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Regular Meeting

New Brunswick, NJ · April 17, 2019

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APRIL 17, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD ON APRIL 17, 2019 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: Acting Planning Director Daniel Dominguez Acting Water Utility Director Alexei Walus Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg Assistant City Administrator Michael Drulis Assistant City Attorney Charly Gayden City Administrator Daniel A. Torrisi City Attorney TK Shamy City Clerk Leslie Zeledón City Market Pam Stefanek Community Organizer Keith Jones Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett Director of Public Works/ Engineering Tom Valenti Finance Director Douglas Petix Fire Dept. Cheryl Smith Fire Director Robert Rawls Fire Safety Dominic Quagliata Mayor’s Office Ryan Berger Police Capt Goldeski Police Sgt. Scott Gould Public Information Officer Jennifer Bradshaw Purchasing Agent Marie James Social Services Director Melanie Daniels Ford Water Director Alexei Walus Water Utility Kouao Eric Ekoue Water Utility Willie Weaver On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Escobar and carried, the minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on March 20, 2019 were approved and adopted as engrossed. Meeting called to order by Council President Anderson with Council Members Egan, Escobar, Fleming (arrived at 6:45 p.m.), Sicora Ludwig present. PUBLIC HEARING O-041901 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, SECTIONS 10.12.060 & 10.12.070 – SCHEDULE 8-A, “LOADING ZONES” RE: SEAMAN STREET Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: Charlie Kratovil inquired about the Ordinance. Tom Valenti responded. On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on April 17, 2019. Roll Call: Aye: Egan, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-041902 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 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO PARKING AT ANY TIME” RE: MAY STREET Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired about the Ordinance. Tom Valenti responded. On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on April 17, 2019. Roll Call: Aye: Egan, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson Nay: Abstain: Fleming Motion carried. O-041903 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 13 – PUBLIC SERVICES, CHAPTER 13.04 – WATER SERVICE SYSTEM, SECTION 13.04.010 AND CHAPTER 13.08 – SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM, SECTION 13.08.340 – SCHEDULE A – SCHEDULE OF CHARGES WATER RATES SEWER RATES Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired about the Ordinance. Dan Torrisi responded. On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on April 17, 2019. Roll Call: Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES O-041904 AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND ESTABLISH A CAP BANK On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Egan, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on May 1 at 6:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Roll Call: Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-041905 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 AMEND: FRENCH STREET & JOYCE KILMER AVENUE; TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN – APRIL 25, 2016 AND TIMING SCHEDULE – JUNE 15, 2016 On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on May 1 at 6:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Roll Call: Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-041906 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF ABANDONED PROPERTIES BY EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on May 1 at 6:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Roll Call: Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS 1. A letter from the State of New Jersey Division of Rate Control in regards to the I/M/O Government Energy Aggregation Programs. 2. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation in regards to the Fiscal Year 2019 Municipal Aid Program. 3. A letter from the State of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control in regards to Notice of Charges for New Brunswick Investment Group Inc. located at 25 Liberty St. 4. A letter from EcoISciences, Inc. regarding a Site Investigation and Remedial Investigation for 25 Van Dyke Ave. The correspondence will be forwarded to the appropriate departments for further action. RESOLUTIONS Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired about R-041949, R-041950, R-041962. Dan Torrisi responded. Resolutions R-041934 through R-041962, except R-041941, were moved by Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Escobar and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council. Roll Call: Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Danielle Moore of 333 Somerset Street spoke on pedestrian safety requests, PSE&G street lights and complimented the employees of Public Works. Tom Valenti, Keith Jones Jr. and CM Escobar responded. Thomas Mc Carthy of 16 Brookside Avenue spoke in regards to city sanitation inspectors and the citation process given to homeowners. Alex Adkins and Dan Torrisi responded. Jeffrey Horowitz of 16 Laurel Place inquired about handicap parking, spoke in regards to illegal parking and neighbors in his area. CP Anderson and Tom Valenti responded. Charlie Kratovil inquired about fencing at parking decks and made a suggestion to the Council Mr. Kratovil also inquired about a passed resolution and spoke on an incident that happened on Somerset Street. Tormel Pittman asked about speed bumps. Tom Valenti responded. Brenden Kaplan spoke in regards to his concerns of the state of the country and made suggestions on how we can be positive. On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M. Leslie R. Zeledón John Anderson City Clerk Council President

Agenda

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE APRIL 17, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING. CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019 @ 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 20, 2019 C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES) 1. ABC CHARGES – PIRSIV, INC. T/A MI TIERRA BAR – LIQUOR LICENSE NO. 1214-33-047-005 E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS): ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. O-041901 JC 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, SECTIONS 10.12.060 & 10.12.070 – SCHEDULE 8-A, “LOADING ZONES” RE: SEAMAN STREET O-041902 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 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO PARKING AT ANY TIME” RE: MAY STREET O-041903 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 13 – PUBLIC SERVICES, CHAPTER 13.04 – WATER SERVICE SYSTEM, SECTION 13.04.010 AND CHAPTER 13.08 – SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM, SECTION 13.08.340 – SCHEDULE A – SCHEDULE OF CHARGES WATER RATES SEWER RATES Page 1 of 6 F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING: ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. O-041904 FIN 1 AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND ESTABLISH A CAP BANK O-041905 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10 – VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE 22– TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AMEND: FRENCH STREET & JOYCE KILMER AVENUE; TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN – APRIL 25, 2016 AND TIMING SCHEDULE – JUNE 15, 2016 O-041906 CG 3 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF ABANDONED PROPERTIES BY EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN G. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. R-041934 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS R-041935 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL 03/30/19 – 04/12/19 R-041936 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES R-041937 TKS 4 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-011918 REASON: REVISED LIST OF REFERENCED STATE CONTRACT VENDORS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN APPROVED STATE CONTRACT VENDORS FOR CONTRACTING UNITS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12A BY THE PURCHASING AGENT R-041938 JC 5 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: EARLY CHILDHOOD-PRAB @ JOYCE KILMER LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX FOR: SCHOOL FIELD DAY DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019 TIME: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM R-041939 CG 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: AIR FORCE ROTC DETACHMENT 485 (RUTGERS UNIVERSITY) LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK – 2 SOFTBALL FIELDS - # 3 & 4 FOR: AFROTC LEADERSHIP LAB FOR END OF SEMESTER WITH EXERCISES AND FUN ACTIVITIES DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 TIME: 7:00 AM – 10:45 AM Page 2 of 6 R-041940 JC 7 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-021921 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH: GARDEN STATE HIGHWAY PRODUCTS FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER 2018 REGULATORY SIGNS SPECIFICATION NO.: 925-18 AMOUNT: $1,705.00 APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT R-041941 JC 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: LAZOS AMERICA UNIDA – 3 EVENTS FOR: (1) COMMUNITY GATHERING TO CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL LOCATION: JOYCE KILMER PARK DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019 TIME: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM FOR: (2) COMMUNITY GATHERING TO CELEBRATE GUELAGUETZA FESTIVAL LOCATION: BOYD PARK DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2019 TIME: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY FOR: (3) COMMUNITY GATHERING TO CELEBRATE OUR ROOTS FESTIVAL LOCATION: JOYCE KILMER PARK DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 TIME: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM R-041942 CG 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF ARTS AND HISTORY DIVISION OF HISTORIC SITES AND HISTORY SERVICES, CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK & DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK AND PAVILION FOR: COLLABORATIVE INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENT DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 TIME: 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM R-041943 CG 10 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: GALILEE ASSEMBLY OF GOD LOCATION: WAR MONUMENT PARK FOR: CHRISTIAN FEEDING MINISTRY – FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE DATES: SUNDAYS: APRIL 21, 28; MAY 5, 12, 19, 26; JUNE 2, 16, 23, 30; JULY 14, 21, 28; AUGUST 4, 18, 25; SEPTEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, 27; NOVEMBER 3, 10, 17, 24; DECEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019 TIME: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM DATES: MONDAYS: APRIL 22, 29; MAY 6, 13, 20, 27; JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24; JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; AUGUST 5, 12, 19, 26; SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; OCTOBER 7, 14, 21, 28; NOVEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25; DECEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 TIME: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Page 3 of 6 R-041944 JC 11 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK REQUESTED BY: LINCOLN ANNEX SCHOOL/NEW BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR: END OF YEAR PICNIC FOR GRADUATING 8TH GRADE CLASS PARK LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK - PAVILION, MANSION LAWN, BASKETBALL COURT SIDEWALK USE: STUDENTS AND STAFF WILL WALK TO AND FROM 165 SOMERSET STREET AND BUCCLEUCH PARK DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019 RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019 TIME: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM R-041945 CG 12 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: A WOMAN’S WORTH ORGANIZATION LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX – UPPER FIELD FOR: 4TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL OBSTACLE COURSE FOR THE CHILDREN IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AREA DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019 TIME: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM R-041946 WJH 13 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: UPTOWN CRIME WATCH FOR: COMMUNITY “FAMILY FUN DAY” LOCATION: RECREATION PARK DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019 TIME: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM R-041947 FIN 14 APPROVE EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2019 R-041948 TKS 15 DESIGNATE MARIE JAMES AS QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT R-041949 TKS 16 RESOLUTION PROVIDING CONSENT OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK TO RECON SERVICES, LLC TO SUBMIT ITS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO THE NEW BRUNSWICK ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RE: PROPOSED COURTLAND PLAZA APARTMENTS 48 COURTLANDT STREET R-041950 FIN 17 CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK 2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET INTRODUCTION: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING: MAY 15, 2019 R-041951 WJH 18 APPROVE ON-PREMISE RAFFLE (50/50) AT THE OLIVE BRANCH PARKING LOT, 37 BARTLETT STREET, NEW BRUNSWICK FOR: JANICE LOPEZ OVARIAN CANCER FOUNDATION DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019 R-041952 WJH 19 APPROVE ON-PREMISE RAFFLE (MERCHANDISE) AT THE OLIVE BRANCH PARKING LOT, 37 BARTLETT STREET, NEW BRUNSWICK FOR: JANICE LOPEZ OVARIAN CANCER FOUNDATION DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019 R-041953 JC 20 AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT APPLICATION FOR 2018 Page 4 of 6 R-041954 JC 21 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A-81297/T-0106, POLICE AND HOMELAND SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FROM: ATLANTIC TACTICAL, INC. FOR: PURCHASE OF AMMUNITION NTE: $20,097.18 R-041955 CG 22 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-021968 REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $11,715.76 TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER CHEMICALS FOR BULK FEED FACILITIES WITH: CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS CORPORATION D/B/A CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS, US LLC TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2019 SPECIFICATION NO.: 106-2018W NTE: $11,715.76 APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT R-041956 TKS 23 APPROVE PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE FROM: NEW BRUNSWICK RESTAURANT LLC TO: HOP NEW BRUNSWICK LLC D/B/A HOULIHAN’S LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-025-005 R-041957 TKS 24 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMBINATION OF CERTAIN BOND ORDINANCES AND DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF THE OFFERING OF $46,615,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2019 CONSISTING OF $23,770,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2019, $8,940,000 SEWER UTILITY BONDS, SERIES 2019 AND $13,905,000 WATER UTILITY BONDS, SERIES 2019 OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE R-041958 TKS 25 APPROVE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR: REIMBURSEMENT FOR: SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND GARBAGE PICK-UP, PARK USE AND MAINTENANCE AMOUNT: $3,970,000.00 H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL: ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION TO: NO. I. PUBLIC COMMENT: J. DATES TO REMEMBER: Page 5 of 6 1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019 6:30 P.M. 2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT www.cityofnewbrunswick.org Page 6 of 6

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