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HBA attorney Patrick Conlin and James (identified in the record only by his first name), president of the HBA board, told the council the organization expects some administrative cost increases driven by rising health-care costs, a staff position converting to full-time and higher annual contract costs for supplemental cleaning. The HBA said it had tightened discretionary spending, delayed capital purchases and shifted some work in‑house to reduce overall increases. \"We are champion for all of Hoboken's businesses with our services, our data, and our support,\" James said during the presentation.

The HBA presentation said public‑realm spending and economic and community development spending would fall under the proposed plan while administrative costs would rise. The group presented visitor data from its vendor DataFi showing increases in visits over three years and a per‑visitor spending estimate of about $75, figures HBA leaders said support their event and tourism work.

Council members pressed the HBA for more granular data and for evidence that services reach every ward. Council President Zano, Councilman Quintero and others asked for ward‑level figures on business revenue — not just visits — and the frequency of street services such as graffiti removal and emptying dog‑waste stations. \"If we're gonna talk about the dollars, we should also talk about the service and the frequency of those services,\" Quintero said.

Several council members and trustees on the HBA board praised floral displays, bistro lighting and holiday events but said coordination with city departments could improve. Councilman Russo asked the HBA to provide the council with the exact SID rate schedule for each subdistrict and the service levels tied to those rates; the HBA said it would provide that breakdown.

In public comment, several residents sharply criticized the HBA’s operations and the SID charge. Rosemarie Markle, who identified herself as a property owner, said many 4C apartment buildings are forced to pay the SID tax but receive little direct benefit; she said one hardship application had been denied in six years. \"A quarter of the properties that are forced to pay this tax receive absolutely no benefits,\" Markle said. She also raised questions about staff salaries, benefits and grants the HBA awards to businesses.

Council members asked the administration and HBA to coordinate on outreach to new businesses, on preparation for major upcoming events (including the World Cup), and on whether some services could be delivered by city crews rather than through HBA contracts.

On the SID amendments, the council held the ordinance up for second‑reading vote. The roll call recorded during the meeting shows mixed votes: several council members voted yes and several no; the ordinance passed on the floor (vote recorded in the meeting transcript). The council also approved procedural motions to close the public portion of the hearing and to read the HBA budget by title.

What happens next: The HBA said its board will adjust budget lines if anticipated outside grant funding does not arrive. Council members asked the HBA to return with the detailed per‑subdistrict rate and service frequency data the council requested so ward impacts can be evaluated before final budget adoption.

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Key outcomes (selected):

- Community solar data request (CA4): Resolution authorizing the city to request PSE&G customer data for Hoboken’s community solar program and to execute a nondisclosure agreement — Approved (roll call recorded; staff to provide NDA and program term follow‑up).

- RCX / MLS Go licensing agreement (P1): Licensing agreement to allow the city to tap RCX/MLS Go resources for coaching, scholarships and uniform assistance for municipal soccer programming — Approved (no city cost; staff said the arrangement adds resources and potential scholarships).

- Affordable housing funding intent (CD5): Resolution of intent to fund any potential shortfall in affordable housing compliance mechanisms (e.g., housing improvement program, affordability assistance) from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund or other sources — Approved (staff characterized this as a check‑the‑box provision likely not to be used but required to ensure credit‑worthiness of certain mechanisms).

- NJDOT green circuit grant applications (T2 / T3): Applications to NJDOT for a Newark Street segment of the green circuit and related projects, plus authorization for associated interim street treatments (delineators) — Both items were approved; Council President Zano recorded a split vote (yes for the grant, no for the delineator purchase), other council members recorded yes votes for both items.

- Police portable radios (P2): Resolution awarding procurement of 24 portable police radios — Approved; public commenter and others asked for oversight; Enrique Herrera urged caution about advanced technologies and civilian notification/coordination.

- Table of organization for Department of Public Safety (introduction): Ordinance introduced to update the police department table of organization (increase in certain ranks); the introduction vote produced mixed council responses and will proceed through the ordinance process for further review and second reading.

- Ordinances introduced for first reading: Amendments to the rent leveling board provisions, relocation of loading zones and bus stop hour changes, and parking for persons with disabilities — Introduced (first reading) and will advance through the normal ordinance process.

Consent agenda and claims: The council approved a package of consent agenda items including claims and various departmental authorizations; one council member recorded an abstention on a specific consent item per the roll call.

What the votes mean: Several items authorized grants and administrative steps rather than committing new general‑fund appropriations at this meeting. For items that require later votes (ordinances, bond or financial agreements), the council set introductions or indicated that further documentation and committee review will follow.

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Director Gonzales and staff described the request as standard practice for community solar enrollment. Gonzales said the city would sign a nondisclosure agreement and that the data would go directly from PSE&G to the city’s energy agent; the material was described as \"bill payer data\" and treated as highly confidential.

Council members raised privacy and consumer protection questions. One council member asked whether the program was opt‑in or opt‑out; staff replied that the program uses an opt‑out enrollment model and that eligible customers would receive bill discounts. Members also asked about the program term and whether a promotional rate could later rise — a concern the council has encountered in similar opt‑out programs. Staff said participants would revert to the utility if the community solar contract ended and committed to provide the council with the program term and a written summary of customer impacts.

In public comment, residents recounted individual problems with related utility enrollments and bills. Patricia Waiters described difficulty removing her account from a program and receiving repeated bills she said she had not authorized. That comment prompted council members to request clearer consumer notices and an administrative follow‑up from staff.

The resolution was adopted on a recorded vote. Council members said they expect the administration to return with the nondisclosure agreement language and a clear consumer notice that explains opt‑out rights and any long‑term rate implications.

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