City Council - February 14, 2023

Chapters

Roll Call 00:00:39


Pledge of Allegiance 00:01:02


Public Forum 00:01:23


President's Report 00:01:42

Request from the Watertown Contributory Retirement Board to Increase the Base of the Retiree Cost of Living Adjustment; and a Referral to the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight for Review and Report to the Full City Council


President's Report 00:05:07

Consideration of Extending the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Submission date from April 11, 2023, to May 9, 2023


Public Hearing and Vote 00:05:48

Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Sum of $300,000 is appropriated to pay costs of Designing and Constructing a New Handicap Ramp at the John A. Ryan Skating Arena, including all costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to MG. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.


Motions, Ordinances, Order, and Resolutions 00:09:18

First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order Authorizing the Sum of $2,500,000 is appropriated to pay costs of Constructing, Reconstructing, Paving, Repairing or Otherwise Improving Streets and Sidewalks, Including Improving Underground Ducts and Conduits and Paying All Other Costs Incidental and Related to such Street and Sidewalk Work; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.


Motions, Ordinances, Order, and Resolutions 00:10:32

First Reading on a Proposed Order Authorizing the Sum of $1,500,000 is appropriated to pay costs of Replacing the Turf at Victory Field, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.


Motions, Ordinances, Order, and Resolutions 00:11:54

First Reading and Referral to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing Regarding a Proposed Zoning Map Amendment Request 134 Templeton Parkway


Reports of Committees 00:12:45

Committee on Economic Development & Planning Report Regarding the Confirmation Interviews of Two Members of the Public Arts & Culture Committee and Report Regarding the Confirmation of Six Members Historic District Commission – January 23, 2023 – Lisa Feltner, Chair


Action Item 00:19:14

That the City Council Confirm Dawn Evans Scaltreto for reappointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a 3-year term to expire November 15, 2025


Action Item 00:19:27

That the City Council Confirm Carole Katz for reappointment to the Public Arts & Culture Committee for a 3-year term to expire November 15, 2025


Action Item 00:19:37

That the City Council Confirm Jae Hyoung Kim for appointment as the AIA member to the Historic District Commission for a 1-year term to expire November 15, 2023


Action Item 00:19:40

That the City Council Confirm Elizabeth Hayes for reappointment as the Realtor member to the Historic District Commission for a 1-year term to expire November 15, 2023


Action Item 00:19:43

That the City Council Confirm Robert Bloomberg for reappointment as the Historical Society member to the Historic District Commission for a 1-year term to expire November 15, 2023


Action Item 00:20:09

That the City Council Confirm James Bensinger for reappointment as a residential property owner member to the Historic District Commission for a 2-year term to expire November 15, 2024


Action Item 00:20:27

That the City Council Confirm Harvey Steiner for reappointment as a residential property owner member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire November 15, 2025


Action Item 00:20:31

That the City Council Confirm Linda Sternberg for reappointment as a residential property owner member to the Historic District Commission for a 3-year term to expire November 15, 2025


Reports of Committees 00:20:48

Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Reports Regarding the ARPA Funds– January 17, 2023, and February 1, 2023 - Vincent J. Piccirilli, Chair


New Business 00:26:05


Communications From The City Manager 00:26:21

Council Update on Budget and Bargaining


Communications From The City Manager 00:27:53

Budget Data from the City Manager


Communications From The City Manager 00:29:14

Update on Marijuana Establishments


Communications From The City Manager 00:34:40

Ordinance on the Timing and Process of Appointments to City/Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees – Ordinance #46 -2007 – Additional Time


Communications From The City Manager 00:37:28

Flag and Delta Lighting Policy


Communications From The City Manager 00:53:43


Requests For Information/Review Of List Of Pending Matters 01:03:16


Announcements 01:03:21


Public Forum 01:06:10


Recess or Adjournment 01:06:40



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