JUNE 27, 2006
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 8:00 P.M. DST COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ALL COMMON COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN AT THIS MEETING TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES AND CONTRACTS OR TO ACCEPT BIDS AND OTHER PROPOSALS REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
Meeting called meeting to order at 8:12pm. Mayor Moccia led assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Moccia
asked for a moment of silence to recognize the passing of Mr. Kunzo and C. Bassone

I. ROLL CALL 13 Present
2 Absent – Rev. Olmstead-Sawyer, W. Krummel

II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES Accepted Regular meeting – June 13, 2006
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 15 Speakers
IV. MAYOR

A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Resignations: Ronnie Coley – Board of Estimate & Taxation
Appointments: Larry Bentley & James White – Zoning Commission Approved
Leo Mellow – Board of Estimate & Taxation Approved
Reappointment:

B. REMARKS
Proclamation regarding Reverend Jeanette Olmstead-Sawyer Day. Delayed to next meeting

V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT

A. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS

CONSENT CALENDAR The following items are on consent: VI.A1-6; VII.A1; VII.B1-7; VII.C1; VII.D2; VII.E1-6;
VII.F1,2 ,5, 6; VII.G1& 2

VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS

A. BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION

1. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $17,996 be and the same is hereby transferred from Increased Estimated Revenues to the Recreation and Parks Department to pay for labor and materials to complete Devon’s Place Playground. (Account No. Various). Resolved

2. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $62,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Department of Public Works to pay for a shortfall in cleaning services. (Account No. Various) Resolved

3. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $20,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Personnel Department to pay for a shortfall in legal services for contract negotiations and arbitrations. (Account No. 01-0700-5458). Resolved

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VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARD AND COMMISSIONS (continued)

A. BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION (continued)

4. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $17,939 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Combined Dispatch and Emergency Preparedness Planning Department to pay for a new standby transmitter. (Account No. 01-3620-5743). Resolved

5. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $13,100 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Historical Commission to pay for Common Area Maintenance charges for the Norwalk Museum and the balance of the lease payment for the buildings at Mill Hill Park (Account No. 01-6300-5620).
Resolved

6. RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $37,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from Contingency to the Parking Authority to pay for a shortfall in revenue to cover operating expenses. (Account No. 01-4095-5650). Resolved

VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES

A. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

1. Approval of Arbitration Award. Statutory authority under which action is being taken: CT §7-473c. Approved

B. FINANCE COMMITTEE

1. Accept and Approve the Report of the Claims Committee dated June 14, 2006. Accepted

2. For informational purposes only: Monthly Tax Collector’s Report Dated May 31, 2006.

3. For informational purposes only: Narrative on Tax Collections dated June 14, 2006.

4. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute general liability insurance placements for the FY 2006-07 fiscal year with the Connecticut Interlock Risk Management Agency (CIRMA) for an amount not-to-exceed $627,155. Account #168510-5418 Authorized

5. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute property insurance placement for the FY 2006-07 fiscal year with the HD Segur Insurance Agency in an amount not –to –exceed $209,338. Account #168510-5418. Authorized

6. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute contract changes with the HD Segur Insurance Agency relative to property insurance placement in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000. (25% of contract total). Account #168510-5418. Authorized

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VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)

B. FINANCE COMMITTEE (continued)

7. Authorize the City’s Comptroller to transfer $199,823 from the Special Revenue Fund Fee in Lieu of Parking to the Parking Authority Fund to cover a portion of the Principal repayment on the Maritime Garage for FY 2005-06. Authorized

8. Referred from May 23, 2006 Common Council Meeting (Mike Greene will give the City Clerk a letter from Corporation Counsel regarding this item): Approve the amendment to the contract with Chan Krieger & Associates to complete the Plan of Conservation and Development for a sum not to exceed $64,900 (including a 10% contingency). Refer back to committee

9. Referred from May 23, 2006 Common Council Meeting: Authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Chan Krieger & Associates. Refer back to committee

C. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

1. Adopt proposed amendment to the Code of the City of Norwalk, Sections 12-8 through 12-12, Alcoholic Beverages Article III, Public Consumption. Statutory authority under which action is being taken: Section 1-189 Charter of the City of Norwalk. Adopted

D. PLANNING COMMITTEE

1. Approval of the attached list of programs for inclusion in the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax
Credit Program. Approved

2. Approve the attached Resolution Supporting the City’s Preserve America Grant Application. Approved

3. Motion to amend the motion to approve West Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan (See Attached VII.D3)
Approved

E. LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute any and all documents necessary with Silvermine Development, LLC for the disposition of a small triangular City property located at the end of Oakwood Avenue between Route 7 Right-of-Way and property identified as Block 38A Lot 24. The cost shall be $14 per square foot and the total purchase price shall be based on actual square footage as determined from the property survey.
Authorized

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VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)

E. LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (continued)

2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to Cablevision Systems Corporation’s lease for the parking lot located across the street from Cablevision on Cross Street, for a period of five years (beginning July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2011). Terms for the lease amendment shall be as stipulated in the current lease agreement.
Authorized

3. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue Purchase Order(s) to Dell Computer Corporation for the purchase of computer servers for each of the elementary schools and Briggs High School for a total not to exceed $23,170.00. Acct. #09045010-5777-C0112 Authorized

4. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute an amendment to Grubb & Ellis Management Services, Inc.’s Facilities Management Services contract, to extend the Contract for a period of two months (July 1, 2006 to August 31, 2006). The monthly lump sum payment shall be $31,666.67. Funds are available in the Building Management Operating Budget account #014071-5258. Authorized

5. Approve request from Norwalk Senior Center to sublease space in Roosevelt Center to Devotional Associates of Yogeshwar for limited use on Sundays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Terms of the sublease agreement shall be subject to Law Department approval. Approved

6. The following has been approved by the Land Use and Building Management Committee and is hereby referred to the Council for Information Purposes Only: Request from Norwalk Fire Department to expend approximately $50,000 from the Central Fire Headquarters/Fire Services Support Facilities renovation account (current free balance is approximately $215,000) to implement repair work necessary for continue operation at both locations.

F. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with the South Norwalk Community Center Inc. NEON/SNCC Summer Day Camp for the use of the grounds at Roton Middle School for their Annual Summer Day Camp to be held on Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM starting Wednesday, July 5, 2006 and ending Friday, August 11, 2006. Estimated attendance 125. Authorized

2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with ACHIEVE for the use of the grounds at Jefferson School for their annual Summer Program to be held Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM -5:30 PM starting Monday July 3, 2006 through Friday, August 11, 2006. Estimated attendance 125. Authorized

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VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES (continued)
F. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (continued)

3. Reject the use of Jefferson School for portable classrooms until credible information from BOE is obtained showing the need and length of time.

4. Reject the use of Jefferson School for portable classrooms until credible information from BOE is obtained showing the need and length of time.

5. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia to enter into an agreement with the National Marine Manufacturers Association for their Annual Norwalk International In-Water Boat Show to be held September 21-24, 2006 to use Calf Pasture Beach, Shady Beach, and Taylor Farm on all 4 days of the show and Marvin School on Saturday and Sunday. Estimated Attendance 20,000+. Authorized

6. Authorize the purchasing agent to issue a purchase order to Turf Products Corporation for two (2) Groundmaster Mowers 328-D 4WD for $20,673.05 each and one (1) Toro Workman 2110 16HP for $7,814.11 for a sum not to exceed $49,160.21. Account #016031-5734 and 016031-5735. Authorized

7. Adopt a requirement that the City perform or have performed national criminal background checks on all employees, volunteers, and applicants for any position having responsibility for the care or safety of minors, elderly or disabled individuals in order to determine whether any such employee, volunteer or applicant has been convicted of a crime or has criminal charges pending against him or her. Adopted

G. HEALTH, WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

1. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a contract with Ivan Kysuk to conduct an evaluation of the Norwalk Weed and Seed Initiative for a sum not to exceed $10,000 with a 5% contingency.

2. Authorize the Mayor, Richard A. Moccia, to execute a contract with Sprint/Nextel whereby Sprint/Nextel agrees to reimburse the City of Norwalk for funds expended and costs incurred during the planning stages of the Federal Communications Commission directed re-banding of the Norwalk Police Department’s 800 MGHz radio frequencies.

VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL None

IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None
X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None
XI. ADJOURNMENT 10:22pm

COMMON COUNCIL ACTION PAGE 5 June 27, 2006

APPOINTMENTS

ZONING COMMISSION M/C Nwlk Code 79
LARRY BENTLEY (U) Approved Succeed D. Mobilia
52 Hills Lane Term expires 07/01/09
Westport, CT 06880

JAMES WHITE ( R) Approved Succeed D. Watts
72 Perry Ave Term expires 07/01/09
Norwalk, CT 06850

BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION M/C Nwlk Charter 1-288
LEO MELLOW (D) Approved Fill R. Coley’s unexpired term
21 Country Club Rd. 11/30/07
Norwalk, CT 06851