Mayor and Council of Princeton - Regular Meeting

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STATEMENT CONCERNING NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice of this meeting was provided in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act and State regulations governing public meetings, including the time, date and location of the meeting and clear and concise instructions to the public for accessing the meeting and making comments. In addition, the agenda and all related materials were posted electronically and made available to the public on Princeton's meeting portal in advance of the meeting.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

"We gather today on the land of the Lenni Lenape. As members of the Princeton community, we aspire to show appreciation, respect, and concern for all peoples and our environment. We honor the Lenape and other Indigenous caretakers of these lands and waters, the elders who lived here before, the Indigenous today, and the generations to come"

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS

ORD 26-27 An Ordinance by the Municipality of Princeton Regulating Parking on Hun Road, and Amending Chapter 11 of the “Code of the Township of Princeton, New Jersey, 1968” - Roll Call

ORD 26-28 An Ordinance by the Municipality of Princeton Regulating Parking on Walnut Lane and Guyot Avenue and Amending Chapter 11 of the “Code of the Township of Princeton, New Jersey, 1968” and Amending Chapter 19 of the “Code of the Borough of Princeton, New Jersey, 1974”- Roll Call

ORD 26-29 An Ordinance by the Municipality of Princeton Updating Public Parking Fees and Regulations Related Thereto, and Amending Chapter 19 of the “Code of the Borough of Princeton, New Jersey, 1974”- Roll Call

R-26-230 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Gabrielli Kenworth of NJ LLC for a 2027 Kenworth T480 Vehicle for an Amount Not to Exceed $282,499.00 Utilizing Sourcewell National Cooperative Purchasing Contract #032824-KTC

R-26-231 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Gabrielli Kenworth of NJ LLC for a 2027 Kenworth T480 Bucket/Aerial Vehicle for an Amount Not to Exceed $448,378.38 Utilizing Sourcewell National Cooperative Purchasing Contract #032824-KTC

R-26-232 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Award of a Professional Services Agreement to Arcadis U.S., Inc. for Construction Administration and Resident Observation Services for the Hamilton Avenue Sewer Replacement Project for an Amount Not to Exceed $318,610.00

R-26-233 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Award of a Professional Services Agreement to Environmental Management Associates, Inc. for a Site Investigation at 27 North Harrison Street for an Amount Not to Exceed $38,085.00

R-26-234 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Execution of a Development Agreement with PCH Development Corporation for an Affordable Housing Development at 303 John Street (Block 69.02, Lot 29) in Connection with the Municipality’s Fourth Round Affordable Housing Plan

R-26-235 Resolution of Need for the Construction of an Affordable Housing Project on Property Located At 303 John Street (Block 69.02, Lot 29)

R-26-236 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Submittal of a Scope Modification Request to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the FY 2026 Municipal Aid Grant on North Harrison Street

R-26-237 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Purchase of a 2027 Ford F250 Regular Cab 4x4 Utility Truck from Ciocca Ford of Flemington for $59,858.00 utilizing New Jersey State Contract 24-FLEET-103122

R-26-238 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Purchase of a Ventrac Multi-Purpose Machine from Creston Hydraulics Incorporated for $60,750.76 utilizing New Jersey State Contract 24-FLEET-123247

R-26-239 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Purchase of a Kubota 2WD/4WD Tractor from Cherry Valley Tractor Sales for $55,371.60 utilizing Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Contract ESCNJ 22/23-12

R-26-240 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Purchase of Two 2026 Ford Maverick Vehicles from All American Ford of Paramus for $72,356.80 utilizing New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract BC-BID 24-43

R-26-241 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Purchase of Two 2026 Ford Maverick Vehicles from All American Ford of Paramus for $75,923.80 utilizing New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract BC-BID 24-43

R-26-242 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Naming Princeton's High-Water Rescue Truck in Honor of the Late Michael Kenwood

R-26-243 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Payment of Bills and Claims

R-26-244 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Approving a Chapter 159-Special Budget Item-National Opioid Settlement Proceeds-$14,069.91

R-26-245 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing Reimbursement of Qualified Private Communities for 2025 Services Pursuant to the New Jersey Municipal Services Act, N.J.S.A. 40:67-23.2 Et Seq.

R-26-246 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing Husayn Center for Social Justice to hold their Silent March on Sunday, August 16, 2026

R-26-247 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing Stand with Dignity to Hold their Arbaeen Peace Walk on Saturday, August 15, 2026

R-26-248 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Authorizing the Arts Council of Princeton to Hold their Annual Hometown Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30, 2026

R-26-249 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Approving the Placement of a Banner Over Washington Road by Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Monday, September 14 and taken down on Monday, September 21, 2026

R-26-250 Resolution of the Mayor and Council of Princeton Approving the Placement of Eight Pole Banners on Nassau Street by American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School, Saturday, November 14 and taken down on Saturday, November 28, 2026

PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

We will now open the meeting for public comment for items not on the agenda. The Mayor and Council will take comments first from members of the public attending the meeting in person, then from members of the public attending the meeting via Zoom. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes. The Governing Body will use this public comment period as an opportunity to listen to resident concerns, but not to debate issues or engage in a question-and-answer session. Issues raised by members of the public may require review and/or further investigation prior to responding. All comments will be considered and are always welcomed.

ADJOURNMENT