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January 13, 2020
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance line lists ten councilors and does not mention Councilor Robinson, although the minutes name him moving a motion; MassVoter shows him as not present and does not count him in votes.
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Damali Vidot, Todd Taylor, Melinda Vega, Naomi Zabot, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez, Calvin Brown
Absent: Leo Robinson
Every vote, in order
Order: Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an American Baptist, an activist, and the pastor of the historic Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery Alabama became a spokesperson and leader in...
A motion (rom Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion (rom Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted..”
Approve the minutes
The public hearing closed at 7:17p.m. Approval of Minutes: The City Council Meeting held on December 23,2019 and January 6, 2020 were approved at the request ofCouncilor Brown under suspension.
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“The public hearing closed at 7:17p.m. Approval of Minutes: The City Council Meeting held on December 23,2019 and January 6, 2020 were approved at the request ofCouncilor Brown under suspension..”
Quarterly Hiring Report
A motion from Councilor Robinson to accept and tile was adopted under suspension.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. The minutes name Leo Robinson as moving this motion, but Leo Robinson is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to accept and tile was adopted under suspension..”
Adoption ofMG.L. c. 60, §3Ffor Veterans Assistance Fund
A motion tram Councilor Robinson to accept and tile was adopted under suspension.
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“A motion tram Councilor Robinson to accept and tile was adopted under suspension..”
Order: pursuant to Section 4-3(1) ofthe Chelsea City Charter, the Chelsea City Council approve the cost items set forth in the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with the Massachusetts...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
The minutes give the count (11-0-0-0) and name Leo Robinson, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only. The minutes name Leo Robinson as moving this motion, but Leo Robinson is not on the attendance line, so no mover is shown.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Zabot, Garcia. Taylor, Recupero, Robinson. Brown, Vidot. Maldonado. Rodriguez, Avellaneda, and Lopez..”
Amendment: A roll call on Councilor Browns amendment was defeated
A roll call on Councilor Browns amendment was defeated
The minutes give the count (2-9-0-0) and name Leo Robinson, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
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“A roll call on Councilor Browns amendment was defeated 2-9-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Taylor and Brown. Voting no were Councilors Zabot. Garcia, Recupero. Robinson, Vidot, Maldonado, Rodriguez. Avellaneda and Lopez..”
Amendment: Councilor Robinsons amendment passed
Councilor Robinsons amendment passed
The minutes give the count (7-4-0-0) and name Leo Robinson, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
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“Councilor Robinsons amendment passed 7-4-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Zabot, Taylor. Recupero. Robinson. Brown. Maldonado, andAvellaneda. Voting no were Councilors Garcia Vidot Rodriguez and Lopez..”
Order: an amendment to the City Council Rule #22 be made so that the appointment to standing committees consist of only 3 members.
A motion tram Councilor Avellaneda (or roll call passed
The minutes give the count (9-2-0-0) and name Leo Robinson, who is not on the attendance line for this meeting. Showing the count only.
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“A motion tram Councilor Avellaneda (or roll call passed 9-2-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Zabot. Garcia, Taylor. Recupero. Robinson, Maldonado. Rodriguez. Avellaneda. and Lopez. Voting no were Councilors Brown and Vidal..”
Request that the City Manager instructs DPW to survey and fix every street light that is not working in every district.
A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Lopez to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Lopez)
Request that the City Manager provide an update on police patrol of Sector 4.
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that the City Manager look into how the city can make a community center.
A motion (rom Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion (rom Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..”
Request that the City Manager look into a way that the city can have a homeless shelter for the homeless.
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Order: a subcommittee on conference be held to discuss the implementation of a real estate transfer fee on properties sold in Chelsea and the feasibility offunding homeownership or scholarship...
A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Vidot to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Vidot)
From the Chelsea City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page (2021 on) and its City Council archive (2015 to 2020). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Chelsea (chelseama.gov), from the official photos on the City Council page. Former councilors show initials.
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