On the agenda: Westhaven meeting — data center (Jun 8)

OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
City of West Haven
355 Main Street
West Haven, Connecticut 06516

City Hall
1896-1968

. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Dorinda Borer
Maver Monday, June 8, 2026 — 7:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers, 3" Floor, City Hall
Council Members i

Christopher Vargo,

Tr. I, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Eighth District

Chairman 0. ROLL CALL

Anne Heffernan

First District PUBLIC HEARINGS

Nancy Tagtiatela eos

Second District 6:57 p.m. - FINANCE COMMITTEE - Communication B from the May 26,
Sorah J. Ackbarali 2026 agenda: from Ronald Dumas, CDA Housing Specialist, regarding

Third District consideration and action on approval of the Community Development

Gary Donovan Administration Program Year 52 Neighborhood Assistance Program budget; City
Fourth District of West Haven Fire Department Allingtown -$5,000.00; West Haven Community
Mackie aye, House Association, Inc. - $7,149.73; The Ward Heitmann House Museum

Mackie MeMillian : eum

Fifth District Foundation, Inc.-$18,000.00; Marrakech, Inc. - $20,000.00; and CT Financial
Dawn Callahan Scholars - $8,000.

Sixth District

Katherine Tucker 6:58 p.m. — FINANCE COMMITTEE - Communication C from the May 26,
Seventh District 2026 agenda: from John Carrano, Commissioner of Human Resources regarding
David Beaton consideration and action on the approval of the Proposed CDBG Budget as set by
Ninth District the Citizen Advisory Committee for Program Year 52 (July 1, 2026 — June 30,
Ronald Quagliani 2027).

Tenth District

Sean Ronan 6:59 p.m. — PUBLIC LANDS COMMITTEE - Communication N from the

Councilman-at-Large May 26, 2026 agenda: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting consideration and
Peter Rivera action regarding transferring a portion of City owned property at 281 Front
Councilman-at-Large Avenue Rear to the abutting owner of 295 Front Ave, Mr. Leo Scilla.

Meli Garthwait
Councihvoman-at- Ill. PUBLIC SESSION

Large _
Stacy Riccio Please wait to be recognized by the Chairperson, then approach the
Clerk of the Council podiutit ‘and first state your name and address for the record. There

is a one-time speaking rule. Each speaker will be allowed three (3)
minutes to address BCMCounel until such time that the
Chairperson os ied that ample opportunity for all wishing to
address the City, Council has been provided, or until continuance of
the publig'sessiortwould compromise the responsible conduct of the
Regular Council Medting. Address the City Council with your

questions, comments and/or concems. The City Council does not
engage in discussion with the speaker during public session.
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expected to observe proper decorum at all times. The use of profane,
abusive or disparaging language directed at the members of the City
Council, any City Official, any City employee or members of the
general public will not be tolerated.

Iv. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF PRECEDING MEETING(S)
Approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 26, 2026.

Vv. COMMUNICATIONS

Communication A: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting consideration and action on an
amendment to Chapter 206 — Streets and Sidewalks — of the Code of the City of West Haven to
add Article VIII — Leaves and Yard Waste

Communication B: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting consideration and action regarding a
resolution requiring a 1-year moratorium on the development of data centers.

Communication C: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting consideration and action on the re-
appointment of Christian Sanchez, 541 Island Lane, Colonial Blvd, West Haven, CT to the Fair
Rent Commission. Mr. Sanchez’s reappointment will become effective immediately and will
expire on June 30, 2028.

VI. COMMITTEE MEETINGS

COUNCIL-AS-WHOLE

ARPA Updates — Ken Carney
Approval of Mayor Dorinda Borer’s FY 27 recommended 5-year Capital Plan.

FINANCE COMMITTEE — Councilwoman Sarah Ackbarali (Chairwoman), Councilman
Gary Donovan, Councilman Ronald Quagliani, Councilwoman Katherine Tucker,
Councilwoman Meli Garthwait

Communication B from the May 26, 2026 agenda: from Ronald Dumas, CDA Housing
Specialist, regarding consideration and action on approval of the Community Development
Administration Program Year 52 Neighborhood Assistance Program budget; City of West Haven
Fire Department Allingtown -$5,000.00; West Haven Community House Association, Inc. -
$7,149.73; The Ward Heitmann House Museum Foundation, Inc.-$18,000.00; Marrakech, Inc. -
$20,000.00; and CT Financial Scholars - $8,000.

Communication C from the May 26, 2026 agenda: from John Carrano, Commissioner of
Human Resources regarding consideration and action on approval of the Proposed CDBG
Budget as set by the Citizen Advisory Committee for Program Year 52 (July 1, 2026 — June 30,
2027).

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LEGISLATIVE MATTERS — Councilman Ronald Quagliani (Chairman), Councilwoman

Sarah Ackbarali, Councilman Sean Ronan, Councilwoman Katherine Tucker.
Councilwoman Meli Garthwait

Communication A: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting consideration and action on an
amendment to Chapter 206 — Streets and Sidewalks — of the Code of the City of West Haven to
add Article VII — Leaves and Yard Waste

Communication B: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting consideration and action regarding a
resolution requiring a 1-year moratorium on the development of data centers.

PERSONNEL & CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE — Councilman Sean Ronan

(Chairman), Councilwoman Sarah Ackbarali, Councilman Peter Rivera, Councilwoman
Nancy Tagliatela, Councilwoman Meli Garthwait

Communication C: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting consideration and action on the re-
appointment of Christian Sanchez, 541 Island Lane, Colonial Blvd, West Haven, CT to the Fair
Rent Commission. Mr. Sanchez’s reappointment will become effective immediately and will
expire on June 30, 2028.

PUBLIC LANDS COMMITTEE — Councilman Gary Donovan (Chairman),
Councilwoman Anne Heffernan, Councilman Ronald iani, Councilman Edward

McMillian, Councilwoman Meli Garthwait

Communication N from the May 26, 2026 agenda: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting
consideration and action regarding transferring a portion of City owned property at 281 Front
Avenue Rear to the abutting owner of 295 Front Ave, Mr. Leo Scilla.

Vil. UNFINISHED BUSINES
Charter Revision

VIO. COMMITTEE REPORTS

FINANCE COMMITTEE - Councilwoman Sarah Ackbarali (Chairwoman), Councilman
Gary Donovan, Councilman Ronald Quagliani, Councilwoman Katherine Tucker.

Councilwoman Meli Garthwait

Communication B from the May 26, 2026 agenda: from Ronald Dumas, CDA Housing
Specialist, regarding consideration and action on approval of the Community Development
Administration Program Year 52 Neighborhood Assistance Program budget; City of West Haven
Fire Department Allingtown -$5,000.00; West Haven Community House Association, Inc. -
$7,149.73; The Ward Heitmann House Museum Foundation, Inc.-$18,000.00; Marrakech, Inc. -
$20,000.00; and CT Financial Scholars - $8,000.

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Communication C from the May 26, 2026 agenda: from John Carrano, Commissioner of
Human Resources regarding consideration and action on the approval of the Proposed CDBG
Budget as set by the Citizen Advisory Committee for Program Year 52 (July 1, 2026 — June 30,
2027).

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS ~ Councilman Ronald Quagliani (Chairman), Councilwoman

Sarah Ackbarali, Councilman Sean Ronan, Councilwoman Katherine Tucker.
Councilwoman Meli Garthwait

Communication A: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting consideration and action on an
amendment to Chapter 206 — Streets and Sidewalks — of the Code of the City of West Haven to
add Article VIII ~ Leaves and Yard Waste

Communication B: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting consideration and action regarding a
resolution requiring a 1-year moratorium on the development of data centers.

PERSONNEL & CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE — Councilman Sean Ronan

(Chairman), Councilwoman Sarah Ackbarali, Councilman Peter Rivera, Councilwoman
Nancy Tagliatela. Counciiwoman Meli Garthwait

Communication C: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting consideration and action on the re-
appointment of Christian Sanchez, 541 Island Lane, Colonial Blvd, West Haven, CT to the Fair
Rent Commission. Mr. Sanchez’s reappointment will become effective immediately and will
expire on June 30, 2028.

PUBLIC LANDS COMMITTEE — Councilman Gary Donovan (Chairman),

Councilwoman Anne Heffernan, Councilman Ronald Quagliani, Councilman Edward
MeMillian, Councilwoman Meli Garthwait

Communication N from the May 26, 2026 agenda: from Mayor Dorinda Borer requesting
consideration and action regarding transferring a portion of City owned property at 281 Front
Avenue Rear to the abutting owner of 295 Front Ave, Mr. Leo Scilla.

IX. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
X. NEW BUSINESS

XE =ADJOURNMENT

Christopher E. Vargo, Jr. Stacy Riccio
Chairman of the City Council Clerk of the City Council

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