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Elmwood Park council introduces multiple ordinances, approves residential parking pilot
Summary
At the Oct. 16 meeting the council introduced several ordinances on first reading (towing licenses, amusement games, e‑scooter rules, traffic controls) and adopted a residential parking permit pilot on final reading after public comment; the final reading passed 4–2.
The Elmwood Park Mayor and Council on Oct. 16 introduced multiple ordinances and adopted a residential parking permit pilot following public comment.
On first reading the council introduced a package of ordinances setting final hearings for Nov. 13, 2025. Those introductions included: Ordinance 25‑24 (amending borough code §4‑34.2 to revise towing license distribution to a seven‑tower annual selection), Ordinance 25‑25 (allowing Parkway Lanes to operate additional amusement games at that location), Ordinance 25‑26 (adopting borough code §7‑32 to regulate electric scooters), Ordinance 25‑27 (adding a stop intersection on VanRiper Avenue), Ordinance 25‑28 (tightening contractor compliance and construction‑zone traffic controls), Ordinance 25‑29 (temporary limited parking on 16th Avenue for school construction), and Ordinance 25‑30 (additional stopping/standing prohibitions on certain streets).
"This is an ordinance to assist the clerk's office in accepting applications for our towing services," said Mr. Floyd (staff), explaining that limiting acceptance to seven qualified towers will avoid the current first‑come, first‑served rush on application day.
The council also took up a set of ordinances on second reading. After a short public comment period the council adopted Ordinance 25‑15, a trial residential parking permit area (borough code §§7‑9.1 to 7‑9.15). Resident Ron Ofek urged caution and warned the ordinance could shift parking problems to neighboring streets and harm local businesses: "Creating private parking for the residents by permit is not going to create a safe environment... It may cause more U‑turns and impact the town's tax rolls," he said.
Council debate included cautions that a permit program could open requests across other neighborhoods. Councilman Fasolo announced he would vote no and explained concerns about displacement of parking and impacts on businesses; Councilman Golubek also voted no. The recorded roll call on final reading was: Fasolo—No, Golubek—No, Sampson—Yes, Sheridan—Yes, Troy C—Yes, Council President Pellegreni—Yes. The ordinance passed 4–2.
The council then adopted Ordinance 25‑22 (regulating noise and vehicle activity on municipal/board property) and Ordinance 25‑23 (adding multi‑way stops) on final reading; both were approved by roll call with no public speakers on those items.
Votes at a glance: - Ordinance 25‑15 (residential parking permit area) — adopted on final reading, vote 4–2. - Ordinance 25‑22 (municipal/board parking regulations) — adopted on final reading, roll call approval. - Ordinance 25‑23 (multi‑way stop additions) — adopted on final reading, roll call approval. - Ordinances 25‑24, 25‑25, 25‑26, 25‑27, 25‑28, 25‑29, 25‑30 — introduced on first reading; final hearings set for 11/13/2025.
All ordinance introductions and votes followed standard notice and hearing procedures; the clerk read required language and set dates for final hearings where appropriate.
