ROLL CALL
00:52PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
01:10Selection of the City Council Vice President
01:31Selection of Seating Assignments for City Council Members
02:17PUBLIC FORUM
05:38Minutes from City Council Meeting November 25, 2025
05:57Minutes from City Council Meeting December 9, 2025
06:14Request to Send a Letter in Support of the Willow Park Project
06:38Authorize the Council President to Commence Negotiations with City Manager George Proakis on a Successor Employment Agreement
07:4510B. Notification to Commence Successor Contract Negotiations
Committee Assignments of City Council Members
10:57Request to Refer all Outstanding Items: Referrals Sheet
14:32Adoption of the Current Rules of the City Council as the Temporary Rules of the City Council and Referral to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances for Review of the City Council Rules
15:11Public Hearing and Vote on a Petition from Comcast for a Grant of Location in:
15:51Arlington Street - To install fiber utility duct and manholes along the east side of the right-of-way consisting of two and/or four 4” diameter concrete encased PVC conduits underground approximately 200 feet north from Clarendon Street to Berkeley Street with riser connections to utility poles VZ9 and VZ10 and approximately 150 feet south from Clarendon Street with riser connections to utility poles VZ9 and VZ10. Clarendon Street – To install fiber utility duct consisting of two sets of four 4” diameter concrete encased PVC conduits underground from private property at 25 Clarendon Street into and along the Clarendon Street right-of-way to Arlington Street. Secondly, to install electric utility duct consisting of two 4” diameter concrete encased PVC conduit underground from a utility pole on the north side of Clarendon Street property across the Clarendon Street right-of-way onto the 25 Clarendon Street property. This work is proposed to provide electrical and telecommunication services to Comcast’s facility at 25 Clarendon Street. We are submitting the following recommendations and conditions for consideration by the City Council should the Grant of Location be approved for this application.
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $1,156,000 is appropriated to pay costs of envelope and mechanical/energy system upgrades to Parker Building, including all costs incidental and related thereto:
23:03Description Amount New building management system/HY AC controls $121,000 Insulation of top floor roof deck/attic space and adjacent walls $90,000 Acoustic ceiling tile replacement on third floor suites $120,000 Replacement of existing gas-filled roof top units with all electric air source heat pumps $740,000 Removal of gas lines and new electrical service for roof top units $85,000 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 Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order
27:26the sum of $95,000 is appropriated to pay costs of the security system enhancements, including the installation of a standby generator and associated equipment, at the Phillips School, 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.
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance adjusting the City Manager's salary
30:46Request for Authorization to Sign a Contract Extension Term - WeDriveU
33:11First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order
34:37the sum of $1,417,000 is appropriated to pay costs of purchasing the following items of departmental equipment for the Department of Public Works, including all costs incidental and related thereto: Description Amount Highway Skid Steer $65,000 Snow and Ice Loader 3/4 yard $107,000 Two (2) Cemetery Off-Road Utility Vehicles $30,000 Cemetery Backhoe $140,000 Park Division Skid Steer $75,000 Traffic Supervisor Vehicle #C10 $80,000 Highway Hot Box #49 $300,000 Snow and Ice 4x4 Sander #37 $320,000 Cemetery Dump Truck #202 $100,000 Small Urban Forestry Bucket Truck $200,000 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.
First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order
35:41the sum of $510,000 is appropriated to pay costs of purchasing the following items of departmental equipment for the Department of Public Works, including all costs incidental and related thereto: Description Amount 35 GVW Service Truck $170,000 Sewer Pump/Trailer $150,000 Service Response Truck #60 $190,000 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.
First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order
36:33the sum of $80,000 is appropriated to pay costs of purchasing a utility truck for the Department of Public Works, as more fully described in line 49 of 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.
Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meeting on December 1, 2025 - Palomba, Chair
37:10Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on December 15, 2025 - Piccirilli, Chair
42:09ACTION ITEM: To request that the City Council President schedule an informational presentation allowing public comment on the draft MAPC plan at a future City Council meeting.
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report regarding its meeting on December 16, 2025 - Feltner, Chair
47:43Request for Confirmation of Appointments to the Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee
53:46REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS
58:03ANNOUNCEMENTS
58:09PUBLIC FORUM
59:06ADJOURNMENT
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