City Council - May 12, 2026

A. Endorsement of Policy Statement from Previous City Council Meeting

B. Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $2,300,000 is appropriated to pay costs of reconstructing Forest Street and Springfield Street, as more fully described in Line 289 of the City's Fiscal Year 2026 through 2031 Capital Improvement Plan, and the payment of all 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.

A. Consideration and Action on the Expenditure of $100,000 in Community Preservation Act Funds for One Off-Cycle Project - Old Burying Ground and Common Street Cemetery Landscape Architecture Services

C. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $824,277 from the 2026 City Council Reserve to various Fiscal Year 2026 Snow and Ice accounts

A. Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on March 12, 2026 - Gardner, Chair B. Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on April 21, 2026 - Gardner, Chair C. Committee on Rules and Ordinances Report regarding its meeting on May 5, 2026 - Gardner, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council refer the matter of vibration to the Committee on Rules and Ordinances for further study, including the legal considerations, and report back with a recommendation

B. Request for Confirmation of Appointments to the Watertown Cable Access Corporation - Board of Directors

D. Request for Referral - Watertown Housing Plan 2026 - 2030

F. Request for Extension of Contract Negotiation Period