MassVoter.com← Chelsea City CouncilChelsea City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
October 20, 2025
18 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Roberto Jimenez-Rivera, Leo Robinson, Kelly Garcia, Todd Taylor, Melinda Vega, Norieliz DeJesus, Tanairi Garcia, Lisa Santagate, Giovanni Recupero, Manuel Teshe, Calvin Brown
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ID#: 25CM149
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
11-0-0-0 (Appointments approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Jimenez-Rivera)
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“RESULT 11-0-0-0 (Appointments approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Jimenez-Rivera) YES T. Garcia, Jimenez-Rivera, Recupero, Taylor, Robinson, Teshe, K. Garcia, Santagate, Vega, Brown and DeJesus NO ABSENT PRESENT.” (Motion: Jimenez-Rivera)
ID#: 25R15
Resolution: the Chelsea City Council hereby declares October 2025 as "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month" in the City of Chelsea, in memory of John Peter Martin III and All Babies Gone Too...
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (VEGA)
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“RESULT: ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (VEGA).” (Motion: Vega)
ID#: 25R16
Resolution: I, Councilor Calvin T. Brown, and the members of the Chelsea City Council congratulate Santiago Fernandez for his 28 years of business, celebrate the positive economic and social...
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (BROWN)
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“RESULT: ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (BROWN).” (Motion: Brown)
ID#: 25F46
Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½, the Chelsea City Council accepts the donation of gym equipment and related items from Bobby Cobb, owner of Today's Auto (sourced through Gronk Fitness), in...
10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Taylor)
Yes: Brown, DeJesus, Jimenez-Rivera, Kelly Garcia, Robinson, Santagate, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Teshe, VegaThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
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“RESULT 10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Taylor) YES T. Garcia, Jimenez-Rivera, Taylor, Robinson, Teshe, K. Garcia, Santagate, Vega, Brown and DeJesus NO ABSENT Recupero PRESENT.” (Motion: Taylor)
ID#: 25F47
Order: in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of Massachusetts General Law, the sum of $182,717.12 representing unexpended portions of projects appropriated under the Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022...
10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Taylor)
Yes: Brown, DeJesus, Jimenez-Rivera, Kelly Garcia, Robinson, Santagate, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Teshe, VegaThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT 10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Taylor) YES T. Garcia, Jimenez-Rivera, Taylor, Robinson, Teshe, K. Garcia, Santagate, Vega, Brown and DeJesus 16 | P a g e NO ABSENT Recupero PRESENT.” (Motion: Taylor)
ID#: 25F48
Order: in accordance with M.G.L Ch. 44, Section 64, budget management procedures, whereby costs incurred in FY24 and FY25 were not paid and are owed to the vendors, and to meet this obligation...
10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Taylor)
Yes: Brown, DeJesus, Jimenez-Rivera, Kelly Garcia, Robinson, Santagate, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Teshe, VegaThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT 10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Taylor) YES T. Garcia, Jimenez-Rivera, Taylor, Robinson, Teshe, K. Garcia, Santagate, Vega, Brown and DeJesus NO ABSENT Recupero PRESENT.” (Motion: Taylor)
ID#: 25F49
Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½, the Chelsea City Council accepts the donation of two Patriot Clocks by Jackson Hauman, Product Manager at Chelsea Clock, and valued at $570, which were...
10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Taylor)
Yes: Brown, DeJesus, Jimenez-Rivera, Kelly Garcia, Robinson, Santagate, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Teshe, VegaThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT 10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Taylor) YES T. Garcia, Jimenez-Rivera, Taylor, Robinson, Teshe, K. Garcia, Santagate, Vega, Brown and DeJesus NO ABSENT Recupero PRESENT.” (Motion: Taylor)
ID#: 25F50
Order: in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, the sum of $1,750,000 appropriated under the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvement Plan for City Hall Attic Expansion Project...
10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Taylor)
Yes: Brown, DeJesus, Jimenez-Rivera, Kelly Garcia, Robinson, Santagate, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Teshe, VegaThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT 10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Taylor) YES T. Garcia, Jimenez-Rivera, Taylor, Robinson, Teshe, K. Garcia, Santagate, Vega, Brown and DeJesus NO ABSENT Recupero PRESENT.” (Motion: Taylor)
ID#: 25109
Order: the Chelsea City Council requests the City Manager 1.) collect and inspect the most recent third-party audits for all ARPA-funded contractors and grantees to determine whether any lapses to...
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE)
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“RESULT: ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE).” (Motion: Teshe)
ID#: 25112
Order: City Manager provide an update to the City Council on the status of the Youth Center project, with an emphasis on funding sources, governance of the center once completed, site...
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (K. GARCIA)
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“RESULT: ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (K. GARCIA).” (Motion: Kelly Garcia)
ID#: 2529
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE)
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE)
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“RESULT: ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE).” (Motion: Teshe)
ID#: 2486
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE)
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE)
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“RESULT: ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE).” (Motion: Teshe)
ID#: 25115
Order: the City Manager provide to the City Council any mitigation study for businesses that was conducted prior to the start of the second phase of the Broadway construction project.
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE)
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“RESULT: ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE).” (Motion: Teshe)
ID#: 25116
Order: a meeting of the Sub-Committee on Public Safety be held with the Police Chief to discuss the ongoing presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the community.
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE)
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“RESULT: ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (TESHE).” (Motion: Teshe)
ID#: 25117
Order: a meeting of the Sub-Committee on Conference be held with the City Manager, relevant City departments, the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, and any impacted local business owner to discuss...
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (K. GARCIA)
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“RESULT: ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (K. GARCIA).” (Motion: Kelly Garcia)
ID#: 25118
Order: a meeting of the Sub-Committee on Conference be held with the City Manager and any appropriate departments related to mini-grants or funding administered through the City to discuss audits...
ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (T. GARCIA)
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“RESULT: ADOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION (T. GARCIA).” (Motion: Tanairi Garcia)
ID#: 25119
Order: pursuant to Section 4-3(l) of the Chelsea City Charter, the Chelsea City Council hereby approves the cost items set forth in the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with AFSCME...
10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Jimenez- Rivera)
Yes: Brown, DeJesus, Jimenez-Rivera, Kelly Garcia, Robinson, Santagate, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Teshe, VegaThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT 10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Jimenez- Rivera) YES T. Garcia, Jimenez-Rivera, Taylor, Robinson, Teshe, K. Garcia, Santagate, Vega, Brown and DeJesus NO ABSENT Recupero PRESENT.” (Motion: Jimenez-Rivera)
ID#: 25120
Order: the Chelsea City Council approve the Warrant for the City Election to be held on November 4th , 2025 as attached.
10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Jimenez- Rivera)
Yes: Brown, DeJesus, Jimenez-Rivera, Kelly Garcia, Robinson, Santagate, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Teshe, VegaThe minutes list Giovanni Recupero as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT 10-0-1-0 (Order approved by Roll Call at request of Councilor Jimenez- Rivera) YES T. Garcia, Jimenez-Rivera, Taylor, Robinson, Teshe, K. Garcia, Santagate, Vega, Brown and DeJesus NO ABSENT Recupero PRESENT.” (Motion: Jimenez-Rivera)
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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