MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
September 21, 2020
15 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Todd Taylor, Melinda Vega, Naomi Zabot, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez, Calvin Brown
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Roy Avellaneda recused from the vote on "Roll call".
Every vote, in order
Resolution: During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) the Chelsea City Council recognizes the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino...
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)
Resolution: Beginning at sundown on September 18, 2026, the Jewish people celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the New Year 5781
A motion from Councilor Zabot to adopt under suspension was adopted.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
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“A motion from Councilor Zabot to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Zabot)
Approve the minutes of the September 14, 2020 meeting
Public Speaking: Susan Backstrom, 260 Clark Ave Beverly Martin Ross, 229 Washington Ave Kenneth Umemba, 38 Addison St Stacey Smith, 266 Grove St Jennifer Hassell, 131 Orange St Rev. Sandra Whitley, 28 Bellingham St Joan Cromwell, 38 Addison St Jaylen Hassell, 131 Orange St Alex Floyd-Vargas, 260 Clark Ave 2hr parking Javier Hernandez, 160 Chestnut St Joseph Mahoney, 308 Broadway Rosaivette Baez, 5 Englewood Ave : Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the City Council Meeting held on September 14, 2020 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension.
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“The minutes of the City Council Meeting held on September 14, 2020 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson for roll call passed
Yes: Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Vega, ZabotThe minutes list Damali Vidot and Roy Avellaneda as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves them out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson for roll call passed 9-0-1-1. Voting yes were Councilors Zabot, Garcia, Taylor, Recupero, Robinson, Brown, Melinda Vega Maldonado, Rodriguez, and Lopez. Councilor Vidot was absent and Councilor Avellaneda recused himself..” (Motion: Robinson)
Refer to committee: The roll call to remove from the Table requested by Councilor Robinson passed and the order was sent to Conference under suspension by Councilor Recupero
The roll call to remove from the Table requested by Councilor Robinson passed and the order was sent to Conference under suspension by Councilor Recupero.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“The roll call to remove from the Table requested by Councilor Robinson passed and the order was sent to Conference under suspension by Councilor Recupero..” (Motion: Robinson)
Refer to committee: The roll call to remove from the Table requested by Councilor Robinson passed and the order was sent to Conference under suspension by Councilor Recupero. The roll call was
The roll call to remove from the Table requested by Councilor Robinson passed and the order was sent to Conference under suspension by Councilor Recupero. The roll call was
The minutes give the count (11-0-0-0) without naming the yes voters; it matches the councilors present for the vote, so they are shown voting yes. The minutes give the count but do not say whether the motion passed; the result shown follows the count (11-0).
From the minutes
“The roll call to remove from the Table requested by Councilor Robinson passed and the order was sent to Conference under suspension by Councilor Recupero. The roll call was 11-0-0-0. Voting yes to remove from the Table were Councilors Zabot, Garcia, Taylor, Recupero, Robinson, Brown, Vidot, Melinda Vega Maldonado, Rodriguez, Avellaneda, and Lopez..” (Motion: Robinson) 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 $96,796.50 as a transfer from special revenue TNC Surcharge Distribution Fund #5019 from funds distributed to Chelsea from the...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll cali passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Vega, Vidot, ZabotThe minutes list Calvin Brown 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 cali passed 10-0-1-0.Voting yes were Councilors Zabot, Garcia, Taylor, Recupero, Robinson, Vidot, Melinda Vega Maldonado, Rodriguez, Avellaneda, and Lopez. Councilor Brown was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $817,000 from General Stabilization Account Fund #7020 to the City Hall Tower Capital Improvement Project Account #55402032-58300. :
A motion from Councilor Robinson for roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Vega, Vidot, ZabotThe minutes list Calvin Brown as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson for roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Zabot, Garcia, Taylor, Recupero, Robinson, Vidot, Melinda Vega Maldonado, Rodriguez, Avellaneda, and Lopez. Councilor Brown was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: in accordance with the M.G.L. CH. 44, Section 64, budget management procedures, whereby costs incurred by the Police Department in FY19 were not paid and are owed to the vendor, and to meet...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Vega, Vidot, ZabotThe minutes list Calvin Brown 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 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Zabot, Garcia, Taylor, Recupero, Robinson, Vidot, Melinda Vega Maldonado, Rodriguez, Avellaneda, and Lopez. Councilor Brown was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $252,000 from General Stabilization Fund #7020 to create an Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion funded for Fiscal Years 2021...
On roll call the amended carried the motion was adopted
From the minutes
“On roll call the amended carried the motion was adopted 11-0- 0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Zabot, Garcia, Taylor, Recupero, Robinson, Brown, Vidot, Melinda Vega Maldonado, Rodriguez, Avellaneda, and Lopez..”
Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
A motion from Councilor Garcia to approve the appointments by roll cali passed
The minutes give the count as 11-0-0-0 and name 5 of the councilors voting yes; the 11 yes votes are all the councilors present for the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Garcia to approve the appointments by roll cali passed 11-0-0-0, Voting yes were Councilors Zabot, Garcia, Taylor, Recupero, Robinson, brown, Vidot, Melinda Vega Maldonado, Rodriguez, Avellaneda, and Lopez..” (Motion: Judith Garcia) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Councilor Garcia moved to approve all of the appointments by roil call passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Garcia moved to approve all of the appointments by roil call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Zabot, Garcia, Taylor, Recupero, Robinson, Brown, Vidot, Melinda Vega Maldonada, Rodriguez, and Lopez..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Request that the Traffic & Parking Commission look into placing speed bumps Suffolk Street and Marginal Street and on Essex Street between Highland Street and Lynn Street.
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt by suspension was adopted.
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 Recupero to adopt by suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that the Traffic & Parking Commission look into remove the one-way sign between Essex, Shurtleff, and Congress Ave.
A motion from Councilor Recu pero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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 Recu pero to adopt under suspension was adopted..”
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Taylor to adopt under suspension was adopted, Request, that the City Solicitor look into and communicate back to the Council the maximum penalty for the / illegal use of fireworks and noise disturbances.
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 Taylor to adopt under suspension was adopted, Request, that the City Solicitor look into and communicate back to the Council the maximum penalty for the / illegal use of fireworks and noise disturbances..” (Motion: Taylor)
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