City Council — Springfield, MA
Date: 2026-06-18
Time: 16:30

CITY COUNCIL


 Joint Meeting - Public Safety/Maintenance & Development


I hereby notify you that the following items of business have been filed with this office and can
be acted upon at the meeting of the City Council Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

 City Clerk


Roll Call

Call To Order
4:30 PM Meeting called to order on June 18, 2026, in Hybrid Room 200, 36 Court Street,
Springfield, MA 01103.


Public Portion

 1. Discussion of the Resolution Requesting Road and Sidewalk Repairs in East Forest
 Park and Update on Crosswalk and Sidewalk Repair Priorities Throughout the City.




 City Council 1 HYBRID MEETING

City Council 36 Court Street
 Springfield, MA 01103
 Joint Meeting http://www.springfieldcityhall.com

 ~Final~ Councilor Martin (Chair)
 Councilor Click Bruce (Chair)

June 18, 2026 4:30 PM City Hall - Room 200




Roll Call

In Person
Councilor Martin (PS Chair)
Councilor Santaniello (PS member)
Councilor Click-Bruce (M&D Chair)

Zoom
Councilor Davila
Chris Cignoli

 Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
 Brian Santaniello City Councilor At Large Present
 Gerry Martin City Councilor — Ward 7 Present
 Maria Perez City Councilor — Ward 1 Absent
 Malo Brown City Councilor — Ward 4 Absent
 Zaida Govan City Councilor — Ward 8 Excused
 Kateri Walsh City Councilor At Large Excused
 Justin Hurst City Councilor At Large Excused
 Victor Davila City Councilor — Ward 6 Remote
 Michael Fenton City Councilor — Ward 2 Absent
 Jose Delgado City Councilor At Large Excused
 Lavar Click-Bruce City Councilor — Ward 5 Present
 Melvin Edwards City Councilor — Ward 3 Excused
 Tracye Whitfield City Councilor At Large Excused
Call To Order
4:30 PM Meeting called to order on June 18, 2026, in Hybrid Room 200, 36 Court Street,
Springfield, MA 01103.


Public Portion

 1. Discussion of the Resolution Requesting Road and Sidewalk Repairs in East Forest
 Park and Update on Crosswalk and Sidewalk Repair Priorities Throughout the City.


Minutes:

On June 18, 2026, the Joint Public Safety Committee and Maintenance & Development
Subcommittee, chaired by Councilor Gerry Martin and Councilor Lavar Click-Bruce, met to
review roadway and sidewalk conditions in East Forest Park and citywide infrastructure
priorities. Department of Public Works Director Chris Cignoli outlined the City's process for
prioritizing paving and sidewalk projects based on roadway conditions, funding availability,
utility coordination, and neighborhood needs. Surrey Road is scheduled for paving in 2026,
while other East Forest Park streets remain under review based on condition ratings and available
funding. The department reported ongoing investments in roadway, sidewalk, and infrastructure
improvements in East Forest Park since the 2011 tornado.

The committee reviewed Community Development Block Grant eligibility requirements and
their impact on sidewalk replacement projects. Residents were encouraged to report specific
sidewalk concerns for evaluation and repair. The department confirmed that homeowners are not
charged for City sidewalk repairs or replacements and discussed efforts to replace temporary
asphalt sidewalk repairs with permanent concrete improvements as funding and project
schedules allow.

Members also discussed resident notification procedures for infrastructure projects and
emphasized the importance of clear communication with affected neighborhoods. Updates were
provided on Roosevelt Avenue sidewalk improvements through the Safe Routes to School
Program and planned pedestrian safety improvements along the State Street corridor through the
Safe Streets for All grant program, including crosswalk, lighting, signal, and accessibility
enhancements.

No votes were taken. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

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