Common Council

Regular Meeting of the Common Council Wednesday, September 25, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut NOTICE - The next regular meeting of the Common Council will be held on Wednesday evening, September 25, 2024, at 7:05 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut. In-person and remote public participation will begin prior to the regular meeting at 7:00 pm. Individuals seeking to join public participation remotely may join the queue beginning at 6:55 pm by calling 1 (339) 209-6176. Members of the public may attend meetings in person or view a live broadcast via the livestream link at https://www.newbritainct.gov/meetings or https://www.youtube.com/@CONBCT/streams 7:00 PM - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS RECONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 36598 ITEM NO. 36598 - PUBLIC BID NO. 4181 AND 4183. RE: ON-CALL ELECTRICAL, HVAC, PLUMBING, BUILDING ENVELOPE, MASONRY AND INTERIOR REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES FOR CITY AND CSDNB BUILDINGS NOT TO EXCEED A PROJECT COST OF $100,000. Resolution Bid Documents APPROVAL OF MINUTES AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA PETITIONS 1. Ald. Smedley to amend sections of the Zoning Ordinances to more clearly describe the setback regulations for accessory structures in all districts. Petition 2. Ald. Smedley to amend sections of the Zoning Ordinances to remove conflicting or unused provisions in various sections. Petition 3. Ald. Smedley to amend sections of the Zoning Ordinances related to screening rooftop or ground mounted building mechanicals as well as dumpsters. Petition 4. Ald. Smedley to amend sections of the Zoning Ordinances to more clearly describe the fence height requirements in all districts. Petition 5. Ald. Smedley to amend sections of the Zoning Ordinances to establish maximum impervious coverage requirements in all districts. Petition 6. Ald. Smedley to amend sections of the Zoning Ordinances to apply the landscaping requirements to new parking lots having 25 spaces and modifications to lots having 50 spaces. Petition 7. Ald. Smedley to amend sections of the Zoning Ordinances to establish a definition and separation requirements between smoke shops. Petition CONSENT AGENDA - All reports are on consent unless removed during the Common Council meeting. REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES: A. RE: CLAIMS OF INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Report B. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36533. RE: TO AMEND SECTION 135-30 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO REMOVE CARETAKERS DWELLING UNIT AS A USE IN THE RO DISTRICT. Report C. CITY PLAN RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36534. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR NAMED BUILDING SIGNS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD). Report  D. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36535. RE: TO AMEND THE SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ADJUST DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN MULTIFAMILY DISTRICTS INCLUDING THE T, A-1, A-2, AND A-3 DISTRICTS. Report E. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36536. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO PROTECTIONS FOR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS. Report F. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36537. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ALLOW A ROOFED PORCH TO PROJECT UP TO EIGHT FEET INTO THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD. Report G. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36539. RE: TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH A ZONING PERMIT PROCESS. Report H. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36578. RE: TRAFFIC STUDY BETWEEN THE INTERSECTION OF SHUTTLE MEADOW AVENUE AND CORBIN AVENUE AND CORBIN AVENUE AND DORSET ROAD. Report Original Petition I. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36579. RE: CONVERT THE TWO-WAY STOP ON WYNOLA AVENUE AND BERKLEY STREET TO A FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTION. Report Original Petition J. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36581. RE: ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT RESTRICTIONS AND/OR SIGNAGE FOR ON STREET PARKING ON BRITTANY FARMS ROAD. Report Original Petition K. RE: EARLY VOTING LOCATION OF THE NEW BRITAIN SENIOR CENTER, 55 PEARL STREET. Report REPORTS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE L. COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICES RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36576. RE: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW BRITAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY AND JHM GROUP ESTABLISHING A 39  YEAR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT) AGREEMENT OF $750 PER RENTAL UNIT. Report M. STANDING CLAIM SUBCOMMITTEE. RE: SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS. Report N. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36533. RE: TO AMEND SECTION 135-30 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO REMOVE CARETAKERS DWELLING UNIT AS A USE IN THE RO DISTRICT. Report O. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36534. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR NAMED BUILDING SIGNS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD). Report P. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36535. RE: TO AMEND THE SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ADJUST DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN MULTIFAMILY DISTRICTS INCLUDING THE T, A-1, A-2, AND A-3 DISTRICTS. Report Q. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36536. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO PROTECTIONS FOR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS. Report R. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36537. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ALLOW A ROOFED PORCH TO PROJECT UP TO EIGHT FEET INTO THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD. Report S. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36539. RE: TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH A ZONING PERMIT PROCESS. Report T. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36574. RE: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. Report U. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36575. RE: EXECUTION OF A GROUND LEASE AND LAND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW BRITAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY AND JHM GROUP. Report Staff Report RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE 1. ITEM NO. 36576. RE: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW BRITAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY AND JHM GROUP ESTABLISHING A 39 YEAR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT) AGREEMENT OF $750 PER RENTAL UNIT. R. SMEDLEY Resolution 2. ITEM NO. 36533. RE: TO AMEND SECTION 135-30 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO REMOVE CARETAKERS DWELLING UNIT AS A USE IN THE RO DISTRICT. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 3. ITEM NO. 36534. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR NAMED BUILDING SIGNS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD). R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 4. ITEM NO. 36535. RE: TO AMEND THE SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ADJUST DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN MULTIFAMILY DISTRICTS INCLUDING THE T, A-1, A-2, AND A-3 DISTRICTS. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 5. ITEM NO. 36536. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO PROTECTIONS FOR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 6. ITEM NO. 36537. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ALLOW A ROOFED PORCH TO PROJECT UP TO EIGHT FEET INTO THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 7. ITEM NO. 36539. RE: TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH A ZONING PERMIT PROCESS. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 8. ITEM NO. 36574. RE: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. R. SMEDLEY Resolution 9. ITEM NO. 36575. RE: EXECUTION OF A GROUND LEASE AND LAND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW BRITAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY AND JHM GROUP. R. SMEDLEY  Resolution NEW RESOLUTIONS 10. RE: APPOINTMENT OF SHAYNE LIVINGSTON AS COMMON COUNCIL CLERK OF COMMITTEES. F. SANTIAGO, J. MCNAMARA, I. SANCHEZ Resolution 11. RE: DEMAND FOR REMOVAL OF TIMOTHY STEWART AS A MEMBER AND CHAIR OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE. F. SANTIAGO, J. MCNAMARA, I. SANCHEZ Resolution 12. RE: BUDGET AMENDMENT - REGISTRAR OF VOTERS. RE: STATE OF CONNECTICUT EARLY VOTING GRANT. F. SANTIAGO, J. MCNAMARA, R. SMEDLEY, I. SANCHEZ, S. BELOIN-SAAVEDRA Resolution 13. RE: TEN YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE FOR NEW VOTING TABULATORS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR ONE DOLLAR. F. SANTIAGO, J. MCNAMARA, R. SMEDLEY, I. SANCHEZ, S. BELOIN-SAAVEDRA Resolution 14. RE: TAX ABATEMENTS, CORRECTIONS AND REFUNDS. J. MCNAMARA Resolution Supporting Documents 15. RE: NEIGHBORHOOD FLOOD RELIEF INITIATIVE FOR OWNER OCCUPIED PROPERTIES. F. SANTIAGO, J. MCNAMARA, I. SANCHEZ Resolution 16. RE: FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET TRANSFER AND AMENDMENT - GENERAL FUND. R. SMEDLEY Resolution 17. RE: CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT STANLEY LOOP TRAIL NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS PROJECT. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 18. RE: AGREEMENT WITH FUSS AND O'NEIL FOR $163,000 FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN WORK ON THE BEELINE TRAIL PHASE 3 PROJECT. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 19. RE: AGREEMENT WITH CMG ENVIRONMENTAL FOR $31,000 FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT LANDFILL MONITORING. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI  Resolution 20. RE: CRCOG NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE, 2024 - 2029. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 21. RE: CONVEYANCE FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF MULTIPLE BLACK ROCK AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY PARCELS OF LAND ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF CT ROUTE 72 EASTBOUND IN THE AREA OF BARNES STREET, WARRENT STREET AND SOUTH BURRIT STREET. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution Maps UNFINISHED BUSINESS RE: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Unfinished Business ADJOURNMENT