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Edward Quigley, who said he was injured by a wind‑blown beach umbrella and later worked on national standards, urged the city to post educational signs at beach access points and on lifeguard stands. \"The standard was published in April of '24, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission picked it up,\" Quigley said, describing tests that show how much resistance an anchor needs to hold an umbrella in gusts. \"My ask is that the city consider putting these signs at the access points to the beaches, possibly on the back of, lifeguard stands as well.\" Quigley said he will provide 12-by-18 aluminum signs through a donor.

Valerie Theo, a resident, criticized Atlantic City Police Department enforcement of boardwalk bike rules, saying officers have dramatically increased patrols and citation activity and urging the city to paint directional lanes, add a central \"wheels only\" lane and use ambassadors to manage congested crossings. \"There is no reason to blindly kick off safe riding bicyclists,\" she said, adding that current enforcement is hurting tourism and residents' quality of life.

A resident who asked about Caspian Avenue’s July 4 crowds said last year’s holiday included significant disorder, including reports of rock‑throwing and a reported BB gun. \"I would assume if there's a strong police presence in the beginning, that and they're there through at least the early evening time frame, that that really may keep things, quiet,\" said Steve Lascarides.

Police Chief Sarcos responded during public comment that the department will staff extra officers over the July 4 weekend and will monitor Caspian Avenue and other busy locations. \"For the July weekend, we all have extra officers working that weekend. It is one of the busiest weekends that we have of the year, so we will surely be keeping a check on Caspian Avenue as well as the other areas of the city that will be bustling for the fourth of July weekend,\" Chief Sarcos said.

What it means: The council did not adopt an ordinance or formal directive during the meeting in response to the public comments, but the police chief’s commitment to extra staffing constitutes an operational pledge. The administration and council members acknowledged the concerns and said they would look into signage, boardwalk lane markings and enforcement approaches.

Next steps: Staff and the police department were asked to follow up; Quigley left contact information and offered donated signage. Council members requested the administration provide follow‑up on enforcement plans and any proposed physical changes to the boardwalk before final decisions are made.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Atlantic City Council Meeting 06/18/25","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters urged the council to require beach umbrella safety signage and to change how Atlantic City Police enforce bicycle rules on the boardwalk; the police chief said extra officers will be on duty for the Independence Day weekend and will monitor Caspian Avenue beach.","taxTitle","Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey","taxId",12588,"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},6190143,"Council approves $15.7 million bond ordinance on first reading",48,6555000,6603000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5052785-005bb3ff390f040c012f5082b9f24c85&start=6555&end=6603","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5052785-005bb3ff390f040c012f5082b9f24c85/thumbnail_6555000.jpg","/articles/6190143/Atlantic-City/Atlantic-County/New-Jersey/Council-approves-157-million-bond-ordinance-on-first-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190143-58171760f481596b193d0f31a3caade2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773696448&Signature=J7qJRE871t1XnVUyuzTbbLuQKdm-io6BXsQTXh0VnQQHMVIvElrI8m6XfHVkXMbRkD40dnY73UIdXC8NygFExeNFqrWEd1RtT1CuOoye9rQCEz-7591RhwBxJ6WO18Uo3vgENL2V3kTm4VmAB75KDaWzAaAHrfBjqisW90BQ9xk3w-xsrqbdkk2nG-5~qAm-aSsJ6dfUismgeglpLAft1zTERwrebUTLJF91WTFl1EbzBxBb635X7RAj~koREBjNdUyKeoIA1JwCldNCqiJF~YsvHU~coULTKpHrdAQaFGiPoB0rdhlBfDYZQZB3PhZahNU31P~bKeOtwBi7rut8JQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $15,700,000 in redevelopment area bonds was advanced by the Atlantic City Council on June 18.

The bond ordinance (read as Ordinance 45 during the meeting) was presented during the ordinance session. After roll‑call, the council recorded six affirmative votes and two negative votes. The clerk read the vote as six in the affirmative and two in the negative; two members recorded as voting no were listed in the transcript as Winston and Kurtz. The measure passed.

What it means: The ordinance authorizes the issuance of bonds tied to redevelopment activities identified in the ordinance text. Passage on first reading moves the measure toward final adoption, subject to any procedural requirements and a subsequent council vote.

Next steps: The ordinance will return for a second reading and final vote; staff indicated the measure passed after the recorded roll call and will be scheduled for completion in accordance with procedural rules.","The council passed a bond ordinance appropriating $15,700,000; the measure passed with a 6–2 vote and will proceed through the city's adoption process.",{"_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},6190146,"Council advances Claridge Hotel redevelopment plan, including rehab and new residential construction",60,4475000,4535000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5052785-005bb3ff390f040c012f5082b9f24c85&start=4475&end=4535","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5052785-005bb3ff390f040c012f5082b9f24c85/thumbnail_4475000.jpg","/articles/6190146/Atlantic-City/Atlantic-County/New-Jersey/Council-advances-Claridge-Hotel-redevelopment-plan-including-rehab-and-new-residential-construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190146-9c4756080653ef58288a7e74a0e24543/orig.mp4?Expires=1773696448&Signature=Y6KXlS1UOnAmYAX9C3ZvMjqxN9e-h6~oxorUKaMGQTlD9gZJYvQbugVXKPVcun~5S1gXykNmvClZTyNzeVfRaSXTe~TwnfspjVrHyad~VqRWIzItH75QF9AKTHBE3dDEoVXxlNHLeL-TM3eckFgmnYrJxGJnzyeie9m2G0jRxuOYMknR6h4TG89uqdUnuAFParCGwVDHgknzlW5r8tQMYTPQ0rUCElWqBS5Aud1QbqwSDcWWq4CRYyflzroJaf~PoYFwPTKB5UQ0dae0HNmPSH9-FngrGXUJ1j-I8JabcPyO~jlfiGpWncfuwcWrarYYWKL6mvC5ax9w6OLQxY9lFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Atlantic City Council advanced a redevelopment ordinance for the Claridge Hotel site on June 18, moving Ordinance 6f out of committee and onto the first‑reading calendar.

A planning official told council members the proposal calls for substantial rehabilitation of the existing Claridge Hotel and new construction immediately north of the hotel on a surface parking lot bounded by Pacific and Indiana avenues. \"The proposed redevelopment plan is actually a substantial rehabilitation of the existing Claridge Hotel, and new construction, which is immediately to the north of the, of the existing Claridge Hotel,\" the planning director said. He added that parking will be provided for the new units and that the project will include a percentage of affordable apartments.

Council members asked for clarification about uses in the new structure and parking arrangements; the planning director said the rehabilitation will retain hotel rooms while creating new residential units in both the rehabbed hotel and the new construction. The plan will be built in phases and includes affordable‑unit commitments.

What it means: If the plan proceeds through the council’s redevelopment process and secures required permits and financing, the Claridge site would see both a refurbished historic hotel component and newly constructed residential units, some set aside as affordable housing.

Next steps: The ordinance was advanced on first reading; the council recorded an 8–0 vote to move the redevelopment plan forward. The administration will proceed with required land-use steps and any environmental or parking studies tied to the phased construction.","Council moved a redevelopment plan for the Claridge Hotel site forward on first reading; plan calls for substantial rehabilitation of the existing hotel plus new residential construction north of the hotel with parking and some affordable units.",{"_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},6190148,"Council approves higher street and beach-block parking rates over objections",377,4174000,4551000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5052785-005bb3ff390f040c012f5082b9f24c85&start=4174&end=4551","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5052785-005bb3ff390f040c012f5082b9f24c85/thumbnail_4174000.jpg","/articles/6190148/Atlantic-City/Atlantic-County/New-Jersey/Council-approves-higher-street-and-beach-block-parking-rates-over-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190148-17a6f3f979c0c26ccdb2ea0af7b7fdf8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773696448&Signature=Sk9UpMSJaRDPD9mPcO8hBAZp2SFIXcpLPM-h0aXlOCtXjpZifMrx-hNKUArZqXuy0j7~luIDAIYpsrRpfNQG8LRCOmGTGY3qYi~9SotfIK-VtR-gxPWUsv3XHhBl801X51tPpf6O9bRqaGgh3-f50CyaNsfr~6Is~6kQntdpumHpgGLjktYWVVz~VxZlMYpCtfBZpuhEKBVR91lHUehUZ4tBeZvcj8i~ae5rwa1V1fGV9-4t3ZHlEDMYKHT3h5jb8JRF5AzNOUAMDqPCac-rqX1d7zn0MYMno7O32IKqmKom0JNyk4zBKDr5ygjt1oJhJwcaKPiJp0Va3rdYbUk7oA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Atlantic City Council on June 18 approved an ordinance raising on-street parking rates from $1 to $1.50 per hour and increasing certain beach-block rates from $2 to $2.50.

The change, adopted on first reading as Ordinance 6e, drew debate among council members about whether higher parking fees would reduce boardwalk foot traffic. \"No. From a dollar to a dollar 50 from 2 to $2.50 in certain locations. Beach block area and and so forth,\" Director Finch said when explaining the rate adjustments.

Councilwoman Marshall said she supported adding a paid block near the Golden Nugget but said she would vote against the overall increase because of concerns about deterring customers and tourism: \"I'm reluctant to do anything to, deter any way foot traffic. . . . I really liked when the administration did that, like, local business free day, and, that that's where I'm coming from.\" Councilmembers Kurtz and Tibbitt cast the two ‘‘no’’ votes; the motion passed 6–2.

Revenue and finance committee materials included the proposal earlier in the meeting, and the committee chair had recommended support, noting the city remains below comparable rates in some markets. Director Finch told the council the city’s split of the revenue increase would not change and that a new street added near the Golden Nugget would be included in the pay zones.

What it means: The ordinance will raise rates citywide in the specified locations after the adoption process is completed; the city will receive a known share of the increase under existing arrangements. Council members asked the administration to compare the new rates with private parking lots and provide that analysis before second reading.

Next steps: The ordinance moves toward final adoption at second reading, when staff will provide any requested comparative data and any technical amendments. The council asked the administration to return with additional details before the final vote.","Atlantic City Council voted 6-2 to raise on-street parking rates from $1 to $1.50 per hour and certain beach-block rates from $2 to $2.50, amid concerns that higher fees could deter foot traffic and harm local businesses.","actionData","errors"]

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