ROLL CALL
00:37EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:15 P.M.
00:51Executive 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.
01:51PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
01:56PUBLIC FORUM
02:16EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
07:32Minutes 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
08:11Minutes form City Council Meeting December 10, 2024
EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
08:28Minutes from Special Council Meeting December 17, 2024
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
08:44PUBLIC HEARINGS
09:56Public 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
19:01Public Hearing and Vote on a proposed Ordinance adjusting the City Manager's salary
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
22:44An 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
24:23An 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
26:44Resolution 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
29:16Resolution 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
31:45Resolution 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
32:32Resolution 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
46:11Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on December 17, 2024 - Bays, Chair
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
52:29Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on July 15, 2024 - Bays, Chair
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
55:27Committee on Parks and Recreation Report regarding its meeting on December 19, 2024 - Palomba, Chair
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
01:00:58Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting on December 19, 2024 - Palomba, Chair
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
01:04:08City Grant Activity
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
01:09:42Building Emission Reduction Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) Regulations
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
01:21:08Request for Confirmation of Appointment to the Board of Health
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS
01:28:20ANNOUNCEMENTS
01:30:03PUBLIC FORUM
01:32:01ADJOURNMENT
01:33:51