City Council

Name: City Council — New Brunswick, NJ
Start: 2022-05-18
End: 2022-05-18
Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Regular Meeting

New Brunswick, NJ · May 18, 2022

Minutes

MAY 18, 2022 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD ON MAY 18, 2022 AT 5:00 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. The City Council met with all voting members of the City Council present. Council members Egan and Fleming arrived late. Salute to the Flag.................................................................... Leslie R. 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 Business Administrator Brandon Goldberg Purchasing Agent Marie James Program Specialist Joseph Johnson 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 Director of City Market Pamela Stefanek 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 Anderson, seconded by Council Member Escobar and carried, the minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on March 16, 2022 were approved and adopted as engrossed. Meeting called to order by Council President Sicora Ludwig with Council Members Anderson and Escobar present. REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT Council President Sicora Ludwig updated the public on questions from the previous Council meeting regarding Community Policing Programs such as Crime Watch, Crimes Prevention, DARE, GREAT, Holiday/Toy Drives, National Night Out and along with a few others. She then explained how the Nixel alert system is regulated through guidelines within the New Brunswick Police Department to ensure the integrity of the system. She also informed the public on the total cost for Code Blue for the 2021-2022 cycle being $150,000.00. PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION BY CITY MARKET RE: REQUEST TO EXTEND CLOSURE OF GEORGE STREET Bruce Carnegie from City Market thanked the City for the George Street closure. He further explained the tremendous help it has been for the downtown business owners who experienced financial struggle caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. City Market requested the Councils approval of extending the closure until October 24, 2022 for outdoor dining and outdoor activities during the winter months. 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 Council President Sicora Ludwig opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: None On a motion of Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on May 18, 2022. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES O-052202 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND RTF NB URBAN RENEWAL, LLC RE: SEARS SITE BLOCK 707.01, LOT(S) 35.13, AND BLOCK 710, LOT(S) 7.02, 7.03 & 7.04 On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on June 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-052203 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK SCATTERED SITE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on June 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-052204 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK JERSEY-SANDFORD REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on June 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-052205 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, “REVENUE AND FINANCE” ADD: PLANNING & ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ATTORNEY FEES On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on June 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS 1. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding two suspected hazardous substance discharge notifications for 1 Robert Wood Johnson Place and 22 Juliet Street. 2. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding the denial of the Local Freight Impact Fund Grant Program. 3. Two ordinances from the Township of Franklin, County of Somerset regarding the amendment to Chapter 112, Land Development. 4. A letter from FEMA regarding RWJBH IFPR Hope and Healing Programs offered for those affected by hurricane Ida. RESOLUTIONS Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil, Ms. Bombelyn, Ms. Fernandez and Mr. Coughlin inquired on R- 052263. Mr. Shamy, Mr. Dominguez and Council President Sicora Ludwig responded. Ms. Thomas expressed her concerns on R-052263. Ms. Moore inquired on R-052253. Mr. Johnson responded. Ms. Stork inquired on R-052263. Council President Sicora Ludwig responded. Mr. Pittman, Ms. Lugo, Ms. Harris and Ms. Kerber all expressed their concerns regarding R-052263. Resolutions R-052242 through R-052271 except R-052269, moved by Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.CM Fleming and Escobar abstained on R-052263. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Egan, Sicora Ludwig Nay: Abstain: Fleming, Escobar (R-052263) Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Fleming spoke in reference to the recent shootings and killings of people due to white supremacy, not mental illness. Ms. Danielle Moore spoke about construction on Somerset Street, a gas line for a house and allegations on a tracker. CVP Escobar and Mr. Shamy responded. Ms. Stork of Park Blvd. commented on the meeting time, a shooting/ recent gun violence and a powerplant in Woodbridge. Ms. Kerber of 2 Comstock Street spoke about the different alerts provided by the City of New Brunswick and Rutgers University police departments. Ms. Harris of 32 Suydam Street from Sayreville spoke opposed to R-052263, due to overpopulation/ traffic, spoke against the proposed powerplant to be in Woodbridge. Ms. Lilia Fernandez of 11 Cotter Drive, spoke against the powerplant and in support of a resolution opposing the plant, she also mentioned economic inequality. Ms. Brittney Richardson of Livingston Avenue mentioned a strike, hazard pay and complained about the amount of garbage in the City. Mr. Joseph Deas of Somerville asked for compensation as essential workers. Mr. Kratovil asked about the video recording of the council meetings, the way the meeting has been held, murders in New Brunswick. Deputy Director Miller responded. Ms. Patricia Bombelyn of 18 Cotter Drive spoke about the position of sanitation workers, the proposed 30-year tax exemption and suggestion of affordable housing. On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:49 P.M. Leslie R. Zeledón Suzanne Sicora Ludwig City Clerk Council President

Agenda

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE MAY 18, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING. CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 @ 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 16, 2022 C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES) 1. PRESENTATION BY CITY MARKET RE: REQUEST TO EXTEND CLOSURE OF GEORGE STREET E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS): 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 F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING: ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. O-052202 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND RTF NB URBAN RENEWAL, LLC RE: SEARS SITE BLOCK 707.01, LOT(S) 35.13, AND BLOCK 710, LOT(S) 7.02, 7.03 & 7.04 O-052203 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK SCATTERED SITE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK O-052204 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK JERSEY-SANDFORD REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK Page 1 of 7 O-052205 TKS 4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, “REVENUE AND FINANCE” ADD: PLANNING & ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ATTORNEY FEES G. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. R-052242 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS R-052243 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL 04/30/22 – 05/13/22 R-052244 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES R-052245 CG 4 APPROVE PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING – PUBLIC WORKS FOR: PURCHASE OF TWO (2) PUMPS FOR GOODALE CIRCLE PUMP STATION WITH: RAPID PUMP & METER SERVICE COMPANY NTE: $45,694.69 PURCHASE ORDER NO.: 2201707 R-052246 JC 5 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF COPY MACHINE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (SERVICES) FROM: RICOH USA, INC. FOR: ONE (1) RICOH MODEL #MP2555SPG COPIER SYSTEM NTE: $85.72 PER MONTH COMMENCING AUGUST 1, 2022 AND ENDING JULY 31, 2026; FORTY-EIGHT (48) MONTH CONTRACT - STATE CONTRACT #40467/G-2075-COPIERS, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLIES R-052247 JC 6 APPROVE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR: REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROVISION OF CITY SERVICES AMOUNT: $4,320,000.00 R-052248 CG 7 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082141 REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $4,750.00 FOR THE WATER UTILITY WITH: SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SIMPLEX AVENUE AND HAY STREET WATER MAIN/SERVICES REPLACEMENT PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO.: 940-21RFP NTE: $4,750.00 R-052249 JC 8 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: GARDEN STATE LABORATORIES, INC. FOR: LABORATORY ANALYSIS FOR THE WATER UTILITY TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MAY 21, 2022 AND ENDING MAY 20, 2023 SPECIFICATION NO.: 995-22RFP NTE: $28,278.00 FAIR AND OPEN Page 2 of 7 R-052250 TKS 9 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052219 REASON: TO INCLUDE GRANTOR (COUNTY) LANGUAGE AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY FOR: ADDITIONAL GRANT – NEW BRUNSWICK ALLIANCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION: YOUTH LEADERSHIP GRANT DMHAS GRANT FUNDING: $5,000.00 R-052251 TKS 10 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052227 REASON: CORRECT NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER TO MC RIVERWATCH NB, LLC AND APPROVE TITLE 39 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MC RIVERWATCH NB, LLC 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 R-052252 CG 11 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: PAUL ROBESON COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS/NEW BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATION: RECREATION PARK FOR: PAUL ROBESON COMMUNITY SCHOOL FIELD DAY DATES: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2022 & FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 RAIN DATES: MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2022 & TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 TIME: 9:15 AM – 2:30 PM R-052253 JC 12 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: HUMAN & COMMUNITY SERVICES/NEW BRUNSWICK RECREATION LOCATION: BOYD PARK RIVERFRONT FOR: FAMILY FISHING DAY DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022 TIME: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM R-052254 CG 13 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042263 REASON: CHANGE DATE TO FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK REQUESTED BY: LINCOLN ANNEX SCHOOL/NEW BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR: LINCOLN ANNEX SCHOOL FIELD DAY PARK LOCATION: ALICE JENNINGS ARCHIBALD PARK SIDEWALK USE: STUDENTS & STAFF WILL WALK TO AND FROM THE SCHOOL AND PARK ON VAN DYKE AVENUE FROM 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 IS THE RAIN DATE FOR MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL’S FIELD DAY. IN THE EVENT MCKINLEY USES THE RAIN DATE, LINCOLN ANNEX SCHOOL WILL HOLD ITS FIELD DAY ON JUNE 16, 2022. RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 PARK USE TIME: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM Page 3 of 7 R-052255 JC 14 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET CLOSING REQUESTED BY: CROSSROADS THEATRE COMPANY FOR: “FREE FAMILY SATURDAYS” CONCERTS FOR FAMILIES IN FRONT OF THE NBPAC LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK STREET CLOSURE: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN NEW & GEORGE STREETS (ONE SIDE TO REMAIN OPEN FOR HELDRICH HOTEL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC) DATES: SATURDAYS, JUNE 11, 18, 25, 2022 TIME: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-052256 CG 15 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET CLOSING REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER, INC. FOR: NBCC/ARTS INSTITUTE MURAL INSTALLATION & NBNAACP JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK STREET LOCATION: MURAL (INTERSECTION OF LIBERTY STREET/GEORGE STREET) STREET CLOSURE: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN NEW STREET & GEORGE STREET (ONE SIDE TO REMAIN OPEN FOR HELDRICH HOTEL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC) DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022 PARK CLOSURE TIME: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM STREET CLOSURE TIME: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-052257 CG 16 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET CLOSING REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER, INC. FOR: HUB CITY SOUNDS: HEART FESTIVAL PHOTOSHOOT 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: TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-052258 JC 17 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET CLOSING REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET FOR: CAR SHOW LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK STREET CLOSURES: LIVINGSTON AVENUE FROM NEW STREET TO GEORGE STREET (ONE SIDE TO REMAIN OPEN FOR HELDRICH HOTEL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC); GEORGE STREET FROM NEW STREET TO BAYARD STREET; LIBERTY STREET DATE: THURSDAYS, JULY 21, 2022 & AUGUST 18, 2022 RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 TIME: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY Page 4 of 7 R-052259 JC 18 AUTHORIZE LEASE OF COPY MACHINE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – MAJOR CRIMES UNIT FROM: RICOH USA, INC. FOR: ONE (1) RICOH MODEL #IMC2500G DIGITAL COPIER NTE: $187.59 PER MONTH BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2022 AND ENDING JULY 31, 2026 – FORTY-EIGHT (48) MONTH CONTRACT STATE CONTRACT #40467/G-2075-COPIERS, MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES R-052260 TKS 19 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032243 REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 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: $10,000.00 R-052261 TKS 20 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE (WITH SPECIAL RULING) FOR 2021-2022 FOR: SAW INVESTMENTS AT NEW BRUNSWICK, LLC (INACTIVE) LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-022-007 R-052262 CG 21 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: NORTHEASTERN BENEFIT SERVICES, LLC FOR: INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES (DENTAL) TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH CONTRACT COMMENCING JUNE 1, 2022 AND ENDING MAY 31, 2023 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE SPECIFICATION NO.: 996-22RFP FAIR AND OPEN R-052263 TKS 22 APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION FOR RTF URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR: SEARS PROJECT R-052264 FIN 23 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS R-052265 TKS 24 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: TRIAD ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. D/B/A TRIAD ASSOCIATES FOR: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG & CDBG-CV) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE SPECIFICATION NO.: 109-22RFP NTE: $35,000.00 FAIR AND OPEN R-052266 CG 25 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE REQUESTED BY: WORLD’S BEST TEMP, INC. REASON: SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION ON THE 255 FRENCH STREET PROJECT DATE: SATURDAYS FROM MAY 21, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 24, 2022, HOLIDAYS EXCLUDED TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM R-052267 TKS 26 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: MONTANA CONSTRUCTION CORP., INC. FOR: HANDY STREET SANITARY SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT NTE: $600,000.00 Page 5 of 7 R-052268 JC 27 APPROVE AWARDS OF CONTRACT FOR: CONTAMINANTS ANALYSIS FOR THE WATER UTILITY WITH: EUROFINS EATON ANALYTICAL, INC. NTE: $9,120.00 WITH: ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC. NTE: $11,808.00 WITH: GARDEN STATE LABORATORIES, INC. NTE: $2,855.00 TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MAY 21, 2022 AND ENDING MAY 20, 2023 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE SPECIFICATION NO.: 997-22RFP FAIR AND OPEN R-052269 TKS 28 PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY CLERK APPROVE ABC LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS 2022 - 2023 R-052270 TKS 29 SET HEARING DATE RELATIVE TO CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSES FOR: RHYTHM HOSPITALITY GROUP, LLC T/A SOCIAL ROOM BAR LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-079-008 DATE: JUNE 1, 2022 FOR: KELLY’S KORNER, INC. T/A KELLY’S KORNER LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-028-006 DATE: JUNE 1, 2022 FOR: LA FAMOSA, INC. T/A LA FAMOSA LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-045-003 DATE: JUNE 15, 2022 FOR: D’GALA CAFÉ & RESTAURANT, INC. T/A D’GALA CAFÉ & RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-007-003 DATE: JUNE 15, 2022 R-052271 TKS 30 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND CLOSURE OF STREETS REQUESTED BY: THE VETERAN’S ALLIANCE OF RARITAN VALLEY, INC. FOR: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE WITH CEREMONY AT MONUMENT SQUARE PARK PARK LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK STREET CLOSURES: LIVINGSTON AVENUE, LIBERTY STREET, NEILSON STREET, ALBANY STREET INTO HIGHLAND PARK DATE: MONDAY, MAY 30, 2022 TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL: ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION TO: NO. Page 6 of 7 I. PUBLIC COMMENT: J. DATES TO REMEMBER: 1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022 5:00 P.M. 2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT-a www.cityofnewbrunswick.org Page 7 of 7

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