City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · November 2, 2022
Minutes
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON NOVEMBER 2, 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
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Water Department Eric Ekoue
Senior Center Director Melanie Ford
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Captain Christopher Goldeski
City Attorney TK Shamy
Director of Engineering and Public Works Tom Valenti
Director of Water Department 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 September 21, 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
Council President informed the public about the benefits of the Municipal Identification Program
and how it can grant residents access to City services and benefits the entire community. Council
President also mentioned the power plant in Woodbridge and will leave the decision up to the
Township of Woodbridge.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-112201 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 8.40.040-C – REGULATIONS
RE: RECYCLING CONTAINERS
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 November 16,
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-112202 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17, ZONING, CHAPTER 17.02 –
DEFINITIONS AND CHAPTER 17.04 – ZONING DISTRICTS
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 December 2,
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 EcolSciences, Inc. regarding an application for a letter of interpretation for
11 Industrial Drive.
2. A letter from DuBois & Associates regarding a Freshwater Wetlands Application for
Jersey Ave NB Urban Renewal, LLC.
3. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
regarding reports for the 2021 dam safety inspections.
4. A letter from Connell Foley regarding a notice of intention to commence environmental
rights action for 11 Industrial Drive.
5. Ordinance No. 22-2059 from the Borough of Highland Park regarding the borough’s
Affordable Housing Program and amending Chapter 86 and 230 of the “Code of the
Borough of Highland Park” concerning deed restricted control periods and mandatory
set-aside requirements.
6. A letter from Kelso & Burgees regarding a use variance approval at 22 Quentin Avenue.
7. A letter from WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. regarding a Ground Water
Action Protectiveness/Biennial Certification Form for Solvay New Brunswick at 298
Jersey Avenue.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on R-112205. Council President responded.
Resolutions R-112201 through R-112215 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 spoke of the proposed Council Meeting schedule for 2023. Council Vice
President Escobar thanked everyone involved with the Halloween activities. Council Member
Anderson reminded everyone to go out and vote. Ms. Moore from Somerset Street spoke of an
alleged tracker on her phone, racism within the police department and violence in New Brunswick.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 5:43 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Suzanne Sicora Ludwig
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE NOVEMBER 2, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 21, 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-112201 TKS 1 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 8.40.040-C – REGULATIONS
RE: RECYCLING CONTAINERS
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-112201 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-112202 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
10/15/22 – 10/28/22
R-112203 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
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R-112204 TKS 4 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-092221
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $2,701.49
WITH: FINESTEIN & MALLOY, LLC
FOR: IN THE MATTER OF MO GEO LLC V CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
NTE: $2,701.49
R-112205 CG 5 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) 2023 FORD T350 TRANSIT VAN
OR EQUIVALENT WITH SIX (6) AMBULATORY SEATS OR FOUR (4)
AMBULATORY SEATS WITH ONE (1) WHEELCHAIR STATION
SPECIFICATION NO.: 153-22P
R-112206 JC 6 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
TO: GARDEN STATE VETERINARY SERVICES
FOR: AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN SERVICES –
DIVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING NOVEMBER 5,
2022 AND ENDING NOVEMBER 4, 2023
NTE: $7,500.00
R-112207 CG 7 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING & USE OF CITY
PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: VETERAN’S ALLIANCE OF RARITAN VALLEY, INC.
LOCATION: FROM HIGHLAND PARK – ROUTE 27 TO NEILSON
STREET TO BAYARD STREET OR LIBERTY STREET TO MONUMENT
SQUARE PARK
PARK LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
FOR: VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL PARADE TO HONOR ALL MILITARY
VETERANS WHO SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES
DATE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022
TIME: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
R-112208 FIN 8 AUTHORIZE REFUND TO MARTHA K. HOFF AGAINST UTILITY
ACCOUNT# 1165-0, BLOCK 182, LOT 021, 313 HANDY STREET
R-112209 FIN 9 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-112210 JC 10 APPROVE EXECUTION OF JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT
WITH: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
FOR: NEW JERSEY WATER SCIENCE WATER RESOURCES
INVESTIGATIONS
TERM: OCTOBER 1, 2022 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
NTE: $17,945.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-112211 CG 11 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122159
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $50,000.00
WITH: GARRISON ENTERPRISE, INC.
FOR: FURNISH, DELIVER & INSTALL INSERTION VALVES, LINE
STOPS, EMERGENCY VALVE REPAIR & REPLACEMENT FOR THE
WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 783-19W
NTE: $50,000.00
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-112212 JC 12 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND
EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY, OFFICE OF AGING & DISABLED
SERVICES - 2023
FOR: INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE PROJECT – NEW BRUNSWICK
SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER
GRANT: $6,000.00
R-112213 CG 13 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND
EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY, OFFICE OF AGING & DISABLED
SERVICES - 2023
FOR: CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROJECT – NEW BRUNSWICK
SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER
GRANT: $10,000.00
R-112214 JC 14 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND
EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY, OFFICE OF AGING & DISABLED
SERVICES - 2023
FOR: PUBLIC AWARENESS PROJECT – NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR
CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER
GRANT: $20,000.00
H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
TKS 1 PROPOSED 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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