 2026 from Crystal Pirozek, Bureau of Remedial Action Permitting, to Ashraf Khan, President, Akash, LLC., Jersey City, NJ re: Remedial Action Permit, Chic-E Co., Inc., Former Service Station (CHIC-E CO), 974 West Side Avenue, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 28, 2026 from Harsimran Singh, Jersey City to City of Jersey City re: 389 Liberty Avenue, Jersey City; demand an investigation of document fraud.

Letter dated October 28, 2026 from James McCann, Esq, Connell Foley, LP, Jersey City to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: NC Housing Associates #100 Urban Renewal Co., Application for a 30 year tax abatement for 35 River Drive South and 55 River Drive South, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 27, 2026 from James McCann, Esq, Connell Foley, LP, Jersey City to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: NC Housing Associates #200 Urban Renewal Co., Application for a 30 year tax abatement for 30 Newport Parkway and 40 Newport Parkway, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 28, 2026 from Michael A. Justiniano, Bureau Chief, Unregulated Heating Oil Tank Program to Colleen Dooley, 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, 252 Cambridge Avenue, Jersey City.

Divsion of Land Resource Protection, Trenton, NJ to City of Jersey City re: Matthew Kolodziej, Jersey City, NJ Authorization to construct FHPBR11 construction of a fence, 16-60 Van Keuren Avenue, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 29, 2026 from Nicole Lelievre, Supervisor, Bureau of Case Assignment & Initial Notice to Brianne Hastings, Sr.,, Remediation Project Manager, PPG Industries, Inc, Pittsburgh, PA & Ruby Choi, Business Administrator, Jersey City, NJ re: Administrative Remedial Action Permit Application Approval Letter, Soil Remedial Action Permit Application, Hudson County Chromate - Caven Point Ave., & Pacific Avenue roadways, Halladay & Carteret Streets, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 29, 2026 from David J. Morris, Tectonic to Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk re: Biennial Certification Report, Maya Angelou Elementary School #20, 239 Ocean Avenue Jersey City.

Letter dated October 22, 2026 from Robert W. Fisler, LARP, Program Manager, Geologist & Alex Clinefelter, Project Manager, Geologist, Haley Aldrich, Inc, to Bureau of Case Assignment & Initial Notice, Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment Program, Trenton, NJ re: 2026 Initial Receptor Evaluation, Beatus-Unity Dry Cleaners, 500 Summit Avenue, Jersey City.

Letter dated November 3, 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: Revised Remedial Action protectiveness/Biennial Certification Form - Groundwater (2024-2025), Hudson County Chromate 117 - Deep/Overbunden Ground Water Study Area 5 - Site 117, Former Ryerson Steel, Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc., 440 State Route 440, Jersey City.

Letter dated November 3, 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: Revised Remedial Action protectiveness/Biennial Certification Form - Groundwater (2024-2025), Study Area 5 - Site 153, Former Morris Canal, 425/455 Route 440, Jersey City.

Letter dated November 3, 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: Revised Remedial Action protectiveness/Biennial Certification Form - Groundwater (2024-2025), Hudson County Chromate 117 - Shallow Ground Water, Study Area 5 - Site 117, Former Ryerson Steel, Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc., 440 State Route 440, Jersey City.

Letter dated November 3, 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 Permit Initial Application - Soil, Hudson County Chromate Site 100 - Richard Street, Block 27402, Lot 4, Jersey City.

Letter dated October 29, 2026 from Crystal Pirozek, Bureau of Remedial Action Permitting, to Benny Dehghi, VP, Global Remediation and Site Redeployment, Honeywell International, Inc., Morris Plains, NJ & John Metro, Business Administrator, Jersey City, NJ re: Remedial Action Permit, Hudson County Chromate Site 197, Grand Street tween Washington Street and Warren Street, Jersey City.

State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment, re: Remedial Action Protectiveness/Biennial Certification Form, Jersey City Redevelopment Authority Droyers Point, Droyers Point Norther Parcel - Combined Sewer Outfall (CSO) property, Kellogg Street, Jersey City.

State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment, re: Remedial Action Protectiveness/Biennial Certification Form, Henderson Yards, Columbus Tower - Condo Unit 1, 50 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City.

State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment, re: Remedial Action Protectiveness/Biennial Certification Form, Henderson Yards, Columbus Tower - Condo Unit 2, 50 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City.

Notice of Public Hearing from Jersey City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. re: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, Cristiana Development, LLC, 505 Newark Avenue, Jersey City.

Notice of Public Hearing from Jersey City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall Annex Boardroom (aka: 39 Kearney Avenue), Jersey City re: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, 804 West Side Avenue, LLC, 804 West Side Avenue, Jersey City.

Notice of Public Hearing from Jersey City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall Annex Boardroom (aka: 39 Kearney Avenue), Jersey City re: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, 804 West Side Avenue, LLC, 804 West Side Avenue, Jersey City.

Notice of Public Hearing from Jersey City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall Annex Boardroom (aka: 39 Kearney Avenue), Jersey City re: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, 804 West Side Avenue, LLC, 808 West Side Avenue, Jersey City.

Notice of Public Hearing from Jersey City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall Annex Boardroom (aka: 39 Kearney Avenue), Jersey City re: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, 804 West Side Avenue, LLC, 810 West Side Avenue, Jersey City.

Notice of Public Hearing from Jersey City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall Annex Boardroom (aka: 39 Kearney Avenue), Jersey City re: An amendment to a previously granted site plan approval for 1 Evertrust Plaza, Jersey City.

Notice of Public Hearing from Jersey City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall Annex Boardroom (aka: 39 Kearney Avenue), Jersey City re: Minor Subdivision Approval for 310 Washington Street, Jersey City.

Notice of Public Hearing from Jersey City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall Annex Boardroom (aka: 39 Kearney Avenue), Jersey City re: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, 310 Washington Street, Jersey City.

Letter dated November 2, 2026 from James Solomon, Mayor to Council President Ridley & Members of the Municipal Council re: Lisa Scorsolini, First Assistant Corporation Counsel, of Jersey City to serve as Acting Corporation Counsel of the City of Jersey City.

Meeting Claims List

A Resolution authorizing the insertion of Special Items of Revenues and Appropriations in the CY2026 Municipal Budget Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87.

A Resolution requesting a change in the title, text, or amount of appropriation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-85.

A Resolution accepting the 2026-2027 Assessment Roll of the Exchange Place Alliance Special Improvement District of the City of Jersey City.

A Resolution adopting and ratifying the FY2026-2027 budget of the Exchange Place Alliance Special Improvement District of the City of Jersey City.

A Resolution fixing the dates and times for the Caucuses and Regular Meetings of the Municipal Council for the Year 2027.

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to accept a $5,000 Grant from Best Friends Animal Society for the Division of Animal Care and Control.

A Resolution accepting the Hudson Regional Health Commission's 2026 Assessment to the City of Jersey City to provide a broad range of environmental health services pursuant to the County Environmental Health Act.

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Hudson County Department of Health & Human Services for the Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Substance Use Disorder for Grant Year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to accept funds from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF) Stewardship Grant Program for a Young Tree Training Program.

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City's Division of Grant Administration to accept the Jersey City Public Library's NJFY2027 Per Capita State Aid Award from the New Jersey State Library.

A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to apply for and accept funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation FY2027 Safe Routes to School Program.

A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Notice in Lieu of Deed Notice; an agreement between Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) and the City of Jersey City acknowledging the use restrictions on the property; and Soil Remedial Action Permit Application regarding a portion of Forrest Street between Halladay Street and the foot of Forrest Street in the City of Jersey City, Hudson County.

A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Notice in Lieu of Deed Notice; agreement between Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) and the City of Jersey City acknowledging the use restrictions on the property; and Soil Remedial Action Permit Application regarding a portion of Halladay Street between Carteret Avenue and Forrest Street in the City of Jersey City, Hudson County.

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

A Resolution authorizing the purchasing agent to sell one hundred and seventy-seven motor vehicles at public auction through public surplus.com, public online auction. site.

A Resolution rejecting bids received by the City of Jersey City on September 22, 2026, for a contract known as Sign Shop Materials for the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings and Street.

A Resolution authorizing the use of competitive contracting to award a concession contract for an audit of the City's utility billing

a Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Lombardy Door Sales & Service, for providing Door Repair Services at city Owned Buildings.

Resolution Commemorating the Life, Dedicated Service, and Enduring Legacy of the Honorable Sandra Bolden Cunningham.

A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City supporting New Jersey Assembly Bill A2221 and Senate Bill S2263 to ensure reproductive healthcare access and referral networks at public institutions of higher education

A Resolution concerning renewing local support for the Cannabis Place 420 Corp. to operate a Class 5 Retail Cannabis Business.

A Resolution reappointing Bertram C. Okpokwasili as a Part-Time Judge of the Jersey City Municipal Court.

A Resolution reappointing Ramy A. Eid as Chief Judge of the Jersey City Municipal Court.

A Resolution amending a professional services contract with Wielkotz & Company LLC for providing accounting and advisory services.

A Resolution authorizing an award of a professional services contract with H2M Associates, Inc., to provide construction administration and inspection services for the City Hall roof and skylight replacement project, for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Architecture.

A Resolution authorizing Calendar Year 2026 Appropriation Transfers.

A Resolution clarifying reporting timelines of the Rent Protection Special Investigation Committee described in Resolution No. 26-067.

A Resolution authorizing the cancellation of $250,000 in excess improvement authorization under Ordinance No. 23-050; for the acquisition of property located at 68–74 Sip Avenue.

Resolution Authorizing the Cancellation of Improvement Authorizations in the Aggregate Amount Of $52,266,000 Under Ordinance 18-113.

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.

A Resolution amending a professional services agreement with the law firm Whipple Azzarello to serve as outside counsel to the City of Jersey City on various litigation matters.

A Resolution appointing attorneys at law in the State of New Jersey to serve as Public Defenders in the Jersey City Municipal Court for Calendar Year 2026.

A Resolution Changing the Date of the November 25th Regular Municipal Council Meeting to Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 6:00pm.

A Resolution of the Municipal Council responding to a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-64 retroactively.

A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of $20,000 to the Museum of Jersey City History for the purpose of operating a public museum at the Apple Tree House.

Resolution Accepting the 2026 Best Practices Inventory Questionnaire

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

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. Ord. 26-050 - Tabled - Pdf

An Ordinance amending Chapter 122, Section 4, regarding the required Bonds for Special Event Permits. Ord. 26-052 - Tabled - Pdf

An Ordinance authorizing the City of Jersey City (City) to acquire real property located at 128 Glenwood Avenue from Jersey City 3Deals LLC for the purposes of using the same as park land or other open space. Ord. 26-077 - Tabled - Pdf

An Ordinance of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City adopting an amendment to the Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan. Ord. 26-079 - Tabled - Pdf