Passaic Council Meeting - March 5th, 2026

The City of Passaic NJ held a council meeting on March 5, 2026, addressing various municipal matters including infrastructure improvements, zoning and nonconforming building uses, and residential parking permit regulations. Significant discussion focused on the designation of an area in need of rehabilitation to facilitate redevelopment planning, with clarifications on legal and zoning statuses of existing buildings. The council reviewed and approved multiple resolutions and ordinances related to parking permits, traffic regulations, and affordable housing set-asides. A major highlight was the update on the pursuit of federal funding for a proposed parking deck at the Dayton Avenue Complex, with $3 million secured towards the estimated $15 million project cost. The administration emphasized ongoing efforts to maximize parking availability, manage snowstorm impacts on city infrastructure, and collaborate with state and federal agencies for funding and community support programs. The meeting also covered initiatives related to energy savings through solar panels, workforce training in healthcare, and human trafficking awareness in anticipation of large events like FIFA.