Passaic, NJ

City Council

The Passaic City Council is adopting a resolution that sets the dates and times for its public meetings for the fiscal year 2026‑2027. All regular meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 330 Passaic St., Passaic, NJ 07055. The resolution also allows closed‑session meetings to be convened during any public meeting if a separate resolution is passed. The resolution was dated June 16, 2026.

• Adoption of a meeting schedule for FY 2026‑2027 with specific dates listed
• All meetings scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 330 Passaic St., Passaic, NJ 07055
• Provision permitting closed‑session meetings to be held during any public meeting upon passage of a resolution

City Council

The Passaic City Council will adopt Resolution No. 26‑06‑124 to set its meeting dates for fiscal year 2026‑2027. The schedule lists specific dates for regular public meetings, all to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 330 Passaic St., Passaic, NJ 07055. The resolution also allows closed‑session meetings to be held during any public meeting upon passage of an appropriate resolution.

• Adopt schedule of council meetings on dates from July 21, 2026 to June 22, 2027, all at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 330 Passaic St.
• Authorize closed‑session meetings to be added during any public meeting by a separate resolution

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no specific license renewals, hearings, or other items are listed. Formal action will be taken, and public participation is available by phone.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to adopt its regular meeting schedule for calendar year 2026. The agenda consists solely of the proposed dates and logistical details for virtual and in-person attendance.

• Adopt 12 regular meeting dates for 2026 (January through December)
• Meetings to be held virtually via Zoom or in person at Passaic City Hall, 330 Passaic Street

City Council

The City Council is deciding on the official schedule of meeting dates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Passaic City Hall.

• Resolution No. 26-06-124 establishing meeting dates from July 21, 2026, through June 22, 2027

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

This is a procedural resolution amending the board's 2026 meeting schedule to update virtual meeting details. No substantive actions on licenses or enforcement are on the agenda.

• Amends Resolution No. 024-25 to set remaining 2026 meetings on September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17 at 4:15 p.m. via Zoom
• Meeting ID: 827 1829 7121; public may access via city website for Zoom link
• Formal action and executive sessions may occur at any remaining meeting

City Council

The Passaic City Council will adopt a resolution setting the dates, times and location of its public meetings for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 330 Passaic St. The resolution also allows closed‑session meetings to be held during any of these dates if a separate resolution is passed.

• Adopt schedule of City Council meetings for FY 2026‑2027, listing specific dates
• Set meeting time at 7:00 p.m. for all listed dates
• Designate Council Chambers, 330 Passaic St., Passaic, NJ as meeting location
• Allow closed‑session meetings to be held during any public meeting upon passage of a resolution
• Identify day of week for certain dates (e.g., June 9 2027 – Wednesday; November 5 2026 – Thursday)

City Council

The Passaic City Council is adopting a resolution that sets the dates and times for its public meetings for the fiscal year 2026‑2027. All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Passaic City Hall, 330 Passaic St. The resolution also allows closed‑session meetings to be held as needed.

• Adopt schedule of City Council meeting dates for FY 2026‑2027

City Council

The Passaic City Council is adopting a resolution that sets the dates, times, and location for its meetings during the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 330 Passaic St. The resolution also allows closed‑session meetings to be held during any public meeting if authorized by a separate resolution.

• Adopt schedule of City Council meetings for FY 2026‑2027, held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 330 Passaic St.
• Allow closed‑session meetings to be convened during any public meeting upon passage of an appropriate resolution.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is amending a previous resolution to update the virtual meeting information for its remaining 2026 regular meetings. The meetings will be held via Zoom at 4:15 p.m. on specified dates from September to December. This is a procedural administrative change.

• Amends Resolution No. 024-25 to update virtual meeting details
• Remaining 2026 meetings: Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17 at 4:15 p.m.
• Meetings held virtually via Zoom; Meeting ID: 827 1829 7121
• Public access via City of Passaic website
• Formal action and executive sessions may occur

City Council

The Passaic City Council adopted Resolution No. 26‑06‑124 to set the dates and times for its public meetings for the fiscal year 2026‑2027. All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 330 Passaic St., Passaic, NJ 07055. The resolution also allows closed‑session meetings to be held during any of the listed public meetings as needed. The resolution was dated June 16, 2026.

• Meeting dates include July 21 2026, August 4 2026, September 1 2026, October 6 2026, November 5 2026, December 1 2026, and continue through June 22 2027
• All meetings are to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 330 Passaic St., Passaic, NJ 07055
• Closed‑session meetings may be convened during any of the scheduled public meetings
• Resolution No. 26‑06‑124 was adopted by Council President Gary Schaer and Municipal Clerk Weatherly Frias

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to establish the meeting dates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Passaic City Hall.

• Resolution 26-06-124 to set the 2026-2027 meeting schedule

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Passaic is adopting Resolution No. 009-26 to amend Resolution No. 024-25. The amendment updates the virtual meeting information for the remaining regular meetings in calendar year 2026. The board sets new meeting dates and provides a Zoom link and meeting ID for public access. Formal action and executive sessions may be conducted at any of these meetings.

• Amends Resolution No. 024-25 to update virtual meeting details (Resolution No. 009-26).
• Sets remaining meeting dates: Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17 2026 at 4:15 p.m.
• Provides Zoom meeting ID 827 1829 7121 and website link for public access.
• Allows formal action at any of the listed meetings.
• Permits executive (closed) sessions as allowed by law.

City Council

The City Council is adopting a resolution to establish its meeting dates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All regular meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Passaic City Hall. This is a procedural item with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Resolution setting meeting dates for fiscal year 2026-2027, including 20 regular meetings from July 2026 through June 2027

City Council

The City Council will vote on a resolution setting its regular meeting dates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Passaic City Hall, 330 Passaic St. The agenda contains only this procedural item.

• Resolution No. 26-06-_124 establishing the 2026-2027 meeting schedule
• Meetings set for July 21, Aug 4, Sep 1 & 15, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 5 & 17, Dec 1 & 15, 2026; Jan 5 & 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 2 & 16, Apr 6 & 22, May 4 & 18, Jun 9* & 22, 2027 (*Wednesday, **Thursdays)
• Closed session meetings may be held during any public meeting upon passage of a resolution

City Council

The City Council will adopt a resolution setting the dates for its regular public meetings for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Passaic City Hall. This is a procedural item with no other policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Adopts meeting schedule for fiscal year 2026-2027

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to adopt the schedule of public meetings for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including the February 16, 2027 meeting. All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. The agenda consists solely of this procedural item.

• Resolution No. 26-06-_124 setting meeting dates for fiscal year 2026-2027

City Council

This agenda contains only a single resolution to adopt the City Council meeting dates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. No other business is listed. All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Passaic City Hall unless noted otherwise.

• Approval of meeting schedule: July 21, 2026 through June 22, 2027
• Closed sessions may be held during any public meeting upon passage of a resolution

City Council

This resolution sets the regular meeting dates for the Passaic City Council for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with all meetings at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. No other business is listed; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Resolution 26-06-_124 adopting the 2026-2027 meeting schedule

City Council

The Passaic City Council is adopting a resolution that establishes the dates and times for its public meetings for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. All meetings are set for 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 330 Passaic St., Passaic, NJ 07055. The resolution also allows closed‑session meetings to be held as needed. The resolution was dated June 16 2026.

• Set public meeting dates for 2026‑2027 (e.g., July 21 2026, Jan 5 2027, etc.) at 7:00 p.m.
• Designate Council Chambers, 330 Passaic St., Passaic, NJ 07055, as meeting location.
• Allow closed‑session meetings to be held during any public meeting upon appropriate resolution.

City Council

The City Council is voting on a resolution to set its meeting dates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. This is a procedural item with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of meeting calendar including dates from July 21, 2026 to June 22, 2027
• All meetings at Passaic City Hall, 330 Passaic St., Passaic, NJ
• Closed session meetings may be held during public meetings upon passage of a resolution

City Council

The City Council is adopting a resolution setting the dates and times of its regular meetings for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Passaic City Hall, 330 Passaic St. The agenda contains no other business.

• Resolution setting meeting dates for July 2026 through June 2027, with specific dates listed

City Council

The Passaic City Council is considering a resolution to set the dates and times for its regular meetings for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. This is a procedural item with no substantive decisions, public hearings, or financial actions.

• Adoption of a resolution establishing the meeting schedule for FY 2026-2027

City Council

The City Council is establishing the official schedule of meetings for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Passaic City Hall.

• Establishment of meeting dates for July 2026 through June 2027
• Meetings to be held at 330 Passaic St., Passaic, NJ

City Council

This agenda contains only a single procedural resolution setting the City Council's regular meeting schedule for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. All meetings will be at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Passaic City Hall. No substantive legislation, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Resolution setting meeting dates for fiscal year 2026-2027, including 24 dates from July 2026 through June 2027

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to consider two applications that would convert existing buildings into additional residential units, and to vote on resolutions for three other properties. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• 913 Main Avenue: eliminate second-floor office space, add 2 apartments (total 4 units) in C-R Zone
• 45 Jackson Street: eliminate commercial use, construct 4 apartments in R-3 Zone
• Resolutions for 118 Elmwood Avenue, 1-19 Parker Avenue, 135 Passaic Avenue

Planning Board

The Passaic Planning Board will hold a virtual regular meeting on August 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing for citizens, appointment of a Class III Commissioner, and resolutions on several property matters, including a replacement high school for Passaic Public Schools. The board will also consider applications for properties on Spring and Jefferson Streets.

• Resolution: Matter of Julio Genao (102 Spring Street)
• Resolution: Matter of Passaic Public Schools - Replacement High School
• Resolution: Matter of 179 & 181 Jefferson LLC (179 & 181 Jefferson Street)
• Resolution: Matter of Rocco Berardi (179 Jefferson Street)
• Appointment of Class III Commissioner

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to review and decide on zoning applications, including converting a vacant lot into six residential units and adding a single unit by removing office space. The board will also consider resolutions for properties in various zones, though no specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Docket ZB 25-16: Convert 52 Sherman Street vacant lot into 6 residential units in R-3 zone
• Docket ZB26-05: Remove office space at 151-153 Central Avenue to construct one unit in R-3 zone
• Matter of 118 Elmwood Avenue (R-1 zone)
• Matter of 1-19 Parker Avenue (R-3 zone)
• Matter of 56 Mineral Spring Avenue (R-1 zone)

City Council

The Passaic City Council will adopt a resolution setting the dates, times, and location for its meetings during the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. All meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 330 Passaic St., Passaic, NJ. The resolution also permits closed‑session meetings to be held as needed.

• Adopt schedule of City Council meetings for fiscal year 2026‑2027
• Set meeting times at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 330 Passaic St.
• List specific meeting dates from July 21, 2026 through June 22, 2027
• Allow closed‑session meetings to be convened during any public meeting

Rent Leveling

The Passaic Rent Leveling Board will hold its regular meeting on July 22, 2026 to consider several rent‑increase complaints and public comments. It will review disputes for properties on Mineral Spring Ave, Myrtle Ave, and Sherman Street, among others. The board will also adopt a resolution that permits a closed executive session to address pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Rent increase complaint for 40 Mineral Spring Ave, Apt. 1: $2,000 → $2,700 (35%)
• Rent increase complaint for 54 Myrtle Ave: $2,200 → $2,300 (4.55%)
• Rent increase complaint for 15 Sherman Street, Apt. 3: $1,700 → $1,800 (5.88%)
• Hearing for 89 Linden Street: $1,980 → $2,079 (5%)
• Resolution authorizing a closed executive session to discuss litigation, contracts, and personnel

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet virtually on July 21, 2026 to consider four applications that propose eliminating office or commercial space and adding residential apartments at 151-153 Central Avenue, 56 Mineral Spring Avenue, 913 Main Avenue, and 45 Jackson Street. The board will also consider a resolution concerning 1 Van Buren Street. All items are listed on the agenda for discussion and possible approval.

• Docket ZB26-05 – 151-153 Central Avenue, R-3 Zone: eliminate second‑floor office and construct one residential unit
• Docket ZB26-07 – 56 Mineral Spring Avenue, R-1 Zone: addition to a single‑family home
• Docket ZB26-08 – 913 Main Avenue, C‑R Zone: eliminate second‑floor office and add two apartments (total four units)
• Docket ZB26-10 – 45 Jackson Street, R-3 Zone: eliminate commercial use and construct four apartments
• Resolution – 1 Van Buren Street, R-3 Zone

City Council

The Passaic City Council will consider a series of resolutions authorizing purchases, contracts, grant applications, and routine items. Key items include the purchase and installation of four automated license plate readers from Gold Type Business Machines, Inc. for $98,110. Additional approvals cover a police mobile camera trailer for $59,568.80, several service contracts ranging from $35,000 to $65,000, and changes to existing construction contracts. The council will also authorize grant applications to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for multiple street improvement projects.

• Purchase and installation of four automated license plate readers (Gold Type Business Machines, Inc., East Rutherford, NJ) – $98,110.00
• Purchase of one police mobile camera trailer – traffic safety and warning setup (Gold Type Business Machines, Inc., East Rutherford, NJ) – $59,568.80
• Award contract to W.B. Mason Company for office supplies, furniture, and computer equipment – approx. $65,000 per year
• Award contract to Santarcangelo Law LLC (Montclair, NJ) for community development attorney services – $175/hour, total not to exceed $35,000
• Change order decreasing Green Valley Group contract for Tennyson Park playground improvements by $4,706.05, revising total to $637,168.95

City Council

The Passaic City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 330 Passaic Street. No specific agenda items are listed in this notice. The public may view the meeting in person or via Zoom and may submit written statements by email before 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting.

Planning Board

The Passaic Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider several land‑use applications, including a two‑story, nine‑unit apartment building at 54 Holdsworth Court (R‑3 zone). The board will also review a five‑story mixed‑use development at 181 Jefferson Street and an accessory dwelling unit at 102 Spring Street. In addition, members will appoint a Class I Commissioner and address two resolution items.

• Appointment of a Class I Commissioner (New Business)
• Docket #PB26-06 – 54 Holdsworth Court, R‑3 zone: 2‑story, 9‑unit apartment (vote only)
• Docket #PB26-04 – 181 Jefferson Street, MARA: 5‑story mixed‑use development with 14 residential units
• Docket #PB26-07 – 102 Spring Street, R‑2 zone: construction of an ADU on the third floor
• Resolutions concerning 110‑112 Howard Avenue (Matter of Esther Ann & Fred Abraham) and 181‑185 Lexington Avenue (Matter of 185 Lexington, L.L.C.)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on July 1, 2026, to consider five zoning applications, including a request to convert a doctor's office and upper-floor residence into a school at 135 Passaic Avenue. The board will also vote on approving minutes from six prior meetings and will consider a resolution concerning 1 Van Buren Street.

• Docket ZB24-09: Convert doctor's office and upper-floor residence into a school at 135 Passaic Avenue (Block 3213 Lot 1, OR-1A Zone)
• Docket ZB25-16: Convert vacant lot into 6 residential units at 52 Sherman Street (Block 4068 Lot 34, R-3 Zone)
• Docket ZB26-02: Convert vacant lot into a single-family home at 118 Elmwood Avenue (Block 3304 Lot 20, R-1 Zone)
• Docket ZB26-04: Open a child day care facility in an existing building at 1-19 Parker Avenue / 168 Monroe Street (Block 4072 Lot 1, R-3 Zone)
• Resolution regarding 1 Van Buren Street (Block 4070 Lot 1, R-3 Zone)

City Council

The Passaic City Council will designate a council president for a one‑year term and adopt several annual resolutions. It will consider an ordinance amending disabled‑parking designations and a separate ordinance granting Pilot Fiber NJ LLC consent to install, operate, and maintain fiber‑optic facilities on public streets. The council will also vote on a resolution to hold a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Resolution designating council president for July 1 2026 – June 30 2027
• Ordinance 2532‑26 amending restricted parking for disabled persons by NJ license plate
• Ordinance 2533‑26 granting municipal consent to Pilot Fiber NJ LLC for fiber‑optic facilities
• Resolution authorizing a closed executive session to discuss litigation, contracts, and personnel
• Resolution appointing Judith Sanchez as commissioner to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Passaic Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review police reports on 17 licensed establishments, consider three new entertainment license applications, and vote on renewal resolutions for the 2026-2027 license year. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation and client/attorney matters.

• Police reports submitted for 17 establishments including Lotus, La Casona Café, Bar El Anochecer, Grand Rodeo Night Club, and others
• New entertainment license applications for El Asadero Mexican Grill LLC, Destino Gartro Bar, and La Rumba Bar Restaurant
• Renewal resolution for plenary retail consumption license for Anais Lounge LLC for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 terms
• Renewal resolutions for all consumption, distribution, and club licenses for the 2026-2027 license year
• Resolution to update virtual meeting information for remaining 2026 ABC board meetings

Rent Leveling

The Passaic Rent Leveling Board will hold hearings on three rent increase disputes (5% to 15.38%) and consider several new complaints and appeals. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution to enter closed session for pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Hearing on 89 Linden Street: rent increase from $1,980 to $2,079 (5%)
• Hearing on 131 Parker Ave, Apt. 6: rent increase from $1,845 to $1,995 (8.13%)
• Hearing on 343 Lafayette Ave, Apt. 2B: rent increase from $1,300 to $1,500 (15.38%)
• New complaint at 52-58 Dayton Ave, Unit 15: rent from $1,860 to $2,000 (7.53%)
• Appeals to City Council from tenants at 394-2 Monroe Street and 266 Passaic Street, Unit 4

The Passaic Rent Leveling Board held a regular meeting on June 29, 2026, with four commissioners present and Chairman Soto absent. The board accepted minutes, communications, new complaints, and resolved matters as listed. Two hearings were adjourned to July 9, 2026: one for 89 Linden Street (landlord out of country) and one for 131 Parker Ave (landlord absent, marked as final). A rent dispute at 343 Lafayette Ave was resolved through mediation, with the parties agreeing to a $39 rent increase. No closed executive session was needed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:16 PM.

• Accepted May 13, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Accepted communications for dockets PAS-RLB-0018-26, 0023-26, 0024-26, 0025-26, 0080-25, 0074-25, 0026-26
• Accepted new rental increase complaints for dockets PAS-RLB-0023-26, 0024-26, 0025-26, 0026-26
• Accepted resolved matters for dockets PAS-RLB-0021-26, 0019-26, 0023-26, 0022-26, 0014-26, 0015-26, 0016-26
• Adjourned hearing for 89 Linden Street (PAS-RLB-0024-26) to July 9, 2026
• Adjourned hearing for 131 Parker Ave (PAS-RLB-0018-26) to July 9, 2026, marked as final
• Resolved 343 Lafayette Ave dispute (PAS-RLB-0025-26) with agreed $39 rent increase
• No closed executive session needed

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Passaic Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 25, 2026. The board will review 17 police reports concerning various licensed establishments, consider new entertainment license applications, and vote on renewal resolutions for plenary retail consumption, distribution, and club licenses for the 2026-2027 licensing year. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss pending litigation and attorney matters.

• Police reports for 17 establishments including Lotus, La Casona, Bar El Anochecer, Grand Rodeo Night Club, and others
• New entertainment license applications for El Asadero Mexican Grill, Destino Gastro Bar, and La Rumba Bar Restaurant
• Renewal resolution for Anais Lounge (licenses for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 terms)
• Renewal resolutions for plenary retail consumption, distribution, and club licenses for 2026-2027
• Resolution to meet in closed session for litigation and attorney-client matters

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment holds a virtual regular meeting. The board will consider an escrow closeout for 40 Amsterdam Avenue, approve 12 sets of previous meeting minutes, hear two applications (ZB26-05 for 151-153 Central Avenue and a resolution extension for ZB23-11 at 1 Van Buren Street), and take up resolutions for properties at 192 9th Street and 407-411 Paulison Avenue.

• Escrow closeout for ZB25-17 at 40 Amsterdam Avenue
• Approval of 12 sets of meeting minutes from June to December 2025
• Public hearing for Docket ZB26-05 at 151-153 Central Avenue (R-3 zone)
• Resolution extension request for Docket ZB23-11 at 1 Van Buren Street (R-3 zone)
• Resolutions for 192 9th Street and 407-411 Paulison Avenue (R-3 zone)

City Council

The Passaic City Council will adopt the 2026 municipal budget and consider several procurement resolutions, including large contracts for police equipment, summer food services, and park improvements. A resolution will authorize the purchase, delivery, and installation of playground equipment at Colonel Johnson Spray Park for $1,819,896.33. Additional items include a $200,000 reallocation for the Latona‑Griffin Park project and the renewal of several entertainment licenses.

• Resolution adopting the CY 2026 municipal budget (public hearing required)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of 26 bulletproof vests and related gear for $29,148.60 (Atlantic Uniform Co.)
• Resolution awarding contract for pre‑packaged meals for the Summer Food Program 2026, $164,388.00 (Nu‑Way Concessionaire)
• Resolution authorizing playground equipment for Colonel Johnson Spray Park, $1,819,896.33 (MRC, Spring Lake, NJ)
• Resolution reallocating $200,000 from a 2020/2021 Open Space Trust Fund grant to expand the Latona‑Griffin Park project

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the CY 2026 municipal budget. The body will also consider ordinances regarding budget appropriation limits and disabled parking designations.

• Resolution for adoption of the CY 2026 Municipal Budget
• Ordinance No. 2527-26 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Application for Passaic UEZ administrative budget funding not to exceed $344,486
• Resolution to extend the current contract for collection of recyclable materials
• Application for a new 2026 Entertainment License for Zuniga Entertainment LLC (Fiesta Night Club)

Planning Board

The Passaic Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting on June 3, 2026, to hear two applications: a ground-floor ADU conversion at 110-112 Howard Avenue and a 9-unit apartment building at 54 Holdsworth Court. The board will also consider resolutions for three LLC matters. Public comment is invited for items not on the agenda.

• Docket PB26-01: ADU conversion at 110-112 Howard Avenue, Block 1290.03, Lot 34 (R-2 Zone)
• Docket PB26-06: 9-unit apartment building at 54 Holdsworth Court, Block 4098, Lot 102 (R-3 Zone)
• Resolution for Matter of 2836 Katherine, LLC (28-34 Katherine Avenue)
• Resolution for Matter of Broadway Passaic, LLC (147-151 Broadway)
• Resolution for Matter of L+M Street Associates, LLC (1-33 Aspen Place & 35-51 Aspen Place)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on June 2, 2026, to approve seven sets of meeting minutes from 2025 and hear four applications. The applications include converting a vacant lot at 52 Sherman Street into six residential units, a single-family home at 118 Elmwood Avenue, a child day care facility at 1-19 Parker Avenue, and an addition to a nonconforming lot at 56 Mineral Spring Avenue. No decisions have been made yet; the board will discuss and potentially vote on these items.

• Docket ZB 25-16: Convert vacant lot at 52 Sherman Street into 6 residential units (R-3 zone)
• Docket ZB26-02: Convert vacant lot at 118 Elmwood Avenue into a single-family home (R-1 zone)
• Docket ZB26-04: Open a child day care facility at 1-19 Parker Avenue / 168 Monroe Street (R-3 zone)
• Docket ZB2-07: Addition to existing single-family dwelling on nonconforming lot at 56 Mineral Spring Avenue (R-1 zone)
• Approval of seven sets of meeting minutes from June through September 2025 as old business

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review police reports for Lotus, Fiesta Night Club, and Bar El Anochecer, consider a corporate structure change for a liquor license, and entertain a new entertainment license application for Fiesta Night Club. The board also plans to meet in closed session to discuss pending litigation and client/attorney matters.

• Police reports for I Want U LLC t/a Lotus (822 Main Ave) from December 2025 to April 2026 and a specific report No. 26-26401
• Police reports for Zuniga Entertainment LLC t/a Fiesta Night Club (115 President St) from December 2025 to April 2026
• Police reports for BLP Investors t/a Bar El Anochecer from December 2025 to January 2026
• Corporate structure change application for Plenary Retail Consumption License #1607-33-074-007 issued to JJR Entertainment LLC
• Resolution authorizing closed session to discuss pending litigation and client/attorney matters under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12.b(6),(7),(9)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on May 19, 2026, to hear three applications. They will consider converting a doctor's office at 135 Passaic Avenue into a school, allowing a two-family home on a vacant lot at 192 9th Street, and converting a garage at 407-411 Paulison Avenue into a two-bedroom unit. The public can participate via Zoom or submit OPRA requests to view application materials.

• Docket ZB24-09: Convert doctor's office and upper-floor residential at 135 Passaic Avenue (OR-1A zone) into a school
• Docket ZB26-01: Convert vacant lot at 192 9th Street (R-3 zone) into a two-family residential structure
• Docket ZB26-03: Convert rear garage at 407-411 Paulison Avenue (R-3 zone) into a two-bedroom unit

City Council

The Passaic City Council will consider several ordinances, including amendments to the Eastside Redevelopment Plan and the designation of restricted parking for disabled persons. It will also vote on resolutions awarding contracts, notably a design‑and‑construction‑management contract for Passaic Avenue underpass drainage improvements up to $999,860 and a signage and banner services contract for an approximate amount of $50,000. The council will authorize a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Ordinance No. 2523‑26 – amends the Eastside Redevelopment Plan for 1 Market Street (Block 1036, Lots 1 & 8).
• Ordinance No. 2528‑26 – amends the designation of restricted parking for disabled persons by NJ license plate number.
• Ordinance No. 2529‑26 – authorizes execution of a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) agreement with Speer Village Preservation Owner LLC.
• Resolution awarding contract for design and construction management services for Passaic Avenue underpass drainage improvements, not to exceed $999,860, to Colliers Engineering & Design, Holmdel, NJ.
• Resolution awarding contract for printing of signage and banner services to Dot Designing (Monroe Twp., NJ), AGAS MFG Inc (Philadelphia, PA), and Blink Marketing (Cleveland, OH) for an approximate amount of $50,000.

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board will hold hearings on five rent increase disputes, including three cases at 139 Highland Ave where rents are proposed to increase by up to 57%. The board also will consider two new complaints of rent increase violations and has three resolved matters on its agenda. A resolution authorizes a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Hearing: 139 Highland Ave Apt 2 — rent increase from $1,400 to $2,200 (57%) (PAS-RLB-0014-26)
• Hearing: 139 Highland Ave Apt 3 — rent increase from $1,500 to $2,200 (46%) (PAS-RLB-0015-26)
• Hearing: 139 Highland Ave Apt 4 — rent increase from $1,400 to $2,200 (57%) (PAS-RLB-0016-26)
• New complaint: 139 Highland Ave Apt 4 — $1,400 to $2,200 (57%) (PAS-RLB-0022-26)
• New complaint: 175 President St 2nd Fl — $2,000 to $2,200 (10%) (PAS-RLB-0021-26)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to hear an application (Docket#PB26-03) to convert a vacant lot at 181-185 Lexington Avenue into a 13-unit residential building. The meeting includes a public hearing and a citizen comment period.

• Application PB26-03: Convert vacant lot at 181-185 Lexington Avenue (Block 4108 Lot 64) into 13-unit residential building in the Scattered Site Redevelopment Area.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on May 5, 2026, to consider two applications: a request to convert a vacant lot at 118 Elmwood Avenue into a single-family home, and a proposal to open a child day care facility in an existing building at 1-19 Parker Avenue/168 Monroe Street. The board will also conduct routine opening and adjournment procedures.

• Docket ZB26-02: Convert vacant lot at 118 Elmwood Avenue into a single-family home (R-1 Zone)
• Docket ZB26-04: Open a child day care facility at 1-19 Parker Avenue / 168 Monroe Street (R-3 Zone)

City Council

The Passaic City Council will consider the 2026 preliminary budget, a five-year roadway moratorium, and several construction contracts, including a $6.6 million appropriation for road and sewer improvements.

• Ordinance appropriating $6.6 million for road, sewer, and park improvements
• Resolution awarding $74,245 contract for Hammond Avenue revitalization
• Resolution awarding $355,299 contract for Vision Zero safety plan
• Ordinance establishing a five-year roadway moratorium
• Ordinance introducing the 2026 municipal budget

Rent Leveling

The Passaic Rent Leveling Board will hear several new complaints of rent increase violations, including three at 139 Highland Ave where proposed increases are 57%. The board will also hold hearings on rent increase disputes at 19-21 Louisa Street, 19 Louisa Street, and 949 Main Ave, and vote on resolutions finding violations at 266 Passaic Street and 949 Main Ave, ordering tenant credits for overages.

• 139 Highland Ave, Apt. 1: owner 133-139 Highland Ave LLC seeks increase from $1,400 to $2,200 (57%) – docket PAS-RLB-0014-26
• 139 Highland Ave, Apt. 3: increase from $1,500 to $2,200 (46%) – docket PAS-RLB-0015-26
• 139 Highland Ave, Apt. 4: increase from $1,400 to $2,200 (57%) – docket PAS-RLB-0016-26
• Hearing on 19-21 Louisa Street: increase from $742 to $864.26 (16.48%) – docket PAS-RLB-0083-25
• Resolved violations at 266 Passaic Street, Unit 4 and 949 Main Ave, Apt. 6: owners found in violation, tenants entitled to credit for overages

The Board ruled that property owners at 266 Passaic Street and 949 Main Ave committed unlawful rent increases, entitling tenants to credits for overages. Several new rent increase complaints were accepted, and two other dispute hearings were adjourned to the next meeting.

• Found Tavarez Realty (266 Passaic Street) in violation of Code 231-4; tenant entitled to credit
• Found Goliat Property Management LLC (949 Main Ave, Apt 3) in violation of Code 231-4; tenant entitled to credit
• Accepted 7 new rental increase complaints as a consent agenda
• Accepted 6 communications regarding rent increase violations as a consent agenda
• Resolved rent increase dispute for 19 Louisa Street, Apt 4
• Adjourned rent increase dispute for 19-21 Louisa Street to next meeting
• Adjourned rent increase dispute for 949 Main Ave, Apt 6 to next meeting
• Approved meeting minutes from February 19, March 19, and April 14, 2026

City Council

The Passaic City Council will consider several resolutions, including contracts for emergency sewer repair, park benches, a fire department vehicle, and a Fourth of July fireworks display. It will also vote on an ordinance that creates a five‑year roadway excavation moratorium and another that appropriates $6,600,000 for drainage, road, sewer, and park projects. A closed executive session will be authorized to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Resolution awarding $161,875 to Your Way Construction for emergency sanitary sewer collapse on Wall Street between 8th and 9th Streets
• Resolution amending contract for code‑enforcement computer domain servers to $24,825
• Resolution authorizing purchase of eight park benches for Third Ward Memorial Park for approx. $18,969.46
• Ordinance appropriating $6,600,000 for drainage, roads, sewer and park improvements ($1,600,000 from city reserve, $5,000,000 state grant)
• Ordinance amending city code to establish a five‑year roadway excavation moratorium and enhanced restoration requirements

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on April 21, 2026, to hear three new business applications: converting a vacant lot at 192 9th Street into a two-family home, converting a doctor's office at 135 Passaic Avenue into a school, and converting a vacant lot at 52 Sherman Street into six residential units. The board will also process escrow closeouts for two prior dockets.

• Docket ZB26-01: Convert vacant lot at 192 9th Street (Block 1019.01, Lot 30.1 & 30, R-3 Zone) into a two-family residential structure
• Docket ZB24-09: Convert doctor's office and upper-floor residence at 135 Passaic Avenue (Block 3213, Lot 1, OR-1A Zone) into a school
• Docket ZB25-16: Convert vacant lot at 52 Sherman Street (Block 4068, Lot 34, R-3 Zone) into 6 residential units
• Escrow closeout for ZB24-11 (64 Third Street, Gordana Petrovski)
• Escrow closeout for ZB22-15 (82 Market Street, Serago Properties LLC)