City Council

Name: City Council — New Brunswick, NJ
Start: 2023-04-19
End: 2023-04-19
Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Regular Meeting

New Brunswick, NJ · April 19, 2023

Minutes

APRIL 19, 2023 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD ON APRIL 19, 2023 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 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 six (6) 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: Administration Aide Ivan Adorno Public Information Officer Bert Baron Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett City Engineer Daniel Burke Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese Planning Director Daniel Dominguez Water Department Superintendent Eric Ekoue Social Services Director Melanie Ford Assistant City Attorney Charly Gayden Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg Fire Department Staff Hasahya Hirya Lieutenant James Hoover Police Officer Jamal James Finance Department Staff Michael Licameli Recycling Coordinator Erin Maguire Dial-A-Ride Staff Melissa Mantuano Finance Director Richard Mulrine Fire Department Staff Cheryl Smith Executive Director of City Market Pamela Stefanek Fire Official Victor Ortiz Director of Water Department Alexei Walus City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón On motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming and carried, the minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on March 1, 2023 were approved and adopted as engrossed. Meeting called to order by Council President Rebecca Escobar with Council Members Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins and Sicora Ludwig present. Council Vice President Egan was absent. PUBLIC HEARING O-042301 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.28 – FEE SCHEDULE, SECTION 3.28.110 RE: POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil and Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Council President Escobar responded. On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on April 19, 2023. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-042302 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: 35 PAULUS BOULEVARD Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: None. On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on April 19, 2023. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-042303 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, SECTIONS 10.12.060 – SCHEDULE 8-A, “LOADING ZONES” ADD: SUYDAM STREET Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Burke and Council President Escobar responded. On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on April 19, 2023. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-042304 AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND ESTABLISH A CAP BANK Council President Escobar asked Mr. Mulrine to explain the above ordinance. Public Comment: None. On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on April 19, 2023. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-042305 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.28 – “FEE SCHEDULE”, SECTION 3.28.120 - PARKS AND RECREATION FEES RE: AMEND RECREATION FEES – FLAG FOOTBALL Council Member Anderson asked Mr. Adorno to explain the above ordinance. Mr. Adorno proceeded. Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Adorno responded. On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on April 19, 2023. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-042306 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION ADD: CHAPTER 15.80 – LEAD-BASED PAINT INSPECTIONS Council President Escobar asked Mr. Dominguez to explain the above ordinance. She opened the Public Hearing on the same. Public Comment: None. On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on April 19, 2023. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES None. COMMUNICATIONS 1. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding applications being accepted for the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) Fiscal Year 2024 State Aid Programs. 2. A letter from the State of New Jersey Departmental of Environmental Protection regarding Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification – case number 23-05- 01-1955-33. 3. A letter from Sean M. Savage, Director of Land Development regarding Vermella New Brunswick – Mixed-Use Development, Block 707.01, Lot 35.13 and Block 710, 7.02, 7.03 & 7.04, City of New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey- Matrix No. 21- 1323. 4. A letter from French & Parrello regarding New Swift Cleaners. 5. A letter from Menlo Engineering regarding Flood Hazard Area and Freshwater Wetlands Permit Application for 131 Jersey Avenue. 6. A letter from Lanagan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. regarding Notice of Application for Individual Flood Hazard Area Permit, Remedial Action for Soils and Overburden Ground Water, Former New Brunswick Gas Works, NJDOT Route 18 Right-of-way. 7. A letter from Middlesex County Utilities Authority regarding New Brunswick MCUA Q1 2023 Participant Billing. 8. A letter from Damaris Soto regarding Recreation Park – Concerned about the bike riders, skateboarders, and motor cross bikes disrupting traffic especially during the 4pm to 8pm. 9. A letter from Damaris Soto regarding enforcing a noise ordinance for 10:00 or 11:00pm party cutoff. 10. A letter from the State of New Jersey Departmental of Environmental Protection regarding Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification – case number 23-04- 19-1429-39. 11. A letter from Eva Maria Hernandez regarding any internship that may be open for this summer. 12. A letter from The Home News Tribune regarding partnering with the local United States Postal Service to provide delivery of the Home News Tribune as the same time as our mail service starting May 22, 2023. 13. A letter from The New Jersey Department of Environment Protection regarding Former Sears Roebuck & Co. – Case number LSR230001. 14. A letter from NJ Department of Environmental Protection regarding Land Use Permit application. RESOLUTIONS Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-042368. Mr. Goldberg responded. Ms. Moore inquired on R-042361 and R-042374. Mr. Dominguez and Mr. Burke responded. Resolutions R-042344 through R-042378, moved by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Castaneda and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council. CM abstained from R-042353 and R-042355. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Castaneda (R-042353 and R-042355) Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council President spoke of current protocols in place for Code Red stating adjustments will be made as needed, an Earth Day sweep up event on April 27th, Rent Control plans being assessed, climate change and clean energy aggregation. CP also spoke on the OEM’s action plans in place for flooding areas and recent arrests. Lingling of Milltown spoke against rental increase, homelessness, and a sexual assault case. Resident of Highland Park spoke on rent cap. Tim Smith of Rutgers spoke on the rental increase and asked to denounce the Woodbridge Power Plant. Reynalda Cruz of New Labor asked to freeze rental increases and more inspectors for home inspections. Jaycob suggested interpreters, homelessness and spoke of legal fees for a sexual assault case. Michelle Aragram mention New Brunswick is a working-class city and increases in rent drastically impacts everyone when minimum wage is low. Iris, NB Resident stated it is difficult to live in New Brunswick and that landlord can afford to lose money, opposed to tenants. Cal and Carisa Cunningham spoke of rent control issues and requested a rental freeze. Edgar Romero a long time resident of the City stated there has been homeless and substance abused individuals whom have trespassed on his property, violated his and neighboring members cars as well as being threatened. He asked for more police presence but that it may be a temporary short term solution. Sarah a city resident spoke of housing not being inspected well and mentioned a tub falling from the ceiling. Sarah stated the minimum wage is not enough for a rent of 3k and she does not want to leave New Brunswick. Alexa Harris of Sayerville spoke as a renter of New Brunswick and suggested to join a bicycle program for low- income riders, Woodbridge Power Plant, the need of Social Workers and public bathrooms. Britney of Livingston Avenue and DPW employee spoke in support of a translator, increasing pay, homelessness, landlords that do not update units as they should and the amount of garbage increase throughout the city. Danielle Moore of 333 Somerset Street stated she told city employees not to work, disappointment with the City Clerk and Police Department on a situation with OPRA involving her son. Ms. Moore also spoke of the cost of living and the need of a roommate to pay rent. Anna, a 2015 Rutgers Alumni, asked for a meeting to discuss demands to better the community. On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:54 P.M. Leslie R. Zeledón Rebecca Escobar City Clerk Council President

Agenda

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE APRIL 19, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING. CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023 @ 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 1, 2023 C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES) E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS): ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. O-042301 JC 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.28 – FEE SCHEDULE, SECTION 3.28.110 RE: POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES O-042302 CG 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED PARKING, SECTION 10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS” ADD: 35 PAULUS BOULEVARD O-042303 JC 3 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, SECTIONS 10.12.060 – SCHEDULE 8-A, “LOADING ZONES” ADD: SUYDAM STREET O-042304 FIN 4 AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND ESTABLISH A CAP BANK O-042305 JC 5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.28 – “FEE SCHEDULE”, SECTION 3.28.120 - PARKS AND RECREATION FEES RE: AMEND RECREATION FEES – FLAG FOOTBALL O-042306 TKS 6 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION ADD: CHAPTER 15.80 – LEAD-BASED PAINT INSPECTIONS Page 1 of 6 F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING: ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. G. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. R-042344 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS R-042345 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL 04/01/23 – 04/14/23 R-042346 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES R-042347 CG 4 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION FOR: SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK – PAVILION AND TRACK DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023 TIME: 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM R-042348 CG 5 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK REQUESTED BY: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/NEW BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR: KITE FLYING PARK LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK – FIELDS, PAVILIONS, PLAYGROUND AND BASKETBALL COURT SIDEWALK USE: STUDENTS AND STAFF WILL WALK TO BUCCLEUCH PARK USING WYCKOFF STREET TO BARTLETT STREET TO MORRELL STREET TO RAY STREET TO SENIOR STREET TO RICHARDSON STREET TO HUNTINGTON STREET DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 TIME: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 R-042349 JC 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET FOR: LIVE-MUSIC – RUTGERS DAY PARK LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK SIDEWALK USE: GEORGE STREET DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 TIME: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Page 2 of 6 R-042350 JC 7 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET FOR: SEWARD JOHNSON TRAVELING SCULPTURE EXHIBITION – 6 LIFE SIZE SCULPTURES TO BE PLACED IN CITY CENTER DISTRICT PARK LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK (ON GRASS WHERE CHRISTMAS TREE IS PLACED) SIDEWALK USE: 75 BAYARD STREET, 391 GEORGE STREET, 356 GEORGE STREET, 335 GEORGE STREET BY LIBERTY STREET AND 335 GEORGE STREET BY BAYARD STREET DATES: MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023 THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 TIME: 24/7 R-042351 JC 8 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: MAY 18, JUNE 15, JULY 20, AUGUST 17 & SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 TIME: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-042352 CG 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK REQUESTED BY: ST. PETER’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FOR: FOOD TRUCK EVENT FOR EMPLOYEES STREET AND SIDEWALK LOCATION: FROM ST. PETER’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PARKING LOT TO 89 DELAFIELD STREET DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023 TIME: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM R-042353 CG 10 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK TOMORROW FOR: MERCADO ESPERANZA EVENT LOCATION: WAR MEMORIAL PARK DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023 TIME: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM R-042354 JC 11 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: WOODROW WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/NEW BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR: SCHOOL FIELD DAY LOCATION: MURPHY PARK DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023 RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM R-042355 CG 12 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS/NEW BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR: COVID VACCINE CLINIC AND HEALTH FAIR STREET AND SIDEWALK LOCATION: DELAVAN STREET BETWEEN LIVINGSTON AVENUE AND LEE AVENUE DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 TIME: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY Page 3 of 6 R-042356 JC 13 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: 72 HOUR LLC, D/B/A NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP, CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE FOR: TWO (2) 2023 RAM CLASSIC VEHICLES FOR THE WATER UTILITY NTE: $82,597.24 SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT R-042357 CG 14 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT AND REJECTION OF BID WITH: ROHRER ENTERPRISES, INC., D/B/A ROHRER BUS SALES 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 FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SPECIFICATION NO.: 175-23P NTE: $96,400.00 R-042358 JC 15 AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY FOR: 2023-2024 NEW BRUNSWICK ALLIANCE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION DEDR: $22,056.00 CASH MATCH: $ 5,514.00 IN-KIND: $16,542.00 R-042359 JC 16 AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT WITH: MIDDLESEX COUNTY FOR: 2023 – 2025 NEW BRUNSWICK MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE PROGRAM: YOUTH LEADERSHIP GRANT – TERM TWO DMHAS GRANT FUNDING: $5,000.00 R-042360 FIN 17 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS R-042361 TKS 18 APPROVE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK (CDBG & HOME FUNDING) CDBG 2023 – 2024 ALLOCATION: $849,199.00 HOME 2023 – 2024 ALLOCATION: $628,935.00 R-042362 CG 19 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER REPAIR CLAMPS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE WATER UTILITY WITH: FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, LLC TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING APRIL 20, 2023 AND ENDING APRIL 19, 2024 SPECIFICATION NO.: 165-23W NTE: $35,000.00 R-042363 TKS 20 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042333 REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $7,000.00 WITH: SAL ELECTRIC CO., INC. FOR: ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIFICATION NO.: 977-22P NTE: $7,000.00 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-042364 JC 21 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: T-MOBILE USA, INC. FOR: UNLIMITED DATA PLANS FOR 100 ALCATEL JOY TABLETS 2 FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE CENTER TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MAY 1, 2023 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2024 NTE: $23,688.00 SOURCEWELL CO-OP R-042365 CG 22 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082252 REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR: TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH: CAMPBELL FREIGHTLINER, LLC SPECIFICATION NO.: 114-22P NTE: $2,000.00 APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT R-042366 CG 23 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR: CITY WIDE MUNICIPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND ANNUAL SERVICES SPECIFICATION NO.: 184-23P R-042367 TKS 24 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT WITH: ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONS (ANJEC) FOR: CREATION OF EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY SIGNAGE IN THE POLLINATOR GARDEN AT BUCCLEUCH PARK GRANT AMOUNT: $1,500.00 R-042368 TKS 25 AUTHORIZED SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH: THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK FOR: ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MAY 1, 2023 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2024 WITH AN OPTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS SHOULD THE PARTIES SO DESIRE NTE: $36,000.00 R-042369 JC 26 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR: VAN DYKE AVENUE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS SPECIFICATION NO.: 185-23W R-042370 CG 27 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR: LOUIS STREET AND DUKE STREET WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS SPECIFICATION NO.: 186-23W R-042371 TKS 28 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE TO: 760 NEW BRUNSWICK URBAN RENEWAL, LLC FOR: 780 JERSEY AVE BLOCK 598, LOTS 2 & 3.06 R-042372 JC 29 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE TO: SINGH & BINDRA, INC. FOR: 172 GEORGE STREET BLOCK 136, LOT 1.01 Page 5 of 6 R-042373 CG 30 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR: VAN DYKE AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS SPECIFICATION NO: 973-23 R-042374 JC 31 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR: LOUIS STREET AND COURTLANDT STREET ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS SPECIFICATION NO: 974-23 R-042375 TKS 32 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102218 REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $7,500.00 TO: J. PETER JOST, ESQ. FOR: BOARD OF ETHICS SPECIAL CONFLICT COUNSEL NTE: $7,500.00 R-042376 JC 33 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND ROAD CLOSURE REQUESTED BY: STATE LINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. REASON: CONCRETE POUR ON THE ROOF OF ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ROAD CLOSURE: FRENCH STREET BETWEEN PATERSON STREET AND JOYCE KILMER AVENUE DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 & MAY 20, 2023 TIME: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM R-042377 JC 34 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT AND REJECTION OF BID FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER POWDERED ACTIVATED CARBON FOR BULK FEED FACILITIES FOR THE WATER UTILITY WITH: CARBON ACTIVIATED CORPORATION TERM: TEN (10) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING APRIL 20, 2023 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 6, 2024 RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO.: 106-2023WR NTE: $199,500.00 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, MAY 3, 2023 5:30 P.M. 2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2023 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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