City Council - August 8, 2023

Chapters

ROLL CALL 00:00:56


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 00:01:12


PUBLIC FORUM 00:01:35


EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 00:02:06

Minutes from City Council Meeting June 27, 2023


EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 00:02:06

Minutes from City Council Meeting July 11, 2023


PRESIDENT’S REPORT 00:02:41


PUBLIC HEARINGS 00:02:48

Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Grove Street to install and maintain approximately 8 linear feet of conduit from utility pole #63/16 to the property line of Mount Auburn Cemetery. This work is necessary to provide electric service to the meter cabinet at Mount Auburn Cemetery. The recommendations and conditions set out by the Department of Public Works shall be required upon approval of this application


PUBLIC HEARINGS 00:05:19

Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Eversource for a Grant of Location in Howard Street to install and maintain approximately 51 linear feet of conduit from utility pole #225/5 to the property line of municipal parking lot. This work is necessary to provide electric service to a municipal parking lot. The recommendations and conditions set out by the Department of Public Works shall be required upon approval of this application


PUBLIC HEARINGS 00:06:43

Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from National Grid for a Grant of Location for the following installations: Work Requiring a Grant of Location: Nyack Street – Installation of approximately 215 linear feet of 6-inch plastic in Nyack Street from 71 Nyack Street to Madison Ave. Work Not Requiring a Grant of Location: Nyack Street - The relay of approximately 900 linear feet of 4-inch coated steel with approximately 900 linear feet of 6-inch plastic in Nyack Street from Belmont Street to end of main at 71 Nyack Street. This work is part of the water intrusion program. The recommendations and conditions set out by the Department of Public Works shall be required upon approval of this application.


PUBLIC HEARINGS 00:11:46

Public Hearing and Vote on New Demolition Delay Ordinance Chapter 153 as Proposed to Replace the Existing Chapter 153 in its Entirety, and Endorse the New Demolition Delay Regulations


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 01:35:22

First reading on an Order of Taking to acquire, by eminent domain, the necessary easements for the Mt. Auburn reconstruction project


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 01:39:22

Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $27,937 from the Fiscal Year 2024 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2024 Health and Human Services Study


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 01:41:02

Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $1,000 from the Watertown Savings Bank for the SNAP match for the Farmers Market


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 01:42:18

Committee on Parks and Recreation regarding a report from the meetings held on June 26, 2023 and July 17, 2023 - Palomba, ChaiR


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 01:48:04

Ad Hoc Committee regarding interviews for the position of Municipal Policy Analyst


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 01:49:55

Committee on Economic Development & Planning regarding a meeting held on July 10, 2023 - Feltner, Chair


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 02:01:20

Committee on Economic Development and Planning regarding a report from the meeting on August 2, 2023 - Feltner, Chair


NEW BUSINESS 02:06:21

Referral to the Committee on Public Works regarding winter parking bans


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 02:08:13

Hiring update / refer for committee review ? Human Resources Director ? Chief Financial Officer ? Police Chief


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 02:09:59

Personnel / HR Department Assessment


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 02:11:46

Request for Confirmation of Reappointment to the Traffic Commission


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 02:12:14

Request for Confirmation of Appointments to the Public Arts & Culture Committee


REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS 02:18:52


ANNOUNCEMENTS 02:20:50


PUBLIC FORUM 02:23:27


RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT 02:26:19



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