City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · March 18, 2020
Minutes
MARCH 18, 2020
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON MARCH 18, 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 that the annual notice, which gave sufficient notice of the time and place, and
conduct of all public meetings of the Municipal Council of the City of New Brunswick, has been
filed with the City Clerk, has been placed on an appropriate bulletin board and posted in the back
vestibule of City Hall visible to the public through the windows in the lobby of City Hall, New
Brunswick, N.J. and has been transmitted to the official newspaper for the City of New Brunswick,
namely The Home News Tribune.
Additionally, a 48-hour notice of the time place and manor of conducting this meeting has been
made by the City Clerk on March 16, 2020 as is required by law.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has issued Executive Order #104 limiting the size of public
gatherings to just 50 individuals until further notice.
The City Council will meet today with 4 of voting members of the City Council present and 1 voting
member via conference call.
The City Council intends to meet on a regular schedule and will meet the guidelines of the Open
Public Meetings Act (OPMA) by utilizing teleconferencing systems. Public participation at public
meetings has been revised and the public may participate through a conference call-in system.
The public is encouraged to call into the conference call system through the phone numbers and
access codes transmitted in the 48-HOUR NOTICE and posted in the back vestibule of City Hall
visible to the public through the windows. City employees will also be available via conference call
during this meeting as well. All on the conference call will have the opportunity to hear the City
Council meeting. During the portions of the meetings that are not open for public comment, all
callers from the public will be muted and the Council will not be able to hear any public comment
through the Conference Call system. During the public comment periods those on the conference
call in lines, who have interest in addressing the Council, will first be organized by last name and
then called upon to speak. Public needing assistance accessing the call-in number should call City
Hall at 732-745-5007.
Salute to the Flag....................................................................Leslie R. Zeledón
Pause for a moment to honor those American, Iraqis, and Afghanis who have lost their lives in this
current conflict.
Staff in attendance:
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
Assistant City Administrator Michael Drulis
Chief of Staff Keith Jones
Police Capt. JT Miller
City Attorney TK Shamy
City Administrator Daniel A. Torrisi
Director of Public Works/ Engineering Thomas Valenti
Water Director Alexei Walus
City Clerk Leslie Zeledón
On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on February 5, 2020 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Anderson with Council Members Egan, Escobar,
Fleming-present, Sicora Ludwig via phone.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-032001 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE JERSEY-SANDFORD
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 242, LOTS 1, 2.06, 3.02
AND 5.06 IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil, Ms. Moore and Ms. Stork inquired on the ordinance. Mr.
Dominguez responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on March 18, 2020.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-032002 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER
10.20 – HANDICAPPED PARKING, SECTION 10.20.010 –
SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES FOR HANDICAPPED
PERSONS”
ADD: 28 CHESTER CIRCLE (APARTMENT 1A)
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 March 18, 2020.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-032003 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION,
CHAPTER 15.70 – “VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRATION
ORDINANCE”
RE: SECTION 15.70.040 – REGISTRATION STATEMENT
REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 15.70.120 – PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF
CHAPTER
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
March 18 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-032004 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AMENDING (I) GUARANTY ORDINANCE O-101010 ADOPTED
ON NOVEMBER 3, 2010 AND (II) GUARANTY ORDINANCE O-
101009 ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 3, 2010, TO PROVIDE FOR
THE GUARANTY OF REFUNDING BONDS
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
March 18 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-032005 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, SECTION 10.12.160
– SCHEDULE 18, “RIGHT TURN ON RED LIGHT
PROHIBITED”
RE: JERSEY AVENUE AT HANDY STREET
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
March 18 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-032006 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE HEALTHCARE AND
RESEARCH PAVILION REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IN THE
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
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 March
18 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-032007 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 10.16.040
– SCHEDULE 28 “STOPPING OR STANDING PROHIBITED
DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS”
ADD: TUNISON ROAD
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
March 18 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
CERTIFICATION BY MUNICIPAL CLERK
ORDINANCE DEEMED TO HAVE HAD FIRST READING PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.
40:69A-190
O-032008 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION TO
SEE THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK THE
R-032057 QUESTION OF A CHANGE IN THE CITY’S CHARTER TO
PROVIDE FOR A MUNICIPAL COUNCIL TO CONSIST OF
SEVEN (7) MEMBERS, DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN GIVEN
FIRST READING BY THE CITY CLERK’S CERTIFICATION
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:69A-190
CP Anderson asked the City Clerk to read the Certification of the Initiative Petition. The City Clerk
certified the petition.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from NJDEP regarding one 550-gallon #2 Heating Oil Underground Storage
Tank System at 118 Hamilton Street and 9 Bartlett Street.
2. A letter from Enfuse regarding an AOC-1 former 275-gallon gasoline underground
storage tank at 80 Phelps Avenue.
3. A public notification from CME Associates of a Classification Exception Area at 1 John
F. Kennedy Square.
4. A Public Notification Letter and Classification Exception Area for 19 Duke Street from
MidAtlantic Engineering Partners, LLC.
5. A resolution from the Middlesex County Board of Taxation establishing a percentage as
the ratio of assessed, to true value of real property as the ration to be used, within the
County of Middlesex.
6. A letter from NJDEP regarding amendments to the Stormwater Management rules.
7. A notice from the Middlesex County Board of Social Services regarding how to conduct
business going forward due to the spread of COVID-19.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired about R-032039, R-032045, R-032048, R-032051, and R-
032053 Mr. Drulis and Mr. Dominguez responded. Mr. Patterson congratulated Mr. Dominguez on
his new position as Planning Director, R-032065. Council Vice President commended Mr.
Dominguez.
Resolutions R-032035 through R-032066 except R-032046 and R-032047, 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:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
CM Escobar congratulated Dan Dominguez on his promotion and job well done, commended and
recognized the City and the Board of Education for providing over 6,000 meals for children. CM
Escobar thanked everyone including health care workers, Water Department and DPW. CM
Fleming congratulated Mr. Dominguez, encouraged residents to support local businesses. CP
Anderson congratulated Mr. Dominguez and Mr. Burke on their new positions, encouraged
residents to support local business and thanked everyone for their help. CP asked residents to be
safe. Director Rawls gave an Office of Emergency Management report and overview on COVID-19
for the New Brunswick Area. Mr. Campbell asked if the City has declared an emergency, also
inquired on R-032039. City Attorney Shamy and Assistant City Administrator Drulis responded. Mr.
Juan Gonzalez of 11 Cotter Drive spoke in regards to a proposed redevelopment and spoke against
the proposed location of the Lincoln Annex School. Ms. Juarez spoke against the proposed location
for Lincoln Annex at 131 Jersey Avenue. Mr. Kratovil asked about press releases, public sidewalk
Mr. Baron and Capt. Miller responded. Ms. Lachace expressed her concerns for 131 Jersey Avenue
as a proposed location for Lincoln Annex School. Ms. Moore asked about French and Ball Street
and spoke about a recent planning board meeting. CM Sicora Ludwig and Mr. Jones responded. Mr.
Munoz an advocate of Shiloh Organization spoke about homelessness in New Brunswick. Ms.
Oseldt of Bridgewater asked to postpone the redevelopment for the proposed Lincoln Annex
School and the Cancer Institute. Ms. Linda Stork spoke about the homelessness grant, Mr. Jones
responded. Mr. Tarvous spoke about a resolution from 1977 and against the redevelopment projects
with Devco. Ms. Elizabeth Ciccone of 52 Welton Street asked about the funding for the Cancer
Institute and School. CP Anderson responded. Mr. Jones spoke about 131 Jersey Avenue location,
possible contract for providing scooters and homelessness shelter for COVID-19.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón John Anderson
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE MARCH 18, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 @ 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 5, 2020
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-032001 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE JERSEY-SANDFORD
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 242, LOTS 1, 2.06, 3.02 AND 5.06
IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
O-032002 CG 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED PARKING,
SECTION 10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES FOR
HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD: 28 CHESTER CIRCLE (APARTMENT 1A)
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-032003 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 15,
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, CHAPTER 15.70 – “VACANT
PROPERTY REGISTRATION ORDINANCE”
RE: SECTION 15.70.040 – REGISTRATION STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 15.70.120 – PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF CHAPTER
O-032004 TKS 2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING (I) GUARANTY
ORDINANCE O-101010 ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 3, 2010 AND (II)
GUARANTY ORDINANCE O-101009 ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 3, 2010, TO
PROVIDE FOR THE GUARANTY OF REFUNDING BONDS
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O-032005 CG 3 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, SECTION 10.12.160 – SCHEDULE 18, “RIGHT TURN ON
RED LIGHT PROHIBITED”
RE: JERSEY AVENUE AT HANDY STREET
O-032006 JC 4 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE HEALTHCARE AND RESEARCH
PAVILION REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
O-032007 CG 5 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 10.16.040 – SCHEDULE 28 “STOPPING OR
STANDING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN
STREETS”
ADD: TUNISON ROAD
F.1 ORDINANCE DEEMED TO HAVE HAD FIRST READING PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:69A-190
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-032008 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS
SEE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK THE QUESTION OF A CHANGE IN
R-032057 THE CITY’S CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR A MUNICIPAL COUNCIL TO
CONSIST OF SEVEN (7) MEMBERS, DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN GIVEN
FIRST READING BY THE CITY CLERK’S CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
N.J.S.A. 40:69A-190
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-032035 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-032036 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
02/29/20 – 03/13/20
R-032037 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-032038 CG 4 APPROVE REQUEST FOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE
RIDES FOR 2020
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET
FOR: FREE HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES THROUGH DOWNTOWN
NEW BRUNSWICK
DATES: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2020
AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2020
TIME: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
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R-032039 TKS 5 APPROVE AGREEMENT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY (MCIA)
FOR: COLLECTION OF DESIGNATED CURBSIDE RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS
TERM: THREE (3) YEAR TERM COMMENCING MARCH 31, 2020 AND
ENDING MARCH 30, 2023 AND THE AUTHORITY SHALL HAVE THE
OPTION OF EXTENDING THE TERM FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) ONE (1)
YEAR TERMS THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025
R-032040 JC 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING & SIDEWALK USE
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STREET LOCATION: HALE STREET BETWEEN JERSEY AVENUE & HALE
STREET AND BETWEEN SOMERSET STREET & HALE STREET
SIDEWALK USE: HALE STREET
FOR: HALE STREET SCHOOL DEDICATION
DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020
TIME: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
R-032041 TKS 7 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INVOLUNTARY
DISABILITY APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYEE #13312
R-032042 JC 8 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: CORE & MAIN, LP
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER COLD WATER METERS, METER
TRANSCEIVER UNITS (MXU) AND ACCESSORIES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 826-20W
NTE: $584,050.00
R-032043 FIN 9 APPROVE EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2020
R-032044 CG 10 APPROVE AGREEMENT
WITH: AETNA US HEALTHCARE-MIDDLETOWN
FOR: MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN
TERM: JANUARY 1, 2020 – DECEMBER 31, 2020
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-032045 CG 11 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
LOCATION: SEMINARY PLACE BETWEEN GEORGE STREET AND
COLLEGE AVENUE
FOR: FAREWELL EVENT FOR RUTGERS PRESIDENT ROBERT BARCHI
DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020
TIME: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-032046 TKS 12 APPROVE PERSON-TO-PERSON AND PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER OF
LIQUOR LICENSE
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-44-017-003
269 GEORGE STREET
FROM: MUNOZ FAMILY ENTERPRISES, INC. T/A JAZZY’S WINES AND
LIQUORS
TO: GB LL HOLDINGS NJ, LLC
R-032047 FIN 13 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER PAYMENTS ON SEVERAL
TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
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R-032048 CG 14 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
FOR: 12TH ANNUAL RUTGERS DAY
LOCATION: HAMILTON STREET BETWEEN GEORGE STREET & COLLEGE
AVENUE
DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2020
TIME: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
RUTGERS DAY PARADE
TIME: 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM
LOCATION PARADE: BEGIN AT SENIOR STREET DOWN COLLEGE
AVENUE TO LEFT ON SEMINARY PLACE, PROCEED THROUGH
VOORHEES MALL ENDING AT HAMILTON STREET
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-032049 JC 15 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL
SCHOOL
LOCATION: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN NEW STREET AND GEORGE
STREET
FOR: 2020 RUTGERS ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL
CONVOCATION BEING HELD AT THE STATE THEATRE
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020
TIME: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-032050 TKS 16 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: GOLDENBERG, MACKLER & SAYEGH, P.A.
FOR: MUNICIPAL TAX COLLECTION MATTERS
NTE: $7,500.00
R-032051 CG 17 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER AMENDMENTS OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW AND REPORT
RE: INFRASTRUTURE FOR CELLULAR ANTENNAS
R-032052 FIN 18 APPROVE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION RESERVES FOR 2020
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
R-032053 CG 19 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER AMENDMENTS OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW
AND REPORT
RE: INFRASTRUTURE FOR CELLULAR ANTENNAS
R-032054 CG 20 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: FILMTEC CORPORATION
FOR: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR THE MEMCOR MEMBRANE
FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR THE WATER UTILITY
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MARCH 28, 2020
AND ENDING MARCH 27, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 816-20RFP
NTE: $19,520.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-032055 JC 21 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: ELIJAH’S PROMISE
LOCATION: JOYCE KILMER PARK
FOR: ESPERANZA MERCADO
DATES: SUNDAYS – MAY 24, JUNE 21, JULY 19, AUGUST 9 &
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
TIME: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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R-032056 JC 22 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
LOCATION: BOYD PARK
FOR: ANNUAL RARITAN RIVER FESTIVAL
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 (SET UP ONLY) 9:00 AM – 9:00
PM
DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 (EVENT DATE)
EVENT HOURS: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
PARK USAGE HOURS: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-032057 TKS 23 RESOLUTION SETTING DOWN A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 1, 2020
AT 6:30 PM FOR SECOND READING OF O-032008 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.
40:69A-190
R-032058 JC 24 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE BOROUGH OF
HIGHLAND PARK
REQUESTED BY: DIVISION OF RECREATION
FOR: FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020 IN
CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
NTE: $5,500.00
R-032059 TKS 25 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: DUALL BUILDING RESTORATION, INC.
FOR: MASONRY REPAIRS AND ROOF REPLACEMENT TO CITY HALL
SPECIFICATION NO.: 825-19P
NTE: $1,985,000.00
R-032060 CG 26 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: WILCOX ROAD STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 941-20
R-032061 JC 27 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: JULES LANE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 940-20
R-032062 JC 28 APPROVE AWARDS OF CONTRACT
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER REPAIR CLAMPS AND ACCESSORIES FOR
THE WATER UTILITY
WITH: RARITAN SUPPLY CO.
WITH: FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MARCH 28, 2020
AND ENDING MARCH 27, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 820-20W
NTE: $70,000.00
R-032063 JC 29 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022037
REASON: REVISION OF DATES
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, MARCH 21, 2020
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, MARCH 28 & APRIL 4, 2020
TIME: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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R-032064 CG 30 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$22,542.00 AND BALANCE OF SITE INSPECTION FEES OF $167.70
TO: JAMES PAGANO
50 BARTLETT STREET
BLOCK 74, LOT 29.01
R-032065 TKS 31 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL DOMINGUEZ
AS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
R-032066 TKS 32 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL J. BURKE AS
CITY ENGINEER
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, APRIL 1, 2020
6:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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