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Regular Meeting

New Brunswick, NJ · July 20, 2022

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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 Page 1 of 6 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 Page 2 of 6 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 Page 3 of 6 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 Page 4 of 6 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 Page 5 of 6 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 Page 6 of 6

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