City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · March 16, 2022
Minutes
MARCH 16, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON MARCH 16, 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 March 8, 2022 as is required by law.
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 Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on January 19, 2022 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Sicora Ludwig with Council Members Anderson, Egan,
Escobar and Fleming present via teleconferencing system.
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Council President Sicora Ludwig updated the public on questions from the previous meeting
regarding the number of staff members within the mayor’s office. CP also announced the start of in-
person Council Meetings beginning April 6, 2022.
PUBLIC HEARING
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
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 March 16, 2022.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-032202 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, REVENUE AND FINANCE
ADD:
CHAPTER 3.40 – “CANNABIS TAXES”
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 6, 2022 at
5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-032203 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT INTO THE
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR TWO
(2) PROPOSED LANDSCAPING/PLANTER BEDS ALONG
SANDFORD STREET AND LEE AVENUE
BLOCK 239, LOT 1.02
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 6, 2022 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 Stern & Eisenberg regarding Notice of Intention to Foreclose Mortgage
Under the 1995 Fair Foreclosure Act of New Jersey on property situated at 113 Jones
Avenue, New Brunswick.
2. A letter from Township of Franklin regarding Change of The Zoning District
Designation of Certain properties from (Hamilton Street Business) to R-7 (Residential).
3. A letter from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Public
Notification and Outreach Form and map submitted to the NJDEP to provide Update
& the date initial field activities associated with the remedial investigation will or have
commenced pursuant to 7:26CC-1.7 (h).
4. A letter from D&R Canal Commission (Delaware and Raritan) regarding Proposed
Residential Dwelling at 12 Laurel Place.
5. A letter from D&R (Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission) regarding Demolition
and Reconstruction of 208-210 Sanford Street.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-032243 and R-032249. Ms. Moore inquired on R-
032245, R-032248 and R-032263. Mr. Valenti responded. Ms. Stork inquired on R-032243, 49 and
57, Council President Sicora Ludwig responded.
Resolutions R-032232 through R-032263 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: Escobar (R-032255, R-032256)
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Emergency Management Coordinator Dobkowski provided a COVID-19 updated with rates,
vaccination and Covid testing locations. Mr. Kratovil of Suydam Street asked about the Mayor’s
email address, a statement released on the city website and the writer of the statement. Ms. Moore of
333 Somerset Street has concerns about the statement from the city website, inquired about the
starting rate of police officers, outdoor dining on George Street and charges dropped from a recent
incident at the NB High School.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:18 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Suzanne Sicora Ludwig
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE MARCH 16, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 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
2339-779-8561 or you may phone-in by dialing 1 (872) 240-3412 and enter access code 283-473-957.
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 19, 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-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
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-032202 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
3, REVENUE AND FINANCE
ADD:
CHAPTER 3.40 – “CANNABIS TAXES”
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O-032203 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT INTO THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR TWO (2) PROPOSED
LANDSCAPING/PLANTER BEDS ALONG SANDFORD STREET AND
LEE AVENUE
BLOCK 140, LOT 4.01
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-032232 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-032233 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
02/19/22 – 03/04/22
R-032234 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-032235 JC 4 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022050
REASON: FOR ADDITIONAL POLICE EXTRA DUTY SERVICES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $3,147.00
FOR: NICHOL AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.:930-19
NTE: $3,147.00
R-032236 CG 5 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF COPY MACHINE FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT
FROM: RICOH USA, INC.
FOR: ONE (1) RICOH MODEL #MP4055SPG COPIER SYSTEM
NTE: $182.07 PER MONTH COMMENCING MAY 1, 2022 AND ENDING
APRIL 30, 2026; FORTY-EIGHT (48) MONTH CONTRACT
STATE CONTRACT #40467/G-2075-COPIERS, MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPLIES
R-032237 JC 6 APPROVE PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT
WATER UTILITY
FOR: PURCHASE OF 8” PIPE FOR PAULUS BOULEVARD WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WITH: KENNEDY CULVERT AND SUPPLY
NTE: $33,220.00
PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 2105037
R-032238 CG 7 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH
LOCATION: MORRIS STREET, GEORGE STREET, LIVINGSTON
AVENUE
FOR: GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION
DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022
TIME: 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
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R-032239 CG 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: THE LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK, PAVILION AND TRACK
FOR: BENEFIT WALK FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
TIME: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
R-032240 JC 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: CARESPARC COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
LOCATION: BOYD PARK AND AMPHITHEATER
FOR: SUSTAINABLE HEALTH & WELLNESS VILLAGE FESTIVAL
DATES & TIMES: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 (SET UP) FROM
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (EVENT) FROM 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022 (EVENT) FROM 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
EVENT DAYS SET UP HOURS 7:00 AM/EVENT BREAKDOWN (10/1) BY
7:00 PM
RAIN DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022 (FOR FRIDAY’S EVENT
ONLY)
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-032241 JC 10 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK RECREATION AND NEW
BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER
FOR: EASTER EGG HUNT – NEW BRUNSWICK RECREATION
LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX, SOCCER AND BASEBALL FIELDS
DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2022 FROM 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FOR: EARTH DAY – NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER
LOCATION: THE YARD ON HAMILTON STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2022 FROM 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
R-032242 CG 11 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
FOR: JOIN NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER WITH A PETTING ZOO
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ARTS INSTITUTE OF MIDDLESEX
COUNTY “FIRST FRIDAYS”
DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022
TIME: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
R-032243 TKS 12 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052134
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $4,001.00
WITH: HOAGLAND, LONGO, MORAN, DUNST & DOUKAS, LLP
FOR: REPRESENTATION IN THE MATTER OF KRATOVIL V. CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, ET AL. (DOCKET NO. MID-L-2005-21)
NTE: $4,001.00
R-032244 JC 13 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022122
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $10,528.25 TO JCI JONES
CHEMICALS, INC.
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER CHEMICALS FOR BULK FEED
FACILITIES
WITH: JCI JONES CHEMICALS, INC.
SPECIFICATION NO.: 106-2021W
NTE: $10,528.25
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-032245 JC 14 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC CONTROL
OFFICER ALLOCATION
FOR: TRAFFIC SIGNAL L.E.D. UPGRADES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 956-21
NTE: $13,390.00
R-032246 CG 15 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: MAXIM CRANE WORKS, LP
REASON: PERFORM A CRANE PICK FOR ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL TO LIFT A CONDENSER TO THE ROOFTOP
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2022
ALTERNATE DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022
HOURS: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-032247 JC 16 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: MAXIM CRANE WORKS, LP
REASON: PERFORM A CRANE PICK AT 1 JOHNSON AND JOHNSON
PLACE TO SET TREES
DATES & TIMES: SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2022
TO MARCH 20, 2022 FROM 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2022 TO MARCH 25, 2022
FROM 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2022 TO MARCH 27, 2022
FROM 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
ALTERNATE DATES & TIMES: SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY,
MARCH 26, 2022 TO MARCH 27, 2022 FROM 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2022 TO APRIL 1, 2022
FROM 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2022 TO APRIL 3, 2022
FROM 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
R-032248 CG 17 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122162
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $25,000.00
WITH: FAI-GON ELECTRIC, INC.
FOR: TRAFFIC SIGNAL L.E.D. UPGRADES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 956-21
NTE: $25,000.00
R-032249 JC 18 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032109
REASON: TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL
YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 17, 2022 AND ENDING MARCH 16, 2023
WITH: THE RODGERS GROUP, LLC
FOR: POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCREDITATION POLICY MAINTENANCE
AND COMPLIANCE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 897-21RFP
NTE: $5,865.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-032250 TKS 19 APPROVE TITLE 39 AGREEMENT BETWEEN 261 LIVINGSTON LLC,
AND THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: NEW BRUNSWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ENFORCEMENT OF
MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
LOCATION: 265 LIVINGSTON AVENUE
BLOCK 280, LOT 1.01
R-032251 FIN 20 APPROVE EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2022
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R-032252 FIN 21 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-032253 FIN 22 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL 2022 TAXES ON BLOCK
172, LOT 019, 109 SEAMAN STREET. STEVE BRYANT, PROPERTY
OWNER, IS 100% VETERAN EXEMPT
R-032254 TKS 23 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: REDZONE ROBOTICS, INC.
FOR: MULTI-SENSOR EVALUATION OF 24” DIAMETER OR LARGER
SANITARY SEWER MAINS
NTE: $125,000.00
R-032255 CG 24 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND BALANCE OF
ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $186.46 WHICH INCLUDES ANY
INTEREST DUE
TO: THE TOWN CLOCK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.
101 ZEBRA WAY
BLOCK 596.07, LOT 9.07
R-032256 CG 25 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND BALANCE OF
ANY SITE INSPECTION FEES NTE $11,443.39 WHICH INCLUDES ANY
INTEREST DUE
TO: THE TOWN CLOCK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.
9 BAYARD STREET
BLOCK 9, LOT 21
R-032257 JC 26 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP.
FOR: SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2022
AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2023
NTE: $61,009.09
SOURCEWELL CO-OP, FORMERLY THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS
ALLIANCE (NJPA)
R-032258 JC 27 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: CARBON ACTIVATED CORPORATION
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER POWDERED ACTIVATED CARBON FOR
BULK FEED FACILITIES
TERM: ELEVEN (11) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MARCH 17, 2022
AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2023
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO.: 106-2022WR
NTE: $142,500.00
R-032259 CG 28 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: FILMTEC CORPORATION
FOR: PROPRIETARY MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT
FOR THE MEMCOR MEMBRANE FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR THE
WATER UTILITY
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MARCH 17, 2022
AND ENDING MARCH 16, 2023
NTE: $30,000.00
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R-032260 CG 29 APPROVE AWARD 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
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MARCH 28, 2022
AND ENDING MARCH 27, 2023
SPECIFICATION NO.: 987-22W
NTE: $45,000.00
R-032261 TKS 30 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT AND REJECTION OF BID
FOR: TEMPERATURE CONTROL/HVAC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
WITH: PETERSON SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MARCH 17, 2022
AND ENDING MARCH 16, 2023 WHICH CAN BE EXTENDED ON A
YEARLY BASIS FOR UP TO TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 994-22P
NTE: $80,000.00
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, APRIL 6, 2022
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2022
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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