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Leonia public meetings in 2025

24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to approve contracts, tax refunds, and interlocal agreements

The Leonia Mayor and Council will meet to approve routine resolutions including bill payments, a personnel manual update, a 2026 drug-testing contract with Holy Name Medical Center, and a tax refund for 100% veteran exemptions. The meeting also includes unfinished business updates on redevelopment and bus shelters, new proposals for newsrack locations and a GranTrack system, and a closed session for contract negotiations and personnel discussions.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on short-term rental and parking fee ordinances

The Mayor and Council will consider the adoption of ordinances regarding short-term rentals, parking permit fees, and angle parking. The body will also review contracts for the Leonia Swim Club restrooms and pickleball court construction.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

Mayor and Council

Leonia Mayor and Council to discuss infrastructure repairs and grant applications

The Mayor and Council will meet for a work session to consider several consent resolutions regarding public works and emergency repairs. The body will also discuss staff policies and a bulk trash pilot program.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Mayor and Council

Leonia council to vote on short-term rental rules and parking fee changes

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to introduce and adopt ordinances, including new rules for short-term rentals and updates to parking permit and angle parking fees. The council will also vote on several resolutions, such as authorizing bill payments, purchasing additional Nixle credits, and accepting grants for senior center ADA doors and Beechwood Place Road improvements.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on adopting redevelopment plan and EV charger contract

The Leonia Mayor and Council will consider adopting an ordinance for a redevelopment plan and a resolution awarding a contract for EV charging services to Bergen Energy. Other items include appointing a Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer, a proclamation for Diwali, and a resolution to amend the 2025 budget for a pedestrian safety project.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on bulk trash pilot, solid waste rules, and firefighter hires

The Leonia Mayor and Council will vote on several items including a six-month pilot program for bulk trash collection (RES. 2025-223), an ordinance to amend solid waste receptacle rules (ORD. 2025-20), and the appointment of three firefighters (RES. 2025-220–222). They will also discuss speed humps, EV charging infrastructure, and a budget presentation.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on salary ordinance, redevelopment plan, and crossing guard appointments

The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to adopt a salary ordinance (ORD. 2025-19), introduce amendments to it (ORD. 2025-21), and introduce a redevelopment plan ordinance (ORD. 2025-22). They will also vote on appointing additional crossing guards and amending the 2025 salary resolution. Public comments are limited to agenda items initially, with a second period for general topics.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on sign, utility easement, and salary ordinances

The Leonia Mayor and Council will vote on three ordinances: a new sign ordinance, an ordinance authorizing acquisition of a utility easement at 400-410 Broad Avenue, and a salary ordinance for 2025. They will also introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter 243 regarding solid waste receptacles and consider an amendment to the 2025 Salary Resolution. A closed session is scheduled to discuss negotiations and potential litigation.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to vote on lead inspections, electric vehicles, and flood piping

The Borough Council will consider adopting an ordinance requiring lead-based paint inspections in rental units and introducing ordinances for a utility easement at 400-410 Broad Ave and the 2025 salary schedule. Resolutions include purchasing E-Transit vehicles through a cooperative pricing system, moving 457 retirement services to Empower, and accepting a proposal for pipe installation for flood remediation. The meeting also includes appointments, a proclamation, and a closed session.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to discuss managing 2026 municipal tax increase

The Mayor and Council will hear a presentation from the Finance Committee on managing the 2026 municipal tax increase. They will also consider introducing an ordinance amending lead-based paint inspections, a resolution for 'Freedom at the Pump,' and several consent resolutions including procurement of E-Transit vehicles and acceptance of the 2024 audit. New business includes proposals for a trial run of weekly garbage collection, a 32-gallon/50-lb garbage can limit, community solar, and purchase of Lot 9 for affordable housing.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to introduce sign ordinance, adopt revaluation emergency ordinance

The Leonia Mayor and Council will consider adopting a special emergency ordinance for property revaluation for the 2026 tax year and introducing a new sign ordinance. They will also vote on appointing a part-time custodian and a member to the Property Maintenance Hearing Board. Several consent resolutions include authorizing the bill list, accepting an appraisal contract, amending the budget for two grants, and rejecting bids for an electric shuttle bus. Unfinished and new business items include discussions on utility alternatives, short-term rentals, sidewalk policy, lead-based paint inspections, child safety policies, self-serve gas, and mayoral coverage for August.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to discuss road improvements and summer camp hiring

This work session includes decisions on infrastructure projects, staff appointments, and ordinance adoption. The Council will also address utility alternatives and a request for a speed hump on Wood Terrace.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025

Mayor and Council

Leonia Mayor and Council to vote on Housing Element Fair Share Plan

The Mayor and Council are holding a special meeting to consider the endorsement of the Housing Element Fair Share Plan. This plan was previously adopted by the Leonia Planning Board.

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Fri Jun 6, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to adopt development fee ordinance and appoint summer staff

The Mayor and Council will consider adopting a Development Fee Ordinance (ORD. 2025-12) and introducing a Capital Surplus Purchase Ordinance (ORD. 2025-14). They will also vote on resolutions to authorize additional swim club and summer camp appointments, appoint an Affordable Housing Liaison, and cancel unexpended improvement authorizations.

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Tue May 20, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to adopt set-aside ordinance and property maintenance code

The Leonia Mayor and Council will consider adopting two ordinances: a set-aside ordinance and a property maintenance code. They will also vote on several resolutions, including appointing a part-time age-friendly coordinator and authorizing alcohol sales at two events. The meeting includes public comment periods and a closed session for negotiations.

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Tue May 6, 2025

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to consider the 2025 municipal budget and new ordinances

The Mayor and Council will meet to discuss the adoption of the 2025 local municipal budget. The agenda also includes the introduction of development fee and property maintenance ordinances, as well as several administrative resolutions.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to adopt flood damage prevention ordinance, introduce set-aside ordinance

The Mayor and Council will adopt Ordinance 2025-10 on flood damage prevention and introduce Ordinance 2025-11, a set-aside ordinance. They will also consider consent resolutions including a capital budget purchase of a police vehicle, approval of Station Parkway improvements, and authorization to apply for a Bergen County Open Space Grant for Wood Park. Several appointments and resolutions on diversity, equity, and inclusion are on the agenda.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to introduce 2025 municipal budget, adopt affordable housing numbers

The Mayor and Council will introduce the 2025 Municipal Budget and consider adopting 4th Round Affordable Housing numbers. They will also vote on ordinances regarding film production, affordable housing updates, and a cost-of-living cap bank, plus a new flood damage prevention ordinance. Other items include appointing a Code Enforcement Officer, supporting a Community Center project proposal, and authorizing bids for Borough Hall stairs.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025

Mayor and Council

Leonia Council to introduce 2025 municipal budget and several ordinances

The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to introduce the 2025 municipal budget and various ordinances, including updates to affordable housing and film regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on developer agreements and new business items such as EV charging infrastructure.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to adopt 2025 capital budget and fire safety fee changes

The Mayor and Council will vote on three ordinances: updating fire safety permit fees, revising the emergency management coordinator role, and adopting the 2025 capital budget via a bond ordinance. They will also consider resolutions including rejecting revaluation bids, authorizing bond anticipation notes, awarding a CDBG project for Beechwood Place, and adopting emergency appropriations. Public comment is limited to agenda items at the start and any topic at the end.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on building codes, short-term rentals, and film regulations

The Leonia Mayor and Council will hold a work session to adopt three ordinances: one updating building construction requirements, one regulating short-term rentals, and one establishing film production rules. They will also consider resolutions to appoint a Swim Club seasonal manager, accept a sewer infiltration grant, and approve bills.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025

Mayor and Council

Council to vote on Fair Share Housing Plan and affordable housing numbers

The Mayor and Council will hold a work session to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a presentation on the Fair Share Housing Plan, introduction of ordinances on building construction, short-term rentals, and film regulations, and adoption of resolutions endorsing the housing plan and accepting fourth-round affordable housing numbers.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025

Mayor and Council

Leonia Mayor and Council hold special meeting for litigation discussion

The Mayor and Council are meeting in a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter a closed session to discuss litigation.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025

Mayor and Council

Leonia Mayor and Council reorganize, appoint officials for 2025

This is the annual reorganization meeting where the Mayor and Council will swear in three re-elected councilmembers, elect a Council President, and appoint numerous borough officials and professionals for the coming year. The agenda includes over 60 resolutions covering appointments, financial authorizations, and routine administrative matters. Mayor Ziegler will also deliver the State of the Municipality address.

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