City Council - January 14, 2025

Chapters

ROLL CALL 00:00:37


EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:15 P.M. 00:00:51

Executive Session pursuant to G.L.c. 30A, sec. 21 (a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body - 1 Grove Street & 138 Waltham Street


RETURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00 P.M. 00:01:51


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 00:01:56


PUBLIC FORUM 00:02:16


EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 00:07:32

Minutes and Report from Joint City Council and Planning Board Meetings October 16, October 24, October 29, October 30, and November 14, 2024


EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 00:08:11

Minutes form City Council Meeting December 10, 2024


EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 00:08:28

Minutes from Special Council Meeting December 17, 2024


PRESIDENT’S REPORT 00:08:44


PUBLIC HEARINGS 00:09:56

Public Hearing and Vote on a proposed Loan Order that the sum of $180,000 is appropriated to pay costs of the installation of electric vehicle charging units at (i) Nichols Ave Lot, (ii) Phillips, 30 Common Street, (iii) Skating Rink, 1 Paramount Pl, (iv) Police Headquarters, 552 Main Street and (v) such other locations as determined by the City, including all other costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.


PUBLIC HEARINGS 00:19:01

Public Hearing and Vote on a proposed Ordinance adjusting the City Manager's salary


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:22:44

An Order Relative to Releasing a Restriction at Property Located at 55-59 Melendy Avenue and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Release of Restriction on Behalf of the City


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:24:23

An Order Amending an Easement Agreement Affecting City Property off Stanley Avenue and Manley Way (Lot 8) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to Easement Agreement


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:26:44

Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $90,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2025 Transfer to Capital Projects & Fiscal Year 2025 Public Buildings, Building Maintenance Accounts - John A. Ryan Skating Rink Boilers


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:29:16

Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Gifts of Funds and Expenditures in the amount of $127,424 for the Watertown Food Pantry


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:31:45

Resolution to Approve the Acceptance of Gift of Funds and Expenditures in the amount of $1,000 from Alex Reveliotty, Angela Carosella, and Massimo Reveliotty for the Pequossette Summer Program


MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:32:32

Resolution to Approve the Acceptance of Gift of Funds and Expenditures in the amount of $30,000 from Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Tuition for Qualified Watertown Residents Enrolled in BB&N's Summer Camp Program


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 00:46:11

Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on December 17, 2024 - Bays, Chair


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 00:52:29

Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on July 15, 2024 - Bays, Chair


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 00:55:27

Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on December 19, 2024 - Palomba, Chair


REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 01:00:58

Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on December 19, 2024 - Palomba, Chair


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 01:04:08

City Grant Activity


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 01:09:42

Building Emission Reduction Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Regulations


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 01:21:08

Request for Confirmation of Appointment to the Board of Health


REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS 01:28:20


ANNOUNCEMENTS 01:30:03


PUBLIC FORUM 01:32:01


ADJOURNMENT 01:33:51



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