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- Ordinance amending transient parking rates for municipal garages (Garage B, D): Passed. Council discussion noted increases on 2-, 4-, 8-, 12- and 24-hour transient rates (example: 2-hour from $11 to $12; 24-hour from $32 to $36) with the stated intent to move rates closer to market levels.

- Ordinance amending peddler / transient merchant regulations to include non-motorized mobile retail vendors: Passed. Council approved an update requested in part to regularize an embroidery business that did not fit existing food-focused vendor categories; enforcement falls primarily to Public Safety with potential code enforcement follow-up.

- Ordinance amending parking for persons with disabilities and related reserved/removed parking-space ordinances: Passed (multiple items addressing reserved disabled spaces and loading zones).

- Ordinance on sidewalk trash sheds (residential buildings, 10–50 units): Passed on amended reading; this ordinance formalizes an optional permitable structure for residents to enclose trash receptacles and creates design standards and limits.

- Contract amendment for emergency rehabilitations and change orders: Approved. Example: Simpson & Brown contract amendment for Frank Sinatra Drive seawall/rehab with a 2.97% change order to address unsuitable fill, additional concrete encasement and electrical improvements; staff said the extra concrete encasement extends bulkhead life.

- Professional services: Approved. Examples included (a) Colliers Engineering & Design contract to perform a comprehensive inspection of Hoboken’s waterfront structures (amount noted in agenda) and (b) Kimley-Horn contract for design/construction-phase services for Sinatra Drive resurfacing and intersection improvements.

- Bond and capital ordinance approvals: Approved. See separate coverage for the Maritime Park and 800 Monroe resiliency bond ordinance (bond appropriation of about $36.34 million) and related reallocations.

- Parking management contract extension: Approved. The council extended a one-year contract for professional parking management services for city garages (Las Parking/NJ) with a time-and-material structure (noted contract amount and extension in agenda).

- Various administrative and housekeeping ordinances: Approved (additions to job classifications, temporary permits, and other routine code updates).

- Auction and disposition of abandoned bicycles and city vehicles: Approved a procurement/auction contract arrangement (staff described auction logistics and how revenue offsets cannot fully cover program costs due to mandated title/owner-search expenses).

Each passed item will be followed by administrative steps for implementation (procurement, design, or enforcement) and staff said they will provide schedules where applicable; several items referenced grant funds or external funding partners to reduce net city costs.

For full vote records, ordinance numbers and contract award amounts, see the city clerk’s published minutes and the meeting packet on the city website.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","AUGUST 20, 2025 HOBOKEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved a range of ordinances and contracts including parking rate adjustments, amendments for mobile vendors, professional services contracts (waterfront inspection, design and changes), and several bond- and project-related resolutions; this roundup lists each item and its outcome.","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},6589308,"Council approves $65,800 feasibility contract to study relocating public safety offices to Midtown Garage",990,6873000,7863000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611409-872f4a6cccca22921311c190e3dcaaab&start=6873&end=7863","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611409-872f4a6cccca22921311c190e3dcaaab/thumbnail_6873000.jpg","/articles/6589308/Hoboken-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Council-approves-65800-feasibility-contract-to-study-relocating-public-safety-offices-to-Midtown-Garage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589308-29438f5b0b99292a6def1371e1976435/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193233&Signature=cBTPQYg~lwvVI9wNj-BhePhCK5WXyHewQoQgQHtAgt4p7RcJnGqMbyIqE6OTWuUs0hIfObJJPmuZyidaXcWacKrswTJzuZTyAEgR~635w3Upd8c8djjj0NqdubrnJ9B2ccW~UM6ysbYHxAF9BQ9LdORkwlzVuW~Ba3rZjB-XZfZbHGt41EXLhMs3GdY-wvbVbsub1NQdjFAWBQOUT9n4fQH8c9w39XZXyBHx4Ow9T3dwomp9GBYI6M1Qps1H3t78I8mS5C9mgZ~AK4KUjmZvp4MH15AE6cRFakHm5jtqPkgnhoVIslKqCd4yGLjAM0mvxMb-Q0dErhwCTA5cbQutVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council approved a contract of $65,800 to Greenman-Pedersen Inc. (GPI) to prepare a feasibility and space-planning study for relocating administrative and support functions for police and fire to the first floor of the Midtown Garage. The study will examine space needs, code compliance, mechanical and HVAC requirements, accessibility and the potential to eliminate the city’s rented trailer used by police for locker-room and office space.

Director Weber and representatives from public safety staff said the garage’s first-floor office shell has numerous small offices and aging building systems that require professional space planning and systems review. Fire and police leaders participated in site visits and asked for a structured assessment of costs and modifications needed to adapt the existing space to public-safety use.

Several council members, notably Councilman Russo, questioned whether the city could proceed more directly — moving staff on a trial basis or relying on in-house staff and city engineers rather than funding an outside feasibility consultant. Supporters argued that the outside consultant brings space-planning, code, and systems expertise that the city does not possess internally and that the study could reveal whether the move would save ongoing rental costs (the trailer cost was characterized as roughly $36,000 per year).

Council approved the contract after discussion; staff said the study’s findings would return to council with cost estimates and recommendations for phasing, and that eliminating the trailer rental was a potential benefit if the retrofit proved feasible.

No final relocation or construction contract was authorized at the meeting; the study will recommend options and a cost range to inform future council decisions.","Council awarded a professional services contract to study converting first-floor Midtown Garage space for police and fire administrative functions, including potential locker rooms and training space; some council members questioned the need for an outside study.",{"_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},6589313,"Council approves $36.3 million bond ordinance for Maritime Park and 800 Monroe resiliency park; debate over parks versus schools",372,3828000,4200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611409-872f4a6cccca22921311c190e3dcaaab&start=3828&end=4200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611409-872f4a6cccca22921311c190e3dcaaab/thumbnail_3828000.jpg","/articles/6589313/Hoboken-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Council-approves-363-million-bond-ordinance-for-Maritime-Park-and-800-Monroe-resiliency-park-debate-over-parks-versus-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589313-93cf085677b023f2bc397121bc0deda4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193233&Signature=TU4cZPNYzBrthHsEHHlXwoLT5qDZJvvdDdi6SR1U3FvdBVDne63q1My34f9h6lgR0D8hToUVMS0Ec3e4wfQhe93AtkIz-3jvaeG9WIdK3q~ptyHP-1a9t-8SjxGJVEOEb3DHks5S2y35wAl0Qv0-rmiVXyuYRObCtujmrS9lmMUW55svMamCB90ohEWCiS4XFtrrMgt0QLH-iYB-X5Ogtybi5w-ObU9fRYEzZejwnEhYiC-zfzvfLBv71SjBc2dIRGuaWVcVrT54Kit1QyCV~8WiK9hkuU~7t-9acBTcLNqzuQwJqnWtvtYdZu7I-2DEnFw4TOLSEK8NzvSIHAqbPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hoboken City Council approved a bond ordinance appropriating funds for a set of capital projects including Maritime Park and the 800 Monroe Resiliency Park. The ordinance allocates roughly $36.34 million for various capital work; the council and staff explained the net debt issuance contemplated after anticipated grants and developer contributions.

Director Gonzalez outlined the project phasing and funding. She said Maritime Park’s estimated project cost is about $14.8 million with an anticipated municipal debt issuance of approximately $11 million after $2.9 million in grants and other contributions. For 800 Monroe Resiliency Park, Gonzalez said the project cost is estimated at about $21 million with $9 million of anticipated municipal debt issuance; the administration said $1 million in NJDEP grants has been confirmed and a nearby developer contribution of about $10 million is anticipated.

Council debate centered on priorities and sequencing. Council President Zano and others urged caution, asking whether the freed funds might better address infrastructure needs — road paving and other capital maintenance — or be directed toward school capacity as housing development adds students. Councilman Quintero and Councilwoman Fisher spoke in favor, arguing resiliency and waterfront investments are urgent and that grant leverage reduces net municipal borrowing. Councilman Russo argued the city should “think bigger” about school capacity when approving large projects and asked whether public benefits could include educational uses.

A member of the public and skateboarder Enrique Herrera asked about the maritime park’s skate park timing; Director Gonzalez said the ordinance funds phase 1 construction that includes the skate park, living shoreline, waterfront walkway and a pedestrian plaza and that staff would explore whether the skate park could be prioritized for earlier completion.

Council members ultimately voted to approve the bond ordinance; staff said construction phasing and grant reconciliation would follow, and that specific construction schedules would be provided as design and procurement advance.","Council passed a bond ordinance funding Maritime Park, 800 Monroe resiliency park and related capital work, prompting debate about park spending, grants and alternative priorities such as school capacity and paving.",{"_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},6589318,"Hoboken council adopts 2025 budget after contested debate over spending and cuts",4126,1943000,6069000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611409-872f4a6cccca22921311c190e3dcaaab&start=1943&end=6069","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611409-872f4a6cccca22921311c190e3dcaaab/thumbnail_1943000.jpg","/articles/6589318/Hoboken-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Hoboken-council-adopts-2025-budget-after-contested-debate-over-spending-and-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589318-7adcb20ccd292e1933f0c1eca817191b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193233&Signature=es5U2HMb2bsOfwaPqgluapNPrJRyw1MhFnqJ1uVzprqVLLqFKIJHtL8f2ojHL3zTjGPf~x5-WYD47J650~HZbqyzSHKso4AwY2xM10UM2N6ZlcDhx9JpRA-ivoI5ffvsIgLL0pQpNqW5qxH4wrtDc7RbNxdgtxJgZQVKbNINP4oQlCZE~2wujZHLdTlgTLHB6PG5SfGGcP1A~Fm1vAXA8LRLsluprfX6oLlkmARsl8otkSpTqpGlSGFDns4mucVF5V8kXf5Vcm3u0d3wfOLL9~4Z1AEuc9AXqESoL5i38vUmsWGI6NjstAc4WTid53F1r5qxKj7KGodlEfi1NkXRMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hoboken City Council voted to adopt the City of Hoboken’s 2025 budget after extended debate among council members about borrowing levels, surpluses and departmental cuts. The administration’s original proposal included a larger levy increase; council amendments reduced the municipal rate to an adopted 4.5% municipal tax increase that council members said would produce a lower aggregate residential effect than the originally introduced plan.

Council members spoke at length about the city’s rising debt service and the tradeoffs between capital investments (notably resiliency and park projects) and operating-level cuts. Councilman Quintero and Councilwoman Fisher urged passage to retain local control over finances and to avoid the state imposing a solution, saying adoption allowed the city to manage next year’s fiscal challenges. Several council members — including Councilman Zano and Councilman Russo — voiced concern that repeated bonding and rising debt service should be managed more tightly and called for future austerity.

Director Stratton provided staff context: the council’s amendments lowered the proposed levy, and line-item reductions across departments (police, central garage, public property, housing, etc.) and the use of surplus were used to arrive at the final adopted numbers. Staff summarized specific departmental reductions incorporated in the council amendment, including salary and operating expense reductions in several departments and specific one-time uses of surplus.

Public comment on the budget was brief; the council recalled that a lengthy public budget discussion took place at a prior July hearing. After debate, the council held a recorded vote adopting the amended budget. Council members who supported adoption cited the importance of maintaining capital projects that secure the city’s resiliency and public services, while those voting against the budget argued that the council could and should have found deeper cuts and worried the plan relied too heavily on one-time surplus uses.

Council members said next year will require continued fiscal attention and that implementation and monitoring of line-item cuts will be required during the upcoming fiscal year.

The council’s adoption launches the city’s 2025 fiscal year spending plan and authorizes the agreements and appropriations contained therein; staff said they would continue to report on debt service and forecast scenarios to the council.","The Hoboken City Council adopted the city’s 2025 budget after a lengthy debate and amendments that reduced the originally proposed levy increase; council members split along lines over bonding, reserves and department cuts.",{"_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},6589323,"Council reviews final concept design for Tom Oliveri Park; city says grants will cover costs",281,1086000,1367000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611409-872f4a6cccca22921311c190e3dcaaab&start=1086&end=1367","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611409-872f4a6cccca22921311c190e3dcaaab/thumbnail_1086000.jpg","/articles/6589323/Hoboken-City/Hudson-County/New-Jersey/Council-reviews-final-concept-design-for-Tom-Oliveri-Park-city-says-grants-will-cover-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589323-cd443995d717913447f18ac239c5d47d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193233&Signature=LL0355QOt7Jz5mJ21ukKOecBPtmWQHrW0EwlfFXFtGqJsnzr6Rt9xqeOXTbGeZA893sqT~En5y2NcS50wg14rAhxjlkzHf7BK31fpHnZO89uvt~VTQd4LVTnlWm73B5YfHeDMIwpRzilWe7Dxvn0YPvMSdIfkL0kPhjjrZ8u73koDjjyLtuUtGOquV85QpsFacdnUodqsf6AOps5~ozazMzIXPM81wuy7n4pLCmEKrljzMv-AlmifHMn8PZ4mzcTcVJzBSHy9zq4ESyM1IggFOvyAmZ83OUSXh~CEynx39hbGLiYrAN0Z54695Z6q10WgxdJ0k9mBHQTmKRnOZrogQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Hoboken presented a final concept design for Tom Oliveri Park during a public hearing at the city council meeting, outlining an accessible playground, a redesigned splash/spray pad and preservation of existing tree canopy. The park, located on Willow Avenue at Thirteenth Street, was renamed in 2019 to honor tenant-rights advocate Tom Oliveri.

Director Gonzalez presented the design and said the plan reflects input from more than 400 residents gathered through surveys and public meetings. The design includes two connected play structures with an accessible safety surface, a redesigned water spray area, preserved murals to be restored and integrated, planting beds to protect mature trees and new site furnishings. Gonzalez said the design’s color palette was chosen to “pay tribute to the Puerto Rican heritage” of the neighborhood and that the safety surface will reference the park’s familiar “Froggy” theme.

During the hearing, Council President Zano and council members asked practical questions about the schedule and accessibility. Gonzalez said the project would move into final design, with bidding anticipated toward the beginning of 2026 and construction expected to take roughly one year once bids are awarded. She confirmed the splash pad and playground surfaces are designed to be fully accessible and that the fence will be pushed to the property line. Gonzalez also said a Portland Loo restroom is planned for the site and will be locked at night per the funding requirements.

Resident and Sixth Ward Councilmember Manuel Rivera Soler pressed officials on the security of grants and on operations and maintenance. Gonzalez said the project is “entirely grant funded,” identifying a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres grant and a Hudson County Open Space Trust Fund contribution. She characterized those state and county grants as among the “most secure” funding sources the city receives, and said ongoing maintenance costs would be handled through the city’s existing operating budget (the grants do not fund maintenance in perpetuity).

Gonzalez said additional public input steps — including planning board review and engineering — have already occurred and that the design incorporates public comments received at a June public meeting and subsequent online surveys. Council members asked for a public link to the materials; Gonzalez said she would circulate the presentation link the following day.

The hearing closed without a formal vote on any ordinance at the meeting; design approval and funding steps will continue through the city’s design, permitting and bid process.

The council and staff said they will return to the council with procurement and construction timetables as the project moves into final design and bidding.","Hoboken officials presented a final concept design for the 5,000-square-foot Tom Oliveri Park pocket park, emphasizing inclusive play features and grant funding that planners say will avoid new costs to city taxpayers.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Hoboken council actions on ordinances, contracts and parking changes

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