Township Council Agenda — Packet

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) (Council) 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

ily 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. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items) 11. Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion a. b. c. d. Amendments to Chapter 2, Section 63 (Citizen Budget Advisory Committee) Resolution with regard to Lawn Care Registry (Rudin) Rent Leveling Board – Council Consensus Appointment A “Hate Has No Home Here” Resolution Affirming the Township of West Orange's Commitment to Inclusivity and Condemning Hate 12. ABC Hearing a. 758-25 Resolution Approving Renewal Of License #0722-33-016-006, Tapas Tavern, LLC Nunc Pro Tunc For 2023-2024 License Term (Inactive License) 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)