Steering Committee Meeting of the 32nd Board of Representatives - April 13, 2026

The steering committee met to set the agendas for each standing committee's April meetings. Chairs moved items for approval, with discussions focusing on procedural questions and scheduling adjustments. The meeting began at 7:01 PM and adjourned at 7:42 PM.

Consent Calendar

• Appointments Committee (Items 1-8): All eight appointments were moved to the consent agenda. Representative Weinberg raised a concern about an email from the parliamentarian regarding item 6 (Jennifer Gazeno, Planning Board reappointment), but co-chair Shore noted the response was satisfactory. The motion passed by voice vote.
• Fiscal Committee (Items 1-9): All nine items were moved to the agenda, including additional appropriations for the town clerk, grants office, Boys & Girls Club, and school roof replacement projects. The meeting was scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM, hybrid.
• Legislative and Rules Committee (Item 2, LR32.017): Chair McEwen moved only the new ordinance on reporting requirements, explaining that LR32.016 was automatically on the next agenda due to a prior postponement. The motion passed. Meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM, hybrid.
• Personnel Committee (Item P32.003): A review of HR policies and retirement programs was moved. Representative Goldberg suggested more frequent funding reviews. Motion passed. Meeting: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM, hybrid.
• Land Use and Urban Redevelopment Committee (Items LU32.006, LU32.007): Both items moved. Representative Adams requested clarification on the Pembroke Drive street acceptance, noting that the homeowners association owns the road. Co-chair Price offered to invite attorney Toma. Motion passed. Meeting: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM, webinar.
• Operations, Parks and Recreation Committee (Items 2, 3, 4): Chair Sanford moved items OPR32.008 (snow removal review), OPR32.009 (naming fields), and OPR32.010 (naming fields). Item 1 (grocery store fee exemption) was held as pending. The agenda was reordered: 009 first, 010 second, 008 third. Motion passed. Meeting: Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM, webinar.
• Public Safety and Health Committee (Item PS32.006): An overview of the Stamford Police Department by Chief Shaw was moved. Chair Bouchard requested rescheduling from April 30 to April 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM (webinar) to avoid conflict with the fiscal committee. The change was noted as permissible with notice. Motion passed.
• CHESS Committee (Items 1, 2, 3): Co-chair Pollock moved a project labor agreement for Roxbury School (recommitted), a public hearing on CDBG, and a public hearing on CDBG proposals. Discussion included submitting questions to Director Quinones and caution about inviting union representatives due to ongoing negotiations. Agenda reordered to items 2, 3, 1. Motion passed. Meeting: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM hybrid (changed from webinar).
• Transportation Committee (Item T32.003): An ordinance to dissolve the Stamford Transit District was moved. Motion passed. Meeting: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM, webinar.
• Approval of Minutes: The April 6, 2026 regular board meeting minutes were moved to the agenda for approval. Motion passed.

Discussion Items

• Appointments Committee – Item 6 (Gazeno): Representative Weinberg flagged an email from the parliamentarian regarding the reappointment. Co-chair Shore apologized for missing the email due to a personal matter and stated the parliamentarian had provided a satisfactory response. Representative Walston noted he had not received the email and asked for it to be forwarded.
• Land Use Committee – Pembroke Drive (LU32.006): Representative Adams questioned whether the property owners' petition was valid since the homeowners association owns the road. Co-chair Price explained that attorney Toma advised the association must provide documentation on its decision-making process. Adams requested that Toma be invited to the committee meeting.
• CHESS Committee – PLA (Item 1): Representative Delacruz suggested sending questions to Director Quinones in advance. Representative Camporelli asked to invite a union representative. Representative Morrison cautioned against it if negotiations are ongoing, recommending consultation with counsel. Co-chair Pollock agreed to coordinate with Quinones and to collect questions from all members.

Key Outcomes

• All committee agenda items were approved except for one held pending (Operations item 1).
• The Public Safety and Health Committee meeting was rescheduled from April 30 to April 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
• The CHESS Committee agenda was reordered to have public hearings first.
• The Operations Committee agenda was reordered to place field naming items before the snow removal review.
• No pending items from previous meetings were moved.
• The meeting adjourned at 7:42 PM.