City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · October 5, 2022
Minutes
OCTOBER 5, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON OCTOBER 5, 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.
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
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Superintendent of Water Department Eric Ekoue
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Police Officer Jamal James
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
City Attorney TK Shamy
Senior Citizen Resource Center Staff Lisa Troulis
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti
City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón
Meeting called to order by Council President Sicora Ludwig with Council Members Anderson, Egan,
Escobar and Fleming present.
On motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried, the
minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on August 17, 2022 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
REPORT OF BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Council President addressed the 2022 Financial Disclosure inquiry regarding Brandon Goldberg and
spoke about Contract Law and jurisdiction regarding legally owed fees from MCJIF members. CP
also commented the Housing Authority is a separate entity from the City Council. Lastly, she spoke
about a special interest group that brought forth a proposed resolution from another town and the
council not having the expertise to move forward.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-102201 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:
78 THROOP AVENUE
15 SIXTH STREET
19 OAK 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 October 19, 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-102202 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS,
SECTION 10.12.100 – SCHEDULE 11, “BUS STOPS”
ADD: ALONG NEW STREET, NORTHBOUND ON THE
EASTERLY SIDE
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 October 19, 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-102203 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
APPROPRIATING $2,000,000.00 FROM REGIONAL
CONTRIBUTION FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE
TOWNSHIPS OF PISCATAWAY AND NORTH BRUNSWICK
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE
HOMEOWNER AFFORDABLE REHABILITATION
PROGRAM
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 October 19, 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 Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission regarding a Multi-Family
Residential Development at 159-161 Throop Avenue.
2. A letter from ACER Associates, LLC regarding Cellular Antenna Facility at 10 Landing
Lane.
3. A letter from Weiner Law Group regarding a Notice of Supplemental Assessment within
the Borough of Metuchen.
4. A Certification of the Table of Equalized Valuations from the State of New Jersey
Department of Treasury Division of Taxation.
5. A letter from VHB regarding a NJDEP Freshwater Wetlands General Permit for Rutgers
Cook Student Center at 59 Biel Road.
6. A letter from Wick Companies, LLC regarding a Demolition of Structure at 159 New
Street.
7. A letter from the Land Resource Protection Program's Technical Support Center
regarding a Land Use Authorization Permit for Rutgers Cook Student Center.
8. A letter from Angela Newton inquiring on the rules and procedures within the City of
New Brunswick Police Department and Department of Inspections.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-102207, R-102215, R-102218, R-102223, R-102228, R-
102229 and R-102230. Mr. Valenti, Mr. Drulis, Mr. Shamy and Council President responded. Ms.
Moore inquired on R-102205 and R-102211. Council President responded. Mr. Donsel, a Rutgers
Student inquired on R-102208. Mr. Drulis and Council President responded. Mr. Zebulong, a
Rutgers student inquired on R-102204. Council President responded.
Resolutions R-102201 through R-102231 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 Vice President Escobar congratulated all involved in the Domestic Violence Annual
March/Rally and for those who participated in the Wash and Learn Program. Council Member
Fleming spoke on October being Breast Cancer Awareness month and advised the public to get
tested. Ms. Moore of Suydam Street, spoke in regards to an ordinance previously passed for Paul
Robeson Blvd. Ms. Moore also thanked members of the New Brunswick Police Department and
the Fire Department for responding so quickly to calls she made on the non-emergency line and
suggested 911 calls to be dispatched from the New Brunswick Police Department, not Rutgers. Ms.
Susan Kramer Mills of the Town Clock read a correspondence about Domestic Violence and asked
for transparency of all candidates who are running for office and suggested past issues should be
made public. Nathan inquired on homelessness issues and if the council can look into the availability
of a shower on Abeel Street in New Brunswick. Mr. Kratovil thanked the DPW for the mini clean
up in his neighborhood from the Block Captain program and the installation of eight new bus
shelters on Livingston Avenue. Mr. Kratovil also asked about an allegation of medical waste
dumping on county land and inquired about the Director of the Housing Authority having multiple
jobs, the MCJIF and the public safety of New Brunswick residents.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:08 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Suzanne Sicora Ludwig
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE OCTOBER 5, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 17, 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.
F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-102201 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:
78 THROOP AVENUE
15 SIXTH STREET
19 OAK STREET
O-102202 CG 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL
REGULATIONS, SECTION 10.12.100 – SCHEDULE 11, “BUS STOPS”
ADD: ALONG NEW STREET, NORTHBOUND ON THE EASTERLY SIDE
O-102203 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
APPROPRIATING $2,000,000.00 FROM REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION
FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE TOWNSHIPS OF PISCATAWAY AND
NORTH BRUNSWICK IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE
HOMEOWNER AFFORDABLE REHABILITATION PROGRAM
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G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-102201 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-102202 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
09/17/22 – 09/30/22
R-102203 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-102204 CG 4 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-112147
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $77,700.00 FOR THE WATER
UTILITY
WITH: MOTT MACDONALD GROUP, INC. D/B/A MOTT MACDONALD, LLC
FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HANDY STREET WATER MAINS
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 853-20RFP
NTE: $77,700.00
R-102205 JC 5 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP.
FOR: SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT – CLOUD
COMPUTING SOLUTION
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 1,
2022 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2023
NTE: $17,205.00
SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-102206 CG 6 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: 72 HOUR LLC, D/B/A NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP,
CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE
FOR: ONE (1) 2024 FREIGHTLINER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS
NTE: $258,868.00
SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT
R-102207 JC 7 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: SANITATION EQUIPMENT CORP.
FOR: ONE (1) GARBAGE TRUCK WITH OPTIONS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
NTE: $386,977.87
SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT
R-102208 CG 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: PHI SIGMA SIGMA FOUNDATION
FOR: 5K RUN
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK AND TRACK
DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022
TIME: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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R-102209 JC 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: HIRAM SQUARE ASSOCIATION
FOR: BLOCK PARTY
STREET LOCATION: HIRAM SQUARE – WESTBOUND SIDE BETWEEN
DENNIS STREET AND NEILSON STREET (WILL NOT IMPEDE ANY
CROSSWALKS)
DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022
TIME: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
R-102210 CG 10 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: CENTRAL JERSEY FAMILY HEALTH CONSORTIUM
FOR: FALL FESTIVAL
LOCATION: RECREATION PARK
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2022
RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2022
TIME: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-102211 JC 11 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF
GRANT
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC
SAFETY, NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY
FOR: 2022 DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER – YEAR END
HOLIDAY GRANT
AMOUNT: $12,250.00
R-102212 FIN 12 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY DEPT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
FOR: 2022-23 MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE GRANT
AMOUNT: $22,056.00
R-102213 FIN 13 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY ARTS & HISTORY
FOR: MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
AMOUNT: $4,000.00
R-102214 FIN 14 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE OF AGING
FOR: TITLE IIIB - SUPPLEMENT
AMOUNT: $12,000.00
R-102215 CG 15 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO RE-BID
FOR: EMERGENCY HOUSING SHELTER
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO: 121-22RFP
R-102216 JC 16 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-072232
REASON: REVISED DATES
APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: CHRIS ANDERSON ROOFING
REASON: CRANE PLACEMENT AT 25 KIRKPATRICK STREET (CIVIC
SQUARE BUILDING) AND 120 NEW STREET (FAMILY COURT
BUILDING) IN ORDER TO INSTALL A NEW ROOFING SYSTEM ON
BOTH BUILDINGS
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022
ALTERNATE DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022
TIME: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM: 25 KIRKPATRICK STREET, CIVIC SQUARE
BUILDING
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: 120 NEW STREET, FAMILY COURT BUILDING
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R-1022017 CG 17 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062250
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $18,859.00
WITH: GEORGE DAPPER, INC.
FOR: BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR 2022 SUMMER FUN PROGRAMS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 999-22P
NTE: $18,859.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-102218 TKS 18 APPROVE RE-APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
NAME: J. PETER JOST, ESQ.
FOR: BOARD OF ETHICS SPECIAL CONFLICT COUNSEL
NTE: $10,000.00
R-102219 FIN 19 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-102220 FIN 20 AUTHORIZE REFUND TO DONGYU WANG IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT
OF $910.00 DUE TO OVERBILLING ON BLOCK 171, LOT 25, 84
REMSEN AVENUE, AGAINST UTILITY ACCOUNT #4412-0
R-102221 FIN 21 AUTHORIZE REFUND TO WEI ZHANG IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$657.22 DUE TO OVERBILLING ON BLOCK 237, LOT 2.06 QUALIFIER
C0042, 120 FULTON COURT, AGAINST UTILITY ACCOUNT #7023-0.
PROPERTY SOLD AUGUST 26, 2022.
R-102222 FIN 22 AUTHORIZE REFUND TO MAGYAR BANK IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$7,407.92 AGAINST 2022 TAX YEAR ON BLOCK 240, LOT 014.01, 255
POWERS STREET. PROPERTY EXEMPT AS OF 2022 TAX YEAR.
R-102223 FIN 23 AUTHORIZE REFUND TO ROCKOFF URBAN RENEWAL LLC IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF $90,190.00 AGAINST 2022 TAX YEAR ON BLOCK
129, LOT 1.01 QUALIFIER X, 290 GEORGE STREET. PROPERTY
EXEMPT AS OF 2021 TAX YEAR.
R-102224 JC 24 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-072142
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION, LLC
FOR: REMSEN AVENUE WATER MAIN UPGRADE FOR THE WATER
UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 924-21W
NTE: $532,985.09
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-102225 CG 25 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND
ROAD CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: KENVIL CRANE
REASON: DISMANTLE THE TOWER CRANE UTILIZED FOR THE PLUM
II PROJECT SITE
DATES & TIMES: OCTOBER 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2022 FROM 12:00 AM
TO 7:00 AM
ALTERNATE DATES & TIMES: NOVEMBER 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2022 OR
NOVEMBER 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2022 FROM 12:00 AM TO 7:00 AM
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R-102226 TKS 26 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE - LETTER OF
CREDIT
TO: PETER CAMAMIS/1002 JERSEY AVENUE LLC
FOR: 1002 JERSEY AVENUE
BLOCK 598, LOT 16
R-102227 TKS 27 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE BOND
TO: FULTON SQUARE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC
BLOCK 296.01, LOT 1/-1
R-102228 TKS 28 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE
NEW JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (UEZ) AUTHORITY FOR
THE FIRST GENERATION ENTERPRISE ZONE ASSISTANCE FUNDS
FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION
AMOUNT: $240,000.00
R-102229 TKS 29 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE
NEW JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (UEZ) AUTHORITY FOR
THE FIRST GENERATION ENTERPRISE ZONE ASSISTANCE FUNDS
FOR IMPROVED WAYFINDING SIGNAGE
AMOUNT: $230,000.00
R-102230 TKS 30 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE
NEW JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (UEZ) AUTHORITY FOR
THE FIRST GENERATION ENTERPRISE ZONE ASSISTANCE FUNDS
FOR BUSINESS TRAINING
AMOUNT: 100,000.00
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, OCTOBER 19, 2022
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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