Common Council

Regular Meeting of the Common Council Wednesday, June 12, 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, June 12, 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 APRIL 24, 2024 AND MAY 8, 2024 AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF APRIL 24, 2024 AND MAY 22, 2024. 2024-4-24 Reg. Meeting 2024-4-24 Sp. Meeting 2024-5-8 Reg.Meeting 2024-5-22 Sp. Meeting AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA PETITIONS 1. Alderwoman Iris Sanchez for the appropriate department(s) to install Slow, Pedestrian Crossing signs, similar to the example attached to this petition, on South Main Street, from 130 South Main Street to 276 South Main Street. Petition Example 2. Alderman Francisco Santiago for the appropriate department(s) to install deaf child sign at 75 Walker Road. Petition 3. Alderman Francisco Santiago for the appropriate department(s) to conduct a traffic study of Pinehurst Avenue and Pershing Avenue. Residents have complained of ongoing speeding on these streets and have safety concerns. 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. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36467. RE: TO AMEND THE ARUD DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 321 ELLIS STREET TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC FACILITY. Report C. RE: MONTHLY PURCHASING REPORTS FOR BID THRESHOLD ITEMS. Report Spreadsheet D. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36305. RE: TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT ON ELAM STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF PERSHING AVENUE. Report Original Petition E. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36311. RE: TRAFFIC SAFETY/PARKING ENFORCEMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF JACKSON STREET AND GLADIOLA STREET. Report Original Petition F. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36312. RE:  TRAFFIC STUDY IN THE AREA OF STANLEY STREET AND CHURCH STREET TO DETERINE IF A CROSSWALK IS NECESSARY. Report Original Petition G. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36337. RE: TRAFFIC STUDY AT THE INTERSECTION OF ELLIS STREET AND BASSETT STREET. Report Original Petition H. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36394. RE: REPORTING OF TICKETS DISTRIBUTED AND ARRESTS MADE RELATING TO GENERAL PENALTY FINES, LOITERING AND PANHANDLING. Report Original Petition I. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36397. RE: TRAFFIC STUDY ON CORBIN AVENUE, IN THE VICINITY OF QUEEN STREET, TO DETERMINE METHODS TO REDUCE SPEED AND TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS. Report Orginal Petition J. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 36409. RE: TRAFFIC STUDY FROM 304 TO 228 EDDY GLOVER BOULEVARD TO DETERMINE METHODS TO REDUCE SPEEDING AND ACCIDENTS. Report Orginal Petition REPORTS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE K. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 36467. RE: TO AMEND THE ARUD DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 321 ELLIS STREET TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC FACILITY. Report L. PROPOSED ADDITION. RE: SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS. Report RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE 1. ITEM NO. 36467. RE: TO AMEND THE ARUD DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 321 ELLIS STREET TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC FACILITY. N. SIMPSON Resolution Memo Site Plan Original Petition NEW RESOLUTIONS 2. RE: RECOGINITION OF JUNE 19, 2024 AS JUNETEENTH. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Resolution 3. RE: RECOGNITION OF JUNE AS ALZHEIMER'S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Resolution 4. RE: RECOGNITION OF JUNE AS NATIONAL IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Resolution 5. RE: RECOGNITION OF JUNE 14, 2024 AS FLAG DAY. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Resolution 6. RE: RECOGNITION OF JUNE AS PRIDE MONTH. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Resolution 7. BUDGET AMENDMENT - POLICE DEPARTMENT. RE: 2024 SPEED AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. F. SANTIAGO, R. SMEDLEY, W. BARBOSA, W. PABON, A. RUSSELL Resolution 8. PUBLIC BID NO. 4159. RE: RIGHT OF WAY AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2024-2025 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution Tabulation Sheet Mailing Record E-Mailing Record 9. PUBLIC BID NO. 4167. RE: FIRE HYDRANTS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet Mailing Record E-Mailing Record 10. PUBLIC BID NO. 4168. RE: WATER METERS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet E-Mailing Record Mailing Record  11. PUBLIC BID NO. 4169. RE: DUCTILE IRON PIPES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet E-Mailing Record Mailing Record 12. PUBLIC BID NO. 4170. RE: CHEMICALS AND GASES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet Email Record Mailing Record 13. PUBLIC BID NO. 4171. RE: HIGHWAY CASTINGS FOR THE NEW BRITAIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet E-Mail Record Mailing Record 14. PUBLIC BID NO. 4172. RE: RESILIENT WEDGES AND BUTTERFLY WATER VALVES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION. N. CONNORS, M. MALINOWSKI, C. SCOTT Resolution Tabulation Sheet E-Mailing Record Mailing Record 15. RE: AUTHORIZATION OF PERSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE A CLIMATE RESILIENCY GRANT FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (CTDEEP) TO STUDY AND MITIGATE FLOODING FROM THE WILLOW BROOK PRIMARILY FOCUSES IN THE WILLOWBROOK PARK AREA. J. MCNAMARA, M. MALINOWSKI Resolution 16. PROPOSED ADDITION. RE: NEW BRITAIN DOWNTOWN DISTRICT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. F. SANTIAGO Resolution Budget FY24-25 UNFINISHED BUSINESS RE: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Unfinished Business ADJOURNMENT