City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · June 4, 2025
Minutes
JUNE 4, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON JUNE 4, 2025 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 six (6) voting members of the City Council present.
Salute to the Flag.................................................................... Leslie R. Zeledón
Pause for a moment of reflection and silence.
Staff in attendance:
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese
NBPD Sergeant Ryan Degraw
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 Jamaal James
Utility Business Manager Michael Licameli
Dial-A-Ride Staff Melissa Mantuano
Assistant Director of YSS Cierra McGhee
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
Registrar of Vital Statistics Laine Ramirez
City Attorney TK Shamy
Executive Director of City Market Pamela Stefanek
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas Valenti
Director of Water Department Alexei Walus
Law Department Staff Sarah 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 April 16, 2025 and May 7, 2025 were
approved and adopted as engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President Anderson with Council Members Castaneda, Escobar,
Fleming, Gaskins and Sicora Ludwig present. Council Member Ferguson was absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE – THE VINE
OF NEW BRUNSWICK, LLC T/A THE VINE, LIQUOR LICENSE #1214-33-028-006
TK Shamy gave an overview on the liquor license and their conditions.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above public hearing was closed.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE – LA FAMOSA,
INC. T/A LA FAMOSA, LIQUOR LICENSE #1214-33-045-003
TK Shamy gave an overview on the liquor license and their conditions.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above public hearing was closed.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE – D’GALA
CAFÉ & RESTAURANT, INC. T/A D’GALA CAFE & RESTAURANT, LIQUOR
LICENSE #1214-33-007-003
TK Shamy gave an overview on the liquor license and their conditions.
Public Comment: Mr. Delgado, representative for D’Gala inquired on the above public hearing
stating his client is looking to have the conditions removed. Council President responded.
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above public hearing was closed.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS OF
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK 2025 BUDGET
The City Clerk read the amendments of the 2025 Budget. Council President then outlined the
procedure of the Public Hearing.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above public hearing was closed.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK RESOLUTION TO
R-062500B
ADOPT 2025 BUDGET
The City Clerk read R-062500B, Section 2.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the
above public hearing was closed.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-052504 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 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO PARKING AT ANY
TIME”
ADD: HILDEBRAND WAY
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on June 4, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-052505 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 AND PARKING,
SECTION 10.16.160 – SCHEDULE 36, “SPECIAL PARKING
DISTRICTS”
ADD: JOHN STREET
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on June 4, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-062501 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17, ZONING
RE: SEVERAL PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on June 18, 2025 at
5:00P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried
O-062502 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE FERREN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA
IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on June 18, 2025 at
5:00P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried
O-062503 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 10.16.050 – SCHEDULE 29, “TIME LIMIT PARKING”
RE: DIVISION STREET AND HARDENBERG STREET
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on June 18, 2025 at
5:00P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried
O-062504 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC,
CHAPTER 10.28 – RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS,
SECTION 10.28.010 – SCHEDULE 41, “PARKING BY PERMIT
ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS”
RE: DIVISION STREET AND HARDENBERG STREET
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on June 18, 2025 at
5:00P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried
O-062505 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 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO PARKING AT ANY
TIME”
ADD: DIVISION STREET, HARDENBERG STREET AND
RAILROAD AVENUE
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on June 18, 2025 at
5:00P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried
O-062506 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 8, "HEALTH & SAFETY", CHAPTER
8.33, SECTION 8.33.030
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Fleming, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on June 18, 2025 at
5:00P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from Frank Garcia, managing member of Worlds Best Temps, Inc. requesting
final inspection and release of performance bond for 255 French Street, block 425 Lot
2.03.
2. A Public Notice from Franklin Township Planning Board regarding a Regular Planning
Board meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 04, 2025 at 7:30p.m. at 475 DeMott Lane,
Somerset.
3. A letter from RAS (Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners) regarding
foreclosures on a mortgage at 170 Seaman Street Lot: 40 Block: 179 and 1 Spring Street
Unit 1801 Lot: 2.01 Block: 15.
4. A letter from Township of Piscataway regarding Consideration of Amendments to the
Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.
5. A letter from The State of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities regarding Amended
Order for Systemwide Cable Television Franchise Renewal, Docket No. CE25020029.
6. A letter from The State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Emergency Management Program regarding Suspected Hazardous Substance Discharge
Notification NJDEP Case Number: 25-06-03-1219-03.
RESOLUTIONS
Council President asked Mr. Mulrine, Mr. Goldberg and Mr. Shamy to give an overview on R-
062506, R-062514 and R-062526.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-062505, R-062513, R-062514, R-062524 and R-
062529. Mr. Dominguez, Mr. Drulis, Mr. Shamy, Capt. Hoover and Council President Anderson
responded. Ms. Nicklaus inquired on R-062517. Ms. Ford responded.
Resolutions R-062501 through R-062516, except R-062516 pulled at the request of City
Administration, moved by Council Member Gaskins seconded by Council Member Fleming and
carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Fleming, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Fleming excused himself at 5:48pm. Council President commended the New
Brunswick High School baseball team and Coach Vargas. CP also gave updates from the last
meeting regarding the Ethics Board. Mr. Shamy stated the Ethics Board is alive and well according
to the law. Capt. Hoover had no comments on the pending DWI case against Lt. Oels. Mr. Shamy
gave an update on litigation matters involving Frank Bright, stating it was dismissed but recently, the
plaintiff has filed for reconsideration. Mr. Shamy also mentioned the attorney’s rate is the same as
the JIF’s for the city’s representation. April Nicklaus inquired on a hit and run, which took place on
Suydam Street. Ms. Nicklaus asked if a road audit was done at the intersection. Mr. Drulis stated the
engineering department has completed reviews and the same will be considered for the Traffic
Commission. Carlos Ramirez asked if there is a possibility of a four way stop, flashing lights and
well-lit area on Suydam Street. Mr. Drulis stated all is being considered by the Traffic Commission.
Mr. Ramirez also inquired on license plate readers, procedures on how police announce themselves
when arriving at a location and participation with ICE agents, Capt. Hoover responded.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón John Anderson
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE JUNE 4, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025 @ 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 16, 2025 AND MAY 7, 2025
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
1. CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE – THE VINE OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, LLC T/A THE VINE, LIQUOR LICENSE #1214-33-028-006
2. CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE – LA FAMOSA, INC. T/A LA
FAMOSA, LIQUOR LICENSE #1214-33-045-003
3. CONTINUATION/TERMINATION OF CONDITIONS ON ABC LICENSE – D’GALA CAFÉ &
RESTAURANT, INC. T/A D’GALA CAFE & RESTAURANT, LIQUOR LICENSE #1214-33-007-003
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK 2025 BUDGET
RESOLUTION ASSIGNED ITEM
DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS OF CITY OF NEW
R-062500A FIN 1
BRUNSWICK 2025 BUDGET
R-062500B FIN 2 CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK RESOLUTION TO ADOPT 2025 BUDGET
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-052504 JC 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
“VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”, CHAPTER 10.16, STOPPING, STANDING OR
PARKING, SECTION 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO PARKING AT ANY
TIME”
ADD: HILDEBRAND WAY
O-052505 CG 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.16 – STOPPING, STANDING AND
PARKING, SECTION 10.16.160 – SCHEDULE 36, “SPECIAL PARKING
DISTRICTS”
ADD: JOHN STREET
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F. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-062501 TKS 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 17,
ZONING
RE: SEVERAL PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
O-062502 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
FERREN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA IN THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK
O-062503 CG 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 10.16.050 – SCHEDULE 29, “TIME LIMIT PARKING”
RE: DIVISION STREET AND HARDENBERG STREET
O-062504 JC 4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.28 – RESIDENTIAL PARKING
PERMITS, SECTION 10.28.010 – SCHEDULE 41, “PARKING BY PERMIT
ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS”
RE: DIVISION STREET AND HARDENBERG STREET
O-062505 CG 5 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 10.16.020 – SCHEDULE 24 “NO PARKING AT ANY
TIME”
ADD: DIVISION STREET, HARDENBERG STREET AND RAILROAD
AVENUE
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTIO ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
N NO. TO: NO.
R-062501 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-062502 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
05/10/25 – 05/23/25
R-062503 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-062504 FIN 4 AUTHORIZE REFUND TO FEDIGAN LLC AGAINST TAXES ON BLOCK
348 L34.01 34 SOUTH WARD STREET IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$1,564.88
R-062505 FIN 5 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF ONE
OR MORE NOTES RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION FINANCING
LOAN PROGRAM OF THE NEW JERSEY INFRASTRUCTURE BANK
R-062506 FIN 6 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO PREPARE AND ISSUE ESTIMATED
TAX BILLS FOR THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF 2025 TAXES
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R-062507 FIN 7 AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY WATER
MAIN INSTALLATION:
RE: 20 DUKE ST - $837.00
R-062508 TKS 8 APPROVE ABC LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
2025 - 2026
R-062509 TKS 9 APPROVE REQUEST TO DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL TO ACT ON RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION
LICENSE
FOR: NEW BRUNSWICK LODGE 324 B P O ELKS
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-023-001
PERIOD: JULY 1, 2025 – JUNE 30, 2026
R-062510 TKS 10 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE WITH CONDITIONS FOR
2025-2026 LIQUOR LICENSE YEAR
FOR: THE VINE OF NEW BRUNSWICK, LLC T/A THE VINE
75 MORRELL STREET
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-028-006
R-062511 TKS 11 APPROVE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ONE-YEAR ACTION
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK (CDBG & HOME FUNDING)
CDBG 2025 – 2026 ALLOCATION: $815,209.00
HOME 2025 – 2026 ALLOCATION: $458,630.06
R-062512 TKS 12 AUTHORIZE GRANT PAYMENT TO NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET
FOR: MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL EVENTS
NTE: $204,476.26
R-062513 TKS 13 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER THE “FERREN REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN” TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW AND REPORT
R-062514 TKS 14 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012525
REASON: ADDITION OF ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER
R-062515 JC 15 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042523
REASON: CHANGE IN INFLATABLE COMPANY TO ACCOMMODATE RAIN
DATE
REQUESTED BY: BLANQUITA B. VALENTI COMMUNITY SCHOOL/NEW
BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOR: BLANQUITA B. VALENTI COMMUNITY SCHOOL FIELD DAY
LOCATION: ALICE JENNINGS ARCHIBALD PARK – BASKETBALL COURT
#1, BASKETBALL COURT #2, FOOTBALL FIELD, HANDBALL COURT #1,
HANDBALL COURT #2, PICNIC AREA, PLAYGROUND, SOCCER FIELD,
SOFTBALL FIELD, SHELTER, TENNIS COURT #1 AND TENNIS COURT #2
DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025
RAIN DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025
TIME: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
NUNC PRO TUNC
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R-062516 CG 16 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052528
REASON: ADDITION OF RAIN DATE
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
RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025
TIME: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-062517 JC 17 AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
WITH: GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
FOR: MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE FY26 GCSUD GRANT FUND
R-062518 CG 18 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: W.E. TIMMERMAN CO., INC.
FOR: FOUR (4) ELGIN PELICAN PW, SINGLE WATERLESS DUST
CONTROL STREET SWEEPER
NTE: $1,515,371.20
SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT
R-062519 JC 19 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032429
REASON: EXTEND CONTRACT AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS
WITH: TETRA TECH, INC.
FOR: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND SECTION 106 REVIEW
CONSULTANT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JUNE 5, 2025 AND
ENDING JUNE 4, 2026
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO.: 243-24RFP
NTE: $10,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-062520 CG 20 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: TRUVAC
FOR: FOUR (4) EXCAVATORS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
NTE: $1,456,018.62
SOURCEWELL CO-OP CONTRACT
R-062521 JC 21 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ACCRETIVE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS D/B/A RDS SERVICES
FOR: RETIREE DRUG SUBSIDY (RDS)
SPECIFICATION NO.: 358-25RFP
NTE: $15,000.00
FAIR AND OPEN
R-062522 CG 22 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: BUSINESS & GOVERNMENTAL INSURANCE AGENCY (BGIA)
FOR: INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES (TRADITIONAL INDEMNITY)
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 AND THEREAFTER FOR AN ADDITIONAL
TWELVE (12) MONTHS SHOULD THE CITY SO DESIRE
SPECIFICATION NO.: 348-25RFP
FAIR AND OPEN
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R-062523 JC 23 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052560
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
WITH: SANDRA NUNES D/B/A DUMOR CONTRACTING
FOR: JONES AVENUE AND DELAVAN STREET WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 1005-25
AMOUNT: $253,400.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE
OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-062524 TKS 24 APPROVE REJECTION OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO RE-BID
FOR: LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO.: 292-24WR
R-062525 JC 25 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052566
REASON: MODIFY SPONSORSHIP
REQUESTED BY: NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK
FOR: “THE BRITISH ARE LEAVING” – CELEBRATION OF THE END OF
OCCUPATION OF BUCCLEUCH MANSION BY BRITISH MILITARY
DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
R-062526 TKS 26 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: FIRST STUDENT, INC.
FOR: BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR 2025 SUMMER FUN PROGRAMS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 342-25P
NTE: $42,192.00
R-062527 JC 27 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012543
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $75,000.00
WITH: INSYNC MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS D/B/A FIRST BYTE CORPORATION
FOR: MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF CITY SOFTWARE
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO.: 212-23RFP
NTE: $75,000.00
R-062528 CG 28 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-082465
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $20,650.00
WITH: BRENT MATERIAL COMPANY
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER GATE VALVES AND APPURTENANCES
FOR THE WATER UTILITY
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING AUGUST 22, 2024
AND ENDING AUGUST 21, 2025
SPECIFICATION NO.: 276-24W
NTE: $20,650.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE
OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-062529 JC 29 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: FLOCK GROUP, INC D/B/A FLOCK SAFETY
FOR: PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE/HARDWARE MAINTENANCE FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
NTE: $7,000.00
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R-062530 CG 30 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052572
REASON: POLICE EXTRA DUTY TO BE REQUIRED
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER
FOR: JUNETEENTH PARADE
STREET CLOSURES FOR PARADE ROUTE: FROM GEORGE STREET
AND REMSEN AVENUE DOWN REMSEN TO LEFT ON SANDFORD, LEFT
ON PINE STREET AND ENDING AT RECREATION PARK
DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025
TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-062531 TKS 31 APPROVE TITLE 39 AGREEMENT BETWEEN LIVINGSTON HOLDINGS,
LLC AND THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: NEW BRUNSWICK POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ENFORCEMENT OF
MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
LOCATION: 345 LIVINGSTON AVENUE
BLOCK 300, LOT 1
R-062532 TKS 32 APPROVE RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT
WITH: CIGNA HEALTH CARE (HMO)
TERM: JULY 1, 2025 – JUNE 30, 2026
R-062533 JC 33 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF CITY
SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH
FOR: FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION
LOCATION: MORRIS STREET TO GEORGE STREET TO NEW STREET TO
LIVINGSTON AVENUE AND RETURN TO MORRIS STREET CHURCH
ENTRANCE
DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025
TIME: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-062534 CG 34 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122438
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 – FINAL CREDIT
WITH: SHAUGER PROPERTY SERVICES, INC.
FOR: LOUIS STREET AND DUKE STREET WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 186-23W
CREDIT AMOUNT: $320,510.27
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE IN TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF
THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-062535 FIN 35 RESOLUTION TO SET THE TAX LEVY FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR
2025
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 18, 2025
5:00 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW – SARAH E. WALUS
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