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- Resolution 25‑293 (item 10.33) — Recognizing April 2025 as Sikh Heritage Month: approved unanimously, 8‑0.
- Ordinance 25‑047 (item 4.5) — Dedicate James J. McCaffrey Memorial Courtroom (Municipal Court): adopted unanimously, 8‑0.
- Ordinance 25‑005 (item 4.1) — Pedestrian mall (Provo Street between Bay Street and Morgan Street): carried to the May 21 council meeting (carried 8‑0 to May 21).
- Ordinance 25‑026 (item 4.2) — Amend chapter 131: require prior approvals for construction permits: adopted 7‑1 (Councilperson Bogiano voted no).
- Ordinance 25‑045 (item 4.3) — Amend chapter 84 (alcoholic beverage and cannabis): adopted with two abstentions (Councilperson Gilmore and Council President Waterman abstained; roll indicated adoption with abstentions recorded).
- Ordinance 25‑046 (item 4.4) — Designate municipal council offices as Michael Young Municipal Service Center: adopted unanimously, 8‑0.
- Ordinance 25‑048 (item 4.6) — Approve 30‑year tax exemption for 693‑701 Newark Ave (701 Newark Avenue LLC): adopted unanimously, 8‑0.
- Ordinance 25‑049 (item 4.7) — Franchise ordinance for Coptic Orthodox Church to encroach on public right‑of‑way (395 Sipp Avenue): adopted 7‑0 with Councilperson Saleh absent.
- Ordinance 23‑078 (item 11.5, untabled) — LDO amendments on cannabis (companion to 25‑045): adopted 6‑0‑2 with Councilperson Gilmore and Council President Waterman recorded as abstaining.
- Claims and addendum (item 6 / claims): approved unanimously, 8‑0.
- Resolutions (select 10.x items): The clerk recorded grouped votes for the administration’s resolutions; items 10.1–10.3 and 10.5–10.7 were approved 8‑0; item 10.8 recorded a 7‑1 approval (Councilperson Solomon was recorded as voting no on 10.8 in the transcript); other grouped resolution votes (10.9–10.11, 10.12–10.13, 10.15–10.17, 10.19–10.22, 10.23–10.33, 10.35–10.36) were recorded as approved unanimously or with specific abstentions as noted in the meeting record. Item 10.4 (resolution 25‑264, Glenwood community garden grant partnership) was withdrawn by the administration at the meeting because owner consent and legal issues were raised; the administration said it would revisit the application after resolving legal questions.

- Interim Ward B appointment (item 10.34, resolution 25‑294) — The administration’s resolution to appoint an interim Ward B councilperson was presented; council members debated process and transparency. The council ultimately voted to adopt the appointment (recorded as approved 6‑2 with Councilpersons Solomon and Gilmore voting no). Several council members requested a more open process for future vacancies.

This roundup reports recorded roll calls and the clerk’s notations as spoken during the meeting. For adopted ordinances that create legal obligations (for example, the 30‑year tax exemption or changes to permit requirements), staff indicated follow‑up actions such as recorded deed restrictions, legal instrument drafting, or applicant guidance would follow in the coming weeks.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Jersey City Municipal Council Meeting April 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council acted on multiple ordinances and resolutions at the April 23 meeting. This roundup lists each item that recorded a final outcome in the public record and the vote tallies shown in the transcript.","taxTitle","Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey","taxId",2747,"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},6259498,"Residents urge council to cancel Israeli flag‑raising at City Hall amid Gaza violence; council does not vote to cancel",7264,5986770,13251180,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141055-e83b67c11cb70d5c4d53033e2ddc8e6e&start=5986&end=13251","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141055-e83b67c11cb70d5c4d53033e2ddc8e6e/thumbnail_5986770.jpg","/articles/6259498/Jersey-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Residents-urge-council-to-cancel-Israeli-flagraising-at-City-Hall-amid-Gaza-violence-council-does-not-vote-to-cancel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259498-dfa29490745cc3d497cd1b542aa7ea28/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166372&Signature=Yg3kkM5rIDpVKZwBK3KHGtnhLSKfkRRbfkNtXn9PQtBAr-keHIW4OlgybtM3yXXk2jCzAu2tYygApceeXtiOgpaACWi~6eVQvxMH5O1UGW6Kx4mtSq40sOIJyZUm8t6QKSI~loEl014XWduAVgH-01TpY6dxqC4NMZRcoLF52AzXYfHakBasxa8P8lqLN3q83cxM0CxmDfOXqxVNfPWASqTmrxK09vc9LvGTSsX7~GGrPmC~5-ZEpycFOAWeXuqwLgs6jndL3vPBe~ZAW24CQDFQ6GgbrmTbjNFOZJXhT2MF7Mognm1HLuXu7zgzTV2N9m25lESZUphlSKuBt3NvCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of Jersey City residents — including Jewish, Palestinian, Arab, Muslim and interfaith speakers — told the Municipal Council the city should cancel a planned Israeli flag‑raising ceremony on April 30 because they said it would be interpreted as endorsing the Israeli government’s military operations in Gaza.

Speakers described scenes of civilian suffering from Gaza, cited international legal findings, and said raising the flag at City Hall would cause trauma for residents who identify with Palestinians and Arabs. Several speakers framed the ceremony as a political endorsement of Israeli government policy rather than a cultural observance. Others opposed the cancellation and argued the event recognizes the city’s Jewish community; that counter‑argument also appeared in the public record earlier in the meeting.

Multiple speakers urged the council to treat the ceremony as a political act with immediate local consequences. One resident urged the council to “show the people of Jersey City that you hear us, that you see all of us,” and requested cancelation. Another speaker, identifying as a Jewish resident, said the flag symbolizes a government responsible for atrocities and encouraged councilmembers to rescind the ceremony. Several speakers invoked international institutions and press reports in support of their position.

Council members did not take a vote to cancel the ceremony during the meeting and did not announce a change to the agenda. Some councilmembers who addressed the topic noted that they had previously supported a range of resolutions on related matters but also cautioned about the city’s role in international disputes. The meeting record shows multiple members have sponsored or supported symbolic resolutions in the past (for example, the council unanimously approved a Sikh Heritage Month resolution earlier in the meeting).

Speakers emphasized that the controversy has real local consequences: multiple residents said they or family members felt threatened or unsafe and that public officials should consider that impact when granting platform or hosting ceremonies. Organizers on both sides of the issue had planned separate flag‑raising events (a Palestinian flag raising was referenced as planned), and speakers urged the council to consider the potential for community harm and to prioritize de‑escalation and dialogue.

No formal council vote to cancel or proceed with the ceremony was recorded at the meeting. Council staff and the administration did not announce any change to the April 30 event during the session.","Scores of residents and local activists urged the council to cancel an April 30 Israeli flag‑raising at City Hall, saying the ceremony would endorse state violence in Gaza and inflict harm on Palestinian, Arab and Muslim neighbors. The council heard emotional testimony from many speakers; no cancelation vote was recorded at the meeting.",{"_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},6259502,"Council adopts ordinance requiring certain prior approvals for construction permits, ties permits to payroll‑tax compliance",681,1387840,2069550,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141055-e83b67c11cb70d5c4d53033e2ddc8e6e&start=1387&end=2069","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141055-e83b67c11cb70d5c4d53033e2ddc8e6e/thumbnail_1387840.jpg","/articles/6259502/Jersey-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Council-adopts-ordinance-requiring-certain-prior-approvals-for-construction-permits-ties-permits-to-payrolltax-compliance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259502-b64531022dbfcb230ca025183cb52744/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166372&Signature=Csg4VsGI~7Cqz7NYaMQfofrUVNOQrxEncYiDkR8XkJ~fO9-7hjS9ZqceqiopuE96-Wg9QkZPnTzx5mLnvyhyqFi71rKsb4NpPMhZ9GRGXT2v1qFjuJFl5YwxJDKaDnSwZAIR5xfa9FsQesIt2YF0zT6Zq8vz5rNAttnfpwYQm5KGfOFr9k3h1-a-hpcK05dh6J0LuKb-uh3lSzbrN6cSX8zpqO9eXgigyev1P-MuoTBVSS6tKM2DydYykwWqfXG2S76Nl~FGLUdWT8YlUSjf8D95zwSnuhgklei-2U~unf-MHnJ3p~wrIQDhCoGwG~R8yRbXUPCw43tj56THBJU93Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jersey City Municipal Council adopted ordinance 25‑026 after public comment and debate over whether to delay the measure for additional outreach. The ordinance amends chapter 131, requiring applicants for construction permits to demonstrate prior approvals from relevant city officials and agencies before building permits are granted.

Proponents said the change closes gaps that allowed developers to begin work (including sidewalk/curb work and tree removals) without obtaining forestry permits and other approvals, sometimes leading to stop‑work orders and litigation. A public speaker cited a recent “driveway debacle” at 65 Terrace Avenue where a contractor began work after receiving departmental approvals but before getting forestry permission; the speaker said the ordinance would “prevent bad faith actors from exploiting loopholes.”

Council members debated whether to carry the ordinance to allow more community input. Councilperson Bogiano asked for a carry so developers and trade groups could get additional explanation; others — including the sponsor — argued the measure had been available for two months and was necessary to improve enforcement and help collect payroll taxes tied to construction activity that funds local schools.

After a roll‑call vote, the council adopted ordinance 25‑026 with a 7‑1 vote; Councilperson Bogiano voted no. Supporters said the ordinance also incorporates administrative remedies including permit denials, revocations and penalties for noncompliance; staff told the meeting that if other departments caused delays, the administration would not charge applicants fines but would work with them to resolve pending approvals.

Speakers also asked whether affected applicants would retain appeal rights; council and legal staff directed questions about appeals to the law department and noted that appeals go to the Hudson County Construction Board of Appeals as appropriate.

The ordinance was adopted at final reading; council members directed staff to provide additional clarifying guidance to applicants and to coordinate with the Division of Codes, forestry, law and other departments to prevent unintended delays.","The council adopted ordinance 25‑026 to require applicants for construction permits to secure prior approvals from specified city agencies before obtaining construction approvals; sponsors framed the change as a remedy to permit fragmentation and a tool to enforce payroll‑tax collection for large contractors.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6259507,"Tenants press council after years of alleged code violations at Portside Towers; city enforcement action begins",401,7716000,8117000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141055-e83b67c11cb70d5c4d53033e2ddc8e6e&start=7716&end=8117","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141055-e83b67c11cb70d5c4d53033e2ddc8e6e/thumbnail_7716000.jpg","/articles/6259507/Jersey-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Tenants-press-council-after-years-of-alleged-code-violations-at-Portside-Towers-city-enforcement-action-begins","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259507-e623a5eeab94b538acbe87061996b511/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166372&Signature=OsdvCkfk3Qg9riTGxCBNdovqA-SPlhNdSSqqHIzib6vdqkh1xwOMLNUiHfF7eJQSVBui2JPuDTC7k8V9xa6tNZDxq2CjrVhMulkUrjMVDYJwqdzu7Zv2qF7GLncZovBkY0kt8nPlonEpP-K6hseqP4DblNecnAZGqG-EziDHnkvDxZ8D--n4imcByOeoZZSQI6L9AqLJaPCPIcAhWy9l6uqNwH5iJAfXf24ZPrjb0zCtB--mlIeEXNXhIMVZgs9LLprw5QmyoDAXC9C2zJ1fmblampNZVxaAvFVrB5FXlWoQUArpritWIKvugAogmmGZWANzKiiZOCBLZa6QGF5m5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents of Portside Towers and neighborhood advocates told the Jersey City Municipal Council that building management has systematically failed to meet municipal safety and landlord disclosure laws, and they urged the city to enforce existing ordinances.

More than a dozen residents and tenant‑organizers testified that the East and West towers have lacked required resident superintendents, 24/7 uniform security and timely maintenance, and that the landlord’s call center routinely delays or minimizes urgent requests. Speakers said the problems are longstanding and have put residents at risk. The council heard specific accounts of medical emergencies with no on‑site staff, unauthorized access to apartments, repeated mail‑room thefts and the absence of functioning security cameras.

Tenant leaders and advocates said they have filed hundreds of complaints over months and years. Kevin, a tenant organizer, told the council the city had started issuing enforcement summonses under the landlord‑disclosure and uniform security ordinances and that the first notices were delivered during the week of the meeting. He said the landlord had been warned in writing about potential maximum penalties.

Council legal and enforcement staff told the chamber they had issued summonses and were following the municipal code, which allows daily penalties for ongoing violations. Public speakers and tenant advocates calculated theoretical maximum fines based on the code: $2,000 per unit per day multiplied by hundreds of units and many days. Several speakers and public commenters used the city‑code math to illustrate how significant penalties could be if enforcement is applied consistently.

City attorney and enforcement representatives confirmed at least one violation notice had been served the morning of the meeting, and the administration said it would continue to investigate and proceed with daily violation reports. Tenant leaders urged the council to keep public pressure on enforcement and to ensure remedies (security, resident superintendent, accurate owner disclosures) are implemented promptly.

Council members who addressed the issue thanked tenants for persistent reporting and said they expected the city to apply the code. Several public commentators noted that the same landlord had received revenue in the millions and that enforcement could produce significant funds for city services if violations are upheld, but city staff cautioned that legal process and appeals could affect outcomes.

The council did not vote on a remedy at the meeting. Administration staff said enforcement steps were underway and that more formal reports would be filed by code enforcement and municipal counsel.","Tenants and community advocates demanded enforcement and fines after years of alleged failures by Portside Towers’ management. City officials said summonses and penalties have started and that daily fines could reach millions if violations are sustained.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6259512,"Council approves 30‑year tax exemption for 701 Newark Ave.; developer commits to 25% affordable units and project‑labor agreement",2378,2431920,4810100,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141055-e83b67c11cb70d5c4d53033e2ddc8e6e&start=2431&end=4810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141055-e83b67c11cb70d5c4d53033e2ddc8e6e/thumbnail_2431920.jpg","/articles/6259512/Jersey-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Council-approves-30year-tax-exemption-for-701-Newark-Ave-developer-commits-to-25-affordable-units-and-projectlabor-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259512-922e672f81ea5821b9dce680136f7fa3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166372&Signature=IJlBYmNt-8y-A3U6VOyHtAUZDDAXrqrkIs1iekoSmOEt4xq2haH2RB41PfgW6~o5slVm92f77Xz-rD9zoMRn6zofsunzcIXgdfYFVh8fcwwAH9PdoyKzuQhlRXGZz4mjDTNQHl1kyzdufMZ-eGNm~NS7Bi01S2x~vC4SyVVLPtO-aMDxRkQVF33VCV~qt2G-EPYEjLLX-9FFbj~uu5LJF9RSp27pKmqGiLDH-wwpLbtGpUd~7s1CX4ik3oDEbf3sQJ3X2C1YUgEYpAPWTkR6gGaNCcbmaf9dz0sKSsZrWR8RhgqEYP4hexB0XdMJ7w-gGSHxGPyvAzjbUBiJYkvEbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously approved a 30‑year tax exemption for 701 Newark Avenue (ordinance 25‑048) after public testimony from union leaders, neighborhood advocates and the developer’s attorney, who said affordability and labor commitments would be recorded in writing.

The ordinance, adopted 8‑0, covers a mixed‑use development in Journal Square that will include roughly 360 units, of which the developer and project team said 25 percent (about 90 units) will be income‑restricted, including a portion restricted at 50 percent of area median income (AMI). The applicant provided a signed project labor agreement (PLA) and said the affordability restrictions would be recorded in perpetuity.

Council members and dozens of residents, union representatives and contractor groups testified over nearly two hours during the public hearing. Speakers from 32BJ SEIU and the Hudson County Building Trades said the PILOT (payment‑in‑lieu) deal was warranted because it pairs long‑term affordable housing at lower AMI tiers with union construction and permanent jobs. Adrian Orozco, New Jersey political director for 32BJ SEIU, told the council the project would “create much needed affordable housing and good union jobs for the community.” Patrick Keller of the Hudson County Building Trades said the site would generate hundreds of construction jobs and that the PLA would help locals get hired.

Developer representatives said the abatement is necessary to make the project financially feasible at the proposed affordability levels. Charles Harrington, attorney for the applicant, said the owner would place the affordability covenants in recorded deed restrictions and that the PLA and commitments on local hiring and perpetuity of affordability would be memorialized in contract terms.

Council members asked for explicit enforcement steps and monitoring. Councilperson Gilmore pressed legal staff who confirmed the affordability restrictions and other commitments would be recorded and enforceable as deed restrictions. Several council members said they would monitor hiring and community benefits during construction and after completion.

The council voted to adopt ordinance 25‑048 by voice vote; the clerk recorded the measure as adopted unanimously, 8‑0. Council members who spoke in favor cited the unusually low developer return, the 25 percent affordable set‑aside (20–50% AMI tiers), and the PLA as decisive factors. A council statement at adoption noted projected monthly rents for restricted units under the financing model (for example, a studio at about $975) and described the owner’s commitment to record the restrictions in perpetuity.

The approval requires state filings described under the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Act and related NJAC rules; the council recorded those statutory references in the ordinance title and public record.

The developer’s public remarks at the meeting included an explicit on‑record promise to put affordability terms “in writing” and “in the deed” to ensure permanence. Councilmembers said they would follow up with the administration, law department and the planning team to confirm deed language and enforcement mechanisms.

Votes were taken after extended public comment from residents and organized labor; the final tally recorded the ordinance as adopted 8‑0.

The City Council recorded the measure as adopted at the meeting; the administration and law department will deliver the final deed restrictions and any monitoring plan for council review prior to final building permits and certificate of occupancy.","After a lengthy public hearing and heavy union and neighborhood input, the Jersey City Municipal Council approved a 30‑year tax exemption for 701 Newark Avenue that includes 25% affordable units and a project labor agreement. Council members stressed monitoring and deed restrictions to secure affordability and local hiring commitments.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: key ordinances and resolutions from the April 23, 2025 Jersey City Municipal Council meeting

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Council adopts ordinance requiring certain prior approvals for construction permits, ties permits to payroll‑tax compliance

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Council approves 30‑year tax exemption for 701 Newark Ave.; developer commits to 25% affordable units and project‑labor agreement