City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · May 7, 2025
Minutes
MAY 7, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON MAY 7, 2025 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 five (5) 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
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese
NBPA Director of Operation Harry Delgado
Mayor’s Office Staff Amanda Dias
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Director of Social Services Melanie Ford
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
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
Registrar of Vital Statistics Lainie Ramirez
City Attorney TK Shamy
Executive Director of City Market Pamela Stefanek
Director of International Programs Michael Tublin
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 Michelle Zhu
On motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Vice President Castaneda and carried,
the minutes of the previous Council Meetings held on March 19, 2025 were approved and adopted
as engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President John Anderson with Council Members Castaneda,
Escobar, Ferguson and Gaskins present. Council Members Fleming and Sicora Ludwig were absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-042505 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF
RESTRICTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS FROM THE
APPLICABLE AFFORDABILITY CONTROLS PURSUANT TO
N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1, ET SEQ. OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING
AFFORDABILITY CONTROLS
Council President Anderson asked Mr. Dominguez to give an overview on the above ordinance.
He then opened the Public Hearing on the same.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Dominguez responded.
On a motion of Council Member Escobar, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on May 7, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Ferguson, Gaskins, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-042506 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND NJ
INNOVATION URBAN RENEWAL, LLC
FOR: BLOCK 17.01, LOT 1.07/THE PASEO
Council President Anderon asked Mr. Shamy to give an overview on the above ordinance.
He then opened the Public Hearing on the same.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Escobar and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on May 7, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Ferguson, Gaskins, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-042507 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF
GEORGE STREET BETWEEN ALBANY STREET AND
BAYARD STREET FROM MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025 THROUGH
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore, Ms. Nicklaus and Ms. Barabara inquired on the above ordinance. Mr.
Shamy, Ms. Stefanek, Council Members Gaskins and Escobar along with Council Vice President
Castaneda responded.
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on May 7, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Ferguson, Gaskins, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-042508 BOND ORDINANCE FOR THE STORMWATER UTILITY
NTE: $3,000,000.00
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Danielle Moore inquired on the ordinance above and if there will be an increase
on the water bill for stormwater? Mr. Licameli stated the ordinance represents the city applying for
state funds to allow us to purchase equipment and items needed for the stormwater utility. The
program will have 100% forgiveness if this is done right with no increase.
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on May 7, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Ferguson, Gaskins, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
Council Member Ferguson excused himself at 6:05pm
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-052501 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 10.12.060, SCHEDULES 8-B, 8-C AND 8-D “LOADING
ZONES”
RE: CHURCH STREET AND PATERSON STREET
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on May 21, 2025 at
5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-052502 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: 261 TOWNSEND STREET
177 LAWRENCE STREET
278 SANDFORD STREET
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on May 21, 2025 at
5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-052503 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”
DELETE: 45 JULIET STREET
ADD: 45 JULIET STREET
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on May 21, 2025 at
5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A notice from Township of Franklin Planning Board of Special Meeting Public Hearing
to be held on Tuesday April 29, 2025 at 7:30p.m.
2. A letter from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Site Remediation
and Waste Management Program regarding Tire Barn II LLC NJ 0174 AKA Shell
Service Station #138442.
3. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding
Flood Hazard Area Verification Approval for File No. 1214-25-0001.1 LUP250001.
4. A letter from D&R (Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission) regarding 501 Jersey
Avenue, 695 699, and 705 Joyce Kilmer Avenue.
5. A letter from G&S Solar regarding Notification of Intent to Construct Community
Engagement Plan.
6. A Modified Official Form 410 Proof of Claim from OTB Holding LLC, et al.
7. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Emergency
Management Program regarding Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge Notification
NJDEP Case Number: 25-05-05-1522-20.
8. A letter from Lieberman Blecher & Sinkevich P.C. regarding 434 Livingston Avenue.
9. A letter from Roman E&G Corp. regarding Lead Line Service Replacement Program,
Contract 292-24W, Bid Date 4/8/25.
10. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding New Jersey
Department of Transportation Guideline Upgrade Central Contract-13, FY 2027
Various Municipalities, Middlesex and Somerset Counties NJDOT Project ID# 243460.
11. A letter from ROUX regarding Response Action Outcome Withdrawal for 360 Georges
Road.
12. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Transportation regarding applications
being accepted for the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) Fiscal
Year 2026 State Aid Programs.
13. A letter from Synergy Environmental Inc. regarding NJDEP Receptor Evaluation for
127 Easton Avenue.
RESOLUTIONS
Council President asked Mr. Drulis, Mr. Walus and Mr. Shamy to give an overview on R-052506, R-
052512 and R-052518
Public Comment: Ms. Nicklaus inquired on R-052506 and R-052524. Mr. Drulis, Mr. Shamy and Mr.
Valenti responded. Ms. Moore inquired on R-052506, R-052512, R-052518 and R-052536. Mr.
Dominguez, Mr. Walus and Council President Anderson responded.
Resolutions R-052501 through R-052545, except R-052526 Pulled at the Request of the City Clerk,
moved by Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Escobar and carried were
adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
.
NEW BUSINESS
Council President Anderson asked City Administrator to provide an overview on the Opiod Grant
Funding. Mr. Drulis provided a breakdown on the allocation of funds. CM Escobar provided an
update on the George Street Closure, stating the project is on hold to resume in 9 months. CM
Escobar also congratulated the city and the Code Blue staff on being recognized by the Township of
North Brunswick. Anne Swerdloff of the Environmental Commission spoke in support of passing a
resolution endorsing the Climate Superfund Act. CM Gaskins stated she has to recuse herself from
comment or voting on the same. CP Anderson asked Ms. Swerdloff to provide information on how
this would impact New Brunswick and its taxpayers. Ms. Wanda Stokes stated she has received over
50 parking tickets, living in Senior Housing at 116 Livingston Avenue with no parking available in
the area. CP Anderson stated the city will look into it. Danielle Moore mentioned she brought up at
the Traffic Commission parling in front of a fire hydrant, inquired on the release of body camera
footage and accused the police department on blocking her lines, emails and such down her laptop.
April Nicklaus stated she appreciated on the follow up on Opiod Grant funding and asked to clarify
if it was an overall increase to the budget or if it is already in place, Mr. Drulis responded. Ms.
Nicklaus also spoke in support of the proposed resolution presented by the Environmental
Commission. Carlos Ramirez inquired on an arrest for driving intoxicated by a New Brunswick
Police Lieutenant and asked if Lt. William Oels is an employee of the police department. Mr. Drulis
responded.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:42 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón John Anderson
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE MAY 7, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025 @ 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 19, 2025
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-042505 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF RESTRICTED
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS FROM THE APPLICABLE
AFFORDABILITY CONTROLS PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1, ET SEQ.
OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING AFFORDABILITY CONTROLS
O-042506 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND NJ INNOVATION URBAN RENEWAL,
LLC
FOR: BLOCK 17.01, LOT 1.07/THE PASEO
O-042507 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GEORGE
STREET BETWEEN ALBANY STREET AND BAYARD STREET FROM
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025 THROUGH MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
O-042508 FIN 4 BOND ORDINANCE FOR THE STORMWATER UTILITY
NTE: $3,000,000.00
F. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-052501 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 10.12.060, SCHEDULES 8-B, 8-C AND 8-D
“LOADING ZONES”
RE: CHURCH STREET AND PATERSON STREET
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O-052502 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: 261 TOWNSEND STREET
177 LAWRENCE STREET
278 SANDFORD STREET
O-052503 JC 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED PARKING,
SECTION 10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES FOR
HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
DELETE: 45 JULIET STREET
ADD: 45 JULIET STREET
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTIO ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
N NO. TO: NO.
R-052501 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-052502 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
04/12/25 – 04/25/25
R-052503 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-052527 JC 4 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY CONSTRUCTION UNDER NEW JERSEY
STATE APPROVED CO-OP #65-MCESCCPS-THE EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES COMMISSION OF NJ PRICING SYSTEM
FROM: ALPINE CONSULTING, INC. D/B/A ACCUSCAN
FOR: SCANNING SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION
NTE: $155,116.00
R-052528 CG 5 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE BY VITAL STATISTICS UNDER NEW JERSEY
STATE APPROVED CO-OP #65-MCESCCPS-THE EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES COMMISSION OF NJ PRICING SYSTEM
FROM: ALPINE CONSULTING, INC. D/B/A ACCUSCAN
FOR: SCANNING SERVICES FOR VITAL STATISTICS
NTE: $109,287.50
R-052506 TKS 6 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH: BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER
FOR: LEGAL SERVICES
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R-052507 CG 7 SET HEARING DATE RELATIVE TO CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF
CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSES
FOR: THE VINE OF NEW BRUNSWICK, LLC., T/A THE VINE
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-028-006
DATE: JUNE 4, 2025
FOR: LA FAMOSA, INC. T/A LA FAMOSA
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-045-003
DATE: JUNE 4, 2025
FOR: D’GALA CAFÉ & RESTAURANT, INC. T/A D’GALA CAFÉ &
RESTAURANT
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-007-003
DATE: JUNE 4, 2025
R-052508 TKS 8 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF TEMPORARY
CLOSURE OF GEORGE STREET FROM MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025
THROUGH MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
R-052509 CG 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS
REQUESTED BY: ALPHA CHI OMEGA
DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK
TIME: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-052510 JC 10 APPROVE REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, SISTER2SISTER
DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK
TIME: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-052511 CG 11 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
FOR: RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT –
PHASE VIII
SPECIFICATION NO: 357-25W
R-052512 TKS 12 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: COLONNELLI BROS., INC.
FOR: NEW BRUNSWICK DAM IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 936-21WR
NTE: $1,174,000.00
R-052513 JC 13 APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE BOROUGH OF
HIGHLAND PARK
REQUESTED BY: DIVISION OF RECREATION
FOR: FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 IN
CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2025
NTE: $10,000.00
R-052514 CG 14 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, CORP.
REASON: SIDEWALK REPAIRS AT 303 GEORGE STREET AS A RESULT
OF THEIR 6” WATER LINE LEAKAGE
DATES: SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, MAY 17, 2025 AND MAY 24, 2025
TIME: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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R-052515 JC 15 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122459
REASON: EXTENSION OF DATES FOR RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE
ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: OUTFRONT MEDIA
REASON: REHABILITATION OF EXISTING ADVERTISING BILLBOARD
SIGN AT 1 FRENCH STREET
DATES: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 10 AND 11, 2025
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 17 AND 18, 2025
TIME: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-052516 CG 16 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, JUNE 7, 2025 AND JUNE 21, 2025
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, JUNE 14, 2025 AND JUNE 28, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-052517 TKS 17 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION
OF GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
FOR: NEILSON STREET PARK DEVELOPMENT
GRANT: $2,041,770.00
R-052518 TKS 18 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062410
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $15,000.00
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: $15,000.00
R-052519 JC 19 APPROVE AGREEMENT
WITH: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
FOR: EXTRA DUTY POLICE OFFICER AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
R-052520 JC 20 APPROVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH: SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
FOR: POLICE SERVICES WITHIN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
R-052521 CG 21 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 13, 2025
RAIN DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM –3:00 PM
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R-052522 JC 22 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL/NEW BRUNSWICK
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOR: 8TH GRADE PICNIC EVENT
LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX – PRACTICE FIELD – UPPER,
SOCCER FIELD
DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025
RAIN DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
R-052523 CG 23 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122434
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $7,500.00
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: $7,500.00
R-052524 JC 24 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE
REQUESTED BY: FIRST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC
REASON: INSTALL SIX (6) THREE-INCH WIDE SOIL BORINGS ON THE
SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF 96 BAYARD STREET FOR SOIL SAMPLING
DATES: SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025
ALTERNATE DATES: SATURDAYS, JUNE 9, 2025 AND JUNE 14, 2025
TIME: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-052525 CG 25 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-092412
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 FOR INGRAM LIBRARY
SERVICES
FOR: BOOKS PURCHASED FROM A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR FOR
THE NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 283-24RFP
WITH: INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES
NTE: $5,000.00
R-052526 TKS 26 APPROVE ABC LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
2025 - 2026
R-052527 CG 27 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY, STREET CLOSING AND
SIDEWALK CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET
FOR: CAR SHOW
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
STREET: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN GEORGE STREET AND NEW
STREET; GEORGE STREET BETWEEN NEW STREET, BAYARD STREET AND
LIBERTY STREET
SIDEWALK: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN NBPAC TO PREMIER
RESIDENCE BUILDING
DATE: THURSDAYS: MAY 15, JUNE 19, JULY 17, AUGUST 21 AND
SEPTEMBER 18
TIME: 4.00 PM – 9:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
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R-052528 JC 28 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF CITY
SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOR: END OF YEAR COMMUNITY FAIR
STREET: DELAVAN STREET BETWEEN LIVINGSTON AVENUE AND LEE
AVENUE
SIDEWALK: HALE STREET FROM LIVINGSTON AVENUE TO LEE AVENUE
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025
TIME: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-052529 JC 29 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
RE: MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL CRASH REDUCTION TASK FORCE
R-052530 JC 30 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012589
REASON: TO REALLOCATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,776.99 TO
BE UTILIZED FOR THIS PURPOSE
TO: BIGNELL PLANNING CONSULTANTS, INC.
FOR: 2025 REVIEW OF SITE PLANS AND SUBDIVISIONS- PLANNING
REVIEW AND GENERAL PLANNING SERVICES
R-052531 FIN 31 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-052532 CG 32 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW
JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (UEZ) AUTHORITY FOR ZONE
ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK UEZ FOR UEZ CLEAN
TEAM – NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION
AMOUNT: $160,000.00
R-052533 JC 33 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW
JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (UEZ) AUTHORITY FOR ZONE
ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK UEZ FOR
MARKETING AND EVENTS
AMOUNT: $300,000.00
R-052534 CG 34 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW
JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (UEZ) AUTHORITY FOR THE FIRST
GENERATION ENTERPRISE ZONE ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR
REVOLVING LOANS
AMOUNT: $500,000.00
R-052535 JC 35 APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE NEW
JERSEY URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE (UEZ) AUTHORITY FOR THE FIRST
GENERATION ENTERPRISE ZONE ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR FY26 UEZ
1ST HALF ADMIN
AMOUNT: $70,000.00
R-052536 CG 36 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER AN AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW AND REPORT
RE: RESIDENTIAL PARKING STANDARDS
DRIVEWAYS PARKING STANDARDS
INDUSTRIAL PARKING STANDARDS
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R-052537 JC 37 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032320
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $30,000.00
WITH: NICUSA, INC.
FOR: CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FOR MUNICIPAL COURT FEES AND
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
NTE: $30,000.00
R-052538 CG 38 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122493
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 – FINAL CREDIT
WITH: SHAUGER PROPERTY SERVICES, INC.
FOR: JULES LANE WATER SYSTEM AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 959-22
CREDIT AMOUNT: $121,619.66
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF
THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-052539 FIN 39 AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT
WITH: COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
FOR: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR 2025
AMOUNT TO BE RECEIVED: $53,000.00
R-052540 FIN 40 APPROVE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW
BRUNSWICK BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOR: REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROVISION OF CITY SERVICES
AMOUNT: $4,053,114.00
R-052541 JC 41 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-092324
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 – FINAL CREDIT
WITH: TOP LINE CONSTRUCTION CORP.
FOR: VAN DYKE AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 973-23
CREDIT AMOUNT: $2,875.50
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE IN TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF
THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-052542 CG 42 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-072412
REASON: ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
WITH: ACRISURE, LLC D/B/A NORTHEASTERN BENEFIT SERVICES, LLC
FOR: INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES (DENTAL)
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH CONTRACT COMMENCING JUNE 1, 2025
AND ENDING MAY 31, 2026
SPECIFICATION NO.: 252-24RFP
FAIR AND OPEN
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R-052543 JC 43 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND USE OF CITY
SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: MAYROSE WEGMANN
FOR: FAMILY EVENT FOR NJEA MEMBERS
PARK LOCATION: BOYD PARK – AMPHITHEATER, GRASSY AREA NEAR
AMPHITHEATER, PARKING LOT, PICNIC/PAVILLION #1,
PICNIC/PAVILLION #2, STAGE, PLAYGROUND
SIDEWALK: EXIT THE HYATT, LEFT TO NEILSON STREET TO NEW
STREET AND UTILIZE THE WALKWAY ON NEW STREET TO ENTER THE
BACK ENTRANCE OF THE PARK
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
PARK TIME: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SIDEWALK USE TIME: 2:00PM -- 3:00PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-052544 CG 44 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY SIDEWALK AND STREET
CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
FOR: DEDICATION OF THE MORRIS CENTER PAVILLION
STREET: SOMERSET STREET FROM HIGH STREET TO HARDENBERG
STREET
SIDEWALK: BETWEEN DIVISION STREET AND HARDENBERG STREET
DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
TIME: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-052545 JC 45 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
FOR: FOOD TRUCK EVENT FOR RWJUH EMPLOYEES
STREET: SOMERSET STREET BETWEEN HIGH STREET AND
HARDENBERG STREET
DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
TIME: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
H. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BY COUNCIL:
ACTION ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
TO: NO.
I. PUBLIC COMMENT: ENVIRONNEMENTAL COMMISSION
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J. DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
5:00 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW – SARAH E. WALUS
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