City Council

Name: City Council — New Brunswick, NJ
Start: 2023-06-21
End: 2023-06-21
Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Regular Meeting

New Brunswick, NJ · June 21, 2023

Minutes

JUNE 21, 2023 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD ON JUNE 21, 2023 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 in City Hall 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: Public Information Officer Bert Baron Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese Planning Director Daniel Dominguez City Administrator Michael Drulis Water Department Erick Ekoue Social Services Director Melanie Ford Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg Fire Chief of Administration Hasahya Hirya Police Lt. James Hoover Police Officer Jamal James Finance Staff Michael Licameli Finance Director Richard Mulrine Fire Prevention Victor Ortiz City Attorney TK Shamy Fire Department Staff Cheryl Smith Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti Director of Water Department Alexei Walus City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón On motion of Council Member Egan seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig and carried, the minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on May 3, 2023 were approved and adopted as engrossed. Meeting called to order by Council President Rebecca Escobar with Council Members Anderson, Castaneda, Egan, Gaskins and Sicora Ludwig present. Council Member Fleming was absent. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK 2023 BUDGET City Clerk Zeledón read Resolution to amend the budget R-062300C. Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing to amend the budget. Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on the amendment to the budget. Mr. Mulrine responded. On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, and carried, the hearing was closed. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK RESOLUTION TO R-062300C FIN 1 ADOPT 2023 BUDGET On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and carried, R-062300C was adopted by the Municipal Council. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING O-062301 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.24 – REVOLVING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FUND Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: Council President asked Mr. Dominguez to give a summary of the ordinance. Ms. Moore and Mr. Kratovil inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Dominguez responded. On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on June 21, 2023. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-062302 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A LONG-TERM TAX AS EXEMPTION AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN AMENDED THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND STIRLINGSIDE BY URBAN RENEWAL, LLC R-O-062302 RE: 50 NEILSON STREET & 45 HASSART STREET BLOCK 121, LOTS 1.01 AND 1.02 Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance. Public Comment: Council President asked Mr. Dominguez to give a summary of the ordinance. Ms. Moore and Mr. Kratovil inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Dominguez 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 June 21, 2023. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES O-062303 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: 28 CHESTER CIRCLE, APT. 1B On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on July 5, 2023 at 5:00P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-062304 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE GRANTING OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT AGREEMENT TO 359 GEORGE STREET LLC, ABOVE AND BELOW A PORTION OF THE CITY’S RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS GEORGE STREET BLOCK 9, LOT 9 On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on July 5, 2023 at 5:00P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. O-062305 A SUPPLEMENTAL BOND ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE O-041501 ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION AND ADD ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000.00 On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, and carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on July 5, 2023 at 5:00P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS 1. A letter from Langan amending the Response Action Outcome dated May 18, 2022 regarding Ferren Deck, 2 French Street. 2. A letter from Tetra Tech regarding a Receptor Evaluation (RE) Form JB Ross Inc. for 409 Joyce Kilmer Avenue. RESOLUTIONS Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-062353, Mr. Drulis responded. Ms. Moore inquired on R-062343, R-062362 and R-062370. Mr. Valenti responded. Resolutions R-062301 through R-062339 except R-062323, moved by Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council. Roll Call: Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar Nay: Abstain: Castaneda (R-062348) Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council President Escobar provided an update from the previous meeting regarding the Division of Public Works, Division of Parks positions, bicycle and pedestrian safety, water treatment plant and the possibility of a rent control ordinance amendment with modifications. Veronica Nolasco of the Association of New Labor brought a petition of 1200 signatures in support of a rent freeze for the year 2024. City tenants and New Labor representatives provided reasons as to why a 5.5% increase in rent would be impactful to residents, provided some statistics and mentioned the revenue collected by landlords. Danielle Moore mentioned she has been a resident for 46 years, spoke against the George Street closure due to possible emergencies, public smoking of marijuana, rent freeze and current rental rates. Charles Kratovil stated he stands in support of rent freezing, inquired about a pride event. Council President and the City Administrator responded. April McClous spoke in regards to the housing crisis, resources and the climate action plan. Long time listener of the NB Council meeting stated he was pleased with services provided by DPW, Fire and Police but is concerned about the George Street Closure, possible non-ADA compliance, violations under the ordinance for the closure and the furniture of some business establishments. Britney of Livingston Avenue and DPW employee spoke of illegal dumping, over filled garbage cans, working while shooting investigations are taking place and the union contract. Linda Stork of Park Blvd., mentioned a COVID bonus for employees who worked during COVID, competitive wages, the request for an arborist and spoke against the Woodbridge power plant. On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:36 P.M. Leslie R. Zeledón Rebecca Escobar City Clerk Council President

Agenda

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE JUNE 21, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING. CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023 @ 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 3, 2023 C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES) CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK 2023 BUDGET RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK 2023 BUDGET R-062300C FIN 1 CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK RESOLUTION TO ADOPT 2023 BUDGET E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS): ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. O-062301 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3, REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.24 – REVOLVING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FUND O-062302 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE A LONG-TERM TAX EXEMPTION AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND STIRLINGSIDE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC RE: 50 NEILSON STREET & 45 HASSART STREET BLOCK 121, LOTS 1.01 AND 1.02 F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING: ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. O-062303 CG 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: 28 CHESTER CIRCLE, APT. 1B Page 1 of 7 O-062304 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE GRANTING OF A RIGHT-OF- WAY EASEMENT AGREEMENT TO 359 GEORGE STREET LLC, ABOVE AND BELOW A PORTION OF THE CITY’S RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS GEORGE STREET BLOCK 9, LOT 9 O-062305 FIN 3 A SUPPLEMENTAL BOND ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE O-041501 ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION AND ADD ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000.00 G. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO. TO: NO. R-062340 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS R-062341 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL 05/27/23 – 06/09/23 R-062342 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES R-062343 TKS 4 AUTHORIZE RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH: COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX FOR: TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT INTERSECTION OF JERSEY AVENUE AND HALE STREET R-062344 CG 5 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET CLOSING REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER FOR: 2023 PRIDE BRUNCH LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK STREET CLOSURE LOCATION: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN NEW STREET AND GEORGE STREET (ONE LANE MUST REMAIN OPEN FOR HELDRICH HOTEL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC) DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023 TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-062345 JC 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK REQUESTED BY: LAZOS AMERICA UNIDA PARK LOCATION: BOYD PARK AND AMPHITHEATER SIDEWALK USE: PROCESSION BEGINNING AT FEASTER PARK- BALDWIN STREET TO REMSEN AVENUE TO GEORGE STREET TO PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD TO BOYD PARK DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023 PARK TIME: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM SIDEWALK USE TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-062346 CG 7 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: ZAKEE BOWSER ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION LOCATION: ALICE JENNINGS ARCHIBALD PARK FOR: BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR BARBARA JOHNSON DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023 RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2023 TIME: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Page 2 of 7 R-062347 JC 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET CLOSING REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER FOR: HUB CITY SOUNDS: CORAZON LATINO FESTIVAL/DIA DE MUERTOS/ HALLOWEEN LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK STREET LOCATION: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN GEORGE STREET & NEW STREET (ONE LANE MUST REMAIN OPEN FOR HELDRICH HOTEL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC) DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2023 TIME: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM POLICE EXTRA DUTY R-062348 CG 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK TOMORROW FOR: MERCADO ESPERANZA EVENT AND HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING LOCATION: WAR MEMORIAL PARK DATE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023 TIME: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM R-062349 JC 10 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: 72 HOUR LLC, D/B/A NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP, CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE FOR: THREE (3) 2024 CHEVROLET EQUINOX VEHICLES FOR THE WATER UTILITY NTE: $90,017.28 SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT R-062350 CG 11 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: BUSINESS & GOVERNMENTAL INSURANCE AGENCY (BGIA) FOR: INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES (TRADITIONAL INDEMNITY) TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE SPECIFICATION NO.: 176-23RFP FAIR AND OPEN R-062351 JC 12 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062254 REASON: ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH: PUBLIC SYNERGIES GROUP, LLC FOR: INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES (HMO) TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 R-062352 TKS 13 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: SANDA NUNES D/B/A DUMOR CONTRACTING, INC. FOR: RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT- PHASE V SPECIFICATION NO.: 111-22W NTE: $560,672.00 R-062353 TKS 14 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH: AKA CAMEO LLC FOR: CONSTITUENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Page 3 of 7 R-062354 JC 15 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: SOUTH AND ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR: PROPRIETARY CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 NTE: $7,680.00 R-062355 TKS 16 APPROVE ABC LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS 2023 - 2024 R-062356 FIN 17 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING PERMISSION FOR THE DEDICATION BY RIDER FOR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FUND (NJSA 20:4-4.1A) R-062357 FIN 18 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOTES TO THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK PURSUANT TO THE NJ INFRASTRUCTURE BANK CONSTRUCTION FINANCING LOAN PROGRAM R-062358 JC 19 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052229 REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $4,407.50 WITH: EUROFINS LANCASTER LABORATORIES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC FOR: CONTAMINANTS ANALYSIS FOR THE WATER UTILITY SPECIFICATION NO.: 830-20RFP NTE: $4,407.50 R-062359 TKS 20 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE (WITH SPECIAL RULING) FOR 2023-2024 FOR: GEORGE BARROOD (INACTIVE) LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-026-010 R-062360 JC 21 APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF 2023 LOCAL RECREATION IMPROVEMENT GRANT ($67,000) R-062361 CG 22 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122218 REASON: ADDITIONAL DATES FOR THIS PROJECT APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE REQUESTED BY: WORLD’S BEST TEMP, INC. REASON: SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION ON THE 255 FRENCH STREET PROJECT DATE: SATURDAYS FROM AUGUST 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023, HOLIDAYS EXCLUDED TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM R-062362 CG 23 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE REQUESTED BY: PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY (PSE&G) REASON: PERFORM A TIE-IN FOR A NEW GAS SERVICE AT THE VALENTI SCHOOL LOCATED AT 50 JERSEY AVENUE DATES: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023 & THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 ALTERNATE DATES: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 & THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 TIME: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM R-062363 TKS 24 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-092236 REASON: PAYMENT OF INVOICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,914.25 APPROVE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH: COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX FOR: MILLING, PAVING AND STRIPING A PORTION OF NEW STREET AMOUNT: $36,914.25 Page 4 of 7 R-062364 CG 25 APPROVE RELEASE OF SITE INSPECTION FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,834.19 TO: FULTON SQUARE URBAN RENEWAL, LLC BLOCK 296.01, LOT 1.01 R-062365 JC 26 APPROVE RELEASE OF BALANCE OF MONIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,052.47 TO: SINGH & BINDRA, INC. FOR: 172 GEORGE STREET BLOCK 136, LOT 1.01 R-062366 FIN 27 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL CERTIFICATE# 21-00051, BLOCK 212, LOT 1.01, 133 JONES AVENUE AND REFUND LIENHOLDER, TRYSTONE CAPITAL ASSETS, LLC. CITY OWNED PROPERTY R-062367 FIN 28 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL CERTIFICATE# 19-00358, BLOCK 444, LOT 4.01, 61 JEFFERSON AVENUE AND REFUND LIENHOLDER, PRO CAP 8, LLC. DUE TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPT R-062368 JC 29 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, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024 R-062369 TKS 30 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: SHAUGER PROPERTY SERVICES, INC. FOR: LOUIS STREET AND DUKE STREET WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS SPECIFICATION NO.: 186-23W NTE: $1,062,365.00 R-062370 JC 31 APPROVE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES REQUESTED BY: LANGAN ENGINEERING ROAD CLOSURES: SOMERSET STREET FROM DIVISION STREET TO HARDENBERGH STREET AND THE INTERSECTION OF HARDENBERGH STREET, SOMERSET STREET AND LITTLE ALBANY STREET REASON: SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND SITE UTILITIES FOR THE RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY DATES: WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023 THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2023 R-062371 CG 32 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052314 REASON: ADDITIONAL $55,447.00 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: $55,447.00 R-062372 CG 33 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH: MOTT MACDONALD GROUP, INC. D/B/A MOTT MACDONALD, LLC FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO.: 188-23RFP NTE: $443,000.00 FAIR AND OPEN Page 5 of 7 R-062373 TKS 34 APPROVE LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL FOR: 89 JERSEY AVE LLC T/A GARIBALDI’S PACKAGE GOODS (INACTIVE) LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-32-009-004 2018-2019 R-062374 TKS 35 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE (WITH 12.18 SPECIAL RULING) FOR: 89 JERSEY AVE LLC T/A GARIBALDI’S PACKAGE GOODS (INACTIVE) LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-32-009-004 2019-2020 R-062375 TKS 36 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE (WITH 12.18 SPECIAL RULING) FOR: 89 JERSEY AVE LLC T/A GARIBALDI’S PACKAGE GOODS (INACTIVE) LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-32-009-004 2020-2021 R-062376 TKS 37 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE (WITH 12.39 SPECIAL RULING) FOR: 89 JERSEY AVE LLC T/A GARIBALDI’S PACKAGE GOODS (INACTIVE) LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-32-009-004 2020-2021 R-062377 TKS 38 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE (WITH 12.39 SPECIAL RULING) FOR: 89 JERSEY AVE LLC T/A GARIBALDI’S PACKAGE GOODS (INACTIVE) LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-32-009-004 2021-2022 R-062378 TKS 39 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE (WITH 12.39 SPECIAL RULING) FOR: 89 JERSEY AVE LLC T/A GARIBALDI’S PACKAGE GOODS (INACTIVE) LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-32-009-004 2022-2023 R-062379 JC 40 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT – 2024 TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND PROGRAM WITH: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR: JONES AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ID NUMBER: MA-2024-JONES AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS-00371 R-062380 JC 41 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT – 2024 TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND PROGRAM WITH: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR: JOHNSON DRIVE AND BURNET ST ROADWAY PROJECT ID NUMBER: MA-2024-JOHNSON DRIVE AND BURNET ST ROADWAY-00384 Page 6 of 7 R-062381 CG 42 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND ROAD CLOSURE REQUESTED BY: VERGONA CRANE CO., INC. REASON: SET NEW HVAC EQUIPMENT ON THE ROOF OF 25 KIRKPATRICK STREET – CIVIC SQUARE BUILDING ROAD CLOSURE: KIRKPATRICK STREET BETWEEN NEW STREET AND BAYARD STREET DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023 ALTERNATE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023 TIME: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM R-062382 CG 43 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND ROAD CLOSURE REQUESTED BY: VERGONA CRANE CO., INC. REASON: SET NEW HVAC EQUIPMENT ON THE ROOF OF THE FAMILY COURT BUILDING ROAD CLOSURE: DRIFT STREET BETWEEN WELTON STREET AND NEW STREET DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 ALTERNATE DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 TIME: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM R-062383 JC 44 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER NJ START CONTRACT 21-FLEET-01485/T27765-POLICE PURSUIT AND SSV: SEDANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WITH GASOLINE ENGINE FROM: GENTILINI CHEVROLET, LLC FOR: ONE (1) 2023 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH OPTIONS NTE: $76,765.25 R-062384 TKS 45 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES FOR: 2023 COPS OFFICE HIRING 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, JULY 5, 2023 5:00 P.M. 2. 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