Common Council

Regular Meeting of the Common Council Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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, August 13, 2025, 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES RE: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 9, 2025 AND AMENDED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2025. July 9, 2025 Minutes June 25, 2025 Amended Minutes AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA PETITIONS  1. Alderperson Scott for the appropriate department(s) conduct a traffic study in the area Cabot Street and McClintock Street. Residents have requested a stop sign be placed at this intersection as there are safety concerns. Petition 2. Alderperson Santiago for the appropriate department(s) to install signs to reduce speed around the curved section of Elam Street, both directions. Motorists cannot see around the curve when driving and residents have safety concerns for children playing in the area. Signs, such as, Slow, Children at Play or other speed reducing and safety mechanisms are requested. Petition 3. Alderperson Scott for the appropriate department(s) conduct a traffic study to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Spring Street and North Street. Residents in this area are requesting a traffic light at this intersection due to safety concerns in this area. Petition 4. Alderperson Scott for the appropriate department(s) replace the stop signs on Lawlor Street and Lasalle Street. Residents have complained the signs have graffiti on them and need to be replaced. Petition 5. Alderperson McNamara for the Department of Public Works (DPW) to assess the condition of the road pavement on Governor Street from Farmington Avenue to McKinley Drive and make any needed pothole and cracking repairs under the city’s pavement management program. Petition 6. Denyz O. Alvarez, of Comerio Auto Repair Shop and Auto Sales, seeks granting of a certificate of location approval to allow State DMV issuance of a motor vehicle dealer license for property known as 6o St. Clair Avenue, Unit C. Petition 7. Alderperson McNamara for the New Britain Police Department (NBPD) to schedule a traffic enforcement operation (radar) on Blake Road between Kim Drive and Erik Court to enforce speed limits and traffic safety laws. 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 FOR INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Report B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: CHUBB INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL. V. CITY OF NEW BRITAIN. RE: SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS. Report  C. OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36898. RE: CURRENT LIST OF ALL CITY OF NEW BRITAIN OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, EXCLUDING POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL, WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO TAKE CITY-OWNED VEHICLES HOME AND THE TOWNS THEY RESIDE THAT THEY COMMUTE TO AND FROM. Report Supporting Documents D. RE: SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT. Report Tabulation Sheet E. RE: FINANCE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT OF ALL CHECKS CUT BY THE CITY. Report Spreadsheet F. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36861. RE: REQUEST FOR MONITORING SPEEDING ON FARMINGTON AVENUE BETWEEN PULASKI MIDDLE SCHOOL AND BLAKE ROAD. Report Original Petition G. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36862. RE: REQUEST FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO MONITOR CARS PARKED ILLEGALLY ON HILLCREST AVENUE AND BRIGHTON STREET, AT THE CORNER OF ALLEN STREET. Petition Original Petition H. RE: REGISTRAR OF VOTERS EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 9 PRIMARY AND NOVEMBER 4 GENERAL ELECTION. Report REPORTS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE NEW RESOLUTIONS 1. RE: RECOGNITION OF AUGUST AS BLACK BUSINESS MONTH. C. SCOTT Resolution 2. RE: AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASE ORDER TO MAMMOTH SECURITY FOR $80,927.14 FOR UGRADE OF THE ACCESS CONTROL AND SECURITY SYSTEM AT THE WATER DEPARTMENT'S WATER FILTRATION PLANT. N. CONNORS, C. SCOTT, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 3. RE: AUTHORIZATION OF $86,278.54 TO TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION FOR A TORO REELMASTER FAIRWAY MOWER AND $34,726.76 TO FINCH TURF FOR TWO JOHN DEERE UTILITY MAINTENANCE CARTS AND AN AGRIMETAL BLOWER. F. SANTIAGO, I. SANCHEZ, S. BELOIN-SAAVEDRA, C. SCOTT, J. HARGRAVES, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 4. RE: AMERICAN SAVINGS FOUNDATION GRANT FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT PULASKI, SLADE AND DILORETTO MIDDLE SCHOOLS. F. SANTIAGO, I. SANCHEZ, S. BELOIN-SAAVEDRA, J. HARGRAVES, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution 5. RE: ADDITION OF CHA CONSULTING, INC TO THE PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES LIST, PUBLIC BID NO. 4157. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 6. BUDGET AMENDMENT. RE: $595,726.63 TO SLR INTERNATIONAL CORP. TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE BEELINE TRAIL PHASE 3 PROJECT. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 7. RE: $71,151.85 TO DGI COMMUNICATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF AUDIO EQUIPMENT, DUAL PROJECTORS AND INSTALLATION IN THE NEW BRITAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT AUDITORIUM. F. SANTIAGO, W. BARBOSA, A. RUSSELL, R. SMEDLEY, W. PABON Resolution 8. RE: $28,885.30 TO GENGRAS FORD, LLC FOR PURCHASE OF A 2025 FORD ESCAPE FOR THE NEW BRITAIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT. L. MCADAM, R. SMEDLEY Resolution 9. RE: ACCEPTANCE OF PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT FROM MTP-1 CELEBRATION FOODS LLC FOR THE MYRTLE STREET COMPLETE STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 10. RE: PURCHASE AND SALES AGREEMENT WITH RMS COMPANIES AND HERITAGE HOUSING INC FOR 125 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD FOR $500,000. F. SANTIAGO, J. MCNAMARA, I. SANCHEZ, S. BELOIN-SAAVEDRA Resolution 11. RE: TAX MODIFICATION AGREEMENT FOR 125 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD. F. SANTIAGO, J. MCNAMARA, I. SANCHEZ, S. BELOIN-SAAVEDRA Resolution  12. RE: TAX ABATEMENTS, CORRECTIONS AND REFUNDS. J. MCNAMARA Resolution Adjustments Cover Sheet Adjustments Spreadsheet Refunds Cover Sheet Refunds Spreadsheet 13. RE: $24,379.29 TO MAMMOTH SECURITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW SECURITY SYSTEM AT THE WATER DEPARTMENT'S MAIN PUMP BUILDING. N. CONNORS, C. SCOTT, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 14. RE: $32,142 TO MAMMOTH SECURITY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW CCTV SYSTEM AT THE WATER DEPARTMENT'S WATER FILTRATION PLANT. N. CONNORS, C. SCOTT, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution UNFINISHED BUSINESS RE: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Unfinished Business ADJOURNMENT