MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
May 3, 2021
23 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Roy Avellaneda, Leo Robinson, Todd Taylor, Naomi Zabot, Enio Lopez, Judith Garcia, Giovanni Recupero, Yamir Rodriguez, Calvin Brown
Absent: Damali Vidot, Melinda Vega
Every vote, in order
Resolution: the Month of May is Asian/ Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States
Memoriums and Celebratory Resolutions: RUSPENSION The following Resolution was introduced by Councilor Recupero and all members of the City Council A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“Memoriums and Celebratory Resolutions: RUSPENSION The following Resolution was introduced by Councilor Recupero and all members of the City Council A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Approve the minutes
The minutes of the City Council Meeting were approved at the request of Councillor Lopez under suspension.
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“The minutes of the City Council Meeting were approved at the request of Councillor Lopez under suspension..”
Ordinance: 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, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...
Councilor Taylor then requested to adopt by roll call. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Taylor then requested to adopt by roll call. The roll call passed 9- 0-2- 0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Robinson. Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot. Councilors Vidot and Vega -Maldonado were absent..”
Adopt by roll call. The roll call
Councilor Garcia then requested to adopt by roll call. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Garcia then requested to adopt by roll call. The roll call passed 9- 0- 2- 0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown and Zabot. Absent were Councilors Vidot and Vega - Maldonado..”
Order: pursuant to Section 4-3( 1) of the Chelsea City Charter, the Chelsea City Council approve the cost items set forth in the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with SEIU Local 888...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9- 0- 2- 0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Robinson, Rodriguez, Tavlor, Lopez, Brown. and Zabot. Absent were Councilors Vidot and Vega - Maldonado..” (Motion: Robinson)
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9- 0- 2- 0. Voting ves were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot. Absent were Councilors Vidot and Vega -Maldonado..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: to find the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with the SEIU Local 888 for Fiscal Year 2021, the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation from Free Cash of $46, 200 to the...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9- 0- 2- 0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown and Zabot. Absent were Councilors Vidot and Vega -Maldonado..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: pursuant to Section 4-3( 1) of the Chelsea City Charter, the Chelsea City Council approve the cost items set forth in the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with the New England...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9- 0- 2- 0. Voting ves were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero. Garcia. Robinson. Rodriguez. Tavlor. Lopez. Brown. and Zabot. Absent were Councilors Vidot and Vega - Maldonado..” (Motion: Robinson)
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9- 0- 2- 0. Voting Yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero Garcia Robinson Rodriguez Taylor Lopez Brown and Zabot. Absent were Councilors Vidot and Vega - Maldonado..” (Motion: Robinson)
Lay on the table: Order: the best way to stand with and help working families, as well as build a stronger economy that works for everyone, is to make sure that we have high quality public schools...
Council Garcia objected to L. O. T. and on roll call Councilors request to LO. T. was defeated
Yes: Avellaneda, Recupero, Robinson, TaylorNo: Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Rodriguez, Zabot
From the minutes
“Council Garcia objected to L. O. T. and on roll call Councilors request to LO. T. was defeated 4-5- 2- 0. Voting yes to L. O. T. were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Robinson, and Taylor. Voting no to L. O.T. were Councilors Garcia, Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown and Zabot. Councilors Vidot and Vega -Maldonado were absent..”
Order: the best way to stand with and help working families, as well as build a stronger economy that works for everyone, is to make sure that we have high quality public schools for all children...
The original motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Rodriguez, ZabotNo: Avellaneda, Robinson, Taylor
From the minutes
“The original motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call passed 6- 3- 2- 0 Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, Garcia Rodriguez, Lopez, Brown. and Zabot. Voting no were Councilors Avellaneda Robinson. and Taylor. Councilors Vidot and Vega - Maldonado were absent..” (Motion: Judith Garcia)
Order: the City Manager instruct the Inspectional Services Department to have the property owners between 100 Broadway and Chelsea Court clean up the property.
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the Traffic and Parking Commission place on their agendas to look into putting a Slow Down or Kids Playing signs on 256 Spruce St. leading into Heard Street.
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Adopt under suspension
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the City Manager converse with the business community in Chelsea to discuss if they could adopt a policy to incorporate paperjob applications in addition to online applications.
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Order: the City Manager incorporate the message of requiring a license to operate a moped on an electronic billboard.
A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Lay on the table: Order: a Sub -Committee on Conference be held to discuss new guidelines for decorum among city councilors, during public speaking portion and communications sent to Council.
Councilor Robinson moved to L. O. T. Councilor Garcia requested a roll call to L. O. T. The roll call defeated the motion to L. O. T.
Yes: Recupero, RobinsonNo: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Rodriguez, Taylor, Zabot
From the minutes
“Councilor Robinson moved to L. O. T. Councilor Garcia requested a roll call to L. O. T. The roll call defeated the motion to L. O. T. 2- 7- 2- 0. Voting Yes were Councilors Recupero, Robinson. Voting no were Councilors Avellaneda, Garcia, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot. Councilors Vidot and Vega -Maldonado were absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: a Sub -Committee on Conference be held to discuss new guidelines for decorum among city councilors, during public speaking portion and communications sent to Council.
The motion was adopted under suspension.
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From the minutes
“The motion was adopted under suspension..”
Order: the City Manager consider a Charter change to create anew city-wide Tenant Council Board to be established to hear local resident concerns regarding tenant issues.
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)
Order: the City Manager and his Economic Development Director meet with City Council to provide update on non- residential tax base growth and job creation in the City of Chelsea.
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the City Manager present the City Council with an order to supplement La Colaborativa' s Summer Youth Initiative 2021 allocation with an additional $ 100,00 from Free Cash.
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted.
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From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Brown)
Order: the City Council hereby accepts and approves the grant from Med- Project, LLC in the amount of $ 1, 300 to allow for the collection and disposal of unwanted household medications.
A motion from Councilor Taylor to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, ZabotThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Taylor to adopt by roll call passed 8- 0- 3- 0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Garcia, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot. Absent were Councilors Vidot, Recupero, and Vega - Maldonado..” (Motion: Taylor)
Order: the City Council hereby accepts and approves the gift from Ms
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed 9- 0- 2- 0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot. Councilors Vidot and Vega - Maldonado were absent..” (Motion: Brown)
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