City Council 4-1-25

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Participation 00:01:17


Proclamation 00:14:14

A joint proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.


Report of the Mayor 00:18:13


Order 2025-020 00:31:48

Grant of Location request by Verizon for utility pole work on Winch Street.


Order 2025-011-001 00:38:08

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation of favorable action on the request of an amendment to Order 2023-103 FY2025-2029 CIP, to add the BLOCKS-Juniper Hill School roof to the already approved Roof Repairs/Replacement Construction-Potter Road and Brophy Schools projects. SECOND READING


Order 2025-005-003 00:41:59

Upon request of the Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, a public hearing to consider amendments to the Central Business District to reduce the size of the district map in compliance with the required 4,355 units required by MBTA zoning.


Order 2024-085-001 01:26:20

Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation regarding the request for a transfer from the General Fund Salary Reserve to various departments upon the recently concluded Non-Union Compensation and Classification study.


Order 2025-017 01:59:18

A continued discussion regarding an interview with final candidates for, and a vote to select, a Financial Analyst for the City Council. Tabled at the 3/18/25 Council meeting.


Order 2025-019 02:32:12

Upon request of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), a referral to Finance Subcommittee its recommended projects for FY2025.


Order 2025-022 02:32:28

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of a re-appropriation of CPA funds.


Order 2025-023 02:32:38

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of an appropriation of opioid stabilization funds for the Opioid Task Force FY25 budget.


Order 2025-024 02:32:50

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of an appropriation of opioid stabilization funds for grant.


Order 2025-008-011 02:33:01

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee consideration of nominee Linda Levitt-D6 to serve in a member seat on the Police Advisory Council through June 30, 2027.


Order 2025-008-012 02:33:13

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee consideration of nominee Christian Rivera- Public Health Inspector to serve on the Eastern Middlesex Mosquito Control Commission (EMMCC).


Order 2025-008-013 02:33:27

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee consideration of nominees Damon Arujo-D6 through June 30, 2027 and Steven Straight-D7 through June 30, 2028 to serve on the Cultural Council.


Report of the Council Chair 02:33:44


Reports of Councilors 02:34:00