Township Council Meeting — Minutes

Conference Meeting — April 22, 2025 The Conference meeting began at 6:36 p.m., the Municipal Clerk read the following statement: 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. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Krakoviak * Proclamation: W.O. PAL Competition Cheer Team © Presentation: West Orange Police Department CSU - Blue Envelope Program » Proclamation: Family Promise League, Nur Kalyoncu, Executive Director — Sexual Assault Awareness Month Public Meeting April 22, 2025 The Public meeting began at 7:15 p.m., the Municipal Clerk read the following statement: 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. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Krakoviak Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Joe Fagan-Public Information Officer Anthony Puglisi — Public Information Officer-Essex County Samuel Kennedy — Yale Terrace — Leaf Blower Ord. Julia Greenberg — Watson Avenue — In support of Immigration Trust Act resolution Frank Barszez — Ridgeview Ave, — In support of Ord. 2915-25 Road Improvements Eric Camins -- Carter Road — In support of Immigration Act Reso and Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Rachel Cohen — Fairview Avenue - In support of Immigration Trust Act resolution and Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Rebekah Veneit — Maplewood, NJ resident - Comments made to WO BOE re; students on the spectrum Irene Robinson — Mt. Pleasant Ave. ~ Update at conditions on her apartment Richard Leonardis — Pleasant Valley Way — no comments stricken from record re: Montclair Law Suit Pamela Beardsley — Edisonia Terr. — In support of Immigration Trust Act resolution. Nick Marucci — Cobane Terrace ~ Pro Media Joe Pannullo — President - WECare — West

m record re: Montclair Law Suit Pamela Beardsley — Edisonia Terr. — In support of Immigration Trust Act resolution. Nick Marucci — Cobane Terrace ~ Pro Media Joe Pannullo — President - WECare — West Essex Highlands Micaela Bennett — Old Indian Rd. — Email that was sent Todd Dubovy — Burnett Terrace — Library, Nishuane Group, Audit & Corrective Action Plan, Tone of Council meetings Natalia — Harrison Avenue — Owner-Exclusive Nail Salon — neighbor harassment, Noise complaints Brenda — 98 Harrison Avenue — Harassement, Noise complaint, Noise Ord. There was no one else who wished to be heard, and the public comment portion of the agenda was closed.

Bids One 2019 Model Year or Newer, Used 25-Passenger Ford E450 Cab with Glaval Jitney Type Bus or Equivalent Bill List The Bill List was approved on Consent. Resolution(s) Approved on Consent Agenda a, 111-25 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Blau and Blau, 223 Mountain Avenue, Springfield, NJ to Serve as the Special Tax Counsel for Commercial Properties for the Township for 2025 at the Rates specified in the Agreement (Legal-Trenk) b. 114-25 Resolution Approving Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Fiscal Grant Cycle July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (VanDyke) c. 115-25 Resolution Authorizing an Extension of the Agreement with Custom Protection Services LLC for Armed-Unarmed Municipal Court Security — 2025 (P, Reynolds) d. 116-25 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk) e, 117-25 Resolution Authorizing The Collector Of Taxes To Refund Payment To The Listed Taxpayer Due To Veteran Exemption (K. Longo) f. 118-25 Resolution for the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey, Adopting Emergency Temporary Budget Appropriations Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 40a:4-20 for the 2025 Year (Witinyak) g. 119-25 Resolution Authorizing Award for Historical Architectural Services - Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Grant (P. Reynolds) h. 120-25 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Samuel Klein for Auditor Services -- 2025 (Legal-Trenk) i. 121-25 Resolution Approving a License Agreement Between Pro Media New Jersey, LLC, 7 Oak Place, Montclair New Jersey 07042, and the Township of West Orange for the Lease of a Portion of 10 Rooney Circle, (Approximately 4,500 Square Feet) for Film and/or Television Production and Post Production and Related Uses (Legal-Trenk) j. 124-25 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Potential Litigation — Specifically Daughters of Israel - Fourth Round Housing Obligation A motion was made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the Consent Agenda was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from Consent Agenda 122-25 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for Affordable Housing Planner — Nishuane Group, LLC, 105 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 07042, for a Twelve-Month Term to Expire on April 21, 2026

25 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for Affordable Housing Planner — Nishuane Group, LLC, 105 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 07042, for a Twelve-Month Term to Expire on April 21, 2026 in an Amount NTE $50,500, (Legal-Gengaro)

On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Council President Krakoviak the motion on the above referenced resolution FAILED. Councilwoman Ghebremicael and Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Rudin, and Councilwoman Scarpa voting “Nay.” 123-25 Resolution for the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey, Approving the Corrective Action Plan for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2023 (Ditinyak) On motion made by Councilwoman Rudin and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, the above referenced resolution was approved, All members present voting “Aye.” 125-25 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Contract Negotiations -USS, Department of Education Lease — 10 Rooney Circle A motion was made by Council President Krakoviak and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, to TABLE the above referenced resolution. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading Ord. 2905-25 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 28 and Establishing Sections of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange Regarding a Lawn Care Registry was taken up on second and final reading. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa and. Council President Krakoviak voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino voting “Nay.” The Council President stated that this is the scheduled time for the public hearing and asked the Clerk to read the ordinance by title only. The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to be heard. Micaela Bennett — Old Indian Road There was no one else that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. There were no motions made on the second reading, therefore, the ordinance failed to pass. Ord, 2906-25 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Rudin, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 to Add a New Section of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange Regarding Single-Use Bathrooms was taken up on second and final reading. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin and Councilwoman Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino and Council President Krakoviak voting “Nay.”

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 TO ADD A NEW SECTION OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE REGARDING SINGLE-USE BATHROOMS BE IT ORDANED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 10 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows: |. PURPOSE The purpose of this Ordinance is to require any business establishment to designate all single- occupancy bathrooms as gender neutral. § 10- : Definitions Single-Occupancy Facility or Single-Occupancy Restroom: Shall mean a toilet facility with one toilet in the facility, or a toilet and one urinal without a privacy stall separating the two with a locking mechanism controlled by the user on the door to enter the facility. §10- : Requirements for Single-Occupancy Restrooms A, All single-occupancy restrooms in any business establishment, place of public accommodation, and Township-owned building or facility shall be designated as all gender for any individual, family, or assisted use. This Includes single-occupancy restrooms intended for use by Township employees or employees of a business or public accommodation. B, Existing business establishments, places of public accommodation, and Township facilities subject to this section shall have 60 days from the effective date of this Ordinance to comply by replacing existing gender-specific signage on the exterior of single-occupancy restrooms with signs that do not indicate a specific gender (such as signs that read “restroom"). New businesses, places of public accommodation, and Township facilities shall be in compliance with this section immediately upon opening to the public. C. During any inspection of a business or a place of public accommodation by an employee of the Township of West Orange Zoning Department, Building Department, or other local official, the inspector or official may inspect for compliance with this Ordinance. ll. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES Any Ordinances of the Township which are in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Ill, SEVERABILITY If any part of this Ordinance shall be deemed invalid, such determination shall only apply to those specific section(s), paragraph(s), subparagraph(s), clause(s) or provision(s) and those parts shall be severed. The invalidity thereof shall

eemed invalid, such determination shall only apply to those specific section(s), paragraph(s), subparagraph(s), clause(s) or provision(s) and those parts shall be severed. The invalidity thereof shall not affect the remaining parts of this Ordinance which shall be deemed valid and effective.

IV. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the law. The Council President stated that this is the scheduled time for the public hearing and asked the Clerk to read the ordinance by title only. The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to be heard, Micaela Bennett -- Old Indian Road There was no one else that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. A motion was made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, to remove the legislation from Chapter 10 and have it placed in Chapter 2, All members present voting “Aye.” On motion made by Councilwoman Rudin and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the above referenced ordinance was passed as amended on second and final reading. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Rudin and Councilwoman Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino and Council President Krakoviak voting “Nay.” Ord, 2913-25 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsections 7-32.1 Handicapped Parking On Streets, And 7-32.2 Restricted Parking Zones Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange was taken up on second and final reading. Ali members voting “Aye.” AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, SUBSECTIONS 7-32.1 HANDICAPPED PARKING ON STREETS, AND 7-32.2 RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey as follows: Section L. Subsections 7-32.1, Handicapped Parking on Streets of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange is hereby supplemented and amended as follows (italic type denotes deletion, bold type denotes addition); 7-32.1 Handicapped Parking on Streets. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197(2c) the following on- street location is designated as a handicapped parking place. Such spaces are for use by persons who have been issued special identification cards, plates, or placards by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, or a temporary placard issued by the Chief of Police. No other person shall be permitted to park in these places,

Residence Address No. of Spaces Location 120 Elm Street 1 Beginning 35 feet east of the easterly curb line of Mississippi Avenue extended, and extending 20 feet cast, Section 2. Subsections 7-32.2, Restricted Parking Zones of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange is hereby supplemented and amended as follows (italic type denotes deletion, bold type denotes addition): 7-32.2 Restricted Parking Zones. Pursuant to N.J.S.A 39:4-197.6, Restricted Parking Zones, as defined in N.J.S.A. 39:4-207.6¢e, are established in front of the following residences as indicated on the Tax Maps of the Township of West Orange, at the specified locations. Parking within a specific zone is restricted to the motor vehicle issued a permit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.7, In accordance with NJS.A., 39:4-197.6 parking is permitted in the Restricted Parking Zone except when prohibited in front of the residence by other sections of this Chapter. Residence Address No. of Spaces Location 48 Park Terrace 1 Beginning 682 feet west of the westerly curb line of Main Street, and extending 20 feet west. 42 Wellington Avenue 1 Beginning 124 feet west of the westerly curb line of Oakridge Road and extending 20 feet west. Section 3. If any provision of this Ordinance or application thereof, under any circumstances, is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision(s) or application(s) and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4, This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with law and upon the approval of the New Jersey Department of Transportation if required. The Council President stated that this is the scheduled time for the public hearing and asked the Clerk to tead the ordinance by title only. The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to be heard. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced ordinance was passed on second and final reading. 6

All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2915-25 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, Bond Ordinance Providing For Various Roadway Improvements, By And In The Township Of West Orange, In The County Of Essex, State Of New Jersey, Appropriating $10,030,000 Therefor And Authorizing The Issuance Of $6,714,669 Bonds Or Notes Of The Township To Finance Part Of The Cost Thereof was taken up on second and final reading. All members present voting “Aye.” BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $10,030,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $6,714,669 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are hereby authorized as general improvements to be undertaken by the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey (the “Township”). For the said improvements or purposes stated in Section 3 hereof, there is hereby appropriated the amount of $10,030,000, which sum includes (i) a $300,000 grant expected to be received from the Community Development Block Grant Program (the “CDBG Grant”), (ii) $2,966,891 grants expected to be received from the Department of Transportation of the State of New Jersey (the “DOT Grants” and together with the CDBG Grant, the “Grants”), and (iii) down payments in the aggregate amount of $48,440 (the “Down Payments”) for said improvements or purposes as required by the Local Bond Law of the State of New Jersey, as amended and supplemented (N.J.S.A. 40A:2-1 et seq.) (the “Local Bond Law”), which Down Payments are now available from the Township’s Capital Improvement Fund by virtue of a provision or provisions in a previously adopted budget or budgets of the Township for down payment or capital improvement purposes. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-11(c) of the Local Bond Law, no down payment is required for the