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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-06-08 TC Mtg Addendum POSTED 06/04/2021 12:45PM Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Council President TUESDAY,DUNE 8, 2021,AT 7:00 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,June 8, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in accordance with the Governor's John G.Gannon, Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, §20, Councilor At Large relating to the 2020 COVID-19 emergency and to avoid group congregation, this meeting has only remote opportunities for participation with public access provided Anthony Palomba, as follows: Councilor At Large Angeline B.xounelis, ACCESS INFORMATION: District A Councilor A. The meeting will be televised through WCATV (Watertown Cable Access Lisa J.Feltner, Television): httD://vodwcaty.ore/CablecastPublicSite/?channel=3 District B Councilor B. The Public may join the virtual meeting online: httDs://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 comment through email: vniccirilli(&,,watertown-ma.2ov 1. ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS A. Minutes of the Town Council Meeting—May 11, 2021 B. Minutes of the Town Council Meeting—May 25, 2021 5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT A. Watertown High School Update B. Letter Requesting Signature 1 of 2 POSTED 06/04/2021 12:45PM C. District D Vacancy 6. PRESENTATIONS OF PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND SIMILAR PAPERS AND MATTERS Confirmation of the Proclamation Honoring Mary Walkowska Cicconi on Her 100th Birthday 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES A. Committee on Parks and Recreation Report Regarding Howe Doi Park —John Gannon, Vice Chair B. Committee on Personnel and Town Organization Report Regarding the Reappointment of Kathleen Colleary to the Board of Assessors for a Term to Expire on May 15, 2024—Caroline Bays, Chair ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Confirm Kathleen Colleary for Appointment to the Board of Assessors for a Term to Expire on May 15, 2024 C. Committees on Public Works and Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding the Bicvcle — Pedestrian Master Plan — Vincent J. Piccirilli, Chair, Public Works; Lisa J. Feltner, Vice-Chair, Economic Development and Planning ACTION ITEM: That the Town Council Make a Referral to the Joint Committees on Public Works and Rules and Ordinances to Explore and Make Recommendations for Expanding Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinances to Include Non- Commercial Properties,Per Item J Under Policy Recommendations/Culture in the Adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TOWN MANAGER 10. REQUESTS FOR 1NFORMATION/REVIEW OF LIST OF PENDING MATTERS 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS 12. PUBLIC FORUM 13. RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT 2 of 2 TOWN COUNCIL ATTENDANCE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 YES NO PRESENT LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 YES NO PRESENT JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADOPT THE TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 11, 2021 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 YES NO PRESENT ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS ANTHONY PALOMBA VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI CAROLINE BAYS ANTHONY J. DONATO LISA J. FELTNER JOHN G. GANNON MARK S. SIDERIS, _X_ COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADOPT THE TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 25, 2021 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 YES NO PRESENT ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. 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 AUTHORIZE WATERTOWN TO SIGN ON TO THE LETTER FROM EMMETT ENVIRONMENT LAW AND POLICY CLINIC AT HARVARD LAW SCHOOL TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 YES NO PRESENT VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI 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 HAVE THE TOWN COUNCIL APPROVE HAVING THE AD HOC COMMITTEE CREATE QUESTIONS TO INTERVIEW THE CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT D COUNCILOR, TO HAVE THE CANDIDATES INTERVIEWED AT THE AUGUST TOWN COUNCIL MEETING, TO SELECT A CANDIDATE THROUGH A RANKING PROCESS, AND TO HAVE THE DECISION BE ANNOUNCED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 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 X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO LEAVE THE DISTRICT D COUNCILOR SEAT VACANT UNTIL SO APPOINTED AFTER THE ELECTION TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 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 CAROLINE BAYS X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION HONORING MARY WALKOWSKA CICCONI ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY �"1836` 11c.wxc�" PROCLAMATION WHEREAS: Marianna (Mary) Walkowska Cicconi, the daughter of Polish immigrants, was born on May 27, 1921, to John and Mary (Sienkiewicz) Walkowski in South Boston, the fourth of eight children; and WHEREAS: After a life-threatening accident, she spent her nine-month recovery period learning to draw, the beginning of her love of arts and crafts; and WHEREAS: Mary graduated from South Boston High School, Class of 1939, and later answered the call of service becoming a Marine in 1943 and later being discharged as a Sergeant in 1945; and WHEREAS: Mary married B-17 Air Force Bomber 1s' Lt. Anthony Cicconi on April 24, 1944, an accomplished pilot who was shot down in France becoming a POW in Germany for nine months until his liberation in 1945; and WHEREAS: Mary and Tony had three children, Alfred, Arthur, and Susan, they moved to Watertown in 1956 where Mary became a tour guide for Cambridge and Boston on the Freedom Trail, while her husband's construction company helped to restore Copley Square and the wrought iron fencing around the Boston Public Gardens; and WHEREAS: Mary has been known for her hospitality; her baking, especially her blueberry muffins; her artistry, with oil painting, drawings, decoupage, knitting, and sewing among her many accomplishments; and her golfing ability, a sport she learned in order to be with her husband; and WHEREAS: Mary and Tony became Florida snowbirds in their mid-seventies, they enjoyed their time together there until Tony's death in 1988; and WHEREAS: Mary, the grandmother of five, the great-grandmother of two, and the sister of Julie, who resides in MA, maintains an active life with pool exercises, puzzles, and Canasta with her friends; uses Uber to be active; and Facebook to keep in contact with those she loves; she is fondly being celebrated as a humble, devout woman of honesty, kindness, and integrity who enjoys being of service to others. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown extends its congratulations to MARY WALKOWSKA CICCONI ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have Hereunto set our hand and caused the Great Seal of the Town of Watertown To be affixed on this 26th day of May 2021 Mark S. Sioeris, C4uncil President c;/Nk/P TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 YES NO PRESENT LISA J. FELTNER X JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION REGARDING THE CELEBRATION OF JUNETEENTH 1630 Proclamation WHEREAS: President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring the slaves in Confederate territory free,paving the way for the passing of the 13th Amendment which formally abolished slavery in the United States; and, WHEREAS: Although President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation had been issued more than two years prior,Union troops had previously been unable to fully enforce the order until June 19, 1865, in the South and Southwestern United States; and WHEREAS: June 19th has a special meaning to African Americans, and has been celebrated by communities for over 150 years; and WHEREAS: As one of the oldest American holidays, Juneteenth commemorates formerly enslaved individuals and their descendants and has historically been a time of pray,reflection and family reunion; and WHEREAS: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has recognized June 191h as a legal holiday to celebrate the emancipation of African Americans and their contribution; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the City known as the Town of Watertown hereby proclaim Saturday, June 19, 2021, as "Juneteenth Day" and urge all citizens to become more aware of the significance of this celebration in the African American History and in the heritage of j our nation and our community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set our hand and caused the Great Seal of the Town of Watertown to be affixed on this 8th day of June 2021 Mark Side is, Council President TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 YES NO PRESENT JOHN G. GANNON X ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS X ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. X CAROLINE BAYS X ANTHONY J. DONATO X LISA J. FELTNER X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ACCEPT THE COMMITTEE ON PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT REGARDING HOWE DOG PARK TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 YES NO PRESENT ANGELINE B. KOUNELIS ANTHONY PALOMBA VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI CAROLINE BAYS ANTHONY J. DONATO LISA J. FELTNER JOHN G. GANNON MARK S. SIDERIS, _X_ COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ACCEPT THE REPORT REGARDING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF KATHLEEN COLLEARY TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON MAY 15, 2024 TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 YES NO PRESENT ANTHONY PALOMBA X VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI, JR. 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 CONFIRM KATHLEEN COLLEARY FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON MAY 15, 2024 f630 Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street 1 P^Cc CON'' ¢ Watertown,MA 02472 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Phone: 617-972-6470 Mark S.Sideris, Council President Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., RESOLUTION 947 2021 —R—47 Vice President& District C Councilor Caroline Bays Councilor At Large RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF Anthony J.Donato, KATHLEEN COLLEARY TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS Councilor At Large John G.Gannon Councilor At Large BE IT RESOLVED: That pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule Anthony Palomba, Charter, the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown hereby Councilor At Large confirms the appointment of Kathleen Colleary to the Board of Assessors for a term to expire on May 15,2024. Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor Lisa J.Feltner, District B Councilor ?55 oun ' Member 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_8_ for, _0_ against, and _0_ present on June 8,2021. •,;����-Goy Marilyn .Pronov s�Council Clerk Mark S. Si eris, Council President s,/�nvP TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 YES NO PRESENT VINCENTJ. PICCIRILLI 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 ACCEPT THE COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING REPORT REGARDING THE BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 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 X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO REFER TO THE JOINT COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC WORKS AND RULES AND ORDINANCES TO EXPLORE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPANDING SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL ORDINANCES TO INCLUDE NON-COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, PER ITEM J UNDER POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS/CULTURE IN THE ADOPTED BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN TOWN COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE MEETING DATE: JUNE 8, 2021 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 CAROLINE BAYS X MARK S. SIDERIS, X COUNCIL PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:38 P.M.