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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AGENDA CHESTER R. MARTIN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 15 SUMMER STREET, TAUNTON, MA 02780 DECEMBER 19, 2023 - 7:00 PM City Clerk's Office Notice of Posting PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Time : ID: 350..rn. INVOCATION Date: l'l- l5~.23@ ROLL CALL READING OF THE RECORDS FROM DECEMBER 12, 2023 PUBLIC INPUT • Comments will be received for the record • Please state your name and address • Please limit comments to 3 minutes or less • Supplemental written comments may also be provided • Comments should be addressed to the body as a whole and pertain to the business of the City • Helen DeSilvia, 44 Harrison Street, Taunton - Requesting an Update on 46 Harrison Street and the Neighborhood HEARING #1: On the joint petition submitted by Verizon New England, Inc. and Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant proposing to place one (1) new joint pole location 34A on Hodges Street in the City of Taunton. • Map of Location HEARING #2: On the joint petition submitted by Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant and Verizon New England, Inc. proposing to place one (1) new joint pole location ELI and the installation of an anchor on EL2 on Williams Street in the City of Taunton • Map of Location HEARING #3: Continued Hearing: On the petition of the City of Taunton, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 for the acceptance of Winthrop Lane as a public way in the City of Taunton. HEARING #4: Continued Hearing: To discuss the possible revocation of the Tow Service Contract between the City of Taunton and Scott Souza, Tony's Auto Wrecking located at 303 Broadway, Taunton under Section 2 of said contract. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR • Community Update APPOINTMENTS • Reappointment of Scott Martin, 31 Cardinal Circle, East Taunton to serve on the Taunton Commission for Individuals with Disabilities for a term of three (3) years expiring November 2026 • Reappointment of Damian "DJ" Martinez, 163 Winthrop Street, Taunton to serve on the Golf Course Commission for a term of three (3) years expiring April 2026 COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS Pg. 1 Com. from Fire Chief - Requesting to Appoint One (1) Permanent Full- time Fire Lieutenant Pg. 2 Com. from Safety Officer - Responding on Plain Street and Hart Street Pg. 3-6 Com. from City Solicitor - Submitting Xfinity Correspondence Pg. 7 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Notifying of a Public Hearing Pg.8 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Notifying of a Public Hearing Pg. 9 Com. from Chairman, Taunton Planning Board - Notifying of a Public Hearing Pg. 10 Com. from City Solicitor - Regarding Regulation Changes Related to Cannabis Compliance COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS - NONE PETITIONS Class II License Renewals 1. Corrao Motor's located at 251 Broadway, Taunton 2. Rouhana Trading, LLC -dba- Rouhana Trading located at 13 Cape Road, Taunton Hours of Operation License Renewals 1. Joe's Diner, Inc. located at 51 Broadway, Taunton COMMITTEE REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE ORDERS, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Order to be accepted on a roll call vote Ordered That, The City of Taunton shall establish a Municipal Building or Property Rental Fund Revolving Fund under MGL CH. 40 §3 to allow the City to pay for salaries of employees, repair and maintenance of the Coyle Building and other Expenses. Ordinance (or a second reading to be passed to a third reading AN ORDINANCE CHAPTER405 ARTICLE V. SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS Section 405-94. Designation of stop intersections Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton as follows: That Section 405-94 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton be amended as follows: Insert the following two lines in the appropriate alphabetical order under the respective column headings as indicated: Stop Sign on Direction of Travel At Intersection of Fremont Street Southerly Tremont Street All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. Ordinance (or a second reading to be passed to a third reading AN ORDINANCE ARTICLE III. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING Sec 405-53. Prohibited parking places. Be it ordained by the Municipal Council of the City of Taunton as follows: That Section 405-53 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Taunton, as amended, be and hereby are further amended by adding thereto the following: Turner Street, Both Sides of the Street from 13 Turner Street to 126 Turner Street. All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage. NEW BUSINESS • Councilor Sanders refers to the Council of the Whole and Committee on Ordinances and Enrolled Bills a review of City ordinances and policies to ensure compliance with changes in state law and CCC guidance. Respectfully submitted, '!f 1t~ ·er L. Leger City Clerk  LEGEND: VZ N.E. INC. No. MA2023-42 MUNICIPALITY TAUNTON PROPERTY LINE DATED 9/20/2023 NOTTO SCALE EDGE OF PAVEMENT PLAN FOR PLACE NEW POLE ON HODGES STREET EDGE OF ROADWAY w., s TO ACCOMPANY PETITION OF VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. AND TAUNTON MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT @ • ill EXISTING POLE PROPOSED POLE EXISTING POLE TO BE REMOVED 335 Hodges St PID: 42-15 407 Hodges St 393 Hodges St 379 Hodges St PID: 42-12 PID: 42-13 PID: 42-14 --·-··- - - - - 460' to centerline of Heritage W a y ' - - - - - - - ., -.. --------~' -·· -·· T. ·-·. -·· - . ·-·. - ... - .. - . '' '' '' I Proposed Pole 34A ' \ \ '' ' 430 Hodges St I ' PID: 42-45 : · Hodges St _____ JI ' PID: 42-46 ' L---1 \ ~ --- - _...) \ \ \ NOTTO SCALE T. M. L.,P. NO. _08_3_1_2_3_ _ _ _M_U_N_IC_l_PA_L_IT_Y_:_T_A_U_NT_O_N_M_A_._ __;;D;__A_T_E:_0_;_,8/.__3'--1-4-/_2_0_23_ PLAN FOR _ _ _P_RO_P_O~S__;;E;__D_N~EW~J~O~IN~T-'---'-P~O~L~E_L~O__;;C~A~T~IO~N~---- TO ACCOMPANY PETITION OF TAUNTON MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT AND VERIZON COUNTY ST P40@ ..._,~--91 ' - - --------~ P39 ~--~=--------- ro ro 190 180 N P2 1- (/) (/) ::::!: -<( _J _J KEY: 3: 4lB;:x PROPOSED NEW ~JOINT POLE LOCATION f9\ EXISTING JOINT \CY POLE LOCATION WITH »CHORS KEY: AS SHOWN SCALE: ~N~O~N~E- OWN. BY: CCM CHKD. BY: , Y APPVD. BY: {)  City of Taunton Ligia M. Madeira, Esq. CHIEF OF STAFF OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City Hall Patrick D. Dello Russo, Jr. 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (508) 821-1000 Gill E. Enos MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL BUDGET DIRECTOR Community Update - December 19, 2023 City Offices Holiday Closure Schedule for Christmas and New Year's • Closed Thursday, December 21 beginning at Noon • Closed all day Friday, December 22 (Christmas Eve Observed) • Closed all day Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day) • Open Tuesday, December 26 - Thursday, December 28, Regular Business Hours • Closed all day Friday, December 29 (New Year's Eve Observed) • Closed all day Monday, January 1 (New Year's Day) • Open Tuesday, January 2, Resume Regular Business Hours Holiday Treat: Free Cardboard Drop-off Days! • Mayor O'Connell and DPW are offering two weeks of FREE cardboard disposal this year at the City's Convenience Center at 330 E. Britannia Street • Cardboard disposal will be free of charge at the City's Convenience Center on: o Wednesday, December 27 (7AM - lPM) o Friday, December 29 (7AM - lPM) o Saturday, December 30 (8AM - 3PM) o Wednesday, January 3 (7AM - lPM) o Friday, January 5 (7 AM - lPM) o Saturday, January 6 (8AM - 3PM) • Throughout these two holiday weeks, the disposal fee will be waived. After January 6th, cardboard drop-off rates will apply. Please see the rate schedule on the DPW's website: https://www.taunton-ma.gov/283/Solid-Waste-Recycling Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Mayor's Office and the DPW! Final Sale at Mayor's Office (4th Floor, City Hall) • Taunton Police Christmas Patches - $10 • Lights On Ornaments - $20 • Lights On Hoodies - $40 2024 City of Taunton Inaugural Ceremony • Inaugural Ceremony for: o Mayor o Municipal Council o School Committee o TMLP Commission o Planning Board o Zoning Board of Appeals • Tuesday, January 2, 2024, 6:00 p.m. • 2 Hamilton Street (Former Coyle Cassidy School) • Reception to follow • All are welcome to attend! Please visit the City website (www.taunton-ma.gov) and Facebook page for more information.  City of Taunton Ligia M. Madeira, Esq. CHIEF OF ST AFF OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City Hall Patrick D. Delio Russo, Jr. 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 CHI EF FINANCI AL OFFICER (508) 821-1000 Gill E. Enos MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL BUDGET DIRECTOR December 15, 2023 Council President Kelly Dooner Members of the Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Council President Dooner and Members of the Taunton Municipal Council, Please be advised that I am reappointing Scott Martin of31 Cardinal Circle to serve on the Taunton Commission for Individuals with Disabilities for a term of three years expiring November 2026. For the past three years, Mr. Martin has been a valued contributor to the critical work of the Commission. This year especially, having members like Mr. Martin to lean on has been invaluable as the Commission has had to work exceptionally hard to sustain its mission and ensure the fair and universal application of ADA-mandated regulations. I look forward to Mr. Martin's continued contributions to the Commission over the course of his next term. Respectfully, Mayor Shaunna O'Connell  flppoi n-1meA f City of Taunton Ligia M. Madeira, Esq. CHIEF OF STAFF OFFICE OF THE MAYOR City Hall Patrick D. Delio Russo, Jr. 15 Summer Street · Taunton MA 02780 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ( 508) 821-1000 Gill E. Enos MAYOR SHAUNNA O'CONNELL BUDGET DIRECTOR December 15, 2023 Council President Kelly Dooner Members of the Taunton Municipal Council 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Council President Dooner and Members of the Taunton Municipal Council, Please be advised that I am nominating for reappointment Damian "DJ" Martinez of 163 Winthrop Street to serve on the Golf Course Commission for a term of three years expiring April 2026. Since 2014, Mr. Martinez has been a committed member of the Commission, and I look forward to his contributions over the course of his next term. ~c~ Mayor Shaunna O'Connell  I I CITY OF TAUNTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 50 School Street Taunton, MA 02780 Tel: (508) 821-1452 • Fax: (508) 821-1495 STEVEN P. LAVIGNE Chief of Department KATE GOVER Administrative Assistant December 12, 2023 Mayor Shaunna O'Connell Taunton City Council Members Taunton City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 RE: Request for Current Civil Service List Lieutenant- Fire Dear Honorable Mayor and Council Members; I am formally requesting a current Civil Service List for Lieutenant be provided to my office to fill the vacancy of Lieutenant Gregory Galligan who retired from the department on December 16, 2023. Re~ Submitted, Steven P. Lavign Chief of Depa  a. The City of Taunton Police Department SAFETY OFFICE 23 Summer Street CHIEF Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 SAFETY OFFICER EDWARD J. WALSH ARSENIO CHAVES Telephone: (508)821-1471, Ext. 3014 Facsimile: (508) 828-9 315 www.achaves@tauntonpd.com Honorable Shaunna 0' Connell, Mayor and Municipal Council City Hall 15 Summer St Taunton MA, 02780 At the November 21st meeting of the Municipal Council, Councilor McCaul made a motion to refer to the Safety Officer the area of Plain Street and Hart Street for further investigation and consider chevrons and flashing lights. I met with Councilor McCaul in the area of Plain Street and Hart Street. and we discussed safety improvements for that area. This area of Plain Street near Hart Street, there is a sharp curve. There is a sign that indicates a sharp turn approximately 200 feet before the curve. We discussed adding a second sharp curve sign in between the existing sign and Pratt Street. We also discussed adding several chevrons at the approach to the curve and at the curve. We believe this will give motorists a better indication that there is a sharp curve in that area. We believe that these safety improvements will help reduce crashes in that area. I spoke with theDPW, and asked that these improvements be implemented as soon as possible. Billy Leonard told me that he would install the signs as soon as they become available. Respectfully Submitted Arsenio Chaves  City of Taunton LAW DEPARTMENT Shaunna O'Connell 15 Summer Street Lisa Bond, Esq. MAYOR FIRST ASST. CITY SOLICITOR Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Matthew J. Costa, Esq. Phone (508) 821-1036 Facsimile (508) 821-1397 Thomas P. Gay, Jr., Esq. CITY SOLICITOR ASST. CITY SOLICITOR David T. Gay, Esq. SP. ASST. CITY SOLICITOR December 8, 2023 Council President Kelly Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council City of Taunton City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Dear Council President Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council: Submitted herewith is communication dated November 17, 2023 which the Law Department has received from Xfinity with information about price changes. Thank you. Respectfully, ~~~i~ City Solicitor MJC/tmg Enclosure November 17, 2023 City Solicitor City of Taunton 15 Summer Street Taunton, MA 02780 Re: Important Information-Price Changes Dear City Attorney: At Comcast, we are always committed to delivering the entertainment and services that matter most to our customers in your community, as well as exciting experiences they won't find anywhere else. We are also focused on making our network stronger in order to meet our customers' current needs and future demands. As we continue to invest in our network, products, and services, the cost of doing business rises. Rising programming costs, most notably for broadcast TV and sports, continue to be the biggest factors driving price increases. While we absorb some of these costs, these fee increases affect service pricing. As a result, starting December 20, 2023, prices for certain services and fees will be increasing, including the Broadcast TV Fee and the Regional Sports Network Fee. Please see the enclosed Customer Notices for more information. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at patrick_shearns@comcast.com. Very truly yours, Patticle_J. shearf/1,s Patrick J. Shearns, Sr. Manager Government Affairs  5 Important information regarding your Xfinity services and pricing Effective December 20, 2023 Xfinity TV Services Current New Broadcast TV Fee $22.30 $25.95 Franchise Costs Mansfield $0.64 $0.43 North Attleboro $0.72 $0.81 Regional Sports Fee $13.95 $14.40 Choice TV Select $37.50 $43.50 Choice TV Select - with TV Box !Flex upgrade) $47.50 $53.50 - HBO, MGM+, and DVR $30.98 $31.98 Netflix, HBO, Showtime, ond DVR $58.47 $59.47 Xfinity Internet Current New Connect $65.00 $68.00 Connect More $87.00 $90.00 Fast $102.00 $105.00 Superfast $107.00 $110.00 Gigobit $112.00 $115.00 Gigobit Extra $117.00 $120.00 Gigobit x2 $130.00 $120.00 Xfinity Home Current New Pro Protection $50.00 $55.00 Pro Protection Plus $60.00 $65.00 Mansfield, MA 67731000 10010,0100,0560) P141AJ24  Important Information - Price Changes December 20, 2023 Additional Information Continued SEIMCES NO ~.::~~E FOR NEW SERVltES NO,L«)NG~,AV~ FOR N.EW .5\1~ ' • .. •· ... ... . ' ' ' ··clliiW . . · New ·' '· ' .. ·cu.Taitt New Basic Latino TV $ 28.27 $ 31.95 Digital Premier With 5 $134.27 $137.27 Extreme 150 $ 38.00 $ 35.00 Premiums Digital Preferred Tier Standard+ More Triple $ 34.99 $ 35.99 $ 131.99 $ 137.99 w/HBO Play Choice TV Select $ 32.50 $ 43.50 Preferred Extra Triple Play $ 132.99 $138.99 Economy Plus Latino TV $ 47.27 $ 50.27 Select+ Double Play $ 141.99 $ 147.99 Pro Protection $ 50.00 $ 55.00 Signature Double Play $ 142.99 $148.99 Digital Preferred Tier Value Plus Triple Play $ 145.99 $ 151.99 $ 62.00 $ 65.00 w/Sports and 4 Premiums Economy Plus Latino $ 145.99 $ 151.99 Performance Starter $ 65.00 $ 68.00 Triple Play Digital Preferred Tier Extra Double Play with $ 66.00 $ 69.00 $154.27 $ 157.27 w/Sports and 5 Premiums Blast! Internet Performance Internet Select Triple Play $ 151.99 $ 157.99 Additional Outlet with TV $ 67.00 $ 70.00 Starter Latino Triple Play $ 152.99 $158.99 or Voice service HD Preferred Plus Triple $ 152.99 $ 158.99 Digital Preferred Tier w/ 5 Play $ 67.00 $ 70.00 Premiums Digital Preferred Double Starter Latino TV $ 67.27 $ 70.27 Play w/Performance Pro $ 154.99 $ 160.99 HSDAO $ 87.00 $ 90.00 Internet Performance Internet Starter Triple Play $ 157.99 $163.99 $ 87.00 $ 90.00 Additional Outlet Select+ More Triple Play $ 160.99 $ 166.99 Internet Plus Latino HD Starter Triple Play $ 165.99 $171.99 $ 90.99 $ 96.99 Double Play Preferred Triple Play $ 170.99 $ 176.99 Internet Plus Double Play Preferred Latino Triple $ 90.99 $ 96.99 $170.99 $ 176.99 with HBO Play Choice TV Double Play $ 90.99 $ 96.99 Signature Triple Play $171.99 $ 177.99 Internet Pro Plus Signature+ Double Play $ 171.99 $ 177.99 $ 94.99 $ 100.99 w/Showtime Double Play Super Double Play $172.99 $ 178.99 Blast! Extra Double Play $ 95.99 $101.99 HD Preferred Triple Play Internet Pro Plus Double $ 180.99 $ 186.99 $ 97.99 $103.99 with Hitz Play with HBO HD Preferred Plus Triple Choice TV Triple Play $100.99 $106.99 $ 190.99 $ 196.99 Play Economy Double Play $102.99 $108.99 Signature+ More Triple $ 190.99 $196.99 Performance Internet and Play Unlimited Voice Double $ 111.95 $ 114.95 Super+ Double Play $191.99 $ 197.99 Play Premier Double Play Blast Plus Double Play w/Performance Pro $ 192.99 $ 198.99 $ 112.99 $ 118.99 with HBO Internet Standard+ Double Play $114.99 $ 120.99 HD Preferred Extra Triple $ 197.99 $ 203.99 Preferred Triple Play $120.99 $ 126.99 Play Select Double Play $ 122.99 $128.99 HD Preferred Plus Triple $ 200.99 $ 206.99 Economy Pro Triple Play $123.99 $129.99 Play with Hitz Digital Premier with Super Triple Play $ 201.99 $ 207.99 $ 129.27 $132.27 HD Premier Triple Play w/ Sports and 4 Premiums $ 225.99 $ 231.99 Blast Internet and Blast! Internet Unlimited Voice Double $ 131.95 $134.95 HD Premier XF Bundle $ 225.99 $ 231.99 Play Triple Play Digital Premier with HD Complete XF Triple $ 133.27 $ 135.27 $ 244.99 $ 250.99 Sports and 5 Premiums Play Extra Double Play w/ $134.27 $ 137.27 Performance Internet GBR_l41  TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 141 Oak St. - Office Address 1 15 Summer St. - Mailing Address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051 Fax 508 821-1043 Denise J Paiva, Head Administrative Clerk dpaiva(@taunton-ma.gov December 13, 2023 Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council 15 Summer St. Taunton, Ma. 02780 C/O Jennifer Leger, City Clerk RE: Repetitive Petition -210 Weir St. Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: The Taunton Planning Board is in receipt of a Repetitive Petition to allow the petitioner to re-file with the Zoning Board of Appeals for property at 210 Weir St. The new proposal is for a take-out restaurant in an Urban Residential District (original proposal was take-out restaurant with drive-up window) submitted by Arthur & Mary Cabral. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on this on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 5:30 PM at 15 Summer St, in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers, 2nd Floor. Taunton, Ma. Sincerely, ~ {))JNcu,O?f] Anthony Abreau, Chairman TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD AA/djp  TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 141 Oak St. - Office Address 15 Summer St. - Mailing Address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051Fax508 821-1043 Denise J Paiva, Head Administrative Clerk dpaivala{taunton-ma.gov December 13, 2023 Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council 15 Summer St. Taunton,Ma.02780 C/O Jennifer Leger, City Clerk RE: Repetitive Petition -49 Plain St. a.k.a parcel 92-184 & parcel 92-196 Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: The Taunton Planning Board is in receipt of a Repetitive Petition to allow the petitioner to re-file with the Zoning Board of Appeals for property at 49 Plain St. (a.k.a. parcel 92- 184 and parcel 92-196). The new proposal is seeking variances for frontage & lot width for a single family home on the rear lot & front lot is a conforming lot with the existing multi-family home to remain (original proposal was for elderly housing consisting of 13 residential units) submitted by Michael Binda. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on this on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 5:30 PM at 15 Summer St, in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers, 2nd Floor. Taunton, Ma. Sincerely, OiMta4 {?''}) Anthony Abreau, hairman TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD AA/djp  TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD 141 Oak St. - Office Address 15 Summer St. - Mailing Address Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone 508-821-1051Fax508 821-1043 Denise J Paiva, Head Administrative Clerk dpaiva@taunton-ma.gov December 13, 2023 Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor Members of the Municipal Council 15 Summer St. Taunton, Ma. 02780 C/O Jennifer Leger, City Clerk RE: Special Permit- 395 Norton Avenue Dear Mayor O'Connell and Members of the Municipal Council: The Taunton Planning Board is in receipt of a Special Permit for 395 Norton A venue for a Renewal of an Accessory Dwelling unit, submitted by David Alpert, 395 Norton Ave., Taunton, Ma. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on this on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 5:30 PM at 15 Summer St, in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers, 2nd Floor. Taunton, Ma. Sincerely, euw~{~ Anthony Ab au, Chairman TAUNTON PLANNING BOARD AA/djp  1-0 City of Taunton LAW DEPARTMENT 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Phone (508) 821-1036 Facsimile (508) 821-1397 Shaunna O'Connell MAYOR Thomas P. Gay, Jr., Esq. ASST. CITY SOLIClTOR Matthew J. Costa, Esq. CITY SOLICITOR David T. Gay, Esq. SP. ASST. CITY SOLICITOR Lisa Bond, Esq. FIRST ASST. CITY SOLICITOR December 14, 2023 Council President Kelly Dooner Members of the Municipal Council City of Taunton, City Hall 15 Summer Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Re: Regulation Changes Related to Cannabis Compliance Dear Council President Dooner and Members of the Municipal Council: The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission ("CCC") has recently promulgated new regulations with regard to Host Community Agreements ("HCA") and Social Equity Requirements. These updated regulations will take effect as of March 1, 2024. Due to the CCC's new regulations, the City of Taunton will need to update its ordinances and procedures with regard to HCAs and its marijuana permitting process to comply with the new CCC Regulations. The Law Department would like to give a brief presentation on January 9, 2024 or another convenient date thereafter to summarize the key components of the new regulations and suggested changes that are needed. Please refer this matter to the Committee of the Council as a Whole. Thank you . MatthewJ. Cos , City Solicitor E~-('." LB:tmg  \ \ December 19, 2023 \ ---I Y' c::: Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor \ ".) :;c:. -i 0 cJ1 Council President Kelly A. Dooner -•. -:r.. And Members of the Municipal Council -< ·: t )> () ·-r; I J"' ..0 r----, -· The following committee meetings have been scheduled for Tuesday, Decemb ~ 19, 202~ 5:00 PM at the Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Silver° City Conference Rooni. 5:00 PM The Committee on Police and License I. Meet to interview a police candidate. Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said terms is defined in Mass. Gen. L. C. 30A, §18 may occur concurrently with this committee meeting. Respectfully, ~e.C/aJu- Maggie E. Clarke Clerk of Council Committees  J. I f:3 ......_, () -I --< \ -! c:::> ()JJ ~ c: r-1 c-> r-:-01 !...,..() :;;t: - -i ::c rri (} 0 U1 Y:- December 19, 2023 -i :z: . v:,< -< )> l'1 ~ ~ ....., o Honorable Shaunna L. O'Connell, Mayor . (""") Ii J:"> 9 () ,,.. . C> rn Council President Kelly A. Dooner A C> And Members of the Municipal Council The following committee meetings have been scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM at the Taunton City Hall, 15 Summer Street, Taunton, MA 02780 in the Chester R. Martin Municipal Council Chambers. 5:30 PM The Committee on Finance and Salaries 1. Approve minutes from December 12, 2023 2. Meet to review the weekly vouchers and payroll for City departments. 3. Meet to discuss the request to transfer an amount not to exceed $375,000 from the sale ofreal estate account to potentially purchase property that directly abuts the Public Safety Complex location. Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said terms is defined in Mass. Gen. L. C. JOA, §18 may occur concurrently with this committee meeting. The Committee on the Needs of the Airport 1. Meet for an airport update. Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said terms is defined in Mass. Gen. L. C. JOA, §18 may occur concurrently with this committee meeting. Page 1 of 2 The Committee on Police and License 1. Approve minutes from December 12, 2023 2. Meet with the Safety Officer and City Engineer to discuss the area of Whittenton Street and Washington Street. Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said terms is defined in Mass. Gen. L. C. JOA, §18 may occur concurrently with this committee meeting. The Committee on Public Property I. Approve minutes from November 28, 2023 and December 12, 2023. 2. Meet with the Finance Department for an update on the Marketable Properties Program. Please note: A "meeting" of the entire Municipal Council, as said terms is defined in Mass. Gen. L. C. 3 OA, §18 may occur concurrently with this committee meeting. Respectfully, Maggie Clerk of Council Committees Page 2 of2