Lebanon New Hampshire City Seal
LEBANON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
SAU#88 Auditorium
20 Seminary Hill, West Lebanon
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
7:00pm

7:00PM 
CALL TO ORDER: The January 22, 2020 Lebanon City Council Meeting is hereby called to order.

1.

Pledge of Allegiance

2.

Public Forum Announcement by the Mayor

Any member of the public who desires to speak on any item may do so when the item is taken up by the Council and will be allowed to speak on the subject for not more than three minutes. (Note:  Speakers are asked to state their name, ward of residence, and to use the microphone provided.)
3.

Open to the Public

4.

Recognitions

5.

MINUTES

  • January 8, 2020 (Regular Session)
Documents:
  1. 2020-01-22_Item.0.5-MINUTES.pdf
6.

APPOINTMENTS: (None)

7.

Public Hearing Items

A.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR 2020 MUNICIPAL BALLOT

Documents:
  1. 2020-01-22_Item.0.7.A-ZONING AMENDMENTS-BALLOT.pdf
B.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR COUNCIL ADOPTION

Documents:
  1. 2020-01-22_Item.0.7.B-ZONING AMENDMENTS-COUNCIL ADOPTION.pdf
C.

CITIZENS' BINDING INITIATIVE PETITION FOR WELCOMING LEBANON ORDINANCE

Documents:
  1. 2020-01-22_Item.0.7.C-WELCOMING LEBANON PETITION.pdf
  2. 2020-01-06 Legal Opinion Re Welcoming Petition-Released to Public.pdf
8.

Old Business (None)

9.

New Business

A.

Request for Sewer Main Extension - Ken Braverman, Mount Support Road, Lebanon

Documents:
  1. 2020-01-22_Item.0.9.A-SEWER MAIN EXT-BRAVERMAN.pdf
B.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Lease

Authorization for the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Electrify America for placement of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station in a portion of the parking area along Taylor Street, Lebanon.
Documents:
  1. 2020-01-22_Item.0.9.B-ELECTRIFY AMERICA LEASE.pdf
C.

Discussion & Set Public Hearing for February 5, 2020: Ordinance #2020-01 to amend City Code Chapter 160, Tobacco Products and Equipment, §160-5, Distribution and Sales Prohibited, to include a minimum age of 21 for purchasing tobacco and nicotine products.

Documents:
  1. 2020-01-22_Item.0.9.C-ORD 2020-01-CH160, TOBACCO PRODUCTS.pdf
D.

Discussion & Set Public Hearing for February 5, 2020: Ordinance #2020-02 to amend City Code Chapter 168, Vehicles and Traffic, §168-1 No parking, to restrict parking along Moulton Avenue, Lebanon

Documents:
  1. 2020-01-22_Item.0.9.D-ORD 2020-02-CH168, VEHICLES, TRAFFIC.pdf
10.

Reports

A.

City Manager

B.

Council Representatives to other bodies

11.

Future Agenda Items

12.

Non-Public Session

13.

Adjourn



Any person with a disability who wishes to attend this public meeting and needs additional accommodations, please contact the ADA coordinator at City Hall by calling 603-448-4220 at least 72 hours in advance so that the City can make any necessary arrangements.

The agenda, in its entirety, is available on the City's website at LebanonNH.gov. Copies can be obtained at the City Manager's Office and are available on the Monday prior to the scheduled council meeting. 

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FUTURE BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

Board/Committee: Economic Development Commission
Position: Regular Member
Applicant: D. Newlove
Assigned Councilor: T. McNamara
Assigned Date: 01-08-2020

Board/Committee: Library Board of Trustees
Position: Alternate Member
Applicant: C. Erskine
Assigned Councilor: K. Zook
Assigned Date: 01-16-2020

Note: While one(1) city councilor is officially assigned to interview each applicant, ANY city councilor may interview ANY applicant for any position to better inform their decision. 

PROPOSED FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Dates may be tentative and this list not considered all inclusive. PLEASE REVIEW THESE ITEMS AND REMOVE/ASSIGN DATES AS NECESSARY. 

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 
A.  ORDINANCE #2020-01 TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 160, Tobacco Products and Equipment, to include a minimum age of 21 for purchasing tobacco and nicotine products.
B.  ORDINANCE #2020-02 TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 168, Vehicles and Traffic, §168-1 No Parking, to restrict parking along Moulton Avenue, Lebanon
 NEW BUSINESS: 
A.  “Doorway” Presentation with Megan Tracy
B.  Preparation of Concise Explanations stating the City Council’s position on the Zoning Amendments to appear on the March 2020 Municipal Ballot.  Explanations are required by Section 1000.4.D of the Lebanon Zoning Ordinance and must indicate the Council’s approval/disapproval of the proposed amendments, stating reasons for such.
C.  Discussion & Set Public Hearing for February 19, 2020: Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for Twin Pines Housing Trust (Tracy Street)
D.  Discussion & Set Public Hearing for February 19, 2020: Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for Twin Pines Housing Trust (Village at Crafts Hill)
E.  Discussion & Set Public Hearing for February 19, 2020: Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for Headrest (Feasibility Study)
F.  Discussion & Set Public Hearing for February 19, 2020: Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for River Valley Community College (Feasibility Study)
G.  Presentation by Braverman Company and recommendation by City Manager and Staff re: Proposed redevelopment of 20 Spencer Street, Lebanon (former site of the Department of Public Works)
H.  Presentation of Public Safety Study

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: 
A. Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for Twin Pines Housing Trust (Tracy Street)
B. Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for Twin Pines Housing Trust (Village at Crafts Hill)
C. Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for Headrest (Feasibility Study)
D. Mid-Grant Update on Community Development Block Grant for River Valley Community College (Feasibility Study)
NEW BUSINESS: 
A.  Presentation of the 2018 Audit
B.  Discussion & Set Public Hearing for March 4, 2020: Ordinance #2019-03 to amend City Code Chapter 46, Cemeteries to update a number of fees, to remove the requirements for a Perpetual Care Trust Fund, and to include provisions for establishment of a Cemetery Maintenance & Preservation Fund
C.  Discussion & Set Public Hearing for March 4, 2020: Ordinance #2019-04 to amend City Code to enable a City-wide 25mph speed limit