City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · July 20, 2022
Minutes
JULY 20, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON JULY 20, 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.
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:
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Library Director Bob Belvin
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Police Officer Jamal James
Purchasing Agent Marie James
Director of Human and Community Service Keith Jones II
Recycling Coordinator Erin Maguire
City Attorney TK Shamy
City Clerk Staff Jasmine Sosa
Director of Water Department Alexei Walus
City Clerk Leslie Zeledón
On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on June 1, 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.
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING
O-072201 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, CHAPTER 15.04 – UNIFORM
CONSTRUCTION CODE, SECTION 15.04.160 – DEMOLITION NOTICE
REQUIRED
DELETE: SECTION 15.04.160
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 Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on July 20, 2022.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-072202 HELD AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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 8.40.100 – ENFORCEMENT
RE: RECYLCING
On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Anderson, and carried, the
above ordinance was held on Final Reading on July 20, 2022
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Egan, Fleming, Escobar, Sicora Ludwig
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
NONE
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission regarding Colgate Paper Fire
Suppression Units at 12 Industrial Drive.
2. An ordinance from Franklin Township regarding an amendment to Chapter 112,
Development. Intended Primarily to Address the Development of Warehouses in the
Business and Industry (B-1) Zone.
3. A letter from Porzio Bromberg & Newman regarding a Planning Board Special Public
Hearing scheduled for July 14, 2022.
4. A letter from Kelso & Burgess, Attorneys at Law regarding a Variance Application for
147 Joyce Kilmer Avenue.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired about R-072261. Council President responded. Ms. Stork
inquired about R-072255. Council President responded.
Resolutions R-072240 through R-072269 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 President reminded everyone about National Night out on August 2, 2022. Council Vice
President highlighted the Team Litter Patrol program and congratulated the youth who had an
opportunity to participate. Council Member Egan also congratulated the same. Council President
reiterated the process for the Public Comment portion of the meeting. Harry from Livingston Ave.
and a DPW employer inquired on hazard pay and spoke of the amount of garbage picked up in New
Brunswick compared to surrounding towns. Joseph Dees, a DPW worker spoke about the process of
dropping off waste materials at the Jersey Avenue site. Council Member Egan asked for details
concerning the site. Mr. Dees also inquired on hazard pay. Council President stated Council members
do not handle or discuss collective bargaining matters. Ms. Moore of Somerset Street spoke of
racism, the CP asked her to handle herself in a professional manner, then directed Ms. Moore to be
escorted out of the meeting. Shortly after, Ms. Moore returned and shouted derogatory language to
the Council President. Ms. Richardson, a DPW worker spoke about the collective bargaining
contract, mentioned harassment letters, a concern for the youth who worked with DPW and the need
of equipment and air conditioners. Council VP addressed Ms. Richardson’s concerns for the youth
whom worked with DPW. Mr. Kratovil thanked the council for approving R-072248. He also
mentioned he stands with the City Workers; fair compensation and that minimum wage should be
$15 for all. Ms. Stork spoke about the conditions of DPW, the trash all around the parks, specifically
Buccleuch Park and affordable housing. Mr. Dees addressed the Council, asking about the public
comment process of the meetings. Council President provided a detailed explanation. Mr. Shamy
confirmed the process.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 5:46 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Suzanne Sicora Ludwig
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE JULY 20, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022 @ 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JUNE 1, 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-072201 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, CHAPTER 15.04 – UNIFORM
CONSTRUCTION CODE, SECTION 15.04.160 – DEMOLITION NOTICE
REQUIRED
DELETE: SECTION 15.04.160
O-072202 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 8.40.100 – ENFORCEMENT
RE: RECYLCING
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-072240 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
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R-072241 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
06/25/22 – 07/08/22
R-072242 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-072243 CG 4 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052248
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $8,284.48 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: $8,284.48
R-072244 FIN 5 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER PAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-072245 JC 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: CENTRAL JERSEY FAMILY HEALTH CONSORTIUM
FOR: COVID-19 RESOURCE FUN FAIR
LOCATION: BOYD PARK
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022
TIME: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-072246 CG 7 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062235
REASON: CHANGE DATE AND RAIN DATE OF EVENT
APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: UNORTHODOX RECORDS
FOR: ARTISTS PERFORMANCES FOR SKATER, ROCK AND RAP/HIP-
HOP COMMUNITY AND YOUTH OF NEW BRUNSWICK
LOCATION: RECREATION PARK AND SKATE PARK
DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022
RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2022
TIME: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
R-072247 JC 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY/ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON
MEDICAL SCHOOL
LOCATION: PARTIAL CLOSING WITH BARRICADES LEAVING ONE
LANE OPEN ON LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN GEORGE AND NEW
STREETS
FOR: RWJ MEDICAL SCHOOL “WHITE COAT CEREMONY”
WELCOMING FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS AT THE STATE
THEATRE
DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022
TIME: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-072248 CG 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF CITY
SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: KRATOVIL FOR MAYOR
FOR: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT BLOCK PARTY
STREET AND SIDEWALK LOCATION: TOWNSEND STREET BETWEEN
REMSEN AND THROOP AVENUES
DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022
TIME: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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R-072249 JC 10 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET
CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: UPTOWN CRIME WATCH
FOR: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
PARK LOCATION: RECREATION PARK
STREET LOCATION: PINE STREET
DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022
TIME: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
R-072250 JC 11 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: LOS BOMBERAS – PROFESSIONAL LATINO
FIREFIGHTERS OF NJ
FOR: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
LOCATION: JOYCE KILMER PARK
DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022
TIME: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
R-072251 CG 12 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032214
REASON:
APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET
CLOSURE (STREET CLOSURE FOR AUGUST 5 ONLY)
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER, INC.
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
STREET LOCATION: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN NEW AND
GEORGE STREETS
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
POLICE EXTRA DUTY – AUGUST 5, 2022 ONLY
R-072252 CG 13 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: LAZOS AMERICA UNIDA
FOR: GUELAGUETZA
LOCATION: BOYD PARK AND AMPHITHEATER
DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2022
TIME: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-072253 JC 14 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY, STREET CLOSURE
AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET
FOR: TRAVELING SCULPTURE EXHIBITION – 6 STATUTES BY ARTIST
SEWARD JOHNSON TO BE PLACED IN CITY CENTER DISTRICT
PARK LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK (ON GRASS WHERE
CHRISTMAS TREE IS PLACED)
STREET CLOSURES: 396 GEORGE STREET (ROADWAY AT KILMER
EATERY); GEORGE STREET (ROADWAY BETWEEN POPEYES AND
SKUNK SHOP)
SIDEWALK USE: 365 GEORGE STREET (SEMICOLON); 335 GEORGE
STREET (BETWEEN JINSOY AND RUTGERS OFFICE ENTRANCE); 7
LIVINGSTON AVENUE (CURB BUMP OUT BETWEEN 2 PSE&G MANHOLE
COVERS)
DATES: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2022 THROUGH WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 19, 2022
TIME: 24/7
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R-072254 CG 15 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052209
REASON: ADD GEORGE STREET
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 LOCATIONS: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN
NEW STREET AND GEORGE STREET (ONE SIDE TO REMAIN OPEN
FOR HELDRICH HOTEL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC); GEORGE STREET
BETWEEN LIBERTY AND BAYARD STREETS
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-072255 JC 16 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER OMNIA
PARTNERS CO-OP
FROM: FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.
FOR: COMMUNITY OUTREACH VEHICLE WITH OPTIONS
NTE: $225,000.00
R-072256 TKS 17 APPROVE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT
WITH: FIRST SYMETRA NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
NEW YORK
FOR: STOP LOSS COVERAGE FOR AETNA MEDICAL PLAN AND
CVS/CAREMARK PRESCRIPTION PLAN
TERM: JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-072257 TKS 18 AUTHORIZE 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-072258 TKS 19 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022223
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $25,000.00
WITH: SAL ELECTRIC CO., INC.
FOR: ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 7,
2022 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2023, WHICH CAN BE EXTENDED
ON A YEARLY BASIS FOR UP TO TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 977-22P
NTE: $25,000.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
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R-072259 JC 20 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND
ROAD CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: SUPOR CRANE & RIGGING, LLC
REASON: TO PLACE A CRANE ON SOMERSET STREET TO REPLACE
HVAC UNITS AT 30 EASTON AVENUE
ROAD CLOSURE: SOMERSET STREET FROM EASTON AVENUE TO
LITTLE ALBANY STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2022
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, AUGUST 6 OR AUGUST 13, 2022
HOURS: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
R-072260 CG 21 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012280
REASON: $5,578.00 TO CLOSE OUT INVOICING
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES #2 – FUNDING TO CLOSE OUT
SURVEYING AND STRUCTURAL EVAL. SERVICES
WITH: MOTT MACDONALD, LLC
FOR: 2021 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 946-21RFP
AMOUNT: $5,578.00
R-072261 TKS 22 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF
TWO (2) PROPERTIES TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR ITS REVIEW
AND REPORT:
• 170 NEILSON STREET, BLOCK 10, LOT 1.01
• 9 BAYARD STREET, BLOCK 9, LOT 21
R-072262 JC 23 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE COMPANY
FOR: MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND
EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
AND PUMP STATIONS
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 22, 2022
AND ENDING JULY 21, 2023
SPECIFICATION NO.: 106-22W
NTE: $140,000.00
R-072263 FIN 24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $13,600,000.00
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
R-072264 FIN 25 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
NJ DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FOR: FY21 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM
AMOUNT: $43,236.00
R-072265 FIN 26 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
FOR: YOUTH LEADERSHIP GRANT
AMOUNT: $5,000.00
R-072266 FIN 27 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY ARTS INSTITUTE
FOR: 2022 HOLIFESTIVAL
AMOUNT: $3,500.00
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R-072267 FIN 28 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP
FOR: 2022 SHARED SERVICE – ANIMAL CONTROL
AMOUNT: $84,471.24
R-072268 FIN 29 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
FOR: RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT
AMOUNT: $104,226.56
R-072269 TKS 30 APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF
PERTH AMBOY IN CONNECTION THE CITY OF PERTH AMBOY’S
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
FOR: FY 2022 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (JAG PROGRAM)
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, AUGUST 3, 2022
5:00 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2022
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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