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Princeton council introduces two ordinances for Dec. 9 hearings and approves several routine resolutions
Summary
At its Nov. 25 meeting the council introduced ordinances on outdoor dining and municipal personnel compensation (public hearings set for Dec. 9) and approved resolutions releasing performance guarantees for local development projects, renewing insurance membership, and other consent items.
The Princeton Mayor and Council took up ordinance introductions and a package of routine resolutions at its Nov. 25 meeting.
Ordinances: The council introduced Ordinance 2024‑39, which would regulate outdoor dining on sidewalks and amend chapter 29 of the municipal code; the public hearing is scheduled for Dec. 9, 2024. Michelle moved the ordinance and Layton seconded; members voted by roll call and the introduction carried. The council also introduced Ordinance 2024‑40 concerning salaries and compensation for certain municipal personnel; Leticia Fraga moved the ordinance and Eve seconded; the public hearing is set for Dec. 9, 2024.
Resolutions: The council approved multiple resolutions by voice vote, including Resolution 24‑341 authorizing release of a $29,178.18 performance guarantee to 20 Palmer Square East LLC (Post Office Block, Block 20.02 Lot 70) and Resolution 24‑342 authorizing release of a $970,492.50 performance guarantee to the Institute for Advanced Study for Rubenstein Commons. Council also approved Resolution 24‑343 to renew membership in the Mid Jersey Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and routine payment of bills.
Consent items: The council approved amendments/authorizations for Princeton Affordable Housing home improvement program loans for specified properties (items discussed included work at 21 Birch for oil tank removal and chimney liner installation; 431 Brick House Road for interior renovations; and additional work at 417). Councilmembers asked for clarity about the amendment language and staff confirmed the items pertain to specific properties rather than policy changes.
Outcome and next steps: Both introduced ordinances have public hearings on Dec. 9, 2024; resolutions were approved by voice vote and staff will process the releases and loan authorizations.
Votes recorded in the meeting transcript were typically voice votes ('aye') or roll call introductions; where roll call occurred for ordinance introductions members indicated 'Yes' and the motions carried.
