City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · March 2, 2022
Minutes
MARCH 2, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON MARCH 2, 2022 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 February 24, 2022 as is required by law.
The City Council met with four (4) voting members of the City Council present via conference
call.CM Fleming arrived approximately at 5:40P.M.
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 Egan and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on January 5, 2022 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Sicora Ludwig with Council Members Anderson and
Egan present via teleconferencing system. Council Vice President Escobar was absent. Council
Member Fleming arrived shortly after roll call.
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Council President Sicora Ludwig updated the public on comments and questions from the previous
meeting regarding the Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) and the City’s Crime Mapping system. CP
also provided an update on a comment regarding the New Jersey Self Defense Law 2C:3-4 (2013)
and read an email with the statue that was sent to Ms. Moore.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-022202 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, REVENUE AND FINANCE,
CHAPTER 3.40, “PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PARKING”
(PILOP)
RE: CHAPTER 3.40 – PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PARKING (PILOP)
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil and Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Council President
responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on March 2, 2022.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-032201 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:
100 PAULUS BOULEVARD
90 WRIGHT PLACE
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 March 16, 2022
at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from Middlesex Water Company regarding a Remediation of a 4,000-gallon
Diesel Underground Storage Tank at 4 Johnson Drive.
2. A letter from Hiram Square at Riverwatch Condominium Association regarding the
neighborhoods concern on residential parking.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Ms. Kerber inquired on R-032204, R-032207, R-032208 and R-032230. Mr. Walus,
Mr. Drulis and Mr. Jones responded. Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-032216. Council President, Mr.
Walus and Mr. Shamy responded. Ms. Moore inquired on R-032205, R-032216. Mr. Walus and Mr.
Drulis responded.
Resolutions R-032201 through R-032231, 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, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
CM Anderson reminded everyone of Daylight savings time. OEM Coordinator Dobkowski
provided a COVID- 19 update with a listing of vaccination and testing websites and locations. Ms.
Kerber inquired about a handicap spot that may need to be repainted and commented about a home
on Sandford Street needed cleanup of debris. Mr. Kratovil asked for the Mayor’s public email
address, a statement posted on the City Website and a city vehicle. Ms Moore inquired on a street
light by Suydam and French Street, thanked the Police Department and Fire Department’s
teamwork for a recent fire, made comments about police officers and an incident that took place at
the New Brunswick High School.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:23 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Suzanne Sicora Ludwig
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE MARCH 2, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022 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
233-261-03238 or you may phone-in by dialing 1 (408) 650-3123 and enter access code 836-371-373.
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 5, 2022
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-022202 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
3, REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.40, “PAYMENT IN LIEU OF
PARKING” (PILOP)
RE: CHAPTER 3.40 – PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PARKING (PILOP)
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-032201 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:
100 PAULUS BOULEVARD
90 WRIGHT PLACE
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G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-032201 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-032202 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
02/05/22 – 02/18/22
R-032203 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-032204 CG 4 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: 72 HOUR LLC, D/B/A NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP,
CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE
FOR: TWO (2) 2022 FORD EXPLORERS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
NTE: $76,150.36
SOURCEWELL CO-OP, FORMERLY THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS
ALLIANCE (NJPA)
R-032205 JC 5 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: POWER DMS, INC.
FOR: POWER SUITE SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 23,
2022 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 22, 2023
NTE: $6,867.04
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-032206 JC 6 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,
2022 AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2023
NTE: $3,930.57
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-032207 CG 7 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: 72 HOUR LLC, D/B/A NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP,
CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE
FOR: ONE (1) 2022 FORD MAVERICK FOR THE WATER UTILITY
NTE: $34,499.14
SOURCEWELL CO-OP, FORMERLY THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS
ALLIANCE (NJPA)
R-032208 CG 8 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: 72 HOUR LLC, D/B/A NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP,
CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE
FOR: ONE (1) 2022 FORD RANGER FOR THE DIVISION OF PARKS
AND SHADE TREES
NTE: $30,009.02
SOURCEWELL CO-OP, FORMERLY THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS
ALLIANCE (NJPA)
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R-032209 JC 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
(SIDEWALK ONLY)
REQUESTED BY: CINDY TON (PROJECT LOVE)
LOCATION: ALBANY STREET BY ENTRANCE TO TRAIN STATION
FOR: DISTRIBUTION OF CATERED FOOD, SNACKS, WATER AND
PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE NEW
BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2022
TIME: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
R-032210 CG 10 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET
CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: VULCAN PIONEERS OF NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: PARADE AND GATHERING TO CELEBRATE “JUNETEENTH”
PARK LOCATION: RECREATION PARK
STREET CLOSURES: FOR PARADE ROUTE: REMSEN AVENUE FROM
GEORGE STREET TO SANDFORD STREET; PINE STREET FROM
NICHOL AVENUE TO LARCH AVENUE
STREET CLOSURE: PINE STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022
TIME: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-032211 TKS 11 APPROVE PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE
FROM: PSDL BRUNSWICK LLC
TO: SURAVIE USA INC.
335 GEORGE STREET, UNITS 1 AND 2
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-049-011
R-032212 JC 12 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY/DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT
CENTERS AND ACTIVITIES
LOCATION: GEORGE STREET (BETWEEN BISHOP PLACE AND
HUNTINGTON STREET)
FOR: SCARLET DAY OF SERVICE
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2022
TIME: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-032213 CG 13 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY/DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT
CENTERS AND ACTIVITIES
LOCATION: COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN BARTLETT AND SENIOR
STREETS
FOR: ANNUAL HOT DOG DAY FOR RUTGERS STUDENTS
DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022
RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022
TIME: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-032214 JC 14 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER, INC.
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
FOR: ARTS INSTITUTE OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY “FIRST FRIDAYS”
DATES: FRIDAYS – APRIL 1, MAY 6, JUNE 3, AUGUST 5, OCTOBER 7,
NOVEMBER 4 AND DECEMBER 2, 2022
TIME: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
R-032215 FIN 15 APPROVE EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2022
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R-032216 TKS 16 AUTHORIZE RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH: COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
FOR: EASTON AVENUE, FRENCH STREET, ALBANY STREET, SPRING
STREET EXTENSION, SOMERSET STREET AND HAMILTON STREET
WATER MAIN UTILITY AGREEMENT
R-032217 TKS 17 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
ROBERT H. GOODWIN, ESQ.
FOR: MUNICIPAL PROSECUTION SERVICES FOR 2022
NTE: $17,350.00
R-032218 JC 18 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND BALANCE OF
ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $943.00 WHICH INCLUDES ANY
INTEREST DUE
TO: O’BRIEN INVESTMENTS, LLC
90 LIVINGSTON AVENUE
BLOCK 141, LOT 13.02
R-032219 FIN 19 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER SEVERAL
OVERPAYMENTS ON TAX AND UTILITIES
R-032220 CG 20 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE BOROUGH
OF HIGHLAND PARK
REQUESTED BY: DIVISION OF RECREATION
FOR: FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2022 IN
CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2022
NTE: $6,600.00
R-032221 JC 21 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND
ROAD CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: SKY-HY ERECTORS & EQUIPMENT, INC.
REASON: PLACE A CRANE AT 101 REDMOND STREET STREET AND
A ROAD CLOSURE OF THROOP AVENUE, BETWEEN REDMOND
STREET AND GEORGE STREET TO REPLACE AN HVAC COMPONENT
AT LORD STIRLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2022
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, MARCH 19 AND MARCH 26, 2022
TIME: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
R-032222 CG 22 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND LANE
CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY
(PSE&G)
REASON: PERFORM A CRANE PICK AT 99 NEW STREET TO
REPLACE AN UNDERGROUND TRANSFORMER AND LANE CLOSURE
OF NEW STREET, BETWEEN GEORGE STREET AND NEILSON
STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2022
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, MARCH 12, MARCH 19, AND
MARCH 26, 2022
TIME: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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R-032223 JC 23 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND
ROAD CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: KENVIL UNITED CORP.
REASON: PLACE TWO (2) CRANES AT 210 SOMERSET STREET AND
A ROAD CLOSURE OF SOMERSET STREET, BETWEEN PLUM
STREET AND PROSPECT STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF ERECTING
A TOWER CRANE
DATES AND TIMES: BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 1,
2022 AND COMPLETING BY 7:00 PM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2022
ALTERNATE DATES AND TIMES: BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM ON FRIDAY,
APRIL 8, 2022 AND COMPLETING BY 7:00 PM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 10,
2022
R-032224 JC 24 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF
GRANT AGREEMENT FOR 2021 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW
AND PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
FOR:2022 DISTRACTED DRIVING CRACKDOWN GRANT “U DRIVE.
U TEXT. U PAY.”
AMOUNT: $7,000.00
R-032225 TKS 25 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: S&G PAVING, INC.
FOR: HANDY STREET ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 949-21
NTE: $519,575.91
R-032226 TKS 26 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND
THE LOWER RARITAN WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP (LRWP)
FOR: MUNICIPAL MS4 MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE 2022
COMPLIANCE PERIOD
R-032227 CG 27 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF
CITY SIDEWALK AND STREET CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: SIGMA DELTA TAU
FOR: 5K RACE
PARK LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK (AROUND THE PARK LOOP)
SIDEWALK USE: BEGINNING AT 14 UNION STREET, SOMERSET
STREET, GEORGE STREET, HUNTINGTON STREET, COLLEGE
AVENUE TO BUCCLEUCH PARK ENTRANCE, AROUND PARK LOOP
TO WYCKOFF STREET TO RICHARDSON STREET TO SICARD
STREET TO SENIOR STREET ENDING AT 14 UNION STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2022
TIME: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
R-032228 TKS 28 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-061938
REASON: PERFORM A BUILDING ASSESSMENT OF THE REAR
VESTIBULE ROOF AT THE REAR ENTRANCE TO CITY HALL
WITH: USA ARCHITECTS
FOR: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR MASONRY REPAIRS AND
ROOF REPLACEMENT AT CITY HALL
SPECIFICATION NO.: 874-14RFP-R
NTE: $22,350.00
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R-032229 CG 29 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: LANGAN ENGINEERING
REASON: WEEKEND AND EVENING WORK TO SUPPORT
CONSTRUCTION ON THE PARKING GARAGE FOR THE RUTGERS
CANCER INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY
DATES & TIMES: SATURDAYS, MARCH 3, 2022 – DECEMBER 31, 2022
FROM 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SUNDAYS, MARCH 3, 2022 – DECEMBER 31, 2022 FROM 8:00 AM –
5:00 PM
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2022 – DECEMBER 31, 2022
FROM 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM AND 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
R-032230 JC 30 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052121
REASON: CHANGE LOCATION OF MURAL INSTALLATION TO
RECEATION PARK
APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND
EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT AND FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $4,250.00
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF ARTS & HISTORY
FOR: CREATION OF A MURAL AT RECREATION PARK
R-032231 TKS 31 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND
EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT AND FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $4,500.00
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF ARTS & HISTORY
FOR: CREATION OF A MURAL AT THE STATE THEATRE
H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
1 COVID-19 UPDATE
I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT-a
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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