MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
November 16, 2020
9 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Leo Robinson, Damali Vidot, Todd Taylor, Naomi Zabot, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez, Calvin Brown
Absent: Melinda Vega
Every vote, in order
Take Home Vehicles
Councilor Recupero amended the motion so that the communication would go to the Sub-Committee on Conference and it was adopted.
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“Councilor Recupero amended the motion so that the communication would go to the Sub-Committee on Conference and it was adopted..”
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $300,000 from the General Stabilization Fund #7020 to the FY21 Housing &Community Developemnt Department...
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt by roll call passed
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“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Zabot, Garcia, Taylor, Recupero, Robinson, Brown, Vidot, Rodriguez, Avellaneda, and Lopez. Councilor Vega-Maidonado was absent..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request that a Subcommittee on Conference be held with the Director of Housing and Community Development to discuss an action plan as evictions loom post moratorium.
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)
Request that the Traffic and Parking Commission to look into making Third Street, from Pearl Street to Chestnut Street offer parking on both sides.
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)
Order: the City Manager ask the Law Department prepare a report on Chelsea Police Department use of force in the past 3 years.
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)
Order: City Manager provide a report detailing the procurement process and timeline specifically as it relates to requests for services/contracting services.
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)
Request that the City Manager instruct the DPW Director to retrofit the existing barrels outside with tops and locks
A motion from Councilor Lopez E to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Lopez E to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Lopez)
Request that the City Manager instruct the DPW Director to look into putting lights to the highest level on Congress Avenue from Hawthorne Street ali the way to Chestnut Street to illuminate that...
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)
Order: the City owns open space known as Mace Tot Lot, which is located at 57 Crescent Avenue and documented as Parcel ID 48-108 on the City's Assessors Maps
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)
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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