City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · June 5, 2024
Minutes
JUNE 5, 2024
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON JUNE 5, 2024 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:
YSS Director Melanie Arent
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Asst. City Attorney Joseph Catanese
Parking Authority Harry Delgado
Det. Ryan Degraw
Deputy Director of Human Services Edmund DeVeaux
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Superintendent of the Water Utility Eric Ekoue
Asst. City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Capt. James Hoover
Police Officer Jamaal James
Finance Department Staff Michael Licameli
Dial a Ride Melissa Mantuano
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
Fire Official Victor Ortiz
Finance Staff Angel Roman
City Attorney TK Shamy
Fire Department Staff Cheryl Smith
Director of City Market Pamela Stefanek
Senior Citizen Resource Center Staff Lisa Troulis
Director of International Programs Michael Tublin
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti
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 April 17, 2024 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Rebecca Escobar with Council Members Anderson,
Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins and Sicora Ludwig present.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE –
RHYTHM HOSPITALITY GROUP, LLC T/A SOCIAL ROOM BAR, LIQUOR
LICENSE #1214-33-079-008
Council President opened the public hearing. TK Shamy read the existing special conditions listed on
the proposed resolution as prepared by the law department to be adopted at the time of their renewal.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and carried,
the hearing was closed.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
1. CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE –
THE VINE OF NEW BRUNSWICK, LLC T/A THE VINE, LIQUOR LICENSE
#1214-33-028-006
Council President opened the public hearing. TK Shamy read the existing special conditions listed on
the proposed resolution.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and carried,
the continuation of the special conditions on the license were adopted by Resolution R-062481.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
3. CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE –
LA FAMOSA, INC. T/A LA FAMOSA, LIQUOR LICENSE #1214-33-045-003
Council President opened the public hearing. TK Shamy read the existing special conditions listed on
the proposed resolution.
Public Comment: None.
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and carried,
the continuation of the special conditions on the license were adopted by Resolution R-062488.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
4. CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE –
D’GALA CAFÉ & RESTAURANT, INC. T/A D’GALA CAFE &
RESTAURANT, LIQUOR LICENSE #1214-33-007-003
Council President opened the public hearing. TK Shamy read the existing special conditions listed on
the proposed resolution as prepared by the law department to be adopted at the time of their renewal.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and carried,
the hearing wad closed.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-052405 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
RE: SECTION 3.28.090 - FEES FOR LAND USE PROCEDURES
Council President Escobar asked Mr. Dominguez to give an overview on the above ordinance, then
opened the Public Hearing on the same.
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 June 5, 2024.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-052406 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF
GEORGE STREET BETWEEN ALBANY STREET AND
BAYARD STREET FROM THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024
THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Council President Escobar asked Ms. Stefanek to give an overview on the above ordinance, then
opened the Public Hearing on the same.
Public Comment: Mr. Drulis, Council Member Ferguson and Council member Anderson also
commented on the ordinance.
Ms. Burton, Ms. Moore, Ms. McClous and Mr. Kratovil all inquired on the above ordinance. Ms.
Stefanek and Mr. Shamy responded.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Ferguson, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on June 5, 2024.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-062401 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: 108 CHESTER CIRCLE – APT. 1A
56 CHESTER CIRCLE – APT. 2A
50B HASSART 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 June
19, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-062402 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 16.24.270A –
STORMWATER CONTROL ORDINANCE
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 June
19, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-062403 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
RE: VARIOUS CHANGES
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 June
19, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from Brock & Scott, PLLC regarding filing action to foreclose on a mortgage
property address: 9 Halstead Road, New Brunswick, NJ Lot: 7 / Block: 740.
2. A request for Residential Permit Parking from residents of Comstock Street between
Remsen and Throop Avenue.
3. A letter from DCA regarding DCA Awards of $25 million in local recreation
improvement grants to 372 local governments across the state.
4. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding Maintenance
Roadway Contract C120 which may require nighttime construction.
5. A letter from Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC regarding Filing
of Summons and Complaint in Mortgage Foreclosure for property at 135 Lee Avenue,
New Brunswick, NJ Lot: 2.01 f/k/a lot 2.3 & 4 Block: 228.
6. A letter from Stern & Eisenberg, PC regarding notice of filing of summons and
complaint in Foreclosure of property at 31 Joyce Kilmer Avenue A/K/A 31 Joyce
Kilmer Ave, New Brunswick NJ 08901 Block: 144 Lot: 12.
7. A letter from Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. regarding New
Brunswick School – Bond Release, Jersey Avenue Redevelopment Associates LLC
Property: Block 205.01, Lot 1.05, Langan Project Number: 130058501.
RESOLUTIONS
Council President asked Mr. Dominguez, Mr. Drulis, Mr. DeVeaux and Mr. Shamy to give a brief
overview of R-062405, R-062406, R-062409, R-062410, R-062426 and R-062436.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil and Ms. Moore inquired on R-062405, R-062409, R-062431, R-
062434 and R-062438. Mr. Dominguez, Council Member Fleming, Mr. Shamy, Mr. Valenti and
Council President Escobar responded.
Resolutions R-062401 through R-062442, moved by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by
Council Member Ferguson and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain: Castaneda R-062415, R-062417, R-062426 and R-062431
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Escobar gave an update from the last meeting regarding the Climate Action Plan
and Stormwater Utility. Mr. Drulis spoke on the Stormwater Utility Ordinance, stating we are in the
beginning of the implementation stage. CP Escobar asked Capt. Hoover about a recent acquisition.
Council Member Sicora Ludwig read a statement in regards to her recent accident on March 8th.
Council President also gave a statement regarding Council Member Sicora Ludwig and informed the
public that no other comments or statements will be made regarding the matter.
Ms. Moore stated she has a tracker on her phone and is being followed, she mentioned she
submitted a second lawsuit and her case is with the prosecutor’s office. Ms. Teresa Vivar brought
city residents who stated they sell foods and were asked to apply for licenses. CP Escobar asked the
City Clerk to provide the residents with the regulations and procedure for the sale of food from
home. City Attorney Shamy explained the definition of a peddler business. April McClous inquired
on homelessness, the George Street closure and park restrooms. Mike Tublin commended the
council on the closing of George Street. Carlos Ramirez thanked CP for speaking in Spanish to the
resident who stopped in, mentioned the Mexican Consulate had an election and a burglary on
Suydam Street. Barbara Burton spoke in regards to the business establishment, the Social Room, Mr.
Shamy responded.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:29 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Rebecca Escobar
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE JUNE 5, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024 @ 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 17, 2024
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
1. CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE – RHYTHM HOSPITALITY
GROUP, LLC T/A SOCIAL ROOM BAR, LIQUOR LICENSE #1214-33-079-008
2. CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE – THE VINE OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, LLC T/A THE VINE, LIQUOR LICENSE #1214-33-028-006
3. CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE – LA FAMOSA, INC. T/A LA
FAMOSA, LIQUOR LICENSE #1214-33-045-003
4. CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE – D’GALA CAFÉ &
RESTAURANT, INC. T/A D’GALA CAFE & RESTAURANT, LIQUOR LICENSE #1214-33-007-003
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-052405 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 3,
“REVENUE AND FINANCE”, CHAPTER 3.28, FEE SCHEDULE
RE: SECTION 3.28.090 - FEES FOR LAND USE PROCEDURES
O-052406 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GEORGE
STREET BETWEEN ALBANY STREET AND BAYARD STREET FROM
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
F. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-062401 JC 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: 108 CHESTER CIRCLE – APT. 1A
56 CHESTER CIRCLE – APT. 2A
50B HASSART STREET
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O-062402 TKS 2 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 16.24.270A – STORMWATER CONTROL ORDINANCE
O-062403 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
RE: VARIOUS CHANGES
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-062401 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-062402 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
04/27/24 – 05/10/24
R-062403 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-062404 TKS 4 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER AMENDMENTS FOR THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW
AND REPORT
RE: STORMWATER CONTROLS ORDINANCE
R-062405 TKS 5 APPROVE ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK (CDBG & HOME FUNDING)
CDBG 2024 - 2025 ALLOCATION: $842,316.00
HOME 2024 - 2025 ALLOCATION: $483,864.00
R-062406 TKS 6 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH MUNICIPAL BILLING RATES
FOR CITY PLANNER
FOR: SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS TO CITY PLANNER PURSUANT TO
MUNICIPAL LAND USE LAW
R-062407 CG 7 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082365
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $7,000.00
WITH: AIR BRAKE & EQUIPMENT D/B/A APPOLONIA, INC.
FOR: TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 190-23P
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
R-062408 CG 8 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062407
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $15,000.00
WITH: NORCIA CORPORATION
FOR: TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 190-23P
NTE: $15,000.00
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-062409 TKS 9 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN, LLC
FOR: LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES FOR REPRESENTATION OF THE
CITY AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD IN THE MATTER OF:
ASSOCIATION OF CONCERNED CITIZENS OF NEW BRUNSWICK
NTE: $17,500.00
R-062410 TKS 10 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN, LLC
FOR: LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES FOR REPRESENTATION OF THE
CITY AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD IN THE MATTER OF:
ASSOCIATION OF DISENFRANCHISED BIDDERS OF
REDEVELOPMENT WORK IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
NTE: $17,500.00
R-062411 FIN 11 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER CREDITS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-062412 TKS 12 APPROVE ABC LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
2024 - 2025
R-062413 CG 13 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: GEORGE DAPPER, INC.
FOR: BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR 2024 SUMMER FUN PROGRAMS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 262-24P
NTE: $32,753.70
R-062414 JC 14 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012262
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $16,401.00
WITH: CORE & MAIN, LP
FOR: INSTALLATION OF COLD WATER METERS AND METER
TRANSCEIVER UNITS (MXU)
NTE: $16,401.00
R-062415 CG 15 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042438
REASON: CHANGE OF DATE TO SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2024
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK TOMORROW
FOR: MERCADO ESPERANZA EVENT
LOCATION: WAR MEMORIAL PARK
DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2024
TIME: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-062416 JC 16 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF
CITY SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: LAZOS AMERICA UNIDA
FOR: GUELAGUETZA (MEXICAN NATIVE FESTIVAL)
PARK LOCATION: BOYD PARK, AMPHITHEATER, PLAYGROUND,
STAGE, PARKING LOT AND PAVILIONS
SIDEWALK USE: PROCESSION BEGINNING 390 GEORGE STREET (IN
FRONT OF MEXICAN CONSULATE) TO LEFT ON PAUL ROBESON
BOULEVARD TO END AT BOYD PARK
DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2024
PARK TIME: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
SIDEWALK USE TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
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R-062417 CG 17 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF CITY
SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK TOMORROW
FOR: GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR TWO (2) AFFORDABLE
PROPERTIES FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNERSHIP
STREET: DRIFT STREET BETWEEN TOWNSEND STREET AND
REDMOND STREET
SIDEWALK: DRIFT STREET IN FRONT OF 54 DRIFT STREET
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024
TIME: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-062418 JC 18 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: Z BROTHERS CONTRACTORS, INC.
FOR: RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT –
PHASE VI
SPECIFICATION NO.: 207-23W
NTE: $994,997.84
R-062419 CG 19 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY, STREET
CLOSURE AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK RECREATION DEPARTMENT IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH NJ SKATE
FOR: SKATEBOARD CLINIC
PARK: RECREATION PARK – SKATE PARK
STREET: RECREATION PARK LANE
SIDEWALK: RECREATION PARK LANE
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-062420 JC 20 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: PAUL ROBESON COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR THE
ARTS/NEW BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOR: PAUL ROBESON COMMUNITY SCHOOL FIELD DAY
LOCATION: FEASTER PARK
DATES: FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024
TIME: 9:00 AM –3:00 PM
R-062421 CG 21 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
– COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTIONS PROGRAM
FOR: MEN’S HEALTH FAIR
LOCATION: WAR MEMORIAL PARK
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024
RAIN DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024
TIME: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
R-062422 JC 22 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032418
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $36,000.00
WITH: FRENCH & PARRELLO ASSOCIATES, PA
FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR JERSEY AVENUE WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE III
SPECIFICATION NO.: 251-24RFP
NTE: $36,000.00
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R-062423 CG 23 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022459
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $8,930.50
WITH: ROBERTS ENGINEERING GROUP, LLC
FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE V
SPECIFICATION NO.: 982-21RFP
NTE: $8,930.50
R-062424 JC 24 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062423
REASON: SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES OF $34,500.00
WITH: ROBERTS ENGINEERING GROUP, LLC
FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER
MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE V
SPECIFICATION NO.: 982-21RFP
NTE: $34,500.00
R-062425 TKS 25 NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET 2024 BUDGET
INTRODUCTION: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
PUBLIC HEARING: WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024
R-062426 TKS 26 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT AND IMPLEMENT
THE YEAR 4 NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM GRANT
WITH: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
FOR: NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM YEAR 4
AMOUNT: $125,000.00
R-062427 FIN 27 AMENDMENT OF ESTABLISHED CHANGE FUND FOR MUNICIPAL
COURT
R-062428 TKS 28 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE
NEW JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (UEZ) AUTHORITY FOR
THE FIRST GENERATION ENTERPRISE ZONE ASSISTANCE FUNDS
FOR BUSINESS TRAINING
AMOUNT: $99,000.00
R-062429 CG 29 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: JAK CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION T/A DIAMOND
CONSTRUCTION
FOR: 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SIDEWALK
(CDBG) IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 985-24
NTE: $38,420.00
R-062430 JC 30 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062333
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES CORP.
FOR: VAN DYKE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 185-23W
NTE: $32,859.40
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
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R-062431 CG 31 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: COLAB ARTS
REASON: MURAL RESTORATION AT 14 JERSEY AVENUE ON THE
HANDY STREET SIDE
DATES: SATURDAY & SUNDAY – JUNE 8 & JUNE 9, 2024
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS - JUNE 15 & 16, JUNE
22 & 23, 2024
TIME: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
R-062432 JC 32 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: BLANCHARD CONSTRUCTION
REASON: INSTALL STRUCTURAL STEEL ELECTRICAL RACK -
FRENCH STREET FOR THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL -SOUTH EXPANSION PROJECT
DATES: FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024 BEGINNING AT 7:00 PM THROUGH
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024 ENDING AT 10:00 PM
ALTERNATE DATES: FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024 BEGINNING AT 7:00 PM
THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024 ENDING AT 10:00 PM
R-062433 CG 33 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122305
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $3,017.50 FOR PUBLIC PROPERTY
WITH: CHAMPION ELEVATOR CORP.
FOR: ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
NTE: $3,017.50
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-062434 JC 34 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062332
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
WITH: ZENITH CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
FOR: FEASTER AND PITTMAN PARKS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 953-21
NTE: $78,791.33
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-062435 CG 35 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012387
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES #2
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $98,000.00
WITH: BRIGHT VIEW ENGINEERING
FOR: 2023 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 968-22RFP
NTE: $98,000.00
R-062436 TKS 36 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: MIDDLESEX COUNTY HEALTHCARE KIOSK
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R-062437 TKS 37 APPROVE RESOLUTION SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ABC
CHARGES
FOR: D’GALA CAFÉ & RESTAURANT, INC. T/A D’GALA CAFÉ &
RESTAURANT
156 PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-007-003
HEARING DATE: JUNE 19, 2024
R-062438 TKS 38 APPROVE RESOLUTION SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR ABC
CHARGES
FOR: GOLDEN RAIL, LLC
66 EASTON AVENUE
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-057-003
HEARING DATE: JUNE 19, 2024
R-062439 JC 39 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-092319
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $97,000.00
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: $97,000.00
R-062440 CG 40 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052407
REASON: CHANGES IN STREET CLOSURE & TIMES
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER
FOR: JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK - 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
STREET CLOSURE: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN GEORGE
STREET AND NEW STREET (LEAVE ONE LANE OPEN FOR HELDRICH
HOTEL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC) – 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024
RAIN DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024 (FOR MURAL ONLY)
EVENT TIME: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
MURAL INSTALLATION: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
FLAG RAISING IN FRONT OF COUNTY BUILDING: 3:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-062441 TKS 41 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062335
REASON: AMEND SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES RENDERED BY MUNICIPALITIES
FOR: SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS TO CITY ENGINEER PURSUANT TO
MUNICIPAL LAND USE LAW
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, JUNE 19, 2024
5:00 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
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