Common Council Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting of the Common Council Wednesday, December 11, 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, December 11, 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 23, 2024 AND NOVEMBER 13, 2024. October 23, 2024 Regular Meeting November 13, 2024 Regular Meeting AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA PETITIONS 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. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36626. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO MORE CLEARLY DESCRIBE THE SETBACK REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN ALL DISTRICTS. City Plan Commission Recommendation C. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36627. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO REMOVE CONFLICTING OR UNUSED PROVISIONS IN VARIOUS SECTIONS. City Plan Commission Recommendation D. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36628. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SCREENING ROOFTOP OR GROUND MOUNTED BUILDING MECHANICALS AS WELL AS DUMPSTERS. City Plan Commission Recommendation E. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36629. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO MORE CLEARLY DESCRIBE THE FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IN ALL DISTRICTS. City Plan Commission Recommendation F. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36630. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS IN ALL DISTRICTS. City Plan Commission Recommendation G. CITY PLAN COMMISSION ITEM NO. 36631. RE: 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. City Plan Commission Recommendation H. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36632. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH A DEFINITION AND SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN SMOKE SHOPS. City Plan Commission Recommendation I. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36551. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS. City Plan Recommendation J. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36552. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SIGNAGE REGULATIONS. City Plan Recommendation K. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36553. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SITE PLANS REGULATIONS. City Plan Recommendation L. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONF OR ITEM NO. 36554 RE: TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP IN VARIOUS AREAS TO CHANGE THE A-1 (MULTIFAMILY, LOW DENSITY) DISTRICT AND T (SINGLE, TWO, AND THREE- FAMILY DWELLINGS) DISTRICT TO A-2 (MULTIFAMILY, MODERATE DENSITY) DISTRICT AND OTHER CHANGES. City Plan Recommendation M. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36555. RE: TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP IN VARIOUS AREAS TO CHANGE THE I-2 (GENERAL INDUSTRY) DISTRICT AND T (SINGLE, TWO AND THREE-FAMILY DWELLINGS) DISTRICT TO B-1R (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS REVITATLIZATION) AND OTHER CHANGES. City Plan Recommendation N. RE: MONTHLY REPORT OF ALL CHECKS CUT BY THE CITY. Report Spreadsheet O. DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36624. 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, WARREN STREET AND SOUTH BURRIT STREET. Report P. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36352. RE: REQUEST FOR SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT INDIVIDUALS AND MOTORISTS FROM ENTERING MARTHA HART PARK AFTER HOURS. Report Original Petition Q. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36380. RE: TRAFFIC STUDY IN THE VICINITY OF NEW BRITAIN HIGH SCHOOL ON BROOK STREET, GLEN STREET AND SOUTH MAIN STREET TO INSTALL SPEED REDUCING MECHANISMS. Report Original Petition  R. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36645. RE: TRAFFIC STUDY AND SPEED MITIGATION ON MONROE STREET, FROM CORBIN AVENUE TO ARCH STREET. Report Original Petition REPORTS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE S. STANDING CLAIMS SUBCOMMITTEE. RE: SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS. Report T. COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICES REOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36623. RE: CRCOG NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE, 2024 - 2029. Report U. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36626. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO MORE CLEARLY DESCRIBE THE SETBACK REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN ALL DISTRICTS. Report V. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36627. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO REMOVE CONFLICTING OR UNUSED PROVISIONS IN VARIOUS SECTIONS. Report W. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36628. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SCREENING ROOFTOP OR GROUND MOUNTED BUILDING MECHANICALS AS WELL AS DUMPSTERS. Report X. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36629. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO MORE CLEARLY DESCRIBE THE FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IN ALL DISTRICTS. Report Y. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36630. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS IN ALL DISTRICTS. Report Z. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36631. RE: 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. Report AA. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36632. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH A DEFINITION AND SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN SMOKE SHOPS. Report BB. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36551. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS. Report CC. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36552. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SIGNAGE REGULATIONS. Report DD. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36553. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SITE PLANS REGULATIONS. Report EE. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36554 RE: TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP IN VARIOUS AREAS TO CHANGE THE A-1 (MULTIFAMILY, LOW DENSITY) DISTRICT AND T (SINGLE, TWO, AND THREE- FAMILY DWELLINGS) DISTRICT TO A-2 (MULTIFAMILY, MODERATE DENSITY) DISTRICT AND OTHER CHANGES. Report FF. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36555. RE: TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP IN VARIOUS AREAS TO CHANGE THE I-2 (GENERAL INDUSTRY) DISTRICT AND T (SINGLE, TWO AND THREE-FAMILY DWELLINGS) DISTRICT TO B-1R (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS REVITATLIZATION) AND OTHER CHANGES. Report GG. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36624. 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, WARREN STREET AND SOUTH BURRIT STREET. Report HH. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36643. RE: CONTRACT WITH POM, INC. AND DUNCAN TECHNOLOGIES FOR DUAL SPACE PARKING METERS AND FLOWBIRD FOR PARKING METER KIOSKS, PUBLIC BID NO. 4180. Report  II. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36644. RE: CONTRACT WITH NETTECH SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND SISTER COMPANY MPAY2PARK FOR PAY BY CELL SERVICES FOR ON-STREET PARKING UPGRADES FOR THE PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PUBLIC BID NO. 4180. Report RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE 1. ITEM NO. 36623. RE: CRCOG NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE, 2024 - 2029. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 2. ITEM NO. 36626. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO MORE CLEARLY DESCRIBE THE SETBACK REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN ALL DISTRICTS. R. SMEDLEY Amended Resolution Original Petition 3. ITEM NO. 36627. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO REMOVE CONFLICTING OR UNUSED PROVISIONS IN VARIOUS SECTIONS. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 4. ITEM NO. 36628. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SCREENING ROOFTOP OR GROUND MOUNTED BUILDING MECHANICALS AS WELL AS DUMPSTERS. R. SMEDLEY Amended Resolution Original Petition 5. ITEM NO. 36629. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO MORE CLEARLY DESCRIBE THE FENCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS IN ALL DISTRICTS. R. SMEDLEY Amended Resolution Original Petition 6. ITEM NO. 36630. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS IN ALL DISTRICTS. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 7. ITEM NO. 36631. RE: 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. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 8. ITEM NO. 36632. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH A DEFINITION AND SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN SMOKE SHOPS. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 9. ITEM NO. 36551. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS. R. SMEDLEY Amended Resolution Original Petition 10. ITEM NO. 36552. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SIGNAGE REGULATIONS. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 11. ITEM NO. 36553. RE: TO AMEND SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCES RELATED TO SITE PLANS REGULATIONS. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Original Petition 12. ITEM NO. 36554 RE: TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP IN VARIOUS AREAS TO CHANGE THE A-1 (MULTIFAMILY, LOW DENSITY) DISTRICT AND T (SINGLE, TWO, AND THREE-FAMILY DWELLINGS) DISTRICT TO A-2 (MULTIFAMILY, MODERATE DENSITY) DISTRICT AND OTHER CHANGES. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Boundary Map - Burritt Street Rezone Original Petition 13. ITEM NO. 36555. RE: TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP IN VARIOUS AREAS TO CHANGE THE I-2 (GENERAL INDUSTRY) DISTRICT AND T (SINGLE, TWO AND THREE-FAMILY DWELLINGS) DISTRICT TO B-1R (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS REVITATLIZATION) AND OTHER CHANGES. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Boundary Map - John-Park-Stanley Rezone Original Petition 14. ITEM NO. 36624. 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, WARREN STREET AND SOUTH BURRIT STREET. R. SMEDLEY Resolution Maps 15. ITEM NO. 36643. RE: CONTRACT WITH POM, INC. AND DUNCAN TECHNOLOGIES FOR DUAL SPACE PARKING METERS AND FLOWBIRD FOR PARKING METER KIOSKS, PUBLIC BID NO. 4180. F. SANTIAGO, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution Tabulation Sheet  16. ITEM NO. 36644. RE: CONTRACT WITH NETTECH SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND SISTER COMPANY MPAY2PARK FOR PAY BY CELL SERVICES FOR ON-STREET PARKING UPGRADES FOR THE PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PUBLIC BID NO. 4180. F. SANTIAGO, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution Tabulation Sheet NEW RESOLUTIONS 17. RE: SEASON'S GREETINGS. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Resolution 18. RE: 2020 ASSISTANCE FOR FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TRAINING CONTRACT. F. SANTIAGO, I. SANCHEZ, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 19. BUDGET AMENDMENT - FIRE DEPARTMENT. RE: 2023 ASSISTANCE FOR FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. F. SANTIAGO, I. SANCHEZ, M. MALINOWSKI, A. RUSSELL Resolution 20. RE: FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY FUNDS CLICK IT OR TICKET PROGRAM. F. SANTIAGO, A. RUSSELL, R. SMEDLEY, W. PABON, W. BARBOSA, J. HARGRAVES Resolution 21. RE: VISION ZERO NEW BRITAIN GOAL. I. SANCHEZ, J. HARGRAVES, A. RUSSELL, S. BELOIN-SAAVEDRA, N. SIMPSON Resolution 22. RE: TAX ABATEMENTS, CORRECTIONS AND REFUNDS. J. MCNAMARA Resolution Spreadsheet 23. RE: EVERY KID COUNTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. F. SANTIAGO, I. SANCHEZ, S. BELOIN-SAAVEDRA, J. HARGRAVES, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution 24. PUBLIC BID NO. 4175. RE: CONTRACT WITH A.M. RIZZO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR $678,086.92 FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL REPLACEMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH STREET AT ROCKY HILL AVENUE AND ROOSEVELT STREET. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution Tabulation Sheet Bid Specs 25. RE: FIVE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A&A OFFICE SYSTEMS FOR LEASE OF NEW COPIER IN THE CITY HALL MAILROOM FOR CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION FOR $742.26 PER MONTH. J. MCNAMARA Resolution  26. RE: TO AMEND SEC. 7-62 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH SEC. 49-73B OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES. J. MCNAMARA, W. BARBOSA, W. PABON Resolution 27. RE: TO AMEND SEC. 11-16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH SEC. 49-73B OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 28. RE: TO AMEND SEC. 11-38 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH SEC. 49-73B OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES. J. MCNAMARA, W. BARBOSA, W. PABON Resolution 29. RE: TO AMEND SEC. 21-72 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH SEC. 49-73B OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 30. RE: TO AMEND SEC. 21-168 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH SEC. 49-73B OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES. N. CONNORS, C. SCOTT, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 31. RE: MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS. S. BELOIN- SAAVEDRA Resolution UNFINISHED BUSINESS RE: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Unfinished Business ADJOURNMENT