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June 21, 2021
20 recorded votes, 7 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
During the meeting:
- Melinda Vega recused from the vote on "Order: pursuant to Section 4-3(1) of the Chelsea City Charter, the Chelsea City...".
- Melinda Vega recused from the vote on "Order: pursuant to Section 4-3(1) of the Chelsea City Charter, the Chelsea City...".
- Melinda Vega recused from the vote on "Adopt by roll call".
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of the June 7, 2021 meeting
Natalia Restrepo of 16 Cottage St, spoke in support of Home Rule Petition for non-citizen voting Celeste Williams of 227 Chestnut St, spoke in support of Home Rule Petition for non-citizen voting Cristina Alonso of 122 Bowdoin St, Boston, spoke in support of Home Rule Petition for non-citizen voting Caroline Ellenbird of 107 Shurtleff St, spoke in support of Home Rule Petition for non-citizen voting Saul Zepeda, CHS student, spoke in support of Home Rule Petition for non-citizen voting APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion from Councilor Brown to accept the minutes of the City Council meeting dated June 7, 2021 was adopted under suspension.
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 Brown to accept the minutes of the City Council meeting dated June 7, 2021 was adopted under suspension..” (Motion: Brown)
Amendment: BE IT ORDAINED, that the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City of Chelsea as amended, be further amended and adopted as follows: AN ORDINANCE REVISING PART If CHAPTER 34 OF THE CHELSEA...
Amendment 3 That Chapter 34, Article XI Table of Dimensional Regulations, Section 34-262 be amended by changing for the R2 District the Minimum Usable Open Space requirement as follows: 1-6 Units: 100 sq. ft. (as limited by footnote 9) 7+ Units: 100 sq. ft. (as limited by footnote 9) BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that the petition be forwarded to the Chelsea Planning Board for a recommendation of the Zoning Amendment pursuant to M.G.L c40A. ee Councilor Robinson moved to adopt by roll call Amendment 1. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“The 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)
Councilor Brown moved by roll cail to adopt Amendment 5. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“Councilor Brown moved by roll cail to adopt Amendment 5. The 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: Brown)
Amendment: Adopt the following Ordinance amendments to the Zoning with regards to Electrical Vehicles by roll call. The roll call
Parcel 20-48 – 37 Congress Ave. Councilor Garcia moved to adopt the following Ordinance amendments to the Zoning with regards to Electrical Vehicles by roll call. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“Parcel 20-48 – 37 Congress Ave. Councilor Garcia moved to adopt the following Ordinance amendments to the Zoning with regards to Electrical Vehicles by roll call. The 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: Judith Garcia)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000 from Free Cash to FY2021 Housing & Community Development Contract Services Account #0118052- 530600...
A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call was adopted
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call was adopted 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: Judith Garcia)
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
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, ZabotThe minutes list Melinda Vega as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9-0-1-1. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown and Zabot. Councilor Vidot was absent. Councilor Vega-Maldonado recused herself..” (Motion: Robinson)
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt both orders by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, ZabotThe minutes list Melinda Vega as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt both orders by roll call passed 9-0-1-1. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot. Councilor Vidot was absent and Councilor Vega-Maldonado recused herself..” (Motion: Robinson)
Adopt by roll call
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 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)
Adopt Roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt Roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt 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)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorizes the transfer of $1,825.00 from the Salary Reserve Account #0199959-598000 to the FY 2021 Assessors Department – Overtime Account #0114151-510400
Councilor Robinson moved to adopt by one roll call of the orders pertaining to Salary Reserve transfers. The roll call passed
From the minutes
“The 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. , ORDERED, that the Chelsea City Council authorizes the transfer of $300.00 from the Salary Reserve Account #0199959-598000 to the FY 2021 Legislative –- Longevity Account #0111051-515600..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of $155,239.00 from Free Cash to the Fiscal Year 2021 DPW Snow Removal – Contract Services Account # 0142352 530600, to provide...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt all of the appropriations from Free Cash by one roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt all of the appropriations from Free Cash by one 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)
Order: Chelsea Community Schools (#4407): Aggregate expenditures from the fund shail not exceed $100,000 in a single fiscal year; All money received after the fund has reached a balance of...
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 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)
Order: in accordance with M.G.L Ch. 44, Section 64, budget management procedures, whereby costs incurred in FY'19 and FY'20 were not paid and are owed to the vendor, and to meet this obligation...
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 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)
Adopt by roll call
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 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Vega-Maldonado, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown and Zabot. Councilor Vidot was absent, Authorization of a Revolving Account For the School Department Non-Resident Student Tuition Revolving Fund WHEREAS, Section 71F of Chapter 71 of the General Laws authorizes cities and towns to accept and establish departmental revolving funds subject to certain budgetary restrictions; and WHEREAS, the City of Chelsea School Committee adopted and implemented a tuition fee to be charged to other public school systems wishing to use the Chelsea Public Schools special education programs and further voted to establish a NON-Resident Student Tuition revolving fund for the receipt and disbursement of said tuition and fees collected by Chelsea Public Schools..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the City Manager look into creating a Park and Recreation Department.
A motion from Councilor Recupero 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 Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request if it is possible for DPW put a port a potty at Highland Park.
A motion from Councilor Recupero 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 Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Request That the City Manager look into how parking tickets are paid, and how they keep records, internally or outside.
A motion from Councilor Recupero 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 Recupero to adopt under suspension was adopted..” (Motion: Recupero)
Adopt by roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, ZabotThe minutes list Melinda Vega as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9-0-1-1. Voting yes were Councilors Avellaneda, Recupero, Garcia, Robinson, Rodriguez, Taylor, Lopez, Brown, and Zabot. Councilor Vega-Maldonado recused herself from the vote, and Councilor Vidot was absent, Ordered, That the City Council hereby accepts and approves the grant from Metro North Regional Employment Board d/b/a Mass Hire Metro North Workforce Board in the amount of $337,500 to implement the 2021 Summer YouthWorks Initiative and place 125 youth in summer employment..” (Motion: Robinson)
Order: the City Council hereby accepts and approves the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley grant in the amount of $48,385 for the public purpose of funding the Chelsea Eats Food...
A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt 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: Judith Garcia)
Order: the City Council hereby accepts and approves the grant from Metropolitan Area Planning Council Board in the amount of $50,000 to implement COVID-safe cooling strategies to low-income residents.
A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt by roll call passed
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Garcia to adopt 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: Judith Garcia)
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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