Joel A. Brooks
Ward B
Since January 2026
Voting Record
| Date | Item | Result | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.1
A Resolution Authorizing an Emergency Temporary Appropriation for Calendar Year 2026.
Budget
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.10
Resolution authorizing a bulk water agreement between the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority and , specifying the terms and conditions under which JCMUA will sell and deliver water from the City of Jersey City's water system to Veolia Water New Jersey, Inc.
JCMUA
Water
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.11
A Resolution ratifying an agreement with Network Management Solutions, Inc. for the support of proprietary computer network hardware and software without public bidding for the Department of Administration, Division of Information Technology.
Contracts
IT
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.12
Resolution ratifying the award of a contract with Avid Xchange, Inc for gas and electricity bill payment services for city-owned buildings and facilities under NJ State Contract for the Department of Public Works, Division of Administrative Services.
Contracts
Public Works
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.13
Resolution ratifying an award of a contract to Safeware, Inc. for the purchase of huntress GDB 24 watch Endpoint Detection and Response cyber protection software through U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance known as Omnia Partners for the Department of Public Safety, Communication Center.
Contracts
IT
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.14
Resolution ratifying an award of a contract to Nobel Systems, Inc for the Automatic Impound Management System (AIMS) Software for the car impound through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative (formerly known as the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) for the Department of Public Safety, Traffic Unit.
Contracts
IT
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.15
Resolution ratifying the award of an open-end contract to New Jersey Fire Equipment for the Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) maintenance parts and hydro service under State Contract for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire.
Contracts
Public Safety
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.16
Resolution Authorizing the award of a contract to Tomco Construction Inc., for the Morris Canal Greenway Sections 3, 5, 10 & 11. Jersey City Project No. 18-019-E, Federal Project No. TAP-D00S (450) for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Engineering.
Contracts
Morris Canal Greenway
Infrastructure
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.17
Resolution awarding a negotiated open-end contract pursuant to N.J.S.A 40:A11-5(3) to Tumino is Towing for City-Wide Heavy Duty Towing Services for the Department of Public Works, Division of Automotive.
Contracts
Public Works
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.18
Resolution approving a list of qualified firms to perform various legal services for the City of Jersey City pursuant to a request for qualifications.
Legal
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.19
A Resolution requesting the New Jersey Department of Transportation to grant a six-month extension of time for the award of the construction contract for Christopher Columbus Drive Improvements Project No: 24-006-E for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Engineering for FY2023.
Construction
Contracts
Infrastructure
Engineering
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.2
A Resolution of the Municipal Council authorizing the cancellation of real estate taxes on Block 6005, Lot 2 on the tax map of the City of Jersey City a/k/a the Gateway Plaza Park as the property was acquired by the City of Jersey City.
Taxes
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.20
A Resolution requesting the New Jersey Department of Transportation to grant a six-month extension of time for the award of the construction contract for Christopher Columbus Drive Improvements Project No: 24-006-E for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Engineering for FY2024.
Construction
Contracts
Infrastructure
Engineering
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.21
A Resolution Authorizing an Extension of, and Amendment to, an Agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC, for Bicycle Sharing Services
Contracts
Biking
Citibike
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.22
A Resolution Authorizing Calendar Year 2025 Appropriation Transfers.
Budget
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.23
A Resolution Of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City Designating August 27 of Each Year As "Andrew Jerome Washington, III Mental Health Awareness Day."
Dedications
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.24
A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City recognizing April 6–10, 2026 as National Community Development Week
Dedications
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.25
Resolution in Support of S3382
Schools
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.26
Resolution requesting permission for the Dedication by Rider for Affordable Housing Trust Funds required by N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-4.1, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-329.2 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-8.1 et seq.
Affordable Housing
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.27
Resolution appointing Andrew G. Kaplan as the Director of the Department of Infrastructure
Appointments
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.28
Resolution appointing Annisia Cialone as the Director of the Department of Housing, Economic Development and Commerce
Appointments
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.29
Resolution appointing Anthony Ambrose as the Director of the Department of Public Safety
Appointments
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.3
Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to execute an indemnification agreement with the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection authorizing the City Risk Manager to issue a certificate of insurance for the continued use of Liberty State Park by the City of Jersey City as a venue for various cultural and entertainment events.
Liberty State Park
Contracts
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.30
A Resolution appointing Arjumand Juweria to the Women's Advisory Board of the City of Jersey City.
Appointments
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.4
A Resolution Authorizing the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire to Accept Funding from the United States Department of Homeland Security (FEMA) Under the FY24 Fire Prevention & Safety (FP) Grant Program
Grants
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.5
Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding with Villa Borinquen ("PACO") permitting the City of Jersey City to use PACO facilities to host congregate senior meals
Seniors
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.6
Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Boyd/McGuiness permitting the City of Jersey City to use the facility at 2555 Kennedy Boulevard to host the Senior Citizen Lunch Program
Seniors
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.7
Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Grace Community Services permitting the City of Jersey City to use grace Community Services facilities to host congregate senior meals
Seniors
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.8
Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Hoboken (Hoboken) Boys and Girls Club to jointly introduce Jersey City's Summer Food Service Program to school age children in Hoboken.
Youth
Contracts
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
10.9
Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Jersey City Authorizing The Planning Board To Conduct A Preliminary Investigation Of Conditions Of Block 6901 Lots 15, 16, 17, 18.01; Block 5903 Lot 21; and Block 6001 Lots 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 13, the “Condemnation Study Area,” For Possible Designation As An Area In Need Of Redevelopment WITH The Power Of Condemnation, AND Block 6001 Lots 2 and 6 “the Non-Condemnation Study Area,” For Possible Designation As An Area in Need of Redevelopment WITHOUT The Power of Condemnation, Pursuant To The Local Redevelopment And Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, Et Seq.
Redevelopment
|
Approved | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
3.1
An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article III (Parking, Standing and Stopping) amending Section 332-24 (Parking Prohibited Certain Hours) at PS 16 (96 Sussex Street).
Parking
|
Introduced | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
3.2
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 53 (Personnel) Article 11 (Fixed Salaries) to Modify Fixed Salaries for Certain Employees.
Payroll
|
Introduced | Aye |
| Mar 25, 2026 |
4.1
An Ordinance of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City Adopting Amendments to the Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan
Redevelopment
Powerhouse Arts District
|
Adopted | Aye |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 10.16 A Resolution providing local support for Grass House Company to operate a Class 5 Retail cannabis business. | Approved | Aye |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 10.17 A Resolution authorizing the award of a contract to Adamo Brothers Construction for the Monticello Court Improvement, Project No. 2021-032 for the Department of Infrastructure, Division of Architecture. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.1 A Resolution (1) Introducing and approving the 2026 budget of the Jackson Hill Main Street Special Improvement District; (2) Directing the City Clerk to publicly advertise the budget and schedule a public hearing; and (3) Directing the Tax Assessor to prepare an assessment roll of properties within the District based upon the budget. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.10 Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City awarding Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) FY 2022 Unallocated Funds and authorizing the execution of a subrecipient agreement with St. Joseph’s School for the Blind for improvements at 761 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, Block 4801, Lot 1 (Ward C) | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.11 Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City awarding Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) Program Year 2023 Unallocated Funds and Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum Of Understanding with the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire for the purchase of one (1) Skeeter High Water Rescue Vehicle, 255 Kearney Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, Block 20902, Lot 90 (Ward F) | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.12 Resolution authorizing the award of an open-end contract to Persistent Construction to provide Snow Removal City-wide for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.13 Resolution providing local support for Warrior Weed, LLC to operate a Class 5 Retail cannabis business | Withdrawn | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.14 Resolution providing local support for BEVRLY, INC. to operate a Class 6 Retail cannabis business | Withdrawn | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.15 Resolution providing local support for Grass House Company to operate a Class 5 Retail cannabis business | Withdrawn | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.16 Resolution authorizing the public sale of two hundred and thirteen motor vehicles through public surplus.com public online auction | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.17 Resolution ratifying an emergency contract award to Atlantic Salt, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of rock salt for citywide snow emergency for the Department of Public Works, Division of Sanitation. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.18 Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Twin Boro Physical Therapy for Providing Physical Therapy Services. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.19 A Resolution Updating the Award of a Contract for Building Automated System Controls for City Owned Buildings to Stark Tech Services, LLC, the Successor Entity of Jersey State Controls Company. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.2 A Resolution of the City of Jersey City, authorizing the cancellation of an unexpended grant balance from the Janssen allocation of the national opioid settlement. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.20 Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Whipple Azzarello LLC for Providing Various Litigation Services. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.21 Resolution Authorizing the Settlement of the Action Entitled “Direct Energy Business, LLC et al. v. City of Jersey City” Docket No. HUD- L-4144-24. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.22 Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by the Antoine Law Firm LLC for Providing Various Litigation Services. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.23 Resolution authorizing the payment of a claim submitted by Goldenberg Mackler Sayegh Mintz Pfeffer Bonchi Gill for providing professional legal services | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.24 Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Tracey S. Cosby, Attorney. for Providing Various Legal Services. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.25 Resolution Authorizing the Payment of a Claim Submitted by Antonelli Kantor Rivera for Providing Various Litigation Services. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.26 A Resolution authorizing a month-to-month extension not to exceed three (3) months effective on January 1, 2026 with Clarke Moynihan Landscaping and Construction LLC for the General Maintenance at Bayside Park, Audubon Park, Leonard Gordon Park, Hamilton Park, Berry Lane Park, Columbia Park, and Riverview Fisk Park for the Department of Recreation and Youth Development, Division of Park Maintenance. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.27 Resolution authorizing the award of a professional services contract to Strulowitz Gargiulo & Twin Boro PT Associates to provide Physical and Occupational Therapy for City employees injured on the job | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.28 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a professional services agreement with Life*Mod LLC | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.29 Resolution authorizing the award of a professional services contract with the law firm of Antonelli, Kantor and Rivera, P.C., to serve as special counsel to represent the City of Jersey City in various litigation matters | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.3 Resolution Granting Veteran Exemption on Block 29404 Lot 60 from Local Property Taxation Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30 | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.30 Resolution Approving the Appointment of William Viqueira as Director of the Department of Finance | Withdrawn | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.31 Resolution approving the appointment of Sarah M. Levine as Corporation Counsel and the Director of the Department of Law | Withdrawn | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.32 A Resolution awarding a contract to Meritain Health Inc. for the provision of Employee and Retiree Health Plan 3rd Party Administration Provider Network Services (Self Funded Plan) As Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services (EUS). Late Item | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.4 A Resolution Observing and Celebrating the 3rd Annual Muslim Heritage Month in Jersey City. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.5 A Resolution of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City amending Resolution 25-589 and authorizing the Business Administrator to execute a discharge of mortgage encumbering 422- 424 Halladay Street, Jersey City, NJ a/k/a Block 15602, Lot 9, f/k/a Block 2091, Lot 49. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.6 A Resolution authorizing the submission of a strategic plan or The Jersey City Municipal Alliance Grant pursuant to the Governor’s Council on Substance use disorder grant year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.7 A Resolution authorizing an amendment to an agreement with Port Imperial Ferry Corp. d/b/a NY Waterway, regarding the operation of Port Liberte Ferry Services. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.8 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PEER GROUPING MEAL PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 10.9 A Resolution authorizing the City of Jersey City to accept a gift for the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Affairs Senior Center. | Approved | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 |
3.1
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (Administration of Government) Article XI (Department of Public Safety) Sub-Article I (Division of Police) and Chapter 160 (Fee Schedule Established) Subsection 7 (Fees for the Department of Public Works) of the Municipal code to Reform the Off-Duty and Public Works Rental for Non-Profit & Cultural Events
Cultural
Police
|
Introduced | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 |
3.2
An Ordinance supplementing Chapter 332 (Vehicles and Traffic) Article IX (Parking for the Disabled) of the Jersey City Code designating a reserved parking space at various locations throughout the City.
Parking
|
Introduced | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 |
3.4
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of block 11612, lot 3, more commonly known by the street address of 95 Morgan Street, from 95 Morgan Street Development, LLC.
Property
|
Introduced | Aye |
| Jan 28, 2026 |
3.5
An Franchise Ordinance granting permission to 20 VANW, LLC by it managing member, Hangyuan Zhang, allowing the installation of concrete stairs that extend into the right of way beyond the boundary lines of Lot 38, Block 12003, and are for the benefit of Lot 38, Block 12003, commonly known as 20 Van Wagenen Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.
Construction
Sidewalks
|
Introduced | Aye |