Trenton City Council on Thursday approved a bundle of ordinances and resolutions that included the sale of several city‑owned parcels, an increase in rental‑registration fees and capital funding for Franklin Park improvements, while also fielding public complaints about how the city runs property sales.

What passed: The meeting record shows motions carried on multiple ordinances and resolutions (roll calls documented in the public record). Among the items voted on were the sale of city parcels identified in Ordinance 25‑108 (22 & 24 West Ingham Avenue, 13 & 17 Trent Street), Ordinance 25‑132 (multiple parcels sold to Hart and Redevelopment LLC), Ordinance 25‑133 (32 Taylor Street), Ordinance 25‑143 (323 North Olden Avenue), Ordinance 25‑144 (27 Poplar Street) and Ordinance 25‑145 (55 Sanhegan Drive). Council also approved Ordinance 25‑131, which increases rental‑registration fees for residential and commercial structures, and an appropriation and grant acceptance to support rehabilitation and an inclusive playground at Franklin Park (a Jake’s Law grant plus city funds).

Public concerns and council response: During the meeting resident Corinne Bea said she had repeatedly tried since July to submit an offer on 842 Riverside Avenue and described conflicting instructions from city staff about how offers are handled; she said she later learned another bidder had been selected. Council members and staff acknowledged confusion in the public materials and described an ad hoc HED review working to clarify rules and pricing rubrics. Several councilmembers urged better public notice, uniform minimum guidelines when appropriate and prioritization for Trenton residents or family members seeking to reclaim heir properties; administration staff said they will provide more detail and bring clarifying materials to the HED ad hoc committee meeting.

Franklin Park funding and scope: The council accepted state Jake’s Law funds plus a municipal appropriation to replace and expand the park’s playground into an inclusive design, add accessible surfacing, sidewalks and some parking accommodations, improve a basketball court and add a pavilion; Director Paul Harris said installation could begin in spring with equipment arriving after vendor procurement and that the park will be closed during construction.

Votes at a glance (selected):
- Ordinance 25‑108 (sale, 22 & 24 West Ingham Ave / 13 & 17 Trent St): motion carried; roll call recorded: Vice President Edwards yes; Councilwoman Figueroa Kettenberg abstain; Frisbie yes; Harrison yes; Williams abstain; President Gonzales yes. (Yes:4 Abstain:2)
- Ordinance 25‑131 (rental registration fee increase): motion carried; unanimous roll call (Yes:6).
- Ordinance 25‑132 (sale to Hart and Redevelopment LLC): motion carried; recorded abstentions by Figueroa Kettenberg and Williams; other members yes. (Yes:4 Abstain:2)
- Ordinance 25‑133 (32 Taylor St sale): motion carried; recorded abstention by Figueroa Kettenberg; others yes. (Yes:5 Abstain:1)
- Ordinance 25‑143 (323 North Olden Ave sale): motion carried (Yes:6).
- Ordinance 25‑145 (55 Sanhegan Drive sale): motion carried; recorded abstention by Councilwoman Figueroa Kettenberg. (Yes:5 Abstain:1)

Why it matters: These votes transfer city‑owned parcels into private hands, adjust a municipal fee structure and authorize park capital spending. Several councilmembers said they want a clearer, publicly available rubric for pricing and prioritization as the city disposes of many small parcels.

Next steps and follow-up: Administration will supply the HED ad hoc committee with the pricing rubric and clarify conforming vs. nonconforming lot standards; staff will report back on tenant/owner priorities and any necessary procedural changes to ensure consistent public notice and accessible application processes.

Recorded votes and motion language are taken from the council transcript and roll‑call segments available in the public meeting record.