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City staff said the city recently acquired adjacent properties and is assessing options that could include a reconfigured or new public safety complex. Staff asked for an appraisal and an evaluation of options to inform next steps. Several council members and residents said they wanted clearer public disclosure of the city's plans and the valuation rationale before moving forward.

Public speakers at the meeting urged the council to slow down. A resident and community organizer raised concerns about the project's height and scale: meeting materials indicated a building height that equates to about 25 stories, which speakers said was inconsistent with nearby blocks of one-to-five stories and would dramatically change neighborhood character. Concerns also included the proportion and eligibility of \"workforce\" units (earlier numbers discussed in public sessions suggested income bands in the mid-range rather than deeper affordability), the potential loss of public art and green space and whether the plan would meaningfully address Hoboken's unmet affordable-housing need.

Council members agreed to carry the item to the next meeting and requested a redlined version showing edits. One council member proposed tabling the resolution; another moved to carry it for two weeks so the council could circulate and review the sponsor's edits and the redlined document.

The motion to carry passed on a roll-call vote and the item will return for further committee discussion and potential planning-board or public-review steps. Council members said they want clearer documentation on unit income targeting, public benefits, historic-preservation constraints for the adjacent firehouse and whether the site is the preferred location for any future public safety complex.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","FEBRUARY 19, 2025 HOBOKEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING","oneSentenceSummary","The Hoboken City Council carried ordinance no. 5, the Garage B municipal garage redevelopment plan, for further review after public speakers and council members raised concerns about project height, workforce housing eligibility and limited notice of substantive edits.","taxTitle","Hoboken City, Hudson County, New Jersey","taxId",4570,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6665497,"Council approves parklet rules tightening cleaning, inspections after resident complaints about rats",2689,955000,3644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2352192-e499e25d095ba00316958a83f15618e9&start=955&end=3644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2352192-e499e25d095ba00316958a83f15618e9/thumbnail_955000.jpg","/articles/6665497/Hoboken-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Council-approves-parklet-rules-tightening-cleaning-inspections-after-resident-complaints-about-rats","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6665497-75d8f08c143187e7c102c4a16b889b17/orig.mp4?Expires=1771128742&Signature=nbUkJjJwPMAQsm2DH7KGQY0Hfu~f~b4PjV4J2X8b8W2MHe9CDLHPw~kFOczjUN9DY32dgQ-RXDBcdpfGZj47FA2f9HKF~FJy43sOSxKCRKCj-05MI24w1or-f6aW-OGGTPt8nwg84BxGfOO3YaGDrZiCbSTj0JC3HWcMua3Y5aC4io4q-jxfM2uX2RGgsDrIz0aGXlRxl8UDdMmXUgyrGDV2AvSF8S9SOQ3CZw-aNfo-7YUOHP26xtF7vdA-Tx0Kk-CEq73Vm-97dmSDDTONCK1JrGynWrMgtMb1GpkyUqPsOty~Z2-6NHiU4ne~G9nAQBjythDI3vCDKYXhisGRYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hoboken City Council on first/second reading approved ordinance B738, an amendment to Hoboken City Code chapter 138 governing outdoor dining, that revises parklet specifications to require access for daily cleaning, quarterly inspections by the health department and a 30-day compliance deadline for nonconforming parklets.

Supporters said the ordinance is a targeted step to give health and code inspectors the authority and regular schedule needed to ensure businesses keep parklet platforms clean. Council members who backed the measure said it balances public health needs with relief for restaurants that rely on outdoor seating.

Resident speakers and neighborhood advocates addressed the council during the public portion, citing persistent rat problems under parklets and asking for stricter standards. \"The devil is in the details,\" said Rosemarie Markle, a Hoboken resident, during a lengthy public comment. Markle criticized provisions that she said weakened earlier drafts, asked why trap-door access has not solved underlying problems and urged the city to require removable bases that allow full visibility and cleaning.

Business representatives urged the council to preserve outdoor dining. A representative of the Hoboken Business Alliance said outdoor dining is a core revenue stream for local restaurants and supported the ordinance's clearer compliance framework and enforcement notices designed to help businesses follow the rules.

Council debate focused on whether the ordinance's approach would achieve the stated goal of cleaner conditions under parklets. Councilman Ramos argued for a simpler requirement to remove flooring so areas could be power-washed and inspected, saying, \"Unless you're moving things around to have total access of cleaning what's under the deck, we're not doing much cleaning at all.\" Other members said the ordinance establishes a workable inspection regime within the Health Department, with quarterly checks and authority to require removal of a noncompliant parklet if owners do not remedy violations within 30 days.

Council members also discussed next steps: a review of seasonality, limits on total parklets and potential pilot or design standards to address parking and neighborhood concerns. Several council members said the item will return to committee for a more comprehensive ordinance addressing those broader issues.

The council approved B738 by roll call: Councilman Cohen (Aye); Councilwoman Fisher (Yes); Councilwoman Jabbour (Yes); Councilman Perez (Aye); Councilman Pietro (Aye); Councilman Ramos (No); Councilman Russo (No); Council President Doyle (Aye). The measure passed.","The Hoboken City Council on first/second reading approved ordinance B738, an amendment to Hoboken City Code chapter 138 governing outdoor dining, that revises parklet specifications to require access for daily cleaning, quarterly inspections by the health department and a 30-day compliance deadline for nonconforming parklets.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6665492,"Council adopts battery safety rules for e-bikes and scooters after fire-safety push from fire officials",729,3735000,4464000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2352192-e499e25d095ba00316958a83f15618e9&start=3735&end=4464","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2352192-e499e25d095ba00316958a83f15618e9/thumbnail_3735000.jpg","/articles/6665492/Hoboken-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Council-adopts-battery-safety-rules-for-e-bikes-and-scooters-after-fire-safety-push-from-fire-officials","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6665492-92c2c046a280ee8714ee42f13648fc37/orig.mp4?Expires=1771128742&Signature=CQq90TO6s1y6JLkvTuqR7oxyxbg3N3tq754uymvF23HA0W7F96HpryCPrUS9TVq-tGQOJNCAHf3bhMKl7eQ9cAFG9q8L~HhynGdc2uawimmJvN3f8XfDQNGxPfO~sps~aAVuQ808nkG1Vjv1IOxaN4H9E~wwi0xCv1LiQ4J1~f3FbV1b0xiDf~gJnFNNZbaXOgZJPWlUnthNSrSlCJgwIRjjez9ZTb8jtB1bvvQLa3NAzI2D2d-473SsMEGcelQQZyIUteV2AJFPA~tDTFIcWpXbAnNVHCDFUAYqK26kAII6KYu-WKRzobyoss9PpRPopHRs0sVR7eXH~qNMk8Mfuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hoboken City Council approved ordinance B739, aimed at reducing fire risk from lithium-ion batteries used in electric bicycles, scooters and similar micro-mobility devices. The measure bars charging and storage of certain batteries in common hallways and other shared spaces and limits the use of non-UL-rated or otherwise uncertified batteries in multiunit buildings.

Council members described the ordinance as a public-safety priority prompted by incidents and fire marshal concerns. \"If you live in any multifamily building and you see, either an e-bike or scooter that is parked in your hallway and plugged into an outlet in the hallway, that's illegal now under this,\" a council member explained during debate.

Council debate and committee work leading up to the vote focused on narrowing the scope to target the riskiest items: secondhand batteries and devices lacking recognized safety certifications. Speakers said the original draft had been broader and that the revised draft attempts to protect micro-mobility users while reducing hazards in buildings and common areas.

Supporters included the fire marshal and council members who said the regulations give emergency personnel clearer authority and reduce the chance of apartment fires spreading quickly because of improperly stored or charged batteries. Councilman Quintero, who had advocated for a stricter approach earlier, said the revised ordinance targets the riskiest devices while allowing safer, certified units to remain in use under responsible practices.

Councilman Cohen and others also said the ordinance is intended to be practical and enforceable; the measure reflects community feedback and aims to avoid unnecessarily restricting people who own certified equipment.

The ordinance passed on a roll-call vote with all members present voting in favor: Councilwoman Cohen (Aye); Councilman Fisher (Yes); Councilman Jabbour (Yes); Councilman Prezizzano (Aye); Councilman Quintero (Aye); Councilman Ramos (Aye); Councilman Russo (Aye); Council President Doyle (Aye).","The council unanimously passed ordinance B739 to restrict charging and storage practices for certain lithium-ion e-bike and scooter batteries in multifamily and common areas after testimony from the fire marshal and council members about the fire risk posed by secondhand and uncertified batteries","actionData","errors"]

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