Council Mtg., Wed. April 22, 2026 - Regular Mtg. of Jersey City Municipal Council
Recap: Council Mtg., Wed. April 22, 2026 Regular Mtg. of Jersey City Municipal Council |
Click here for the April 22, 2026 Council Agenda Next Caucus Meeting: Monday, May 4, 4 PM Next Council Meeting: Wednesday, May 6, 6 PM Caucus Meeting via Microsoft Teams Council Meeting via Microsoft Teams Jersey City TV You Tube channel 2026 Municipal Council meetings, list of Councilpersons and other helpful links can be found at the bottom of this message. Council meeting began at 6:04 PM and adjourned at 9:55 PM. All Councilmembers present. |
FIRST READING |
Agenda Item 3.1 - Ordinance 26-024 INTRODUCTION – April 22, 2026 9-0 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. Whereas, on April 14, 2025, the City received documentation from Society Hill that terminated the municipal regulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic authorized by ordinance 17-149
Agenda Item 3.2 - Ordinance 26-025 INTRODUCTION – April 22, 2026 9-0
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 The City leased approximately 460 square feet of space inside the building and a portion of the building’s roof space for the sum of $1.00 per year; the City installed a Digital Simulcast Trunked Radio Communications System the Lessor has instead executed a lease extension agreement, attached hereto, extending the lease for a shorter period of approximately nine (9) years total, retroactive to May 1, 2022, and extending through April 30, 2031 Agenda Item 3.3 - Ordinance 26-023 INTRODUCTION – April 22, 2026 9-0
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. The Division of Affordable Housing, upon the advice of the City Clerk’s Office, is presenting a new ordinance with the correct formatting, with the previous one attached for context, so that the Council can see there is no intention of changing the substance of the ordinance, only the formatting.
Agenda Item 3.4 - Ordinance 26-026 INTRODUCTION – April 22, 2026 9-0
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. Extension of the easement relating to the developer's agreement to construct a pedestrian walkway and Pedestrian Mall along the Twelfth Street right-of-way, be responsible for maintenance, and liability for construction. |
SECOND READING |
Agenda Item 3.1 - Ordinance 26-019 INTRODUCTION – April 8, 2026 9-0 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
An Ordinance approving an easement agreement by and between the City of Jersey City and AR Scitech LLC for the benefit of the public for pedestrian access and passage over and across portions of the propertyknown as 189 Philip Street, Jersey City, New Jersey (Block 21504, Lot 4.04). Authorizes the execution of a public access easement agreement for public access of a sidewalk and water garden/open space area in connection with the development project at Block 21504 Lot 4.04 a/k/a 189 Phillip Street formerly part of 225 Phillip Street Three components: include new sidewalk along east side of Philips Street for public to use in perpetuity, easement for PSEG/lighting and an elevated public garden plaza between the two 12 story building with public access with views of Liberty State Park.
Agenda Item 3.2 - Ordinance 26-020 INTRODUCTION – April 8, 2026 9-0 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
An Franchise Ordinance granting permission to 412 Liberty Ave., LLC by its managing member, Nikesh Shah, allowing the installation of stairs that extend into the right of way beyond the boundary lines of Lot 51, Block 2601, and are for the benefit of Lot 51, Block 2601, commonly known as 412 Liberty Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.
Agenda Item 3.3 - Ordinance 26-021 INTRODUCTION – April 8, 2026 9-0 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
An Franchise Ordinance granting permission to Mansion Ambassadors LLC, its successors and assigns, to construct private improvements within 200 square feet +/- of the First Street Public right-of-way, adjacent to Lot 26, Block 11402, on the Official Tax Assessment Map of the City of Jersey City. (230 First Street).
Agenda Item 3.4 - Ordinance 26-022 INTRODUCTION – April 8, 2026 9-0 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
An Franchise Ordinance granting permission to HHNJ Propco Phase III LLC to encroach within the Public right of way sidewalk at portions of 15th and 16th Streets to allow for an elevated ramp and stairs for building entry. (316 15th Street) |
RESOLUTIONS |
Agenda Item 10.2 - Res. 26-191 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
A Resolution establishing the Calendar Year 2026 Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Tax Rate. The Calendar Year 2026 Municipal Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund tax rate shall be a quarter of a penny ($0.0025) per one-hundred dollars ($100) of the total municipal assessed real property valuation. Agenda Item 10.3 - Res. 26-192 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
A Resolution establishing the 2026 Arts and Cultural Trust Tax Rate. The Calendar Year 2026 Arts and Cultural Trust Fund tax rate shall be a quarter of a penny ($0.0025) per one hundred dollars ($100) of the total municipal assessed real property valuation.
Agenda Item 10.12 - Res. 26-200 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 5-2-2 (Zuppa, Ephros - Little, Singh)
A Resolution appointing John Allen as a Member of the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority.
ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
A Resolution appointing Chris Gadsden as a Member of the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority.
Agenda Item 10.14 - Res. 26-203 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 8-0-1 (Little)
A Resolution appointing Keshav Poddar as Alternate Member #1 of the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority.
Agenda Item 10.14 - Res. 26-204 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
A Resolution readopting Resolution 18-782 Creating a Community Advisory Board for the Bayfront Redevelopment Project.
Agenda Item 10.16 - Res. 26-205 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
A Resolution appointing Council Members Denise Ridley, Joel Brooks, and Rolando Lavarro to the Jersey City Bayfront Advisory Board.
Agenda Item 10.17 - Res. 26-206 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
A Resolution appointing Councilperson At-Large Michael O. Griffin as a Member of the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency.
Agenda Item 10.18 - Res. 26-207 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
A Resolution appointing Eleana Little as a Member (Councilperson) of the Jersey City Shade Tree Committee.
Agenda Item 10.20 - Res. 26-209 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
A Resolution of the Jersey City Municipal Council approving the appointment of City Council members to the Boards of Special Improvement Districts also known as District Management Corporations. Councilperson Mamta Singh to the Exchange Place SID Board Councilperson Eleana Little to the Historic Downtown SID Board Councilperson Michael O. Griffin to the McGinley Square SID Board Councilperson Joel Brooks to the West Side Avenue SID Board Councilperson Thomas Zuppa to the Journal Square SID Board Councilperson Jake Ephros to the Central Avenue SID Board Councilperson Frank Gilmore to the Jackson Hill Main Street SID Board
Agenda Item 10.39 - Res. 26-228 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 9-0
A Resolution appointing Laura Bustamante as a Member of the Jersey City Medical Center Board of Trustees.
Agenda Item 10.40 - Res. 26-229 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 8-0-1 (Zuppa)
A Resolution appointing Thomas Zuppa to the Open Space Trust Fund Advisory Board.
Agenda Item 10.41 - Res. 26-230 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 8-0-1 (Little)
A Resolution appointing Eleana Little as a Member of the Jersey City Planning Board.
Agenda Item 10.51 - Res. 26-240 ADOPTED - April 22, 2026 8-1 (Little)
A Resolution authorizing the granting of a permit Liberty National Golf Club for a Fireworks display on May 4, 2026. Veteran Golfers Association is hosting The Liberty Cup, a three-day charitable golf tournament in support of our nation’s Veterans, to be hosted at Liberty National Golf Course on May 4-6, 2026 Permit to display fireworks as part of The Liberty Cup on May 4, 2026, with a rain date of May 5, 2026 at 100 Caven Point Road |
DEFERRED OR TABLED
INTRODUCTION – March 11, 2026 9-0 CARRIED to April 8 meeting 9-0 TABLED - April 8, 2026 9-0
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 Ordinance tabled; no public hearing. Upon conclusion of community meeting, footprint of proposed parking zone will be evaluated; may extend to a larger footprint. |
2026 Caucus and Council Meeting Schedule
Council meetings: second and fourth Wednesdays at 6 pm, unless otherwise noted
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Denise Ridley, Councilperson, Ward A, Council President Joel A. Brooks, Councilperson, Ward B Thomas Zuppa, Jr., Councilperson, Ward C Jake Ephros, Councilperson, Ward D Eleana Little, Councilperson, Ward E Frank E. Gilmore, Councilperson, Ward F, President Pro Tempore Michael O. Griffin, Councilperson-at-Large Rolando R. Lavarro, Jr., Councilperson-at-Large Mamta Singh, Councilperson-at-Large
Caucus (4 PM) and Council Meetings (6 PM) are held in-person at Council Chambers, unless otherwise noted. A recording will be uploaded on the city's Jersey City TV You Tube channel within 24-48 hours of each meeting. LIVESTREAM: All Municipal Council Caucuses and Meetings are streamed via Microsoft Teams. Public speakers must be present in person to speak at Council Meetings. Caucus Meeting via Microsoft Teams Council Meeting via Microsoft Teams
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