City Council - Regular Meeting

Submitting a Resolution to accept a grant in the amount of $14,971.52 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services (DFS) to the Westfield Fire Department under the FY 26 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program to purchase public safety equipment for the Fire Department.

Submitting a Resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an amended lease agreement between the City of Westfield and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield, Inc., for an additional 3.6 acres of land to support an expansion at 28 West Silver Street.

Submitting a Resolution to authorize the Mayor to approve and execute an Intermunicipal Agreement between the Town of South Hadley, their Fire Districts, and the City of Westfield for Dispatch Services.

Submitting the reappointment of Lenore Bernashe as Information Technology Manager for a term to expire on July 6, 2029.

Superintendent of Schools, Stefan Czaporowski, submitting a presentation for a new technical school.

City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce submitting the annual Fortune Teller, Junk Dealer and Junk Collector License Renewals for 2026.

2026 ACTIVE JUNK DEALER, JUNK COLLECTOR, PAWN BROKER LICENSES: Eastern Vehicle Recycling, EcoATM, LLC, Richard's Fine Jewelers, Game City, Gold & Diamond Buyer, Black Hole Guitars, Meadowbrook Antiques, MJ's Buy Sell Trade, Patton Firearms, Route 202 Antiques, Whip City Music, Sushi's Thrift, Elm Antique & Arts, Jupes Vintage Things, Bomb Eclectic, Turinian Jewelers, LLC. 2026 FORTUNE TELLER LICENSES: Brandy Mitchell/Readings By Brandy, Jasmeine Moonsong, Sacred Embers Healing Arts, Elluminara, Blended Vintage Market Place, Game Stop, New England Coins & Collectibles, Trash Fish Junk Removal, Camile Hannoush, Inc.

First Assistant City Solicitor Shanna Reed submitting a Resolution to petition the Senate and House of Representatives of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relative to the amendment of Section 62 of the Acts of 2004, as requested by Lt. John Parrish, Chair of the Traffic Commission.

First Assistant City Solicitor Shanna Reed submitting an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 17, adding Section 17-95 General Vehicle Weight Regulations as requested by Lt. John Parrish, Chair of the Traffic Commission.

First Assistant City Solicitor Shanna Reed submitting an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 17, Section 17-116 Parking Prohibited at Certain Times on Certain Streets as requested by Lt. John Parrish, Chair of the Traffic Commission, by adding No parking on the westside of Malone Avenue and Allen Avenue from Franklin Street to West School Street during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

First Assistant City Solicitor Shanna Reed submitting an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 17, Section 17-73 Stop Signs Designated as requested by Lt. John Parrish, Chair of the Traffic Commission by adding a stop sign at Crane Avenue at Mill Street.

Notification from the State Lottery Commission informing the City of its right to object, within 21 days of notice, to the issuance of a "Keno-to-Go" monitor at Mr. Phipps Discount Liquors, 113 N. Elm Street.

Notification from the State Lottery Commission informing the City of its right to object, within 21 days of notice, to the issuance of a "Keno-to-Go" monitor at The Tobacco Barn, 53 Elm Street.

PUBLIC HEARING on an application for an amendment to a City Council Special Permit (C-68-05) to include trailer storage at 81 Servistar Industrial Way, Westfield, MA. *Please note the public hearing will not take place before 7:00 p.m.*

Transfer in the amount of $100,472.20 from the Reserve for Future Salaries Account (19500000-519999) to the Police Full Time Hourly Account (12100000-511100) to fulfill first year contract obligations of the ratified Successor Agreement between the City of Westfield and the Westfield Police Officer Coalition for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

Appropriation in the amount of $83,773.64 from the Free Cash Account (1000-359000) to the Police Department Full Time Hourly Account (12100000-511100) to fulfill first year obligations associated with the ratified Successor Agreement between the City and the Westfield Police Officer Coalition for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

Westfield Retirement Board submitting a request to Council for approval of an increase to the COLA base for retirees from $13,000.00 to $14,000.00.

Submitting a Resolution to accept a grant in the amount of $72,275.00 from the Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance Community Compact Cabinet's IT Grant Program to the Information Technology Department for implementation of digital accessibility features.

Submitting a Resolution to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to file a Statement of Interest with the Massachusetts School Building Association (MSBA) for funding a new Technical Academy.

Eminent domain taking for the acceptance of Cardinal Lane.

Eminent domain taking for the acceptance of Big Wood Drive.

Motion of Councillors Bean, Knapik and Onyski to have the Westfield Police Department do an overview on plans for Community Policing for the upcoming year, with a focus on Hampden Ponds, Walmart, Columbia Greenway Rail Trail (bike trail), and CORE District.

Motion of Councillors Mello and Fanion to consider a 12-month Moratorium on new Data Center projects. Refer to Natural Resources and Law Department.