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                                 AGENDA

                MEETING OF THE COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL

                           March 24, 2003

CONSENT CALENDAR:

                                                                   
COMMUNICATIONS                                                     
                                                                          
1.    CITY MANAGER, with accompanying resolution de Authorization          
      for sale of City-owned property located at 41-51 Walnut              
      Street to Kathy L. Quinn, LLC.                                       
      HEARING - April 21, 2003  Referred to Housing Committee                                                                      
                                                                           
2.    CITY MANAGER, with accompanying resolution de Authorization          
      for sale of City-owned property located at 297-299                   
      Wethersfield Avenue to the Village for Families & Children,         
      Inc.                                                                 
      HEARING - April 21, 2003  Referred to Housing Committee                                                                      
                                                                           
3.    CITY MANAGER, with accompanying resolution de Approving the          
      expenditure of funds for acquisition and execution                   
      activities for certain properties in the Main-John-Hudson            
      Street Redevelopment Project. 
      Referred to Operations, Management and Budget Committee                                      
                                                                           
4.    CITY MANAGER, with accompanying resolution de Authorization          
      to subordinate City's mortgage for property located at 25            
      Gaines Drive to GMAC Mortgage.                                       
      HEARING - April 21, 2003  Referred to Housing Committee                                   
                                                                           
5.    CITY MANAGER, with accompanying resolution de Authorization          
      to execute collective bargaining agreements with Hartford            
      Educational Support Personnel and the Hartford Schools               
      Support Supervisors Association for enhanced pension                 
      benefits. Passed                                                           
                                                                           
6.    CITY MANAGER, with accompanying resolution de Authorization          
      to accept Federal Title III-B funds from North Central Area          
      Agency on Aging (NCAAA) for Dial-A-Ride Program.  Passed                   
                                                                           
7.    CITY MANAGER, with accompanying resolution de Authorization          
      to contract with Management Resources, LLC for                       
      re-engineering services.    Passed                                         
                                                                           
8.    CITY MANAGER, with accompanying resolution de Authorization          
      to enter into agreement with Connecticut Conference of              
      Municipalities and Sylvania Lighting Systems Corporation             
      for maintaining City street lighting. 
      Referred to Operations, Management and Budget Committee                                
                                                                           
9.    DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL, with accompanying resolution de          
      Settlement of Claim against the City of Hartford, as                 
      follows: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Hartford -                  
      $16,000. Passed                                                            
                                                                           
10.   DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL de Request to go into Executive           
      Session to discuss pending litigation entitled Richard               
      Robinson v. City of Hartford, et al.  Received                               
                                                                           
REPORTS                                                                    
                                                                           
11.   HOUSING COMMITTEE, with accompanying resolution de                   
      Authorization to subordinate City's mortgage for property            
      located at  19-21 Bond Street to Merrill Lynch Credit                
      Corporation.    Passed                                                   
                                                                           
12.   HOUSING COMMITTEE, with accompanying resolution de                   
      Authorization for sale of City-owned property located at             
      128 Vine Street to Christian Activities Council.  Passed                   
                                                                           
13.   HOUSING COMMITTEE, with accompanying resolution de                   
      Authorization to subordinate City's mortgage for property            
      located at 51-53 South Street to Citicorp Trust Bank. Passed

REPORTS (CONTINUED)

14. HOUSING COMMITTEE, with accompanying resolution de
Authorization to subordinate City's mortgage for property
located at 98 Burlington Street to Rateone Home Loans.
Passed

15. HOUSING COMMITTEE, with accompanying resolution de
Authorization for sale of City-owned property located at 70
Sanford Street to Douglas Bromfield. Passed

16. HOUSING COMMITTEE, with accompanying resolution de
Authorization for sale of City-owned properties located at
219 and 223 Garden Street to Corporation for Independent
Living. Passed

17. HOUSING COMMITTEE, with accompanying resolution de
Authorization for sale of City-owned property located at
175 Mather Street to Khalif A. Majied. Passed

18. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Authorization for renovation of Elizabeth
Park greenhouses and to utilize the services of the
on-call architectural consultant for design and
construction administration work. Passed

19. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for the Fourth Annual
Paws for a Cause Event sponsored by the Eve's Fund, Inc. at
Bushnell Park. Passed

20. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for a fundraiser walk
sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation of Connecticut
at Elizabeth Park. Passed

21. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for Annual Community
Block Party sponsored by Sarah Rawson Elementary School and
Ram School Age Child Care, Inc. Passed

22. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
substitute resolution de Waiver of half the fees for the
Healing the Heart of Hartford Festival/Fair at Bushnell
Park. Passed

23. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees and closure of
streets for Grand Prix sponsored by Junior Achievement of
Southwest New England, Inc. at Bushnell Park. Passed

24. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for Annual Good
Friday, Religious Procession sponsored by St. Anne
Immaculate Conception Church. Passed

25. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for Mother's Against
Drunk Driving (MADD) State-Wide Walk-A-Thon at Riverfront
Plaza. Passed

26. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for Connecticut
Children's Medical Center Foundation Miracle Ride Parade at
Bushnell Park. Passed

27. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees and request for
Police coverage for annual religious processions sponsored
by Our Lady of Fatima Church. Passed

28. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for the Annual
New England Fiddle Contest at Bushnell Park. Passed

REPORTS (CONTINUED)

29. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Amendment of the 2002/2003 Capital
Improvement Budget, use of CIP funds and enter into
agreement with State for various projects. Passed as Amended

30. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for Good Friday
Procession by St. Lawrence O'Toole Church. Passed

31. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for Annual Good
Friday Procession by Sacred Heart Church. Passed

32. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for Annual Good
Friday Procession by Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. Passed

33. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for carnival
sponsored by the Coleman Brothers Show and Friends of Pope
Park at Pope Park. Passed

34. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees and street closure
for bicycle racing event sponsored by the Powder Ridge
Cycling Team at Bushnell Park. Passed

35. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees and street closure
for the 20th Annual Walk Against Hunger Walkathon sponsored
by Foodshare. Passed

36. PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution de Waiver of half the fees for Annual
Antiquarian and Landmark Society Event at City Hall
Function Room. Passed

FOR ACTION

37. Ordinance establishing a Planned Residential Development in
a portion of the block surrounded by Nelson Street on the
north, Clark Street on the east, Capen Street on the south
and Barbour Street on the west located in the R-3 Zoning
District. Passed

38. Resolution de Granting of a Special Permit by Community
Builders, Inc. to amend a Planned Residential Development
on a portion of the block surrounded by Nelson Street on
the north, Clark Street on the east, Capen Street on the
south and Barbour Street on the west located in the R-3
Zoning District. Passed

39. Resolution de Implementation of the recommendations
contained in the report entitled Toward the Establishment
of the Hartford Design Center. Postponed

40. Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article I, Section 35-8 of
Code de Height and Setback Requirements. Postponed

41. Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article V, Section 35-953 of
Code de Off-Street Parking. Postponed

42. Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article X, Division 5,
Section 2-717 of Code de Employment and Training Programs
on Assisted Projects. Postponed

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

43. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Ordinance amending a Special Development District on land
fronting on the east and west sides of Lorraine Street and
a portion of Farmington Avenue, and resolution approving
the Special Permit Application.
HEARING - May 12, 2003 Referred to Planning, Economic Development
and Zoning Committee; Public Works and Parks Committee

PROPOSED ORDINANCES (CONTINUED)

44. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article II, Division 4,
Section 35-163 of Code de Site Plan Review.
HEARING - May 12, 2003 Referred to City Plan Commission; Planning, Economic Development
and Zoning Committee; Public Works and Parks Committee

45. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article III, Division 11,
Section 35-491 of Code de Site Plan Review.
HEARING - May 12, 2003 Referred to City Plan Commission; Planning, Economic Development
and Zoning Committee; Public Works and Parks Committee

46. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article III, Division 12,
Section 35-510 of Code de Site Plan Review.
HEARING - May 12, 2003 Referred to City Plan Commission; Planning, Economic Development
and Zoning Committee; Public Works and Parks Committee

47. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article III, Division 13,
Section 35-545 of Code de Site Plan Review.
HEARING - May 12, 2003 Referred to City Plan Commission; Planning, Economic Development
and Zoning Committee; Public Works and Parks Committee

48. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article III, Division 14,
Section 35-580 of Code de Site Plan Review.
HEARING - May 12, 2003 Referred to City Plan Commission; Planning, Economic Development
and Zoning Committee; Public Works and Parks Committee

49. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article III, Division 15,
Section 35-614 of Code de Site Plan Review.
HEARING - May 12, 2003 Referred to City Plan Commission; Planning, Economic Development
and Zoning Committee; Public Works and Parks Committee

50. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article III, Division 15,
Section 35-648 of Code de Site Plan Review.
HEARING - May 12, 2003 Referred to City Plan Commission; Planning, Economic Development
and Zoning Committee; Public Works and Parks Committee

51. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article III, Division 17,
Section 35-678 of Code de Site Plan Review.
HEARING - May 12, 2003 Referred to City Plan Commission; Planning, Economic Development
and Zoning Committee; Public Works and Parks Committee

52. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article III, Division 18,
Section 35-708 of Code de Site Plan Review.
HEARING - May 12, 2003 Referred to City Plan Commission; Planning, Economic Development
and Zoning Committee; Public Works and Parks Committee

53. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Ordinance amending Chapter 35, Article III, Division 19,
Section 35-743 of Code de Site Plan Review.
HEARING - May 12, 2003 Referred to City Plan Commission; Planning, Economic Development
and Zoning Committee; Public Works and Parks Committee

54. (City Manager).
Ordinance amending Chapter XVII, Section 3(biii)(4) of the
Charter de Municipal Employees' Retirement Fund.
HEARING - April 21, 2003
Referred to Operations, Management and Budget Committee

55. (City Manager).
Ordinance amending Chapter XVII, Section 3 (16) of the
Charter de Municipal Employees' Retirement Fund (Sick Leave
Exchange).
HEARING - April 21, 2003 Withdrawn

56. (City Manager).
Ordinance amending Chapter XVII, Section 3 of the
Charter de Municipal Employees' Retirement Fund (Sick Leave
Exchange).
HEARING - April 21, 2003 Referred to Operations,
Management and Budget Committee

57. (City Manager).
Ordinance amending Chapter XVII, Section 3(z) of the
Charter de Municipal Employees' Retirement Fund (Retirement
Incentives for bargaining unit employees of the Hartford
Public Library).
HEARING - April 21, 2003 Referred to Operations,
Management and Budget Committee

PROPOSED ORDINANCES (CONTINUED)

58. (City Manager).
Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 5 of
Code de Officers and Employees (Benefits for Employees
Retiring Pursuant to Incentive Program).
HEARING - April 21, 2003 Referred to Operations,
Management and Budget Committee
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RESOLUTIONS

59. (Councilperson Horton Sheff).
Mercy Housing, South Park Inn, My Sister's Place, McKinney
Shelter, Salvation Army and Immaculate Conception de
Heartfelt gratitude to. Passed

60. (Mayor Perez).
Jeffrey A. Stewart de Appointment to the Zoning Board of
Appeals. Passed

61. (Mayor Perez).
Belen A. Lopez de Appointment to the Commission on Human
Relations. Passed

62. (Mayor Perez).
Capital Region Workforce Development Board de Report and
recommendations by the Task Force and implementing of
Steering Committee by. Passed

63. (Deputy Mayor Airey-Wilson).
Hartford Youth Service Days de Implementing and
coordinating of shadowing City Officials and declaring
April as. Passed

64. (Councilperson Kennedy).
Gus Pace Little League of Hartford de Allocation of funds
to from the Human Services Department-Recreation Services
Contractual Account and enter into contract with.
Referred to Public Works and Parks Committee

65. (Councilpersons Kennedy and Watkins).
Residential Permit Parking Program de Implementation of.
Referred to Quality of Life and Public Safety Committee;
Public Works and Parks Committee

66. (Councilperson Rossetti).
St. Michael's Church de Waiver of half the fees for
Annual Good Friday Religious Procession by. Passed

67. (Councilperson Rossetti).
Cirque Du Soleil de Permission to use corner of Market and
Pequot Streets for. Passed

68. (Councilperson Rossetti).
Elizabeth Park de Waiver of half the fees and use of
City equipment for Easter Sunday Sunrise Service by United
Methodist Church at. Passed

69. (Councilperson Rossetti).
St. Augustine's Church de Waiver of half the fees for Annual
Good Friday Religious Procession by. Passed

70. (Councilperson Rossetti).
Keney Park Pond House de Granting permission to serve
alcoholic beverages for 60th birthday party hosted by
Alonzo Coleman III at. Passed

71. (Councilperson Rossetti).
Barnard Brown School Yard and Park de Waiver of half the
fees, use of City equipment, street closures and permission
to serve alcohol at Fiesta Patronales sponsored by the
Church of the Sacred Heart at. Referred to Public Works and Parks Committee

72. (Councilperson Rossetti).
Hartford Parks Bike Tour de Waiver of half the fees and use
of City Parks for sponsored by the Connecticut Bicycle
Coalition. Referred to Public Works and Parks Committee

73. (Councilperson Rossetti).
Urban League de Waiver of half the fees and use of City
stage for youth festival sponsored by the Urban League of
Greater Hartford at. Referred to Public Works and Parks Committee

RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)                                            
                                                                   
                                                                           
74.   (Councilperson Rossetti).                                            
      Sacred Heart Inc. Missionary de Authorization to hold                
      street corner religious services at various intersections            
      on various dates sponsored by. Passed                                      
                                                                           
75.   (Councilpersons Rossetti, Painter and Kennelly).                     
      Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund de Allocation                  
      of funds to from the Human Services Department-Recreation            
      Contractual Services Account and waiver of half the fees             
      for Summer 2003 Concert Series by.
      Referred to Public Works and Parks Committee                                   
                                                                           
76.   (Councilpersons Rossetti and Watkins).                               
      City Hall Atrium de Waiver of half the fees and permission           
      to serve alcohol for Wine Tasting Fundraiser sponsored by            
      the Urban League of Greater Hartford at. Passed

77.	City Manager, with four (4) accompanying resolutions de Proposing
	of fees for Security Alarm Permit, Police and Fire Job Applications, 
	Citation Appeals and Payroll Form proportion. Referred to the 
	Quality of Life and Public Safety Committee

78.	Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Section 25-14 of Code de Alarm
	System Registration Fee. Referred to the Quality of Life and
        Public Safety Committee
	Hearing - April 21, 2003

79.	Billie C. Scruse de Appointment as Executive Assistant to the Mayor.
	Passed

80.	Labor Committee de Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article X, Division 5, 
	Section 2-717 of Code concerning Employment and Training Program on Assisted
	Projects. Received

                
Attest:

                             
                                             Daniel M. Carey,
                                                City Clerk.

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INLAND WETLANDS AGENCY MEETING
March 24, 2003

REPORT:

1a.	PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ZONING COMMITTEE, with accompanying
resolution from Councilperson Horton Sheff de Application by the City of 
Hartford for Wetlands permit for filling, excavation or other alteration for
reconstruction of and installation of traffic signal equipment at various
locations on Overlook Terrace.	Passed

	
  	Attest:
                                                 DANIEL M. CAREY,
                                                 Clerk of the Agency.