The Bayonne City Council convened on September 17, 2025, to discuss several amendments to the city's traffic ordinances, following a public hearing. The meeting began with the council addressing Ordinance O-5, which aims to delete one restrictive parking zone. This ordinance had previously passed its first reading on August 13 and was published in the Bergen Record, fulfilling legal requirements for public notice.

Councilman Booker moved to give the ordinance a second reading, which was seconded by Councilwoman Wiemer. The council members voted unanimously in favor, allowing for public input. However, no objections or statements were made regarding the ordinance. Following this, a motion to close the public hearing was made and passed, leading to the final passage of the ordinance.

The council then proceeded to discuss Ordinance O-6, which prohibits parking on West Sixteenth Street from Avenue A to North Bay. Similar to the previous ordinance, it was introduced on August 13 and followed the same procedural steps. After a second reading and a motion to close the public hearing, the council again voted unanimously for its final passage.

Next, Ordinance O-7 was introduced, which prohibits parking on Goldsboro Drive at all times. This ordinance also followed the same procedural pattern, receiving unanimous support from the council after a public hearing where no comments were made.

Finally, Ordinance O-8 was presented, amending the traffic regulations in a manner consistent with the previous ordinances. After a second reading and a motion to close the public hearing, the council voted in favor of its final passage.

The meeting concluded with a public comment from Gene Perry, a resident of Bayonne, who inquired about the status of a compliance inspection at 85 East Second Street conducted by the state of New Jersey in July 2025. He asked whether the city had received any updates regarding violations and permits related to that inspection.

Overall, the council's meeting focused on streamlining traffic regulations in Bayonne, with all proposed amendments receiving unanimous approval. The next steps will likely involve the implementation of these changes and addressing resident inquiries regarding city compliance matters.