ROLL CALL
00:38EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:45 P.M.
01:03A. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares (DPW Union, Watertown Municipal Employee Group, Library Union, Fire Union, Police Patrol Union, Police Supervisors Union)
RETURN TO SESSION – 7:00 P.M.
01:51PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
01:52PUBLIC FORUM
02:11EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
02:28A. Minutes from City Council Meeting March 10, 2026
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
03:04PUBLIC HEARINGS
04:39A. Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $450,000 is appropriated to pay costs of turnout gear replacement for the Fire Department, as more fully described in the Annual Budget for fiscal year 2026, 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.
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
06:39A. First Reading on a Proposed Pet Shop Ordinance B. First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $1,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of installation of storm water management improvements, electrical and telecommunication improvements, and catenary pole removal along the corridor in connection with the Mount Auburn Street Transportation Improvement Project for the Department of Public Works, as more fully described in the City's Fiscal Year 2026 through 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, 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. C. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $4,052,660 from the Fiscal Year 2026 3 Elementary Schools Transfer Out to Other Funds account to the Fiscal Year 2026 Middle School Feasibility Study account and the Fiscal Year 2026 Watertown High School Transfer In from Other Funds account D. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $8,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2026 Police Staff Development account E. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $291,100 from the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Reserve to various Fiscal Year 2026 Police Personnel accounts F. Consideration and Action on the Administrative Code as submitted by the City Manage
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
19:12A. Request for Confirmation of Reappointment of Chairman of the Board of Assessors
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS
24:46ANNOUNCEMENTS
25:05PUBLIC FORUM
25:34ADJOURNMENT
25:44