City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · December 4, 2024
Minutes
DECEMBER 4, 2024
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON DECEMBER 4, 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:
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese
NBPA Director of Operations Harry Delgado
Deputy Director, Human Services Edmund DeVeaux
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Deputy Chief of Fire Department Hasahya Hirya
NBPD Captain James Hoover
Police Officer Jamaal James
Purchasing Agent Marie James
Utility Business Manager Michael Licameli
City Attorney TK Shamy
Fire Department Staff Cheryl Smith
Senior Citizen Resource Center Staff Lisa Troulis
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti
Director of Water Department Alexei Walus
Law Department Staff Sarah Walus
City Clerk Leslie R. Zeledón
Administration Department Intern Michelle Zhu
On motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins and carried,
the minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on October 16, 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
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT
Mr. Dominguez gave an overview of the project including the number of units, totaling to 66 (sixty-
six), all of which will be affordable senior housing. Matthew Desanto, a representative from
Pennrose, spoke of the project and the funding of the same. Council President then opened the
public hearing. Mr. Kratovil, Ms. Moore and Ms. Cunningham inquired on the above. Mr.
Dominguez and Council Member Gaskins responded.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and
carried, the above public hearing was closed.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
BID PROTEST – CLARIFICATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE WATER
UTILITY: SPECIFICATION NO.: 285-24W
City Attorney Shamy asked the court reporter to begin transcribing the bid protest testimonies. Mr.
Shamy explained the order of business for the matter. The Counsel Representative for Coppola,
Esq. Gregory Trif, addressed the Council explaining the Public Contracts Law statute related to the
submission of bids for a project. Upon further explanation Mr. Trif called upon the owner of
Coppola Services, Inc., Mr. Coppola, to testify on the above protest. Mr. Samuel, Administrator and
representative of Tomar Construction, LLC., addressed the Council. After Mr. Samuel’s explanation
of the project Mr. Trif was given the chance to ask Mr. Samuel a few questions. Mr. Motdackal,
another representative from Tomar Construction, spoke on the reputation of Tomar Construction
and Cooper Plumbing and Mechanical LLC., an HVAC company used by Tomar. Mr. Trif was given
the opportunity to question Mr. Motdackal. Mr. Nallamophu, an estimator for Tomar Construction,
addressed the Council. Mr. Trif proceeded to question Mr. Nallamophu. Mr. Shamy called up the
Consulting and City Project Engineer from Mott MacDonald, Mr. Tompeck for questioning.
Council Member Gaskins asked for clarification regarding the statue on hiring subcontractors for
projects. Mr. Trif responded.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, and
carried, the above public hearing was closed.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the council members went into closed session at 6:48pm.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, and
carried, the above closed session was opened at 7:08pm. Council Member Fleming excused himself
from the meeting. Mr. Shamy, the City Attorney stated for the purposes of the record, the Council
discussed the testimonies of the witnesses, legal arguments by Counsel on behalf of Coppola
Services, Inc., as well as consulting from legal counsel relative to the Local Public Contracts Law, the
bidding requirements and statutes that apply in a case such as this, and the requirements thereunder.
The Council reached a decision relative to the Bid Protest on the Clarification System
Improvements- Contract No. 285-24W. The Council Members voted and rejected the proposal
submitted by Tomar Construction.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-112401 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
10.20.020 – SCHEDULE 40 – “PARKING SPACES FOR
HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD:
88 HUNTINGTON STREET (TWO LOCATIONS)
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 Castaneda, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on December 4, 2024.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-112402 ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR STORMWATER
ADJUSTMENT POLICY APPLICATION
Council President Escobar asked Mr. Drulis to give an overview of the above ordinance. Council
Vice president inquired on the ordinance and Mr. Drulis responded. CP then opened the Public
Hearing on the same.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Drulis and Council President
Escobar 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 December 4, 2024.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-122401 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 Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
December 18, 2024 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-122402 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
CHAPTER 10.04 – GENERAL PROVISIONS,
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, SECTION 110. -
PENALTIES
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
December 18, 2024 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-122403 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 10.16.210 – SCHEDULE 38, “TIME LIMIT PARKING
AREAS” AND SECTION 10.16.050 – SCHEDULE 29, “TIME
LIMIT PARKING – PARKING METERS”
RE: GEORGE 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
December 18, 2024 at 5:30P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Castaneda, Ferguson, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding
Soil Remedial Action Permit for Raritan Avenue & Neilson Avenue, 1 Albany St. &
Peace St.
2. A notice from NJDEP regarding Land Use Authorization or permit application for 30
Charles Street.
RESOLUTIONS
Council Present asked Mr. Dominguez, Captain Hoover and Mr. Walus to give an overview on R-
122412, R-122413, R-122424 and R-122435.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on R-122422, R-122439 and R-122445. Mr. Dominguez, Mr.
Valenti and Mr. Drulis responded. Ms. McKlous inquired on R-122445. Mr. Drulis and Council
Present Escobar responded.
Resolutions R-122401 through R-122446 except R-122425, 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, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Anderson, Escobar
Nay:
Abstain: Castaneda (R-122408, R-122413), Ferguson (R-122409, R-122423 and
R-122443)
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President gave an update regarding the benches on George Street, workshops taking place
at the New Brunswick Library and the New Brunswick Tree Lighting event to be held. Council
members Sicora Ludwig and Castaneda also highlighted the New Brunswick Tree Lighting event for
both the downtown area and French Street. Ms. Moore spoke in regards to Code Blue, her time
assisting Mr. Dean, giving back to the community providing homemade food and watching a show
called Sparktree. Canice Howard spoke in reference to having ongoing parking issues living in the
French Street corridor and receiving parking tickets. Brandon Gulabal inquired on the Smoking
Ordinance and how the tickets will be issues. Jahira Alexander of the Interfaith Rotating Shelter
stated they house 30 guests with a budget less than $300,000, where the Code Blue budget is less and
needs to do more for the homeless community, she also suggested thermometers at the parks and an
additional warming center. Lord Mormon, resident of Perth Amboy, mentioned he volunteered for
the homeless and stated more needs to be done for the homeless as they pay taxes. Carmen Morales
stated she was a domestic violence victim, whom then became homeless for about 2 years, did
research and found a home after receiving help. Carissa urged the council to support Code Blue, her
father losing his job, the need of her becoming an advocate and responsible at the age of 14, people
losing toes due to frost bite and failure of compassion. Alena Checknov spoke in support of the
homeless, warming shelters and the need of a higher capacity for shelters. Yoshi Su, resident of
Princeton, has worked in New Brunswick spoke in regards to the Code Blue program, frigid
temperatures, the need of an emergency shelter and larger capacity for the same. Isaac spoke in
reference to the bus leaning benches, genocide gentrification and the need for a women’s shelter.
Holly spoke of volunteering and the budget for the Interfaith Rotating Shelter. April Nicklaus spoke
in support of a larger capacity for Code Blue, inquired on an investigation for 2 hit and runs and the
policy for the same. Capt. Hoover responded the hit and runs are active investigations. Charlie
Kratovil inquired on the number of cots for the Code Blue program, public restrooms, the status of
a hit and run, an incident with a fire fighter and asked about the postponement of the budget
hearings. City Administrator Drulis responded.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:39 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón Rebecca Escobar
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE DECEMBER 4, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 16, 2024
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT
2. BID PROTEST – CLARIFICATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 285-24W
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-112401 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 10.20.020 – SCHEDULE 40 – “PARKING SPACES FOR
HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD:
88 HUNTINGTON STREET (TWO LOCATIONS)
O-112402 TKS 2 ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR STORMWATER ADJUSTMENT
POLICY APPLICATION
F. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-122401 JC 1 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-122402 FIN 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE
10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.04 – GENERAL
PROVISIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, SECTION 110. -
PENALTIES
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O-122403 TKS 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 10.16.210 – SCHEDULE 38, “TIME LIMIT
PARKING AREAS” AND SECTION 10.16.050 – SCHEDULE 29, “TIME
LIMIT PARKING – PARKING METERS”
RE: GEORGE STREET
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
R-122401 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-122402 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
11/09/2024 – 11/22/24
R-122403 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-122404 JC 4 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
BOARD OF APPEALS RE-APPOINTMENT
NAME: RONALD SHAND
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2026 (2-YEAR)
R-122405 CG 5 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES RE-
APPOINTMENTS
NAMES: BETH BINDE
DEBORAH CELEY
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2029 (5-YEAR)
R-122406 JC 6 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-112418
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES #4
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $46,500.00
WITH: BRIGHT VIEW ENGINEERING
FOR: 2023 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 968-22RFP
NTE: $46,500.00
R-122407 CG 7 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD RE-
APPOINTMENT
NAME: ANDREA EATO-WHITE
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2029 (5-YEAR)
R-122408 JC 8 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO BOARD OF ETHICS RE-APPOINTMENT
NAMES: MONICA REYES
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2029 (5-YEAR)
R-122409 CG 9 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO CABLE TELEVISION CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE RE-APPOINTMENT AND APPOINTMENTS
NAMES: BETH BINDE - LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2025 (1-YEAR)
NAME: ELIZABETH VIGNUOLO
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2027 (3-YEAR)
NAME: JISETTE DURAN – BOARD OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2025 (1-YEAR)
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R-122410 JC 10 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
NAMES: REGINA ABIAZEM
LINDA BELNAVIS
JOYCE BROWNING
ANGELA BURTENSHAW
NORIE DEROWITSCH
BLANCHE OVERTREE-OWENS
BLANCA PACHECO
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2026 (2-YEAR)
R-122411 CG 11 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL RE-
APPOINTMENTS
NAMES: KELLY BLITHE
JENNIFER SEVILLA
CASSANDRA OLIVERAS-MORENO
LAIONA MICHELLE
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2027 (3-YEAR)
R-122412 TKS 12 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER AN AMENDMENT OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW AND
REPORT
RE: PARKING FOR OFFICE AND DAYCARE USES
R-122413 TKS 13 AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT
WITH: NEW BRUNSWICK TOMORROW
FOR: NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM – ESPERANZA
NEIGHBORHOOD
NTE: $125,000.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-122414 CG 14 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: CHABAD HOUSE LUBAVITCH
LOCATION: COLLEGE AVENUE (BETWEEN SENIOR STREET AND
RICHARDSON STREET)
SIDEWALK USE: IN FRONT OF 170 COLLEGE AVENUE
FOR: OUTDOOR RELIGIOUS WEDDING CEREMONY
DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024
TIME: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-122415 JC 15 APPROVE REQUEST FOR SIDEWALK USE, STREET CLOSING AND
USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: THE RESTAURANT GUYS, LLC
FOR: NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENT – ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE
CELEBRATION WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR 2025 – FIREWORKS
WILL BE SHOT FROM THE ROOF OF THE HELDRICH HOTEL WITH DJ
ENTERTAINMENT AT THE SHOWMOBILE
PARK LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
STREET CLOSURE LOCATIONS: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN
NEW AND GEORGE STREETS & GEORGE STREET BETWEEN NEW
AND BAYARD STREETS
SIDEWALK: SIDEWALKS SURROUNDING MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
DATES: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2024 TO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY
1, 2025
TIME: 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM (PARK, SIDEWALK AND STREET CLOSURES)
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
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R-122416 JC 16 APPROVE REQUEST TO RESERVE TWO (2) PARKING SPACES
REQUESTED BY: ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
FOR: FREE INDOOR COMMUNITY EVENT WITH TWO FOOD TRUCKS ON
THE STREET
TWO (2) PARKING SPACES LOCATION: 71 HAMILTON STREET BETWEEN
GEORGE STREET AND COLLEGE AVENUE FOR FOOD TRUCKS
DATES: SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2025, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025,
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025; THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025, THURSDAY,
APRIL 3, 2025, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4,
2025, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025,
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025
TIME: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
R-122417 CG 17 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-112405
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $8,000.00
WITH: NORCIA CORPORATION
FOR: TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PARTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 277-24P
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
R-122418 JC 18 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102432
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $2,500.00
TO: GARDEN STATE VETERINARY SERVICES
FOR: AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN SERVICES –
DIVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL
NTE: $2,500.00
R-122419 CG 19 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122324
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT
WITH: GARRISON ENTERPRISE, INC.
FOR: FURNISH, DELIVER & INSTALLATION OF INSERTION VALVES,
LINE STOPS, EMERGENCY VALVE REPAIR & REPLACEMENT FOR
THE WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 128-22W
NTE: $3,028.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-122420 JC 20 APPROVE AGREEMENT
WITH: AETNA US HEALTHCARE-MIDDLETOWN
FOR: MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN
TERM: JANUARY 1, 2025 – DECEMBER 31, 2025
R-122421 CG 21 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062448
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $50,000.00
WITH: CORE & MAIN, LP
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER COLD WATER METERS, METER
TRANSCEIVER UNITS (MXU) AND ACCESSORIES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 270-24W
NTE: $50,000.00
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-122422 JC 22 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO RE-BID
FOR: EMERGENCY HOUSING SHELTER
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO: 298-24RFP
R-122423 CG 23 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO RENT CONTROL BOARD APPOINTMENT
AND RE-APPOINTMENTS
NAME: ANTHONY A.J. VIGNUOLO – STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2025 (1-YEAR)
NAME: CARMEN LOPEZ
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2027 (3-YEAR)
NAME: BARBARA BLACKWELL – ALTERNATE MEMBER
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2025 (1-YEAR)
R-122424 JC 24 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: LEXISNEXIS COPLOGIC SOLUTIONS INC.
FOR: ONLINE ACCESS TO ACCIDENT REPORTS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING DECEMBER 5,
2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 4, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 291-24RFP
FAIR AND OPEN
R-122425 CG 25 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-112346
REASON: EXTEND CONTRACT ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR
WITH: ACRISURE LLC D/B/A IMAC INSURANCE AGENCY
FOR: RISK MANAGEMENT
TERM: ONE (1) YEAR COMMENCING DECEMBER 5, 2024 AND
ENDING DECEMBER 4, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 204-23RFP
FAIR AND OPEN
R-122426 JC 26 ADVICE AND CONSENT TO TRAFFIC COMMISSION BOARD
APPOINTMENT
NAME: JOHN SELESKY
EXPIRES: DECEMBER 31, 2027 (3-YEAR)
R-122427 CG 27 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022463
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
WITH: SHAUGER PROPERTY SERVICES, INC.
FOR: JULES LANE WATER SYSTEM AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 959-22
AMOUNT: $9,714.13
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-122428 JC 28 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: LUCERO & MENDEZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC
REASON: REPLACE SIDEWALK AT 25 KIRKPATRICK STREET
DATES: FRIDAY & SATURDAY - DECEMBER 6 & 7, 2024
ALTERNATE DATES: FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS – DECEMBER 13 & 24,
2024 AND DECEMBER 20 & 21, 2024
TIME: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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R-122429 CG 29 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-102431
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $4,195.00
AWARD OF GRANT FOR REHABILITATION HOME IMPROVEMENTS
ONE (1) GRANT
FOR: ANDREA EATO-WHITE
11 CAMNER AVENUE
NTE: $4,195.00
R-122430 TKS 30 APPROVE PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE
FROM: LORENA VAZQUEZ
TO: TEQUILA HOUSE INC.
284 REMSEN AVENUE
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-030-005
R-122431 JC 31 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: PIKE CONSTRUCTION CO, LLC
REASON: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF STIRLINGSIDE RESIDENCES AT
50 NEILSON STREET
DATES: SATURDAYS - DECEMBER 7 & 21, 2024
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS – DECEMBER 14 & 28, 2024
TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-122432 FIN 32 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-122433 FIN 33 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO ISSUE A DUPLICATE TAX SALE
CERTIFICATE #11-525 TO STEPHAN DICKE AGAINST BLOCK 341,
LOT 60.01, 41 RESERVOIR AVENUE. LIEN HOLDER LOST ORIGINAL
CERTIFICATE
R-122434 CG 34 AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
TO: GARDEN STATE VETERINARY SERVICES
FOR: AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN SERVICES –
DIVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING DECEMBER 7,
2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 6, 2025
NTE: $15,000.00
R-122435 TKS 35 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: CB&I STORAGE TANK SOLUTIONS, LLC
FOR: VAN DYKE TANK REPLACEMENT
SPECIFICATION NO.: 286-24W
NTE: $8,841,330.00
R-122436 JC 36 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-112425
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $334,687.08 FOR THE WATER
UTILITY
WITH: B & W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF NJ, INC.
FOR: EQUIPMENT AND LABOR
SPECIFICATION NO.: 126-22P
NTE: $334,687.08
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-122437 CG 37 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032410
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $15,000.00
WITH: INSYNC MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS D/B/A FIRST BYTE CORPORATION
FOR: 2024 TAX, WATER AND SEWER BILLING AND COLLECTION
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE & SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES
SPECIFICATION NO.: 219-24RFP
NTE: $15,000.00
R-122438 JC 38 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082409
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
WITH: SHAUGER PROPERTY SERVICES, INC.
FOR: LOUIS STREET AND DUKE STREET WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 186-23W
NTE: $145,866.76
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE IN TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT
OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-122439 CG 39 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: W.E. TIMMERMAN CO., INC.
FOR: ONE (1) LEAF TRUCK WITH OPTIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS
NTE: $239,217.35
SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT
R-122440 JC 40 APPROVE REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS
REQUESTED BY: THE SALVATION ARMY, NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: HELP THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY
DATES: NOVEMBER 15, 2024 – DECEMBER 24, 2024
SPECIFIC LOCATIONS, DATES & TIMES
~CORNER OF ROUTE 27 & GEORGE STREET
~CORNER OF PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD (FORMERLY
COMMERCIAL AVENUE) & GEORGE STREET
~INTERSECTION CORNER OF ROUTE 27 (ALBANY STREET BRIDGE)
AND ROUTE 18 (HIGHLAND PARK EXIT OFF OF ROUTE 18 NEW
BRUNSWICK)
~NEW BRUNSWICK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (NBPAC)
LIVINGSTON AVENUE
EVERY FRIDAY FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2024 – DECEMBER 24, 2024
FROM 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM; EVERY SATURDAY FROM NOVEMBER 16,
2024 – DECEMBER 24, 2024 FROM 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
MONUMENT SQUARE TREE LIGHTING FESTIVITIES – FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 5, 2024 FROM 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-122441 TKS 41 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF A COMMUNITY
BENEFITS AGREEMENT FOR THE HILDEBRAND COMMONS
PROJECT
R-122442 CG 42 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: VAC-CON SERVICES, INC D/B/A PIERCE EAGLE EQUIPMENT
FOR: ONE (1) VAC-CON SEWER TRUCK WITH OPTIONS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
NTE: $499,393.00
SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT
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R-122443 FIN 43 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO ISSUE REFUND TO HIRAM
SQUARE & RIVERWATCH DUE TO BILLING ADJUSTMENT ON
UTILITY ACCOUNT #7470-0, BLOCK 4, LOT 37, 30 A HIRAM SQUARE
R-122444 FIN 44 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF TAX SALE
CERTIFICATES 19-00470 AND 15-00195 IN CONNECTION WITH MO
GEO LLC V. THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
R-122445 FIN 45 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
PUBLIC OPIOID TRUST
FOR: 2024 OPIOID SETTLEMENT
AMOUNT: $79,532.44
R-122446 TKS 46 AWARD/REJECT OF CONTRACT
WITH:
FOR: CLARIFICATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE WATER
UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 285-24W
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, DECEMBER 18, 2024
5:30 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW – SARAH E. WALUS-a
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