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Packet · Feb 25, 2025

Township Council Agenda — Packet

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Traffic Division of the West Orange Police Department, the Municipal Engineer determined the need for reduced traffic speeds in the area. b. 2890-25 An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 25 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange Banning “Pop-Up” Parties (Legal-Gengaro) The Township of West Orange (the “Township”) has received numerous complaints from residents in various neighborhoods throughout the Township regarding parties, events, and/or gatherings wherein the attendees of the events have purchased tickets or wristbands for entry into residential homes within the Township. The purpose of this Section is to provide recourse for the Township if such “pop-up” parties occur in the future and to put the public on notice that the same are prohibited as a health and safety concern for the general welfare of the public. c. 2892-25 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Sections 57.1, 57.2, And 57.6 General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Open Space and Recreation Committee and Trust Fund) (LegalMoon) The purpose of this ordinance is to modify the composition and terms for membership on the Township of West Orange’s Open Space and Recreation Committee including the removal of two members currently appointed by the Mayor and the addition of one additional appointment by the Township Council to be made as a consensus selection by the vote of the majority of the Township Council. In addition, this ordinance modifies all terms on the Committee to one-year terms but allows for reappointments. d. 2893-25 An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 2, Section 5.3 General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Director Of Staff Operations) (Legal-Moon) 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. e. 2894-25 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 9.4 General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Special Counsel) (Legal-Moon) 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

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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. 10. Ordinances on First Reading a. 2895-25 REMOVED 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 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)

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