Township Council Meeting — Packet

() 11. Deliberations occurring after a public hearing that may result in imposition of a civil penalty or suspension or loss of a license or permit. More specifically, the Council may discuss in closed session the following topic(s): 147-26 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters falling within the attorney-client privilege, to the extent that confidentiality is required in order for the attorney to exercise his ethical duties to this body; and for the discussion of matters which, by express provision of federal law, state statute, or rule of court, are required to be rendered confidential, specifically including: Personnel Matter(s)-(a) West Orange Fire Chief, (b) Grievances for Terminal Leave Payments for Other Retirees; Litigation-(a) former Police Chief James Abbott-Discussion of Outside Counsel (b) Affordable Housing/Builders’ Remedy Lawsuits; Potential Litigation-(a) Essex House; Contract Negotiations – (a) Redevelopment – Matrix; Attorney/Client Privilege-(a) Salary Ordinance – Municipal Court Configuration. Executive Session matters are subject to change. (the general subject matter(s) of discussion shall be indicated by a check mark in the appropriate box and shall be more specifically referred to thereafter to the extent such additional disclosure can be made without compromising the need for confidentiality giving rise to the closed session. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the minutes of said discussion shall be made public as soon as the matter under discussion is no longer of a confidential or sensitive nature such that the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality. The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange at a public meeting held on May 12, 2026. Motion: Second: Vote Aye: Opposed: Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan Scarpa Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: May 12, 2026

2970-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, TRAFFIC, SUBSECTION 7-29.1, SPEED LIMITS IN GENERAL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE WHEREAS, The Township Council of the Township of West Orange (the “Township”), have an interest in the efficient administration of government services and protecting and advancing the public health and safety; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this State or Federal Government, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good of government, order and protection of person and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this subtitle, or by any law; and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, finds it in the interest of public safety to establish Speed Limits on Mount Pleasant Avenue (CR 660 and CR 577) of 25 miles per hour for the stretch of road between Prospect Avenue and Gregory Avenue, and 35 miles per hour for the stretch of road between Gregory Avenue and Main Street; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A.39:4-98(b) 1 & 2, the Township desires to amend Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 29.1, “Speed Limits in General,” of the Township Municipal Code to change the posted Speed Limit on Mount Pleasant Avenue (CR 660 and CR 577); and NOW THEREFORE, 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. Recitals. The foregoing whereas clauses are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Section 2. Subsection 7-29.1, “ Speed Limits in General,” of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange is hereby supplemented and amended as follows: Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. Name of Street Direction Speed Limit Location Mount Pleasant Avenue Both 25 mph From Prospect Avenue to Jones

ation Mount Pleasant Avenue Both 25 mph From Prospect Avenue to Jones Place

Mount Pleasant Avenue Both 25 mph From Prospect (CR 577) Avenue to Gregory Avenue Mount Pleasant Avenue Both 35 mph From Gregory (CR 660) Avenue to Main Street 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 is subject to the consent, by Resolution, of the Essex County Commissioners, and shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the law. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at the regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey held in the Municipal Building on the 28th day of April, 2026, and the same came up for final passage at the regular meeting of the Township Council held on the 12th day of May, 2026, at which time, after persons interested were given the opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, the same was passed and will be in full force and effect in the Township of West Orange after approval by the Mayor or in accordance with law. Susan McCartney, Mayor Susan Scarpa, Council President Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Introduced: April 14, 2026 Adopted: April 28, 2026

2970-26 Legislative History The Ordinance, which amends the Traffic Regulations of the Township, establishes a Speed Limit of 25 miles per hour (mph) on Mount Pleasant Avenue, between Prospect Avenue and Gregory Avenue, and establishes a 35 miles per hour (mph) limit between Gregory Avenue and Main Street. These changes are implemented at the request of the Essex County Engineer prior to the installation of new speed limit signs. The Municipal Engineer, in conjunction with and having the support of the West Orange Chief of Police agreed upon the 35MPH limit from Gregory Avenue to Main Street based on the review of data on vehicular speeds and vehicular volumes along Mount Pleasant Avenue and crash data. The Municipal Engineer has determined that the criteria of the New Jersey Department of Transportation and N.J.S.A. 39:4-98(b) 1 & 2 were met to establish these Speed Limits.

2971-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7, “TRAFFIC,” SECTION 32.2, “RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES,” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council of the Township of West Orange (the “Township”), have an interest in the efficient administration of government services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, the governing body of a municipality may make, amend, repeal, and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this State or Federal Government, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good of government, order and protection of person and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants, and as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this subtitle, or by any law; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.7. authorizes the restricted parking zones for use by residents with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to amend Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” of the Township Municipal Code to add additional restricted zones for use by residents with disabilities and removing restricted zones no longer needed; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, being the governing body thereof, that Section 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” of Chapter 7 “Traffic,” shall be amended as follows. Section 1. RECITALS. The foregoing whereas clauses are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. Section 2. Chapter 7, “Traffic,” Section 32.2, “Restricted Parking Zones,” is hereby amended to incorporate the following changes: Note: Additions are shown in bold and underline and deletions are shown as strikethrough. § 7-32.2 Restricted Parking Zones Residence Address No. of Spaces Location 8 McKinley Avenue 1 Beginning 280 feet west of the westerly curb line of Main Street, and extending 20 feet west. 30 Park Terrace 1 Beginning 443 feet west of the

reet, and extending 20 feet west. 30 Park Terrace 1 Beginning 443 feet west of the westerly curb line of Main Street, and extending 20 feet west.

9 Cross Street (2551-18) 1 Beginning 109 feet south of the southern curb line of Hazel Avenue, and extending 19 feet south. 111 Chestnut Street (2693-22) 1 Beginning 214 feet west of the point of the westerly curb line of Orange Place extended, and extending 22 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. NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at the regular meeting of the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey held in the Municipal Building on the 28th day of April, 2026, and the same came up for final passage at the regular meeting of the Township Council held on the 12th day of May, 2026, at which time, after persons interested were given the opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance, the same was passed and will be in full force and effect in the Township of West Orange after approval by the Mayor or in accordance with law. Susan McCartney, Mayor Susan Scarpa, Council President Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Introduced: April 14, 2026 Adopted: April 28, 2026

2971-26 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY This Ordinance amends and supplements Chapter 7 Traffic, Subsection 32.2 Restricted Parking Zones of the Revised General Ordinances. Restricted Parking Stalls will be established in front of 8 McKinley Avenue and 30 Park Terrace for the exclusive use of the residents who are in possession of a NJMVC Disability ID and Parking Placard. These Stalls were requested by the residents of each location and are permissible under NJ Statutes Annotated (N.J.S.A.) 39:4- 197.7. Parking is permitted in the restricted parking zone except when prohibited by other sections of Chapter 7 of the Revised General Ordinances. Additionally, two Restricted Parking Stalls will be removed from in front of 111 Chestnut Street and 9 Cross Street because the residents have moved and they are no longer required.

2972-26 CALENDAR YEAR 2026 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget to 2.0% a unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year's final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and, WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and, WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of West Orange in the County of Essex finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2026 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year's final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and, WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange hereby determines that a 3.5% increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $1,210,791.70 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and, WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget, shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2026 budget year, the final appropriations of the Township of West Orange shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14, be increased by 3.5%, amounting to $2,825,180.63 and that the CY 2026 municipal budget for the Township of West Orange be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of