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Home My Public Portal About2020-12-08 TC Mtg Addendum_202102041026554937 Watertown Town Council Administration Building L 149 Main Street *°Ce°°"°``r Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Council President TUESDAY,DECEMBER 8,2020 AT 6:15 P.M. Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., MEETING WILL ONLY HAVE REMOTE OPPORTUNITIES Vice President& FOR PARTICIPATION WITH PUBLIC ACCESS District C Councilor AGENDA Caroline Bays Councilor At Large Anthony J.Donato, The Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown will hold a public Councilor At Large meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in accordance with the John G.Gannon, Governor's Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. Councilor At Large c. 30A, § 20, relating to the 2020 COVID-19 emergency and to avoid group At Large congregation, this meeting has only remote opportunities for participation with Councilor At La Anthony P public access provided as follows: Angeline B.Kounelis, ACCESS INFORMATION: District A Councilor A. The meeting will be televised through WCATV (Watertown Cable Access Lisa J.Feltner, Television): District Councilor htti)s://cloud.castus.tv/vod/4/watertown/video/5f49Oe6f9eld640008a803ae?pa Kenneth M.Woodland, s?e=HOME&tvve=live District Councilor B. The Public may join the virtual meeting online: httt)s://watertown- ma.zoom.us/i/92991331344 C. Public may join the virtual meeting audio only by phone: (877) 853-5257 or (888)475-4499 (Toll Free) and enter Webinar ID: 929 9133 1344# D. Public may also comment through email: vpiccirilli(cr�,watertown-ma.gov 1. ROLL CALL 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION—6:15 P.M. To Conduct Strategy Sessions In Preparation for Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel or to Conduct Collective Bargaining Sessions or Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel—Town Manager,Michael J.Driscoll 3. RETURN TO SESSION—7:00 P.M. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. PUBLIC FORUM 6. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS I of 2 Minutes of the November 10, 2020 Town Council Meeting 7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT A. Request from the Charter Review Committee for an Extension to Continue the Review until June 30,2021 B. Statement on Racism in Watertown 8. MOTIONS, ORDINANCES, ORDER,AND RESOLUTIONS A. First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Town Treasurer, with the Approval of the Town Manager,to Borrow and/or Expend Monies in the Amount of$1,771,000 under M.G.L. c. 44, §7(1) or Pursuant to Any Other Enabling Authority for the Purpose of Paying Costs of Town-Wide Radio Infrastructure Improvements, Including the Acquisition and Installation of Radio Infrastructure and Related Upgrades at Town Facilities, the Acquisition of Portable Radio Equipment, and All Costs Incidental and Related Thereto and to Issue Bonds or Notes of the Town Therefor. Any Premium Received Upon the Sale of Any Bonds or Notes Approved by this Order, Less Any Such Premium Applied to the Payment of the Costs of Issuance of Such Bonds or Notes, May be Applied to the Payment of Costs Approved by this Order in Accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20,Thereby Reducing the Amount Authorized to be Borrowed to Pay Such Costs by a Like Amount. B. Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount of $103,000 from the Fiscal Year 2021 Debt Retirement—Authorized/Unissued Account to the Fiscal Year 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects — School Account in order to Move Forward with the Remodeling of Six Middle School Bathrooms C. An Order Accepting a Public Use Park and Pathwav Located at Pleasant Street and Waltham Street and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute the Acceptance of said Public Use Park and Pathway 9. NEW BUSINESS Referral to the Committee on Education and School System Matters to Address Recent Incidents of Racism in the Watertown Public Schools 10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER 11. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS 13. PUBLIC FORUM 14. RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT 2 of 2 TOWN COUNCIL ATTENDANCE MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2020 YES NO PRESENT JOHN G. GANNON ARRIVED AT 6:21 P.M. ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2020 YES NO PRESENT ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS ANTHONY PALOMBA VINCENTJ PICCIRILLI, JR. _X_ KENNETH M. WOODLAND CAROLINE BAYS ANTHONY J. DONATO LISA J. FELTNER JOHN G. GANNON MARK S. SIDERIS, _X_ COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2020 YES NO PRESENT CAROLINE BAYS X 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 MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADOPT THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10, 2020 AS REVISED ON DECEMBER 8, 2020 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 8, 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 MOTION TO EXTEND THE REVIEW OF THE TOWN CHARTER UNTIL JUNE 30, 2021 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2020 YES NO PRESENT 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 ANTHONY J. DONATO X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION OPPOSING RACISM AND BULLYING IN WATERTOWN -'1836` e.cowo A Proclamation Opposing Racism and Bullying in Watertown WHEREAS:The motto of the Town of Watertown is In Pace Condita,Founded In Peace; and I WHEREAS: Since our founding in 1630,every generation has struggled to address in their own way what diversity means,and how Watertown,with its diverse population,can live in peace and harmony; and Watertown has, over its 390 year history,strived to be a community where all are welcomed and accepted;and i WHEREAS,in 2016 Watertown Public Schools and the Watertown Police Department collaborated with the World In Watertown,to invite Dr.Bernard LaFayette,an associate of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr,to provide training on the "Kingian Principles of Nonviolent Conflict Reconciliation"and WHEREAS: The Watertown Public Schools have embraced a variety of actions to combat racism and bullying, including integrating Kingian initiatives into its curriculum,establishing an Anti-Bias Coalition,creating a Bullying Prevention Plan Advisory Team, and reviewing current policies regarding bullying and harassment and how they are enforced;and WHEREAS: We have made efforts to address these issues,we have not done enough;and i WHEREAS: On November 12,2020,we saw a news report concerning allegations of race-based bullying and harassment of a Watertown Middle School student,which included defacing her home;and WHEREAS:At a School Department Forum on December 3,2020, attended by more than 150 people,we heard from parents of children of color,who make up 35%of our student population,speak about the racial bullying and harassment that their children are reporting is continuing to occur in our schools;and WHEREAS: We have fallen short of our goal to create an environment where all students feel accepted and included; WHEREAS: We,as residents of Watertown,are heartbroken to hear reports that children in our community are subject to such treatment and as leaders of Watertown,we are obligated to take an active role in combating these issues. THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED:That-the Watertown Town Council opposes racism and bullying in any form, and believes that all people who live,work, or visit Watertown deserve to be treated with dignity and respect,and live in peace. BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED: 1. That at its November 24 meeting,the Town Council voted unanimously to explore issues of diversity, equity,and inclusion within Watertown government and determine what steps need to be taken. 2. That the Town Council respects the authority of the School Committee over policy and management of the Watertown Public Schools,and offers to work jointly with the School Committee to combat racism and bullying in our community in a comprehensive manner. 3. That the Town Council asks each resident of Watertown to join the efforts against racism and bullying in our community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the Town of Watertown to be affixed on this 8th day of December 2020. Lii?ZJ. Mark S. Sicferis, Council President s./�fulP TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2020 YES NO PRESENT JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,000 FROM THE FISCALYEAR 2021 DEBT RETIREMENT-AUTHORIZED/UNISSUED ACCOUNTTOTHE FISCAL YEAR 2021 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL PROJECTS - SCHOOL ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE REMODELING OF SIX MIDDLE SCHOOL BATHROOMS �"1630•� I Watertown Town Council r Administration Building - 149 Main Street CE 60 Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, �I Council President RESOLUTION#95 2020—R—95 Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., Vice President& District C Councilor BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Caroline Bays Watertown hereby approves the transfer amount of$103,000 from Fiscal Year Councilor At Large 2021 Debt Retirement—Authorized/Unissued#0171000-590926 to Fiscal Year Anthony Donato, 2021 Transfer to Capital Projects—Schools Account#0193059-590965. Councilor At Large John G.Gannon BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of said transfer is forwarded to Councilor At Large the Town Auditor and Town Treasurer/Collector Anthony Palomba, Councilor At Large Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, ,� P Council Member District B Councilor Kenneth M.Woodland, District D Councilor I hereby certify that at a Meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present,the above Resolution was adopted by a vote of_9_for,—0—against,_0_ present on December 8, 2020. Marilyn Fro, ovost, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, ouncil President i Transfer Amount$103,000 From: FY 2021 Debt Retirement - Authorized/Unissued $ 103,000 0171000-590926 To: FY 2021 Transfer To Capital Projects - School $ 103,000 0193059-590965 1 hereby certify to the availability, authority of funding source, mathematical accuracy and appropriate fiscal year. 4at Town Audito�� TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2020 YES NO PRESENT ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS ANTHONY PALOMBA VINCENTJ PICCIRILLI, JR. _X_ KENNETH M. WOODLAND CAROLINE BAYS ANTHONY J. DONATO LISA J. FELTNER JOHN G. GANNON MARK S. SIDERIS, _X_ COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO TABLE THE REQUEST TO ACCEPT A PUBLIC USE PARK AND PATHWAY LOCATED AT PLEASANT STREET AND WALTHAM STREET AND AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCE OF SAID PUBLIC USE PARK AND PATHWAY UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING ON JANUARY 12, 2021 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2020 YES NO PRESENT ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND SCHOOL SYSTEM MATTERS THE REVIEW OF RACIAL BASED HARRASSMENT REPORTS AND HOW THE TOWN COUNCIL CAN ASSIST THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2020 YES NO PRESENT VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI X KENNETH M. WOODLAND X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADJOURN