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Item 1: Minutes of November 17, 2025 meeting.

Item 2: 1-20-26 Magrath-Smith, Ordered that Council review and approve the sale of the property located at Easthampton Road, Parcel No.144-00-057, to the interested abutter.

Item 3: PUBLIC HEARING 12-2-25 Special permit for a driveway in a front yard application of Cindy Ely to add a driveway/parking pad at 17 Myrtle Ave (112-00-100) per sec 6.1.8.1.

Item 4: PUBLIC HEARING 1-21-25 Special Permit Application of Alan Fini for the creation of a Fini family cemetery at 2 Fini Road (179-00-003) per 9.3.
*Continued from 3-11-25, 4-8-25, 6-2-25, 8-4-25, 9-9-25, 11-17-25

Item 5: 1-20-26 From Alicia Zoeller, Office for Community Development-Request for Consideration of FY 2025-2026 Opioid Grant Applications

LAID ON THE TABLE
(Items taken up at previous meeting(s) and laid on the table. Discussion may or may not take place)

Item 6: 3-18-25 I. Rivera – Order that the honorable city council develop a vision statement that outlines the council’s goals and aspirations for the community.
*Referred from Public Service 11-20-25

Item 7: 3-18-25 I. Rivera – Order that the honorable city council develop a list of core values that is developed and supported by all individual councilors.
*Referred from Public Service 11-20-25

Item 8: 3-18-25 I. Rivera -Order that the honorable city council develop a mission statement focused on key priorities such as:
Community focus: Prioritizing the needs and quality of life for all residents.
Inclusive decision-making: Ensuring representation and consideration of diverse perspectives.
Fiscal responsibility: Managing public funds wisely.
Transparency and accountability: Open communication with the public.
Sustainable development: Planning for the future with environmental considerations.
*Referred from Public Service 11-20-25

ADMINISTRATIVELY LAID ON THE TABLE
(Per City Council Rule 9P, “Any order not acted on within 45 business days shall be deemed tabled.” Items within this section are laid on the table by virtue of being in the committee more than 45 days. Discussion of these items is unlikely, but any item may be removed from the table upon motion of the committee.)

Item 9: 8-6-24 BARTLEY, VACON – With the washout of the water/sewer line at S. Elm St. (behind Fitzpatrick Skating Rink), the impact on the neighborhood needs to be addressed by the City leaders in terms of the timeline for repairs, alternate means for walkers to navigate this area and overall appearance. This is a constituent request. Refer to DGR, Parks Dept.

Item 10: 10-1-24 Bartley, Vacon-The city of Holyoke work with DCR to allow the state access to city property to plant trees at the top of the 391 interchange. Receive and refer to DGR.

Item 11: 3-4-25 From Assistant City Solicitor Jane Mantolesky- Notice of Sale – 285 Main

Item 12: 8-5-25 Givner, Devine – order that Ward 4 polling location switch to YMCA from St. Paul’s Church Parish, 485 Appleton St to improve accessibility.

Item 13: 10-21-25 Vacon- ORDER: Request our state delegation submit a bill similar to Senate Bill To Protect Floridians from Geoengineering and Weather Modification SB 56 by Senator Ileana Garcia prohibits chemical releases into the air, promotes public health.

Item 14: 12-2-25 I. Rivera, et al – ORDER That the Kestrel Land Trust, the Conservation Department, and a representative from the Planning Board be invited to appear before the Development & Governmental Relations Committee (DGR) to provide a comprehensive walkthrough of the steps, requirements, and processes necessary to designate “Elmwood Forest” as conservation land.
Said presentation should include:
• Legal and regulatory requirements for conservation designation
• Any environmental assessments or studies needed
• Potential impacts on land use, zoning, and stewardship responsibilities
• Available conservation tools or partnerships
• Preliminary timelines and cost considerations

Item 15: 12-16-25 Bartley, Ocasio, Sullivan, Greaney – The DGR committee invite Frank Martinez, Ex. Director, from Enlace de Familias to meet with the committee to hear updates from Enlace’s perspective relative to the two recent fires in Holyoke that displaced so many families and caused their lives to be upturned. Frank was contacted by the maker of this order and agreed to appear in committee as soon as the DGR chair can arrange a date/time and his email confirmation is attached to this order.