City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · December 19, 2018
Minutes
DECEMBER 19, 2018
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON DECEMBER 19, 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....................................................................Leslie Zeledon
Pause for a moment to honor those American, Iraqis, and Afghanis who have lost their lives in this
current conflict.
Staff in attendance: Social Services Director Melanie Daniels Ford
Assessor Phil Duchesneau
Assistant City Attorney Charly Gayden
Purchasing Agent Marie James
Community Organizer Keith Jones
Acting Water Utility Director Alexei Walus
City Administrator Thomas A. Loughlin, 3rd
Assistant Business Administrator Officer Brandon Goldberg
Police Capt JT Miller
City Engineer Richard Moody
Economic Development Director Glenn Patterson
City Attorney TK Shamy
Fire Dept. Chris Stellatella
City Clerk Daniel Torrisi
Asst. City Engineer Tom Valenti
Water Utility Willie Weaver
Deputy City Clerk Leslie Zeledon
Management Specialist Michael Drulis
YSS Supervisor Ivan Adorno
On motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Egan and carried, the minutes
of the previous Council Meeting held on November 7, 2018 were approved and adopted as engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Fleming with Council Members Anderson, Egan,
Escobar, present. Council Member Sicora Ludwig was absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-121801 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, REVENUE AND FINANCE,
CHAPTER 3.28 – FEE SCHEDULE, SECTION 3.28.120 –
PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
RE: AMEND RECREATION FEES (BASEBALL LEAGUES)
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 Escobar, and carried, the above
ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on December 19, 2018.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar, Fleming
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-121802 AMEND THE MANAGEMENT SALARY ORDINANCE
2018 – 2020
TITLE: DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF
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 Escobar, and carried, the above
ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on December 19, 2018.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar, Fleming
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
None
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A copy of a Remedial Action Protectiveness/ Biennial Certification form for 7 Johnson
Drive.
2. A copy of a letter from NJ Transit regarding a Quit Claim Deed and Easement for Block:
598, Lot8.01, and Block: 800, Lot 1.
3. A copy of a Landlord Registration Statement from MRLP for 105 Throop Avenue.
4. A copy of the 2019 Budget, Rate Schedule and Service Fees for the Solid Waste Division.
5. A Notice regarding a Site Plan and Variance application from Neilson Crossings, LLC.
The meeting is to take place on December 17, 2018.
6. A letter from Middlesex County regarding an update to the Financial System for vendors.
7. A copy of Analytical Results Notification and Vapor Concern Report from Cell Products,
Inc. for 120 Georges Road.
8. A Request for the Release of a Bond for 172 George Street.
9. A letter from New Jersey Manufactures to Ms. Holowko regarding a claim.
10. A No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue for 35 Mine Street.
11. A Notice of a Site Plan and Variance application for 750 Jersey Avenue.
12. A Vapor Concern Response Action Report from Arcadis for 120 Georges Road.
The correspondence will be forwarded to the appropriate departments for further action.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Danielle Moore inquired about resolutions R-121825 and R-121857. Mr. Shamy
read aloud congratulatory resolutions R-121851 and R-121852. Jimmy Neal complemented Mr.
Loughlin.
Resolutions R-121825 through R-121857, moved by Council Member Egan, seconded by Council
Member Escobar and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar, Fleming
Nay:
Abstain: R-121845 Escobar
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Danielle Moore complemented Mr. Loughlin and exclaimed her condolences to CM Egan. CM Egan
thanked all for their support upon the passing of his mother. He thanked Mr. Loughlin and Mr.
Patterson for their service. CVP Anderson, and CM Escobar thanked Mr. Loughlin and Mr. Patterson
for their service. Walter Harris of Edison spoke in support of services for homeless persons in New
Brunswick. Mr. Jones described the services currently available to homeless residents. Peter Hanson
of Dunellen spoke in support of services for homeless residents. Matt Smith of 123 Livingston Ave
spoke in support of clean renewable energy and support services for homeless persons in New
Brunswick. Danielle Moore spoke about code blue requirements in New Brunswick, non-working
street lights, a fire in North Brunswick, complimented CM Escobar, and garbage and recycling
enforcement. Carlos Ramirez spoke about New Brunswick Housing Authority water bill payments.
Charles Kratovil inquired about the Deputy Police Chief position.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M.
Daniel A. Torrisi Glenn Fleming
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE DECEMBER 19, 2018
COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018 @ 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 7, 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-121801 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
3, REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.28 – FEE SCHEDULE,
SECTION 3.28.120 – PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
RE: AMEND RECREATION FEES (BASEBALL LEAGUES)
O-121802 CG 2 AMEND THE MANAGEMENT SALARY ORDINANCE
2018 – 2020
TITLE: DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-121803 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10 – VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL
REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE 22– TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
DELETE: FRENCH STREET & JOYCE KILMER AVENUE
ADD: FRENCH STREET & JOYCE KILMER AVENUE; TRAFFIC SIGNAL
PLAN – AUGUST 13, 2014 AND TIMING SCHEDULE – JUNE 15, 2016
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G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-121825 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-121826 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
11/24/18 – 12/07/18
R-121827 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-121828 TKS 4 APPROVE 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
R-121829 TKS 5 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REFERRAL OF ABANDONED PROPERTY
SCATTERED SITE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO PLANNING BOARD
FOR REVIEW OF AMENDMENT TO ADD THREE (3) PROPERTIES
53 REMSEN AVENUE
69 HANDY STREET
164 COMMERCIAL AVENUE
R-121830 CG 6 AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT TO MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY
OWNERS FOR TRASH AND RECYCLABLES FOR YEAR 2018
TRASH AMOUNT: $532,778.57
RECYCLING AMOUNT: $57,531.58
R-121831 TKS 7 APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT
WITH: ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
FOR: E-WASTE RECYCLING
TERM: JANUARY 1, 2019 – DECEMBER 31, 2021 (3 – YEAR)
R-121832 FIN 8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS – 2018
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
R-121833 TKS 9 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF
GRANT
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
FOR: DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT FUND GRANT FY2018
R-121834 CG 10 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-121805
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $8,200.00 FOR DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS
WITH: MORTON SALT, INC.
FOR: TREATED ROCK SALT FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER
UTILITY DEPARTMENTS
NTE: $8,200.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-121835 WJH 11 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: SUYDAM STREET REFORMED CHURCH
LOCATION: DRIFT STREET BETWEEN SUYDAM STREET AND
TOWNSEND STREET
FOR: CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2018
TIME: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
NUNC PRO TUNC
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
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R-121836 CG 12 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-101857
REASON: AN ADDITIONAL $50,000.00 FOR ONGOING TAX APPEALS
FOR 2018 FOR THE DIVISION OF ASSESSMENTS
WITH: HOAGLAND, LONGO, MORAN, DUNST & DOUKAS, LLP
FOR: 2018 SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR TAX APPEALS – DIVISION OF
ASSESSMENTS
FROM: $145,000.00
TO: $195,000.00
R-121837 WJH 13 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO RE-BID
FOR: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO: 704-19RFP
R-121838 CG 14 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-091828
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: GARDEN STATE HIGHWAY PRODUCTS
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER 2018 REGULATORY SIGNS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 925-18
AMOUNT: $3,181.70
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-121839 CG 15 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-091865
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 - CREDIT
WITH: A.A. BERMS, LLC
FOR: FURNISH AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL 2” OF CONCRETE
WORK FOR FITNESS STATIONS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 917-18R-A
CREDIT AMOUNT: $7,121.24
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-121840 TKS 16 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: CLEAN AIR COMPANY
FOR: PROPRIETARY MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS CONTRACT FOR
THE PLYMOVENT SYSTEM (DIESEL EXHAUST SYSTEM) AT ALL
THREE (3) FIREHOUSES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING DECEMBER 20,
2018 AND ENDING DECEMBER 19, 2019
NTE: $14,000.00
R-121841 CG 17 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY FIRE DEPARTMENT UNDER NEW
JERSEY STATE APPROVED CO-OP #65MCESCCPS-THE
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF NJ PRICING SYSTEM
FROM: BEYER FORD, LLC
FOR: ONE (1) 2019 FORD EXPLORER WITH OPTIONS
NTE: $33,204.70
R-121842 WJH 18 APPROVE ON-PREMISE RAFFLE (MERCHANDISE) AT THE HELDRICH
HOTEL, 10 LIVINGSTON AVENUE, NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MONMOUTH & MIDDLESEX
COUNTIES
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019
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R-121843 WJH 19 APPROVE ON-PREMISE RAFFLE (50/50) AT THE HELDRICH HOTEL,
10 LIVINGSTON AVENUE, NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MONMOUTH & MIDDLESEX
COUNTIES
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019
R-121844 TKS 20 APPROVE ON-PREMISE RAFFLE (50/50) AT COOK CAMPUS CENTER,
RUTGERS, 59 BIEL ROAD, NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: NEW JERSEY FORESTRY ASSOCIATION, INC.
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019
R-121845 CG 21 APPROVE OFF-PREMISE RAFFLE (MERCHANDISE) AT COOK
CAMPUS CENTER, RUTGERS, 59 BIEL ROAD, NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: NEW JERSEY FORESTRY ASSOCIATION, INC.
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019
R-121846 WJH 22 APPROVE OFF-PREMISE RAFFLE (50/50) AT 222 LIVINGSTON
AVENUE, NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: ANSHE EMETH MEMORIAL TEMPLE
DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019
R-121847 FIN 23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF VARIOUS
OUTSTANDING CHECKS
R-121848 CG 24 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: 2019 – 2020 NEW BRUNSWICK ALLIANCE ON SUBSTANCE
ABUSE PREVENTION
CASH MATCH: $7,883.50
GRANT: $31,534.00
R-121849 TKS 25 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-041431
REASON: SOIL REMEDIATION AT THE FORMER POLICE
HEADQUARTERS
WITH: REMINGTON & VERNICK ENGINEERS
FOR: SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES FOR LSRP SERVICES FOR FUEL
STORAGE TANK REMOVALS
NTE: $11,200.00
APPROVAL OF THESE SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES WILL
CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE
OF THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-121850 CG 26 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-031836
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 - CREDIT
WITH: JAK CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION T/A DIAMOND
CONSTRUCTION
FOR: CROSSWALK SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS – IN ROADWAY
WARNING LIGHTING SYSTEMS
LEE AVENUE & COMSTOCK STREET; LEE AVENUE & DELAVAN
STREET; REMSEN AVENUE & HANDY STREET; REMSEN AVENUE &
WARD STREET
SPECIFICATION NO.: 881-15
CREDIT AMOUNT: $33,588.50
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-121851 TKS 27 APPROVE CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTION ON RETIREMENT
TO: THOMAS A. LOUGHLIN, 3RD
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R-121852 TKS 28 APPROVE CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTION ON RETIREMENT
TO: GLENN PATTERSON
R-121853 TKS 29 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF
INNOVATION CHALLENGE GRANT AGREEMENT
R-121854 TKS 30 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENT
WITH: JERSEY PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT
FOR: RETAIN SERVICES OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM FOR
EXECUTIVE SEARCH – DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NTE: $14,500.00
R-121855 CG 31 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-121823
REASON: ADD NEW DATES
APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: AMQUIP CRANE
REASON: PLACE A CRANE IN THE BRISTOL MYER’S SQUIBB
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PED ENTRANCE WAY IN ORDER TO
PERFORM A COIL REPLACEMENT ON THE ROOF OF THE HOSPITAL
DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018
ALTERNATE DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019
TIME: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018 (YEAR END)
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW – KAREN CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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