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December 13, 2022
20 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.
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Present: John M. Airasian, Caroline Bays, John G. Gannon, Nicole Gardner, Lisa J. Feltner, Emily Izzo, Anthony Palomba, Vincent J. Piccirilli, Mark S. Sideris
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
City Council Meeting Minutes – November 22, 2022
Adopt the minutes as written: City Council Meeting Minutes – November 22, 2022
City Council Meeting Minutes – November 22, 2022 Councilor Piccirilli moved to adopt the minutes as written;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Approval of Sending Letter to the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Support of the Removal of the...
Authorize the Council President to sign the letter regarding the removal of the Watertown DCR dam
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize the Council President to sign the letter regarding the removal of the Watertown DCR dam.
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli)
Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Order Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Accept the order to amend the Fiscal Year 2023 budget
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the order to amend the Fiscal Year 2023 budget;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted on unanimous roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Resolution Authorizing a Petition for Special Legislation Regarding Amendments to Chapter 41 of the Acts of 2012.
Authorize a petition for Special Legislation regarding amendments to Chapter 41 of the Acts of 2012
Councilor Piccirilli moved to authorize a petition for Special Legislation regarding amendments to Chapter 41 of the Acts of 2012;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
An Order to Acquire Lot 8 (Walker Pond) Off Manley Way Located in Watertown and Waltham and an Order of Taking of...
Approve the acquisition of Lot 8, known as Walker Pond, off Manley Way located in Watertown and Waltham and to authorize the execution of the Order of Taking of said lot
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acquisition of Lot 8, known as Walker Pond, off Manley Way located in Watertown and Waltham and to authorize the execution of the Order of Taking of said lot;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
An Order to Acquire 124 Watertown Street (Parker School) and an Order of Taking of Said Property
Approve the acquisition of 124 Watertown Street and to authorize the execution of the Order of Taking of said property
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the acquisition of 124 Watertown Street and to authorize the execution of the Order of Taking of said property;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
That the City Council Request the Administration Have the Department of Community Development and Planning Develop...
Accept the report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was passed unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Ask the Administration have the Department of Community Development and Planning develop regulations for expanded notification as described in the report
Councilor Piccirilli moved to ask the Administration have the Department of Community Development and Planning develop regulations for expanded notification as described in the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Request the Administration have the Department of Community Development and Planning develop regulations requiring developers of large projects to post a physical sign at the site with project...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to request the Administration have the Department of Community Development and Planning develop regulations requiring developers of large projects to post a physical sign at the site with project information;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Proposed Amendment to the Demolition Delay Ordinance...
Accept the report: Committee on Economic Development and Planning Report Regarding Proposed Amendment to the Demolition Delay Ordinance and the Proposed
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Request the City Attorney to review the proposed Ordinance and then to have the Council President schedule a First Reading for a new Demolition Ordinance Chapter 153 as proposed to replace the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to request the City Attorney to review the proposed Ordinance and then to have the Council President schedule a First Reading for a new Demolition Ordinance Chapter 153 as proposed to replace the existing Chapter 153 in its entirety and to endorse the new Demolition Delay regulations as proposed;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Need for a Citywide Rodent Control Program – Anthony Palomba, Chair
Accept the report: Committee on Human Services Report Regarding the Need for a Citywide Rodent Control Program – Anthony Palomba, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Bays)
Ad Hoc Committee of the Municipal Analyst Screening Report Regarding the Preliminary Interviews for the Position of...
Accept the report as amended: Ad Hoc Committee of the Municipal Analyst Screening Report Regarding the Preliminary Interviews for the Position of a Municipal Policy Analyst – Caroline Bays, Chair
(A copy of the amended report is attached in the addendum.) Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the report as amended;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
That the City Council Ask the Administration to Increase the Annual Funding for the Long Street and Connector...
Accept the report
Councilor Piccirilli moved accept the report;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Approve the Department of Public Works recommendation for the 2023 Road Program as presented using the FY 2023 $2,5000,00 loan order for Bates Road, Bates Road East, Essex Street, Francis Street...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Department of Public Works recommendation for the 2023 Road Program as presented using the FY 2023 $2,5000,00 loan order for Bates Road, Bates Road East, Essex Street, Francis Street, and Bradshaw Street;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Approve the Department of Public Works recommendation to remove Fifth Avenue from the FY 2022 Long Street and Connector Program (which includes Morse Street), and use the FY 2023 $1,500,000 loan...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Department of Public Works recommendation to remove Fifth Avenue from the FY 2022 Long Street and Connector Program (which includes Morse Street), and use the FY 2023 $1,500,000 loan order for the Long Street and Connector Program for the repair of Fifth Avenue and related work on Watertown Street;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Approve the Department of Public Works use of the FY2024 funding for the Long Street and Connector Program for the repair of Forest and Springfield Streets, and to use the FY 2025 funding for the...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Department of Public Works use of the FY2024 funding for the Long Street and Connector Program for the repair of Forest and Springfield Streets, and to use the FY 2025 funding for the Long Street and Connector Program for the repair of Riverside Street;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Ask the Administration to increase the annual funding for the Long Street and Connector Program in the CIP from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000
Councilor Piccirilli moved to ask the Administration to increase the annual funding for the Long Street and Connector Program in the CIP from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Request for Confirmation of Reappointments to the Cable Access Corporation Board of Directors
Reappoint George Skuse and David Stokes to the Watertown Cable Access Television Board of Directors as the School Committee’s appointees
Councilor Piccirilli moved to reappoint George Skuse and David Stokes to the Watertown Cable Access Television Board of Directors as the School Committee’s appointees;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Recess Or Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
Councilor Piccirilli moved to adjourn the meeting;
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
From the Watertown City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s meeting portal (linked from the City Council page on watertown-ma.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Watertown News (watertownmanews.com) candidate Q&As, candidate letters and articles that name each councilor; Mark Sideris photo by Charlie Breitrose. The city’s website has no councilor photos.
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