Paterson, NJ Thursday November 5, 2026 City Council Workshop Meeting

The City of Paterson City Council held a workshop meeting on November 5, 2026. Procurement discussion focused on a proposed solicitation of bids for renovations to the second floor at 133 Ellison Street. The administration said $469,750 was allocated for engineering and architectural work, with the bid process intended to establish construction costs and the funding needed for the project; the item was placed on the regular agenda, but no award was made in the transcript. Council also discussed a resolution to ratify the city’s 2026 pool of qualified law firms, explaining that firms applying were qualified and the resolution would confirm the existing list. Public Works items involving a lowest-bidder purchase and vehicle repairs were directed to consent, and a separate discussion identified two vehicles for the Building Department. No vendors were clearly named for these items.

The council approved a motion for payment of bills totaling $52,772,652.76. The reported disbursements included $1,590,828.61 from the capital fund, including $400,000 for River Street and approximately $900,000 for sewer repairs, as well as payments to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission and Board of Education. During public comment, a business owner asked the city to reconsider recurring temporary-event vendor fees; council members said they would work on reviewing the ordinance, but no amendment was adopted. A council member also requested information on municipal sewer agreements and outstanding contributions; the council president asked the administration to provide that information at a future meeting.