Englewood public meetings in 2023

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom. The main item is a new application from TNEI Inc. to expand an existing take-out restaurant at 39 S Van Brunt St into a full-service, 26-seat sit-down restaurant, requiring multiple variances. The board will also consider a resolution for a prior application from Dwight Englewood School.

• New application ZBA 2023-9: TNEI Inc., 39 S Van Brunt St, Block 2402, Lot 5 — variances for C(1), C(2), D(1) to expand restaurant use to entire structure and add 26-seat sit-down service
• Variances sought for permitted use, minimum lot area, minimum lot depth, minimum rear and side yard, and parking requirements
• Resolution for File ZBA 2023-7: Dwight Englewood School, 440 Egan Pl., Block 1806, Lot 1

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is holding a special remote meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main action being a motion to enter closed session to discuss a contractual matter. There is also time for public comment and other business.

• Motion to go into Closed Session for a Contractual Matter
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for December 28, 2023, if necessary

City Council

The City Council is holding public hearings for ordinances regarding property registration and procedures for naming public spaces. The body is also reviewing various resolutions, including budget transfers and contract awards.

• Approval of bills and claims totaling $3,707,530.03
• Public hearing for Ordinance #23-29 regarding property registration
• Public hearing for Ordinance #23-31 regarding procedures to name public spaces
• Resolution to authorize a $50,000 budget insertion for Covid-19 vaccination
• Resolution to authorize a $427,132 budget insertion for NJ Emergency Prep Grant

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting on December 12, 2023, at 7:30 pm, held telephonically and via Zoom. The council will immediately go into closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment allowed before the closed session.

• Special meeting held telephonically and via Zoom
• Closed session for litigation, personnel, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privilege
• Public comments accepted by 3:00 PM via email or letter
• Resolution #382-12-12-23 to enter closed session

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a continued hearing on a site plan application from Dwight Englewood School at 440 Egan Pl. The school seeks a D(1) variance to build a sports pavilion with restrooms for use with its adjacent field, in a one-family district. The board will also vote on minutes from its October and November meetings. The meeting is conducted via Zoom.

• Continued application ZBA 2023-7: Dwight Englewood School, 440 Egan Pl., Block 1806, Lot 1
• Request for site plan approval with D(1) variance for a sports pavilion/restroom
• Property located in a one-family district; relief sought for permitted use
• Minutes approval for October 19, 2023 and November 16, 2023

Environmental Commission

The Englewood Environmental Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, covering minutes, communications, bills, and subcommittee updates on policy recommendations, Flat Rock Brook, open space/community gardens/bees, and Eleanor Harvey Park/Taylor Bliss House. No votes on specific items are listed.

• Subcommittee update on policy recommendations
• Flat Rock Brook update
• Open Space/Community Gardens/Bees update
• Eleanor Harvey Park/Taylor Bliss House update
• Technical Friday part 2 discussion

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold a remote meeting on December 7, 2023, to consider several applications, including a change of use for a coffee shop, a residential subdivision, and new signage. The board will also review resolutions, approve minutes, and discuss 2024 meeting dates. A closed session is scheduled for a contractual matter.

• Bandić Coffee LLC: change of use and interior renovation of upholstery shop to coffee shop with 20 seats at 9-15 West Hudson Avenue (Block 705 Lot 7)
• Atherton Beverly LLC: subdivision of one-family residential lot into two lots at 390 Jones Road (Block 3305 Lot 14.02)
• 28-46 South Dean Street LLC: new signage for Vera's Bridal, KABR Group, Tiger Schulman's Martial Arts, and LaserAway at 28-46 South Dean Street
• Resolutions for Alza Inc. (55-57 North Dean Street) and SimchaDouglas LLC (419 Douglas Street)
• Completeness review for Bandić Coffee LLC (change of use)

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to consider several applications, including a change of use for a coffee shop, a residential lot subdivision, and signage installations. The board will also review resolutions for two prior files and approve meeting minutes.

• Change of use for Bandić Coffee LLC at 9-15 West Hudson Avenue (Block 705 Lot 7) from upholstery shop to 20-seat coffee shop
• Subdivision request by Atherton Beverly LLC at 390 Jones Road (Block 3305, Lot 14.02) to split one residential lot into two
• Sign installation by Cityview Surgical Center, LLC at 28-46 South Dean Street (Block 2403, Lot 7.02)
• New signage for tenants (Vera's Bridal, KABR Group, Tiger Schulman's Martial Arts, LaserAway) at 28-46 South Dean Street (Block 2403, Lots 7.02 and 4.02)
• Completeness review for Bandić Coffee LLC change of use application

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve November 2023 financial reports and set the meeting schedule for 2024. The board will also discuss communicable disease updates and public health outreach.

• Resolution R23-16 regarding 2024 meeting dates
• Approval of November 2023 revenue of $12,969.00
• Approval of November 2023 expenditures of $11,199.18
• Discussion on changing the Board of Health meeting time
• Review of November 2023 retail licenses

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to approve payments totaling $1,025,718.25, introduce two ordinances (one on disorderly conduct, one on naming public spaces), and recognize police officers and a football team. The agenda also includes several consent resolutions for grants and budget adjustments, plus discussion items on Juneteenth events and city-owned property.

• Resolution #367-12-05-23: Approve payment of bills and claims totaling $1,025,718.25
• Ordinance #23-30: Amend Chapter 307, Article I 'Disorderly Conduct' (first reading, public hearing Dec. 19)
• Ordinance #23-31: Establish Chapter 315 'Procedure to Name Public Spaces' (first reading, public hearing Dec. 19)
• Resolution #364-12-05-23: Recognize 200 Club of Bergen County award recipients (7 police officers)
• Consent agenda includes grants: Solid Waste Recycling ($38,934.60), Drunk Driving Enforcement ($8,380.30), Clean Communities ($58,466.34), FEMA Training Trailer ($94,100)

Board of Adjustment

The November 27, 2023 regular meeting of the Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment is cancelled. The only item, a variance application for a full-service restaurant at 39 S Van Brunt St., has been adjourned to a future date, with the applicant to re-notice.

• Meeting cancelled
• ZBA 2023-9 TNEI Inc., 39 S Van Brunt St., Block 2402, Lot 5 — adjourned
• Variances C(1), C(2), D(1) for full-service restaurant in D-2b district

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is considering a new application for a site plan at 39 S Van Brunt St. The applicant, TNEI Inc., is seeking several variances to establish a full service restaurant in the Downtown (D-2b) district.

• New application: TNEI Inc., 39 S Van Brunt St. (Block 2402, Lot 5)
• Site plan for a full service restaurant in the Downtown (D-2b) district
• Requested variances for permitted use, lot area, lot depth, and rear/side yard requirements

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to review several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include the approval of bills and claims totaling $7,218,482.65 and a presentation by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Approval of bills and claims totaling $7,218,482.65
• Ordinance #23-28: Amending traffic and parking on West Palisade Ave.
• Ordinance #23-29: Amending property registration ordinances
• Ordinance #23-30: Amending disorderly conduct ordinances
• Resolution #357-11-21-23: Awarding contract to Zuccaro Inc. for William Street Parking Lot

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to hear a new application from Dwight Englewood School. The school requests D(1) and C(2) variances to build a sports pavilion with restrooms and parking for its adjacent field, located in a one-family district. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• New application ZBA 2023-7: Dwight Englewood School, 440 Egan Pl., Block 1806, Lot 1
• Variances sought for maximum impervious coverage, parking requirements, and permitted use
• Proposed sports pavilion to serve as restroom and parking facilities for school field users
• Minutes approval for September 11 and September 21, 2023 meetings

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to appoint a Public Health Investigator and review financial reports. The body will also discuss communicable disease updates and public health outreach events.

• Resolution R23-15 to appoint Public Health Investigator (PHI)
• Approval of November 2023 revenue of $16,552.50
• Approval of November 2023 expenditures of $7,580.51
• Review of November 2023 retail licenses
• Discussion on communicable disease updates

Planning Board

The regular public meeting of the City of Englewood Planning Board scheduled for Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom has been cancelled for lack of agenda. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled for lack of agenda

City Council

The Englewood City Council will consider approving $4,459,282.58 in bills and claims, adopt an ordinance on vacant and abandoned properties, and introduce a traffic ordinance for West Palisade Ave. They will also vote on several grant applications and a resolution to waive downtown parking meter fees for the holiday shopping season.

• Resolution #347-11-01-23: Approve payment of bills and claims totaling $4,459,282.58
• Ordinance #23-29 (2nd reading): Amend Chapter 260 to establish regulations for vacant and abandoned properties
• Ordinance #23-28 (1st reading): Amend traffic schedule for West Palisade Ave from the Monument to the Teaneck border
• Resolution #352-11-01-23: Waive downtown parking meter fees for 2023 holiday shopping season
• Resolutions #348-351: Authorize grant applications for food assistance, housing, technology, and firefighter grants

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting on October 31, 2023, at 7:30 PM, conducted telephonically and via Zoom. The sole substantive item is a resolution to enter closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Resolution #346-10-31-23 to enter closed session for litigation, personnel, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privilege matters
• Public comments accepted by 3:00 PM on meeting date via email or letter
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom; public participation details provided

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting on October 30, 2023, at 6:30 pm, telephonically and via Zoom. The sole substantive item is a resolution to enter closed session to discuss contract negotiations with the Township of Teaneck Township Council. The council will not take formal action in open session, though it reserves the right to reconvene publicly after the closed session. Public comments may be submitted by 3:00 pm on the meeting date.

• Resolution #345-10-30-23 to enter closed session for contract negotiations with the Township of Teaneck Township Council
• Meeting held telephonically and virtually via Zoom; public participation via phone or Zoom link provided
• Public comments accepted by 3:00 pm on meeting date via letter or email to meeting@cityofenglewood.org

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is meeting remotely to review a Request for Proposal for the 2024 Master Plan and to conduct hearings on three applications, including a house of worship conversion and two subdivision requests. The agenda also includes a completeness review for a subdivision application. No scheduled cases are set for adjournment.

• Review of Request for Proposal for 2024 Master Plan
• Hearing: SimchaDouglas LLC — convert single-family home to house of worship at 419 Douglas Street
• Hearing: CPAM Realty LLC — subdivide property at 270 Next Day Hill Court & 459 Next Day Hill Drive into two lots
• Hearing: Atherton Beverly LLC — subdivide one-family lot at 390 Jones Road into two lots
• Completeness review: Atherton Beverly LLC file 2021-01A

City Council

The Englewood City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting Ordinance #23-26, which amends the zoning map. It will also introduce Ordinance #23-28, a traffic and parking change on West Palisade Avenue, and approve a consent agenda including contracts and grants. The council will also approve payment of bills totaling $1,035,172.11 and enter closed session.

• Public hearing and adoption vote on Ordinance #23-26 amending the zoning map (Section §250-55)
• Introduction of Ordinance #23-28 amending traffic and parking on West Palisade Ave from the Monument to the Teaneck border
• Approval of bills and claims totaling $1,035,172.11
• Award to Cifelli & Son, Inc. for Humphrey Street and Tibbs Court Road improvements (Bid #23-36)
• Settlement authorization in Nadia Loukim vs. City of Englewood

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom. The main item is a continued application for a 21-unit townhouse development at 19 & 21 W Ivy Ln, which requires multiple variances. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Continued application ZBA 2023-6 for 21-unit townhouse development at 19 & 21 W Ivy Ln (Block 701, Lots 16, 17)
• Variances requested for front/rear yard setbacks, rear yard coverage, building height, and building coverage
• Waiver requested for parking space size requirement
• Minutes for September 11 and September 21, 2023 meetings

Board of Adjustment

The Board is considering a motion to adjourn the case regarding a proposed sports pavilion at 440 Egan Pl. to November 16, 2023. The meeting also includes the adoption of a memorialization resolution for 75 Grand Ave.

• Adjournment request for File ZBA 2023-7: sports pavilion at 440 Egan Pl.
• Adoption of Memorialization Resolution for File 2022-5: 75 Grand Ave

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom. The main item is a new application from Dwight Englewood School seeking variances to build a sports pavilion with restrooms and parking at 440 Egan Pl. The board will also consider adopting a resolution memorializing a prior decision on a DHS Management LLC application at 75 Grand Ave.

• New application ZBA 2023-7: Dwight Englewood School, 440 Egan Pl., Block 1806, Lot 1 — D(1) and C(2) variances for sports pavilion with restrooms and parking
• Variances sought for maximum impervious coverage, parking requirements, and permitted use in a one-family district
• Adoption of memorialization resolution for File 2022-5: DHS Management LLC, 75 Grand Ave, Block 2703, Lots 9-12

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Englewood City Council held virtually. The council will immediately enter closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters. No public action is expected, and the council may not return to open session.

• Closed session authorized by Resolution #332-10-17-23
• Discussion topics: litigation, personnel, contract negotiations, attorney-client privilege
• Public comments accepted via Zoom or written submission by 3:00 PM

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health is meeting to approve routine items including September revenues and expenditures, and to receive reports on communicable diseases and public health outreach. A presentation on strengthening local public health capacities is also scheduled. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approval of September 2023 revenue of $10,678.00
• Approval of September 2023 expenditures of $17,614.21
• Approval of retail licenses for September 2023
• Communicable disease update
• Presentation on strengthening local public health capacities

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to approve payments totaling $1,710,214.56, adopt a contract for DPW employees, and introduce ordinances on parking and vacant properties. The agenda also includes several resolutions for discussion, such as a Community Development Block Grant for Vantage Health Systems and a Master Plan RFP.

• Resolution #312-10-10-23: Approve payment of bills and claims totaling $1,710,214.56
• Ordinance #23-27: Establish contract salaries and benefits for DPW employees (second reading)
• Ordinance #23-28: Amend traffic and parking ordinance on West Palisade Ave from the Monument to the Teaneck border
• Ordinance #23-29: Establish regulations for vacant and abandoned properties (Chapter 260)
• Resolution #322-10-10-23: Authorize purchase of three hybrid vehicles for Construction Office, Police Department, and Parking Enforcement

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is meeting to review a site plan application from Alza Inc. to renovate and expand a building at 55-57 North Dean Street into a three-story mixed-use structure. The board will also consider a subdivision request from CPAM Realty LLC and a master plan consistency review for Ordinance 23-26. Two applications are carried to a later date, and two others are requesting adjournment.

• Alza Inc. site plan for 55-57 North Dean Street (Block 1207 Lot 1) for a three-story mixed-use building
• CPAM Realty LLC subdivision request for 270 Next Day Hill Court & 459 Next Day Hill Drive (Block 1301, Lots 16.01, 19)
• Ordinance 23-26 Master Plan Consistency Review
• Adjournment requests for 28-46 South Dean Street applications (SimchaDouglas LLC and Cityview Surgical Center LLC)
• Carried applications: 2023-02 SimchaDouglas LLC (419 Douglas St.) and 2021-01A Atherton Beverly LLC (390 Jones Road)

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to review several applications, including a subdivision, signage installations, and a mixed-use building expansion. The board will also discuss the 2014 Master Plan review. No resolutions are scheduled, and several cases are carried over from previous meetings.

• CPAM Realty LLC subdivision at 270 Next Day Hill Court & 459 Next Day Hill Drive into four lots (continuation)
• Cityview Surgical Center sign at 28-46 South Dean Street
• 28-46 South Dean Street LLC signage for Vera's Bridal, KABR Group, Tiger Schulman's Martial Arts, LaserAway
• Alza Inc. preliminary/final site plan for 3-story mixed-use building at 55-57 North Dean Street
• Discussion of Master Plan of 2014 review

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting on October 5, 2023, primarily to go into closed session for personnel and attorney-client privileged matters, then return to open session to vote on confirming the City Manager's appointment of a new Deputy City Manager. The appointee's name is not listed in the agenda. Public comment is allowed via Zoom or written submission.

• Resolution #308-10-05-23: Enter closed session for personnel and attorney-client privilege matters
• Resolution #309-10-05-23: Confirm appointment of Deputy City Manager, effective October 16, 2023, per Ordinance No. 23-04
• Meeting held telephonically and via Zoom; public comment by 10:00 AM or during session

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting on September 26, 2023, at 7:30 PM, virtually via Zoom. The council will immediately go into closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters. Public comment is allowed, and the council may or may not take formal action.

• Closed session authorized by Resolution #307-09-26-23 for litigation, personnel, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privilege
• Meeting held telephonically and virtually via Zoom
• Public comments accepted by email or letter until 3:00 PM on meeting date

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a request from DHS Management LLC to extend an approved site plan for 75 Grand Ave until December 6, 2023. The applicant is also seeking to withdraw a previously submitted application for amended site plan approval.

• Extension request for 5-story mixed-use building at 75 Grand Ave
• Withdrawal of 2022 amended site plan application
• Request to extend approved 2018 site plan through December 6, 2023

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting virtually to approve payments totaling about $3.8 million, introduce two ordinances (a zoning map amendment and a DPW union contract), and vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and grants. The meeting also includes discussions on the master plan, stormwater infrastructure, and other policy items.

• Payment of bills and claims: $2,688,730.78 (cancelled workshop) and $1,109,637.91
• Ordinance #23-26: Amend zoning map (Section §250-55)
• Ordinance #23-27: Establish contract salaries/benefits for DPW employees
• Award CC# 23-11 to New Jersey Building Services for custodial services
• Accept FEMA grant for swift water rescue training ($245,454.54)

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, revenues, expenditures, employee reports, and retail licenses. They will also receive updates on communicable diseases and a presentation on the state of health, along with public health events and outreach.

• Revenue of $17,983.00 (July) and $23,162.00 (August) for approval
• Expenditures of $4,219.79 (July) and $1,442.55 (August) for approval
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2023 meeting
• Retail licenses for August 2023
• Communicable disease update and State of Health presentation

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting on September 12, 2023, at 7:30 pm, telephonically and via Zoom. The council will immediately enter closed session to discuss litigation, personnel, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Closed session authorized by Resolution #292-09-05-23
• Closed session topics: litigation, personnel, contract negotiations, attorney-client privilege
• Public comments accepted by 3:00 PM via email or letter
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom; no in-person option noted

The Englewood City Council approved Resolution #292 authorizing a closed‑session to discuss litigation, personnel, and contract matters. The Council also voted to reconvene in an open session after the closed session and subsequently approved a motion to adjourn the meeting. All votes were unanimous among the five council members present.

• Approved Resolution #292 to enter closed session (5-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Environmental Commission

The Englewood Environmental Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss routine business and subcommittee updates. They will also discuss incorporating the daily Air Quality Index into the city website and electronic sign, and consider more environmentally friendly fireworks for the future.

• Discussion: Daily AQI incorporated into City Website and electronic sign
• Discussion: More environmentally friendly fireworks going forward
• Update: Shade Tree – June
• Update: Flat Rock Brook – Steve
• Update: Englewood Historical Society/Taylor - Bliss Project – Michael

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a continued application from Ivy Lane Associates LLC. The developer is seeking several variances to permit residential townhouse construction in a one-family zoning district.

• Application File ZBA 2023-6 for 19 & 21 W Ivy Ln.
• Request for D(1), D(6), C(1) and C(2) variances
• Proposed construction of 21 residential townhouse units
• Requested relief for front/rear yard setbacks, building height, and coverage
• Requested waiver for parking space size requirements

The Board held a continued hearing regarding a request by Ivy Lane Associates LLC to build a 21-unit residential townhouse development at 19 & 21 W Ivy Ln. No final decision was made, and the application was scheduled for a continued hearing on October 23, 2023.

• Continued application ZBA 2023-6 for 21-unit townhouse development at 19 & 21 W Ivy Ln to October 23, 2023

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to approve payments totaling $2,688,730.78, introduce two ordinances (a zoning map amendment and a DPW employee contract), and consider a consent agenda of resolutions including contracts for affordable housing administration, cleaning services, grant writing, and police vehicles. The council will also discuss several items, including a CDBG grant, traffic ordinance updates, and a vacant property registration ordinance.

• Resolution #273-09-05-23: Approve payment of bills and claims totaling $2,688,730.78
• Ordinance #23-26: Amend zoning map (Section §250-55) of the Land Use Code
• Ordinance #23-27: Establish contract salaries and benefits for DPW employees (United Brotherhood of Public Workers)
• Resolution #281-09-05-23: Award D&L Paving Contractors Inc. for 2023 Curb and Sidewalk Program, Re-Bid #23R-27
• Resolution #288-09-05-23: Accept FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Swift Water Rescue and Boat Operator Training ($245,454.54)

Board of Adjustment

The scheduled regular meeting of the Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment for August 28, 2023, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided during this session.

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved resolutions for Subaru of Englewood-Town Motors, Community Seventh Day Adventist Church, and Bergen Family Center. The Board also discussed the formation of a committee and funding for the 2014 Master Plan review.

• Approved resolution 2023-01 for Subaru of Englewood-Town Motors at 105 South Van Brunt Street
• Approved resolution 2023-04 for Community Seventh Day Adventist Church at 245 Tenafly Road
• Approved resolution 2023-07 for Bergen Family Center at 44 Armory Street
• Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved adjournment of application for 28-46 South Dean Street until October 5 or 28, 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved resolutions for Subaru of Englewood, Community Seventh Day Adventist Church, and the Bergen Family Center. The Board also discussed the formation of a committee to review the 2014 Master Plan.

• Approved resolution 2023-01 for Subaru of Englewood (105 South Van Brunt Street) (6-0)
• Approved resolution 2023-04 for Community Seventh Day Adventist Church (245 Tenafly Road) (5-0)
• Approved resolution 2023-07 for Bergen Family Center (44 Armory Street) (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 27, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Adjourned application for 28-46 South Dean Street until October 5 or 28, 2023

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting to consider overriding Mayor Michael Wildes' veto of Ordinance No. 23-22, which would create affordable housing overlay zones. The council will vote on Resolution #272-08-22-23, which requires a two-thirds majority of the full council to pass. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Vote on Resolution #272-08-22-23 to override the mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 23-22
• Ordinance No. 23-22 amends Chapter 250 (Land Use) to create affordable housing overlay zones
• Mayor vetoed the ordinance on August 11, 2023
• Public comments accepted via Zoom or email by 3:00 PM on meeting date
• Closed session for contract negotiations, litigation, personnel, and attorney-client privileged matters

The City Council met to discuss and take action on the Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 23-22, which creates affordable housing overlay zones. The meeting included public testimony regarding traffic, flood zones, and the 2014 Master Plan. The provided minutes end before a final vote on the veto override was recorded.

Board of Adjustment

This meeting consists of procedural business and the review of past records. The board will address the 2022 Annual Report and the 2023 By-Laws.

• Approval of June 15, 2023, and July 24, 2023, minutes
• Review of 2022 Annual Report
• Review of 2023 By-Laws

The Board approved the 2022 Annual Report with a minor edit to the Breezeway Loophole section. The Board also approved the 2023 By-Laws, which include updated NJ State statute references and revised voting procedures for alternate members.

• Approved 06/15/2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 07/24/2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Annual Report (7-0)
• Approved 2023 By-Laws (7-0)

Environmental Commission

The Englewood Environmental Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes a guest speaker on a lighting ordinance and updates from various subcommittees. The meeting is largely procedural, covering minutes, communications, bills, and public comment, with no major decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda.

• Guest speaker on Lighting Ordinance
• Subcommittee updates: Bee Day event, policy recommendations, Flat Rock Brook, open space/community gardens/bees, Eleanor Harvey Park/Taylor Bliss House

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on three ordinances, including creating affordable housing overlay zones, acquiring property at 47 Brook Avenue for stormwater management, and amending traffic regulations on Honeck Street. The council will also vote on a $1.2 million bill payment and several resolutions, including a spending plan and affordable housing program manuals.

• Ordinance #23-22: Create affordable housing overlay zones (amending Chapter 250 Land Use)
• Ordinance #23-23: Acquire 47 Brook Avenue for stormwater management and flood mitigation
• Resolution #253: Approve payment of bills totaling $1,199,792.12
• Resolution #271: Authorize eminent domain action for 50 William Street
• Resolution #263: Purchase three 2023 Dodge Durango police patrol vehicles

The City Council approved a consolidated list of bills and claims for payment. The council also held a second reading for an ordinance to create affordable housing overlay zones to implement a court-approved settlement agreement.

• Approved payment of bills and claims totaling $1,199,792.12 (5-0)
• Accepted minutes from the August 3, 2021 regular meeting (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously determined that Ordinance 23-22, which creates affordable housing overlay zones, is inconsistent with the 2014 Master Plan. The Board also approved a digital sign for a church and a community mural. These findings and approvals will be forwarded to the Mayor and Council.

• Found Ordinance 23-22 (Affordable Housing Overlay Zones) inconsistent with the 2014 Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved digital monument sign for Community Seventh Day Adventist Church at 245 Tenafly Road (Unanimous)
• Approved collaborative community mural at Bergen Family Center, 44 Armory Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting to enter closed session for litigation, personnel, and contract matters, then return to open session to vote on appointing a Deputy City Manager and to rescind a previously awarded 2023 Curb and Sidewalk Program contract due to a bid specification flaw.

• Appointment of Deputy City Manager (Resolution #248A4-08-01-23)
• Rescinding Resolution #248C-07-25-23 awarding D&L Paving Contractors Inc. for 2023 Curb and Sidewalk Program, Bid #23-27 (Resolution #251-08-01-23)
• Closed session for litigation, personnel, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters

The City Council rescinded a previous award to D&L Paving Contractors Inc. for the 2023 Curb and Sidewalk Program due to a flaw in the bid specification document. No action was taken on the appointment of a Deputy City Manager after the applicant withdrew.

• Rescinded Resolution #248C-07-25-23 awarding 2023 Curb and Sidewalk Program to D&L Paving Contractors Inc. (5-0)
• No action taken on Deputy City Manager appointment due to applicant withdrawal

Planning Board

The Board unanimously approved a site plan for a Subaru automotive service center at 105 South Van Brunt Street. Additionally, the Board voted to adopt the Revised Third Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

• Approved Subaru of Englewood--Town Motors service center application (Unanimous)
• Adopted Revised Third Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (8-2)
• Adjourned CPAM Realty LLC case (270 & 459 Next Day Hill Drive) to September 28, 2023
• Adjourned Atherton Beverly LLC case (390 Jones Road) to September 28, 2023

City Council

The Englewood City Council will vote on two affordable housing ordinances (second reading) and introduce three new ordinances, including the purchase of 47 Brook Avenue for stormwater management. The council will also approve a $8.1 million bill list and several contracts, and enter closed session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Adopt Ordinance #23-20 amending affordable housing development fees (1.5% residential, 6% bonus)
• Adopt Ordinance #23-21 amending affordable housing article
• Introduce Ordinance #23-23 to acquire 47 Brook Avenue for stormwater/flood mitigation
• Introduce Ordinance #23-24 amending traffic/parking on Honeck Street
• Introduce Ordinance #23-25 regulating outdoor fires

The City Council held a second reading of Ordinance #23-20, which seeks to establish development fees for new residential projects to fund very-low, low, and moderate income housing. The ordinance is part of a settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center. No final vote on the ordinance was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved entry into closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters (5-0)
• Approved return to open session (5-0)
• Tabled the acceptance of previous meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a new application for a residential townhouse project involving multiple variances. The board will also address resolutions regarding properties on S. Dean St. and Lincoln St., and administer an oath of office.

• New application for 21-unit townhouse development at 19 & 21 W Ivy Ln.
• Resolution for City View Surgical Center, 28-46 S. Dean St.
• Resolution for Daniel and Joyce Straus, 42 Lincoln St.
• Oath of office for Suzanne Mullings as Alternate #4

The Board approved two resolutions for properties on S. Dean St. and Lincoln St. A new application for a 21-unit townhouse development at 19 & 21 W Ivy Ln. was accepted as complete and scheduled for a continued hearing.

• Approved resolution for City View Surgical Center, 28-46 S. Dean St. (4-0)
• Approved resolution for Daniel and Joyce Straus, 42 Lincoln St. (3-0)
• Accepted application as complete for Ivy Lane Associates LLC, 19 & 21 W Ivy Ln. (6-0)
• Swore in Suzanne Mullings as Alternate Member No. 4
• Approved May 18, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The regular public meeting of the City of Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and review the city's COAH/Affordable Housing obligations. The agenda includes a presentation by the planner and COAH attorney, a public comment period, and a closed session. No formal action is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of COAH/Affordable Housing obligations
• Presentation by Planner John Szabo and COAH Attorney Ed Buzak
• Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit
• Closed session authorized under Open Public Meetings Act

The City Council conducted a special meeting to review the city's COAH and affordable housing obligations. No formal actions were taken during the meeting, as it served as a public presentation prior to a scheduled hearing on August 8, 2023.

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health is meeting to approve routine financial reports and licenses, and to vote on three personnel resolutions: promotions for Lewis and Murdock, and an appointment for Nunez. They will also receive updates on communicable diseases and discuss public health events and the annual report.

• Resolution R23-12: Promotion of Lewis to Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist
• Resolution R23-13: Promotion of Murdock to Public Health Nurse Supervisor
• Resolution R23-14: Appointment of Nunez as Registered Environmental Health Specialist
• Approval of June 2023 revenue of $16,144.00 and expenditures of $8,538.17
• Approval of June 2023 minutes, employee reports, and retail licenses

City Council

The Englewood City Council and Planning Board are holding a special joint meeting to receive a presentation on affordable housing from Planner John Szabo and COAH Attorney Ed Buzak. The meeting may also go into closed session to discuss contract negotiations, litigation, and attorney-client privileged matters. No formal action is listed on the agenda.

• Affordable housing presentation by Planner John Szabo and COAH Attorney Ed Buzak
• Possible closed session for contract negotiations, litigation, and attorney-client privilege
• Public comments accepted via Zoom or written submission by 3:00 PM on meeting date

The City Council and Planning Board held a special joint meeting to receive a presentation on affordable housing. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the session.

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a workshop meeting with public hearings on three affordable housing ordinances (23-19, 23-20, 23-21) related to the city's settlement with Fair Share Housing Center. Two of these ordinances (23-20 and 23-21) are expected to be tabled until the July 25 regular meeting. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including appointments, a grant-writing contract, and approval of $721,758.40 in bills and claims. The meeting includes a closed session for contract negotiations, personnel, and potential litigation.

• Ordinance 23-19: Amends municipal housing liaison and administrative agent provisions
• Ordinance 23-20: Amends affordable housing development fees (tabled to July 25)
• Ordinance 23-21: Amends affordable housing article (tabled to July 25)
• Resolution #230: Authorizes hiring grant writing consulting and disaster recovery services
• Resolution #231: Approves payment of bills and claims totaling $721,758.40

The City Council held a workshop meeting to review Ordinance #23-19, which proposes amending the administrative code to establish a Municipal Housing Liaison and Administrative Agent. This action is intended to implement a settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center. No final vote on the ordinance was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved Resolution #228-07-11-23 to enter closed session for contract negotiations, personnel matters, and potential litigation (5-0)

Environmental Commission

The Englewood Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to discuss routine business and subcommittee updates, including shade trees, Flat Rock Brook, and community gardens. They will also consider new business on air quality (AQI) and whether to use more environmentally friendly fireworks in the future.

• National Bee Day at Library, August 19th
• Discussion on more environmentally friendly fireworks
• Air Quality Index (AQI) discussion
• Updates on Shade Tree, Flat Rock Brook, and community gardens

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two traffic ordinances (no left turn at Walton and Broad, parking ban on Lydecker Street) and first reading of an ordinance creating affordable housing overlay zones. The council will also vote on resolutions including liquor license renewals, a grant application for roadway rehabilitation, and approval of bills totaling $1,980,049.86. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• Ordinance #23-17: No left turn at Walton Street and Broad Avenue
• Ordinance #23-18: Parking prohibited on portion of Lydecker Street
• Ordinance #23-22: Creating affordable housing overlay zones (first reading)
• Resolution #219: Grant application for Herzog and Levinsohn Place roadway rehabilitation
• Resolution #227: Approve payment of bills totaling $1,980,049.86

The City Council approved ordinances to prohibit left turns at Walton Street and Broad Avenue and to restrict parking on a portion of Lydecker Street. The Council also passed a first reading of an ordinance to create affordable housing overlay zones. Additionally, a consent agenda including liquor license renewals and grant applications was approved.

• Adopted Ordinance #23-17 prohibiting left turns at Walton Street and Broad Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-18 prohibiting parking on a portion of Lydecker Street (5-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #23-22 to create affordable housing overlay zones (5-0)
• Approved renewal of liquor licenses for 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved issuance of inactive liquor licenses for Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza of Englewood LLC and 70 Grand LLC (5-0)
• Approved request for flag raising at Englewood Public Library (5-0)
• Rescinded contract with Seagrave for Fire Apparatus (5-0)
• Approved grant application for Herzog and Levinsohn Place Roadway Rehabilitation Project (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a request from DHS Management LLC to withdraw an application for amended site plan approval. The applicant is also requesting a two-year extension until December 6, 2023, to finalize permits and developer agreements.

• File 2022-5: Request for withdrawal of amended site plan approval at 75, 71, 61, 63 Grand Ave.
• Request for a two-year extension to December 6, 2023, for permits and developer agreements.

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting scheduled for June 26, 2023, was cancelled. The approval of minutes and the application regarding Grand Avenue have been postponed to future meetings.

• Meeting cancelled
• Minutes postponed to July 20th meeting
• File 2022-5 DHS Management LLC adjourned to August 28th meeting

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to review a draft Housing Element and Fair Share Plan resolution, hear continued applications for a subdivision and a house-of-worship conversion, and consider adjournments for two other applications. The board will also approve minutes from April 27, 2023. No resolutions are scheduled.

• Continued hearing: CPAM Realty LLC subdivision of 270 Next Day Hill Court & 459 Next Day Hill Drive into four lots
• Hearing: SimchaDouglas LLC conversion of 419 Douglas Street from single-family to house of worship (adjournment requested to July 27)
• Hearing: Atherton Beverly LLC subdivision of 390 Jones Road into two lots (adjournment requested to July 27)
• Review of draft Housing Element and Fair Share Plan resolution
• Joint meeting with Mayor and Council on housing plan scheduled for July 12, 2023

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to review several applications, including a proposal to convert a single-family home into a house of worship, two subdivision requests, and a draft resolution for the city's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The board will also consider minutes from a prior meeting and hear public comments.

• Review draft resolution for City of Englewood Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Hearing: SimchaDouglas LLC, 419 Douglas Street, Block 1701, Lot 16 — convert single-family to house of worship
• Hearing: Atherton Beverly LLC, 390 Jones Road, Block 3305, Lot 14.02 — subdivide one lot into two
• Hearing: CPAM Realty LLC, 270 Next Day Hill Court & 459 Next Day Hill Drive, Block 1301, Lots 16.01, 19 — subdivide into four lots (continued)
• Update on Housing Element and Fair Share Plan joint meeting with Mayor and Council on July 12, 2023

The Board heard testimony from an engineer and landscape architect regarding a proposed minor subdivision and single-family dwelling at 270 Next Day Hill Court and 459 Next Day Hill Drive. No final decision was made on the application, which was carried over to the July 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of SimchaDouglas LLC application (419 Douglas Street) to July 27, 2023
• Approved adjournment of Atherton Beverly LLC application (390 Jones Road) to July 27, 2023
• Tabled CPAM Realty LLC application (270 Next Day Hill Court & 459 Next Day Hill Drive) to July 27, 2023

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review treasurer reports including bank changes and bills. The meeting also includes discussions regarding copier quotes and a new board member.

• Review of copier quotes
• Discussion of new board member
• Treasurer's report on bank changes and bills

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing applications for a new surgical center on South Dean Street and a residential retaining wall project on Lincoln Street. The meeting also includes resolutions for two existing files.

• Proposed use of 2nd floor at 28-46 S. Dean St. as a surgical center
• Request for retaining wall and tennis court repositioning at 42 Lincoln St.
• Resolution for Ben and Tamar Blumenthal, 26 Lincoln St.
• Resolution for 351 Lewelen Circle LLC, 351 Lewelen Cr.

The Board of Adjustment approved a request to use part of a commercial building as a surgical center, contingent on a parking agreement with the City. Two residential variance applications and two resolutions were also approved.

• Approved surgical center use at 28-46 S. Dean St. (7-0), conditioned on a parking agreement with the City for at least 20 spaces
• Approved variances for retaining wall and tennis court at 42 Lincoln St. (5-1-1)
• Approved resolution for 26 Lincoln St. (4-0)
• Approved resolution for 351 Lewelen Cr. (4-0)
• Denied/Redirected signage variance for 28-46 S. Dean St. to the Planning Board

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health is meeting to approve routine items and act on two resolutions: one to change the meeting location for 2023 and another to appoint a Public Health Investigator. They will also hear a presentation on strengthening local public health capacities and receive updates on communicable diseases and public health events.

• Resolution R23-10: Meeting location change for 2023
• Resolution R23-11: Appoint Public Health Investigator (PHI) - Mpang
• Revenue of $19,533.00 and expenditures of $8,599.38 for May 2023
• Retail licenses for May 2023
• Presentation on Strengthening Local Public Health Capacities

City Council

This is a special meeting agenda for the Englewood City Council. The council plans to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property acquisition, contract negotiations, pending litigation, and attorney-client privileged matters. The agenda is procedural and contains no public action items; the council may or may not reconvene in open session afterward.

• Resolution #189-06-13-23 authorizing closed session for personnel, real property, contracts, litigation, and attorney-client matters
• Public session with three-minute speaker limit
• Meeting at Municipal Court, 73 S. Van Brunt Street, 7:00 pm

The City Council held a special closed session meeting to discuss personnel appointments, real property acquisition, contract negotiations, and litigation. No substantive public decisions were recorded during this session.

• Approved Resolution #189-06-13-23 to enter closed session (5-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to approve the FY2024 Special Improvement District budget of $250,000, introduce several ordinances, and award road improvement contracts. They will also vote on consent agenda items including road paving contracts, a culvert bid rejection, and various resolutions. Public comments are scheduled for the SID budget and consent agenda.

• Approve SID FY2024 budget of $250,000 (Resolution #191)
• Award $287,438.73 contract to D.S. Meyer Enterprises for Thompson Road paving (Bid 23-14)
• Award $209,270.00 contract to DLS Contracting for West Street improvements (Bid 23-16)
• Introduce ordinance regulating city-owned tennis and pickleball courts (#23-16)
• Approve payment of bills and claims totaling $2,885,160.66

The City Council approved the FY 2024 budget for the Special Improvement District and passed several road improvement contracts. Additionally, the council introduced ordinances regarding affordable housing and city court regulations. Multiple resolutions were passed via a consent agenda, including the purchase of two hybrid vehicles.

• Approved FY 2024 Special Improvement District budget of $250,000 (5-0)
• Awarded $287,438.73 Thompson Road paving contract to D.S. Meyer Enterprises LLC (5-0)
• Awarded $209,270.00 West Street road improvements contract to DLS Contracting Inc. (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrids (5-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance prohibiting left turns at Walton Street and Broad Avenue (5-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinance prohibiting parking on a portion of Lydecker Street (5-0)
• Passed first reading of three ordinances regarding affordable housing and land use (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for the rehabilitation of four culverts (5-0)

Environmental Commission

The Englewood Environmental Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and bills, along with subcommittee updates on events, policy recommendations, and local parks and green spaces. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Subcommittee updates on Bee Day event
• Policy recommendations from Jack & Eda
• Flat Rock Brook update from Steve
• Open Space/Community Gardens/Bees update
• Eleanor Harvey Park/Taylor Bliss House update

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is meeting remotely to review a preliminary/final major site plan for a new service station at 105 South Dean Street (Town Motors/Subaru of Englewood). The board will also receive an update on the city's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Docket 2023-01: Town Motors/Subaru of Englewood, preliminary/final major site plan for new service station at 105 South Dean Street (Block 2411, Lot 2.01)
• Update on City of Englewood Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Remote meeting via Zoom with public dial-in options

Planning Board

The regular Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 25, 2023 has been cancelled. The application by CPAM Realty LLC for properties at 270 Next Day Hill Ct and 459 Next Day Hill Drive has been rescheduled to June 22, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled
• Application 2022-03 CPAM Realty LLC rescheduled to 06/22/23
• Properties: 270 Next Day Hill Ct & 459 Next Day Hill Drive, Block 1301, Lots 16.01, 19

Board of Adjustment

The Board will review resolutions for three specific files and discuss the 2022 Annual Report and 2023 By-Laws. A previously discussed application for a 119-unit apartment building on W. Forest St. has been carried to a future date.

• Carried application: 119-unit multifamily apartment at 173-183 W. Forest St.
• Resolution for File 2022-20, 345 Maple St.
• Resolution for File ZBA 2023-5, 20 Grand Ave.
• Resolution for File 2022-22, 95 Dana Pl.
• Discussion of 2022 Annual Report and 2023 By-Laws

The Board approved resolutions for properties on Maple St., Grand Ave., and Dana Pl. A hearing for a 119-unit apartment project at 173-183 W. Forest St. was adjourned to July 24, 2023. The Board also discussed revisions to the 2022 Annual Report and the 2023 By-Laws.

• Approved resolution for Phillip and Tamar Katz, 345 Maple St. (6-0)
• Approved resolution for 15 S Dean St LLC, 20 Grand Ave. (6-0)
• Approved resolution for Daniel and Jessica Sultan, 95 Dana Pl. (6-0)
• Adjourned Landmark Development Group LLC hearing (173-183 W. Forest St.) to July 24, 2023
• Approved March 16, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 27, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 20, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 minutes (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing new applications for property expansions and yard modifications. These items include requests for variances related to setbacks, building coverage, and retaining walls.

• File 2022-19: 93 Tracey Place LLC at 93 Tracey Pl.
• File ZBA 2023-1: Garage expansion, second story addition, and pool patio expansion at 26 Lincoln St.
• File ZBA 2023-2: Pool patio replacement and artificial turf play area at 351 Lewelen Cir.

The Board of Adjustment approved a resolution for 93 Tracey Place and granted variances for two new applications involving home expansions and pool patio modifications. All three items were approved by unanimous votes of the members present.

• Approved resolution for File 2022-19 (93 Tracey Place LLC) (2-0)
• Approved variances for File ZBA 2023-1 (Ben and Tamar Blumenthal, 26 Lincoln St.) to permit garage expansion, second story addition, and pool patio expansion (6-0)
• Approved variances for File ZBA 2023-2 (351 Lewelen Circle LLC, 351 Lewelen Cr.) to permit pool patio expansion and retaining wall construction (6-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special closed session meeting. The council approved a resolution to meet privately to discuss personnel matters and legal issues.

• Approved Resolution #167-05-16-23 to enter closed session for pending litigation, contract negotiations, attorney-client privilege, and personnel matters (4-0)

City Council

The City Council authorized a grant application to resurface Herring Field with turf to fix drainage issues. The Council also gave first reading approval to the FY 2024 Special Improvement District budget. A public hearing was held on a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rentals.

• Authorized $219,250 Bergen County Trust Fund grant application for Herring Field (5-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2024 Special Improvement District budget of $250,000 (5-0)
• Accepted minutes from June 22, 2021 meeting (3-0-2)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting including reports from the President, Director, and various committees. The agenda includes action on bills and discussions regarding circulation statistics and a cannon.

• Action on Bills
• Circulation Statistics
• Cannon
• Buildings & Grounds Committee
• Flag Raising

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will hold its regular May 10, 2023 meeting at 8:00 p.m. at the Englewood Fire Department, 81 South Van Brunt Street. The board is scheduled to approve the April 2023 minutes, revenue of $55,548.50, expenditures of $8,680.23, employee reports, and retail licenses, and to receive staff reports and updates on communicable disease and public health outreach. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approve April 2023 revenue of $55,548.50 and expenditures of $8,680.23
• Approve April 2023 retail licenses
• Staff reports from Health Officer, Public Health Nursing, and Environmental Health
• Communicable disease update and public health events & outreach
• Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board's May 4, 2023 meeting was cancelled. The agenda included a resolution on the city's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan and a completeness review for a proposed new service station at 105 South Dean Street (Town Motors/Subaru of Englewood). The service station item was carried to the June 1, 2023 meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Resolution: City of Englewood Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Completeness review: Docket 2023-01 Town Motors/Subaru of Englewood, 105 South Dean Street, new service station
• Carried to 06/01/23 meeting

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting that will go into closed session to discuss personnel matters, contract negotiations, pending litigation, and attorney-client privileged matters. The agenda is procedural only, with no public decisions or action items listed; the council may or may not return to open session afterward.

• Closed session resolution #158-05-02-23 covering personnel, contracts, litigation, and attorney-client privilege
• Public session with 3-minute speaking limit for residents
• Meeting broadcast live on YouTube

The City Council held a special closed session meeting. The council approved a resolution to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, attorney-client privilege matters, and personnel appointments.

• Approved Resolution #158-05-02-23 to enter closed session (3-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding public hearings and voting on the 2023 municipal budget, including a $74.4 million spending plan and a $12.6 million bond ordinance for capital improvements. They will also consider several new ordinances on first reading, including short-term rental regulations and swimming pool rental rules. The meeting includes resolutions for contract awards and a $1.63 million bill payment approval.

• Adoption of 2023 budget with $59,431,421.46 raised through taxes
• Bond ordinance #23-12: $12,593,888 for capital improvements, $9,572,740 in bonds
• Ordinance #23-10 to exceed budget cap by 3.5% ($2,026,335.14)
• First reading of short-term rental ordinance (#23-09) and pool rental ordinance (#23-11)
• Resolution #166: approve $1,626,160.92 in bills and claims

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to review the City's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, presented by Burgis Associates. The board will also consider an adjournment request for a pending application and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Presentation of City of Englewood Housing Element and Fair Share Plan by John P. Szabo, Jr., PP, AICP, Senior Planner, Burgis Associates
• Adjournment request for application 2021-01A Atherton Beverly LLC, 390 Jones Road, Block 3305, Lot 14.02, to June 22, 2023
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 23, 2023

The Planning Board approved the City of Englewood Housing Element and Fair Share Plan following a presentation by Burgis Associates. The plan is the result of a settlement agreement regarding litigation (Docket No.: BER-L-4069-19). The Board held a closed session to discuss potential litigation before the final vote.

• Approved Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (6-1)
• Approved Amended Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Granted adjournment request for application 2021-01A Atherton Beverly LLC to June 22, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to hear a presentation on the City's Housing Element and Fair Share Plan and to review an application to subdivide a residential lot. No resolutions or completeness reviews are scheduled. The meeting includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Presentation of City of Englewood Housing Element and Fair Share Plan by Burgis Associates
• Application 2021-01A by Atherton Beverly LLC to subdivide 390 Jones Road into two one-family lots
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 23, 2023
• Remote meeting via Zoom with public dial-in options

The Planning Board approved the City of Englewood Housing Element and Fair Share Plan following a presentation by Burgis Associates. The plan results from a settlement agreement in a litigation matter. The Board also granted one adjournment request for a property on Jones Road.

• Approved Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (6-1)
• Approved Amended Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2023 (unanimous)
• Granted adjournment for 390 Jones Road application until June 22, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing two new applications during this meeting. One involves requested variances for residential construction at 95 Dana Pl., and the other seeks a use variance for a medical spa office at 20 Grand Ave.

• Variance request for an in-ground pool, garage, and covered front porch at 95 Dana Pl.
• D(1) variance request to operate a medical spa office at 20 Grand Ave.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review resolutions for two files and consider two new applications. These include requests for residential construction variances and a change in use for a commercial space.

• Variance request for an in-ground pool, garage, and porch at 95 Dana Pl.
• Request to operate a medical spa office at 20 Grand Ave.
• Resolutions regarding 245 Hutchinson Rd. and 535 Grand Ave.

The Board approved a variance for a medical spa at 20 Grand Ave and residential construction at 95 Dana Place. Two resolutions were adopted, and a previous decision to reopen an application for 93 Tracey Pl was rescinded.

• Approved variances for pool, garage, and porch at 95 Dana Place (7-0)
• Approved variance to operate a medical spa at 20 Grand Ave (8-0)
• Adopted resolution for Our Home Adult Daycare 1 LLC at 535 Grand Ave (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for Esther Chouake at 245 Hutchinson Rd (6-0)
• Rescinded motion to re-open application for 93 Tracey Pl (9-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing a new application for residential additions at 345 Maple St. and continuing a discussion regarding a 119-unit apartment project at 173-183 W. Forest St. The meeting also includes resolutions for two files and a request to reconsider a denied application.

• New application for two 2nd story additions and one 2-story addition at 345 Maple St.
• Continued application for a 119-unit multifamily apartment building at 173-183 W. Forest St.
• Resolution regarding 245 Hutchinson Rd.
• Resolution regarding 535 Grand Ave.
• Request to reconsider the denied application for 93 Tracey Pl.

The Board of Adjustment approved a request for additions to a single-family residence on Maple St. A request to reconsider a denied application for a townhouse project at 93 Tracey Pl. was approved. A request to postpone a resolution vote for 245 Hutchinson Rd. was denied.

• Approved request to reconsider denied application for 4-unit townhouse project at 93 Tracey Pl. (4-3)
• Approved variances for two 2nd story additions and one 2-story addition at 345 Maple St. (7-0)
• Denied request to postpone resolution vote for 245 Hutchinson Rd.
• Carried application for 119-unit apartment building at 173-183 W. Forest St. to 5/22/23

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will consider two resolutions to change its meeting location for 2023, including amending its bylaws. The board will also approve routine items such as March minutes, revenue of $38,384.50, expenditures of $692.83, employee reports, and retail licenses. Reports on communicable diseases and public health events are scheduled, along with a discussion on TASE.

• Resolution R23-08 to amend bylaws to change meeting location
• Resolution R23-09 for BOH meeting location change for 2023
• Approval of March 2023 revenue ($38,384.50) and expenditures ($692.83)
• Oath of Allegiance for new Board of Health appointment
• Communicable disease update and public health events & outreach

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting that is entirely a closed session to discuss pending litigation, personnel appointments, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters. The agenda is procedural and contains no public action items; the council may or may not reconvene in open session afterward.

• Resolution #145-04-18-23 authorizing closed session for litigation, personnel, contracts, and attorney-client privilege

The City Council held a special closed session to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved Resolution # 145-04-18-23 to enter closed session (4-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a $12.59 million bond for 2023 capital improvements, a new ordinance regulating indoor and outdoor pool rentals, and amendments to recreation and planning fee schedules. The council will also consider resolutions on consent agenda items, including a FEMA grant for firefighters, a liquor license transfer, and contractor awards, plus discuss short-term rental regulations, food truck rules, and deer fencing.

• Ordinance #23-12: $12,593,888 bond for 2023 capital improvements, with $9,572,740 in bonds or notes
• Ordinance #23-11: New rules for indoor and outdoor pool rentals
• Ordinance #23-08: Fee changes for Mackay Ice Rink (non-resident rental $480 to $520 per hour)
• Resolution #147: FEMA SAFER grant application for $1,149,076.36 to hire four firefighters for three years
• Resolution #149: Award pumping services contract to Rapid Pump and Meter Co. for $26,460

The Council approved a fee increase for non-resident rentals at Mackay Ice Rink and passed several service contracts. A proposed ordinance prohibiting the rental of private swimming pools was tabled, while a $12.6M capital improvements bond and a planning fee amendment passed first reading.

• Approved Ordinance #23-08 increasing Mackay Ice Rink non-resident rental rate to $520/hour (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance #23-11 regulating rentals of indoor and outdoor pools (5-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #23-12 for $12,593,888 in capital improvements (5-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #23-13 amending planning and engineering fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved FEMA SAFER grant application for $1,149,076.36 to hire four firefighters (5-0)
• Approved retail distribution license transfer to Burgundys Convenience Store Corporation (5-0)
• Awarded $26,460 pumping services contract to Rapid Pump and Meter Company Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded emergency contractor bid to New Prince Construction Co. (5-0)

Environmental Commission

The Englewood Environmental Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. The agenda is largely routine (call to order, minutes, bills) but includes subcommittee updates and discussions on event programming for Arbor Day, Earth Day, and Bee Day, as well as policy recommendations and updates on local parks and open space.

• Event programming for Arbor Day, Earth Day, and Bee Day
• Policy recommendations from Jack and Eda
• Flat Rock Brook update from Steve
• Green Team update from Max and Crystal
• Eleanor Harvey Park/Taylor Bliss House update from Michael

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes, treasurer's reports on bills, and various committee and director reports.

• Action on Bills
• Review of Circulation Statistics

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to vote on a $307,500 Bergen County Trust Fund grant application for the Mackay Park Pool Enhancement Project, which includes a new splash park. The council will also hold public hearings and vote on ordinances establishing a Deputy City Manager position, setting 2023 salaries, and updating police and recreation fees. Additionally, the council will introduce the 2023 city budget and vote on a large consent agenda of resolutions, including contracts and the payment of bills totaling $14,034,900.36.

• Resolution #114: Authorizes submission of a $307,500 Bergen County Trust Fund grant application for the Mackay Park Pool Enhancement Project (splash park).
• Ordinance #23-04: Establishes the new position of Deputy City Manager.
• Resolution #115: Introduces the 2023 City Budget.
• Resolution #143: Approves payment of bills and claims totaling $14,034,900.36.
• Ordinances #23-08, #23-09, #23-10: Introduced on first reading, covering recreation fees, short-term rentals, and a cap bank ordinance.

The City Council created the Deputy City Manager role and increased its maximum annual salary from $130,000 to $165,000. The council also authorized a grant application for Mackay Park pool enhancements and approved several municipal contracts and budget items.

• Established Deputy City Manager position (4-1)
• Increased Deputy City Manager max salary to $165,000 (5-0)
• Approved $307,500 grant application for Mackay Park Pool Enhancement (3-1-1)
• Approved $85/hr police extra duty rate and $15/hr vehicle fee (5-0)
• Awarded $279,000 health department clinic contract to VMF Construction (5-0)
• Authorized $491,716.47 purchase of 2022 vacuum truck (5-0)
• Accepted $30,000 grant for Jr. Police Academy (5-0)
• Tabled short-term rental regulation ordinance (5-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting that will immediately go into closed session to discuss pending litigation, personnel appointments, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed; the council may or may not reconvene in open session afterward.

• Resolution #112-03-30-23 authorizing closed session for litigation, personnel, contracts, and attorney-client privilege
• Public session with 3-minute speaker limit
• Meeting broadcast live on YouTube

The City Council held a special closed session meeting. The council approved a resolution to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Approved Resolution # 112-03-30-23 to enter closed session (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is continuing the application for File 2022-19 regarding 93 Tracey Place LLC. The applicant seeks C(1) and D(5) variances to permit the construction of a 4-unit multifamily townhouse project. Relief is requested for density, parking, and multiple bulk requirements.

• File 2022-19: 93 Tracey Place LLC, 93 Tracey Pl., Englewood NJ 07631
• Requested variances for a 4 unit multifamily townhouse project

The Board denied a request for variances to construct a 4-unit multifamily townhouse project at 93 Tracey Place. The Board also approved a resolution for a property at 47 Brook Ave.

• Approved resolution for File 2021-12 (47 Brook Ave) (4-0)
• Denied variances for 4-unit multifamily townhouse project at 93 Tracey Place (3-4)

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider a continued application for a multifamily townhouse project. The proposal seeks variances related to density, parking, and bulk requirements.

• Resolution regarding Milton Davis at 47 Brook Ave., Block 806, Lot 11.01
• Continued application for 93 Tracey Place LLC at 93 Tracey Pl., Block 2701, Lot 5 for a 4 unit multifamily townhouse project

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is meeting remotely to continue its review of an application by CPAM Realty LLC to subdivide property at 270 Next Day Hill Court and 459 Next Day Hill Drive into four building lots. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes, with no resolutions or completeness reviews scheduled.

• Continued application by CPAM Realty LLC to subdivide property into four lots
• Property at 270 Next Day Hill Court & 459 Next Day Hill Drive, Block 1301, Lots 16.01, 19
• No resolutions for approval
• No completeness reviews
• Remote meeting via Zoom

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting including a treasurer's report and personnel actions. New business items include discussions regarding hiring, visiting schools, and carpeting.

• Personnel Actions
• Action on Bills
• Hiring
• Visiting Schools
• Carpeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several new applications regarding land use and construction. These include a multi-unit townhouse project, an adult daycare center conversion, and a residential pool addition.

• Six-unit multifamily townhouse construction at 191 E Linden Ave.
• Adult Day Care Center use at 535 Grand Ave.
• In-ground pool and home addition at 245 Hutchinson Rd.
• Resolution for Milton Davis at 47 Brook Ave.

The Board of Adjustment approved two new applications for a daycare center and a residential pool addition. One application for multifamily townhouses was adjourned to a future date.

• Approved variances for in-ground pool, addition, and deck at 245 Hutchinson Rd. (6-0-1 recused)
• Approved variance for Adult Day Care Center use at 535 Grand Ave. (7-0)
• Adjourned hearing for six multifamily townhouses at 191 E Linden Ave.
• Approved minutes from 02/16/2023 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from 02/27/2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a budget workshop meeting to discuss the 2023 budget, focusing on the Office of Emergency Management, Englewood Public Library, Building and Code, and Capital projects including Engineering and FEMA. The meeting includes public comment and a closed session. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion session.

• Budget discussion for Office of Emergency Management
• Budget discussion for Englewood Public Library
• Budget discussion for Building and Code
• Capital and wrap-up including Engineering and FEMA

The City Council conducted a budget workshop featuring presentations from the Office of Emergency Management, Englewood Public Library, Building and Code Department, and the Engineering Department. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the Capital Budget is scheduled to be introduced at the March 30th Regular Meeting.

• Tabled Capital Budget introduction until March 30th Regular Meeting

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance regulating telecommunications equipment in public rights-of-way, plus first readings of three other ordinances. The council will also vote on a series of resolutions, including contracts and grants, and approve a $1,724,608.65 bill payment.

• Ordinance #23-05: Adds Article XI to Chapter 380 regulating telecommunications facilities in public rights-of-way
• Ordinance #23-04: Establishes Deputy City Manager position
• Ordinance #23-06: Amends maximum annual salaries for unclassified officers/employees
• Ordinance #23-07: Amends police extra duty fees
• Resolution #108-03-08-23: Approves payment of bills totaling $1,724,608.65

The City Council adopted Ordinance #23-05 to establish standards for the placement of telecommunications equipment in municipal rights-of-way. The council also approved several labor agreements, a police vehicle purchase, and a youth apprenticeship program.

• Adopted Ordinance #23-05 regulating telecommunications facilities in public right-of-way (4-0)
• Approved $24,519.00 purchase of 2022 Harley Davidson police vehicle after $3,000 trade-in (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of two electric garbage truck bodies for $353,626.20 via grant funding (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Local 108 Dispatchers for retroactive increases (5-0)
• Approved five-year contract with UBPW for DPW employees with average annual increase of 1.85% (5-0)
• Approved $52,000 agreement with North New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for youth apprenticeship program (5-0)
• Approved $1,724,608.65 in bills and claims (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Introduced ordinances to establish Deputy City Manager, amend unclassified salaries, and update police extra duty fees (5-0)

City Council

The City of Englewood Council convened a special meeting on March 8, 2023, primarily to enter a closed session. The agenda lists no specific public decisions, contracts, or ordinances, consisting only of procedural steps to authorize the closed session and adjourn. The document notes that a regular meeting was scheduled to follow at 7:30 pm or upon the conclusion of the closed session.

• Resolution #100-03-08-23 permits closed session for pending litigation, personnel appointments, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privilege matters

The Council held a special closed session to discuss pending litigation, contract negotiations, attorney-client privileged matters, and personnel appointments. No substantive public decisions were recorded during this session.

• Approved Resolution #100-03-08-23 to enter closed session (4-0)

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will meet to approve routine items including February minutes, revenue of $10,708.00, expenditures of $2,800.90, employee reports, and retail licenses. They will also hear a presentation on strengthening local public health capacities, receive updates on communicable diseases, and discuss public health events, outreach, and a NJACCHO grant.

• Approval of February 2023 revenue of $10,708.00
• Approval of February 2023 expenditures of $2,800.90
• Presentation on Strengthening Local Public Health Capacities
• Communicable Disease Update
• Discussion of NJACCHO Grant

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a budget workshop meeting to discuss the upcoming budget for the Fire Department, Department of Public Works, City Clerk's Office, and Administration (Human Resources and Finance). The meeting is being held remotely via Zoom, with public comment accepted. The council will also enter closed session to discuss matters that may be disclosed after final action.

• Budget workshop for Fire Department
• Budget workshop for Department of Public Works
• Budget workshop for City Clerk's Office
• Budget workshop for Administration (Human Resources and Finance)
• Closed session authorized under Open Public Meetings Act

The City Council conducted a budget workshop featuring presentations from the Fire Department, Department of Public Works, City Clerk, and Administration/Human Resources/Finance. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded; the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion.

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a budget workshop meeting to discuss the upcoming budgets for the Police, Municipal Court, Health, and Recreation departments. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed session, but no specific budget figures or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget workshop for Police Department
• Budget workshop for Municipal Court
• Budget workshop for Health Department
• Budget workshop for Recreation Department
• Closed session authorized under Open Public Meetings Act

The City Council conducted a budget workshop featuring presentations from the Police Department, Municipal Court, Health Department, and Recreation Department. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded; the meeting consisted of departmental overviews, council discussion, and public comment.

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on February 27, 2023, via Zoom. The agenda includes one new application and two continued applications: a use variance for an adult day care center at 535 Grand Ave., a bulk and parking variance for a four-unit townhouse project at 93 Tracey Pl., and a variance for a pool addition at 245 Hutchinson Rd. No other business is listed.

• New application: File 2022-17 – Our Home Adult Day Care LLC seeks a D(1) use variance to operate an adult day care center in a service business district at 535 Grand Ave.
• Continued application: File 2022-21 – 93 Tracey Place LLC requests C(1) and D(5) variances for a four-unit multifamily townhouse project at 93 Tracey Pl., with relief from bulk and parking requirements.
• Continued application: File 2022-17 – Esther Cho seeks C(1) and C(2) variances to build an in-ground pool, deck, and pool mechanical room at 245 Hutchinson Rd., with relief from building and impervious coverage limits.

The Board of Adjustment held a meeting where no final decisions were made on pending applications. Three cases were adjourned or carried to future dates.

• Adjourned application for Adult Day Care Center at 535 Grand Ave. to March 16, 2023
• Adjourned application for pool and addition at 245 Hutchinson Rd. to March 16, 2023
• Carried 4-unit multifamily townhouse project at 93 Tracey Pl. to March 27, 2023
• Adjourned Landmark Development Group LLC application at 173-183 W Forest Ave. to April 20, 2023

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is meeting remotely to consider two subdivision applications, two resolutions for approval, and other routine matters. The board will also approve minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Continued application by CPAM Realty LLC to subdivide property at 270 Next Day Hill Court & 459 Next Day Hill Drive into four building lots
• Application by Atherton Beverly LLC to subdivide a one-family lot at 390 Jones Road into two lots
• Resolution for 308 W. Englewood Ave LLC at 308 West Englewood Avenue
• Amended resolution for Bergen PAC at 30 N. Van Brunt Street

The Board approved the January 26 meeting minutes and memorialized resolutions for two properties. A subdivision application for Next Day Hill Court was continued to a future date following testimony and public comment.

• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment request for 390 Jones Road (Atherton Beverly LLC)
• Memorialized Resolution of Approval for 308 West Englewood Avenue (unanimous)
• Memorialized Amended Resolution of Approval for 30 North Van Brunt Street (unanimous)
• Continued subdivision application for 270 Next Day Hill Court & 459 Next Day Hill Drive to March 23, 2023

City Council

The Englewood City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to apply for a New Jersey Green Acres grant to renovate the Mackay Park pool and ice rink. The council will also hold public hearings on two ordinances: one amending traffic and parking rules on Florence Street, and another authorizing the sale of land without public auction. Additionally, the council will introduce ordinances to create a Deputy City Manager position and to regulate telecommunications facilities in public rights-of-way, and will vote on a consent agenda covering grants, contracts, and other routine items.

• Green Acres grant application for Mackay Park pool and ice rink renovations
• Ordinance #23-02 amending traffic and parking rules on Florence Street
• Ordinance #23-03 authorizing sale of land without public auction
• Ordinance #23-04 establishing Deputy City Manager position
• Payment of bills and claims totaling $7,337,114.01

The City Council authorized a grant application for $1,239,300 to renovate the Mackay Park pool and ice rink. The council also approved several road improvement contracts and tax refunds, while rejecting a land sale ordinance and a proposal to create a Deputy City Manager position.

• Approved grant application for Mackay Park Pool and Ice Rink Revitalization (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-02 modifying parking limitations on Florence Street (5-0)
• Rejected Ordinance #23-03 authorizing the sale of land without public auction (Failed)
• Rejected Ordinance #23-04 establishing a Deputy City Manager position (1-4)
• Introduced Ordinance #23-05 regarding telecommunications facilities in public right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved $307,478 contract to Cifelli and Son for Concord and Wilbur Street road improvements (5-0)
• Approved $29,206.90 in property tax refunds due to state tax appeals (5-0)
• Approved $7,337,114.01 in total bills and claims for payment (5-0)

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a special meeting that will begin in closed session to discuss personnel matters, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged topics. After the closed session, the council may reconvene in open session for public comment. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific action items listed for public discussion.

• Resolution #077-02-21-23 authorizing closed session for personnel, contract negotiations, and attorney-client matters
• Public session with three-minute speaking limit for residents
• Meeting to be followed by regular meeting at 7:30 pm

The City Council authorized a grant application for Mackay Park pool and ice rink improvements and approved several road and maintenance contracts. An ordinance to sell land without public auction failed, and a proposal to establish a Deputy City Manager position was rejected.

• Approved grant application for Mackay Park Pool and Ice Rink Revitalization ($1,239,300 matching grant requested)
• Adopted Ordinance #23-02 modifying parking limitations on Florence Street
• Denied Ordinance #23-03 for the sale of land without public auction
• Denied Ordinance #23-04 to establish the position of Deputy City Manager
• Introduced Ordinance #23-05 regarding telecommunications facilities in public right-of-way
• Awarded $307,478 road improvement contract for Concord and Wilbur Streets to Cifelli and Son
• Awarded HVAC maintenance contract to Air Systems Main Inc. ($46,400 total)
• Awarded pool cleaning contract to Nautilus Swimming Pool Supplies & Service, Inc. ($35,600)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to consider a continued application for a four-unit townhouse development and a new application for a pool. The board will also appoint a planning consultant and legal counsel for 2023, and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Continued application: Milton Davis, 47 Brook Ave., variances for 4 townhouse units in single-residence district
• New application: Esther Chouake, 245 Hutchinson Rd., variances for in-ground pool, wooden deck, and pool mechanical room
• Resolution appointing professional planning consultant for 2023
• Resolution appointing legal counsel for 2023
• Minutes for January 19 and January 23, 2023

The Board of Adjustment denied a request to build four townhouse units in a single-residence district. The Board also appointed its professional planning consultant and legal counsel for 2023.

• Denied multi-family townhouse development at 47 Brook Ave. (1-6)
• Approved Resolution Appointing Professional Planning Consultant, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution Appointing Legal Counsel, 2023 (8-0)
• Adjourned application for 245 Hutchinson Rd. to 02/27/23
• Approved minutes from 01/19/2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 01/23/2023 (8-0)

Environmental Commission

The Englewood Environmental Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, with a routine agenda of roll call, minutes, communications, and bills. The main substantive item is discussion of 2023 initiatives, along with updates from subcommittees covering topics like Arbor Day, policy recommendations, and the Green Team.

• Discussion of 2023 initiatives
• Subcommittee updates on Arbor Day, Earth Day, and Bee Day
• Policy recommendations update
• Flat Rock Brook update
• Bills and claims review

Library Board of Trustees

The Englewood Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, closed session for personnel, and action on bills. The agenda includes reports from the president, director, and committees, plus old and new business items.

• Action on bills (specific amounts not listed)
• Personnel actions in closed session
• Resolution #3 under old business
• Incidents under new business

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health holds its annual reorganization meeting, electing officers, making committee appointments, and approving routine financial and licensing items. The board will also vote on two staff appointments and discuss health department updates, including a renovation project.

• Election of Board President and Vice President
• Approval of January 2023 revenue of $13,806.00 and expenditures of $5,627.76
• Resolution R23-06: Appointment of Administrative Assistant/Office Manager/Sub-Registrar
• Resolution R23-07: Appointment of Confidential Executive Secretary/Sub-Registrar
• Discussion of Health Department Renovation

City Council

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Englewood City Council. The council will discuss personnel matters, contract negotiations, pending litigation, and attorney-client privileged matters behind closed doors, with a public session to follow. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or action items listed.

• Closed session resolution #066-02-07-23 covering personnel, contracts, litigation, and attorney-client privilege
• Public session with three-minute speaking limit for residents

City Council

The Englewood City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including joining a federal program for police equipment, awarding contracts for fire department painting and cleaning services, and approving a shared animal control agreement with Bergen County. They will also discuss ordinances on cannabis, 5G, and other topics, and hold a public hearing on Mackay Park improvements.

• Resolution to join Defense Logistics Agency 1033 Program for police equipment
• Award of Fire Department Painting bid to Painters Plus Corp for $45,595
• Award of Cleaning Services bid to ACB Services Inc (amount not specified)
• Shared services agreement with Bergen County for animal control, 2023-2026
• Rejection of all bids for Police Window Replacement; negotiations authorized

Planning Board

The Englewood Planning Board is holding its annual organizational meeting, where it will swear in newly appointed members, elect a chairman and vice chairman, and appoint the board attorney, engineer, and secretary. The board will also adopt the 2023 meeting schedule, designate official newspapers, and re-adopt its bylaws. In regular business, it will consider a resolution for the Bergen Performing Arts Center, approve a resolution for a subdivision at 14-20 Grand Ave., and continue hearings on two subdivision applications.

• Appoint Douglas M. Bern, Esq. as Board Attorney and Robert L. Costa, P.E. as Board Engineer
• Adopt 2023 meeting dates, with meetings on first and fourth Thursdays via Zoom
• Resolution for Bergen Performing Arts Center at 30 North Van Brunt Street
• Resolution for 15 S. Dean Street LLC at 14-20 Grand Ave. & 15-24 S Dean St.
• Continued application to subdivide 308 W. Englewood Avenue into 3 lots

The Planning Board approved a request to subdivide a single-family residential lot into three separate lots. The board also completed its 2023 re-organization, appointing members and officials. A decision was made to move future Zoom meetings from webinar mode to conference mode.

• Approved subdivision of 308 W. Englewood Avenue into three lots (Unanimous)
• Approved moving Zoom meetings to conference mode starting Feb 23, 2023 (8-1)
• Approved resolution for 15 S. Dean Street LLC at 14-20 Grand Ave. & 15-24 S Dean St. (6-0-3)
• Appointed Anthony David as Chairman and Howard Shaffer as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
• Appointed Douglas M. Bern (Attorney), Robert L. Costa (Engineer), Paris Myers (Secretary), and Laura Carucci (Stenographer) (Unanimous)
• Approved December 22, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adjourned 390 Jones Road application to February 23, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Adjourned 270 Next Day Hill Ct & 459 Next Day Hill Dr application to February 23, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Englewood City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a $500,000 bond ordinance for roadway improvements and equipment purchases, funded partly by a $155,878 grant and $327,735 in bonds. The council will also introduce two ordinances: one amending traffic and parking rules on Florence Street, and another authorizing the sale of land without public auction. A consent agenda includes numerous appointments and contracts, and the council will approve $1,892,748.46 in bills and claims.

• Bond ordinance #23-01: $500,000 for road repairs (Concord Street, Wilbur Place), courtroom audio system, fire dept. generators and radios
• Ordinance #23-02: amends traffic and parking schedule on Florence Street
• Ordinance #23-03: authorizes sale of land without public auction
• Consent agenda: appointments (solicitor, auditor, bond counsel, etc.) and contracts (traffic signal repair, IT support)
• Bills and claims payment: $1,892,748.46

The City Council adopted a bond ordinance for roadway improvements and equipment acquisitions. They also approved a series of professional service appointments and updated the 2023 holiday calendar to include Juneteenth.

• Approved Ordinance #23-01 appropriating $500,000 for roadway repairs and equipment (5-0)
• Approved 2023 holiday calendar replacing floating holiday with Juneteenth (5-0)
• Approved $1.89M in bills and claims (5-0)
• Approved professional contracts for City Solicitor ($120k retainer), Municipal Auditor, and Bond Counsel (5-0)
• Awarded traffic signal repair contract to Allan Briteway Electrical Utility Contractors, Inc. (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Police Window Replacement Bid 23-01 (5-0)
• Accepted $42,000 NJDCA grant for firefighter protective equipment (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution #060 regarding Animal Control Services agreement (5-0)

City Council

The Council held a special closed session to discuss personnel appointments, contract negotiations, and attorney-client privileged matters. No substantive public decisions were made during this session.

• Approved Resolution #049-01-24-23 to enter closed session (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on January 23, 2023, to consider two new applications. The board will hear requests for variances to build a pool at 245 Hutchinson Rd. and six townhouses at 191 E Linden Ave. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• File 2022-21: Esther Choake, 245 Hutchinson Rd., Block 3301 Lot 16 — C(1) and C(2) variances for in-ground pool, wooden deck, and pool mechanical room; relief for building and impervious coverage
• File 2022-18: Sam Pessar, 191 E Linden Ave., Block 2708 Lot 12 — C(1), C(2), D(1), D(6) variances for six-unit multifamily townhouses in single-family zone; soil removal/deposit and grade change

The Board swore in one alternate member. Two new applications for variances regarding residential construction and a pool were adjourned to future dates.

• Swore in Ayala Geva as Alternate member No. 2
• Denied waiver requests for File 2022-18 (191 E Linden Ave.)
• Adjourned File 2022-18 to 03/16/23 with re-notice
• Adjourned File 2022-21 (245 Hutchinson Rd.) to 02/16/23

Board of Adjustment

The Board swore in three members and elected its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and professional advisors. The board also adopted the 2021 By-Laws and the 2023 meeting schedule. Two development applications were rescheduled for future dates.

• Elected Adam Brown as Board Chairman (5-0)
• Elected David Maron as Board Vice-Chairman (5-0)
• Appointed Oksana Leonovich as Board Secretary (6-0)
• Appointed Michael Kates as Board Attorney (7-0)
• Appointed Frantz Volcy as Board Engineer (7-0)
• Appointed John Szabo as Board Planner (7-0)
• Adopted 2021 By-Laws (7-0)
• Adopted 2023 Meeting Dates (7-0)

Board of Health

The Englewood Board of Health will meet to approve routine items and consider several resolutions, including reappointing the Board of Health Attorney, appointing a CHC Physician, designating an official newspaper, reappointing department staff, and reaffirming bylaws. They will also discuss the 2023 rabies clinic, a REHS position, grants, and a communicable disease update.

• R23-01 Reappointment of Board of Health Attorney
• R23-02 Appoint CHC Physician
• R23-03 Designation of Official Newspaper
• R23-04 Reappointment of Department Staff
• 2023 Rabies Clinic discussion

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding a workshop meeting to introduce a bond ordinance for roadway improvements and equipment purchases, and to vote on a consent agenda of professional appointments and contracts. The meeting includes public comment periods and a closed session for real property and personnel matters.

• Bond ordinance #23-01 appropriating $500,000 for roadway improvements and equipment, with $327,735 in bonds
• Appointment of City Solicitor William J. Bailey at $120,000 annual retainer plus $180/hour
• Appointment of Municipal Auditor Lerch, Vinci & Bliss, LLP
• Award of contract to NW Financial Group for financial advisory services
• Resolution authorizing NIDCA grant application for Mackay Park Pool improvements

The City Council approved several resolutions, including a police contractor award and a grant application for Mackay Park pool improvements. The council also passed a resolution reaffirming meeting conduct guidelines and accepted donations from Seoul Trading USA Co.

• Approved Ordinance #23-01 on first reading for roadway improvements and equipment ($500,000) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #002 reaffirming corporate governance best practices for meeting conduct (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #040 to accept three $3,000 donations from Seoul Trading USA Co. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #041 to apply for a ~$100,000 NJDCA grant for Mackay Park pool and splash park (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #042 to solicit bids for Concord Street and Wilbur Street road improvements (5-0)
• Awarded 5-year contract CC# 22-19 to Visual Computer Solutions for police outside duty services (5-0)
• Tabled Resolutions #027 through #039 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution #044 to enter closed session for real property, litigation, and personnel matters (4-1)

Library Board of Trustees

The Englewood Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, act on bills, and receive reports from the president, director, and committees. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2022 meeting
• Action on bills (Treasurer's Report)
• Closed session for personnel actions
• Reports from President, Director, Committees, and School

City Council

The Englewood City Council is holding its annual reorganization meeting, where newly elected council members are sworn in and the council president for 2023 is elected. The council will also vote on a consent agenda of routine resolutions, including the 2023 meeting schedule, temporary budget appropriations, and policies for remote meeting public comment.

• Oath of office for new council members Dr. Lisa Wisotsky (2nd Ward) and Kevin A. Wilson (4th Ward)
• Election of Council President and President Pro Tempore for 2023
• Resolution #006-01-03-23: 2023 temporary budget appropriations of $16,769,770
• Resolution #025-01-03-23: Reaffirm contract for two 2024 Mack electric garbage trucks and charging station
• Resolution #003-01-03-23: Adopt remote meeting public comment policy

The City Council held its reorganization meeting to elect a Council President and President Pro Tempore. The body approved a temporary budget of $16,769,770 and various administrative resolutions, while tabling the 2023 holiday schedule and corporate governance guidelines.

• Elected Judith Maron as Council President (4-1)
• Elected Lisa Wisotsky as Council President Pro Tempore (4-1)
• Approved 2023 temporary budget appropriations of $16,769,770 (5-0)
• Approved $982,518 contract for two 2024 Mack electric garbage trucks (5-0)
• Approved IRS mileage reimbursement rate of $0.625 per mile (5-0)
• Confirmed four reappointments to the Board of Adjustment (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled 2023 holiday schedule resolution #004 (3-2)
• Tabled corporate governance guidelines resolution #002 (5-0)