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June 4, 2018
31 recorded votes, 26 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Robert Bishop, Luis Tejada, Joseph Perlatonda, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez, Calvin Brown
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Roy Avellaneda recused from the vote on "Amendment: Voting no were Councilors Brown, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda...".
Every vote, in order
Resolution: on behalf of the citizens of Chelsea, We, the Members of the Chelsea City Council, wish to go on record to say "how proud we are of your achievements, Stephanie, and wish you much...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Resolution: on behalf of the citizens of Chelsea, We, the Members of the Chelsea City Council, wish to express to Mr
A motion from Councilor Robinson adopted the Resolution under suspension.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson adopted the Resolution under suspension..” (Motion: Robinson)
Resolution: we, the Members of the Chelsea City Council, officially recognize June as LGBTQ Pride Month and celebrates and supports the LGBTQ Community in Chelsea and beyond
A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Approve the minutes of the May 21, 2018 meeting
The public se peaking portion closed at 7:30 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated May 21, 2018 were approved at the request of Councilor Tejada under suspension.
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“The public se peaking portion closed at 7:30 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated May 21, 2018 were approved at the request of Councilor Tejada under suspension..” (Motion: Tejada)
The membership of the group was proposed by the City in its Request for a Notice to Proceed to the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, and CZM has consulted with the City and approved...
The membership of the group was proposed by the City in its Request for a Notice to Proceed to the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, and CZM has consulted with the City and approved this attached list of members and member organizations.
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“The membership of the group was proposed by the City in its Request for a Notice to Proceed to the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, and CZM has consulted with the City and approved this attached list of members and member organizations..”
Reconsider: The vote by the City Council on the request for reconsideration failed on a
The vote by the City Council on the request for reconsideration failed on a
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Robinson, RodriguezNo: Bishop, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Tejada, Vidot
From the minutes
“The vote by the City Council on the request for reconsideration failed on a 5-6-0-0 roll call vote. Voting yes were Councilors Rodriguez, Brown, Avellaneda, Robinson, and Garcia. Voting no were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Bishop, Tejada, Perlatonda, and Recupero..”
Adopt the ordinance introduced by Councilor Vidot as amended by roll call. The roll call
Councilor Lopez moved to adopt the ordinance introduced by Councilor Vidot as amended by roll call. The roll call passed
Yes: Bishop, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada, VidotNo: Avellaneda
From the minutes
“Councilor Lopez moved to adopt the ordinance introduced by Councilor Vidot as amended by roll call. The roll call passed 10-1-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Voting no was Councilor Avellaneda..” (Motion: Lopez)
Amendment: A roll call defeated the amendment
A roll call defeated the amendment
Yes: Bishop, Brown, Lopez, Recupero, VidotNo: Avellaneda, Judith Garcia, Perlatonda, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada
From the minutes
“A roll call defeated the amendment 5-6-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Brown, Bishop, and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Rodriguez, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, and Garcia. Councilor Vidot offered an amendment to decrease the expenditure appropriation of Health and Human Services Department (0151052) in the amount of $39,207..”
Amendment: Roll call defeated the amendment
Roll call defeated the amendment
Yes: Lopez, VidotNo: Avellaneda, Bishop, Brown, Judith Garcia, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada
From the minutes
“Roll call defeated the amendment 2-9-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot and Lopez. Voting no were Councilors Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Vidot offered an amendment to decrease the salary appropriation of Planning and Development Department (0117551) in the amount of $72,000, Roll cali defeated the amendment 3-8-0- 0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, and Bishop. Voting no were Councilors Rodriguez, Brown, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..”
Amendment: Councilor Vidot offered an amendment to decrease the salary appropriation of Planning and Development Department (0117551) in the amount of $72,000, Roll cali defeated the amendment
Councilor Vidot offered an amendment to decrease the salary appropriation of Planning and Development Department (0117551) in the amount of $72,000, Roll cali defeated the amendment
Yes: Bishop, Lopez, VidotNo: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada
From the minutes
“Councilor Vidot offered an amendment to decrease the salary appropriation of Planning and Development Department (0117551) in the amount of $72,000, Roll cali defeated the amendment 3-8-0- 0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, and Bishop. Voting no were Councilors Rodriguez, Brown, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..”
Amendment: An amendment offered by Councilor Vidot to decrease the salary appropriation of the Police Department (0121051) in the amount of $150,000 was defeated on roll call
An amendment offered by Councilor Vidot to decrease the salary appropriation of the Police Department (0121051) in the amount of $150,000 was defeated on roll call
The minutes give the count as 5-6-0-0, but 10 councilors were there for this vote by the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“An amendment offered by Councilor Vidot to decrease the salary appropriation of the Police Department (0121051) in the amount of $150,000 was defeated on roll call 5-6-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Bishop and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Brown, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, and Garcia, An amendment offered by Councilor Vidot to decrease the salary appropriation of the Fire Department in the amount of $100,000 was approved by roll call 6-4-0-1 recused. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Bishop, Tejada, Perlatonda, and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Rodriguez, Brown, Robinson, and Garcia. Councilor Avellaneda recused himself from the vote..”
Amendment: Voting no were Councilors Brown, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, and Garcia, An amendment offered by Councilor Vidot to decrease the salary appropriation of the Fire...
Voting no were Councilors Brown, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, and Garcia, An amendment offered by Councilor Vidot to decrease the salary appropriation of the Fire Department in the amount of $100,000 was approved by roll call
Yes: Bishop, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Tejada, VidotNo: Brown, Judith Garcia, Robinson, RodriguezThe minutes list Roy Avellaneda as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“Voting no were Councilors Brown, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, and Garcia, An amendment offered by Councilor Vidot to decrease the salary appropriation of the Fire Department in the amount of $100,000 was approved by roll call 6-4-0-1 recused. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Bishop, Tejada, Perlatonda, and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Rodriguez, Brown, Robinson, and Garcia. Councilor Avellaneda recused himself from the vote..”
Amendment: The final amendment offered by Councilor Robinson to reduce the Legislative Department, Expenditures Account #0111052 by $15,000 from $94,257 to $79,257 passed by roll call
The final amendment offered by Councilor Robinson to reduce the Legislative Department, Expenditures Account #0111052 by $15,000 from $94,257 to $79,257 passed by roll call
Yes: Avellaneda, Bishop, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Robinson, Rodriguez, TejadaNo: Recupero, Vidot
From the minutes
“The final amendment offered by Councilor Robinson to reduce the Legislative Department, Expenditures Account #0111052 by $15,000 from $94,257 to $79,257 passed by roll call 9-2-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, and Garcia, Voting no were Councilors Vidot and Recupero..”
The vote to adopt the Budget as amended passed
The vote to adopt the Budget as amended passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada, VidotNo: BishopThe minutes name the other councilors and give only the number voting no (1); the councilor voting no is the other councilor present (Robert Bishop).
From the minutes
“The vote to adopt the Budget as amended passed 10-1-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia and Recupero. Councilor Bishop voted no..” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Schools & Recreation 490,390 298,150 -00 488,540.00 al HHS 1,046,035 1,480,716 17,575 2,544 ,326.00 DEBT SERVICE -00 4,157,496 -00 4,157,496.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ContributoryRetirement Assessment...
Schools & Recreation 490,390 298,150 -00 488,540.00 al HHS 1,046,035 1,480,716 17,575 2,544 ,326.00 DEBT SERVICE -00 4,157,496 -00 4,157,496.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ContributoryRetirement Assessment 8,035,800 -00 -00 8,035,800.00 Non Contributory Retirement Pensions 10,850 -00 -00 10,850.00 Unemployment Compensation 30,000 30,000.00 Health Insurance 7,712,848 7,712,848.00 Payroll Taxes 430,000 430,000.00 Workers Compensation 415,000 415,000.00 Life Insurance 24,000 24,000.00 Accidental Death and Dismemberment -00 -00 Salary Reserve 785,000 785,000.00 Total Employee Benefits 16,658,498 785,000 -00 17,443,498.00 OTHER Capital Projects -00 4,285,000 -00 1,285,000.00 General Liability Insurance -00 855,000 -00 855,000.00 Judgements -00 §0,000 -00 50,000.00 Stabilization Fund --00 -00 -00 -00 CIP Reserve Fund -00 -00 -00 -00 Trust Fund -00 300,000 -00 300,000.00 State Assessments -00 17,698,597 -00 17,698,597.00 16 Negotiation Reserve -00 -00 -00 -00 Reserve for Abatements and Exemptio -00 -00 -00 -00 Total Other -00 20,188,597 -00 20, 188,597.00 Total General Fund 45,625,109 127,837,797 611,271 174,074,177.00 17 The Water Enterprise appropriation was approved by roll call
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada, VidotNo: BishopThe minutes name the other councilors and give only the number voting no (1); the councilor voting no is the other councilor present (Robert Bishop).
From the minutes
“Schools & Recreation 490,390 298,150 -00 488,540.00 al HHS 1,046,035 1,480,716 17,575 2,544 ,326.00 DEBT SERVICE -00 4,157,496 -00 4,157,496.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ContributoryRetirement Assessment 8,035,800 -00 -00 8,035,800.00 Non Contributory Retirement Pensions 10,850 -00 -00 10,850.00 Unemployment Compensation 30,000 30,000.00 Health Insurance 7,712,848 7,712,848.00 Payroll Taxes 430,000 430,000.00 Workers Compensation 415,000 415,000.00 Life Insurance 24,000 24,000.00 Accidental Death and Dismemberment -00 -00 Salary Reserve 785,000 785,000.00 Total Employee Benefits 16,658,498 785,000 -00 17,443,498.00 OTHER Capital Projects -00 4,285,000 -00 1,285,000.00 General Liability Insurance -00 855,000 -00 855,000.00 Judgements -00 §0,000 -00 50,000.00 Stabilization Fund --00 -00 -00 -00 CIP Reserve Fund -00 -00 -00 -00 Trust Fund -00 300,000 -00 300,000.00 State Assessments -00 17,698,597 .” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Introduced by City Manager, Tom Ambrosino an Order Concerning Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2018 Ordered that the following sums, designated as appropriations, are hereby...
Introduced by City Manager, Tom Ambrosino an Order Concerning Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2018 Ordered that the following sums, designated as appropriations, are hereby appropriated in the Water Enterprise Fund of the City of Chelsea as follows: Operations & Salaries Maintenance Expenses Capital Total Appropriations Appropriations Appropriations Water Enterprise 199,010 6,957,890 1,240,290 8,397,190 The Sewer Enterprise Fund was approved by roll call
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada, VidotNo: BishopThe minutes name the other councilors and give only the number voting no (1); the councilor voting no is the other councilor present (Robert Bishop).
From the minutes
“Introduced by City Manager, Tom Ambrosino an Order Concerning Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2018 Ordered that the following sums, designated as appropriations, are hereby appropriated in the Water Enterprise Fund of the City of Chelsea as follows: Operations & Salaries Maintenance Expenses Capital Total Appropriations Appropriations Appropriations Water Enterprise 199,010 6,957,890 1,240,290 8,397,190 The Sewer Enterprise Fund was approved by roll call 10-1-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Bishop voted no..” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Order: the City appropriations and assessments in the General Fund are to be financed in part by Certified Free Cash of the City of Chelsea as follows: Free Cash 798,919 18
Introduced by City Manager, Tom Ambrosino an Order Concerning Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2018 Ordered that the following sums, designated as appropriations, are hereby appropriated in the Sewer Enterprise Fund of the City of Chelsea as follows: Operations & Salaries Maintenance Expenses – Capital Total Appropriations Appropriations Appropriations Sewer Enterprise 199,010 11,387,024 1,222,745 12,808,77 The General Fund as amended was approved by roll call
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada, VidotNo: BishopThe minutes name the other councilors and give only the number voting no (1); the councilor voting no is the other councilor present (Robert Bishop).
From the minutes
“Introduced by City Manager, Tom Ambrosino an Order Concerning Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2018 Ordered that the following sums, designated as appropriations, are hereby appropriated in the Sewer Enterprise Fund of the City of Chelsea as follows: Operations & Salaries Maintenance Expenses – Capital Total Appropriations Appropriations Appropriations Sewer Enterprise 199,010 11,387,024 1,222,745 12,808,77 The General Fund as amended was approved by roll call 10-1-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia and Recupero. Councilor Bishop voted no..” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $468,000.00 From Free Cash to the Fiscal Year 2018 Planning & Development Account 303055-30600
The following order introduced by Councilor Bishop was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Robinson, by a
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, TejadaNo: Bishop, Lopez, VidotThe minutes give the count but do not say whether the motion passed; the result shown follows the count (8-3).
From the minutes
“The following order introduced by Councilor Bishop was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Robinson, by a 8-3-0-0 vote. Voting yes were Councilors Rodriguez, Brown, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, and Bishop..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $45,000.00 from Free Cash to the FY2018 Elder Affairs, Contract Services Expense Account #0154152-530600 for...
The roll call passed
From the minutes
“The roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda. Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..”
Order: in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, the sum of $147,204.45 representing the unexpended portion of the $1,914,794.00 borrowed under the Fiscal Year 2017 Capital...
The following Transfer Order was introduced by Councilor Bishop..A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“The following Transfer Order was introduced by Councilor Bishop..A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: the Chelsea City authorize the appropriation of $468,600.00 From Free Cash to the Fiscal Year 2018 DPW Solid Waste Division-Supplies Account 0143052-54000 series for Trash Containers.
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..” (Motion: Bishop)
Order: in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, the sum of $535,000 borrowed under the Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Plan for sewer infrastructure improvements- Large...
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt all of them by one roll call was not objected to. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt all of them by one roll call was not objected to. The roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..” (Motion: Bishop)
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHELSEA, as follows, that the City of Chelsea's Code of Ordinances be amended by adding
The following introduced by Councilor Recupero was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Recupero,
The minutes give the count as 10-1-0-0, but list 11 councilors voting yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“The following introduced by Councilor Recupero was adopted by roll call at the request of Councilor Recupero, 10-1-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that the City Manager provide the Council with a list of services provided to residents along with the amount of money it cost the City of Chelsea.
A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Perlatonda)
Order: the City Manager instruct DPW to clean the debris and weeds overgrowing the plants and walkways in our parks throughout the City.
The following order was introduced by Councilor Perlatonda.A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“The following order was introduced by Councilor Perlatonda.A motion from Councilor Perlatonda to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Perlatonda)
Request that the City Manager and Traffic and Parking look into addressing the traffic lights at Broadway-Clinton St. and Eastern Ave.
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Request that the City Manager and Planning and Development hire a parking company who can deliver to the City a parking evaluation, street by street, in order to better address parking concerns.
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Request that a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the City Manager, Parking Clerk, and Planning and Development to look at residential parking program issues and concerns.
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Robinson)
Adopt by roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Bishop, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada, VidotNo: BrownThe minutes name the other councilors and give only the number voting no (1); the councilor voting no is the other councilor present (Calvin Brown). The minutes list Joseph Perlatonda as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9-1-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Brown voted no. Councilor Perlatonda was absent, WHEREAS, On July 8, 2018, the City of Chelsea's Urban Redevelopment Plan for the Everett Avenue North Urban Renewal District will expire: WHEREAS, The Urban Redevelopment Pian which was adopted in 1998 had to goals of redeveloping the entire area from the Chelsea-Everett border to the commuter rail line on Sixth Street and the City has seen a significant improvement in the area: WHEREAS, The United States Economic Recession of 2006 slowed down and set back the City Administration's timeline for meeting its goal and there is still additional work and investment to be undertaken and an extension of the plan will help the City meet its goals; and WHEREA.” (Motion: Robinson) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Ordinance: the Chelsea City Council has authority to adopt ordinances to protect the health, safety and welfare of all residents of the City of Chelsea
A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop, Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Perlatonda, Garcia, and Recupero..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Adopt by roll call
The amount of the payment shall be the cost of installation of a new sidewalk along the entire public way perimeter of the building. d) The Department of Municipal Inspections and the DPW shall each have authority to enforce this provision. : The following ordinance was introduced by Councilor Vidot.A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Bishop, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tejada, VidotThe minutes list Joseph Perlatonda as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Lopez, Rodriguez, Brown, Bishop. Tejada, Avellaneda, Robinson, Garcia, and Recupero. Councilor Perlatonda was absent, WHEREAS, the Chelsea City Council has authority to adopt ordinances to protect the health, safety and welfare of all residents of the City of Chelsea; WHEREAS, the City of Chelsea wishes to protect historically significant buildings from demolition if there is a reasonable opportunity for preservation; and WHEREAS, the following change to the City's Ordinances will help to accomplish this public purpose..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
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