Tuesday’s City Council meeting in the Council Chamber includes a public hearing on a request by Rachel Bennett for Lightning Coffee Roasters, 271 Western Ave., to sell coffee beans and drinks on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ward 1 Councilor Wayne Lozzi brought the request before the council for a public hearing.
Businesses requesting public hearings include Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen seeking a sign permit at 180 Boston St., and Pie and Pint at 23 Central Ave. requesting a sign permit. Ward 5 Councilor Dianna Chakoutis is bringing the hearing requests before the council.
Koula Kamarinos is requesting a public hearing on a request to replace an existing two-car garage at 84 Moulton St. with a three-car garage. Ward 6 Councilor Peter Capano is bringing the request before the council.
Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy is nominating Harry Janice to be assistant harbormaster with a term expiring in December, 2020.
There is a Verizon petition before the council Tuesday seeking to place approximately 150 feet of underground conduit in the vicinity of Greystone Park and Ocean Street. The request is forwarded to the council by Council President Darren Cyr.
New business requests before the council this week include a request for a public hearing on a home rule petition transferring custodial and maintenance employees to the School Department.
There is also a request by city Chief Financial Officer Peter Caron to discuss a meal tax with the council.
The meeting begins at 8 p.m., on the top floor of City Hall.