City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · February 7, 2024
Minutes
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON FEBRUARY 7, 2024 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 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 of reflection and silence.
Staff in attendance:
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese
New Brunswick Parking Authority Harry Delgado
Deputy Director of Human Services Edmund DeVeaux
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Superintendent of Water Department Eric Ekoue
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Deputy Chief of Fire Department Hasahya Hirya
Lieutenant James Hoover
Police Officer Jamal James
Utility Business Manager Michael Licameli
Recycling Coordinator Erin Maguire
Administration Susan Mollica
Fire Safety Official Victor Ortiz
Finance Staff Angel Roman
Public Works Salvatore Salsa
City Attorney TK Shamy
Fire Department Cheryl Smith
Social Services Lisa Troulis
Human and Community Services Michael Tublin
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti
Director of Water Department Alexei Walus
City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón
On motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins and carried,
the minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on December 28, 2023 were approved and
adopted as engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Rebecca Escobar with Council Members Anderson,
Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins and Sicora Ludwig present. Council Member Fleming was absent.
REORGANIZATION
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CALLS FOR NOMINATION FOR COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and carried,
John Anderson was nominated and elected Council Vice-President on February 7, 2024. There were
no other nominations for Council Vice-President.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledõn administered the oath of office to Council Vice-President Anderson.
Council Vice-President Anderson thanked his fellow Council Members for allowing him to serve as
Council Vice-President. Council President also welcomed the newest Council Member Matthew B.
Ferguson. Council Member Ferguson stated he was looking forward to serving on the Council and
learning. CM Ferguson also thanked everyone.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-012402 AMEND THE MANAGEMENT SALARY ORDINANCE
Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil, Ms. Moore, and Ms. Elliot inquired on the above ordinance. Mr.
Drulis, Mr. Goldberg 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 March 6, 2024.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-022401 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE GRANTING OF A
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SKYBRIDGE AERIAL EASEMENT
AGREEMENT TO ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL, INC. AND RWJ PROPERTY HOLDING
CORPORATION, OVER, ON AND ACROSS A PORTION OF
THE CITY’S RIGHTS-OF-WAY KNOWN AS SOMERSET
STREET & LITTLE ALBANY STREET
RE: RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE OF NJ
BLOCK 51, LOT 2.01 – SOMERSET STREET
BLOCK 24.01, LOT 1.01 – LITTLE ALBANY STREET
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-022402 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: 20 MAPLE STREET, APT. 1A
264 SANDFORD STREET
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-022403 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 16, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 16.24 – SITE PLAN REVIEW, SECTION 16.24.080,
MINOR SITE PLAN
RE: SMOKING LOUNGES AND NIGHT CLUBS
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-022404 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17, ZONING
SECOND READING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 6, 2024 AT 5:30
PM
RE: EXPANDING THE C-2A ZONE AT A PARCEL ON HARVEY
STREET
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
March 6, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-022405 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 5, BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5.09 – CANNABIS LICENSING
AND REGULATION
RE: SECTION 5.09.040, NUMBER AND LOCATION OF PERMITS
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-022406 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN ABANDONED PROPERTIES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABANDONED PROPERTY
REHABILITATION ACT (N.J.S.A. 55:19-78 ET SEQ.) BY THE
EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
February 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from Francisco Puntiel requesting escrow account money be returned.
2. A letter from John Campbell regarding missing school crossing/pedestrian sign on
Suydam Street.
3. A letter from Department of Community Affairs regarding 2023 Director’s Table.
4. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of
Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding Disciplinary Proceedings against Bar Rood Bos
LLC; t/a Mikes Courtside Sports Bar and Grill, License Number: 1214-33-090-012.
5. A Notice from Franklin Township regarding Public Hearing on Zoning Board use
variance application held Thursday February 1, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.
6. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of
Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding Disciplinary Proceedings against Anil Inc.; t/a
Kilmer Liquor License Number: 1214-44-089-005.
7. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Local
Government Services regarding Emergency Application – N.J.S.A. 40A:4-46.
8. A letter from DELTA Environmental Services regarding Remedial Action
Protectiveness/Biennial Certification for 97-99 Jersey Avenue.
9. A letter from Brock & Scott PLLC regarding Notice of Complaint Filing Pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 46:10B-49-3, at 284 Paul Robeson Boulevard.
10. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Emergency
Management Program Bureau of Communications & Response Services regarding
Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP case number 24-01-30-
0955-57.
11. A Notice from New Jersey Transit regarding proposed changes to Rail, Bus, Light Rail,
Access Link and bus contract carriers’ fares.
12. A letter from Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission (D&R) regarding 200 Livingston
Avenue Apartment Building.
13. A notice from City of New Brunswick Planning Board to property owners within 200
feet regarding public hearing that will be held by The Planning Board on February 12,
2024 at 7:00 P.M.
14. A notification from RAS Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC Law
Offices regarding filing of Summons and Complaint in Mortgage Foreclosure at 264
Somerset Street.
15. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment regarding Ground Water Remedial
Action Permit Modification at 200 & 298 Jersey Avenue.
16. A letter from Alexa F. Scarpaci of Gross Polowy LLC regarding notice of pending
foreclosure at 292 Sanford Street.
FOLLOW UP- GEORGE STREET REIMAGINED
Council President asked DMR representative, Michael Pikowski to give an update to answer
questions from the last meeting regarding the presentation of 4 option plans for the concept of
“George Street Reimagined”.
PRESENTATION OF CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR ALEC E. BAKER PARK
Asst. Business Administrator Brandon Goldberg gave an overview of the renovations. Mr.
Goldberg stated there is 1.9 million dollars in grant funding available to make the renovations of the
park, the city is looking to open 3 entrances to the park, making it more accessible from different
sections of the town, upgraded fields, adding splash pads, inclusive playground, picnic areas, dog
park and fruit trees. A survey will be available on the city website for public participation.
Charles Bergman commented he was in support of the change and lives near Baker Park. April
McClous thanked the city of the option of public participation, asked about sustainability and
inquired on the use of recycled materials. Danielle Moore thanked Mr. Salsa and asked if water
fountains would be included. Mr. Salsa of the Parks Department responded. Dominik Laufer asked
if the existing trees will remain, shade is needed and asked to not to cut down any healthy trees.
Charlie Kratovil thanked the Parks and Gardens Commission for applying for the grant and
suggested the surveys to be in Spanish and English. Doris Elliot suggested to keep the baseball field
and possibly having a multi-use field for soccer.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired about R-022419. Mr. Drulis responded. Ms. Elliot inquired
about R-022419. Council President responded. Mr. Kratovil inquired about R-022405, R-022419 and
R-022420. Lt. Hoover, Council President and Mr. Shamy responded.
Resolutions R-022401 through R-022443 except for R-022441- PULLED AT THE REQUEST
OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR, moved by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by
Council Member Gaskins and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Anderson, Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain: Castaneda R-022434
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
FOLLOW UP- Council President asked Mr. Drulis to provide an update on the Climate Action
Plan. City Administrator Michael Drulis provided a brief overview on the city’s Climate Action Plan,
stating the city has been granted funding and is currently in the last stage with Greener by Design
and looking for the plan to be adopted by July of 2024. Council President Escobar spoke in regards
to the drug crisis, partnerships for drug prevention programs, within the city and surrounding
organizations. Mr. Devoe updated the council on the homelessness outreach program, Code Blue
program, the Dignity Center and the prevention round table.
Robert Vasquez a high school student at New Brunswick High School spoke in support of allowing
students of the age of 16–17-year-olds to vote at the School Board Elections. CM Castañeda, CM
Gaskins and CP Escobar thanked the student for his time and advocacy. Danielle Moore asked if
the city was a sanctuary city, alleged non-citizens of not being arrested when committing crimes, a
tracker on her phone and the process for her at the court. April McClous spoke in support of
allowing 16–17-year-olds the right to vote for School Board Elections, spoke in favor of bike lanes
for George Street Reimagined, forms of transportation, bus shelters, composting and homelessness.
Doris Elliot asked how to get involved. Mr. Kratovil congratulated CM Ferguson on his
appointment, supports civic engagement, requested a meeting with PIO Baron, inquired on
disciplinary actions and information on Fire Director Rawls.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Rebecca Escobar
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE FEBRUARY 7, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 28, 2023
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
1. ORGANIZATION MATTERS:
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CALLS FOR NOMINATION FOR COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT FOR 2024:
NOMINATION
SECOND
VOTE
ADMINISTER OATH TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT
REMARKS OF NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
1. PRESENTATION OF CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR ALEC E. BAKER PARK IN CONNECTION WITH
DEP/GREEN ACRES PARK DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AND URBAN PARKS GRANT.
HEARING TO COMMENCE AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-012402 TKS 1 AMEND THE MANAGEMENT SALARY ORDINANCE
F. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-022401 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE GRANTING OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY AND
SKYBRIDGE AERIAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT TO ROBERT WOOD
JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, INC. AND RWJ PROPERTY HOLDING
CORPORATION, OVER, ON AND ACROSS A PORTION OF THE CITY’S
RIGHTS-OF-WAY KNOWN AS SOMERSET STREET & LITTLE ALBANY
STREET
RE: RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE OF NJ
BLOCK 51, LOT 2.01 – SOMERSET STREET
BLOCK 24.01, LOT 1.01 – LITTLE ALBANY STREET
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O-022402 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: 20 MAPLE STREET, APT. 1A
264 SANDFORD STREET
O-022403 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 16,
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 16.24 – SITE PLAN REVIEW,
SECTION 16.24.080, MINOR SITE PLAN
RE: SMOKING LOUNGES AND NIGHT CLUBS
O-022404 TKS 4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17,
ZONING
SECOND READING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 6, 2024 AT 5:30 PM
RE: EXPANDING THE C-2A ZONE AT A PARCEL ON HARVEY STREET
O-022405 TKS 5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 5,
BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5.09 – CANNABIS
LICENSING AND REGULATION
RE: SECTION 5.09.040, NUMBER AND LOCATION OF PERMITS
O-022406 CG 6 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF ABANDONED
PROPERTIES BY EXERCISE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-022401 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-022402 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLLS
A. 01/06/24 – 01/19/24
B. 01/20/24 – 02/02/24
R-022403 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-022404 TKS 4 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE (WITH SPECIAL RULING)
FOR 2023-2024
FOR: THE DILLINGER ROOM LLC (INACTIVE)
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-015-007
R-022405 JC 5 APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF
PERTH AMBOY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF PERTH
AMBOY’S PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
FOR: FY 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
GRANT (JAG PROGRAM)
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R-022406 TKS 6 APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REVOLUTIONNJ
A COMMEMORATION OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES
R-022407 JC 7 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS
PERSONAL PROPERTY NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE ON
AN ONLINE AUCTION WEBSITE
R-022408 CG 8 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: 72 HOUR LLC, D/B/A NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP,
CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE
FOR: ONE (1) 2024 FORD F-250 WITH OPTIONS - PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
NTE: $60,024.50
SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT
R-022409 JC 9 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP.
FOR: SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2024
AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2025
NTE: $61,009.09
SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT
R-022410 JC 10 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022324
REASON: EXTEND CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR
WITH: ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES, INC.
FOR: KENNEL SERVICES FOR THE DIVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1,
2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024
SPECIFICATION NO.: 127-22RFP
NTE: $79,999.92
FAIR AND OPEN
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-022411 CG 11 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE BOROUGH
OF HIGHLAND PARK
REQUESTED BY: DIVISION OF RECREATION
FOR: FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024 IN
CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2024
NTE: $8,500.00
R-022412 TKS 12 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-112345
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $50,000.00
WITH: HOAGLAND, LONGO, MORAN, DUNST & DOUKAS, LLP
FOR: REPRESENTATION IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES KRATOVIL
V. CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND ANTHONY A. CAPUTO
(DOCKET NO. MID-L-3896-23)
NTE: $50,000.00
R-022413 CG 13 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022352
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $1,500.00
WITH: NETTA ARCHITECTS, LLC
FOR: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND
PREPARATION OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR CITY HALL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS RENOVATIONS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 164-23RFP
NTE: $1,500.00
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R-022414 CG 14 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ON SITE FLEET SERVICE, INC.
FOR: EMERGENCY VEHICLES PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 20,
2024 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 19, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 241-24P
NTE: $68,900.00
R-022415 JC 15 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ABSOLUTE FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY, INC.
FOR: FIRE AERIAL LADDER DEVICE REPAIR SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 8,
2024 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 7, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 242-24P
NTE: $20,000.00
R-022416 CG 16 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: CLEAN AIR COMPANY
FOR: PROPRIETARY MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS CONTRACT FOR
THE PLYMOVENT SYSTEM (DIESEL EXHAUST SYSTEM) AT ALL
THREE (3) FIREHOUSES
TERM: TEN (10) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 8, 2024
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024
NTE: $7,500.00
R-022417 JC 17 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS
FOR: MEDIUM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES
WITH: NORCIA CORPORATION
NTE: $128,000.00
WITH: AIR BRAKE & EQUIPMENT D/B/A APPOLONIA, INC.
NTE: $24,000.00
TERM: TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 7, 2026
SPECIFICATION NO.: 236-23P
R-022418 CG 18 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: 72 HOUR LLC, D/B/A NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP,
CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE
FOR: ONE (1) 2024 FORD F-450 WITH OPTIONS FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT
NTE: $89,452.68
SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT
R-022419 JC 19 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT FROM COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX
FOR: CODE BLUE WARMING CENTER
AMOUNT: $150,951.00
R-022420 TKS 20 A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF NEW
BRUNSWICK CITY PROPERTY TO THE NEW BRUNSWICK BOARD OF
EDUCATION
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R-022421 CG 21 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052353
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $34,000.00
WITH: GARDEN STATE LABORATORIES, INC.
FOR: CONTAMINANTS ANALYSIS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 177-23RFP
NTE: $34,000.00
R-022422 JC 22 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052352
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $1,500.00
WITH: GARDEN STATE LABORATORIES, INC.
FOR: LABORATORY ANALYSIS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 168-23RFP
NTE: $1,500.00
R-022423 JC 23 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012436
REASON: EXTEND CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR
WITH: SAL ELECTRIC CO., INC.
FOR: ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 8,
2024 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 7, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 977-22P
NTE: $157,000.00
R-022424 FIN 24 AMENDMENT TO BANK DEPOSITORIES AND CASH MANAGEMENT
PLAN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024
R-022425 TKS 25 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO RE-APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL
COURT JUDGE OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
NAME: KATTY WONG-TAYLOR
EXPIRES: JANUARY 18, 2027 (3-YEAR)
R-022426 JC 26 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: J.R. PRISCO INC.
REASON: CRANE PLACEMENT AT 26 NICHOL AVENUE (RUTGERS –
DAVISON HALL) TO LIFT EXHAUST FANS ONTO ROOF AND HOODS
INTO BUILDING WINDOW
DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024
TIME: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
R-022427 CG 27 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122371
REASON: ADD NEW DATES
APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: RML CONSTRUCTION INC.
REASON: REMOVING AND REPLACING THE ESCALATOR INSIDE THE
NEW BRUNSWICK RAIL STATION ON EASTON AVENUE
DATES: THURSDAY & FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 & 9, 2024 AND MONDAY
– FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 – 26, 2024
ALTERNATE WEEK: MONDAY – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 – 23, 2024
TIME: 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM
R-022428 JC 28 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE OF $19,700.00 and
$1,000.00 INCLUDING ANY INTEREST DUE AS VERIFIED BY THE CFO
TO: FRANSICO PUNTIEL
FOR: 301 COMMERCIAL AVENUE (PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD)
BLOCK 276, LOT 1.02
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R-022429 CG 29 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: CDBG SIDEWALK PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO: 985-24
R-022430 JC 30 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122362
REASON: NEW DATES
APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: EARLE CO.
REASON: PERFORM NIGHT WORK ON LIVINGSTON AVENUE
BETWEEN WELTON STREET AND MORRIS STREET FOR THE
LIVINGSTON AVENUE WATER MAIN UPGRADES PROJECT
DATES: MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024 THROUGH FRIDAY, FEBRUARY
9, 2024 (2 WEEKS)
TIME: 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-022431 FIN 31 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-022432 TKS 32 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
R-022433 CG 33 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022316
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $1,144.76
WITH: INSYNC MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS D/B/A FIRST BYTE
CORPORATION
FOR: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF CITY SOFTWARE
NTE: $1,144.76
R-022434 TKS 34 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER THE “FERREN
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW
AND REPORT
R-022435 JC 35 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: 176 C.A.R.E.S.
FOR: 14TH ANNUAL 176 MEMORIAL PARKWAY COMMUNITY REUNION
LOCATION: BOYD PARK, AMPHITHEATER, GRASSY AREA NEAR
AMPHITHEATER, PLAYGROUND, STAGE, PARKING LOT,
PICNIC/PAVILION #1 & #2
DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024
RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
R-022436 CG 36 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: SIGMA DELTA TAU
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK BASEBALL FIELD #1
FOR: KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024
TIME: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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R-022437 CG 37 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF
CITY SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE
PREVENTION
FOR: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS WALK FOR SUICIDE
PREVENTION
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK –LARGE PAVILION AND GRASSY
AREA NEAR PAVILION
SIDEWALK USE: EASTON AVENUE
DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024
TIME: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM (PARK)
TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (SIDEWALK USE)
R-022438 JC 38 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF
CITY SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/NEW
BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOR: LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL FIELD DAY
PARK LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX – BASEBALL AND
SOCCER FIELDS
SIDEWALK USE: ROUTE 1: LIVINGSTON SCHOOL WILL WALK ON
DELAVAN STREET AND THEN MAKING A LEFT ON JOYCE KILMER
AVENUE TO YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX
ROUTE 2: LIVINGSTON SCHOOL WILL WALK LEFT ON LIVINGSTON
AVENUE AND MAKE A RIGHT ON POWERS STREET THEN LEFT ON
JOYCE KILMER AVENUE TO YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX
DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024
RAIN DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
TIME: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-022439 JC 39 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS OFFICE FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION
VICTIM ASSISTANCE
FOR: ANNUAL “TAKE BACK THE NIGHT” MARCH TO EXPRESS THE
COMMITMENT TO ENDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND SUPPORTING
SURVIVORS
LOCATION: GEORGE STREET, HAMILTON STREET, COLLEGE
AVENUE
DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024
RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
R-022440 CG 40 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF
CITY SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/NEW BRUNSWICK
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOR: ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL FIELD DAY
LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX
SIDEWALK LOCATION: REDMOND STREET AND JOYCE KILMER
AVENUE
DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2024
RAIN DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024
TIME: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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R-022441 JC 41 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF
CITY SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: GALILEE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
FOR: HOMELESS HELP, FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND WORSHIP
SERVICE
LOCATION: WAR MONUMENT PARK
SIDEWALK LOCATION: 1 JERSEY AVENUE
DATES: SUNDAYS: FEBRUARY 11, 2024 – DECEMBER 31, 2024
TIME: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
R-022442 TKS 42 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF GRANT
AGREEMENT
WITH: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION (DEP), GREEN ACRES PROGRAM – URBAN PARKS
GRANT
FOR: ALEC E. BAKER PARK
R-022443 TKS 43 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF GRANT
AGREEMENT
WITH: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION (DEP), GREEN ACRES PROGRAM – GREEN ACRES
PARK DEVELOPMENT
FOR: ALEC E. BAKER PARK
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, FEBRUARY 21, 2024
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
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