Municipal Council Meeting - 2026-02-25

Resolution 26-093 authorizing Jersey City to submit transitional aid application for calendar year 2026, seeking over $100 million from the state to address $255 million deficit. Application due February 27, 2026. Comes with state monitor oversight of hiring, procurement, and budget decisions.

Ordinance 26-006 authorizing use of up to 3% of payroll tax collections for administrative expenses to improve compliance and collection. Payroll tax collections have ranged from $66.8M (2021) to $103.7M (2024).

Ordinance 26-004 authorizing acceptance of Block 11612 Lot 3 (95 Morgan Street) from 95 Morgan Street Development LLC for $1. Property has open demolition permit and potential environmental concerns.

Ordinance 26-007 granting franchise to Avenir West Side Square LLC for installation of lit protective bollard at 1075 West Side Avenue into public right of way. Part of series of bollards along Fayette Street coordinated with Division of Infrastructure and PSE&G.

Ordinance 26-014 introduced as first reading to replace ordinance 26-008 with substantial amendments: height applicability reduced from 100 feet to 85 feet, applies only to projects 5,000 square feet or greater requiring site plan approval, exemption for 100% affordable housing buildings.

Ordinance 26-010 introduced for first reading to make Franklin Street one-way between Palisade Avenue and Central Avenue to allow protected bike lane and pedestrian safety improvements near PS 8 school. Project fully funded by state grant.

Resolution 26-085 for classified retail cannabis dispensary at 415 Monmouth Street denied. Opposition cited proximity to Riverside Assembly of God daycare (180 feet away), density of existing dispensaries (6 within 10 blocks), and 216 petition signatures opposing.

Resolution 10.25 for EV charging station contract withdrawn at request of council members seeking more information about revenue terms and current EV charger utilization rates.