ROLL CALL 00:00:33

EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:15 P.M. 00:00:55

RETURN TO SESSION – 7:00 P.M. 00:02:09

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 00:02:24

PUBLIC FORUM 00:02:42

EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 00:03:01

Minutes from Special City Council Meeting January 21, 2025

EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS 00:04:03

Minutes from City Council Meeting February 11, 2025

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 00:04:32

Review and consideration of status, and possible action, on proposed acquisition of property located at 148 Waltham Street

PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS 00:18:28

Proclamation Celebrating Arshile Gorky

PUBLIC HEARINGS 00:22:18

Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance Establishing the Memorialization Committee

MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:25:07

The Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight requests moving the date the City Council will adopt its conceptual recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program from February 25, 2025 to March 11, 2025

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 00:25:54

Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on January 16, 2025 - Palomba, Chair

MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:37:52

The Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight requests moving the date the City Council will adopt its conceptual recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program from February 25, 2025 to March 11, 2025 B. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $38,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve to Fiscal Year 2025 City Manager Full-Time Salaries Account

MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:40:08

Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds in the amount of $45,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year Transfer to Capital Projects - Public Buildings Account

MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:42:05

First Reading on a Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS 00:43:37

Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds in the amount of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2025 Acquisition of Land Account

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 00:44:47

Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on January 27, 2025 - Gannon, Chair

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 00:56:30

Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on February 6, 2025 - Palomba, Chair

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 00:59:41

Parker Annex Update and Budget

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 01:03:09

Victory Phase II Update Memo and Budget

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 01:05:33

Discussion of Qualities and Qualifications for a Human Services Director, per Section 3.2. 3A of the City Charter

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 01:06:22

City Logo Update

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 01:08:36

Consideration and action regarding withdrawal from the Civil Service Law - All police officer positions within the Watertown Police Department above the rank of patrol officer

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 01:12:52

Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS 01:17:48

ANNOUNCEMENTS 01:17:54

PUBLIC FORUM 01:17:58

ADJOURNMENT 01:18:11