Springfield public meetings in 2022

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes from December 19, 2022. The agenda includes a report on November real estate and motor vehicle excise abatement totals. The Board also plans to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy and exemption applications.

• $203,055.83 November Real Estate Abatement Total
• $14,566.98 November Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Total
• Review of uncollectible 1984 and 1985 excise tax bills
• Discussion of personal exemption applications in executive session

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will consider petitions for manager changes at three local businesses. The meeting also includes discussions regarding extended takeout hours and reviews of recent incident reports.

• Manager changes for Potbelly’s Pub, Springfield Liquor Mart, and Marlee’s
• Discussion of 3 a.m. takeout hours at Olympic Restaurant
• Review of tobacco violation at Franks Package Store
• Pre-hearing conference regarding incidents at Forest Park Liquors and Dewey’s Jazz Lounge
• Administrative review of incident reports for 1636 North, The Zone, and Level 5 Restaurant

Public Health Council

The council will review November minutes and receive updates from the Health Commissioner regarding COVID-19, the opioid crisis, and homelessness. Additionally, members will discuss Health Center staffing, dental services, and December financial reports.

• COVID-19 business update
• Opioid crisis discussion
• GSOCC and homelessness updates
• Health Center staffing and provider updates
• December health center finance report

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural items and a presentation of final recommendations. No specific ordinances, contracts, or legislative actions are detailed in the document.

• Presentation of Final Recommendations

Board of Assessors

The Board is reviewing monthly abatement totals for real estate, motor vehicle excise, and personal property. The agenda includes a reassessment for a parcel on W S Crystal Brook Dr. The Board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy and personal exemption applications.

• October Real Estate Abatement Total: $355,088.42
• October Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Total: $27,429.30
• October Personal Property Abatement Total: $117.51
• Reassessment of Parcel # 035110015 (W S Crystal Brook Dr.)
• Review of personal exemption applications including Olive Garden and Temple Street Condo

City Council

The Springfield City Council will review several state grants and budget items. Key discussions include a $1.2 million police grant for gang prevention and a $700,000 infrastructure grant for the Chestnut Street Corridor. The council will also address library funding and retirement board stipend increases.

• FY23 Shannon CSI Grant of $1,201,514.08 for police gang prevention
• MassWorks Infrastructure Grant of $700,000 for Chestnut Street Corridor improvements
• FY23 State Aid to Public Library of $499,059.00
• Increase in Retirement Board Member annual stipends to $4,500
• Brownfields Assessment Grant of $100,000

The City Council adopted an ordinance increasing annual compensation for the Mayor, City Council members, and School Committee effective January 1, 2024. The council also approved several grants for public safety, infrastructure, and libraries, and elected its 2023 leadership.

• Approved pay increase to $175,000 for Mayor, $28,500 for Council President, $28,000 for Council members, and $18,000 for School Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,201,514.08 FY23 Shannon CSI Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 MassWorks Infrastructure Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $499,059 FY23 State Aid to Public Library (12-0)
• Approved $100,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant (12-0)
• Approved $41,375 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant and $10,000 TERT Program Grant (12-0)
• Approved increase of Retirement Board Member annual stipends to $4,500 (12-0)
• Elected Jesse Lederman as President and Melvin Edwards as Vice President for 2023

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several grant applications and financial reports. This includes state aid for libraries, infrastructure grants, and department donations. The committee will also consider a budget transfer and an increase in retirement board member stipends.

• FY23 Shannon CSI Grant of $1,201,514.08 requiring an in-kind match
• MassWorks Infrastructure Grant of $700,000
• FY23 State Aid to Public Library totaling $499,059.00
• Increase of Retirement Board Member Annual Stipends to $4500
• Budget transfer across departments in the amount of $36,544.41

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet virtually to conduct business. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion concerning the audit of city fleet management.

• Presentation and discussion of Audit of City Fleet Management

Office of Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will review an active shooter presentation by SPD Detective Greg McCain. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) grants and a National Weather Service update.

• Active Shooter Presentation by SPD Detective Greg McCain
• Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Grants
• National Weather Service Update
• Upcoming year events, trainings or exercises

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will discuss updates regarding Renaissance School best practices and internship/career pathways. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 1 and December 6, 2022, meetings. Various standing committees are scheduled to provide reports.

• Renaissance School Best Practices Update
• Internships and Career Pathways Update
• Approval of December 1 and December 6 meeting minutes
• Reports from various standing committees

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will discuss best practices for the Renaissance School and receive an update on internships and career pathways. The committee is also scheduled to vote on approving minutes from the December 1 and December 6, 2022 meetings.

• Renaissance School Best Practices Update
• Internships and Career Pathways Update
• Approval of December 1 and December 6, 2022 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will conduct public hearings regarding petitions for several local addresses. The agenda also includes discussions on new construction guidelines and a new stop work order.

• Public hearing for 138-140 Magnolia Terrace (Petition #7038)
• Public hearing for 78 Bowdoin Street (Petition #7153)
• Public hearing for 219 Florida Street (Petition #7154)
• Discussion of new construction guidelines
• Discussion of a new stop work order

License Commission

The Board will review petitions for license renewals and manager changes for local businesses. They will also discuss a proposal for Olympic Restaurant to extend takeout hours until 3 a.m. Additionally, the Commission will conduct an administrative review of recent incident reports.

• Late renewal petition for Irving at 11 Tapley St
• Manager change for Potbelly’s Pub at 153 Main Street
• Manager change for Springfield Liquor Mart at 1785 Allen St
• Discussion of 3 a.m. takeout hours for Olympic Restaurant
• Review of incident reports from various establishments

The Board of License Commissioners approved a late license renewal for AMG Retail, LLC. Several petitions for manager changes and operating hours were continued to a later date. The board also forwarded one matter regarding illegal activity to the Mayor's Office.

• Approved minutes from November 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved New License (Late Renewal) for AMG Retail, LLC d/b/a Irving (unanimous)
• Approved revisit of d/b/a change for AMG Retail, LLC on 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Continued manager change for My Joe Joe, Inc. d/b/a Potbelly’s Pub to 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Continued manager change for Springfield Liquor Mart Inc. to 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on Olympic Restaurant 3am takeout hours to 12-28-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding 1636 North illegal activity matter to the Mayor Office (unanimous)
• Approved review of Franks Package Store Tobacco Violation (unanimous)

City Council

The Springfield City Council is meeting virtually to discuss HCA compliance and perform a year-end review. The agenda also includes a public portion and other business brought before the committee.

• Discussion of HCA Compliance
• Year-End Review

Springfield Empowerment Zone

The agenda for the December 13, 2022, meeting contains only procedural items. No specific topics or projects are listed for discussion or vote.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Agenda items requiring a vote

Conservation Commission

The commission will conduct continued public hearings regarding Notices of Intent for properties on Boston Road, Elaine Circle, Parker Street, and Sumner Avenue. The meeting also includes a review of a Certificate of Compliance for sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements.

• Notice of Intent: NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle
• Notice of Intent: 1478 Parker Street
• Notice of Intent: 299 Sumner Avenue
• Certificate of Compliance: Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Improvements

The Conservation Commission approved a residential subdivision project and a certificate of compliance for sanitary sewer improvements. Two aquatic management projects for the City of Springfield were voted to continue to a future meeting.

• Approved residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (4-0)
• Voted to continue Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street to 1/10/2023 (4-0)
• Voted to continue Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue to 1/10/2023 (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Improvements (4-0)

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet virtually to discuss the Police Commission. The agenda includes discussions regarding commission rules and compliance with open meeting laws.

• Discussion on police Commission Rules
• Discussion on Police Commission compliance with open meeting laws

City Council

The City Council will consider several special permit requests and a utility order. These include an Eversource proposal for underground conduit at Cass and Franklin Streets, a 24-unit residential development on Oakland Street, and an indoor place of amusement on Liberty Street.

• Eversource underground conduit installation at Cass St. & Franklin St.
• New 24-unit residential development at 291, 283, and ES Oakland Street
• Indoor place of amusement permit for 1377 Liberty Street
• Accessory wall sign permits for Martone Place properties

The City Council approved a 24-unit residential development on Oakland Street and a special permit for an indoor place of amusement on Liberty Street. A petition regarding Cass and Franklin Streets and a request for wall signs on Martone Place were continued to future dates.

• Approved special permit for indoor place of amusement at 1377 Liberty Street as amended (11-0)
• Approved special permit for 24-unit residential development at 291, 283, and ES Oakland Street (10-1)
• Continued Eversource petition for Cass St. & Franklin St. to 1/9/2023
• Continued special permit for accessory wall signs at ES and 70 Martone Place to 1/23/2023 (11-0)

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee will discuss Ordinance 2022-3, the Code Enforcement Inspection Ordinance. The meeting also includes an update on the Residency Compliance Committee.

• Ordinance 2022-3: Code Enforcement Inspection Ordinance
• Update on Residency Compliance Committee

Park Commission

The Springfield Park Commission met on December 8, 2022. The commission is considering approval to apply for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) grant.

• Approval to apply for the ORLP Grant

Retirement Board

The Springfield Retirement Board will vote on several retirement applications and a disability claim. The board is also reviewing warrants for millions of dollars in payroll and fund redemptions. Additionally, members will consider a local option to increase the cost of living adjustment for 2023.

• A local option to increase the Cost of Living (COLA) by an additional 2% for fiscal year 2023
• Warrants totaling $7,408,289.57 in retirement payroll and $6,550,000.00 in PRIT fund redemption
• An accidental disability application for Edward VanZandt III of the Police Department
• Acceptance of 15 superannuations across city departments including Police, Fire, and DPW
• Fifteen requests for refunds and transfers to other retirement systems

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a new all alcoholic liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street. The board will also consider a proposed zoning change related to adult use regulations.

• Public hearing for a new all alcoholic liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street
• Public hearing for a zoning amendment regarding Adult Use (Article 4, Section 4.7.114(B)(4))

The Planning Board denied a requested amendment to the city's zoning article regarding adult use. A petition for a new liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street was continued to a future date.

• Denied zoning change amendment to Article 4, Section 4.7.114(B)(4) for PS Springfield, LLC (7-0)
• Continued vote on liquor license petition for Ace Will Do It, LLC at 111 Chestnut Street (6-0)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee held a virtual meeting on December 7, 2022. The agenda included an update regarding ARPA during the public portion of the meeting. No other items were listed for decision or discussion.

• ARPA update

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee is holding a working session regarding the 2021-2022 Superintendent’s Summative Evaluation. The committee will discuss and vote on the evaluation results and a recommended salary increase based on performance.

• Vote to accept the 2021-2022 Superintendent's Summative Evaluation
• Discussion of recommended salary increase for the Superintendent
• Vote regarding the Superintendent's annual salary based on performance evaluation

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will hold a conversation with the Park Department regarding studies and future projects. Members will also work on revising the 2023 Community Preservation Plan and application instructions.

• Conversation with Park Department on studies and future projects
• Revision of 2023 Community Preservation Plan
• Revision of 2023 Application Instructions
• Approval of November 1 minutes

The committee approved the 2023 Community Preservation Plan with modifications requiring study applications to identify potential funding sources and project commitments. Members also approved the November 1 meeting minutes and discussed shifting park funding toward project enhancements rather than deferred maintenance.

• Approved modified 2023 Community Preservation Plan (7-0)
• Approved November 1 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is holding a hearing regarding an Eversource proposal. The project involves installing two 36-inch silos and conduit on the sidewalk adjacent to 281 Franklin Street. This installation aims to connect structures to an existing manhole to improve reliability.

• Hearing for Eversource to install two 36-inch silos and conduit at 281 Franklin Street

City Council

The City Council will review several grants and budget transfers, including funds for elder affairs and recycling programs. The agenda also includes a $265,000 transfer to the Law Department and zoning amendments. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy.

• Council on Aging Grant of $352,920
• Transfer of $265,000 from Reserve for Contingencies to the Law Department
• DPW Recycling Dividends Program Grant of $71,500
• HHS American Rescue Plan Act Grant of $65,500
• Zoning amendment for PS Springfield, LLC

The City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance increasing annual compensation for the Mayor, City Council, and School Committee effective January 1, 2024. The council also approved several grants and fund transfers, including $100,000 for Elder Affairs and $265,000 for the Law Department.

• Approved pay increases for Mayor ($175,000), Council President ($28,500), Council members ($28,000), and School Committee ($18,000) effective Jan 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $265,000 transfer from Reserve for Contingencies to Law Department (10-2)
• Approved $100,000 transfer from Reserve for Contingencies to Department of Elder Affairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $352,920 Council on Aging Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $79,163.73 FY23 SHINE Grant supplemental funds (Unanimous)
• Approved $71,500 DPW Recycling Dividends Program Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $65,500 HHS American Rescue Plan Act Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $44,000 Tobacco Control Grant increase (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an order to transfer $6,500,000 from FY22 Certified Free Cash to FY23 estimated revenues. This transfer is intended to reduce the city's property tax levy. The council will also address the residential tax factor for fiscal year 2023.

• Transfer of $6,500,000 from FY22 Certified Free Cash to FY23 Estimated Revenues
• Adoption of the FY23 residential tax factor

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive information regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 property tax rates. Assessors will provide details on available tax rates and the allocation of the tax levy among residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 property tax rates
• Presentation by Assessors regarding tax rate allocation

City Council

The December 5, 2022, agenda contains a single order regarding CCA Authorization filed by President Lederman, Ms. Perez, and Ward 8 Councilor Govan. No further details about the scope or content of this authorization are provided in the document.

• CCA Authorization

Residency Commission

The Springfield Residency Commission will meet to approve minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes a final review of the commission's rules and regulations. The body also plans to enter an executive session for case assignments regarding complaints or charges against an individual.

• Approval of October 6, 2022 minutes
• Final review of Rules and Regulations
• Executive session for case assignment regarding complaints or charges

The Residency Commission approved the November 30, 2022 draft of its rules and regulations. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting and entered an executive session to discuss potential litigation.

• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopted November 30, 2022 draft of rules and regulations
• Entered executive session to discuss potential litigation (5-0)

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will meet to vote on the approval of a Dual Language Program and a second vote on the Service Animal Policy. The agenda also includes an annual update regarding Sodexo.

• Approval of the Dual Language Program
• Second vote on the Service Animal Policy
• Sodexo annual update

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on the Dual Language Program and a second vote on the Service Animal Policy. The meeting also includes an annual update from Sodexo.

• Approval of the Dual Language Program
• Second vote on the Service Animal Policy
• Sodexo annual update
• Approval of November 14 and November 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will conduct continued and new public hearings regarding several petitions. The commission will also perform environmental reviews for four addresses. A discussion on guidelines for new construction is also scheduled.

• Continued public hearings for 138-140 Magnolia Terrace and 117 Florida Street
• New public hearings for 121 Dartmouth Terrace and 43 Ingersoll Grove
• Environmental reviews for 17 Dorchester St, 101 Marion St, 83 Harvard St, and 76 Amherst St
• Discussion regarding guidelines for new construction

The Historical Commission approved seven petitions for window replacements, solar panel installation, and exterior repairs. One petition for window installation was continued to a future meeting. A special meeting for New Construction Guidelines was scheduled for January 26, 2023.

• Continued window installation at 138-140 Magnolia Terrace to Dec 15 (4-0)
• Approved replacement windows at 117 Florida Street (4-0)
• Approved solar panel installation at 121 Dartmouth Terrace (4-0)
• Approved dormer window and siding work at 43 Ingersoll Grove (4-0)
• Approved 32 replacement windows and porch rail repair at 17 Dorchester Street (4-0)
• Approved 29 replacement windows and exterior renovations at 101 Marion Street (4-0)
• Approved 29 replacement windows and exterior renovations at 83 Harvard Street (4-0)
• Approved 32 replacement windows, roof, bulkhead, and door repairs at 76 Amherst Street (4-0)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will hold a virtual meeting. The agenda includes an ARPA update during the public portion.

• ARPA update

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a continued discussion regarding the priorities and recommendations of a working group. No other substantive business items are listed in this agenda.

• Continued discussion on Working Group priorities and recommendations

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will consider several petitions regarding business licenses. This includes a change of manager at Fuego Sports Bar and a license transfer for Supreme Mart. The board will also review liquor license renewals and approvals.

• Change of manager for Fuego Sports Bar at 885 Carew St
• License transfer to Supreme Mart at 1295 Worcester Street
• Ownership change for The Hookah Factory at 296 Cooley Street
• Review of liquor license renewals and approvals

The Board of License Commissioners approved a change of manager for Fuego Sports Bar and a license transfer for Supreme Mart. The board also approved ownership changes for The Hookah Factory, liquor license renewals, and a list of denials and failed renewals.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Fuego Sports Bar LLC at 885 Carew St to Angie Guzman (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer from K & O Corp to O.A Supreme d/b/a Supreme Mart at 1295 Worcester Street (unanimous)
• Approved change of officers and ownership interest for Asaad & Paul LLC d/b/a The Hookah Factory at 296 Cooley Street (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved denials and failed to renew list (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive information and testimony regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 property tax rates. Assessors will provide details on available tax rates and the allocation of the tax levy among residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 property tax rates

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an order to transfer $6,500,000 from FY22 Certified Free Cash to FY23 Estimated Revenues. This transfer is intended to reduce the property tax levy for residents. The Council will also address the adoption of the residential factor for fiscal year 2023.

• Transfer of $6,500,000 from FY22 Certified Free Cash to FY23 Estimated Revenues
• Adoption of the FY23 residential tax factor

City Council

The City Council will review several petitions for special permits and zoning amendments. These include requests for an indoor place of amusement, a gas station expansion, and rezoning properties on State Street and Central Street.

• Special permit for an indoor place of amusement at 1377 Liberty Street
• Special permit to reopen 11 residential units at 169 Maple Street
• Special permit for a drive-up service window at SS West Street
• Expansion of a gas station at 643-649 and 679 Main Street
• Zoning change from Residence C to Business A for 1400 and 1414 State Street

The City Council denied a request to change the zoning of 1400 and 1414 State Street from Residence C to Business A. However, the Council approved several special permits for business operations and residential rehabilitation, as well as a zoning change for a parking lot on Central Street.

• Approved petition for Clark Street (Unanimous)
• Approved special permit for 11 residential units at 169 Maple Street (Unanimous)
• Approved special permit for Starbucks drive-up window at SS West Street (12-0)
• Approved special permit for gas station expansion at 643-649 and 679 Main Street (12-0)
• Denied zoning change from Residence C to Business A for 1400 and 1414 State Street (7-6)
• Approved zoning change from Residence C to Commercial P for SS Central Street (Unanimous)
• Continued special permit for indoor place of amusement at 1377 Liberty Street

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole meeting includes a legislative update and farewell from Senator Lesser. The agenda contains no other items for discussion or action.

• Legislative update and farewell from Senator Lesser

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the real estate tax classification and real estate ratio for fiscal year 2023. The meeting is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom.

• Public hearing on FY'23 real estate tax classification and real estate ratio

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet in Executive Session to discuss matters regarding the reputation, character, or discipline of individuals. The meeting is scheduled to begin and end in Executive Session.

• Executive Session matter SO#19-036
• Executive Session matter SO#19-038

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for several Notices of Intent, including a Department of Public Works project for the Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project. The agenda also includes an Order of Conditions for 619 Dwight Street and Certificates of Compliance.

• Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project Notice of Intent
• Notice of Intent for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle
• Notice of Intent for 1478 Parker Street
• Notice of Intent for 299 Sumner Avenue
• Order of Conditions for 619 Dwight Street (Franconia Golf Course)

The Conservation Commission approved a stream channel improvement project on Tiffany Street and maintenance dredging for the Franconia Municipal Golf Course. Two certificates of compliance were also issued. Three other petitions were voted to be continued to the December 13 meeting.

• Approved Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved maintenance dredging of Irrigation Pond at Franconia Municipal Golf Course (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 21 Vann Street (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for South Branch Parkway Drainage Improvements (5-0)
• Continued vote for residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (5-0)
• Continued vote for Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street (5-0)
• Continued vote for Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue (5-0)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the real estate tax classification and real estate ratio for fiscal year 2023. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom.

• Public hearing on FY'23 real estate tax classification/ratio

School Committee- Regular

The Curriculum & Programs Subcommittee will meet to consider school programming. The subcommittee will vote on a recommendation for the full School Committee regarding the approval of the Dual Language Program.

• Vote to recommend approval of the Dual Language Program

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will hold a first vote on the Springfield Public Schools Service Animal Policy. The meeting also includes discussions regarding new suspension regulations and emergency response plans for medical and behavioral crises.

• First vote on Springfield Public Schools Service Animal Policy
• Discussion of student discipline changes (37H 3/4 suspension regulations)
• Review of Emergency Response Plan for Medical and Behavioral Crises in all schools
• Approval of field trip requests for Putnam Vocational, Zanetti, and Springfield Renaissance schools
• Executive session regarding Springfield Administrators Association bargaining strategy

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will vote on the Springfield Public Schools Service Animal Policy and several school field trip requests. The committee will also discuss changes to student suspension regulations and emergency response plans for medical and behavioral crises in all schools.

• First vote on Springfield Public Schools Service Animal Policy
• Field trip requests for Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, Zanetti, and Springfield Renaissance School
• Discussion regarding new student suspension regulations (37H 3/4)
• Discussion of emergency response plans for medical and behavioral crises

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will conduct public hearings regarding multiple property petitions. The meeting also includes discussions on a proposed amendment to Chapter 418 and guidelines for new construction.

• Continued public hearings for properties on Magnolia Terrace, Florida Street, St. James Avenue, and Firglade Avenue
• New public hearings for Buckingham Street, Dartmouth Terrace, Bowdoin Street, and Firglade Avenue
• Discussion of proposed amendment to Chapter 418
• Discussion regarding guidelines for new construction

The Commission approved several petitions for window installations, roof replacements, and basement work. It also approved a preliminary report for a new single-building local historic district and expressed support for an amendment to City ordinance Chapter 418.

• Approved basement entrance construction at 175 St. James Avenue (5-0)
• Approved porch screening at 83-85 Firglade Avenue (4-1)
• Approved basement windows and foundation repair at 166 Buckingham Street (5-0)
• Approved garage roof replacement at 121 Dartmouth Terrace (5-0)
• Approved free-standing mailbox at 175 Bowdoin Street (5-0)
• Approved installation of 27 windows at 83-85 Firglade Avenue (5-0)
• Approved preliminary report for Isolation Hospital LHD to be sent to MHC (Voice Vote)
• Continued window installation petitions for 138-140 Magnolia Terrace and 117 Florida Street (5-0)

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a virtual meeting to address items during the public portion of the agenda. The session includes discussion regarding a proposed new use of force policy and the current status of the Crisis Intervention Program.

• Proposed new use of force policy
• Status update on the Crisis Intervention Program

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will discuss updates regarding COVID-19, the opioid crisis, and environmental asthma concerns. The agenda also includes reviews of health center staffing, dental services, and financial data.

• COVID update
• Opioid crisis discussion
• Asthma/environmental topics
• Health center staffing and provider updates
• Review of health center finance and program data

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued discussion regarding the priorities and recommendations of a working group. The provided agenda contains no other specific items for action or discussion.

• Continued discussion on Working Group priorities and recommendations

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee met virtually on November 15, 2022. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a bike park during the public portion of the meeting.

• Discussion of a Bike Park

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will review supporting data presented by the Superintendent for the 2021-2022 evaluation. The committee attorney will also review documents and procedures related to this evaluation.

• Presentation of supporting data for the 2021-2022 Superintendent’s evaluation
• Attorney review of documents and procedures related to the Superintendent’s evaluation

City Council

The City Council will review several grants and municipal orders, including a $400,000 grant for Donna Blake Park improvements. The agenda also includes property transfers and a $30 million bond authorization.

• $400,000 PARC Grant for Donna Blake Park improvements
• $30,000,000 bond authorization for various municipal purposes
• $1,125,000 appropriation order for 65 Sumner Avenue
• Transfer of East Side Main Street property to Springfield Pharma
• $514,294 Senior Community Service Employment Grant

The City Council approved a $30 million municipal bond for various purposes and a $7.48 million bond for MSBA ARP projects. The council also authorized the sale of city-owned land for affordable housing and a pharmacy, and approved the taking of 65 Sumner Avenue. Several grants for senior services, parks, and police were adopted.

• Approved $30,000,000 municipal bond for various purposes (12-0)
• Approved $7,477,313 bond for MSBA ARP projects (12-0)
• Approved transfer of East Side Main Street to Springfield Pharma for $30,000 (12-0)
• Approved quitclaim deed for 195 State Street and East Side Maple Street to Merrick Park Apartments (12-0)
• Approved $1,125,000 appropriation and order of taking for 65 Sumner Avenue (12-0)
• Approved $250,000 CPA funding for renovation of 169 Maple Street (8-4)
• Approved $514,294 Senior Community Service Employment Grant (12-0)
• Approved $400,000 PARC Grant for Donna Blake Park (12-0)

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee will review several financial orders and grant applications. Proposed items include a $30,000,000 municipal bond authorization and various grants for senior employment and park improvements. The committee will also consider property transfers and an appropriation of $1,125,000 for damages at 65 Sumner Avenue.

• $30,000,000 bond authorization for various municipal purposes
• $400,000 PARC Grant for Donna Blake Park
• $7,477,313 bond authorization for MSBA ARP Projects
• Transfer of East Side Main Street property to Springfield Pharma
• $1,125,000 appropriation for damages at 65 Sumner Avenue

School Committee- Regular

The Student and Parent Concerns Subcommittee will meet to discuss school safety and policy. The agenda includes an update on the Safe Routes to School program and a vote to recommend the Service Animal Policy to the full School Committee.

• Vote to recommend approval of the Service Animal Policy to the full School Committee
• Safe Routes to School update

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will discuss revenue generated from MGM and the cannabis tax. The discussion includes potential plans for how these funds are to be used.

• Discussion of MGM revenue usage
• Discussion of cannabis tax revenue usage

Board of Assessors

The Board will review meeting minutes and monthly abatement totals for real estate, motor vehicle excise, and personal property. Members will also discuss personal exemption applications and litigation strategy in executive session. A reassessment for 28 Medford Street is scheduled for review.

• Reassessment of 28 Medford Street (FY2022 & FY2023)
• Review of personal exemption applications
• Discussion of ATB Docket litigation strategy in executive session
• Review of monthly abatement totals for real estate, motor vehicle excise, and personal property
• Review of uncollectible excise taxes from 1988 to 1990

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will consider petitions for a business name change at 1333 Boston Rd and a license transfer for Liberty Package Store. The board will also hold informational hearings regarding an incident at The Zone and manager availability at Fuego Sport Bar. Additionally, the board will discuss new annual fees for Farmer Series Pouring Permits.

• DBA change: Delicias Restaurant to Khan’s Food and Drinks (1333 Boston Rd)
• License transfer for Liberty Package Store at 747 Liberty St
• Informational hearing regarding a September incident at The Zone
• One-day beer and wine license request for South End Community Center event
• Discussion of annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit

The Board approved several license transfers, a name change, and a one-day event permit. It also established a new annual fee for a specific permit type and dismissed one informational hearing.

• Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved DBA change from Delicias Restaurant to Khan’s Food and Drinks at 1333 Boston Rd (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer for Liberty Package Store at 747 Liberty St from Pioneer Spirit Inc. to JEA Inc. (unanimous)
• Dismissed informational hearing for The Zone at 90 Worthington St regarding 9-27-22 incident (unanimous)
• Continued Fuego Sport Bar hearing to 11/30/22 for change of manager petition (unanimous)
• Approved one-day Beer and Wine License for One Way Brewing at South End Community Center on 11-19-22 (unanimous)
• Approved $500.00 annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the current Water Quality Report issued on October 6, 2022. This discussion is part of the public portion of the agenda.

• Discussion of the October 6, 2022, Water Quality Report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several Notices of Intent for properties on Boston Road, Elaine Circle, Parker Street, and Sumner Avenue. A new Notice of Intent from the Department of Public Works involves the Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project. The commission will also receive information regarding Duggan School athletic field upgrades.

• Notice of Intent: NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle
• Notice of Intent: 1478 Parker Street
• Notice of Intent: 299 Sumner Avenue
• DPW Notice of Intent: Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project
• Information: Duggan School athletic field upgrades

The Conservation Commission voted to continue four separate petitions for residential and city projects. No petitions were approved or denied during the meeting.

• Continued vote for residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (5-0)
• Continued vote for Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street (5-0)
• Continued vote for Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue (5-0)
• Continued vote for Tiffany Street Stream Channel Improvement Project at ES Tiffany Street (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The commission will consider establishing a tow-away zone on Clarks Street and discuss potential speed signs or humps on Dubois Street. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting.

• No Parking Any Time Tow-Away Zone on Clarks Street
• Speed signs or speed hump on Dubois Street
• Approval of October 3, 2022 meeting minutes

Residency Commission

The Springfield Residency Commission will meet virtually to approve minutes from the October 6, 2022 meeting. The commission is scheduled to conduct a final review of its Rules and Regulations. An executive session will be held to discuss complaints or charges against an individual.

• Approval of October 6, 2022 minutes
• Final review of Rules and Regulations
• Executive session for case assignments regarding complaints or charges

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will hold public hearings on several property petitions, including the creation of a new local historic district. The meeting also includes environmental reviews for various properties and a discussion regarding guidelines for new construction.

• Petition for the creation of a new local historic district
• Public hearings for 180 St. James Avenue and 138-140 Magnolia Terrace
• Environmental reviews for properties on Dorchester, Marion, Harvard, and Amherst Streets
• Discussion regarding guidelines for new construction

The Historical Commission approved a petition to send the creation of the Federal Square-Upper State Street multi-building Local Historic District to the City Council. The board also approved several residential window replacements, solar panel installations, and accessibility upgrades.

• Approved petition to send Federal Square-Upper State Street Local Historic District to City Council (4-0)
• Approved porch and window work at 180 St. James Avenue (4-0)
• Approved accessible walkway and garden bed at 169 Maple Street (4-0)
• Approved replacement windows at 70 Buckingham Street (4-0)
• Approved solar panel system at 79 Thompson Street (4-0)
• Approved garage door, window, and utility meter at 121 Dartmouth Terrace (4-0)
• Approved replacement windows and porch repairs at 17 Dorchester Street (4-0)
• Approved replacement windows and renovations at 101 Marion Street, 83 Harvard Street, and 76 Amherst Street (4-0)

City Council

The Springfield City Council is conducting a meeting focused on mental health topics. The session includes presentations from State Representative Jake Oliveira and BHN regarding behavioral health urgent care.

• Presentation by State Representative Jake Oliveira
• Behavioral Health Urgent Care presentation by BHN

City Council

The agenda features a virtual roundtable focused on civic engagement. No other legislative items or business are listed for this meeting.

• Virtual Roundtable on Civic Engagement

Retirement Board

The board will review an audit of the Springfield Retirement System and a manager performance overview. Members will also vote on disability applications, retirement superannuations, and several financial warrants.

• Audit overview of the Springfield Retirement System
• Retirement payroll warrant in the amount of $7,382,579.00
• PRIT fund redemption in the amount of $6,125,000.00
• Accidental disability applications for DPW and Police Department employees
• Acceptance of nine superannuations

Board of Library Commissioners

The agenda consists of routine procedural items and staff reports. The Board will review minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting and hear presentations from library staff.

• Approval of October 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Staff presentation by Greg Mitchell, Supervisor: Mason Square Branch Library
• Commission Committee Reports
• Chairman's Report
• Director's Report

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board is holding public hearings for a new liquor license and a property rezoning. The board will continue a hearing regarding an all alcoholic liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street. A new hearing is scheduled to discuss changing the zoning of SS Central Street from Residence C to Commercial P.

• All alcoholic liquor license petition for 111 Chestnut Street
• Zoning change for SS Central Street from Residence C to Commercial P

The Planning Board approved a request to change the zoning of SS Central Street from Residence C to Commercial P. A petition for a new liquor license at 111 Chestnut Street was continued to a later date.

• Approved zoning change from Residence C to Commercial P at SS Central Street (6-0)
• Continued vote on new all alcoholic liquor license for Ace Will Do It, LLC at 111 Chestnut Street (6-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review a design presentation for the Forest Park Picnic Pavilion. They will also consider an off-cycle application for Parsons Apartment House at 169 Maple Street. Additionally, members will discuss revising the 2023 Community Preservation Plan.

• Park Department presentation of Forest Park Picnic Pavilion design
• Off-cycle application for Parsons Apartment House, 169 Maple Street
• Revision of the 2023 Community Preservation Plan
• Establishment of 2023 application dates

The Committee approved an off-cycle grant for the renovation of the Parsons Apartment House at 169 Maple Street. Members also established the 2023 application timeline and discussed potential revisions to the Community Preservation Plan.

• Approved $250,000 off-cycle grant for Parsons Apartment House (6-0)
• Approved 2023 application schedule (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 6 and October 11
• Tabled vote on 2023 Community Preservation Plan revisions to December meeting

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting includes a public portion for updates regarding the future of the pandemic and boosters. The provided agenda contains only procedural information.

• Update on future of pandemic and boosters

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will meet to review a strategic plan update and hear the Superintendent's report. The agenda also includes reports from several committees regarding school safety, technology, and budget matters.

• Approval of October 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Strategic Plan Update discussion
• Superintendent's Report
• Committee reports on school safety, technology, and budget

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will meet to approve minutes from the October 13, 2022 session and receive a strategic plan update. The agenda primarily consists of reports from the Superintendent and various standing committees.

• Approval of October 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Strategic Plan Update discussion

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee meeting includes an update on ARPA. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• ARPA update

Board of Elections

The meeting agenda includes discussions regarding early voting, vote-by-mail, and in-person early voting. The commission will also review polling sites and poll workers; no specific decisions or dollar amounts are detailed in the text.

• Polling site review
• Early voting and vote-by-mail procedures
• Poll worker management

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually to consider various liquor license petitions, including transfers and new restaurant licenses. The commission will also discuss annual fees for a new permit type and review recent incident reports.

• Transfer of license for Johnny Mac Liquors at 1949 Wilbraham Rd
• New beer and wine restaurant license for Los Duros Restaurant at 880 State St
• Change of manager for Springfield Liquor Mart at 1785 Allen St
• Ownership changes for Pride Operating LLC at 1225 Parker St and 77 West St
• Discussion on annual fees for Farmer Series Pouring Permit

The Board of License Commissioners approved a new beer and wine license for Los Duros Restaurant and ownership changes for Pride Operating LLC. A five-day suspension was issued to Delicias Restaurant Catering, Corp, to be held in abeyance for one year. One manager change request was continued to a later date.

• Approved minutes from October 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved change of officers and ownership for Pride Operating LLC (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer and pledge for Iyaan Corp. d/b/a Johnny Mac Liquors (unanimous)
• Approved new annual beer and wine restaurant license for Los Duros Restaurant with 1am closing (unanimous)
• Continued manager change for Springfield Liquor Mart Inc. to 12/14/22 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-day suspension held in abeyance for one year for Delicias Restaurant Catering, Corp (unanimous)
• Approved temporary hour change for Mass Mutual Convention Center for 10/28/22 and 10/29/22 (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on Farmer Series Pouring Permit annual fee to 11-9-22 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a hearing regarding a request by the City of Springfield. The city seeks a variation from the zoning ordinance to permit construction of single-family houses on specific parcels that do not have the required frontage.

• Variation request for single-family houses on Richelieu St and Hillside Pl parcels
• Hearing regarding frontage requirements for parcels #10172-0017, #06630-0005, #10172-0019, and #10170-0007
• Item listed for 658 Berkshire Ave (no details provided)

City Council

The agenda features a presentation by Community Choice Energy and a public discussion session regarding community needs. No legislative actions, ordinances, or contracts are listed for this meeting.

• Community Choice Energy presentation

Board of Assessors

The Board will review September abatement totals for real estate, motor vehicle excise, and personal property. The meeting also includes a review of eight tax abatement applications and discussions regarding litigation strategy in executive session.

• September Real Estate abatement total of $227.48
• September Motor Vehicle Excise abatement total of $27,143.90
• September Personal Property abatement total of $1,677.86
• Contract review for George E Sansoucy, P.E., LLC D/B/A Sansoucy Associates
• Review of eight tax abatement applications including T-Mobile and 169 Maple Street

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings for Notices of Intent regarding properties at NS Boston Road, 35 Elaine Circle, 1478 Parker Street, and 299 Sumner Avenue. A new notice of intent for 619 Dwight Road is also scheduled for discussion. The agenda includes an emergency certification request and updates on Loon Park Pond improvements.

• Notice of Intent: NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle
• Notice of Intent: 1478 Parker Street
• Notice of Intent: 299 Sumner Avenue
• Notice of Intent: 619 Dwight Road (Franconia Golf Course)
• WPA Emergency Certification

The Conservation Commission approved a maintenance dredging project for an irrigation pond and an emergency certification regarding a diesel fuel release. Three other petitions for residential and aquatic management projects were continued to a future date.

• Approved maintenance dredging of irrigation pond at 619 Dwight Street (Unanimous)
• Approved WPA Emergency Certification for diesel fuel release at 34 Front Street (Unanimous)
• Continued vote for residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (Unanimous)
• Continued vote for Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street (Unanimous)
• Continued vote for Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue (Unanimous)

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee will consider a petition regarding the storage and sale of petroleum at 658 Berkshire Avenue. The meeting is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom.

• Petition #6962: Store and sell petroleum at 658 Berkshire Avenue

City Council

The Springfield City Council will review several special permit requests, including marijuana establishments and truck storage lots. The agenda also includes an order to take land at 65 Sumner Avenue via eminent domain for $1,125,000 to support school parking and a potential virtual school. Additionally, the council will address the state election warrant for the November primary.

• Land taking at 65 Sumner Avenue with a $1,125,000 damage award
• Special permit for marijuana establishment at 311 Page Boulevard
• Special permit for truck storage lot at 146 Verge Street
• Zoning change for 435-455 Cottage Street to Industrial A
• State Election Warrant for the November 8, 2022, primary

The City Council voted 12-0 to adopt an order of taking for land at 65 Sumner Avenue, allowing school bus pick-up/drop-off and 80 additional parking spots. The council also approved a special permit for an adult-use marijuana storefront at 311 Page Boulevard (10-0, with two abstentions) and a temporary truck storage lot at 146 Verge Street (12-0). A special permit for a drive-up service window at 785 Page Boulevard was withdrawn without prejudice.

• Adopted order of taking for 65 Sumner Avenue for school bus parking (12-0)
• Approved adult-use marijuana storefront at 311 Page Boulevard (10-0, Brown and Fenton abstained)
• Approved temporary truck storage lot at 146 Verge Street (12-0)
• Withdrawn without prejudice: drive-up service window at 785 Page Boulevard (12-0)
• Continued vote on indoor amusement permit at 1377 Liberty Street to Nov 28, 2022 (12-0)
• Approved amendment to used car sales permit at 890 Boston Road (12-0)
• Approved motor vehicle repairs and sales at 1122 Bay Street (12-0)
• Approved adult-use marijuana storefront at 337 East Columbus Avenue (10-0, Brown and Fenton abstained)

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting includes a discussion regarding a working group during the public portion of the meeting. No other specific items of business were listed in the provided agenda.

• Discussion on Working Group

Historical Commission

The commission will conduct continued and new public hearings regarding various property petitions. The meeting also includes discussions on guidelines for new construction and a recommendation for 1414 State Street.

• Public hearings for 180 St. James Avenue and 138-140 Magnolia Terrace
• New public hearings for properties including 78 Bowdoin Street and 117 Florida Street
• Environmental review for 21 Amherst Street
• Discussion on guidelines for new construction
• Discussion regarding a recommendation for 1414 State Street

The Springfield Historical Commission approved several petitions, including solar panels at 83 Dartmouth Street, porch repairs at 78 Bowdoin Street, and window replacements at multiple addresses. Several other matters were continued to the November 3rd meeting. The commission also voted to support creating a local historic district at 1414 State Street and scheduled a special meeting on new construction guidelines.

• Approved solar panel installation at 83 Dartmouth Street (5-0)
• Approved porch repairs at 78 Bowdoin Street (5-0)
• Approved window and awning installation at 43 Oxford Street (5-0)
• Approved first-floor window replacements at 61 Washington Road (5-0)
• Approved unauthorized vinyl fence and pavilion at 30 Sherman Street (5-0)
• Approved roof replacement at 21 Amherst Street (5-0)
• Voted to support creating a local historic district at 1414 State Street (4-1)
• Scheduled a special meeting on new construction guidelines for January 26, 2023

Board of Police Commission

The Board will review and discuss its role in implementing the consent decree. The meeting will also include setting a date and agenda for the November meeting.

• Review of role in consent decree implementation
• Setting date and agenda for November meeting

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee will review an amendment to Chapter 385 of the City of Springfield Revised Ordinances. The committee will also consider a petition regarding Eversource Gas on Newbury Street.

• Ordinance #7021: Amending Chapter 385 of the Springfield Revised Ordinances
• Petition #7008: Eversource Gas project on Newbury St.

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee meeting agenda focuses on free transportation involving the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• Free transportation with Pioneer Valley Transit Authority

Mobile Home Rent Control Board

The Mobile Home Rent Control Board will review tenant hardship applications. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the July 6, 2022, public meeting.

• Review of tenant hardship applications
• Approval of July 6, 2022, meeting minutes

The Board voted unanimously to take tenant hardship applications under advisement until legal counsel can obtain HUD income metrics. No applications were approved or denied at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes for October 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Took hardship applications under advisement pending HUD data (unanimous)

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee is meeting to address items in the public portion of the agenda. This includes a follow-up on the State Street Library crossing and a discussion regarding a crosswalk on Harrison Avenue between TD Bank and Berkshire Bank.

• Follow up on State Street Library Crossing
• Discussion of crosswalk on Harrison Avenue between TD Bank and Berkshire Bank

City Council

The Springfield City Council will review a $3,343,062 increase in state aid and a $300,000 grant for early childhood services. The agenda also includes a zoning change for SS Central Street and an order for Eversource Gas to install underground pipes on Newbury Street. Additionally, the council will consider new permit fees for dumpster haulers.

• Zoning change for SS Central Street from Residence C to Commercial P
• $3,343,062.00 increase in state aid
• Eversource Gas underground conduit installation on Newbury Street
• $300,000.00 Prevention in Early Childhood Services Grant
• New annual permit fees for dumpster haulers

The City Council adopted a new ordinance establishing a formal petition process for speed hump installation on local streets, requiring two-thirds property owner or voter support and multiple department reviews. The Council also approved a 12-1 vote to increase the maximum base amount for retiree cost-of-living adjustments, adding $6.7 million to the city's pension liability. Several supplemental budgets and grants were adopted unanimously, including $3.34 million in state aid for school reserves and a $300,000 early childhood services grant.

• Adopted speed hump ordinance establishing petition process with 2/3 property owner or voter support (unanimous)
• Approved increase in maximum base amount for retiree COLA (12-1, Fenton opposed)
• Adopted FY22 Law Department expense report (12-0)
• Approved Eversource gas main replacement on Newbury Street (12-0)
• Approved Eversource petition for Sheffield Street (12-0)
• Adopted $3,343,062 supplemental budget for school reserves (unanimous)
• Adopted $300,000 Prevention in Early Childhood Services Grant (unanimous)
• Approved order of taking for land at 65 Sumner Avenue for school bus parking (unanimous)

City Council

The committee will review orders for supplemental budget increases in state aid and various grants. Discussion includes a $300,000 early childhood services grant and a $20,000 cultural investment grant. The meeting also covers retirement board stipend increases and library donations.

• Supplemental budget increase in state aid of $3,343,062.00
• Prevention in Early Childhood Services Grant of $300,000.00
• Supplemental budget increase in state aid of $1,123,382
• Cultural Investment Portfolio Grant (CIP) of $20,000
• Increase retirement board member annual stipends to $4,500

City Council

The City Council will hold a virtual meeting to conduct a follow-up discussion regarding a land taking order. The discussion concerns the property at 65 Sumner Ave, also known as Old Friendly's.

• Follow-up discussion on land taking order for 65 Sumner Ave (Old Friendly's)

School Committee- Regular

The School Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the September 29, 2022, regular session. The agenda includes a presentation of 2021-2022 year-in-review data and reports from various standing committees.

• Approval of the September 29, 2022, School Committee Regular Session minutes
• 2021-2022 Year-in-Review Data Presentation

School Committee- Regular

The committee will review a presentation of the 2021-2022 year-in-review data. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent and various standing committees.

• Approval of September 29, 2022 minutes
• 2021-2022 Year-in-Review Data Presentation

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee meeting on October 13, 2022, includes a public portion for an ARPA update. The agenda contains no other items.

• ARPA update

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is holding a hearing regarding a proposal by CrownCastle. The project involves installing 50 feet of microfiber northwest of the building located at 32 Hampden Street.

• Hearing for CrownCastle to install 50’ of microfiber near 32 Hampden St.

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will consider several new alcohol license petitions for local businesses. The meeting also includes hearings regarding regulatory violations and a discussion on permit fees.

• New beer and wine restaurant license for Los Duros Restaurant at 880 State St
• New beer and wine package store license for San Miguel Market and Restaurant at 1344 Dwight St
• New all alcohol restaurant license for All American Bar & Grill at 459 Dwight St
• Manager change for AMG Retail LLC (Irving) at 11 Tapley St
• Hearing regarding noise and entertainment violations at Delicias Restaurant

The Board of License Commissioners approved a manager change for AMG Retail LLC d/b/a Irving at 11 Tapley St, denied a new beer and wine package store license for San Miguel Market y Restaurant at 1344 Dwight St, and continued several other items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of September 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for AMG Retail LLC d/b/a Irving at 11 Tapley St from Josphen Robert Latif to Rebecca Dempse (unanimous)
• Continued to October 26, 2022 petition for new annual beer and wine restaurant license for Los Duros Restaurant at 880 State St (unanimous)
• Denied petition for new annual beer and wine package store license for San Miguel Market y Restaurant at 1344 Dwight St (unanimous)
• Approved new annual all alcohol restaurant license for L & M Hospitality Group d/b/a All American Bar & Grill at 459 Dwight St with 10pm patio restriction (unanimous)
• Approved 5-day suspension held in abeyance for one year for Delicias Restaurant at 1333 Boston Rd for noise and entertainment violations (unanimous)
• Continued to October 26, 2022 discussion of new license type annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit
• Continued to November 30, 2022 hearing for Fu Yuan Inc. d/b/a Ginger Blossom at 1203 Parker St for failure to operate (unanimous)

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet to act upon several financial orders. These items involve approving Community Preservation Committee (CPC) recommendations for various city improvements and restoration projects.

• Funding for affordable homeownership and down payment assistance
• Improvements to Bay Path Cemetery and various city parks
• Restoration of the D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts exterior
• Funding for Florentine Gardens (Floral Park) and Gemini Townhomes
• Christ Church Cathedral stained glass restoration

The Springfield City Council unanimously adopted 16 financial orders recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, funding a range of projects including affordable homeownership, down payment assistance, cemetery improvements, park renovations, and historic restoration. All votes passed with 9-0 or 10-0 tallies; Council President Lederman recused himself from one item. The meeting was a special session focused solely on these CPC allocations.

• Approved $ for Affordable Homeownership (ID #6979) — 10-0
• Approved $ for Bay Path Cemetery Improvements (ID #6980) — 10-0
• Approved $ for City of Springfield Down Payment Assistance (ID #6982) — 10-0
• Approved $ for D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts Exterior Restoration (ID #6983) — 10-0
• Approved $ for Dartmouth Terrace Fountain and Grounds (ID #6984) — 10-0
• Approved $ for Florentine Gardens (Floral Park) (ID #6985) — 10-0
• Approved $ for Gemini Townhomes (ID #6986) — 9-0 (Fenton abstained)
• Approved $ for Godfrey Triangle Restoration Phase 2 (ID #6987) — 9-0 (Govan abstained)

Springfield Empowerment Zone

The Board of Directors will review informational updates regarding school support and student success. These presentations cover the 2021-22 Roadmap for Student Success and 2022-23 Strategic SEZP Initiatives. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the June 7, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of June 7, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of 2021-22 Roadmap for Student Success
• Review of 2022-23 Strategic SEZP Initiatives

Conservation Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding Notices of Intent for multiple locations. The agenda also includes a Certificate of Compliance review and an update on an amendment to an Order of Conditions.

• Notice of Intent: NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle
• Notice of Intent: 1478 Parker Street
• Notice of Intent: 299 Sumner Avenue
• Certificate of Compliance: 45 Vann Street
• Amendment to Order of Conditions: Camp Star

The commission voted 4-0 to continue three public hearings to October 25: a residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle, Bass Pond aquatic management at 1478 Parker Street, and Forest Park Ponds vegetation management at 299 Sumner Avenue. It also approved a Certificate of Compliance for 45 Vann Street (DEP File 294-0065). Chair Christopher Collins was absent.

• Continued hearing for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle subdivision to October 25 (4-0)
• Continued hearing for Bass Pond aquatic management at 1478 Parker Street to October 25 (4-0)
• Continued hearing for Forest Park Ponds vegetation management at 299 Sumner Avenue to October 25 (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 45 Vann Street (DEP File 294-0065) (4-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on CPA needs and opportunities. They will also consider extension requests for several park projects and an off-cycle application for 169 Maple Street.

• Public hearing for CPA needs and opportunities
• Off-cycle application for Parsons Apartment House, 169 Maple Street
• Extension requests for various park and library projects
• New contract for administrator
• Discussion on historic homes lien issue

The Springfield Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to allow an off-cycle application for CPA funding for the Parsons Apartment House at 169 Maple Street, a vacant and deteriorated building in the Ridgewood Historic District. The committee also approved extension requests for several park and recreation projects, entered into a new one-year contract for the administrator, and voted to remove the lien requirement from the Historic Home Program. The annual public hearing was held to gather citizen input for the 2023 grant cycle.

• Approved off-cycle application for Parsons Apartment House, 169 Maple Street (6-0)
• Approved extension requests for multiple park and recreation projects (6-0)
• Approved new one-year contract for Administrator Karen (6-0)
• Removed lien requirement from Historic Home Program (5-1)

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee will consider Ordinance 2022-5. This ordinance proposes adding a new section to Chapter 178 of the Springfield City Code concerning combustible waste and refuse.

• Ordinance 2022-5 regarding combustible waste and refuse

Residency Commission

The Springfield Residency Commission will meet to approve minutes from September 15, 2022. The commission will also review rules, regulations, and employment start dates for residency compliance. An executive session will be held to discuss complaints or charges against an individual.

• Approval of September 15, 2022 minutes
• Review of rules and regulations
• Review of employment start dates for residency compliance
• Executive session regarding complaints or charges against an individual

The Residency Commission met on October 6, 2022, with four commissioners present. They approved the minutes from the September 15 meeting, reviewed the latest draft of rules and regulations, and discussed residency compliance start dates with the HR director. No executive session was held.

• Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Park Commission

The Springfield Park Commission is meeting to review several park-related topics. Agenda items include the Open Space Plan, Riverfront Park, and the Court Square Improvement Project. The commission will also consider a religious service request at Armory Quadrangle and a one-day liquor license request.

• Open Space Plan discussion
• Riverfront Park discussion
• Wine Safari at Forest Park Zoo
• Court Square Improvement Project
• Fee waiver request for Myrtle Street Park

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will conduct public hearings regarding multiple property petitions. The meeting also includes discussions on updates to stop work orders and new construction guidelines.

• Continued public hearings for 180 St. James Avenue, 93-95 Palmer Avenue, and 70 Buckingham Street
• New public hearings for 138-140 Magnolia Terrace, 83 Dartmouth Street, 730 State Street, and 211 Worthington Street
• Discussion on updates to Stop Work Orders
• Discussion regarding guidelines for New Construction

The Springfield Historical Commission denied a proposal to replace 26 windows at 70 Buckingham Street, finding the proposed grid pattern and exterior color historically inappropriate. The commission also approved unauthorized signage at 211 Worthington Street, contingent on Springfield Redevelopment Authority approval. Several other applications were continued or withdrawn, including a solar panel installation at 93-95 Palmer Avenue that was formally withdrawn.

• Denied window replacement at 70 Buckingham Street (2-2 vote) due to historically inappropriate grid pattern and exterior color
• Approved unauthorized signage at 211 Worthington Street (4-0), contingent on SRA approval
• Continued hearing for 180 St. James Avenue porch and window work (4-0) after petitioner requested 30-day extension
• Withdrawn: solar panel installation at 93-95 Palmer Avenue
• Continued hearing for 138-140 Magnolia Terrace window installation (4-0) pending manufacturer specifications
• Continued hearing for 83 Dartmouth Street solar panels due to petitioner absence
• Denied digital signage at 730 State Street (2-2) as historically inappropriate
• Voted to send legal letters regarding outstanding stop work orders at 65 Dartmouth St, 165 St James Ave, 3 Sumner Ave, and 37 George Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a virtual meeting featuring a presentation by BHN on Behavioral Health Urgent Care. The agenda also includes discussions related to insurance carriers and public participation.

• Behavioral Health Urgent Care presentation by BHN
• Discussion of insurance carriers

Retirement Board

The board will consider approving several retirement applications and the redeposit of past refunds. Members will also vote to reaffirm various warrants, including a $7,379,613.34 retirement payroll. Additionally, there is a scheduled hearing regarding excess earnings for a police department employee.

• Reaffirmation of warrants including $7,379,613.34 in retirement payroll and $6,400,000.00 PRIT fund redemption
• Acceptance of superannuations for five employees from DPW, Housing Authority, and School Department
• Hearing regarding MGL Chapter 32 Section 91A excess earnings for Michael Sedergren
• Vote on the redeposit of refunds for eight individuals
• Consideration of 26 requests for refunds and transfers to other systems

Board of Library Commissioners

The Commission will vote on extending the Springfield City Library Strategic Priorities through 2024. The meeting also includes a presentation by Matt Blumenfeld of the Springfield Library Foundation and various committee reports.

• Vote to extend 2019-2022 Strategic Priorities to 2024
• Presentation by Springfield Library Foundation Executive Director Matt Blumenfeld
• Approval of September 7, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board is conducting public hearings regarding alcoholic liquor license petitions. This includes a continued hearing for 111 Chestnut Street and a new hearing for 459 Dwight Street.

• Liquor license petition #6945 for 111 Chestnut Street
• Liquor license petition #7027 for 459 Dwight Street

The Springfield Planning Board approved a new all-alcoholic liquor license for L & M Hospitality Group, LLC d/b/a All American Sports Bar at 459 Dwight Street, with conditions including a 11:00 PM outdoor patio closing time and sign permitting requirements. The vote was 7-0. A separate liquor license petition for 111 Chestnut Street (L'Amour) was continued to November 2, 2022, also by a 7-0 vote.

• Approved all-alcoholic liquor license for All American Sports Bar at 459 Dwight Street (7-0)
• Continued liquor license petition for L'Amour at 111 Chestnut Street to November 2, 2022 (7-0)

City Council

The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss updates regarding two items. These include the implementation of the Board of Police Commissioners and the U.S. Department of Justice Consent Decree.

• Implementation of the Board of Police Commissioners
• Implementation of the U.S. Department of Justice Consent Decree

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee met virtually to discuss Ordinance 2022-3. This item concerns code enforcement inspections and warrant requirements.

• Ordinance 2022-3: Code Enforcement Inspection Ordinance

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee will meet to discuss LED lights and streetlight outages. The agenda also includes Petition #7008 regarding Eversource Gas on Newbury Street.

• Discussion of LED lights
• Discussion of streetlight outages
• Petition #7008 (Eversource Gas - Newbury St.)

City Council

The Springfield City Council met virtually on October 4, 2022. The agenda included a public portion and discussion regarding plans for the Domestic Violence Awareness Program.

• Plans for the Domestic Violence Awareness Program

Traffic Commission

The Springfield Traffic Commission will discuss a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Elmore Street and Newport Street. The commission will also consider an honorary street sign for Bishop Curies L. Shaird on Liberty Street.

• 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Elmore Street and Newport Street
• Honorary street sign for Bishop Curies L. Shaird on Liberty Street

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding Eversource's plan to install new conduit on Sheffield Street. This installation is intended to provide electrical service and fiber optic data to the new Springfield College Health Science Center building.

• Hearing for Eversource/Springfield College conduit installation on Sheffield Street

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet to act on several orders, including a $64,950 road safety grant and contract ratifications. The agenda also includes requests for special permits and potential updates to city ordinances.

• $64,950.00 FFY23 Municipal Road Safety Grant
• Special permit for a truck storage lot at 146 Verge Street
• Zoning change for 435-455 Cottage Street from Industrial Park to Industrial A
• Ordinance requiring dumpster haulers to pay annual permit fees
• Ratification of collective bargaining agreements for NAGE Local 1-021 and Public Health Nurses

The City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance requiring the City Clerk to publish a public listing of all municipal boards, commissions, and committees, including vacancies, and to develop a public application process for appointments. The Council also ratified two collective bargaining agreements, accepted a $64,950 state road safety grant, and adopted a resolution opposing an Eversource rate increase. A proposed ordinance requiring dumpster permits and fees was referred to committee by a 5-8 vote.

• Adopted ordinance requiring public posting of board/commission vacancies and applications (unanimous)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with NAGE Local 1-021 (unanimous)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreement with Springfield Public Health Nurses (unanimous)
• Accepted $64,950 FFY23 Municipal Road Safety Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $593.45 payment to Thomas J. O'Connor for prior year bills (unanimous)
• Approved $225 donation of gift cards to Hungry Hill Senior Center (unanimous)
• Referred dumpster permit fee ordinance to committee (5-8)
• Adopted resolution opposing Eversource rate increase (unanimous)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing June and August revenue versus expenditure reports. The committee will also consider ratifying collective bargaining agreements for NAGE Local 1-021 and Springfield Public Health Nurses. Additionally, the agenda includes a $64,950.00 municipal road safety grant.

• Ratification of NAGE Local 1-021 collective bargaining agreement
• Ratification of Springfield Public Health Nurses collective bargaining agreement
• $64,950.00 FFY23 Municipal Road Safety Grant
• June and August revenue vs. expenditure reports
• $225.00 Department of Elder Affairs donation

City Council

The Springfield City Council meeting includes an update on the policy and procedures for the Police Commission. The agenda also covers discussions regarding the complaint process and matters of hiring and discipline.

• Update on Policy and Procedures for Police Commission
• Discussion of Complaint Process
• Review of Hiring/Discipline

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review eight tax applications and discuss personal exemptions. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss litigation strategies for upcoming Appellate Tax Board hearings. Additionally, the board will address uncollectible excise taxes.

• Review of 8 tax applications, including T-Mobile Financial Leasing and Superior Tax & Accounting SVCS
• Discussion of ATB Docket Review for properties including Outfront Media LLC and Northern Heights Limited Partnership
• Review of personal exemption applications
• Review of uncollectible excise taxes dating from 1997 to 2022

School Committee- Regular

The committee will vote on the FY23 Supplemental Budget and an appropriation of $6,650,335.00 in carryover funds. Other agenda items include approving a service animal policy and a field trip for Central High School.

• Vote to approve the FY23 Supplemental Budget
• Appropriation for carryover funds in the amount of $6,650,335.00
• Approval of a Service Animal Policy
• Central High School field trip request for October 15-16, 2022
• Letter opposing raising new MCAS Standards

School Committee- Regular

The committee will vote on the FY23 Supplemental Budget and an appropriation of $6,650,335.00 in carryover funds. The agenda also includes approving a service animal policy and a field trip request for Central High School.

• Vote on FY23 Supplemental Budget
• Appropriation of $6,650,335.00 in carryover funds
• Approval of Service Animal Policy
• Central High School field trip request for October 15-16, 2022
• Letter opposing new MCAS Standards

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee will review proposed changes to the dumpster ordinance and a new ordinance regarding speed humps. The committee will also address vacancy announcements and applications for board, commission, and committee appointments.

• New Speed Hump Ordinance
• Dumpster Ordinance revisions
• Board, Commission & Committee appointment vacancy announcements and applications

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners is reviewing petitions for new beer, wine, and all-alcohol restaurant licenses. The meeting also includes a discussion on permit fees and reviews of recent incident reports.

• New Beer and Wine Restaurant License for Los Duros Restaurant at 880 State St
• New All Alcohol Restaurant License for L’Amour at 111 Chestnut St
• Transfer of license to Parkside Discount Liquors at 447 Sumner Ave
• Discussion regarding new annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit
• Review of incident reports from The Zone, Hookah Factory, and others

The Springfield License Commission approved a change of manager for Fraternal Order of Eagle, a new beer and wine license for Los Duros Restaurant, and a transfer for SG Convenience Smoke Shop. It denied a transfer of license for Parkside Discount Liquors and continued several petitions to October 12, 2022. No action was taken on most incident reports reviewed.

• Approved minutes from September 14, 2022 with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Fraternal Order of Eagle (unanimous)
• Continued new beer/wine license for Los Duros Restaurant to 10-12-22 (unanimous)
• Continued new all-alcohol license for L'Amour to 10-12-22 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of license for SG Convenience Smoke Shop (unanimous)
• Denied transfer of license for Parkside Discount Liquors (unanimous)
• Approved change of officers for Ocean State Job Lot (unanimous)
• Dismissed complaint against New England Motors Cars with prejudice (unanimous)

School Committee- Regular

The School Safety and Student & Parent Concerns subcommittees will meet to receive an update on school building security. The meeting also includes a vote to recommend the approval of a Service Animal Policy to the full School Committee.

• Update on school building safety and security
• Vote to recommend the Service Animal Policy to the full School Committee

School Committee- Regular

The Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee will vote on recommendations for the full School Committee. These include appointing delegates to the MASC/MASS Joint Conference in November 2022. The subcommittee will also consider recommending a letter that opposes raising new MCAS Standards.

• Appointment of Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the MASC/MASS Joint Conference
• Authorization for delegates to vote on resolutions at the November conference
• Recommendation of a letter opposing the raising of new MCAS Standards

School Committee- Regular

The Budget & Finance Subcommittee will vote on recommendations for the full School Committee. These include an appropriation of $6,650,335.00 from carryover funds and approval of a supplemental budget.

• Recommendation to approve $6,650,335.00 appropriation from carryover funds
• Recommendation to approve the Supplemental Budget

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing two petitions at this meeting. The board will consider a request for increased density at 283, 291, and 299 Oakland Street and a Comprehensive Project 40B application for 775 Worthington Street.

• Variance for an increase in density at 283, 291, and 299 Oakland Street
• Application for a Comprehensive Project 40B at 775 Worthington Street

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee agenda is limited to providing updates on ARPA during the public portion of the meeting. No other specific items are listed for discussion.

• ARPA updates

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet to act on several petitions, special permits, and zoning changes. Items include requests for a marijuana establishment at 732 Cottage Street and new stop signs at Pineview Drive. The council will also review rezoning properties on State Street and Prospect Terrace from Residence C to Business A.

• Rezoning of 1400 and 1414 State Street from Residence C to Business A
• Special permit for an adult use marijuana establishment at 732 Cottage Street
• Petition for a stop sign at the intersection of Fairlawn Street and Pineview Drive
• Special permit for a digital wall sign at 1414 Main Street
• Special permit for a drive-up service window at 785 Page Boulevard

City Council

The Springfield City Council will meet virtually to discuss plans for a domestic violence awareness program. The meeting also includes a public portion for comments.

• Plans for the Domestic Violence Awareness Program
• Public portion

City Council

The Joint Public Safety and Finance Committee is scheduled to meet virtually on September 26, 2022. The agenda includes an order for the taking of land located at 65 Sumner Avenue.

• Order of Taking of Land at 65 Sumner Avenue

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee held a virtual meeting via Zoom. The agenda included a public portion for updates regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

• ARPA updates

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will review a request to change the zoning of 435-455 Cottage Street from Industrial Park to Industrial A. The agenda also includes a liquor license transfer for 445-447 Sumner Avenue and the proposed creation of the Federal Square/Upper State Street Local Historic District.

• Liquor license transfer at 445-447 Sumner Avenue
• Zoning change from Industrial Park to Industrial A for 435-455 Cottage Street
• Proposed creation of the Federal Square/Upper State Street Local Historic District

The Springfield Planning Board approved two items unanimously (6-0). A liquor license transfer for 445-447 Sumner Avenue (Parkside Discount Liquors) was approved with conditions including no on-site consumption and no sales of single-serving containers 12 oz or less. A zoning change for 435-455 Cottage Street from Industrial Park to Industrial A was also approved, with a follow-up meeting scheduled for October 24, 2022.

• Approved [6-0] all-alcoholic package store liquor license transfer for 445-447 Sumner Avenue (Parkside Discount Liquors) with conditions including no on-site consumption, no loitering, and no sales of single-serving containers 12 oz or less.
• Approved [6-0] zoning change for 435-455 Cottage Street from Industrial Park to Industrial A, with a follow-up meeting on October 24, 2022.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing updates to the Court Square Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #12 following a meeting with owners. The council will also receive an update regarding actions necessary for the advancement of the MCAA vision for Bruce Landon Way.

• Court Square Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #12 update
• Bruce Landon Way project update

Responsible Employer Ordinance Committee (REO)

The Responsible Employer Ordinance Monitoring Committee is reviewing policies regarding corrective actions for contractors who fail to meet specific requirements. The committee will also review workforce reports and utilization forms for local construction projects.

• Discussion of corrective action for contractors not meeting numbers
• Review of DeBerry/Homer Elementary School Project workforce report
• Review of REO Utilization Form for Sci-Tech Window & Door Replacement

The Responsible Employer Ordinance Monitoring Committee discussed corrective actions for contractors not meeting workforce goals, reviewed sample warning letters, and examined workforce reports for the DeBerry/Homer Elementary School project. No formal votes were taken on policy changes; the only action was approval of the previous meeting's minutes and adjournment.

• Approved minutes of August 23, 2022 meeting
• Adjourned meeting by voice vote

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss SO#22-018 Rules and Regulations. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the reputation, character, or discipline of individuals.

• SO#22-018 Rules and Regulations
• Executive Session regarding personnel matters

Conservation Commission

The Springfield Conservation Commission is reviewing multiple Notices of Intent during this meeting. These petitions involve property developments or changes at specific addresses in the city. The session includes both continued public hearings and an order of conditions.

• Notice of Intent for 299 Sumner Avenue
• Notice of Intent for 1478 Parker Street
• Notice of Intent for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle
• Notice of Intent for 1800 Roosevelt Avenue

The Commission voted unanimously to continue three public hearings to October 11, 2022: Forest Park Ponds aquatic vegetation management at 299 Sumner Avenue, Bass Pond aquatic management at 1478 Parker Street, and a residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle. It also unanimously approved the Order of Conditions for the Blunt Park Redevelopment Project at 1800 Roosevelt Avenue, which had been approved at the prior meeting.

• Continued Forest Park Ponds aquatic vegetation management hearing to Oct 11 (5-0)
• Continued Bass Pond aquatic management hearing to Oct 11 (5-0)
• Continued residential subdivision hearing at NS Boston Road/35 Elaine Circle to Oct 11 (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for Blunt Park Redevelopment Project at 1800 Roosevelt Ave (5-0)

City Council

The Springfield City Council is holding a virtual meeting to discuss planning an event for Domestic Violence Month in October. This item is part of the public portion of the agenda.

• Discussion of planning an event for Domestic Violence Month in October

School Committee - Building & Maintenance

The School Building Commission will review several school construction and maintenance items. This includes an amendment for the DeBerry / Homer Elementary School project and a funding agreement update for the High School of Science and Technology. The commission will also consider the total project budget for Glickman Elementary School.

• Amendment #5 CO#2 for the DeBerry / Homer Elementary School project
• First Amendment to the Project Funding Agreement for High School of Science and Technology
• Total Project Budget (3011) approval for Glickman Elementary School
• Approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The School Building Commission unanimously approved the First Amendment to the Project Funding Agreement for the DeBerry/Homer Elementary School, updating the total project budget to $94,366,017 and the maximum state grant to $54,016,54. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting. An informational update noted delays in the Sci-Tech windows project due to supply chain issues, with temporary plexiglass installation planned.

• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to MSBA Project Funding Agreement for DeBerry/Homer Elementary School, budget $94,366,017, grant $54,016,54 (unanimous)

City Council

The Springfield City Council will review several large-scale grants, including a $3,000,000 allocation for the Walker Grandstand. The agenda also includes petitions for utility work on various streets and requests to rezone properties on State Street from residential to business use.

• $3,000,000 grant for Walker Grandstand
• Rezoning of 1400 and 1414 State Street from Residence C to Business A
• ValleyBike Share amendment to add three stations at $1,388 per year
• Ordinance requiring dumpster haulers to pay annual permit fees
• Eversource Gas petition for new pipe installation on Oswego Street

The City Council approved 28 grants and orders, including a $3 million Walker Grandstand grant, a $2 million Old Hill infill housing project, and a $500,000 vacant home rehabilitation grant (9-2). A speed hump ordinance and a dumpster permit fee ordinance were referred to committee. All votes were 11-0 except where noted.

• Approved $3M Walker Grandstand grant (11-0)
• Approved $2M Old Hill Infill housing project (11-0)
• Approved $500K Homes Project Pilot Grant for vacant home rehab (9-2, Curran and Brown opposed)
• Approved $992,816 FY23 State 911 Support & Incentive Grant (11-0)
• Approved $300K MGC Parking Garage grant (11-0)
• Approved $300K MassTrails Grant with match (11-0)
• Referred speed hump ordinance (ORD-2022-7) to committee
• Referred dumpster permit fee ordinance (ORD-2022-5) to committee

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several grant orders for community development and public safety projects. The agenda also includes a report on July revenue versus expenditures and authorizations for property sales.

• Walker Grandstand grant ($3,000,000)
• Old Hill Infill Project grant ($2,000,000)
• State 911 Support & Incentive Grant ($992,816)
• MassTrails Grant ($300,000)
• Authorization of property sales on Forest Hills Road and Donbray Road

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a virtual meeting on September 19, 2022. The agenda includes a public portion and an update regarding the complaint resolution process.

• Update on complaint resolution

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee will consider two appointments for the Water and Sewer Commission. This includes the appointment of Matthew Donnellan and the re-appointment of Vanessa Otero.

• Appointment of Matthew Donnellan to the Water and Sewer Commission
• Re-appointment of Vanessa Otero to the Water and Sewer Commission

Residency Commission

The Springfield Residency Commission is meeting to approve minutes from three previous 2022 meetings. The commission will also review and update its rules and regulations. A portion of the meeting will be held in executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual.

• Approval of June 22, July 18, and August 4, 2022 minutes
• Review and update of rules and regulations
• Executive session for case assignment regarding complaints or charges

The commission unanimously approved the public minutes from June 22, 2022, and July 18, 2022. Commissioner Fenton presented his review and recommendations for the draft Rules and Regulations. The commission then voted to enter Executive Session for a case assignment and did not return to open session.

• Approved public minutes of June 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved public minutes of July 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Voted to enter Executive Session for case assignment (6-0)

Emergency Medical Services

This meeting consists of routine business, including the approval of minutes from the July 21, 2022, meeting. The body will also review monthly reports from AMR.

• Approval of July 21, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of AMR monthly reports

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will meet to approve a City of Springfield Diploma for Emily Troy. The agenda includes updates on hiring, staffing, and changes in DESE requirements for competency determination. Various standing committee reports are also scheduled.

• Approval of a City of Springfield Diploma for Emily Troy
• Hiring/Staffing Update
• Changes in DESE requirements for Competency Determination
• Approval of September 1, 2022, meeting minutes

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the September 1, 2022 meeting and vote on a diploma for Emily Troy. The committee will also discuss hiring updates and changes in DESE requirements for competency determination.

• Approval of a City of Springfield Diploma for Emily Troy
• Hiring/Staffing Update
• Changes in DESE requirements for Competency Determination
• Approval of September 1, 2022 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will conduct public hearings for multiple property petitions, including locations on St. James Avenue and Chestnut Street. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding guidelines for new construction.

• Public hearing: 180 St. James Avenue
• Public hearing: 95-97 Chestnut Street
• Public hearing: 93-95 Palmer Avenue
• Public hearing: 71 Firglade Avenue
• Discussion on guidelines for new construction

The Springfield Historical Commission approved three petitions: raising the sidewalk grade and adding ADA handrails at 95-97 Chestnut Street (4-0), replacing second-floor porch railings and plinth at 71 Firglade Avenue (5-0), and installing a utility meter at 120 Clarendon Street (5-0). Four other petitions were continued to the October 6 meeting: 180 St. James Avenue, 93-95 Palmer Avenue, and 70 Buckingham Street. The Commission also appointed officers for the year and heard public comments against solar panels in historic districts.

• Approved sidewalk grade raise and ADA handrails at 95-97 Chestnut Street (4-0)
• Approved porch railing and plinth replacement at 71 Firglade Avenue (5-0)
• Approved utility meter installation at 120 Clarendon Street (5-0)
• Continued 180 St. James Avenue porch/window petition to 10/6 (5-0)
• Continued 93-95 Palmer Avenue solar panel petition to 10/6 (5-0)
• Continued 70 Buckingham Street window replacement to 10/6 (5-0)
• Adopted appointment of Vincent Walsh as Chair, Alphonso Nardi as Vice Chair, Judith Crowell as CPC rep, Julisa Davila-Ramos as Secretary (5-0)
• Received public speak-out report; residents spoke against solar panels in historic districts

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee met virtually on September 15, 2022. The agenda included a discussion during the public portion regarding LED conversion for street lights.

• Discussion of LED conversion for street lights

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will meet to consider several petitions for new alcohol licenses, management changes, and license transfers. The agenda also includes informational hearings and a review of recent incident reports from various local establishments.

• Change of hours for Bori Chino at 497 Belmont Ave
• New Beer and Wine Restaurant License for Los Duros Restaurant at 880 State St
• New All Alcohol Restaurant License for L’Amour at 111 Chestnut St
• Transfer of license to Better Life Whole Foods at 1500 Allen Street
• Discussion regarding annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit

The Springfield License Commission approved a change of hours for Amapola Bakery and Bistro to allow alcohol service until 1:00 a.m., and approved a transfer of license for Better Life Whole Foods. Several other petitions, including new licenses for Los Duros Restaurant and L'Amour, were continued to later dates. The board also approved alcohol consumption only at a beer garden for American International College football concessions.

• Approved change of hours for Amapola Bakery and Bistro to 1:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of license to Ban-Song LLC for Better Life Whole Foods (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Casa Vallarta Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Potbelly’s Pub (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol consumption only at beer garden for American International College football events (unanimous)
• Continued new license for Los Duros Restaurant to 9-28-22 (unanimous)
• Continued new license for L’Amour to 9-28-22 (unanimous)
• Continued new license for San Miguel Market and Restaurant to 10-12-22 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing a petition to increase the height of a wireless telecommunications facility. The proposal concerns the property known as 1100 Dickinson Street.

• Proposed variance for increased height of a cell tower at 1100 Dickinson Street (Petition #6961)

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will discuss parking matters on St James Ave and Elm St. The meeting includes a review of handicap parking applications and a discussion regarding city signage discrepancies. Members will also continue discussions about accessibility.

• Review of handicap parking applications
• Discussion of city signage discrepancies
• Parking issues on St James Ave
• Parking on Elm St
• Continued discussion about accessibility

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will review business conducted during the COVID-19 period when in-person meetings were unavailable. The meeting also includes discussions regarding handicap parking at Big Y and the recruitment of new members from Indian Orchard.

• Review of business from the COVID-19 period
• Handicap parking for Big Y
• Recruitment of new members, preferably from Indian Orchard
• Transition of business matters from Bob to Victor
• Continued discussion about accessibility

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet for both public and executive sessions. The agenda includes a reference to PIE #22-035 Rules and Regulations. An executive session is scheduled to discuss matters regarding the character, discipline, or health of individuals.

• PIE #22-035 Rules and Regulations 10/21/2022

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation regarding the results of the City's Fiscal Year 2021 external financial statement audit. The audit was conducted by Powers & Sullivan, LLC.

• Presentation of the FY2021 External Financial Statement Audit results by Powers & Sullivan, LLC

Traffic Commission

The Springfield Traffic Commission will consider implementing 90-day trial periods for new four-way stop signs. These proposals involve the intersections of Maebeth Street at Fairlawn Street and Pineview Street at Fairlawn Street. The commission will also review minutes from the August 1, 2022 meeting.

• 90-day trial of stop signs at Maebeth Street and Fairlawn Street
• 90-day trial of stop signs at Pineview Street and Fairlawn Street
• Approval of August 1, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee meeting includes a public portion for an update on ARPA funding. The provided agenda contains no other items.

• Update on ARPA funding

Board of Assessors

The Board will review August abatement totals for real estate, motor vehicle excise, and personal property. The agenda includes reassessments, charitable exemption applications, and uncollectible excise taxes. The Board also plans to enter executive session regarding litigation strategy.

• August real estate abatement total of $53,782.54
• August motor vehicle excise abatement total of $36,367.88
• Reassessment of Parcel # 054700012 - ES Fullerton for FY2021 through FY2023
• Charitable exemption application for Restoration Worship Center Inc.
• Review of uncollectible excise taxes from various years

Retirement Board

The Springfield Retirement Board will vote on cost of living increases and several retirement applications for police and school department staff. The board will also consider reaffirming warrants, including a $7,409,257.99 retirement payroll warrant. Additionally, the 2023 Administrative Budget is scheduled for discussion and vote.

• Vote on COLA Base Increase and Cost of Living Percentage Increase
• Involuntary Accidental Disability application for Tiyra Johnson (Police Department)
• Acceptance of superannuations for four employees in the Police and School Departments
• Reaffirmation of warrants, including $7,409,257.99 for retirement payroll
• Discussion and vote on the 2023 Administrative Budget

Board of Library Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural items and administrative reports. The meeting includes the approval of June 1, 2022, minutes and updates from the Chairman and Director.

• Approval of June 1, 2022, meeting minutes
• Commission Committee Reports
• Chairman’s Report
• Director’s Report

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two new liquor license petitions. The board will also continue a hearing for a special permit to increase a ground sign size at 19 Oakland Street.

• Special Permit for accessory ground sign size increase at 19 Oakland Street
• New All Alcoholic Liquor License petition for 111 Chestnut Street
• New Beer & Wine Liquor License petition for 1344 Dwight Street

The Springfield Planning Board approved a special permit for an accessory ground sign at Calvary's Love Church (19 Oakland Street) and a new beer & wine license for San Miguel Market and Restaurant (1344 Dwight Street). A new all-alcoholic liquor license for L'Amour (111 Chestnut Street) was continued to October 5, 2022. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved special permit for 32 sq ft ground sign at 19 Oakland Street (Calvary's Love Church) (6-0)
• Approved new beer & wine liquor license for San Miguel Market and Restaurant at 1344 Dwight Street (6-0)
• Continued vote on new all-alcoholic liquor license for L'Amour at 111 Chestnut Street to October 5, 2022 (6-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will discuss affordability restrictions with a Gemini Homes proponent and review an extension request for the Kilroy House restoration. The agenda also includes approval of August 2, 2022 minutes and updates on the Historic Homes Program.

• Discussion with Gemini Homes regarding affordability restrictions
• Administrator's contract extension
• Extension request from Springfield Museums for Kilroy House restoration work
• Historic Homes Program discussion
• Approval of August 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The Community Preservation Committee voted 8-0 to rescind its requirement of a 30-year affordability restriction for the 40-unit Gemini Homes project and instead defer to the 15-year restriction imposed by other funders. The committee also approved a contract extension for the administrator through October 28, 2022, and granted an extension for the Kilroy House restoration project to November 30, 2023. Discussion on changing the Historic Homes Program's homeowner share requirement was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved motion to rescind 30-year affordability restriction for Gemini Homes and defer to 15-year restriction (8-0)
• Approved amendment to administrator's contract extending term to October 28, 2022, with increased hours and total contract amount of $42,020 (8-0)
• Approved extension for Kilroy House restoration project to November 30, 2023 (8-0)
• Postponed discussion on changing Historic Homes Program homeowner share requirement to future meeting

Residency Commission

The commission will approve minutes from June, July, and August 2022 meetings. The agenda also includes a review of rules and regulations and an executive session to discuss complaints or charges against an individual.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 22, July 18, and August 4, 2022
• Review and update of rules and regulations
• Executive session for case assignment regarding complaints or charges against an individual

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote to approve high school diplomas for three students. The meeting also includes discussions regarding enrollment data, school building projects, and COVID-19 updates.

• Approval of high school diplomas for Angelina Natal, Elliot Velasquez, and Jesi-Jaymes Freeman
• Update on school buildings and projects
• Enrollment/census data update
• COVID-19 update

Historical Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings regarding petitions for 180 St. James Avenue, 146 Longhill Street, and 95-97 Chestnut Street. The meeting also includes a discussion on guidelines for new construction.

• Public hearing: 180 St. James Avenue (Petition #6939)
• Public hearing: 146 Longhill Street (Petition #6952)
• Public hearing: 95-97 Chestnut Street (Petition #6953)
• Discussion on guidelines for new construction (ID #6737)

The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 34 window replacements at 180 St. James Avenue, continued a matter regarding a second-story porch to the next meeting, and approved a solar panel installation at 146 Longhill Street. Minutes from August 18 were also approved.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 34 windows at 180 St. James Ave (5-0)
• Approved repair of second-story front door at 180 St. James Ave under Non-Applicability (5-0)
• Continued reconsideration of second-story porch at 180 St. James Ave to Sept. 15 (5-0)
• Approved solar panel installation at 146 Longhill Street (5-0)
• Continued sidewalk grade/handrail petition at 95-97 Chestnut Street to Sept. 15 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 18, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The meeting agenda focuses on a mental health discussion, including a recap of check-ups to prevent crisis and sharing stories with state legislators. No legislative actions or ordinances are listed in the document.

• Recap on mental health check ups to prevent crisis
• Sharing stories with State legislators

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will discuss various health center business matters, including staffing and dental updates. The agenda also includes reviews of the 2023 SAC Budget and the FY2020 City Audit.

• 2023 SAC Budget
• FY2020 City Audit
• MassHealth Primary Care Tier 3 checklist
• PCACO Model Contract Appendix D

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a petition to increase the height of a wireless telecommunications facility. The request concerns the property known as WS (A.K.A. 1100) Dickinson Street.

• Proposed variance for increased height of a wireless telecommunications facility at 1100 Dickinson Street (Petition #6961)

Conservation Commission

The Springfield Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding Notices of Intent for multiple locations, including NS Boston Road and 1478 Parker Street. The commission will also review an extension request for an Order of Conditions.

• Notice of Intent: NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle (ID #6927)
• Notice of Intent: 1478 Parker Street (ID #6928)
• Notice of Intent: 299 Sumner Avenue (ID #6929)
• Notice of Intent: 1800 Roosevelt Avenue (ID #6930)
• Extension request for an Order of Conditions (ID #6946)

The Commission voted unanimously to continue four public hearings to September 20, 2022: a residential subdivision at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle, Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street, Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue, and the Blunt Park Redevelopment Project at 1800 Roosevelt Avenue. The Blunt Park Notice of Intent was approved at this meeting, with the Order of Conditions to be approved on September 20. An Order of Conditions extension request for Columbia Gas of Massachusetts at South Street and Connecticut River was approved unanimously.

• Continued residential subdivision hearing at NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle to 9/20/22 (unanimous)
• Continued Bass Pond Aquatic Management hearing at 1478 Parker Street to 9/20/22 (unanimous)
• Continued Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management hearing at 299 Sumner Avenue to 9/20/22 (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intent for Blunt Park Redevelopment at 1800 Roosevelt Avenue; Order of Conditions to be approved 9/20/22 (unanimous)
• Approved Order of Conditions extension for Columbia Gas of Massachusetts at South Street and Connecticut River (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing concerning a proposal by Verizon. The request involves installing and maintaining one jointly owned pole on the east side of Kerry Drive near Feltham Road.

• Hearing for the installation and maintenance of a joint utility pole on Kerry Drive

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will hold a hearing regarding a proposal from Verizon. The request involves the installation and maintenance of one jointly owned pole on the west side of Feltham Road, approximately 339 feet north of Newhouse Street.

• Hearing for a joint utility pole installation on Feltham Road

License Commission

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will review new liquor license petitions and manager changes. The meeting includes pre-hearing conferences regarding rule violations at several local establishments. The board will also discuss annual fees for a Farmer Series Pouring Permit.

• New beer and wine package store license petition for Ora Care Inc. at 878 Sumner Ave
• Manager change for One Stop Liquor Store at 145-147 Boston Rd
• Pre-hearing conference regarding security violations at Center Stage
• Pre-hearing conference regarding occupancy and noise violations at Fuego Sports Bar
• Discussion of annual fees for the Farmer Series Pouring Permit

The Board of License Commissioners approved a new beer and wine package store license for Ora Care at 878 Sumner Ave, with restrictions on hours and single-bottle sales. They also approved a change of manager for One Stop Liquor Store. Three businesses received suspensions: Mardi Gras (5 days, 2 served), Center Stage (5 days, 2 served), and Fuego Sports Bar (5 days, 1 served), with remaining days held in abeyance. A complaint against New England Motors Cars was continued to September 14, 2022.

• Approved new annual beer and wine package store license for Ora Care at 878 Sumner Ave, with sales restricted to 10 am–9 pm Monday–Saturday, no Sunday hours, no single bottles (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for One Stop Liquor Store at 145-147 Boston Rd from Jose Luis Martinez Jr. to Shruti Arora (unanimous)
• Continued complaint against New England Motors Cars to September 14, 2022, after licensee agreed to pick up vehicle within 5 business days and complainant to pay half of expenses (3-1)
• Approved Easthampton Cider Project to give out cider for off-premises consumption at Mattoon St. Arts Festival on September 10-11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-day suspension for Mardi Gras at 87-91 Taylor St, with 2 days served and 3 held in abeyance for one year (unanimous)
• Approved 5-day suspension for Center Stage at 265-271 Dwight St, with 2 days served and 3 held in abeyance for one year (2-2, motion carried)
• Approved 5-day suspension for Fuego Sports Bar at 885 Carew St, with 1 day served and 4 held in abeyance for one year (unanimous)
• Continued discussion on new license type annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit to September 14, 2022 (unanimous)

Responsible Employer Ordinance Committee (REO)

The committee will review workforce reports and discuss potential corrective actions for contractors not meeting ordinance requirements. The agenda also includes a review of a court case and discussions regarding the Forest Park Forestry Building.

• Review of DeBerry/Homer Elementary School workforce report
• Review of Barr Inc vs Town of Hollister court case
• Discussion on Forest Park Forestry Building
• Request to invite Marois Construction Co. to a future meeting
• Discussion on corrective actions and notices for non-compliant contractors

The committee reviewed workforce reports for the DeBerry/Homer Elementary School project and discussed challenges in meeting resident and minority hiring targets. They also discussed the Barr Inc. vs. Town of Hollister court case and considered creating a compliance board. A request was made to bring Marois Construction to a future meeting to discuss their hiring plans. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting accepted
• Discussed workforce report for DeBerry/Homer Elementary School (Fontaine Brothers)
• Discussed Barr Inc. vs. Town of Hollister court case and proposed creating an REO Compliance Board
• Discussed Forest Park Forestry Building compliance with Marois Construction
• Requested Marois Construction be brought to next meeting to discuss hiring plans
• Discussed corrective action for contractors not meeting REO requirements; Councilor Allen to draft a letter for review

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is holding a hearing regarding an Eversource gas project. The proposal involves installing a medium pressure PVC underground gas main and retiring low-pressure cast iron pipes. This work affects sections of Oswego Street, Niagara Street, and the Dwight Street Extension.

• Public hearing for Eversource gas main installation
• Installation of medium pressure PVC underground gas main
• Retirement of low-pressure cast iron pipes on Oswego, Niagara, and Dwight streets

City Council

The City Council will consider several petitions, including a zoning change on Plainfield Street and special permits for automotive services and truck storage. The agenda also includes items from the Traffic Commission regarding new crosswalks and parking regulations. Additionally, the council will review Eversource gas line work on Moore Street.

• Zoning change for ES Plainfield Street from Residence A to Residence C
• Special permit for motor vehicle repairs and used car sales at 419 Taylor Street
• Special permit for truck storage at 146 Verge Street and North Verge Street properties
• Exterior renovation permit for a structure at 473 Sumner Avenue
• Eversource gas service replacement project on Moore Street

The City Council approved all items on the agenda by 11-0 votes, including a stop sign at 22-16 Merrimac Ave, an Eversource project on Moore St, the State Primary Election Warrant, a special permit for motor vehicle repairs and used car sales at 419 Taylor Street, a special permit for exterior renovations at 473 Sumner Avenue, and a zoning change for ES Plainfield Street from Residence A to Residence C. A special permit for a temporary truck storage lot at 146 Verge Street was continued to October 24, 2022. An informational presentation on the Court Square Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #12 was referred to committee for further discussion.

• Approved stop sign at 22-16 Merrimac Ave (11-0)
• Approved Eversource project on Moore St (11-0)
• Adopted State Primary Election Warrant (11-0)
• Approved special permit for motor vehicle repairs and used car sales at 419 Taylor Street (11-0)
• Approved special permit for exterior renovations at 473 Sumner Avenue (11-0)
• Continued special permit for temporary truck storage lot at 146 Verge Street to October 24, 2022 (11-0)
• Approved zoning change for ES Plainfield Street from Residence A to Residence C (11-0)
• Referred Court Square Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #12 to committee for further discussion

City Council

The Maintenance and Development Sub-Committee meeting agenda contains only one item for discussion during the public portion. This item provides an update regarding the State Street Library crossing.

• Update on State Street Library Crossing

Emergency Medical Services

The meeting includes the approval of minutes from July 21, 2022. The agenda also features AMR reports and other new business.

• Approval of July 21, 2022 minutes
• AMR reports

Historical Commission

The commission will hold public hearings for several property petitions. The agenda also includes a discussion on the preliminary report for the Federal Square – Upper State Street Local Historic District.

• Public hearings for petitions at 47 Garfield, 200 Maple, 25 Beechwood, 149 Bellevue, 52 Sumner, and 180 St. James Avenue
• Preliminary report discussion for Federal Square – Upper State Street Local Historic District
• Entry door compliance update for 135 Westminster Street
• Discussion regarding guidelines for new construction

The Springfield Historical Commission approved five petitions and denied one at its August 18, 2022 meeting. The commission approved window replacements at 47 Garfield Street (5-0), a rear roof extension at 200 Maple Street (5-0), garage window and door replacements at 25 Beechwood Avenue (5-0), and deleading with window replacements at 149 Bellevue Avenue (5-0). A digital sign at 52 Sumner Avenue was denied (0-5) for not meeting historic standards. Exterior renovations at 180 St. James Avenue were partially approved, with windows and a second-story door continued to September 1, 2022.

• Approved window replacements at 47 Garfield Street (5-0)
• Approved rear roof extension at 200 Maple Street (5-0)
• Approved garage window and door replacements at 25 Beechwood Avenue (5-0)
• Approved deleading and window replacements at 149 Bellevue Avenue (5-0)
• Denied digital sign at 52 Sumner Avenue (0-5)
• Partially approved exterior renovations at 180 St. James Avenue; windows and second-story door continued to September 1, 2022
• Accepted preliminary report for Federal Square-Upper State Street Local Historic District (voice vote)
• Requested 60-day letter for homeowner at 135 Westminster Street to paint entry door

Board of Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to discuss rules and regulations under SO#22-027. The meeting includes a public portion and an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Discussion of Rules and Regulations (SO#22-027)
• Executive Session regarding individual reputation, character, or discipline

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board is holding public hearings on several petitions. These include requests for beer and wine liquor licenses, a sign permit increase, and zoning changes from Residence C to Business A.

• Beer and wine liquor license petitions for 878 Sumner Avenue and 880 State Street
• Special permit for an accessory ground sign size increase at 19 Oakland Street
• Zoning change from Residence C to Business A for 1400 and 1414 State Street
• Zoning change from Residence C to Business A for Chestnut Street and Prospect Terrace properties

The board unanimously approved beer-and-wine licenses for Ora Care at 878 Sumner Ave and Los Duros Restaurant at 880 State Street, each with conditions. Two zone changes from Residence C to Business A were also approved for 1400 and 1414 State Street and for multiple parcels on Chestnut Street and Prospect Terrace. A special permit for an oversized sign at Calvary's Love Church (1400 Oakland Street) was continued to September 7, 2022.

• Approved beer & wine license for Ora Care at 878 Sumner Ave (5-0)
• Approved beer & wine license for Los Duros Restaurant at 880 State Street (5-0)
• Approved zone change from Residence C to Business A for 1400 and 1414 State Street (5-0)
• Approved zone change from Residence C to Business A for multiple parcels on Chestnut Street and Prospect Terrace (5-0)
• Continued special permit for oversized sign at Calvary's Love Church, 19 Oakland Street, to September 7, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The Joint Public Safety and Finance committee will meet virtually on August 15, 2022. The agenda includes an order regarding the taking of land at 65 Sumner Avenue.

• Order of Taking of Land: 65 Sumner Avenue

Board of Assessors

The Board will review July 2022 abatement totals for real estate, motor vehicles, and personal property. The agenda includes reviewing applications to the Department of Revenue and motor vehicle excise warrants. The Board also intends to enter executive session regarding litigation strategy and personal exemptions.

• July 2022 Real Estate abatement total of $1,015
• July 2022 Motor Vehicle Excise abatement total of $43,138.72
• Review of motor vehicle excise warrants for 2021 and 2022
• Applications to the Department of Revenue for personal property and real estate
• Reassessment of Parcel 103100018 for FY2022 and FY2023

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will consider several new liquor license petitions, including a beer and wine package store and an all-alcohol license. The meeting also includes hearings regarding noise and smoking ordinance violations at Delicias Restaurant. Additionally, the board will discuss annual fees for Farmer Series Pouring Permits.

• New beer and wine package store license for Ora Care Inc at 878 Sumner Ave
• Name change from Tower Square Hotel to Marriott Hotel at 2 Boland Way
• License transfer for Better Life Whole Foods at 1500 Allen St
• New all-alcohol GOP license for The White Lion Brewing Company, LLC
• Final hearings regarding noise and smoking violations for Delicias Restaurant

The Springfield License Commission approved several new alcohol licenses, including a beer and wine license for Ora Care and an all-alcohol license for The White Lion Brewing Company. It also approved a name change for Tower Square Hotel to Marriott Hotel and a license transfer for Better Life Whole Foods. Delicias Restaurant received a 30-day suspension for multiple noise ordinance and other violations, to be served on weekends from August 18 through October 7. Two petitions were continued due to non-appearance, and a discussion on a new farmer series pouring permit fee was tabled.

• Approved new annual beer and wine license for Ora Care Inc. d/b/a Ora Care at 878 Sumner Ave (continued to 8-24-22 due to non-appearance)
• Approved change of DBA from Tower Square Hotel to Marriott Hotel at 2 Boland Way (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of license for Better Life Whole Foods at 1500 Allen St from Mowen Inc. to Ban-Song LLC (unanimous)
• Approved new annual all-alcohol GOP license for The White Lion Brewing Company (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day suspension for Delicias Restaurant at 1333 Boston Rd for multiple noise and other violations, served on weekends (unanimous)
• Continued informational hearing for NEMC, LLC d/b/a New England Motors Cars at 720 Berkshire Ave to 8-24-22 (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on new farmer series pouring permit fee to 8-24-22
• No action taken on disorderly conduct complaint against Hemil's Bar & Grill at 278 Main St

Conservation Commission

The commission is reviewing multiple Notices of Intent for various properties in Springfield. This includes continued and new petitions for locations such as Roosevelt Avenue, Sumner Avenue, and Parker Street. The meeting also includes an informational item regarding an extension request for an Order of Conditions.

• Notice of Intent: NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle
• Notice of Intent: 1800 Roosevelt Avenue
• Notice of Intent: 299 Sumner Avenue
• Notice of Intent: 1478 Parker Street
• Order of Conditions extension request

The Springfield Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue four public hearings to a later date. No final decisions were made on any of the petitions. The next meeting is scheduled for August 30, 2022.

• Continued Notice of Intent for NS Boston Road and 35 Elaine Circle residential subdivision (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for Blunt Park Redevelopment Project at 1800 Roosevelt Avenue (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for Forest Park Ponds Aquatic Vegetation Management at 299 Sumner Avenue (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for Bass Pond Aquatic Management at 1478 Parker Street (unanimous)

Residency Commission

The Springfield Residency Commission will meet to approve minutes from the June 22, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes reviewing rules and regulations and discussing website development for the Compliance Unit. The Commission will also move into an executive session to discuss individual complaints or charges.

• Approval of June 22, 2022 minutes
• Review and update of rules and regulations
• Website development and email address for the Compliance Unit
• Executive session regarding case assignments for complaints or charges

The Residency Commission met on August 4, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no votes were taken. The approval of the June 22, 2022 minutes was tabled. The commission reviewed a working draft of rules and regulations (about 75% complete), created an email address for the compliance unit, and discussed website content. No substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled approval of June 22, 2022 meeting minutes (no quorum)
• Reviewed working draft of rules and regulations (75% complete)
• Created email address residencycommission@springfieldcityhall.com
• Discussed website content for Residency Commission

Historical Commission

The commission will hold public hearings for twelve property petitions. The meeting also includes discussions regarding streetscape improvements at the Springfield Armory and guidelines for new construction.

• Public hearings for 12 property petitions, including 47 Firglade Avenue and 95-97 Chestnut Street
• Information on creating a Local Historic District on Byers Street
• Discussion of FLAP Project/Streetscape Improvements at Springfield Armory – Byers Street
• Review of a list of municipally funded projects
• Discussion regarding guidelines for new construction

City Council

The August 4, 2022, agenda features a public portion focused on mental health follow-ups and community topics. No specific legislative decisions or contracts are detailed in the provided text.

• Mental Health Check-up follow up
• Discussion of 'Who's Missing?'
• Discussion regarding State Legislators

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee is holding a virtual meeting. The agenda includes an update regarding ARPA funding during the public portion of the meeting.

• Update on ARPA funding

Retirement Board

The board will consider funding schedules following a recent actuarial valuation and review cost of living adjustments. The agenda also includes votes on disability applications, retirements, and several financial warrants.

• Vote on funding schedules from the 1-1-22 actuarial valuation
• Review of cost of living base and percentage increases
• Disability applications for School, Fire, and Police Department employees
• Warrant #44 for retirement payroll in the amount of $7,331,759.95
• Acceptance of superannuations for six employees

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold deliberations regarding 2022 project recommendations. The meeting also includes discussion of the Historic Homes Program and administrator updates.

• Approval of July 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Deliberations for 2022 project recommendations
• Historic Homes Program discussion
• Administrator's updates

The Community Preservation Committee voted to recommend funding for nine projects, including Christ Church Cathedral window restoration, Nahorniak Park playground, Bay Path Cemetery improvements, and affordable housing initiatives. The committee denied funding for Camp Angelina's accessible walking trail and the Chestnut Street supportive housing project. A $250,000 request for Venture Pond Phase Two was approved with a condition requiring benches. The committee also formally recommended $248,000 for the Down Payment Assistance Program.

• Approved $86,895 for Christ Church Cathedral window restoration (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 for Nahorniak Park playground with dawn-to-dusk public access condition (6-0)
• Approved $182,000 for Bay Path Cemetery improvements (6-0)
• Denied $250,000 for Camp Angelina accessible walking trail (2-4)
• Denied $250,000 for Chestnut Street supportive housing (3-3)
• Approved $250,000 for Venture Pond Phase Two with benches required (4-2)
• Approved $108,075 for Itendale Street affordable ownership with 30-year restriction (6-0)
• Approved $180,000 for Florentine Gardens park and fountain (6-0)

Traffic Commission

The Springfield Traffic Commission is reviewing several traffic and parking proposals. These include a new crosswalk on Bay Street and a 90-day trial for stop signs at the intersection of Victoria Street and Merrimac Avenue. The commission will also consider changes to parking near State Street and valet services on Worthington Street.

• New crosswalk proposal on Bay Street
• Removal of parking near the driveway of 33 State Street
• Valet parking stand near Dewey’s Lounge on Worthington Street
• Mid-crosswalk at Dickinson Street and Page Blvd
• 90-day trial for stop signs at Victoria Street and Merrimac Ave

Animal Control

The committee will hold hearings to determine if several dogs should be classified as dangerous or nuisances. The agenda includes reviews of incidents involving bites, scratches, and loose animals in the community.

• Dangerous dog hearing for a German Shepherd and a Husky at 3 Intervale Rd
• Dangerous dog hearing for a dog named Ollie at 95 Orpheum Ave
• Dangerous dog hearing for a Pit Bull named King at 100 Cuff Ave
• Dangerous/Nuisance dog hearing for dogs Damian and Daisy at 55 Mobile Home Way

License Commission

The Springfield Board of License Commissioners will consider petitions for a new all-alcohol restaurant license and a license transfer. The board will also discuss replacing police details with security guards at one location and review recent incident reports.

• New all-alcohol restaurant license petition for Mexirico LLC at 64 Hancock St
• License transfer for Uno Chicago Bar & Grill at 820 Hall of Fame Ave
• Discussion on replacing police details with security guards at Try Me too Restaurant
• Discussion regarding annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permit
• Administrative review of incident reports involving assault and sexual assault

The Springfield License Commission approved the transfer of the liquor license for Uno Chicago Bar & Grill from Riverfront Foodservice Corp. to 413 Pizza LLC, with Paul Marcelina as manager. The commission also approved a request by Try me too Restaurant to use security from Jackson Security Services instead of police details, with conditions. A petition for a new all-alcohol restaurant license for Mexirico was withdrawn by the licensee. The meeting also included discussions on a new license type fee and administrative reports on incidents at two establishments.

• Approved transfer of liquor license for Uno Chicago Bar & Grill to 413 Pizza LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Try me too Restaurant to hire security only from Jackson Security Services, with condition to return for approval if changing companies (3-2)
• Withdrawn petition for new all-alcohol restaurant license for Mexirico LLC
• Continued discussion on Farmer Series Pouring Permit annual fee to 8-10-22
• Scheduled pre-hearing conferences for incidents at Center Stage (6-9-22) and Mardi Gras (6-26-22)

City Council

The Springfield City Council General Government Sub-Committee met virtually on July 25, 2022. The agenda includes an order regarding the Springfield City Council Remote Participation Policy.

• Order #6909: Springfield City Council Remote Participation Policy

City Council

The City Council will consider a bond order for a new computer-aided dispatch system and a fund transfer to the Police Department. The agenda also includes land taking orders for 65 Sumner Avenue and a remote participation policy.

• $3,383,000 bond for a new CAD/RMS public safety system
• $550,000 transfer from Stabilization Reserve to Police Department professional services
• Order of taking land at 65 Sumner Avenue
• $1,125,000 appropriation order for damages at 65 Sumner Ave
• Resolution opposing gas pipeline construction

The Springfield City Council adopted a $3,383,000 bond order for a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for public safety, with a 10-0 vote. A proposed $550,000 transfer from the stabilization reserve to the Police Department for professional services was defeated 1-9. The council also adopted a remote participation policy and a resolution opposing unnecessary gas pipeline construction, and referred two orders regarding the taking of land at 65 Sumner Avenue to committee.

• Adopted $3,383,000 bond for CAD/RMS public safety system (10-0)
• Denied $550,000 transfer from stabilization reserve to police professional services (1-9)
• Adopted remote participation policy as amended (10-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing unnecessary gas pipeline construction (9-0)
• Referred order for taking of land at 65 Sumner Avenue to committee
• Referred $1,125,000 appropriation for taking damages at 65 Sumner Ave to committee

Park Commission

The Park Commission will discuss updates regarding the Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam improvements. The agenda also includes reviewing National Night Out fee waivers and a request for a one-day liquor license. Additionally, the commission will address a tabled item concerning religious services at Emily Bill.

• Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam improvements update
• National Night Out fee waivers
• Request for one day liquor license
• Religious service at Emily Bill

Emergency Medical Services

The Emergency Medical Services body will review AMR monthly reports and approve minutes from the March 17, 2022, meeting. Other business may be discussed if known to the Commissioner at the time of the meeting.

• Approval of March 17, 2022, meeting minutes
• AMR Monthly Reports

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will conduct public hearings for eleven property petitions. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a new local historic district on Byers Street and guidelines for new construction. An informational update on municipally funded projects is also scheduled.

• Public hearings for petitions at 47 Firglade Avenue and 270-286 Bridge Street
• Review of historical significance for 775 Worthington Street
• Informational update on the list of municipally funded projects
• Discussion regarding a new local historic district on Byers Street
• Discussion on guidelines for new construction

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee met virtually on July 21, 2022. The agenda included a public portion and an update regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

• Update on ARPA funding

Planning

The Springfield Planning Board is reviewing a request to change the zoning of ES Plainfield Street from Residence a to Residence C. The board will also conduct a site plan review for the construction of a new charter school at 234-262 Liberty Street. Additionally, there is a request to petition for a zone change at 1400 State Street.

• Zoning change from Residence a to Residence C for ES Plainfield Street
• Site plan review for construction of a new charter school at 234-262 Liberty Street
• Request to petition for a zone change at 1400 State Street

The Springfield Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan review for a new 65,000-square-foot charter school at 234-262 Liberty Street, with conditions including on-site student pick-up/drop-off and DPW review. The board also unanimously approved a zoning change for ES Plainfield Street from Residence A to Residence C, which will go to the City Council on August 22, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved site plan for new charter school at 234-262 Liberty Street (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for ES Plainfield Street from Res A to Res C (unanimous)

Public Health Council

The Public Health Council will discuss various Health Center operations, including staffing, finance, and quality improvement. The agenda includes the reappointment of Monica Baker, RN and Andrew Balder, MD.

• Reappointment of Monica Baker, RN
• Reappointment of Andrew Balder, MD
• Health Center C3 Update
• Review of FY 2022 Legislative Mandates
• Discussion of HSH Annual Audit

Residency Commission

The Residency Commission will approve minutes from the June 22, 2022 meeting and review its rules and regulations. The commission will also discuss website development and an email address for the Compliance Unit. An executive session is scheduled to discuss complaints or charges against an individual.

• Approval of June 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review and update of rules and regulations
• Website development and email address for the Compliance Unit
• Executive session regarding case assignments involving complaints or charges

The Residency Commission met on July 18, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no votes were taken. The approval of the June 22, 2022 meeting minutes was tabled, and the website development/email address item was also tabled. The commission reviewed a document listing collective bargaining agreements and their residency language, but took no action. No executive session was held.

• Tabled approval of June 22, 2022 meeting minutes (no quorum)
• Tabled website development/email address for Compliance Unit (no quorum)
• Reviewed collective bargaining agreements and residency language (no action)

City Council

The City Council will review several grant awards, budget transfers, and zoning changes. Items include a $3.3 million bond order for a new computer-aided dispatch system and various special permits.

• $3,383,000 bond order for a new Computer Aided Dispatch/RMS system
• $1,500,000 transportation construction grant for Court Street and Main Street
• Zoning change for 914 Boston Road from Residence B to Business B
• Special permit for motor vehicle sales at 469-473 Taylor Street
• $1,125,000 appropriation order for taking damages at 65 Sumner Avenue

The City Council adopted the FY23 SSYI Grant increase of $1,950,000 for violence prevention, along with several other grants and special permits. It also approved a $1.4M budget transfer for property acquisition and a $1.5M transportation construction grant. Several items were continued to the next meeting, including a $3.383M bond for a new public safety computer system and a remote participation policy referral.

• Adopted FY23 SSYI Grant increase of $1,950,000 (8-0)
• Adopted Court Street and Main Street Transportation Construction Grant of $1,500,000 (8-0)
• Adopted $1.4M budget transfer from Capital Reserve to Property Acquisition Account (8-0)
• Approved special permit for Verizon wireless facility height increase at WS Dickinson Street (9-0)
• Approved special permit for motor vehicle sales at 469-473 Taylor Street (10-0)
• Approved special permit for dental office at 455-487 Breckwood Boulevard (10-0)
• Approved special permit for dental office at 942 State Street (9-0)
• Approved zoning change at 914 Boston Road from Residence B to Business B (10-0)

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee is reviewing several grant awards and budget transfers. The agenda includes May expense and revenue reports for the Law Department. Members will also consider various fund reallocations and a bond order for public safety systems.

• $1,950,000 FY23 SSYI Grant Increase
• $1,500,000 Court Street and Main Street Transportation Construction Grant
• $1,400,000 budget transfer from Capital Reserve to Property Acquisition Account
• $550,000 transfer from Stabilization Reserve to Police Department Professional Services
• Bond order for the implementation of a new Cad/Rms system for public safety

City Council

The Economic Development and Finance Committees are holding a joint meeting. The agenda includes an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located at 22 Bruce Landon Way (East Court Street).

• Executive session regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of 22 Bruce Landon Way

Board of Assessors

The Board will review eight applications to the Department of Revenue regarding personal property and real estate accounts. The Board also plans to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Appellate Tax Board matters and review personal exemption applications.

• Review of 8 of 58 applications to the Department of Revenue
• Discussion of ATB litigation strategy for Northgate Center LLC, SIS Center, Inc., and Smith & Wesson Corp.
• Review of personal exemption applications
• Review of 1B-3 Application 1492 for 1500 Boston Road

City Council

The General Government Sub-Committee is scheduled to discuss the format for future City Council meetings, specifically regarding remote versus in-person options. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Discussion of remote/in-person City Council meetings

Board of Police Commission

This meeting consists of a training session for the Board of Police Commissioners. The agenda includes discussions regarding the responsibilities of the Board, the Internal Investigation Unit, and how officers are represented.

• Discussion of BoPC responsibilities by Judge John Payne
• Discussion of IIU responsibilities by Sgt. Louis Rosairo
• Discussion of officer representation by Atty. Kevin Coyle

Retirement Board

The board will vote on several disability benefit applications and the election of Robert Moynihan. Members will also consider 14 superannuations for employees in departments including School, Police, and Fire. Additionally, the agenda includes votes on various financial warrants and transfers.

• Election of Robert Moynihan to the Board
• Disability benefit applications for city employees
• Approval of 14 superannuations
• Retirement payroll warrant of $7,272,303.28
• PRIT fund redemption of $2,200,000.00

License Commission

The Board of License Commissioners will review petitions for license transfers and manager changes. The meeting includes informational and final hearings regarding noise ordinance and smoking permit violations. The board will also discuss a new annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permits.

• License transfers for Allen Street Package Store and Dillon’s Package Store
• Manager changes for Harmony Lodge #140 and John Boyle O’Reilly Club
• Final hearings regarding noise violations at Delicias Restaurant and Malecon Restaurant
• Discussion of a new annual fee for Farmer Series Pouring Permits
• Review of incident reports involving arrests at Benton Park and Frank’s Package Store

The Springfield License Commission approved several license transfers and manager changes, continued multiple hearings for Delicias Restaurant and Fuego Sports Bar, and issued suspensions to Top Shelf II and Malecon Restaurant. The board also closed four restaurants for operating without a Common Victualler License.

• Approved change of manager for Harmony Lodge #140 to Priscilla White (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer to Allen Street Package Store (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer to Dillon's Package Store (unanimous)
• Approved manager changes for Essentials and John Boyle O'Reilly Club (unanimous)
• Continued Delicias Restaurant hearings to 8/10/22 with no further continuances (unanimous)
• Closed Corner Stone Café, Esmine Cuisine, KFC, and Dunkin Donuts for operating without a Common Victualler License (unanimous)
• Suspended Top Shelf II for 5 days, 1 day served, 4 held in abeyance (unanimous)
• Suspended Malecon Restaurant for 5 days per count, 3 served, 2 held in abeyance (unanimous)

Responsible Employer Ordinance Committee (REO)

The Responsible Employer Ordinance Monitoring Committee met to discuss various REO policies. The agenda included reviewing a workforce report for the Homer/DeBerry School Project and discussing hiring practices. Members also addressed receiving regular compliance reports and recruiting efforts.

• Review of updated workforce report for Homer/DeBerry School Project
• Discussion regarding hiring practices and documents related to a court case
• Proposal for Compliance Department to send regular reports to committee members
• Discussion on recruiting good faith efforts

The Responsible Employer Ordinance Monitoring Committee met virtually and discussed REO policy issues, including monthly compliance reports, hiring practices, recruiting efforts, and workforce reports. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the only action was approving the meeting minutes and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of the July 12, 2022 meeting (moved by Hackett, seconded by Allen)
• Adjourned meeting (moved by Edwards, seconded by Hackett and Allen)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will receive informational Notices of Intent. The agenda also includes reviewing certificates of compliance for several locations and discussing tree work requests.

• Notice of Intent (ID #6891)
• Notice of Intent (ID #6890)
• Certificates of Compliance for 42 Wollaston Street and 18 Berkshire Ave
• Tree work at 164 Spikenard Circle and 51 Queensbury Drive
• MACC Dues

Historical Commission

The Springfield Historical Commission will conduct public hearings for five property petitions. The meeting also includes information regarding the creation of a local historic district on Byers Street and a discussion on new construction guidelines.

• Public hearings for petitions at 47 Firglade Avenue, 70 Buckingham Street, 172 Thompson Street, 95-97 Chestnut Street, and 270-286 Bridge Street
• Information regarding a Local Historic District on Byers Street
• Discussion of guidelines for new construction

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a Mental Health Agenda. Discussion topics include the launch of Mental Health Check-up Day, state legislature matters, and police and emergency rooms.

• Launch of Mental Health Check-up Day
• Discussion on State Legislature
• Discussion on Police and Emergency Rooms

City Council

The Springfield City Council Finance Sub-Committee met virtually on July 7, 2022. The agenda included an update on ARPA funding during the public portion of the meeting.

• Update on ARPA funding

Mobile Home Rent Control Board

The agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific topics for deliberation. The board's scheduled tasks included approving minutes from the June 23, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2022, public meeting

The Board approved a rent increase at Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park from $214.87 to $376.48, following a unanimous vote. The minutes also record the unanimous approval of the June 23, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rent increase at Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park from $214.87 to $376.48 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will deliberate on recommendations for 2022 projects. Additionally, a lottery will be held to select addresses for the Historic Homes Program.

• Deliberations for 2022 Project recommendations
• Lottery for selection of addresses for the Historic Homes Program
• Approval of June 7, 2022 meeting minutes

The Community Preservation Committee held a lottery to select five addresses for the Historic Homes Program and recommended funding for multiple projects totaling approximately $2.4 million. The committee approved funding for Dartmouth Terrace, Hennessy Park, Down Payment Assistance, Godfrey Triangle, Spanish American War Monument, D'Amour Art Museum, Marshall Roy Park, and the Historic Homes Restoration Program. Deliberations on remaining projects were postponed to August.

• Approved $77,000 for Dartmouth Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 for Hennessy Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $248,000 for Down Payment Assistance, tabled until info received (7-0-1)
• Approved $105,600 for Godfrey Triangle monument restoration (7-1)
• Approved $82,500 for Spanish American War Monument, excluding landscaping (6-2)
• Approved $250,000 for D'Amour Art Museum (5-4)
• Approved $120,000 for Marshall Roy Park improvements (8-1)
• Approved $250,000 for Historic Homes Restoration Program (6-3)

City Council

The Springfield City Council held a virtual meeting on July 5, 2022. The agenda includes a public portion and continued discussion regarding a call to action forum.

• Continued discussion of a call to action forum

Park Commission

The commission will consider several requests regarding religious services and event permits in local parks. The agenda also includes reviews of significant tree removals at three locations.

• Significant tree removals at 655 Bay Street, 9 Colfax Street, and 272 Old Farm Road
• Alcohol service request for Rhythm and Brews at Dureay Way
• Religious service requests at Calhoun Park, Emily Bill Park, and Forest Park Amphitheater
• Memorial plaque request at Veterans Golf Course
• Fee waiver requests for Emily Bill Park and Emerson Wight Park

Responsible Employer Ordinance Committee (REO)

The Responsible Employer Ordinance Monitoring Committee will meet to discuss several project reviews. The agenda includes reviewing the Big Y Warehouse Project and information regarding the Forestry Operation Center at Forest Park. The committee will also review an updated workforce report for the Homer/Deberry School Project.

• Review of Big Y Warehouse Project
• Information on Forestry Operation Center @ Forest Park
• Review of updated workforce report for Homer/Deberry School Project
• Approval of May 10, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee discussed the Big Y Warehouse Project and found that 3 of 4 REO goals were not met. They decided to draft and send a letter to the contractor, with Councilor Allen starting the draft and seeking input from members and the Compliance Department. No formal votes were taken on this or other items; the only action was approving the May 10, 2022 minutes and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 meeting
• Directed drafting of letter to Big Y contractor regarding unmet REO goals (3 of 4)
• Adjourned meeting

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review two Notices of Intent and a Certificate of Compliance request for 42 Wollaston St. The agenda also includes discussions regarding remote policy and MACC dues.

• Notice of Intent (ID #6875)
• Notice of Intent: DEP File # 294-0621 (ID #6876)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance: 42 Wollaston St.

City Council

The City Council will consider a $1 million grant to fund improvements at Greenleaf Park, including an ADA playground and splash pad. The agenda also includes petitions for Eversource utility work and several special permit requests for businesses.

• $1,000,000 grant for Greenleaf Park improvements
• Eversource gas pipe replacement on Newbury Street
• Special permit for motor vehicle sales at 469-473 Taylor Street
• Special permit for dental offices at Breckwood Boulevard and State Street
• Zoning change for 914 Boston Road

City Council

The Springfield City Council will review 911 call statistics for 2021 and 2022. The meeting also covers dispatcher staffing, translation services, and the cost-effectiveness of centralized dispatch.

• Review of total 911 calls received in 2021 and 2022 to date
• Discussion of 2021 behavioral/psych call totals
• Information on dispatcher staffing levels
• Overview of 911 translation services for non-English speakers
• Presentation on centralized dispatch cost-effectiveness

City Council

The City Council is reviewing orders to transfer FY21 certified free cash into various municipal funds. These transfers include allocations for pension stabilization, the stability reserves fund, and capital projects for property acquisitions.

• $1,500,000 transfer to the Pension Stabilization Reserve Fund
• $5,841,738 transfer to the Stability Reserves Stabilization Fund
• $2,525,000 appropriation to the Capital Projects Reserve for property acquisitions

The City Council approved three orders transferring a total of $9,866,738 from FY21 certified free cash into reserve and capital accounts. The first order moved $1.5 million to the Pension Stabilization Reserve, the second moved $5,841,738 to the Stability Reserves Stabilization Fund, and the third moved $2.525 million to the Capital Projects Reserve. All transfers were adopted with recorded votes, with the second order passing 9-2 and the others unanimously or with recusals.

• Approved $1.5M transfer to Pension Stabilization Reserve (11-0)
• Approved $5,841,738 transfer to Stability Reserves Stabilization Fund (9-2)
• Approved $2.525M transfer to Capital Projects Reserve (10-0, 2 recused)

Mobile Home Rent Control Board

The Board is reviewing a petition for a rent increase at Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park. Owner Stephen Shahabian presented the fiscal 2020 expense report during the public portion. Attorney Dan Ordorica and tenants also participated in the discussion.

• Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park rent increase petition
• Presentation of fiscal 2020 expense report by owner Stephen Shahabian
• Approval of minutes from January 5, 2022 meeting

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 5, 2022 meeting. During the public portion, they discussed the Bircham Bend Mobile Home Park rent increase petition, with owner Stephen Shahabian presenting the fiscal 2020 expense report and tenants and attorney Dan Ordorica offering remarks. No decision was made on the petition.

• Approved minutes of January 5, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

School Committee- Regular

The Springfield School Committee will vote on multiple collective bargaining agreements for various employee groups, including nurses and tradesmen. The agenda also includes approving the ESSER Fund Attendance and Retention Incentive Program and tuition rates for specific school programs.

• Approval of union contracts for MTA/NEA, SPBTA, NAGE, and UFCW
• ESSER Fund Attendance and Retention Incentive Program agreements
• FY2023 tuition rates for Public Day and Alternative School Programs
• Pilot of the Yondr Cell Phone Program at Central High School
• Acceptance of athletic training equipment donation from MassMutual

School Committee- Regular

The Curriculum & Programs Subcommittee will meet to consider recommendations for the full School Committee. The meeting includes votes regarding the approval of Codelicious Curriculum and Reach Higher Curriculum.

• Vote to recommend Codelicious Curriculum approval
• Vote to recommend Reach Higher Curriculum approval

Residency Commission

The commission will meet to approve minutes from May 6 and June 2, 2022. The agenda also includes selecting a co-chair and reviewing rules, regulations, and complaints.

• Selection of a Co-Chair
• Review of Rules and Regulations
• Review of Complaints
• Approval of May 6 and June 2 meeting minutes

The Springfield Residency Commission approved minutes from May 6 and June 2, selected Judy Crowell as co-chair, and adopted Robert's Rules of Order. It also formed a subcommittee to review rules and regulations, with recommendations due at the next meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved May 6 and June 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Judy Crowell as co-chair (unanimous)
• Adopted Robert's Rules of Order (unanimous)
• Formed subcommittee to review rules and regulations (unanimous)