MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
January 25, 2021
8 recorded votes, 4 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
Every vote, in order
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted. : RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader of great courage and skill who became known as a drum major of the American Civil Rights Movement to enfranchise black citizens ; and WHEREAS, Dr. King's life was tragically cut short by an assassin's bullet in April of 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee while he was there to champion the cause of underprivileged workers; and WHEREAS, due to the efforts of many dedicated people who believe Dr. King deserves national recognition the third Monday in January is nationally recognized as a day to remember Dr. King, his legacy, and the causes for which he so gallantly fought and died; and WHEREAS, Massachusetts had the privilege of Dr. King's presence when he lived and studied in Boston at Boston University School of Divinity, receiving his PhD in 1953; and WHEREAS, Dr. King's life will always shine as a light for those without hope and as an example to be emulated by all who care about their fellow human beings, regardless of race, religion, class or nationality; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Chelsea City Council hereby recognize January 18,2021 as Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the City of Chelsea and asks all citizens to reflect upon the significance of this extraordinary man's life.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt under suspension was adopted. : RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader of great courage and skill who became known as a drum major of the American Civil Rights Movement to enfranchise black citizens ; and WHEREAS, Dr. King's life was tragically cut short by an assassin's bullet in April of 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee while he was there to champion the cause of underprivileged workers; and WHEREAS, due to the efforts of many dedicated people who believe Dr. King deserves national recognition the third Monday in January is nationally recognized as a day to remember Dr. King, his legacy, and the causes for which he so gallantly fought and died; and WHEREAS, Massachusetts had the privilege of Dr. King's presence when he lived and studied in Boston at Boston University School of Divinity, receiving his PhD in 195.” (Motion: Robinson)
Resolution: the Chelsea City Council hereby recognizes February as Black History Month; Black Family, Leadership and Service
A motion from Councilor Robison to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robison to adopt under suspension was adopted..”
Approve the minutes of the January 11,2021 meeting
Public Speaking: The public speaking portion of the meeting opened at 7:28 p.m. The following came forward to speak: Representative Jessica Giannino Revere and Chelsea : Joan Cromwell Chelsea Resident Sharon Caulfield Chelsea Resident : The public speaking portion closed at 7:38 p.m. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the City Council Meeting dated January 11,2021 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension.
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From the minutes
“The following came forward to speak: Representative Jessica Giannino Revere and Chelsea : Joan Cromwell Chelsea Resident Sharon Caulfield Chelsea Resident : The public speaking portion closed at 7:38 p.m. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the City Council Meeting dated January 11,2021 were approved at the request of Councilor Garcia under suspension..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Order: the City hereby accepts the provisions of M.G.L. c. 60, &3F for the purpose of creating a Veterans Assistance Fund and operating such Fund in full accordance with the statute
Councillor Robinson moved to adopt by roll call. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“Councillor Robinson moved to adopt by roll call. The roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Vega- Maldonado, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown and Zabot..”
Re-Appointments to Board and Commissions
Second Readings: The following appointments to Boards and Commissions were approved at the request of Councilor Robinson on roll call,
From the minutes
“Second Readings: The following appointments to Boards and Commissions were approved at the request of Councilor Robinson on roll call, 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Vega- Maldonado, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot..” (Motion: Robinson)
Amendment: Request that the City Manager propose an order to appropriate to the Chelsea Funeral Fund managed by St
That amendment was defeated by roll call
Yes: Brown, Robinson, TaylorNo: Avellaneda, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Rodriguez, Vega, Vidot, Zabot
From the minutes
“That amendment was defeated by roll call 3-8-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Robinson, Taylor, and Brown. Voting no were Councilors Vidot, Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Val-Maldonado, Rodriguez, Lopez, and Zabot. Councilor Garcia amended her original order to ' replace the word "add" and insert the words Manager propose an order to appropriate and also add Covid-19 Cases in the City of Chelsea..”
The amendment passed by roll call
From the minutes
“The amendment passed by roll call 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Vega-Maldonado, Robinson, ; Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot..”
Order: the City Council hereby accepts and approves the grant from The Nature Conservancy in the amount of $25,000 to enhance task and deliverable related to the Island End River Flood Resilience...
Councilor Robinson moved roll call. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Robinson moved roll call. The roll call passed 11-0-0-0. Voting yes were Councilors Vidot, Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Vega-Maldonado, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot..” (Motion: Robinson)
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