Antonio Latona

Firefighter hires and EMT training

Federal share is $2.1 million of a $3.4 million total; the city's match and retention costs could raise taxes in later years.

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Ordinances

Cost of the traffic study already incurred; potential parking-permit program costs if adopted.

Master Plan Zoning Ordinances (Conditional Uses)

Could reduce costs for small businesses seeking zoning approvals.

ICE Enforcement Operations in Clifton

Non-owner-occupied dwelling registration fees

Inspection staffing and enforcement costs weren't quantified yet.

Solar feasibility and city budget pressure

$5.8 million capital cost, potentially offset by ~$6 million in grants and credits, with electric savings thereafter.

Water Bills for the Adult Opportunity Center and City Green

About $4,800 per year in water costs.

Illegal housing enforcement

More inspectors would cost money but enforcement fees could offset it.

Brown water and Third River flooding

Third River remediation is estimated as a three-to-five-year project with potential 65/35 federal funding.

Chick-Fil-A site plan on Kingsland Street

Stormwater design changes or additional analysis could add costs and delays to the project, though no dollar figures were given.

Stormwater compliance and failed engineering contract

$40,000 contract now unawarded, with possible DEP fines looming.

Independence Day Fireworks Reschedule

Nearly $30,000 raised before opening; ~$20,000 fireworks display preserved by postponement.

Disabled veteran property tax refunds

A $1,766.35 refund plus a ongoing 50% exemption on the property.

Anzaldi Park Fencing Dispute

$88,000 repair cost under scrutiny versus the insurance deductible.

Soft-serve ice cream truck ordinance

New $1,000 license fees for up to three soft-serve vendors; the city feared losing sponsorship dollars from existing vendors if it passed.

Styrofoam Recycling Program Economics

Roughly $6,000 in revenue this year against unquantified labor, fuel and $4,000-per-truckload disposal costs.

Third Street Sidewalk and Curb Improvements Phase 2

State-aid funded; construction cost to be set by bids.

Stormwater Compliance with NJDEP

Not to exceed $40,000, funded across stormwater and sewer accounts.

Solid waste collection frequency

Contract terms were not detailed publicly; service frequency directly affects what residents pay for and how much service they get.

Health Insurance Broker Switch Under Fire

Disputed — claimed savings of $1.1-3 million versus a $5.5 million health benefits cost increase asserted by the dissenter.

Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

Resolution: Styretowne Apartments, LLC — 5 Market Street

New Hearing: Juan Abreu — 170–174 Hazel Street

Continued Hearing: Chick-fil-A, Inc. — 340 Kingsland Street

Adjournment

Closed Session Resolution (R-492-26)

Approval of Meeting Minutes (M-1 through M-4)

Ordinance O-8138-26 — Handicapped Parking (Second Reading)

Ordinance O-8139-26 — School Crossings (First Reading)

Ordinance O-8140-26 — Fire Prevention Fees (First Reading)

A-9 Sewer Rate Study Contract (R-478-26) — Tabled

R-493-26 Bills List

R-494-26 Property & Casualty Insurance Broker (Acrisure/Polaris Galaxy)

R-495-26 Health Insurance Broker (Marsh McLennan Agency)

Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026

Executive Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2026

Workshop Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2026

Regular Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2026

Jorge Lopez, Public Safety, hired as Firefighter, at $44,486.00 annually, effective September 25, 2026.

Resolution Authorizing Executive Session

Ordinance O-8138-26 — Handicapped Parking (Second Reading)

Ordinance O-8139-26 — School Crossings (First Reading)

Ordinance O-8140-26 — Fire Prevention Fees (First Reading)

R-495-26 Health Insurance Broker (Marsh McLennan Agency)

Cites roughly $2.4 million in self-funded prescription savings from the new broker.

adopt Ordinance 8126-26

adopt Ordinance 8128-26

adopt Ordinance 8136-26

adopt Ordinance 8134-26

adopt Ordinance 8125-26

adopt Ordinance 8133-26

Adoption of Ordinance 8125-26 (Handicapped Parking on Streets — deletes 1 space)

Adoption of Ordinance 8126-26 (Handicapped Parking for Private Residences)

Adoption of Ordinance 8127-26 (No Turn on Red — Van Houten Ave & Valley Rd)

Adoption of Ordinance 8128-26 (Health Department Fees)

Table Ordinance 8130-26 (Zoning — Use Regulations) pending legal opinion

adopt Ordinance 8127-26

adopt Ordinance 8137-26

adopt Ordinance 8131-26

adopt Ordinance 8132-26

adopt Ordinance 8135-26

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 439 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled "Vehicles and Traffic", More Particularly Section 439-38 Thereof, Entitled "Handicapped Parking on

Adoption of Ordinance 8131-26 (Conditional Uses — B-B Zones)

Adoption of Ordinance 8132-26 (Conditional Uses — B-C Zones)

Adoption of Ordinance 8133-26 (Conditional Uses — B-D Zones)

Adoption of Ordinance 8134-26 (Conditional Uses — M-1 Zones)

Adoption of Ordinance 8135-26 (Conditional Uses — M-2 Zones)

Adoption of Ordinance 8136-26 (Cost Share Sidewalk Repair Program)

Adoption of Ordinance 8137-26 (School Crossings — adds Valley Road and Van Houten Avenue)

First Reading of Ordinance 8138-26 (Handicapped Parking for Private Residences)

Change Order No. 1 and Final — City Hall Campus Water Main Extension (R438-26/R439-26)

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 461 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Zoning”, More Particularly Article IV Thereof, Entitled “Bulk, Height and Other Requirements”, Se

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 461 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Zoning”, More Particularly Article VI Thereof, Entitled “Conditional Uses”, Section 461-36 Thereo

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 439 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”, More Particularly Section 439-37 Thereof, Entitled “Handicapped Parking on

adopt said hearing was closed and said ordinance thereafter passed on roll call vote

adopt said hearing was closed and said ordinance thereafter passed on roll call vote

adopt said hearing was closed and said ordinance thereafter passed on roll call vote

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise, and Supplement Chapter 223 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Fees,” More Particularly Section 223-24 Thereof, Entitled “Health Department Fees”

adopt said hearing was closed and said ordinance thereafter passed on roll call vote

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 439 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Vehicles and Traffic”, More Particularly Section 439-38 Thereof, Entitled “Handicapped Parking on

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 439 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Traffic and Vehicles,” More Particularly Section 439-29 Thereof, Entitled “No Turn on Red” (Prohi

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 461 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Zoning”, More Particularly Article III Thereof, Entitled “General Standards”, Section 461-12 Ther

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 461 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Zoning”, More Particularly Article VI Thereof, Entitled “Conditional Uses”, Section 461-32 Thereo

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 461 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Zoning”, More Particularly Article VI Thereof, Entitled “Conditional Uses”, Section 461-33 Thereo

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 461 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Zoning”, More Particularly Article VI Thereof, Entitled “Conditional Uses”, Section 461-34 Thereo

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 461 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Zoning”, More Particularly Article VI Thereof, Entitled “Conditional Uses”, Section 461-35 Thereo

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise and Supplement Chapter 395 of the Code of the City of Clifton Entitled “Cost Share Sidewalk Repair Program,” Article VI (Changes the Definition of Sidewalk and Makes Othe

approval of this resolution (Claims to be paid)

An Ordinance to Amend, Revise, and Supplement Chapter 439 of the Code of the City of Clifton, Entitled “Vehicles and Traffic,” More Particularly, Section 439-36 Thereof, Entitled “School Crossings” (A

Adoption of Ordinance 8120-26 — Parking Prohibited on Highview Drive Corners

Adoption of Ordinance 8121-26 — Fire Department Table of Organization