City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · October 16, 2024
Minutes
OCTOBER 16, 2024
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON OCTOBER 16, 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 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:
Library Director Robert Belvin
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Water Utility Superintendent Erick Ekoue
Assistant City Attorney Charly Gayden
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Deputy Chief of Fire Department Hasahya Hirya
NBPD Captain James Hoover
Police Officer Jamal James
Utility Business Manager Michael Licameli
Dial-A-Ride Office Supervisor Melissa Mantuano
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
Fire Official Victor Ortiz
City Attorney TK Shamy
Fire Department Staff Cheryl Smith
Executive 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
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 Meetings held on September 4, 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
O-102402 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 10.12.240, SCHEDULE 23, “SCHOOL ZONES”
ADD:
15 MPH – LIVINGSTON SCHOOL AND CHESTER REDSHAW
SCHOOL
Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Valenti responded.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on October 16, 2024
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-102403 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
RE: UPDATES
Council President Escobar asked Mr. Jahr for an overview on the above ordinance. Council
President Escobar then opened the Public Hearing on the same.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil and Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Jahr and
Council President responded.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on October 16, 2024.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-102404 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 2024 GENERAL
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BY AND IN THE CITY
OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Council President Escobar asked Mr. Drulis for an overview on the above ordinance. Council
President Escobar 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 October 16, 2024.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-102405 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SYSTEM BY AND IN THE
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Council President Escobar asked Mr. Drulis for an overview on the above ordinance. Council
President Escobar then opened the Public Hearing on the same.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on October 16, 2024.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-102406 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE SEWER SYSTEM BY AND IN THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK
Council President Escobar opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on October 16, 2024.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-102407 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:
21 MAPLE STREET
10 HIGH STREET
254 REDMOND STREET
8 PROSPECT STREET
219 POWERS STREET
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 November 6,
2024 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-102408 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,
SCHEDULE 22– TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
DELETE: ALBANY STREET AND NEILSON STREET; COLLEGE
AVENUE AND HUNTINGTON STREET; EASTON AVENUE AND
ALBANY STREET/FRENCH STREET; EASTON AVENUE AND
HAMILTON STREET; EASTON AVENUE AND SOMERSET
STREET; FRENCH STREET AND BAYARD STREET; FRENCH
STREET AND PATERSON STREET; PATERSON STREET AND
JOYCE KILMER AVENUE
ADD: ALBANY STREET AND NEILSON STREET TRAFFIC
SIGNAL PLAN; COLLEGE AVENUE AND HUNTINGTON
STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN; EASTON AVENUE AND
ALBANY STREET/FRENCH STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN;
EASTON AVENUE AND HAMILTON STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL
PLAN; EASTON AVENUE AND SOMERSET STREET TRAFFIC
SIGNAL PLAN; PATERSON STREET AND JOYCE KILMER
AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN
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 November 6,
2024 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-102409 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 8, HEALTH AND SAFETY
ADD NEW CHAPTER: 8.33 “SMOKING IN PUBLIC”
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 November 6,
2024 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Anderson, Escobar
Nay: Sicora Ludwig
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-102410 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK NEW REDMOND II
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA IN THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK
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 November 6,
2024 at 5:30P.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 State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Emergency
Management Program Bureau of Communication & Response Services regarding
Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification NJDEP Case Numbers: 24-10-
08-0700-39.
2. A Notice from City of New Brunswick Zoning Board of Adjustment that a public
hearing to be held on October 28, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. regarding Manan Shah, Application
# ZB-2024-09.
3. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regarding the
resolution submitted for approval in compliance with the requirements of the Municipal
County and Authority Deferred Compensation Plans Rule.
4. A letter from The State of New Jersey Department of The Treasury Division of
Taxation regarding Certification of the Table of Equalized Valuations.
5. A letter from The State of New Jersey Board of Utilities regarding I/M/O The
Application of CSC TKR, LLC For the Renewal of Its System-Wide Cable Television
Franchise.
6. A letter from the Borough of Highland Park regarding Ordinance No. 24-2097
7. A letter from Brach Eichler LLC regarding Proposed Resolution #7 R-102434
Authorizing Sale of City Undersized Vacant Property to NB Plaza Owner Urban
Renewal LLC.
RESOLUTIONS
Council President Escobar asked Mr. Shamy, Mr. Goldberg and Mr. Dominguez to give an overview
on R-102434, R-102445, R-102446, R102447 and R-102460.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-102434, R-102445 and R-102458. Mr. Dominguez,
Mr. Valenti and Mr. Shamy responded. Ms. Nicklaus inquired on R-102460. Mr. Dominguez and
Mr. Drulis responded. Ms. Moore inquired on R-102446 and R-102460. Council President
responded.
Resolutions R-102428 through R-102466, moved by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by
Council Member Gaskins 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-102447)
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President spoke on an incident from October 2nd being rectified, information on an active
investigation, the presence of the Police Chief during Council Meetings. CP also announced Mascot
Day and the Harvest Festival. CM Fleming spoke on a case he is involved in from May 2020. CM
Ferguson encourage the public to vote on November 5th. CM Gaskins concurred and encouraged
residents to apply for state benefits related to seniors, homeowners and renters. Danielle Moore
spoke in regards to a tracker, a request for Body Worn Cameras, thanked Mr. Valenti and CM
Ferguson. Ms. Moore also mention EMS thanked her for saving lives. Tormel Pittman spoke about
the opioid crisis, grant funds for the same and reparations. Charlie Kratovil spoke of the unveiling of
the Paul Robeson statue, spoke about a recent incident, a complaint submitted by him to the Ethics
Board and funds through the Middlesex County Joint Insurance Funds for a case involving CM
Fleming. City Attorney Shamy responded. Chris Ryanhart stated he was really proud of the public
employees, Police and Fire Department, Department of Public Works and the administrative staff
for their work. Mr. Ryanhart also questioned an abstention on a resolution, commented on the
remarks given by CM Fleming and his opinion of the same. April Nicklaus inquired on the potential
repairs on the Henry Guest House. Dr. Belvin responded.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:44 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Rebecca Escobar
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE OCTOBER 16, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
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-102402 JC 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.12 – TRAFFIC CONTROL
REGULATIONS, SECTION 10.12.240, SCHEDULE 23, “SCHOOL ZONES”
ADD:
15 MPH – LIVINGSTON SCHOOL AND CHESTER REDSHAW SCHOOL
O-102403 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
RE: UPDATES
O-102404 FIN 3 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 2024 GENERAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BY AND IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
O-102405 FIN 4 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
WATER SYSTEM BY AND IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
O-102406 FIN 5 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
SEWER SYSTEM BY AND IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
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F. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-102407 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:
21 MAPLE STREET
10 HIGH STREET
254 REDMOND STREET
8 PROSPECT STREET
219 POWERS STREET
O-102408 JC 2 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, SCHEDULE 22– TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
DELETE: ALBANY STREET AND NEILSON STREET; COLLEGE AVENUE
AND HUNTINGTON STREET; EASTON AVENUE AND ALBANY
STREET/FRENCH STREET; EASTON AVENUE AND HAMILTON STREET;
EASTON AVENUE AND SOMERSET STREET; FRENCH STREET AND
BAYARD STREET; FRENCH STREET AND PATERSON STREET;
PATERSON STREET AND JOYCE KILMER AVENUE
ADD: ALBANY STREET AND NEILSON STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN;
COLLEGE AVENUE AND HUNTINGTON STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN;
EASTON AVENUE AND ALBANY STREET/FRENCH STREET TRAFFIC
SIGNAL PLAN; EASTON AVENUE AND HAMILTON STREET TRAFFIC
SIGNAL PLAN; EASTON AVENUE AND SOMERSET STREET TRAFFIC
SIGNAL PLAN; PATERSON STREET AND JOYCE KILMER AVENUE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN
O-102409 JC 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 8,
HEALTH AND SAFETY
ADD NEW CHAPTER: 8.33 “SMOKING IN PUBLIC”
O-102410 TKS 4 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NEW
BRUNSWICK NEW REDMOND II REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA IN THE
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-102428 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-102429 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
09/28/24 – 10/11/24
R-102430 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
Page 2 of 7
R-102431 CG 4 APPROVE AWARD OF GRANT FOR REHABILITATION HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
ONE (1) GRANT
FOR: ANDREA EATO-WHITE
11 CAMNER AVENUE
NTE: $25,300.00
R-102432 JC 5 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122322
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $2,500.00
AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
TO: GARDEN STATE VETERINARY SERVICES
FOR: AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN SERVICES –
DIVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL
NTE: $2,500.00
R-102433 JC 6 APPROVE TRANSFER OF TAXI LICENSE NO. 1
FROM: EID CHAMOUN – 50% & KAMEEL EID – 50% TO THE FOLLOWING:
TO: KAMEEL EID – 100%
R-102434 TKS 7 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY UNDERSIZED
VACANT PROPERTY TO NB PLAZA OWNER URBAN RENEWAL, LLC A
DESIGNATED REDEVELOPER PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(c)
RE: BLOCK 120, LOT 5.01
R-102435 CG 8 APPROVE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE/ESCROW
DEPOSIT
TO: NAFE UTILITIES CORP.
FOR: SIDEWALK PERMIT NO. 17974
AMOUNT: $8,011.79
R-102436 JC 9 APPROVE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE/ESCROW
DEPOSIT
TO: ANA APARICIO
FOR: SIDEWALK PERMIT NO. 17915
AMOUNT: $8,993.94
R-102437 CG 10 APPROVE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE/ESCROW
DEPOSIT
TO: HARDWORK LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC
FOR: SIDEWALK PERMIT NO. 17929
AMOUNT: $5,291.84
R-102438 JC 11 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-072424
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
WITH: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES CORP.
FOR: VAN DYKE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 185-23W
NTE: $86,868.75
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-102439 CG 12 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: PIKE CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC
REASON: NEW CONSTRUCTION AT STIRLINGSIDE RESIDENCES AT 50
NEILSON STREET
DATES: SATURDAYS – NOVEMBER 2 & NOVEMBER 16, 2024
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS – NOVEMBER 9 & NOVEMBER 23, 2024
TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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R-102440 JC 13 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102335
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: AA BERMS, LLC
FOR: REPLACE CONCRETE CURBS, SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS
AROUND CITY HALL
SPECIFICATION NO.: 980-23
NTE: $3,875.05
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE IN TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-102441 TKS 14 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: NORTHEAST CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC
FOR: PORCH REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION AT THE HENRY GUEST
HOUSE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 992-24
NTE: $92,942.00
R-102442 CG 15 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: MYE CORDERO CONSTRUCTION, LLC
REASON: REPLACE THE SIDEWALK AT 103 BAYARD STREET
DATES: FRIDAY & SATURDAY - OCTOBER 25 & 26, 2024
ALTERNATE DATES: FRIDAY & SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 1 & 2, 2024
TIME: FRIDAY: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
SATURDAY: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
R-102443 JC 16 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
REASON: LOUIS STREET AND COURTLANDT STREET ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS
DATES: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 – NOVEMBER
22, 2024
TIME: 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM
R-102444 CG 17 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-112327
REASON: EXTENSION OF DATES FOR RELAXATION OF THE CITY
NOISE ORDINANCE AND TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF MORRIS
STREET
REQUESTED BY: HUTCH & SON LLC
REASON: CRANE PLACEMENT FOR 290 GEORGE STREET (CRANE ON
MORRIS STREET) IN ORDER TO LIFT HVAC UNITS TO THE ROOF AT 290
GEORGE STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS: NOVEMBER 2 & 16, 2024
TIME: 8:00 AM– 5:00 PM
R-102445 FIN 18 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
STATE OF NJ DEP
FOR: 2024 NEILSON STREET PARK GRANT
AMOUNT: $2,041,770.00
R-102446 FIN 19 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
STATE OF NJ UEZ
FOR: 2024 UEZ – PUBLIC SAFETY
AMOUNT: $350,000.00
R-102447 FIN 20 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
STATE OF NJ UEZ
FOR: 2024 UEZ – BUSINESS TRAINING
AMOUNT: $99,000.00
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R-102448 FIN 21 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
STATE OF NJ UEZ
FOR: 2024 UEZ – ADMIN BUDGET FY25
AMOUNT: $70,000.00
R-102449 FIN 22 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: 2024 TITLE IIIB - SUPPLEMENT
AMOUNT: $4,000.00
R-102450 FIN 23 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
FOR: 2024 RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT
AMOUNT: $10,000.00
R-102451 FIN 24 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING REVIEW OF THE 2023 ANNUAL AUDIT
R-102452 FIN 25 AUTHORIZE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN
RE: 2023 AUDIT
R-102453 CG 26 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR CLASS I AND
CLASS II VEHICLES
SPECIFICATION NO: 327-24P
R-102454 TKS 27 AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD TO
SUPPORT THE NEW BRUNSWICK SENIOR CITIZEN RESOURCE
CENTER’S DIAL-A-RIDE (DAR) TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
WITH: HONDA USA FOUNDATION
FOR: PURCHASE OF A 10+1 PASSENGER VAN WITH A WHEELCHAIR
LIFT TO REPLACE DAR’S 2012, 10 PASSENGER FORD CRUISER
AMOUNT: $100,000.00
R-102455 JC 28 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER NEW
JERSEY STATE APPROVED CO-OP #65MCESCCPS-THE
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION OF NJ PRICING SYSTEM
FROM: NEILSEN FORD OF MORRISTOWN, INC.
FOR: ONE (1) 2025 DODGE DURANGO WITH OPTIONS
NTE: $60,862.38
R-102456 CG 29 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
REASON: VAN DYKE AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
DATES: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 – NOVEMBER
22, 2024
TIME: 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM
R-102457 JC 30 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: DELTA GAMMA-EPSILON PSI CHAPTER
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK – FIELDS 1, 3, 4 AND 5
FOR: KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024
TIME: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
R-102458 TKS 31 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER THE “NEW REDMOND II
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW
AND REPORT
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R-102459 CG 32 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING & USE OF CITY
PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: VETERAN’S ALLIANCE OF RARITAN VALLEY
FOR: VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL PARADE TO HONOR ALL MILITARY
VETERANS WHO SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES
LOCATION: FROM HIGHLAND PARK: ROUTE 27 TO NEILSON STREET TO
BAYARD STREET OR LIBERTY STREET TO MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
PARK LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024
TIME: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
R-102460 TKS 33 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY TO THE NEW
JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (EDA) FOR THE USE
OF FUNDS IN THE PROGRAM ENTITLED URBAN INVESTMENT FUND
IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE THE ECONOMIC CORES OF VARIOUS NEW
JERSEY CITIES
AMOUNT: $5,732,716.00
R-102461 JC 34 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
FOR: FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024
TIME: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
R-102462 CG 35 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: AS MANAGEMENT AND LEASING, LLC
FOR: CANCER SCREENING SERVICES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 17,
2024 AND ENDING OCTOBER 16, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 321-24RFP
NTE: $128,750.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-102463 FIN 36 AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY WATER
MAIN INSTALLATION:
RE: 151 HANDY STREET - $6,121.50
R-102464 TKS 37 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK RECREATION
LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX
FOR: ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
R-102465 TKS 38 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH: PUERTO RICAN ACTION BOARD, INC. (PRAB)
FOR: FAIR HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024
AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
NTE: $15,000.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
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R-102466 TKS 39 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102318
REASON: EXTENSION OF CONTRACT ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR
WITH: TWO X CONSULTING, LLC
FOR: BUSINESS TRAINING CONSULTANT FOR UEZ ZONES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING OCTOBER 17,
2024 AND ENDING OCTOBER 16, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 199-23RFP
NTE: $99,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
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, NOVEMBER 6, 2024
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW - KAREN B. CIPOT
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