City Council

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

Agenda — 99 items

1. 1 Non-meeting in accordance with RSA 91-A:2, I (a), strategy and negotiations with respect to collective bargaining followed by a non-public in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, I (m), consideration of whether to disclose minutes of a nonpublic session to begin at 5:30 PM.
2. 1. Mayor Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
3. 2 page break
4. 2. Invocation.
5. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
6. 4. Roll Call.
7. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
8. 7 November 12, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes 24-612
9. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
10. 7. Resolution proclaiming December 2024 as Capital Region Food Program Month. 24-532
11. 7A. Library Foundation Presentation. 24-636
12. 11 **Consent Agenda Items**
13. 12 Referral to Traffic Operations Committee
14. 8. Request from Keith Curley seeking review of potential improvements to reduce vehicular speeds and improve visibility of a crosswalk located at the Mountain Road / Fernald Street intersection. 24-537
15. 9. Request from Trevor Berry for review of a crosswalk located at North State Street and Lake Street, as well as vehicular speeds on Lake Street. 24-588
16. 15 Page Break
17. 16 Items Tabled for January 13, 2025 Public Hearings
18. 10. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance to further revise certain provisions, which were previously modified by Ordinance #3168 on August 12, 2024, pertaining to conditional use permits for obstruction of the State House Dome and maximum height limitations in certain portions of the Central Business Performance District and Opportunity Corridor Performance District, as well as to amend other additional sections of the Zoning Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Board; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. 24-599 moved to set for a public hearing
19. 11. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Article 35-2, Compensation Plan, Schedule D, Elections Specialist; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources. 24-611 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
20. 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $17,265 to assist the Library’s mission in providing a variety of equitable services to patrons at the Concord Public Library and accepting the sum of $17,265 in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director. 24-581 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
21. 13. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for grant funds in the sum of $750,000 to the Community Development Block Grant Fund program, appropriating the sum of $750,000 to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing’s redevelopment at 30 East Side Drive, and accepting the sum of $750,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Public testimony received.) 24-582 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
22. 14. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures, in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support CATCH Neighborhood Housing's Redevelopment Project at 30 East Side Drive, increasing the affordable housing units from the existing 14 units to between 20 and 24 new affordable housing units to support independent living and housing opportunities, including services for adults with learning and developmental disabilities; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-583 moved to set for a public hearing
23. 15. Resolution appropriating the sum of $3,049,000 as a transfer to reserves and authorizing the use of $3,049,000 from Fiscal Year 2024 General Fund Assigned Fund Balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 24-586 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
24. 16. Resolution appropriating the sum of $54,000 in the General Fund for furniture, equipment, and training; and authorizing the use of $54,000 in Reserve Funds for this purpose. 24-587 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
25. 17. Resolution appropriating the sum of $150,000 for the Concord Public Library chilling unit replacement subproject (CIP #551) and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the amount of $150,000 for this purpose; together with a report from the General Services Director. 24-607 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
26. 18. Resolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 for conducting illegal drug related investigations and accepting the sum of $40,000 in grant funding from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - Law Enforcement Opioid Abuse Reduction Initiative grant for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-603 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
27. 19. Resolution appropriating the sum of $16,000 for the purchase of equipment to assist the Concord Police Department and the Central New Hampshire Special Operations Unit in search and rescue operations and accepting the sum of $16,000 in grant funds from the New Hampshire Department of Safety - State Homeland Security for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-604 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
28. 20. Resolution appropriating the sum of $40,000 in the General Fund for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging work and authorizing the use of $40,000 from General Fund unassigned fund balance for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Public testimony received.) 24-614 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
29. 28 Consent Reports
30. 21. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,457.88, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-585 approved Pass
31. 22. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Human Services Director requesting to accept a monetary gift totaling $800, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-577 approved Pass
32. 23. Beaver Meadow 2025 Senior Membership rate correction report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-580
33. 24. Report from the City Solicitor regarding the Assistant City Prosecutor Position. 24-592 approved Pass
34. 25. Report from the Fire Chief, on behalf of the Public Safety Board, recommending that City staff explore potential alternatives for best practices for waste collection within Concord's unhoused community. 24-533 approved Pass
35. 26. Report from the General Services Director regarding the Hall Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Dewatering Project Change of Scope. 24-609 approved Pass
36. 35 Consent Resolutions
37. 27. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept up to $45,000 from the NH Department of Environmental Services for Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Special Project grants; together with a report from the General Services Director. 24-542 approved Pass
38. 28. Resolution appropriating the sum of $9,546.17 in funding for overtime/backfill costs associated with trench rescue training and accepting the sum of $9,546.17 from the Department of Safety Homeland Security Grant Program for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy Fire Chief. 24-540 approved Pass
39. 29. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept grants prior to City Council authorization when the grant is deemed to be in the best interest of the City by the City Manager; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 24-571 approved Pass
40. 30. Resolution repurposing the sum of $35,311.23 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Police Department Elevator Replacement subproject (CIP #484) and $47,800.99 from the Fiscal Year 2024 Police Department Roof Replacement subproject (CIP #484) for use in the Library Facility Improvements project (CIP #551); together with a report from the General Services Director. 24-608 approved Pass
41. 40 Appointments
42. 31. City Manager's Proposed Appointments to the Heritage Commission: Carol Durgy Brooks and Dr. Bryant Tolles, Jr. 24-524 approved Pass
43. 42 **End of Consent Agenda**
44. 43 Public Hearings
45. 32A. Resolution appropriating the sum of $500,000 for the construction of a new skatepark at Kiwanis Riverfront Park (CIP #60) and accepting the sum of $500,000 of Land and Water Conservation Fund grant funds for the same purpose; together with a report from the Parks & Recreation Director. (Public testimony submitted.) 24-521
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47. 32B. Resolution appropriating the sum of $405,000 for Police Department retention payments for sworn police officers and authorizing the use of General Fund balance of $405,000; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-516
48. 32C. Resolution appropriating the sum of $160,000 in the General Fund as a transfer out to capital for structure preservation of the Concord Stables, authorizing the use of General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for this purpose, appropriating the sum of $160,000 in the Concord Stables Redevelopment Project (CIP #664), and authorizing the use of $160,000 for this purpose as a transfer from the General Fund; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives. 24-508
49. 32D. Resolution appropriating the sum of $73,000 for the purpose of off-setting personnel costs for the Police Department to assign an officer to the Drug Task Force and accept the sum of $73,000 in grant funding from the State of New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force for this purpose; together with a report from the Police Department. 24-517
50. 32E. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-6 (a) Schedule I, Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-8, Parking Time Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III, and Chapter 18, Parking; Article 18.1, Stopping, Standing and Parking; Schedule VII, Bus and Taxicab Stands to modify parking requirements and bus stop locations on Canal Street and Fisherville Road in Penacook; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-511
51. 32F. Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 31, Purchasing and Contract Procedure, Article 31-1, Purchasing Procedure, Section 31-1-3, Purchasing Procedures; together with a report from the Purchasing Manager. 24-439
52. 32G. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of up to $25,000, appropriating the sum of $25,000 to conduct a planning and feasibility study for Families in Transition to perform an analysis of potential space for additional low-income housing at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane, and accepting the sum of $25,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-430
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54. 32H. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support Families in Transition’s Planning Grant to perform an analysis of potential space for additional low-income housing at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-431
55. 53 Public Hearing Action
56. 33. Resolution appropriating the sum of $500,000 for the construction of a new skatepark at Kiwanis Riverfront Park (CIP #60) and accepting the sum of $500,000 of Land and Water Conservation Fund grant funds for the same purpose; together with a report from the Parks & Recreation Director. (Public testimony submitted.) 24-521 approved Pass
57. 34. Resolution appropriating the sum of $405,000 for Police Department retention payments for sworn police officers and authorizing the use of General Fund balance of $405,000; together with a report from the Deputy Chief of Police. 24-516 approved Pass
58. 35. Resolution appropriating the sum of $160,000 in the General Fund as a transfer out to capital for structure preservation of the Concord Stables, authorizing the use of General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for this purpose, appropriating the sum of $160,000 in the Concord Stables Redevelopment Project (CIP #664), and authorizing the use of $160,000 for this purpose as a transfer from the General Fund; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives. 24-508 approved
59. 36. Resolution appropriating the sum of $73,000 for the purpose of off-setting personnel costs for the Police Department to assign an officer to the Drug Task Force and accept the sum of $73,000 in grant funding from the State of New Hampshire Attorney General’s Drug Task Force for this purpose; together with a report from the Police Department. 24-517 approved
60. 58 page break
61. 37. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-6 (a) Schedule I, Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-8, Parking Time Limited in Designated Places, Schedule III, and Chapter 18, Parking; Article 18.1, Stopping, Standing and Parking; Schedule VII, Bus and Taxicab Stands to modify parking requirements and bus stop locations on Canal Street and Fisherville Road in Penacook; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-511 approved
62. 38. Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 31, Purchasing and Contract Procedure, Article 31-1, Purchasing Procedure, Section 31-1-3, Purchasing Procedures; together with a report from the Purchasing Manager. 24-439 approved
63. 60 page break
64. 39. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of up to $25,000, appropriating the sum of $25,000 to conduct a planning and feasibility study for Families in Transition to perform an analysis of potential space for additional low-income housing at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane, and accepting the sum of $25,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-430 approved
65. 40. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support Families in Transition’s Planning Grant to perform an analysis of potential space for additional low-income housing at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-431 approved
66. 63 page break
67. 64 Reports
68. 41. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation of real estate from Stephen Duprey / 2 Granite Place, LLC, located at Rumford Street and Penacook Street; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Not previously submitted.) 24-613 approved Pass
69. 66 New Business
70. 67 Unfinished Business
71. 42. Resolution appropriating the sum of $10,308,000, in the Beaver Meadow Golf Course Club House & Buildings Project (CIP #107) for the construction of a new facility and related improvements, and authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes in the sum of $10,308,000, for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Presentation and proforma submitted.) (Public testimony received.) (Revised presentation submitted.) (Additional public testimony received.)
72. 69 Consideration of Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
73. 23. Beaver Meadow 2025 Senior Membership rate correction report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.) 24-580 approved Pass
74. 71 Consideration of Suspense Items
75. Sus1 Referral to the Transportation Policy Advisory Committee
76. 73 Communication from Alissa Jelley requesting consideration be given for traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Broadway and South Main Streets in Concord. 24-634
77. Sus 2 Proposed Agreement between Granite United Way and the City of Concord. 24-635
78. 75 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
79. 76 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
80. 76 page break
81. 77 Adjournment
82. 78 Information
83. Sus3 Non-Public Meeting Minutes
84. Inf1 September 17, 2024 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-606 received and filed
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86. Inf2 September 26, 2024 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-605 received and filed
87. Inf3 September 30, 2024 Parking Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-528 received and filed
88. Inf4 October 1, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-539 received and filed
89. Inf5 October 3, 2024 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-553 received and filed
90. Inf6 October 9, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-576 received and filed
91. Inf7 October 9, 2024 Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 24-575 received and filed
92. Inf8 October 15, 2024 Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-557 received and filed
93. Inf9 October 16, 2024 Joint work session Planning Board and ADRC Meeting Minutes. 24-597 received and filed
94. Inf10 October 16, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes. 24-598 received and filed
95. Inf11 November 4, 2024 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes. 24-584 received and filed
96. Inf12 November 14, 2024 Joint Golf Course Advisory Committee and Ad-Hoc Beaver Meadow Building Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-589 received and filed
97. Inf13 November 18, 2024 Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-590 received and filed
98. Inf14 November 20, 2024 Community Development Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-610 received and filed
99. 98 A true copy, I attest: Janice Bonenfant City Clerk