City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · March 17, 2021
Minutes
MARCH 17, 2021
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON MARCH 17, 2021 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 March 15, 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 Zeledón
On motion of Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member Escobar and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on January 20, 2021 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Sicora Ludwig with Council Members Anderson, Egan,
Escobar, Fleming present via teleconferencing system.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-032101 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING,
SECTION 10.16.210 – SCHEDULE 38, “TIME LIMIT PARKING AREAS”
AND SECTION 10.16.050 – SCHEDULE 29, “TIME LIMIT PARKING –
PARKING METERS”
RE: EASTON AVENUE
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil and Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Drulis and
Council President 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 17, 2021.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Anderson, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-032102 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: HAMILTON STREET AND LOUIS STREET
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore and Ms. Stork inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Valenti
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 17, 2021.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Anderson, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-032103 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
17, ZONING
RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF RE-EXAMINATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on the above 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 17, 2021.
Roll Call:
Aye: Egan, Escobar, Fleming, Anderson, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-032104 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:
238 TALMADGE STREET
DELETE:
238 TALMADGE STREET
7 LUFBERRY AVENUE
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 April 7, 2021 at
5:30P.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 Middlesex County Board of Taxation regarding Resolution #R2021-01.
2. A Change of Meeting Location Notice from the City of New Brunswick’s Zoning Board
of Adjustment.
3. A Notice of Hearing from the City of New Brunswick Zoning Board of Adjustment
regarding the Dialysis Clinic, Inc. located at multiple locations.
4. An email from the Department of Environmental Protection regarding a Suspected
Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification at 236 Delavan Street.
5. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
regarding a Notice of Charges against Bar Rood Boys t/a Mikes Courtside Sports Bar
and Grill and Court Tavern, LLC t/a Court Tavern.
6. An application from Mott Macdonald regarding the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection Site Remediation and Waste Management Program for
Railroad Avenue and Lawrence Street.
7. A letter from DiFrancesco Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, P.C. regarding
New Brunswick Plating, Inc. v. City of New Brunswick.
8. A letter from Dynamic Engineering Consultants, PC regarding a copy of a NJDEP
Application Package for a Flood Hazard Area Verification and Individual Permit
Application at 90, 100, 120 and 200 Jersey Avenue.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil questioned R-032131, R-032132, R-032134, R-032136 and
R-032141. Council President, Mr. Walus and Deputy Director Miller responded. Ms. Moore inquired
about R-032129, R-032136 and R-032138. Mr. Walus and Mr. Valenti responded. Ms. Stork inquired
about R-032132 and R-032139. Deputy Director Miller and Mr. Mulrine responded.
Resolutions R-032124 through R-032141 moved by Council Member Egan, seconded by Council
Member Fleming and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
CP Sicora Ludwig sent out prayers to Mr. Simms and his family, provided an update of concerns
from the previous meeting and spoke about the Rutgers Men’s Basketball team. CM Anderson, CM
Egan, CVP Escobar, gave condolences to the Valenti family for the passing of Ms. Blanquita B.
Valenti, who was a public servant of the City of New Brunswick, a past member of the Council,
Board of Education, and the Board of Chosen Freeholders, who be missed.
Sgt. Lemmerling provided a COVID- 19 update, provided locations available for testing and
vaccinations. Ms. Araceli Gonzalez of 5401 North Oaks Blvd., North Brunswick and Ms. Jennifer
Garcia of 115 Remsen Avenue asked about the reduction of poll locations for the School Board
Election, Ms. Zeledón responded. Mr. Kratovil of Suydam St. spoke on his concerns of the
reduction of polling locations, a possible hire of the fire department and the salary of a city
employee. Ms. Kerber of 2 Comstock Street spoke on the reduction of polling locations. Ms. Moore
of 333 Somerset Street said condolences for the Simms and Valenti family. Ms. Moore also spoke
about street cleaning/ recycling. Ms. Stork of Park Blvd. and Mr. Rivera of 119 Livingston Avenue
inquired about the reduction of polling locations, Ms. Zeledón responded.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Suzanne Sicora Ludwig
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE MARCH 17, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 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 (872) 240-3212 and enter access code
260-725-117 or you may phone-in by dialing 1 (617) 315-0704 and enter access code 179-716-3953.
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 20, 2021
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-032101 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING,
SECTION 10.16.210 – SCHEDULE 38, “TIME LIMIT PARKING AREAS”
AND SECTION 10.16.050 – SCHEDULE 29, “TIME LIMIT PARKING –
PARKING METERS”
RE: EASTON AVENUE
O-032102 CG 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL
REGULATIONS, SECTION 10.12.160 – SCHEDULE 18, “RIGHT TURN
ON RED LIGHT PROHIBITED”
RE: HAMILTON STREET AND LOUIS STREET
O-032103 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
17, ZONING
RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF RE-EXAMINATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-032104 JC 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED
PARKING, SECTION 10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES
FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD:
238 TALMADGE STREET
DELETE:
238 TALMADGE STREET
7 LUFBERRY AVENUE
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-032124 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-032125 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
02/20/21 – 03/05/21
R-032126 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-032127 FIN 4 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER SEVERAL TAX AND
UTILITY OVERPAYMENTS
R-032128 JC 5 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012042
REASON: TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL $1,000.00 IN OUTSTANDING
INVOICES
WITH: DIFRANCESCO, BATEMAN, KUNZMAN, DAVIS, LEHRER, &
FLAUM, P.C.
FOR: 2020 SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR TAX APPEALS (CONFLICT) –
DIVISION OF ASSESSMENTS
FROM: $12,500.00
TO: $13,500.00
R-032129 CG 6 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: LIVINGSTON AVENUE AND HANDY STREET WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 908-21W
R-032130 FIN 7 APPROVE EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2021
R-032131 TKS 8 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY
PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
FOR: SPECIALIZED INVESTIGATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
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R-032132 JC 9 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER NJ
START CONTRACT T-0109/83921 - RADIO COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
FROM: MICRO STRATEGIES, INC.
FOR: SOFTWARE – SPLUNK CLOUD SUBSCRIPTION
TERM: ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING MAY 2, 2021 AND
ENDING MAY 1, 2022
NTE: $8,100.00
R-032133 CG 10 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022148
REASON: NEW DATES
APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND
ROAD CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: MAXIM CRANE WORKS
REASON: TO REPLACE AN EMERGENCY BACK-UP GENERATOR ON
THE ROOFTOP OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING LOCATED AT 75 BAYARD STREET
ROAD CLOSURE: KIRKPATRICK STREET FROM BAYARD STREET TO
PATERSON STREET
NEW DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021
ALTERNATE DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2021
HOURS: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
R-032134 JC 11 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: CORE & MAIN, LP
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER COLD WATER METERS, METER
TRANSCEIVER UNITS (MXU) AND ACCESSORIES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 906-21W
NTE: $500,000.00
R-032135 CG 12 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-092013
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 – FINAL
WITH: PILLARI BROS. CONSTRUCTION CORP.
FOR: COLLEGE AVENUE PUMP STATION FORCE MAIN
REPLACEMENT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 943-20
CREDIT AMOUNT: $3,716.50
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-032136 JC 13 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER
CRANFORD POLICE COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM, SYSTEM
IDENTIFIER 47-CPCPS
FROM: BEYER FORD, LLC
FOR: ONE (1) 2020 POLICE INTERCEPTOR SUV WITH OPTIONS
NTE: $36,068.75
R-032137 CG 14 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION R-102044
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: JOHN GARCIA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
FOR: JERSEY AVENUE WATER MAIN UPGRADE FOR THE WATER
UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 863-20W
AMOUNT: $22,117.24
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
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R-032138 TKS 15 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: BRIGHT VIEW ENGINEERING
FOR: TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES – SIGNAL UPGRADE AT
SANDFORD STREET AND REMSEN AVENUE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 948-21RFP
NTE: $15,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-032139 CG 16 APPROVE AWARDS OF CONTRACT
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER REPAIR CLAMPS AND ACCESSORIES
FOR THE WATER UTILITY
WITH: FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A FERGUSON
ENTERPRISES, LLC
CORE & MAIN, LP
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MARCH 28, 2021
AND ENDING MARCH 27, 2022
SPECIFICATION NO.: 896-21W
NTE: $60,000.00
R-032140 TKS 17 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, 2021
AND ENDING MARCH 27, 2022
SPECIFICATION NO.: 899-21RFP
NTE: $20,200.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-032141 JC 18 AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT
WITH: COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
FOR: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR 2021
AMOUNT TO BE RECEIVED: $53,000.00
H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
1 OEM COVID-19 UPDATE
I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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