# New Jersey Record > Public meeting transcripts, searchable and accessible Full content with AI summaries: [https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/llms-full.txt](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/llms-full.txt) Sitemap: [https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/sitemap.xml](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/sitemap.xml) ## For AI agents - Markdown pages: append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for a plain-markdown version, including full meeting transcripts. Transcripts name officials on the city roster only; other speakers, including public commenters, are unattributed. 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[Community](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community): Public-comment topics and sentiment - [Officials](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials): Elected officials and city staff - [Search](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/search): Full-text and semantic search across transcripts - [Brief](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/brief): Weekly civic brief - [Methodology](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/methodology): How transcripts and AI summaries are produced - [About](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/about): About this site - [FAQ](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/faq): Frequently asked questions ## Recent meetings (17) - [2026-11-05 — Clifton Planning Board Meets November 5 — What's Coming](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/64feb36f-23d2-49ca-ae6f-c8dc7d5d9315): Planning Board - [2026-11-04 — Clifton Zoning Board Takes Up 7 Variance Requests Wednesday Night](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/a67a879c-414a-43b8-a5e0-2d1d72430d1f): Board of Adjustment - [2026-10-22 — Chick-fil-A stormwater fight carries on — hearing pushed to Nov. 5](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/ccdafd46-ffba-4b33-8949-e255ff3f6b72): Planning Board - [2026-10-20 — Council splits 4-1-1 on health insurance broker, tables sewer rate study, and hears big solar savings pitch](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/50634634-364e-4bc4-80cf-615040547b86): City Council - [2026-10-06 — Council adopts most master plan zoning ordinances — but tables two after planner's objection](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/eb1954ba-02f4-442f-b7fb-94b6d01cc31c): City Council - [2026-09-24 — Planning Board approves new amenity building for Styretowne Apartments; Chick-Fil-A hearing continues](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/3665f514-1c13-4012-bf18-5cf5fde41c9b): Planning Board - [2026-09-15 — Clifton moves toward paid parking and digital permits, adopts Fire Department overhaul over one 'no' vote](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/54498a45-b473-413b-998d-676a75ec666a): City Council - [2026-09-09 — Clifton digs into trash bid specs: carts coming, bulk pickup options debated](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/3aabbd8e-45af-46b8-85f6-0d80a4b48f77): General - [2026-09-01 — Council kills $40K stormwater contract in 3-1 vote — and warns DEP fines could follow](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/84c011bb-df90-475f-ba15-047ee2dbc1f2): City Council - [2026-08-18 — Council keeps twice-a-week garbage pickup 6-0 after hours of resident pushback](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/784e4447-361a-4e44-8f84-81749553be1d): City Council - [2026-08-05 — Council adopts data center moratorium and moves toward cart-based garbage bid](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/1e21a27a-a366-4eeb-896d-24887fefd9d3): City Council - [2026-07-21 — Clifton moves to ban new data centers, adopts $4.8M bond — but salary ordinance squeaks by 3-2](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/83f19512-4be6-437d-844d-7b78c38f07e3): City Council - [2026-07-07 — Clifton allows soft-serve ice cream trucks 4-2, funds park upgrades, and weighs $5.8M solar plan](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/a3a3a2ab-be15-4dd0-a9ce-8f1565436350): City Council - [2026-06-16 — Clifton council tables soft-serve ice cream truck plan after safety and fee debate](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/b826dd37-599f-4943-9566-cc790f6b39aa): City Council - [2026-06-03 — Clifton council deadlocks 3-3 three times on filling Gibson's seat — it stays empty until November](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/e268bef6-f6d3-4216-9b45-c9606cb9eaff): City Council - [2026-05-20 — Council splits 3-3, killing HR salary ordinance; Richfield residents pack meeting over one-way street plan](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/5025f762-0620-4a07-8c16-b6fcb61e1b59): City Council - [2026-05-05 — Council tables police extra-duty contract, pushes ahead on one-way Richfield streets plan amid packed public comment](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/meetings/c0bffff3-d890-4034-bd15-67719a9681b3): City Council ## Civic issues (50) - [Firefighter hires and EMT training](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/firefighter-hires-and-emt-training): public-safety · priority: high - [Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Ordinances](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/parking-and-traffic-ordinance-changes): roads · priority: high - [Master Plan Zoning Ordinances (Conditional Uses)](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/master-plan-zoning-ordinances): zoning · priority: high - [Non-owner-occupied dwelling registration fees](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/short-term-rental-policy): general · priority: high - [ICE Enforcement Operations in Clifton](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/ice-enforcement-operations-in-clifton): public-safety · priority: critical - [Solar feasibility and city budget pressure](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/solar-energy-initiative): general · priority: high - [Illegal housing enforcement](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/code-enforcement-fines): general · priority: high - [Water Bills for the Adult Opportunity Center and City Green](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/water-bills-for-the-adult-opportunity-center-and-city-green): water-utilities · priority: medium - [Chick-Fil-A site plan on Kingsland Street](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/chick-fil-a-site-plan-on-kingsland-street): development · priority: high - [Brown water and Third River flooding](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/brown-water-and-third-river-flooding): water-utilities · priority: medium - [Stormwater compliance and failed engineering contract](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/stormwater-compliance-and-failed-engineering-contract): environment · priority: high - [Anzaldi Park Fencing Dispute](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/anzaldi-park-fencing-dispute): parks-rec · priority: medium - [Independence Day Fireworks Reschedule](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/independence-day-fireworks-reschedule): parks-rec · priority: medium - [Soft-serve ice cream truck ordinance](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/soft-serve-ice-cream-truck-ordinance): business-jobs · priority: high - [Disabled veteran property tax refunds](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/disabled-veteran-property-tax-refunds): taxes-budget · priority: low - [Styrofoam Recycling Program Economics](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/styrofoam-recycling-program-economics): environment · priority: low - [Solid waste collection frequency](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/solid-waste-collection-frequency): environment · priority: high - [School expansion at iLearn facility on Clifton Avenue](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/zoning-application): general · priority: high - [Hazel Street two-family dwelling site plan amendment](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/hazel-street-two-family-dwelling): zoning · priority: low - [Third Street Sidewalk and Curb Improvements Phase 2](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/third-street-sidewalk-and-curb-improvements-phase-2): roads · priority: medium - [Main Avenue Streetscape Project design contract](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/main-avenue-streetscape-project-design-contract): roads · priority: medium - [Solid waste contract and trash rules](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/solid-waste-contract-and-trash-rules): taxes-budget · priority: high - [Stormwater Compliance with NJDEP](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/stormwater-compliance-with-njdep): environment · priority: medium - [Crossing Guard Privatization Problems](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/crossing-guard-privatization-problems): public-safety · priority: high - [city council election](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/city-council-election): governance · priority: high - [Commercial Vehicle Overnight Parking](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/commercial-vehicle-overnight-parking): zoning · priority: medium - [Health Insurance Broker Switch Under Fire](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/insurance-broker-contracts): taxes-budget · priority: high - [Ukrainian Cultural Center use approval](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/ukrainian-cultural-center-use-approval): zoning · priority: medium - [Data center moratorium discussion](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/data-center-moratorium-discussion): zoning · priority: high - [Property revaluation inspector conduct](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/property-revaluation): general · priority: high - [Richfield one-way streets and permit parking](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/richfield-one-way-streets-and-permit-parking): roads · priority: high - [Tax Bill Breakdown Confusion](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/property-tax-revaluation): budget · priority: high - [Arts Center fees](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/arts-center-fees): parks-rec · priority: low - [Fire Department Overtime Overrun](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/fire-department-overtime-overrun): taxes-budget · priority: high - [Allwood Road improvements and county relations](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/allwood-road-improvements-and-county-relations): roads · priority: high - [Charter study ballot question](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/charter-study-ballot-question): taxes-budget · priority: medium - [Single-Day Garbage Pickup Proposal](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/single-day-garbage-pickup): environment · priority: medium - [Senior programs funding gap (Seniors We Care / Power of One)](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/senior-programs-funding-gap): taxes-budget · priority: high - [school board election op-ed](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/school-board-election-op-ed): education · priority: medium - [Grants program and historic City Hall preservation](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/grants-program-and-historic-city-hall-preservation): taxes-budget · priority: medium - [Zoning impervious coverage limits](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/zoning-impervious-coverage-limits): zoning · priority: medium - [Loading zone standards in residential areas](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/loading-zone-standards-in-residential-areas): roads · priority: medium - [2025 Road Resurfacing Program completion](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/2025-road-resurfacing-program-completion): roads · priority: low - [election voting information](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/election-voting-information): governance · priority: medium - [early voting](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/early-voting): general · priority: medium - [candidate election op-eds](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/candidate-election-op-eds): governance · priority: medium - [rabies alert](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/rabies-alert): general · priority: medium - [2026 storm sidewalk repairs](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/2026-storm-sidewalk-repairs): infrastructure · priority: medium - [election poll worker recruitment](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/election-poll-worker-recruitment): governance · priority: medium - [City manager search process](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/issues/city-manager-search-process): taxes-budget · priority: high ## Development applications (18) - [77 Grove Street accessory structure conversion](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/77-grove-street-accessory-structure-conversion): variance · tabled - [736 Van Houten Avenue non-conforming use expansion](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/736-van-houten-avenue-non-conforming-use-expansion): variance · pending - [135 Cresthill Avenue two-story addition](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/135-cresthill-avenue-two-story-addition): variance · pending - [162 Sargeant Avenue new single-family dwelling](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/162-sargeant-avenue-new-single-family-dwelling): variance · pending - [30 Notch Road driveway expansion](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/30-notch-road-driveway-expansion): variance · pending - [The Learning Center site plan and use variance](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/the-learning-center-site-plan-and-use-variance): site-plan · tabled - [345-347 Crooks Avenue mixed-use conversion](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/345-347-crooks-avenue-mixed-use-conversion): variance · tabled - [Chick-Fil-A site plan and minor amended subdivision](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/chick-fil-a-site-plan-and-minor-amended): site-plan · tabled - [Styretowne Apartments leasing office and amenity building](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/styretowne-apartments-leasing-office-and-amenity-building): site-plan · approved - [Juan Abreu — Two-Family Dwelling Site Plan Amendment](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/juan-abreu-two-family-dwelling): site-plan · approved - [PLG Properties LLC subdivision](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/plg-properties-llc): subdivision · tabled - [Sarah Derhy lot line adjustment](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/sarah-derhy-lot-line-adjustment): other · tabled - [Quicks Realty, LLC Developer's Agreement](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/quicks-realty-llc-developers-agreement): other · approved - [PB Nutclif Masters, LLC Developer's Agreement](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/pb-nutclif-masters-llc-developers-agreement): other · approved - [ALBI Properties, LLC Developer Agreement](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/albi-properties-llc-developer-agreement): other · pending - [Honey Brewed Cafe](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/honey-brewed-cafe): site-plan · pending - [Markgold, LP Developer Agreement](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/markgold-lp-developer-agreement): other · pending - [Pershing Road Mosque expansion (Planning Board application)](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/development/pershing-road-mosque-expansion): other · approved ## Community topics (50) - [ICE enforcement](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/ice-enforcement): public-safety - [Council candidacy](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/council-candidacy): elections - [Garbage pickup](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/garbage-pickup): environment - [Richfield one-way streets](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/richfield-one-way-streets): roads - [Revaluation](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/revaluation): taxes-budget - [Data centers](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/data-centers): zoning - [Defense of Councilwoman Sadrakula](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/defense-of-councilwoman-sadrakula): elections - [Richfield permit parking](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/richfield-permit-parking): roads - [PVWC water quality](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/pvwc-water-quality): water-utilities - [Little Free Pantries](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/little-free-pantries): public-safety - [ICE enforcement operation](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/ice-enforcement-operation): public-safety - [Charter study and election](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/charter-study-and-election): elections - [Mosque expansion approval and council conduct](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/mosque-expansion-approval-and-council-conduct): zoning - [Ordinance 8130-26 (zoning)](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/ordinance-8130-26-zoning): zoning - [Foreign policy resolution request](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/foreign-policy-resolution-request): environment - [Council candidacy / ICE](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/council-candidacy-ice): elections - [Councilwoman Sadrakula / late Councilman Eagler](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/councilwoman-sadrakula-late-councilman-eagler): elections - [Soft serve ice cream ordinance](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/soft-serve-ice-cream-ordinance): business-jobs - [Ice cream peddling ordinance](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/ice-cream-peddling-ordinance): business-jobs - [Ordinance 8129-26 (zoning)](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/ordinance-8129-26-zoning): zoning - [Allwood Road improvements](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/allwood-road-improvements): roads - [Permit parking near Renaissance](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/permit-parking-near-renaissance): zoning - [Recycling can theft ordinance](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/recycling-can-theft-ordinance): environment - [Owen Road traffic circle](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/owen-road-traffic-circle): roads - [Economic development](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/economic-development): business-jobs - [Quality-of-life enforcement](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/quality-of-life-enforcement): public-safety - [Wildlife decline and pesticide use](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/wildlife-decline-and-pesticide-use): environment - [Overcrowding, overdevelopment and enforcement](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/overcrowding-overdevelopment-and-enforcement): development - [CASA funding](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/casa-funding): public-safety - [Rental housing and Board of Ed candidacy](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/rental-housing-and-board-of-ed-candidacy): development - [Special meeting criticism](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/special-meeting-criticism): taxes-budget - [Food insecurity](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/food-insecurity): parks-rec - [Election — council character](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/election-council-character): elections - [Budget and competition in contracting](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/budget-and-competition-in-contracting): taxes-budget - [Zoning ordinance 461-60.1](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/zoning-ordinance-461-601): zoning - [Rental inspections](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/rental-inspections): public-safety - [Delawanna grant funding](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/delawanna-grant-funding): taxes-budget - [Election and charter study](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/election-and-charter-study): elections - [Election conduct](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/election-conduct): elections - [Garbage pickup / taxes](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/garbage-pickup-taxes): taxes-budget - [Board of Education candidacy](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/board-of-education-candidacy): schools - [Garbage service reduction](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/garbage-service-reduction): environment - [Public safety and marijuana sales](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/public-safety-and-marijuana-sales): public-safety - [Council candidacy / free clinic event](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/council-candidacy-free-clinic-event): elections - [Knox Box program for seniors](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/knox-box-program-for-seniors): public-safety - [Council candidacy / election climate](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/council-candidacy-election-climate): elections - [Campaigning at council meetings](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/campaigning-at-council-meetings): public-safety - [Data center moratorium](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/data-center-moratorium): zoning - [Council vacancy](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/council-vacancy): development - [Garbage and infrastructure concerns](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/community/garbage-and-infrastructure-concerns): environment ## Officials (18) - [Raymond Grabowski](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/raymond-grabowski): Mayor - [Chris D'Amato](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/chris-damato): Councilman - [Rosemary Pino](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/rosemary-pino): Councilwoman - [Mary Sadrakula](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/mary-sadrakula): Councilwoman - [Joseph Kolodziej](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/joseph-kolodziej): Councilman - [Antonio Latona](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/antonio-latona): Councilman - [Frank Fragapane](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/frank-fragapane): Planning Board Commissioner — Planning Board - [Phil Binaso](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/phil-binaso): Planning Board Commissioner — Planning Board - [John Withers](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/john-withers): Planning Board Vice Chairman — Planning Board - [Joe Korbanics](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/joe-korbanics): Planning Board Commissioner — Planning Board - [Ed Welsh](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/ed-welsh): Planning Board Commissioner — Planning Board - [Zalman Gurkov](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/zalman-gurkov): Planning Board Commissioner — Planning Board - [Brian Rodgers](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/brian-rodgers): Planning Board Commissioner — Planning Board - [Susan Kolodziej](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/susan-kolodziej): Planning Board Chairwoman — Planning Board - [Steve Lataro](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/steve-lataro): Planning Board Commissioner — Planning Board - [Gary S. DeMarzo](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/gary-s-demarzo): City Manager — Administration - [Thomas Egan](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/thomas-egan): City Attorney — Administration - [Kathleen Tolosi](https://newjerseyrecord.org/clifton/officials/kathleen-tolosi): City Clerk — Administration