Clifton, New Jersey
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City Council
The council will first hold a closed session to discuss litigation, contract negotiations, and city manager recruitment. In the public session, they will vote on authorizing the police department to apply for the FY26 COPS Hiring Program, approve a budget amendment, and consider ordinances on ice cream peddling, a new service fee, and adding Adams Street to restricted parking. Public hearings will be held on the PY 2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds.
- Authorization to apply for the FY26 COPS Hiring Program from the U.S. Department of Justice
- Second reading of ordinance to allow ice cream trucks to serve soft serve (O8105-26)
- First reading of ordinance adding a secondary service provider fee to city salaries (O8106-26)
- First reading of ordinance adding Adams Street to residential permit parking (O8107-26)
- Public hearing on PY 2026 Annual Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan for Community Development Block Grant
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Recent meetings
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider a minor subdivision for Catalyst Development Group, LLC at 301 3rd Street. The agenda also includes a continued site plan review for Chick-Fil-A, Inc. at 340 Kingsland Street and a new hearing for George Solimene at 479 Grove Street.
- Minor subdivision with bulk variances for Catalyst Development Group, LLC at 301 3rd Street
- Resolution adopting Reexamination Report
- Site plan and amended subdivision approval for Chick-Fil-A, Inc. at 340 Kingsland Street
- Minor subdivision with bulk variances for George Solimene at 479 Grove Street
The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision application for George Solimene and adopted the Master Plan Re-Examination report. A hearing for a Chick-Fil-A site plan was continued to September 24, 2026.
- Approved George Solimene minor subdivision (5-0)
- Adopted Master Plan Re-Examination report
- Continued Chick-Fil-A site plan hearing to September 24, 2026
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider several variance requests for residential additions and driveway expansions. The board is also reviewing requests to change commercial spaces into a restaurant and a fast-food delicatessen.
- Request to change vacant commercial space at 1132 Route 46 into a restaurant
- Request to transition retail space at 397-401 Piaget Avenue into a fast-food delicatessen
- Request for 236 sq. ft. of additional business signage at 784 Bloomfield Avenue
- Driveway width and location variance request for 28 Grant Avenue
- Home addition variances for front/side setbacks and lot coverage at 42 Lennox Avenue
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The City Council is considering several ordinances regarding residential permit parking, handicapped parking spaces, and ice cream peddling rules. The body will also review contracts for affordable housing administration and employee disciplinary prosecution.
- Ordinance O-8105-26 to allow ice cream trucks to serve soft serve ice cream
- Contract for Triad Advisory Services, Inc. as Administrative Agent for the Affordable Housing Plan
- Ordinance O-8100-26 regarding permit parking on Hudson Street
- Contract for DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. for employee disciplinary matters
- Developer agreements with Markgold, LP (1155 Bloomfield Avenue) and ALBI Properties, LLC (1030-1050 US Route 46)
City Council
The City Council is considering several ordinances regarding residential permit parking on Hudson Street and changes to handicapped parking. The agenda also includes budget amendments for various grants and the extension of multiple property lease agreements.
- Ordinance to amend permit parking on Hudson Street
- Ordinance to amend handicapped parking regulations
- Budget amendments for Office of Aging, Clean Communities, and Drunk Driving Enforcement funds
- Lease extension for property at 207 Parker Avenue
- Purchase of salt spreaders for the Department of Public Works
The Council adopted an ordinance regarding permit parking on 7th Avenue. Several other ordinances concerning street parking, handicapped spaces, lease agreements, and ice cream peddling were introduced for first reading.
- Approved residential permit parking ordinance for 7th Avenue (6-0-0-0)
- Introduced ordinance for permit parking on Hudson Street (6-0-0-0)
- Introduced ordinance to delete three handicapped parking spaces (6-0-0-0)
- Introduced ordinance regarding residential handicapped parking spaces and placards (6-0-0-0)
- Introduced ordinance to extend lease for 207 Parker Avenue (6-0-0-0)
- Introduced ordinance to extend lease for Clifton Adult Opportunity Center (5-1-0-0)
- Introduced ordinance regarding ice cream peddling and soft serve (4-2-0-0)
- Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0-1-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold hearings on several residential bulk variance requests for new construction, additions, and porch expansions. The board will also consider a request for additional business signage and adopt resolutions for previous approvals.
- Proposed single family home at 249 Silleck Street requiring lot coverage and setback variances
- Proposed addition and alterations at 167 Rutherford Boulevard and 70 Brookwood Road
- Request for 236 sq. ft. of additional business signage at 784 Bloomfield Avenue
- Proposed front porch expansion at 20 Malcolm Court
- Resolution for Honey Brewed Coffee LLC at 279 Crooks Avenue regarding a coffee shop restaurant
The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied one application for variances to expand a home at 249 Silleck Street (6-1) and approved four other residential expansion applications unanimously. The board also adopted three formal resolutions memorializing prior approvals and the meeting minutes.
- Denied variances for Husam Ramadan at 249 Silleck Street (6-1)
- Approved changes for Ahuva Braid at 167 Rutherford Boulevard (7-0)
- Approved addition for Vishalkumar Rana at 70 Brookwood Road (7-0)
- Approved porch extension for Robert Austin at 20 Malcolm Court (7-0)
- Approved dormer addition for Steven Arujo & Alyssa Berdnik at 34 Hugo Street (7-0)
- Adopted memorializing resolution for PB Nutclif Master, LLC (6-0)
- Adopted memorializing resolution for Honey Brewed Coffee LLC (6-0)
- Adopted memorializing resolution for Mohammed Jamhour (4-0)
Planning Board
The Clifton Planning Board will consider adopting the 2026 Master Plan Reexamination Report. The board will also hold a continued hearing for Chick-Fil-A's site plan and subdivision at 340 Kingsland Street, and a new hearing for Catalyst Development's minor subdivision at 301 3rd Street.
The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision and bulk variances for Catalyst Development at 301 3rd Street, splitting the lot into two with conditions. The continued hearing for Chick-fil-A on Kingsland Street was carried to June 25. Minutes from April 23 were also approved.
- Approved minutes of April 23, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minor subdivision and bulk variances for Catalyst Development at 301 3rd Street, Block 18.09, Lot 13.01, subject to conditions (8-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold continued hearings on three residential variance cases and open new hearings for a coffee shop use variance, additional medical office signage, a single-family to two-family conversion, and a subdivision related to a prior redevelopment plan. The board will also adopt resolutions memorializing prior approvals, including a Dunkin' Donuts drive-through, and approve the 2025 annual report.
- Use variance for Honey Brewed Coffee LLC at 279 Crooks Avenue to operate a coffee shop restaurant with no off-street parking (10 required)
- Signage variance for Eisenman Medical Group LLC at 784 Bloomfield Avenue for 236 sq. ft. of additional window signage
- Conversion of single-family house to two-family at 26 Hillman Street with multiple bulk variances
- Preliminary and final site plan, minor subdivision, and use variance for PB Nutclif Master LLC at 340 Kingsland Street
- Adoption of resolution for drive-through approval at 817-825 Clifton Avenue (Dunkin' Donuts site)
City Council
The Clifton City Council will consider amendments to the 2026 budget, including grants for body armor and transportation, and authorize a sanitary sewer lining project. The meeting also includes the first reading of an ordinance to amend permit parking rules on 7th Avenue.
- Amend 2026 budget for body armor, Code Blue, and transportation grants
- Authorize sanitary sewer lining project (R213-26)
- First reading of ordinance to amend permit parking on 7th Ave
- Authorize 50% tax refund for disabled veteran at 372 Rutherford Blvd
- Authorize hiring six new police officers at $48,284 annually
The City Council failed to adopt an ordinance regarding compensation for human resource officers. The council also introduced a new ordinance concerning residential permit parking on 7th Avenue.
- Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0-0-0)
- Failed to adopt Ordinance 8098-26 regarding salary and compensation amendments (3-3-0-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 8099-26 regarding residential permit parking on 7th Avenue (6-0-0-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will continue hearings on bulk variances for home additions and approve resolutions for previously decided applications. The meeting will also include an executive session regarding litigation.
- Hearings continued for variances at 249 Silleck Street and 167 Rutherford Boulevard
- Hearings continued for variances at 150 South Parkway and 70 Brookwood Road
- Resolution memorializing approval for 226 Trenton Avenue addition
- Resolution memorializing approval for 69 Lorraine Drive addition
- Resolution memorializing approval for 1025 Main Avenue mixed-use building
The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a home expansion at 150 South Parkway (7-0) after the applicant agreed to remove dormers and eliminate a third-story variance. Two other applications were carried to June 3, 2026, for revised plans. The board also memorialized several prior decisions, including a denial at 3 Harrington Road and approvals at 226 Trenton Avenue, 69 Lorraine Drive, and 1025 Main Avenue.
- Approved Bentzion Cohen application at 150 South Parkway for home expansion with variance, after removing dormers to eliminate third-story variance (7-0)
- Carried Ahuva Braid application at 167 Rutherford Boulevard to June 3, 2026, for revised plans
- Carried Vishalkumar Rana application at 70 Brookwood Road to June 3, 2026, after motion to approve lacked a second
- Memorialized resolution denying Linda & Habeeb Yasin application at 3 Harrington Road for overhang with variances (4-0)
- Memorialized resolution approving Stephen Antonecchia application at 226 Trenton Avenue for addition with variances (6-0)
- Memorialized resolution approving Eytan Scher application at 69 Lorraine Drive for addition with variances (5-0)
- Memorialized resolution approving Jai Sai Baba, LLC application at 1025 Main Avenue for final site plan and sign variances (6-0)
- Approved minutes of April 15, 2026 regular meeting (7-0)
City Council
The City Council will consider a first-reading ordinance to amend Chapter 99 (Salaries and Compensation) by adding compensation for Primary and Secondary Human Resource Officers and removing the titles of Communications Manager, EEO Officer, and HRO Officer. A second-reading ordinance to extend a lease at 207 Parker Avenue is also up for adoption. Discussion items include a one-way traffic study on Urma Avenue and Pershing Road, fence improvements at Chelsea Park, a ParkVANTAGE parking management system, and a proposal for public information officer services. Numerous resolutions and license renewals are on the consent agenda.
- Ordinance (first reading) to amend salary code, adding HR officer pay and removing three titles
- Ordinance (second reading) to extend lease at 207 Parker Avenue
- Discussion of one-way traffic pattern on Urma Avenue and Pershing Road
- Award of contract to Route 23 Automall for Ford automotive parts and supplies via Sourcewell
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Jobs4Blue for police extra duty employment program management
The City Council approved a lease extension for a property at 207 Parker Avenue. A proposed ordinance to amend salaries and compensation for confidential officials was introduced on first reading.
- Approved lease extension for 207 Parker Avenue (6-0-0-1)
- Approved Workshop, Regular, and Executive Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026
- Introduced Ordinance 8098-26 to amend salaries and compensation for confidential officials (5-1-0-1)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider a site plan amendment for the Islamic Center of Passaic County at 257-259 Pershing Road. Additionally, a new hearing is scheduled for a Chick-Fil-A site plan and subdivision approval at 340 Kingsland Street.
- Site plan amendment with bulk variances and design waivers for Islamic Center of Passaic County, Inc. at 257-259 Pershing Road
- Preliminary and final site plan approval for Chick-Fil-A, Inc. at 340 Kingsland Street
- Minor amended subdivision approval for Chick-Fil-A, Inc. at 340 Kingsland Street
- 2026 Master Plan Reexamination
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. The agenda includes various administrative actions, fire department equipment purchases, and several ordinance readings.
- Public hearing for the 2026 Municipal Budget
- Dedication of the William F. Gibson Splash Pad at Nash Park
- $150,000 grant application from the Partners for Health Foundation
- Roof replacement contract for Fire Station #6 via White Rock Corporation
- Ordinance to amend handicapped parking on streets
The Clifton City Council adopted the 2026 municipal budget with total appropriations of $143.3 million, including a $97.6 million tax levy. The vote was 5-2, with councilmembers Kolodziej and Sadrakula opposing. The council also passed several ordinances, including a lease amendment with City Green for $1 per year and changes to handicapped parking regulations.
- Adopted 2026 municipal budget (as amended) — $143.3M total, $97.6M tax levy (5-2)
- Amended introduced budget via Resolution 176-26 (6-1)
- Passed Ordinance 8093-26 amending City Green lease at Schultheis Farm (7-0)
- Passed Ordinance 8095-26 deleting one handicapped parking space (7-0)
- Passed Ordinance 8096-26 adding 15, deleting 5, and amending 6 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
- Passed Ordinance 8097-26 (Vehicles and Traffic amendment) (7-0)
- Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 meetings (workshop, regular, executive) (unanimous)
- Noted retirement of firefighter Frank Neuberger and hiring of school traffic guard Gerardo Nunez
Board of Adjustment
The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The board will hear four new variance and site plan applications, including a final site plan for a mixed-use building at 1025 Main Avenue and various bulk variances for residential properties. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions for previously approved variances and approve minutes from the prior meeting.
- Front yard setback and lot coverage variance to keep existing overhang at 3 Harrington Road
- Side yard, combined side yard, and lot coverage variances for addition at 226 Trenton Avenue
- Number of stories and rear yard setback variances for addition at 69 Lorraine Drive
- Final site plan and sign variances for mixed-use commercial/residential building at 1025 Main Avenue
- Adoption of memorializing resolutions for three prior variance approvals and meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding affordable housing, salaries for new part-time health positions, and a new motion-picture filming code. The body is also deciding on several lease extensions and parking permit changes.
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 461-24.2 regarding Affordable Housing
- Ordinance to update motion-picture filming code to become a Certified Film Ready New Jersey Municipality
- Contract award to Vortex Aquatic Structures International for a Nash Park splash pad
- Lease extension for property located at 207 Parker Avenue
- Tax cancellations and refunds for several properties owned by disabled veterans
The Clifton City Council approved an ordinance to amend the city's affordable housing code, adding new job titles to the salary schedule, and passed a film production ordinance. A lease extension for 207 Parker Avenue was tabled.
- Approved Ordinance 8090-26 on affordable housing (4-3)
- Approved Ordinance 8092-26 on salary schedule (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 8094-26 on film production (7-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 8093-26 on Schultheis Farm lease
- Tabled Ordinance 8091-26 on HR Managing Group lease
- Introduced Ordinance 8095-26 on handicapped parking (7-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 8096-26 on handicapped parking (7-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (7-0)