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PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Township of West Orange 66 Main Street – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025-Meeting No. 6 This is to inform the general public that this meeting is being held in compliance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Law 1975. The notice for this meeting was emailed to the Star Ledger and the West Orange Chronicle on January 7, 2025 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on January 16, 2025. Statement of Decorum In all matters not provided for in subsection 3-15.1 and except upon consent of the Council President, each person addressing the Council pursuant to this subsection shall be required to limit his or her remarks to five (5) minutes and shall at no time engage in any personally offensive or abusive remarks. The chair shall call any speaker to order who violates any provision of this rule. (1972 Code § 3-15.2) Roll Call – Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Krakoviak, Mayor McCartney 1. Public Comment 2. *Consent Agenda 3. *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting – Public Meeting February 11th and 25th, 2025 4. *Report of Township Officers - None 6. *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids a. Historic Preservation Commission – Architectural Historian b. Private Collection Agency Contract for the Municipal Court 7. *Bill List 8. *Resolutions a. 87-25 Resolution to Extend Contract for Fire EMS Apparatus Maintenance and Repair (P. Reynolds) b. 88-25 Resolution Authorizing the Auction of Abandoned Vehicles (P. Reynolds) c. 89-25 Resolution to Support Publishing Legal Notices on Official Government Websites (Legal- Trenk) d. 90-25 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Computer Equipment, as Part of the Continued Upgrades to Technology in the Police Department (P. Reynolds) e. 91-25 A Resolution Approving a Proposal from Matrix New World for Environmental Services at 55 Lakeside Avenue NTE $57,405.00 (Carballo) f. 92-25 A Resolution Approving a Proposal from Matrix New World for Environmental Services at 4-10 Central Avenue NTE $6,295.00 (Carballo) g. 93-25 REMOVED h. 94-25 Resolution Authorizing Contracts With Certain Approved Cooperative Vendors For Contracting Units Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2) for 2025 (P. Reynolds)

i. 95-25 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk) j. 96-25 A Resolution Approving a Proposal from Matrix New World for Environmental Services at 590 Mount Pleasant Avenue (W.O. Recycling Center) NTE $22,260.00 (Carballo) k. 97-25 Resolution Approving a Proposal from Matrix New World for Environmental Services at 10 Central Avenue (Biddleman, Inc.), 18 Central Avenue (Selecto-Flash), and 55 Lakeside Avenue (Barton Press) (Carballo) l. 98-25 Resolution Authorizing Application to the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund for Barton Press Site including Block 115, Lots 15 and 17 Located at 55 Lakeside Avenue (Carballo) 9. Ordinances on Second and Final Reading a. 2891-25 An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 2, Subsection 61, Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange Establishing A Complete And Green Streets Advisory Committee And Creating A Complete And Green Streets Policy (Carballo) This Ordinance amends and supplements Chapter 2-61: “Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board” of the Township’s Revised General Ordinances to include to create a complete and green streets advisory committee and amending a complete and green streets policy. This policy provides the Township with a strong and effective strategy for achieving Complete and Green Streets. The complete green streets policy provides the Township the opportunity to meet the criteria needed to gain recognition and apply for grant funds. This ordinance was approved by voice vote on February 28, 2028 by a 4-1 vote. b. 2896-25 An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-32.2 Restricted Parking Zones Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Carballo) This Ordinance is in response to requests from handicapped residents who reside at 17 Meade Street, 11 Virginia Avenue, 17 Curtis Avenue, and 64 Mitchell Street. By adopting this Ordinance, the Township will establish a handicapped parking stall adjacent to each of these addresses. Such parking stalls are permissible under the laws of New Jersey, and they are designated as Restricted Parking Zones. All other Parking Ordinances under this chapter apply and supersede the use of these restricted spaces. Additionally, 3 restricted parking zones will be eliminated after the permitted residents moved away and the spaces are no

es under this chapter apply and supersede the use of these restricted spaces. Additionally, 3 restricted parking zones will be eliminated after the permitted residents moved away and the spaces are no longer needed. c. 2897-25 An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-23.1, Turn Prohibitions, Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Carballo) This Ordinance will prohibit left turns from Glenview Drive southbound to Northfield Avenue eastbound during all hours. This Prohibition was requested by the West Orange Police Traffic Division after two recent auto/pedestrian accidents. There is an unregulated pedestrian crossing at this intersection that allows residents of the neighborhood to cross Northfield to the eastbound side to access the bus stop. This Ordinance is designed to make pedestrian safety a priority. i. 2898-25 An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-33, School Zones, Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Carballo) This Ordinance amends Chapter 7, Subsection 33 School Zones of the Revised General Ordinances. It establishes a School Zone at Liberty Middle School located at 1 Kelly Drive and updates the names of other schools that have changed in the past. j. 2899-25 An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsections 7-20 Stop Intersections, 7-21, Multi-Way Stops, And 7-21.1 Multi-Way Stops Near Schools, Playgrounds And Youth Recreational Facilities Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Carballo) The Ordinance, which amends the Traffic Regulations of the Township, designates various types of new Stop intersections with Stop signs on the named approaches. Based on recommendations from the West Orange Police Traffic Division and residents’ requests, the Municipal Engineer designated Bright View Engineering of Roseland to conduct the necessary traffic studies and assemble data to comply with

N.J.S.A. 39:4-8 regulations. Additionally, two stop intersections created during new development of the Colonial Woods Drive are being added as well. k. 2900-25 Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Transition to Battery or Electric Leaf Blowers) (Legal) Science has shown that the noise, particulate matter, gas and oil fuel mixture being released unburned, and the fumes from burnt fuel are hazardous to the health of the workers, residents, particularly seniors and children and those with respiratory conditions, causing hearing loss and potential cancers, hypertension, cardiac disease, and increased stress levels. The practice of blowing leaves and other debris for property maintenance has unintended environmental and health consequences that disrupt and destroy animal, bird, insect and pollinator habitat, including adversely impacting the respiratory health of our pets. The Township wishes to continue to strengthen its commitment to public health and wellness and environmental sustainability and believes that the proposed amendments will help achieve greater equity and public health as well as quality of life. Commercial-grade battery-powered leaf blowers have become more readily available. The Township believes that the passage of this ordinance will more clearly reflect the needs and values of the West Orange community. l. 2901-25 An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 4-6, Drug-Free School Zones, Subsection 4-6.2, Adoption Of Directive And Schematic Maps Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Carballo) This Ordinance amends Chapter 4-6 Drug Free School Zones of the Revised General Ordinances. It establishes a Drug Free School Zone at Liberty Middle School, and Golda Och Academy Upper Campus, and updated the names of other schools that have changed in the past. 10. Ordinances on First Reading a. 2902-25 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Section 34.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Extra Duty Employment For Police Officers-Rates Of Compensation; Administrative Fees; Payment For Services) (Legal-Gengaro) b. 2903-25 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Sections 2 And 11 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange Regarding Additional Requirements For Dog And Cat Licensing For Multi-Family Homes And Veterinarians

ding Chapter 10, Sections 2 And 11 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange Regarding Additional Requirements For Dog And Cat Licensing For Multi-Family Homes And Veterinarians (Legal-Gengaro) c. 2904-25 An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsections 7-11 Parking Time Limited on Certain Streets During Certain Hours, 7-14.2A Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets During Certain Hours of Certain Days, and 7-14.3 Parking Time Limited on Certain Streets During Certain Hours of Certain Days of The Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Carballo) 11. Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion a. Discussion of a Possible Resolution of Support to Essex County for a Study of Potential Improvements to the South Curve on Mt. Pleasant Avenue Just East of Prospect Avenue. b. Single-Occupancy Restroom Ordinance c. Council Liaison to Rent Leveling Board 12. ABC Hearing-None 13. Adjournment The Council President may at his/her discretion modify with consent the order of business at any meeting of the Council if he/she deems it necessary and appropriate. (1972 Code § 3-8; Ord. No. 726-84; Ord. No. 1157-93; Ord. No. 2128-07 § II) Please click the link below to join the webinar: Public Comment – In Person Only

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87374581972?pwd=iTYdbBYhhM9u505b67D8taqLzfzElE.1 Webinar ID: 873 7458 1972 Passcode: 085851 Next Meeting Date(s): March 25, 2025 Agenda is subject to change.