City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · September 6, 2023
Minutes
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 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 all voting members of the City Council present.
Salute to the Flag.................................................................... Leslie R. Zeledón
Pause for a moment of reflection and silence.
Staff in attendance:
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Library Director Robert Belvin
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Water Department Erick Ekoue
Assistant City Attorney Charly Gayden
Assistant Business Administrator Brandon Goldberg
City Engineer Antoine Hajjar
Deputy Director of Administration Hirya Hasahya
Lieutenant James Hoover
Police Officer Jamaal James
Finance Staff Michael Licameli
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
Fire Official Victor Ortiz
City Attorney TK Shamy
Fire Department Cheryl Smith
City Market Director Pam Stefanek
Director of Water Department Alexei Walus
City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig and carried,
the minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on July 19, 2023 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Escobar with Council Members Anderson, Castaneda,
Fleming, Egan, Gaskins and Sicora Ludwig present.
After the meeting was called to order, Council President handed the meeting over to the City
Attorney, TK Shamy for the reading of an advisory regarding the conduct of all persons at the
meetings.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-082306 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 2, ADMINISTRATION AND
PERSONNEL
RE: ELECTED OFFICIALS
Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Council President asked Mr. Drulis to give a summary of the ordinance. Council
Member Egan commented on the above ordinance. Ms. Moore and Mr. Kratovil inquired on the
ordinance. Mr. Drulis and Council President responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and carried,
the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 6, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-082307 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17, ZONING, CHAPTER 17.04 –
ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION 17.04.045, OVERLAY
ZONES
RE: LANDING LANE OVERLAY
Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Council President asked Mr. Dominguez to give an overview of the above
ordinance. Ms. Moore inquired on the ordinance.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and carried,
the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 6, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-082308 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 10.12.010 – SCHEDULE 2 – “TRUCKS OVER FOUR
TONS EXCLUDED”
RE: PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD
Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Council President asked Mr. Dominguez to give an overview of the above
ordinance. Council President inquired on the ordinance. Mr. Dominguez responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and carried,
the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 6, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-082309 CAPITAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS
GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND
ACQUISITIONS, IN AND BY THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE
OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $6,900,000 THEREFOR
TO PAY FOR THE COST THEREOF
Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Council President asked Mr. Drulis to give an overview of the above ordinance.
Mr. Kratovil, Ms. Spencer and Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Drulis responded.
On a motion of Council Member Egan, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and carried,
the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on September 6, 2023.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-092301 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT ENCROACHMENTS INTO
THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY TO
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
FOR: INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY CELL PHONE
STATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK’S
RIGHT-OF-WAY
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
September 20, 2023 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-092302 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 12, “STREETS, SIDEWALKS
AND PUBLIC PLACES”, CHAPTER 12.28, PARKS AND
PLAYGROUNDS
ADD: NEILSON STREET PARK
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
September 20, 2023 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-092303 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”,
CHAPTER 10.16, STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING,
SECTION 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO PARKING AT ANY
TIME”
ADD: DELAVAN STREET
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
September 20, 2023 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-092304 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 10.12.210 – SCHEDULE 21, “MID-BLOCK
CROSSWALKS”
RE: HANDY STREET
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
September 20, 2023 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-092305 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 9, “PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS
AND WELFARE”, CHAPTER 9.12, DRUG-FREE SCHOOL
ZONES, SECTION 9.12.010, MAP ADOPTED
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
September 20, 2023 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Emergency
Management Program Bureau of Communications & Response Program regarding
Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Number: 23-09-
05-1438-26.
2. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment Division of Remediation
Management regarding NJDEP Approval – 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Annual Vapor
Intrusion Monitoring Reports Cell Products.
3. A letter from East Coast Vapor LLC regarding a Deed Notice Biennial Certification for
the facility located at 400 Somerset Street.
4. An Ordinance from the Township Council of Piscataway Amending and Supplementing
Chapter XXI (21) Zoning.
5. A letter from State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Department of Law
and Public Safety Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding License NO.: 1214-
32-035-004.
6. A letter from Felix Perez regarding 153 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Final Inspection Notice.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-092309, R-092313 and R-092330. Council President,
Mr. Shamy and Mr. Dominguez responded.
Resolutions R-092301 through R-092333, 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, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Egan, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President commented on the beautiful celebration of the Open House Ceremony for the
Blanquita B. Valenti Elementary School and thanked all who volunteered at the Rock the Block
event. Chris Reinhart commented on the George Street closing, the panhandlers in New Brunswick
and thanked the New Brunswick Police and Fire Department for their help with the residents.
Charlie Kratovil started by correcting the record from the last meeting regarding the telehealth
program. Mr. Kratovil also inquired on the hiring process and the background checks for the fire
department, spoke about a police shooting, the proposed signal at Jersey Avenue and Hale Street
and a personnel change at the Housing Authority. Gretchen Spencer spoke about the terrible living
conditions in Robeson Village. Anthony, a resident of Piscataway spoke about helping the homeless.
Walter Harris spoke about the homeless and how help is needed all year round. Brittany Richardson
spoke about an altercation with a co-worker on work premises. Council President informed the
public, the council doesn’t comment on personnel matters. Barbara Sutton spoke about domestic
violence. Carlos Ramirez spoke about needing trash cans on multiple streets, near the new school
and surveillance cameras to keep the city clean and safe. Jeff Horowitz spoke about a diesel fuel
spill, an illegal business running close to his residence and the need of a sign to indicate a vision
impaired child is in the area at Laurel Place.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:36P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Rebecca Escobar
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 @ 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 19, 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-082306 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
2, ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
RE: ELECTED OFFICIALS
O-082307 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
17, ZONING, CHAPTER 17.04 – ZONING DISTRICTS, SECTION
17.04.045, OVERLAY ZONES
RE: LANDING LANE OVERLAY
O-082308 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, SECTION 10.12.010 – SCHEDULE 2 – “TRUCKS OVER
FOUR TONS EXCLUDED”
RE: PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD
O-082309 FIN 4 CAPITAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS GENERAL
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ACQUISITIONS, IN AND BY THE CITY
OF NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF
NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $6,900,000 THEREFOR TO PAY FOR
THE COST THEREOF
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F. ORDINANCES FOR DISCUSSION: FIRST READING:
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-092301 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY TO RUTGERS, THE STATE
UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
FOR: INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY CELL PHONE STATIONS
WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK’S RIGHT-OF-WAY
O-092302 JC 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
12, “STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES”, CHAPTER 12.28,
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
ADD: NEILSON STREET PARK
O-092303 CG 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, CHAPTER 10.16, STOPPING,
STANDING OR PARKING, SECTION 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO
PARKING AT ANY TIME”
ADD: DELAVAN STREET
O-092304 JC 4 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 10.12.210 – SCHEDULE 21, “MID-BLOCK
CROSSWALKS”
RE: HANDY STREET
O-092305 TKS 5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
9, “PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE”, CHAPTER 9.12,
DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONES, SECTION 9.12.010, MAP ADOPTED
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-092301 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-092302 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLLS
A. 08/05/23 – 08/18/23
B. 08/19/23 – 09/01/23
R-092303 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
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R-092304 CG 4 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
FOR: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY STUDENT MOVE-IN DAYS – HONORS
COLLEGE STUDENTS
DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023
LOCATION: SEMINARY PLACE & BISHOP PLACE
TIME: 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM
FOR: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY MOVE-IN DAYS – COLLEGE AVENUE
STUDENTS
DATES: WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 & AUGUST 31, 2023
LOCATION: COLLEGE AVENUE FROM HUNTINGTON STREET TO
BISHOP PLACE AND BISHOP PLACE
TIME: 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-092305 JC 5 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF CITY
SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY/MASON GROSS SCHOOL
OF THE ARTS – FILMMAKING CENTER
FOR: BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS MIXER
STREET LOCATION: PARKING SPACE ONLY IN FRONT OF 33
LIVINGSTON AVENUE
SIDEWALK USE: 33 LIVINGTON AVENUE
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
TIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
R-092306 JC 6 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062312
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $9,065.06
WITH: MONTANA CONSTRUCTION CORP., INC.
FOR: EQUIPMENT AND LABOR FOR THE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 860-20P
NTE: $9,065.06
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT
R-092307 CG 7 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052340
REASON: CHANGE DATE TO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: EMBRACE KIDS FOUNDATION
FOR: FUNDRAISER WALK AND ACTIVITIES
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK, PAVILION/TRACK/GRASSY AREA
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
TIME: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023
R-092308 JC 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF CITY
PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET
FOR: 2023 OKTOBER FEST
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
STREET CLOSURE LOCATION: LIVINGSTON AVENUE FROM GEORGE
STREET TO NEW STREET; GEORGE STREET FROM NEW STREET TO
BAYARD STREET
DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023
TIME: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
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R-092309 CG 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND SIDEWALK
USE
REQUESTED BY: LOWER RARITAN WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP
FOR: STORMWATER FLOWS DEMONSTRATION – GATHERING AT
10:00 AM AT FEASTER PARK TO WALK TO BOYD PARK AND
AMPHITHEATRE AT 11:00 AM
LOCATION: BEGIN AT FEASTER PARK AND WALK TO BOYD PARK
SIDEWALK USE: PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD FROM FEASTER
PARK TO BOYD PARK
DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2023
TIME: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-092310 JC 10 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH, HERMANDAD DEL SENOR DE LOS MILAGROS, PARROQUIA
DE NUESTRA SENORA DEL CARMEN
FOR: RELIGIOUS PROCESSION - LORD OF THE MIRACLES FROM
PERU
ROUTE #1: BEGINNING AT 75 MORRIS STREET TO GEORGE STREET,
LEFT ON GEORGE STREET, LEFT ON LIVINGSTON AVENUE, RIGHT
ON WELTON STREET, LEFT ON JOYCE KILMER AVENUE, LEFT ON
TOWNSEND STREET, LEFT ON LIVINGSTON AVENUE, RIGHT ON
NEW STREET ENDING AT CHURCH PARKING LOT AT 80 NEW
STREET
ROUTE #2: BEGINNING AT 75 MORRIS STREET TO LIVINGSTON
AVENUE, LEFT ON LIVINGSTON AVENUE, RIGHT ON WELTON
STREET, LEFT ON JOYCE KILMER AVENUE, LEFT ON SUYDAM
STREET, LEFT ON LIVINGSTON AVENUE, RIGHT ON NEW STREET
ENDING AT CHURCH PARKING LOT AT 80 NEW STREET
DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023
TIME: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-092311 FIN 11 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS
FROM SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-092312 FIN 12 AUTHORIZE REFUND TO JOHN DONAHUE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT
OF $3,421.83 AGAINST 2023 TAXES. PROPERTY TAX EXEMPT FOR
2023 YEAR
R-092313 TKS 13 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO RE-APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL
COURT CHIEF JUDGE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
NAME: JAMES P. HOEBICH
EXPIRES: AUGUST 31, 2026 (3-YEAR TERM)
R-092314 CG 14 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE CURBS – RUTGERS VILLAGE
SPECIFICATION NO: 979-23
R-092315 CG 15 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: REPLACE CONCRETE CURBS, SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS
AROUND CITY HALL
SPECIFICATION NO: 980-23
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R-092316 JC 16 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122224
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $50,000.00
WITH: B & W CONSTRUCTION CO. OF NJ
FOR: EQUIPMENT AND LABOR
TERM: TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING
DECEMBER 8, 2022 AND ENDING DECEMBER 7, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 126-22P
NTE: $50,000.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-092317 JC 17 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER NJ
START CONTRACT T-0109/83921 - RADIO COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
FROM: MICRO STRATEGIES, INC.
FOR: SOFTWARE – INFINITE CLOUD
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 1,
2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
NTE: $14,663.25
R-092318 CG 18 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: BAKER & TAYLOR, LLC – A SUBSIDIARY OF BTAC ACQUISITION
CORP.
FOR: BOOKS PURCHASED FROM A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR FOR
THE NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 8,
2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 198-23RFP
NTE: $40,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-092319 TKS 19 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
FOR: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & INSPECTION SERVICES FOR
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECTS ON VAN DYKE AVENUE
AND LOUIS STREET/DUKE STREET
SPECIFICATION NO.: 201-23RFP
NTE: $97,930.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-092320 CG 20 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) 2023 OR NEWER FORD F-550
4X4 DUAL REAR WHEEL WITH HIGH ROOF CLOSED SERVICE
UTILITY BODY OR EQUIVALENT FOR THE WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 205-23W
R-092321 JC 21 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: INSTITUTE FOR FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
FOR: PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
FIRE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 8,
2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 197-23RFP
NTE: $18,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
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R-092322 JC 22 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-112206
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $2,000.00
WITH: 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: $2,000.00
R-092323 JC 23 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032225
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 – FINAL
WITH: S&G PAVING, INC.
FOR: HANDY STREET ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 949-21
AMOUNT: $70,509.52
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-092324 TKS 24 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: TOP LINE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
FOR: VAN DYKE AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 973-23
NTE: $477,283.25
R-092325 CG 25 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: NEW JERSEY REALTY ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
FOR: APPRAISER SERVICES FOR ABANDONED PROPERTIES
PROJECT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 7,
2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN
ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 192-23RFP
NTE: $15,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-092326 CG 26 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: EI ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS, PA
FOR: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR ABANDONED PROPERTIES
PROJECT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 7,
2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN
ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 193-23RFP
NTE: $15,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-092327 CG 27 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082356
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $8,000.00 FOR PUBLIC PROPERTY
WITH: CHAMPION ELEVATOR CORP.
FOR: ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
NTE: $8,000.00
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-092328 CG 28 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: ALL JERSEY PLUMBING AND SEWER
REASON: INSTALL A NEW 2” WATER LINE AT 161 NEW STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS: SEPTEMBER 16 & 23, 2023
TIME: 8:00 AM– 5:00 PM
R-092329 JC 29 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
REASON: SIDEWALK REPAIRS BEHIND CITY HALL
DATES: FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS-SEPTEMBER 8 & 9, 2023;
SEPTEMBER 15 & 16, 2023 AND SEPTEMBER 22 & 23, 2023
ALTERNATE DATES: FRIDAY & SATURDAY: SEPTEMBER 29 & 30,
2023
TIME-FRIDAYS: 6:00 PM– 5:00 AM
TIME-SATURDAYS: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
R-092330 TKS 30 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER THE “LOWER GEORGE II
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW
AND REPORT
R-092331 TKS 31 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CLEAN TEAM CONTRACT WITH NBPA
FOR JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2023
FOR: CLEAN TEAM SERVICES ALONG PORTIONS OF EASTON
AVENUE, FRENCH STREET, REMSEN AVENUE AND GEORGE
STREET (CLEAN TEAM PROJECT)
TERM: AUGUST 1, 2023 – JULY 31, 2023
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AMOUNT: $81,900.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-092332 TKS 32 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022315
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
WITH: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES CORP.
FOR: HANDY STREET WATER MAINS REPLACEMENT FOR THE
WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 922-21W
NTE: $928,581.12
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-092333 TKS 33 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: REPORT IT, LLC
FOR: PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 1,
2023 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2024
NTE: $5,400.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
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I. PUBLIC COMMENT:
J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
www.cityofnewbrunswick.org
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