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Regular Meeting

New Brunswick, NJ · August 18, 2021

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AUGUST 18, 2021 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD ON AUGUST 18TH 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 August 12, 2021 as is required by law. The City Council met with four (4) 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 Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried, the minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on June 16, 2021 were approved and adopted as engrossed. Meeting called to order by Council President Sicora Ludwig with Council Members Anderson, Egan and Fleming present via teleconferencing system. Council Vice President Escobar was absent. PUBLIC HEARING O-082101 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: 343 SEAMAN STREET Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: Ms. Kerber inquired on the ordinance above. CP Sicora Ludwig responded. On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on August 18, 2021. Roll Call: Aye: Egan, Fleming, Anderson, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-082102 A LOAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE UNDERTAKING OF VARIOUS 2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION, AS APPLICABLE, OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $3,052,544, THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT TO BE FINANCED THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY-GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2021 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: Mr. Charlie Kratovil of Suydam Street asked of the listed items of Exhibit B and their usefulness. Mr. Drulis responded. Ms. Moore of Somerset Street inquired about the total cost of the loan. On a motion of Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member Egan, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on August 18, 2021. Roll Call: Aye: Egan, Fleming, Anderson, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES O-082103 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” ADD: -REMSEN AVENUE AND SANDFORD STREET (EASTBOUND, WESTBOUND, NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND) -PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD AND GEORGES ROAD (NORTHBOUND) -PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD AND SANDFORD STREET (SOUTHBOUND AND EASTBOUND) On a motion of Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on September 1, 2021 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Roll Call: Aye: Egan, Fleming, Anderson, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS 1. A request for final inspection at 235 George Street from ECC Group, Inc. 2. A Notice from PSE&G regarding Vegetation Management Work on PSE&G Electric Transmission Easement. 3. A Soil Biennial Certification Report at 990 Jersey Avenue from Atlantic Environmental Solutions, Inc. 4. A letter from Jeff Boyd regarding City Council support in naming the Albany Street Bridge- Selman Waksman Bridge. 5. A notice from Franklin Township regarding a request from Insite Property Group in amending the Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval located at 619 Somerset Street. 6. A request for final inspection at 1 Johnson & Johnson Plaza from HSC Builders & Construction Managers. 7. A request for final inspection at 90 New Street from Landmark Properties. RESOLUTIONS Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-082161 and R-082163. Deputy Director Miller and Mr. Valenti responded. Ms. Danielle Moore commented on R-082140 and R-082149. Resolutions R-082132 through R-082172, except R-082138, moved by Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council. Roll Call: Aye: Egan, Fleming, Anderson, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council President provided an update in regards to in-person meetings, projects throughout the city and the recycling company. CM Anderson urged residents to get vaccinated. CM Fleming hoped everyone stays safe and vigilant. Fire Director Rawls spoke on the recent surge of the Delta Variant of COVID-19, best protection being the use of a mask, vaccination locations available and testing sites. Ms. Kerber of 2 Comstock Street spoke about garbage overflow, encourages other residents to help clean and possible prostitution off of Jones Avenue. CP responded. Mr. Kratovil spoke of violent crimes, a possible in-person meeting location, citizen complaints and incident reports. Director Rawls responded. Ms. Moore thanked a police officer, complained about recycling pick up and citations. On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:34 P.M. Leslie R. Zeledón Suzanne Sicora Ludwig City Clerk Council President

Agenda

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE AUGUST 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021 @ 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 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 358-230-141 or you may phone-in by dialing 1 (617) 315-0704 and enter access code 179-576-2068. A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 16, 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-082101 CG 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: 343 SEAMAN STREET O-082102 FIN 2 A LOAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE UNDERTAKING OF VARIOUS 2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION, AS APPLICABLE, OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $3,052,544, THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT TO BE FINANCED THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY-GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2021 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY Page 1 of 7 F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING: ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. O-082103 JC 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS, SECTION 10.12.160 – SCHEDULE 18, “RIGHT TURN ON RED LIGHT PROHIBITED” ADD: -REMSEN AVENUE AND SANDFORD STREET (EASTBOUND, WESTBOUND, NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND) -PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD AND GEORGES ROAD (NORTHBOUND) -PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD AND SANDFORD STREET (SOUTHBOUND AND EASTBOUND) G. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. R-082132 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS R-082133 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL 07/24/21 – 08/06/21 R-082134 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES R-082135 FIN 4 AUTHORIZE TRANSFER ON SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS R-082136 CG 5 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: EDISON CHINESE CHORUS FOR: CONCERT LOCATION: BOYD PARK AMPHITHEATER DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021 RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021 TIME: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-082137 JC 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOR: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY STUDENT MOVE-IN DAYS – HONORS COLLEGE STUDENTS DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021 LOCATION: ONE WAY ON SEMINARY PLACE FROM COLLEGE AVENUE TO GEORGE STREET TIME: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM FOR: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY MOVE-IN DAYS – COLLEGE AVENUE STUDENTS DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021 LOCATION: ONE WAY ON COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN SENIOR STREET AND BISHOP PLACE HEADING TOWARDS HAMILTON STREET TIME: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 LOCATION: ONE WAY ON COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN SENIOR STREET AND BISHOP PLACE HEADING TOWARDS HAMILTON STREET TIME: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY Page 2 of 7 R-082138 CG 7 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET LOCATION: GEORGE STREET BETWEEN ALBANY STREET AND BAYARD STREET FOR: RUTGERS FOOTBALL GAME DAY WATCH DATES: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021; SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2021, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 AND SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 TIME: TBD BASED ON RUTGERS’ GAME TIMES R-082139 CG 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: TASHA DUNN LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK BASEBALL FIELD #1 & PAVILION FOR: ANNUAL KICKBALL GAME AND PICNIC FOR ST. PETER’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL – PEDIATRICS, PICU & PEDIATRIC ER UNITS DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021 TIME: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (BASEBALL FIELD) TIME: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PAVILION) RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2021 R-082140 CG 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: KEVIN MIDDLETON LOCATION: BOYD PARK AND AMPHITHEATER FOR: HOUSE MUSIC EVENT WITH LOCAL DJS DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021 RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021 TIME: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (PARK USAGE) TIME: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (EVENT) POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-082141 JC 10 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SIMPLEX AVENUE AND HAY STREET WATER MAIN/SERVICES REPLACEMENT PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO.: 940-21RFP NTE: $47,110.00 FAIR AND OPEN R-082142 CG 11 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: REPORT IT, LLC FOR: PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2022 NTE: $5,400.00 R-082143 JC 12 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND ROAD CLOSURE REQUESTED BY: THERMAL SERVICE OF N.J., INC. REASON: TO PLACE A CRANE AT 85 CHURCH STREET IN ORDER TO REPLACE HVAC UNITS ON THE ROOF ROAD CLOSURE: CHURCH STREET BETWEEN NEILSON STREET AND GEORGE TREET DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021, OCTOBER 2, 2021 AND OCTOBER 9, 2021 TIME: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM R-082144 FIN 13 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $13,600,000 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES Page 3 of 7 R-082145 FIN 14 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION FOR: AMERICAN LIBRARY COVID RELIEF GRANT AMOUNT: $30,000.00 R-082146 FIN 15 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION NJ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR: NJDOT ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT – JULES LANE GRANT AMOUNT: $300,000.00 R-082147 FIN 16 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION MIDDLESEX COUNTY ARTS INSTITUTE FOR: ARTS GRANT 2021 AMOUNT: $3,500.00 R-082148 FIN 17 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION MIDDLESEX COUNTY DIVISION OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES FOR: YOUTH RESTART DIVERSION PROGRAM AMOUNT: $15,013.00 R-082149 FIN 18 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR: CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT AMOUNT: $62,346.71 R-082150 CG 19 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR: 2018 WATER MAINS REPLACEMENT – RYDERS LANE AT DUDLEY ROAD SPECIFICATION NO.: 944-21W R-082151 CG 20 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: WIRELESS ELECTRONICS, INC. D/B/A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS FOR: RADIO MAINTENANCE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING AUGUST 19, 2021 AND ENDING AUGUST 18, 2022 WHICH CAN BE EXTENDED ON A YEARLY BASIS FOR UP TO TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS SPECIFICATION NO.: 926-21P NTE: $10,000.00 R-082152 TKS 21 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: JOHN GARCIA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR: 2018 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS – LIVINGSTON AVENUE SPECIFICATION NO.: 920-21W NTE: $94,791.51 R-082153 JC 22 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: ROBERTS ENGINEERING GROUP, LLC FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SANDFORD STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATION NO.: 932-21RFP NTE: $63,900.00 FAIR AND OPEN R-082154 TKS 23 AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM PURCHASING DIVISION WITH: NASPO VALUEPOINT COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT Page 4 of 7 R-082155 TKS 24 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062032 REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $3,450,000.00 WITH: CVS/CAREMARK FOR: PRESCRIPTION PLAN SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022 NTE: $3,450,000.00 R-082156 TKS 25 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-112004 REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $7,500.00 WITH: FINESTEIN & MALLOY, LLC FOR: IN THE MATTER OF MO GEO LLC V CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK NTE: $7,500.00 R-082157 JC 26 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR: TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH: AIR BRAKE & EQUIPMENT D/B/A APPOLONIA, INC. NTE: $10,000.00 WITH: CAMPBELL FREIGHTLINER, LLC NTE: $6,000.00 WITH: NORCIA CORPORATION NTE: $12,000.00 TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING AUGUST 19, 2021 AND ENDING AUGUST 18, 2022 SPECIFICATION NO.: 930-21P R-082158 JC 27 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING AND DISABLED SERVICES FOR: INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE – NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER GRANT: $6,000.00 R-082159 JC 28 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING AND DISABLED SERVICES FOR: CONGREGATE MEALS – NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER GRANT: $10,000.00 R-082160 TKS 29 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING AND DISABLED SERVICES FOR: PUBLIC AWARENESS – NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER GRANT: $20,000.00 R-082161 CG 30 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: WTH TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR: PROPRIETARY USER LICENSES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 NTE: $1,623.00 Page 5 of 7 R-082162 JC 31 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,040.00 AND BALANCE OF SITE INSPECTION FEES TO: OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH 75 MORRIS STREET BLOCK 129, LOT 9.01 R-082163 TKS 32 APPROVE SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE REDUCTION FOR: RARITAN HEIGHTS US HIGHWAY ROUTE NO. 1 BLOCK 703, LOT 7.02 R-082164 FIN 33 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL CERTIFICATE #20-0001, BLOCK 10, LOT 1.01, 170 NEILSON STREET AND REFUND LIENHOLDER, LB-HONEY BADGER SB MUNI CUSTODIAN, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,244.65 PLUS $500.00 PREMIUM R-082165 JC 34 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062142 REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $235.15 WITH: SLADE INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR: ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS SPECIFICATION NO.: 691-18P NTE: $235.15 APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT R-082166 TKS 35 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102042 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 – CONTRACT A IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,733.08 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 – CONTRACT C IN THE AMOUNT OF $.16 WITH: JTG CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR: WILCOX ROAD - RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – PHASE II SPECIFICATION NO.: 625-17W R-082167 JC 36 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE REQUESTED BY: MIDDLESEX COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REASON: MILLING AND PAVING OF LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN ELIZABETH STREET AND NEW STREET DATES: THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021, FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021, MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021 THROUGH FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 ALTERNATE DATES: MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 AND TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2021 TIME: 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM R-082168 TKS 37 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE REQUESTED BY: MIDDLESEX COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REASON: MILLING, PAVING AND LINE STRIPING OF THE PATERSON STREET/FRENCH STREET INTERSECTION DATES: MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021 AND TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021 ALTERNATE DATES: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021 AND THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021 TIME: 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM NUNC PRO TUNC Page 6 of 7 R-082169 TKS 38 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND STREET CLOSURE REQUESTED BY: COLAB ARTS REASON: TO INSTALL A NEW ASPHALT MURAL ON BALDWIN STREET BETWEEN JERSEY AVENUE AND FRENCH STREET, ADJACENT TO WAR MEMORIAL PARK STREET CLOSURE: BALDWIN STREET BETWEEN JERSEY AVENUE AND FRENCH STREET FROM THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021 THROUGH FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021 AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2021 TIME: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM R-082170 JC 39 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: J. SWANTON FUEL OIL CO., INC. FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER FUEL OIL & DIESEL FOR THE WATER UTILITY TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING AUGUST 19, 2021 AND ENDING AUGUST 18, 2022 RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO.: 914-21PR NTE: $15,500.00 R-082171 TKS 40 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS FOR: PEACE RALLY LOCATION: JOYCE KILMER PARK DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021 TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 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, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 5:30 P.M. 2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT www.cityofnewbrunswick.org Page 7 of 7

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