Clifton public meetings in 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear continued applications for a self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46 and a mixed-use building at 423 Lakeview Ave., both requiring use variances. A new hearing seeks a bulk variance to widen a curb cut at 67 Rutgers Pl. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions, the 2025 meeting schedule, and annual planning reports, plus appoint professional consultants for the year.

• Continued hearing for 4-story 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46, seeking D(1) use variance and height variance to 39.8 ft (max 30 ft)
• Continued hearing for two-story mixed-use building with five residential units at 423 Lakeview Ave., requiring D(1) use variance
• New hearing for bulk variance to expand curb cut to 19 ft (required 12 ft) at 67 Rutgers Pl.
• Adoption of memorializing resolutions for DUA GREENS, LLC and CORRADOS REAL ESTATE LP projects
• Appointment of professional consultants for 2025, including planning, engineering, traffic, landscape, and court reporter

City Council

The Clifton City Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the Historic Botany District Special Improvement District. The council will vote on two ordinances: one to update animal regulations and one to add West 2nd Street to the list of residential streets with permit parking. Numerous resolutions include contract awards for recyclables marketing, fuel purchases, equipment, insurance renewals for 2025, and changes to the Section 8 voucher program.

• Public hearing on FY2025 budget for Clifton's Historic Botany District Special Improvement District
• Ordinance to add West 2nd Street to residential permit parking restricted streets
• Ordinance to amend dog and animal regulations to conform to state law
• Authorization for health insurance renewals for city employees and retirees for 2025
• Authorization for Clifton Public Housing Agency to adopt Small Area Fair Market Rent rule for Section 8 vouchers

The Clifton Municipal Council approved a $15.2 million claims list, adopted ordinances updating dog/animal regulations and adding West 2nd Street to residential permit parking, and tabled a third ordinance. The council also awarded contracts for recycling marketing, fuel purchases, and insurance, and made several board appointments.

• Approved $15,223,416.68 in claims (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7961-24 updating dog/animal code (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 7963-24 adding West 2nd Street to permit parking (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 7964-24 (7-0)
• Awarded recycling contract to Newtech Recycling (7-0)
• Authorized up to $500K gasoline purchase from Rachles Michele Oil (7-0)
• Authorized up to $500K diesel purchase from National Fuel Oil (7-0)
• Approved $3.24M medical stop-loss insurance with Symetra (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a proposed ordinance to eliminate M-1 and M-2 industrial zones and create a new I-Industrial District. The board will also hear applications regarding land subdivisions and variances.

• Proposed elimination of M-1 Restricted Industrial and Research Laboratories and M-2 General Industrial zones
• Proposed creation of I-Industrial District with 10,000 sf minimum lot area and 40 ft maximum building height
• Minor subdivision and bulk variances for Juan Abreu at 170-174 Hazel Street
• Continued hearing for major subdivision for Lazo Josifoski at 112 Mountain Park Road

The Clifton Planning Board approved a minor subdivision and bulk variances for 170-174 Hazel Street, and dismissed a major subdivision application for 112 Mountain Park Road after the applicant withdrew. The board also postponed review of certain ordinances to the January meeting, with no action taken.

• Approved minor subdivision and bulk variances for 170-174 Hazel Street (Block 16.13, Lot 15)
• Dismissed major subdivision application for 112 Mountain Park Road (Block 22.01, Lot 16) without prejudice after withdrawal
• Scheduled ordinance review for January meeting; no action taken

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold continued hearings on a 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Route 46, a herb-growing use at 77 Wabash Ave., and a mixed-use building at 423 Lakeview Ave. New hearings include a fitness center at 1578 Main Ave. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions for previously approved residential variances and appoint board professionals for 2025.

• Continued hearing for 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Route 46, requiring D(1) use and D(6) height variances
• Continued hearing for use variance to convert vacant office space at 77 Wabash Ave. for wholesale herb growing
• Continued hearing for mixed-use building with five residential units at 423 Lakeview Ave., requiring D(1) use variance
• New hearing for fitness center addition at 1578 Main Ave. requiring D(1) use variance
• Adoption of resolutions for residential bulk variances at 11 Rosemawr Pl., 128 Harrington Rd., and 28 Grant Ave.

City Council

The City Council will vote on multiple contracts for police and fire department vehicles, equipment, and professional design services. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the Downtown Clifton Economic Development Group, Inc. Special Improvement District.

• Contract for Plog Brook Culvert Rehabilitation awarded to PIM Corporation
• Purchase of 10 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles from Nielsen of Morristown
• Professional services contract to George A. Held and Associates for Police Department alterations
• Purchase of one 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Fire Department from Hetrich Fleet Services Inc.
• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for the Downtown Clifton Economic Development Group, Inc. Special Improvement District

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold continued hearings on three major applications: a 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Route 46 requiring use and height variances, a use variance to convert office space for herb growing at 77 Wabash Ave., and a mixed-use building with five residential units at 423 Lakeview Ave. New hearings include bulk variance requests for single-family home additions and driveway extensions. The board will also vote to adopt memorializing resolutions and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Continued hearing for Geeland LLC: raze existing building, construct 4-story self-storage (125,200 sq ft) at 811-813 Rt 46 – requests D(1) use variance and D(6) height variance (proposed 39.8 ft vs. 30 ft max)
• Continued hearing for Dua Greens LLC: use variance to convert vacant office space for herb growing at 77 Wabash Ave.
• Continued hearing for BMJR Realty LLC: D(1) use variance for two-story mixed-use building with five residential units at 423 Lakeview Ave.
• New hearing for Adam Hersch: bulk variances for single-family home addition at 11 Rosemawr Pl. (proposed front yard setback 22.9 ft vs. required 35 ft)
• Memorializing resolutions include denial of charter school proposal (TFJ Hazel LLC at 252 Hazel St.) and approval of several bulk variance and use variance applications

City Council

The City Council will discuss several ordinances, including a bond for sewer improvements and salary revisions for police and city officials. The body is also reviewing contracts for fire equipment, park improvements, and municipal services.

• Bond Ordinance for sewer utility capital improvements appropriating $8,050,000
• Contract award to Fire & Safety Services for one 75’ Enforcer HD Ladder Quint and two Saber Pumpers
• Final payment of $40,892.89 to Flanagan Contracting Group for James Anzaldi Park improvements
• Proposed ordinances to add 6 restricted handicapped parking spaces and delete 3
• Grant proposal to NJ Department of Community Affairs for an accessible Health Department social services bus

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will hold continued hearings on two applications: a major subdivision at 112 Mountain Park Road (requested continuation to December 5) and a minor subdivision with bulk variances at 170-174 Hazel Street. The board will also review proposed meeting dates for 2025. No new ordinances are scheduled for review. Formal action may be taken on these matters.

• Continued hearing: Lazo Josifoski, major subdivision at 112 Mountain Park Road (Block 22.01, Lot 16) – requested continuation to December 5, 2024
• Continued hearing: Juan Abreu, minor subdivision and bulk variances at 170-174 Hazel Street (Block 16.13, Lot 15)
• Review of proposed regular meeting dates for 2025

City Council

The city council will consider a bond ordinance appropriating $8,050,000 for sewer utility capital improvements. They will also vote on first-reading ordinances to amend police department salaries for 2024-2027 and to add a stipend for fire investigator. Additionally, the council will approve several resolutions including contracts for accessible pathways in parks, a developer agreement with Patra Garden, and appointment to the zoning board. Public hearings are scheduled for multiple handicapped parking ordinance amendments.

• Bond ordinance O-7952-24: $8,050,000 for sewer utility capital improvements
• Ordinance O-7955-24: Revises police officer salaries for 2024-2027
• Resolution R-511-24: Contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers for accessible pathways in various parks
• Resolution R-512-24: Approves developer agreement with Patra Garden, LLC
• Resolution R-516-24: Appoints alternate #2 to Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear continued and new applications for use and bulk variances, including a proposal for a two-story mixed-use building with five residential units and retail space at 423 Lakeview Ave. Other items include residential additions and conversions, plus adoption of memorializing resolutions for past decisions.

• BMJR Realty LLC – D(1) use variance for 2-story mixed-use building with 5 residential units and parking garage at 423 Lakeview Ave (Zone BC)
• DG Investment LLC – D(1) use variance to convert commercial building into 3-family residence at 155 Sargeant Ave (Zone M2)
• Victor Weiss – bulk variances for rear and side yard setbacks and lot coverage for addition at 52 Lorraine Drive (Zone RA-3)
• Michael Siegel – bulk variances for front, side, and rear yard setbacks and lot coverage for addition at 45 Laurel Ave (Zone RA-2)
• Timothy Wisniewski – D(1) use variance to expand residential portion of mixed-use building with no parking at 625 Van Houten Ave (Zone B-C)

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review continued subdivision hearings and ordinance items. The board is also scheduled to receive reports from city planners and commissioners.

• Continued hearing for Lazo Josifoski's major subdivision at 112 Mountain Park Road
• Request to continue Juan Abreu's minor subdivision and bulk variances at 170-174 Hazel Street
• Ordinance review scheduled
• City Planner's Reports
• Commissioner's Reports

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will take formal action on several pending variance and site‑plan applications. Items include a request by Geeland LLC for use and height variances to build a 4‑story self‑storage facility on Route 46, and a request by New Hope School for use, conditional use and bulk variances to relocate a K‑8 school on DeMott Avenue. Additional matters are a herb‑wholesale use variance for DUA Greens LLC, residential bulk variances for a two‑story addition on Lorraine Drive, and the adoption of several memorializing resolutions and the minutes from the October 9 meeting.

• Geeland LLC: D(1) use and D(6) variances for 4‑story self‑storage, 811‑813 Rt 46, Bl 34.03, Lots 75 & 77, Zone RA2
• New Hope School: D(1) use, D(3) conditional use, and bulk variances for relocation, 76‑78 DeMott Ave, Bl 12.15, Lot 23, Zone R‑B1
• DUA Greens LLC: D(1) use variance to convert vacant office to herb‑wholesale space, 77 Wabash Ave, Bl 5.07, Lot 14, Zone M‑2
• Victor Weiss: bulk variances for two‑story residential addition, 52 Lorraine Drive, Bl 50.05, Lot 20, Zone RA‑3
• Adoption of memorializing resolutions and minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting

City Council

The council will consider several budget and contract actions, including two Chapter 159 resolutions adding a $4,328 CASA grant and a $637,195 Emergency Operations Center grant to the 2024 municipal budget. It will vote on a bond ordinance that appropriates $17,399,000 for various 2024 capital improvement projects and authorizes $16,529,000 in bonds. Additional items include authorizing advertisement and procurement of two Pierce Saber pumpers and one 75‑foot Enforcer HD ladder for the fire department, awarding a contract to Advanced Air Duct Cleaning for city building duct cleaning, and awarding a contract to Edmunds GovTech for accounting software services in 2025.

• Approve Chapter 159 budget amendment resolutions adding $4,328 CASA grant and $637,195 Emergency Operations Center grant (R479‑R480)
• Approve bond ordinance appropriating $17,399,000 for 2024 capital improvements and authorizing $16,529,000 in bonds (O‑7947‑24)
• Authorize advertisement and procurement of two Pierce Saber pumpers and one 75' Enforcer HD Ladder Quint for the fire department (R‑482)
• Award contract to Advanced Air Duct Cleaning for cleaning air ducts in city buildings (R‑483)
• Award contract to Edmunds GovTech, Inc. for accounting and financial software services for 2025 (R‑485)

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold hearings on several site plans, including a proposed charter school and a self-storage facility. The board will also review residential bulk variances for home additions and conversions.

• TFJ Hazel LLC: Proposal to convert a vacant industrial building at 252 Hazel Street and 237 West 3rd Street into a 55,226 sq ft private charter school
• Geeland, LLC: Proposal to build a 4-story 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• Sherif Habib: Request to convert a one-family home at 27 Sixth Ave. to a two-family home
• Dua Greens, LLC: Use variance to convert vacant office space at 77 Wabash Ave. for growing herbs
• New Hope School: Request to relocate a K-8th grade school to 76-78 DeMott Ave.

City Council

The Clifton City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve a $17.399M bond ordinance for 2024 capital improvements, adopt new block party regulations, and vote on tax exemptions for disabled veterans. The council will also discuss amendments to dog ordinances, crossing guard contracts, and tax department updates. Several resolutions cover engineering contracts, vehicle disposal, and municipal facility modifications.

• $17.399M bond ordinance for 2024 capital improvements
• New block party ordinance (Chapter 160) adoption
• $100,000 sewer utility capital appropriation for public improvements
• Resolution to cancel and refund 2024 3rd quarter taxes for disabled veteran at 71 Brook Hill Terrace
• Approval of $16.529M in bonds or notes to finance capital projects

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will meet to approve a site plan and parking variance for the Church of the Sacred Heart. The board will also hear continued requests for adjournment and subdivision approvals.

• Approval of minutes for September 26, 2024
• Site plan and parking variance for Church of the Sacred Heart
• Continued hearing for Lazo Josifoski's major subdivision
• Continued hearing for Juan Abreu's minor subdivision and bulk variances
• Request to adjourn Josifoski's hearing to November 7, 2024

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting on September 23, 2024 to take formal action on several applications from TFJ Hazel LLC. The agenda includes preliminary and final major site plan approval, a minor subdivision (lot consolidation), a conditional use variance, a height variance, and bulk relief for converting the existing two- and three‑story industrial building at 252 Hazel Street and 237 West 3rd Street into a private charter school operated by iLearn Schools. The applicant also seeks variances for parking placement in the front yard and for fence heights along the property line and surrounding streets. Public notice was published in the Record and Herald News on August 18, 2024.

• Preliminary and final major site plan approval for 252 Hazel St & 237 West 3rd St project
• Minor subdivision (lot consolidation) for Block 16.11, Lots 1 and 2, Zone R‑B2
• Conditional use variance to permit 35.3% lot coverage and 45.7‑ft building height for a charter school
• Height variance and bulk (“c”) relief to permit three‑story building and reduced setbacks
• Variances for front‑yard parking and fence heights (7‑ft along Garden State Parkway, 6‑ft along Hazel, West 3rd, West 7th Streets)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several site plans and use variances, including a request to relocate a religious school and a proposal for a mixed-use retail and residential building. The meeting also includes requests for residential kitchen extensions and a commercial herb-growing operation.

• New Hope School: Proposal to relocate a K-8 religious school to 76-78 DeMott Ave
• 1607-1617 Main Ave, LLC: Proposal for a two-story retail and residential mixed-use building
• Dua Greens, LLC: Use variance to convert vacant office space at 77 Wabash Ave for growing herbs
• Damasco Café: Proposal to use an empty storefront at 600 Getty Ave as a café/ice cream shop
• Preeti Rana: Bulk variance for a kitchen extension at 101 Brighton Rd

City Council

The Clifton City Council will consider a corrective action plan to address recommendations from the 2023 independent auditor's report and approve various contracts for public safety, infrastructure, and community development.

• Corrective Action Plan for 2023 Independent Auditor's Report
• Approval of $680,000 for Public Improvements from Capital Fund Balance
• Approval of $640,000 for Public Improvements from Sewer Utility Capital Fund Balance
• Authorization for Sidewalk and Curb Improvements via NJDOT State Aid
• Approval of $100,000 for Public Improvements from Sewer Utility Capital Improvements Fund

The Clifton City Council approved a $20.2 million claims list, adopted four ordinances including a $680,000 capital improvement fund and a $640,000 sewer utility fund, and awarded contracts for firefighting gear and a forensic audit. The council also introduced several ordinances on first reading, including new block party rules and handicapped parking changes, and tabled two others. A motion to approve supplemental funds for an employee investigation failed on a 3-3 vote with one abstention.

• Approved $20,225,195.74 in claims (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7933-24 for temporary food establishment licensing (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7934-24 appropriating $680,000 for public improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7935-24 appropriating $640,000 for sewer utility improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7936-24 amending building height definition (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7937-24 adding Montclair State rep to Arts Center committee (7-0)
• Awarded $800,718.27 contract for structural firefighting gear (7-0)
• Failed to approve supplemental funds for employee investigation (3-3-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider several site plan approvals and variances, including a proposed 4-story self-storage facility and a new mixed-use building. The meeting also includes hearings on residential conversions and commercial expansions.

• Proposed 125,200 sq ft 4-story self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• Proposed two-story mixed-use commercial and residential building at 1184 Main Ave
• Request to convert a one-family home to a two-family home at 27 Sixth Ave
• Proposed loading dock and interior modifications for cheese manufacturing at 364 East First St
• Sign variances for face lit signage at 1240 Main Ave

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a preliminary and final site plan for a new two-story mixed-use building at 1184 Main Ave., featuring medical office space and four one-bedroom apartments, subject to conditions including compliance with professional recommendations and improvements to the existing bank building. The board also approved a variance for Unifoods, LLC to modify a cheese manufacturing facility at 364 East First St., adding a loading dock and trash area. Several other applications were continued to future meetings, and two memorializing resolutions were adopted.

• Approved 1184 Main Ave. mixed-use building with use and bulk variances (7-0)
• Approved Unifoods, LLC variance for loading dock and trash area at 364 East First St. (7-0)
• Adopted memorializing resolution denying variances for Mohammad Jaber at 42 Prospect St. (7-0)
• Adopted memorializing resolution approving bulk variance for Kevin Yorks & Lauren Potoczniak at 58 Melody Hill Rd. (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 regular meeting
• Continued New Hope School application to September 18, 2024
• Continued TFJ Hazel LLC application to special meeting September 23, 2024
• Carried Geeland, LLC application to October 23, 2024

City Council

The City Council is voting on several capital ordinances and bond authorizations for public and sewer utility improvements. The body is also reviewing contracts for police vehicles, fire station HVAC systems, and the closure of two dormant trust accounts.

• Bond Ordinance for 2024 Capital Improvements appropriating $18,000,000 (O-7938-24)
• Bond Ordinance for Sewer Utility Capital Improvements appropriating $8,050,000 (O-7939-24)
• Purchase of ten 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD SUVs for the Police Department (R418)
• Capital Ordinance appropriating $680,000 for public improvements (O-7934-24)
• Proposal to close Revolving Loan and Housing Reserve trust accounts totaling approximately $1.5 million

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a new hearing regarding a site plan for the Church of the Sacred Heart. The board will also address continued hearings for subdivision applications.

• Church of the Sacred Heart (25 Clifton Avenue): amended site plan to repave parking lot, directional modifications, and a parking variance
• Lazo Josifoski (112 Mountain Park Road): major subdivision (continued to September 26, 2024)
• Juan Abreu (170-174 Hazel Street): minor subdivision and bulk variances (continued to October 24, 2024)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a capital ordinance for public improvements and discuss the closure of two dormant trust accounts. The body is also reviewing several requests for proposals for professional services and updates to residential parking and handicapped space regulations.

• Capital Ordinance appropriating $2,915,422.00 for public improvements
• Proposal to close Revolving Loan Trust (~$500,000) and Housing Reserve Trust (~$1,000,000) accounts
• Contract award to SHI International Corporation for Police Department technology products
• Grant sub-recipient agreement with St. Peter's Haven for $75,000 (CDBG-CV)
• Public hearing for the Morris Canal Drainage Improvement Project

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Board of Adjustment will hear continued and new hearings on zoning variances for a proposed private charter school, residential conversions, and commercial site modifications. The board will also adopt memorializing resolutions for prior variance approvals and review minutes from previous meetings.

• Preliminary and final site plan approval for a private charter school at 252 Hazel St and 237 W 3rd St (TFJ Hazel LLC)
• Bulk variances for converting single-family homes to two-family homes at 27 Sixth Ave (Sherif Habib) and 42 Prospect St (Mohammad Jaber)
• Use and bulk variances for a mixed-use retail-residential building at 1607-1617 Main Ave (1607-1617 Main Ave, LLC)
• Conditional use and bulk variances for a religious school relocation at 76-78 DeMott Ave (New Hope School)
• Conditional use variance for a 20’ x 56’ sound wall at PSE&G’s Athenia Switching Station (121 St. Andrews Blvd & Mt. Prospect Ave)

City Council

The Clifton City Council will decide on budget amendments including $2.15 million in grants for parks, public health, and traffic safety. It will also vote on contracts for Nash Park and Stefan Tatarenko Memorial Park improvements, sewer work on Passaic Avenue and Allwood Road, and the purchase of tires. Several ordinances regarding parking and advisory committees will receive second readings.

• Approve $2.15M in grants: $1.4M NJDEP Green Acres/Urban Parks, $54,228.06 DDEF, $14,000 Code Blue, $490.34 Alcohol Education (R374-R377)
• Award Nash Park improvements engineering contract to LAN Associates (R378)
• Award Stefan Tatarenko Memorial Park improvements contract to Zenith Construction (R379)
• Award Passaic Avenue and Allwood Road sewer improvement construction management to Boswell Engineering (R380)
• Purchase tires and recapped tires via NJ State Contract from Custom Bandag (R381)

Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hearing for TFJ Hazel LLC regarding a project at 252 Hazel Street and 237 West 3rd Street. The applicant seeks to repurpose a vacant manufacturing building into a 55,226 square foot private charter school operated by iLearn Schools.

• Request for a d(3) conditional use variance and d(6) height variance for a school at 252 Hazel Street and 237 West 3rd Street
• Proposal for 90 surface parking spaces and a bus staging lane along Seventh Avenue
• Request to permit a building height of 45.7 feet and 3 stories where 30 feet and 2 stories are permitted
• Request for lot coverage of 35.3% where 20% is permitted
• Request for variances to allow parking in the front yard and security fences up to 7 feet in height

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2024, with continued and new hearings on variance requests. The most consequential item is a continued application for a 4-story self-storage facility at 811-813 Route 46, requiring use and height variances. Other items include residential additions, a garage conversion, signage, a new home, a group home ramp, and a PSE&G sound wall. The board will also adopt resolutions for previously approved projects and minutes.

• Geeland, LLC: 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46, with use and height variances (39.8' vs 30' max)
• 62 Lake Avenue, LLC: new single-family home at 62 Lake Ave., with multiple bulk variances (front yard 18' vs 25' required)
• Catholic Charities: handicap ramps at 23 Vincent Dr., with front and side yard setback variances
• PSE&G: 20' tall sound wall at 121 St. Andrews Blvd, conditional use variance for temporary and permanent walls
• Memorializing resolutions for Durango Sisters LLC (363 Lakeview Ave.), Yehoshua Allswang (464 South Parkway), and Carlos Lange (473 Highland Ave.)

City Council

The Clifton City Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2024 Municipal Budget. The body will also approve a contract for medical supplies with a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 through June 30, 2026, and licenses for Spatial Data Logic software. Several ordinances regarding tree removal and handicapped parking are scheduled for first or second reading.

• Adoption of the 2024 Municipal Budget (Resolutions R352-R353)
• Authorization to purchase medical supplies via Bergen County Cooperative, not to exceed $100,000 (Resolution R354)
• Approval of Spatial Data Logic licenses via Bergen County Cooperative (Resolution R355)
• Second reading of Ordinance O-7922-24 amending tree removal and replacement policy
• First reading of four ordinances adjusting handicapped parking spaces (O-7923-24 through O-7926-24)

City Council

The Clifton City Council will vote on several routine maintenance contracts and tax exemption requests for disabled veterans. A public hearing covers the federal CDBG annual action plan for 2024–2025, which outlines how grant funds support local housing and infrastructure projects. The council also holds first and second readings on ordinances updating tree removal policies and replacing the city’s stormwater control regulations.

• Second reading of Ordinance O-7921-24 to replace the entire Stormwater Control code
• Contract award to Fairfield Maintenance for fuel tank repairs via New Jersey State Contract, not to exceed $75000.00 through August 28, 2024
• Contract award to Equiptech LLC for DPW Chipper 126 repairs via ESCNJ cooperative contract, not to exceed $18,135.82
• Public hearing on the CDBG FY 2024 Year 5 Annual Action Plan covering August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025
• Authorization for electronic tax sale hosting contract with Real Auction.com and tax refund resolutions for disabled veterans at 39 Brownstone Road and 201 Riverwalk Way

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request for an extension of approvals for Meridia Regency on Valley, Clifton LLC. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a minor subdivision at Stuyvesant Court and continued hearings for projects on Metro Blvd & Isabella Street and Mountain Park Road.

• Extension of approvals for Meridia Regency on Valley, Clifton LLC at 1091-1075 Valley Road
• Minor subdivision and lot width variance for 9-11 Stuyvesant Court
• Site plan approval and variance for PB Nutclif Master LLC at Metro Blvd & Isabella Street
• Major subdivision hearing for 112 Mountain Park Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several applications including a proposed self-storage facility at Route 46 and a Mediterranean restaurant expansion on Lakeview Avenue. Other items include residential additions, sign variances, and an auto repair shop expansion.

• Self-storage facility proposal: 811-813 Rt 46
• Mediterranean restaurant renovation/expansion: 363 Lakeview Ave.
• Residential addition variances: 464 South Parkway
• Garage and accessory structure variances: 473 Highland Ave.
• Signage variances: 1240 Main Ave.

City Council

The City Council will consider the introduction of the 2024 Municipal Budget. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding infrastructure, professional services, and developer agreements.

• Introduction of 2024 Municipal Budget (R335)
• Permission to bid for Plog Brook Culvert Rehabilitation funded by ARPA (R303)
• Release of $7,368.00 performance bond for 20 Somerset Place, LLC pending maintenance bond (R302)
• Grant application for Third Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Phase II (R330)
• Contract award to Dr. Theodore Constandelis for dental services (R331)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a temporary increase to the 2024 Municipal Budget to cover payroll and operating expenses. Additionally, officials are proposing changes to the city's surplus policy regarding how much fund balance can be used to support annual budgets.

• 2024 Temporary Budget Increase (R275) to fund departmental payroll through June
• Amendment to City Surplus Policy to allow utilization of up to 60% of year-end fund balance
• Contract for design services for Christopher Columbus Middle School pedestrian access tunnel (R278)
• Contract for Civic Plus website management services via SHI Inc. (R279)
• Amendment to Chapter 439-14 regarding McCosh Road parking ordinances (O7920-24)

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several continued hearings regarding commercial and residential developments. New hearings include a Mediterranean restaurant renovation and a 40-unit mid-rise residential building project.

• Self-storage facility proposal at 811-813 Rt 46
• Mixed commercial and residential building at 1084-1088 Main Ave.
• Auto repair shop expansion at 1 Grove St. & 1425 Broad St.
• Mediterranean restaurant renovation at 363 Lakeview Ave.
• 40-unit multi-family residential building at 252 Hazel St. & 237 West 3rd St.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a major site plan for PB Nutclif Master LLC at Metro Blvd & Isabella Street. Other items include subdivision requests for properties on Mt. Washington Drive, Stuyvesant Court, and Mountain Park Road.

• Extension of approvals for Meridia Regency on Valley, Clifton LLC at 1091-1075 Valley Road
• Two lot subdivision by Hamdan Home Builders LLC at 2 Mt. Washington Drive
• Major site plan and variance for PB Nutclif Master LLC at Metro Blvd & Isabella Street
• Minor subdivision and lot width variance for Cyrus Garcia at 9-11 Stuyvesant Court
• Major subdivision for Lazo Josifoski at 112 Mountain Park Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing an application from Costco Wholesale Corporation regarding site plan changes at 168 and 20 Main Avenue & 20 Bridewell Place. The proposal includes demolishing a vacant building on Lot 36 to create customer parking and expanding the fueling station from 8 to 12 dispensers.

• Demolition of vacant building on Lot 36 for new parking
• Expansion of fueling station from 8 to 12 dispensers
• Relocation of fueling station on Lot 38
• Request for setback and conditional use variances

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure and service contracts, including advertising for bids on sanitary sewer improvements funded by ARPA. The agenda also includes approvals for a new police vehicle, opioid overdose tracking software, and ordinances regarding salt storage and parking. Additionally, the council will discuss topics such as a new firehouse and professional service caps.

• Bidding for sanitary sewer improvements at Passaic Avenue and Allwood Road
• Contract award for Swift 911 Mass Notification System services
• Purchase of a 2024 GMC Yukon for the Police Department
• Contract for software to track opioid overdose incidents
• Ordinance regulating privately owned salt storage facilities

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several continued hearings regarding commercial replacements, self-storage facilities, and auto shop expansions. New business includes a residential addition on Runyon Road and a multi-family mid-rise project on Hazel Street.

• Proposed 2-story mixed commercial and residential building at 1084-1088 Main Ave.
• Proposed 4-story, 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46.
• Expansion of auto repair shop to include towing yard and storage at 1 Grove St. & 1425 Broad St.
• Residential addition with bulk variances at 18 Conover Ct.
• Second-floor residential addition at 15 Runyon Rd.

City Council

The City Council will review resolutions to increase the 2024 temporary municipal budget using available grants. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding traffic changes and street cleaning schedules, as well as several contract approvals for city services.

• Temporary budget increases for the 2024 Municipal Budget (R217-R218)
• Contract for HVAC repairs at City Hall (R221)
• Purchase of a GMC Yukon for the Police Department (R227)
• New 'No Stopping or Standing' zone on Van Houten Avenue (O-7904-24)
• Street cleaning schedule changes for Caroline, Rosalie, and Mina Avenues (O-7910-24)

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several continued hearings and new applications regarding property variances. Items include a proposed 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility on Route 46 and expansions for local auto body shops.

• Proposed 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• Mixed commercial and residential building proposed for 1084-1088 Main Ave.
• Expansion of auto body shop services at 204/214/217 Trimble Ave.
• Expansion of auto repair shop including towing yard at 1 Grove St. & 1425 Broad St.
• New house of worship proposed for 411-415 Main Ave.

Planning Board

The board will receive a presentation on the Environmental Resource Inventory for the Master Plan. The meeting also includes continued hearings regarding several property subdivisions.

• Presentation of Environmental Resource Inventory for the Master Plan
• Two lot subdivision at 2 Mt. Washington Drive
• Minor subdivision and variance at 9-11 Stuyvesant Court
• Major subdivision at 112 Mountain Park Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing new requests for residential additions and a house of worship site plan. Several previously submitted commercial and residential applications were continued to future meeting dates.

• Proposed 5,893 sq ft house of worship at 411-415 Main Ave
• Continued hearing for 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• New residential addition applications for Adams Terrace and Sargeant Ave
• Re-approval of a two-family home application for 610 Gregory Ave

City Council

The City Council will review several contract awards, including police radio maintenance and fire department services. The agenda also includes ordinances to change parking regulations on various streets and permission to bid on park improvements. Personnel changes within the Public Works and Finance departments are also noted.

• Permission to bid for Stefan Tatarenko Memorial Park improvements
• Contract award for police vehicle mobile radio maintenance
• Mold remediation contract for Zalenka Park Field House
• Ordinance changes for parking on Van Houten Avenue and Van Breeman Drive
• Right-of-way agreement for a PSE&G transformer at 125 Clifton Boulevard

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several applications for property developments, including a large self-storage facility and residential conversions. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss a litigation settlement regarding Hazel Street properties.

• Proposed 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• Request to replace a commercial building with a 3-family house at 66 West 2nd Street
• Proposal for mixed commercial and residential use at 1084-1088 Main Ave
• Discussion of litigation settlement for properties at 252 Hazel Street
• Approval of a four-car garage expansion at 59 Durant Ave

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several financial matters including $14.4 million in annual pension obligations. The agenda also includes temporary budget increases for municipal operations and a proposal for new budgeting software.

• Annual pension payments totaling $14,419,779.00
• Temporary 2024 Municipal and Sewer Utility budget increases
• Proposed ClearGov software subscription for budget transparency
• Ordinance to establish permit parking on Cutler Street
• Ordinance to amend various handicapped parking regulations

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider an amended site plan for 246 Barkley Avenue. The meeting also includes hearings for a two-lot subdivision on Mt. Washington Drive, a minor subdivision at Stuyvesant Court, and a major subdivision at Mountain Park Road.

• Amended site plan with bulk variances: 246 Barkley Avenue
• Two lot subdivision: A 2 Mt. Washington Drive
• Minor subdivision and lot width variance: 9-11 Stuyvesant Court
• Major subdivision: 112 Mountain Park Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several applications for site plans, use variances, and bulk variances. Items include a proposed self-storage facility on Route 46 and various single-family home expansions.

• Proposed 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• Mixed commercial and residential building proposed for 1084-1088 Main Ave.
• Conversion of a shop/one-family residence to a shop/two-family residence at 802 Van Houten Ave.
• New single-family residence with multiple setbacks and lot coverage variances at 43 Garfield Ave.
• Expansion of a two-car garage into a four-car garage at 59 Durant Ave.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions for emergency budget increases to fund pension obligations and garbage contracts. The agenda also includes a proposed $10,000,000 bond sale and several contract awards for city services. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances regarding residential parking and handicapped spaces.

• Emergency budget increases for pension obligations and garbage contracts (R125-R127)
• Bond Anticipation Note sale of up to $10,000,000 (R130)
• Sewer extension approval for The Vistas at Vincent LLC development (R131)
• Ordinances regarding residential street parking and handicapped spaces
• Contract award for Police Officer Scheduling System (R134)

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several applications involving site plans, use variances, and bulk relief. Items include a proposed self-storage facility on Route 46 and various residential additions or conversions.

• Proposed 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• Conversion of shop/one family residence to shop/two family residence at 802 Van Houten Ave.
• Replacement of one-story commercial structure with a 2-story mixed use building at 1084-1088 Main Ave.
• Proposed 6-unit residential apartment building at 5 Milton Ave.
• Proposed 307.22 sq ft addition and garage at 12 Milton Ave.

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions for 2024 temporary budget increases and special emergency budget increases. The agenda includes approvals for professional service contracts and playground equipment for Oak Ridge Park. The council will also review ordinances related to snow removal and residential handicapped parking.

• 2024 Temporary Budget Increase Number 2 (R104)
• $35,000 grant acceptance for the Code Blue Warming Center (R117)
• Purchase of playground equipment and safety surface for Oak Ridge Park (R111, R112)
• Ordinance to change snow and ice removal time from 12 to 24 hours (O-7888-24)
• Changes to residential handicapped parking spaces (O-7891-24, O-7892-24, O-7893-24)

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will consider an amended site plan for 246 Barkley Avenue and a two-lot subdivision at 2 Mt. Washington Drive. The meeting also includes confirming professional appointments and approving January meeting minutes.

• Amended site plan with bulk variances for 246 Barkley Avenue
• Two lot subdivision for 2 Mt. Washington Drive
• Confirmation of Planning Board professional appointments
• Approval of January reorganization and regular meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board reviewed several ongoing applications and new hearing requests for residential and commercial developments. The board also approved resolutions for a minor subdivision on Huron Ave and an addition on Parson Rd.

• Continued hearing for 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• New hearing for mixed commercial/residential building at 1084-1088 Main Ave
• Proposed single-family home addition at 23 Stanley Street
• Approval of minor subdivision and two-family residence at 147 Huron Ave
• Approval of residential addition at 20 Parson Rd

City Council

The City Council is considering several infrastructure projects, including Weasel Brook culvert replacements funded by ARPA. The agenda also includes various ordinance updates regarding salaries, snow removal, and handicapped parking.

• Contract award for Weasel Brook culvert replacement to State Line Construction
• Professional construction management services contract for Weasel Brook to Boswell Engineering
• Purchase of a 2024 Ford F-250 XL 4WD from Nielsen Ford LLC
• Ordinance to amend snow and ice removal time from 12 to 24 hours
• Ordinance updates regarding handicapped parking on streets and private residences

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for property developments and variances. Key items include a large self-storage project on Route 46 and a new six-unit apartment building on Milton Avenue. Several hearings were continued to future meeting dates.

• Proposed 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• Residential expansion and second-floor addition at 20 Parson Rd
• Proposed 6-unit residential apartment building at 5 Milton Ave
• Subdivision of 147 Huron Ave into two separate lots
• Conversion of 802 Van Houten Ave to a shop/two-family residence

City Council

The City Council will consider several administrative actions, including budget transfers and contract renewals for sewer repairs and fire department equipment. The meeting includes public hearings regarding park improvements and food pantry funding. The council will also review ordinances related to traffic parking and employee compensation.

• Appointment of a new member to the Municipal Council to fill the vacancy left by Lauren Murphy
• Contract renewal for LSRP services at five remediation sites, including DPW and Firehouses #3 and #6
• Change order for an ambulance remount contract with P.L Custom Emergency Vehicles
• Public hearing on Green Acres Program improvements at Main Memorial Park
• Ordinance to amend sanitary sewer user charges

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting a reorganization meeting to elect board officers and professional staff. This includes nominations for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary/Counsel, Engineer, Planner, Landscape Architect, Traffic Engineer, and Board Stenographer.

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

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will hold a regular meeting at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes and reports from the Commissioner and City Planner.

• Approval of minutes
• Ordinance review
• Commissioner's reports
• City Planner's reports

Board of Adjustment

The Board held new hearings for a six-unit residential building at 5 Milton Ave and various property variances. Two previous applications regarding a self-storage facility and a home expansion were continued to February 7, 2004. The meeting also included the adoption of resolutions for recent application approvals and denials.

• Proposed 6-unit residential apartment building at 5 Milton Ave
• Conversion of 802 Van Houten Ave. to a shop/two-family residence
• Variance request for 11 Penobscot Street regarding yard setbacks and parking
• Proposed 2.5-story addition at 12 Milton Ave

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several administrative actions including salary range adjustments for various titles and the renewal of multiple local business licenses. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a $6,000 transfer of Community Development funds and the acceptance of a $17,500 grant for Code Blue warming center security.

• Transfer of $6,000 from Saint Peter's Homeless Outreach Program to Public Facilities
• Acceptance of $17,500 Passaic County Human Services Pilot Program Grant for Code Blue security
• Approval of salary ranges for various city titles
• Renewal of licenses for car lots, vending, pet shops, and limousine services
• Contract extension for DPW uniform rental, cleaning, and management services

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several applications, including a proposal for a 4-story self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46. Other items include requests to convert single-family homes into two-family homes and an expansion of a billiards hall's food service capabilities.

• Proposed 125,200 sq ft self-storage facility at 811-813 Rt 46
• Single-family to two-family conversion at 56 Myrtle Ave.
• Single-family to two-family conversion at 7 Clifton Terrace
• Home expansion and second floor addition at 20 Parson Rd.
• New dwelling setback variance at 54 Witherspoon Rd.

City Council

The Clifton City Council is meeting to adopt 2024 annual financial resolutions and budget transfers. The agenda includes discussions on draft ordinances for anti-nepotism and sanitary sewer user charges. The council will also consider several infrastructure contracts and professional service agreements.

• Contract award to John Garcia Construction for Shafto Street, Getty Avenue, and Van Winkle Avenue sanitary sewer replacement
• Adoption of 2024 Annual Financial Resolutions (R002-R005)
• Introduction of the 2024 COLA Ordinance (O7878)
• Final payment for 2021 NJDOT sidewalk and curb improvements via Granada Construction Corp
• Permission to advertise for bids for Weasel Brook culvert replacement