City Council

Agenda

1. Non-public session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, II (b) and (c) to begin at 5:30 p.m.
2. Call to Order.
3. Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Roll Call.
6. Approval of the Meeting Minutes.
7. 26-588 October 13, 2026 City Council Draft Meeting Minutes.
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8. Agenda overview by the Mayor.
9. **Consent Agenda Items**
10. Referral to the City Clerk's Office
11. 7. Communication from Councilor Brown, on behalf of Devin Rodrique, requesting consideration be given to adding term beginning and ending dates on City Council webpage's.
    referrals
12. Referral to the Rules Committee
13. 8. Proposal from Concord resident Marcy Charette, submitted by Councilor Brown, suggesting consideration be given to amend the City Council agenda publication timeline.
    referrals
14. Items Tabled for December 14, 2026 Public Hearings
15. 9. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 17, Vehicles and Traffic, Article 17-6, Miscellaneous Rules, by adding Section 17-6-12, Noyes Street and Cypress Streets - Restricted Access During School Drop-Off/Pick-Up Hours; together with a communication from John F. Weaver, McLane Middleton. (Reports from the City Solicitor and the Transportation Engineer submitted). (Communication from Concord School District received)
    referrals
16. 10. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title I, General Code; Chapter 2, Finance, by creating a new Article 2-7, Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) District; together with a report from the Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives.
    ordinance
17. 11. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title V, Administrative Code, Chapter 30, Administrative Code, Article 30-3, Boards and Commissions, Board of Ethics; together with a report from Councilor Kretovic, Rules Committee Chair.
    ordinance
18. 12. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of $750,000, and to accept and appropriate Community Development Block Grant proceeds in the sum of $750,000, to support Families in Transition’s Bicentennial Square Capital Improvement project; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    resolution
19. 13. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support Families in Transition's Bicentennial Square Capital Improvement Project at 9 Odd Fellows Avenue and 5 Market Lane; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
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21. 14. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in an amount of $230,000, and to accept and appropriate Community Development Block Grant proceeds of $230,000, to support Boys & Girls Club of Central & Northern NH’s Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center Playground project; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    resolution
22. 15. Resolution adopting an Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy Statement and Procedures in support of the City’s Community Development Block Grant application to the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support the Boys & Girls Club of Central and Northern New Hampshire's Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center Playground Project located on the campus of the NH Technical Institute at 21 College Drive; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    resolution
23. 16. Resolution appropriating the sum of $22,888, to assist the Library’s mission in providing a variety of services to patrons and accepting the sum of $22,888, in donations from the Concord Public Library Foundation (CPLF) for this purpose; together with a report from the Library Director.
    resolution
24. 17. Resolution appropriating the sum of $39,058, to fund an amendment to the Concord Police Patrolmen’s Association (CPPA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and authorizing the use of $39,058, from the Human Resources Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the City Solicitor's Office.
    resolution
25. 18. Resolution appropriating the sum of $35,682, to fund an amendment to the Concord Police Supervisor’s Association (CPSA) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and authorizing the use of $35,682, from the Human Resources Reserve for this purpose; together with a report from the City Solicitor's Office.
    resolution
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27. 19. Public Hearing regarding the status of the $500,000, in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing funds, the majority of which was sub-granted to Families in Transition (FIT) for the renovation of office space into 4 housing units for low and moderate income households; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    public hearing report
28. From the City Manager
29. 20. Positive Citizen Comments.
    positive comments
30. Consent Reports
31. 21. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Human Services Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gift totaling $751, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
32. 22. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Library Director requesting authorization to accept gifts and donations totaling $1,437.60, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
33. 23. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Parks and Recreation Director requesting authorization to accept monetary gifts totaling $908.56, as provided for under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
34. 24. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Police Department requesting authorization to accept funds in the amount of $5,073, ordered through a disposition issued by the Merrimack County Superior Court as forfeited property, to be turned over to the Concord Police Department, as provided under pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
35. 25. Diminimus gifts and donations report from the Director of Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives requesting authorization to accept a monetary gift totaling $150, and deauthorizing and rescinding the acceptance of $30, as provided under the pre-authorization granted by City Council.
    consent report
36. 26. Quarterly Status Report on the City Council's 2026-2027 Priorities. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
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38. 27. Report to Council from the City Manager regarding funding for the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness.
    consent report
39. 28. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Development recommending the City Manager be authorized to enter into a License Agreement with Daval Realty Associates LLC (Banks Chevrolet) for private utility improvements located within Old Suncook Road to support parking lot improvements at 224-234 Airport Road.
    consent report
40. 29. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Development requesting the City Manager be authorized to amend an existing Trail and License Agreement with The Friends of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail to build and maintain a gravel parking lot at City property located at Carter Hill Road.
    consent report
41. 30. Report from the City Solicitor's Office recommending City Council approve the cost items in a proposed Letter of Understanding amending the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Concord and IAFF Local 1045 (“1045”) covering the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028.
    consent report
42. 31. Report from the City Solicitor regarding a Cable Franchise Public Ascertainment Hearing - Comcast of Maine/New Hampshire.
    consent report
43. 32. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director on a donation from the Black Ice Pond Hockey Association.
    consent report
44. 33. Report from Councilor Grady Sexton, Public Safety Board Chair, recommending City Administration work with willing nonprofit agencies and public safety staff to develop a Memorandum of Understanding for the opening and operation of emergency cooling centers. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Grady Sexton.)
    consent report
45. 34. Report from Councilor Kretovic, Rules Committee Chair, regarding Proposed Conduct Guidelines and City Council Policy on Interactions with Staff and Commissions. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
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47. 35. September 30, 2026 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements from the Acting Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
48. 36. June 30, 2026 Trust Reports - MS-9 and MS-10 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Revised report.) (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
49. 37. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Development and the Code Administrator regarding Social District Rules, Regulations and Application Procedures, and Enforcement Policy, as authorized by Article 14-5-5, A, of the Code of Ordinances. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
50. Consent Resolutions
51. 38. Resolution proclaiming December 2026 as Capital Region Food Program Month (for presentation in December).
    consent resolution
52. 39. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and Department of Business and Economic Affairs "Recharge the Adventure NH" grant program (for potential Level 2 EV charging infrastructure); together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development.
    consent resolution
53. 40. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Mapillary Camera Grant Program 3.0, and, if awarded, accept the camera equipment and execute all documents associated therewith; together with a report from the GIS Coordinator. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Davie.)
    consent resolution
54. 41. Resolution directing the Tax Collector not to execute a tax deed on certain properties in accordance with RSA 80:76 II and RSA 80:76 II-a; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent resolution
55. 42. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Stanton K-9 Foundation grant program for up to $55,000.00, designated for Law Enforcement K-9 programs; together with a report from the Acting Deputy Police Chief.
    consent resolution
56. 43. Resolution repurposing the sum of $264,378.45 to include $114,378.45 from the Fire Department EMS Equipment Replacement project (CIP #527) and $150,000.00 from the New Central Fire Station project (CIP #594) for the purchase of PFAS-free boots, cabinet gear dryers, replacement of the central station SCBA compressor, purchase of patient transport ventilators, and additional funds to complete the Knox Key Secure project (CIP #671).
    consent resolution
57. Appointments
58. **End of Consent Agenda**
59. Public Hearings
60. 46A. Resolution appropriating the sum of $70,589.24, as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $70,589.24, in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting Deputy City Manager - Finance.
    resolution
61. 46B. Resolution establishing a Golf Course Improvement Reserve, appropriating the sum of $8,300, as a Transfer Out to Trust, authorizing the use of Golf Fund Balance in the sum of $3,300, and affirming the budgeted sum of $5,000, in Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Resident Capital Fees for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting Deputy City Manager - Finance.
    resolution
62. 46C. Petition to Restore Oak Hill Road to the Merrimack Valley School District; together with a report from the City Solicitor.
    public hearing report
63. 46D. Modify the Position of Administrative Coordinator from a Part-Time Position to Full-Time Position in Human Resources.
    public hearing report
64. 46E. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 26, Building Regulations, Article 26-9 Demolition Review, together with a report from the Heritage Commission.
    ordinance
65. Public Hearing Action
66. 47. Resolution appropriating the sum of $70,589.24, as a transfer to the Opioid Abatement Reserve and accepting the sum of $70,589.24, in Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting Deputy City Manager - Finance.
    resolution
67. 48. Resolution establishing a Golf Course Improvement Reserve, appropriating the sum of $8,300, as a Transfer Out to Trust, authorizing the use of Golf Fund Balance in the sum of $3,300, and affirming the budgeted sum of $5,000, in Fiscal Year 2027 Non-Resident Capital Fees for this purpose; together with a report from the Acting Deputy City Manager - Finance.
    resolution
68. 49. Petition to Restore Oak Hill Road to the Merrimack Valley School District; together with a report from the City Solicitor.
    public hearing report
69. 50. Modify the Position of Administrative Coordinator from a Part-Time Position to Full-Time Position in Human Resources.
    public hearing report
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71. 51. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Title III, Building and Housing Codes; Chapter 26, Building Regulations, Article 26-9 Demolition Review, together with a report from the Heritage Commission.
    ordinance
72. Reports
73. 52. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director and the General Services Director regarding the West Street Ward House.
    report
74. 53. Report from the Parks and Recreation Director and the General Services Director regarding the Garrison Park Pool.
    report
75. New Business
76. Unfinished Business
77. 54. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances; Title II, Traffic Code; Chapter 18, Parking, Article 18-1, Stopping, Standing and Parking, Section 18-1-7.1, Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours and Months in Designated Places, Schedule IX; to modify parking requirements on School Street between Pine and Liberty Streets; together with a report from the Assistant Director of Community Development. (Action on this item tabled at the August 11, 2025 City Council meeting.) (Public comments received.)
    ordinance
78. Consideration of Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
79. 26. Quarterly Status Report on the City Council's 2026-2027 Priorities. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
80. 33. Report from Councilor Grady Sexton, Public Safety Board Chair, recommending City Administration work with willing nonprofit agencies and public safety staff to develop a Memorandum of Understanding for the opening and operation of emergency cooling centers. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Grady Sexton.)
    consent report
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82. 34. Report from Councilor Kretovic, Rules Committee Chair, regarding Proposed Conduct Guidelines and City Council Policy on Interactions with Staff and Commissions. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
83. 35. September 30, 2026 Fiscal Year to Date Financial Statements from the Acting Deputy City Manager - Finance. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
84. 36. June 30, 2026 Trust Reports - MS-9 and MS-10 from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Revised report.) (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
85. 37. Report from the Deputy City Manager - Development and the Code Administrator regarding Social District Rules, Regulations and Application Procedures, and Enforcement Policy, as authorized by Article 14-5-5, A, of the Code of Ordinances. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent report
86. 40. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Mapillary Camera Grant Program 3.0, and, if awarded, accept the camera equipment and execute all documents associated therewith; together with a report from the GIS Coordinator. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Davie.)
    consent resolution
87. 41. Resolution directing the Tax Collector not to execute a tax deed on certain properties in accordance with RSA 80:76 II and RSA 80:76 II-a; together with a report from the City Treasurer/Tax Collector. (Pulled from consent by Councilor Brown.)
    consent resolution
88. Comments, Requests by Mayor, City Councilors
89. Comments, Requests by the City Manager
90. Adjournment
91. Information
92. Inf1 July 9, 2026 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.
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93. Inf2 July 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 Traffic Operations Committee Meeting Minutes.
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94. Inf3 July 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 Transportation Policy Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
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95. Inf4 August 5, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes.
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96. Inf5 August 6, 2026 Heritage Commission Meeting Minutes.
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97. Inf6 August 12, 2026 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes.
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98. Inf7 August 12, 2026 Conservation Commission Trails Subcommittee Meeting Minutes.
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99. Inf8 August 19, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Minutes.
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100. Inf9 September 22, 2026 Committee for Concord's Plan to End Homelessness Draft Meeting Minutes.
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101. Inf10 September 29, 2026 Trustees of Trust Funds Meeting Minutes.
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102. Inf11 September 17, 2026 Recreation and Parks Advisory Committee Approved Meeting Minutes.
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103. Inf12 October 5, 2026 Concord Public Library Board of Trustees Draft Meeting Minutes.
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104. Inf13 October 6, 2026 Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes.
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105. Inf14 Parks and Recreation Department Winter Brochure.
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