City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · May 4, 2022
Minutes
MAY 4, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON MAY 4, 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 April 27, 2022 as is required by law.
The City Council met with All voting members of the City Council present.
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:
Economic Development Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael K. Drulis
Assistant City Attorney Charly Gayden
Assistant Business Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Purchasing Agent Marie James
Police Deputy Director Miller
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
Fire Safety Victor Ortiz
Fire Director Robert Rawls
City Attorney TK Shamy
Fire Dept. Member Cheryl Smith
City Clerk’s Office Member Jasmine Sosa
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti
Water Utility Alexei Walus
City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón
On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on March 2, 2022 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Sicora Ludwig with Council Members Anderson, Egan,
Fleming, and Escobar present.
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Council President Sicora Ludwig updated the public on questions from the previous Council
meeting regarding an increase of police presence, police salaries and confirmed the retirement of
Officer Lugo.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION TO READ 2022 NEW BRUNSWICK MUNICIPAL
R-052200A
BUDGET
PUBLIC HEARING
Council President Sicora Ludwig asked City Clerk Zeledón to read R-052200A by title only.
Clerk Zeledón read Resolution R-052200A by title only.
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the budget being read by title only.
Public Comment: NONE
On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Egan, and carried, the
above resolution to read the Budget by title only was adopted.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
Council President asked City Administrator Michael K. Drulis to provide an overview of the
proposed Municipal Budget. The City Administrator provided a brief overview of the Municipal
Budget.
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the budget.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil asked for an overview of the budget and Mr. Drulis responded. Mr.
Kratovil also inquired about payments from the hospital and Rutgers. Mr. Drulis and Mr. Mulrine
responded. He also inquired about Code Blue and the Long-Term Tax Exemptions in place. Mr.
Drulis and Council President responded. Ms. Danielle Moore commented about taxes being
reduced, Code Blue and cleaning up New Brunswick. CP responded. Ms. Richardson commented
on the need of money from the budget to be proposed for the Sanitation Department. Mr. Drulis
responded and addressed her concerns. CP closed the public hearing.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
New Brunswick Municipal budget public hearing was closed.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
APPROVE AMENDMENTS OF CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK 2022
R-052200B
BUDGET
Council President Sicora Ludwig asked City Clerk Zeledón to read amending portion in R-052200B.
Clerk Zeledón read amending portion R-052200B.
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on R-052200B, approve amendments
of the City of New Brunswick 2022 Budget.
Public Comment: NONE
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above resolution to approve amendments of the City of New Brunswick 2022 Budget was adopted.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK RESOLUTION TO ADOPT 2022
R-052200C
BUDGET
Council President Sicora Ludwig asked City Clerk Zeledón to read Section 2, the adopting resolution
for the 2022 Municipal Budget.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above resolution was adopted.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION TO SET TAX LEVY FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR
R-052200D
2022
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on R-052200D, to set Tax levy for
Board of Education 2022 Budget.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil, Ms. Kerber, and Ms. Moore inquired on the above resolution.
Council President responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above resolution to set Tax Levy for Board of Education for 2022 was adopted.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-042203 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK,
TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.16 - 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: HAMILTON STREET
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil and Ms. Moore inquired on the ordinance. Mr. Dominguez 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 May 4, 2022.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-042204 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK,
TITLE 16, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 16.24 – SITE
PLAN REVIEW
RE: MINOR SITE PLAN, APPLICATION FEES
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 May 4, 2022.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-042205 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE NEW BRUNSWICK SEARS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA
IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil and Ms. Moore inquired about the above ordinance. 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 May 4, 2022.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain: Escobar
Motion carried.
O-042207 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK,
TITLE 5, BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTER
5.80 – RENT CONTROL
RE: SEVERAL PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Representative of New Brunswick Tomorrow and Esperanza Neighborhood,
Charles Bergman translated for City residents Veronica, Ricardo Garcia and Ms. Fedelia Franco,
who spoke in support of the above ordinance. Ms. Moore inquired on the ordinance. Council VP
responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on May 4, 2022.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
R-052204 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012201
REASON: TO CHANGE THE MEETING START TIME TO 5:00 PM
FOR THE PERIOD MAY 18, 2022 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
RE: 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Mr. Shamy asked the Council President to address R-052204 and to open for Public Comment.
Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the floor for public comment on the above resolution.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil, Ms. Moore, and Mr. Ramirez inquired on the above resolution.
Council President and Council Vice President responded.
On a motion of Council Member Fleming, seconded by Council Member Egan, and carried, the
above resolution was adopted.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-052201 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:
8 LAKE STREET
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 Wednesday, May
18, 2022 at 5:00 P.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 J & F Villa, LLC requesting the final inspection and release of site
performance bond for 6 Crest Road.
2. A letter from the New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding the start of
the Fiscal Years 2023 State Aid programs.
3. A letter from the New Brunswick City Center suggesting plans for a short-term
extension of the pedestrian plaza on George Street.
4. A letter from Ferrara Law Group regarding the Mark Daniel Hospitality LLC t/a
INC (1214-32-102-010) liquor license.
5. A notice from Kelso & Burgess regarding an application for Variance Approvals for
the construction of a four (4) bedroom, single family house with a six-person
occupancy
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-052213, R-052216, R-052232, and R-052241. Council
President and Mr. Drulis responded. Ms. Moore inquired on R-0052216. Council President and
Council VP responded.
Resolutions R-052201 through R-052241, 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
Council Member Anderson informed the public on the scheduled hydrant flushing. Ms. Kerber of 2
Comstock Street, spoke in reference to a shooting on Comstock Street. Council President advised
she would look into the situation, Capt. Goldeski also commented. Ms. Moore of Somerset Street
spoke about the Raritan River and the Police Department. Mr. Ramirez compared New Brunswick
to surrounding towns. Ms. Richardson spoke about the poor conditions working in the Sanitation
Department. Council President thanked Ms. Richardson for her commitment to the City of New
Brunswick. Mr. Kratovil welcomed back Council Member Anderson. He also commented on the
shooting, spoke in support of a Public Safety Committee and inquired about City vehicles and the
quality of the water.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:43 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Suzanne Sicora Ludwig
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE MAY 4, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 2, 2022
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK 2022 BUDGET
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM
DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-052200A TKS 1 RESOLUTION TO READ 2022 NEW BRUNSWICK MUNICIPAL BUDGET
PUBLIC HEARING
R-052200B FIN 2 CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK RESOLUTION TO ADOPT 2022 BUDGET
RESOLUTION TO SET TAX LEVY FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR
R-052200C TKS 3
2022
R-052200D FIN 4 APPROVE AMENDMENTS OF CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK 2022 BUDGET
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-042203 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.16 - 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: HAMILTON STREET
O-042204 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
16, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 16.24 – SITE PLAN
REVIEW
RE: MINOR SITE PLAN, APPLICATION FEES
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O-042205 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
NEW BRUNSWICK SEARS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA IN THE
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
O-042207 TKS 4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
5, BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5.80 – RENT
CONTROL
RE: SEVERAL PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-052201 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:
8 LAKE STREET
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-052201 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-052202 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
04/16/22 – 04/29/22
R-052203 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-052204 TKS 4 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012201
REASON: TO CHANGE THE MEETING START TIME TO 5:00 PM FOR
THE PERIOD MAY 18, 2022 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
RE: 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
R-052205 JC 5 APPROVE AGREEMENT
WITH: TARGET SOLUTIONS, LLC D/B/A VECTOR SOLUTIONS
FOR: EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MAY 14, 2022
AND ENDING MAY 13, 2023
AMOUNT: $4,704.00
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R-052206 CG 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/NEW BRUNSWICK
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOR: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIELD DAY
PARK LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK
DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022
RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022
TIME: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-052207 JC 7 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/NEW
BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOR: ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIELD DAY
PARK LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX
DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022
RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022
TIME: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
R-052208 JC 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: GARDEN STATE TRACK CLUB
FOR: TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS
LOCATION: MEMORIAL STADIUM – TRACK AND FIELD
DATES & TIMES: FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022 FROM 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM;
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2022 FROM 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM AND SUNDAY,
JUNE 26, 2022 FROM 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
R-052209 CG 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET
CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER, INC.
FOR: HUB CITY SOUNDS: HEART FESTIVAL
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
STREET CLOSURE LOCATION: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN NEW
STREET AND GEORGE STREET (ONE SIDE TO REMAIN OPEN FOR
HELDRICH HOTEL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC)
DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2022
PARK CLOSURE TIME: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
STREET CLOSURE TIME: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-052210 JC 10 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
FOR: CHURCH SERVICE/CHURCH GATHERING
LOCATION: BOYD PARK AMPHITHEATER AND FIELDS
DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2022
TIME: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-052211 CG 11 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET
CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER, INC.
FOR: HUB CITY SOUNDS: ARTS NEW BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL/HUB
CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL (HUNGER ACTION MONTH)/LATIN HERITAGE
MONTH
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
STREET CLOSURE LOCATION: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN NEW
STREET AND GEORGE STREET (ONE SIDE TO REMAIN OPEN FOR
HELDRICH HOTEL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC)
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
PARK CLOSURE TIME: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
STREET CLOSURE TIME: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
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R-052212 JC 12 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: FRIENDS FOR LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK AND PAVILION
FOR: FUNDRAISER
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
TIME: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
R-052213 TKS 13 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082156
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $10,000.00
WITH: FINESTEIN & MALLOY, LLC
FOR: IN THE MATTER OF MO GEO LLC V CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
NTE: $10,000.00
R-052214 TKS 14 APPROVE TITLE 39 AGREEMENT BETWEEN SANDFORD PROPERTY,
LLC AND THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: NEW BRUNSWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ENFORCEMENT OF
MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
LOCATION: 208-210 SANDFORD STREET
BLOCK 239, LOT 1.01 AND 3.01
R-052215 CG 15 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: IMPROVEMENTS TO SANDFORD STREET
SPECIFICATION NO.: 110-22W
R-052216 JC 16 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED
POLICING SERVICES
FOR: 2022 COPS OFFICE HIRING PROGRAM
R-052217 CG 17 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT –
PHASE V
SPECIFICATION NO.: 111-22W
R-052218 FIN 18 APPROVE REFUND OF FIRE SAFETY FEES & PERMITS
TO: MR. COOPER’S FUNNELAND
AMOUNT: $54.00
TO: TACO PAPI
AMOUNT: $54.00
TO: GIUSEPPE FAMA
AMOUNT: $54.00
TO: GINA FOODS
AMOUNT: $54.00
R-052219 TKS 19 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: ADDITIONAL GRANT – NEW BRUNSWICK ALLIANCE ON
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION: YOUTH LEADERSHIP GRANT
DEDR: $5,000.00
R-052220 TKS 20 NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET 2022 BUDGET
INTRODUCTION: WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022
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R-052221 CG 21 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER WORK UNIFORMS FOR PUBLIC
WORKS, WATER UTILITY, PUBLIC PROPERTY, PARKS & SHADE
TREES AND ENGINEERING
WITH: JUNTARTI NJOTOPRAWIRO D/B/A SMART STITCH, LLC
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MAY 5, 2022 AND
ENDING MAY 4, 2023
SPECIFICATION NO.: 993-22P
NTE: $48,492.00
R-052222 JC 22 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042230
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $700,000.00 TO PAY CLAIMS
WITH: CVS/CAREMARK
FOR: PRESCRIPTION PLAN SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1,
2021 – JUNE 30, 2022
NTE: $700,000.00
R-052223 FIN 23 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-052224 CG 24 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022224
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: M.S.P. CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
FOR: SIMPLEX AVENUE AND HAY STREET WATER MAIN/SERVICES
PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 984-22W
NTE: $21,178.05
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-052225 TKS 25 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-112109
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: M.S.P. CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
FOR: PAULUS BOULEVARD WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 942-21W
NO INCREASE/DECREASE IN THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE
CONTRACT, THEREFORE NO ADDITIONAL FUNDING IS REQUIRED
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-052226 CG 26 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082152
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: JOHN GARCIA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
FOR: 2018 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS – LIVINGSTON AVENUE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 920-21W
NTE: $41,841.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-052227 TKS 27 APPROVE TITLE 39 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BRUNSWICK AND
THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: NEW BRUNSWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ENFORCEMENT OF
MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
LOCATION: 100 HIRAM SQUARE
BLOCK 3, LOT 35.01
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R-052228 CG 28 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ABSOLUTE FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY
FOR: FIRE ENGINE PUMP REPAIR SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MAY 7, 2022 AND
ENDING MAY 6, 2023
SPECIFICATION NO.: 998-22P
NTE: $20,000.00
R-052229 JC 29 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042246
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $2,600.00
WITH: EUROFINS LANCASTER LABORATORIES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
FOR: CONTAMINANTS ANALYSIS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 830-20RFP
NTE: $2,600.00
R-052230 CG 30 AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT
APPLICATION FOR 2021
R-052231 CG 31 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042278
REASON: ADD NEW DATES
APPROVE TWO (2) RELAXATIONS OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
AND LANE CLOSURES OF JOHNSON DRIVE
REQUESTED BY: HSC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS
1) REASON: TO MILL & PAVE A PORTION OF JOHNSON DRIVE
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, MAY 14, 2022 & MAY 21, 2022
2) REASON: LINE STRIPING OF THE CROSSWALK
DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2022
ALTERNATE DATES: SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022 & SATURDAY, MAY 22,
2022
TIME: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-052232 JC 32 APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF DEDICATED BIKE LANES
AND NEW TRAFFIC PATTERNS ALONG LIVINGSTON
AVENUE/ROUTE 26 AS PART OF THE NJDOT PAVEMENT
RESURFACING AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
R-052233 CG 33 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: INTERNATIONAL SHEET METAL & PLATE MFG., INC.
REASON: TO LOAD THE 4TH FLOOR ROOF TERRACE AT 410 GEORGE
STREET WITH MATERIALS UTILIZING A LULL
DATE: ONE SATURDAY DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 7, 2022, MAY
14, 2022 OR MAY 21, 2022
TIME: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
R-052234 JC 34 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: REDZONE ROBOTICS, INC.
REASON: MULTI-SENSOR EVALUATION OF 24” DIAMETER OR
LARGER SANITARY SEWER MAINS
DATES AND TIMES: EIGHT TO TEN DAY CONTINUOUS PERIOD:
MONDAY – FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2022 – MAY 27, 2022 FROM 6:00 PM – 8:00
PM; SATURDAY – SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2022 – MAY 29, 2022 FROM 7:00
AM – 8:00 PM
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R-052235 JC 35 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO AWARD/REJECT BIDS
FOR: 2022 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 961-22RFP
FAIR AND OPEN
R-052236 JC 36 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, 2022 AND
ENDING MAY 1, 2023
NTE: $8,100.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-052237 TKS 37 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY TO THE UEZ
AUTHORITY FOR THE USE OF URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (UEZ)
FUNDS
FOR: GRANT ADMINISTRATION
AMOUNT: $75,000.00
R-052238 TKS 38 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY TO THE UEZ
AUTHORITY FOR THE USE OF URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (UEZ)
FUNDS
FOR: NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION
AMOUNT: $150,000.00
R-052239 TKS 39 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION, EXECUTION & ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
FOR: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY
SAFETY FUND GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2022
FOR: SAFE CORRIDORS PROGRAM FUND GRANT
R-052240 CG 40 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF CITY
SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
FOR: FOOD TRUCK THANK YOU EVENT FOR RWJUH CAREGIVERS
STREET AND SIDEWALK LOCATION: SOMERSET STREET BETWEEN
HARDENBERG AND HIGH STREETS
TIME: WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022
DATE: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022
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2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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