City Council

Name: City Council — New Brunswick, NJ
Start: 2021-10-20
End: 2021-10-20
Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Regular Meeting

New Brunswick, NJ · October 20, 2021

Minutes

OCTOBER 20, 2021 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 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 October 12, 2021 as is required by law. The City Council met with 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 Escobar, seconded by Council Member Anderson and carried, the minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on August 18, 2021 were approved and adopted as engrossed. Meeting called to order by Council President Sicora Ludwig with Council Members Anderson, Egan, and Escobar present via teleconferencing system. Council Member Fleming was absent. PUBLIC HEARING O-102101 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: 10 CURTIS PLACE 172 JONES AVENUE Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: None On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Egan, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on October 20, 2021. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-102102 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY, CHAPTER 8.40 – SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL, SECTION 8.40.060 - LITTERING Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: Ms. Moore and Mr. Kratovil inquired on the above ordinance. Council President Sicora Ludwig and City Attorney TK Shamy responded. On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on October 20, 2021. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES NONE. COMMUNICATIONS 1. An ordinance by the Borough of Highland Park, Middlesex County Authorizing a Laboratory Use Within the Commercial, Professional Office and Light Industrial Zones and Amending the “Code of the Borough of Highland Park”. 2. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding a Soil Remedial Action Plan Modification at 409 Joyce Kilmer Avenue. 3. A notice from PSE&G regarding the upcoming Vegetation Management Work. RESOLUTIONS Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-102147, R-102158 and R-102178. Council President Sicora Ludwig and Mr. Dominguez responded. Ms. Moore inquired on R-102145, R-102150, R- 102151, R-102158. Council President Sicora Ludwig and Mr. Jones responded. Resolutions R-102142 through R-102185, moved by Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Anderson and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Egan, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS CP Sicora Ludwig addressed Ms. Kerber’s comments from the last meeting, spoke about the upcoming events to take place throughout the City and reminded everyone of the opportunity of Early Voting at the New Brunswick Public Library. CP also provided an update on body worn cameras. CVP mentioned Domestic Violence Awareness and Rally to take place. CM Anderson wished everyone a safe and Happy Halloween, thanked Keith Jones and Joseph Johnson for the Heros banners. CM Anderson also congratulated the 2 members of the Board of Education who are leaving, especially Patricia Sadowski for her 24 years on the Board and reminded everyone to vote on November 2nd. Sgt. Lemmerling provided the Council with a COVID-19 update, including dates, times, and locations for testing and vaccinations. Mr. Kratovil spoke about body worn cameras, the Make It Count Program, in-person meetings, and the residents at 29 Charles Street. CP Sicora Ludwig and Mr. Dominguez responded. Ms. Madee of Richmond Street spoke about noise pollution in her residential area. CP Sicora Ludwig and Ms. Zeledón responded. Ms. Moore spoke about noise pollution, light fixture outages, speed humps and homelessness. Ms. Moore also advised to raise minimum wage for the crossing guards. On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:29 P.M. Leslie R. Zeledón Suzanne Sicora Ludwig City Clerk Council President

Agenda

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE OCTOBER 20, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2021 @ 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 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 (617) 315-0704 and enter access code 179-797-2923 or you may phone-in by dialing 1 (872) 240-3212 and enter access code 974-051-949. A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 18, 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-102101 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: 10 CURTIS PLACE 172 JONES AVENUE O-102102 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY, CHAPTER 8.40 – SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL, SECTION 8.40.060 - LITTERING F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING: ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. Page 1 of 8 G. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. R-102142 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS R-102143 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL 10/02/21 – 10/15/21 R-102144 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES R-102145 JC 4 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY, NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR: 2021 DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER – YEAR END HOLIDAY GRANT AMOUNT: $9,000.00 R-102146 TKS 5 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING REVIEW OF THE 2020 ANNUAL AUDIT R-102147 FIN 6 AUTHORIZE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN RE: 2020 AUDIT R-102148 CG 7 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING REQUESTED BY: MANANK PATEL LOCATION: NEILSON STREET FROM NEW STREET TO ALBANY STREET (HYATT HOTEL) FOR: WEDDING BARAAT CEREMONY – THE GROOM TAKES HIS FAMILY TO THE WEDDING DESTINATION WHERE THE BRIDE IS WAITING DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 TIME: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-102149 JC 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING & USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY RECREATION, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND NEW BRUNSWICK RECREATION LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK AND VARIOUS STREETS FOR: “BIG CHILL” 5K ROAD RACE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN NEW BRUNSWICK AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY STREET CLOSURE: 1) COLLEGE AVENUE (CLOSED STARTING AT HUNTINGTON STREET FOR BEGINNING OF RACE) AND 2) COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN BARTLETT AND SENIOR STREETS (ENTIRE RACE) ROLLING STREET CLOSURE: COLLEGE AVENUE TO SOMERSET STREET TO GEORGE STREET TO HUNTINGTON STREET TO COLLEGE AVENUE TO BUCCLEUCH PARK ENTRANCE; AROUND THE PARK LOOP TO WYCKOFF STREET TO RICHARDSON STREET TO SICARD STREET TO STONE STREET DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021 TIME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PARK) TIME: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM (STREET CLOSURE) POLICE EXTRA DUTY Page 2 of 8 R-102150 CG 9 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: AIR BRAKE & EQUIPMENT D/B/A APPOLONIA, INC. FOR: ONE (1) 2021 GARBAGE TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NTE: $198,215.00 SOURCEWELL FORMERLY THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE (NJPA) R-102151 JC 10 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: SANITATION EQUIPMENT CORP. FOR: ONE (1) REAR LOADER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NTE: $105,850.00 SOURCEWELL FORMERLY THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE (NJPA) R-102152 CG 11 APPROVE EXECUTION OF JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR: NEW JERSEY WATER SCIENCE WATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATIONS TERM: OCTOBER 1, 2021 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 NTE: $16,900.00 NUNC PRO TUNC R-102153 JC 12 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A-83921/T-0109 - RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES FROM: MICRO STRATEGIES, INC. FOR: MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TERM: NOVEMBER 24, 2021 – NOVEMBER 23, 2022 NTE: $6,385.00 R-102154 CG 13 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER TREES FOR THE FALL TREE PLANTING PROGRAM WITH: BARBATO NURSERY CORP. FOR ITEMS: B, E, F & H NTE: $4,630.00 WITH: SCHICHTEL’S NURSERY, INC. FOR ITEMS: A, C & D NTE: $7,548.00 WITH: SITE ONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLC FOR ITEM: G NTE: $7,618.75 SPECIFICATION NO.: 971-21P R-102155 FIN 14 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION MIDDLESEX COUNTY FOR: MUNICIPAL RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT GRANT AMOUNT: $7,500.00 R-102156 JC 15 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF COPY MACHINE FOR DIAL-A-RIDE FROM: RICOH USA, INC. FOR: ONE (1) RICOH MODEL #IMC2500G DIGITAL COPIER NTE: $177.54 PER MONTH BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2025 – FORTY-EIGHT (48) MONTH CONTRACT STATE CONTRACT #40467/G-2075-COPIERS, MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES Page 3 of 8 R-102157 CG 16 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052116 REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 FOR THE WATER UTILITY WITH: INSYNC MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS D/B/A FIRST BYTE CORPORATION FOR: 2021 TAX, WATER & SEWER BILLING AND COLLECTION SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES NTE: $15,000.00 R-102158 TKS 17 APPROVE PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FOR: REPAIR TO SYNTHETIC TURF AT MEMORIAL STADIUM DUE TO HURRICANE IDA WITH: THE LANDTEK GROUP, INC. NTE: $28,110.00 PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 2104320 R-102159 TKS 18 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE BOND AND BALANCE OF ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $47,540.47 WHICH INCLUDES ANY INTEREST DUE TO: JOHNSON & JOHNSON, INC. JOHNSON & JOHNSON WHQ PHASE I 1 JOHNSON DRIVE BLOCK 36.01, LOT 1.01 R-102160 JC 19 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE BOND AND BALANCE OF ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $1,509.70 WHICH INCLUDES ANY INTEREST DUE TO: THE STANDARD OF NEW BRUNSWICK, LLC 90 NEW STREET BLOCK 129, LOT 5.01 R-102161 JC 20 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND BALANCE OF ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $49,378.34 WHICH INCLUDES ANY INTEREST DUE TO: ECC GROUP, INC. DCI NEW BRUNSWICK, LLC 235 GEORGE STREET BLOCK 126, LOTS 3.01, 7, 8.01 R-102162 TKS 21 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE BOND AND BALANCE OF ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $16,122.55 WHICH INCLUDES ANY INTEREST DUE TO: PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD, INC. 186 COMMERCIAL AVENUE (PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD) BLOCK 195, LOT 2.03 R-102163 CG 22 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND BALANCE OF ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $42,817.39 WHICH INCLUDES ANY INTEREST DUE TO: 409 JOYCE KILMER AVENUE, LLC 409 JOYCE KILMER AVENUE BLOCK 286.01, LOT 1.01 Page 4 of 8 R-102164 CG 23 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE BOND AND BALANCE OF ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $590.56 WHICH INCLUDES ANY INTEREST DUE TO: NEW BRUNSWICK PROPERTIES I JV, LLC THE RESIDENCES AT EASTON AND HAMILTON 78/88 EASTON AVENUE BLOCK 56, LOTS 1.01 & 1.03 R-102165 JC 24 RELEASE OF IRREVOCABLE LETTERS OF CREDIT AND BALANCE OF ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $55,160.05 WHICH INCLUDES ANY INTEREST DUE TO: PINANK PATEL C/O NB HOTEL GROUP, LLC HOME2SUITES BY HILTON 19 ROUTE 18 BLOCK 710.02, LOT 6.06 R-102166 TKS 25 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY (SIDEWALK ONLY) REQUESTED BY: COALITION FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA-NEW JERSEY LOCATION: CORNER OF ROUTE 27 (ALBANY STREET) AND EASTON AVENUE - SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF TRAIN STATION FOR: DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE TO EDUCATE COMMUNITY ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA DATES: MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS – NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29 & 30; DECEMBER 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28 & 29 TIME: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM R-102167 CG 26 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING & USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: VETERAN’S ALLIANCE OF RARITAN VALLEY, INC. LOCATION: ALBANY STREET (ROUTE 27) TO NEILSON STREET TO BAYARD STREET OR LIBERTY STREET TO MONUMENT SQUARE PARK (FROM HIGHLAND PARK TO NEW BRUNSWICK) PARK LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK FOR: A PARADE TO HONOR ALL MILITARY VETERANS WHO SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021 TIME: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM R-102168 JC 27 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102128 REASON: CHANGE DATE FROM OCTOBER 10, 2021 TO NOVEMBER 7, 2021 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK/DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN & COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR: FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL LOCATION: BOYD PARK DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021 TIME: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM (SET UP/BREAK DOWN) TIME: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (FESTIVAL) POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-102169 FIN 28 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS R-102170 FIN 29 AUTHORIZE REFUND TO PENTECOSTAL COUNCIL CHURCH OF GOD IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $872.11 AGAINST UTILITIES ON 186-192 PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD, BLOCK 195, LOTS 023.01 Page 5 of 8 R-102171 CG 30 APPROVE REJECTION OF BID AND AUTHORIZATION TO RE-BID FOR: CLEANING OF LOTS SERVICES SPECIFICATION NO.: 943-21P R-102172 JC 31 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR: TRAFFIC SIGNAL LED UPGRADES AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS SPECIFICATION NO.: 956-21 R-102173 TKS 32 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT – 2022 LOCAL FREIGHT IMPACT FUND WITH: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR: HOME NEWS ROW ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS R-102174 JC 33 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE REQUESTED BY: LANGAN ENGINEERING REASON: WEEKEND AND EVENING WORK TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION ON THE RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY DATES & TIMES: SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 21, 2021 – DECEMBER 31, 2021 FROM 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 21, 2021 – DECEMBER 31, 2021 FROM 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021 – DECEMBER 31, 2021 FROM 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM R-102175 TKS 34 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY, OFFICE OF AGING & DISABLED SERVICES - 2022 FOR: INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE – NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER GRANT: $6,000.00 R-102176 CG 35 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY, OFFICE OF AGING & DISABLED SERVICES - 2022 FOR: CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROJECT – NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER GRANT: $10,000.00 R-102177 CG 36 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY, OFFICE OF AGING & DISABLED SERVICES - 2022 FOR: PUBLIC AWARENESS PROJECT – NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER GRANT: $20,000.00 R-102178 TKS 37 AUTHORIZE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH: THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX FOR: 2020 OPERATION OF TWO (2) SHUTTLE BUSES NTE: $29,426.00 Page 6 of 8 R-102179 TKS 38 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082120 REASON: ADD TWO (2) ADDITIONAL BUSINESSES TO RECEIVE FUNDS APPROVE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO DISBURSE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT WERE DEVASTATED BY THE EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC R-102180 TKS 39 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF PY2019 ACTION PLAN FOR THE RE- ALLOCATION OF $45,000.00 OF CDBG-CV FUNDS FOR: HELP NEW BRUNSWICK RECOVER FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC R-102181 JC 40 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE BOND AND BALANCE OF ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $11,396.26 WHICH INCLUDES ANY INTEREST DUE TO: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, INC. ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL – CORE BUILDING 25 FRENCH STREET/150 SOMERSET STREET BLOCK 24.01, LOT 1.01 R-102182 CG 41 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND BALANCE OF ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $5,115.30 WHICH INCLUDES ANY INTEREST DUE TO: 1276 E, LLC 16 PROSPER STREET BLOCK 71, LOT 44.03 R-102183 CG 42 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102106 REASON: USE OF STREET – LIVINGSTON AVENUE (BETWEEN GEORGE STREET AND NEW STREET). ONE LANE MUST REMAIN OPEN FOR HELDRICH HOTEL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER, INC. LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK STREET LOCATION: LIVINGSTON AVENUE FOR: FIRST RESPONDERS DAY DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021 TIME: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Page 7 of 8 R-102184 JC 43 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102107 REASON: ADD NEW JERSEY BLACK WOMEN PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION AS ADDITIONAL REQUESTOR APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET CLOSING REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER, INC. AND NEW JERSEY BLACK WOMEN PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION FOR: MURAL INSTALLATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW BRUNSWICK DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS COALITION) – MURAL TO BE CREATED ON ONE DAY AND THE MARCH WILL OCCUR THE DAY AFTER THE MURAL IS INSTALLED; ADMINISTERING COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINATIONS LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK STREET LOCATION: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN GEORGE STREET & NEW STREET (ONE LANE MUST REMAIN OPEN FOR HELDRICH HOTEL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC) DATES: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021 PARK HOURS: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM STREET CLOSURE: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-102185 TKS 44 APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A NEW HOTEL/ MOTEL EXCEPTION LICENSE PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 33:1-12.20 BY PUBLIC SALE OPTION TO: NB HOTEL GROUP LLC t/a HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON 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, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 5:30 P.M. 2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT www.cityofnewbrunswick.org Page 8 of 8

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