City Council
Regular MeetingNew Brunswick, NJ · August 6, 2025
Minutes
AUGUST 6, 2025
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK HELD
ON AUGUST 6, 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
Deputy Clerk Shalon T. Bennett
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Catanese
Rent Control Administrator Maria Cody
Assistant City Administrator Brandon Goldberg
Deputy Chief of Fire Department Hasahya Hirya
NBPD Captain James Hoover
Purchasing Agent Marie James
Police Officer Jamal James
Utility Business Manager Michael Licameli
Finance Director Richard Mulrine
City Attorney TK Shamy
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 July 2, 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. Council Members Ferguson and Fleming were absent.
PUBLIC HEARING
BID PROTEST – LEAD LINE SERVICES REPLACEMENT PROGRAM REBID
SPECIFICATION NO.: 292-24WR
City Attorney Shamy asked the court reporter to begin transcribing the bid protest testimonies. Mr.
Shamy explained the order of business for the matter. Attorney James Ross, representing Roman
E&G and Ralph Diaco, owner and representative for Grade Construction, were present. Attorney
Ross provided exhibits describing the bid bond to be defective and non-responsive at the time of
the initial bid submission. Mr. Ross stated a second bid bond was also submitted, via mail and
different from the first bid bond, submitted through the initial bid process. Mr. Diaco, of Grade
Construction, stated the initial submission of the bid bond was an electronic version, provided by
his surety company. Mr. Diaco stated a second submission of the bid bond was submitted as
suggested by his attorney Mr. Baron, even though the electronic bond was enforceable. Mr. Ross
argued the bonds submitted were different and cannot be waived as a requirement under the Public
Contracts Law. A transcript of the proceeding will be kept on record.
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Escobar, and carried, the
above public hearing was closed.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
On a motion of Council Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and carried, the
council members went into closed session at 5:35 P.M.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
CLOSED SESSION
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Castaneda, and carried, the
above closed session was opened at 5:43 P.M. Mr. Shamy, stated for the purposes of the record, the
Council discussed the arguments presented by the counsel of Roman E&G and representative of
Grade Construction, 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 Lead Line Services
Replacement Program Rebid – Specification No.: 292-24WR, rejecting the lowest bidder, Grade
Construction. The Council Members voted to award the project to Roman E&G.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
O-072503 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: 286 COMSTOCK STREET
2 LAUREL PLACE
HALE STREET (128 JOYCE KILMER AVENUE)
Council President Anderson opened the Public Hearing on the above ordinance.
Public Comment: None
On a motion of Council Member Sicora Ludwig, seconded by Council Member Gaskins, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on Final Reading on August 6, 2025.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
O-082501 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”
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
August 20, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-082502 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE NEW BRUNSWICK PARKER LANDING LANE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA IN THE CITY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
August 20, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-082503 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: 342 TOWNSEND STREET, APT. 1
304 TOWNSEND STREET. APT. 1
3 SIXTH STREET
189 REDMOND STREET
9 RUTGERS STREET
159 LAWRENCE STREET
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
August 20, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-082504 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 10.16.050 – SCHEDULE 29, “TIME LIMIT PARKING”
-CHAPTER 10.28 – RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS,
SECTION 10.28.010 – SCHEDULE 41, “PARKING BY PERMIT
ONLY IN DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS”
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
August 20, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
O-082505 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE A PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT
AND ASSUMPTION OF FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FROM
RTF NB URBAN RENEWAL, LLC TO RTF NB URBAN
RENEWAL B, LLC WITH RESPECT TO BLOCK 707.04, LOT
7.05 ONLY
On a motion of Council Member Gaskins, seconded by Council Member Sicora Ludwig, and
carried, the above ordinance was adopted on first reading and held over for Public Hearing on
August 20, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in City Hall.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A letter from State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Watershed
& Land Management regarding Permit Number: 1214-15-0002.1 LUP240001 For Emar-
Brunswick LLC Block(s) & Lot(s): [454, 32.01].
2. A letter from RAS (Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC regarding
Mortgage Foreclosures of 11 Ellen Street Lot: 15.01 Block: 309, 135 Baldwin Street Lot:
11.01 FKA 12 FKA 11 & 12 Block: 189.
3. A letter from D&R (Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission) regarding 191 Livingston
Avenue – Building Conversion and 11 Spring Street -- Mixed-Use Development.
4. A letter from Middlesex County Utilities Authority regarding New Brunswick 2025
Quarter 2 Flow and Loading Service Charges.
5. A letter from Pluese, Becker, Saltzman & Thomas, LLC regarding New Jersey Housing
and Mortgage Finance Agency v. Antoine Johnson, et al.
6. A letter from CME (Consulting & Municipal Engineers) regarding response action
outcome for 150 Neilson Street Block: 8 Lot: 1.01.
7. A letter from The Law Offices of Savo Schalk regarding Gloria Legacy, LLC 271
Remsen Avenue Block 269, Lot 1.01.
8. A letter from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding reports of
flooding in Middlesex County after the storm on July 14, 2025.
9. A letter from S&E (Stern & Eisenberg, PC regarding Foreclosure of 1001 Livingston
Avenue, Block: 461 Lot: 1.01 f/k/a 1 & 2.
10. A letter from The Law Firm of Richard M. Baron regarding Lead Line Service
Replacement Program Rebid.
11. A Notice from Township of Franklin Zoning Board of Adjustment regarding public
hearing to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
12. A letter from ARCADIS U.S., Inc. regarding Response Action Outcome for Case Name:
24-05-08-1215-03 Hydraulic Oil Release on Route 1 & College Farm Road, North
Brunswick and New Brunswick.
13. A notice from Township of North Brunswick Planning Board regarding a public hearing
at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
14. A letter from Making Communities Shine regarding foreclosure of 108 S. Pennington
Rd. New Brunswick.
15. A letter from United States Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Georgia Atlanta
Division regarding OTB Holding LLC, et al, Case No. 25-52415 (SMS).
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Shamy addressed relative matters with R-082539, awarding the project to Roman E&G .
Council President Anderson then requested that Mr. Valenti provide an overview of R-082528.
Public Comment: Ms. Moore inquired about R-082509 and R-082510, Mr. Mulrine responded.
Mr. Kratovil then inquired about R-082509, R-082510, R-082519, and R-082532, Mr. Mulrine, Mr.
Paladino, Mr. Baron, and Council Member Gaskins responded.
Resolutions R-082501 through R-082539, moved by Council Member Sicora Ludwig seconded by
Council Member Gaskins and carried were adopted, on consent, by the Municipal Council.
Roll Call:
Aye: Escobar, Gaskins, Sicora Ludwig, Castaneda, Anderson
Nay:
Abstain: Castaneda (R-082534)
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Kratovil stated it was nice seeing some people at the National Night Out event at the Housing
Authority. Mr. Kratovil inquired on ordinances O-082502 and O-082504, CM Gaskins, CM Sicora
Ludwig and Mr. Valenti responded. Mr. Kratovil also asked about a shooting on Ball Street and
updates on the Suydam and Lee incident, relative to the shooting, Capt. Hoover stated shots were
fired, no injuries, Mr. Valenti responded a preliminary draft report from our Traffic Engineer and
cameras have been installed for a full analysis. Mr. Kratovil inquired on parking decks and climate
control. CVP Castaneda, CM Escobar and CP Anderson responded. Danielle Moore said there is
too much hate going on and we need more love and joy. Ms. Moore mentioned she collapsed from
fumes, the New Brunswick Police Department has been following and harassing her, stating she is
not addicted to oxycodone and is not crazy, that body worn cameras were changed.
On a motion regularly made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 6:27 P.M.
Leslie R. Zeledón John Anderson
City Clerk Council President
Agenda
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FINAL AGENDA FOR THE AUGUST 6, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING.
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REVIEW SESSION, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025 @ 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER, OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT STATEMENT, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 2, 2025
C. REPORT OF CORRESPONDENCE BY CITY CLERK
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (OTHER THAN ORDINANCES)
1. BID PROTEST – LEAD LINE SERVICES REPLACEMENT PROGRAM REBID
SPECIFICATION NO.: 292-24WR
E. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-072503 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: 286 COMSTOCK STREET
2 LAUREL PLACE
HALE STREET (128 JOYCE KILMER AVENUE)
F. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING (REGULAR MATTERS):
ORDINANCE ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
NO. TO: NO.
O-082501 TKS 1 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”
O-082502 TKS 2 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NEW
BRUNSWICK PARKER LANDING LANE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA
IN THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
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O-082503 CG 3 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 10.20 – HANDICAPPED PARKING,
SECTION 10.20.010 – SCHEDULE 39 – “PARKING ZONES FOR
HANDICAPPED PERSONS”
ADD: 342 TOWNSEND STREET, APT. 1
304 TOWNSEND STREET. APT. 1
3 SIXTH STREET
189 REDMOND STREET
9 RUTGERS STREET
159 LAWRENCE STREET
O-082504 JC 4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, TITLE 10,
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
-CHAPTER 10.16 – STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING, SECTION
10.16.050 – SCHEDULE 29, “TIME LIMIT PARKING”
-CHAPTER 10.28 – RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS, SECTION
10.28.010 – SCHEDULE 41, “PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY IN
DESIGNATED RESIDENTIAL AREAS”
O-082505 TKS 5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK AND RTF NB URBAN RENEWAL, LLC
FOR: BLOCK 710, LOTS 7.02, 7.03 AND 7.04
BLOCK 707.01, LOT 35.13
G. RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTIO ASSIGNED ITEM DESCRIPTION
N NO. TO: NO.
R-082501 TKS 1 APPROVE AGENDA AMENDMENTS
R-082502 FIN 2 APPROVE PAYROLL
07/05/25 – 07/18/25
07/19/25 – 08/01/25
R-082503 FIN 3 AUTHORIZE REFUND FOR REDEEMED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES
R-082504 JC 4 APPROVE AGREEMENT
WITH: TARGET SOLUTIONS, LLC D/B/A VECTOR SOLUTIONS
FOR: EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING MAY 14, 2025
AND ENDING MAY 13, 2028
AMOUNT: $17,345.06
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-082505 CG 5 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: CLEARVIEW HEALTH & SAFETY SERVICES, INC., D/B/A
CERTIFIED HEALTH & SAFETY SERVICES
FOR: SAFETY CONSULTANT AND TRAINER FOR THE WATER UTILITY
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING AUGUST 7, 2025
AND ENDING AUGUST 6, 2026
SPECIFICATION NO.: 353-25RFP
NTE: $12,235.00
FAIR AND OPEN
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R-082506 JC 6 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: GISELA RAMIREZ NETWORKING GROUP
FOR: BATELEROS REALES (SOFTBALL GAME AND PICNIC)
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK – FIELD #3 – SOFTBALL
DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025
RAIN DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
R-082507 TKS 7 AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH: 411 JOYCE KILMER AVENUE ASSOCIATES, LLC
FOR: NEW BRUNSWICK TEEN CENTER
TERM: SEVEN (7) YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2032
R-082508 FIN 8 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
STATE OF NJ DEP
FOR: 2025 JOYCE KILMER PARK GRANT
AMOUNT: $1,900,000.00
R-082509 FIN 9 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
BOROUGH OF SPOTSWOOD
FOR: SHARED SERVICE – ANIMAL CONTROL
AMOUNT: $15,000.00
R-082510 FIN 10 APPROVE CHAPTER 159 BUDGET INSERTION
TOWNSHIP OF EAST BRUNSWICK
FOR: SHARED SERVICE – ANIMAL CONTROL
AMO UNT: $32,400.00
R-082511 FIN 11 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF
$12,425,000.00 WATER UTILITY BONDS, SERIES 2024, OF THE CITY OF
NEW BRUNSWICK, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, AND
PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE
R-082512 TKS 12 APPROVE ABC LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
2025 - 2026
R-082513 CG 13 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-052413
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: JO-MED CONTRACTING CORP.
FOR: LEE AVENUE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 988-24
AMOUNT: $137,244.31
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF
THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
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R-082514 JC 14 APPROVE RELAXATION OF THE CITY NOISE ORDINANCE AND LANE
CLOSURE
REQUESTED BY: JRD CONSTRUCTION, INC.
REASON: REPLACE SIDEWALK AT THE VALET ENTRANCE OF ROBERT
WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
DATES: THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025 AND FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2025
TIME: 5:00 PM – 10:00PM
DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025
TIME: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
ALTERNATE DATES: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 AND FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
TIME: 5:00 PM – 10:00PM
ALTERNATE DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
TIME: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
R-082515 FIN 15 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO TRANSFER OVERPAYMENTS ON
SEVERAL TAX AND UTILITY ACCOUNTS
R-082516 FIN 16 AUTHORIZE REFUND $3,176.24 TO F&A PROPERTIES LLC AGAINST
UTILITY ACCOUNT# 3858-0, BLOCK 163 LOT 24, 40 RAILROAD AVENUE
DUE TO BILLING ADJUSTMENT
R-082517 CG 17 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-042540
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES # 5
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $39,500.00
WITH: MATRIX NEW WORLD ENGINEERING, LAND SURVEYING AND
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, PC
FOR: NEILSON STREET PARK PROJECT FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATION NO.: 894-21RFP
NTE: $39,500.00
R-082518 TKS 18 APPROVE RESOLUTION TO REFER THE PARKER LANDING LANE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW AND
REPORT
R-082519 TKS 19 RESOLUTION OF NEED IN SUPPORT OF HELIX PLAZA TOWER TO BE
DEVELOPED BY DOWNTOWN HUB ASSOCIATES III, LLC
R-082520 JC 20 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122458
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 – $24,144.52
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 – $37,322.08
WITH: ATG RESTORATION SPECIALISTS, INC
FOR: WATER TREATMENT PLANT GATE HOUSE AND WESTON’S MILL
NORTH PUMP STATION BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 323-24W
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL NOT CONSTITUTE AN
INCREASE OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF
THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-082521 CG 21 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: FONTUS BLUE, INC.
FOR: PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE FOR THE WATER UTILITY
NTE: $9,900.00
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R-082522 JC 22 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ABLE FORD OF NEW JERSEY, INC. D/B/A ALL AMERICAN FORD,
SUBARU
FOR: FURNISH AND DELIVER TWO (2) 2025 OR NEWER FORD
EXPLORERS OR EQUIVALENT FOR THE WATER UTILITY
SPECIFICATION NO.: 355-25WR
NTE: $81,600.00
R-082523 CG 23 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-032533
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $50,000.00
WITH: SAL ELECTRIC CO., INC.
FOR: ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING FEBRUARY 20,
2025 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 19, 2026, WHICH CAN BE EXTENDED ON
A YEARLY BASIS FOR UP TO TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS
SPECIFICATION NO.: 329-25P
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
R-082524 JC 24 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: ASSOCIATED HUMANE SOCIETIES, INC.
FOR: KENNEL SERVICES FOR THE DIVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025
NTE: $84,000.00
NUNC PRO TUNC
R-082525 CG 25 APPROVE REJECTION OF BID AND AUTHORIZATION TO RE-BID
FOR: DESIGN STUDY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK’S
UEZ WAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE STUDY
RE-BID SPECIFICATION NO.: 374-25RFP
R-082526 JC 26 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-062528
REASON: ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $23,940.88
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: $23,940.88
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE
OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-082527 CG 27 APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: FREEHOLD FORD, INC.
FOR: AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIRS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TERM: TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING AUGUST 8, 2025
AND ENDING AUGUST 7, 2026
SPECIFICATION NO.: 359-25P
NTE: $15,000.00
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R-082528 JC 28 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION R-122451
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WITH: WHIRL CORPORATION, INC D/B/A WHIRL CONSTRUCTION, INC.
FOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF PARK EQUIPMENT AT ALICE
JENNINGS ARCHIBALD PARK
AMOUNT: $106,855.00
APPROVAL OF THIS CHANGE ORDER WILL CONSTITUTE AN INCREASE
OF TWENTY (20%) PERCENT OR MORE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE
ORIGINAL CONTRACT
R-082529 CG 29 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS MASON GROSS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
FOR: BFA FALL 2025 STUDENT MIXER
SIDEWALK USE: 33 LIVINGSTON AVENUE
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
R-082530 JC 30 APPROVE REQUEST FOR PARKING OF VEHICLES IN BUCCLEUCH
PARK
REQUESTED BY: PARKER AT LANDING LANE
FOR: PARKING IN BUCCLEUCH PARK FOR FAMILIES OF RESIDENTS TO
SUPPORT PARKING NEEDS FOR A HOLIDAY PARTY
LOCATION: BUCCLEUCH PARK – PARKING ONLY
DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
TIME: 1:00 PM –8:00 PM
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES: 75
R-082531 CG 31 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY – NEW BRUNSWICK
FOR: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY STUDENT MOVE-IN DAYS – HONORS
COLLEGE STUDENTS
DATE: MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025
LOCATION: SEMINARY PLACE BETWEEN COLLEGE AVENUE AND
GEORGE STREET
TIME: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
FOR: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY MOVE-IN DAYS – COLLEGE AVENUE
STUDENTS FOR METTLER, STONIER, AND BRETT RESIDENCE HALLS
DATE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025
LOCATION: COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN BISHOP PLACE AND
HUNTINGTON STREET
TIME: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-082532 JC 32 HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD APPOINTMENT
NAME: ELIZABETH VIGNUOLO – COMMISSIONER
EXPIRES: APRIL 3, 2028
R-082533 TKS 33 APPROVE REQUEST TO RESERVE TWO (2) PARKING SPACES
REQUESTED BY: ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
TWO (2) PARKING SPACES LOCATION: HAMILTON STREET BETWEEN
GEORGE STREET AND COLLEGE AVENUE FOR FOOD TRUCKS
FOR: FREE INDOOR COMMUNITY EVENT “ULTIMO DOMINGO” WITH
TWO FOOD TRUCKS ON THE STREET
DATES: SUNDAYS – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025; OCTOBER 12, 2025;
OCTOBER 26, 2025 AND NOVEMBER 23, 2025
TIME: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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R-082534 CG 34 APPROVE REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY PROPERTY
REQUESTED BY: NEW BRUNSWICK TOMORROW
FOR: MERCADO ESPERANZA EVENT
LOCATION: JOYCE KILMER PARK – BASKETBALL COURT, PICNIC AREA,
PLAYGROUND, SHELTER, SOCCER – TURF
DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2025
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-082535 JC 35 APPROVE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSING AND USE OF CITY
SIDEWALK
REQUESTED BY: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
FOR: RUTGERS UNIVERSITY ANNUAL INVOLVEMENT FAIR
STREET LOCATION: COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN HAMILTON STREET
AND SENIOR STREET
SIDEWALK LOCATION: COLLEGE AVENUE BETWEEN HAMILTON
STREET AND SENIOR STREET
DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025
RAIN DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
TIME: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
POLICE EXTRA DUTY
R-082536 TKS 36 APPROVE EXTENSION OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE
WITH BROAD PACKAGE PRIVILEGE
FROM: OTB ACQUISITION OF NEW JERSEY, LLC
TO: OTB HOSPITALITY, LLC, DESIGNATED PURCHASER OF OTB
ACQUISITION OF NEW JERSEY LLC’S LICENSE BY ORDER OF THE
BANKRUPTCY COURT
LIQUOR LICENSE NO.: 1214-32-012-007
R-082537 TKS 37 APPROVE AWARD OF GRANT FOR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED
SIDEWALKS
ONE (1) GRANT
FOR: JESSICA MARCELINO
213 BALDWIN STREET
NTE: $6,250.00
R-082538 TKS 38 RESOLUTION AMENDING R-052541 TO MEMORIALIZE ALL CHANGE
ORDERS AND TO VERIFY FINAL AMOUNT OF PROJECT
FOR: VAN DYKE AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
WITH: TOP LINE CONSTRUCTION
R-082539 TKS 39 AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH: TBD
FOR: LEAD LINE SERVICES REPLACEMENT PROGRAM REBID
SPECIFICATION NO.: 292-24WR
NTE: TBD
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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, AUGUST 20, 2025
5:00 P.M.
2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
PREPARED AND EDITED BY: DEPARTMENT OF LAW – SARAH E. WALUS
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