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July 8, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final

City Council Chambers 37 Green Street Concord, NH 03301

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Agenda — 79 items

  1. 1. Call to Order.
  2. 2. Invocation.
  3. 3. Pledge of Allegiance.
  4. 4. Roll Call.
  5. 5. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
  6. 6 May 30, 2024 Finance Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-232
  7. 7 June 3, 2024 Finance Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-233
  8. 8 June 3, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-238
  9. 9 June 10, 2024 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-262
  10. 6. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
  11. 7. City Council action relative to the City Manager's evaluation and employment contract, in accordance with Section 21(b) of the City Charter. 24-285
  12. 12 **Consent Agenda Items**
  13. 13 Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee
  14. 8. Communication from Councilor Kretovic regarding a request for the installation of curbing on Sewalls Falls Road between First Street and Second Street; together with communication from Linda Schmidt. 24-252
  15. 15 page break
  16. 16 Referral to the Traffic Operations Committee and the Police Department
  17. 9. Communication from Councilor Kretovic requesting review of speeds and commercial/cut through traffic on Sewalls Falls Road and West Parrish Road. 24-251
  18. 18 Items Tabled for August 12, 2024 Public Hearings
  19. 10. Resolution appropriating the sum of $200,000 in the Loudon Road Bridge Improvement Project (CIP #588) for the evaluation and interim repair of the Bridge Deck on Loudon Road Bridge and authorizing the transfer of $200,000 from the Bridge Reserve fund for this purpose; together with a report from the City Engineer. 24-258 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  20. 11. Resolution appropriating the sum of $144,929.47 as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $144,929.47 in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose, retroactive to June 30, 2024; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. 24-235 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  21. 12. Resolution appropriating the sum of $90,000 in the General Fund for a Class and Compensation Study and authorizing the use of $90,000 in Human Resources Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager-Finance. 24-260 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  22. 13. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance concerning Conditional Use Permits for obstruction of the State House Dome, as well as maximum height limits within the Central Business and Opportunity Corridor Performance Districts, together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development. (Revised ordinance, supplemental report and communication from Attorney Ari Pollock submitted.) (Public testimony and a report from the City Planner, on behalf of the Architectural Design Review committee received.) 24-278 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  23. 23 page break
  24. 14. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D of Article 35-2, Class Specification Index, to Modify/Add the Positions Specified in the Attached Ordinance for FY2025; together with a report from the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations. 24-279 moved to set for a public hearing Pass
  25. 25 From the City Manager
  26. 15. Positive Citizen Comments. 24-286 approved Pass
  27. 27 Consent Reports
  28. 16. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,939.25, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council. 24-256 approved Pass
  29. 17. Quarterly Current Use Tax Report from the Director of Real Estate Assessments. 24-257 approved Pass
  30. 18. Report from the Fire Chief requesting authorization for the City Manager or his designee to retroactively apply for grants and accept funds totaling up to $19,500.00 from the Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services for classes taken during Fiscal Year 2024 for the purpose of reimbursement of overtime and backfill for Fire Department members to attend Technical Rescue courses. 24-244 approved Pass
  31. 19. Report from the Fire Chief requesting authorization for the City Manager or his designee to apply for grants and accept funds totaling up to $100,000 from the Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services for classes during Fiscal Year 2025 for the purpose of reimbursement of overtime and backfill for Fire Department members to attend Technical Rescue courses. 24-245 approved Pass
  32. 32 Consent Resolutions
  33. 20. Resolution authorizing $40,000 in unspent General Funds as a transfer out to Trust for the Class and Compensation Study to be used in Fiscal Year 2025 for this purpose; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Finance. 24-259 approved Pass
  34. 21. Resolution rescinding $8,500 in the Grants and Donations Fund for the Airport Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and deauthorizing $8,500 in the Grants and Donations Fund for the same; together with a report from the Associate Engineer. 24-250 approved Pass
  35. 22. Resolution appropriating the sum of $4,000 in the Water Main Replacement project (CIP #85) for the installation of a water stub and accepting the sum of $4,000 as payment for this purpose; together with a report from the Associate Engineer. 24-269 approved Pass
  36. 35 page break
  37. 23. Resolution approving the Condominium Declaration and Bylaws for the new Penacook Library and Activity Space at #76 Community Drive (CIP #650); together with a report from the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives. 24-270 approved Pass
  38. 37 **End of Consent Agenda**
  39. 38 Public Hearings
  40. 24A. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code, Chapter 30, Administrative Code, Article 30-2, Municipal Departments, Section 30-2-20, Community Development Department; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development and the Human Resources and Labor Relations Director. 24-222
  41. 24B. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D of Article 35-2, Class Specification Index; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development and the Human Resources and Labor Relations Director. 24-223
  42. 24C. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development and the Human Resources and Labor Relations Director. 24-224
  43. 24D. 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 concerning a potential new shared facility for 603 Legal Aid, the Disability Rights Center-New Hampshire, and New Hampshire Legal Assistance, 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. 24-192
  44. 24E. 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 the Community Justice Center’s site analyses of potential buildings and/or land for development, and acquire preliminary architectural and engineering designs and cost estimates; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-193
  45. 24F. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Article 28-2-4 Allowable Principal and Accessory Uses in Zoning Districts, Article 28-5, Supplemental Standards and Glossary; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Revised Ordinance and reports submitted.) 23-0768
  46. 45 Public Hearing Action
  47. 25. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code, Chapter 30, Administrative Code, Article 30-2, Municipal Departments, Section 30-2-20, Community Development Department; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development and the Human Resources and Labor Relations Director. 24-222 approved Pass
  48. 26. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code; Chapter 35, Classification and Compensation Plan, Schedule D of Article 35-2, Class Specification Index; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development and the Human Resources and Labor Relations Director. 24-223 approved Pass
  49. 27. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Zoning Ordinance; together with a report from the Deputy City Manager - Development and the Human Resources and Labor Relations Director. 24-224 approved Pass
  50. 28. 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 concerning a potential new shared facility for 603 Legal Aid, the Disability Rights Center-New Hampshire, and New Hampshire Legal Assistance, 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. 24-192 approved Pass
  51. 29. 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 the Community Justice Center’s site analyses of potential buildings and/or land for development, and acquire preliminary architectural and engineering designs and cost estimates; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. 24-193 approved Pass
  52. 30. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title IV, Zoning Code; Chapter 28, Article 28-2-4 Allowable Principal and Accessory Uses in Zoning Districts, Article 28-5, Supplemental Standards and Glossary; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Revised Ordinance and reports submitted.) 23-0768 approved Pass
  53. 52 Reports
  54. 53 New Business
  55. 54 Unfinished Business
  56. 31. 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.)
  57. 56 Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
  58. 57 Comments, Requests by the City Manager
  59. 58 Consideration of Suspense Items
  60. 59 Adjournment
  61. 60 page break
  62. 61 Information
  63. Inf1 April 10, 2024 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes. 24-254 received and filed
  64. Inf2 April 30, 2024 Architectural Design Review Committee Minutes. 24-230 received and filed
  65. Inf3 May 2, 2024 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-234 received and filed
  66. 64 page break
  67. Inf4 May 8, 2024 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes. 24-255 received and filed
  68. Inf5 June 4, 2024 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-236 received and filed
  69. Inf6 June 5, 2024 Board of Ethics Meeting Minutes. 24-261 received and filed
  70. Inf7 June 5, 2024 Everett Arena Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes. 24-237 received and filed
  71. Inf8 June 13, 2024 Golf Course Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-247 received and filed
  72. Inf9 June 17, 2024 Rules Committee Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-283 received and filed
  73. Inf10 June 24, 2024 Board of Ethics Draft Meeting Minutes. 24-284 received and filed
  74. Inf11 Communication from Comcast notifying City Council of upcoming changes to Xfinity TV services. 24-281 received and filed
  75. 73 page break
  76. 74 Council Only
  77. A. Mayor Champlin's proposed re-appointments to the Everett Arena Advisory Committee: Dan Arndt, Joseph Farrelly, Michael Gfroerer and Nicholas Wallner. 24-296
  78. B. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee: Althea Barton, Jim Figueira, Nicholas Kotkowski, Marry Miller and Brian Sartorelli. 24-297
  79. C. Mayor Champlin's proposed appointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee: Linda J. Zollo. 24-287