City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · February 5, 2020
Minutes
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON FEBRUARY 5, 2020 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:
Inspections Alex Adkins
Deputy City Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Mayor’s Office Ryan Berger
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Assistant City Attorney Joseph J. Catanese
Acting Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
Assistant City Administrator Michael Drulis
Assessor Phil Duchesneau
Water Utility Eric Kouao Ekoue
Social Services Director Melanie Daniels Ford
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Police Sgt. Scott Gould
Purchasing Agent Marie James
Chief of Staff Keith Jones
Zoning Department Tina McCaskill
Police Capt. JT Miller
Fire Safety Dominic Quagliata
Fire Director Robert Rawls
City Attorney TK Shamy
Fire Dept Cheryl Smith
City Market Pamela Stefanek
City Administrator Daniel A. Torrisi
Director of Public Works/ Engineering Thomas Valenti
Water Director Alexei Walus
Water Utility Willie Weaver
City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón
On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on December 27, 2019 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Anderson with Council Members Egan, Escobar,
Fleming, Sicora Ludwig present.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-012002 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN SPACE TRUST
FUND IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment:
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on February 5, 2020.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012003 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL, CHAPTER 2.44 – DEPARTMENT OF
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS, SECTION 2.44.020-E
“DIVISION OF ENGINEERING”
RE: FEES FOR LANDUSE PROCEDURES
Council President Anderson 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 February 5, 2020.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012004 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 3.28.090 “FEES
FOR LANDUSE PROCEDURES”
ADD: ENGINEERING RESOLUTION COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Council President Anderson 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 February 5, 2020.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012005 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE O-127802
FIXING SALARIES AND WAGES OF VARIOUS EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION
FOR: JANUARY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2022
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on February 5, 2020.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012006 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL, CHAPTER 2.08 – CITY COUNCIL, SECTION
2.08.210 “REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT”
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on February 5, 2020.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-022001 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION,
CHAPTER 15.40 “PERIODIC INSPECTION”
RE: PERIODIC INSPECTION - FEES
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 19 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-022002 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17, ZONING, CHAPTERS 17.02, 17.03 AND
17.05
RE: ELECTRIC VEHICLES
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 19 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 Direct Energy regarding the Master Performance Agreement between the
City of New Brunswick and Direct Energy Services, LLC.
2. A letter from The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding a
Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification for multiple addresses.
3. A letter from The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC)
regarding a call for action on plastic pollution.
4. A letter from RTP Environmental Associates, Inc. regarding a response action outcome
for 350 Comstock Street.
5. A letter from The Middlesex County Utilities Authority regarding the City of New
Brunswick 4th Quarter 2019 Flow & Loading Service Charge.
6. A letter from Improvement Authority regarding MCIA Curbside Recycling Collection
Program.
7. A letter from the Middlesex County Department of Infrastructure Management
regarding the receipt and filing of the amendment to the Open Space Section of the
Master Plan of the City of New Brunswick.
8. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
regarding One 550-gallon #2 Heating Oil Underground Storage Tank System at 184
Livingston Avenue.
9. A correspondence from the Township of North Brunswick amending and
supplementing Chapter 205 “Land Use”.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired about R-022056, Mr. Shamy responded. Ms. Moore asked
about R-022025, Mr. Valenti responded. Ms. Lilia Fernandez mentioned her concerns with passing
R-022056. CP Anderson explained the process for the Planning Board. Roberto D’Santiago
mentioned his experience on changes schools. Daniel Lima of South Brunswick spoke against the
resolution. Lany, Hilary, Diego, Alexandra, Azuki, Shashana and Byrom are students and spoke
against the possibility of Lincoln Annex closing. Marie Juanes and Ruben Papanico spoke against a
relocation of Lincoln Annex School.
Resolutions R-022001 through R-022060 except R-022019, moved by Council Member Egan
seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal
Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain: Escobar R-022057
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
CM Fleming spoke on Black History Month and the raising of the Pan-African Flag this upcoming
Sunday. CM Escobar commended everyone for speaking up. CP Anderson commended everyone
for speaking up and the wrestlers at the New Brunswick High School. Ms. Daniel Moore of 333
Somerset Street spoke against the relocation of Lincoln Annex School, an accident on Rt. 27 and
would like a flashing light sign at Redshaw School. Mr. Valenti mentioned the City recently received
flashers, but not the large overhead ones. Mr. Kratovil asked about donations and the possible
location for a cancer research center, CM Egan and CP Anderson responded. Mr. Andele asked
about the swing space building, CM Egan and CP Andersson responded. Mr. Carlos Ramirez asked
about the swing space building and for a tour. Mr. Angelo asked about the P-Tech School. Council
Members responded. Ms. Martinez asked if a new school can be built prior to the school being sold.
Natalie and Hilary spoke against the change of schools. Ms. Kartina of 137 Joyce Kilmer mentioned
transportation will be an issue if the students from Lincoln Annex are placed at another location.
CM Escobar suggested the questions be brought to the Board of Education meetings and to
continue research to see what the final outcome would be. Mr. Carlos asked the City’s involvement,
CM Escobar and CP Anderson responded. Maria Juanes of 264 George Street spoke about not
having open dialogue with the Board of Education.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:06 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón John Anderson
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE FEBRUARY 5, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020 @ 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 27, 2019
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-012002 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND IN
THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
O-012003 CG 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
2, ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, CHAPTER 2.44 –
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS, SECTION
2.44.020-E “DIVISION OF ENGINEERING”
RE: FEES FOR LANDUSE PROCEDURES
O-012004 CG 3 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 3.28.090 “FEES FOR LANDUSE PROCEDURES”
ADD: ENGINEERING RESOLUTION COMPLIANCE REVIEW
O-012005 TKS 4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE O-127802 FIXING
SALARIES AND WAGES OF VARIOUS EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED
BY THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
FOR: JANUARY 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2022
O-012006 TKS 5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
2, ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, CHAPTER 2.08 – CITY
COUNCIL, SECTION 2.08.210 “REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT”
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F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-022001 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, CHAPTER 15.40 “PERIODIC
INSPECTION”
RE: PERIODIC INSPECTION - FEES
O-022002 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
17, ZONING, CHAPTERS 17.02, 17.03 AND 17.05
RE: ELECTRIC VEHICLES
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-022001 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-022002 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLLS
A. 01/04/20 – 01/17/20
B. 01/18/20 – 01/31/20
R-022003 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-022004 TKS 4 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: SUPERSONICS TRACK CLUB
LOCATION: MEMORIAL STADIUM – TRACK AND FIELD
FOR: NEW JERSEY AAU HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TRACK AND FIELD
EVENTS AND CHAMPIONSHIP
DATES: SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020; SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020;
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020; SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2020; SUNDAY, MAY 3,
2020, SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2020; SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020
(CHAMPIONSHIP)
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2020
TIME: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
R-022005 TKS 5 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: SUPERSONICS TRACK CLUB
LOCATION: MEMORIAL STADIUM – TRACK AND FIELD
FOR: TRACK AND FIELD DEVELOPMENT TRACK FOR THE YOUTHS
DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2020
TIME: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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R-022006 JC 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF
MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET
STREET CLOSURE LOCATIONS: GEORGE STREET FROM NEW
STREET TO BAYARD STREET; LIVINGSTON AVENUE FROM GEORGE
STREET TO NEW STREET; LIBERTY STREET
SIDEWALK USE: GEORGE STREET BETWEEN BAYARD STREET AND
LIBERTY STREET; LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN GEORGE
STREET AND NB PAC
FOR: ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING WITH MUSIC, FOOD, AND ACTIVITIES
DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020
TIME: 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-022007 JC 7 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF
MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET
STREET CLOSURE LOCATIONS: GEORGE STREET FROM NEW
STREET TO BAYARD STREET; LIVINGSTON AVENUE FROM GEORGE
STREET TO NEW STREET (LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN NEW
STREET & HELDRICH TO REMAIN OPEN); LIBERTY STREET
SIDEWALK USE: GEORGE STREET BETWEEN BAYARD STREET AND
LIBERTY STREET; LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN GEORGE
STREET AND NB PAC
FOR: 2020 OKTOBERFEST
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-022008 CG 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND CLOSURE
OF STREETS
REQUESTED BY: CGI RACING
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK, SEMINARY PLACE, GEORGE STREET
AND COLLEGE AVENUE
FOR: ANNUAL UNITE HALF MARATHON AND 8K RACE
DATE & TIME: SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020 FROM 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(BUCCLEUCH PARK USAGE)
DATE & TIME: SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020 - SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020
FROM 8:00 AM (SATURDAY) - 4:00 PM (SUNDAY) (SEMINARY PLACE
STREET CLOSURE)
DATE & TIME: SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020 FROM 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(GEORGE STREET CLOSURE)
DATE & TIME: SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020 FROM 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(COLLEGE AVENUE CLOSURE)
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-022009 CG 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY/DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT
CENTERS AND ACTIVITIES
LOCATION: COLLEGE AVENUE (BETWEEN BARTLETT AND SENIOR
STREETS)
FOR: SCARLET DAY OF SERVICE
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020
TIME: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
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R-022010 JC 10 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: REDSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/NEW
BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION
LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX
FOR: REDSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIELD DAY
DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020
RAIN DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020
TIME: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
R-022011 JC 11 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK RECREATION DEPARTMENT
LOCATION: BOYD PARK AND AMPHITHEATER
FOR: INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION WITH FIREWORKS AND
MUSIC
DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2020
TIME: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-022012 CG 12 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/NEW
BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION
LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX – UPPER AND LOWER FIELDS
FOR: ANNUAL ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIELD DAY
DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020
RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020
TIME: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
R-022013 TKS 13 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS AND
MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER RE-APPOINTMENTS
MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS:
NAMES: ROBERT GOODWIN
ROBERT ADOCHIO
MARK CINTRON
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2020 (1-YEAR)
MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDERS:
NAMES: W. RICHARD VEITCH
JAMES HARDING
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2020 (1-YEAR)
R-022014 TKS 14 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-121959
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES NO. 3
WITH: MOTT MACDONALD GROUP, INC.
FOR: 2019 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
NTE: $19,900.00
R-022015 CG 15 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-121914
REASON: AN ADDITIONAL $25,000.00 TO PAY OUTSTANDING
INVOICES FOR SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICES
WITH: HOAGLAND, LONGO, MORAN, DUNST & DOUKAS, LLP
FOR: 2019 SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR TAX APPEALS – DIVISION OF
ASSESSMENTS
FROM: $260,000.00
TO: $285,000.00
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R-022016 CG 16 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF COPY MACHINE FOR THE DIVISION OF
PURCHASING
FROM: RICOH USA, INC.
FOR: ONE (1) RICOH MODEL #MP3555SPG DIGITAL COPIER SYSTEM
NTE: $135.01 PER MONTH COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2020 AND
ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2024; FORTY-EIGHT (48) MONTH CONTRACT
STATE CONTRACT #40467/G-2075-COPIERS, MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPLIES
R-022017 TKS 17 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: MALDJIAN LAW GROUP, LLC
FOR: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MATTERS
NTE: $7,500.00
R-022018 CG 18 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS
FROM: RICOH USA, INC.
FOR: ONE (1) RICOH MODEL #MP3555SPG DIGITAL COPIER SYSTEM
NTE: $135.01 PER MONTH COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2020 AND
ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2024; FORTY-EIGHT (48) MONTH CONTRACT
STATE CONTRACT #40467/G-2075-COPIERS, MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPLIES
R-022019 FIN 19 APPROVE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION RESERVES FOR 2020
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
R-022020 CG 20 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: TREE OF LIFE CHURCH
LOCATION: WAR MEMORIAL PARK
FOR: RELIGIOUS SERVICES
DATES: SATURDAYS: JUNE 6, JULY 11, AUGUST 8, 2020
RAIN DATES: SUNDAYS: JUNE 7, JULY 12, AUGUST 9, 2020
TIME: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
R-022021 FIN 21 APPROVE REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF LAND USE APPLICATION
FEE
TO: 75 PLUM LLC
AMOUNT: $1,250.00
R-022022 CG 22 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/NEW
BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION
LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX – BASEBALL AND SOCCER
FIELDS (LOWER FIELD)
FOR: LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL FIELD DAY
DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020
RAIN DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020
TIME: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-022023 JC 23 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF COPY MACHINE FOR THE SENIOR CITIZEN
RESOURCE CENTER
FROM: RICOH USA, INC.
FOR: ONE (1) RICOH MODEL #IMC2500G COPIER SYSTEM
NTE: $195.03 PER MONTH COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2020 AND
ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2024; FORTY-EIGHT (48) MONTH CONTRACT
STATE CONTRACT #40467/G-2075-COPIERS, MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPLIES
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R-022024 JC 24 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: COLLEGE CROSSINGS
REASON: COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION AT 145 NEILSON STREET
DATES: SATURDAYS FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 27,
2020
HOURS: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
R-022025 TKS 25 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-121956
REASON: AUTHORIZATION TO RE-ADVERTISE PROJECT WITH
UPDATED SPECIFICATION NUMBER 936-20
FOR: LOUIS & HAMILTON STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 936-20
R-022026 TKS 26 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO CABLE TELEVISION CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
NAME: BETH BINDE – LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2020 (1-YEAR)
R-022027 TKS 27 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RE-APPOINTMENT
NAME: DEBORAH CELEY
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2024 (5-YEAR)
R-022028 TKS 28 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD
RE-APPOINTMENT
NAME: ANDREA EATO-WHITE
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2024 (5-YEAR)
R-022029 TKS 29 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO BOARD OF ETHICS APPOINTMENT
NAME: ANGEL ROMAN
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2020
R-022030 TKS 30 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO PARKS AND GARDENS COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS
NAMES: STACEY NUNDA
DENISE ZIMMER
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2022 (3-YEAR)
NAME: SUSAN MOLLICA
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2021
R-022031 TKS 31 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO RENT CONTROL BOARD APPOINTMENTS
AND RE-APPOINTMENTS
NAME: MIKE BARROOD – LANDLORD REPRESENTATIVE
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2022 (3-YEAR)
NAME: MARIE CATANESE – REGULAR MEMBER
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2020
NAME: WENDY STELLATELLA – REGULAR MEMBER
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2022 (3-YEAR)
R-022032 FIN 32 APPROVE EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2020
R-022033 CG 33 APPROVE PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
FOR: REPAIR OF A BLOCKAGE IN A SEWER LINE AT 703 JERSEY
AVENUE
WITH: NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING COMPANY
NTE: $2,646.00
PURCHASE ORDER NO.: E27748
R-022034 FIN 34 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER PAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
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R-022035 JC 35 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: 72 HOUR LLC, D/B/A NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP,
CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE
FOR: ONE (1) 2020 FORD SUPER DUTY F-450 TRUCK FOR THE
DIVISION OF PARKS AND SHADE TREE
NTE: $56,150.00
SOURCEWELL CO-OP, FORMERLY THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS
ALLIANCE (NJPA)
R-022036 JC 36 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 818-20RFP
NTE: $63,350.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-022037 JC 37 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND
ROAD CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: SAUTTER CRANE RENTAL
REASON: TO PLACE A CRANE ON SOMERSET STREET TO SET
TELECOM EQUIPMENT ON THE ROOF OF ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
ROAD CLOSURE: SOMERSET STREET FROM HARDENBERG STREET
TO DIVISION STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, FEBRUARY 15 & 22, 2020
TIME: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-022038 CG 38 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: SANDFORD STREET AND PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD
TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 937-20
R-022039 JC 39 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER CHEMICALS FOR BULK FEED
FACILITIES
WITH: GREER LIME COMPANY
CHEMTRADE CHEMICALS US LLC
JCI JONES CHEMICALS, INC.
UNIVAR USA, INC.
GEORGE S. COYNE CHEMICAL CO.
USALCO BALTIMORE PLANT, LLC
CARUS CORPORATION
CARBON ACTIVATED CORPORATION
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 7,
2020 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 106-2020W
NTE: $1,169,563.30
R-022040 CG 40 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: GEORGES ROAD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 939-20
R-022041 TKS 41 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-101541
REASON: AUTHORIZATION TO RE-ADVERTISE PROJECT WITH
UPDATED SPECIFICATION NUMBER 938-20
FOR: PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 938-20
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R-022042 JC 42 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: M.S.P. CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
FOR: 2018 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – PHASE I
SPECIFICATION NO.: 813-20W
NTE: $1,213,942.00
R-022043 JC 43 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC CONTROL
OFFICER ALLOCATION
FOR: 2018 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – PHASE I UNDER
SPECIFICATION NO: 813-20W
NTE: $225,000.00
R-022044 JC 44 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-121969
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING #2 FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE EXTRA
DUTY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000.00
APPROVE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC CONTROL
OFFICER ALLOCATION
FOR: THE INVESTIGATIVE PORTION OF THE SANITARY SEWER
MASTER PLAN
NTE: $7,000.00
R-022045 CG 45 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-081926
REASON: TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES - PUBLIC WORKS
FOR: TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS
WITH: JESCO, INC
SPECIFICATION NO.: 769-19P
NTE: $570.96
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT
R-022046 CG 46 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-041919
REASON: TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER DIESEL FUEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS
WITH: J. SWANTON FUEL OIL CO., INC.
SPECIFICATION NO.: 746-19P
NTE: $3,793.07
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT
R-022047 JC 47 APPROVE REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
CAMPUS CHAPTER
DATES: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7; SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9; FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 21 AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020
TIME: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LOCATIONS: GEORGE STREET & CHURCH STREET AND DUDLEY
ROAD & RYDERS LANE
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R-022048 CG 48 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS
FOR: INTERPRETERS FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT
WITH:-JUDITH E. GRASBERG
-PARA PLUS TRANSLATIONS, INC.
-ASL INTERPRETER REFERRAL SERVICE, INC.
-LANGUAGE SERVICES ASSOCIATES
-ELSA GONZALEZ D/B/A EXACTO SPANISH INTERPRETERS, LLC
-LUIS UGARTE
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 7,
2020 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 812-20RFP
NTE: $54,000.00
R-022049 JC 49 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ESPOSITO CONSTRUCTION, LLC
FOR: NICHOL AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 930-19
NTE: $393,309.07
R-022050 JC 50 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC CONTROL
OFFICER ALLOCATION
FOR: NICHOL AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.:930-19
NTE: $25,000.00
R-022051 CG 51 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: MORPHO USA, INC.
FOR: PROPRIETARY MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT
FOR LIVE SCAN SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1,
2020 AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2021
NTE: $3,930.57
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-022052 TKS 52 AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF LIEN
REASON: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
FOR: 266 LIVINGSTON AVENUE
AMOUNT: $11,718.29
R-022053 CG 53 AUTHORIZE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: EUROFINS QC, INC.
FOR: 2020 INDUSTRIAL WASTE ANALYSIS
NTE: $13,755.00
R-022054 TKS 54 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-121966
REASON: EXTEND CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR AND
ADD CERTIFICATION OF FUND FOR THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC
PROPERTY
WITH: SAL ELECTRIC CO.
FOR: ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 7,
2020 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 734-19P
NTE: $129,500.00
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R-022055 JC 55 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ABSOLUTE FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY, INC.
FOR: FIRE AERIAL LADDER DEVICE REPAIR SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 8,
2020 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 7, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 809-19P
NTE: $20,000.00
R-022056 TKS 56 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
BLOCK 243, LOTS 27.01 AND 27.02 AND FOR BLOCK 51, LOT 2.01 TO
THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW AND REPORT
R-022057 TKS 57 APPROVE CONTRACT
WITH: TOWN CLOCK CDC
FOR: SUBSIDIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING
LOCATION: 15 BAYARD STREET, BLOCK 9, LOT 21
AMOUNT: $265,000.00
R-022058 TKS 58 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND
EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT AND FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $5,000.00
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF ARTS & HISTORY
FOR: CREATION OF A MURAL AT ALICE JENNINGS ARCHIBALD PARK
R-022059 CG 59 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-101926
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES #2 FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING
DESIGN WORK
WITH: MOTT MACDONALD, LLC (FORMERLY HATCH MOTT
MACDONALD, LLC)
FOR: PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES
FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENT AT LOUIS STREET AND
HAMILTON STREET
SPECIFICATION NO.: 876-15RFP
NTE: $10,000.00
H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
6:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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