City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · May 20, 2020
Minutes
MAY 20, 2020
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON MAY 20, 2020 AT 5:30 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 May 18, 2020 as is required by law.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has issued Executive Orders limiting the size of public
gatherings.
The City Council met 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 Zeledón
Pause for a moment to honor those American, Iraqis, and Afghanis who have lost their lives in this
current conflict.
Staff in attendance:
Assistant City Administrator Michael Drulis
Police Captain JT Miller
City Attorney TK Shamy
City Administrator Daniel A. Torrisi
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 March 18, 2020 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Anderson with Council Members Egan, Escobar,
Fleming, Sicora Ludwig present via conference call.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-052001 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 16, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
RE: CELLULAR ANTENNAS, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, MINOR
SITE PLANS AND DEVELOPMENT 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 June
3 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-052002 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17, ZONING
RE: ROOFTOP CELLULAR ANTENNAS AND DRIVEWAYS
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 June
3 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A notice to Public Service Electric and Gas Company Gas Customers from PSE&G
regarding the recovery of associated costs related to the Transition Renewable Certificate
Program (TREC).
2. A letter from GLM at Comstock, LLC regarding the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Site Remediation Program (SRP) guidance about
installing public notification signs in English and Spanish.
3. A letter of correspondence amending and supplementing the Response Action Outcome
dated March 13, 2019, regarding One former 1,000-Gallon Waste Oil tank and One
former 4,000-Gallon Motor Oil Underground Storage Tank at 9 Industrial Drive.
4. A letter from the Township of Franklin regarding a Special Meeting on May 20, 2020 for
the Franklin Township Planning Board, and another Special Meeting for their Zoning
Board on May 21, 2020.
5. A letter from NJDEP regarding one 550-gallon #2 Heating Oil Underground Storage
Tank System at 227 Livingston Avenue.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired about R-052033, R-052035. City Attorney TK Shamy and
City Market Executive Director Pamela Stefanek responded. Ms. Moore inquired about R-052033,
Ms. Stefanek responded.
Resolutions R-052023 through R-052039, 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
Council Vice President wished everyone a safe Memorial Day. Council Member Escobar mentioned
the opening of Dignity Center for the homeless at Memorial Stadium and Elijah’s Promise
distribution of care packages with face masks. Council President thanked the local restaurants for
giving away free food to medical staff. Ms. Hunt of Monroe spoke of the sale of Lincoln Annex
School, CP Anderson and Mr. Shamy responded. Mr. Kratovil asked about plans for proposed
Cancer Institute and a lawsuit. Planning Director Dominguez and CM Fleming responded. Ms. Julia
LaChance spoke on her concerns of a contaminated site on Jersey Avenue. Mr. Markopoulos of
Edison spoke about the sale of Lincoln Annex and New Brunswick Board of Education. Mr. Moore
spoke about the Board of Education meeting and asked about the summer Play Safe program. CM
Escobar responded she will check with Mr. Adorno.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón John Anderson
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE MAY 20, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
Members of the public will be able to give public comment during public comment portions of the meeting through
telephonic conferencing. To participate you must phone-in by dialing (646) 992-2010 and enter access code
717-844-600 or you may phone-in by dialing (646) 749-3122 and enter access code 782-973-037.
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 18, 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.
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-052001 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 16,
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
RE: CELLULAR ANTENNAS, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, MINOR SITE
PLANS AND DEVELOPMENT FEES
O-052002 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17,
ZONING
RE: ROOFTOP CELLULAR ANTENNAS AND DRIVEWAYS
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-052023 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
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R-052024 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
04/25/20 – 05/08/20
R-052025 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-052026 CG 4 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: NORTHEASTERN BENEFIT SERVICES, LLC
FOR: INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES (DENTAL)
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH CONTRACT COMMENCING JUNE 1, 2020
AND ENDING MAY 31, 2021 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN ADDITIONAL
TWELVE (12) MONTHS SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 827-20RFP
R-052027 JC 5 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042019
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $265.00 - POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER WORK UNIFORMS FOR PUBLIC WORKS,
WATER UTILITY, PUBLIC PROPERTY, PARKS & SHADE TREES,
ENGINEERING, LIBRARY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT (GARAGE
ATTENDANT)
WITH: SPECIALTY GRAPHICS, LLC
SPECIFICATION NO.: 821-20P
NTE: $265.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF
THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-052028 CG 6 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032022
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 TO PAY OUTSTANDING
INVOICES – PUBLIC WORKS
FOR: TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS
WITH: JESCO, INC.
SPECIFICATION NO.: 769-19P
NTE: $2,500.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE
OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-052029 JC 7 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: GARDEN STATE LABORATORIES, INC.
FOR: LABORATORY ANALYSIS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MAY 21, 2020 AND
ENDING MAY 20, 2021
SPECIFICATION NO.: 828-20RFP
NTE: $19,500.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-052030 FIN 8 APPROVE EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2020
R-052031 JC 9 APPROVE AWARDS OF CONTRACT
FOR: CONTAMINANTS ANALYSIS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
WITH: EUROFINS LANCASTER LABORATORIES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC
AGRA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MAY 21, 2020 AND
ENDING MAY 20, 2021 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE
(12) MONTHS SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 830-20RFP
NTE: $21,250.00
FAIR AND OPEN
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R-052032 CG 10 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-121970
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 – FINAL – CREDIT (REVISES CHANGE ORDER #4
AS FINAL)
WITH: TOP LINE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
FOR: JOYCE KILMER AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 922-18
CREDIT AMOUNT: $38.78
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF
THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-052033 TKS 11 NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET 2020 BUDGET
INTRODUCTION: WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020
PUBLIC HEARING: JUNE 17, 2020
R-052034 JC 12 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042023
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $86,142.68 FOR THE WATER UTILITY
TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES
WITH: B & W CONSTRUCTION CO. OF NJ
FOR: EQUIPMENT AND LABOR
NTE: $86,142.68
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE
OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-052035 CG 13 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052018
REASON: ADDITIONAL DATES: SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS FROM MAY
16, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 21, 2020
APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: LANGAN ENGINEERING ON BEHALF OF STRUCTURE
TONE INC.
REASON: CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON THE RESIDENCES AT
EASTON AND HAMILTON – 78, 92 & 94 EASTON AVENUE
DATES: SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS (EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS AND ANY
DATES DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE NEW BRUNSWICK POLICE
DEPARTMENT) FROM MAY 16, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 21, 2020
TIME: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-052036 JC 14 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FOR: FY 2019 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY
RESPONSE (SAFER)
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-052037 CG 15 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FOR: FY 2020 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM –
COVID-19 SUPPLEMENTAL (AFG-S)
H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
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I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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