MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
September 23, 2019
17 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Robert Bishop, Joseph Perlatonda, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez, Calvin Brown
Absent: Luis Tejada
Every vote, in order
Affirm the appointments by roll call. The roll call
Councilor Bishop moved to affirm the appointments by roll call. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Bishop moved to affirm the appointments by roll call. The roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councillors Garcia. Vidot. Avellaneda. Rodriguez. Lopez. Brown. Perlatonda. Robinson. Bishop and Recupero. Councilor Tejada was absent..” (Motion: Bishop)
Approve the minutes of the September 9, 2019 meeting
The public speaking potion closed at 7:25 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated September 9, 2019 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension.
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From the minutes
“The public speaking potion closed at 7:25 p.m. The minutes of the City Council meeting dated September 9, 2019 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Home Rule Petition for Chelsea St. Bridge Parcels
A motion from Councilor Robinson to accept and tile was adopted under suspension.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to accept and tile was adopted under suspension..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: an increase of the Fiscal Year 2020 School Department original appropriation from $95,391,784 to $96,695,574 for a net increase of$1,303,790 attributed to an increase in Fiscal Year 2020...
A motion tram Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion tram Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed I0-0-1-0 Voting yes were Councilors Garcia. Vidot. Avellaneda. Rodriguez. Lopez. Brown. Perlatonda, Robinson, Bishop. and Recupero. Councilor Tejada was absent..”
Home rule petition: the City of Chelsea's Comprehensive Housing Analysis and Strategic Plan ofNovember 15, 2017 found that the City ofChelsea faces a need for more affordable housing
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Robinson, Rodriguez, VidotNo: Bishop, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 6-4-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Avellaneda. Rodriguez, Brown and Robinson. Voting no were Councilors Lopez. Perlatonda, Bishop, and Recupero. Councilor Tejada was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the Chelsea City Council increases the Fiscal Year 2020 HHS Recreational Division Program Department original appropriation from $547,181 to $647,181, for an additional appropriation of...
Councilor Brown moved to adopt them by roll call. The roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, VidotNo: Bishop
From the minutes
“Councilor Brown moved to adopt them by roll call. The roll call passed 9-1-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia. Vidot. Avellaneda. Rodriguez, Lopez. Brown. Perlatonda. Robinson. and Recupero. Voting no was Councilor Bishop. and Councilor Tejada was absent..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: NEWBUSINESS that the Chelsea City Council increases the Fiscal Year 2020 Planning Department original appropriation from $486,093 to $661,093, for an additional appropriation of$175,000 to...
Councilor Perlatonda moved for a roll call. The roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, VidotNo: Bishop, Perlatonda
From the minutes
“Councilor Perlatonda moved for a roll call. The roll call passed 8-2-1-0. Voting ves were Councilors Garcia. Vidot, Avellaneda, Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown. Robinson. and Recupero. Voting no were Councilors Perlatonda and Bishop. Councilor Tejada was absent..” (Motion: Perlatonda)
Amendment: the City of Chelsea's Open Space Plan includes the goal of providing additional waterfront access to residents
The roll call passed the amendment and Order
Yes: Avellaneda, Bishop, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, VidotThe minutes list Yamir Rodriguez as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“The roll call passed the amendment and Order 9-0-2-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia, Vidot, Avellaneda, Lopez, Brown. Perlatonda. Robinson, Bishop, and Recupero. Councilors Rodriguez and Tejada were absent..”
Order: the Chelsea City Council has authority to adopt ordinances to protect the health, safety and welfare of all residents ofthe City of Chelsea
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Bishop, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, VidotThe minutes list Yamir Rodriguez and Calvin Brown as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves them out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 8-0-3~0. Voting ves were Councilors Garcia. Vidot, Avellaneda. Lopez. Perlatonda, Robinson. Bishop. and Recupero. Absent were Councilors Rodriguez. Brown, and Teiada..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the City hereby accepts the provisions ofM.G.L. c. 40, &8J for the purpose ofcreating a Commission on Disability.
A motion fi'om Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Bishop, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Perlatonda, Recupero, Robinson, VidotThe minutes list Yamir Rodriguez as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion fi'om Councilor Bishop to adopt by roll call passed 9-0-2-0. Voting yes were Councilors Garcia. Vidot. Avellaneda. Lopez, Brown, Perlatonda, Robinson, Bishop, and Recupero. Absent were Councilors Rodriguez and Teiada..”
A motion fi'om Councilor Avellaneda to adopt under suspension was adopted Ordered, that a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the Assessor to discuss current appraised values ofcommercial and...
A motion fi'om Councilor Avellaneda to adopt under suspension was adopted Ordered, that a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the Assessor to discuss current appraised values ofcommercial and large residential properties and the upcoming rate setting order.
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From the minutes
“A motion fi'om Councilor Avellaneda to adopt under suspension was adopted Ordered, that a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the Assessor to discuss current appraised values ofcommercial and large residential properties and the upcoming rate setting order..”
Request that the Board of Health place on their next meeting agenda the topic ofvaping use and the negative health impacts it has on young adults.
A motion fi'om Councilor Avellaneda to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion fi'om Councilor Avellaneda to adopt under suspension was adopted..”
A motion fi'om Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted
A motion fi'om Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion fi'om Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..”
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted Request, the City Manager instruct DPW to add gravel and also fix all empty tree pits that have an uneven surface level on Broadway.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted Request, the City Manager instruct DPW to add gravel and also fix all empty tree pits that have an uneven surface level on Broadway..” (Motion: Lopez)
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt under suspension was adopted Ordered, that the City Manager instruct DPW to install two digital solar speed indicators on Garfield Ave. (one each side).
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt under suspension was adopted Ordered, that the City Manager instruct DPW to install two digital solar speed indicators on Garfield Ave. (one each side)..” (Motion: Bishop)
A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted Ordered, that a Subcommittee on Development and Housing being scheduled for an update on the condo conversion and discuss its effectiveness.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted Ordered, that a Subcommittee on Development and Housing being scheduled for an update on the condo conversion and discuss its effectiveness..” (Motion: Vidot)
A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt under suspension was adopted Ordered, that the City Manager instruct DPW to install two digital solar speed indicators on Washington Ave in the area of Garland/Washington.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Bishop to adopt under suspension was adopted Ordered, that the City Manager instruct DPW to install two digital solar speed indicators on Washington Ave in the area of Garland/Washington..” (Motion: Bishop)
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