Municipal Caucus Meeting, September 8, 2026
Votes on Lease for police substation - Newport Center Mall LLC
What happened
This was a Jersey City Municipal Council caucus (agenda-review) meeting where items were discussed but not voted upon; formal votes occur at the subsequent regular meeting.
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey City, NJ
- Date
- September 8, 2026
- Decisions
- 39 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 39
Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan Amendment (Block 13002 transition bonus)
Ordinance 26-070 amends the Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan to update transition-zone standards and establish a Block 13002 transition bonus. If utilized, height rises from 125 ft (~12-13 stories) to 210 ft (19-20 stories, top story amenity only). Petitioner Exchange Towers LLC; concept plan ~240 units, 15% (36) on-site affordable units, plus 4,300 sq ft arts-centric space for a Jersey City nonprofit at $0 cost for 30 years renewable in perpetuity. Subject to JCRA designation via RDA. First reading discussion at caucus; no vote taken.
- JCRA designation in an RDA
- 15% on-site affordable housing
- consolidation of the property
- creation of 4,300 sq ft art-centric space at $0 cost renewable on 30-year basis
- RFP process for the arts space
- intersection/immediate-area improvements coordinated with Department of Infrastructure
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
This was a Jersey City Municipal Council caucus (agenda-review) meeting where items were discussed but not voted upon; formal votes occur at the subsequent regular meeting.
Key Decisions (39)
Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan Amendment (Block 13002 transition bonus)
Acquisition of 128 Glenwood for a pocket park
Revised $105M transitional aid loan agreement with NJDCA
Extension of Rutgers Cooperative Extension contract for NJDEP water quality restoration (tree trenching / CSO reduction)
Renewal of tree service contract - Kevin Downs Tree Service
Renewal of tree supply contract - Schichtel's Nursery (citywide)
Renewal of tree supply contract - Schichtel's Nursery (USDA/MLK grant)
Renewal of tree planting contract - Watch Us Grow (USDA/MLK grant)
Expansion of parking zone 8 on Culver Avenue
Parking/traffic ordinance for Bergen Avenue and Academy Street (camera-assisted enforcement)
Loading/bus/taxi zone regulations - Christopher Columbus Drive / Grove Street area
Loading/bus/taxi zone regulations - Bergen Avenue / Bergen Square area
ADA reserved parking ordinance
Extension of citywide striping contract - Statewide Striping
Renewal of open-end asphalt resurfacing contract
NJDOT Route 139 parks jurisdictional agreement
Extension of professional services contract - French & Parrillo (Franklin Street safety improvement)
Extension of on-call traffic engineering contract - Stantec Consulting Services
Claims resolution - Helping Where I Am Needed LLC (HHS)
Grant acceptance - FY2025 Urban Area Security Initiative (Homeland Security)
Claims payment - King Towing (winter storm towing)
Contract ratification - Carahsoft Technology Corp (workforce management software)
Claims payment - CAI Strategic (liability insurance broker)
Purchase of brine machine - Henderson Products (DPW Automotive)
Claims payment - AME (professional building services 2023)
Renewal of janitorial services contract - Tux Cleaning Service
Recycling award - All American Recycling Corp
Contract extension - Whitson's Food Service (childhood/adult care food program)
Lease for police substation - Newport Center Mall LLC
Grant application - ROID Buddy Baseball program (adaptive recreation)
DCA Lead Remediation and Abatement Program grant adjustment
Local support for Earth Company LLC cannabis retail at 260 MLK Jr Drive
Fee schedule amendments (Ch. 160, 122, 175, 329, 345) including vacant lot registration
New billboard license fee ordinance
MOU amendment DCD-Recreation for Persian Field Park repairs
Bond ordinance reappropriation - fire SCBA, training tower, Pavonia Pool
Insertion of grant revenues into 2026 budget
Professional service agreement - Platkin LLP (Horizon claims audit litigation)
Late item - Clifton Place parking zone time correction
Development Activity (7)
Powerhouse Arts District Block 13002 mixed-income residential tower
Residential
128 Glenwood pocket park
Other
Route 139 upper parks (NJDOT)
Infrastructure
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Council members pushed for a 20% affordable-housing minimum on redevelopment-plan…
Infrastructure
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Sentiment
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Who Spoke (20)
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