[12:51] That's doing one, two.
[12:53] Testing one, two. Testing, testing. One, two.
[12:57] Wow. That is unbelievably clear.
[13:01] Oh, you're coming in very clear, too. Also.
[13:06] All right, let me. Let me. Let me check this video. Stream.
[13:10] Excellent.
[13:20] Tony, that's the best audio it's been. Thus far.
[13:47] Outstanding. Yeah. It's so good, Tony.
[13:47] Outstanding. Yeah. It's so good, Tony.
[13:55] When. Neil has done. You.
[14:34] As well.
[14:40] Okay, I'm gonna mute for now.
[14:43] Thank you.
[15:14] All right. Hold up. So are you clear on that?
[26:18] How are you?
[26:25] I know.
[26:32] Thank you. Like you're so close.
[26:36] I want you dressed like I was from Miami.
[29:54] Good stuff. What are you playing? In?
[30:01] I was in a man 40 years ago.
[30:01] I was in a man 40 years ago.
[30:04] You're looking at this long gray hair.
[30:55] This is one of the.
[31:00] Third Village. Excuse
[31:00] Third Village. Excuse
[31:02] me.
[31:06] Yes, sir.
[31:08] September. Start back up. Start back. Okay. Third. Third
[31:15] stop.
[32:43] Ahmed.
[32:46] Crouch. Dunston.
[32:50] Hurts
[32:52] here. Marshall. Shabazz and
[32:56] Randolph. Council president. We have a quorum if we could stand for the
[32:59] Pledge of Allegiance.
[33:02] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
[33:02] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
[33:05] America. And to the Republic for which it
[33:08] stands. One nation under God.
[33:12] Indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all.
[33:12] Indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all.
[33:20] We'll now have invocation by Pastor Vicky Nay. The Margate Community
[33:24] Church.
[33:31] I may be the senior pastor at Margate Community Church, but I'm actually
[33:35] an Atlantic City lady. I'm a longtime resident of
[33:35] an Atlantic City lady. I'm a longtime resident of
[33:39] Venice Park and a very proud graduate of Atlantic
[33:43] City High School 150 years ago.
[33:47] So I thank you for the privilege of being asked to do the
[33:47] So I thank you for the privilege of being asked to do the
[33:50] invocation for this Council meeting. Let us
[33:54] be still as we invite God into the chamber.
[33:58] Will you bow your head as I pray.
[34:01] Dear wives and loving God, we bring you our thanks for your many
[34:01] Dear wives and loving God, we bring you our thanks for your many
[34:05] and abundant blessings. Thank you for life
[34:08] itself, for the ability to be involved in serving
[34:12] our city of Atlantic City. And for the honor of
[34:12] our city of Atlantic City. And for the honor of
[34:16] bearing appropriate responsibilities. We ask your
[34:20] blessing on and wisdom for the mayor and all
[34:23] council persons gathered here. We pray that your
[34:23] council persons gathered here. We pray that your
[34:27] spirit will be upon each one of them and guide them
[34:31] so that they can continue to represent and proudly serve
[34:34] the residents of Atlantic City. Bless
[34:38] this time together this afternoon the ideals and the
[34:38] this time together this afternoon the ideals and the
[34:41] work. We pray for the agenda set before them
[34:45] this day. Please give them an assurance of what would
[34:48] please you and what would benefit those who live and
[34:48] please you and what would benefit those who live and
[34:52] work in and around our beloved city. We
[34:55] pray these things in the name of our God, Creator,
[34:59] Redeemer and sustainer of us all. Amen.
[34:59] Redeemer and sustainer of us all. Amen.
[35:03] Amen.
[35:10] For the record. Councilman Crouch. Is in attendance.
[35:23] Hi, I'm Paula. Councilwoman Dunstan is in attendance. Thank you.
[35:23] Hi, I'm Paula. Councilwoman Dunstan is in attendance. Thank you.
[35:28] You're welcome.
[35:32] So that's nine present.
[35:35] Adequate notice of this council meeting of August 19 2026
[35:35] Adequate notice of this council meeting of August 19 2026
[35:39] 5 p.m. of the city of Atlantic City has been provided as required
[35:42] by law. By the city clerk posting through the website.
[35:47] Www.acnj.gov on August
[35:47] Www.acnj.gov on August
[35:51] 17 2026 precautions are being taken due to the
[35:54] coronavirus pandemic therefore this council meeting of August 19
[35:58] 2026 is being offered in a hybrid format.
[36:02] Both in person and virtually with live streaming available with
[36:02] Both in person and virtually with live streaming available with
[36:05] an access phone number for the public. A copy of said notice was
[36:09] posted by the city clerk on the bulletin board main lobby
[36:12] first floor on the same date all of the aforesaid complies with
[36:12] first floor on the same date all of the aforesaid complies with
[36:16] njsa 10 colon 4-6 at sec
[36:20] known as the senator Byron and bear open public meetings law
[36:24] and njsa 40 colon 69a-179.
[36:24] and njsa 40 colon 69a-179.
[36:31] We have reports and recommendations by the mayor
[36:36] ordinance numbers 3940 41 and 42
[36:36] ordinance numbers 3940 41 and 42
[36:39] of 2026 were signed by the mayor on
[36:43] July 28 2026.
[36:46] Council president your desire to have someone step forward.
[36:59] Of ACCC please step forward.
[37:03] And if you can just please let me know your name well do thank you
[37:07] my name is Jason abreo ABREU thank you
[37:10] you're welcome president Randolph vice council member
[37:14] vice president Shabazz thank you for allowing me to be here and council members
[37:18] once again my name is Jason Abreo I have the privilege and the honor of serving as a new
[37:22] president of Atlantic Cape Community College it's good to see many familiar
[37:25] faces it's good to be here and I would also like to recognize
[37:25] faces it's good to be here and I would also like to recognize
[37:29] our mayor for his support as well of the college and my
[37:32] onboarding within this community within the last 51 days
[37:36] the college has been very active very busy and making sure that we
[37:36] the college has been very active very busy and making sure that we
[37:39] support our students and our residents within Atlantic City
[37:43] we know that the success of our residents and the educational opportunities can definitely
[37:47] start at Lanny Cade and I hope we can continue this partnership
[37:47] start at Lanny Cade and I hope we can continue this partnership
[37:51] so it is an honor and a privilege to be here I'm welcoming new
[37:54] faculty and staff this evening so I will be stepping away from your
[37:58] council meeting but it is a president to be here Mr. President Mr. Vice President
[38:01] as well please know that you can count on me and the entire team
[38:01] as well please know that you can count on me and the entire team
[38:05] at Atlantic Cape Community College for educational opportunities thank you so much
[38:08] thank you for having me thank you
[38:12] for that.
[38:16] Council president we need to help resolutions we are going to move to the front of the agenda.
[38:21] Resolution 491 is a resolution of condolence to the family of
[38:24] Mary L. Brock DeBose.
[38:36] Amen
[38:38] Crouch yes Dunston yes Hertz
[38:42] yes Laca yes Marshall shabaz yes and
[38:46] Randall yeah nine in the affirmative and we do have
[38:49] a presentation if the family is here.
[38:49] a presentation if the family is here.
[38:54] Thank you. Okay.
[38:57] The next resolution moving to the front is
[39:01] 569 and this is a resolution of condolence to the family of
[39:01] 569 and this is a resolution of condolence to the family of
[39:04] Sharon McLean.
[39:07] Motion Mr. President.
[39:13] Ahmed Bailey Crouch yeah Dunston
[39:13] Ahmed Bailey Crouch yeah Dunston
[39:17] yes
[39:19] Laca yes Marshall yeah Shabazz yes and
[39:23] Randolph nine in the affirmative.
[39:26] And the same we have. Thank you.
[39:38] A number of years Mr. Bow's great lady and the other one was
[39:41] a school teacher in the public school system for a number of years just retired
[39:46] so both of them we would like to extend our hope
[39:49] heartfelt sympathy to their families and condolences
[39:49] heartfelt sympathy to their families and condolences
[39:53] thank you.
[39:59] Okay we now have resolutions of recognition to be moved to
[39:59] Okay we now have resolutions of recognition to be moved to
[40:02] the front yes 489 is a recognition of
[40:06] overseer Kevin D Ragland we got a motion
[40:09] please motion is present motion by councilman shabaz second by
[40:13] councilman Crouch. Caller carnival please
[40:13] councilman Crouch. Caller carnival please
[40:19] Dunston yes
[40:22] Laca Marshall Shabazz yes and Randolph yes
[40:26] nine in the affirmative we do have a presentation
[40:29] okay.
[40:36] We have resolution 490 and this is
[40:36] We have resolution 490 and this is
[40:40] a recognition of the green heads Special
[40:43] Olympics swim team Stanley's special friends can I get
[40:46] a motion motion Mr.
[40:50] Council member Valley second by Councilwoman lockup.
[40:55] Follow please.
[41:00] Dunston yes Kurds yes laka
[41:00] Dunston yes Kurds yes laka
[41:04] Marshall shabaz yes and Randall yes
[41:08] that's nine in the affirmative we have a presentation if the
[41:11] group is here okay then we will present at
[41:11] group is here okay then we will present at
[41:15] the September meeting thank you they will be here
[41:19] we will save all of the certificates.
[41:24] We have resolution 492.
[41:24] We have resolution 492.
[41:28] And this is recognizing Kelly Harris and Henrietta Shelton
[41:31] on the occasion of the feast day of St. Augustine of hippo
[41:36] can I get a motion please motion is present motion by shabaz
[41:36] can I get a motion please motion is present motion by shabaz
[41:39] second by councilwoman lock him. Paula Carlo vote
[41:43] please.
[41:49] Dunston yes. Kurt's yes
[41:49] Dunston yes. Kurt's yes
[41:52] Laca yes Marshall Chavas yes and
[41:56] Randall yes that's nine in the affirmative I'll take that to
[41:59] Mrs. No problem.
[42:12] Okay. So council president at this time.
[42:12] Okay. So council president at this time.
[42:16] If there's any other business
[42:19] where at public comment and agenda items on good and welfare.
[42:24] Committee reports
[42:26] yes okay it's summertime and we get a little
[42:30] laxed.
[42:38] I'm going to start to my left with Miss Bailey.
[42:49] 7. 5.
[42:51] Thousand on the locker
[42:54] just for the word for only our conversation about the
[42:57] voucher system that was being used to vocal
[43:01] motels the land at the ice capsule in July
[43:01] motels the land at the ice capsule in July
[43:05] I just want everyone to know that I can research
[43:08] my
[43:10] first grant cues we'll be 211 system that is generated by
[43:10] first grant cues we'll be 211 system that is generated by
[43:14] the state given a county level to
[43:17] distribute to the health
[43:20] I'm currently working closely at the county
[43:23] levels just researching the amount of suspension further
[43:23] levels just researching the amount of suspension further
[43:27] exploring all possibilities examining
[43:31] exact details pertaining to the spell trip system.
[43:36] People could hear me. We are all very sympathetic to the
[43:36] People could hear me. We are all very sympathetic to the
[43:39] homelessness and the drug addiction issues that we deal
[43:43] here in Atlantic City however I'm looking into options
[43:46] with our County officials as well as our I'll be speaking with
[43:46] with our County officials as well as our I'll be speaking with
[43:50] our city solicitors office for resolution and
[43:54] or ordinance for solutions on
[43:58] restrictions thank you thank you.
[44:04] S.
[44:07] Plan development committee met for their regular meeting Mr. President August
[44:10] 5th and we only have a couple of agenda items I would ask
[44:10] 5th and we only have a couple of agenda items I would ask
[44:14] for support on that I would just make
[44:18] one special motion special notice
[44:22] we approve the historical marker for Miss Greenwich and I just wanted
[44:25] to counsel to be aware of that everyone knows about Miss Greenwich
[44:29] and the impact that she made in educational communion the community
[44:33] in general teaching thousands of youngsters
[44:37] so that is something that we approved and hopefully we'll be able to move that through
[44:37] so that is something that we approved and hopefully we'll be able to move that through
[44:41] as we move forward thank you Councilwoman Marshall.
[44:46] Good evening
[44:49] Revenue Finance committee met on Wednesday August 5th
[44:49] Revenue Finance committee met on Wednesday August 5th
[44:52] and there are a couple items I would like to go older at
[44:56] 303 North South Carolina Avenue affordable homes are
[44:59] going up there and cdpg funds will be available for that
[44:59] going up there and cdpg funds will be available for that
[45:03] project.
[45:05] Also there are additional funds $18,000 that's going to go
[45:09] toward upgrades for fishermen's Park pump station.
[45:14] And then repairs are going to start happening at all Wars
[45:18] Memorial at the tennis court and lessons will be taught there
[45:22] and that amount is about 49 000 that's the end of my report
[45:25] thank you absolutely.
[45:28] Kurt Council president the public works committee
[45:32] this month included a councilwoman Laka myself director
[45:36] Lewis assistant director Abdullah
[45:36] Lewis assistant director Abdullah
[45:39] assistant solicitor Jack baronato and city clerk's
[45:43] office member Matthew truex
[45:46] the meeting began with updates from the director of public works Crystal Lewis.
[45:46] the meeting began with updates from the director of public works Crystal Lewis.
[45:51] Several resolutions were approved to appear on the August 19
[45:55] Council agenda including amendments to the
[45:58] crda intergovernmental Grant for
[46:02] street lighting and the rejection of an
[46:05] unsustainable 1.4 million dollar bid for
[46:08] pump system controls.
[46:11] We had a very good conversation about pump maintenance
[46:11] We had a very good conversation about pump maintenance
[46:15] I thought it was worth sharing with the group out here if you think about it
[46:20] that piece of flood mitigation equipment is relatively new
[46:24] for barrier island towns and to date the county
[46:24] for barrier island towns and to date the county
[46:27] utility Authority is kind of taking the lead in terms of being a shared service
[46:31] but in our case given the magnitude of what we have
[46:36] of we're looking first for private option which is very expensive
[46:36] of we're looking first for private option which is very expensive
[46:41] and it really begs the question what happens when we get more pumps
[46:44] that are needed to deal with flooding who's going to maintain it so there's
[46:48] at least from my opinion an opportunity to look at a future Authority
[46:48] at least from my opinion an opportunity to look at a future Authority
[46:52] to deal with this not only for Atlantic City, but for other towns that are always
[46:56] increasing the number of pumps that they have. It's not enough to
[46:59] buy them, they need to be maintained.
[47:03] In old business in the committee we reviewed progress of multiple
[47:06] neighborhood infrastructure items there are some installed no
[47:10] parking signs on Winchester Avenue between Jackson and
[47:13] Montgomery Avenues that need adjustment to ensure visibility
[47:13] Montgomery Avenues that need adjustment to ensure visibility
[47:17] in both traffic directions. Updates were provided on
[47:21] potential street light transfers to Atlantic City electric
[47:24] with follow-up required on serial numbers and coordination with
[47:24] with follow-up required on serial numbers and coordination with
[47:28] the solicitor's office.
[47:30] Work continues on monument lighting at O'Donnell Park
[47:35] brick paved street repairs and revisions to the wisteria
[47:35] brick paved street repairs and revisions to the wisteria
[47:38] Avenue speed limit signage several outstanding
[47:41] sidewalk and lighting concerns have been resolved and kudos goes to public
[47:45] works for that. Under new business
[47:49] issues were raised including sidewalk repairs needed on Harrisburg
[47:49] issues were raised including sidewalk repairs needed on Harrisburg
[47:52] Avenue the removal of an unauthorized handicap
[47:55] space at two North Montgomery Avenue.
[47:59] Turf excuse me turf repair needs throughout the city
[47:59] Turf excuse me turf repair needs throughout the city
[48:03] including at Kingston Avenue playground and unresolved
[48:06] damage at Raleigh and Atlantic Avenues involving a
[48:09] damaged utility pole and debris cleanup.
[48:14] Councilwoman Laca proposed a 15 minute loading zone
[48:17] ordinance requiring confirmation of location details.
[48:22] Dream cleaning was completed at Winchester in Boston
[48:25] Avenues site accessibility questions were raised
[48:25] Avenues site accessibility questions were raised
[48:29] regarding beach handicap mats including in front of
[48:32] Ocean Club and the need for clearer coordination around
[48:36] public bathroom access on the boardwalk during events
[48:36] public bathroom access on the boardwalk during events
[48:40] was discussed is a long one and I apologize but there's another
[48:43] important point here
[48:46] depoling site at Our Lady Star of the Sea Memorial Hall
[48:49] is home to the most polling locations in the entire city and
[48:53] does not have current ADA access so that issue was
[48:56] raised looking for opportunities to repair the sidewalk and work on
[49:00] that, as well as how to deal with leftover debris such
[49:00] that, as well as how to deal with leftover debris such
[49:03] as broken glass at monuments after
[49:06] events. Thank you. Thank you.
[49:10] Councilman Crouch okay
[49:14] no problem don't worry I'm.
[49:22] Some woman D.
[49:24] No report.
[49:29] For the audience and the listening audience I am on all
[49:32] committees so I attend all meetings so I won't repeat.
[49:36] What was already said I'm on planning and development
[49:36] What was already said I'm on planning and development
[49:40] and I'm one revenue and finance and I attend all meetings so
[49:43] I'm quite sure I know what's going on at all times so
[49:47] we're well informed and I'd like to take time I've always given
[49:47] we're well informed and I'd like to take time I've always given
[49:51] the police and fire. Their due respect because they do
[49:54] a tremendous job. But I really want to point out
[49:58] to director Lewis in public works. Her team
[50:02] is tremendous we have a great in-house staff the public will not
[50:05] see the back here because that's where we hold out.
[50:09] Personal business but when I came here 16 years ago it was
[50:13] a mess.
[50:15] Public Works. Do Crystal
[50:19] director is tremendous back then. It is beautiful
[50:23] we haven't had
[50:25] a conference room like that to sit down and do. The people's
[50:25] a conference room like that to sit down and do. The people's
[50:28] business
[50:30] without. Hitting this or hitting that so I really want to give you
[50:34] cadooms. Because we have a great in-house staff
[50:37] they did all the carpentry they did electricians they did everything
[50:37] they did all the carpentry they did electricians they did everything
[50:41] and as I said you will not get a chance to see it but we will
[50:46] so we're telling we're telling you about it so that's
[50:49] my report thank you Mr. President if I could
[50:49] my report thank you Mr. President if I could
[50:53] add to that on another subject but the Department of Public Works
[50:57] of we had some concerns about Brown's part
[51:00] with regard to the.
[51:03] Sight lines.
[51:07] And the Department of Public Works did an excellent job of
[51:11] improving the sight lines cutting down on the shrubbery
[51:15] so we could have heightened heighten sense of security
[51:19] for our youngsters who go there to play in Browns Park and I
[51:22] just wanted to say publicly thank you thank you thank
[51:25] you Director Lewis and your staff for
[51:25] you Director Lewis and your staff for
[51:29] not only the work that you did but the dispatch
[51:32] that you that you did it with. Thank you. Beside
[51:36] Pete and repeat but anyway let's move on
[51:41] okay thank you Paula.
[51:48] So we are now at
[51:50] excuse me I'm sorry we have a young man here who's been with us
[51:54] the whole summer and his name is Jaden. He
[51:57] came here a few years ago and he was an Eagle
[52:01] Scout which is tremendous.
[52:01] Scout which is tremendous.
[52:04] Councilman shabazz bought him on this year as an aide
[52:08] and he's done a tremendous job so before we start the meeting we're going to bring him
[52:11] up here take some pictures with him and really thank him for the job that he did
[52:11] up here take some pictures with him and really thank him for the job that he did
[52:15] with us come on up Jaden.
[52:20] You can't say that we don't have productive youth in
[52:23] Atlantic City he's a tremendous person he's a
[52:23] Atlantic City he's a tremendous person he's a
[52:26] student at rowing college
[52:30] tremendous a golfer which I can't believe but he is and he's
[52:33] pretty good
[52:36] so once a week so please.
[52:36] so once a week so please.
[52:40] We want to honor young people we definitely want to honor young people sometimes
[52:44] they get a bad rap you know.
[52:52] All right look at the camera y'all
[52:55] perfect.
[53:01] Okay
[53:04] thank you Jim
[53:12] the young man yeah good young man.
[53:12] the young man yeah good young man.
[53:18] Especially if I can say a couple words about
[53:24] you just take over go ahead go ahead make sure we want to lift up young people
[53:24] you just take over go ahead go ahead make sure we want to lift up young people
[53:29] normally repeat no I wanted to say
[53:32] this because I think it needs to be said and I know you agree with me.
[53:38] Normally when you mentor someone you give them
[53:42] information and his device and exposure
[53:47] and Jaden Beverly was able to meet the governor to the lieutenant
[53:47] and Jaden Beverly was able to meet the governor to the lieutenant
[53:50] governor Attorney General this summer.
[53:54] But he mentored me because I was able to hear from
[53:58] a young person who is
[54:01] focused and concerned about government and to
[54:01] focused and concerned about government and to
[54:05] get his insight. And really I thank him
[54:09] he was a mentor to me this summer and I gained a lot of information
[54:13] and insight from Jaden. I wanted to say that publicly thank you
[54:13] and insight from Jaden. I wanted to say that publicly thank you
[54:16] Mr. Thank you.
[54:20] Wild Reserve. Parliament agenda please
[54:24] okay now we are at public comment on
[54:24] okay now we are at public comment on
[54:28] agenda items and good and welfare.
[54:31] And the first person signed up to speak is Diana love.
[54:38] Missing Atlantic City that's my senior Atlanta City thank you
[54:38] Missing Atlantic City that's my senior Atlanta City thank you
[54:41] good evening esteemed Atlantic City Council members I've been an
[54:45] owner at Bella condominiums for nine years and I have been
[54:48] a jitney customer for at least 25. I am here to
[54:48] a jitney customer for at least 25. I am here to
[54:51] respectfully request a reconsideration of ordinance 46
[54:55] that proposes to eliminate both the jitney stops on Pacific and
[54:59] Connecticut Avenue. A few weeks ago a Bella board
[54:59] Connecticut Avenue. A few weeks ago a Bella board
[55:02] member put a flyer in the building to encourage residents to attend the city
[55:06] council meeting on July 22 as a united group to
[55:09] advocate for a jitney stop away from Bella. I was confused and
[55:13] questioned why this was happening because I take the jitney often
[55:13] questioned why this was happening because I take the jitney often
[55:17] and use the stop across the street as many other people do.
[55:21] I received an email back which I have here stating that they were not trying
[55:25] to get rid of the jitney stuff across the street. Just the one
[55:25] to get rid of the jitney stuff across the street. Just the one
[55:28] in front of the building that was just recent reactivated.
[55:32] On July 22nd five residents from the Bella attended the city council
[55:35] meeting to voice their complaints about the newly reactivated Jitney stop
[55:35] meeting to voice their complaints about the newly reactivated Jitney stop
[55:39] near the corner of Bella. Soon after that meeting articles came out
[55:43] titled Atlantic City to cancel Jenny stops near Bella
[55:46] condos due to resident complaints, which was surprising to hear when that
[55:50] supposedly was not the intention of the small group who attended the
[55:50] supposedly was not the intention of the small group who attended the
[55:53] meeting. The Bella was immediately bashed on social media with
[55:56] claims of racism and gentrification. The five who
[55:59] attended the meeting were not authorized to represent the Bella
[55:59] attended the meeting were not authorized to represent the Bella
[56:03] collectively. They were individuals who attended as a group to state their
[56:06] complaints. Most surprisingly absolutely no evidence
[56:10] was provided to the city council such as video
[56:13] footage, photos, audio or internal building
[56:13] footage, photos, audio or internal building
[56:16] incident reports to support the claims of the five made against the
[56:20] jitney customers who wait by the building, which then led to the proposal
[56:24] on July 22 for the elimination of those
[56:26] stops. Ordinance 46 was proposed without any type of
[56:30] notice or public hearing so that people who use the active
[56:33] jitney stop could attend a meeting and voice their opinion about the
[56:37] longstanding public stop and it potentially being
[56:37] longstanding public stop and it potentially being
[56:39] eliminated. No close alternative locations are being offered for
[56:43] new stops. The decision to eliminate the stop across the street from
[56:46] Bella will affect literally hundreds of people who will have to walk
[56:50] further to get to a Jimmy stop than anywhere else in the city, which is
[56:50] further to get to a Jimmy stop than anywhere else in the city, which is
[56:53] a hardship for seniors like myself and the workers
[56:57] in the great city of Atlantic City, especially in inclement
[57:00] weather. It is interesting that since July
[57:00] weather. It is interesting that since July
[57:03] 22nd, there has been no reported incidents that I know that
[57:07] have occurred when Jitney Riders near the Bella. I have photos
[57:10] that I've taken of people just randomly waiting for the Jitney in the
[57:13] past few months or the past month. I'm sorry on the corner
[57:13] past few months or the past month. I'm sorry on the corner
[57:18] minding their own business or looking at their phones. I would like to ask for
[57:21] reconsideration of ordinance 46 to eliminate
[57:25] both stops at the corner of Pacific and Connecticut and to please consider
[57:25] both stops at the corner of Pacific and Connecticut and to please consider
[57:29] keeping the one across the street that is on an empty lot
[57:32] that is not on Bella property and has been active for many years
[57:36] with no complaints and serves the public. Thank you very much for your time
[57:36] with no complaints and serves the public. Thank you very much for your time
[57:40] and consideration. As you go back to your seat. I'm going to say a few
[57:43] things to you. So that you will understand why
[57:47] that was put out. Okay. Okay. As you go back to your seat.
[57:47] that was put out. Okay. Okay. As you go back to your seat.
[57:52] You know, I'm, I'm a fair individual.
[57:55] And when this was brought to my attention, I always reach out to
[57:59] both parties. I reached out to
[58:02] the jitney Association, which I thought I had a great relationship
[58:06] with, and I reached out to the Bella to find out
[58:10] what could we do to compromise this.
[58:15] The Bella showed up.
[58:17] The jitney Association hasn't called since and never
[58:20] called us. We don't go back and forth. You either call and we
[58:24] sit down and discuss this or you feel as though you don't need
[58:24] sit down and discuss this or you feel as though you don't need
[58:27] to call. That's the association's
[58:30] prerogative, not mine. But I'm a fair guy.
[58:35] So that's my ordinance. And I'm not going to reconsider it.
[58:39] But this is a council that's independent and they do independent thinking.
[58:44] When we vote tonight. They will vote their
[58:46] conscience. But I did what I needed to do. I did what was
[58:50] right. Nothing's fair. But what was right? To bring
[58:50] right. Nothing's fair. But what was right? To bring
[58:53] both parties together. Anybody know me? I've been up
[58:57] here a long time, and I've been doing this job in a long time. They
[59:00] know I'm fair. And that was the fair thing to do, to call both parties together.
[59:00] know I'm fair. And that was the fair thing to do, to call both parties together.
[59:04] But when you blow me off, that means you're not interested.
[59:09] So I don't want you to think this was done haplessly.
[59:13] Or some out of the way thinking and I live right across
[59:13] Or some out of the way thinking and I live right across
[59:16] the street from here. I live in nobi.
[59:21] So when I looked at the distance and to further
[59:24] investigate, I called ocean myself.
[59:24] investigate, I called ocean myself.
[59:28] And asked them, why did they stop the jitneys for going in.
[59:31] There? Because it wasn't a problem.
[59:35] But they said, if you ever come down here on a Saturday night and you have
[59:38] jitneys, you have cabs, you have
[59:38] jitneys, you have cabs, you have
[59:41] cars, you have valet. We had to stop it. So I
[59:44] know I did a thorough investigation before I put this ordinance
[59:47] up. So we're going to vote on it tonight because I'm not going to reconsider.
[59:47] up. So we're going to vote on it tonight because I'm not going to reconsider.
[59:52] But my counsel is very independent. They will do what they
[59:55] think is right. Okay. I hope you're satisfied with the answer.
[1:00:00] Okay. Is this a discussion? No, it's not a discussion. But if you
[1:00:00] Okay. Is this a discussion? No, it's not a discussion. But if you
[1:00:03] would like to turn it into one, you can't.
[1:00:07] My thoughts was this.
[1:00:10] I've done work in that Bella. But
[1:00:13] the lady's right to stop across the street was always
[1:00:13] the lady's right to stop across the street was always
[1:00:17] there. Even when the jitneys went up into
[1:00:19] ocean. So I didn't know that one was being
[1:00:22] removed. I stated it at the council
[1:00:26] meeting both. And I tell you the reason why.
[1:00:26] meeting both. And I tell you the reason why.
[1:00:29] I said, because if they said they're doing this on this side
[1:00:32] of the street, there's a dog park on the other side of the street.
[1:00:36] And I said that since there's a problem, we don't
[1:00:36] And I said that since there's a problem, we don't
[1:00:39] want to create a problem where if it's raining, they said, well, we'll stand
[1:00:43] up. We here. Until the rain stops and run across the
[1:00:46] street. There, there's a half a block that way for the
[1:00:49] catch a jitney and it's a half a block that way. So it's not really our
[1:00:49] catch a jitney and it's a half a block that way. So it's not really our
[1:00:53] inconvenience. It wasn't like it's 10 blocks to walk. Let's
[1:00:56] be realistic here. I lived there. It's only
[1:01:00] a half a block. You can go to Rhode Island. I'm not
[1:01:03] reconsidering. Not have to discuss it because
[1:01:07] I said, please vote your conscience. We're taking
[1:01:11] what you just said. You want to discuss it? No, I didn't. I said, you could turn it into
[1:01:15] a discussion. And you did. Okay. I asked you to
[1:01:15] a discussion. And you did. Okay. I asked you to
[1:01:18] vote your conscience, please. Not a problem. Council
[1:01:21] president.
[1:01:26] The next person to speak is Teresa Nolan.
[1:01:26] The next person to speak is Teresa Nolan.
[1:01:35] Good evening. My name is Teresa Nolan. I am lifelong resident of
[1:01:39] Atlantic City. I graduated from Landing City. I bought my
[1:01:39] Atlantic City. I graduated from Landing City. I bought my
[1:01:42] home in Lang City and I am a teacher here in Atlantic City, and I wanted
[1:01:46] to bring up a topic that I think we are underserving a small
[1:01:49] part of our community. We have a lot of
[1:01:49] part of our community. We have a lot of
[1:01:53] autistic and special needs students in Atlantic City, yet we don't have any
[1:01:57] adaptive Sports programs for these kids. We have
[1:02:00] field of dreams and app seek in, but some of our parents can't drive
[1:02:00] field of dreams and app seek in, but some of our parents can't drive
[1:02:03] there. We have special Olympics that host sports
[1:02:07] programs and Atlantic or Ocean City. They are now hosting programs
[1:02:11] in Stockton. We have beautiful fields here in Atlantic City. We have
[1:02:14] a number of schools with beautiful gyms, and I would really encourage
[1:02:14] a number of schools with beautiful gyms, and I would really encourage
[1:02:18] us to look at some programs where we could start having sports programs for kids
[1:02:21] with special needs. We also do not have any adaptive playgrounds
[1:02:25] in Atlantic City. You have kids that are medically complex
[1:02:25] in Atlantic City. You have kids that are medically complex
[1:02:29] with Walkers or wheelchairs and they can't go to a playground. We
[1:02:32] have, I believe, roughly around 150 students in Atlantic
[1:02:35] City Elementary Schools that are diagnosed with autism.
[1:02:40] And we have more of that go to special services yet we don't have a playground or any
[1:02:43] activities for them. So I just wanted to bring that to your attention and really
[1:02:47] encourage us to kind of find something for our kids to
[1:02:50] do. You know, sports are a great way to build skills, to help with
[1:02:50] do. You know, sports are a great way to build skills, to help with
[1:02:54] fine motor skills that work on transitioning. And it just, we should give
[1:02:58] our kids these opportunities.
[1:03:00] As you go back to your seat, I'd like to give you a comment. First of all, I'll tell you, father, I
[1:03:00] As you go back to your seat, I'd like to give you a comment. First of all, I'll tell you, father, I
[1:03:04] said hello. I will. All right. We have
[1:03:07] in this city here, anybody knows. Youth.
[1:03:12] And seniors, ad and his council
[1:03:15] surprise. Wholeheartedly. So I would think that
[1:03:19] you would have a conversation with our director.
[1:03:23] Director Barnes. And I think that we can come up with
[1:03:26] something. But. The BA would
[1:03:26] something. But. The BA would
[1:03:29] like to say something. It's, it's funny. It's like you were in our
[1:03:33] meeting. We just had a meeting about this
[1:03:36] topic. Good. The mayor set it up and we
[1:03:36] topic. Good. The mayor set it up and we
[1:03:39] were looking at the adaptive playground
[1:03:43] situation. I know director Barnes probably has all the brochures
[1:03:46] and stuff that we were looking at. So we were looking at that. And we also had
[1:03:50] a conversation on programming, you know, summer programming
[1:03:50] a conversation on programming, you know, summer programming
[1:03:56] for kids with disabilities or challenges and so forth.
[1:03:59] So we already, we don't want it forward with it. We on it.
[1:04:02] Yes. Okay. So we want it. All right. Because we do believe in
[1:04:02] Yes. Okay. So we want it. All right. Because we do believe in
[1:04:06] youth. All youth. And seniors in between
[1:04:10] you and your own. Nah.
[1:04:16] You can do. There's no one else signed up to speak
[1:04:19] anyone.
[1:04:28] Live.
[1:04:33] You're on mute. Sir.
[1:04:37] No one online. Okay, Paula, thank you. Sir.
[1:04:37] No one online. Okay, Paula, thank you. Sir.
[1:04:41] Just please take the name for the record.
[1:04:47] Good afternoon, Joyce Malone, Atlantic City.
[1:04:54] As president of the Atlantic City Advisory Board, I
[1:04:57] urge you to support.
[1:05:01] The resolution for community policing
[1:05:01] The resolution for community policing
[1:05:05] 555.
[1:05:10] Question. Do we have. Any.
[1:05:15] Data centers trying to locate in Atlantic City?
[1:05:15] Data centers trying to locate in Atlantic City?
[1:05:20] I say trying. Because we don't want them here.
[1:05:24] They drink up a lot of water.
[1:05:28] And use a lot of electric. So we want to take a
[1:05:31] look into that. If we don't have them coming here, we don't want
[1:05:35] them. Here and we need all our
[1:05:38] water. They drink too much. Thank you. Thank you.
[1:05:38] water. They drink too much. Thank you. Thank you.
[1:05:42] Thank you. Commissioner.
[1:05:47] We, we don't. Nope. We good. All right.
[1:05:51] Okay, Paula, you can move the agenda. There's no one
[1:05:54] else. Anyone else in the audience?
[1:05:58] Going once? Going twice.
[1:06:01] Done?
[1:06:03] Okay, Council pressk, we are now moving on to ordinances
[1:06:07] on second and final reading.
[1:06:10] We have ordinance 43, which is establishes a
[1:06:13] handicap restricted parking space at 222 North
[1:06:13] handicap restricted parking space at 222 North
[1:06:16] Arizona. And I get a motion, please.
[1:06:20] Motion by shabaz, second by councilman crouch.
[1:06:26] Any pack public comment.
[1:06:26] Any pack public comment.
[1:06:31] Please.
[1:06:34] Crouch. Dunston. Yes.
[1:06:37] Hertz. Yes. Laca. Yes.
[1:06:37] Hertz. Yes. Laca. Yes.
[1:06:39] Marshalls. Yes. And Randall. Yes.
[1:06:43] Nine in the affirmative.
[1:06:45] Ordinance 44, a men's City code, chapter
[1:06:49] 243-80 a. And this is designating
[1:06:49] 243-80 a. And this is designating
[1:06:53] bus stops within City of Atlantic City. Can I get a motion, please
[1:06:56] motion by shabazz, second by councilman Crouch.
[1:07:00] Any public comment.
[1:07:04] Please.
[1:07:06] Bailey. Crouch. Yeah. Dunston.
[1:07:10] Yes.
[1:07:12] Kurt. Yes. Laca. Yes. Marshall.
[1:07:12] Kurt. Yes. Laca. Yes. Marshall.
[1:07:15] Yes. Shabazz. Yeah. And Randall. Yes.
[1:07:19] Nine in the affirmative.
[1:07:24] Ordinance 45 is an ordinance to vacate the 10 foot
[1:07:24] Ordinance 45 is an ordinance to vacate the 10 foot
[1:07:28] by 75 foot unnamed alley located in block 164
[1:07:33] motion by shabaz. Second by Councilman Crouch.
[1:07:37] Any comments from the public?
[1:07:39] Caller, please.
[1:07:43] Dunston.
[1:07:47] Yes.
[1:07:51] Yes. Laka. Yes. Marshall. Yeah. And
[1:07:54] Shabazz. Yes. Randolph sometimes. Yes. Thank you. Nine
[1:07:58] in the affirmative.
[1:08:02] Ordinance 46 amends chapter
[1:08:02] Ordinance 46 amends chapter
[1:08:05] 233-43 of the code of Atlantic City
[1:08:08] regulating jitney authorized routes
[1:08:12] of second by councilman Crouch.
[1:08:12] of second by councilman Crouch.
[1:08:17] Any comments from the public?
[1:08:21] Caller. Carl votes.
[1:08:25] Yeah, you could first do
[1:08:25] Yeah, you could first do
[1:08:29] all over when you shut me down.
[1:08:37] That original route before
[1:08:37] That original route before
[1:08:41] ocean decided not to have him come in. Used to let out
[1:08:45] right there on Connecticut and Pacific. On the opposite
[1:08:49] side of the street.
[1:08:51] Not in front of Bella, but literally across the street.
[1:08:55] Why wasn't that explored as an option? If they did it before?
[1:08:59] Because the j didn't come to the table. I wanted to come
[1:09:03] with a compromise. They didn't come to the table, so I had to make the
[1:09:06] decision. I made that decision. And you have that right to vote on it.
[1:09:10] I'm not reconsidering. And I understand your feeling.
[1:09:19] I just have one statement.
[1:09:22] The Jitney is not. Don't vote for counsel. The people of
[1:09:25] Atlantic City. The. I hate the fact that they did that to you. That's very
[1:09:25] Atlantic City. The. I hate the fact that they did that to you. That's very
[1:09:28] disrespectful. But in the respect of the people of Atlantic City who may have
[1:09:32] an issue with that, just want to say that we
[1:09:35] can't put it on the Jenny's. We got. We got to carry this out. So
[1:09:39] I agree with vote out content because the fact that the J didn't
[1:09:43] come, I don't think that's an issue. Because, again, Jenny didn't
[1:09:47] put us in office. That's all. But again, did we
[1:09:53] removing it? Do we have the power to put them in place?
[1:09:59] Do we, do we have, we move them in
[1:10:03] and we. Give the jitneys the routes that they take.
[1:10:03] and we. Give the jitneys the routes that they take.
[1:10:06] That's councils proactive. Correct. But it's not even in consideration
[1:10:10] to move it. Not even 30 feet across
[1:10:14] the street.
[1:10:16] Well, we go down. We have to see what we're trying to do. I. M
[1:10:22] discussion vote. Just do it when it comes around. Yes.
[1:10:25] This person, I make a suggestion.
[1:10:28] I'm sorry. Go ahead.
[1:10:32] And there you go. Is this
[1:10:35] order in? So I'm just trying to still figure it out. Is this two
[1:10:39] different routes in this one
[1:10:39] different routes in this one
[1:10:41] ordinance? Two different places. There's just one.
[1:10:46] There's two stops one here and one across the street. That's
[1:10:49] it. This is two stops in one ordinance. Correct.
[1:10:49] it. This is two stops in one ordinance. Correct.
[1:10:54] It's one stop. There's just two sides on the street. Oh, two different
[1:10:58] sides of the street. So it's one stop, two different size. So
[1:11:01] it's, it's still like, so I'm still wondering
[1:11:01] it's, it's still like, so I'm still wondering
[1:11:05] if it was always in front of Bella.
[1:11:10] And the people that live in Bella.
[1:11:14] Want to keep.
[1:11:17] The stop at Bella. I know we had the five people come.
[1:11:22] But what was your argument about the five people? You can't bring
[1:11:26] her. You can't bring it back. Up here, please
[1:11:26] her. You can't bring it back. Up here, please
[1:11:31] They didn't want it. But did they. They weren't
[1:11:33] authorized. She said, represent. Well, that's my
[1:11:36] concern. Okay. That's my concern. That they weren't
[1:11:36] concern. Okay. That's my concern. That they weren't
[1:11:40] authorized yet. So. Okay. Mr. President, I'd like to
[1:11:43] make a suggestion. And you have a reputation for being fair
[1:11:47] and reaching out to people. My suggestion would be that
[1:11:51] we move this to next month. Allow
[1:11:51] we move this to next month. Allow
[1:11:55] you a chance to bring the jitneys and the
[1:11:59] Bella residents together and see if in September. We would have
[1:12:03] the better conclusion. I'll say this.
[1:12:03] the better conclusion. I'll say this.
[1:12:06] I will not call the jitneys myself. I will put that in your
[1:12:10] hands, and I will pull it. Okay? But you do
[1:12:13] it. Yes, sir. All right, I'll do it.
[1:12:17] So. We'll do it to next month.
[1:12:20] Okay. And you handle the meetings. I don't want to hear anything about it.
[1:12:24] Okay. For the record ordinance, 46 is a
[1:12:27] gerund until September.
[1:12:31] We're here to make hard decisions. And sometimes I don't favor who you
[1:12:35] want them to favor. And we don't like to compromise. I don't never pull
[1:12:38] it, but I'm going to do it this time. That y'all be quest.
[1:12:38] it, but I'm going to do it this time. That y'all be quest.
[1:12:43] I just have one thing. If the. I did
[1:12:47] drive by there and was trying to. I didn't even see any Jitney
[1:12:50] signs. And so I don't even know where
[1:12:50] signs. And so I don't even know where
[1:12:54] the jitney stop is. Actually, but maybe I
[1:12:58] just drove by it. You know, it's hard trying to drive and look for
[1:13:01] signs at the same time. So I would ask for the. From the
[1:13:01] signs at the same time. So I would ask for the. From the
[1:13:05] administration if you could tell us exactly. Maybe just
[1:13:08] give us a bullet on exactly where the
[1:13:12] stops are at. I'm not too concerned with the
[1:13:15] jitney Association because they're going to pick up regardless if they got less
[1:13:19] stop or more stops or One stop. They
[1:13:22] may. They may not be as
[1:13:24] concerned, but I would like to see
[1:13:28] maybe just a bullet
[1:13:31] or if from the administration on exactly where those stops are
[1:13:35] at because she was correct when they came
[1:13:38] here, the conversation was in front of
[1:13:38] here, the conversation was in front of
[1:13:40] Bella. And then it was an add-on of adding
[1:13:44] across the street as well. So I think we'll have a better
[1:13:47] understanding. And we don't have any pictures or proof
[1:13:51] of anything. We went off the word of the
[1:13:51] of anything. We went off the word of the
[1:13:54] one, the residents that came here. But if I think it'll
[1:13:57] help, it'll help counsel if we could kind of get
[1:14:01] a visual. I'm gonna make a last comment. You know,
[1:14:01] a visual. I'm gonna make a last comment. You know,
[1:14:05] everybody, as we would appear. But let me just say this. When people come
[1:14:08] to council, they are allowed to come and bring their complaints. It's
[1:14:12] we've been addressing. We address them and we address both
[1:14:15] parties. When one party decides to say, well, I'm gonna stay
[1:14:15] parties. When one party decides to say, well, I'm gonna stay
[1:14:18] home and then the after the fact and then start
[1:14:21] something, that's not the way we do business.
[1:14:25] Both parties could have came here and gave their complaints.
[1:14:28] Balor came here and gave their complaints. I'm not favoring one or the other. I'm
[1:14:32] doing what's right. Straight down the middle.
[1:14:35] So we're gonna. You asked me to reconsider. I did.
[1:14:39] I didn't want to. Because I would rather for you to vote on it.
[1:14:44] And vote your conscience. Either up or down.
[1:14:47] But giving people second chances in this town. That's not the way to
[1:14:51] go. So sometimes it's not all about just voting your
[1:14:51] go. So sometimes it's not all about just voting your
[1:14:54] conscious. It's just trying to be clear on the issue. It was
[1:14:56] clear. If you go to
[1:15:00] and then I'll. I'll let you talk. And then if y'all mind me finishing my
[1:15:04] finishing conversation, sometimes it's not just voting
[1:15:07] your conscious, it's just being clear. And I guess a couple of
[1:15:10] us, we're not clear. And we just, you know, we just
[1:15:14] want to postpone it till next month. I really don't care about the
[1:15:14] want to postpone it till next month. I really don't care about the
[1:15:17] jitneys, and I don't even think they care. And the jettis don't even see any
[1:15:21] issues of someone is in front of Bella falling asleep
[1:15:24] or sitting down or drinking a soda and throwing a
[1:15:24] or sitting down or drinking a soda and throwing a
[1:15:27] soda. The jibby, they're not going to see any of that. They just going to
[1:15:31] pull up. Someone's going to get on or get
[1:15:33] off. And. And that's. That's just really it. And so
[1:15:37] I think if we get that information from the administration, we'll have a
[1:15:37] I think if we get that information from the administration, we'll have a
[1:15:40] better idea. And maybe the Bella in the next 30
[1:15:43] days, they could have a broader
[1:15:46] conversation, maybe the one in front is a great
[1:15:49] idea, but maybe you don't want to cross the street. Maybe that's not a great idea.
[1:15:49] idea, but maybe you don't want to cross the street. Maybe that's not a great idea.
[1:15:53] So that's just my thought.
[1:15:55] How about this? To make it very clear?
[1:15:59] On the corner? Of Connecticut and Pacific on
[1:16:03] both sides of the street? One here, one here.
[1:16:03] both sides of the street? One here, one here.
[1:16:07] That's it.
[1:16:09] You'll map that out for council, correct? Yes. Direct offense will make sure that
[1:16:13] council has the exact locations of the existing
[1:16:13] council has the exact locations of the existing
[1:16:17] Jitney stops.
[1:16:20] Thank you.
[1:16:24] Paula. Moved the agenda, please. Okay, we are now at
[1:16:27] ordinances on first reading. We have
[1:16:27] ordinances on first reading. We have
[1:16:30] ordinance 8e, which is actually a duplicate.
[1:16:35] 8a and a are the same, and they are regarding
[1:16:39] imposing a 45 minute time limit during specific
[1:16:43] hours at the handicap parking space located at
[1:16:46] 4016 Ventnor Avenue. Can I get a
[1:16:50] motion, please? Second motion
[1:16:50] motion, please? Second motion
[1:16:53] by shabaz. Second by councilman
[1:16:56] Crouch. Any comments from the dais?
[1:17:01] Y said A and B are the same A and a e
[1:17:01] Y said A and B are the same A and a e
[1:17:04] e. I'm sorry. Okay, I apologize.
[1:17:08] Okay. Any comments from the d
[1:17:10] nominate is 45 minutes
[1:17:14] on either a or e. Got you. Same
[1:17:14] on either a or e. Got you. Same
[1:17:17] ordinary. The time is 45 minutes, not
[1:17:20] 60. Okay. So any comments from the
[1:17:24] dais.
[1:17:26] Any comments from the public?
[1:17:28] For all the vote, please.
[1:17:32] Crouch. Yeah. Dunston. Yes. Kurt
[1:17:36] Marshall. Yeah. Shabazz. Yes. And Randolph. Yes.
[1:17:36] Marshall. Yeah. Shabazz. Yes. And Randolph. Yes.
[1:17:40] Nine in the affirmative.
[1:17:44] Ordinance 8B eliminates a handicap space located at
[1:17:48] 627 Arctic Avenue motion by shabaz.
[1:17:54] Any comments from the dus. Any comments from the public?
[1:17:58] Paula call the vote, please.
[1:18:01] Bailey Crouch. Yes. Dunstan. Yes.
[1:18:01] Bailey Crouch. Yes. Dunstan. Yes.
[1:18:06] Birds. Laca Marshall.
[1:18:09] Shabazz. Yes. And Randolph. Yes. Nine in the
[1:18:12] affirmative.
[1:18:16] Ordinance 8c is an ordinance amending chapter
[1:18:19] 57. This is the salary ordinance setting the range.
[1:18:24] Can I get a motion? Motion is present.
[1:18:27] Motion by shabaz. Second by
[1:18:27] Motion by shabaz. Second by
[1:18:30] Crouch. Any questions from the dais?
[1:18:38] Any questions from the dies? Follow the vote. Please.
[1:18:38] Any questions from the dies? Follow the vote. Please.
[1:18:44] Crouch. Yeah. Dunston. Yes. Birds. Yes.
[1:18:47] Laca. Yes. Marshall. Yeah. Shabazz.
[1:18:51] No.
[1:18:53] Vas. And Randall. Yes.
[1:18:57] Night in the affirmative.
[1:18:59] Or is 80 amends the ducktown Arts District
[1:19:03] Redevelopment plan.
[1:19:05] Can I get a motion by shabat?
[1:19:09] Second by Councilman Crouch.
[1:19:12] Any comments from the th.
[1:19:17] Roat, please? Ahmed. Bailey Crouch
[1:19:20] Dunston. Yes. Birds. Yes.
[1:19:24] Larshall. Yeah. Shabazz. Yes. And
[1:19:27] Randall. Yes. Nine in the affirmative.
[1:19:27] Randall. Yes. Nine in the affirmative.
[1:19:33] And AE as stated is a duplicate ordinance not needed.
[1:19:40] Ordinance AF.
[1:19:42] A men's ordinance 27 of 20 2026. And this is
[1:19:46] to designate a portion of Texas Avenue.
[1:19:50] And this needs revision. Mr. Tarver, if you can
[1:19:50] And this needs revision. Mr. Tarver, if you can
[1:19:53] weigh in, please, because Tanda Avenue is not the proper street.
[1:19:58] Yeah. The revision is that the proper streets are.
[1:20:04] Locations Arctic and Texas.
[1:20:07] Yes.
[1:20:11] Any questions for, I mean, any comments or questions from the dice? Council
[1:20:15] president. If Mr. Tarver could just repeat with the microphone on where the
[1:20:15] president. If Mr. Tarver could just repeat with the microphone on where the
[1:20:19] location designation is going to be.
[1:20:29] The location is Texas.
[1:20:32] Antarctic.
[1:20:34] Texas, Antarctic.
[1:20:37] Oregon, Texas.
[1:20:41] Motion by Councilman shabaz, second by councilwoman
[1:20:44] Bailey. I have one more comment. Council president. And that is it's just
[1:20:48] process because I did have a couple people reach out and we talked and it's just
[1:20:51] to clarify that this is not naming it
[1:20:51] to clarify that this is not naming it
[1:20:54] twice. It's just clarifying the designation after
[1:20:58] councilman Ahmed clarify with the community to make sure that it's in the appropriate
[1:21:01] spot. And councilman, feel free to correct me if I'm
[1:21:03] wrong. We good? Yep. Okay.
[1:21:03] wrong. We good? Yep. Okay.
[1:21:07] We all good. Paula call the vote. Please. Ahmed. Yes.
[1:21:11] Bailey Crouch Dunston. Yes.
[1:21:15] Birds. Yes. Locking
[1:21:15] Birds. Yes. Locking
[1:21:17] Marshalls. Yeah. And Randall.
[1:21:20] Yes. Nine of the affirmative as revised. And on this
[1:21:24] ordinance here, I would like to state through all council that
[1:21:27] we've done this because he's a sitting council person.
[1:21:27] we've done this because he's a sitting council person.
[1:21:31] We gave him that courtesy. But we have name
[1:21:34] streets. We have named different organizations, so
[1:21:38] there won't be any more. So please do not entertain
[1:21:38] there won't be any more. So please do not entertain
[1:21:41] anyone coming to you saying that we like to have this stuff
[1:21:45] because we can't do it. So I just putting it on the
[1:21:47] record. That way everybody knows.
[1:21:51] We don't be tougher than fight over it. Okay. Thank you.
[1:21:51] We don't be tougher than fight over it. Okay. Thank you.
[1:22:00] Okay, Council president, we are.
[1:22:03] Going around the dais. Mr. President, I have a motion that
[1:22:03] Going around the dais. Mr. President, I have a motion that
[1:22:06] we lumped regular and consent and independence
[1:22:10] resolutions together.
[1:22:14] Okay. Who was that second couch?
[1:22:14] Okay. Who was that second couch?
[1:22:24] Starting with councilwoman
[1:22:25] Bailey? Good. Thank you.
[1:22:25] Bailey? Good. Thank you.
[1:22:32] Woman Laka.
[1:22:35] Councilwoman dancing. Yes. I like to co-sponsor
[1:22:40] 497.
[1:22:43] 503 504.
[1:22:46] 509. 513.
[1:22:49] 552 and 555.
[1:23:02] Yes.
[1:23:08] I'm good. For how's the woman
[1:23:10] Marshall. Have some in courts. I like to
[1:23:13] pull for discussion.
[1:23:15] 556.
[1:23:15] 556.
[1:23:19] 557.
[1:23:24] And 564.
[1:23:29] I like to co-sponsor. 497.
[1:23:35] 558.
[1:23:39] 490.
[1:23:43] 492.
[1:23:47] 508.
[1:23:52] 561.
[1:23:57] And 571.
[1:24:01] Going to register an abstention on 565.
[1:24:07] And no votes. On
[1:24:09] 496.
[1:24:14] 545.
[1:24:17] And 546.
[1:24:20] Thank you.
[1:24:23] Got some encrouc.
[1:24:28] Council president. I'm good.
[1:24:42] Is it exactly?
[1:24:47] Something about counsel? I want y'all to.
[1:24:51] Why I was looking through, I want to say something about this
[1:24:51] Why I was looking through, I want to say something about this
[1:24:55] sitting here. These eight people here, including myself.
[1:24:59] This is the best counsel. I've been here a long time. This is the best
[1:25:03] Council that I've seen in years. All right. We might have
[1:25:03] Council that I've seen in years. All right. We might have
[1:25:07] our little disagreements, but one thing we, we go to events
[1:25:10] together. We talk on the phone together.
[1:25:13] We, this is the best. And I have to say it. So when you see us get a little
[1:25:13] We, this is the best. And I have to say it. So when you see us get a little
[1:25:17] tedious up here, it's nothing personal because all of
[1:25:20] my considering them not only my colleagues, but friends.
[1:25:24] Because we do a lot together. And this is the first time ever some council
[1:25:28] people I didn't even want to hang out with when we
[1:25:28] people I didn't even want to hang out with when we
[1:25:29] was. So I'm being
[1:25:32] honest. Being honest, you know, I'm a straight shooter, but I have to
[1:25:36] say this is the best counsel that I've been on
[1:25:39] in a long time, and I hope we keep the camaraderie. I hope we keep
[1:25:39] in a long time, and I hope we keep the camaraderie. I hope we keep
[1:25:43] doing the right for the citizens and I always commend everybody
[1:25:46] out there. But I have to look at the people that I said with these a
[1:25:50] here a tremendous people. They work hard.
[1:25:54] They're out there. You see, it's that ripping cuttings you see us everywhere. And that's
[1:25:57] what we need to do. We are public servants.
[1:26:02] And that's what we need to do. We need to serve the public. So I like to
[1:26:02] And that's what we need to do. We need to serve the public. So I like to
[1:26:05] say thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And thank you. So don't get
[1:26:09] it wrong because you see me. Y'all know I'm a little hot-headed anyway, but I'm
[1:26:12] a gentleman and I do respect each and every individual
[1:26:16] sitting up here. Up here sitting here. Thank you, Mr.
[1:26:16] sitting up here. Up here sitting here. Thank you, Mr.
[1:26:19] President,
[1:26:23] I would like to say something. I understand that you keep seeing eight. This is not your first
[1:26:27] meeting.
[1:26:28] It's unfortunate that I'm on Zoom. And I see you getting up and walking away.
[1:26:33] But I would like to put on a record.
[1:26:36] That it's nine of us. And just because I'm not
[1:26:40] sitting there.
[1:26:42] Does not mean I'm not. Active in my community.
[1:26:46] And doing what I need to do for the second ward.
[1:26:50] And as you say about the second ward, or you say if you, you consider yourself
[1:26:50] And as you say about the second ward, or you say if you, you consider yourself
[1:26:54] not doing nothing for second board, remember
[1:26:57] that it's at largers, that's in charge of the second ward also.
[1:27:03] And again, it's unfortunate. It's unfortunate.
[1:27:03] And again, it's unfortunate. It's unfortunate.
[1:27:11] And that's all I have to say. This is, this is about the fourth meeting that this has
[1:27:15] come up. And, and I, and I see you walk away, which was very ignorant and
[1:27:15] come up. And, and I, and I see you walk away, which was very ignorant and
[1:27:18] rude of you.
[1:27:24] The agenda, please. Okay, so for the record, we will be grouping.
[1:27:29] Regular consent and new business resolutions for
[1:27:32] 93, 494, 495,
[1:27:35] 497, 498 99
[1:27:38] 502 503 504 509
[1:27:38] 502 503 504 509
[1:27:41] 510 511 512 by 13 14
[1:27:45] 5 15 and 16.
[1:27:48] By 17 18 5 19 520
[1:27:51] 521 by 22 23 524
[1:27:51] 521 by 22 23 524
[1:27:55] 525 26 27 28 and 29.
[1:28:01] 5 30 5 31 532 33 34.
[1:28:05] 535 by 36 538 539
[1:28:09] 540 by 41 by 42
[1:28:12] 543 544 547
[1:28:16] 548. 549 550
[1:28:16] 548. 549 550
[1:28:19] 551 552 53 54
[1:28:22] 558 565 and 568
[1:28:27] consent resolutions for 88.
[1:28:30] 496 500 501 505
[1:28:34] 506 507. 508
[1:28:37] 537 545 546
[1:28:41] 555 559
[1:28:44] 560 561 63
[1:28:48] 66 67 and new business resolution
[1:28:52] 571.
[1:28:54] Now the changes.
[1:28:57] I have co-sponsoring Councilwoman Dunston
[1:29:00] 597 503 504 505.
[1:29:05] 512. It was at 5 13.
[1:29:09] 5 13.
[1:29:11] By 52 555. Calcium and
[1:29:15] Kurtz no votes 4 96 545
[1:29:15] Kurtz no votes 4 96 545
[1:29:18] and 546.
[1:29:20] Co-sponsoring 497 558
[1:29:24] 490 492. 508.
[1:29:28] 561 571 abstaining on
[1:29:28] 561 571 abstaining on
[1:29:31] 565.
[1:29:35] All agree. All agree all right okay
[1:29:39] we will call the vote on that Ahmed Bailey
[1:29:39] we will call the vote on that Ahmed Bailey
[1:29:43] Crouch yes Dustin yes.
[1:29:46] Kurtz yes lakha Marshall yeah
[1:29:50] shabaz.
[1:29:53] And Randall yes.
[1:29:53] And Randall yes.
[1:29:56] So that's eight in the affirmative.
[1:29:59] With all the exceptions noted. And we have three
[1:30:02] resolutions called for discussion first we have
[1:30:02] resolutions called for discussion first we have
[1:30:07] resolution 556 pulled by Councilman kurtz and this
[1:30:10] is authorizing an application to the hazardous discharge
[1:30:14] site remediation fund for block 478.
[1:30:22] Can I get a motion please. Motion box council on the
[1:30:25] valley. Second by our councilman Crouch.
[1:30:30] Council president question I had on this resolution is which
[1:30:33] blocks
[1:30:35] are like city streets are bounding this block.
[1:30:40] That the administration would answer that.
[1:30:40] That the administration would answer that.
[1:30:43] Oh sorry
[1:30:46] director Kim.
[1:30:49] Hi good evening council president good evening councilman the
[1:30:53] blocks are at the intersection of Magellan Fisher in our Kansas Avenue.
[1:30:57] Cool thank you thank you.
[1:31:00] Right off the top of his head that's pretty sharp that he's a new director
[1:31:04] so very sharp right off the top of his head I like that.
[1:31:04] so very sharp right off the top of his head I like that.
[1:31:21] Bailey yeah crouch yes Dunston yes
[1:31:25] Kurds yes lacquer yes Marshall yeah
[1:31:29] shabazz yes and Randall yes that's nine in the affirmative.
[1:31:35] Next resolution pulled by Councilman Kurtz is 557 and this is
[1:31:38] authorizing a request for proposal for the sale of public land
[1:31:38] authorizing a request for proposal for the sale of public land
[1:31:42] lot 130.
[1:31:46] You're gonna get a motion motion by shabaz second by
[1:31:50] councilman Crouch.
[1:31:53] Council president same question what city streets
[1:31:56] bound block 130.
[1:31:59] The directive will come up direct to Kim
[1:32:03] just
[1:32:05] wasn't in the packet yeah but I think other people watching
[1:32:09] our theory let him answer questions
[1:32:13] good evening everybody the blocks are Congress Massachusetts
[1:32:17] between Atlantic and Pacific thank you again thank you sir.
[1:32:22] That's pretty sharp.
[1:32:29] One intellect to another.
[1:32:37] Car please
[1:32:39] Bailey Crouch yes Dunston.
[1:32:39] Bailey Crouch yes Dunston.
[1:32:43] Yes.
[1:32:45] Herds yes Laca yes Marshall shabazz
[1:32:48] yes and Randolph yes nine in the affirmative.
[1:32:53] Resolution 564 pulled by Councilman kurtz and
[1:32:53] Resolution 564 pulled by Councilman kurtz and
[1:32:56] this is a resolution appointing Ashley biscardi as the
[1:32:59] registrar vital statistics motion
[1:33:03] motion by shabaz second by councilman Crouch
[1:33:03] motion by shabaz second by councilman Crouch
[1:33:07] Council president just wanted to make a comment and congratulate
[1:33:11] Miss biscardi on this designation assuming it passes
[1:33:15] tonight. I know known it for 25 years and it's just really
[1:33:15] tonight. I know known it for 25 years and it's just really
[1:33:18] great to see somebody who grows up and starts, you know,
[1:33:22] as entry level and works their way up to a designation who's a city
[1:33:25] person. And again, just want to congratulate Miss
[1:33:28] Biscardi. I wanted to too but I was going to wait till after
[1:33:28] Biscardi. I wanted to too but I was going to wait till after
[1:33:32] the vote you did it prematurely prematurely. I know actually
[1:33:35] too she's a great person and I really want
[1:33:39] I'm hoping that we vote her in but you did it prematurely but yes
[1:33:39] I'm hoping that we vote her in but you did it prematurely but yes
[1:33:42] I know Ashley's a great person and she did. She worked her way up.
[1:33:46] From the bottom right up into where she's at and she just
[1:33:49] she's most deserving of that.
[1:33:53] Part of a caller vote please daily
[1:33:53] Part of a caller vote please daily
[1:33:56] Crouch yes Dunston yes Kurt
[1:34:00] yes Laka yes Marshall yes Shabazz yes
[1:34:03] and Randolph yes nine in the affirmative.
[1:34:03] and Randolph yes nine in the affirmative.
[1:34:08] All right before we adjourn I'd like to thank the audience for sticking with us
[1:34:11] tonight you usually shoot out but we didn't have executive sessions so I
[1:34:15] know your tricks I like to see all accounts with
[1:34:15] know your tricks I like to see all accounts with
[1:34:18] people in the back with Mr. Tar for you adjourn
[1:34:22] before you turn okay finish yep we all need to see
[1:34:27] each one of us need to go in the back. With our solicitors
[1:34:27] each one of us need to go in the back. With our solicitors
[1:34:30] so we can have conversation yeah council president
[1:34:34] this four year consideration there was an item we approved in committee
[1:34:38] it just slipped through the cracks the solicitor was aware of it
[1:34:41] that wasn't raised if you're welcome to it it's a
[1:34:45] 15 minute loading zone for a new business to consider for first
[1:34:48] reading and that would just be I guess a consideration or a motion
[1:34:52] actually I think that motion thank wait a minute Councilman.
[1:34:52] actually I think that motion thank wait a minute Councilman.
[1:34:58] Seek me to do is to got a hand my
[1:35:01] apologies.
[1:35:05] Mr. Kurtz is seeking to bring on a new business
[1:35:09] ordinance which would establish a
[1:35:13] 15 minute loading Zone at 29 35.
[1:35:16] Atlantic Avenue in the city of Atlantic City.
[1:35:16] Atlantic Avenue in the city of Atlantic City.
[1:35:22] And I can read the ordinance like if you just give me a moment.
[1:35:35] For the clerk have this ordinance yes.
[1:35:41] I have the audience.
[1:35:41] I have the audience.
[1:35:45] Council president thing I would add is if there's an issue or anything with it we don't have to go
[1:35:48] to second reading but we did do it through committee and it's not even
[1:35:52] my just for the records not even my ordinance but it went through the committee
[1:35:52] my just for the records not even my ordinance but it went through the committee
[1:35:56] I see you anxious to get it you know so but it's not a problem
[1:35:59] thank you Jesse.
[1:36:19] Why we at it I'd like to thank
[1:36:22] sis you and Mr. Director Finch we went out today
[1:36:25] we got a situation we don't want to talk about it up here but we were
[1:36:29] out in the hot sun doing what we needed to do for
[1:36:29] out in the hot sun doing what we needed to do for
[1:36:32] our constituents and I like to thank both of them we were out there today
[1:36:36] so thank you oh hold on and we can we got time to do that
[1:36:41] say nothing no.
[1:36:41] say nothing no.
[1:36:43] Brother says I've been burning your phone up the last two weeks
[1:36:47] and you answer every time yes he does Mr. B8 even answered the
[1:36:50] phone after hours yes he does we had a situation
[1:36:50] phone after hours yes he does we had a situation
[1:36:54] in Venice Park that they took.
[1:36:57] Immediately know we had a real situation in finish
[1:37:00] bar that was taken care of thank you so very much yes
[1:37:04] it was a hazard. And they got
[1:37:04] it was a hazard. And they got
[1:37:08] yeah.
[1:37:10] Where you at?
[1:37:12] Think oh I'm you said Chief I'm sorry thank you so
[1:37:16] very very much that that was a situation that had to be
[1:37:16] very very much that that was a situation that had to be
[1:37:20] rectified and it was thank you.
[1:37:23] All right this is a an ordinance establishing a 15
[1:37:26] minute loading zone at 2935 Atlantic Avenue in
[1:37:26] minute loading zone at 2935 Atlantic Avenue in
[1:37:30] the city of Atlantic City whereas the city council of the city of Atlantic City has
[1:37:33] determined that the establishment of a limited duration loading zone
[1:37:37] in the vicinity of 2935 Atlantic Avenue is necessary to
[1:37:40] facilitate the safe and efficient loading and unloading of passengers
[1:37:40] facilitate the safe and efficient loading and unloading of passengers
[1:37:44] goods merchandise and deliveries and whereas the establishment of the 15
[1:37:48] minute loading zone will promote or lead movement of traffic reduce double parking
[1:37:52] other traffic obstructions and serve the public health now
[1:37:52] other traffic obstructions and serve the public health now
[1:37:55] therefore the city council.
[1:38:00] Ordains as follows 15 minute established loading Zone
[1:38:04] hereby established on Atlantic Avenue in front of 2935 Atlantic
[1:38:04] hereby established on Atlantic Avenue in front of 2935 Atlantic
[1:38:07] Academy at a location to be designated appropriately marked by the city of
[1:38:11] Atlantic City no vehicle shows Park or stand or remain
[1:38:14] in the loading zone for a period exceeding 15 minutes space will be utilized
[1:38:14] in the loading zone for a period exceeding 15 minutes space will be utilized
[1:38:18] only for active loading or unloading of passengers goods merchandise
[1:38:22] supplies for delivery.
[1:38:24] Okay can I get a motion motion Mr. President.
[1:38:28] Okay.
[1:38:32] Did you get an emotion by yes okay
[1:38:37] no barely should be that's okay.
[1:38:42] It's the end of the night be ready to go alien crouch yes no
[1:38:47] bad.
[1:38:49] Shabazz that's okay
[1:38:53] don't leave
[1:38:54] okay well you gotta vote don't you I thought we voted no Queen vote
[1:38:58] yet you've been moving kind of fast I'm trying
[1:39:03] Bailey. Crouch yes Dunston
[1:39:03] Bailey. Crouch yes Dunston
[1:39:07] yes
[1:39:09] vodka yes Marshall yes shabaz yes
[1:39:13] and Randall yes that's nine in the affirmative.
[1:39:17] Can I get a motion to adjourn no I do have a comment
[1:39:21] Councilwoman dunkston council solicitor I'm requesting
[1:39:25] that I sent you a text after you finish your meeting with the other eight
[1:39:29] council members I don't know if it's business or if it's personal can you
[1:39:29] council members I don't know if it's business or if it's personal can you
[1:39:33] give me a call so I can know what it's about?
[1:39:36] I can give you a call I don't know it's about myself
[1:39:40] I don't have information on it but I I can get certainly give you a call
[1:39:40] I don't have information on it but I I can get certainly give you a call
[1:39:44] on it all right thank you so it must be business okay thank you.
[1:39:49] Meet your journey you can stop in the back.