Non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II to discuss the
City Manager’s Evaluation to be held at 5:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Agenda
April 14, 2014
City Council Chambers
7:00 p.m.
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Non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A: 3, II (d)
to discuss property acquisition to be held after the City Council meeting.
1. Call to Order.
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2. Invocation by Reverend Peter Hey, Wesley United Methodist Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Roll Call.
5. Approval of the March 10, 2014 Meeting Minutes.
6. Proclamation proclaiming April 2014 as Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness month in the City of Concord. (3Sus2)
7. Presentation by Parks & Recreation Director and Pete Brock, President of the Patriots Alumni Club regarding joint events taking place in May between the City of Concord and the Patriots Alumni Club.
8. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
9. Labor Relations Committee report relative to the City Manager's evaluation, in accordance with Section 21(b) of the City Charter.
- Consent Agenda Items –
Referral to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
10. Communication from Councilor Herschlag asking that additional traffic calming methods be considered on Wildflower Drive between Abbott Road and Woodbine Avenue and on Woodbine Avenue between Mayflower Drive and Sorrell Drive.
Referral to the Parking Committee
11. Communication from Councilor Herschlag requesting consideration be given to amending the current parking committee ordinance to reflect the current membership of the committee as well as expanding membership to the committee.
Referral to the Parking Committee, Planning Board and Concord School District
12. Communication from Curtisville and South Curtisville Road residents asking the City of Concord to consider traffic/parking improvements in the vicinity of the Broken Ground and Mill Brook Schools.
Items Tabled for a May 12, 2014 Public Hearing
13. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 34, Personnel Rules and Regulations; together with report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
14. Resolution adopting an amended and restated Development Program and Financing Plan for the Penacook Village Tax Increment Finance District; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services and Special Projects. (Due to statutory requirements action on this item must take place at City Council’s June 9th meeting).
15. Resolution appropriating the sum of $245,000 including the authorization for the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of $170,000 for environmental cleanup of city owned real estate located at 5 – 35 Canal Street known as the former Allied Leather and Amazon Realty sites (CIP #508) located within the Penacook Village Tax Increment Finance District. (Report from the Penacook Village Tax Increment Finance District Advisory Board submitted) (Due to statutory requirements action on this item must take place at City Council’s June 9th meeting).
From the City Manager
16. Positive Citizen Comments.
Consent Reports
17. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $2,671.08 as provided for under the preauthorization granted by City Council.
18. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Police Department requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $2,199.60 as provided for under the preauthorization granted by City Council.
19. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks & Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $1,740 as provided for under the preauthorization granted by City Council.
20. Report from the Deputy City Manager – Finance recommending the FY2015 Finance Committee budget review schedule and guidelines.
21. Report from the Deputy City Manager – Finance recommending an amendment to the Concord City Auditorium Management Agreement.
22. Report from Community Development in response to a communication from Pat Harbour, Borough Road resident, asking that the City of Concord determine if contractors working in the Sandwood development are meeting all city codes to ensure no additional damage will occur to her home and property. (2 Sus2)
23. Report from the Economic Development Advisory Committee in response to a communication from Councilor Herschlag, together with communication from David Rauseo, Concord Crossing/Morrill Mill Pond LLC, providing an example of potential advertising partnerships the City of Concord could consider. (2-11)
24. Request from the Deputy City Manager—Development seeking authorization to respond to the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy project solicitation.
25. Report from the Traffic Operations Committee recommending that the posted speed limit signs on Old Loudon Road and the southeasterly end of Portsmouth Street be changed from 35 mph to 30 mph.
26. Report from the Engineering Services Division requesting that the City Manager be authorized to apply for and participate in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Grant Program for adoption of innovation in highway transportation projects related to the Downtown Complete Streets Improvement Project.
27. Concord Area Transit FY2014 Mid-year Progress Report and Performance Indicator Report (July 1, 2013-December 31, 2013) from the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee.
28. Report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments regarding an amendment to the existing Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (PILOT) between the City of Concord and Fellowship Housing Opportunities, Inc. and its affiliates.
29. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director regarding July 4th festivities in the City of Concord.
29a. Report from the Director or Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects in regards to Downtown Banner License Revisions.
Consent Resolutions
30. Resolution repurposing $95,000 from completed and unexpended project balances for building/structural and equipment/site improvements at the Penacook Wastewater Treatment Facility, CIP #466, to support the remaining funds needed for the equipment /process improvements at the Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Facility, CIP #104; together with report from the General Services Department.
Consent Communications
31. Street closure request for the 22nd Annual New Hampshire Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony to be held on Monday, May 19, 2014.
32. Street closure request from Concord Christian Academy for a 5K-color race to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014.
33. Street closure request for Concord 250 and Concord Historical Society’s Time Capsule Unearthing Ceremony and Kick-Off Celebration to be held on Friday, June 6, 2014.
34. Street closure request for the Arthritis Foundation’s Concord Jingle Bell Run to take place on Sunday, December 30, 2014.
35. Street closure request for a Concord Family YMCA block party/barbecue to be held on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Appointments
36. City Manager’s proposed appointments to the Library Board of Trustees.
Paula Miner, Mary Beth Robinson and Michael Alberici
37. Mayor Bouley’s proposed appointment to the Planning Board.
Richard Woodfin
38. City Manager’s proposed appointment to the Planning Board.
Teresa R. Rosenberger
**End of Consent Agenda**
39. April 14, 2014 Public Hearings
A. Plan to end homelessness in the City of Concord. (3-5A)
B. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, by amending Schedule I of Article 1-5, Fees, Fines and Penalties; together with report from the Deputy City Manager – Finance. (3-9)
C. Non-ordinance fees. (3-10)
D. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 from the Episcopal Church, Diocese of New Hampshire; together with report from the City Manager. (3-11)
E. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to continue implementation of the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Program and appropriating the sum of $535,761; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects. (3-12)
F. Resolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $1,830,861 for the purpose of constructing Phase II of the Parallel Taxiway to Runway 12/30, including $1,647,775 in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), $91,543 from the State of New Hampshire, and $91,543 from the City of Concord and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes for CIP #73; together with report from Engineering. (3-13)
G. Resolution authorizing the Annual Appraisal of Real Estate at Market Value per RSA 75:8-b; together with report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. (2-14) (3-35C) (In accordance with RSA 75-8-b public hearings must be held in March and April, with Council action to take place in May)
March 10, 2014 Public Hearing Action
40. Resolution amending and restating the Development Program and Financing Plan for the North End Opportunity Corridor Tax Increment Finance District (NEOCTIF) ; together with a report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services, & Special Projects. (1-13) (2-45E; 2-50) (3-35I)(Supplemental report from the North End Opportunity Corridor Tax Increment Finance District Advisory Board submitted) (Public hearing held on March 10, 2014 action to be taken in April, in accordance with RSA 162-K:4)
41. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Purchase and Sales Agreement with Tsunis Holdings, Inc. for real estate located on Storrs Street and appropriating the sum of $1,050,000 including $450,000 from NEOCTIF undesignated fund balance and the issuance of $600,000 in NEOCTIF supported bonds and notes, to facilitate acquisition of property and related activities. (1-14) (2; 45F; 2-51) (3-35J) (Public hearing held on March10, 2014 action to be taken in April, in accordance with RSA 162-K:4)
April 14, 2014 Public Hearing Action
42. Plan to end homelessness in the City of Concord. (3-5A)
43. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 1, Government Organization, by amending Schedule I of Article 1-5, Fees, Fines and Penalties; together with report from the Deputy City Manager – Finance. (3-9)
44. Non-ordinance fees. (3-10)
45. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,000 from the Episcopal Church, Diocese of New Hampshire; together with report from the City Manager. (3-11)
46. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to continue implementation of the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Program and appropriating the sum of $535,761; together with report from the Director of Redevelopment, Downtown Services & Special Projects. (3-12)
47. Resolution accepting and appropriating the sum of $1,830,861 for the purpose of constructing Phase II of the Parallel Taxiway to Runway 12/30, including $1,647,775 in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), $91,543 from the State of New Hampshire, and $91,543 from the City of Concord and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes for CIP #73; together with report from Engineering. (3-13)
Appointments by the Mayor
Reports
New Business
Unfinished Business
48. Resolution amending the official map so as to establish the mapped lines of a future street for a new street from the intersection of Storrs and Theatre Streets southerly to Langdon Avenue; together with report from the Assistant City Planner. (1-16) (2-33I; 2-42) (3-39) (4-37) (5-58) (6-53) (7-40) (8-65) (9-37) (10-36) (11-40) (12-37)(1-42) (2-56) (3-45) (Action on this item tabled following a February 2013 public hearing)
49. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 27, Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code; Article 27-1, Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code, Section 27-1-5, Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code/2009; together with report from Code Administration. (8-14)(9-26C; 9-29) (10-37) (11-41) (12-38) (1-43) (2-57) (3-46) (Action on this item was tabled after a public hearing was held on September 9, 2013.)
50. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 29.2, Public Capital Facilities Impact Fees Ordinance; Section 29.2-1-2, Assessment and Collection; together with report from Acting City Planner. (1-9) (2-45A; 2-46) (3-47) (Action tabled on this item; item also referred to the Impact Fee Committee after a public hearing was held February 10, 2014)
51. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code, Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance, Article 28-6, Sign Regulations, Section 28-6-7, Signs Prohibited Under this Ordinance and Glossary; together with a report from the Zoning Administrator. (2-16) (3-35E; 3-39) (March 10, 2014 public hearing opened and recessed at the request of the Deputy City Manager – Development until such time as the Planning Board has had to finalize their review)
Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
· Communication from Councilor Herschlag requesting that City Council priorities for
2014 – 2015 be amended to include heroin and prescription drug addiction as an issue that should be a focus for our community.
Comments, Requests by the City Manager
Consideration of Suspense Items
Adjournment
Information
4 Inf 1 January 22, 2014 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
4 Inf 2 January 23, 2014 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
4 Inf 3 February 25, 2014 Golf Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
4 Inf 4 March 3, 2014 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes.
4 Inf 5 March 17, 2014 Parking Committee Meeting Minutes.
4 Inf 6 March 18, 2014 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.
4 Inf 7 March 20, 2014 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
4 Inf 8 District Two Executive Council report from Colin Van Ostern.
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