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
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POSTED
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.