Clifton public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will continue hearings on multiple variance requests for Hookah Paradise USA LLC, including use, height, front yard setback, and parking lot configuration at 1219-1231 Main Avenue. It will also continue a hearing on a site plan and several variances for converting a vacant bank into a restaurant at 1610 Main Avenue. The board will adopt memorial resolutions for previously approved projects, and appoint professional staff members.

• Continued hearing of use, height, front yard setback, and parking variances for Hookah Paradise USA LLC, 1219-1231 Main Avenue, Blocks 11.16, Lots 5-7, Zone B-C
• Continued hearing of site plan, use, parking, sign, and bulk variances to convert a vacant bank to a restaurant by Fawzi Abelgani, 1610 Main Ave, Block 9.07, Lot 26, Zones B-C & M2
• Adoption of resolution memorializing approval of a gazebo with bulk variance at 135 Clinton Avenue, Block 12.21, Lot 7, Zone RB-1
• Adoption of resolution memorializing approval of a wireless communications facility on the rooftop of a self‑storage building at 10 Kingsland Road, Block 82.06, Lot 62, Zone M-2 (Verizon Wireless)
• Adoption of resolution memorializing extension of approvals for 28 Grant Ave, Block 17.05, Lot 24, Zone RA3 (Jody and Steven Colucci)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2026 budgets for the Historic Botany District and the Downtown Clifton Economic Development Group. The body is also deciding on various professional service contracts, equipment purchases, and committee reappointments.

• Public hearings for FY 2026 budgets of Historic Botany District and Downtown Clifton Economic Development Group
• Purchase of playground equipment and safety surfacing for Nash Park from Marturano Recreation Company Inc. and Rubbercycle
• Extension of redevelopment agreement deadline for Clifton Station Redevelopment Project
• Professional services contract for City Planner (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026) to Nicholas Graviano
• New hire Ashley Garcia as Records Support Technician at $45,000.00 annually

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will consider a preliminary and final site plan for a restaurant with a drive-thru at 340 Kingsland Street. The board will also hear a continued request for bulk variances and design waivers for the Islamic Center of Passaic County at 257-259 Pershing Road.

• Preliminary and final site plan approval for restaurant with drive-thru at 340 Kingsland Street
• Continued hearing for Islamic Center of Passaic County amendment to site plan with bulk variances
• Requests for extensions for Bank with Drive-Up ATM and Chipotle projects
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Ordinance review and Commissioner's reports

The Planning Board approved a one‑year extension of approval for PB NUTCLIF MASTER, LLC on Block 80.02, Lots 1.08, 1.10 and 4.14. It also approved a one‑year extension for PB NUTCLIF MASTER on Block 80.02, Lots 1.01, 1.06, 1.07, 1.08 and 1.10. The Board adopted the transcript of the December 3, 2025 meeting and set the next hearing for the Islamic Center of Passaic County application for January 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved one‑year extension for PB NUTCLIF MASTER, LLC, Block 80.02, Lots 1.08, 1.10, 4.14
• Approved one‑year extension for PB NUTCLIF MASTER, Block 80.02, Lots 1.01, 1.06, 1.07, 1.08, 1.10
• Adopted transcript of the December 3, 2025 meeting
• Scheduled next hearing for Islamic Center of Passaic County amendment to Jan 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several variance requests for commercial properties on Main Avenue and Kingsland Road. The meeting includes hearings on building additions, a restaurant conversion, and a rooftop wireless facility.

• 1219-1231 Main Avenue: Proposed 4,045 sq ft rear addition and 18,924 sq ft second floor for a hookah store and martial arts school
• 1610 Main Ave: Proposal to convert a vacant bank into a restaurant
• 10 Kingsland Road: Verizon Wireless request for rooftop antennas at 48 feet and rooftop equipment cabinetry
• 135 Clinton Avenue: Request to keep a constructed gazebo with 33% lot coverage (27% permitted)
• 28 Grant Ave: Request for extension of approvals granted on December 4, 2024

The Board of Adjustment approved an extension of variance approvals for 28 Grant Avenue, a gazebo variance at 135 Clinton Avenue, and a cell‑antenna variance for Verizon at 10 Kingsland Road. Each motion passed unanimously (7‑0). No decision was recorded for the Hookah Paradise application.

• Approved extension of variance approvals for 28 Grant Avenue (7-0)
• Approved gazebo variance at 135 Clinton Avenue, with conditions on barbecue placement and non‑electrified structure (7-0)
• Approved Verizon Wireless antenna variance at 10 Kingsland Road, with condition that original site‑plan requirements remain in effect (7-0)

City Council

The Clifton City Council will vote on a series of authorizations, including issuing $3,300,000 in special emergency notes to fund a complete real‑property revaluation program. Additional items include revisions to the 2025 cash‑management plan, approval of several professional service contracts for 2026, and acceptance of two grant awards totaling $47,875. The meeting also contains discussion items on a sidewalk CHIP program and parking limits at 697 Van Houten Avenue.

• Authorize issuance of $3,300,000 special emergency notes for property revaluation (R575‑25)
• Approve revision of the 2025 Cash Management Plan (R576‑25)
• Approve contracts for professional bond counsel, municipal auditor, financial advisory, and accounting services for 2026 (R3‑R12)
• Accept $26,875 Code Blue grant and $21,000 Arts Center grant from Passaic County (R579‑25, R580‑25)
• Discuss creation of a Sidewalk CHIP program and a parking limit request at 697 Van Houten Avenue

The council approved Ordinance 80‑60‑25, adding a senior carpenter title and salary to Chapter 99 of the City Code, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The public hearing on that ordinance was closed by a roll‑call vote. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 80‑6‑1‑25, amending police salary and fee provisions, and scheduled a public hearing for Dec 16. Personnel actions were recorded, including hires of two parking enforcement officers at $16 per hour and a telecommunicator trainee at $40,000 annually, and the resignations of three police officers.

• Approved Ordinance 80‑60‑25 adding senior carpenter salary (7-0-0-0)
• Closed public hearing on Ordinance 80‑60‑25 (7-0-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 80‑6‑1‑25 and set Dec 16 hearing (6-0-0-1)
• Hired Denise Damiano as Parking Enforcement Officer at $16/hr
• Hired Kendra Jones as Parking Enforcement Officer at $16/hr
• Hired Klaudia Kopec as Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee at $40,000 annually
• Accepted resignation of Officer Fallon Eibert (effective Nov 14 2025)
• Accepted resignation of Officer Klaudia Kopec (effective Nov 17 2025)

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board held a continued hearing on the Islamic Center of Passaic County's application for an amendment to a site plan with bulk variances and design waivers at 257-259 Pershing Road. The board heard testimony from applicant's planner Paul Grygiel, who stated the proposal complies with zoning standards. The board also addressed environmental commission comments requesting clarification on tree species and locations. No vote was taken; the hearing remains ongoing.

• Continued hearing on Islamic Center of Passaic County, Inc. site plan amendment at 257-259 Pershing Road (Block 47.02, Lot 37.01)
• Testimony from planner Paul Grygiel on compliance with conditional use standards
• Environmental commission comments on tree species and removal locations
• Board certified that absent members watched prior testimony

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several variance requests, including a use variance to convert a vacant bank into a restaurant at 1610 Main Avenue and an amended site plan for a school expansion at 21 Varettoni Place. The board will also adopt the 2026 meeting schedule and vote on resolutions memorializing previous approvals. No final decision is expected on the continued Hookah Paradise USA LLC application, which is rescheduled to December 3, 2025.

• Continued hearing for Hookah Paradise USA LLC: proposed 2-story addition (4,045 sq ft rear, 18,924 sq ft second floor) at 1219-1231 Main Ave with multiple variances, continued to Dec 3.
• New hearing for lot coverage variance for existing gazebo at 84 East 7th St (proposed 39.7% vs 25% permitted).
• New hearing for one-story addition and deck at 29 Edgewood Ave requiring combined side yard setback and lot coverage variances.
• New hearing for site plan, use variance, parking, sign, and bulk variances to convert a vacant bank into a restaurant at 1610 Main Ave.
• New hearing for amended site plan to expand Rainbow Montessori School into first floor of accessory structure at 21 Varettoni Place.

The Board of Adjustment approved the gazebo variance for Samuel Rijo (6‑0), the home addition for David & Devra Markowitz (7‑0), and the Rainbow Montessori School conversion (7‑0). It also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule unanimously. Additionally, two prior resolutions were memorialized with 4‑0 votes each.

• Approved Samuel Rijo gazebo variance (6‑0)
• Approved David & Devra Markowitz home addition (7‑0)
• Approved Rainbow Montessori School conversion (7‑0)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (7‑0)
• Memorialized Isaac & Shira Brooke resolution (4‑0)
• Memorialized Joseph & Malka Neumann resolution (4‑0)

City Council

At the November 17 regular meeting, the Clifton City Council will consider authorizations for the NJDEP Green Acres application to improve Surgent Park, the cancellation of 2025 fourth‑quarter taxes on a property at 1201 Wickham Terrace owned by a disabled veteran, and a lien authority for emergency clean‑up reimbursements. The council will also review bids and contracts for Nash Park improvements, a technology services agreement with Civic Plus, and a paving contract for basketball courts in three parks. Additional items include an entertainment‑license renewal for Chevy’s Tex Mex and a resolution to join the Defense Logistics Agency 1033 program for police equipment.

• Authorization to approve NJDEP Green Acres Application 2026 for improvement to Surgent Park (A‑1)
• Authorization to cancel 2025 4th‑quarter taxes on 1201 Wickham Terrace, owned by a disabled veteran (A‑2, R559‑25)
• Authorization for the Tax Collector to lien properties and bill owners for emergency clean‑up reimbursements (A‑3, R560‑25)
• Authorization to bid for Nash Park improvements (A‑4, R561‑25)
• Authorization to award National Cooperative Contract to Civic Plus for technology solutions (R562‑25)

The council approved the minutes from the October 30 and November 5 meetings. It adopted Ordinance 8052‑25 amending residential street parking permits with a 6‑1‑0‑0 vote. It also adopted Ordinances 8053‑25 through 8057‑25 covering handicapped parking changes and adding alternate municipal prosecutors, each passing unanimously (7‑0‑0‑0).

• Approved multiple meeting minutes from Oct 30 and Nov 5 (roll‑call vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 8052‑25 amending residential street parking permits; vote 6‑1‑0‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 8053‑25 deleting one handicapped parking space; vote 7‑0‑0‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 8054‑25 adding five restricted handicapped spaces on private residences; vote 7‑0‑0‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 8055‑25 deleting six restricted handicapped spaces on private residences; vote 7‑0‑0‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 8056‑25 amending four handicapped parking placard numbers; vote 7‑0‑0‑0
• Adopted Ordinance 8057‑25 adding alternate municipal prosecutors; vote 7‑0‑0‑0

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to conduct a continued hearing regarding a site plan amendment. The board will also review ordinances and receive reports from the commissioner and city planner.

• Continued hearing for Islamic Center of Passaic County, Inc. at 257-259 Pershing Road (Block 47.02, Lot 37.01) regarding site plan amendment, bulk variances, and design waivers

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the September 25 and October 23, 2025 meetings. It set a special hearing for the Islamic Center of Passaic County’s site‑plan amendment, including bulk variances and design waivers, to be held on November 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. No other business was taken.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduled special hearing for Islamic Center amendment on Nov 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The Clifton City Council will consider a series of resolutions and ordinances, including awarding a contract to Vortex Services for 2025 HUD-CD sanitary sewer lining, approving budget transfers for the municipal and sewer utility budgets, and adopting several ordinance amendments related to parking, hand‑icapped parking, and the alternate municipal prosecutor. The meeting also includes a resolution to cancel a grant balance and a permit amendment for J Aldo's Bar & Pizzeria.

• Award contract to Vortex Services for 2025 HUD‑CD sanitary sewer lining (R544‑25)
• Approve budget transfers in the 2025 Municipal Budget and 2025 Sewer Utility Budget (R538‑25 & R539‑25)
• Amend Permit Parking Ordinance to extend permit length from one to two years (O8052‑25)
• Amend Division of Law Ordinance to add Alternate Municipal Prosecutors (O8057‑25)
• Approve entertainment license renewal for J Aldo's Bar & Pizzeria (R552‑25)

The council approved three ordinances adjusting maximum salaries for a Management Information Specialist, a Deputy City Clerk, and adding compensation for a Municipal Housing Liaison. The meeting also approved prior meeting minutes and promoted John Taylor to Supervisor of Public Works with a $75,000 salary. Several parking and handicapped‑parking ordinances received first‑reading approval and will be considered for final passage at the next meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 8048-25 (new max salary for Management Information Specialist) – passed 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance 8049-25 (new max salary for Deputy City Clerk) – passed 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance 8050-25 (adds compensation for Municipal Housing Liaison) – passed 4-2-1
• Promoted John Taylor to Supervisor of Public Works, salary $75,000
• Approved minutes from September 23 and October 21 meetings
• First reading passed for Ordinance 8052-25 (extends parking permit length to two years) – vote 5-2
• First reading passed for Ordinance 8053-25 (deletes one handicapped parking space) – vote 7-0
• First reading passed for Ordinance 8054-25 (adds five restricted handicapped spaces) – vote 7-0

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider bulk variance requests for a new two-story addition at 190 Cresthill Avenue and a new single-family dwelling at 18 Lehigh Avenue. The board will also vote on memorializing resolutions for previously approved projects on Getty Avenue, Charles Street, Loumar Place, and South Parkway.

• 190 Cresthill Avenue: Proposed two-story addition requesting front, side, and combined side yard setbacks, lot coverage, and driveway location variances
• 18 Lehigh Avenue: Proposed new two-story single-family dwelling requesting combined yard, rear yard, and lot coverage variances
• 136 Getty Avenue: Resolution for a new mixed-use building including site plan approval, subdivision, and variances
• 90 Charles Street: Resolution for residential home alterations
• 17 Loumar Place and 361 South Parkway: Resolutions for residential home alterations

The Board appointed Commissioner Foukas as acting Chairman by unanimous vote. It approved variance applications for the Neuman house on Cresthill Avenue (7‑0) and the Brooke house on Lehigh Avenue (6‑0). The Board also memorialized five prior approvals and the October 29 meeting minutes, each passing with a 6‑0 or 7‑0 vote.

• Appointed Commissioner Foukas as acting Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved Neuman variance for 190 Cresthill Ave (7‑0)
• Approved Brooke variance for 18 Lehigh Ave (6‑0)
• Memorialized 136 Getty Ave mixed‑use approval (6‑0)
• Memorialized Tanya Ivanova 90 Charles St residential alteration (6‑0)
• Memorialized Nathaniel & Rivka Bachrach 17 Loumar Place garage conversion (6‑0)
• Memorialized Aaron Brody 361 South Parkway driveway variance (6‑0)
• Memorialized October 29, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)

City Council

The Clifton City Council holds a special meeting with a work session to discuss traffic calming measures on Third Street and Dwasline Road and review several council mail items, including an agreement with Pilot Fiber for use of public right-of-way. The regular meeting includes a public comment period and a vote on a resolution approving a developer agreement with 1184 Main Avenue, LLC, as well as a resolution authorizing an executive session for confidential negotiations.

• Resolution R 533-25 approving a developer agreement between the City and 1184 Main Avenue, LLC
• Discussion on traffic calming measures for Third Street and Dwasline Road
• Agreement with Pilot Fiber for use of public right-of-way
• 2026 Library Tax Levy calculation at one-third mill
• Resolution R 534-25 authorizing executive session for contract negotiations

The council voted to approve Resolution 533-25, authorizing a developer agreement with 1184 Main Avenue, LLC for Block 11.21, Lot 1. The vote was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions, with one member absent. The council also approved Resolution 534-25, authorizing an executive session to discuss contract negotiations and personnel matters. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 533-25 developer agreement (6-0-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 534-25 authorizing executive session

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider applications for building additions, use variances, and residential conversions. The body will also vote on resolutions to memorialize previous approvals for properties on Center Street and Chestnut Street.

• 136 Getty Avenue: Proposed 2-story addition and 2nd floor for residential units and office/warehouse space
• 90 Charles Street: Proposed addition and alterations requiring a front yard setback variance
• 17 Loumar Place: Proposed conversion of a garage to living area
• 361 South Parkway: Proposed new single-family dwelling with a driveway variance
• 85 Center Street: Resolution for conversion of mixed-use property to multiunit residential

The Board of Adjustment approved four individual variance applications—90 Charles St, 17 Loumar Place, 361 South Parkway, and the 136 Getty Ave mixed‑use redevelopment—each by a 7‑0 vote. It also memorialized four prior resolutions, each passing with either a 6‑0 or 7‑0 vote. All actions were recorded as unanimous approvals by the commissioners present.

• Approved front‑yard setback variance for 90 Charles St (7-0)
• Approved garage‑conversion variance for 17 Loumar Place (7-0)
• Approved driveway variance for 361 South Parkway (7-0)
• Approved mixed‑use redevelopment of 136 Getty Ave, 23 one‑bedroom units (7-0)
• Memorialized withdrawal with prejudice by Felix Acosta, 77 Union Ave (6-0)
• Memorialized approval of Polanco & Sons LLC project, 85 Center Street (6-0)
• Memorialized approval of JLM Chestnut Street LLC project, 22 & 36 Chestnut St (6-0)
• Memorialized minutes of the October 22, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on an application by the Islamic Center of Passaic County, Inc. to amend a site plan with bulk variances and design waivers for property at 257-259 Pershing Road. The board will also handle routine items including approval of minutes and review of proposed meeting dates for 2026.

• Continued hearing for Islamic Center of Passaic County, Inc. – amendment to site plan with bulk variances and design waivers at 257-259 Pershing Road (Block 47.02, Lot 37.01)
• Review of proposed meeting dates for 2026

The board adopted the transcript of the October 23, 2025 meeting. No other matters were decided, approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold hearings on several applications for commercial expansions and residential conversions. The board will also vote on memorializing resolutions for previously approved home additions and new construction.

• Hookah Paradise USA LLC: Proposed 4,045 sq ft rear addition and 18,924 sq ft second floor at 1219-1231 Main Avenue
• Polanco & Sons LLC: Proposed conversion of 85 Center Street to a multiunit residential building
• Felix Acosta: Proposed new two-and-half story four-family dwelling at 77 Union Avenue
• JLM Chestnut Street LLC: Proposed minor subdivision and single-family home at 22 & 36 Chestnut Street
• Memorializing resolutions for approvals at 14 Alvin Court, 35 Belmont Avenue, and 159 Beverly Hill Road

The Board of Adjustment approved revised residential applications for Polanco & Sons LLC at 85 Center Street and JLM Chestnut Street LLC at 22 & 36 Chestnut Street, each by a 7‑0 vote. It dismissed the application from Felix Acosta at 77 Union Avenue without prejudice, also by a 7‑0 vote. Several past approvals were memorialized in resolutions, each passing 6‑0.

• Approved Polanco & Sons LLC residential application (85 Center St) – vote 7-0
• Dismissed Felix Acosta application (77 Union Ave) without prejudice – vote 7-0
• Approved JLM Chestnut Street LLC residential application (22 & 36 Chestnut St) – vote 7-0
• Memorialized Kenneth Milgraum approval resolution – vote 6-0
• Memorialized Shi Rosenstock approval resolution – vote 6-0
• Memorialized Jovan & Dijana Jovicic approval resolution – vote 6-0
• Memorialized September 17, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 6-0

City Council

The City Council will consider budget amendments to include several grants and an extended grace period for 4th quarter 2025 property tax payments. The body will also discuss traffic calming on Third Street and Dwasline Road and a report regarding Councilwoman Sadrakula.

• Budget amendments for grants totaling $349,000 for pedestrian safety, sustained enforcement, youth mental health, and lead exposure prevention
• Extended grace period for 4th Quarter 2025 regular and added/omitted property tax payments
• Developer agreement with 1184 Main Avenue, LLC
• Contract for CDBG Professional Planner Services awarded to Triad Associates
• Ordinances to add 11 restricted handicapped parking spaces and delete 3 others

The council approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes and recorded the resignation of Human Services Social Worker Thomas Sadowski effective Oct. 14, 2025. It adopted several ordinances, including Ordinance 8041-25 restricting parking on Lincoln Place (7‑0), Ordinance 8042-25 revising salaries, compensation, and health‑insurance eligibility (4‑3), and a series of handicapped‑parking adjustments (Ordinances 8043‑25 through 8046‑25, each 7‑0). The council also introduced Ordinances 8048‑25 and 8049‑25 for future consideration.

• Approved Workshop, Regular, and Executive meeting minutes from Oct. 7, 2025 (roll call vote)
• Noted resignation of Thomas Sadowski, Human Services Social Worker (effective Oct. 14, 2025)
• Adopted Ordinance 8041-25 restricting parking on Lincoln Place (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8042-25 revising salaries, compensation, and health‑insurance eligibility (4-3)
• Adopted Ordinance 8043-25 deleting one handicapped parking space (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8044-25 adding 11 restricted handicapped spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8045-25 deleting two restricted handicapped spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8046-25 amending six handicapped parking placard numbers (7-0)

City Council

The Clifton City Council will consider several ordinances, including eliminating health insurance eligibility for City Council members (O-8040-25) and revising benefits for confidential officials (O-8042-25). They will also vote on budget amendments totaling over $435,000 in grants for Washington Park, health department, senior citizens, and police. Other actions include awarding contracts for sidewalk improvements on Third Street, firewalls for the police department, and playground equipment for Washington Park, as well as approving CDBG sub-recipient agreements and a tax refund for a disabled veteran at 37 Lockwood Drive. Discussion items include traffic calming measures and a flea market fundraiser.

• Ordinance O-8040-25 eliminating health insurance eligibility for City Council members
• Budget amendments totaling $435,764.60 in grants (Washington Park $200,000, NJACCHO $24,951, Senior Citizens $105,203, Health Dept $64,788, JAG $23,322.60, Station House $17,500)
• Award of contract for Third Street Sidewalk and Curb Improvements (NJDOT State Aid) to Granada Construction
• Purchase of firewalls for Clifton Police Department network security from GHA Technologies (3-year contract, $ ? amount not specified)
• Ordinance O-8038-25 adding bed bug control requirements to housing code

The council approved the September 2025 meeting minutes and announced several staff hires. It then held public hearings—none with speakers—and unanimously adopted eight ordinances amending traffic rules, handicapped parking, turn prohibitions, residential street parking, and housing standards. All votes were recorded as 7-0-0-0.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (roll call vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 8032-25 deleting 1 handicapped street parking space (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8033-25 adding 7 restricted handicapped spaces for private residences (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8034-25 deleting 5 restricted handicapped spaces for private residences (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8035-25 amending 10 handicapped parking placard numbers (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8036-25 amending turn prohibitions at Lakeview Avenue (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8037-25 restricting parking on Arthur Street (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8038-25 adding Article V “Bed Bug Control” to Housing Standards (7-0-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued hearing on an application by the Islamic Center of Passaic County for an amendment to its site plan with bulk variances and design waivers at 257-259 Pershing Road. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, ordinance review, and commissioner and planner reports.

• Continued hearing: Islamic Center of Passaic County – amendment to site plan with bulk variances and design waivers at 257-259 Pershing Road (Block 47.02, Lot 37.01)

The board approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It also adopted the transcript of the September 25, 2025 meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes
• Adopted transcript of September 25, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a discussion and a Public Information Center about the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s proposed safety improvements at the Passaic Avenue and Ward Avenue intersection. The proposal includes installing a traffic signal, adding exclusive left‑turn lanes, reconfiguring nearby intersections, and adding sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. Construction is planned to start in Fall 2025, with the signal turning on in August 2026 and full project completion by November 2026.

• Installation of a traffic signal at Passaic Ave/Ward Ave intersection
• Exclusive left‑turn lanes on Passaic Avenue in both directions
• Reconfiguration of stop‑controlled approaches at Route 3 eastbound ramps/Ward Ave/Kensington Ave
• Additional sidewalks and pedestrian crossings to improve bus‑stop connectivity
• Construction schedule: start Fall 2025, signal turn‑on August 2026, substantial completion September 2026, final completion November 2026

The council heard a presentation on the night‑time milling and paving project on NJDOT’s Passaic Avenue and Ward Avenue, with a start date set for October 2025 and completion in November 2026. Council members and the public also reviewed the forensic audit report for 2019 and 2023, discussing health‑benefit payments, budget implications, and policy issues. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct hearings on five variance applications. These include a use variance for a four-family dwelling at 77 Union Avenue, a front yard setback variance for a new single-family home at 14 Alvin Court, and second-floor addition variances at 35 Belmont Avenue and 159 Beverly Hill Road. Also on the agenda is a preliminary and final site plan, subdivision, and use variance at 136 Getty Avenue to add residential units. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions for three previously approved applications.

• Use variance for four-family dwelling at 77 Union Avenue (RB1 zone)
• Site plan, subdivision, and use variance at 136 Getty Avenue for residential units (M-2 zone)
• Front yard setback and lot coverage variance for new single-family home at 14 Alvin Court
• Second-floor addition variances at 35 Belmont Avenue and 159 Beverly Hill Road
• Adoption of memorializing resolutions for approvals at 63 Althea Street, 203 Clinton Avenue, and 507 Mount Prospect Avenue

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved variance applications for 14 Alvin Court, 35 Belmont Avenue, and 159 Beverly Hill Road, each with a 7-0 vote. It also adopted three memorializing resolutions for prior approvals with 5-0 votes and approved the September 3 meeting minutes by a 7-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Kenneth Milgraum variance at 14 Alvin Court (7-0)
• Approved Shi Rosenstock variance at 35 Belmont Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Jovan & Dijana Jovicic variance at 159 Beverly Hill Road (7-0)
• Adopted resolution memorializing Grzegorz Hasaj approval (5-0)
• Adopted resolution memorializing Eric Lemongelo & Pamela Molin approval (5-0)
• Adopted resolution memorializing Michael & Debbie McCormac approval (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2025 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Clifton City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 amended municipal budget, followed by a potential vote to adopt it. The council will also vote on ordinances including an increase in sewer connection fees, new bed bug control regulations, and changes to salary and health insurance eligibility for certain officials. Numerous resolutions authorize tax refunds for disabled veterans, contracts for playground equipment, sewer lining bids, and insurance brokerage services.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of 2025 amended municipal budget
• Ordinance to increase sewer connection fee (O8030-25)
• Ordinance to add bed bug control regulations to housing standards (O8038-25)
• Ordinances revising health insurance eligibility for confidential officials and eliminating it for municipal council (O8039-25, O8040-25)
• Authorization to purchase playground equipment and safety surfacing for Sperling Park (R464-25, R465-25)

The council approved the 2025 amended municipal budget by a 4‑3‑0‑0 vote, adopting both Resolution 454‑25 and Resolution 455‑25 with the same vote count. Three ordinances—8029‑25 (housing standards), 8030‑25 (sewer connection fee), and 8031‑25 (landscapers)—were each passed after second‑reading public hearings, with votes of 7‑0‑0‑0, 4‑3‑0‑0, and 6‑0‑1‑0 respectively. The council also approved prior meeting minutes and requested a monthly report from the Passaic Valley Water Commission.

• Adopted 2025 amended municipal budget (Resolution 454‑25) – vote 4‑3‑0‑0
• Adopted budget appropriation (Resolution 455‑25) – vote 4‑3‑0‑0
• Passed Ordinance 8029‑25 (Housing Standards) – vote 7‑0‑0‑0
• Passed Ordinance 8030‑25 (Sewer Connection Fee increase) – vote 4‑3‑0‑0
• Passed Ordinance 8031‑25 (Landscapers) – vote 6‑0‑1‑0
• Approved minutes from August 26, September 2 meetings – motion passed on roll call
• Requested monthly water‑commission report for residents – council motion approved

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025 amended municipal budget. The body is also considering several tax refunds for disabled veterans and contracts for park and police equipment.

• Adoption of the 2025 Amended Municipal Budget
• Tax cancellations and refunds for properties at 24 Lorraine Dr, 69 Lockwood Drive, and 12 Peru Rd
• Purchase of playground equipment and safety surfacing for Sperling Park from Marturano Recreation Company Inc and Rubbercycle, LLC
• Contract for Civic Plus Agenda Module, OPRA requests, and social media archiving software
• Film permit waiver for Chelsea Pictures to film at Famous Footwear on September 25, 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold continued hearings on three applications, including a major addition for Hookah Paradise USA LLC at 1219-1231 Main Avenue, and open new hearings on four applications for bulk variances on residential properties. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions for two previous decisions and approve minutes from August 20, 2025.

• Continued hearing: Hookah Paradise USA LLC – 4,045 sq ft and 18,924 sq ft additions at 1219-1231 Main Avenue with use, height, setback, and parking variances
• Continued hearing: Felix Acosta – four-family dwelling at 77 Union Avenue with use and parking variances
• Continued hearing: Polanco & Sons LLC – conversion to multiunit residential at 85 Center Street
• New hearing: Grzegorz Hasaj – second-story addition and garage at 63 Althea Street with front/side yard, lot coverage, and buffer variances
• New hearing: Kenneth Milgraum – new single-family home at 14 Alvin Court with front yard setback and lot coverage variances

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved three variance applications: Grzegorz Hasaj (RB1), Eric Lemongello & Pamela Molin (RB1), and Michael & Debbie McCornac (RA2). It also unanimously memorialized three resolutions concerning prior approvals and a denial. All votes were recorded as unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

• Approved Grzegorz Hasaj RB1 addition with reduced garage (6-0)
• Approved Eric Lemongello & Pamela Molin RB1 deck enclosure (6-0)
• Approved Michael & Debbie McCornac RA2 addition (6-0)
• Memorialized approval of Peoples Baptist Church RA3 variance (4-0)
• Memorialized denial of Aaron Silberberg RA3 three‑story addition (4-0)
• Memorialized approval of Jahin Amin & Viral Patel RA2 bulk variance (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a forensic audit presentation and a corrective action plan for 2019 and 2023. The body is also considering several ordinances to adjust municipal fees and a new bed bug ordinance.

• Proposed increase to sewer connection fees (O8030-25)
• Authorization to bid for Third Street Sidewalk and Curb Improvements using NJDOT State Aid
• Release of $123,141.00 performance bond for 90 Kingsland Avenue
• Proposed ordinance for landscaper vegetative waste disposal fees (O8031-25)
• Public hearing for the Clifton Public Housing Agency 2026 Annual Plan

The council approved the August 19 workshop, executive and regular meeting minutes. Six school traffic guards were hired at $16 per hour and two firefighters at $44,486 annually. Seven ordinances amending traffic rules and city fees were adopted with a 7‑0‑0‑0 vote on each.

• Approved August 19 workshop, executive and regular meeting minutes (roll‑call vote)
• Hired six school traffic guards at $16.00 hourly, effective Sept 4 2025
• Hired two firefighters at $44,486.00 annually, effective Sept 1 2025
• Adopted Ordinance 8019-25 (no‑stopping zone on Valley Road) (7‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8020-25 (restricted streets on Harrison Place) (7‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8021-25 (canvassing and soliciting fee amendment) (7‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8022-25 (accident report fee amendment) (7‑0‑0‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8023-25 (recreational vehicle permit fee amendment) (7‑0‑0‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to vote for a new planner. The board will also consider a resolution for a Target Corp. site plan and continue a hearing for the Islamic Center of Passaic County, Inc.

• Vote for New Planner
• Target Corp. (30-50 Kingsland Road): Amended site plan with bulk variances for parking and signage
• Islamic Center of Passaic County, Inc. (257-259 Pershing Road): Amendment to site plan with bulk variances and design waivers

The Board adopted the minutes from the June 26, July 8, and July 24, 2025 meetings. It approved Target Corp.'s amended site plan for 30‑50 Kingsland Road, including bulk variances for parking and signage. The hearing on the Islamic Center of Passaic County’s site‑plan amendment was adjourned to September 25, 2025.

• Adopted minutes from June 26, July 8, and July 24, 2025 meetings
• Approved Target Corp. amended site plan with parking and signage variances
• Adjourned Islamic Center of Passaic County site‑plan hearing to Sep 25, 2025

City Council

The Clifton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the 2025 Municipal Budget. Formal action may be taken on the budget or any other matters that arise. The meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Court Room.

• Consideration of the 2025 Municipal Budget

The council voted to introduce the amended 2025 municipal budget, which includes a 6.6‑point tax increase translating to about a 4% tax rate rise. Several related ordinances were also approved, including a sewer‑fee increase, a higher landscaping fee, a biometric‑scanner requirement for city‑hall employees, a ban on out‑of‑state travel for training, elimination of medical benefits for elected officials and non‑union part‑time staff, and a new overtime policy. All motions were adopted with the vote counts recorded in the minutes.

• Approved introduction of amended 2025 budget (4-1-0-2)
• Approved reconsideration of sewer fee increase ordinance (5-0-0-2)
• Approved $1 per yard increase to landscaping ordinance (4-0-1-2)
• Approved biometric‑scanner requirement for city‑hall employees (4-1-0-2)
• Approved ban on out‑of‑state travel for training until SOP is adopted (5-0-0-2)
• Approved elimination of medical benefits for elected officials and non‑union part‑time employees (4-1-0-2)
• Approved city‑wide overtime policy by rank and seniority (5-0-0-2)
• Approved update to Chapter 99 eligibility from 10 to 20 years for retirement medical benefits (4-1-0-2)

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Board of Adjustment will take formal action on multiple variance and site‑plan applications. Items include continued hearings for a commercial addition on Main Avenue and a four‑family dwelling on Union Avenue, as well as new hearings for setbacks and building expansions. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions for recent approvals and denials. All matters are scheduled for the regular meeting on August 20, 2025.

• Hookah Paradise USA LLC seeks use, height, front‑yard setback, and parking variances for a two‑story addition at 1219‑1231 Main Avenue, Block 11.16, Lots 5‑7, Zone B‑C.
• Felix Acosta requests site‑plan approval and a use variance for a new two‑and‑a‑half‑story four‑family dwelling at 77 Union Avenue, Block 11.20, Lot 9, Zone RB1.
• Jahin Amin & Viral Patel propose a rear‑yard setback for a roof deck on 15 Albury Road, Block 46.05, Lot 19, Zone RA2.
• Peoples Baptist Church, Inc. seeks consolidation of lots 26, 27, 35, and 36 at 51 Hepburn Road, Block 66.02, Zone RA3, to add a third story and increase building size, requiring a rear‑yard setback variance and additional parking spaces (55 existing, 134 required).
• Resolution memorializing approval of Cheesesteak Kings LLC for interior restaurant renovations at 304 Clifton Avenue, Block 12.05, Lot 20, Zone RB1.

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the variance and addition for 15 Albury Road (7‑0). It unanimously denied the three‑story addition for 33‑35 Ravona Street (7‑0). The application for Peoples Baptist Church at 51 Hepburn Road was discussed, but no vote was recorded.

• Approved 15 Albury Road addition (7-0)
• Denied 33-35 Ravona Street addition (7-0)
• Peoples Baptist Church conditional‑use application pending – no vote recorded

City Council

The City Council will consider several authorizations, including approving a contract for the Walking Paths at Various Parks Improvement Project, authorizing purchase of line striping services, and approving a lighting contract for James Anzaldi Park. The council will also vote on fee increases for police department ordinances and adopt revisions to the city’s entertainment code. Additional discussion items cover the 2025 municipal budget and various code updates.

• Award contract to D.S. Meyer Enterprises for Walking Paths at Various Parks Improvement Project (R428-25)
• Authorize purchase of line striping services under Somerset County Cooperative Pricing Contract #CC-0042-24 (R429-25)
• Authorize award of lighting contract to Musco Sports Lighting LLC for James Anzaldi Park (R430-25)
• Approve increase to Police Department ordinance fees (O8021-25 through O8027-25)
• Approve revisions to Chapter 215 (Entertainment) of the City Code (O8028-25)

The council approved the August 6 workshop, executive and regular meeting minutes, noting one objection. It recorded the retirement of Police Lieutenant Keith Allmendinger and the resignation of Hallie Olivera. Six ordinances altering handicapped parking rules were adopted, while an ordinance to raise the sewer connection fee was defeated. Several new ordinances were introduced for first reading and scheduled for future consideration.

• Approved August 6 workshop, executive (objected) and regular meeting minutes (roll call vote)
• Retirement of Police Lt. Keith Allmendinger effective Aug 1, 2025
• Resignation of Hallie Olivera, Key Boarding Clerk 1 effective Aug 7, 2025
• Adopted Ordinance 8013-25 deleting one handicapped parking space (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 8014-25 adding five restricted handicapped spaces (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 8015-25 deleting three restricted handicapped spaces (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 8016-25 amending nine handicapped parking placard numbers (6-0-0-1)
• Failed Ordinance 8018-25 increasing sewer connection fee (3-3-0-1)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a forensic audit conducted by Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. regarding accounting records from 2019 and 2023. The report analyzes budgets, capital debt, grants, trust funds, payroll, and procurement to identify financial irregularities.

• Forensic audit of 2019 and 2023 financial records
• Finding that fund balance utilization exceeded the 50% limit set by Resolution 486-14
• Finding that year-end fund balances were below the required 4% minimum for most years reviewed
• Analysis of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to be expended by December 31, 2024
• Review of Current Fund revenue accounts and local revenue budget accuracy

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2025 Municipal Budget. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and ordinances regarding parking and sewer fees.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025 Municipal Budget
• Proposed ordinance to increase the sewer connection fee (O8018-25)
• Contract awards for 2025 Roadway Resurfacing (D&L Paving Contractors) and park walking paths (D.S. Meyer Enterprises)
• Interior alteration contracts for the Clifton Police Department with George A. Held, AIA and Associates, In-Line Architectural Glass & Metal, and Nela Carpentry & Masonry
• Proposed ordinances to add or delete restricted handicapped parking spaces on city streets

The council voted not to adopt the 2025 municipal budget as presented, with the motion failing on roll‑call (3‑4‑0‑0). Three ordinances modifying handicapped parking rules were adopted with a 6‑0‑1 vote. The meeting also approved prior minutes and announced three new public‑safety telecommunicator trainees.

• Municipal budget adoption failed (3‑4‑0‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Approved July 15 Workshop, Regular, and Executive meeting minutes
• Hired Hailey Hyland as Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee ($35,000 annually)
• Hired Adriana Alvarez as Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee ($35,000 annually)
• Hired Kevin Heredia as Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee ($35,000 annually)
• Adopted Ordinance 8010-25 amending handicapped parking (6‑0‑1 vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 8011-25 amending handicapped parking (6‑0‑1 vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 8012-25 amending handicapped parking (6‑0‑1 vote)

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will consider site plan approvals and variances for properties on Kingsland Street and Kingsland Road. The board will also address a continued hearing for the Islamic Center of Passaic County.

• PB Nutclif Master, LLC: Preliminary and final major site plan approvals and minor subdivision at 340 Kingsland Street
• Target Corp.: Amended site plan with bulk variances for parking and signage at 30-50 Kingsland Road
• Islamic Center of Passaic County, Inc.: Site plan amendment with bulk variances and design waivers at 257-259 Pershing Road

The board adopted a resolution approving PB Nutclif Master, LLC’s preliminary and final major site plan, minor subdivision, and Section 35/36 variance. The board also approved Target Corp.’s request for parking and signage variances at 30‑50 Kingsland Road, with conditions that the 24‑foot drive aisle be maintained and no trailers be stored on the lot. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Approved PB Nutclif Master, LLC site plan, subdivision and Section 35/36 variance (resolution adopted)
• Approved Target Corp. parking and signage variances, contingent on maintaining 24‑foot drive aisle (all in favor, none opposed)
• Required Target to comply with Neglia Engineering report dated July 17, 2025
• Required Target to ensure no trailers are stored on the parking lot

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Board of Adjustment will consider a continued site plan and multiple variance requests for a Main Avenue hookah store and martial arts school, as well as new bulk variance applications for residential properties.

• Continued hearing for Hookah Paradise USA LLC (1219-1231 Main Avenue) for use, height, and parking variances
• New bulk variance request for 14 Alvin Ct. to reduce front yard setback and increase lot coverage
• Conditional Use Variance request for Cheesesteak Kings LLC (304 Clifton Ave) to convert a martial arts school to a restaurant
• Resolution memorializing approval for a second-story addition at 217 Rutherford Blvd.
• Resolution memorializing denial for a two-family residence at 22-36 Chestnut St.

The Board of Adjustment approved the conditional‑use variance for Cheesesteak Kings LLC to convert a former karate school at 304 Clifton Avenue into a restaurant, with conditions on parking, a fence enclosure, signage, and dumpster management. The motion passed 5‑2. The Board denied Kenneth Milgrum’s request for a new home at 14 Alvin Court, voting 4‑3 against approval.

• Approved Cheesesteak Kings LLC restaurant conversion (5-2)
• Denied Kenneth Milgrum new home application (4-3)
• No decision recorded for Hookah Paradise USA LLC application

City Council

The Clifton City Council will vote on a series of resolutions including temporary budget increases for the municipal and sewer utility budgets. They will also consider endorsing the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, a revaluation contract, and discuss a proposed ATV ordinance. A public hearing is scheduled for the five-year Consolidated Plan for CDBG funds.

• Adoption of 2025 temporary budget increases for municipal and sewer utility budgets (R362-25, R363-25)
• Endorsement of Housing Element and Fair Share Plan to the Master Plan (R376-25)
• Award of contract to Appraisal Systems, Inc. for revaluation of real and commercial properties (R368-25)
• Discussion of proposed ATV ordinance (D-4)
• Appointment of a Chief Municipal Court Judge for three years (R377-25)

The Municipal Council adopted several ordinances, including parking prohibitions on Underwood Place and Crooks Avenue, a compensation amendment for the municipal attorney, and an emergency appropriation to fund a city-wide revaluation. The council also approved the request for fireworks RFPs for July 2026 and ratified minutes from prior meetings. All actions were recorded with vote tallies as noted in the minutes.

• Approved fireworks RFP request for July 4, 2026 (6-0-0-1)
• Approved amended fireworks date July 3, 2026 (no objections)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (roll call vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 8005-25: parking prohibited on north side of Underwood Place (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 8006-25: parking prohibited on south side of Crooks Avenue (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 8007-25: emergency appropriation for city-wide revaluation (5-1-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 8008-25: amended compensation for full‑time municipal attorney (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 8009-25: created full‑time municipal attorney position (6-0-0-1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a special meeting to continue hearing an application from the Islamic Center of Passaic County, Inc. The board may take formal action on the request.

• Application for site plan amendment with bulk variances and design waivers for 257-259 Pershing Road (Block 47.02 Lot 37.01)

The Clifton Planning Board held a special meeting on July 8, 2025 with a quorum present. The agenda was limited to the Islamic Center of Passaic County’s amendment to its site plan, requesting bulk variances and design waivers. No formal approval, denial, or other action was recorded; the hearing was continued and the meeting was adjourned.

• Continued hearing on Islamic Center site plan amendment; no decision taken

City Council

The Clifton City Council will consider authorizing the sale of $19.34 million in General Improvement Bonds, Series 2025, and awarding a professional services contract to S&P Global Ratings for a credit rating. The meeting also includes discussion on the 2025 Municipal Budget.

• Authorize $19.34M in General Improvement Bonds, Series 2025
• Award contract to S&P Global Ratings for $30,500 rating fee
• Discuss 2025 Municipal Budget
• Flag raising for Disability Pride Month on July 12, 2025
• Renew 2024A Bond Anticipation Notes for $10,000,000

The council approved the combination of several General Improvement Bond issues into a single $19,340,000 series and set the form and sale details for those bonds. It also approved a professional‑services contract with Standard & Poor’s for the bond sale and a flag‑raising for Disability Pride Month. The 2025 municipal budget was introduced and a motion directing the City Manager to find a $3 million cut was adopted.

• Approved combination of bond issues into a single $19,340,000 series (Councilmen D’Amato and Kolodziej approved; Councilwoman Sadrakula voted no)
• Approved resolution setting form and sale details for the $19,340,000 bond series (Councilmen D’Amato and Kolodziej approved; Councilwoman Sadrakula voted no)
• Approved award of analytical services contract to Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, LLC (Councilmen Kolodziej and Pino approved; Councilwoman Sadrakula voted no)
• Approved dedication permission for Rider for Uniform Construction Code Fees (Councilmen Kolodziej and Pino approved; Councilwoman Sadrakula voted no)
• Approved flag raising for Disability Pride Month on July 12, 2025 (Councilmen D’Amato and Kolodziej approved)
• Set quarterly dates for Bond Committee meetings (motion passed without objection)
• Introduced the 2025 municipal budget (4 aye, 3 nay)
• Directed City Manager to identify $3 million of cuts before the second budget hearing (6 aye, 1 nay)

City Council

The council will vote on a contract for a city-wide revaluation of commercial, residential, and real properties, and adopt the HLR Redevelopment Plan Phase IV. Other actions include authorizing $19,340 in general improvement bonds, approving purchases for polystyrene recycling containers and a police motorcycle, and appointing outside legal counsel. Discussion items include a sewer rate study with the school board, housing element and fair share plan, and amendments to entertainment license and uncut grass ordinances.

• Award contract for revaluation of commercial, residential, and real properties to Appraisal Systems (A-3)
• Adopt HLR Redevelopment Plan Phase IV (O-8004-25)
• Authorize $19,340 in general improvement bonds, Series 2025 (R332-25)
• Purchase two 40-yard enclosed roll-off containers for polystyrene recycling from Rudco Products for $17,690 (A-1)
• Appoint outside legal counsel for investigations, tax appeals, affordable housing litigation, and more (A-4)

The Municipal Council adopted Ordinance 8004-25, the Clifton HLR Redevelopment Plan – Phase IV, with a 4-2-0-1 vote. It also gave first‑reading approval to five other ordinances, all scheduled for a public hearing on July 15, 2025. The council approved a combined resolution awarding a legal‑services contract to Difrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum. Minutes from June 17, 2025 meetings were also approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 8004-25 (Clifton HLR Redevelopment Plan – Phase IV) (4-2-0-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 8005-25 (parking prohibited north side of Underwood Place) (6-0-0-1); public hearing set for July 15
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 8006-25 (parking prohibited south side of Crooks Avenue) (6-0-0-1); public hearing set for July 15
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 8007-25 (special emergency appropriation for city‑wide revaluation consultants) (6-0-0-1); public hearing set for July 15
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 8008-25 (amend compensation for full‑time municipal attorney) (6-0-0-1); public hearing set for July 15
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 8009-25 (create full‑time municipal attorney position) (6-0-0-1); public hearing set for July 15
• Approved Resolution 342‑25 and 344‑25 combined, awarding legal services contract to Difrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum (approved on roll call)
• Approved Workshop, Regular, and Executive Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 (approved on roll call)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold hearings regarding site plan amendments and new development approvals. The board will also review the 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for adoption.

• Continued hearing for Islamic Center of Passaic County, Inc. at 257-259 Pershing Road regarding site plan amendments, bulk variances, and design waivers
• New hearing for PB Nutclif Master, LLC at 340 Kingsland Street for major site plan approvals, minor subdivision approval, and variances
• Review of 2025 Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for adoption

The board adopted the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting and formally adopted the City’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan with all members voting in favor. The Islamic Center application was postponed to a special meeting on July 8, 2025. The board also approved the preliminary and final site‑plan approvals and the requested variances for the PB Nutclif Master, LLC development, with every member present voting in favor.

• Adopted minutes of May 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (unanimous)
• Carried Islamic Center matter to special meeting on July 8, 2025
• Approved preliminary site‑plan, final site‑plan, and variances for PB Nutclif Master, LLC (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear new applications for bulk variances and use variances, including a proposal to build a four-family dwelling at 77 Union Avenue and a subdivision for a two-family home at 22-36 Chestnut Street. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions approving or denying prior applications, such as the denial of a self-storage facility at 811-813 Route 46. One continued application from Hookah Paradise USA LLC is postponed to July 16, 2025.

• New hearing: four-family dwelling with use variance at 77 Union Avenue (Felix Acosta)
• New hearing: subdivision and use variance for a two-family home at 22-36 Chestnut Street (JLM Chestnut Street, LLC)
• New hearing: second-story addition with bulk variances at 217 Rutherford Boulevard (Yosef Wolf)
• Resolution denying self-storage facility at 811-813 Route 46 (Geeland, LLC)
• Continued hearing: Hookah Paradise USA LLC expansion at 1219-1231 Main Avenue postponed to July 16

The Board approved a two‑story residential expansion for Yousef Wolf at 217 Rutherford Blvd. (RA3) with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It rejected the proposed subdivision and two‑family variance for 22‑36 Chestnut St. (RB1 & M1) by a 4‑3 vote. The Board also approved a front‑porch variance for 15 Priscilla St. (RA2) and adopted the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved expansion of Wolf residence at 217 Rutherford Blvd., Block 60.11, Lot 2 (RA3) – 7-0
• Denied two‑family variance/subdivision for 22‑36 Chestnut St., Blocks 15.12, Lots 14 & 16 (RB1 & M1) – 4-3
• Approved front‑porch variance for 15 Priscilla St., Block 40.01, Lot 35 (RA2) – 5-0
• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes – 7-0

City Council

The council will consider a resolution for the third quarter 2025 estimated tax bill, along with several contracts and ordinances. Notable discussion items include the Allwood Road safety project and a proposed Amazon warehouse in Nutley. The agenda also covers affordable housing plans, park improvements, and the appointment of an acting city manager.

• Phase IV of the Hoffman LaRoche Redevelopment Plan (first reading)
• Increase in maximum amount of Clifton Home Improvement Program (CHIP) loans
• Resolution appointing Acting City Manager (R326-25)
• Acceptance of Green Acres grants for Nash Park and Main Memorial Park improvements
• Appointment of special counsel for Dominick Villano v. City of Clifton lawsuit

The Municipal Council adopted eight ordinances, all passing unanimously (7-0-0-0), that modify Chapter 439 of the City Code to prohibit parking on Urma Avenue between Springdale Avenue and Landis Place and on the north side of Bridewell Place. Additional ordinances added and adjusted handicapped parking spaces on residential streets. The council also gave a first‑reading approval to the Clifton HLR Redevelopment Plan – Phase IV, scheduling a public hearing for July 1, 2025. Minutes from the June 3 meetings were approved and several police and public‑safety staff resignations were noted.

• Adopted Ordinance 7997-25 banning parking on both sides of Urma Ave (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7998-25 banning parking on north side of Bridewell Place (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7999-25 amending Bond Ordinance #7471-18 (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8000-25 adding eight restricted handicapped spaces (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8001-25 amending handicapped parking placard number (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8002-25 deleting one handicapped space (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8003-25 restricting parking on Viola Avenue (7-0-0-0)
• First reading of Ordinance 8004-25 adopting Clifton HLR Redevelopment Plan – Phase IV (7-0-0-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to hear four new variance applications and adopt resolutions memorializing prior decisions. The most substantial application is Hookah Paradise USA LLC's proposal to add two stories to a commercial building at 1219-1231 Main Avenue, requiring a use variance, a height variance (proposed 43.81 ft where 30 ft is max), and multiple parking, setback, and landscaping variances. Other applications involve residential additions and a pergola.

• Hookah Paradise USA LLC seeks preliminary and final site plan approval with use variance, height variance (43.81 ft proposed vs 30 ft max), front yard setback, parking, and loading variances for a 4,045 sq ft rear addition and 18,924 sq ft second-floor addition at 1219-1231 Main Avenue
• Robert Bender requests bulk variances for rear and side yard setbacks to install a pergola at 43 Mac Arthur Drive
• Yehuda Auman seeks bulk variances for side yard, stories, and driveway location for an addition at 11 Cresthill Avenue
• Nathaniel Abitol requests bulk variances for front and rear setbacks, lot coverage, and driveway location for a two-story addition at 131 Cresthill Avenue
• Adoption of resolutions: memorializing approval for Mo Salman's porch at 15 Priscilla Street and denial of Geeland LLC's self-storage facility at 811-813 Route 46

The Board of Adjustment approved variance applications for Robert Bender, Yehuda Auman, and Nathaniel Abitol, each passing with a 7‑0 vote. No other motions were recorded as approved or denied. A commercial expansion request from Hookah Paradise USA LLC was discussed, but no decision was documented.

• Approved Robert Bender pergola variance (7-0)
• Approved Yehuda Auman addition variance (7-0)
• Approved Nathaniel Abitol expansion variance (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting temporary emergency increases for the 2025 municipal and sewer utility budgets to fund operations through July. Other action items include closing out a sidewalk improvement contract, authorizing bids for roadway resurfacing and police department alterations, and approving various procurements, insurance renewals, and a loan program increase. Discussion items include the search for a city manager, appointment of a municipal attorney, and a legal opinion on healthcare benefit eligibility. The council will also hold public hearings on first-reading ordinances, including parking restrictions on Viola Avenue.

• Adoption of temporary budget emergency increases for municipal and sewer utility budgets (R273-25, R274-25)
• Final payment of $44,358.68 to Riverview Paving Inc. for 2023 NJDOT sidewalk and curb improvements (R275-25, R276-25)
• Authorization to advertise for bids for 2025 roadway resurfacing program (R277-25) and interior alterations to Clifton Police Department (R278-25)
• First-reading ordinance to establish permit parking on Viola Avenue (O-8003-25)
• Closed-session discussion of developer agreement for 1607-1617 Main Ave. and contract negotiations with police chief

The council approved the May meeting minutes (6-1 vote) and noted the resignation of Police Officer Christopher Freid. Deputy Municipal Clerk Megan Kruszn was hired at $85,000 annually. First readings were passed for six ordinances covering parking restrictions on Urma Avenue, Bridewell Place, and new handicapped parking provisions, all slated for a public hearing on June 17. The public session was then closed by a unanimous vote.

• Approved May meeting minutes (6-1-0-0)
• Hired Deputy Municipal Clerk Megan Kruszn at $85,000 annually
• First reading of Ordinance 7997-25 (parking prohibited on Urma Ave) passed (4-3-0-0)
• First reading of Ordinance 7998-25 (parking prohibited on Bridewell Place) passed (7-0-0-0)
• First reading of Ordinance 8000-25 (add 8 handicapped spaces) passed (7-0-0-0)
• First reading of Ordinance 8003-25 (restricted streets on Viola Ave) passed (7-0-0-0)
• Closed public session (7-0-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a minor subdivision and lot line adjustment for two adjoining properties at 75 Luisser St and 506 Mt. Prospect Ave, and hold a public hearing on an amendment to the site plan with bulk variances and design waivers for the Islamic Center of Passaic County at 257-259 Pershing Road.

• Minor subdivision/lot line adjustment for Giovanni & Tina Caggia at 75 Luisser St and 506 Mt. Prospect Ave
• Public hearing on site plan amendment for Islamic Center of Passaic County at 257-259 Pershing Road

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting. It also adopted a resolution approving a minor subdivision and lot‑line adjustment between two adjoining properties owned by Giovanni and Tina Caggia. No decision was recorded on the Islamic Center site‑plan amendment; the hearing was held for discussion only.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (resolution adopted)
• Approved minor subdivision/lot‑line adjustment for Giovanni & Tina Caggia (resolution adopted)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a new application for a front porch variance. The board will also vote to adopt resolutions regarding previous decisions for properties on Rutherford Blvd, Rt 46, and Lakeview Ave.

• New hearing: Bulk variance for front yard setback at 15 Priscilla Street
• Resolution: Approval for two-story addition at 90 Rutherford Blvd
• Resolution: Denial of self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• Resolution: Dismissal of mixed-use residential and retail building at 423 Lakeview Ave

The Board voted to approve Mo Salman’s front‑porch variance for 15 Priscilla St., with a 6‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). It also adopted memorial resolutions approving bulk‑variance additions for Shimshon Klein and Brett Bar‑Eli, and dismissing the BMJR Realty mixed‑use application, each passing 6‑0. All motions were approved unanimously aside from the single abstention, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved front‑porch variance for Mo Salman (6-0-1)
• Approved Shimshon Klein two‑story addition bulk variances (6-0)
• Approved dismissal without prejudice of BMJR Realty mixed‑use application (6-0)
• Approved Brett Bar‑Eli addition and alteration bulk variances (6-0)
• Approved adoption of May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (6-0)

City Council

The Clifton City Council will consider awarding a $134,157 contract for police firing range targeting system replacement, approve change orders on sewer projects, and authorize multiple professional service contracts. They will also discuss potential cannabis revenue and a proposed Amazon warehouse at 275 Kingsland Street. Public hearings are scheduled on several parking ordinance amendments, and the council notes the hiring of 14 new police officers.

• Award of contract to Inveris Training Solutions for police firing range targeting system replacement, $134,157.14
• Discussion on proposed Amazon warehouse at 275 Kingsland Street
• Consideration of cannabis as possible revenue source
• Authorization of RFP tabulations for tax appeal, redevelopment, and legal counsel services
• Hiring of 14 police officers at $46,310 annually each

The Municipal Council approved the May 6 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. Seven ordinances (7989‑25, 7990‑25, 7991‑25, 7992‑25, 7993‑25, 7995‑25, 7996‑25) were adopted after second‑reading hearings, each passing unanimously with a 7‑0‑0‑0 vote. No members of the public requested to speak on any of the ordinances.

• Approved May 6 meeting minutes (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7989-25 adding a handicapped parking space on 234 Clifton Ave (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7990-25 deleting one handicapped space (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7991-25 adding six restricted handicapped spaces for private residences (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7992-25 deleting five restricted handicapped spaces for private residences (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7993-25 amending handicapped parking placard numbers (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7995-25 restricting parking on Chestnut Street (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7996-25 (details not specified) (7-0-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2025 Municipal Budget and a corresponding review by Phoenix Advisors. The meeting includes a public hearing and an executive session regarding FMBA negotiations.

• Approval of Storage Pod at 15 Saint Michaels Place (5/15/25 — 5/31/25)
• Discussion of 2025 Municipal Budget
• Review of 2025 Budget by Phoenix Advisors
• Executive session regarding CON-1 FMBA Negotiations

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will vote on memorializing resolutions formalizing prior decisions on several applications, including one denial and four approvals. Three hearings are continued to future dates, including a proposed 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility and a mixed-use building with five residential units.

• Resolution approving warehouse expansion with variances at 1155 Bloomfield Ave by Markgold LP
• Resolution denying sunroom/pergola at 59 Ravona St by Avrum Friedman
• Continued hearing for a 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility with use and height variances at 811-813 Rt 46 by GEELAND LLC
• Continued hearing for a mixed-use building with five residential units and D1 use variance at 423 Lakeview Ave by BMJR REALTY LLC
• Continued hearing for a two-story addition with bulk variances at 90 Rutherford Blvd by Shimshon Klein

The Board approved the withdrawal of BMJR Realty LLC's application by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved Shimshon Klein's revised application, also by a 7‑0 vote. No formal decision was recorded on the Geeland, LLC self‑storage proposal.

• Approved withdrawal of BMJR Realty LLC application (7-0)
• Approved Shimshon Klein application after revisions (7-0)
• No decision taken on Geeland LLC self‑storage proposal

City Council

The council will consider awarding a contract for the City Hall Campus water main extension to John Garcia Construction and a professional services contract to Remington & Vernick Engineers. They will also vote on ordinances to create permit parking on Chestnut and Butler Streets, amend sewer user charges, and adjust salaries for deputy clerk and a new senior outreach position. Resolutions include accepting a donated vehicle for police, renewing various business licenses, and honoring the retirements of City Manager Dominick Villano and City Clerk Nancy Ferrigno. Additionally, the council will discuss the Hamilton House rehabilitation project and a petition against parking restrictions on Pershing Road.

• Award of contract to John Garcia Construction for City Hall Campus water main extension (R232-25)
• Authorization to purchase uniforms and equipment for police from Atlantic Uniform Co. (R238-25)
• Ordinance to create permit parking on Chestnut Street (O7995-25) and Butler Street (O7996-25)
• Resolution honoring retirement of City Manager Dominick Villano and City Clerk Nancy Ferrigno
• Acceptance of donated 2021 Honda CRV for police from Geico Insurance (R239-25)

The council approved prior meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted Ordinance 7986-25 changing the sanitary sewer user charge by a 4‑3 vote, and adopted Ordinance 7987-25 establishing a senior‑citizen outreach compensation program unanimously. Several other ordinances received first‑reading approval and were scheduled for a public hearing on May 20, and Ordinance 7994-25 was tabled until executive session.

• Approved April 15 and April 21 meeting minutes (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7986-25 amending sewer user charge (4-3-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7987-25 creating senior citizen outreach compensation (7-0-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 7988-25 adding public‑works equipment fees (7-0-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 7989-25 adding handicapped parking at 234 Clifton Ave (7-0-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 7990-25 deleting one handicapped space (7-0-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 7991-25 adding six restricted handicapped spaces (7-0-0-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 7994-25 amending deputy city clerk salary until executive session (7-0-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider subdivision and variance applications for multiple properties. The board will also conduct an ordinance review of the Clifton HLR Phase IV Redevelopment Plan.

• Minor subdivision and bulk variances for 21-27 Thomas Street
• Minor subdivision and bulk variances for 119-121 Penobscot Street
• Site plan approval and signage variance for 1595 Main Avenue
• Lot line adjustment for 75 Luisser St. and 506 Mt. Prospect Ave
• Ordinance review of Clifton HLR Phase IV Redevelopment Plan

The Planning Board approved three minor subdivision applications (Stacey Costa, Julio Rodriguez, and Miba 1595 LLC). It also approved the Clifton HLR Phase IV Redevelopment Plan, with all members voting yes except Comr. Binaso who voted no. Finally, the board approved the Caggia lot‑line adjustment with conditions, with all members in favor and no opposition.

• Approved Stacey Costa minor subdivision and bulk variances
• Approved Julio Rodriguez minor subdivision and bulk variances
• Approved Miba 1595 LLC site plan, variances, and sign variance
• Approved Clifton HLR Phase IV Redevelopment Plan as consistent with the master plan (unanimous except one ‘no’ vote)
• Approved Caggia lot‑line adjustment with conditions (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 meeting
• No further action on Meridia Regency extension request (withdrawn)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several new applications for residential bulk variances and commercial site plans. The meeting also includes the adoption of resolutions for previously approved projects, including a private K-8 school.

• Proposed warehouse expansion and parking at 1155 Bloomfield Ave.
• Proposed 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46 (continued hearing).
• Proposed mixed-use building with five residential units at 423 Lakeview Ave. (continued hearing).
• Minor subdivision and use variance request for 138-152 Huron Ave.
• Residential addition requests at 387 Rutherford Blvd., 59 Ravona St., and 23 Conover Court.

The Board approved a residential expansion variance for Esther Schachner & Efraim Moskowitz with a 7‑0 vote. It denied Avrum Friedman's request for a pergola variance, also 7‑0. It approved Brett Bar‑Eli's porch enclosure variance, again 7‑0. No decision was recorded for the Markgold LP loading‑dock application.

• Approved variance for Schachner & Moskowitz expansion (7-0)
• Denied pergola variance for Avrum Friedman (7-0)
• Approved porch enclosure variance for Brett Bar‑Eli (7-0)
• No decision recorded for Markgold LP loading‑dock application

City Council

The Clifton City Council is holding a special executive session on April 15, 2025, to conduct interviews for the interim city manager position. Formal action may or may not be taken following the interviews.

• Interviews for Interim City Manager

City Council

The City Council will vote on awarding a contract for the City Hall Campus water main extension to John Garcia Construction, along with other contract awards for budget analysis, police hardware, and park improvements. The agenda includes ordinances amending sewer user charges (O-7986-25) and adding equipment rental fees (O-7988-25), a letter of support for a community solar project, and appointment of an interim city manager. Discussion items cover parking and safety in Richfield and rumble strips. A closed session is scheduled for contract negotiations and litigation.

• Award contract to John Garcia Construction for Clifton City Hall Campus Water Main Extension (R200-25)
• Ordinance to amend sanitary sewer user charges (O-7986-25)
• Ordinance to add fees for rental of certain equipment (O-7988-25)
• Resolution appointing interim city manager (R220-25)
• Public hearing on entertainment license for La Havana 59

The council appointed Gary DeMarzo as interim City Manager. It approved a $12,500 contract with Phoenix Advisors for the 2025 budget analysis and authorized $15,000 for labor counsel services. First readings of two ordinances—sewer user charges and supervisory salaries—were passed and sent to a public hearing. A resolution to award additional funds to LAN Associates for Nash Park design was rejected.

• Appointed Gary DeMarzo as interim City Manager (6-0-0-1)
• Approved contract with Phoenix Advisors for 2025 budget analysis, $12,500 (4-3-0-0)
• Authorized $15,000 supplemental funds for labor counsel services (5-2-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 7986-25 (sewer user charge) and sent to public hearing (6-1-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 7987-25 (supervisory salaries) and sent to public hearing (7-0-0-0)
• Tabled Introduction of Ordinance 7988-25 (equipment rental fees) (7-0-0-0)
• Rejected additional funds to LAN Associates for Nash Park design (vote failed)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (7-0-0-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several variance applications, including a request for a use variance to operate a private K-8 school at the former Boys & Girls Club at 806 Clifton Ave. Other new hearings include bulk variances for home additions and a new single-family residence. The board will also adopt resolutions memorializing prior decisions, including the denial of a car wash and approvals for a driveway, addition, restaurant, and swim school.

• Use variance for private K-8 school at 806 Clifton Ave (New Hope School)
• Expansion of nonconforming mixed-use building at 263 Parker Ave (3rd story)
• Bulk variances for home addition at 90 Rutherford Blvd (lot coverage 38.5%)
• Resolution memorializing denial of Spark Car Wash at 25 Allwood Rd
• Resolution memorializing approval of Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation swim school at 1075 Bloomfield Ave

The Board of Adjustment approved three variance applications unanimously: Fowzi Mustafa’s driveway and related variances, Daniel Norman’s home expansion variances, and New Hope School’s dual‑use variance with a site‑plan waiver. The Shimshon Klein application was tabled for a follow‑up hearing on May 7, 2025. No decision was recorded for the Alex Milich restaurant expansion request.

• Approved Fowzi Mustafa driveway and other variances (7-0)
• Approved Daniel Norman home expansion variances (7-0)
• Approved New Hope School dual‑use variance and site‑plan waiver (7-0)
• Tabled Shimshon Klein variance request; hearing set for May 7, 2025
• No decision recorded for Alex Milich restaurant expansion variance request

City Council

The City Council is deciding on temporary budget emergency increases and the renewal of a $10 million Bond Anticipation Note for capital projects. The body is also reviewing a draft sewer rate study and various service contracts for the police and health departments.

• Renewal of $10,000,000 Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN), Series 2025A
• Adoption of 2025 Temporary Municipal and Sewer Utility Budget emergency increases
• Contract for language interpretation and translation services for the Police Department
• Bids for construction of walk paths and accessible entrances for various city parks
• Developer agreement between the City of Clifton and Costco Wholesale Corporation

The council approved Ordinance 7983-25, adding three restricted handicapped parking spaces on streets for private residences, with a 6-0-0-1 vote. It also adopted Ordinance 7984-25, deleting four restricted handicapped spaces, with a unanimous 7-0-0-0 vote. Ordinance 7985-25, which amends the handicapped parking placard number, was adopted as well. Earlier, the council approved the March executive and workshop minutes.

• Approved Executive Session Minutes of March 18 & 24, 2025 (4-2-0-1)
• Approved Workshop and Regular Minutes of March 18 & Special Meeting of March 24, 2025 (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 7983-25 adding three restricted handicapped parking spaces (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 7984-25 deleting four restricted handicapped parking spaces (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7985-25 amending handicapped parking placard number (adopted without recorded vote tally)

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on March 27, 2025. Items include a resolution for T-Mobile to install a rooftop telecommunication facility at 743 Passaic Avenue, a request for extension of approvals for a project on Valley Road, and three new hearings for minor subdivisions and site plan approvals. The agenda also includes ordinance review and reports.

• Resolution for T-Mobile Northeast LLC: conditional use, height variance, and site plan approval for rooftop telecom facility at 743 Passaic Avenue (Block 71.01, Lot 46)
• Extension request by Meridia Regency on Valley, Clifton LLC for approvals at 1091-1175 Valley Road
• New hearing: Stacey Costa – minor subdivision and bulk variances at 21-27 Thomas Street (Block 14.01, Lot 63)
• New hearing: Julio Rodriguez – minor subdivision and bulk variances at 119-121 Penobscot Street (Block 36.09, Lot 29)
• New hearing: Miba 1595 LLC – preliminary and final site plan with signage variance at 1595 Main Avenue (Block 9.12, Lot 15)

The board approved the minutes from the February 27 meeting and adopted a resolution for T‑Mobile Northeast LLC's rooftop telecommunications facility. It approved three minor subdivision applications—Stacey Costa, Julio Rodriguez, and Miba 1595 LLC—each with specific conditions. The request to extend Meridia Regency approvals was postponed to the April 24 meeting, and the board began review of the Clifton HLR Phase IV Redevelopment Plan ordinance.

• Approved minutes of the February 27, 2025 meeting
• Approved T‑Mobile Northeast LLC conditional use, accessory structure height variance, and site plan for a rooftop telecom facility
• Carried over Meridia Regency extension request to the April 24, 2025 meeting
• Approved Stacey Costa minor subdivision and bulk variances (unanimous vote)
• Approved Julio Rodriguez minor subdivision and bulk variances with conditions (unanimous vote)
• Approved Miba 1595 LLC preliminary and final site‑plan, variances, and sign variance with conditions (unanimous vote)
• Started review of the Clifton HLR Phase IV Redevelopment Plan ordinance (no decision made)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold hearings on several new use and bulk variance applications, including a swim school and a fast-food restaurant. The board will also consider residential driveway and addition variances and memorialize previous decisions on home additions and commercial conversions.

• Use variance for Stewie the Duck Swim School at 1075 Bloomfield Avenue
• Use variance for an 1,800 sq ft restaurant at 74 Lakeview Avenue
• Use and bulk variances for a car wash at 25 Allwood Rd
• Bulk variance for a 15' wide driveway at 282 Ackerman Avenue
• Bulk variance for a one-story addition at 126 Rutgers Place

The Board of Adjustment denied the Spark Car Wash variance application with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It approved a front‑yard driveway variance for Mohammad Qadadha by a 6‑1 vote. It also approved a home‑extension variance for Michael Laidlaw by a 6‑1 vote.

• Denied Spark Car Wash LLC variance (7-0)
• Approved Mohammad Qadadha front‑yard driveway variance (6-1)
• Approved Michael Laidlaw home‑extension variance (6-1)

City Council

The Clifton City Council will consider two temporary special emergency budget increases for 2025: one to fund recently received grants in the municipal budget, and another to increase the PVSC sewer charges budget line. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a $74,689 award for Main Memorial Park improvements, and hold public hearings for Green Acres and county open space funding for Surgent Park and Washington Park.

• Two 2025 temporary special emergency budget increases for municipal (grants) and sewer utility (PVSC) budgets
• Award of $74,689 contract to French and Parello Associates for engineering design at Main Memorial Park
• Public hearing for Green Acres funding for Surgent Park improvements at 963 Valley Road
• Public hearing for Passaic County Open Space Trust Fund application for Washington Park playground
• Ordinance to amend nonofficial towers code (Chapter 425) to comply with state administrative code

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on March 5, 2025, with continued hearings for a 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46, a car wash at 25 Allwood Road, and a mixed-use building at 423 Lakeview Ave. New hearings include a use variance to convert 85 Center Street to multifamily residential. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions for prior approvals.

• Continued hearing: 125,200 sq ft self-storage at 811-813 Rt 46 (Geeland LLC) – requires D(1) use variance and D(6) height variance
• Continued hearing: car wash at 25 Allwood Road (Spark Car Wash LLC) – requires use and bulk variances in R-B1 zone
• Continued hearing: mixed-use building at 423 Lakeview Ave (BMJR Realty LLC) – D1 use variance for five residential units and retail
• New hearing: use variance to convert 85 Center Street from mixed-use to multifamily residential (Polanco & Sons LLC)
• Adoption of resolutions for prior approvals at 48 Holster Road, 822 Passaic Ave, and 61 Lakeview Ave

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2025 Temporary Special Emergency Budget Increase Resolutions (R117‑R118) to fund pension obligations and a new grant. It will also vote on several contract awards, including the Morris Canal Drainage Improvements contract to Colonnelli Brothers and a sanitation equipment contract for a new garbage truck. Additional items include purchase of heavy‑duty truck repair parts and approval of a tennis court construction in Dunney Park.

• Adopt 2025 Temporary Special Emergency Budget Increase Resolutions (R117‑R118) for pension payments and new grant
• Award $395,820 contract to Colonnelli Brothers for Morris Canal Drainage Improvements (R120)
• Authorize award of contract to Sanitation Equipment Corporation for a new 25‑yard rear‑load garbage truck (R122)
• Authorize purchase of heavy‑duty truck repair parts for Public Works (R123)
• Authorize construction of tennis court in Dunney Park via Field Turf USA Inc. (R130)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider site plan approvals and variances for projects on Kingsland Street and Passaic Avenue. The board will also review a request for an extension of approvals on Valley Road and a litigation settlement for a property on Clifton Avenue.

• PB Nutclif Master LLC: Site plan and variances for a bank with drive-thru ATM at 340 Kingsland Street
• T-Mobile Northeast LLC: Site plan and height variance for rooftop telecommunication facility at 743 Passaic Avenue
• Meridia Regency on Valley, Clifton LLC: Request for extension of approvals at 1091-1175 Valley Road
• Morici Real Estate Management LLC: Hearing to approve settlement of litigation for 833 Clifton Avenue

Board of Adjustment

The Board will continue hearings on several variance requests, including Geeland LLC’s proposal to raze a commercial building at 811‑813 Rt 46 and construct a 4‑story, 125,200 sq ft self‑storage facility with a height variance to 39.8 ft. Other items include mixed‑use, residential, car‑wash, and garage variance applications, all continued for further review. The meeting will also adopt memorial resolutions for previously approved garage and pergola projects.

• Geeland LLC – D(1) use and D(6) height variances for 4‑story self‑storage at 811‑813 Rt 46, Zone R‑A2
• BMJR Realty LLC – D(1) use variance for two‑story mixed‑use building at 423 Lakeview Ave, Zone BC
• Spark Car Wash LLC – use and multiple bulk variances for 4,883 sq ft car wash at 25 Allwood Rd, Zone R‑B1
• Dharini Patel – bulk variances for rear addition of an enclosed pool at 48 Holster Rd, Zone R‑A1
• Mark Lasky – D(1) use variance for private automobile garage at 822 Passaic Ave, Zone PD‑HC

City Council

The Clifton City Council will vote on a resolution to cease all activities tied to a U.S. Department of Energy grant, effectively rescinding the funding. The council will also consider authorizing bid advertising for the City Hall Campus water main extension and extending a uniform rental contract for the Department of Public Works. Additional items include awarding a sanitation equipment garbage truck contract and renewing a series of city licenses.

• Resolution to rescind DOE grant and cease related activities (R087)
• Permission to advertise bids for Clifton City Hall Campus Water Main Extension (R088)
• One‑year extension of contract for uniform rental, cleaning and management services for DPW (R090)
• Award of contract to Sanitation Equipment Corporation for a new 25‑yard rear‑load garbage truck (R094)
• Renewal of multiple city licenses (Games of Skill, Junk Yard, Car Lot, Pet Shop, etc.)

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Board of Adjustment will consider several continued and new applications for site plans and variances, including a large self-storage facility and a car wash. The board will also adopt resolutions approving or denying specific applications and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Hearing for 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• Hearing for car wash at 25 Allwood Rd with multiple bulk variances
• Resolution memorializing approval for coffee shop at 1132 Route 46
• Resolution memorializing denial for MAJR Holdings LLC site plan
• Adoption of January 22, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes

City Council

The Clifton City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on February 4, 2025. Notable items include a discussion on changing the form of government (no documentation provided), a public hearing on the 2025 NJDEP Green Acres program, and resolutions for a developer agreement with Meridia Regency on Valley, a wild geese control contract, purchase of a street sweeper, and salary increases for public safety telecommunicators. Many routine items such as license renewals, appointments, and budget transfers are also on the agenda.

• Discussion on changing the form of government (no documentation)
• Public hearing on 2025 NJDEP Green Acres
• Developer agreement between City and Meridia Regency on Valley, Clifton LLC (R069-25)
• Award of contract for Wild Geese Control Services (R057-25)
• Ordinance to amend salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators (O7973-25)

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board holds its annual reorganization meeting. The board will nominate and elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary/Counsel, Engineer, Planner, Landscape Architect, Traffic Engineer, and Board Stenographer. No development applications or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice Chairperson
• Election of Secretary/Counsel
• Election of Engineer
• Election of Planner

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a hearing regarding a project by PB Nutclif Master LLC. The body will consider site plan and subdivision approvals for a bank with a drive-thru ATM.

• Preliminary and Final major site plan approval for 340 Kingsland Street
• Minor subdivision approval for Block 80.02, Lots 1.08, 1.10, 4.14
• Section 35/36 variance for a bank with drive-thru ATM and pylon sign
• Closed session to discuss pending litigation

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with continued hearings on a proposed self-storage facility, a mixed-use building, and a car wash, plus new applications for a coffee shop, pharmaceutical office, and retail/physical therapy space. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions and minutes from prior meetings.

• Continued hearing for Geeland LLC: 125,200 sq ft self-storage at 811-813 Rt 46, seeking use and height variances (39.8 ft vs 30 ft max)
• New hearing for BYA Avenue B LLC: conditional use variance to convert retail to coffee shop at 1132 Route 46
• New hearing for Specialty Infusion Inc.: use variance and parking variance (12 required, 5 provided) for pharmaceutical office at 646-648 Van Houten Ave
• New hearing for MAJR Holdings LLC: amended site plan and use variance for retail and physical therapy at 61 Lakeview Ave
• Adoption of memorializing resolution for curb cut expansion at 67 Rutgers Pl (19 ft wide where 12 ft required)

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several municipal contracts, including EMS software and police radio equipment. The body is also reviewing a temporary budget increase to include grants and updating sewer rate studies. Additionally, the council will discuss zoning ordinances for houses of worship.

• Proposed $135,200 contract extension with Environmental Resolutions, Inc. for 5 remediation sites
• Acceptance of a $50,000 Passaic County grant for a Code Blue Warming Center
• Award of contract to ESO Solutions Inc. for Fire Department EMS software
• Authorization to advertise RFP for Main Memorial Park engineering design services
• Ordinance to exceed 2025 municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a CAP bank

City Council

The Clifton City Council will vote on several 2025 annual financial resolutions, including temporary budgets for the municipality and sewer utility, a cash management plan, and terminal leave payments. They will also introduce an ordinance to exceed state budget caps via a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and set the stage for the 2025 municipal budget. Other actions include awarding contracts for engineering, computer services, a police vehicle, interpreting services, and various professional services, as well as a public hearing on the introduction of the Phase IV Redevelopment Plan.

• Adoption of 2025 temporary budgets (municipal and sewer) and cash management plan
• Introduction of COLA ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits (O7965-25)
• Award of professional construction management contract for Plog Brook Culvert Rehabilitation to Boswell Engineering
• Public hearing on introduction of Phase IV Redevelopment Plan
• Second reading of ordinance to allow cottage food operations in zoning code (O7964-24)

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment holds its reorganization meeting to elect a chairman and vice chairman, followed by a regular meeting with continued and new hearings. The board will consider a new application for a car wash at 25 Allwood Rd that requires a use variance and several bulk variances, as well as continued hearings for a self-storage facility on Route 46 and a mixed-use building on Lakeview Ave. Resolutions to adopt annual planning reports and appoint legal counsel are also scheduled.

• Nominations for Chairman and Vice Chairman during reorganization
• Continued hearing for 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46 with use and height variances
• Continued hearing for mixed-use building at 423 Lakeview Ave with five residential units and use variance
• New hearing: Spark Car Wash LLC at 25 Allwood Rd seeking use and bulk variances for a car wash
• Adoption of 2023 and 2024 Annual Planning Reports, and appointment of counsel for 2025

Board of Adjustment

This is a reorganization meeting of the Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment. The agenda contains only procedural items: nominations for Chairman and Vice Chairman, along with the pledge of allegiance and public notice compliance. No substantive zoning applications or hearings are scheduled.

• Nominations for Chairman
• Nominations for Vice Chairman