Highlights
The city council meeting included discussions on seating arrangements and the selection of a new vice president. A proposed snow shoveling ordinance was also discussed, with some residents expressing concerns about liability and the burden of unpaid labor. Other topics covered during the meeting included the approval of meeting minutes, budget submittal dates, and committee assignments. Additionally, a proposed ordinance for closed captioning on public televisions and a loan order for improvements at a park were discussed. The council also authorized the execution of easement agreements and amended a cultural district resolution. The council's Feltner committee gave a report on the committee's meeting, which included interviews and reappointments for the historic district commission.
- Agenda Item 3. A.: The council is selecting a new vice president and rearranging seating while Councilor Magoon expresses gratitude for being chosen.
- Agenda Item 3. B.: Speaker Sideris announces no changes in seating arrangement and apologizes for any confusion.
- Agenda Item 4.: Public forum was closed due to lack of speakers at the meeting.
- Agenda Item 5. A. : The participants approve the minutes from a previous meeting on December 12th without opposition.
- Agenda Item 6. A.: The president's request to change the budget submittal date to April 23rd, 2024 was passed after a discussion and vote.
- Agenda Item 6. B. : Goals for fiscal year 2024 were submitted and accepted without any concerns.
- Agenda ITem 6. C. : The city council leader decided not to change committee assignments to avoid disrupting the community.
- Agenda Item 6. D. : A motion was made and approved to refer a review of city council rules to the committee on rules and ordinances.
- Agenda Item 7. A. - Part 1: The city is voting on an ordinance to require snow and ice removal from sidewalks within 24 hours, but may face challenges and does not have a designated enforcement team in place.
- Agenda Item 7. A. - Part 2: Residents raised concerns and opinions about an ordinance for snow and ice removal from sidewalks, but were clarified that the ordinance does not address liability or enforcement action.
- Agenda Item 7. A. - Part 3: Residents in Watertown, MA debate proposed snow removal ordinance and potential costs and effectiveness.
- Agenda Item 7. A. - Part 4: The recording covers a discussion about a proposed snow shoveling ordinance in Watertown and the various opinions and concerns surrounding it.
- Agenda Item 7. A. - Part 5: Community members express concerns and reservations about a proposed snow shoveling ordinance at city council meeting.
- Agenda Item 7. A. - Part 6: Council discusses ordinance regarding fees for violations not currently found in the ordinance book.
- Agenda Item 7. A. - Part 7: City Council approves snow shoveling ordinance with recommended width and exemption process, excludes shared use paths.
- Agenda Item 7. A. - Part 8: Possible new snow shoveling ordinance for Watertown residential properties with exemptions discussed by City Council.
- Agenda Item 7. A. - Part 9: City considering new snow shoveling ordinance with possible grace period for public education and delayed enforcement, despite some concerns from city councilors.
- Agenda Item 7. B. : Council will vote on ordinance requiring closed captioning for public televisions to expand accessibility for those who are hearing impaired.
- Agenda Item 7. C. : Proposal to loan $498,000 for upgrades at Salt Installed Park, with potential for additional project at Lowell Stalls taught lot, to be discussed at future meeting by DPW staff.
- Agenda Item 8. A. : Watertown authorizes city manager to execute easement agreements for Galen Street project.
- Agenda Item 8. B. : The city council unanimously approves an amendment to extend the effective time frame of the cultural district resolution to 10 years based on model language from the Mass Cultural Council.
- Agenda Item 9. A. : SIDERIS committee approves reappointment of two members for historic district commission.
- Agenda Item 10.: The meeting included a last-minute addition to the agenda to appoint a new member to the board of health.
- Agenda item 11. A. : The manager is requesting confirmation of appointments and reappointments to the Public Arts and Culture Committee based on recommendations from the residents advisory committee.
- Agenda Item 11. B. - Part 1: City Manager of Watertown addresses reappointment request, structured naming process for city and concerns over Mount Auburn Street project.
- Agenda Item 11. B. - Part 2: Speaker emphasizes collaboration with District 6, updates on city matters, and administrative closure for MLK Day in virtual meeting.
- Agenda Item 12. : Councilor Peace requested information about regulations and concerns from residents regarding snow shoveling, including whether handicapped placards would be eligible for assistance and how tax forms would be handled.
- Agenda Item 13.: Councilor Leves announced a virtual event for Martin Luther King Day organized by Watertown Unity, featuring a keynote speech by psychologist Doctor Charmaine Jackman.
- Agenda item 14.: No public attendance or commentary at forum.
- Agenda Item 15.: A meeting is ending after a motion and second is made, and confirmed by those present.
Watertown City Council
Tuesday January 9, 2024
The order of items in transcripts appear in the chronological order in which they were taken up. Some Agenda items may have been skipped.
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