Township Council Agenda — Packet

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Formatted: Font: 11 pt 2893-25 Deleted: ¶ ¶ ¶ Deleted: ¶ ¶ Legislative History The purpose of this ordinance is to eliminate the position of Director of Staff Operations by way of the repeal of the provisions of the Township of West Orange Municipal Code establishing the position of the Director of Staff Operations. 2 Page Break Formatted: Right

2894-25 Deleted: ____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 9.4 GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE (SPECIAL COUNSEL) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 2, Sections 9.4 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows: I. PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to modify the provisions of the Township of West Orange Municipal Code governing the Township’s retention of Special Counsel. This ordinance: (i) requires appointment of Special Counsel by advice and consent of the Township Council; and (ii) require that the bills for Special Counsel shall be subject to approval from the Township Council. II. CHAPTER 2 SECTIONS 9.4 SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING: 2-9.4 Special Counsel. Subject to the advice and consent of the Township Council, the Township Attorney may appoint such Special Counsel as may be required or advisable to handle matters in which a conflict of interest precludes representation by the Township Attorney or Assistant Township Attorney, or which due to its complexity, special nature, time demands or constraints, or for any good reason would benefit from the special experience and/or training of the Special Counsel to be hired. Such Special Counsel need not serve full time and would be expected to serve for the duration of the matter for which he or she was appointed, subject to annual reappointment with the manner and amount of compensation to be approved by the Township Council. Special Counsel would be subject to the supervision of the Township Attorney except for matters involving a conflict of interest precluding representation by the Township Attorney wherein Special Counsel would be subject to the supervision of the Assistant Township Attorney or designated conflict counsel. The bills of all Special Counsel shall be subject to approval by the Township Council. Deleted: s Deleted: Governing Body Deleted: approval Deleted: Governing Body Deleted: who would monitor the work, review and approve Deleted: t Deleted: Governing Body III. 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. IV. SEVERABILITY If any part of this Ordinance shall be deemed

RDINANCES Any Ordinances of the Township which are in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. IV. SEVERABILITY If any part of this Ordinance shall be deemed invalid, such parts shall be severed and the invalidity thereof shall not affect the remaining parts of this Ordinance. Deleted: O

V. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the law. SUSAN MCCARTNEY, MAYOR JOSEPH KRAKOVIAK, COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C. MUNICIPAL CLERK Deleted: , INTRODUCED: January 28, 2025 Deleted: 11 ADOPTED: February 25, 2025 2

2894-25 Legislative History The purpose of this ordinance is to modify the provisions of the Township of West Orange Municipal Code governing the Township’s retention of Special Counsel. This ordinance: (i) requires appointment of Special Counsel by advice and consent of the Township Council; and (ii) require that the bills for Special Counsel shall be subject to approval from the Township Council. 3

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 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 1. 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. 39:4-207.6e, 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 N.J.S.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 21 Lafayette Street (Ord. 2826-23) 1 Beginning 217 feet south of the southerly curb line of Cary Street and extending 19 feet south. 5 Glennon Place (Ord. 2809-23) 1 Beginning 82 feet west of the westerly Curb line of Sayers Place and extending 21 feet west. 14 Fremont Street (Ord. 2639-21) 1 Beginning 215 feet north of the northerly curbline of Samuel Street extended to the westerly curbline of Fremont Street and extending 20 feet north. 17 Meade Street 1 Beginning 213 feet south of the southerly curb line of Burnside Street

(Orange) extended, and extending 20 feet south. 11 Virginia Avenue 1 Beginning 190 feet west of the westerly curb line of Harrison Avenue and extending 20 feet west. 17 Curtis Avenue 1 Beginning 412 feet west of the westerly curb line of Pleasant Valley Way, and extending 20 feet west. 64 Mitchell Street 1 Beginning 272 feet west of the westerly curb line of Valley Road and extending 20 feet west. Section 2. 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. Section 3. hereby repealed. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are 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. SUSAN MCCARTNEY, MAYOR JOSEPH KRAKOVIAK, COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C. MUNICIPAL CLERK INTRODUCED: February 11, 2025 ADOPTED: February 25, 2025

2896-25 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY 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 longer needed.

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 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 1. Subsection 7-23.1, Turn Prohibitions, 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): Intersection Turn Prohibited Hours/ Days Movement Prohibited Glenview Drive and Northfield Avenue Left All Southbound on Glenview Drive to Eastbound on Northfield Avenue Section 2. If any provisions of this Ordinance or application thereof, under any circumstances, is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect any of the provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the valid provision(s) or application and to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. Section 3. 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 approved by the County of Essex, Board of Chosen Freeholders. SUSAN MCCARTNEY, MAYOR JOSEPH KRAKOVIAK, COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C. MUNICIPAL CLERK INTRODUCED: February 11, 2025 ADOPTED: February 25, 2025