Englewood, New Jersey

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold hearings to consider preliminary and final site‑plan approvals for two projects on Grand Avenue: a seven‑story mixed‑use building at 9‑19 Grand Avenue and a two‑story commercial addition with a skywalk at 310‑320 Grand Avenue. The board will also consider a resolution for a Cornerstone Fellowship Church sign application at 147 Tenafly Road and a motion to adjourn a pending Humphrey Street case. Meeting minutes from April 13, 2026 will be approved.

• PB-26-002 Cornerstone Fellowship Church sign application at 147 Tenafly Road
• Motion to adjourn Humphrey Street Associates LLC case (request dated July 17, 2026)
• Preliminary and final site‑plan approval for The Grand Palisade LLC, 9‑19 Grand Avenue (seven‑story mixed‑use building)
• Amended preliminary and final site‑plan approval for 310 Grand Realty LLC, 310‑320 Grand Avenue (two‑story addition with skywalk)
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 13, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to consider a variance request for a new 4-story residential building at 109 W Englewood Ave. The applicant seeks relief from multiple zoning requirements including height, density, and parking.

• Hearing for 109 West Englewood LLC variance request (ZBA-26-010)
• Request to adjourn case ZBA-25-022 to September 1, 2026
• Next scheduled meeting: August 4, 2026

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY2027 budget for the Special Improvement District. The body will also consider the sale of city-owned land and updates to employee salary maximums.

• Approval of the Special Improvement District Budget for FY 2027
• Ordinance #26-17: Sale of land at 37 Armory Street for a minimum of $110,000.00
• Ordinance #26-19: Amending maximum annual salaries for unclassified service employees
• Ordinance #26-20: Designating North Woodland Street and Johnson Avenue as a four-way stop
• Payment of bills and claims totaling $4,149,817.33

City Council

The Englewood City Council will vote on Resolution #191-07-13-26 to hold a closed‑session meeting. The closed session will cover contract negotiations, personnel issues, and matters protected by attorney‑client privilege. The council may reconvene in open session afterward, but no other agenda items are listed.

• Resolution #191-07-13-26: Permit the council to meet in closed session
• Closed‑session topics: contract negotiations, personnel matters, attorney‑client privilege

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will approve minutes and financial reports for June 2026, including revenue of $19,397.00 and expenditures of $6,088.26. The meeting will also include a public comment period and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approval of June 2026 financial reports (Revenue $19,397.00, Expenditures $6,088.26)
• Discussion of Le Gourmet Factory License Fee
• Review of 2025 Annual Report
• Public comment period
• Closed session for Personnel Committee

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to continue hearings on two variance requests and consider a new application. The board will also adopt memorialization resolutions for two properties.

• Continued hearing for a second-floor addition at 157 Madison Ave
• Continued hearing for a dog care use at 250 S Van Brunt St
• New hearing for a one-story addition at 383 Mountain Rd
• Adoption of memorialization resolutions for 93 Tracey Place and 210 Allison Ct

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board meeting set for July 2, 2026 was cancelled because there was no new business. The next meeting is planned for July 20, 2026, with agenda and Zoom details to be posted at least 48 hours in advance.

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold hearings on two site‑plan applications for properties on Grand Avenue. The Grand Palisade LLC seeks preliminary and final approval for a seven‑story mixed‑use building with retail, parking and residential units at 9‑19 Grand Avenue. 310 Grand Realty LLC seeks an amended site plan to consolidate lots and add a two‑story connection to an existing building at 310‑320 Grand Avenue. The board will also conduct a completeness review for a new applicant, Blue Sky Church In NJ, Inc., at 321 Mary Street.

• Hearing: Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for The Grand Palisade LLC – 7‑story mixed‑use building at 9‑19 Grand Avenue
• Hearing: Amended Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for 310 Grand Realty LLC – lot consolidation and 2‑story addition at 310‑320 Grand Avenue
• Completeness Review for Blue Sky Church In NJ, Inc. – premises at 321 Mary Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2026 Municipal Budget. This includes a proposal to increase budget appropriation limits by 3.5%, amounting to $2,296,316.96.

• Ordinance #26-15: Increase 2026 budget appropriation limits by 3.5% ($2,296,316.96)
• Ordinance #26-16: Amend traffic and parking ordinance for West Palisade Ave.
• Ordinance #26-17 and #26-18: Proposed sale of land at 37 Armory Street and 515 Adele Court
• Resolution #190-06-23-26: Approval of bills and claims totaling $7,016,773.03
• Resolution #180-06-23-26: Purchase of two 2026 Ford Super Duty F-350 trucks from National Auto Fleet Group

City Council

The City Council special meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Court at 73 S. Van Brunt Street has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was issued by City Clerk Yancy Wazirmas in accordance with New Jersey's Open Public Meetings Act. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hear a request from Benrimon for C(1) and C(2) variances to allow a patio, pergola, spa and related improvements at 114 Beech Rd. The board will also consider a site‑plan amendment for Cham Doen Presbyterian Church at 24 W Sheffield Ave and a motion to postpone two scheduled cases (Divine Melakah LLC and Ditlow & Angel). The meeting will adopt memorialization resolutions for properties on Grand Avenue and approve minutes from May meetings.

• ZBA‑26‑009: Variance request for patio, pergola, spa at 114 Beech Rd (Block 3102, Lot 10)
• ZBA‑26‑006: Amendment to 2025 site plan for Cham Doen Presbyterian Church, 24 W Sheffield Ave (Block 2603, Lot 7.01)
• Motions to adjourn scheduled cases ZBA‑26‑002 (250 S Van Brunt St) and ZBA‑26‑003 (444 Lewelen Circle)
• Adoption of memorialization resolutions for 90 Grand Avenue LLC properties on S Dean St and Grand Ave
• Approval of minutes from May 6 and May 14, 2026 meetings

City Council

The City Council special meeting that was to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Court at 73 S. Van Brunt Street was cancelled. The notice complies with New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act. No agenda items were adopted or discussed because the meeting will not occur.

• Cancellation of the special meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the FY2027 budget for the Special Improvement District and considering an ordinance to amend traffic and parking rules on West Palisade Ave. The body is also voting on multiple equipment contracts and the payment of bills and claims.

• Introduction of FY2027 Special Improvement District budget totaling $400,000
• Proposed amendment to Traffic and Parking Ordinance for West Palisade Ave. (Monument to Teaneck border)
• Approval of bills and claims in the total amount of $2,715,644.51
• Contract for 2027 Kenworth T480 Conventional Chassis from Gabrielli Truck Sales for $173,540.98
• Contract with FileBank Document Solutions for document imaging not to exceed $40,000

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear three new variance requests: a D‑1 variance for a dog care and boarding operation in a warehouse at 250 S Van Brunt St, a C‑2 variance to allow an in‑ground pool at 210 Allison Ct, and a one‑year extension of an approved site plan at 93 Tracey Pl. The board will also adopt several memorialization resolutions for previously approved projects.

• D‑1 variance request for dog care/boarding at 250 S Van Brunt St (Divine Melakah LLC)
• C‑2 variance request for in‑ground pool at 210 Allison Ct
• One‑year extension of site‑plan variances at 93 Tracey Pl
• Adoption of memorialization resolutions for multiple properties

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hear requests for preliminary and final site plan approvals to demolish an existing commercial building and construct a three-story medical building at 240 Humphrey Street. The board will also consider a seven-story mixed-use redevelopment at 9-19 Grand Avenue and an amended site plan for a two-story addition at 310-320 Grand Avenue.

• Hearings for 240 Humphrey Street (medical building)
• Hearings for 9-19 Grand Avenue (mixed-use building)
• Hearings for 310-320 Grand Avenue (addition)
• Sign approval for Cornerstone Fellowship Church
• Adjournment of 240 Humphrey Street case to July 20, 2026

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss legal and contractual matters. The meeting includes a public session before adjournment.

• Litigation: Fred Pulice v. COE
• Litigation: Zelvon Lucas v. COE
• Contract negotiations
• Attorney-client privilege matters

City Council

The Englewood City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $14,188,807.01 payment of outstanding bills and claims. The council will also consider a public hearing and resolution to apply for a $227,038.50 Bergen County Trust Fund grant for a new playground at Morris Park. Additional items include a resolution honoring the fire department’s 4th Platoon, a resolution introducing the 2026 city budget, and routine consent‑agenda resolutions.

• Resolution approving payment of bills and claims totaling $14,188,807.01
• Public hearing and resolution to submit a $227,038.50 grant application for a Morris Park playground
• Resolution honoring the Englewood Fire Department 4th Platoon for a March 6 structure fire response
• Resolution introducing the 2026 City Budget
• Consent‑agenda resolutions #138‑#151 covering various awards, refunds, and recognitions

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet via Zoom to consider variance requests for a children's entertainment space conversion and a tattoo business in a restricted district. The board will also address a motion to adjourn a scheduled case.

• Motion to adjourn hearing for File ZBA-25-022 to July 16, 2026
• Hearing for File ZBA-26-001: D(1) variance for event hall at 491 S Dean St
• Hearing for File ZBA-26-011: D(1) variance for Body Art & Body Piercing at 14 S Dean St
• Approval of April 16 and April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Meeting via Zoom on May 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review April 2026 financial reports and employee data. The meeting includes discussions on communicable disease updates and a license fee for Le Gourmet Factory.

• Approval of April 2026 revenue of $44,654.50
• Approval of April 2026 expenditures of $4,116.19
• Le Gourmet Factory License Fee
• Communicable Disease Update
• Public Health Events & Outreach

Planning Board

The regular public meeting of the City of Englewood Planning Board scheduled for May 7, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a litigation matter in closed session. The body will then consider a resolution to authorize a settlement agreement regarding 431 E. Palisade Ave et al.

• Resolution #132-05-07-26: Authorizing settlement agreement with 431 E. Palisade Ave et. al.

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider a new hearing (File ZBA-26-005) from 90 Grand Avenue LLC requesting site‑plan approval, lot consolidation, and a conditional use permit to operate a Lexus dealership at 77 & 81 S Dean St and 74, 82, & 90 Grand Ave. The applicant also seeks variances from district requirements for vehicle display area, setbacks, parking layout, and parking stall dimensions. The meeting will also include routine items such as a call to order, compliance statement, roll call, and approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• File ZBA-26-005 – 90 Grand Avenue LLC seeks site‑plan approval, lot consolidation, and conditional use for a Lexus dealership at 77 & 81 S Dean St and 74, 82, & 90 Grand Ave.
• Approval of minutes from February 19, February 23, March 10, and March 19, 2026 meetings.

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will review two site plan applications: a continuation for a three‑story medical building at 240 Humphrey/241 Williams Street, and a new mixed‑use development of a seven‑story building at 9‑19 Grand Avenue. Both items include demolition, lot consolidation, and new construction. The board will also adopt a continuation resolution for Joy Christian Fellowship and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval – 240 Humphrey/241 Williams Street – three‑story medical building with parking
• Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval – 9‑19 Grand Avenue – seven‑story mixed‑use building with retail, parking, and residential units
• Resolution continuation for Joy Christian Fellowship at 60 West Ivy Lane
• Approval of March 12 and March 23, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold hearings regarding residential variance requests for property additions and a pool. The board will also vote on the adoption of memorialization resolutions for two previous files.

• Continued hearing for second floor addition at 157 Madison Ave (File ZBA-25-021)
• New hearing for in-ground pool and patio at 115 Chestnut St (File ZBA-25-025)
• Memorialization resolution for 286 Booth Ave (File ZBA-25-024)
• Memorialization resolution for 204 West St (File ZBA-25-026)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two memorialization resolutions and two sets of prior meeting minutes. It then approved the C(1) and C(2) variances for 115 Chestnut Street, allowing a new in‑ground pool and patio, with a condition requiring sound‑attenuation cover for the pool equipment. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved memorialization resolution ZBA-25-024 (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved memorialization resolution ZBA-25-026 (1‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved December 2022 meeting minutes (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved January 26, 2026 meeting minutes (2‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved pool and patio variances for 115 Chestnut St (6‑yes, 0‑no) with sound‑attenuation cover condition

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to hear variance requests for a new in-ground pool and a warehouse converted to an indoor soccer facility. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and a memorialization resolution.

• Hearing for in-ground pool variance at 423 N Woodland St
• Hearing for warehouse indoor soccer facility variance at 41 Bancker St
• Approval of minutes from November and December 2025
• Adoption of memorialization resolution for NV Medical Aesthetics LLC

The Board approved an extension of variance relief for Eric and Monica Tuy at 557 Dow Pl, allowing construction to begin within six months. The Board approved a C‑1 variance for Marcos Eddi at 423 N Woodland St to build an in‑ground pool, imposing conditions such as sound‑attenuation of equipment, additional plantings, equipment placement, and tree preservation. The Board denied a motion to dismiss the D‑1 variance application of Riza Uku for an indoor soccer facility at 41 Bancker St, allowing the hearing to continue.

• Approved extension of variance for 557 Dow Pl (7‑0 vote)
• Approved C‑1 pool variance for 423 N Woodland St with conditions (7‑0 vote)
• Denied motion to dismiss indoor soccer variance for 41 Bancker St

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve March 2026 financial reports and retail licenses. The agenda includes discussions on communicable diseases, board by-laws, and public health outreach events.

• Approval of March 2026 revenue of $49,604
• Approval of March 2026 expenditures of $457.36
• Review of March 2026 retail licenses
• Communicable disease update
• Discussion of public health events and outreach

City Council

The Englewood City Council held a special closed‑session meeting. Council members approved Resolution #123‑04‑14‑26 to discuss litigation matters, including SunFun Camp, Fred Pulice v. COE, and Zelvon Lucas v. COE, as well as contract negotiations. The resolution also allows the discussion to be disclosed later if it does not violate attorney‑client privilege. No other public business was conducted.

• Resolution #123‑04‑14‑26: Permit council to enter closed session to discuss SunFun Camp litigation, Fred Pulice v. COE, Zelvon Lucas v. COE, and contract negotiations

The City Council voted to approve Resolution #123-04-14-26, permitting a closed‑session meeting to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, attorney‑client matters, and personnel issues. The motion was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Tokayer, and passed unanimously by the four members present. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution #123-04-14-26 to hold closed session on litigation, contracts, attorney‑client and personnel matters (4‑0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council adopted several ordinances, including a bond ordinance that appropriates $11,600,000 and authorizes $8,715,000 in bonds for city projects. It also approved ordinances amending affordable housing overlay zones, repealing and replacing the affordable housing chapter, and changing land‑use development application fees. Additionally, the Council approved a resolution to pay bills and claims totaling $6,562,259.29.

• Ordinance #26-09: amendment to affordable housing overlay zones
• Ordinance #26-10: repeal and replace affordable housing chapter
• Ordinance #26-11: bond ordinance appropriating $11,600,000 and authorizing $8,715,000 bonds
• Ordinance #26-14: amendment to land‑use development application fees
• Resolution #130-04-14-26: payment of bills and claims $6,562,259.29

The council approved the minutes from prior meetings. It then adopted Ordinance #26-09, amending Chapter 250 to remove Block 2303, Lots 6‑30 and Block 2304, Lots 9‑35 from the AHO‑3 affordable housing overlay. The motion passed with all five members voting yes. No vote was recorded for Ordinance #26-10.

• Approved meeting minutes (Resolution #124-04-14-26) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance #26-09 to remove specified blocks from AHO‑3 overlay – unanimous

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request to move approximately 33,777.5 sq. ft. between two properties. The board will also discuss a memo regarding underground refuse storage for future small-lot developments.

• Lot line adjustment for 388 Morrow Street and 377 Lydecker Street (Block 1401, Lots 8 & 16)
• Discussion of proposed Underground Refuse System storage for future multi-family and commercial developments
• Proposed seven-story mixed-use building at 9-19 Grand Avenue (adjournment requested)

City Council

The Englewood City Council adopted Ordinance #26-12, amending the recreation department fee schedule, and Ordinance #26-13, authorizing the sale of a 10,957‑square‑foot parcel on Marshall Avenue for $385,000. The council also approved payment of bills and claims totaling $3,490,616.97 and adopted several resolutions, including agreements with NJDOT for the Route 4 Bridge Project and a shared radio‑communications service with the Borough of Fort Lee.

• Ordinance #26-12 – amendment of Chapter 191‑12 recreation department fees
• Ordinance #26-13 – sale of city‑owned land on Marshall Avenue for $385,000
• Resolution #121-03-30-26 – approval of bills and claims payment of $3,490,616.97
• Resolution #116-03-30-26 – authorization of agreement with NJDOT for the Route 4 Bridge Project
• Resolution #117-03-30-26 – shared services agreement with Fort Lee for radio communications

The council adopted Ordinance #26-12, changing recreation department fee schedules, and Ordinance #26-13, authorizing the sale of a 10,957‑sq‑ft parcel to the contiguous property owner for $385,000. Both ordinances passed unanimously. The council also tabled Resolution #120 honoring the fire department and added Resolution #122 to apply for the Leap Grant, each approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance #26-12 amending recreation department fees (unanimous approval)
• Adopted Ordinance #26-13 authorizing sale of 10,957 sq ft city land for $385,000 (unanimous approval)
• Tabled Resolution #120 honoring Englewood Fire Department 4th Platoon (unanimous approval)
• Added Resolution #122 authorizing application for the Leap Grant to Consent Agenda (unanimous approval)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous approval)

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting to enter a closed session. The body will discuss contract negotiations, personnel matters, and attorney-client privileged information.

• Resolution #112-03-30-26 to enter closed session for contract negotiations, personnel matters, and attorney-client privilege

The City Council adopted Resolution #112-0 3 -3 0 -2 6, allowing a closed‑session meeting to discuss contract negotiations, personnel matters, and attorney‑client privilege issues. The motion was made by Councilman Dan Tokayer and seconded by Councilwoman Lisa Wisotsky. It was approved by Councilmembers Dan Tokayer, Kevin Wilson, Lisa Wisotsky, and President Kenneth Rosenzweig; Councilwoman Angela David was absent for this vote.

• Approved Resolution #112-0 3 -3 0 -2 6 to permit closed‑session discussion of contract negotiations, personnel matters, and attorney‑client privilege (yes: Tokayer, Wilson, Wisotsky, Rosenzweig)

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will discuss two ordinances regarding affordable housing and review site plan approvals for two properties. The meeting will also include the approval of meeting minutes and resolutions.

• Ordinance 26-09: Amend Affordable Housing Overlay Zones
• Ordinance 26-10: Repeal and Replace Affordable Housing Chapter
• Site Plan Approval: 60 West Ivy Lane (Joy Christian Fellowship)
• Site Plan Approval: 9-19 Grand Avenue (The Grand Palisade LLC)
• Resolution PB-25-004: Extension for Project 647 LLC

The Board approved Ordinance 26‑10, a new affordable‑housing framework, by unanimous vote. Ordinance 26‑09, which removes certain lots from the affordable‑housing overlay zone, passed with a 7‑1 vote. The Board also unanimously approved an extension for the subdivision at 161 Brayton Street (PB‑25‑004) and approved the Joy Christian Fellowship site plan and its minor variance. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved Ordinance 26‑10 (new affordable‑housing ordinance) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 26‑09 (removing lots from overlay zone) – 7‑1
• Approved extension of subdivision PB‑25‑004 at 161 Brayton Street – unanimous
• Approved adjournment of Joy Christian Fellowship hearing to April 13 – approved
• Approved Joy Christian Fellowship application and minor variance – unanimous
• Approved adjournment of the meeting – approved

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the C1 variances requested for a new in‑ground pool and patio at 286 Booth Ave, adding a condition for pool‑equipment sound attenuation. The board also voted to adjourn the Raphael & Adeena Csillag case (File ZBA‑25‑021) to April 21, 2026. Both actions were approved unanimously by the members present.

• Approved C1 variances for pool, patio and equipment at 286 Booth Ave with sound‑attenuation condition (7 yes, 0 no)
• Approved adjournment of File ZBA‑25‑021 (Raphael & Adeena Csillag) to 04/21/2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Englewood City Council adopted Ordinance #26-08 authorizing the sale of Lot 13, Block 312 on West Palisade Avenue for $13,000. The council also took first‑reading actions on a bond ordinance appropriating $11,600,000 and authorizing $8,715,000 in bonds, and on an ordinance amending recreation department fees. Several consent‑agenda resolutions were approved, including payment of bills and claims totaling $1,393,690.63.

• Ordinance #26-08: Sale of City‑owned Lot 13, Block 312 on West Palisade Ave for $13,000
• Ordinance #26-11: Bond ordinance appropriating $11,600,000 and authorizing $8,715,000 in bonds for city improvements
• Ordinance #26-12: Amendment to recreation department fee schedule
• Ordinance #26-13: Sale of City land on Marshall Avenue without public auction
• Resolution #110-03-17-26: Approval of bills and claims payment totaling $1,393,690.63

The City Council adopted Ordinance #26-08 authorizing the sale of Lot 13, Block 312 on West Palisade Avenue for $13,000. The council also approved first‑reading motions for a bond ordinance authorizing $11.6 million in bonds, a recreation fee amendment, a Marshall Avenue land sale, and a land‑use fee amendment. Additionally, Resolution #111 appointing Robert LaPene as an alternate commissioner to the Garden State Municipal Joint Insurance Fund Board was approved. All motions passed with unanimous votes of the five council members present.

• Adopted Ordinance #26-08 to sell Lot 13, Block 312 on West Palisade Ave for $13,000 (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #26-11 authorizing $11,600,000 in bonds (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #26-12 amending recreation department fees (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #26-13 authorizing sale of Marshall Avenue property (appraised $385,000) (unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #26-14 amending land‑use development application fees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #111 appointing Robert LaPene as alternate commissioner to the JIF Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Englewood City Council adopted Resolution #102-03-17-26 to hold a closed session. The closed session will cover the Collier et al v COE litigation, contract negotiations, personnel appointments, and matters protected by attorney‑client privilege. The meeting also included a brief public session for citizen comments before adjourning.

• Resolution #102-03-17-26: Permit closed session to discuss Collier et al v COE litigation, contract negotiations, personnel matters/appointments, and attorney‑client privileged matters.

The City Council voted to permit a closed session under the Open Public Meetings Act to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters. The motion was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council President Rosenzweig, and approved by Councilmembers David, Tokayer, Wilson, and Rosenzweig; Councilwoman Wisotsky was absent for this vote. After the closed session, the council reconvened in open session at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved Resolution #102-03-17-26 to permit closed session (4‑0 vote)

City Council

The Englewood City Council adopted Ordinance 26-05, repealing and replacing Article XVII on affordable housing. The Council also adopted Ordinance 26-06, amending the land‑use chapter to modify affordable‑housing overlay zones. Four resolutions were approved: endorsing the amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, adopting the Fourth Round Spending Plan, adopting the Fourth Round Affirmative Marketing Plan, and exercising the city’s right to extend the Fair Housing Act deadline.

• Adoption of Ordinance 26-05 to replace Article XVII affordable housing
• Adoption of Ordinance 26-06 amending Chapter 250 land‑use overlay zones
• Resolution #098-03-13-26 endorsing the amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Resolution #099-03-13-26 adopting the Fourth Round Spending Plan
• Resolution #100-03-13-26 adopting the Fourth Round Affirmative Marketing Plan

The council adopted Ordinance 26‑05, repealing and replacing Article XVII of the city code to comply with the Fair Housing Act and to require a 20% affordable‑housing set‑aside for new multifamily projects. Councilwoman Wisotsky moved to adopt the ordinance, Councilman Tokayer seconded, and all five council members voted yes. No other ordinances or resolutions were acted upon during this closed‑session meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 26‑05 (Affordable Housing Code repeal and replacement) – unanimous (Councilmembers David, Tokayer, Wilson, Wisotsky, Rosenzweig)

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Amended 4th Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. Board members will consider Ordinance 26-05, which repeals and replaces Article XVII on affordable housing, and Ordinance 26-06, which amends Chapter 250 land‑use provisions for affordable‑housing overlay zones. After discussion, the board will vote to adopt the amended housing element and the related ordinances. A resolution will also adopt the amendment to the 2024 Master Plan.

• Public hearing on the Amended 4th Round Housing Element & Fair Share Plan (dated February 3, 2026)
• Ordinance 26-05 – repeal and replace Article XVII, Affordable Housing
• Ordinance 26-06 – amend and supplement Chapter 250 “Land Use” for Affordable Housing Overlay Zones
• Board vote to approve the Amended 4th Round Housing Element & Fair Share Plan
• Resolution adopting the amendment to the 2024 Master Plan

The Planning Board voted to adopt the amended fourth‑round housing element and fair‑share plan. The board also approved Ordinances 26‑05 and 26‑06 as consistent with the master plan. Both motions passed unanimously on roll‑call votes. The adoption meets the March 15 deadline to avoid builder‑remedy suits.

• Adopt amended 4th‑round Housing Element & Fair Share Plan – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approve Ordinance 26‑05 (affordable housing controls) as consistent with master plan – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approve Ordinance 26‑06 (overlay zone amendments) as consistent with master plan – unanimous roll‑call vote

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health meeting on March 11, 2026 will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the February 2026 meeting minutes, a revenue amount of $16,845, and expenditures of $1,275.54, along with employee and retail license reports. The board will receive a communicable disease update and discuss public health events, outreach, and grant information. A closed‑session personnel committee meeting is also scheduled.

• Approve February 2026 meeting minutes
• Approve February 2026 revenue of $16,845.00
• Approve February 2026 expenditures of $1,275.54
• Communicable disease update
• Public health events & outreach discussion

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 076-02-03-26 authorizing the schedule of Council Budget Workshop meetings for 2026 to be conducted remotely via Zoom. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion to adjourn was approved by all council members. No other substantive budget decisions were made during this session.

• Adopted Resolution No. 076-02-03-26 authorizing remote budget workshop schedule for 2026
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider a motion to adjourn case ZBA-25-020 for Riza Uku at 41 Bancker St to a new date of April 16, 2026. It will also continue the hearing on case ZBA-25-022 for MJM Development Group LLC at 491 RT 4 West, where the applicant seeks site‑plan approval and a D(2) variance to add a stand‑alone billboard in the SBD district, an area where billboards are prohibited.

• Motion to adjourn case ZBA-25-020 (Riza Uku, 41 Bancker St) to 4/16/26
• Continued hearing on case ZBA-25-022 (MJM Development Group LLC, 491 RT 4 West) for site‑plan approval and D(2) variance for billboard addition in SBD district

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a motion to postpone the scheduled case ZBA-25-020 (Riza Uku, 41 Bancker St) to the April 16, 2026 meeting, with a 5‑yes, 0‑no vote. The board also adjourned the pending billboard application (ZBA-25-022, MJM Development Group LLC, 491 RT 4 West) to the May 14, 2026 hearing, granting the applicant time to submit additional mitigation measures. The board set a deadline for amended plans to be filed at least ten days before that hearing and extended the overall time constraint to May 31, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved adjournment of case ZBA-25-020 to April 16, 2026 (5‑yes, 0‑no)
• Adjourned billboard variance case ZBA-25-022 to May 14, 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Extended applicant’s time constraint to May 31, 2026
• Required amended plans be submitted at least 10 days before May 14 hearing
• Reserved public comment for the continued hearing on the billboard case
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous agreement)

City Council

The Englewood City Council adopted a new ordinance repealing and replacing the city's Affordable Housing article to comply with state Fair Housing Act requirements. The new rules mandate a 20% set-aside of affordable units for new multifamily developments of five or more units.

• Adopted Ordinance 26-05: Replaces Article XVII Affordable Housing
• Adopted Ordinance 26-06: Amends Affordable Housing Overlay Zones
• Introduced Ordinance 26-09: Amends Affordable Housing Overlay Zones
• Introduced Ordinance 26-10: Replaces Affordable Housing Article
• Public Hearing scheduled for April 14, 2026

The Englewood City Council voted to pass Ordinance #26-09 and Ordinance #26-10 on first reading, scheduling public hearings for April 14, 2026. All four council members present (Tokayer, Wilson, Wisotsky, Rosenzweig) voted yes on each motion. The public hearing on Ordinance #26-05 was closed and the vote was carried over to March 13, 2026. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance #26-09 (unanimous yes by Tokayer, Wilson, Wisotsky, Rosenzweig)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance #26-10 (unanimous yes by Tokayer, Wilson, Wisotsky, Rosenzweig)
• Postponed vote on Ordinance #26-05 to March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM via Zoom

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting to discuss confidential matters in a closed session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a public session.

• Closed session discussion on affordable housing litigation
• Closed session discussion on contract negotiations
• Closed session discussion on personnel matters and appointments
• Closed session discussion on attorney-client privilege matters

The City Council voted to adopt Resolution #0 89-03-05-26, allowing a closed session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, personnel matters, and attorney‑client privilege issues. The motion was made by Councilwoman Wisotsky, seconded by Councilman Wilson, and passed unanimously among the four members present (Tokayer, Wilson, Wisotsky, Rosenzweig). No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved Resolution #0 89-03-05-26 permitting closed session (4-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council approved payment of $1,300,381.10 for outstanding bills and claims. It also adopted an ordinance setting salaries and benefits for Department of Health employees under Local 108 RWDSU AFL‑CIO. Additional actions included authorizing the sale of land on West Palisade Ave and awarding a two‑year plumbing services contract to Quality Cooling Corp.

• Resolution #097-03-05-26: approve payment of bills and claims totaling $1,300,381.10
• Ordinance #26-07: establish contract salaries and benefits for Local 108 RWDSU AFL‑CIO health employees
• Ordinance #26-08: authorize sale of Block 312, Lot 13 on West Palisade Ave without public auction
• Resolution #091-03-05-26: award two‑year plumbing services contract to Quality Cooling Corp. (Bid #25RR-21)
• Resolution #094-03-05-26: permit fee waiver for Englewood Eagles F.C. youth soccer program

The council adopted Ordinance #26-07 establishing salary ranges and benefits for Department of Health employees (4-0 vote). It gave first reading to Ordinance #26-08 authorizing the sale of Block 312, Lot 13 at 285–287 West Palisade Avenue (4-0 vote). The council approved a $12,069.20 refund to John Martinko, a disabled veteran, and recognized March as Women’s History Month. Resolution #091 on a plumbing services award was tabled until the March 17 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance #26-07 establishing health employee contract salaries (4-0)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance #26-08 authorizing land sale at 285–287 West Palisade Ave (4-0)
• Approved Refund $12,069.20 to John Martinko, disabled veteran (4-0)
• Approved Resolution recognizing March as Women’s History Month (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #093A to issue duplicate tax sale certificate #23-00112 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #093B to issue duplicate tax sale certificate #23-00113 (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution #091 (plumbing services award) to March 17 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 17, 2026 regular and special meetings (4-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is convening a budget workshop to review departmental budgets, including the Fire Department, Building Department, City Clerk's Office, and Administration. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Budget workshop for 2026
• Public comment deadline at 3:00 PM
• Meeting held via Zoom
• Live stream on YouTube
• Attendance: Mayor Michael Wildes, Council President Kenneth Rosenzweig

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 076‑02‑03‑26 authorizing the 2026 budget workshop meetings to be held remotely via Zoom. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and approved unanimously by the five council members present. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Adopted Resolution No. 076‑02‑03‑26 to hold 2026 budget workshop meetings via Zoom (no vote tally provided)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (all five council members voted yes)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a continuation application for Joy Christian Fellowship at 60 West Ivy Lane, proposing removal of three residential structures, two detached garages, and construction of a two‑story addition with parking modifications. The Board will also review a continuation application from 240 Humphrey Street Associates for a lot consolidation and a new medical office building at 240 Humphrey/241 Williams Street. In addition, the Board will consider proposed City Ordinances 26‑05 and 26‑06 and approve the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting.

• Joy Christian Fellowship site plan: removal of three residential structures, two garages, and a two‑story addition at 60 West Ivy Lane
• 240 Humphrey Street Associates lot consolidation and medical office building proposal at 240 Humphrey/241 Williams Street
• Proposed City Ordinances 26‑05 and 26‑06
• Approval of January 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Motion to adjourn scheduled cases and procedures

The Planning Board approved the January 22, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to adjourn the 240 Humphrey Street development case to April 23, 2026 without further notice. The Joy Christian Fellowship application was continued to a hearing on March 26, 2026. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 22, 2026 minutes (Yes: all members present; No: none)
• Adjourned 240 Humphrey Street case to April 23, 2026 (Yes: all members present; No: none)
• Continued Joy Christian Fellowship application to March 26, 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Board Attorney Douglas Bern and Mayor Wildes recused from ordinance 26-05/26-06 discussion

City Council

The Englewood City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the 2026 budget overview and the proposed budgets for the Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, Department of Health, and the Library. Council members and city officials will discuss the items, and members of the public may submit comments before the meeting. No formal votes or resolutions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Overview
• Police Department budget presentation
• Office of Emergency Management (OEM) budget presentation
• Department of Health budget presentation
• Library budget presentation

The Englewood City Council adopted Resolution No. 076-02-03-26, authorizing the 2026 budget workshop meetings to be held remotely via Zoom. The Council also adopted a resolution, recommended by Emergency Management Director Jim Kirsch, that allows the city to qualify for FEMA reimbursement for recent snow‑emergency expenses. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution No. 076-02-03-26 authorizing 2026 budget workshop schedule (remote via Zoom)
• Adopted resolution enabling qualification for FEMA fund reimbursement for snow‑emergency expenses

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold continued hearings for two variance requests. The board is reviewing a proposal for a billboard addition and a residential second-floor addition.

• ZBA-25-022: Site plan approval and D(2) variance for a billboard addition at 491 RT 4 West
• ZBA-25-021: C(1) and C(2) variances for a second floor addition at 157 Madison Ave
• ZBA-25-013: Adjournment request for 407 Gloucester St

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a revised schedule of meeting dates for 2026. It also approved adjournments for three pending cases—ZBA-25-013 to April 16, ZBA-25-021 to March 19, and ZBA-25-022 to March 10—each without further notice. All motions passed with seven votes in favor and none against.

• Approved revised 2026 meeting schedule (7‑0)
• Approved adjournment of ZBA-25-013 to April 16, 2026 (7‑0)
• Approved adjournment of ZBA-25-021 to March 19, 2026 (7‑0)
• Approved adjournment of ZBA-25-022 to March 10, 2026 (7‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to reorganize for 2026 and continue a public hearing for a proposed three-story, twenty-unit residential development at 212 W Englewood Ave.

• Reorganization of the Board of Adjustment (elections and appointments)
• Continued hearing for NV Medical Aesthetics LLC at 212 W Englewood Ave
• Application for site plan approval and variances for a 20-unit multifamily building

The Board elected Howard Shafer as Chairman and Kenneth Senkyire as Vice‑Chairman, each by a 9‑0 vote. The Board appointed Oksana Leonovich, Douglas Bern, Frantz Volcy, Burgis Associates, and Laura Carucci to key positions, also unanimously. The Board approved the NV Medical Aesthetics LLC site‑plan for a three‑story, twenty‑unit building at 212 West Englewood Avenue, conditional on a revised landscape plan, by a 7‑0 vote.

• Howard Shafer elected Board Chairman (9‑0)
• Kenneth Senkyire elected Board Vice‑Chairman (9‑0)
• Oksana Leonovich appointed Board Secretary (9‑0)
• Douglas Bern appointed Board Attorney (9‑0)
• Frantz Volcy appointed Board Engineer (9‑0)
• Burgis Associates appointed Board Planner (9‑0)
• Laura Carucci appointed Board Stenographer (9‑0)
• Approved NV Medical Aesthetics site‑plan with condition of revised landscape plan (7‑0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council approved a resolution to pay $961,337.39 for outstanding bills and claims. It adopted Ordinance 26-04 amending the city’s stormwater management code and introduced Ordinance 26-07 establishing contract salaries and benefits for health department employees. The council also passed a resolution honoring The Players Alliance for its contributions to local recreation baseball and approved several consent‑agenda items.

• Resolution #088-02-17-26: approve payment of bills and claims totaling $961,337.39
• Ordinance #26-04: amend Chapter 374 “Stormwater Management” of the City Code
• Ordinance #26-07: establish contract salaries and benefits for Local 108, RWDSU, AFL‑CIO health employees
• Resolution #081-02-17-26: recognize and honor The Players Alliance during Black History Month
• Consent‑agenda resolutions including a state tax appeal refund and a grant for the Englewood Fire Department

The City Council voted to adopt Resolution #08 1-02-17-26, formally recognizing and honoring The Players Alliance for its contributions to Englewood recreation baseball. The motion was approved unanimously by Councilmembers David, Tokayer, Wilson and Wisotsky. The Council also approved the meeting minutes (Resolution #082-02-17-26) with the same unanimous vote.

• Approved Resolution #08 1-02-17-26 honoring The Players Alliance (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #082-02-17-26 accepting the meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss specific legal and personnel matters. A public session will follow the closed session.

• Closed session discussion on affordable housing litigation
• Closed session discussion on contract negotiations
• Closed session discussion on attorney-client privilege matters

The City Council voted to adopt Resolution #0 80-02-17-26, permitting a closed‑session meeting to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, and attorney‑client matters. The motion was moved by Councilwoman Angela David, seconded by Councilman Dan Tokayer, and approved by all four council members present. The council may reconvene in open session after the closed discussion if needed.

• Approved Resolution #0 80-02-17-26 to permit closed session (4‑0)

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will adopt ordinance O26-01 setting maximum salaries for 2026 and 2027. It will also approve the consent agenda items, including the January 2026 revenue of $17,449.50 and expenditures of $4,494.06. Additional reports will cover communicable disease updates and public health outreach activities.

• Adopt O26-01 Max Salary 2026 & 2027 ordinance
• Approve revenue $17,449.50 for January 2026
• Approve expenditures $4,494.06 for January 2026
• Approve minutes of the January 14, 2026 meeting
• Communicable Disease Update report

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution #070-02-03-26 to meet in closed session. The closed session will address the litigation Silva v COE, ongoing contract negotiations, personnel appointments, and matters protected by attorney‑client privilege. No other agenda items were presented.

• Litigation Matter: Silva v COE
• Contract Negotiations
• Personnel Matters/Appointments
• Attorney‑Client Privilege matters

The council adopted Resolution #0 70-02-03-26, authorizing a closed‑session meeting to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, personnel matters, and attorney‑client privileged issues. The motion was offered by Councilwoman Wisotsky, seconded by Council President Rosenzweig, and passed unanimously by the four members present. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution #0 70-02-03-26 permitting closed session (4-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council approved payment of bills and claims totaling $1,112,109.11. It adopted three ordinances authorizing easements and a sale to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, including a $12,300 easement agreement. Additional ordinances to amend stormwater management and affordable‑housing provisions were passed on first reading. The council also accepted prior meeting minutes and approved several consent‑agenda resolutions.

• Ordinance #26-02: authorizes easements on Lot 21, Block 3404 and temporary construction easement on Lot 1, Block 3711 for $12,300 to NJDOT
• Ordinance #26-03: authorizes sale and easement on Lot 3, Block 3404 and Lot 1, Block 3402 to NJDOT
• Ordinance #26-04: amends Chapter 374 “Stormwater Management” of the City Code
• Ordinance #26-05: repeals and replaces Article XVII, Affordable Housing, of the City Code
• Resolution #078-02-03-26: approves payment of bills and claims in the amount of $1,112,109.11

The council unanimously approved the minutes from December 2025 and January 2026. It adopted Ordinance #26-02 granting easements to the NJDOT for two parcels for $12,300, and Ordinance #26-03 selling and granting easements for $108,000. The stormwater management amendment (Ordinance #26-04) was passed on first reading.

• Approved December 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #26-02 granting NJDOT easements ($12,300) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #26-03 selling/granting NJDOT easements ($108,000) (5-0)
• Ordinance #26-04 stormwater amendment passed first reading (vote not recorded)

City Council

The Englewood City Council convened for a special closed session to discuss contract negotiations and matters protected by attorney-client privilege. The meeting included a roll call of council members and a statement confirming proper notice was given under the Open Public Meetings Act. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Closed session to discuss contract negotiations
• Closed session to discuss attorney-client privilege matters
• Resolution #069-02-02-26 to permit closed session
• Council President Wisotsky presiding
• Live streaming available on YouTube

The council voted to approve Resolution #0 69-02-02-26, permitting a closed‑session meeting to discuss contract negotiations and attorney‑client privileged matters. The motion was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Wisotsky, and all four present members voted yes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution #0 69-02-02-26 to hold closed session (unanimous yes votes)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to adopt its 2026 schedule of meeting dates. The session includes the adoption of a memorialization resolution for one property and the adjournment of three other cases.

• Adoption of 2026 Schedule of Meeting Dates
• Memorialization Resolution for Actors Fund Home, 155 W Hudson Ave (File 24-000585)
• Adjournment of case for 407 Gloucester St (File ZBA-25-013)
• Adjournment of case for 157 Madison Ave (File ZBA-25-021)
• Adjournment of case for 286 Booth Ave (File ZBA-25-024)

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board meeting is a re‑organization session. It will appoint new officers, adopt the 2014 By‑Laws amendment, set the 2026 meeting schedule, name official newspapers, and adopt a resolution for an electronic legal‑notices webpage. The board will also consider a sign variance application (Case PB-25-013) for 16 Depot Square.

• Appointment of Chairman, Vice‑Chairman, Board Attorney, Board Engineer, Board Planner, and Board Secretary
• Adoption of the By‑Laws of 2014 amendment
• Adoption of the Official Electronic Publication of Legal Notices resolution
• Adoption of the 2026 regular meeting dates and virtual meeting format
• Consideration of Sign Variance Case PB-25-013 for AM/PM Walk‑In Urgent Care at 16 Depot Square

The Board appointed new officers and staff, adopted Robert’s Rules of Order as its parliamentary procedure, and approved a resolution for electronic publication of legal notices. It also approved a sign variance for the AM/PM Walk‑In Urgent Care Clinic at 16 Depot Square. All motions passed unanimously.

• Appointed Anthony David as Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Ilan Lerman as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Douglas Bern as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert L. Costa as Board Engineer (unanimous)
• Designated Laura A. Carucci as court stenographer through Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Robert's Rules of Order as parliamentary procedure (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for electronic publication of legal notices (unanimous)
• Approved sign variance for AM/PM Walk-In Urgent Care Clinic at 16 Depot Square (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss legal matters and contract negotiations. The meeting includes a public session for resident comments.

• Litigation: 431 E. Palisade Ave Real Estate LLC et al v COE
• Litigation: Affordable Housing Litigation
• Litigation: Donnell Collier et al v COE
• Discussion of contract negotiations
• Matters within attorney-client privilege

The City Council adopted Resolution #0 61-01-20-26, allowing the council to meet in closed session to discuss pending litigation, affordable‑housing litigation, contract negotiations, and matters covered by attorney‑client privilege. The motion was made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Council President Rosenzweig, and was approved unanimously by the five council members present.

• Approved Resolution #0 61-01-20-26 to hold closed session (unanimous)

City Council

The Englewood City Council approved payment of bills and claims totaling $2,517,192.35. It adopted Ordinance #26-01 setting salary ranges and benefits for Library employees represented by Local 108, RWDSU, AFL‑CIO. The Council also authorized the Bergen County Law Enforcement Mutual Aid plan and appointed members to the Municipal Alliance Committee. Several consent‑agenda resolutions, including a professional services contract for a watershed inventory, were also approved.

• Resolution #068-01-20-26: approve payment of bills and claims for $2,517,192.35
• Ordinance #26-01: establish contract salaries and benefits for Library employees
• Resolution #022-01-05-26: authorize Bergen County Law Enforcement Mutual Aid
• Resolution #055-01-05-26: appoint Municipal Alliance Committee members
• Resolution #064-01-20-26: award professional services contract to Boswell Engineering for Watershed Inventory Report, Phase I

The Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance #26-01, setting new salary ranges and benefits for library staff. A motion to table the December 2025 minutes also passed unanimously. An amendment to the mutual‑aid resolution failed with a unanimous No vote. Ordinance #26-02, granting a $12,300 easement to NJDOT, passed its first reading and a public hearing was scheduled for February 3, 2026.

• Amendment to Resolution #022-01-20-26 failed (unanimous No)
• December 2025 minutes tabled (unanimous Yes)
• Ordinance #26-01 (library salaries) adopted (unanimous Yes)
• Ordinance #26-02 (NJDOT easement) passed first reading (unanimous Yes)
• Public hearing for Ordinance #26-02 set for Feb 3, 2026

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will vote on several personnel resolutions, including the reappointment of the Board attorney and other staff positions. An introductory ordinance proposing maximum salary limits for 2026 and 2027 will be considered. The meeting also includes routine approval of December 2025 minutes, revenue, expenditures, and reports, followed by public health updates and outreach planning.

• R26-01 Reappointment of Board of Health Attorney
• R26-02 Appoint CHC Physician
• R26-03 Designation of Official Newspaper
• R26-04 Reappointment of Department Staff
• O26-01 Max Salary 2026 & 2027 (Intro)

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2026.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to elect its President and President Pro Tempore for 2026. The body is also deciding on a meeting schedule, temporary budget appropriations, and the appointment of various city officials and professional service providers.

• Election of Council President and President Pro Tempore for 2026
• Approval of 2026 Council meeting schedule and holiday schedule
• Temporary Budget Appropriations
• Professional services contracts for NW Financial Group, LLC and Canning Group LLC
• Appointments for City Solicitor, Municipal Auditor, and Municipal Bond Counsel

The Englewood City Council held a re‑organization meeting on Jan. 5, 2026. Councilwoman Wisotsky nominated Kenneth Rosenzweig for Council President and Dan Tokayer seconded; the vote was Yes from four members and one abstention, electing Rosenzweig. The Council then elected Lisa Wisotsky as President Pro Tempore with the same vote tally.

• Kenneth Rosenzweig elected Council President (Yes: 4, Abstain: 1)
• Lisa Wisotsky elected President Pro Tempore (Yes: 4, Abstain: 1)

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution #056 authorizing the City Manager to submit a $1,050,000 grant application to the NJ Green Acres program for Denning Park improvements. The council also approved Ordinance #26-01 establishing contract salaries and benefits for library employees and adopted four consent‑agenda resolutions covering two Mackay Park grant authorizations, a separation agreement for Police Sergeant Christopher Colon, and recognition of January as Muslim Heritage Month.

• Approved Resolution #056 authorizing submission of a $1,050,000 Green Acres grant application for Denning Park (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #26-01 establishing contract salaries and benefits for library employees (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Resolution #057 enabling a $364,300 Green Acres grant for Mackay Park Revitalization (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Resolution #058 enabling a $540,920 Green Acres grant for Mackay Park Playground Improvements (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Resolution #059 authorizing a Separation and Release Agreement for Police Sergeant Christopher Colon (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Resolution #060 recognizing January as Muslim Heritage Month (unanimous 4‑0)