Elizabeth public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council is considering several expenditures for infrastructure repairs, professional services, and equipment. The meeting includes reviews of construction bids and a request for a budget appropriation for a professional services contract.

• Contract for $1,000,000 for the demolition of a building at 100-104 West Westfield Avenue
• Contract for $1,000,000 for the demolition of a building at 100-104 West Westfield Avenue (duplicate item in record)
• Contract for $1,000,000 for the demolition of a building at 100-104 West Westfield Avenue (duplicate item in record)
• Appropriation of $1,286,289 for a professional services contract with the Law Department
• Contract for $1,000,000 for the demolition of a building at 100-104 West Westfield Avenue (duplicate item in record)

Fair Rental Housing Board

The Fair Rental Housing Board will hear a summons for a violation of Section 5.70.200 of the Rent Control Ordinance. It will review property listings for LLCs identified as 2025‑20 through 2025‑23. The board will discuss abolishing the $20 rent increase cap and present a year‑end summary of rent control activities.

• Summons for violation of Section 5.70.200 of the Rent Control Ordinance
• Review of properties linked to 2025‑20 Wood Ave Assets LLC (multiple addresses)
• Review of properties linked to 2025‑21 New Assets Management, LLC (multiple addresses)
• Discussion on abolishing the $20 rent increase cap
• Presentation of Rent Control Year End Summary

Planning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to review resolutions and a development plan. The primary focus is the final site plan for converting a former convent into a childcare center.

• Final Major site Plan Approval and height variance for 501-505 E. Jersey St (Z-03-24)
• Final site plan for Elking, LLC to convert 301 S. Street to a childcare center (Z-02-25)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a bond ordinance for a police drone control tower and a settlement for motor vehicle rental taxes. The body is also reviewing multiple service contracts and ordinances regarding handicapped parking and license fees.

• Proposed $4,000,000 bond ordinance for a drone control tower and landing pad at Police Headquarters
• Proposed $6,982,168.54 settlement with ELRAC, LLC for motor vehicle rental taxes
• Contract renewal with Regional Industries, LLC for garbage and recycling at $7,500,000
• Proposed increase of plenary distribution license '44' renewal fee to $1,280.00
• Contract for ferry service feasibility study from Elizabeth to New York City for $756,161.00

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board is reviewing several site plans, including a proposed warehouse and distribution facility in the Butler Street Redevelopment Area. The board will also consider a used car dealership on Rahway Avenue and a residential conversion on Chilton Street.

• Final site plan approval for loading zone at 801-871 Livingston Street
• Prelim/final site plan for used car dealership at 464-470 Rahway Ave
• Prelim/final site plan for warehouse, distribution facility, and office space in Butler Street Redevelopment Area
• Prelim/final site plan to convert 2-family house to 3-family at 409 Chilton Street
• Presentation of the Old Phelps Dodge Redevelopment Study for 701-733 S. Front Street and 713-743 Amboy Avenue

City Council

The provided agenda text does not contain recognizable items, decisions, or proposals. It appears to consist of unintelligible or procedural placeholder text, so no specific actions can be reported.

The council conducted public hearings on eight ordinances covering short‑term leases, parking restrictions, and handicapped parking, and presented the FY 2026 municipal, sewer, and capital budgets. No votes or decisions were recorded for any of these items. The council also received letters requesting authorization for several four‑year labor contracts and insurance agreements.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 6206 (short‑term lease at historic Midtown Train Station) held; closed with no vote recorded
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 6207 (amend "no parking on school days") held; closed with no vote recorded
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 6208 (amend "no parking all times" on South Street) held; closed with no vote recorded
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 6209 (add all‑way stop at Clifton & Arnett; Carteret & Clarkson) held; closed with no vote recorded
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 6211 (accept charitable donation from Elberon Development Group) held; closed with no vote recorded
• Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget of $347,799,057.09 presented; no vote recorded
• Letter requesting authorization for a 4‑year contract with the Elizabeth Public Health Nurses Association received
• Letter requesting authorization for a 4‑year contract with Union Council No. 8 New Jersey Civil Service Association received

Fair Rental Housing Board

The Fair Rental Housing Board will hold a hearing on a request from Jefferson Housing, LLC concerning tenant Jhonathan Tinitana at 415 Jefferson Ave Apt C02. It will review a substantial preliminary and final application for 916‑918 Pennington St owned by Dragan & Natasa Jovanovic, and consider a summons for a Section 5.70.200 rent‑control ordinance violation (Resolution 2025‑18) at 610 Salem Ave Apt E08. The board will also discuss approving the 2026 meeting calendar and proposed rent‑control changes. A reminder about the board’s holiday party will be given.

• Hearing request by Jefferson Housing, LLC – tenant Jhonathan Tinitana, 415 Jefferson Ave Apt C02
• Substantial preliminary and final application – property 916‑918 Pennington St, owners Dragan & Natasa Jovanovic
• Summons for violation of Section 5.70.200 of the Rent Control Ordinance (Resolution 2025‑18) – property 610 Salem Ave Apt E08, tenant Sabrina York, owner Salem Equity, LLC
• Approval of the 2026 Fair Rental Housing Board meeting calendar
• Rent‑control proposal changes

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will consider Resolution Z‑09‑24 for a final site plan to construct a mixed‑use building with ground‑floor office space and two 2‑bedroom apartments at 432‑434 Rahway Avenue in Zone C‑4, Ward 2. It will also hold a Development Review Hearing on Application Z‑02‑25 from Elking, LLC to convert a property at 301 S. Street in R‑2 Zone, Ward 6 into a childcare center. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call, the pledge of allegiance, and approval of October 9 minutes.

• Resolution Z‑09‑24: Final site plan for mixed‑use building at 432‑434 Rahway Avenue, C‑4 zone, ground‑floor office and two 2‑bedroom apartments with parking.
• Development Review Hearing Z‑02‑25: Elking, LLC proposal at 301 S. Street, R‑2 zone, to convert the site to a childcare center.

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council will consider authorizing contracts for group life insurance, health benefits, and various municipal services, including a short-term lease for the Historic Midtown Train Station.

• Authorize insurance contracts up to $300,000
• Authorize lease for Historic Midtown Train Station
• Authorize $3.5M for Jersey Gardens Area Bridge Maintenance
• Authorize $100,000 for new trucks
• Authorize $50,000 for reflective sheeting

The minutes for the Elizabeth City Council meeting on 2025-11-10 consist of unintelligible text and do not contain any clear actions, votes, or resolutions. No concrete decisions, approvals, or denials can be identified from the record. The meeting appears to have been procedural only, with no substantive items documented.

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board is meeting to review site plans for industrial and residential developments. The board will consider resolutions for a warehouse and a self-storage facility, alongside a residential conversion and a loading zone approval.

• Resolution P-02-25: Proposed warehouse with office space at 107 Trumbull Street
• Resolution P-05-25: Proposed 3-story self-storage building at 300-340 Allen Street
• P-09-24: Proposal to convert a 2-family house to a 3-family house at 409 Chilton Street
• P-01-25: Final site plan approval for a loading zone at 801-871 Livingston Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and final passage votes on ordinances regarding residential lead-based paint inspections and a 100% disabled veterans tax exemption. The body is also reviewing several municipal contracts and emergency repair requests.

• Ord. No. 6188: Requirement for lead-based paint inspections in certain residential rental dwellings
• Ord. No. 6189: Establishment of a 100% Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption
• Contract for Jackson Park Renovation Project with Picerno-Giordano Construction, LLC for $808,344.00
• Emergency contract for Recreation Pier repair with Empire Construction & Property Management Group, Inc. for $125,000.00
• Grant of up to $532,240.00 for a new traffic light system at Broad Street and East/West Grand Street

The provided minutes are garbled and do not contain any identifiable actions, votes, or approvals. No substantive decisions can be extracted.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several zoning and subdivision proposals, including site plans for residential and commercial projects. It will hear a presentation from Harbor Consultants on whether parcels at 200, 202‑206, and 208‑210 Broad Street meet the criteria for condemnation under New Jersey law. The board will also adopt a resolution to begin a preliminary investigation of redevelopment potential at 701‑733 S. Front Street and 713‑743 Amboy Avenue.

• P-06-25: Minor subdivision of 321‑325 Elizabeth Ave, C‑2 Zone, Ward 1.
• P-12-24: Preliminary/final site plan for Zaelmora Inc., 919‑931 South Elmora Ave, H‑C Zone, Ward 2 (ATM only).
• P-02-25: Preliminary/final site plan for Elizabeth Industrial Park, LLC, 107 Trumbull St, MRC_1 Zone, Ward 1 – proposed warehouse with office space.
• P-05-25: Preliminary/final site plan for Extra Space Storage, 300‑340 Allen St, M‑1 Zone, Ward 2 – new three‑story self‑storage building.
• Harbor Consultants presentation on parcels 200, 202‑206, and 208‑210 Broad Street to determine eligibility for condemnation under N.J.S. A. 40:12‑5.

City Council

The agenda text appears garbled and does not contain any recognizable items such as rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings. No substantive decisions or discussions can be determined from the available information. Consequently, no specific actions are scheduled for this meeting.

The provided minutes consist of unintelligible text and do not contain any clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. Consequently, no specific decisions can be identified from this record.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a final site plan for a mixed-use building and a preliminary major site plan involving a height variance. The board will also hear an appeal of an administrative decision.

• Final site plan for 432-434 Rahway Avenue: mixed-use building with office and two 2-bedroom apartments
• Preliminary Major site Plan Approval and height variance for 501-505 E. Jersey St
• Administrative decision appeal for 50-52 Lt. Glenn Zamorski Drive

City Council

The provided agenda text is garbled and does not list any identifiable decisions, proposals, or discussion topics. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings can be extracted from the document.

The minutes contain no clear record of any decisions, approvals, denials, or motions. The text is unreadable and does not specify any actionable outcomes. Therefore, no substantive actions were recorded.

Planning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider four resolution items for final site plans and variances, including a mixed‑use project with 17 apartments and three commercial units. It will hold a development review hearing on a proposed childcare center at 301 South Street. The board will also review and vote on a Land Use Pledge and Green Building Practices for Sustainable Jersey.

• Resolution Z-05-24: Broad Holdings, LLC – final site plan for 56‑64 Broad Street, C‑5 zone, 17 apartments above 3 commercial units
• Resolution Z-04-25: Immaculate Conception Church – final site plan for 417 Union Ave, OC‑2 zone, proposed office addition
• Resolution Z-05-25: Ligia Mendoza – ‘c’, ‘d’ variances for 17‑19 Orchard Street, R‑3A zone, first‑floor office and second‑floor residential
• Development Review Hearing Z-02-25: Elking, LLC – prelim/final site plan for 301 South Street, R‑2 zone, conversion to childcare center
• Other Business: Review and vote on Land Use Pledge and Green Building Practices for Sustainable Jersey

City Council

The provided agenda text is garbled and does not contain any discernible agenda items, decisions, or proposals. No specific items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes can be extracted.

The City Council conducted public hearings on Ordinances 6161, 6164, 6165, 6166, 6167, 6168, 6169, and 6170, and no members of the public spoke for or against them. The clerk also received several letters from the Business Administrator recommending contracts and insurance authorizations, but no votes or approvals were recorded. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding lead service line replacement and vehicle acquisitions. The body is also reviewing numerous contract recommendations for police equipment, city supplies, and urban enterprise zone initiatives.

• Ord. No. 6159: $22,200,000 bond ordinance for lead service line replacement program 2025
• Ord. No. 6158: $3,000,000 bond ordinance for vehicles and equipment
• Ord. No. 6157: Ordinance to prohibit plenary retail distribution licenses after 10:00 P.M.
• Contract recommendation to Foveonics Document Solutions for digitizing archives not to exceed $425,000
• Contract recommendation to Everon, LLC for fire alarms and sprinklers not to exceed $400,000

The minutes contain no clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. Only unintelligible or procedural text appears, with no specific decisions documented.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will vote on resolutions for several residential and redevelopment projects. The board is also reviewing site plans for a warehouse, a self-storage facility, and various residential conversions.

• Proposed warehouse with office space at 107 Trumbull Street
• Proposed 3-story self-storage building at 300-340 Allen Street
• New 4-story construction with 8 units at 345 West Grand Street
• Conversion of a 2-family house to 3-family at 409 Chilton Street
• 1-year extension request for 1166-1236 East Broad Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding police and fire department organization, parking changes, and the 2026 municipal budget appropriation limits. The body is also reviewing several contract recommendations for IT equipment, fire department gear, and insurance.

• Ord. No. 6156 to exceed State Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits
• Elizabeth Avenue Special Improvement District 2026 budget of $339,472.00
• Proposed $2,500,000.00 FEMA SAFER Grant to hire ten additional firefighters
• Contract for Dell software subscriptions and licenses totaling $407,784.83
• New traffic control signal at East Grand Street and Jefferson Avenue (Ord. No. 6143)

The provided minutes consist of unintelligible text and do not contain any clear actions, votes, or resolutions. No specific decisions, approvals, denials, or tablings can be identified. The record appears to be procedural or corrupted, with no actionable items documented.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review several preliminary and final site plans for mixed-use buildings. The board is also considering variances for a residential and office property on Orchard Street.

• 501-505 East Jersey Street: Proposed 4-story mixed-use building with 36 one-bedroom apartments and 700 sq. feet of retail
• 417 Union Ave: Proposed office addition to Immaculate Conception Church
• 56-64 Broad Street: Proposed 17 apartments above 3 commercial units
• 432-434 Rahway Ave: Proposed mixed-use building with ground floor office and two 2-bedroom apartments
• 17-19 Orchard Street: Requested 'c' and 'd' variances for first floor office and second floor residential

City Council

The City Council is meeting to adopt temporary budgets for the 2026 fiscal year. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding municipal budget appropriation limits.

• Temporary Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget of $92,219,979.97
• Temporary Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget of $364,563,500.00
• Temporary Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Utility Budget of $18,136,213.63
• Transfers for Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal & Sewer Utility Budgets of $599,000.00
• Ord. No. 6156 to exceed State Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits

The provided minutes consist of unintelligible text and do not contain any identifiable motions, votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive actions by the Elizabeth City Council. No concrete decisions can be extracted from the record.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several high-value infrastructure and service contracts, including lead pipe replacement and streetscape management. The body is also considering appointments for Municipal Public Defenders and various city personnel organization changes.

• Contract for Lead Service Line Replacement — Elizabeth Phase 3 with Pacific Construction, LLC for $4,318,852.00
• Rental of parking spaces in Lot No. 6 and Lot No. 2 from Elizabeth Parking Authority for $747,000.00
• Appointment of Municipal Public Defenders for 2025-2026 not to exceed $175,000.00
• Roofing maintenance and repair contract with S&A General Contracting for $434,794.00
• Ordinance to establish a personalized handicapped parking space at 41 Kerlyn Ct.

The minutes for the Elizabeth, New Jersey City Council meeting on June 24, 2025 consist of unintelligible text and do not contain any clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No concrete decisions were documented in the record.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will vote on resolutions for a driveway variance and a mixed-use building. The board will also hold development review hearings for three projects, including two mixed-use buildings and a church office addition.

• Resolution Z-01-25: Driveway variance for 17 Hillside Road
• Resolution Z-09-24: Mixed-use building with office and two-bedroom apartments at 432-434 Rahway Ave
• Z-03-24: 4-story mixed-use building with 36 one-bedroom apartments and 700 sq. feet of retail at 501-505 East Jersey Street
• Z-04-25: Office addition to Immaculate Conception Church at 417 Union Ave
• Z-05-24: 17 apartments above 3 commercial units at 56-64 Broad Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several high-value contract recommendations for public safety and infrastructure. The body is also considering the adoption of 2026 temporary budgets and the issuance of General Improvement, Sewer Utility, and Refunding bonds.

• Proposed bond sales: $7M General Improvement, $12M Sewer Utility, and $11.055M Refunding Bonds
• Contract for East Coast Emergency Lighting for EMS, Fire, and Police not to exceed $350,000
• Contract for W.B. Mason Co., Inc. for office supplies not to exceed $350,000
• Contract for Atlantic Tactical of New Jersey, Inc. for police/homeland security supplies not to exceed $350,000
• Ord. No. 6137: Right-of-way encroachment permit for scaffolding at Elizabeth Avenue and South Spring Street

The minutes consist of fragmented, unintelligible text and do not contain any clear approvals, denials, votes, or actionable items.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several site plans and subdivisions for residential and commercial developments. The meeting includes decisions on resolutions for properties on Magie Ave and West Grand Street, as well as new development hearings.

• P-05-24: 345 West Grand Street, proposal for 8 new units in a 4-story building
• P-03-25: 125 Broad Street, proposal for retail space and 93 residential units
• P-06-25: 321-325 Elizabeth Avenue, proposal to subdivide and build two single family homes
• P-01-25: 801-871 Livingston Street, prelim/final site plan review
• P-02-25: 107 Trumbull Street, prelim/final site plan review

City Council

The City Council is voting on several ordinances, including a major bond for litigation funding and new rules for storm drain retrofitting and school-day parking. The body is also reviewing multiple contracts for dental insurance, vehicle purchases, and professional liability insurance.

• Ord. No. 6134: Refunding Bond Ordinance not exceeding $11,100,000 for litigation settlement
• Dental Insurance Program contract with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield not to exceed $1,850,000
• Proposed traffic light systems at Third Ave/Atlantic St ($1M), Madison Ave/Louisa St ($650K), and E Jersey St/Jefferson Ave ($650K)
• Contract for one 2024 Ford Transit 250 MR Cargo Van from Paramus Ford for $58,326.60
• Ord. No. 6135: New 'Private Storm Drain Inlet Retrofitting' code chapter

The minutes consist mainly of lists of officials, departments, and student representatives. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials are documented. Therefore, the meeting did not record any concrete decisions.

Fair Rental Housing Board

The Elizabeth Fair Rental Housing Board will hold a public hearing on preliminary applications from two landlords to establish or adjust rent levels for specific units. The board will also discuss the approval of prior meeting minutes and a new commissioner recommendation.

• Preliminary application by Pingry Equity LLC for units A-6, B-17, E-07, E-08 at 19 Pingry Place
• Preliminary application by 136 Jefferson Investor, LLC for units 1F, 2F, and 3F1 at 136 Jefferson Ave
• Public hearing requested by Jonathan R. Mehl, Esq. for Imperial Apartments, LLC at 750 N. Broad Street, Apt. 11H
• Approval of July 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on new rent control board commissioner recommended by City Counsel

The Fair Rental Housing Board heard arguments from the landlord’s attorney and the tenant regarding base rent, parking fees, and the applicability of the 2022 rent‑control ordinance to unit 11H at 750 North Broad Street. Commissioners asked for clarification on registration status, effective dates, and fee calculations, but no final decision, vote, or resolution was recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a $7,135,000 bond for capital improvement projects with the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, and multiple personalized handicapped parking space authorizations and rescissions. The council will also consider the Greater Elizabeth Tourism Improvement District's $1,463,389 budget and numerous contract awards for equipment, maintenance, and services across city departments.

• Bond ordinance for $7,135,000 for capital improvements with Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties
• Greater Elizabeth Tourism Improvement District 2025 budget of $1,463,389
• Motorola contract for communications infrastructure and portable radio maintenance up to $500,000
• Emergency repair of fire truck transmission for $20,957.63
• Purchase of trailer with vehicle barricades and drive simulator for $232,716.72

The minutes for the Elizabeth City Council meeting on May 13, 2025 contain no clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote counts. No decisions were documented in the record.

Planning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several applications, including a revised preliminary site plan for a four-story mixed-use building with 36 one-bedroom apartments and 700 sq. ft. of retail at 501-505 East Jersey Street. Other items include a community center at 900 Newark Avenue, a mixed-use building with office and two-bedroom apartments at 432-434 Rahway Avenue, and a variance for a driveway at 17 Hillside Road. The board will also vote on minutes and resolutions.

• Revised preliminary site plan for 36 one-bedroom apartments and retail at 501-505 East Jersey Street
• Preliminary and final site plan for a community center at 900 Newark Avenue
• Preliminary and final site plan for a mixed-use building with ground-floor office and two-bedroom apartments at 432-434 Rahway Avenue
• Variance for a driveway with deed restriction due to handicapped driver at 17 Hillside Road

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board is meeting to vote on a City Council resolution/ordinance regarding detention centers, and to review several development applications including a mixed-use conversion at 434-438 North Broad Street, a loading ramp addition at 801-871 Livingston Street, and a new 4-story building at 345 West Grand Street. Two subdivision/resolution items are also on the agenda, with one already denied.

• Vote on City Council resolution/ordinance regarding detention centers
• P-13-24: Prelim/final site plan for two-story mixed use (offices to apartments) at 434-438 North Broad Street, C-5 Zone
• P-01-25: Prelim/final site plan to add a loading ramp at 801-871 Livingston Street (Trumbull St. Redevelopment Area)
• P-05-24: Prelim/final site plan for new 4-story construction with variances at 345 West Grand Street, C-2 Zone
• P-06-24: Minor subdivision at 536-540 Magie Ave - denied

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review site plans for several residential and commercial projects. The meeting includes decisions on a community center and a driveway variance, as well as hearings for new apartment buildings.

• Z-03-25: Site plan for a community center at 900 Newark Ave
• Z-09-24: Site plan for mixed-use building with office and two-bedroom apartments at 432-434 Rahway Ave
• Z-06-25: Site plan for a four-story, 60-unit multi-family building at 352-362 Union Avenue
• Z-03-24: Revised site plan for a four-story mixed-use building with 36 one-bedroom apartments and 700 sq. feet of retail at 501-505 East Jersey Street
• Z-01-25: Driveway variance for 17 Hillside Road

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances: adopting a non-condemnation redevelopment plan for Butler Street and Elizabeth Avenue properties, and approving long-term tax exemption agreements for two new residential projects (Parcel B and Parcel J) involving 258 and 78 market-rate units respectively. The council also will consider numerous contract awards for police vehicles, street maintenance, and other services, plus a $3.75 million land sale and an emergency appropriation request.

• Ordinance 6110: adopts a redevelopment plan for properties on Butler Street and Elizabeth Avenue.
• Ordinance 6122: 30-year tax exemption for 258-unit market-rate project Parcel B at Westfield Ave, Union St, Crane St, Harrison St.
• Ordinance 6123: 30-year tax exemption for 78-unit project Parcel J at W. Jersey St and Price St.
• Ordinance 6124: authorizes assignment of development rights and sale of Parcel B for $3,750,000 to 250 Union Redevelopment Urban Renewal, LLC.
• Multiple police vehicle purchases: $57,457 for four F150 Police Responders, $87,286 for two Utility Interceptors, $141,714 for three replacements, $54,882 for one F150, and $283,428 for six Utility Interceptors.

The minutes consist of unintelligible text and contain no clear record of any actions taken, votes cast, or decisions approved, denied, or tabled. No substantive agenda items can be identified.

Fair Rental Housing Board

The Fair Rental Housing Board will hold hearings on property registration for three landlords due to inconsistent rent increases. The board will also consider preliminary substantial applications for two properties and discuss updating bylaws and the rent control ordinance.

• Hearing on 2025 property registration for Pingry Equity LLC at 19 Pingry Place
• Hearing on 2025 property registration for 29 Palmer Investor LLC at 29 Palmer St
• Hearing on 2025 property registration for 136 Jefferson Investor LLC at 136 Jefferson Ave
• Preliminary substantial application for Pingry Equity LLC (units B-1, C-5, D-4, D-5 at 19 Pingry Place)
• Discussion of updating the board's bylaws and the rent control ordinance

Zoning Board

The Elizabeth Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a 36-unit mixed-use building, a community center, and expansions for a music school and a religious order. The board will also vote on resolutions for final site plans and a driveway variance for a resident with a disability.

• Final site plan for Institute of Music for Children: 4-story addition and two new buildings at 780 Salem Ave
• Final site plan for Benedictine Sisters: demolish two buildings and construct two new ones at 853-863 North Broad St
• Preliminary site plan for 36 one-bedroom apartments with 700 sq ft retail at 501-505 East Jersey St
• Preliminary/final site plan for a community center at 900 Newark Ave (DH Elberon Newark Ave LLC)
• C variance request for a handicapped-accessible driveway at 17 Hillside Road

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several personalized handicapped parking spaces and an environmental permit for the Baker Center Redevelopment site. The body is also reviewing numerous service contracts and proposals for long-term tax exemptions for redevelopment parcels.

• Proposed $7,135,000.00 in bonds or notes for the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties
• Proposed 30-year tax exemptions for Parcel B ($533,042 annual charge) and Parcel J ($290,312 annual charge)
• Contract for GovPilot, LLC for civic engagement platform not to exceed $500,000.00
• Contract for XTEL Communications, Inc. for telephone services not to exceed $300,000.00
• Environmental Encroachment Permit for Talon Drilling Company at 1125 Fanny Street

The minutes contain no clear decisions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies; only garbled text without identifiable actions.

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will hold public hearings on two development applications: a preliminary/final site plan to convert office/storage into two-bedroom apartments at 434-438 North Broad Street, and a minor subdivision at 536-540 Magie Avenue. The board will also discuss the Butler Street Redevelopment Plan. Two previously scheduled hearings are adjourned to May.

• P-13-24: MNR Properties, 434-438 North Broad Street, prelim/final site plan for two-story mixed-use, converting office/storage to 2-bedroom apartments
• P-06-24: Mario Mazza, 536-540 Magie Avenue, minor subdivision in R-2 Zone
• Butler Street Redevelopment Plan under other business
• P-05-24 adjourned: Elizabeth Assets Group, 345 West Grand Street, new 4-story construction with Class C variances (May)
• P-06-22 adjourned: City Life Properties, 51-53 West Grand Street, mixed-use residential/commercial (May)

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings, acting on numerous contracts, grants, and ordinances. Key decisions include a redevelopment plan for Butler Street, a $292,088.68 synthetic turf contract for O'Brien Field, and a $600,000 donation for Kellogg Park renovations.

• Award $292,088.68 contract to Applied Landscape Technologies for synthetic turf at O'Brien Field
• Accept $600,000 donation from J.C. Kellogg Foundation for Kellogg Park renovations
• Authorize $37,477 for one Chargetronix 60kW dual-port electric vehicle charger from EVC
• Introduce Butler Street Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Plan covering 11 properties on Butler Street and Elizabeth Avenue
• Authorize partnership with Green Acres Program to acquire 2.6 acres of former rail line for a trail near Elizabeth Midtown Train Station

The provided minutes consist of garbled text and do not contain any clear decisions, approvals, or denials. No actionable items can be identified from the record. Consequently, the meeting appears to have only procedural or unreadable content.

Fair Rental Housing Board

The Fair Rental Housing Board will hold a hearing on a property registration application for Pingry Equity LLC at 19 Pingry Place after alleged inconsistent increases. A preliminary substantial application for the same property, covering multiple units, will also be considered. The board will discuss possibly updating its by-laws and the city's rent control ordinance.

• Hearing on approval of property registration for Pingry Equity LLC (19 Pingry Place) after inconsistent increases
• Preliminary substantial application for units B-1, C-5, D-4, D-5, E-07, E-18 at 19 Pingry Place
• Discussion on updating the board's by-laws
• Discussion on updating the Rent Control Ordinance per previous meeting

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will vote on resolutions for several site plans, including a mixed-use building with 36 apartments, an expansion of the Institute of Music for Children, and new buildings for Benedictine Sisters. A development hearing will also cover a driveway variance for a handicapped resident and a revised application for a community center. The board will also vote on designating the Home News & Tribune as the official newspaper.

• 501-505 East Jersey Street: prelim site plan for 4-story mixed-use with 36 one-bedroom apartments and 700 sq ft retail
• 780 Salem Avenue: final site plan for Institute of Music for Children to add 4-story addition and 2 new buildings
• 853-863 North Broad Street: demolish 2 buildings and construct 2 new ones for Benedictine Sisters (final site plan hearing)
• 17 Hillside Road: 'c' variance for driveway due to handicapped resident
• 900 Newark Avenue: prelim/final site plan for a community center

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances: appropriating $500,000 for environmental compliance, amending cannabis business hours, penalizing illegal cannabis sales, and licensing smoke shops. The council will also consider numerous contracts and grant applications, including a $2.6 million fuel contract, $6.44 million in sewer utility bonds, and multiple public safety grants.

• Ordinance 6102: $500,000 capital surplus for environmental engineering compliance
• Ordinance 6106: Clarify hours of operation for cannabis business establishments
• Ordinance 6107: Penalties for illegal sale of cannabis and intoxicating hemp products
• Ordinance 6108: Establish licensing and regulation for smoke shops
• Contract with Corpay Technologies for motor fuel usage and billing system, up to $2,600,000

The City Council tabled Ordinance 6106, which would have clarified operating hours for licensed cannabis businesses, after a motion by Councilman Torres. The council then passed three related ordinances: 6107, penalizing the illegal sale of cannabis and intoxicating hemp products; 6108, establishing a licensing and regulatory framework for smoke shops; and 6109, creating a personalized handicapped parking space. The council also approved a $500,000 appropriation for environmental remediation and several contracts and grant applications.

• Tabled Ordinance 6106, which would have set hours of operation for licensed cannabis businesses (9 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon-Sat, noon-10 p.m. Sun for retailers).
• Adopted Ordinance 6107, which penalizes the illegal sale of cannabis and intoxicating hemp products with fines up to $2,000 and up to 90 days in jail.
• Adopted Ordinance 6108, which creates a licensing system for smoke shops, including a $350 annual fee, background checks, and distance requirements from schools and parks.
• Adopted Ordinance 6109, establishing a personalized handicapped parking space for Mary Copeland at 1465 Lexington Place.
• Adopted Ordinance 6102, appropriating $500,000 from Capital Surplus for environmental engineering, compliance, and remediation at city properties.
• Approved a $2.6 million contract with Corpay Technologies for motor fuel usage and billing for two years.
• Approved a $153,000 contract with SHI International for 30 ALPR cameras and 11 video cameras for the police department.
• Approved payments totaling $168,973.95 for accumulated/uncompensated absence benefits for three employees.

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will consider several site plans and subdivisions, including a new 4-story mixed-use building at 345 West Grand Street requiring Class C variances. Several items are requests to adjourn to the April meeting. The board will also vote on resolutions for projects at 595-597 Jefferson Avenue, 567 Morris Avenue, and 808 Salem Avenue.

• P-05-24: New 4-story construction with Class C variances at 345 West Grand Street (request to adjourn to April)
• P-06-22: Mixed-use residential and commercial subdivision at 51-53 West Grand Street (request for April meeting)
• P-06-24: Minor subdivision at 536-540 Magie Avenue, R-2 Zone
• P-21-23: Prelim/final site plan at 595-597 Jefferson Avenue, R-3A zone
• P-10-24: Bridgeway Behavioral Health prelim/final site plan at 567 Morris Avenue, C-1 Zone

City Council

The City Council will discuss a modified settlement with the Borough of Roselle Park for past sewer use. The body is also considering several police equipment contracts and new ordinances regarding cannabis business regulations.

• Proposed lump-sum payment of $2,600,000.00 from Borough of Roselle Park for past sewer use
• Contract for Durant Street Community Center interior architectural services not to exceed $294,000.00
• Police Department contracts: $98,000.00 for a Mobile Surveillance Trailer and $43,800.00 for a traffic signboard upgrade
• Proposed ordinances to regulate smoke shops and penalize illegal sale of cannabis and hemp
• Traffic signal design services for Broad Street and East/West Grand Street not to exceed $158,174.67

The Elizabeth City Council voted 8-0 to extend the moratorium on new cannabis business license applications until September 3, 2025, and adopted several ordinances on first reading, including one to clarify cannabis business hours and another to penalize illegal cannabis sales. The council also approved multiple contracts for police equipment, a settlement amendment with Roselle Park, and other routine items.

• Extended moratorium on all new cannabis business license applications until September 3, 2025 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 6106 on first reading to clarify cannabis business hours (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 6107 on first reading to penalize illegal cannabis sales (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 6108 on first reading to license and regulate smoke shops (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 6109 on first reading for a personalized handicapped parking space (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 6105 on final passage for a new traffic signal at East Grand St & Madison Ave (8-0)
• Approved $43,800 contract to CDW Government for police traffic signboard upgrade (8-0)
• Approved $98,000 contract to CDW Government for police mobile surveillance trailer (8-0)

Fair Rental Housing Board

The Fair Rental Housing Board will reorganize commissioners, introduce a new commissioner, and hold a hearing on a utility transfer application from Fairmount Towers at 585 Newark Avenue. The board will also discuss a resignation and review the rent control ordinance.

• Reorganization of board commissioners
• Introduction of new commissioner
• Hearing on Fairmount Towers utility transfer application at 585 Newark Avenue
• Discussion of resignation of a rent control commissioner
• Discussion of rent control ordinance from last meeting

The Fair Rental Housing Board upheld a preliminary decision requiring Imperial Apartments, LLC to refund tenant Tamisha Sabio $2,535 for parking charges from April 2023 through November 2025 and to register the property. The board also heard public comments from resident Steven Buch about an unpaid $16,800 reimbursement, but took no action. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including introducing a new commissioner.

• Upheld preliminary determination requiring Imperial Apartments to refund $2,535 to tenant Tamisha Sabio (motion passed, Commissioner A. Rodrigues abstained)
• Ordered property registration for Imperial Apartments, LLC at 750 North Broad St
• Introduced new Commissioner Rosaangely Negron as Alternate Owner Representative

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances including changing commercial vehicle parking fines and establishing several personalized handicapped parking spaces. They will also vote on a new traffic signal at East Grand and Madison, consider appointments including a Municipal Court judge, and approve multiple contracts and budget amendments.

• Ordinance changing penalty for off-street commercial vehicle parking in residential zones from a $250 maximum to a $250 minimum
• Establishment of a new traffic control signal at East Grand Street and Madison Avenue
• Budget amendment inserting $1,500,000 from the DRM Storm Recovery Grant Increase
• Reappointment of Roman A. Montes as Presiding Judge of Municipal Court for a three-year term
• Contract with Blau & Blau for real property tax legal services up to $250,000 per property on a contingent basis

The Elizabeth City Council approved a $2,924,000 contract with Shauger Property Services for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program in the Elizabeth Port Area, funded by federal grants. The council also adopted ordinances on final passage, including increasing the minimum fine for off-street commercial vehicle parking in residential zones to $250 and establishing several personalized handicapped parking spaces. A $500,000 environmental remediation ordinance was removed from the table and passed on first reading.

• Approved $2,924,000 lead service line replacement contract to Shauger Property Services (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing minimum penalty to $250 for off-street commercial vehicle parking in residential zones (7-0)
• Adopted ordinances establishing personalized handicapped parking spaces for Linda Lewis, Maria Alzate, Frank Mazza, Teresa Lorenc, and Dorothy Francois (7-0 each)
• Adopted ordinance rescinding a 2022 handicapped parking space for Constance McAllister (7-0)
• Removed from table and passed on first reading $500,000 environmental engineering, compliance and remediation ordinance (7-0)
• Approved $1,500,000 DRM Storm Recovery Grant budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 UEZ 5 Year Plan budget amendment (7-0)
• Rejected sole bid for Emergency Homeless Transport Trailer and authorized re-bid (7-0)

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will consider a resolution for final site plan approval for Quattro Urban Renewal I at 59-81 and 74-82 Livingston Street. It will also hold public hearings for three preliminary/final site plans: 595-597 Jefferson Avenue, Bridgeway Behavioral Health at 567 Morris Avenue, and Rafael Blanco at 808 Salem Avenue. The board will approve minutes from the January 16 regular meeting.

• Resolution P-09-23: Final site plan for Quattro Urban Renewal I, 59-81 & 74-82 Livingston St, Ward 1
• Public hearing P-21-23: Preliminary/final site plan for 597 RE Associates, 595-597 Jefferson Ave, Ward 5, R-3A zone
• Public hearing P-10-24: Preliminary/final site plan for Bridgeway Behavioral Health, 567 Morris Ave, Ward 4, C-1 zone
• Public hearing P-11-24: Preliminary/final site plan for Rafael Blanco, 808 Salem Ave, Ward 4, H-C zone

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances, including one to ban cannabis consumption areas and one to grant a right-of-way encroachment for a new affordable senior housing building. The council will also consider a $2.9 million contract for lead service line replacement in the Port area, along with numerous other contracts for police equipment, traffic engineering, and grounds maintenance. Several financial items, including tax interest rates and a capital surplus ordinance for environmental remediation, are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance to disallow cannabis consumption areas (Ord. 6095)
• $2,924,000 contract to Shauger Property Services for Lead Service Line Replacement Program – Elizabeth Port Area
• Ordinance granting encroachment for affordable senior housing at 170-176 First Street (Ord. 6093)
• $1,588,917 amendment to HOME loan for YWCA non-congregated shelter at 1129-1131 East Jersey Street
• Amend parking code to change maximum $250 penalty to minimum $250 for commercial vehicle parking in residential zones

The Elizabeth City Council adopted a final ordinance disallowing cannabis consumption areas, repealing related code sections and license endorsements. It also passed ordinances on first reading to change the penalty for off-street commercial vehicle parking in residential zones from a maximum to a minimum of $250, and to establish or rescind several personalized handicapped parking spaces. A $500,000 capital ordinance for environmental remediation was tabled.

• Adopted ordinance disallowing cannabis consumption areas (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending charitable donation of property at 900-906 Newark Ave (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance granting right-of-way encroachment for affordable senior housing at 170-176 First St (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance setting $250 minimum penalty for off-street commercial vehicle parking in residential zones (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of ordinances for personalized handicapped parking spaces at 841 Bond St, 859 Lafayette St, 630 Third Ave, 234 Franklin St, 144 Inslee Pl (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance rescinding handicapped parking space at 413 Fulton St (5-0)
• Tabled $500,000 environmental remediation capital ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $2,924,000 contract to Shauger Property Services for Lead Service Line Replacement (recommended)

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will elect officers, appoint the board attorney, and review several development applications. The board will also adopt a redevelopment plan for Butler Street. Key items include a 4-story construction at 345 West Grand Street requiring Class C variances and a minor subdivision at 536-540 Magie Avenue.

• Rejection of all proposals for board attorney from November 26, 2024 RFP
• P-08-24: Preliminary/final site plan for 140-148 Jefferson Ave (C-5 Zone, Ward 5)
• P-05-24: Preliminary and final site plan for 345 West Grand Street — new 4-story construction, Class C variances (C-2 Zone, Ward 3)
• P-06-24: Minor subdivision at 536-540 Magie Avenue (R-2 Zone, Ward 3)
• Adoption of City Council resolution authorizing a redevelopment plan for Butler Street

Fair Rental Housing Board

The board will hold a continuation of a December 18, 2024, hearing on a tenant-landlord case at 1401-1403 Lexington Pl, Apt 2R, requested by Juan Carlos Gonzalez against tenant Cecilia Diaz. It will also review a substantial preliminary application continuation for two units at 585 Newark Ave from Fairmount Towers, Rity, LLC. Additionally, the board will consider resolutions for summons for two properties: 231 First St, Apt 3 (unregistered property) and 311 Chilton St, Apt B9 (unregistered property and overcharges). The meeting also includes reorganization of board commissioners.

• Hearing continuation: 1401-1403 Lexington Pl, Apt 2R (Juan Carlos Gonzalez vs. Cecilia Diaz)
• Preliminary application continuation: 585 Newark Ave, Units 10K & 11A (Fairmount Towers, Rity, LLC)
• Resolution for summons: 231 First St, Apt 3 (owner Kevin Pereyra, unregistered property)
• Resolution for summons: 311 Chilton St, Apt B9 (owner Chilton Pl LP, unregistered property & overcharges)
• Reorganization of board commissioners

City Council

This regular meeting includes final passage of a capital surplus ordinance appropriating $650,000 for traffic lights and resurfacing at Madison Avenue and Fanny Street, and a parking restriction on Magnolia Avenue. The council will also hear first readings of ordinances for an affordable senior housing encroachment and a charitable donation amendment. Numerous contracts are proposed, including EMS billing services, cyber insurance, road maintenance, and new camera systems.

• Appropriation of $650,000 for traffic lights and road resurfacing at Madison Avenue and Fanny Street
• Ordinance to add no-parking on Magnolia Avenue, both sides between North Broad Street and Trinity Place
• Contract with Flock Group Inc. for 39 additional ALPR cameras and data retention, $110,000
• Contract with Safeware Inc. for a SWIFT Camera System ($36,540) and firearm accessories ($28,628), total $65,168
• Encroachment permit for 24-unit affordable senior housing building at 170-176 First Street, with private stormwater manhole on Court Street

The Elizabeth City Council voted unanimously to deny the transfer of long-term tax exemptions (PILOTs) for properties at 600 Fulton Street and 620 First Avenue, citing false information and non-compliance. The council also adopted ordinances on first reading to disallow cannabis consumption areas and to amend a charitable donation agreement, and passed final ordinances for no-parking on Magnolia Avenue and $650,000 for traffic lights and road resurfacing at Madison Avenue and Fanny Street.

• Denied PILOT transfer for 600 Fulton Street (0-8)
• Denied PILOT transfer for 620 First Avenue (0-8)
• Adopted ordinance to disallow cannabis consumption areas (8-0, first reading)
• Adopted ordinance amending charitable donation for 900-906 Newark Ave (8-0, first reading)
• Adopted final ordinance for no-parking on Magnolia Avenue (8-0)
• Adopted final ordinance appropriating $650,000 for traffic lights and road resurfacing (8-0)
• Tabled ordinance to rescind handicapped parking space for Stefano Randazzo (8-0)
• Designated Butler Street/Elizabeth Ave properties as non-condemnation redevelopment area (8-0)

Zoning Board

The Elizabeth Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on February 6, 2025. The agenda includes a resolution on a preliminary/final site plan for 699-703 Newark Ave and public hearings on three development proposals: a final site plan for the Institute of Music for Children at 780 Salem Ave, a preliminary site plan at 501-505 East Jersey Street, and a preliminary/final site plan for the Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth at 853-863 North Broad Street. The board will also vote on the minutes from January 9, 2025.

• Resolution Z-02-24: Prelim/final site plan for Nadlan Associates at 699-703 Newark Ave (C-5 Zone, Ward 4)
• Public hearing Z-07-24: Final site plan for Institute of Music for Children at 780 Salem Ave (R-1 Zone, Ward 4)
• Public hearing Z-03-24: Prelim site plan for 501-505 East Jersey, LLC at 501-505 East Jersey Street (R-3A Zone, Ward 1)
• Public hearing Z-08-24: Prelim/final site plan for Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth at 853-863 North Broad Street (R-1 Zone, Ward 4)

Zoning Board

This is a reorganization and regular meeting of the Elizabeth Zoning Board of Adjustment. The board will elect officers, appoint a board attorney by awarding a one-year contract to Savo Schalk, and adopt the annual schedule and official newspapers. Under regular business, the board will consider a resolution for St. Elizabeth Episcopal Charities at 305 North Broad Street and hold public hearings for three site plan applications.

• Award of one-year contract to Savo Schalk as Board Attorney
• Rejection of all proposals from the first RFP for ZBA attorneys received November 26, 2024
• Resolution for prelim/final site plan: St. Elizabeth Episcopal Charities at 305 North Broad Street (C-5 Zone, Ward 5)
• Hearing for Nadlan Associates, LLC site plan at 699-703 Newark Ave (C-5 Zone, Ward 4)
• Hearing for Institute of Music for Children site plan at 780 Salem Ave (R-1 Zone, Ward 4)

City Council

The City Council held its organization meeting on January 1, 2025, swearing in newly elected council members Patricia Perkins-Auguste, Frank J. Cuesta, and Manny Grova Jr., and Mayor J. Christian Bollwage. The council elected a President, President Pro Tem, and Floor Leader for the year. The mayor delivered his annual message and mayoral appointments requiring confirmation were considered. Public comment was also taken.

• Election of Council President for 2025
• Election of Council President Pro Tem and Floor Leader
• Swearing-in of three new council members
• Swearing-in and annual message by Mayor Bollwage
• Consideration of mayoral appointments

The Elizabeth City Council held its 2025 organization meeting, unanimously electing Carlos Cedeno as Council President and Manny Grova Jr. as Temporary President. The Council then voted 9-0 to confirm all of Mayor J. Christian Bollwage's appointments, including Bridget S. Anderson as Business Administrator, William R. Holzapfel as City Attorney, and several department directors and board members. The Mayor delivered his annual message, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Carlos Cedeno as Council President (unanimous)
• Elected Manny Grova Jr. as Temporary President (unanimous)
• Confirmed Bridget S. Anderson as Business Administrator (9-0)
• Confirmed William R. Holzapfel as City Attorney (9-0)
• Confirmed Krishna H. Garlic as Director of Health and Human Services (9-0)
• Confirmed Maria Z. Carvalho as Director of Planning and Community Development (9-0)
• Confirmed John F. Papetti Jr. as Director of Public Works (9-0)
• Confirmed Stanley J. Neron as Director of Recreation (9-0)