Passaic public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The Passaic Planning Board will meet virtually on January 7, 2026, to reorganize its leadership, award contracts for legal and engineering services, and consider applications for converting commercial and storage spaces into residential apartments.

• Resolution to award contract for Planning Board Attorney
• Resolution to award contract for Planning Board Planner
• Resolution to award contract for Professional Engineering Services
• Hearing on Market Street Redevelopment Plan (181 4th Street)
• Applications for apartment conversions at 206-210 Main Avenue and 63 Market Street

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The City of Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 30, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were decided or discussed. The next regular meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Records may be inspected by contacting the Board Secretary at (973) 833‑8600.

• Meeting cancelled – no agenda items considered due to lack of quorum

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Passaic Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission will consider applications to renew entertainment licenses for twenty establishments for the 2026 year. It will also adopt a resolution to meet in closed session to discuss pending litigations and attorney matters, and a resolution setting the board’s meeting dates for 2026. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Renewal of Entertainment License for La Rancherita Bar, 22 Jackson St.
• Renewal of Entertainment License for The Grand Saritas, 82 President St.
• Renewal of Entertainment License for Silk Platinum Dollz Gentlemen Club & Restaurant, 40 Brighton Ave.
• Renewal of Entertainment License for Foxes Place, 201 Parker Ave.
• Renewal of Entertainment License for Mandala Sports Bar, 246 Third St.

City Council

The Passaic City Council will consider a resolution to submit an application for a New Jersey Economic Development Authority urban investment fund grant of up to $5,732,712. The meeting also includes routine renewals of limousine, taxi, livery and many entertainment licenses, and several contract and financial resolutions covering firehouse repairs, snow‑plow services, and interlocal service agreements. Ordinances for a restricted parking change, a Market Street redevelopment amendment, and an affordable‑housing set‑aside amendment will receive a first reading.

• Renewal applications for dozens of entertainment, limousine, taxi and livery licenses (e.g., Angala Private Transportation, Mojito Bar LLC, Z Fenas LLC).
• Resolution awarding $36,500 to Delgado’s General Contractor for emergency masonry wall reconstruction at the east‑side firehouse.
• Resolution approving a $35,000 contract with Smith‑Sondy Asphalt Construction Co. for 2025‑2026 snow plowing and removal services.
• Resolution authorizing submission of an application and acceptance of a maximum $5,732,712 grant from the NJ Economic Development Authority Urban Investment Fund.
• Ordinance introducing a first reading to amend the Market Street Redevelopment Plan (second hearing set for Jan 20, 2026).

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet virtually to review applications for property use changes. The board will consider converting a two-family home to a four-family structure and a doctor's office to a school.

• Conversion of 118 President Street from a two-family to a four-family dwelling (Docket # ZB25-11)
• Conversion of 135 Passaic Avenue from a doctor's office and residential use into a school (Docket ZB24-09)
• Resolution regarding 71 Kruger Place, Block 2195.03, Lot 29
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 11, April 8, and May 27, 2025

City Council

The Passaic City Council will hold a second and final reading of two ordinances, one adopting a redevelopment plan for 91‑95 Paulison Avenue and another adding clergy parking permits. The council will also vote on several contract resolutions, such as a $75,000‑per‑year wireless, voice, and data agreement with AT&T Mobility and a $21,500 emergency sanitary sewer repair contract. Additional items include budget amendment resolutions and routine event license applications.

• Ordinance No. 2501-25: Adopt redevelopment plan for Block 3212, Lots 21 & 23 (91‑95 Paulison Avenue)
• Ordinance No. 2504-25: Add Part 12 “Clergy Parking Permits” to Chapter 295 of the City Code
• Resolution authorizing AT&T Mobility contract for wireless, voice, data services (~$75,000 per year)
• Resolution awarding $21,500 contract to Delgado Brothers Plumbing & Heating for emergency sanitary sewer repair at McDonald Brook culvert
• Resolution extending Rachles Michele’s Oil Company contract for 87‑octane gasoline (~$18,955 per month)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a virtual Zoom meeting on November 25, 2025. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the March 11, April 8, and May 27, 2025 meetings. The board will consider applications for 71 Kruger Place (R-2 zone) and 118 President Street (R-3 zone). No further details on the applications are provided in the agenda.

• Review and approve minutes from March 11, 2025 Zoning Board meeting
• Review and approve minutes from April 8, 2025 Zoning Board meeting
• Review and approve minutes from May 27, 2025 Zoning Board meeting
• Matter of 71 Kruger Place, Block 2195.03, Lot 29 in the R-2 zone
• Matter of 118 President Street, Block 4061, Lot 11 in the R-3 zone

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will take place on December 02, 2025.

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board will review new rental increase complaints and hold hearings for disputes regarding ordinance violations. The board will also review resolved matters and consider a resolution to enter a closed executive session.

• Hearings for rent increase disputes at 70 Passaic Street (34% increase), 72-74 Main Ave (19.96% increase), and 117 Parker Ave (8% increase)
• New complaints for ordinance violations at 76 Sherman Street (Apts 1, 2, and 4), 363-365 Main Avenue, 82 Paulison Ave, 94 Hamilton Ave, and 266 Passaic Street
• Review of resolved matters for properties on Harrison St, Jackson Street, Lucille Place, and 3rd Street
• Resolution to authorize a closed executive session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters

The Rent Leveling Board approved a resolution to hold a closed executive session for pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters. It also approved several motions to accept prior meeting minutes, communications, new rental increase complaints, and resolved matters, and it dismissed several defaulted complaints. All actions were approved by the commissioners present.

• Approved motion making Commissioner Colon acting chairman
• Approved acceptance of October 16 and October 31 minutes (items 1‑2)
• Approved acceptance of communications items 3‑10
• Approved acceptance of new rental increase complaints items 11‑15
• Approved acceptance of resolved matters items 16‑20
• Approved marking item 21 as resolved after tenant withdrawal
• Approved dismissal of complaint 23 due to default
• Approved resolution authorizing a closed executive session

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board’s regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. via Zoom was cancelled. No agenda items were presented. The Board’s next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. via Zoom.

Planning Board

The Passaic Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting on November 12, 2025 to hear citizen comments and review pending applications. It will consider resolutions for a redevelopment plan covering Block 3212, Lots 21 & 23 (91‑95 Paulison Avenue) and Block 3256, Lots 51, 54, 67, 70, 72, & 76 (Orchard Street & Westervelt Place). The board will also vote on memorializing the 2025 Pedestrian Master Plan Element and on extending approval for 3X Summer LLC.

• Resolution for redevelopment of Block 3212, Lots 21 & 23 (91‑95 Paulison Avenue)
• Resolution for redevelopment of Block 3256, Lots 51, 54, 67, 70, 72, & 76 (Orchard Street & Westervelt Place)
• Resolution to memorialize the 2025 Pedestrian Master Plan Element
• Matter of 3X Summer LLC – extension of approval

City Council

The Passaic City Council will vote on two ordinance amendments—one changing disabled parking designations and another adding a bus stop on Lexington Avenue. It will also adopt a series of resolutions authorizing contracts and funding, including a $125,000 grant for the HOPWA housing program, a $325,000 engineering services contract, and a $31,900 change order for Hammond Avenue drainage improvements. Additional items include refunds, appointments, and various agency notices.

• Ordinance 2502-25 amending the designation of restricted parking for disabled persons by NJ license plate number
• Ordinance 2503-25 adding a bus stop on Lexington Avenue
• Resolution awarding $125,000 to the HOPWA program for housing assistance for persons with HIV/AIDS
• Resolution awarding a contract to NEGLIA GROUP for professional engineering services up to $325,000
• Resolution authorizing a change order increasing the Hammond Avenue drainage improvements contract by $31,900

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The City of Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustment's regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., to be held virtually via Zoom. Records of the cancelled meeting can be inspected by contacting the board secretary.

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2025. It will hear a series of rent‑increase dispute hearings and new complaints from tenants across Passaic. The board will also vote on a resolution to open a closed executive session for pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Resolution (Item 20) authorizing a closed executive session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters.
• Hearing of rent‑increase violation at 381 Harrison St, Apt 6 (increase $1,650.00 to $1,782.00, 7.69%).
• Hearing of rent‑increase violation at 114 Autumn St, Apt B1 (increase $998.00 to $1,058.00, 6%).
• Rent‑increase dispute at 70 Passaic St, Apt 5 (increase $1,493.00 to $2,000.00, 34%).
• Below‑market rent increase approval at 19 Brinkerhoff Place, Apt 1 (capped $1,496.00, 20% increase).

The Rent Leveling Board adopted a resolution to vacate a prior resolution concerning 118 Richard Street, Apt. 15, and set a final hearing for December 11, 2025, directing both landlord and tenant to appear. The board also adopted a resolution authorizing a closed executive session on October 30, 2025, though no closed session was actually held. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted resolution to vacate prior resolution for 118 Richard St. Apt 15 (Docket PAS‑RLB‑0043‑25)
• Set final hearing for Dec 11 2025, directing landlord and tenant to appear
• Authorized closed executive session on Oct 30 2025 (none held)
• Motion to adjourn adopted

Rent Leveling

The Passaic Rent Leveling Board will hold a special meeting on October 30, 2025. During the meeting the board will consider a resolution to authorize a closed executive session. The closed session would allow discussion of pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters. The public portion will be held before the closed session and residents may comment via Zoom.

• Resolution to authorize a closed executive session of the Rent Leveling Board
• Discussion of pending litigation
• Discussion of contract negotiations
• Discussion of personnel matters

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Passaic Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a virtual meeting on Oct. 28, 2025. It will approve the minutes from the March 11, April 8, and May 27, 2025 board meetings. The board will also discuss rezoning matters for 71 Kruger Place (R‑2 zone) and 118 President Street (R‑3 zone).

• Approve minutes of the March 11, 2025 Zoning Board meeting
• Approve minutes of the April 8, 2025 Zoning Board meeting
• Approve minutes of the May 27, 2025 Zoning Board meeting
• Consider rezoning of 71 Kruger Place, Block 2195.03, Lot 29 in the R‑2 zone
• Consider rezoning of 118 President Street, Block 4061, Lot 11 in the R‑3 zone

Planning Board

The Passaic Planning Board will appoint a Class IV Commissioner. It will consider extensions of resolutions for two R-3 zone applications at 234 Harrison Street and 210 Summer Street. The board will also discuss the 2025 Pedestrian Master Plan.

• Appointment of a Class IV Commissioner
• Resolution extension for Docket PB21-07, 234 Harrison Street, R-3 zone
• Resolution extension for Docket PB21-015, 210 Summer Street, R-3 zone
• Discussion of the 2025 Pedestrian Master Plan

City Council

The Passaic City Council meeting will consider a series of routine resolutions and contract awards, including a $984,465.06 contract for roadway improvements on Lafayette Avenue, Oak Street, and other streets. Additional items include tax refunds for two disabled veterans, a $90,000 contract for municipal court prosecutors, and a $24,445 bike‑share program purchase. The agenda also contains three ordinance readings, one of which adds a bus stop on Lexington Avenue.

• Resolution awarding $984,465.06 contract to Smith‑Sondy Asphalt Construction Co. for NJDOT roadway improvements on multiple Passaic streets
• Resolution authorizing tax refunds of $3,620.16 and $687.12 for two 100% disabled veterans
• Resolution awarding up to $90,000 contract to Law Office of Rajeh A. Saadeh, LLC and James Pomaco, Esq. for two municipal court prosecutors
• Resolution awarding $24,445 contract to Dynamic Bicycles for bike‑share program bicycles in the UEZ business area
• Ordinance adding a bus stop on Lexington Avenue to the city code

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review the meeting minutes from its March 11, April 8, May 13, and May 27, 2025 sessions. It will then consider two zoning applications: Matter of ZB25-10 for 23‑27 Liberty Street, Block 3272.01, Lot 1 & 36 in the M‑2 Zone, and Matter of 71 Kruger Place, Block 2195.03, Lot 29 in the R‑2 Zone.

• Review and approve minutes from the March 11, April 8, May 13, and May 27, 2025 Zoning Board meetings
• Consider Matter of ZB25-10 for 23‑27 Liberty Street, Block 3272.01, Lot 1 & 36, M‑2 Zone
• Consider Matter of 71 Kruger Place, Block 2195.03, Lot 29, R‑2 Zone

Rent Leveling

The Passaic Rent Leveling Board meeting will consider a series of rent‑increase violation hearings and below‑market rent increase applications. It will also adopt a resolution authorizing a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters. All items are listed on the agenda for the October 16, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution authorizing a closed executive session (Item 20) to discuss litigation, contracts, and personnel matters
• Rent increase violation hearing for 381 Harrison St, Apt 6 – increase from $1,650.00 to $1,782.00 (7.69%)
• Rent increase violation hearing for 114 Autumn St, Apt B1 – increase from $998.00 to $1,058.00 (6%)
• Below‑market rent increase approval for 19 Brinkerhoff Place, Apt 1 – capped at $1,496.00 (20% increase) with credit provisions
• Rent increase violation decision for 194 9th St, Apt 1 Rear – rent capped at $901.00 with a $498 credit to the tenant

The Rent Leveling Board accepted several pending communications and new rental‑increase complaints. It adjourned multiple hearings to November 13, 2025, and approved a resolution to hold a closed executive session for litigation and contract matters. The board also set rent caps and tenant credits for apartments found to be in violation of the rent‑increase ordinance.

• Accepted items 2‑10 under Communications (motion passed)
• Accepted items 11‑14 under New Rental Increase Complaints (motion passed)
• Adjourned hearing for 70 Passaic St Apt 5 to Nov 13 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved resolution authorizing a closed executive session (motion passed)
• Capped rent at $901/month (6% increase) for 194 9th St Apt 1 Rear; tenant credit $498 (motion passed)
• Capped rent at $1,378/month (6% increase) for 194 9th St Apt 1 Front; tenant credit for overages (motion passed)
• Capped rent at $1,696/month (6% increase) for 236 Monroe St Apt 3; tenant credit for overages (motion passed)
• Capped rent at $1,590/month (6% increase) for 212 Central Ave 2nd Fl; tenant credit $410 (motion passed)

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board has rescheduled its regular meeting from October 6 to October 16, 2025. The meeting will take place at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at Passaic City Hall.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for Thursday October 16, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. via Zoom was cancelled. The next meeting of the ABC Board will be held on Thursday November 13, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. via Zoom. No agenda items were listed.

City Council

The City Council will consider a final reading of an ordinance regarding disabled parking designations and vote on multiple professional service and infrastructure contracts. The body will also review applications for religious processions and promotional events.

• Contract for new concession stand at Carnie Bragg Memorial Park: $858,000
• General Legal Counsel contract (PRB Attorneys at Law LLC): not to exceed $350,000
• Shuttle services for UEZ Business Area Transportation Project (ProPark): $649,964
• Contract for auditing services (Lerch, Vinci & Bliss LLP): $92,000
• Ordinance No. 2500-25 amending restricted parking for disabled persons by NJ license plate number

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board’s regular meeting was originally set for Oct 9, 2025 at 7 PM, but has been moved to Oct 6, 2025 at 7 PM. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at Passaic City Hall. No specific agenda items are listed in this notice.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is meeting to process license renewals and transfers. The board will also review a police report and a corporate structure change application.

• Person-to-person transfer of license No. 1607-44-084-006 from Maya Reyan Inc to Divine Lotus Spirit LLC (Dannys Liquors)
• Person-to-person and place-to-place transfer of license No. 1607-33-031-011 to Buenaazo Restaurant LLC at 87 Broadway
• Corporate structure change application for R K S Liquors Inc (Sunnys Liquors) at 201 Parker Ave
• Police Report No 25-60435 regarding Michelle Nicolett and Lewis LLC (La Rumba Bar Restaurant) at 234 Monroe St
• Issuance and renewal of licenses for JJR Entertainment LLC

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board unanimously adopted several resolutions renewing existing liquor licenses for the 2023‑2024, 2024‑2025, 2025‑2026 terms and granting a new license to JJR Entertainment LLC. It also approved a person‑to‑person transfer of license 1607‑44‑084‑006 to The Divine Lotus Spirit LLC. All actions were passed with all members voting “Aye.”

• Approved Resolution No. 017-25 granting a new 2022‑2023 license to JJR Entertainment LLC – all members voting Aye
• Approved Renewal Resolution No. 018-25 renewing JJR Entertainment LLC license for 2023‑2024 – all members voting Aye
• Approved Renewal Resolution No. 019-25 renewing JJR Entertainment LLC license for 2024‑2025 – all members voting Aye
• Approved Renewal Resolution No. 020-25 granting licenses for the 2024‑2025 term to listed applicants – all members voting Aye
• Approved Renewal Resolution No. 021-25 granting licenses for the 2025‑2026 term to listed applicants – all members voting Aye
• Approved Distribution Liquor Licenses Renewal for 2025‑2026 to six listed licensees – all members voting Aye
• Approved Resolution No. 022-25 transferring license 1607‑44‑084‑006 from Maya Reyan Inc. to The Divine Lotus Spirit LLC – all members voting Aye

City Council

The Passaic City Council will vote on several ordinances, contract awards and resolutions, including a $14,973,790 solid waste tipping fees contract. It will also consider parking fee amendments, a new stop sign at Monroe Street, and lead‑hazard remediation contracts. Additional items include grant applications, event permits and routine administrative matters.

• Ordinance No. 2495‑25 adds State Street Municipal Parking Deck fees
• Ordinance No. 2496‑25 adds a stop sign at Monroe Street & Hope Avenue
• Resolution awarding Island Environmental LLC up to $200,000 for lead‑hazard construction manager services
• Resolution awarding John Garcia LLC $254,460 for sanitary and storm sewer system improvements
• Resolution awarding Reworld of Florham Park $14,973,790 for solid waste tipping fees

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet virtually to discuss the conversion of existing buildings into schools. The board will also review meeting minutes from late 2024 and early 2025 and a resolution for a property on Pleasant Avenue.

• Application ZB25-10: Convert warehouse at 23-27 Liberty Street into an all-boys High School
• Application ZB24-09: Convert residential building at 135 Passaic Avenue into a school
• Resolution ZB25-09: Matter regarding 30 Pleasant Avenue

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board will consider multiple rent‑increase violation notices and dispute hearings, including new complaints and previously resolved matters. Items range from rent hikes of 6% to over 50% at addresses such as 72‑74 Main Ave and 70 Passaic Street. The board also adopts a resolution to hold a closed executive session for pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Rent‑increase violation at 72‑74 Main Ave, Apt. G: $982 → $1,178 (19.96% increase) – Docket PAS‑RLB‑0058‑25
• Rent‑increase violation at 280 Gregory Ave, Apt. 409: $1,400 → $1,500 (7.14% increase) – Docket PAS‑RLB‑0057‑25
• Rent‑increase dispute hearing at 70 Passaic St, Apt. 5: $1,493 → $2,000 (34% increase) – Docket PAS‑RLB‑0034‑25
• Resolution authorizing a closed executive session on July 10, 2025 and thereafter for litigation, contract and personnel matters – Resolution 37
• Reviving a previously resolved dispute at 118 Richard St, Apt. 15: $1,625 → $1,875 (15.38% increase) – Docket PAS‑RLB‑0043‑25

The Rent Leveling Board approved the communications items 2‑7 and the resolved‑matter items 8‑19, which cover multiple rent‑increase cases. Specific rent increases were approved for 194 9th Street, 236 Monroe Street, and 212 Central Avenue. The board denied a rent increase for 61 Richard Street, keeping the rent at $1,300. The meeting agenda was reordered and a hearing on 70 Passaic Street was adjourned to October 16 for additional evidence.

• Approved communications items 2‑7 (rent‑increase notices)
• Approved resolved‑matter items 8‑19 (various rent disputes)
• Approved rent increase for 194 9th St Apt 1 rear to $1,150 (35.29% increase)
• Approved rent increase for 236 Monroe St Apt 3 to $2,000 (25% increase)
• Approved rent increase for 212 Central Ave 2nd Fl to $2,000 (33% increase)
• Denied rent increase for 61 Richard St, keeping rent at $1,300
• Adjourned hearing on 70 Passaic St to Oct 16 for supplemental evidence
• Modified agenda order to place Decisions after Resolved Matters

Rent Leveling

The Passaic Rent Leveling Board will consider a series of rent‑increase violation cases and new complaints. It will also vote on a resolution to hold a closed executive session for pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters. The meeting includes public comment, resolved matters, new complaints, and hearings on rent‑increase disputes.

• Review rent‑increase violation at 72‑74 Main Ave (increase $982 → $1,178, 19.96%)
• Review rent‑increase violation at 280 Gregory Ave Apt. 409 (increase $1,400 → $1,500, 7.14%)
• Hearing on rent‑increase dispute at 70 Passaic St Apt. 5 (increase $1,493 → $2,000, 34%)
• Resolution to authorize a closed executive session for litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters
• Review rent‑increase violation at 59 Bond Apt. 3 (increase $1,600 → $1,700, 6.25%)

The Rent Leveling Board approved the items listed in the Communications section (items 2‑7) and the Resolved Matters section (items 8‑19). It also approved several specific rent‑increase decisions for properties on 9th Street, Monroe Street, and Central Avenue, as well as below‑market rent applications for units at 19 Brinkerhoff Place. A motion to adjourn the matter to October 16, 2025 was also adopted.

• Approved items 2‑7 in Communications
• Approved items 8‑19 in Resolved Matters
• Approved rent increase for 194 9th St Apt 1 Rear to $1,150 (35.29% increase)
• Approved rent increase for 194 9th St Apt 1 Front to $1,500 (15.38% increase)
• Approved rent increase for 194 9th St Apt 2 Front to $1,400 (34.62% increase)
• Approved rent increase for 236 Monroe St Apt 3 to $2,000 (25% increase)
• Approved rent increase for 212 Central Ave 2nd Fl to $2,000 (33% increase)
• Approved below‑market rent applications for 19 Brinkerhoff Place Apt 1 and Apt 3

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet virtually to discuss land use applications and resolutions. The board will review specific properties in R-1, R-2, and M-1 zones.

• Old Business: 30 Pleasant Avenue, Block 3304, Lot 12 (R-1 Zone)
• Resolution: 71 Kruger Place, Block 2195.03, Lot 29 (R-2 Zone)
• Resolution: 757 River Drive Realty LLC, Block 1326, Lot 6 (M-1 Zone)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet virtually to address old business and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary application involves a resolution extension request for a property in the M-1 Zone.

• Resolution Extension Request for Docket ZB24-05, 715-765 (Old) River Drive, Block 1326, Lot 6
• Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board heard the case of several tenants versus Xdev at Market, LLC but did not issue a final ruling. The board reserved judgment on the merits until additional items—standing, liability summary, damage calculations, and a motion to close the hearing—are submitted. A resolution to allow a closed executive session for pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters was also considered.

• Reserved decision on merits of tenant complaints pending required submissions (outcome recorded as reservation)
• Resolution to authorize closed executive session considered (outcome not recorded)

City Council

The Passaic City Council granted approval for several community event applications, including a flag‑raising ceremony, two parade requests, a health fair, and a National Night Out. The Council also accepted the resignation of a Planning Board member and reappointed five Planning Board commissioners for new terms. All approvals were made by motion and seconded without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved NJ Peruvians Inc. flag‑raising ceremony on July 19, 2025 (motion by Mayer, seconded by Melo)
• Approved parade applications from NJ Peruvians Inc. and Peruvian Parade Inc. for July 27, 2025 (motion by Mayer, seconded by Melo)
• Approved City of Passaic WIC Office health fair on August 21, 2025 (motion by Mayer, seconded by Melo)
• Approved City of Passaic Police Department National Night Out on August 5, 2025 (motion by Mayer, seconded by Melo)
• Approved Assemblyman Gary Schaer’s Community Resource Fair on July 31, 2025 (motion by Mayer, seconded by Melo)
• Accepted resignation of Kenneth A. Simpson from the Planning Board (motion by Love, seconded by Melo)
• Reappointed Bonnita‑Keawon Cuello, Carlos Lopez, Kevin Enrique, Shaun Witten, and Sardis Cruz‑Perez to the Planning Board (motion by Mayer, seconded by Melo)
• Filed various inter‑municipal notices and reports from neighboring boroughs and commissions (motion by Melo, seconded by Mayer)

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board named Commissioner Colon as acting chairman and approved the minutes from the May 1, May 27 and June 2 meetings. It also approved a series of communications notices, resolved matters, and new rental‑increase complaints. The board closed the hearing on the 347 Aycrigg Ave case and withheld a decision, and it adjourned several pending items to the September 11 meeting.

• Appointed Commissioner Colon as acting chairman
• Approved minutes for May 1, May 27 and June 2 meetings
• Approved communications items 2‑15 (various rent‑increase notices)
• Approved resolved‑matter items 16, 18‑20
• Approved new rental‑increase complaint items 21‑24
• Closed hearing on item 36 (347 Aycrigg Ave) and withheld decision
• Adjourned item 25(b) to September 11, 2025
• Withheld decision on items 25 a, c, d, e pending additional evidence

City Council

The Passaic City Council held its re‑organization meeting on July 1, 2025. It designated Gary S. Schaer as council president, approved official newspapers, appointed a planning‑board representative and a redevelopment‑agency commissioner, and adopted three ordinances altering a bus stop location, residential parking permit rules, and disabled‑person parking designations.

• Designated Gary S. Schaer as Council President (Resolution 25-07-148)
• Authorized North Jersey Herald News, The Record, El Especial/Especialito, and Poder Latino USA as official newspapers (Resolution 25-07-149)
• Appointed Council Member Maritza Colon-Montanez as the City Council’s representative to the Planning Board (Resolution 25-07-150)
• Consented to the appointment of Daniel Schwartz to the Passaic Redevelopment Agency (Resolution 25-07-151)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2484-25 to relocate the bus stop on Broadway
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2485-25 to amend residential parking permit requirements
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2486-25 to change the designation of restricted parking for disabled persons

City Council

The City Council approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $2,000.00 cash bond refund to Rana Samaj and a $28.00 marriage‑license fee refund to Jannelle Herbert. Multiple applications for public events and proclamations were received and placed on file with approval granted. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Love, seconded by Melo)
• Approved cash bond refund of $2,000.00 to Rana Samaj (motion by Love, seconded by Garcia)
• Approved marriage‑license fee refund of $28.00 to Jannelle Herbert (motion by Love, seconded by Garcia)
• Approved receipt and filing of Juneteenth Festival & Fireworks application (City Recreation Dept.)
• Approved receipt and filing of Juneteenth Celebration application (Passaic NAACP)
• Approved receipt and filing of Outdoor Worship Service application (Christian Pentecostal Church)
• Approved receipt and filing of Honorary Street Naming (Montiel Street) application (City Administration)
• Approved receipt and filing of multiple community event applications (various churches, housing authority, schools)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Passaic Alcoholic Beverage Control Board adopted renewal resolutions for retail consumption, retail distribution, and club licenses for the July 1 2025 – June 30 2026 term. It also adopted a resolution for licenses pending tax‑clearance and approved the place‑to‑place transfer of license 1607‑33‑088‑007 to Jefe Group LLC T/A Galleria. All motions passed with unanimous “Aye” votes.

• Adopted Renewal Resolution No. 012‑25 for plenary retail consumption licenses (all members Aye)
• Adopted Renewal Resolution No. 013‑25 for plenary retail distribution licenses (all members Aye)
• Adopted Renewal Resolution No. 014‑25 for club licenses (all members Aye)
• Adopted Resolution No. 015‑25 for licenses pending tax clearance, conditional on receipt by June 30 2025 (all members Aye)
• Approved Resolution No. 016‑25 transferring license 1607‑33‑088‑007 to Jefe Group LLC T/A Galleria (all members Aye)
• Removed closed‑session resolution from agenda (all members Aye)
• Added agenda item 6A for place‑to‑place license transfer (no objections)
• Ordered communication to listed licensees regarding inactive pocket license expiration (all members Aye)

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board voted to approve items 1‑3 in the Communications section, all nine rental increase complaints presented in Section VII, and all pending hearing items listed in Section IX. It also gave conditional provisional approval for three applications at 216 4th Street pending inspection reports. Additional motions to return to a public meeting and to adjourn were also approved.

• Approved items 1‑3 in V. Communications (3‑0)
• Approved all rental increase complaints in VII (3‑0)
• Conditional provisional approval for Apt 1 & 2 at 216 4th Street (3‑0)
• Conditional provisional approval for Apt 4 at 216 4th Street (3‑0)
• Approved all pending hearing items in IX (3‑0)
• Approved motion to return to public meeting (3‑0)
• Approved adjournment (3‑0)

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board adopted a resolution authorizing a closed executive session to address pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters. Motions to resume the meeting and to adjourn were both approved. Testimony for two tenant cases (Apt. 1 and Apt. 16) was postponed to the next session. Several exhibits were admitted as evidence, with some requiring post‑hearing submissions.

• Authorized closed executive session for litigation, contracts, personnel (approved)
• Motion to resume meeting passed (approved)
• Motion to adjourn passed (approved)
• Postponed hearing testimony for Apt. 1 (Facunda Simon) to next session
• Postponed hearing testimony for Apt. 16 (Javier Arriaga) to next session
• Accepted tenant Exhibit 1 (Proof of Address) and Exhibit 7 (Rent Lease) as evidence
• Accepted XDEV Exhibit 1 (Spreadsheet) pending post‑hearing documentation
• Accepted multiple tenant exhibits (rent receipts, statements, annual increase) as evidence

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board held a special Zoom meeting on May 27, 2025. The board approved a motion to return to a public meeting, with three votes in favor. The board then approved a motion to adjourn, also with three votes in favor. No members of the public commented and the next meeting is set for May 29, 2025.

• Approved motion to return to public meeting (3 votes for)
• Approved motion to adjourn (3 votes for)

City Council

The Passaic City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2483-25, amending the designation of restricted parking for disabled persons by NJ license plate number. The council also approved several community event applications and a new entertainment license, all contingent on departmental approvals. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2483-25 amending disabled parking designation (adopted on second reading)
• Approved Mayor Lora’s Youth Council 5K run application for Third Ward Park (contingent upon departmental approvals)
• Approved Passaic Preparatory Academy school picnic application for Third Ward Park (contingent upon departmental approvals)
• Approved Brothers United in Christ outdoor service application (contingent upon departmental approvals)
• Approved DMM INN Inc. (Foxes Place) new entertainment license for 2025
• Approved Brightstone Hall outdoor bonfire with music event application (contingent upon departmental approvals)
• Filed and approved proclamation honoring Mrs. Muriel Louise Pereira Hunter’s 90th birthday
• Filed and approved notice of Soil Remedial Action Permit for former Briggs Welding site

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Passaic Alcoholic Beverage Control Board removed a resolution authorizing a closed‑session meeting from the agenda. The board placed a communication from the State of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control on the record. It then approved Resolution No. 011‑25, transferring License No. 1607‑33‑057‑011 from Alebrije 570 LLC to Entre Pisco & Nazca Gastrobar Corp t/a Destino Gastro Bar, effective May 15 2025.

• Removed closed‑session authorization resolution from agenda (all members Aye)
• Filed State of NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control communication (all members Aye)
• Approved Transfer of License No. 1607‑33‑057‑011 to Entre Pisco & Nazca Gastrobar Corp (all members Aye)

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board voted 3‑0 to approve communications items 2‑7, resolved matters items 8‑17, and new rental increase complaints items 18‑28. It also voted 3‑0 to deny two below‑market rent increase applications for 40‑44 4th Street. Additional actions included adjournment of a hearing for 70 Passaic Street Unit 2 and acceptance of a withdrawn complaint for 41 Highland Avenue.

• Approved communications items 2‑7 (rent violation notices) (3‑0)
• Approved resolved matters items 8‑17 (various rent disputes) (3‑0)
• Approved new rental increase complaints items 18‑28 (3‑0)
• Denied below‑market rent increase applications for 40‑44 4th Street (3‑0)
• Adjourned hearing for 70 Passaic Street Unit 2 (3‑0)
• Accepted withdrawal of complaint for 41 Highland Avenue (3‑0)
• Approved adjournment of hearings items 30‑31 (3‑0)
• Approved consent to approve items 8‑17 in VI. Resolved Matters (3‑0)

City Council

The council adopted a resolution awarding an $18,000 contract to Delgado Brothers Plumbing for emergency sanitary sewer repair at Barry Place and Van Houten Avenue. It also removed a resolution authorizing a closed executive session. Additional approvals included a $200 refund, several community event permits, an entertainment license, and mayoral memoranda and proclamations.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-04-090 awarding $18,000 contract to Delgado Brothers Plumbing for emergency sanitary sewer repair
• Removed from agenda the resolution authorizing a closed executive session on pending litigation, contracts and personnel matters
• Approved $200 refund to Randy Rafael/Aplatanaos En Hoja LLC for a withdrawn 2025 Peddler Application
• Approved application to hold a Memorial Day Parade on May 2, 2025 (contingent on departmental approvals)
• Approved application to hold a Health Fair on June 6, 2025 (contingent on departmental approvals)
• Approved applications for Flag Raising events at Magnus Ellen Square on July 13, August 16, July 27, and August 24, 2025 (contingent on departmental approvals)
• Approved entertainment license application for Anybody Can Get It Inc. t/a Tiny Tijuana for 2025
• Approved mayor’s memoranda appointing a Police Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II and several proclamations honoring retirements and education day

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board approved a person‑to‑person transfer of Plenary Retail Distribution License 1607‑44‑003‑006 to ESTEVEZ LIQUORS LLC. It also approved a person‑to‑person and place‑to‑place transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption License 1607‑33‑132‑005 to EL CAMARON MAZATLECO LLC T/A EL CAMARON BOTANERO. The board adopted a resolution memorializing disciplinary proceedings against 40 Brighton Ave, LLC T/A Silk for multiple violations. Additionally, the board authorized a closed‑session meeting to discuss pending litigation and related matters.

• Approved transfer of license 1607‑44‑003‑006 to ESTEVEZ LIQUORS LLC (unanimous Aye)
• Approved transfer of license 1607‑33‑132‑005 to EL CAMARON MAZATLECO LLC T/A EL CAMARON BOTANERO (unanimous Aye)
• Adopted Resolution 010‑25 memorializing disciplinary proceedings against 40 Brighton Ave, LLC T/A Silk (unanimous Aye)
• Authorized closed‑session meeting to discuss pending litigation and client/attorney matters (unanimous Aye)

Rent Leveling

The Rent Leveling Board adopted revised bylaws and approved the minutes from the March 3 special meeting. It also approved several rent increase cases and sent correspondence to landlords who exceeded rent‑increase limits. A resolution authorizing a closed executive session was adopted, though the session was not needed.

• Approved revised bylaws (motion by Maryann Capursi, second by Jorge Palacios, 3 votes)
• Approved March 3 special meeting minutes (motion by Jorge Palacios, second by Maryann Capursi, 3 votes)
• Approved rent increase at 5-7 Myrtle Ave, Apt. 5 (motion by Maryann Capursi, second by Jorge Palacios, 3 votes)
• Approved correspondence to landlords exceeding rent‑increase limits (motion by Maryann Capursi, second by Jorge Palacios, 3 votes)
• Approved resolution authorizing a closed executive session (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved finding of no violations at 82‑84 President St, Apt 11 (motion by Jorge Palacios, second by Maryann Capursi, 3 votes)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Jorge Palacios, second by Maryann Capursi, 3 votes)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the January 21 and February 4, 2025 meetings. It adopted Ordinance No. 2480-25, amending the designation of restricted parking for disabled persons by NJ license plate number, after a second and final reading. The council also approved multiple community event applications, contingent on departmental approvals. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved January 21 and February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2480-25 amending disabled parking designation (second reading and final passage)
• Approved Veteran Stand Down event application for April 5, 2025 (contingent on approvals)
• Approved Community Baby Shower event application for April 11, 2025 (contingent on approvals)
• Approved Autism Awareness event application for April 12, 2025 (contingent on approvals)
• Approved Easter Egg Hunt event application for April 19, 2025 (contingent on approvals)
• Approved Annual Spring Cultural Festival application for April 19, 2025 (contingent on approvals)
• Approved Health Fair event application for May 5, 2025 (contingent on approvals)

Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

The ABC Board voted to remove the resolution authorizing a closed‑session meeting. It also carried a hearing on the Silk license to the April 17, 2025 meeting. Communications and petitions, including renewal applications and a supplemental filing, were accepted and placed on file. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Removed closed‑session resolution (all members Aye)
• Carried hearing for 40 Brighton Ave, LLC t/a Silk to April 17, 2025 (all members Aye)
• Accepted renewal applications for Arepa Express II LLC and Rosa’s Sports Bar (all members Aye)
• Accepted supplemental filing for JJR Entertainment LLC (all members Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members Aye)