The Bayonne Municipal Council on Nov. 12 adopted or advanced several administrative and fiscal measures on a broad consent calendar and separate hearings.

Financial agreement (O6): The council heard a presentation by Dan Banker of NW Financial on a proposed 9‑story, 110‑unit residential project at 562–568 Broadway. Banker said project costs are about $53 million, the developer requested a phased pilot and the negotiated pilot would provide phased payments and an estimated city share of roughly $15.6 million over 25 years under the proposed structure. Residents questioned affordability, parking and demographic impacts; the council closed the hearing and recorded votes to advance the ordinance.

Solid-waste contract: Council reviewed four bids for municipal solid-waste collection and awarded the contract to Century Waste Services as the lowest responsive bidder. The award covers a three‑year period with two one‑year options and reflects higher prices than prior contracts; staff said the scope is better defined and includes enhanced service standards.

Consent calendar and redevelopment designations: The council approved a number of redeveloper designations, amendments, and procedural resolutions (including planning-board referrals) and set public hearings for various ordinances and redevelopment plan amendments on Dec. 17. The council also authorized staff to continue drafting a community benefits agreement for the 1888 Studios project and to negotiate required EDA/ASPIRE terms.

Votes at a glance: several ordinances were ordered for final passage and multiple redevelopment items were scheduled for Dec. 17 public hearings; one council member recorded a lone dissent on the peninsula amendment (O5) during the meeting.

The council adjourned with plans to revisit postponed items and with staff tasked to supply requested documents and technical studies before the December hearings.