City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · February 3, 2021
Minutes
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON FEBRUARY 3, 2021AT 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 February 1, 2021 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 all voting members of the City Council present 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:
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
City Attorney TK Shamy
City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón
On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on December 16, 2020 were approved and adopted
as engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Sicora Ludwig with Council Members Anderson, Egan,
Fleming, Escobar present via teleconferencing system.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-012103 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT INTO THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE STATE THEATRE MARQUEE
SIGN ENCROACHMENT ON LIVINGSTON AVENUE
BLOCK 12, LOT 24.01
Council President Sicora Ludwig 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 3, 2021.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-012104 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.04 – GENERAL
PROVISIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, SECTION
10.04.090, DESIGNATION OF PARKING OFFENSES
ADD: ELECTRIC SCOOTERS VIOLATIONS
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil and Ms. Moore inquired on the ordinance above. Council President,
Mr. Shamy and Deputy Director Miller responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on February 3, 2021.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-022101 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
16, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 16.24 – SITE PLAN
REVIEW, SECTION 16.24.260 – APPLICATION FEES
RE: FEES
On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on February 17,
2021 at 6:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-022102 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC:
SECTION 10.12.170 – SCHEDULE 19 “A REGULATION CLOSING
STREETS WHERE SCHOOLS ARE LOCATED”
DELETE: BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICES SCHOOL (FORMER ST.
PETER’S)
SECTION 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO PARKING AT ANY TIME”
DELETE: PORTION OF SOMERSET STREET
SECTION 10.16.030 – SCHEDULE 27, “NO PARKING CERTAIN HOURS
(SCHOOL ZONE)”
DELETE:
DIVISION STREET
HARDENBURG STREET
On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on February 17,
2021 at 6:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from the State of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding
the suspension of the liquor license belonging to DNAS Inc t/a Evelyns at 45 and 47
Easton Ave.
2. A letter from the State of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding
the suspension of the liquor license belonging to Widespread Holdings Inc t/a
Steakhouse 85 at 85 Church Street.
3. A letter from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding the
Soil Remedial Action Permit for 990 Jersey Avenue.
4. A notice from the New Brunswick Planning Board regarding a hearing on an application
from Jersey Avenue School Redevelopment Associates LLC relating to the property
designated as Block 205, Lot 1.05.
5. An ordinance from the Township of Franklin amending the Renaissance 2000
Redevelopment Plan to establish land use plan requirements for a comprehensive
development of the Churchill-Millstone redevelopment area.
6. A letter from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding
suspected hazardous discharge at 252 Livingston Avenue.
7. A letter from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding
ground water remedial action protectiveness and biennial certification for a remedial
action permit at 268 Baldwin Street.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired about R-022110. Mr. Dominguez responded. Ms. Stork
inquired about R-022110, R-022122, R-022114. Mr. Walus responded.
Resolutions R-022101 through R-022127, 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, Anderson, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Sicora Ludwig informed residents on the snow removal and regulations of
cleaning, as well as temporary free parking facilities. CM Anderson remided residents of the due date
for taxes. CVP Escobar mentioned the new murals throughout the City. CM Fleming mentioned
Black History Month and unsung heroes. Director Rawls provided an OEM update and
appointment availabilities throughout Middlesex County. Mr. Kratovil of Suydam Street asked about
the recycling schedule, transparency and publicized crimes. Ms. Moore of 272 Hamilton Street
thanked everyone for prayers, mentioned Cold Blue and the recent snow storm. Ms. Stork spoke on
the winter storm, taxes and the water quality. PIO Baron informed the residents of the make-up
dates for recycling.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:40 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Suzanne Sicora Ludwig
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE FEBRUARY 3, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 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 1 (571) 317-3122 and enter access code
664-149-757 or you may phone-in by dialing 1 (617) 315-0704 and enter access code 715-737-385.
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 16, 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-012103 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT INTO THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE STATE THEATRE
MARQUEE SIGN ENCROACHMENT ON LIVINGSTON AVENUE
BLOCK 12, LOT 24.01
O-012104 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.04 – GENERAL
PROVISIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, SECTION
10.04.090, DESIGNATION OF PARKING OFFENSES
ADD: ELECTRIC SCOOTERS VIOLATIONS
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-022101 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
16, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 16.24 – SITE PLAN
REVIEW, SECTION 16.24.260 – APPLICATION FEES
RE: FEES
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O-022102 JC 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC:
SECTION 10.12.170 – SCHEDULE 19 “A REGULATION CLOSING
STREETS WHERE SCHOOLS ARE LOCATED”
DELETE: BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICES SCHOOL (FORMER ST.
PETER’S)
SECTION 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO PARKING AT ANY TIME”
DELETE: PORTION OF SOMERSET STREET
SECTION 10.16.030 – SCHEDULE 27, “NO PARKING CERTAIN HOURS
(SCHOOL ZONE)”
DELETE:
DIVISION STREET
HARDENBURG STREET
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-022101 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-022102 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
01/09/21 – 01/22/21
R-022103 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-022104 TKS 4 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION R-022073
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $270.11
WITH: MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN, LLC
FOR: LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES FOR HOUSING AND
REHABILITATION MATTERS
NTE: $270.11
R-022105 TKS 5 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082032
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
WITH: DUALL BUILDING RESTORATION, INC.
FOR: MASONRY REPAIRS AND ROOF REPLACMENT TO CITY HALL
SPECIFICATION NO.: 825-19P
AMOUNT: $3,338.28
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGNAL CONTRACT
R-022106 JC 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
(SIDEWALK ONLY)
REQUESTED BY: APRIL’S SHOWERS OUTREACH MINISTRY
LOCATION: CORNER OF REMSEN AVENUE AND SEAMAN STREET
ALTERNATE LOCATION: TRAIN STATION – EASTON AVENUE AND
ALBANY STREET
FOR: OUTREACH MINISTRY SERVING FOOD, DISTRIBUTING
CLOTHING AND PROVIDING FELLOWSHIP AND PRAYER TO THE
HOMELESS OF THE COMMUNITY
DATES: EVERY WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY IN 2021
COMMENCING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021
TIME: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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R-022107 JC 7 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: POWER DMS, INC.
FOR: POWER SUITE SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 23,
2021 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 22, 2022
NTE: $6,518.00
R-022108 JC 8 APPROVE AGREEMENT
WITH: AETNA US HEALTHCARE-MIDDLETOWN
FOR: MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN
TERM: JANUARY 1, 2021 – DECEMBER 31, 2021
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-022109 JC 9 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: GOLD TYPE BUSINESS MACHINES D/B/A G.T.B.M.
FOR: PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE LICENSES – 31 INFO-COP LICENSE
RENEWALS
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 30,
2021 AND ENDING JANUARY 29, 2022
NTE: $8,137.50
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-022110 TKS 10 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: CME ASSOCIATES
FOR: MASTER PLAN
NTE: $170,000.00
R-022111 JC 11 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: MORPHO USA, INC. D/B/A IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA, LLC
FOR: PROPRIETARY MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT
FOR LIVE SCAN SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1,
2021 AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2022
NTE: $3,930.57
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-022112 TKS 12 AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: 2020 – 2021 NEW BRUNSWICK ALLIANCE ON SUBSTANCE
ABUSE PREVENTION
CASH MATCH: $4,200.50
GRANT: $16,802.00
R-022113 TKS 13 APPROVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
WITH: IMAGETREND, INC.
FOR: NO-COST ELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE REPORTS FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
R-022114 JC 14 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052031
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $20,280.00
FOR: CONTAMINANTS ANALYSIS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
WITH: AGRA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. D/B/A ENVIRONMENTAL AND
LABORATORY SERVICES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 830-20RFP
NTE: $20,280.00
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R-022115 JC 15 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122019
REASON: EXTEND CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR
WITH: SAL ELECTRIC CO.
FOR: ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 7,
2021 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2022
SPECIFICATION NO.: 734-19P
NTE: $122,000.00
R-022116 JC 16 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: MOTT MACDONALD, LLC
FOR: 2021 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 946-21RFP
NTE: $70,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-022117 JC 17 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: OMSUM ENGINEERING, LLC
FOR: ENGINEERING INSPECTIONS FOR VARIOUS WORK IN CITY
RIGHT-OF-WAYS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 947-21RFP
NTE: $12,600.00
R-022118 JC 18 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND
PARTIAL LANE CLOSURE OF CHURCH STREET
REQUESTED BY: EYET LAW, LLC
REASON: ACCOMMODATE A LIFT ON CHURCH STREET, BETWEEN
GEORGE STREET AND SPRING STREET IN ORDER TO LIFT AND
MOVE FURNITURE THROUGH A SECOND-FLOOR WINDOW
PARTIAL LANE CLOSURE: CHURCH STREET BETWEEN GEORGE
STREET AND SPRING STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021
TIME: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-022119 FIN 19 APPROVE EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2021
R-022120 TKS 20 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
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 7,
2021 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2022
SPECIFICATION NO.: 893-21RFP
NTE: $39,000.00
R-022121 FIN 21 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER CREDITS ON SEVERAL
TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
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R-022122 TKS 22 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,
2021 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2022
SPECIFICATION NO.: 106-2021W
NTE: $1,173,856.08
R-022123 JC 23 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,
2021 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 7, 2022
SPECIFICATION NO.: 895-21P
NTE: $20,000.00
R-022124 FIN 24 APPROVE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION RESERVES FOR 2020
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
R-022125 JC 25 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-031792
REASON: PAY COPIER OVERAGE CHARGES OF $250.00 FOR THE
TAX ASSESSOR
WITH: RICOH USA, INC.
NTE: $250.00
APPROVAL OF THIS AMENDMENT WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-022126 JC 26 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF COPY MACHINE FOR THE HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
FROM: RICOH USA, INC.
FOR: ONE (1) RICOH MODEL #MP 6055SPG DIGITAL COPIER
NTE: $309.24 PER MONTH COMMENCING MARCH 1, 2021 AND
ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2025 – FORTY-EIGHT (48) MONTH
CONTRACT
STATE CONTRACT NO. 40467/G-2075-COPIERS, MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPLIES
H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
1 OEM COVID-19 UPDATE
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I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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