Regular Meeting of the Common Council

Wednesday, April 08, 20207:00 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, April 8, 2020, at 7:05 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut. Public Participation will begin prior to the regular meeting at 7:00 pm.

7:00 PM - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

PETITIONS

1. Ald. Ayalon, Santiago and Osborn for the appropriate department(s) to supply informationpertaining to how the City is managing the COVID-19 pandemic regarding:1. Ensuring any city employees who can, work from home2. Reduce social gatherings in parks, playgrounds, churches, etc.3. Enhance access to Wi-Fi and computers for children and their parents4. Help for social distancing and healthcare for homeless peoplePlease submit the report to Common Council Office by April 16, 2020.

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2. Ald. Salerno for the appropriate department(s) to conduct a traffic study and surveillance in thevicinity of 560-580 Slater Road, regarding excessive speeding within this area. Residents haveconcerns for safety of children due to speeding motorists. Also, please consider posting appropriatehandicap signage warning motorists of hearing impaired individuals in the vicinity.Petition

CONSENT AGENDA - All reports are on consent unless removed during the Common Council meeting.

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND LEGISLATIVECOMMITTEES:

A. RE: CLAIMS FOR INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.Report

B. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 34779. RE: TRAFFIC PATROL IN THE AREA OF DALY AVENUE AND WILLOW STREET.ReportOriginal Petition

C. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 34939. RE: SAFETYSURVEY IN THE AREA OF FARMINGTON AVENUE AND CARROLL STREET.ReportOriginal Petition

D. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 34978. RE: SPEEDEVALUATION IN THE AREA OF CORBIN AVENUE AND STERLING STREET.ReportOriginal Petition

E. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35001. RE: INSTALL "NO PARKING ANY TIME" SIGN IN FRONT OF 246 NORTH STREET.ReportOriginal Petition

F. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35015. RE: INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN ON HIGHVIEW AVENUE AT BIRUTA STREET.ReportOriginal Petition

G. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35016. RE: INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN ON MARSHALL STREET AT BIRUTA STREET.ReportOriginal Petition

REPORTS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE

H. COMMITTEE ON LICENSES RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO. 35022. RE: 2

LICENSE TO BE ISSUED FOR CONDUCTING AN ANNUAL DIASPORAMULTICULTURAL SOCIETY FESTIVAL. Report

I. COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND LAW RECOMMENDATION FORITEM NO. 34996-2. RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GENDER NEUTRALIZE THEAPPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES.Report

J. COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND LAW RECOMMENDATION FORITEM NO. 35011. RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCESSEC. 2-360 TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE COUNCIL CLERK TOPROVIDE COPIES OF CERTAIN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS TO DEPARTMENTS. Report

K. COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND LAW RECOMMENDATION FORITEM NO. 35023. RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SEC. 5-18, 5-59. 14-92 AND 14-93OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ELIMINATE THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES. Report

RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE

1. ITEM NO. 35022. RE: LICENSE TO BE ISSUED FOR CONDUCTING AN ANNUALDIASPORA MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY FESTIVAL. I. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, E.SANCHEZ, R. REYES Resolution

2. ITEM NO. 34996-2. RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GENDER NEUTRALIZE THEAPPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. K. ROSADOResolution

3. ITEM NO. 35011. RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCESSEC. 2-360 TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE COUNCIL CLERK TOPROVIDE COPIES OF CERTAIN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS TO DEPARTMENTS. R.SMEDLEYResolution

4. ITEM NO. 35023. RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SEC. 5-18, 5-59. 14-92 AND 14-93OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ELIMINATE THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES. C. ANDERSON, H. DYSONResolution

NEW RESOLUTIONS

5. RE: APRIL 2020 AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH. S. SAAVEDRA, F. SANTIAGOResolution

6. PROPOSED SUBSTITUTERE: TO ALLOW CITY EMPLOYEES TO WORK FROM HOME DURING THE

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CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC. C. ANDERSON, E. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, R. REYES, I.SANCHEZ, A. AYALON, C. OSBORNProposed SubstituteOriginal Resolution

7. BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT. RE: AMERICAN SAVINGSFOUNDATION GRANT FOR POLICE EXPLORERS SUMMER EXPLORER POLICEACADEMY. H. DYSON, W. PABON, R. REYES, E. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, I.SANCHEZResolutionAward Letter

8. PUBLIC BID NO. 3951. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITHMARTIN LAVIERO CONTRACTOR, INC. FOR $1,749,898.75 FOR COLUMBUSBOULEVARD AND CHESTNUT STREET PHASE VII DOWNTOWN COMPLETESTREETS PROJECT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. A. AYALON, K.RUTKOWSKIResolutionTabulation Sheet

9. PUBLIC BID NO. 4014. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT PLAGIA COMPANY, INC.CONCESSION RIGHTS FOR CHESLEY PARK, A.W. STANLEY PARK, STANLEYQUARTER PARK, WASHINGTON PARK, WILLOW STREET PARK, WALNUT HILLPARK AND WILLOW BROOK PARK FOR A TOTAL OF $3,347. R. REYES, D.SALERNO, R. SMEDLEY, F. SANTIAGO, I. SANCHEZResolutionE-Mail Bidders ListMailing RecordTabulation Sheet

10. PUBLIC BID NO. 4015. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITHATLAS PYROVISION ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC. FOR $24,999 FOR THE JULY 4,2020 FIREWORKS DISPLAY. R. REYES, D. SALERNO, R. SMEDLEY, F. SANTIAGO, I.SANCHEZResolutionE-Mailing RecordTabulation Sheet

11. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING. RE: $40,610 TO NEW ENGLAND TRAFFICSOLUTIONS FOR PURCHASE OF NEW LOCAL NETWORK SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMFOR A.W. STANLEY PARK. R. REYES, D. SALERNO, I. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, R.SMEDLEYResolution

12. RE: COPIER LEASE FOR THE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. C. ANDERSON, K.ROSADO, D. SALERNO, M. THOMPSONResolution

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13. SOLE SOURCE PURCHASING. RE: $63,215 TO INTIME FOR PURCHASE OF INTIMESCHEDULING AND TIMEKEEPING SYSTEM FOR THE NEW BRITAIN POLICE, FIREAND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION. H. DYSON, W. PABON, R. REYES, E.SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, I. SANCHEZResolution

14. RE: PARTICIPATION IN THE DEFERMENT PROGRAM AND LOW INTEREST RATEPROGRAM FOR TAXPAYERS THAT ATTEST TO SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC IMPACTBY COVID-19. C. ANDERSON, E. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, R. REYES, I. SANCHEZ,A. AYALON, C. OSBORNResolution

15. RE: ESSENTIAL CITY OF NEW BRITAIN OPERATIONS. K. ROSADO, D. SALERNO,W. PABON, R. SMEDLEY, S. SAAVEDRA, H. DYSON, K. RUTKOWSKI, M.THOMPSONResolution

16. RE: STATE MANDATED TAX DEFERRAL LOW INTEREST RATE PROGRAM. K.ROSADO, D. SALERNO, W. PABON, R. SMEDLEY, S. SAAVEDRA, H. DYSON, K.RUTKOWSKI, M. THOMPSONResolution

ADJOURNMENT

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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE NEW BRITAIN, CONN.

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Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Wednesday evening, April 8, 2020, and referred to the

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body:

Ald. Ayalon, Santiago and Osborn for the appropriate department(s) to supply information pertaining to how the City is managing the COVID-19 pandemic regarding:

1. Ensuring any city employees who can, work from home2. Reduce social gatherings in parks, playgrounds, churches, etc.3. Enhance access to WiFi and computers for children and their parents4. Help for social distancing and healthcare for homeless people

Please submit the report to Common Council Office by April 16, 2020.

Ald. Aram Ayalon

Ald. Francisco Santiago

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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE NEW BRITAIN, CONN.

Mr.

Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Wednesday evening, April 8, 2020, and referred to the

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body:

Ald. Salerno for the appropriate department(s) to conduct a traffic study and surveillance in the vicinity of 560-580 Slater Road, regarding excessive speeding within this area. Residents have concerns for safety of children due to speeding motorists. Also, please consider posting appropriate handicap signage warning motorists of hearing impaired individuals in the vicinity.

Ald. Daniel Salerno

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REPORT OF: City Clerk

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #:

RE: CLAIMS FOR INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

CLAIMANTS NAME

Martinez, Neftali W. Milling, Valerie Nadeau, Nathan Roraback, Michael Roy, Nicole by Atty. Martin McQuillan

Mark H. BernackiCity Clerk

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REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____34779_____

RE: Common Council Petition #34779, Alderman Salerno for “Please have the police department increase traffic patrol an in the area of Daly Avenue and Willow Street. Residents have expressed concerns of excessive speeding in the area especially between the hours of 7pm and 12am and also have noticed many drivers not obeying the posted stop signs.”

Date: March 17, 2020

The New Britain Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau was made aware of this petition in March 2020. A site survey was conducted of the intersection to ensure that the area was appropriately marked with traffic control signs. All four corners of the intersection were found to be properly marked with clear and clean stop signs.

A check of two years of motor vehicle stop data from the immediate area shows twenty (20) motor vehicle stops were conducted. Of these stops seven (7) were for failing to obey the posted stop signs. In total the following enforcement action was taken for various motor vehicle charges; three (3) infractions, eleven (11) misdemeanor summons’, one (1) full custody arrest and five (5) verbal warnings. All of these stops occurred during the course of regular patrol duties. Traffic Sergeant Michael Cummiskey recommended that this petition be granted, and officers will continue to conduct motor vehicle enforcement in this area.

The Board voted to approve petition # 34779 for officers to continue to conduct motor vehicle enforcement in this area.

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David Polletta Clerk of the Board

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REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____34939_____

RE: Common Council Petition #34939, Alderman Colin Osborn for “the appropriate department(s) conduct a safety survey in the area of Farmington Avenue and Carroll Street. Please include in the survey the recommendations for sign postings, speed “Traps” or any other proposals to help mitigate accident in this area.”

Date: March 17, 2020

This petition was previously discussed during the January 2020 Board of Police Commissioners Meeting. It was previously documented that no crashes at this intersection were the result of speed, speed enforcement is occurring in the area, and the average speeds of vehicles travelling in the area are reasonable. This petition had been tabled to allow further consultation with public works engineers regarding signage improvements to improve compliance with the stop signs at the requested intersection. Based on site surveys and information gathered regarding the intersection, Traffic Sergeant Michael Cummiskey recommended that the following improvements be made which will conform with current MUTDC standards;• Carroll Street at Farmington Avenue: Add “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” placard to existing stop sign.• McKinley Drive at Farmington Avenue: Add “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” placard to existing stop sign.• Vertical Red Reflective Striping to be added to the vertical supports of Both Stop Signs.• Farmington Ave Northbound: A “Cross Road” warning sign be installed approximately 325 feet prior to Carroll Street. • Farmington Ave Southbound: A “Cross Road” warning sign be installed approximately 325 feet prior to McKinley Drive.

The Board voted to approve petition # 34939 and accept the listed recommendations of Sgt. Cummiskey.

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David Polletta Clerk of the Board

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REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____34978_____

RE: Common Council Petition #34978, Alderman Santiago for the appropriate department(s)to conduct a speed evaluation in the area of Corbin Avenue and Sterling Street. Residents have complained about on-going speeding issues in this area, especially near the highway off-ramp.”

Date: March 17, 2020

During the February 18th Board of Police Commissioners meeting, this petition was tabled to allow a speed study to be conducted within the petitioned area. Since this meeting, the New Britain Police Department had officers monitor traffic on the street with no violations being observed while on site.

Speed data was collected for the street for two weeks beginning February 19th, 2020 through March 4th, 2020. Due to street design, speed data could only be collected for eastbound traffic. This is not a limiting factor in this petition as interviews with local residents revealed that most speed concerns involve eastbound travelling vehicles. The data shows that out of almost 12,000 vehicles the average speed is 24 miles-per-hour with an 85th percentile speed of 32 miles-per-hour and the majority of vehicles travel at a speed of 27 miles-per-hour or less.

Based on interviews of residents, scene observations and data collected, it is my recommendation that updated speed signs be installed/re-installed at appropriate locations on Sterling Street. Further enforcement of speeding will be conducted by the New Britain Police Department.

The Board voted to approve petition # 34978 for updated speed signs to be installed/re-installed at appropriate locations on Sterling Street and further enforcement of speeding to be conducted by the New Britain Police Department.

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David Polletta Clerk of the Board

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REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____35001_____

RE: Common Council Petition #35001, Alderman Iris Sanchez for “the appropriate department(s) to install a “No Parking Anytime” sign in front of 246 North Street.”

Date: March 17, 2020

A site survey of the location found that there is currently no signage regulating parking in front of the petitioned address. 246 North Street is a multistory, mixed use building located at the northwest corner of the intersection of North Street and Stanley Street, with Willow Street abutting it immediately on its west side. The location of the building in respect to the roadway makes it difficult to see vehicles parked in front of 246 North Street when turning from Stanley Street in a southbound direction. The roadway in front of the property is two lanes wide, with no marked shoulder and becomes very narrow when a vehicle is parking in front of 246 Stanley Street. This stretch of roadway is bisected by a crosswalk with handicap ramp. The crosswalk is located at approximately the midpoint of the block, further limiting space for vehicles to park and still allow safe pedestrian passage.

It is further noted that there is on street parking immediately adjacent to 246 North Street on Willow Street. A legal parking space requires it be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the nearest intersection and minimum of 10 feet from the nearest crosswalk. The area in front of 246 North Street does not provide the needed space due to the location of the crosswalk, and proximity to two intersections, there is not enough space to provide a legal parking space. Sergeant Michael Cummiskey recommends that this petition be approved and appropriate “No Parking Any Time” signage is installed in front of 246 North Street.

The Board voted to approve petition # 35001 for appropriate “No Parking Any Time” signage to be installed in front of 246 North Street.

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David Polletta Clerk of the Board

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REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____35015_____

RE: Common Council Petition #35015, Alderman Thompson for “the appropriate department(s) to evaluate the need for installation of a stop sign on Highview Avenue at Biruta Street. Residents have complained about motorists rolling through the intersection.”

Date: March 17, 2020

A site survey of the location confirmed that there is no traffic control signage at the petitioned intersection, making this intersection an assumed stop. With Biruta Street being a high volume connector between Farmington Avenue and Burritt Street, a stop sign with stop bar is appropriate for the petitioned location. Traffic Sergeant Michael Cummiskey recommended that this petition be approved.

The Board voted to approve petition # 35015 for a stop sign with stop bar for the petitioned location.

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David Polletta Clerk of the Board

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REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____35016_____

RE: Common Council Petition #35016, Alderman Thompson for “the appropriate department(s) to evaluate the need for installation of a stop sign on Marshall Street at Biruta Street.”

Date: March 17, 2020

A site survey of the location confirmed that there is no traffic control signage at the petitioned intersection, making this intersection an assumed stop. With Biruta Street being a high volume connector between Farmington Avenue and Burritt Street, a stop sign with stop bar is appropriate for the petitioned location. Traffic Sergeant Michael Cummiskey recommended that this petition be approved.

The Board voted to approve petition # 35016 for a stop sign with stop bar for the petitioned location.

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David Polletta Clerk of the Board

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REPORT OF: COMMITTEE ON LICENSES

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: 35022-1

RE: Diaspora Multicultural Society Festival

The Committee on Licenses held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Council Chambers, to which was referred the matter of Item No. 35022, license to be issued for conducting the annual Diaspora Multicultural Society Festival. The Committee on Licenses voted to accept and refer back to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation.

Alderman Wilfredo PabonChair

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REPORT OF: COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND LAW

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: 34996-3

RE:

The Committee on Administration, Finance and Law held a public hearing and regularmeeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Council Chambers, to which was referred the matter of Item No. 34996-2, proposed amendment to gender neutralize the applicable provisions of the Code of Ordinances. The Committee on Administration, Finance and Law voted to accept and refer back to the Common Council with a neutralrecommendation.

Alderwoman Robert SmedleyChair

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REPORT OF: COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND LAW

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: 35011-1

RE:

The Committee on Administration, Finance and Law held a public hearing and regularmeeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Council Chambers, to which was referred the matter of Item No. 35011, proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-360 to eliminate the requirement for the Council Clerk to provide copies of certain Council proceedings to departments. The Committee on Administration, Finance and Lawvoted to accept as amended once and refer back to the Common Council with a neutralrecommendation.

Alderwoman Robert SmedleyChair

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REPORT OF: COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND LAW

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: 35023-1

RE:

The Committee on Administration, Finance and Law held a public hearing and regularmeeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Council Chambers, to which was referred the matter of Item No. 35023, proposed amendment to Sec. 5-18, 5-59, 14-92 and 14-93 of the Code of Ordinances to eliminate the Committee on Licenses. The Committee on Administration, Finance and Law voted to accept and refer back to the Common Council with a neutral recommendation.

Alderwoman Robert SmedleyChair

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RESOLUTION

Item # 35022 RE: DIASPORA MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY FESTIVAL

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

RESOLVED; by the Common Council of the City of New Britain that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to issue to the Diaspora Multicultural Society, Inc., said licenses as may be issued under Chapter 5, Section 5-16 through 5-22, of the Code of Ordinances,for Saturday, September 12, 2020, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, for the purpose of conducting an Annual Diaspora Multicultural Society Festival at 90 John Street.

Alderwoman Iris Sanchez

Alderman Francisco Santiago

Alderman Emmanuel Sanchez

Alderman Richard Reyes

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RESOLUTION

Item # 34996-4 RE: To gender neutralize the applicable provisions of the Code of Ordinances

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, the Common Council in Item #34996-2 was considering an amendment to gender neutralize all applicable provisions in the Code of Ordinances; and

WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment would be one hundred thirty-one (131) pages which is cost prohibitive to implement; and

WHEREAS, Section 1-2 “Rules of construction and definitions of the Code of Ordinances” already defines the term “Gender” as “The use of any gender shall include the other genders”; and

WHEREAS, the Common Council in lieu of proceeding with Item #34996-2 recognizes that it is important to include all applicable forms of the term Gender in its construction and application of the Code of Ordinances; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the use of any gender reference in any provision of the Code of Ordinances shall refer to and include “he, she, him, her, man, woman, men, women, they and/or them” as may be applicable; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the term “Gender” in Section 1-2 Rules of Construction and definitions be amended to read as follows: Gender. The use of any gender shall include the other genders he, she, him, her, man, woman, men, women, they, them and/or their as may be applicable.

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RESOLUTION

Item # 35011-2 RE: Amendment to Chapter 2 regarding duties of Clerk of Common Council

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:

the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

Resolution Summary: INTENT AND PURPOSE: To eliminate a requirement for the Council clerk to provide copies of certain Council proceedings to departments. All of these documents are readily available on-line making these additional duties redundant and unnecessary.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN that SECTION 2-360 of CHAPTER 2 of the Code of Ordinances, City of New Britain be amended to read as follows (inserted text appears in underline; deleted text appears in strikethrough; new sections begin with the word [new]):

SEC. 2-360. – DUTIES OF THE CLERK OF THE COMMON COUNCIL.

(a) The town and city clerk, as clerk of the common council, shall take all minutes (proceedings) of the common council and submit such minutes at the next month's meeting for approval.

(b) The clerk shall record and attest by signature the common council doings by sending immediately after enactment and to the Mayor for approval in writing by the Mayor., a copy of any ordinance, resolution, report or other order of the common council to each department or office affected thereby.

(Ord. of 7-01)

____________________________________Alderman Robert Smedley

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RESOLUTIONItem # 35023-2 RE: Amendment to Sections 5-18, 5-59, 14-92 and 14-93 of

the Code of Ordinances to eliminate the Committee on Licenses.

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

Resolution Summary: PURPOSE. To reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and delays in granting licenses by amending Sections 5-18, 5-59, 14-92 and 14-93 of the Code of Ordinances to eliminate the Committee on Licenses while maintaining all current licensing powers with the common council.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN that the Code of Ordinances be amended to read as follows: (inserted text appears in underline; deleted text appears in strikethrough; new sections begin with the word [new]; amendment inserted text appears in italic bold underline; amendment deleted text appears in italic bold strikethrough:

Chapter 5, Article II, Sec. 5-18. Same—issuance; conditions; duration; contents.

The common council shall, upon the recommendation of the committee on licenses, after receipt of an application and fee filed pursuant to the provisions of this article, grant to the applicant a license to display or produce a public amusement, concert, opera or other performance or shall notify the applicant of the denial of his application and the reason or reasons therefor. Such license shall be granted under such reasonable conditions or terms and for such period of time as is in the best interests of the public health, safety and good morals of the residents of the city. All such licenses granted under this article shall contain the date of issuance, the name of the licensee, the license fee paid and the name or style of the exhibition licensed.

Chapter 5, Article II, Sec. 5-59. Same—Circus and carnival.

(a) There shall be a special license available to any applicant who operates a circus, carnival, bazaar or similar transient operation. Such license shall be granted after application as provided for regular licenses herein, but shall be valid only for a designated period not to exceed fourteen (14) days, which period shall be specified by the applicant upon application. The license fee for such a license shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00).

(b) Such license fee may be waived by the common council for all circus, carnival or bazaar events conducted by, for or on behalf of charitable, religious or educational associations or societies. The license committee of the common council shall have jurisdiction to make any determination required to allow such a waiver, but the common council must as a body vote to waive the fees.

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(c) Any applicant who operates a circus, carnival, bazaar or similar transient operation on property owned by the City of New Britain shall be required to have insurance which conforms to the city's standards, names the City of New Britain and Consolidated School District as an additional insured and includes a hold harmless and indemnification agreement in favor of the City of New Britain.

Chapter 14, Article V, Sec. 14-92. Term; fee; renewal; revocation.

(a) Term. The term of each junkyard license shall be for a period of one year beginning on February first and ending at midnight on January thirty-first of the following year.

(b) Initial fee and renewal. A fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be paid to thelicense committee Building/Housing Inspections and Permitting Division of the Health and Building Services Department for the original license and a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each renewal thereof.

(c) Revocation. Any violation of this article shall be, in addition to any penalty provided for in this Code, sufficient cause for revocation of such license by the council upon recommendation of the license committee, after a public hearing by such committee upon charges of such violation.

Chapter 14, Article V, Sec 14-93. Standards required for issuance.

No person shall be licensed to operate a junkyard unless such junkyard conforms to the following standards:

(1) Enclosure. All junkyards shall be completely enclosed, except for such areas as may be approved by the licensing committee Common Council for entrance, exit and loading and unloading purposes. The enclosure shall consist of fencing to a height of not less than eight (8) feet or more than ten (10) feet above grade level constructed according to the following specifications:

(a) Chain link fencing attached to steel poles of a minimum of two (2) inches in diameter, buried to a depth sufficient to enable the construction to withstand lateral wind pressure and frost heave. Screening of the chain link fencing shall be provided by the installation of vinyl slats weaved through the chain links. Vinyl slats shall be of earth tone colors to effectively provide screening and to be aesthetically pleasing; or

(b) One-inch by six-inch .40 pressure treated lumber attached to .40 treated two (2) inch by four (4) inch cross braces. Braces shall be spaced no more than two (2) feet on center and shall be firmly attached to four-inch by four-inch .60 pressure treated posts, cedar posts or two-inch diameter steel posts, buried to a depth sufficient to enable the construction to withstand lateral wind pressure and frost heave.

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(2) Maintenance of fences. All such fences shall be kept in good repair. All fences erected prior to June 1, 1960, upon replacement, shall conform to the standards set forth in paragraph (a) of this section.

(3) Storage of junk. No junk shall be piled to a height exceeding the height of the fence surrounding it in any junkyard. No junk shall be stored within one thousand (1,000) feet of any street line, or within two hundred fifty (250) feet of any adjoining property line, or within twenty-five (25) feet of any dwelling house; provided, however, that these distance requirements shall not apply to junkyards existing prior to June 1, 1960.

____________________________ Alderman Chris Anderson

____________________________Alderman Howard Dyson

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RESOLUTIONItem # RE: APRIL 2020 AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, the month of April is annually designated Autism Awareness month and April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day; and

WHEREAS, according to the CDC, Autism now effects 1 in 54 individuals; and

WHEREAS, our New Britain families seek understanding, acceptance and inclusion for loved ones challenged by the social, communication, sensory processing and restrictive and/or repetitive behaviors characteristic of Autism; and

WHEREAS, Autism Speaks has designated the year 2020 for their kindness campaign initiative, asking the public to achieve one million acts of kindness big and small impacting the lives of individuals with Autism; and

WHEREAS, during this pandemic health crisis, the need to stay at home increases the challenges on our families with Autism; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, Common Council and entire City of New Britain embrace the kindness movement and will look for opportunities to be supportive and inclusive of our Autism families; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council join communities around the World in designating April as Autism Awareness Month.

Ald. Sharon Beloin-Saavedra

Ald. Francisco Santiago

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PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE

RESOLUTIONItem # RE: ALLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES TO WORK FROM

HOME DURING THE CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, COVID-19, a respiratory disease that spreads easily from person to person and may result in serious illness or death, has infected thousands of Connecticut residents and resulted in more than 100 deaths; and

WHEREAS, in response to the public health threat of COVID-19, the Governor of the State of Connecticut, the President of the United States, and the Mayor of the City of New Britain have subsequently declared states of emergency to protect public health and slow the spread of the disease; and

WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont requested that all state and private employees work from home, if possible; and

WHEREAS, on March 20, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order asking non-essential businesses and residents to “stay safe and stay home;” and

WHEREAS, on April 6, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont stated that “everybody who can work from home has to work from home and that includes city employees;” and

WHEREAS, many other municipalities and the Consolidated School District of New Britain have each negotiated memorandums of understanding with their unions to enable remote work, allowing thousands of local government and school district employees to work from home; and

WHEREAS, the City of New Britain recently used RemotePC, a remote access technology, to allow Council members to remote into their Council computers; and

WHEREAS, the health and safety of City employees is paramount, especially those employees who, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are vulnerable to COVID-19 such as people over the age of 65, people whose immune systems are vulnerable, and people who are susceptible to respiratory infections such as pregnant women;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council requests that Mayor Erin Stewart take any and all appropriate action to cause and require City employees, to the extent feasible, to perform and complete their work in whole or in part from home, and to the extent reasonably appropriate, to provide such employees with the necessary technological devices and infrastructure required to enable such City employees to work in whole or in part from home.

Ald. Chris Anderson Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez Ald. Francisco Santiago

Ald. Aram Ayalon Ald. Collin Osborn Ald. Richard Reyes

Ald. Iris Sanchez

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RESOLUTIONItem # RE: ALLOWING CITY EMPLOYEES TO WORK FROM

HOME DURING THE CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, COVID-19, a respiratory disease that spreads easily from person to person and may result in serious illness or death, has infected thousands of Connecticut residents and resulted in dozens of deaths; and

WHEREAS, in response to the public health threat of COVID-19, the Governor of the State of Connecticut, the President of the United States, and the Mayor of the City of New Britain have subsequently declared states of emergency to protect public health and slow the spread of the disease; and

WHEREAS, in response to the public health threat of COVID-19, the Governor of the State of Connecticut issued on March 20, 2020, an executive order asking non-essential businesses and residents to “stay safe and stay home”; and

WHEREAS, in response to the public health threat of COVID-19, the Governor of the State of Connecticut issued on March 12, 2020 a request that all state and private employees work from home if possible; and

WHEREAS, Connecticut lawmakers announced the state Capitol and Legislative Office Building will be closed for two weeks and allow employees to work from home; and

WHEREAS, the mayor of New Haven, like many other Connecticut mayors and first selectpersons, declared that starting in March 22 “City employees that are not critical to operations will be notified that they should not report to work.” and that the mayor’s team “will be evaluating our employee safety and operations protocol, in addition to increasing options for teleworking where possible.”; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of New Britain encourages Mayor Erin Stewart to evaluate which city employees can do their work remotely from home; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Erin Stewart would provide the appropriate devices and technology to allow where-ever possible for city employees to work from home.

Ald. Chris Anderson Ald. Iris Sanchez

Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez Ald, Aram Ayalon

Ald. Francisco Santiago Ald. Collin Osborn

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RESOLUTION Item # ___________________ RE: Budget Appropriation – Police Department

(Above For Town Clerk’s Use Only)

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, the American Savings Foundation is an independent charitable foundation, headquartered in New Britain, dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting education, human services, and the arts, with a special emphasis on the needs of children, youth and families, through grants to community organizations, and

WHEREAS, Police Explorer Post 25 is designed to help young men and women decide if law enforcement is a career for them, and if so, helps prepare for it, and

WHEREAS, an Explorer Police Academy that provides a one week “mini police academy” is being held from July 12th-18 2020, at the Westfield State University in Westfield, MA, to provide personal and professional development for Explorers and adult advisors, and

WHEREAS, Police Explorer Post 25 needs supplemental funds in the amount of $4,000 to send 18-22 Explorers and 3-4 advisors to the Explorer Police Academy, and

WHEREAS, that Mayor Erin Stewart is authorized to execute all grant documents with the American Savings Foundation on behalf of the City of New Britain for the Police Explorers’Summer Explorer Police Academy in the sum of $4,000, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the sum of $4,000 be appropriated within the special revenue account structure as follows:

Revenue:230211105-4232 Grants and Contributions $4,000

Expenditures:230211105-5337 Training and Conferences $4,000

________________________________ ________________________________Ald. Howard Dyson - Police Liaison Ald. Wilfredo Pabon, Sr. - Police Liaison

___________________________________________ ____________________________________________

Ald. Richard Reyes - Police Liaison Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez - Police Liaison

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Ald. Francisco Santiago - Police Liaison Ald. Iris Sanchez - Police Liaison

Form TC-002

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March 26, 2020

Chief Christopher Chute

City of New Britain

27 West Main Street

10 Chestnut Street

New Britain, CT 06051

RE: Community Grant – Application #18145

Dear Chief Chute:

Thank you for applying to the American Savings Foundation. We are pleased to inform you that

a grant in the amount of $4,000 has been awarded towards the Police Explorers Summer

Academy 2020. This award is contingent upon the program running as planned this summer. We

realize that COVID 19 continues to create uncertainty in the community and for the nonprofit

agencies that are at the front lines. Before grant funds can be released, contact Maria Sanchez,

Director of Grantmaking and Community Investment at (860) 827-2556 to discuss whether this

specific program will be disrupted due to the COVID 19 restrictions.

Before we can process this grant, you must agree to the terms and conditions as described in the

American Savings Foundation Grant Agreement. This agreement will be sent to you in a separate

email through DocuSign from Cierra Stancil, our Program Officer. Once we have received your

electronic signature on this agreement, we will process the grant.

As a reminder of the Foundation’s policies and practices, we consider program proposals on a

year-to-year basis, and renewal of support is not automatic. If you have any questions, contact

Maria Sanchez, Director of Grantmaking and Community Investment at (860) 827-2556 or email

at msanchez@asfdn.org.

If you plan to issue a press release to announce this grant, contact Cierra Stancil prior in order to

discuss further. She can be reached at (860) 827-2556 or email at cstancil@asfdn.org . You can

also follow the Foundation through our Facebook page.

We extend you every good wish for the success of this endeavor.

Sincerely,

Maria Falvo

President & CEO

cc: Detective Karl Mordasiewicz

185 Main Street – 4th Floor

New Britain Connecticut 06051

860.827.2556

www.asfdn.org

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Public Bid No. 3951, Columbus Boulevard & Chestnut Street Phase VII Downtown Complete Streets project, Public Works Department

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, public bid No. 3951 was solicited and received in accordance with theOrdinances of the City of New Britain for the Columbus Boulevard & Chestnut Street Phase VII Downtown Complete Streets project for the Public Works Department; and

WHEREAS, this project was design in-house by the Public Works Department Engineering Division and is 100% funded by a State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) grant; and

WHEREAS, invitations to bid were solicited in accordance with DECD requirements. The bid was duly advertised on the City and the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services websites. Responses were received as per attached; and

WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Public Works Department Engineering Division and the Public Works Department is therefore recommending that the bid be awarded to Martin Laviero Contractor, Inc. of Bristol, CT.who submitted the lowest responsible bid and met all of the bid specifications for theColumbus Boulevard & Chestnut Street Phase VII Downtown Complete Streets project;and

WHEREAS, funding is available in the State Grants Responsible Growth and TOD account numbers 253106008-5855 Contractor Expenditures and 253106008-5871 Contingency; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent is herebyauthorized to issue a purchase order for $1,749,898.75 and enter into a contract with Martin Laviero Contractor, Inc. of Bristol, CT. for Public Bid No. 3951, Columbus Boulevard & Chestnut Street Phase VII Downtown Complete Streets for the Base Bid and Bid Alternate No. 1 for the Public Works Department per the terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 3951.

__________________________Alderman Aram Ayalon Alderman Kris Rutkowski

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Tabulation Sheet

Bid 3951 Phase VII Streetscape Project

BIDDER Base Bid Bid Aternate Total Amount

Morais Concrete Services, Inc. $2,258,067.00 $87,582.00 $2,345,649.00Springfield, MA.

King Construction, Inc. $1,878,306.00 $82,850.00 $1,961,156.00Bloomfield, CT.

Star Construction Corporation $1,903,264.00 $99,725.00 $2,002,989.00Stratford, CT.

Colossale Concrete, Inc. $1,668,907.00 $92,687.50 $1,761,594.50Bristol, CT.

B&W Paving & Landscaping, LLC. $1,943,250.00 $78,650.00 $2,021,900.00Waterford, CT.

Martin Laviero Contractor, Inc. $1,653,786.00 $96,112.75 $1,749,898.75Bristol, CT.

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Public Bid No. 4014, for the Recreation and Community Services Department

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4014 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for the sale of Park Concession Rights at various City Parks; and.

WHEREAS, Under the terms of this public bid, bidders were to offer payment to the City for the right to provide concession services at various City Parks; and

WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e-mailed to one hundred and seven (107) and mailed to one (1) Concession Companies. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any letters from the Concession Companies on the mailing list who indicated they could not provide a response to the bid request; and

WHEREAS, The money received for the Park Concession Rights at various City Parks will be was deposited into 001420001-4411, Recreation Programs, Concession Rentals; and

WHEREAS, Only one Bid response was received as per attached; and

WHEREAS, The bid were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Recreation and Community Services Department’s Administration and the Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, Therefore the Director of the Recreation and Community Services Department is recommending that Plagia Company, Inc of Waterbury, CT be awarded the Concession Rights for Chesley Park, A.W. Stanley Park, Stanley Quarter Park, Washington Park, Willow Street Park, Walnut Hill Park and Willow Brook Park who offered a payment of $3,347.00 to the City for the Concession Rights to these Parks; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to grant Plagia Company, Inc of Waterbury, CT the concession rights for Chesley Park, A.W. Stanley Park, Stanley Quarter Park, Washington Park, Willow Street Park, Walnut Hill Park and Willow Brook Park in accordance with the payment, terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4014.

Ald. Richard Reyes Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Robert Smedley

Ald. Francisco Santiago Ald. Iris Sanchez

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E-MAILING RECORD FORMCITY OF NEW BRITAIN Page 1

Bid No. 4014, Item: Mobil Food and Ice Cream Truck Concessions Rights at Various City Parks

Admiral Gyros admiralgyros@gmail.comCruisin Café cruisincafe@live.comNew Haven Pizza Truck newhavenpizzatruck@gmail.comTed's Restaurant of Cromwell info@tedsrestaurant.comKAAMP, LLC DBA Achiote Taco Food Truck achiote.foodtruck@gmail.comTaco Tequila tacotequila1@gmail.comThe Whey Station truck@wheystation.comDerket Enterprises LLC DBA What Up Dog what_up_dog2014@yahoo.comHot Pizzazz Pizza LLC hotpizzazzpizza@gmail.comTurkey Hut ewinnz1@gmail.comBread Pitt LLC breadpittct@yahoo.comPizza Pixie amy@pizzapixie.comEZStrEats ezstreats@gmail.comSamba's Cuisine izoldammiranda@hotmail.comVinci Concessions ben@doughfest.comPork Friends and Company porkfriendsandcompany@gmail.comBrasato info@eatbrasato.comToasted info@getititoasted.comThe Family Brick Oven Pizza Truck familypizzatruck@gmail.comThe Cheese Truck tom@thecheesetruck.comFarm Belly thefarmbelly@gmail.comFirehouse Grill Food Rescue www.fdchefs.comJoe Grate's BBQ joegratesbbq@gmail.comRough House Food Truck info@roughhousefoodtruck.comRingside Grill www.ringsidegrill.comFuego Picante Truck fuegopicantefoodtruck@gmail.comGreekin Out greekinoutct@gmail.comRabbit on the Run rabbitontheruncatering@yahoo.comCraftbird Food Truck craftbirdfoodtruck@gmail.comUrban Gourmet urbangourmetct@gmail.comSkyscrapers sandwich truck skyscrapersandwichtruck@gmail.comBanh Meee g@banhmeee.comThe Deli Rescue Food Truck thedeliresuce@gmail.comBears BBQ info@bearsrg.comIron & Grain Co. irongrainco@gmail.comMercado mercadofoods@gmail.comThe Ultimate BBQ ultimate_bbq@yahoo.comSal's Verona Restaurant & Pizza Fire Truck sal.ajro@yahoo.comSavoy Road Show (Max Group) savoyroadshow@savoypizzeria.comTruffles Food Truck info@trufflesbakery.com 39

E-MAILING RECORD FORMCITY OF NEW BRITAIN Page 2

Bid No. 4014, Item: Mobil Food and Ice Cream Truck Concessions Rights at Various City Parks

Silver Platter Mobile Café silverplatter1@cox.netjammed 4 Thyme mike@jammed4thyme.comGet You "Irish" On cornedbeeftruck@gmail.comAmor Food Truck amorplantbased@gmail.comLenny & Joe's Fishtale Express ljfishtale@gmail.comSonny's Grinders sonnygrinders@gmail.comSzabo's Seafood szabosseafood@gmail.comRing Side Grill Gourmet Food Truck ringsidegrill203@yahoo.comThe Meat Truck jperez@themeattruckco.comTacos Los Michoacanos tacosalmich@gmail.comNow We're Smokin BBQ nowweresmokin@gmail.comHigh Tide Gourmet richmessier@sbcglobal.netTaco Pacifico greg@tacopacifico.comPierogies on Wheels pierogiesonwheels@gmail.comLunch Box 23 23.lunchbox@gmail.comMama Dee's Italian Kitchen mamadeesitaliankitchen@gmail.comParadise Foods paradisefoods@yahoo.comFryborg contact@fryborg.comSkinny Pines Mobile Wood Fired Catering jborofsky@skinnypines.comFiredog firedog@firedogct.comSpuds Your Way info@spudsyourway.com / cohenjab@gmail.comDogtown dogtownct@yahoo.comNosh Hound info@noshhound.comGolden Spoon Jamaican Cuisine goldenspooncatering581@gmail.comThe Firehouse Smoker thefirehousesmoker@gmail.comMelly P's info@mellyps.comArchie's Wingz & Things archieswingsnthings@gmail.comCurb Your Appetite lisafoodtruck@gmail.comUncle D's Blazin' BBQ blazinBBQ@att.comDrewbaQ drewbaq@gmail.comAy! Arepa ayarepa@gmail.comRice and Beans riceandbeansct@gmail.comCowabunga info@cowabungafoodtruck.comFood Extrovert foodextrovert@gmail.comHolyoke Hummus Company info@holyokehummuscompany.comDJ's Grill djsgrill@yahoo.comBurning Peel gdecris8183@yahoo.comThe Melt Mobile info@meltmobilect.comCT's Roadside BBQ cts.roadside.bbq@gmail.comShish Kabob A'Licious shish_kabob_alicious@comcast.net 40

E-MAILING RECORD FORMCITY OF NEW BRITAIN Page 3

Bid No. 4014, Item: Mobil Food and Ice Cream Truck Concessions Rights at Various City Parks

Pig Rig BBQ pigrigbbq@gmail.comCaribe Soul tapas@caribesoul.comLos Garcia Mexican Fusion alexisg1@live.comBululu Venezuelan Street Food bululutruck@gmail.comOne Bro Pizza Co. onebropizzaco@gmail.comShoreline Prime contact@shorelineprimefoodtruck.comG Monkey Mobile info@gmonkeymobile.comLobsterCraft info@lobstercraft.comM.O.C. Eatery moceatery@gmail.comDiSorbo's Bakery disorbobakery@aol.comTwins BBQ Co. mike@twinsbbqco.com/rick@twinsbbqco.comChristie Caters Farm to Truck lauraandbill@christiecaters.comTivoli Mobile Pizza Truck tivolipizzadanbury@gmail.comPoppy's Pizza contact.us@poppyspizzact.comThe Local Meatball localmeatball@optonline.netZuppardi's Apizza zuppardisapizza@gmail.comWeenie Lynn's lynn@weenielynns.comThe Rolling Tomato events@therollingtomato.comTampa's LLC tamj01972@aol.comLa parrilla laparrilladememoycarlos@gmail.comFrankies Fast Food (same as Outdoor Party Rentals?) info@frankiesfoodtruck.comHog Wild BBQ gotswine@yahoo.comEst Pizza Truck estpizzatruck@estpizzatruck.comReggae Vybz LLc 1reggaevybz@gmail.com Saltan Kabobs sultankebab2@hotmail.comJoe's Yellow Sub Machine joserobuc@gmail.comHapa Food Truck info@hapafoodtruck.com

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MAILING RECORD FORMCITY OF NEW BRITAIN

Bid No. 4014 Item: Mobil Food and Ice Cream Truck Concessions Rights at Various City Parks

1. Plagia Ice Cream Company, Nick Zindros, 7 Pinecraft Dr., Waterbury, CT. 067082. State of CT and City Websites

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Tabulation Sheet

Bid #4014 - Parks Food and Ice Cram Truck Concessions Rights

BIDDER OFFERS TO PAY CITY AS FOLLOWS WITH CHECKS PROVIDED WITH BIDS:

BIDDER

Plagia Company, Inc.Waterbury, CT.

CHESLEY PARK $551.00MARTHA HART $0A.W. STANLEY PARK $1,005.00STANLEY QUARTER PARK $1,005.00OSGOOD PARK No BidWASHINGTON PARK $60.00WILLOW STREET PARK $60.00WALNUT HILL PARK $515.00WILLOW BROOK PARK $151.00

Total $3,347.00

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RESOLUTIONItem # RE: Public Bid No. 4015, July 4, 2020 Fireworks for the Recreation and Community Services Department

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4015 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for the July 4, 2020 Fireworks for the Recreation and Community Services Department; and

WHEREAS, Funding will be available for the July 4, 2020 Fireworks within the July 4th Fireworks Fund, 256417010-5807; and

WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e-mailed to five (5) Fireworks Display Companies. The Purchasing Agent did not receive anye-mails from the Fireworks Display Companies on the e-mail list who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request; and

WHEREAS, Only one (1) bid response was received again this year. The Bid response that was received is per the attached; and

WHEREAS, The bid was reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Recreation and Community Services Department’s Administration and the Purchasing Agent. The bid was reviewed to determine the shell size, shell type, number of shells, a complete description of thefinale and the time length of the show included in the bid submitted; and

WHEREAS, Atlas Pyrovision. Entertainment Group, Inc. was the only Fireworks Display Company to submit a bid this year. They have provided July 4th Fireworks Displays in the past to other municipalities in Connecticut and New England and was highly recommended after conducting several reference checks; and

WHEREAS, The Director of the Recreation and Community Services Department is recommending that the bid be awarded for the July 4, 2020 Fireworks Display to Atlas Pyrovision Entertainment Group, Inc. of Jaffrey, NH; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to enter into a contract and issue a purchase order to Atlas Pyrovision Entertainment Group, Inc. of Jaffrey, NH in the amount of $24,999.00 for the July 4, 2020 Fireworks Display per the pricing, terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4015.

Ald. Richard Reyes Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Robert Smedley

Ald. Francisco Santiago Ald. Iris Sanchez44

E-MAILING RECORD FORMCITY OF NEW BRITAIN

Bid No. 4015 Item: July 4th 2020 Fireworks

1. Pyrotecnico, graynor@pyrotecnico.com2. Volt Live, info@voltlive.com3. Atlas Pyrovision Entertainment, matt@atlaspyro.com4. Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Company, Inc., zambelli@zambellifireworks.com5. Fire Art Corporation, al@fireartcorp.com6. State of CT and City Websites

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Tabulation SheetBid #4015 - Fireworks Display July 4, 2020

Bidder Price Length of Show Shell Size Shell Total

Atlas Pyrovision Entertainment $24,999.00 22 Minutes Group, Inc. Opening Jaffrey , NH. 3 Inch 30

4 inch 305 inch 96 inch 98 inch 2Total 80

Show 3 Inch 04 Inch 2405 Inch 1426 Inch 112 8 Inch 6Total 500

Grand Finale3 Inch 4604 Inch 905 Inch 126 Inch 9 8 Inch 4Total 575

Total Shells 1,155

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RESOLUTIONItem # RE: Cooperative Purchasing, Local Network Surveillance

System for the Recreation and Community Services Department: AW Stanley Park

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division I, Section 2-538 (a) a purchase order was requested for the following under the State of Connecticut’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan for the Recreation and Community Services Department:

Supplier Item Location Total PriceNew England Surveillance AW Stanley Park $40,610Traffic Solutions and Head EndGlastonbury, CT Equipment

WHEREAS, The Recreation and Community Services Department requests a Local Network Surveillance System for the interior and exterior of AW Stanley Park Pool utilizing the State of Connecticut’s Contract Award #16PSX0109; and

WHEREAS, The new Local Network Surveillance System will use the same software and equipment as the existing surveillance cameras at Chesley Park, Walnut Hill Park, Willow Street Park, Veterans Stadium, Stanley Golf Course, and Stanley Quarter Park; and

WHEREAS, The installation of the New Local Network Surveillance System at AW Stanley Parkwill be under surveillance for twenty four (24) hours seven (7) days a week. The Recreation and Community Services Department and Police Department will now have access to the New Local Network Surveillance System to assure Public Safety throughout the year; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase in the following accounts: 203419101-5740 Park Security Other Miscellaneous Equipment $15,000, and 203419101-5454 Park Security Construction Contracts $25,610; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order for $40,610 to New England Traffic Solutions of Glastonbury, CT for the purchase of new Local Network Surveillance System for AW Stanley Park for the New Britain Recreation and Community Services Department utilizing the State of Connecticut’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan, Contract Award # 16PSX0109

Alderman Richard Reyes Alderman Daniel Salerno Alderwoman Iris Sanchez

Alderman Francisco Santiago Alderman Robert Smedley

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Copier Lease for the City Assessor’s Office

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-538 (a), a purchase order was requested for the following under the State of Connecticut’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan for the City Assessor’s Office:

Supplier Description Price

A&A Office Systems, Inc. Middletown, CT.

Lease of a Savin 3055ASP Copier

$115.40/Month and $0.005 per Copy over 5,000 copies per Month

WHEREAS, The City Assessor requested a purchase order for a five (5) year lease of a multifunctional copier for his City Hall Office that can copy, print, fax, scan, e-mail and duplex utilizing the State of Connecticut’s Contract Award #12PSX0026; and

WHEREAS, The price of the lease of the new copier includes all maintenance, repairs, service, and supplies excluding paper for 5,000 black and white copies; and

WHEREAS, The City Assessor’s Office existing copier lease will be expiring in April of 2020. Because of the age of the existing copier, parts to make the needed repairs so the copier can work properly are becoming hard to obtain and some are no longer available; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for the new copier Lease in the City Assessor’s Office account number 001107001-5440, Rental, Supplies and Equipment; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order and to enter into a five (5) year lease agreement with A&A Office Systems of Middletown, CT for the lease of a new copier for the City Assessor’s Office at $115.40 per month utilizing the State of Connecticut’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan, Contract Award #12PSX0026.

Ald. Chris Anderson Ald. Kristian Rosado

Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Michael Thompson

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RESOLUTIONItem # RE: InTime scheduling and timekeeping system for the New

Britain Police, Fire, and Communications Divisions.

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-538 (a), a sole source purchase order was requested by the New Britain Police, Fire, & Communications Departments for InTime scheduling and timekeeping system for the New Britain Police, Fire, and Communications Divisions:

Supplier Description Price

InTimeVancouver, BC

Scheduling & Timekeeping Secure Hosting/Shift Bidding Payroll Export(1X fee)+Annual Support SMS Text/Remote Services (1X fee)

Total

$28,980.00 $3,780.00 $18,000.00 $12,455.00 $63,215.00

WHEREAS, The New Britain Police, Fire, & Communications Department requested a purchase order for the purchase of the InTime scheduling and timekeeping system for the New Britain Police, Fire, and Communications Divisions. The InTime systems are exclusively designed for 24 hour emergency services type entities and are needed on a daily basis by the New Britain Police, Fire, & Communication Departments; and

WHEREAS, InTime is the manufacturer of this scheduling and timekeeping system and the associated hardware and software. They do not have a dealer in the State of Connecticut where their products can be purchased. All purchases for software, maintenance, and warranties must be made directly from InTime. The Purchasing Agent verified this and has been in contact with InTime. Therefore bid solicitation for the purchase of the InTime scheduling and timekeeping system along with software maintenance would not be beneficial to the City, and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase in the New Britain:-Police Department’s account # 001211003-5336 $32,798.00-Fire Department’s account # 001212002-5336 $25,837.00-Public Safety Dispatch Dept.’s account # 001213001-5434 $4,580.00and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $63,215.00 to InTime of Vancouver, BC for the purchase of the InTime scheduling and timekeeping system for the New Britain Police, Fire, and Communications Divisions.

Ald. Howard Dyson Ald. Wilfredo Pabon Ald. Richard Reyes

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RESOLUTIONItem # RE: Participation in the Deferment Program and Low

Interest Rate Program

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, COVID-19, a respiratory disease that spreads easily from person to person and may result in serious illness or death, has infected thousands of Connecticut residents and resulted in dozens of deaths; and

WHEREAS, in response to the public health threat of COVID-19, the Governor of the State of Connecticut, the President of the United States, and the Mayor of the City of New Britain have subsequently declared states of emergency to protect public health and slow the spread of the disease; and

WHEREAS, a large number of New Britain residents have lost their jobs as a result of business closures, creating economic hardship that will make payment of taxes to the City of New Britain difficult for homeowners and landlords whose tenants are no longer able to pay rent in full; and

WHEREAS, on April 1, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order allowing municipalities to participate in one or two programs “to offer support to eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents who have been economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the “Deferment Program” and/or the “Low Interest Rate Program;” and

WHEREAS, the Deferment Program allows municipalities to offer “a deferment by ninety (90) days of any taxes on real property, personal property or motor vehicles, or municipal water, sewer and electric rates, charges or assessment for such tax, rate, charge, or assessment from the time that it became due and payable,” if it became due during the period of March 10, 2020 through and including July 1, 2020, for any taxpayer that attests to significant economic impact by COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the Low Interest Rate Program allows municipalities to reduce the interest charged on “the delinquent portion of the principal of any taxes on real property, personal property or motor vehicles, or municipal water, sewer and electric charges or assessments or part thereof” to three (3) per cent per annum (from the current maximum rate of eighteen (18) per cent per annum), if the tax or charge was due and payable during the period or March 10, 2020 through and including July 1, 2020, or had been delinquent on or prior to March 10, 2020, after which time the remaining delinquent portion will be subject to the previously established rates; and

WHEREAS, in order to provide tax relief to New Britain taxpayers and residents, the Common Council of the City of New Britain must vote on and notify the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management no later than April 25, 2020 of its determination to participate in the Deferment Program and/or the Low Interest Rate Program;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of New Britain determines to participate in the Deferment Program for taxpayers that attest to significant economic

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impact by COVID-19 and authorizes Mayor Erin Stewart to notify the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management and to implement the Deferment Program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of New Britain also determines to participate in the Low Interest Rate Program and authorizes Mayor Erin Stewart to notify the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management and to implement the Low Interest Rate Program.

_______________________________________Ald. Chris Anderson

_______________________________________Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez

_______________________________________Ald. Francisco Santiago

_______________________________________Ald. Richard Reyes

_______________________________________Ald. Iris Sanchez

_______________________________________Ald. Aram Ayalon

_______________________________________Ald. Colin Osborn

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RESOLUTIONItem # RE: ESSENTIAL CITY OF NEW BRITAIN OPERATIONS

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, COVID-19, a respiratory disease that spreads easily from person to person and may result in serious illness or death, has infected thousands of Connecticut residents and resulted in dozens of deaths; and

WHEREAS, in response to the public health threat of COVID-19, the Governor of the State of Connecticut, the President of the United States, and the Mayor of the City of New Britain have subsequently declared states of emergency to protect public health and slow the spread of the disease; and

WHEREAS, in response to the public health threat of COVID-19, the Governor of the State of Connecticut issued on March 20, 2020, an executive order asking non-essential businesses and residents to “stay safe and stay home”; and

WHEREAS, the City of New Britain is committed to continuing to provide essential services to our residents and has gone above and beyond in enacting numerous proactive measures in ensuring City employees remain safe in providing such services; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of New Britainoffers their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all essential City of New Britain employees and first responders for their steadfast service and accessibility to the public at this challenging time; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Common Council encourages the leadership of city unions to work with Mayor Erin Stewart to ensure that essential City of New Britain operations continue throughout this unprecedented time.

Ald. Kristian Rosado Ald. Sharon Beloin-Saavedra

Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Howard Dyson

Ald. Wilfredo Pabon Ald. Kris Rutkowski

Ald. Robert Smedley Ald. Michael Thompson

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RESOLUTIONItem # ______________ RE: State Mandated Tax Deferral/Low Interest Rate Program

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, COVID-19, a respiratory disease that spreads easily from person-to-person and may result in serious illness or death, has infected thousands of Connecticut residents; and

WHEREAS, in response to the public health threat of COVID-19, the President of the United States, the Governor of Connecticut, and the Mayor of the City of New Britain have subsequently declared states of emergency to protect public health and slow down the spread of the disease; and

WHEREAS, a large number of New Britain residents have lost their jobs as a result of business closures, creating an economic hardship that will make payment of taxes to the City of New Britain difficult for homeowners and landlords whose tenants are no longer able to pay rent in full; and

WHEREAS, on April 1, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont issued Executive Order 7S, mandating municipalities to participate in one or two programs “to offer support to eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits, and residents whom have been economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic;” a “Deferment Program” and/or a “Low Interest Rate Program;” and

WHEREAS, the Deferment Program allows municipalities to offer “a deferment by ninety (90) days of any taxes on real property, personal property of motor vehicles, or municipal water, sewer, and electric rates, charges, or assessment for such tax rate, charge, or assessment from the time that it became due and payable,” if it became due during the period of March 10, 2020 through and including July 1, 2020, for any taxpayer that attests to significant economic impact by COVID-19 ; and

WHEREAS, the Low Interest Rate Program allows municipalities to reduce the interest charged on “the delinquent portion of the principal of any taxes on real property, person property or motor vehicles, or municipal water, sewer, and electric charges or assessments or part thereof,” to three (3) percent per annum (from the current maximum rate of eighteen (18) percent per annum, if the tax or charge was due and payable during the period of March 10, 2020, through and including July 1, 2020, or had been delinquent on or prior to March 10,2020 after which time the remaining delinquent portion will be subject to the previously established rates; and

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WHEREAS, the Governor’s Executive Order stated that municipalities shall pass a resolution allowing one or both of these programs, and submit it to the State Office of Policy and Management by no later than April 25, 2020; and

WHEREAS, due to the amount of questions received by town leaders throughout the state, the State Office of Policy and Management is working to distribute additional guidance to municipalities further explaining the terms of these programs; and

WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of New Britain recognizes that there will be an economic impact to the taxpayers of the city and city operations; and

WHEREAS, upon receipt of the guidance from OPM, the Common Council encourages the Finance Department, the Assessor’s Office and the Tax Collector to quickly study such impact before making recommendations to the Mayor on the program offerings.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of New Britain authorizes Mayor Erin Stewart, in consultation with the aforementioned departments, to notify Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management and the Common Council of the participation in one or both of the Deferment Program and the Low Interest Rate Program by no later than April 25, 2020.

Ald. Kristian Rosado Ald. Sharon Beloin-Saavedra

Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Howard Dyson

Ald. Wilfredo Pabon Ald. Kris Rutkowski

Ald. Robert Smedley Ald. Michael Thompson

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