East Orange public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022, meeting. The session primarily consisted of departmental updates regarding food floor plans, air quality reports, and WIC program management. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved November 15, 2022, Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Health
The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 18, 2022, meeting. Members discussed a state complaint regarding mold and lead in the Health Department and the status of various health programs and ordinances.
- Approved October 18, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Removed feral cat colony issue from old business
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding street parking restrictions and new stop signs. The agenda also includes various personnel appointments for city director roles and board members.
- Ordinance No. 10: No Parking on Nassau Place (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Ordinance No. 11: No Parking on Watson Avenue (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
- Ordinance No. 12: Three-Way 'T' Intersection Stop Sign at North Arlington Avenue and New Street
- Ordinance No. 13: Amendments to cannabis sale regulations
- Appointments for the Zoning Board, Rent Control Board, and Water Commission
City Council
The City Council is considering Ordinance No. 10 of 2022, which would amend the city code to create no-parking restrictions from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The ordinance was introduced on March 14, 2022, and is scheduled for final passage on March 28, 2022.
- Ordinance No. 10 of 2022: No parking 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at Nassau Place Northbound and Southbound
City Council
The City Council is considering final passage of Ordinance No. 12 of 2022. This ordinance would amend the city code to establish a three-way 'T' intersection stop sign.
- Ordinance No. 12 of 2022: Three-way 'T' Intersection Stop Sign at North Arlington Avenue and New Street
City Council
The City Council is considering an ordinance to amend previous regulations regarding the sale of cannabis and related products. The proposed rules aim to establish a local regulatory system for cultivation, manufacturing, and retail within city boundaries.
- Ordinance No. 13 of 2022: Amending Ordinance No. 43 of 2021 regarding cannabis regulation
- First reading passed on March 14, 2022
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding municipal contracts, tax refunds, and personnel appointments. The body is also considering ordinances for property transfers in the Transit Village Redevelopment Area and budget appropriation limits.
- Ordinance No. 7 of 2022 to transfer city property to 75 Halsted, LLC
- Tax appeal refund of $25,096.11 and duplicate tax payments of $15,229.20
- Ordinance No. 9 of 2022 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
- Appointment of Justin Brown, Thomas Bullock, and Aziza K. McGill-Ayinde to the Cannabis Control Commission
- Resolution to purchase a 100 foot mid-mount aerial platform fire apparatus
City Council
The City Council is reviewing Ordinance No. 7 of 2022 to transfer city-owned property to a private developer. The sale is part of the Transit Village Redevelopment Area to promote the development of vacant and abandoned properties.
- Proposed sale of 75 Halsted Street (Block 692 Lot 10) to 75 Halstead, LLC
- Negotiated sale price of $93,020
- Property assessed value of $465,100
- Requirement for preliminary development activities to be completed within six months of adoption
City Council
The City Council is considering Ordinance No. 8 of 2022 to cancel Bond Ordinance No. 58 of 2021. This action follows the city's discovery of an alternate funding source for a fire truck for the East Orange Fire Department.
- Cancellation of Bond Ordinance No. 58 of 2021
- Cancellation of $1,190,000 bond for fire truck purchase
City Council
The City Council is considering Ordinance No. 9 of 2022 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits. This would allow a 1% increase over the previous year's final appropriations. Any unused funds would be retained as an exception for the next two years.
- Ordinance No. 9 of 2022: Budget increase of $1,296,627.77
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including funding for a water study and a property transfer to 75 Halsted, LLC. The body is also discussing budget appropriation limits and various parking and traffic sign changes.
- Ordinance No. 4: Appropriate $1,200,000.00 for a Sewer Infiltration and Inflow Study
- Ordinance No. 7: Transfer City property to 75 Halsted, LLC in the Transit Village Redevelopment Area
- Ordinance No. 8: Cancel Bond Ordinance No. 58 of 2021 for a fire truck purchase
- Resolution I-87 and I-88: Payments for accumulated absence liabilities totaling $169,607.24
- Ordinance No. 13: Amend regulations for the sale of cannabis and cannabis related products
City Council
The City Council is considering several resolutions regarding tax refunds, professional service contracts, and financial agreements for senior housing. The body is also reviewing ordinances for a property transfer in the Transit Village Redevelopment Area and budget appropriation limits.
- Ordinance No. 7 of 2022: Transfer of City property to 75 Halsted, LLC
- Ordinance No. 9 of 2022: Exceeding municipal budget appropriation limits
- Tax appeal refund of $25,096.11 and duplicate tax payments of $15,229.20
- Appointment of Justin Brown, Thomas Bullock, and Aziza K. McGill-Ayinde to the Cannabis Control Commission
- Financial agreements with East Orange Senior Citizens Housing Corp regarding 777 and 780 Springdale Avenue
City Council
The City Council is considering an ordinance to appropriate funds for the Board of Water Commissioners. The money would pay for a Sewer Infiltration and Inflow Study to support the city's water supply and sewer systems.
- $1,200,000 appropriation from the Water Capital Improvement Fund
- Sewer Infiltration and Inflow Study for the Board of Water Commissioners
City Council
The City Council is considering an ordinance to amend the city code regarding parking restrictions. The amendment would establish 'No Parking' periods from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at several locations.
- Creation of No Parking between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Summit Street Southbound
- Creation of No Parking between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Carlton Street Southbound
- Creation of No Parking between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Ashland Avenue Eastbound/Westbound
- Creation of No Parking between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Davis Avenue Eastbound/Westbound
City Council
The City Council is considering Ordinance No. 6 of 2022 to amend the city code. This change would establish four-way stop signs at the intersection of East Park Street and Washington Street.
- Ordinance No. 6 of 2022: Creation of four-way stop signs at East Park Street and Washington Street
City Council
The City Council met on February 14, 2022, to review several committee items including finance, zoning, and public works. The agenda includes multiple proposed resolutions for legal settlements, personnel confirmations, and infrastructure projects.
- Tax Appeal Refund of $28,311.07
- Payment of accumulated absence liabilities to former employees totaling $52,773.00
- Ordinance No. 4 of 2022 to appropriate $1,200,000.00 for a sewer infiltration and inflow study
- Resolution regarding the development of Block 361, Lots 16 and 22 at 14 Summit Street
- Ordinances regarding new no-parking zones and four-way stop signs
City Council
The East Orange City Council held a committee meeting on February 14, 2022, to review several legislative items. The agenda includes discussions on financial settlements, redevelopment agreements, and public safety ordinances.
- Tax Appeal Refund of $28,311.07
- Payment of accumulated absence liabilities for former employees totaling $52,773.00
- Ordinance to appropriate $1,200,000.00 from the Water Capital Improvement Fund for a sewer study
- Resolution regarding 14 Summit Street Holdings, LLC development of Block 361, Lots 16 and 22
- Ordinances regarding new no-parking zones and four-way stop signs
City Council
The City Council will review several resolutions regarding municipal contracts, tax refunds, and property agreements. The agenda also includes ordinances for property transfers and budget adjustments.
- Tax appeal refunds of $25,096.11
- Duplicate tax payments of $15,229.20
- Settlement agreement with East Orange Senior Citizens Housing Corp
- Cancellation of financial agreement with 329 Park Avenue Tenants Association
- Ordinance to transfer city property to 75 Halsted, LLC