Minutes

AGENDA

MEETING OF THE COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL

FEBRUARY 13, 2007

CONSENT CALENDAR:

ACTION TAKEN

COMMUNICATIONS

1. MAYOR PEREZ de Second Quarter Report for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.

Received

2. MAYOR PEREZ, with accompanying resolution de Authorization to accept the Buffer Zone

Protection Grant funding from the State to protect Federally designated critical

infrastructure assets and to develop effective preventive measures against terrorists.

Passed

3. MAYOR PEREZ, with accompanying resolution de Endorsement of the recommendation to

proceed with the Kelvin D. Anderson Recreation Center Reconstruction Project and

authorization to enter into contract with the on-call firm of Dubose Associates for

architectural design services.

Referred to Public Works, Parks, and Environment Committee,

and the Finance and Revenue Committee.

4. MAYOR PEREZ, with accompanying resolution de Authorization to make transfers

between projects within the Capital Improvement Fund to proceed with the full design of the

Kelvin Anderson Center.

Referred to Public Works, Parks, and Environment Committee,

and the Finance and Revenue Committee.

5. PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE de Update on the

proposed CT Horse Park and Exhibition Center for Keney Park.

Received

6. QUALITY OF LIFE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, with accompanying resolution

de Authorization to accept the Police Department Annual Budget to promote its

Neighborhood Policing Plan.

Postponed until 2/26/07

REPORTS

7. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, with accompanying

substitute resolution de Authorization to execute a Tax Assessment Fixing Agreement with

HBN Front Street, LLC or its successor as developer of the entertainment, retail and

residential district in Adriaen's Landing.

Passed, as amended

8. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, with accompanying

resolution de Authorization to execute a Quit Claim Deed and enter into a Purchase and Sale

Agreement with the YMCA of Greater Hartford for the property located at 430-460 Albany

Avenue.

Passed

9. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, with accompanying

substitute resolution de Authorization to enter into contract with HOK Sustainability Design

(HOK) to conduct feasibility study for new Civic Center and Arena construction.

Passed

10. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE, with accompanying substitute

resolution de Authorization to apply for and receive continuation funding from the

Connecticut Health Foundation and other agencies and execute and approve all contracts or

amendments to implement the Oral Health Initiative Programs.

Passed

11. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE, with accompanying substitute

resolution de Authorization to apply for and receive funds from the U.S. Department of

Agriculture and other agencies and execute and approve contracts to promote enhanced

health literacy about Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Issues.

Passed

12. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE, with accompanying substitute

resolution de Authorization to apply for and receive funds from the Connecticut Children's

Trust Fund and other agencies and execute and approve all contracts and amendments to

launch a Nurturing Family Network Program.

Passed

FOR ACTION

13. Report de Discussion on the Homeless Coalition.

Received

14. Report de Discussion on Housing Preservation Fund.

Received

15. Report de Discussion on Downtown's Housing Market.

Received

16. Report de Discussion on House Hartford Program.

Received

17. Report de Discussion on Rising Star/Pride Block Neighborhoods.

Received

18. Report de Discussion on Hartford Housing Authority.

Received

19. Resolution de Appointment of members to Hartford Aids Task Force Commission.

Passed

20. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Ethics Commission.

Passed

21. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Historic Properties Commission.

Passed

22. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Commission on Grandparents Raising

Grandchildren.

Passed

23. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and

Transgender Issues.

Passed

24. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Redevelopment Agency.

Passed

25. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.

Passed

26. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Advisory Commission on the Environment.

Passed

27. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Human Relations Commission.

Passed

28. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Permanent Commission on the Status of

Hartford Women.

Passed

29. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Commission on Aging.

Passed

30. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Passed

31. Resolution de Appointment of members to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Passed

RESOLUTIONS

32. (MAYOR PEREZ) James Thompson, Jr. de Appointment to the Hartford Parking

Authority.

Passed

33. (MAYOR PEREZ) University High School Science of and Engineering de Authorization to

enter into and execute a lease with the University of Hartford for the purpose of operating a

certain magnet school known as.

HEARING DATE - Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Referred to the Education Committee

34. (MAYOR PEREZ) Parkville Business Association de Identifying funds to help regenerate

the Parkville Area by.

Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Committee

35. (MAYOR PEREZ) 2 Holcomb Street to Authorization to enter into and execute a lease

with Revitalization Corps for use of a certain residential dwelling located at.

HEARING DATE - Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Referred to the Management and Budget Committee

36. (COUNCILPERSON BOUCHER) (COUNCILPERSON HORTON SHEFF)

(COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) HartBeat Ensemble de Identifying funds to support

Hartford youth and Hartford-based community performances on key issues provided by.

Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee

37. (COUNCILPERSON BOUCHER) (COUNCIL PRESIDENT BAZZANO)

(COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) (COUNCILPERSON HORTON SHEFF) Hartford Knights

Basketball Program de Request to provide an updated strategic assessment on the status of

adequate resources needed for the.

Referred to the Health and Human Services Committee

38. (COUNCILPERSON HORTON SHEFF) (COUNCILPERSON SEGARRA)

(COUNCILPERSON BOUCHER) Charles Knipp de Support to host an alternative event for

performance by.

Passed, as amended

39. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Colt Park de Waiver of half the fees and prohibition of

advertisement for a carnival sponsored by Coleman Brothers Show and Friends of Colt Park

at.

Referred to the Public Works, Parks, and Environment Committee

40. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Bushnell Park de Waiver of half the fees and permission

to use Pavilion, erect tents and sell food and merchandise for School's Out for the Summer

Jam sponsored by Hartford Metropolitan Area Youth Choir at.

Referred to the Public Works, Parks, and Environment Committee

41. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Bushnell Park de Waiver of half the fees, use of City

equipment, street closure and permission to sell food, wine, beer, crafts and souvenirs for the

16th Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, Inc. sponsored by the Greater Hartford Jazz Festival

Committee at.

Passed

42. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Elizabeth Park de Waiver of half the fees and permission

to serve food and beverages and erect tents for a Walk-a-thon hosted by Autism Speaks, Inc.

Referred to the Public Works, Parks, and Environment Committee

43. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Connecticut Catholic Conference de Waiver of half the

fees for Catholic Concerns Day sponsored by.

Passed

44. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Bushnell Park de Waiver of half the fees and permission

to serve food and beverages for Family Fun Day sponsored by Capital Community College

at.
Passed

45. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Municipal Building de Waiver of half the fees and

permission to serve food, beverages and alcohol for 4th Annual Best of Hartford 2007 Party

hosted by Hartford Magazine at.

Passed

46. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) City Hall Atrium de Granting permission to sell food and

liquor and use of City equipment for Downtown Tuesday's sponsored by the Amistad Center

for Arts & Cultures at.

Passed

47. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Bushnell Park de Waiver of fees and permission to serve

food and beverages for the 3rd O'Hartford 5K Run and Wee Mile for the Arts sponsored by

the Greater Hartford Arts Council and the Hartford Marathon Foundation at.

Passed

48. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) 36th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade de Allocation of

funds and waiver of half the fees for.

Referred to the Public Works, Parks, and Environment Committee

49. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Pratt Street de Granting permission for the consumption

of alcoholic beverages at O'Party sponsored by Vaughn's Public House at.

Passed

50. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Bushnell Park de Waiver of half the fees and permission

to use Pavilion, erect tents, sell food, beverages and merchandise for the Greater Hartford

Caribbean Trade and Cultural Fair sponsored by the Caribbean Trade Council, Inc. at.

Referred to the Public Works, Parks, and Environment Committee

51. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Bushnell Park de Waiver of half the fees and permission

to serve food and beverages for 10th Annual Walk-a-thon Strides for Change sponsored by

the Greater Hartford Chapter of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving at.

Passed

52. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Bushnell Park de Waiver of half the fees for the 10th

Annual Hartford Criterium sponsored by the Sport Group-Nord-Ost, LLC at.

Passed

53. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Bushnell Park de Waiver of half the fees, permission to

use Pavilion and serve food and beverages for the 4th Annual CT Walks for the Minds of

America sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Connecticut at.

Passed

54. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Goodwin Park de Waiver of half the fees and permission

to use the Pond House for A ual Phagwah (New Year) Parade and fair sponsored by the

Shri Krishna Mandir, Inc. at.

Passed

55. (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Elizabeth Park de Waiver of half the fees and permission

to serve food, beverages and erect a tent for a Tree Climbing Competition sponsored by the

Connecticut Tree Protection Association at.

Referred to the Public Works, Parks, and Environment Committee

56. (COUNCILPERSON SEGARRA) (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) (COUNCILPERSON

HORTON SHEFF) (COUNCILPERSON WINCH) (MAYOR PEREZ) Civil Marriage

Equality Bill de Support for the passage of the.

Passed

57.     HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMMITTEE, with accompanying resolution

            de Authorization to prepare and submit a grant to the State for costs

             associated with the establishment of one Southen Senior Center.

         Passed

         Attest:

                                                                              Daniel M. Carey,
                                                                   City Clerk.