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Fri Jul 31, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on police equipment purchases and grant acceptances

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, adopt ordinances including liquor store hours changes, and vote on several resolutions such as accepting grants and purchasing police equipment. The meeting also includes reports from borough officials and a presentation on an Age-Friendly Action Plan.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 08/03/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Regular 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meetings Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATIONS/REMARKS 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.1 May 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes 6.2 June 3, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes 7 REPORTS 8 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 9 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 9.1 ORD. 2026-20 Amending Liquor Store Hours of Operation A. Council Reports B. Mayor's Report C. Borough Administrator's Report Borough Administrators Report D. Borough Attorney's Report E. Borough Engineer's Report ORD. 2026-20 Amending Liquor Store Hours.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, August 3, 2026 1 10 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 10.1 RES. 2026-214 Authorize Acceptance of Grant from the Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation 10.2 RES. 2026-215 Authorize a Procurement and Trade-In for the Purchase of Weapon Supply for the Leonia Police Department 10.3 RES. 2026-216 Authorize Application and Acceptance of NJDCA ROID Grant 10.4 RES. 2026-217 2025 Audit Review 10.5 RES. 2026-218 2025 Audit Corrective Action Plan 10.6 RES. 2026-219 Cancel Unexpended Balances of Capital Improvement Authorizations 11 UNFINISHED …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to appoint DPW leadership and debate data centers

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work-session meeting on July 20, 2026, to appoint several Department of Public Works (DPW) leadership positions and consider ordinances, including one classifying data centers as non-permitted uses. The meeting also includes presentations, public comments, and unfinished business on topics such as e-bike regulations and mosquito control.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 07/20/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Work Session Meeting 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meeting Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATION 4.1 250th Anniversary Retreat Art Project - Mayor Ziegler and Stephen Silvestri 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 APPOINTMENT 6.1 RES. 2026-207 Appoint DPW Superintendent 6.2 RES. 2026-208 Appoint DPW Director 6.3 RES. 2026-209 Appoint Crew Chief 6.4 RES. 2026-210 Appoint Crew Chief 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7.1 July 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes 8 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 8.1 ORD. 2026-18 Classifying Data Centers as Non-Permitted Use 8.2 ORD. 2026-19 Extra Duty Police Ordinance 2026-207_Appoint DPW Superintendent_7.20.26.pdf 2026-208_Appoint DPW Director_7.20.26.pdf 2026-209_Appointment of DPW Crew Chief - C.H._7.20.26.pdf 2026-210_Appointment of DPW Crew Chief - W.F._7.20.26.pdf ORD. 2026-18 Ordinance - No Data Centers.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, July 20, 2026 1 9 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 10 NON-CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 11 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 11.1 RES. 2026-211 Authorize Bill List 11.2 RES. 2026-212 Authorize Serving of Alcohol at Leonia Library 12 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12.1 Youth Advi …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Mayor and Council

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 07/06/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Regular 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meetings Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATIONS/REMARKS 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 APPOINTMENT 6.1 RES. 2026-194 Authorize Appointment of Additional Summer Camp Hires 6.2 RES. 2026-195 Authorize Additional Swim Club Hires 7 MAYORAL NOMINATION 7.1 Board of Health 1. Full Member (Unexpired) 2. Alternate I 7.2 Environmental Commission 1. Associate Member 8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8.1 April 20, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes 9 REPORTS 2026-194_Authorize Additional Summer Camp Hires_7.6.26.pdf 2026-195_Authorize Additional Swim Club Hires_7.6.26.pdf A. Council Reports B. Mayor's Report C. Borough Administrator's Report Borough Administrator's Report Borough of Leonia Monday, July 6, 2026 1 10 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 11 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 11.1 ORD. 2026-19 Extra Duty Police Ordinance 12 NON-CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 12.1 RES. 2026-205 Authorize Establishment of Terminal Leave Trust 13 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 13.1 RES. 2026-167 Authorize Liquor License Transfer 13.2 RES. 2026-196 Authorize Inclusion in the Bergen County Community Development Pr …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia introduces ordinance to ban data centers

The Mayor and Council will consider a new ordinance classifying data centers as a non-permitted use. The body is also deciding on DPW staffing and several grant acceptances for senior services.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 06/15/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Work Session Meeting 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meeting Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATION 4.1 Presentation on Food Safety - Age-Friendly 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 APPOINTMENT 6.1 RES. 2026-182 Authorize Appointment of DPW Part-Time Assistant 6.2 RES. 2026-183 Appoint Full-Time DPW Laborer 7 PROCLAMATION 8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8.1 April 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes 9 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 9.1 ORD. 2026-17 Amending Chapter 194 Vehicles and Traffic - Snow Covered Streets 10 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 10.1 ORD. 2026-18 Classifying Data Centers as Non-Permitted Use 2026-182_Appointment of Part Time DPW Admin Assistance_6.15.26.pdf 2026-183_Authorize Appointment of DPW Laborer_06.15.2026.pdf ORD. 2026-17 Ordinance Amending Chapter 194 Vehicles & Traffic - Snow Covered Streets.pdf ORD. 2026-18 Classifying Data Centers as Non-Permitted Use.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, June 15, 2026 1 11 NON-CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 12 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 12.1 RES. 2026-184 Authorize Bill List 12.2 RES. 2026-185 Accept DSH Senior Wellness Grant 12.3 RES. 2026-186 Accept PY 2025-2026 Communit …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia council to vote on police hire, roadwork contract, and alcohol permits

The Mayor and Council will vote on routine appointments, contracts, and ordinance changes at this regular meeting. Items include a police officer appointment, Oakdene Avenue roadway improvements, liquor license renewals, and alcohol service permits for community events.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 06/03/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Regular 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meetings Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATIONS/REMARKS 5 OATH OF OFFICE/POLICE APPOINTMENT 5.1 RES. 2026-161 Appoint Police Officer 6 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR 7 APPOINTMENTS 7.1 RES. 2026-162 Authorize Additional Swim Club Hires 7.2 RES. 2026-163 Authorize Summer Camp Hires 8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8.1 August 18, 2025 Work Session Meeting Minutes 9 REPORTS 2026-161_Appoint Police Officer - Portillo_06.03.2026.pdf 2026-162_Authorize Additional Hires - 2026 Swim Club Season_06.03.2026.pdf 2026-163_Authorize Additional Hires - 2026 Summer Camp Season_06.03.2026.pdf A. Council Reports B. Mayor's Report C. Borough Administrator's Report Administrator's Report Borough of Leonia Wednesday, June 3, 2026 1 10 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 11 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 11.1 ORD. 2026-17 Amending Chapter 194 Vehicles and Traffic - Snow Covered Streets 12 NON-CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 13 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 13.1 RES. 2026-165 Amend 2026 Salary Resolution 13.2 RES. 2026-166 Authorize Liquor License Renewals 13.3 RES. 2026-168 Author …
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Tue May 19, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia Mayor and Council to vote on 2026 Salary Ordinance

The Mayor and Council will consider the adoption of a salary ordinance and the introduction of an ordinance amending the Police Department chapter. The body will also review results from a bulk trash pickup pilot and an age-friendly community needs assessment.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 05/18/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Work Session Meeting 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meeting Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATION 4.1 Recognition of John Villareal 4.2 Bulk Trash Pickup Report of Results so Far - DPW 4.3 Age-Friendly Community Needs Assessment Survey Results 4.4 Data Committee - Scott Fisher 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 APPOINTMENT 7 MAYORAL APPOINTMENT 7.1 Data Committee Subcommittee 1. Chair 2. Member 3. Member 4. Member 5. Member 6. Member 7. Member 8. Member 8 PROCLAMATION 9 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9.1 March 16, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes 10 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 10.1 ORD. 2026-16 Salary Ordinance ORD. 2026-16 2026 Salary Ordinance.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, May 18, 2026 1 11 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 11.1 ORD. 2026-17 Ordinance Amending Article IIA Chapter 49 Police Dept 12 NON-CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 13 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 13.1 RES. 2026-146 Adopting the Bergen County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 13.2 RES. 2026-151 Authorize Bill List 13.3 RES. 2026-152 Authorize Application for Grant from The Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation for Age-Friendly Leonia 13.4 RES. …
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Tue May 5, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia Mayor and Council to consider salary and alcohol fee ordinances

The Mayor and Council will vote on ordinances regarding property maintenance janitorial services and alcoholic beverage fees. The body will also introduce a new salary ordinance and discuss PSEG gas line replacements.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 05/04/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Regular 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meetings Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATIONS/REMARKS 5 APPOINTMENTS 5.1 RES. 2026-142 Appointment of Full-Time Laborer to DPW 5.2 RES. 2026-143 Appointment of Part-Time DPW Laborer 5.3 RES. 2026-144 Appointments for 2026 Swim Club Season 6 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7.1 March 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes 8 REPORTS 2026-142_Authorize Appointment of DPW Laborer_05.04.2026.pdf 2026-143_Appointment of DPW Part Time Laborer_5.04.2026.pdf 2026-144_Authorize 2026 Swim Club Hires_05.04.2026.pdf A. Council Reports B. Mayor's Report C. Borough Administrator's Report Borough Administrator's Report D. Borough Attorney's Report Borough of Leonia Monday, May 4, 2026 1 9 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 9.1 ORD. 2026-03 Amend Chapter 212 Property Maintenance - Janitorial Service 9.2 ORD. 2026-15 Ordinance Amending Chapter 123-3 - Alcoholic Beverages Fees 10 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 10.1 ORD. 2026-16 Salary Ordinance 11 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 11.1 RES. 2026-145 Authorize Consumption of Alcohol - Fire Department Barbeque 11.2 RES. 2026-146 A …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia Mayor and Council to vote on adoption of 2026 Municipal Budget

The Mayor and Council will consider the adoption and amendment of the 2026 local municipal budget. The body is also reviewing updates to property maintenance and alcoholic beverage fee ordinances. Other business includes personnel appointments and public safety discussions.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 04/20/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Work Session Meeting 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meeting Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 MOMENT OF SILENCE 4.1 Frank Cirillo 5 PRESENTATION 5.1 Immigrant Rights - Honorable Michael Wildes, Mayor of Englewood 6 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 7 APPOINTMENT 7.1 RES. 2026-128 Hire Temporary Summer Employee for DPW 7.2 RES. 2026-129 Authorize Additional Crossing Guard Hires for 2025-2026 School Year 7.3 RES. 2026-130 Appoint Firefighter 8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 9.1 ORD. 2026-14 Amend Chapter 212 - Property Maintenance 10 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 2026-128_Authorize Hiring of DPW Summer Intern_4.20.26.pdf 2026-129_Authorize Hiring of Additional Crossing Guards for Remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year_4.20.26.pdf 2026-130_Appoint Firefighter_4.20.26.pdf ORD. 2026-14 Ordinance Amending Property Maintenance Ordinance - Chapter 212.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, April 20, 2026 1 10.1 ORD. 2026-03 Amend Chapter 212 Property Maintenance - Janitorial Service 10.2 ORD. 2026-15 Ordinance Amending Chapter 123-3 - Alcoholic Beverages Fees 11 NON-CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 11.1 Municipa …
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Tue Apr 7, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia Mayor and Council to vote on bond ordinance and property sales

The Mayor and Council will vote on the adoption of a multi-purpose bond ordinance and the public sale of real property. The body will also consider a COLA ordinance and an amendment to property maintenance rules. Several infrastructure and maintenance contracts are scheduled for approval.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 04/06/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Regular 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meetings Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATIONS/REMARKS 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.1 February 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes 7 REPORTS 8 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 8.1 ORD. 2026-08 Multi-Purpose Bond Ordinance 8.2 ORD. 2026-11 Ordinance Authorizing Public Sale of Real Property 8.3 ORD. 2026-12 Amending ORD. 2019-01 A. Council Reports B. Mayor's Report C. Borough Administrator's Report D. Borough Attorney's Report E. Borough Engineer's Report ORD. 2026-08 Multi-Purpose Bond Ordinance.pdf ORD. 2026-11 Ordinance Authorizing Public Sale of Real Property.pdf ORD. 2026-12 Amending ORD. 2019-01.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, April 6, 2026 1 9 ADOPTION OF COLA ORDINANCE 9.1 ORD. 2026-13 COLA Ordinance 10 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 10.1 ORD. 2026-14 Amend Chapter 212 - Property Maintenance 11 NON-CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 11.1 RES. 2026-126 Authorize Sidewalk Repairs 12 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 12.1 RES. 2026-120 Award Pool Painting Bid 26-02 12.2 RES. 2026-121 Accept Proposal for Station Parkway Improvements Project 12.3 RES. 2026-122 A …
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Tue Mar 17, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia Mayor and Council to introduce 2026 municipal budget

The Mayor and Council will introduce the 2026 municipal budget and a COLA ordinance. The body is also deciding on a new occupancy tax for certain rentals and a zoning reclassification. Other discussions include sidewalk repairs and repaving on Oakdene Avenue.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 03/16/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Work Session Meeting 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meeting Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATION 4.1 Community Garden Presentation 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 APPOINTMENT 7 PROCLAMATION 7.1 Mount Zion Baptist Church 100th Anniversary Proclamation 8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9 NON-CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 9.1 RES. 2026-111 Resolution Adopting Ordinance 2026-09 10 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 10.1 ORD. 2026-09 Ordinance Amending Chapter 290 Zoning to Reclassify Property 10.2 ORD. 2026-10 Ordinance Authorizing and Imposing an Occupancy Tax on Certain Rentals in the Borough of Leonia 11 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 2026-111_Adopting ORD. 2026-09 to Change Zoning Classification_3.16.26.pdf ORD. 2026-09 Ordinance Amending Chapter 290 Zoning to Reclassify Property.pdf ORD. 2026-10 Ordinance Authorizing and Imposing an Occupancy Tax on Certain Rentals in the Borough of Leonia.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, March 16, 2026 1 11.1 ORD. 2026-08 Multi-Purpose Bond Ordinance 11.2 ORD. 2026-11 Ordinance Authorizing Public Sale of Real Property 11.3 ORD. 2026-12 Amending ORD. 2019-01 12 Introduction of COLA Ordi …
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Tue Mar 3, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia council to vote on affordable housing zoning and redevelopment plan updates

The Leonia Mayor and Council will decide on four ordinances, including zoning changes for affordable housing on specific blocks and an updated redevelopment plan. They will also introduce an occupancy tax on certain rentals and consider resolutions for bonding, tax refunds, and municipal alcohol service.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 03/02/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Regular 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meetings Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATIONS/REMARKS 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.1 February 18, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes 7 REPORTS 8 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 8.1 ORD. 2026-04 AH-1 Affordable Housing Zoning - Block 1209 Lots 3 and 6 8.2 ORD. 2026-05 AH-3 Zoning of Block 504 Lots 1 and 2 A. Council Reports DPW Report B. Mayor's Report C. Borough Administrator's Report Administrator's Report D. Borough Attorney's Report E. Borough Engineer's Report ORD. 2026-04 Affordable Housing Zoning AH-1 - Block 1209 Lots 3 and 6.pdf ORD. 2026-05 Affordable Housing Zoning AH-3 - Block 504 Lots 1 and 2.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, March 2, 2026 1 8.3 ORD. 2026-06 Adopt Updated Redevelopment Plan 8.4 ORD. 2026-07 Affordable Housing Ordinance - UHAC 9 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 9.1 ORD. 2026-10 Ordinance Authorizing and Imposing an Occupancy Tax on Certain Rentals in the Borough of Leonia 10 NON-CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 10.1 RES. 2026-110 Authorize MOU with Township of Teaneck - Lease of Land for DPW Facility 11 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 1 …
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Thu Feb 19, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to introduce multiple affordable housing and zoning ordinances

The Mayor and Council will consider several ordinances related to affordable housing zoning and a redevelopment plan. The body will also vote on crane regulations and updates to UCC fees. Other business includes personnel appointments and a grant-funded stormwater study from NJIT.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 02/18/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Work Session Meeting 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meeting Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATION 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 APPOINTMENT 6.1 RES. 2026-87 Appoint Part-Time Electrical Inspector 6.2 RES. 2026-97 Appointment of Temporary DPW Laborer 6.3 RES. 2026-98 Appointment of DPW Laborer 6.4 RES. 2026-99 Appointment of DPW Laborer 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 8.1 ORD. 2026-01 Ordinance Amending Chapter 123 - UCC Fees 8.2 ORD. 2026-02 Crane Regulations 9 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 2026-87_Appoint Part-Time Electrical Inspector-Electrical Subcode Officer_2.18.26.pdf 2026-97_Appointment of Temp DPW Laborer - Lim_2.18.26.pdf 2026-98_Appointment of DPW Laborer Antonio Tedesco_2.18.26.pdf 2026-99_Appointment of DPW Laborer - Blume_2.18.26.pdf ORD. 2026-01 Amending Chapter 123 - UCC Fees.pdf ORD. 2026-02 Crane Regulations.pdf Borough of Leonia Wednesday, February 18, 2026 1 9.1 ORD. 2026-04 AH-1 Affordable Housing Zoning - Block 1209 Lots 3 and 6 9.2 ORD. 2026-05 AH-3 Zoning of Block 504 Lots 1 and 2 9.3 ORD. 2026-06 Adopt Updated Redevelopment Plan 9.4 ORD. 2026 …
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Tue Feb 3, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia council to vote on multiple police promotions and resolutions

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to approve several police promotions and resolutions, including appointments to police captain, sergeants, officers, and a SLEO I position. The council will also discuss supporting state constitutional amendments, transit service, and property maintenance ordinances.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 02/02/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Regular 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meetings Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATIONS/REMARKS 4.1 Accreditation Award Presentation by the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 APPOINTMENT 6.1 RES. 2026-75 Appoint Police Captain 6.2 RES. 2026-76 Appoint Police Sergeant 6.3 RES. 2026-77 Appoint Police Sergeant 6.4 RES. 2026-78 Appoint Police Officer 6.5 RES. 2026-79 Appoint Police Officer 6.6 RES. 2026-80 Appoint SLEO I 6.7 RES. 2026-81 Re-Appointment of Swim Club Seasonal Manager 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7.1 January 21, 2026 Work Session Meeting Minutes 2026-75_Police Captain Promotion_2.2.26.pdf 2026-76_Appoint Police Sergeant - Goodell_2.2.26.pdf 2026-77_Appoint Police Sergeant - Longo_2.2.26.pdf 2026-78_Appoint Police Officer - Meneghin_2.2.26.pdf 2026-79_Appoint Police Officer - Sidossis_2.2.26.pdf 2026-80_Appoint SLEO I Officer_2.2.26.pdf 2026-81_Authorize Appointment of Swim Club Seasonal Manager_2.2.26.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, February 2, 2026 1 8 REPORTS 9 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 10 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 10.1 ORD. 2026-03 Am …
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Thu Jan 22, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on senior center doors, crane rules, and veteran tax refunds

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session meeting to discuss and vote on several ordinances, resolutions, and appointments. Items include amendments to UCC fees and crane regulations, approval of a bill list, and authorization of agreements with Mid Bergen Regional and a borough engineer for senior center door design.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 01/21/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council Meeting - Work Session Meeting 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT - Conditions of the Open Meeting Act have been met by Notice placed on the Bulletin Board at Borough Hall and notice sent to the Official Newspaper. 3 ROLL CALL 4 PRESENTATION 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 APPOINTMENT 6.1 RES. 2026-62 Appoint Junior Auxiliary Firefighter 7 PROCLAMATION 8 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8.1 December 22, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes 8.2 January 5, 2026 Sine Die Meeting Minutes 8.3 January 5, 2026 Reorganization Meeting Minutes 9 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 10 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 10.1 ORD. 2026-01 Ordinance Amending Chapter 123 - UCC Fees 10.2 ORD. 2026-02 Crane Regulations 11 NON-CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 2026-62_Appoint Junior Auxiliary Firefighter_1.21.26.pdf ORD. 2026-01 Amending Chapter 123 - UCC Fees.pdf ORD. 2026-02 Crane Regulations.pdf Borough of Leonia Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1 12 CONSENT RESOLUTIONS 12.1 RES. 2026-63 Authorize Bill List 12.2 RES. 2026-64 Authorize Leave of Absence 12.3 RES. 2026-65 Appoint Affordable Housing Liaison 12.4 RES. 2026-66 Authorize Agreement with Mid Bergen Regional 12.5 RES. 2026-67 Adopting a Form for Tort Claims 12.6 RES. 2026-68 Authorization to Advertise for DPW Part-Time Temporary Labor …
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Tue Jan 6, 2026

Mayor and Council

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 01/05/26 8:00 PM Mayor and Council - Reorganization 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION - - The County Clerk John Hogan has certified the election results of Christoph Hesterbrink and Shimon Abraham Ravid as Councilmembers. 3 OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT 4 OATHS OF OFFICE - - Oaths of Office Councilman Christoph Hesterbrink Councilman Shimon Abraham Ravid 4.1 Oaths of Office - Councilmembers 5 ROLL CALL 6 REMARKS - ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS 7 STATE OF THE MUNICIPALITY ADDRESS 8 ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT 8.1 RES. 2026-03 Election of Council President 9 OATHS OF OFFICE - 2026 FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS - - Performed by Mayor Ziegler 9.1 Oaths of Office - Fire Department Officers 10 APPOINTMENT 11 APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH PROFESSIONALS 11.1 RES. 2026-04 Appoint Borough Attorney and Tax Appeal Attorney 11.2 RES. 2026-05 Appoint Labor Attorney 11.3 RES. 2026-06 Appoint Borough Auditor 2026-03_Election of 2026 Council President_1.05.26.pdf 2026-04_Appoint Borough and Tax Appeal Attorney_1.05.26.pdf 2026-05_Appoint Labor Attorney_1.05.26.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, January 5, 2026 1 11.4 RES. 2026-07 Appoint Borough Engineer 11.5 RES. 2026-08 Appoint Bond Counsel 11.6 RES. 2026-09 Appoint Borough Prosecutor 11.7 RES. 2026-10 Appoint Public Defender 11.8 RES. 2026-11 Appoint Risk Management Consultants 11. …
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Tue Jan 6, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia council to cancel 2025 budget appropriations and transfer remaining funds

The Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting to formally cancel all 2025 budget appropriations and authorize transfers of remaining 2025 funds. No new spending or ordinances are scheduled; the session is primarily procedural.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 01/05/26 7:30 PM Mayor and Council - Special 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT 3 ROLL CALL 4 RESOLUTIONS 4.1 RES. 2026-1 Authorize 2025 Budget Transfers 4.2 RES. 2026-2 Cancel 2025 Budget Appropriations 5 PRESENTATIONS 6 REMARKS - Councilman Fisher 7 PUBLIC COMMENTS - TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 8 ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE 2026-01_Authorize 2025 Budget Transfers_1.05.26.pdf 2026-02_Authorize Cancellation of 2025 Budget Appropriations_1.05.26.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, January 5, 2026 1
Fri Jan 2, 2026

Mayor and Council

Leonia council to enter closed session to discuss litigation

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting to enter closed session to discuss pending litigation. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

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Borough of Leonia Municipal Center 229 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Jonathan Mandel Borough Clerk www.leonianj.gov Meeting: 12/22/25 7:15 PM Mayor and Council - Special 1 FLAG SALUTE 2 OPEN MEETING STATEMENT 3 ROLL CALL 4 CLOSED SESSION: RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF LEONIA, COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL TO RETIRE INTO CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING: 4.1 A. Litigation 5 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - "AGENDA ITEMS ONLY" TWO (2) MINUTES PER SPEAKER 6 ADJOURNMENT 2025-279_Closed Session_12.22.25.pdf Borough of Leonia Monday, December 22, 2025 1
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