ROLL CALL
00:32PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
00:48PUBLIC FORUM
01:08EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
01:22A. Minutes from City Council Meeting June 9, 2026
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
01:43A. Deliberation and Vote on Approval and Execution of the City Manager Contract for George Proakis
PUBLIC HEARINGS
07:23A. Public Hearing and Vote on Proposed Ordinance Amending the City Manager's Salary
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
14:27A. Resolution Establishing Fiscal Year 2027 Expenditure Limits for Revolving Funds
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
16:11B. Resolution Authorizing the Fiscal Year 2027 Retiree Health Insurance and Related Expenditures from the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
17:28C. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $12,400 from the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Reserve to the Fiscal Year 2026 City Auditor Accounting & Auditing account (Audit Level 1 Review of Watertown Contributory Retirement System and OPEB Plan)
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
21:36D. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $246,000 from various Fiscal Year 2026 Police Salary accounts to the Fiscal Year 2026 Police Vehicle Replacement account
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
26:35E. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $445,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Planned Debt and Fiscal Year 2026 Authorized/Unissued Debt accounts to the Fiscal Year 2026 Transfer to Capital Projects - Public Buildings account (Photovoltaic Array Installation for DPW Roof)
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
29:04F. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $70,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Authorized/Unissued Debt account to the Fiscal Year 2026 Transfer to Capital Projects - City account (Senior Bus)
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
32:17G. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $373,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Authorized/Unissued Debt account to the Fiscal Year 2026 Transfer to Capital Projects - Public Buildings account (Parker Renovations)
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
50:42H. First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $750,000 is appropriate to pay costs of purchasing a fire engine for the Fire Department, as more fully described in the City's Fiscal Year 2027 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.
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
51:50I. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the amount of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2026 Fire Full-Time Salaries account to the Fiscal Year Transfer to Capital Projects - Fire Department account (Fire Engine)
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
58:54J. First Reading on a Proposed Order Establishing Water and Sewer Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2027
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
01:02:00K. Consideration and Approval of Exemptions of Interests of Existing City Employees in Contracts with the City Including Summer, Winter, Holiday, and After-School Program Employment Positions in Response to Disclosures Filed with the City Clerk by Prospective Employees and Certification by the Recreation Director that No Employee of that Department is Available to Perform those Services as part of their Regular Duties in Accordance with G.L. c. 268A, sec 20(b)
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
01:03:15L. Resolution Approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts to the Watertown Food Pantry
MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER, AND RESOLUTIONS
01:04:13M. First Reading on a Proposed Noise Ordinance
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
01:04:35A. Committee on Climate and Energy Report regarding its meeting on March 23, 2026 - Palomba, Chair
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
01:11:40B. Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on June 11, 2026 - Piccirilli, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the appointment of Christoper Coner to the Stormwater Committee for a term expiring July 15, 2027 ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council approve the reappointment of Russ Arico to the Solid Waste and Recycling Committee for a term expiring May 15, 2029
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
01:15:09C. Committee on Human Services Report regarding its meeting from June 15, 2026 - Palomba, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend that the City Council direct the Administration to further analyze the Watertown Affordable Housing Incentives Study and develop options for implementing specific programs and policies based on the Study's recommendations
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
01:24:36A. Request for Confirmation of Reappointments to the Watertown Affordable Housing Trust
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
01:25:39B. Request for Confirmation of Appointments to the Conservation Commission
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS
01:28:36ANNOUNCEMENTS
01:28:42PUBLIC FORUM
01:31:31RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT
01:33:50