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Home My Public Portal About2020-03-10 TC Addendum ti tIVED 6' l i�',i'P9 Cl Ei,K'S OFF ICE 'r-ATERTOWN, MASS 2020 MAR -6 PH 1: 02 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street C.`oto Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Council President TUESDAY,MARCH 10,2020 AT 7:15 P.M. Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., RICHARD E.MASTRANGELO COUNCIL CHAMBER Vice President& AGENDA District C Councilor Caroline Bays Councilor At Large Anthony J.Donato, 1. ROLL CALL Councilor At Large John G.Gannon, 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilor At Large 3. PUBLIC FORUM Anthony Palomba, Councilor At Large 4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Angeline B.Kounelis, A. Consideration and Action on the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Submission Date District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, B. Consideration and Action on an Employment Agreement Between the City District B Councilor Known as the Town of Watertown and Michael J. Driscoll Kenneth M.Woodland, 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS District D Councilor A. Public Hearing and Vote on Setting the Compensation of the Clerk of the Town Council B. Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Ordinance to Modify Hours of Operation of the Administration Building and Senior Center 6. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS Informational Presentation on the FilivDello Park Field Lights and Scoreboard Project—Glen Howard, CDM Smith 7. MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER,AND RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution Authorizing Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds in the Amount of $900 from Watertown Savings Bank to Offset Expenses Related to the"Saltonstall Park Concert Series" B. First Reading on a Proposed Ordinance Amending the Town Manager's Compensation 1 of 3 8. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES A. Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report Regarding the FY 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program—Vincent J.Piccirilli—Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1) That the Town Council Adopt the 28 Conceptual Recommendations Contained in the Committee Report 2) That the Town Council Recommends that the Town Manager Maintain j the FY 2021 Capital Spending so that it Does Not Exceed 8% of the Submitted FY2021 Operating Budget in order to Meet the Town Council's Budget Policy Guideline that the Town Should Seek to Make Capital Expenditures (Including Debt and Exclusive of the School Building for the Future Initiative Funding and Enterprise Funds)Equal j to at Least 7.5—8%of the Operating Budget B. Committee on Education and School System Matters Report Regarding the Confirmation of the Membership of the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Comoration—John G. Gannon, Chair ACTION ITEMS: 1) That the Town Council Confirm the Reappointment of Michael Shepard to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a Term to Expire on September 15,2020 2) That the Town Council Confirm the Appointment of David Stokes to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a Term to Expire on September 15, 2022 3) That the Town Council Confirm the Reappointment of Shirley Lundberg to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a Term to Expire on September 15,2020 4) That the Town Council Confirm the Reappointment of George Skuse to the Board of Directors of the Cable Access Corporation for a Term to Expire on September 15, 2021 C. Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding an Appointment to the Licensing Board ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Confirm the Appointment of John Labadini to the Licensing Board for a Term to Expire on February 15,2023 9. NEW BUSINESS 10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER A. Request for Confirmation of Appointment to the Conservation Commission B. Request for Confirmation of Appointment and Reappointment to the Board of Assessors 11. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS 2 of 3 12.ANNOUNCEMENTS 13. PUBLIC FORUM 14.RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT 3 of 3 TOWN COUNCIL ATTENDANCE MEETING DATE: MARCH 10, 2020 YES NO PRESENT ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President ORDINANCE#23 O—2020 -23 Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& District C Councilor WHEREAS:Pursuant to the Charter of the City known as the Town of Watertown, Section 2-7,subsection C,provides the mechanism to adjust the Clerk of the Town Caroline Bays Council salary as may from time to time be provided for such office by Ordinance: Councilor At Large ; Anthony J.Donato, NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED: That the Town Council of the City Councilor At Large known as the Town of Watertown adjusts the Town Council Clerk's salary as John G.Gannon, follows: Councilor At Large Anthony Palomba, Effective July 1, 2019 (Fiscal Year 2020), the hourly rate shall be $24.42 (2.25% Councilor At Large increase) Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, District B Councilor , Council Member Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present,the above Ordinance was adopted by a vote of for, I against and 0 present on March 10,2020. i Z Marily .Pronovos , Council Clerk Mark S. Si eris, ouncil President 6;/Mw1 i 1630 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Ce co Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 ORDINANCE#24 2020—O -24 Mark S.Sideris, Council President AN ORDINANCE TEMPORARILY MODIFY HOURS OF OPERATION OF Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND THE SENIOR CENTER Vice President& District C Councilor WHEREAS: The hours of operation:for all offices in the Administration Building Caroline Bays are established by Chapter 30.03 of the Ordinances of the City known as the Town of Councilor At Large Watertown;and . Anthony J.Donato, Councilor At Large WHEREAS: Through the collective bargaining process with SEIU, Local 925, John G.Gannon Watertown Town Hall Associates,the Town Manager agreed through a Side Letter of Councilor At Large Agreement dated April 29, 2002 to provide for a trial period of modified Summer Hours for the months of July and August,2002,subject to Town Council approval. Anthony Palomba, Councilor At Large WHEREAS: The Honorable Town Council approved the modification of Angeline B.Kounelis, Administration Building hours for the month of July and August beginning in 2002 District A Councilor through 2004,and from Memorial Day to Labor Day beginning in 2005 through 2019, Lisa J.Feltner, the Town Manager recommends that the modification of hours previously adopted District B Councilor continue from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2020; Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor WHEREAS: Furthermore, �'the Town Manager has agreed to modified Senior Center hours, subject to Town Council approval; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED: That Chapter 30.03,of the Ordinances of the Town of Watertown is amended to as follows: (c) The Building Inspectors' Office continues to be open for the transaction of business beginning at 7:30 AM until 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM, when all offices in the Administration Building are open. This section(c)can be rescinded at the discretion of the Town Manager. (d)Notwithstanding the above hours of operation,for a temporary period beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2020 and ending on Tuesday, September 4, 2020, all offices in the Administration Building and the Senior Center shall be open for the transaction of business during the hours provided in Section (a), except that on Tuesday the hours shall be from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM and on Fridays from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. In addition,the terms and conditions of employment for the temporary period as set out in the Side Letter of Agreement dated April 29, 2002 are incorporated herein. Further,since the Administration Building will be closed on Friday,July 3rd for the July 4th holiday, it is agreed the hours of operation will be 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 2, 2020. The modified hours provided herein shall expire as of midnight Tuesday, September 4, 2020 and this Section (d) shall be automatically rescinded. y� n Council Member I hereby certify that at a Meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Ordinance was adopted by a roll call vote of 1� for, 4' against, 4 present on March 10, 2020 Marilyn Pronovos , Council Clerk Mark S. ider's, Council President TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: MARCH 10, 2020 YES NO PRESENT LISA J. FELTNER JOHN G. GANNON ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS ANTHONY PALOMBA VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. _X_ KENNETH M. WOODLAND CAROLINE BAYS ANTHONY J. DONATO MARK S. SIDERIS, _X_ COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO AUTHORIZE COUNCIL PRESIDENT SIDERIS TO SIGN THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AS AMENDED BETWEEN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN AND MICHAELJ. DRISCOLL f 1630 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street " Watertown,MA 02472 1 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, RESOLUTION#25 2020—R—2S Council President Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND Vice President& EXPENDITURE OF GIFT OF FUNDS District C Councilor Caroline Bays Councilor At Large WHEREAS: From time to time, this community is the beneficiary of a gift Anthony Donato, donated towards improving the quality and spirit of its inhabitants' lives; and 1 Councilor At Large John G.Gannon, WHEREAS: The Town's free concerts series is in its 21 st year and concerts will Councilor At Large be held on Wednesday evenings beginning June 24th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Saltonstall Park; and Anthony Palomba, Councilor At Large WHEREAS: This generous donation was given to offset expenditures related to Angeline B.Kounelis, the 2020 Saltonstall Park Concert Series,where families and guests will enjoy a District A Councilor variety of musical performances and refreshments; and, Lisa J.Feltner, District B Councilor WHEREAS: Watertown Savings Bank has graciously donated a gift of fdunds Kenneth M.Woodland, in the amount of$900 for the 2020 Summer Concerts Series; and, District D Councilor NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown, hereby accepts ad appropriates, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, a monetary gift in the amount$900 from Watertown Savings Bank. C uficil Member if that at a Meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was I hereby certify g present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of for, J against, present on March 10, 2020. �Q/ -a Marily . Prondvost, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President '7630 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street eg Watertown, MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION#2b 2020—R—26 Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& District C Councilor Caroline Bays RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF Councilor At Large MICHAEL SHEPARD TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Anthony J.Donato, OF THE CABLE ACCESS CORPORATION Councilor At Large John G.Gannon BE IT RESOLVED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule j Councilor At Large Charter, the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown hereby Anthony Palomba, confirms the reappointment of Michael Shepard to the Board of Directors of the Councilor At Large Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15,2020. i Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor I Lisa J.Feltner, District B Councilor lCoc' ember Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I 1 I I I hereby certify that as a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of for, Q against, and 0 present on March 10, 2020. arily . Pronov5 t, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President i i I 1 I �`t63o ' Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street °``ON° Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION 927 2020—R—2 r' Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& District C Councilor Caroline Bays RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF Councilor At Large DAVID STOKES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Anthony J.Donato, OF THE CABLE ACCESS CORPORATION Councilor At Large John G.Gannon Councilor At Large BE IT RESOLVED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule Charter, the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown hereby I Anthony Palomba, confirms the appointment of David Stokes to the Board of Directors of the Cable Councilor At Large Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15,2022. Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, �YL_.^��LIY� District B Councilor Co l�Mmber Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I hereby certify that as a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of for, Q against, and present on March 10, 2020. Marilyn . Pronovost, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President �I i I I I i 1fi30 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street o 0 Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone. 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION#2� 2020—R—25 Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& District C Councilor Caroline Bays RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF Councilor At Large SHIRLEY LUNDBERG TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Anthony J.Donato, OF THE CABLE ACCESS CORPORATION Councilor At Large John G.Gannon BE IT RESOLVED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule Councilor At Large Charter, the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown hereby Anthony Palomba, confirms the reappointment of Shirley Lundberg to the Board of Directors of the Councilor At Large Cable Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15,2020. I Angeline B.Kounelis, j District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, ��— District B Councilor Coun it ember Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I I hereby certify that as a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of for, a against, and G present on March 10,2020. Marilyn . Pronovos , Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President I Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street 40 Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION#2 2020—R—2V Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& District C Councilor Caroline Bays RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF Councilor At Large GEORGE SKUSE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CABLE ACCESS CORPORATION Anthony J.Donato, Councilor At Large John G.Gannon BE IT RESOLVED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule Councilor At Large Charter, the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown hereby Anthony Palomba, confirms the reappointment of George Skuse to the Board of Directors of the Cable Councilor At Large Access Corporation for a term to expire on September 15,2021. Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, District B Councilor _ Cif Member Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor 1 I hereby certify that as a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of Q for, 6 against, and 6 present on March 10, 2020. / I Marilyn .Pronovost/Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President f !'1630 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street N Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 j1 I 1 Mark S.Sideris, Council President RESOLUTION 430, 2020—R- 30 Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& j District C Councilor Caroline Bays RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF Councilor At Large JOHN LABADINI TO THE LICENSING BOARD Anthony J.Donato, Councilor At Large BE IT RESOLVED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule John G.Gannon Charter, the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown hereby Councilor At Large confirms the appointment of John Labadini to the Licensing Board for a term to Anthony Palomba, expire on February 15, 2023. Councilor At Large 1 Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor X0 12"6 Lisa J.Feltner, — District B Councilor Cou ci Member Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I I hereby certify that as a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of--� for, 0 against, and 0 present on March 10,2020. MarilyJ.Pronovost, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President