During a 22-speaker public portion, Paterson residents urged the council to address severe street and basement flooding, homelessness, overdevelopment, parking and environmental planning; veterans also praised a newly approved 'Hometown Heroes' banner program.

Pattersoncouncil on July 21 adopted a resolution reallocating CDBG funds across multiple years, directing money to the Broadway and South Patterson libraries, a new Front Street recreation center and a $1.3 million fire ladder truck. Council members emphasized long lead times for equipment and limited discretion in spending transitional aid.

At a May 14 special meeting the Paterson Municipal Council passed Resolution 2612 to allow a festival by the Palestinian American Community Center, renewed a coin-operated amusement-device license for Santiago Miguel Inc. (Resolution 2611), and approved vendor and payroll payments totaling $51,109,929.72.

Councilman Velez emphasizes community involvement and prepares for 9/11 memorial ceremony.