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City Council Meeting 7.7.26
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Clifton Residents Voice Water Quality Concerns; Council Considers Solar Project and Water Commissioner Attendance
Residents raised significant concerns about water quality, with one resident presenting a cup of tap water as evidence of its unacceptable condition. Councilman Koloji requested that Pasaiac Valley Water Commissioners attend council meetings regularly to address resident issues, noting a lack of representation and communication since August 2025. A discussion also occurred regarding the potential implementation of a solar energy project, involving a $5.8 million investment with potential offsets from federal and state grants, aiming to provide free electricity and protection for vehicles.
Arrest Made in Food Pantry Vandalism; Ice Cream Vendor Rules Tightened; Police Staffing Discussed
An arrest was made in connection with the vandalism and fire at a Clifton food pantry. Concerns were raised about slow police response times on Crooks Avenue and the need for better street lighting for public safety. The council discussed a proposed ordinance to amend ice cream peddling regulations, including a 10 p.m. curfew and automatic suspensions for violations, which passed after public debate. The potential hiring of additional police officers was discussed in relation to grant funding and the table of organization.
Clifton Council Debates Fencing and Roof Repair Contracts; Approves Various Procurement Items
The council discussed various procurement items, including the purchase of picnic tables, fencing repairs, shade structures, safety surfaces, playground equipment, and roof repairs. A motion to table the $88,000 fencing repair contract was made due to questions about how the damage occurred and why insurance coverage was not utilized. Similarly, a resolution for roof repairs was tabled pending answers about the extent of the damage and the rationale for only repairing a portion of the roof. The city also authorized the purchase of line striping services and galvanized hooks. Additionally, proposals for city manager recruitment services were discussed in executive session.
Clifton Approves Stricter Ice Cream Vendor Rules Amidst Public Debate; Data Center Moratorium Proposed
The council debated and ultimately passed an ordinance amending regulations for ice cream peddling, limiting soft-serve vendors to three, increasing the license fee to $1,000, establishing a 10 p.m. curfew, and instituting automatic suspensions for repeat violations. The ordinance passed with a 4-2 vote after significant public comment, with concerns raised about health, competition, noise, and enforcement, while supporters cited capitalism and consumer choice. Data center development was also discussed, with a motion made to impose a five-year moratorium due to concerns about energy strain, water usage, noise, and environmental impact, pending updated regulations and master plan reviews.
Clifton Pursues Grants for Pedestrian Safety, Police Staffing, and Solar Energy Project
The municipal council discussed several grant-related items, including applications for the Notch Road Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project and the FY26 grant for the Clifton Police Department to potentially increase officer positions. The city manager highlighted ongoing grant efforts, mentioning millions of dollars secured for various projects from state and county legislators. Friends of the Clifton Library also noted receiving a generous grant from the Garfield, Clifton-Garfield Elks for their back-to-school program. Discussions also touched upon the potential use of federal and state grants, such as SREC credits and EECBG, to offset the cost of a proposed solar energy project.
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