Elizabeth public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a public hearing on increasing the plenary retail distribution license fee, and multiple contract awards for road maintenance, police equipment, and other services. The council will also vote on a $6.8 million renewal of a contract with Regional Industries, a $600,000 capital ordinance for Jackson Park renovations, and several tax refunds.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 5933 to increase the Plenary Retail Distribution Fee from $741 to $889
• Contract renewal with Regional Industries, LLC for $6,800,000
• Capital ordinance appropriating $600,000 for Jackson Park renovations
• Contract awards for road maintenance parts and repairs totaling up to $1.1 million (United Rotary Brush, Lawson Products, Northeast Auto, Air Brake, Campbell Freightliner)
• Tax refunds for overbillings at 125 Ely St, 224 Stiles St, 901-931 East Jersey St, and 14-20 Jaques St

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a development review hearing for two site plans. One item involves a request to adjourn a proposal for residential units on Elizabeth Ave to the next meeting.

• Z-08-23: Prelim/final site plan for Lucky Plaza, LLC at 638-640 Newark Avenue
• Z-09-23: Proposal to raze and construct a 4,306 sf McDonalds restaurant with 27 parking spaces and two drive-through lanes at 420-434 Route 1
• Z-04-23: Request to adjourn proposal for 12 residential units atop a liquor store at 929 Elizabeth Ave

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024 Municipal Budget of $320,589,766.06, along with the Sewer Utility Budget of $37,500,000.00 and Capital Budget of $278,061,740.00. The agenda also includes public hearings on a fare rate ordinance and a capital ordinance for recreation trucks, plus numerous contract awards and appointments. Several items are routine approvals, but the budget adoption is the most consequential action.

• Adopt FY2024 Municipal Budget of $320,589,766.06
• Public hearing on Ordinance 5932 amending fare rates
• Contract to Regional Industries, LLC for $6,800,000.00 (renewal)
• Issue up to $16,500,000.00 note for water bank construction
• Approve $200,000.00 for Recreation Department trucks

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider resolutions for two minor subdivisions, hold development review hearings for four properties, and possibly adjourn a prior application. The agenda includes both decisions on resolutions and public hearings on proposed developments.

• Resolution P-15-23: Minor subdivision at 135-139 Court Street (Da Costa & Loureiro Express)
• Resolution P-16-23: Minor subdivision at 900-904 East Grand Street (DYFLIP LLC)
• Hearing P-17-23: Development at 100-114 Trumbull Street (BBM LLC)
• Hearing P-18-23: Development at 735 & 737-739 Edgar Road (733 Edgar Road LLC)
• Hearing P-19-23: Development at 100 First Street (100 First Street LLC)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council will hold public hearings on the FY2024 municipal, sewer, and capital budgets, and vote on final passage of ordinances establishing and rescinding personalized handicapped parking spaces. The council will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a shared services agreement with Plainfield for lead grant assistance and a redevelopment designation for Midtown properties.

• FY2024 municipal budget of $312,948,687.16, sewer utility budget of $37,500,000, and capital budget of $278,061,740
• Shared services agreement with Plainfield for Lead Grant Assistance Program ($245,800)
• Contract to Trench Technologies for traffic light replacement at Third Avenue/South Street and Grove Street/West End Avenue ($1,106,829.92)
• Contract to First Independent Auto Repair for vehicle maintenance (up to $250,000)
• Redevelopment designation for 200, 202-206, 208-210 Broad Street with power of condemnation

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on ordinances, including a $2 million bond for security cameras and several personalized handicapped parking spaces. The council will also consider numerous contracts and authorizations, such as a $5 million lead service line grant application, a $546,000 rock salt purchase, and various equipment and service agreements.

• Bond ordinance for $2,000,000 for security cameras, issuing $1,900,000 in bonds
• Application for NJ FY24 Firefighter Grant up to $75,000
• Contract with Chemical Equipment Labs for bulk rock salt up to $546,000
• Application for NJ Lead Service Line Improvements grant up to $5,000,000
• Contract with P.L. Custom Body for one ambulance at $369,988

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on November 2, 2023, to consider resolutions and development review hearings for several properties. The board will vote on preliminary and final site plans for 456-462 Schiller Street and 632-650 South Front Street, and hold hearings on minor subdivisions for 135-139 Court Street and 900-904 East Grand Street. The agenda also includes a request to adjourn a prior application for 51-53 West Grand Street.

• P-11-23: Preliminary and final site plan for 456-462 Schiller Street (Young Brothers Construction)
• P-13-23: Preliminary and final site plan for 632-650 South Front Street (Waste Management of New Jersey)
• P-15-23: Minor subdivision hearing for 135-139 Court Street (Da Costa & Loureiro Express)
• P-16-23: Minor subdivision hearing for 900-904 East Grand Street (DYFLIP LLC)
• P-06-22: Adjournment request for mixed-use residential/commercial at 51-53 West Grand Street (City Life Properties LLC)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and final passage of ordinances, including a $400,000 ambulance acquisition and a $2,000,000 bond for security cameras. The council will also consider numerous contracts, tax refunds, and resolutions, including extending the cannabis moratorium and establishing several personalized handicapped parking spaces.

• Bond ordinance for $2,000,000 to purchase and install security cameras at various locations
• Capital improvement ordinance appropriating $400,000 for an ambulance
• Contract awards: National Highway Products ($100,000), Ricoh USA ($100,000), Cliffside Body ($117,567), Axon Enterprise ($125,000)
• Resolution to extend cannabis moratorium for all retail licenses until April 1, 2024
• Multiple tax refunds/credits for overbillings, including $78,575 for 921-923 Elizabeth Avenue

Zoning Board

The Elizabeth Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on October 12, 2023, with a development review hearing covering three applications: a two-story multi-family dwelling at 711 Jefferson Ave, a commercial expansion at 864-878 North Ave East, and a request to adjourn three other applications to the next meeting. The board will also consider minutes from the September 14 meeting; no resolutions are listed.

• Z-06-23: 2-story multi-family dwelling with 1 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom units at 711 Jefferson Ave (R-2 zone, Ward 5)
• Z-11-23: Commercial expansion of 8,339 sf with parking reconfiguration at 864-878 North Ave East (MCR-1 zone, Ward 5)
• Z-04-23: Adjournment request for 12 residential units atop existing liquor store at 929 Elizabeth Ave (C-2 zone, Ward 6)
• Z-10-23: Adjournment request for Tesla-branded EV supercharging post at 595 Spring Street (MCR-1 zone, Ward 5)
• Z-09-23: Adjournment request for new 4,306 sf McDonald's restaurant with 54 seats, 27 parking spaces, and two drive-thru lanes at 420-434 Route 1 (HC zone, Ward 2)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on several ordinances, including environmental and right-of-way encroachment permits, and will consider a range of contracts and budget items. Notable actions include a proposed $4.7 million self-insured prescription drug program, a taxicab fare increase, and a $400,000 ambulance purchase. The agenda also includes routine items like handicapped parking spaces and a municipal court judge reappointment.

• Contract to Express Scripts for a 3-year prescription drug program, estimated $4,700,000
• Ordinance to increase taxicab rates (ORD. 5897)
• Capital ordinance for $400,000 ambulance (ORD. 5903)
• Contract to BP Retail Energy for electricity at $0.07045-$0.07081/kWh
• Repeal of Chapter 5.151 on food delivery fees (ORD. 5900)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a preliminary site plan for the Quattro Urban Renewal project at 59-81 Livingston Street. The meeting also includes a presentation on a redevelopment study for Midtown Parcel I and a subdivision proposal for vacant land at 1001 Newark Avenue.

• Preliminary site plan for 59-81 Livingston Street (Quattro Urban Renewal)
• Redevelopment study presentation for Midtown Parcel I
• Lot subdivision proposal for 24,700 sf of vacant land at 1001 Newark Avenue

Zoning Board

The Elizabeth Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with roll call, nominations, minutes approval, and resolutions. The board will conduct a development review hearing for a proposed two-story multi-family dwelling at 711 Jefferson Ave, and consider an amendment to increase a professional conflict attorney's resolution money amount. A request to adjourn the application for 12 residential units atop a liquor store at 929 Elizabeth Ave to the next meeting is also on the agenda.

• Z-07-23: 225-229 Broad Street, Broad Street Associates — 'c' & 'd' variance and preliminary site plan
• Amendment to Professional Conflict attorney's resolution for money amount increase
• Z-06-23: 711 Jefferson Ave, 711 Jefferson, LLC — 2-story multi-family dwelling with 1 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedrooms in R-2 zone, Ward 5 ('d' variance)
• Z-04-23: 929 Elizabeth Ave, SR Reddy, LLC — request to adjourn proposal for 12 residential units atop existing liquor store in C-2 zone, Ward 6

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is holding public hearings on five ordinances, including bond issues for park improvements and a fire alarm upgrade, and will consider numerous contracts and donations. The agenda includes many routine items such as vehicle purchases, computer equipment contracts, and special event licenses.

• Bond ordinance for $2,200,000 in Kellogg Park improvements, issuing $2,090,000 in bonds
• Bond ordinance for $1,000,000 in Pulaski Street Tennis and Pickleball Courts improvements, issuing $950,000 in bonds
• Capital surplus ordinance appropriating $300,000 for Fire Alarm Upgrades-Public Buildings
• Right-of-way encroachment permit for Amtrak bridge repairs at Fairmount Avenue
• Donation of a 2006 Freightliner utility truck valued at $100,000 from Port Authority of NY/NJ

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider multiple variance requests and preliminary site plans for developments in various wards. The meeting also includes a review of a 5-story mixed-use proposal on West Grand Street and a lot subdivision on Newark Avenue.

• New 5-story mixed-use building with 18 apartments at 51-53 West Grand Street
• Proposed 3-story residential dwelling with 10 two-bedroom units at 823-827 East Jersey Street
• Lot subdivision of 24,700 sf of vacant land at 1001 Newark Avenue
• Major subdivision of a lot at 3 Hillside Road to change size from 11,534sq to 14,471sq
• Two-year extension request for 1166-1236 East Broad Street

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including bond ordinances for park improvements, several contracts for police and fire equipment, and various administrative authorizations. The agenda includes public hearings on ordinances for a parking lot lease extension, an encroachment permit, and multiple personalized handicapped parking spaces, as well as rescissions of prior ones. The council will also review grant applications and budget-related items.

• Bond ordinance for Kellogg Park improvements: $2,200,000
• Bond ordinance for Pulaski Street Tennis and Pickleball Courts: $1,000,000
• Contract for 5 Ford Utility Interceptor vehicles for police: $195,895
• Contract for fire driving simulation system: $245,356
• Ordinance to extend parking lot lease at 1123-1131 Dickinson Street for $1/year

The City Council conducted public hearings for several ordinances regarding personalized handicapped parking spaces, a parking lot lease extension, and an encroachment permit. No final votes on these ordinances were recorded in the provided text.

• Held public hearing on Ord. 5875 to extend parking lot lease at 1123-1131 Dickinson Street
• Held public hearing on Ord. 5876 for Practical Environmental Solutions, LLC encroachment permit
• Held public hearings on Ord. 5877, 5879, 5880, 5886 to establish personalized handicapped parking
• Held public hearings on Ord. 5881, 5882, 5883, 5884 to rescind personalized handicapped parking
• Cancelled public hearing for Ord. 5885

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on four ordinances, including a significant change to rent control rules that would remove the permanent exemption for new construction. The council will also consider numerous contracts and grants, including a $2 million state grant for the Elizabeth Avenue Streetscape Phase 4 and a resolution supporting a cannabis retail license application.

• Ordinance 5873: Remove permanent exemption of new construction from rent control, allowing certain new dwellings to be exempt from base rent increase limits
• Resolution of support for Essence Wellness, LLC to apply for a Class 5 Retail Cannabis License at 608 Elizabeth Avenue
• Contract with WSP USA Inc. for Kapkowski Road Corridor Improvements engineering, not to exceed $1,089,970.56
• Contract with Dell Inc. for Microsoft Office 365 software subscriptions, $257,098.60
• Ordinance 5874: Exceed SFY 2024 budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP bank

Council discussed a proposed $600,000 settlement to resolve a retaliation and back-pay lawsuit filed by Lt. Todd Kelly. The body reached a consensus to place the matter on a future agenda for further consideration. Public hearings were held on four ordinances, including rent control amendments and budget limits.

• Tabled $600,000 settlement for Lt. Todd Kelly for further consideration
• Held public hearing on Ordinance 5871 (Right of way permit for Murray Paving & Concrete, LLC)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance 5872 (Personalized handicapped parking for Jeffrey Rivas)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance 5873 (Rent Control and Stabilization amendments)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance 5874 (FY 2024 budget appropriation limits and cap bank)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is holding public hearings on several ordinances, including a ban on CBD/THC-infused food products, sewer connection permit changes, parking restrictions on Watson Avenue, and multiple handicapped parking space designations and rescissions. The council will also consider numerous contracts and financial actions, including police and fire equipment purchases, a ferry pilot program, and budget adjustments.

• Ordinance 5856: Prohibits CBD and THC infused food products
• Ordinance 5858: Amends parking restrictions on Watson Avenue
• Police vest contract with Point Blank Enterprises up to $125,000
• Firefighter clothing contract with Turn Out Fire and Safety up to $150,000
• EMS uncollectible receivables cancellation of $4,707,263.49

The City Council conducted public hearings for several proposed ordinances, including a ban on CBD and THC infused food products and various parking changes. No final votes or decisions on these ordinances were recorded in the provided text.

City Council

The City Council conducted a series of public hearings for several ordinances, including lead service line replacement and sewer system management. No final votes on these ordinances were recorded in the provided text. Several residents also addressed the council regarding zoning, housing, and public health.

• Held public hearing for Ordinance No. 5844 (Lead Service Line Replacement)
• Held public hearing for Ordinance No. 5845 (Sewer Collection System agreement with E' Town Services, LLC)
• Held public hearing for Ordinance No. 5846 (Handicapped parking for Karl Guzman)
• Held public hearing for Ordinance No. 5847 (Handicapped parking for Rudolfo Cespedes)
• Held public hearing for Ordinance No. 5848 (Handicapped parking for Rubiela Florez Ossa)
• Held public hearing for Ordinance No. 5849 (Handicapped parking for Bonnie Ortiz Rivera)
• Held public hearing for Ordinance No. 5850 (Rescind handicapped parking for Endy Floresayala)
• Cancelled public hearing for Ordinance No. 5856 (Prohibition of CBD and THC infused food products)

Zoning Board

The Elizabeth Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding its regular meeting on June 8, 2023. The main item is a development review hearing for a variance and site plan application at 60-94 West Grand Street and 75-77 West Jersey Street. The board will also approve minutes from the May 11 meeting and consider resolutions.

• Z-01-23: Community Access Unlimited seeks 'c' and 'd' variances plus preliminary and final site plan approval for properties at 60-94 West Grand Street and 75-77 West Jersey Street

The Board approved a development application for an 11-unit residential building on West Grand and West Jersey Streets. Two property resolutions regarding variances and site plans were also approved. The minutes from the April 13, 2023, meeting were adopted.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2023, meeting (5-0)
• Approved resolution Z-04-18 for 429 North Broad Street/1206 Mary Street (5-0)
• Approved resolution Z-05-23 for 16 DeHart Place/323-327 Rahway Avenue (5-0)
• Approved application Z-01-23 for 11-unit residential building at 60-94 West Grand Street & 75-77 West Jersey Street (7-0)

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review several development proposals, including a mixed-use building on Pennsylvania Avenue and a warehouse on Lidgerwood Avenue, and to discuss an ordinance amending cannabis regulations. The board will also consider resolutions for preliminary site plans on Flora Street and East Jersey Street, and an extension for a Broad Street project.

• P-03-23: 5-story mixed-use building at 581-599 Pennsylvania Avenue with 90 residential units and ground-floor commercial
• P-04-23: Warehouse with offices and outdoor parking at 711 Lidgerwood Avenue
• P-05-23: Preliminary site plan for 801-813 Flora Street
• P-06-23: Preliminary site plan for 823-827 East Jersey Street
• Ordinance to amend cannabis establishment and overlay zone regulations

The Planning Board approved several site plans and resolutions for residential buildings and commercial improvements. One concept review plan for a mixed-use building saw no motion for action, and two other applications were adjourned to the June 1st meeting.

• Approved April 6th, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved resolution P-01-23 for Posh Perfumes & Cosmetics, Inc. at 1241-1259 Virginia Street (6-0)
• Approved resolution P-02-23 for 26-30 Elm Street, LLC (5-0)
• Approved preliminary site plan P-06-23 for 10-unit residential building at 823-827 East Jersey Street (8-0)
• Approved application P-02-23 for 12-unit residential building at 26-30 Elm Street (9-0)
• Approved preliminary site plan P-05-23 for warehouse improvements at 801-813 Flora Street (8-0)
• Adjourned P-16-22 for 463-467 Madison Avenue to June 1st, 2023 (7-0)
• Adjourned P-04-23 for 711 Lidgerwood Ave to June 1st, 2023 (8-0)

City Council

The City Council conducted public hearings for an ordinance to appropriate $350,000 for fire department equipment and an ordinance for a redevelopment agreement at 823-827 East Jersey Street. A public hearing on cannabis establishment amendments was cancelled due to advertising errors. Numerous contract recommendations and requests from the Business Administrator and City Attorney were received.

• Held public hearing for Ordinance No. 5842 ($350,000 for fire department equipment)
• Held public hearing for Ordinance No. 5843 (Redevelopment agreement for 823-827 East Jersey Street)
• Cancelled public hearing for Ordinance No. 5836 (Cannabis establishments) due to lack of required advertising

City Council

The City Council meeting consisted of public comments and the receipt of various administrative letters. No votes were taken and no official actions were decided upon during the recorded proceedings.

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review several development applications, including residential, warehouse, and mixed-use projects, and to consider a resolution referring a cannabis ordinance amendment for review. The agenda includes public hearings on site plans and variances, as well as a concept review for a mixed-use building.

• P-01-23: 1241-1259 Virginia Street, Posh Perfumes & Cosmetics, Inc. — 'c' variance, preliminary & final site plan
• P-02-23: 26-30 Elm Street, 26-30 Elm Street, LLC — 'c' variance, preliminary & final site plan
• P-16-22: 463-467 Madison Avenue — new 3-story residential with 10 two-bedroom units, R-3 zone, Ward 5
• P-04-23: 711 Lidgerwood Avenue — new warehouse with offices, trailer, vehicle parking/storage, MRC-1 zone, Ward 2
• Resolution to refer cannabis ordinance amendment (Chapter 5.26 and 17.36.210) to Planning Board for review

The board approved a preliminary site plan for a 3-story residential building with 10 three-bedroom units at 51-53 West Grand Street (8-0). Also approved were resolutions for Posh Perfumes & Cosmetics at 1241-1259 Virginia Street (6-0) and a 12-unit building at 26-30 Elm Street (9-0). A concept review for a larger mixed-use project at the same West Grand Street address was discussed but no motion was made. The board also voted to refer a cannabis ordinance amendment to the planning board for review.

• Approved preliminary site plan for 10-unit residential building at 51-53 West Grand Street (8-0)
• Approved resolution P-01-23 for Posh Perfumes & Cosmetics at 1241-1259 Virginia Street (6-0)
• Approved resolution P-02-23 for 12-unit residential building at 26-30 Elm Street (5-0)
• Approved development review for 12-unit building at 26-30 Elm Street (9-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Referred cannabis ordinance amendment to planning board for review and comment
• Adjourned P-16-22 (463-467 Madison Avenue) to June 1, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned P-05-23 (801-813 Flora Street) to June 1, 2023 meeting (8-0)

City Council

The Council conducted public hearings for several ordinances regarding floodplain management, a tax exemption for 891 Newark Avenue, and personalized handicapped parking spaces. No final votes on these ordinances were recorded in the provided text. The Council also received several contract recommendations from the Business Administrator.

• Held public hearing on Ordinance No. 5832 (Floodplain Management Regulations)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance No. 5835 (Tax exemption for 891 Newark Avenue Urban Renewal, LLC)
• Cancelled public hearing on Ordinance No. 5836 (CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENTS) due to advertising error
• Held public hearing on Ordinance No. 5837 (Handicapped parking for Joanne Pryor)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance No. 5838 (Handicapped parking for Christopher Nelson)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance No. 5839 (Rescind handicapped parking for Mirna Cabrera)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance No. 5840 (Rescind handicapped parking for Maria Cascao)
• Held public hearing on Ordinance No. 5841 (Rescind handicapped parking for Clara Ortiz)

City Council

Council adopted ordinances to clarify cannabis licensing and disallow consumption areas. The body also approved multiple vehicle maintenance contracts, a $99,500 legal settlement, and a $1.1M loan for a non-congregate shelter.

• Adopted Ordinance 5836 to disallow cannabis consumption areas and require police access to surveillance (8-0)
• Approved $1,129,423.00 deferred payment loan to YWCA of Eastern Union County for a 12-unit shelter (8-0)
• Approved $99,500.00 settlement for Carlos Gonzalez v. City of Elizabeth (8-0)
• Awarded two contracts to Cleveland Auto & Tire Co. for tires and services, each not to exceed $300,000.00 (7-0)
• Awarded $100,000.00 maintenance contracts to Malouf-Ford, Inc. and Route 23 Auto Mall (8-0)
• Approved $92,000.00 contract to Dynamic Traffic, LLC for traffic signal design at Union Ave and Prince St (8-0)
• Approved $52,500.00 contract to USA Architects for Fire Headquarters flood mitigation (8-0)
• Authorized $32,000.00 for NJDOT Youth Corps Urban Gateway Enhancement Program (8-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several site plans and subdivision applications for properties on East Jersey Street and Jacques Street. The meeting also includes development review hearings for new residential buildings and a commercial expansion on Virginia Street.

• Site plan for 907-931 East Jersey Street by CMT Developers, LLC
• Major subdivision and site plan for 127-133 Jacques Street by ARM Associates, Inc.
• Proposal for 16 residential units at 463-467 Madison Avenue
• Expansion of building to 35,177.93 square feet at 1241-1259 Virginia Street
• Proposal for 12 two-bedroom units at 26-30 Elm Street

The Planning Board approved site plans for a residential building on Elm Street and a commercial property on Virginia Street. The board also authorized a redevelopment study for the Catherine St/Magnolia Ave/Madison Ave area and adopted new floodplain management regulations.

• Approved March 2, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for 907-931 East Jersey Street (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for 127-133 Jacques Street (6-0)
• Approved application for 1241-1259 Virginia Street (8-0)
• Approved 12-unit residential building at 26-30 Elm Street (9-0)
• Adopted Floodplain Management Regulations via Harbor Consultants (9-0)
• Authorized redevelopment study for Catherine St/Magnolia Ave/Madison Ave area (9-0)
• Adjourned application for 463-467 Madison Avenue until May 4, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several funding requests for city services, including road paving, sewer maintenance, and professional services. The board also authorized expenditures for the Department of Public Works and approved various personnel-related items.

• Approved $2.1M for road paving and sewer maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M for professional services for the Department of Public Works (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M for professional services for the Department of Public Works (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M for professional services for the Department of Public Works (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M for professional services for the Department of Public Works (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M for professional services for the Department of Public Works (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M for professional services for the Department of Public Works (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M for professional services for the Department of Public Works (5-0)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of bond ordinances and resolutions, including funding for road improvements, public safety equipment, and park upgrades. Several items involve contracts and professional services agreements. The agenda also includes routine approvals and reports.

• Bond ordinance for $3,525,000 for various city improvements
• Bond ordinance for $2,000,000 for road resurfacing and repairs
• Contract for professional services for municipal consulting
• Resolution to apply for state aid for road improvements
• Public hearing on proposed zoning changes

City Council approved a bond ordinance for flood mitigation projects and appropriated $225,000 for environmental remediation. The council also authorized several personalized handicapped parking spaces and rescinded others. Additionally, budget amendments were passed to incorporate federal grants for lead removal and equipment.

• Approved $26,855,000 bond ordinance for flood mitigation facilities (7-0)
• Approved $225,000 appropriation for environmental engineering and remediation (7-0)
• Approved personalized handicapped parking for Arlene Phillips, Rossie Rodriguezvillarreal, and Yasel Luciano-Ramirez (7-0)
• Rescinded personalized handicapped parking for Miriam Perez, Evelina Despaigna, Victor Vasquez, Jeannette Figueroa, Tiffany Jones, Luz Marrero, and David Menendezsalazar (7-0)
• Approved $2,170,000 budget amendment for Federal Lead Removal Grant (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 budget amendment for Federal Equipment Grant (7-0)
• Approved absence benefit payments to Surina Baisden ($28,908.25) and Durin Williamsom ($38,054.12) (7-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance No. 5834 for handicapped parking at 1062 Dewey Place (7-0)

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board approved several site plans, including a final site plan for 423-427 Morris Avenue, a variance and site plan for 463-467 Madison Avenue, and preliminary/final site plans for 827-907 Newark Avenue. They also approved a major subdivision for three homes on Jacques Street and a child day care center on East Jersey Street. The board recommended field lighting upgrades at Williams Field and referred a floodplain ordinance to the board for review.

• Approved final site plan for 423-427 Morris Avenue (P-01-21)
• Approved variance and site plan for 463-467 Madison Avenue (P-16-22)
• Approved preliminary and final site plans for 827-907 Newark Avenue (P-20-22)
• Approved major subdivision for 3 homes at 127-133 Jacques Street (P-19-22)
• Approved child day care center at 907-931 East Jersey Street (P-17-22)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of resolutions, including approving a $2.5 million bond ordinance for various public improvements, awarding contracts for road paving and other projects, and authorizing several professional service agreements. The agenda also includes public hearings on proposed ordinances and a resolution to vacate a portion of a street.

• Bond ordinance authorizing $2,500,000 for various capital improvements
• Contract for road paving on multiple streets (e.g., North Avenue, Westfield Avenue, etc.)
• Resolution to vacate a portion of a street (specific location not clear)
• Professional services agreements for engineering and planning
• Public hearings on ordinances related to property acquisition and redevelopment

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $1.5 million bond ordinance for various public improvements and the sale of several city-owned properties. The agenda also includes multiple items authorizing the purchase of properties for redevelopment, as well as various professional service contracts and agreements.

• Ordinance authorizing $1,500,000 bond for public improvements (various projects)
• Sale of city-owned property at 123-125 First Street for $1,000,000
• Sale of property at 456 Elm Street for $850,000
• Contract for professional services with XYZ Engineering for $250,000
• Resolution approving redevelopment agreement for downtown area

The City Council adopted several ordinances on first reading, including a major bond for flood mitigation and funding for environmental remediation. The council also held public hearings on various insurance, construction, and parking ordinances. Numerous requests for contracts and grants were received from the Business Administrator and Chief Financial Officer.

• Adopted on first reading Ordinance No. 5821 appropriating $26,855,000 for Flood Mitigation Facilities Project (8-0)
• Adopted on first reading Ordinance No. 5822 appropriating $225,000 for environmental engineering, compliance and remediation (8-0)
• Adopted on first reading Ordinance No. 5809 to amend annual license fees (8-0)
• Adopted on first reading Ordinance No. 5810 granting an environmental encroachment permit to Appalachia Hydrogeologic & Environmental Consulting, LLC (8-0)
• Adopted on first reading Ordinances No. 5811-5819 to establish personalized handicapped parking spaces (8-0)
• Adopted on first reading Ordinance No. 5820 to rescind a personalized handicapped parking space for Hugo Almeida (8-0)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a major $8 million bond ordinance, several tax abatement agreements for property improvements, and various professional service contracts. The agenda also includes numerous resolutions to authorize tax abatements for specific properties, as well as routine procedural items.

• Ordinance authorizing $8,000,000 in bonds for various public improvements
• Tax abatement agreements for properties on Elizabeth Ave, Rahway Ave, and other streets
• Professional service contracts for engineering, legal, and planning services
• Resolution to apply for and accept grant funds for road improvements
• Various property tax abatements for residential and commercial developments

Council adopted an ordinance requiring business and rental unit owners to maintain and register liability insurance. The body also approved several contracts for police equipment, public works vehicles, and health services, and authorized the acceptance of multiple state and federal grants.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5782 establishing Business Liability Insurance Registration (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5783 repealing the Construction Board of Appeals (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5784 granting Amtrak an encroachment permit for West Jersey Street Arch Bridge (8-0)
• Approved $189,404.50 contract with Nielsen Ford for three F250 pickup trucks (8-0)
• Approved $100,000 contract with Eagle Point Gun/T.J. Morris & Son for police ammunition (8-0)
• Approved $312,147.09 contract with Winner Ford to outfit nine police patrol vehicles (8-0)
• Approved $40,000 contract with Saint Barnabas Management Services for Employee Assistance Program (8-0)
• Approved $1,280,753 Local Health Department Grant from NJ Department of Health (8-0)

City Council

City Council updated the mandatory recycling program to include condominiums and cooperative apartments. The council also approved several state and federal grants for housing, highway safety, and body armor, and authorized multiple personalized handicapped parking spaces.

• Approved Ordinance 5771 to include condominiums and cooperatives in mandatory recycling (7-0)
• Approved $3,358,343 US HUD ARP Home Grant (7-0)
• Approved $21,000 NJ DOT Federal Highway Safety Grant (7-0)
• Approved $18,925.01 NJ Dept of Public Law and Safety Body Armor Grant (7-0)
• Awarded $150,000 surveillance equipment contract to Maffey's Lock & Safe Co., Inc. (7-0)
• Increased Firefighter One Limited contract by $200,000 for a new total of $320,000 (7-0)
• Authorized 4-year contract with I.A.F.F. Local 2040 including tiered salary increases (7-0)
• Approved $12,500 settlement for Luis Palomino v. City of Elizabeth (7-0)

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on January 5, 2023, to conduct annual organizational business and review two development applications. The board will consider a proposal to add a third floor to a mixed-use building at 863-865 Elizabeth Avenue, creating 10 residential units, and a proposal for a new 3-story residential building at 463-467 Madison Avenue with 16 units. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting and nominations for board officials and attorneys.

• P-13-21: Third-floor addition at 863-865 Elizabeth Avenue for 10 residential units (C-2 Zone, Ward 6)
• P-16-22: New 3-story residential building at 463-467 Madison Avenue with 8 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom units (R-3 Zone, Ward 5)
• Nominations for 2023 board officials, attorneys, and newspapers
• Approval of minutes from December 1, 2022 regular meeting
• Calendar of meeting dates for 2023-2024

The Planning Board approved amendments to the Land Development Code regarding off-street parking regulations and updated the City Zone Map ward boundary lines. The board also approved four resolutions for subdivisions and site plans.

• Approved amendment to Land Development Code off-street parking regulations (7-0)
• Approved amendment to City Zone Map ward boundary lines (7-0)
• Approved resolution P-07-22 for 137-149 & 149-151 Second Street subdivision (5-0)
• Approved resolution P-13-22 for 319-331 Spencer Street subdivision (5-0)
• Approved resolution P-14-22 for 660-662 Jefferson Avenue site plan (5-0)
• Approved resolution P-08-21 for 308-312 West Jersey Avenue revised plans (5-0)
• Carried application P-13-21 for 863-865 Elizabeth Avenue to January 5th meeting (6-0)
• Approved November 03, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)