City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · June 18, 2025
Minutes
JUNE 18, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON JUNE 18, 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 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:
Public Information Officer Bert Baron
Planning Director Daniel Dominguez
City Administrator Michael Drulis
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Police Officer Carlos Gomez
Deputy Chief of Fire Department Hasahya Hirya
NBPD Captain James Hoover
Utility Business Manager Michael Licameli
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
City Attorney TK Shamy
City Clerk Staff Jasmine Sosa
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 Meeting held on May 21, 2025 were approved and adopted as
engrossed.
Meeting called to order by Council President John Anderson with Council Members Castaneda,
Escobar, Gaskins and Sicora Ludwig present.
PUBLIC HEARING
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
Council President Anderson asked Mr. Dominguez to provide an overview of 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 June 18, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, 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
Council Member Sicora Ludwig commented on the above ordinance, stating she realized an issue on
the sizing of the lot sites on Paterson Street are not all 100ft deep. Mr. Dominguez responded it
would be prudent to shrink the depth to prevent future problems on applications. Mr. Shamy stated
Council would like to amend the redevelopment plan reflecting changes on the parcel sizes then
advised for a motion to amend the redevelopment plan.
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and
carried, the above ordinance was amended on June 18, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, 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- AS AMENDED
Mr. Dominguez provided an overview on the amendment to the redevelopment plan, stating minor
changes would be made, including updating maps, readjusting bike parking standards and added
language on the “Paseo” pedestrian walk.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on the distance for parking. Mr. Dominguez responded.
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on June 18, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, 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
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 Escobar, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on June 18, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, 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
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on the above ordinance. Mr. Valenti responded.
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the
above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on June 18, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, 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
Council President Anderson asked Mr. Valenti to provide an overview of 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 June 18, 2025.
Roll Call:
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
Council President Anderson asked Mr. Shamy to provide an overview of 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 June 18, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-062507 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: 25 DELAFIELD 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 July 2, 2025 at
5:00P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-062508 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK NEW REDMOND II
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA IN THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK—PUBLIC HEARING JULY 16, 2025
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 July 16, 2025 at
5:00P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-062509 HELD AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK, TITLE 5, BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5.46 – “FILMING ON PUBLIC
LAND”
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from New Brunswick Police Department Office of Internal Affairs regarding
Notice of Tort Claim/Civil Complaint by Danielle M. Moore.
2. A letter from Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. regarding Bond
Release Request for Project No. 130140501.
3. A letter from Cinco De Mayo Restaurant regarding Outdoor Celebrations.
4. A letter from Jennifer Santiago, Borough Clerk of Highland Park regarding Round Four:
Housing Element and Fair Share Plan of the Borough of Highland Park, County of
Middlesex.
5. A letter from the State of New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of
Alcoholic Beverage Control regarding Standard Distribution of Division’s Action in the
matter of Disciplinary Proceedings against The Throop Palace LLC.
6. A letter of transmittal from Roux Associates, Inc. regarding Public Notification for
Classification Exception Area/Restriction Area at 107 How Lane – PI#000713.
7. A letter from Bilal Bodur regarding Request for Final Inspection and Return of Bond for
150 Easton Avenue.
8. A notice from Township of North Brunswick regarding An Ordinance 25-06 and 25-07.
9. A letter from Middlesex Greenway Coalition to the Middlesex County Board of
Commissioners opposing their plans to build a privately operated “railbike” operation
along the existing Middlesex Greenway corridor in Metuchen.
10. A letter from township of East Brunswick Planning Board regarding s special public
hearing in the Courtroom of East Brunswick Municipal Complex at 7:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 for a public hearing on the adoption of the Township’s
Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.
11. A notice from the Planning Board of the Township of Franklin Fourth Round Housing
Element and Fair Share Plan regarding public hearing on June 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
12. A letter from Resource Control Consultants regarding Notification of UST Closure at 86
Sanford Street.
13. A letter from Kelso & Burgess regarding Baksh Associates, LLC at 168 Paul Robeson
Boulevard.
14. A certified letter from New Brunswick Auto Spa regarding request for Final Inspection.
15. A letter from Brock & Scott regarding Notification of Filing Action to Foreclose on the
Mortgage on the property at 2 Brookside Avenue, New Brunswick.
16. A letter from an Educator regarding Ms. Campbell.
17. A letter from Brock & Scott regarding Notification of Filing Action to Foreclose on a
Mortgage on the property at 999 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick.
18. A letter from Middlesex County Dept. of Public Safety & Health regarding public
hearing at 6:30 p.m., July 9, 2025 at the Middlesex County Administration Building.
19. A letter from Valerie Alcala of Gann Law regarding New Jersey Lawyers Diary and
Manual.
20. A notice from New Brunswick Zoning Board of Adjustment regarding a public hearing
at 7:00 p.m. on June 23, 2025 to be held in Council Chambers at 78 Bayard Street, New
Brunswick.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Comment: Mr. Kratovil inquired on R-062541, R-062556, R-062558 and R-062563. Deputy
Chief Hirya, Mr. Goldberg and Mr. Dominguez responded. Ms. Nicklaus inquired on R-062571. Mr.
Dominguez responded.
Resolutions R-062536 through R-062571, 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, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Members Escobar and Gaskins invited the public to the Juneteenth events and parade. CP
Anderson asked everyone to drive safe, with school being out, more children will be present. Linda
Stork inquired on the Climate Superfund Act proposal. Mr. Shamy responded. Ms. Stork mentioned
how this will help with consequences making big companies responsible for the acts. CM Gaskins
stated she cannot comment due to ethical reasons. Danielle Moore provided documentation on an
internal affairs case she’s involved in, incident that took place in her home with police and fire. Mr.
Kratovil wished everyone a Happy Juneteenth, complimenting the parade from past years, requested
information on a motor vehicle crash on Suydam Street, affordable housing and spoke against
another deck. April Nicklaus echoed support on the Climate Superfund Act proposed resolution,
inquired on affordable housing and followed up on pedestrian safety infrastructure. Mr. Drulis
responded.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 5:59P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón John Anderson
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE JUNE 18, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025 @ 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 21, 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-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
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O-062506 TKS 6 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
F. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-062507 JC 1 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED PARKING,
SECTION 10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES FOR
HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD: 25 DELAFIELD STREET
O-062508 CG 2 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
NEW BRUNSWICK NEW REDMOND II REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA IN
THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
O-062509 TKS 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 5,
BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 5.46 – “FILMING
ON PUBLIC LAND”
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTIO ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
N NO. TO: NO.
R-062536 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-062537 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
05/24/25 – 06/06/25
R-062538 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-062539 FIN 4 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-062540 CG 5 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT
WITH: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
FOR: FY 2024 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY
RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM (SAFER)
R-062541 JC 6 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT
WITH: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
FOR: FY 2024 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT (FP&S)
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R-062542 CG 7 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: LEGWORK FOR LUNGS
FOR: 5K/MILE WALK TO RAISE MONEY FOR LUNG CANCER RESEARCH
AT MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
PARK LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025
RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
TIME: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-062543 JC 8 APPROVE REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS
REQUESTED BY: LEGWORK FOR LUNGS TO BENEFIT MEMORIAL
SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER
DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK
TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-062544 CG 9 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: GOOD DEEDS FOOD PANTRY
FOR: PRIVATE PICNIC
PARK LOCATION: YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025
RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025
TIME: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
R-062545 TKS 10 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARK LOCATION: BOYD PARK – AMPHITHEATER, GRASSY AREA NEAR
AMPHITHEATER, PARKING LOT AND STAGE
FOR: 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION – INDEPENDENCE DAY
DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2025
TIME: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-062546 JC 11 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
PARADE ROUTE: NEILSON STREET TO BAYARD STREET TO
MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
PARK LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025
TIME: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
R-062547 CG 12 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET
CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FOR: BIKE RODEO
PARK LOCATION: RECREATION PARK – BASKETBALL COURTS #1 AND
#2, MULTI FIELD, PLAYGROUND AND SKATE PARK
STREET LOCATION: RECREATION PARK WAY
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025
RAIN DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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R-062548 JC 13 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FOR: JOYCE KILMER DRIVE – SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY
PARK LOCATION: JOYCE KILMER PARK – BASKETBALL COURT, PICNIC
AREA, PLAYGROUND, SHELTER, SOCCER – TURF AND SOFTBALL
DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2025
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025
TIME: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
R-062549 CG 14 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY, STREET CLOSING
AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NEW BRUNSWICK
(UMCNB)
FOR: ANNUAL DIVERSITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE & OUTDOOR SEAT-
DOWN LUNCH
PARK LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
STREET LOCATION: LIBERTY STREET FROM GEORGE STREET TO
NEILSON STREET
SIDEWALK LOCATION: GEORGE STREET AND LIBERTY STREET
SIDEWALK BY THE CHURCH BUILDING
DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2025
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-062550 JC 15 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND CITY
SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: PREVENT CHILD ABUSE NEW JERSEY
FOR: 5K RUN/WALK TO RAISE MONEY FOR PREVENT CHILD ABUSE
NEW JERSEY
PARK LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK – LARGE PAVILLION, SMALL
PAVILLION, CROSS COUNTRY TRACK, INTERLOOP ROADWAY, GRASSY
AREA NEAR PAVILLION AND PARKING LOT
SIDEWALK LOCATION: GEORGE STREET BETWEEN COLLEGE AVENUE
AND LANDING LANE
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
TIME: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
R-062551 CG 16 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062451
REASON: ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
WITH: PUBLIC SYNERGIES GROUP
FOR: INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES (HMO)
SPECIFICATION NO.: 263-24RFP
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2026
R-062552 TKS 17 APPROVE ABC LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
2025-2026
R-062553 TKS 18 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE WITH CONDITIONS FOR
2025-2026 LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR: D’GALA CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT, INC. T/A D’GALA CAFÉ AND
RESTAURANT
156 PAUL ROBESON BOULEVARD
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-007-003
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R-062554 JC 19 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY AND STREET
CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CULTURAL CENTER
FOR: 6TH ANNUAL HEART FESTIVAL – PROMOTIONAL PHOTOSHOOT
PARK LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
STREET LOCATION: LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN GEORGE STREET
AND NEW STREET (ONE SIDE TO REMAIN OPEN FOR HELDRICH HOTEL
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC)
DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025
RAIN DATE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-062555 TKS 20 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY, STREET CLOSURE
AND USE OF CITY SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET
FOR: 2025 OKTOBERFEST
LOCATION: MONUMENT SQUARE PARK
STREET LOCATION: GEORGE STREET BETWEEN NEW STREET AND
BAYARD STREET; LIVINGSTON AVENUE BETWEEN GEORGE STREET
AND NEW STREET
SIDEWALK USE: GEORGE STREET BETWEEN LIBERTY STREET AND
BAYARD STREET
DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025
TIME: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-062556 TKS 21 APPROVE AGREEMENT
WITH: AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
FOR: STOP LOSS COVERAGE FOR AETNA MEDICAL PLAN AND
CVS/CAREMARK PRESCRIPTION PLAN
TERM: JULY 1, 2025 – JUNE 30, 2026
R-062557 TKS 22 APPROVE AGREEMENT
MANAGED CARE FEES, MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION AND PPO
MAINTENANCE FEE
WITH: AETNA US HEALTHCARE (TRADITIONAL AND POS)
TERM: JULY 1, 2025 – JUNE 30, 2026
R-062558 TKS 23 APPROVE AGREEMENT
CLAIMS PAYMENT
WITH: AETNA US HEALTHCARE (TRADITIONAL AND POS)
TERM: JULY 1, 2025 – JUNE 30, 2026
R-062559 TKS 24 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET USE
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK CITY MARKET
FOR: CHRISTMAS IN JULY
STREET LOCATION: GEORGE STREET BETWEEN CHURCH STREET
AND PATERSON STREET
DATE: SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025
TIME: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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R-062560 CG 25 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR: LABORATORY ANALYSIS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
WITH: GARDEN STATE LABORATORIES, INC.
NTE: $35,000.00
WITH: EUROFINS ENVIRONMENT TESTING PHILADELPHIA
NTE: $6,000.00
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JUNE 20, 2025 AND
ENDING JUNE 19, 2026
SPECIFICATION NO.: 349-25RFP
FAIR AND OPEN
R-062561 JC 26 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
TO: MINA GHOBRIAL
FOR: 20 JOYCE KILMER AVENUE
BLOCK 143, LOT 9
R-062562 CG 27 RELEASE OF SITE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
TO: RESNICK BRUNSWICK REALTY, LLC
FOR: 25 VAN DYKE AVENUE
BLOCK 596, LOT 7.04
R-062563 JC 28 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER THE “NEW REDMOND II
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN” TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW
AND REPORT
R-062564 TKS 29 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPOSITION OF DECOMMISSIONED 1995
SPARTAN MARION FIRE ENGINE
FROM: NEW BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT
TO: EAST FRANKLIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
R-062565 JC 30 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: TARGET SOLUTIONS LEARNING, LLC D/B/A VECTOR SOLUTIONS
FOR: PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
NTE: $10,795.25
R-062566 CG 31 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-022518
REASON: EXTEND CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR
WITH: ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC
NTE: $6,000.00
WITH: GARDEN STATE LABORATORIES, INC.
NTE: $25,000.00
WITH: PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.
NTE: $26,000.00
FOR: CONTAMINANTS ANALYSIS FOR THE WATER UTILITY
TERM: ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING JUNE 20, 2025 AND
ENDING JUNE 19, 2026
SPECIFICATION NO.: 272-24RFP
R-062567 JC 32 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032421
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $43,283.00
WITH: FRENCH & PARRELLO ASSOCIATES, PA
FOR: ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE VII
SPECIFICATION NO.: 250-24RFP
NTE: $43,283.00
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R-062568 CG 33 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-012573
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $147,727.55
WITH: MOTT MACDONALD, LLC
FOR: 2025 ENGINEERING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE WATER
UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 308-25RFP
NTE: $147,727.55
R-062569 TKS 34 APPROVE RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE WITH CONDITIONS FOR
2025-2026 LIQUOR LICENSE YEAR
FOR: LA FAMOSA, INC. T/A LA FAMOSA
117 REMSEN AVENUE
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-33-045-003
R-062570 JC 35 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: REIVAX CONTRACTING CORP.
FOR: RUTGERS VILLAGE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT,
PHASE VIII
SPECIFICATION NO.: 357-25W
NTE: $863,525.00
R-062571 TKS 36 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WITH: NORTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
FOR: 2025 EMERGING CENTERS PROGRAM
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, JULY 2, 2025
5:00 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW – SARAH E. WALUS
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