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Agenda

Item 1: Minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting.

Item 2: 3-4-25 From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter appointing Mr. Denis Luzuriaga of 6 Pinehurst Rd., to serve as a Commissioner of the Holyoke Housing Authority. Mr. Luzuriaga will replace Mr. Jose Maldanado-Velez and will serve the remainder of his term expiring April 1, 2029.

Item 3: 3-4-25 From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter appointing Mr. Samuel Mateo, Jr. of 26 Orchard St to serve as a Commissioner of the License Board. Mr. Mateo will replace Mr. Michael Moriarty. His term will expire on October 1, 2026.

Item 4: 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.

Item 5: 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.

Item 6: 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.

ADMINISTRATIVELY LAID ON THE TABLE
(Per City Council Rule 9P, “Any order not acted on within 45 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 7: 8-6-24 From Personnel Director Kelly Curran- City of Holyoke Social Media Policy

Item 8: 3-7-23 From Citizens of Holyoke, petition to meet with City Council to discuss Mayor Joshua Garcia’s recent removal of The Chair of the Holyoke Historical Commission, Paola Ferrario.

Item 9: 1-22-24 From Mayor Joshua A. Garcia, letter appointing Mr. David Blood, 35 South Street, South Hadley, to serve as a member of the Tourism Advisory Committee. Mr. Blood will serve a three-year term; said term will expire January 1, 2027.
*Not subject to Council confirmation

Item 10: 2-6-24 From Mayor Joshua Garcia, letter appointing Kayla Rodriguez of 14 Laurel St to service as a member of the Valley Opportunity Council. Ms. Rodriguez will replace Jackie Watson and will serve a three-year term expiring December 31, 2027.
*Not subject to Council confirmation