Roll Call
00:39Pledge of Allegiance
01:02Public Forum
01:23President's Report
01:42Request 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
05:07Consideration of Extending the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Submission date from April 11, 2023, to May 9, 2023
Public Hearing and Vote
05:48Public 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
09:18First 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
10:32First 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
11:54First Reading and Referral to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing Regarding a Proposed Zoning Map Amendment Request 134 Templeton Parkway
Reports of Committees
12:45Committee 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
19:14That 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
19:27That 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
19:37That 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
19:40That 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
19:43That 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
20:09That 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
20:27That 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
20:31That 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
20:48Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Reports Regarding the ARPA Funds– January 17, 2023, and February 1, 2023 - Vincent J. Piccirilli, Chair
New Business
26:05Communications From The City Manager
26:21Council Update on Budget and Bargaining
Communications From The City Manager
27:53Budget Data from the City Manager
Communications From The City Manager
29:14Update on Marijuana Establishments
Communications From The City Manager
34:40Ordinance on the Timing and Process of Appointments to City/Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees – Ordinance #46 -2007 – Additional Time
Communications From The City Manager
37:28Flag and Delta Lighting Policy
Communications From The City Manager
53:43Requests For Information/Review Of List Of Pending Matters
01:03:16Announcements
01:03:21Public Forum
01:06:10Recess or Adjournment
01:06:40