City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · September 5, 2018
Minutes
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Please be advised that the notice requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act have been complied
with and satisfied in the that the annual notice which gave sufficient notice of the time, place and
conduct of all public meetings of the Municipal Council of the City of New Brunswick, has been filed
by the City Clerk, has been placed on an appropriate bulletin board in the lobby of the City Hall, New
Brunswick, New Jersey, and has been transmitted to the official Newspaper for the City of New
Brunswick, namely the Home News Tribune; as provided in a resolution adopted by this governing
body.
Salute to the Flag....................................................................Shalon T. Bennett
Pause for a moment to honor those American, Iraqis, and Afghanis who have lost their lives in this
current conflict.
Staff in attendance: Clerk Typist Shalon T. Bennett
Library Director Robert Belvin
Public Information Officer Jennifer Bradshaw
Police Sgt. Scott Gould
Purchasing Agent Marie James
City Administrator Thomas A. Loughlin, 3rd
Police Capt JT Miller
Economic Development Director Glenn Patterson
Fire Safety Dominic Quagliata
Fire Director Robert Rawls
City Attorney TK Shamy
Fire Dept. Cheryl Smith
Asst. City Engineer Tom Valenti
Water Utility Willie Weaver
Deputy City Clerk Leslie Zeledon
YSS Ivan Adorno
On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Escobar and carried, the minutes
of the previous Council Meetings held on July 18, 2017 were approved and adopted as engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Fleming with Council Members Anderson, Egan,
Escobar, Sicora Ludwig present.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-081804 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT INTO THE
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY ON DUKE
STREET
BLOCK 62, LOT 49.01
Council President Fleming opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 5, 2018.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig, Fleming
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-091801 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING, SECTION 10.16.210 –
SCHEDULE 38, “TIME LIMIT PARKING AREAS”
RE: SUYDAM STREET
On a motion of Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Egan, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on September 19 at
6:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig, Fleming
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-091802 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
CHAPTER 10.16 - STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING,
SECTION 10.16.030 - SCHEDULE 26 “NO PARKING
CERTAIN HOURS” (ALTERNATE PARKING - STREET
CLEANING PROGRAM)
RE: HARDENBERG STREET
HIGH STREET
DIVISION STREET
On a motion of Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on September 19 at
6:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig, Fleming
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A copy of the Biennial Certification Report and Annual Remediation Cost Review Form for
the site located at 8 Jules Lane from Atlantic Environmental Solutions, Inc.
2. A notice from the County Clerk’s Office in regards to a plot designated as Livingston Ave.
Complete Streets from Elizabeth St. to New St. GP Map Showing Existing Rights of Way.
3. A request to set up a site inspection and release of the bond for 48 Sicard St. from D & D
LLC AKA Knights Apartment Complex.
The correspondence will be forwarded to the appropriate departments for further action.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Charles Kratovil of New Brunswick inquired about R-091816 and R-091822.
Danielle Moore asked about R-091826.
Resolutions R-091801 through R-091830, moved by Council Member Egan, seconded by Council
Member Sicora Ludwig and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig, Fleming
Nay:
Abstain: Sicora Ludwig R-091829
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
CVP Anderson spoke about the beginning of the school year. CM Sicora Ludwig spoke about the
upcoming Jazz Festival. CM Escobar spoke about the Joyce Kilmer Spray Park and the Fitness Court
at Buccleuch Park. Danielle Moore of 333 Somerset St. spoke about crossing guards, a street dip at
Joyce Kilmer and Juliet Streets, the Middles School speed zone. Edid Rosario and Christine Parades
of 203 Seaman St., of Unity Square spoke about changes to the Wage Theft Ordinance. Ms. Parades
spoke about drug addicts and alcoholics on Seaman St., Lee Ave, Remsen Ave, and Throop Ave.
Charles Kratovil spoke in support of crossing guards, the Water Utility, and election campaigning at
City Events.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:21 P.M.
Leslie Zeledon Glenn Fleming
Deputy City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 @ 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 18, 2018
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-081804 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT INTO THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY ON DUKE STREET
BLOCK 62, LOT 49.01
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-091801 CG 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING,
SECTION 10.16.210 – SCHEDULE 38, “TIME LIMIT PARKING AREAS”
RE: SUYDAM STREET
O-091802 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.16 - STOPPING,
STANDING OR PARKING, SECTION 10.16.030 - SCHEDULE 26 “NO
PARKING CERTAIN HOURS” (ALTERNATE PARKING - STREET
CLEANING PROGRAM)
RE: HARDENBERG STREET
HIGH STREET
DIVISION STREET
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G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-091801 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-091802 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLLS
A. 08/04/18 – 08/17/18
B. 08/18/18 – 08/31/18
R-091803 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-091804 TKS 4 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: BAKER & TAYLOR, INC.
FOR: BOOKS PURCHASED FROM A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR FOR
THE NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 7,
2018 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
SPECIFICATION NO.: 690-18RFP
NTE: $50,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-091805 CG 5 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: STERTIL-KONI USA, INC.
FOR: FOUR (4) MOBILE COLUMN LIFTS AND ACCESSORIES
(STERTIL-KONI ST1085-2FRA EARTHLIFT E BRIGHT)
NTE: $55,497.22
SOURCEWELL FORMERLY THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE
(NJPA)
R-091806 CG 6 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-061852
REASON: TO PAY ADDITIONAL LEGAL FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,450.00
TO: ANTHONY VIGNUOLO, ESQ. OF BORRUS, GOLDIN, FOLEY,
VIGNUOLO, HYMAN & STAHL, PC
FOR: SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR BOARD OF ETHICS HEARINGS
FROM: $19,392.42
TO: $20,842.42
R-091807 CG 7 APPROVE PURCHASE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
UNDER NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT #A-88727/T-2100 –
VEHICLES, TRUCKS, CLASS 2, PICKUP/UTILITY, WITH SNOW PLOW
OPTION
FROM: BEYER FLEET, LLC
FOR: ONE (1) FORD F-250 TRUCK
NTE: $28,470.50
R-091808 TKS 8 APPROVE ABC LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
2018 - 2019
R-091809 TKS 9 APPROVE PURCHASE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
UNDER NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT #A-88214/T-2102 –
VEHICLES, TRUCKS, CLASS 4, UTILITY/DUMP, WITH SNOW PLOW
OPTION
FROM: BEYER FLEET, LLC
FOR: ONE (1) FORD F-450 TRUCK
NTE: $41,820.00
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R-091810 TKS 10 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF COPY MACHINE FOR THE WATER
TREATMENT PLANT
FROM: RICOH USA, INC.
FOR: ONE (1) RICOH MODEL #MPC307G COLOR COPIER SYSTEM
NTE: $138.55 PER MONTH COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2018 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022; FORTY-EIGHT (48) MONTH
CONTRACT
STATE CONTRACT #40467/G-2075-COPIERS, MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPLIES
R-091811 WJH 11 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
(SIDEWALK ONLY)
REQUESTED BY: GOYA – GALVANIZING AND ORGANIZING YOUTH
ACTIVISM AT RUTGERS
LOCATION: BEGIN AT NICHOL AVENUE, GEORGE STREET, ALBANY
STREET, EASTON AVENUE, BUCCLEUCH PARK, COLLEGE AVENUE
TO STUDENT CENTER
FOR: 17TH ANNUAL “WALK FOR LITERACY”
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018
TIME: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
R-091812 WJH 12 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-081807
REASON: CHANGE LOCATION OF PARK TO RECREATION PARK AND
CHANGE DATE TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018
APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: DAMON HOUSE
LOCATION: RECREATION PARK – GRASSY AREA AND
BASKETBALL COURTS
FOR: BASKETBALL EVENT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION
REGARDING OPIOID ADDICTION
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018
TIME: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
R-091813 TKS 13 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: CLIFTON ELEVATOR SERVICE CO., INC.
FOR: ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
TERM: THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER
17, 2018 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 691-18P
NTE: $47,948.00
R-091814 CG 14 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-071845
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $771.00 TO PAY OUTSTANDING
INVOICES FOR THE WATER UTILITY
WITH: SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 614-17RFP
NTE: $771.00
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R-091815 TKS 15 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-061825
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $36,201.81 TO PAY
OUTSTANDING INVOICES
WITH: MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE CO.
FOR: MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY
REPAIR WORK AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND PUMP
STATIONS
NTE: $36,201.81
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT
R-091816 TKS 16 DESIGNATION OF MUNICIPAL HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
R-091817 CG 17 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: INSTITUTE FOR FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
FOR: PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 7,
2018 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
SPECIFICATION NO.: 692-18RFP
NTE: $17,025.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-091818 WJH 18 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: AMQUIP CRANE
REASON: PERFORM A CRANE PICK AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL TO SET ROOFING MATERIAL
DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018
TIME: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-091819 FIN 19 AUTHORIZE REFUND TO MICHAEL A. VESPASIANO, ESQ. DUE TO
TAX COURT JUDGEMENT AGAINST BLOCK 703.03, LOT 002.01, 15
US HIGHWAY 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,539.86
R-091820 WJH 20 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: GREATER BRUNSWICK CHARTER SCHOOL
LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX – UPPER FIELD
FOR: BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION AND CARNIVAL
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
TIME: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-091821 WJH 21 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: DARA MARQUEZ
LOCATION: JOYCE KILMER PARK – AREA BY GAZEBO AND
BASKETBALL COURTS
FOR: FESTIVAL CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE AND FUND
RAISER FOR COSECHA NEW BRUNSWICK
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
TIME: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
R-091822 FIN 22 AUTHORIZE REFUND TO ARCHER & GREINER, PC AS TRUSTEE FOR
NEW STREET AREA DEVELOPMENT LLC DUE TO TAX COURT
JUDGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,235.34 AGAINST BLOCK 149,
LOT 8.01, 219 TOWNSEND STREET
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R-091823 WJH 23 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND
ROAD CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: PJM MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
REASON: PLACE A CRANE ON SOMERSET STREET BETWEEN
HARDENBERG STREET AND HIGH STREET IN ORDER TO PERFORM
A CRANE PICK AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
ALTERNATE DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018
TIME: 4:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-091824 CG 24 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ESRI, INC.
FOR: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT CONTRACT FOR PROPRIETARY
SOFTWARE FOR GIS DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
FOR THE DIVISION OF ASSESSMENTS
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 18,
2018 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
NTE: $2,400.00
R-091825 TKS 25 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT
FOR: FENCING IN VARIOUS CITY PARKS FOR THE DIVISION OF
PARKS AND SHADE TREES
WITH: CONSOLIDATED STEEL & ALUMINUM FENCE CO.
NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT #88680/T-0640
NTE: $61,489.50
R-091826 WJH 26 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND
ROAD CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: PRECAST SERVICES, INC.
REASON: PLACE A CRANE ON BAYARD STREET BETWEEN GEORGE
STREET AND ELM ROW IN ORDER TO PERFORM A CRANE SET UP
TO ERECT A NEW PRECAST PARKING GARAGE FOR THE NEW
BRUNSWICK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
DATES: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018; TIME: 6:00 AM – 11:59 PM
AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018; TIME 12:00 AM – 1:00 PM
R-091827 CG 27 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: TRAFFIC LINES, INC.
FOR: 2018 TRAFFIC LINE STRIPING
SPECIFICATION NO.: 926-18
NTE: $44,942.00
R-091828 CG 28 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: GARDEN STATE HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, INC.
FOR: 2018 FURNISH AND DELIVERY OF REGULATORY SIGNS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 925-18
NTE: $33,684.93
R-091829 TKS 29 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-061879
REASON: CHANGE OF DATE TO MONDAY OCTOBER 1, 2018
FOR: OFF-PREMISE RAFFLE (MERCHANDISE) AT 77 CHURCH
STREET
REQUESTED BY: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF NJ
(CASA)
DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2018
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H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
I. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
6:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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