Elizabeth public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is reviewing and voting on a series of contract awards and other actions, including significant purchases for police and fire departments, IT modernization, and infrastructure repairs. The agenda also includes joining opioid settlement agreements, accepting grant funding, and approving a worker's compensation settlement.

• $1,575,000 contract to Reliable NYC LLC for Fire Headquarters flood damage restoration (FEMA potentially reimburses 75%)
• $498,720 contract to Daskal LLC for Emergency Response Facility Exterior Canopy
• Change Order No. 1 for Black Rock Enterprises road resurfacing increased to $1,875,436.13
• Multiple police contracts: $43,157.52 (Johnston Communications), $35,411.13 (Yorktel), $16,750.00 (SHI), $78,594.66 (SHI)
• Authorize joining opioid settlement agreements with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen

The City Council held public hearings and adopted eight ordinances on final passage, including establishing a cannabis business licensing chapter, scaling down a mixed-use development on East Broad Street from 300 to 200 units, and imposing a 3.5% mass transit parking tax. It also approved several contracts for police, fire, and public works equipment and services. All votes were unanimous with no negative votes recorded.

• Adopted cannabis business licensing ordinance (8-0)
• Approved scaled-down East Broad St. development to 200 units (7-0, Grova excused)
• Adopted 3.5% mass transit parking tax (8-0)
• Approved redevelopment agreement with Port Elizabeth Urban Renewal (8-0)
• Adopted amended Seaport Industrial Redevelopment Plan (8-0)
• Approved $1.575M Fire Headquarters flood restoration contract (8-0)
• Approved $498,720 Emergency Response Facility canopy contract (8-0)
• Approved $86,680.28 for two VenTrac tractors (8-0)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of ordinances, resolutions, and public hearings, including several bond ordinances for capital improvements. Key items include a $24.5 million bond for road improvements and a $4.5 million appropriation for various public works projects. The agenda also includes multiple professional service agreements and contract awards.

• Bond ordinance: $24,500,000 for road improvements and related public works (Ordinance 6/56)
• Bond ordinance: $4,500,000 for various capital projects including street and sidewalk improvements (Ordinance 7/56)
• Bond ordinance: $4,500,000 for public safety and other equipment (Ordinance 8/56)
• Resolution to award contract for professional services (various)
• Public hearing on proposed ordinances

The City Council held public hearings and gave final approval to bond ordinances for a $1.2M fiber camera project and a $5M road reconstruction program. It also adopted on first reading several ordinances, including one to establish cannabis regulations and another to amend a redevelopment agreement for a scaled-down mixed-use project on East Broad Street. The council approved the 2022 municipal budget amendment and various contracts, including a $300,000 road equipment parts contract.

• Adopted $5M road reconstruction bond ordinance (8-0)
• Adopted $1.2M fiber camera project bond ordinance (8-0)
• Adopted cannabis establishment regulations on first reading (8-0)
• Adopted amended redevelopment agreement for 200-unit East Broad St project (7-0, Grova excused)
• Approved 2022 budget amendment with $17.1M in new revenues (8-0)
• Awarded $300,000 road equipment parts contract to Northeast Auto & Truck Parts (8-0)
• Reappointed Carl L. Marshall as Municipal Court Judge for 3 years (7-0, Grova excused)
• Approved $10,530.45 accumulated absence payment to Carmen Perez (8-0)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $5 million bond ordinance for various public improvements and multiple professional service contracts. Several items involve authorizing agreements with engineers, attorneys, and other consultants, as well as approving payments and change orders for ongoing projects. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Bond ordinance for $5,000,000 for various capital improvements
• Professional service agreements for engineering and legal services
• Contract for road improvements on North Avenue and other streets
• Resolution to apply for state aid for local street improvements
• Various change orders and payment approvals for construction projects

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $1,000,000 bond ordinance for street improvements and several property acquisitions for redevelopment. The agenda also includes multiple public hearings on proposed ordinances and a resolution to award a contract for professional services.

• Ordinance to bond $1,000,000 for street improvements (Ordinance No. O-59SS)
• Ordinance to acquire property at 40-58 Broad St for redevelopment (Ordinance No. O-99SS)
• Ordinance to acquire property at 22-24 Morris Ave for redevelopment (Ordinance No. O-59SS)
• Ordinance to acquire property at 14-16 Washington Ave for redevelopment (Ordinance No. O-59SS)
• Resolution to award contract for professional services (amount not specified)

The Elizabeth City Council held public hearings and unanimously adopted ordinances on final passage, including amending the secondhand dealers code to exempt merchants repurchasing their own merchandise, and establishing several personalized handicapped parking spaces. The council also passed ordinances on first reading, including a major zoning change replacing the MRC zone with MRC-1 and MRC-2 districts, and approved multiple contracts and resolutions, such as a $152,247.50 loader purchase and a $189,774 elevator restoration.

• Adopted Ordinance 5560 amending secondhand dealer code to exempt repurchased merchandise (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5499 on first reading to replace MRC zone with MRC-1 and MRC-2 districts (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5569 on first reading amending fire department personnel titles (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5570 on first reading authorizing private sale of city-owned land on vacated Broadway for $1,000 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 5561-5566 on final passage establishing or rescinding personalized handicapped parking spaces (8-0)
• Approved contract to Jesco Inc. for one John Deere 524P 4WD Loader at $152,247.50 (8-0)
• Approved contract to Slade Industries for Fire Headquarters Elevator Restoration at $189,774.00 (8-0)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for FY2022 totaling $156,434,516.90 (8-0)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a bond ordinance and a series of resolutions, including several that authorize the submission of grant applications and the acceptance of funds for various public works and community projects. The agenda also includes items related to the sale of city property and the approval of professional service contracts.

• Bond ordinance for $12,500,000 for various capital improvements
• Resolution to submit a grant application for $2,500,000 for the Elizabeth Riverfront Development project
• Resolution to submit a grant application for $1,000,000 for the Elizabeth Avenue Streetscape project
• Resolution to submit a grant application for $500,000 for the Midtown Elizabeth Special Improvement District
• Ordinance to sell city-owned property at 123 Elizabeth Ave to the Elizabeth Development Company for $1,000,000

The City Council adopted a $17 million guaranty for Parking Authority bonds to refinance debt and acquire the Elizabethtown Plaza garage, and approved a $9.7 million capital budget amendment for a new fire headquarters. It also passed several ordinances on first and final reading, including secondhand dealer exemptions and multiple handicapped parking spaces, and approved a $14 million emergency appropriation for Tropical Storm IDA recovery.

• Adopted ordinance authorizing $17M guaranty for Parking Authority bonds (9-0)
• Adopted $9.7M capital budget amendment for Fire Headquarters (9-0)
• Adopted $14M emergency appropriation for Tropical Storm IDA (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending secondhand dealer code to exempt repurchased merchandise (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance for $300,000 DeHart Place sewer collapse repair (9-0)
• Adopted 6 ordinances establishing personalized handicapped parking spaces (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance rescinding prior handicapped parking space for Maria Silva (9-0)
• Approved transfer of $4M from pension reserves to 2022 revenue budget (9-0)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider ordinances, resolutions, and public hearings, including a $7 million bond ordinance for water main improvements and several professional service agreements. The agenda includes multiple items related to the Rahway River and other infrastructure projects, with some items listed as resolutions for approval.

• Ordinance for $7,000,000 bond for water main improvements (Rahway River)
• Professional services agreement for $1,500,000 for Rahway River flood control
• Resolution for $1,500,000 for Rahway River dredging and flood mitigation
• Public hearing on $1,500,000 bond for Rahway River improvements
• Various street resurfacing and improvement contracts

The Elizabeth City Council held public hearings and unanimously approved several ordinances on final passage, including a $15.5 million bond for the South Second Street Drainage and Atlantic Street CSO Tank Project and a $550,000 bond for the Elizabeth River Trail Phase 6 Extension. The council also approved a cannabis transfer and user tax, a PILOT for a 258-unit apartment project, and a waiver of building fees for Tropical Storm Ida repairs. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved $15.5M bond for South Second Street Drainage and Atlantic Street CSO Tank Project (8-0)
• Approved $550,000 bond for Elizabeth River Trail Phase 6 Extension (8-0)
• Approved ordinance waiving building fees for Ida-related repairs through Dec 31, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing 2% cannabis transfer tax and 1% wholesaler tax (8-0)
• Approved PILOT for 250 Union Redevelopment project (258 apartments) (8-0)
• Approved encroachment permit for monument sign at 615 Division Street (8-0)
• Approved Midtown Elizabeth SID 2022 budget of $315,357 (8-0)
• Adopted on first reading ordinances for environmental encroachment permit and handicapped parking spaces (8-0)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of ordinances, resolutions, and public hearings, including a $1.2 million bond ordinance for various improvements, several professional service contracts, and a resolution opposing a state health mandate. The agenda also includes routine items such as meeting minutes and reports.

• Bond ordinance: $1,200,000 for various improvements (Ordinance 2021-__)
• Contract: $253,000 for professional services (Ordinance 2021-__)
• Resolution opposing state health mandate (Resolution 2021-__)
• Public hearing on redevelopment plan (Ordinance 2021-__)
• Various professional service contracts and agreements

The Elizabeth City Council adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a $17 million bond guaranty for the Parking Authority, a waiver of building fees for Tropical Storm Ida repairs, and a cannabis transfer tax ordinance. The council also approved a PILOT agreement for a 258-unit apartment project and supported a resolution on Haitian migrants. All votes were 8-0.

• Adopted ordinance waiving building/construction fees for Ida storm repairs (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing cannabis transfer and user taxes (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance approving PILOT for 258-unit project at 237-260 Union St (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing $17M guaranty for Parking Authority bonds (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending fire department service fees to conform with OPRA (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending tax abatement approval authority to Tax Assessor (8-0)
• Approved resolution converting $1M snow removal reserve to storm recovery reserve (8-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Café Benedict Drop-In Center for homeless (8-0)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a $12.5 million bond ordinance for various public improvements, along with several contracts and resolutions. The agenda includes multiple items for professional services, construction, and equipment purchases, many of which are being approved for the second time. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and payment of bills.

• Bond ordinance for $12,500,000 for various capital improvements
• Contract for professional services for the Department of Public Works
• Contract for construction of a new firehouse
• Contract for road improvements on various streets
• Contract for purchase of police equipment

The City Council held public hearings and adopted several ordinances on final passage, including the Tern Landing Amendment to the Kapkowski Road Redevelopment Plan, which allows a flexible commercial campus of up to 400,000 square feet with at least 285 parking spaces. The council also approved ordinances authorizing a temporary use easement for NJDOT, establishing new traffic control signals at North Avenue and Adams/Monroe Avenues, and creating personalized handicapped parking spaces for multiple residents. Additionally, the council adopted ordinances on first reading, including amendments to fire department fees, tax abatement eligibility, and new stop intersections.

• Adopted Tern Landing Amendment to Kapkowski Road Redevelopment Plan (5-0)
• Authorized temporary use easement to NJDOT for $500 (5-0)
• Established traffic control signal at North Avenue and Adams Avenue (5-0)
• Established traffic control signal at North Avenue and Monroe Avenue (5-0)
• Created personalized handicapped parking spaces for 12 residents (5-0)
• Rescinded 6 prior handicapped parking ordinances (5-0)
• Adopted $550,000 bond for Elizabeth River Trail Phase 6 (5-0)
• Adopted $15.5M bond for South Second Street Drainage and Atlantic Street CSO Tank Project (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Elizabeth Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting via Zoom to review two development applications. The board will consider a resolution for a property on Monroe Avenue and hold a development review hearing for a proposal to add an enclosed outdoor dining area to a restaurant on Morris Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous regular meeting.

• Z-06-21: 661-667 & 656-664 Monroe Avenue, 663 Monroe Associates, LLC — 'c' & 'd' variance, preliminary and final site plan
• Z-09-21: 331-337 Morris Avenue, Mr. Pollo Rotisserie & Bakery, LLC — enclosed outdoor dining area in C-5 zone, 'c' & 'd' variance, preliminary and final site plan
• Minutes of August 12, 2021 regular meeting to be approved

Zoning Board

The Elizabeth Zoning Board will hold a special meeting via Zoom to consider a development review hearing for a proposal by Mr. Pollo Rotisserie & Bakery, LLC to add an enclosed outdoor dining area at 331-337 Morris Avenue. The board will also discuss returning to in-person meetings and hold a closed session to discuss a lawsuit related to a denied application for 703 & R 703-727 Spring Street.

• Z-09-21: 331-337 Morris Avenue, Mr. Pollo Rotisserie & Bakery, LLC — enclosed outdoor dining area in C-5 zone, seeking 'c' & 'd' variances, preliminary and final site plan approval
• Discussion on returning to in-person meetings
• Closed session: Z-05-19, 703 & R 703-727 Spring Street, Spring Street Development Corp. — discussion of lawsuit (denial)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of resolutions, including a $1.5 million bond ordinance for road improvements and several professional service contracts. The agenda includes multiple items related to public works, community development, and administrative approvals. Most items are routine resolutions and ordinances, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

• Bond ordinance for $1,500,000 for road improvements
• Professional service contracts for various city departments
• Resolution to authorize application for state aid for road improvements
• Ordinance to amend city code regarding fees
• Various resolutions for appointments and approvals

The City Council adopted an ordinance creating two cannabis overlay zones (retail and manufacturing/cultivation/distribution) in the Land Development Code, establishing where and how cannabis establishments may operate. The council tabled an ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank for SFY 2022. The council also approved several resolutions, including a $743,870 body-worn camera grant and an emergency appropriation of $4,313,439 for FY 2022.

• Adopted cannabis overlay zones ordinance (7-0)
• Tabled SFY 2022 budget cap bank ordinance (7-0)
• Approved $743,870 body-worn camera grant (7-0)
• Approved $4,313,439 emergency appropriation for FY 2022 (7-0)
• Approved accumulated absence benefit payments totaling $58,868.93 (7-0)
• Confirmed Joseph Colacitti as Deputy Tax Assessor (7-0)
• Approved Elizabeth Avenue SID FY 2022 budget of $310,387.18 (7-0)
• Adopted 9 ordinances on first reading for handicapped parking spaces (7-0)

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board is holding a virtual meeting to review development applications, including a five-story mixed-use building with 200 residential units at 1130 Chestnut Street, and a concept plan for county office buildings on West Grand Street. The board will also consider a resolution for a site plan at 200-334 Third Avenue and discuss a proposed ordinance to create cannabis overlay zones.

• P-12-18 Amended: 1130 Chestnut Street, 5-story mixed-use, 158 one-bedroom and 42 two-bedroom units
• P-CRP-02-21: 61-99 West Grand Street, two buildings (5 and 7 stories) for county offices with parking
• P-07-21: 200-334 Third Avenue, Elizabethtown Gas Company, variance and site plan
• City Council request to review ordinance creating cannabis overlay zones in Land Development Code
• Adjournment request for P-02-21: 827-907 Newark Avenue, 7 mixed-use buildings with 7 lots

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of bond ordinances and resolutions, including funding for road improvements, sewer work, and various public works projects. Several items involve authorizing the sale of bonds or notes to finance capital improvements, with amounts ranging from $25,000 to over $2 million. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as minutes and payment of claims.

• Bond ordinance for $2,060,000 for road improvements on Westfield Avenue and other streets
• Bond ordinance for $2,060,000 for sewer improvements on various streets
• Bond ordinance for $1,581,890 for public safety equipment
• Resolution authorizing $25,000 for a shared services agreement with Union County
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of an alley near Elizabeth Avenue

The Elizabeth City Council held public hearings and unanimously passed several ordinances on final reading, including establishing new stop intersections at Service Drive/Trotters Lane and Vista Avenue/Highland Avenue, and creating personalized handicapped parking spaces for six residents. The council also adopted on first reading ordinances to eliminate the MRC zone and create new MRC-1 and MRC-2 zones, and to create cannabis overlay zones, with public hearings scheduled for July 27, 2021. Additionally, the council approved resolutions to apply for state grants for tennis and pickleball courts, authorize a police virtual patrol program, and amend the FY2021 budget with American Rescue Plan funds.

• Adopted Ordinance 5489 on final passage, adding stop intersections at Service Drive/Trotters Lane and Vista Avenue/Highland Avenue.
• Adopted Ordinances 5490-5495 on final passage, establishing personalized handicapped parking spaces for six residents.
• Adopted Ordinances 5496 and 5497 on final passage, rescinding prior handicapped parking ordinances for Anthony Opalach and Ricardo Rodriguez.
• Adopted Ordinance 5498 on first reading, granting an environmental encroachment permit to Appalachia Hydrogeologic & Environmental Consulting for a monitoring well.
• Adopted Ordinance 5499 on first reading, eliminating the MRC zone and creating MRC-1 and MRC-2 zones.
• Adopted Ordinance 5500 on first reading, creating cannabis overlay zones and regulations.
• Approved resolutions authorizing applications for Urban Parks and Green Acres grants for tennis and pickleball courts.
• Approved resolutions to amend the FY2021 budget with American Rescue Plan funds totaling $9,108,000 for various departments.

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a $2.5 million bond ordinance for various public improvements, several professional service contracts, and a resolution to extend the city's contract with the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund. The agenda also includes multiple items related to the sale of city-owned properties and the acceptance of various grants.

• Bond ordinance: $2,500,000 for various capital improvements (Ordinance No. 1, 2021)
• Contract: $200,000 for professional services for the Department of Public Works (Resolution)
• Contract: $50,000 for professional services for the Department of Public Works (Resolution)
• Contract: $150,000 for professional services for the Department of Public Works (Resolution)
• Resolution to extend the city's participation in the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund

The Elizabeth City Council unanimously approved a preliminary municipal levy of $172,688,087.10 for the third and fourth 2021 property tax installments. It also passed a final ordinance capping third-party food delivery fees at 15% of an order (or 5% for restaurant-employed drivers) during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The council approved a 30-year tax abatement for a 171,128-square-foot warehouse at 5-61 Bay Avenue and adopted several parking and traffic ordinances, all by 9-0 votes.

• Approved preliminary municipal levy of $172,688,087.10 for 2021 tax bills (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance capping third-party delivery fees at 15% (5% if restaurant-employed) during COVID emergency (9-0)
• Approved 30-year tax abatement for NJIND Bay Avenue warehouse, 171,128 sq ft at 5-61 Bay Avenue (9-0)
• Extended church parking lot lease at 1123-1131 Dickinson St through Aug 2023 at $1/year (9-0)
• Added no-parking restrictions on Fulton St and Third Ave; added four-way stop at Seventh & Livingston Sts (9-0)
• Established 7 personalized handicapped parking spaces and rescinded 2 others (9-0)
• Approved $743,780 Body Camera Grant and $177,438.04 Clean Communities grant budget insertions (9-0)
• Approved $605,000 in municipal budget transfers and $121,341.94 in accumulated absence payments (9-0)

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to review a major subdivision and site plan for seven 5-story mixed-use buildings at 827-907 Newark Avenue, and a minor subdivision at 825-831 Parkview Terrace. The board will also discuss a recommendation to begin work on the Pennsylvania Avenue Redevelopment Plan and a cannabis ordinance.

• P-02-21: 827-907 Newark Avenue, Baker Street Holdings LLC — 7 lots, 7 five-story mixed-use buildings, ~500 residential units
• P-05-21: 825-831 Parkview Terrace, Soca Development — minor subdivision
• Recommendation to Harbor Consultants to begin Pennsylvania Avenue Redevelopment Plan
• Discussion of cannabis ordinance

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a bond ordinance and a series of resolutions, including professional service agreements and grant applications. Several items involve funding for public improvements and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes routine approvals and reports.

• Bond ordinance for $2,800,000 for various public improvements
• Resolution to award contract for professional services
• Grant applications for police and public works equipment
• Agreement for tax collection services
• Various resolutions for appointments and approvals

The City Council held public hearings and gave final passage to ordinances authorizing a $3,000,000 appropriation (with $2,850,000 in bonds) for public works vehicles and equipment, granting an encroachment permit to O.A. Peterson Construction for a temporary fence during Trinitas Regional Medical Center redevelopment, and authorizing an easement agreement with Elizabeth Center Apartments for the Elizabeth River Trail Project—Phase 4. The council also adopted on first reading ordinances including a financial agreement with NJIND Bay Avenue Urban Renewal LLC for a warehouse facility, a new chapter regulating third-party delivery fees, and several parking-related amendments. All votes were 6-0.

• Adopted final passage of Ordinance 5472: $3M for public works vehicles/equipment, $2.85M in bonds (6-0)
• Adopted final passage of Ordinance 5473: encroachment permit for O.A. Peterson Construction fence on Pearl Street (6-0)
• Adopted final passage of Ordinance 5474: easement agreement with Elizabeth Center Apartments for flood control/River Trail Phase 4 (6-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 5483: financial agreement with NJIND Bay Avenue Urban Renewal LLC for warehouse facility (6-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 5482: new code chapter regulating third-party delivery fees (6-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 5481: extended parking lot lease with Assembly of God Portuguese Ministry through Aug 2023 (6-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinances 5484-5486: parking and four-way stop amendments (6-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinances 5487-5488: new personalized handicapped parking spaces (6-0)

Zoning Board

The Elizabeth Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to hear three development applications: a site plan for 826-864 East Jersey Street, a sign replacement at 150 Bayway Avenue, and a proposal to convert vacant land at 320-326 Elizabeth Avenue into volleyball courts. The board will also discuss a lawsuit related to a previously denied application for 703 & R 703-727 Spring Street in closed session.

• Z-01-21: 826-864 East Jersey Street, Antonio Carneiro — 'c' & 'd' variances, preliminary and final site plan
• Z-14-20: 150 Bayway Avenue, Trademark Signs, LLC — replace 9 signs for Lineage Logistics, remove 1 wall sign, 'c' variance in M-2 zone
• Z-04-21: 320-326 Elizabeth Avenue, Kudakwamwari Foundation — convert vacant land to volleyball courts with metal frame/cloth shelter, 'c' & 'd' variances in C-2 zone
• Z-05-19: 703 & R 703-727 Spring Street, Spring Street Development Corp — closed session discussion of lawsuit after denial

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of administrative and financial items, including awarding contracts for equipment, maintenance, and services, approving budget amendments, and authorizing a host community benefit agreement with Waste Management. The agenda is largely routine, covering contracts, budget adjustments, and property-related actions.

• Contract to Pitney Bowes for postage and equipment maintenance, up to $300,000
• Contract to Wireless Communications & Electronics for police/fire computers, up to $150,000
• Contract to Motorola for communications equipment, up to $200,000
• Host community benefit agreement with Waste Management: $1.57/ton in-state, $3.13/ton out-of-state, 10-year term
• Budget amendment for Union County Infrastructure Grant (Ursino Drainage) $145,000 local share

The Elizabeth City Council adopted ordinances authorizing $12 million for sewer system capital repairs (with $11.4 million in bonds) and $3.6 million for the Lincoln Avenue drainage improvements project (funded by bonds). It also approved a $300,000 appropriation for environmental engineering and remediation, and passed a truck parking restriction on Catherine Street. Numerous contracts and resolutions were approved unanimously, including OEM parts, postage, and police equipment purchases.

• Adopted sewer system capital repairs ordinance, appropriating $12M and authorizing $11.4M in bonds (7-0)
• Adopted Lincoln Avenue drainage improvements ordinance, appropriating $3.6M and authorizing $3.6M in bonds (7-0)
• Adopted $300,000 appropriation for environmental engineering, compliance and remediation (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance adding Catherine Street to no-parking-of-trucks zone (7-0)
• Approved contract with Engine Land Inc. for OEM parts and repairs up to $150,000 (7-0)
• Approved contract with Pitney Bowes Inc. for postage and supplies up to $300,000 (7-0)
• Approved contract with Motorola for communications equipment up to $200,000 (7-0)
• Approved $16,554.65 payment for accumulated absence benefits to Mary Aliseo (7-0)

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider resolutions for two site plans, an amendment to the Kapkowski Road Redevelopment Plan, and a redevelopment study for 581-599 Pennsylvania Avenue. It will also hold a development review hearing for a minor subdivision at 825-831 Parkview Terrace. The meeting includes roll call, pledge, and approval of prior minutes.

• P-13-20: 836-842 Spring Street, Spring Street Holdings, LLC – 'c' variance, preliminary and final site plan
• P-06-21: 601-609 Division Street, AEE Real Estate Holding, LLC – 'c' variance, preliminary and final site plan
• Amendment to Kapkowski Road Redevelopment Plan – Tern Landing
• Study for 581-599 Pennsylvania Avenue (Block 11, Lot 1224.A) as area in need of redevelopment without condemnation
• P-05-21: 825-831 Parkview Terrace, Soca Development – minor subdivision for two single-family dwellings in R-1 zone

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a $3 million bond ordinance for Department of Public Works vehicles and equipment, several contracts for police technology and insurance, and various housing and community development funding allocations. The agenda also includes rezoning requests, grant applications, and amendments to prior resolutions.

• Bond ordinance for $3,000,000 for DPW vehicles/equipment with $150,000 down payment
• Contract to Johnston Communications for police cameras/radios up to $250,000
• State contract with SHI International for police software maintenance totaling $77,746.46
• Rezone parcels on Kapkowski Road (Rear 575, 577, 583, 601, 627, 631, 655, 667)
• Reallocate $18,752.09 from 30-34 Bank Street project to rental assistance program

The City Council held public hearings and adopted ordinances on final passage, including creating cannabis overlay zones in the land development code. The council also tabled an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits. Numerous contracts and appointments were received and approved.

• Adopted cannabis overlay zoning ordinance (7-0)
• Granted environmental encroachment permit for monitoring well (7-0)
• Tabled ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits (7-0)
• Approved $743,870 body-worn camera grant amendment (7-0)
• Approved $88,167,457.61 emergency appropriations (7-0)
• Approved Elizabeth Avenue SID budget of $310,387.18 (7-0)
• Confirmed Joseph Colacitti as Deputy Tax Assessor (7-0)
• Adopted 9 ordinances on first reading for handicapped parking (7-0)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of resolutions, including a $12.7 million bond ordinance and several professional service contracts. The agenda includes items related to public works, public safety, and community development, with many resolutions authorizing agreements with various vendors and consultants.

• Bond ordinance for $12,700,000 for various capital improvements
• Professional service contracts for engineering, legal, and planning services
• Resolution to award a contract for the demolition of buildings
• Agreement for the purchase of police equipment
• Resolution to authorize a shared services agreement for tax collection

The City Council unanimously approved a long-term tax exemption and financial agreement for a new 24-unit affordable senior housing project at 170-176 First Street, owned by the Elizabeth Housing Authority. The council also passed ordinances establishing a loading zone at 125 Broad Street and creating or rescinding several personalized handicapped parking spaces. Additionally, the council introduced ordinances on first reading to set new sewer rates, fund drainage and sewer capital projects, and authorize a midblock crossing improvement agreement with Wakefern Food Corp.

• Approved long-term tax exemption for 170-178 First Street Urban Renewal Corp. senior housing project (6-0)
• Approved loading zone at 125 Broad Street (6-0)
• Approved handicapped parking space for Awilda Ortiz at 38 Cedar Ave. (6-0)
• Approved handicapped parking space for Miguel Cruz at 69 Geneva St. (6-0)
• Approved handicapped parking space for Nohemy Milan-Mancebo at 73 Fulton St. (6-0)
• Approved handicapped parking space for Ida Hernandez at 208 Geneva St. (6-0)
• Approved handicapped parking space for Vanessa Arias at 514 Pennington St. (6-0)
• Approved handicapped parking space for Yesenia Banegas at 555 Marshall St. (6-0)

Zoning Board

The Elizabeth Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, primarily to review one development application. The board will also approve minutes from its February 11, 2021 meeting; no resolutions are listed.

• Z-01-21: renovation at 826-864 East Jersey Street to keep 1 commercial and 1 residential unit on first floor, add 4 residential units on upper floors, remove garage for parking
• Request for 'c' and 'd' variances, preliminary and final site plan approval
• Applicant: Antonio Carneiro; attorney A. Andril, Esq.
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom; minutes from Feb. 11, 2021 to be approved

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to vote on several contracts, budget amendments, and a long-term tax exemption for a development at 170-176 First Street. The agenda includes public hearings on a handicapped parking ordinance and first reading of many similar ordinances. The council will also consider a lawsuit challenging a new state law requiring not-for-profit hospitals to pay fees to municipalities.

• Long-term tax exemption (PILOT) for 20 years with 170-178 First Street Urban Renewal Corp. for project at 170-176 First St.
• Contract to Verizon Wireless for wireless devices/modems for Police, Fire, EMS vehicles, up to $250,000
• Contract to Traffic Lines, Inc. for pavement marking/striping, up to $200,000
• Purchase of one 2019 Mini Rear-loader Garbage Truck for Recycling Dept., $155,607.40
• Contract to Eagle Point/T.J. Morris & Son for police ammunition, up to $55,000

The Elizabeth City Council adopted 16 ordinances on first reading, including a long-term tax exemption for a 24-unit senior affordable housing project at 170-176 First Street, a new loading zone at 125 Broad Street, and multiple personalized handicapped parking spaces. It also passed one ordinance on final passage for a handicapped parking space for Germaine Curry. The council approved numerous resolutions, including contracts for pavement marking, police drone insurance, wireless devices, ammunition, a garbage truck, and engineering services, as well as budget amendments and support for a Rails to Trails greenway.

• Adopted Ordinance 5450 on first reading, approving a long-term tax exemption for 170-178 First Street Urban Renewal Corporation for senior housing at 170-176 First Street.
• Adopted Ordinances 5451-5465 on first reading, covering a loading zone at 125 Broad Street and multiple personalized handicapped parking spaces.
• Adopted Ordinance 5449 on final passage, establishing a handicapped parking space for Germaine Curry at 730 Eugenia Place.
• Approved a resolution supporting 170-178 First Street Urban Renewal Corporation's application for $5,213,900 in state affordable housing funds, rescinding a prior resolution.
• Approved budget amendments to include $150,000 in Union County Infrastructure Grant and $2,900,000 in Local Freight Impact Grant revenues.
• Approved payments for accumulated/uncompensated absence benefits totaling $72,467.68 to three employees.
• Approved contracts for pavement marking ($200,000), police drone insurance ($6,042), wireless devices ($250,000), ammunition ($55,000), and a garbage truck ($155,607.40).
• Approved subordination of $4,370,500 in Elizabeth Home Improvement Program loans and supported the Rails to Trails Union County greenway initiative.

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $15.5 million bond ordinance for capital improvements. Several items involve contracts for professional services, road improvements, and the acquisition of properties. The agenda also includes routine procedural matters such as approving minutes and reports.

• Bond ordinance: $15,500,000 for various capital improvements (Ordinance No. 1-20)
• Contract: $1,800,000 for professional services for the 2021 road program (Resolution)
• Contract: $1,500,000 for professional services for the 2021 sewer rehabilitation program (Resolution)
• Contract: $1,500,000 for professional services for the 2021 water main replacement program (Resolution)
• Resolution to apply for a $2,000,000 grant for the Elizabeth River Crossing project

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt two ordinances on final passage. Ordinance No. 5447 repeals and replaces the city's Police Department chapter, establishing new rules on the director's authority, personnel, and off-duty employment. Ordinance No. 5448 adopts the amended East Broad Street Redevelopment Plan, which reduces the number of permitted residential units from 300 to 200 and removes a parcel potentially slated for a PSEG substation. The council also approved numerous contracts and resolutions, including a $1.8 million state grant for freight impact and a $45,000 software contract for the police department.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5447, repealing and replacing the Police Department chapter of the city code.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5448, approving the amended East Broad Street Redevelopment Plan, reducing allowed units to 200.
• Approved a resolution to amend the FY2021 budget to include a $1,800,000 Local Freight Impact Grant.
• Approved payments for accumulated/uncompensated absence benefits to three employees totaling $93,312.52.
• Awarded a contract to Fusus for police video management software at $45,000 for one year.
• Awarded a contract to Fleetcor for motor fuel usage and billing, not to exceed $1,900,000 over two years.
• Awarded contracts for auto parts to Buywise Auto Parts ($200,000) and Route 23 Auto Mall ($50,000).
• Authorized a contract with Marcel Goyen for a mural project at 316-318 Morris Avenue, not to exceed $27,000.

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider resolutions, a concept review, and development review hearings. Key items include an amended East Broad Street Redevelopment Plan reducing units from 300 to 200 and parking ratio to 0.8 per unit, plus a concept review for reconstructing Caldwell Place and the Bollwage Garage Parking Deck. The board will also hear minor subdivision proposals and discuss regulating abandoned shipping containers.

• Amended East Broad Street Redevelopment Plan: reduce max units from 300 to 200, parking ratio to 0.8 per unit
• Concept review: Reconstruction of Caldwell Place and Bollwage Garage Parking Deck (Union County)
• P-17-20: Minor subdivision at 638-640 South Street for future residential construction (R-2 zone)
• P-19-20: Minor subdivision and 'c' variance at 122-124 Lincoln Avenue for single-family home (R-1 zone)
• Discussion on adding zoning chapter to regulate unused/abandoned shipping containers

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider resolutions, a concept review, and development hearings. Key items include an amended East Broad Street Redevelopment Plan to reduce maximum units from 300 to 200 and lower parking ratios, plus several subdivision and site plan proposals. The board will also discuss a request to regulate abandoned shipping containers.

• Amended East Broad Street Redevelopment Plan: remove lot 213B, reduce units to 200, parking ratio to 0.8 per unit
• P-16-20: 170-178 First Street, Urban Renewal Corporation, Housing Authority (FSP)
• P-10-20: 745-757 Westminster Avenue, minor subdivision
• P-15-20: 242-244 West Grand Street, 'c' variance, preliminary and final site plan
• Request to add zoning chapter regulating unused/abandoned shipping containers

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a series of bond ordinances and contracts, including several for road improvements and public safety. The agenda includes multiple resolutions authorizing contracts for street paving, drainage, and other public works projects, as well as the introduction of ordinances for capital improvements. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as the approval of minutes and reports.

• Bond ordinance: $2,858,000 for various public improvements (streets, sidewalks, parks)
• Bond ordinance: $2,500,000 for road improvements and equipment
• Contract: $1,200,000 for paving various streets (e.g., Elizabeth Ave, Rahway Ave)
• Contract: $1,000,000 for sanitary sewer improvements
• Resolution: Authorize application for $500,000 in state aid for road improvements

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is reviewing several administrative items, including budget amendments for grants, approval of payments for accumulated absence benefits, and authorization for various agreements and bonds. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Budget amendment to adjust matching funds from $994,667.75 to $928,694.75 and add $65,973.00 for Childhood Lead Grant 2021
• Agreement with multiple municipalities for STD clinic services at $175.00 per patient
• Release of $638,563.20 performance bond for off-site work at 309-339 Pine Street
• Proposed zoning code chapter to regulate storage of unused/abandoned shipping containers
• Application for FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant up to $220,000.00 with 10% match

The Elizabeth City Council unanimously passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals, prohibiting rentals of 30 days or less unless the property is owner-occupied, and requiring permits and inspections. The council also adopted a used car dealership licensing ordinance and updated stormwater management rules. Several other ordinances were introduced on first reading, including police department reorganization and various parking changes.

• Adopted short-term rental ordinance 5424 (9-0)
• Adopted used motor vehicle dealership licensing ordinance 5425 (9-0)
• Adopted stormwater management ordinance 5426 (9-0)
• Adopted loading zone removal ordinance 5427 (9-0)
• Adopted personalized handicapped parking ordinance 5433 (9-0)
• Introduced police department ordinance 5447 on first reading (9-0)
• Introduced encroachment permit ordinance 5434 on first reading (9-0)
• Introduced 12 parking-related ordinances on first reading (9-0)

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider a range of financial and operational items, including bond ordinances for park improvements, several new contracts, and ratifications of tax appeals. The agenda includes both routine approvals and significant capital expenditures.

• Bond ordinance: $3,000,000 for Lynch Memorial Playground improvements
• Bond ordinance: $2,500,000 for Elizabeth River Trail Phase 5 and traffic signal replacement at Clifton Street and Cole Place
• Bond ordinance: $1,200,000 for Sixth Street Playground improvements
• Contract: $205,500 to Netta Architects for Police Headquarters Gun Range upgrades
• Contract: $88,161 to Super Laundry Co. for fire department laundry equipment

City Council

The Elizabeth City Council is meeting to consider several contracts, budget amendments, and appointments. Key items include expanding a parking space rental agreement with the Parking Authority, amending a flood control engineering contract, and approving multiple grant-funded budget amendments. The council will also confirm numerous municipal prosecutor appointments and close out a park renovation project.

• Amend parking space rental agreement with Parking Authority to add 50 spaces in Lot No. 2 for $87,000, increasing total to $719,000
• Authorize contract amendment for South Street Flood Control Project to Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. for additional $423,420, new total $855,720
• Approve $1,520,692.21 closeout for Green Acres Park Renovation Project with Roman Asphalt Corp., including $178,009.54 in liquidated damages
• Authorize $100,000 road materials contract with Weldon Materials, Inc. through Union County Co-Op
• Confirm appointments of Chief Municipal Prosecutor Norma M. Murgado and multiple assistant/temporary prosecutors

The City Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance No. 5421 on final passage, extending the expiration date of Elizabeth municipal identification cards that expired during the COVID-19 emergency to June 30, 2021. The Council also approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Elizabeth Public School District for volunteer nursing staff to assist with COVID-19 vaccinations. Multiple budget amendments and contracts were approved, including a $40,000 employee assistance program and a $70,000 health and safety compliance contract.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5421 extending municipal ID card expiration to June 30, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Elizabeth Public Schools for volunteer nurses to administer COVID-19 vaccinations (7-0)
• Approved $40,000 contract with Trinitas Physicians Practice for Employee Assistance Program (7-0)
• Approved $70,000 contract with Skyline Environmental for Health & Safety Compliance Programs (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 contract with Weldon Materials for road materials (7-0)
• Approved amendment adding 50 parking spaces at Lot No. 2 for $87,000, increasing total to $719,000 (7-0)
• Approved accumulated/uncompensated absence payments totaling $41,787.79 to three employees (7-0)
• Confirmed appointments of municipal prosecutors including Norma M. Murgado as Chief Municipal Prosecutor (7-0)

Planning Board

The Elizabeth Planning Board will hold its first regular meeting of 2021 via Zoom. The agenda includes nominations for board officers, professionals, and newspapers, as well as a calendar of meeting dates for 2021-2022. The board will also consider minutes and resolutions from previous meetings, including several site plan approvals and variances. No development review hearings or adjournments are scheduled.

• Nominations for chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary for 2021
• Approval of minutes from Dec 3 and Dec 17, 2020 meetings
• Resolution P-12-20: 667-675 Newark Ave, variance and site plan
• Resolution P-10-17 (Amended): 907-931 Jersey St, preliminary and final site plan
• Resolution P-18-20: Minor subdivision at E. Broad St, Chestnut St, Jefferson Ave