MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
April 12, 2021
16 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Leo Robinson, Todd Taylor, Melinda Vega, Naomi Zabot, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez, Calvin Brown
Absent: Damali Vidot
Every vote, in order
Resolution: the Chelsea City Council acknowledges April as Arab-American Heritage in the City of Chelsea and recognizes the contribut
A motion from Councilor Vega-Maldonado to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Vega-Maldonado to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Vega)
Resolution: The observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah, in the United States of America and around the world on April 7-8, 2021
A , motion from Councilor Zabot to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A , motion from Councilor Zabot to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Zabot)
Order: Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970
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)
Resolution: The residents of the City of Chelsea firmly believe that afterschool professionals
A motion from Councilor Zabot to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Zabot to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Zabot)
Resolution: During World War II, there was an increased need for skilled administrative personnel, particularly in the United States
A motion from Councilor Zabot to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Zabot to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Zabot)
Resolution: the Chelsea City Council and its residents wish Joe Vinard a healthy and long retirement
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)
Approve the minutes
Approval of Minutes: The City Council minutes dated April 5, 2021 were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension.
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“Approval of Minutes: The City Council minutes dated April 5, 2021 were approved at the request of Councilor Brown under suspension..” (Motion: Brown)
Approve the communication by roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson to approve the communication by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to approve the communication by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Vega-Maldonado, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown and Zabot. Councilor Vidot was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Approve the appointments by roll call
A motion from Councilor Brown to approve the appointments by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, ZabotAbstained: VegaThe minutes list Judith Garcia as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
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“A motion from Councilor Brown to approve the appointments by roll call passed 8-0-2-1. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot. Absent were Councilors Vidot and Garcia. Councilor Vega-Maldonado abstained due to a possible conflict of interest..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $100,000.00 from Free Cash to the FY2021 DPW Structures and Grounds Maintenance Expense Account #0147052-524100
Councilor Robinson moved roll call for each order. All of the roll calls approved the orders
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Vega, ZabotThe minutes list Judith Garcia as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
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“Councilor Robinson moved roll call for each order. All of the roll calls approved the orders 9-0-2-0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Vega-Maldonado, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot. Councilors Vidot and Garcia were absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of fund in the amount of $255,850 in Free Cash to the FY21 DPW Streets and Sidewalks Temporary Salaries Account #0142251-510300
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt them by Roll Call failed to pass
Yes: Rodriguez, ZabotNo: Avellaneda, Brown, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Taylor, VegaThe minutes list Judith Garcia as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt them by Roll Call failed to pass 2-7-2-0. Voting yes were Councilors Rodriguez, and Zabot. Voting no were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Vega-Maldonado, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, and Brown. Councilors Vidot and Garcia were absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Adopt by roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
The minutes give the count as 8-0-3-0, with 3 absent, but 1 councilor was absent from the meeting, and the minutes do not say who else did not vote. Showing the count only.
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“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 8-0-3-0, WHEREAS, that the Chelsea City Council has authority to adopt ordinances to protect the health, safety and welfare of all residents of the City of Chelsea; WHEREAS, in an effort to help stimulate the small business economy impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Chelsea wishes to enhance outdoor dining service for restaurants by allowing such restaurants to store items outside in the public way to make such service more efficient; NOW, therefore be it Ordained, that the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Chelsea as amended, be further amended as follows; AN ORDINACE REVISING PART II] CHAPTER 14, SECTION 14-19 OF THE CHELSEA CODE OF ORDINANCES Amendment 1 That Chapter 14, Section 14-19 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Chelsea, Massachusetts is hereby amended by striking the last sentence of Subsection €.” (Motion: Robinson)
Adopt under suspension
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)
Order: a Subcommittee on Conference be held to discuss fireworks complaints will be coming up during the summer holiday.
A motion from Councilor Taylor to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Taylor to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Taylor)
Order: the City Manager in an effort to create affordable ownership opportunities present to the City Council a plan of action within 30 days to either take by eminent domain or friendly taking
A motion from Councilor Avellaneda to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Avellaneda to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Avellaneda)
Order: the City Council hereby accepts and approves the Shah Family Foundation grant in the amount of $500,000 for the public purpose of funding the Chelsea Eats Debit Card Program.
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Taylor, Vega, ZabotThe minutes list Judith Garcia and Yamir Rodriguez 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 yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Vega-Maldonado, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot. Absent were Councilors Vidot, Garcia, and Rodriguez..” (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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