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February 28, 2022
16 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The Members Present list does not include Anthony DiPierro, who is counted absent.
Present: Irene Cardillo, Richard Dell Isola, Alfred Lattanzi, Jimmy Le, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Vivian Nguyen, Stephanie Smith
Absent: Anthony DiPierro
Every vote, in order
Pledge of Allegiance
Accept Meeting Minutes se ah — PUBLIC PARTICIPATION j m= 2 = &.. = APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING . *
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION j m= 2 = &.. = APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING . * MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes se ah MOVER: Stephanie Martins 7 "I SECONDER: Stephanie Smith ay RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC PARTICIPATION j m= 2 = &.. = APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING . * MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes se ah MOVER: Stephanie Martins 7 "I SECONDER: Stephanie Smith ay RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the appointment of Nicholas Petrelis to the Everett Police Department
4. C0098-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the appointment of Nicholas Petrelis to the Everett Police Department MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] : Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: . Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“4. C0098-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the appointment of Nicholas Petrelis to the Everett Police Department MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] : Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: . Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the acceptance of the FY2022 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public...
2. C©0099-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the acceptance of the FY2022 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security in the amount of $21,500.00 for use by the Everett E-911 Emergency Department. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] I Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“2. C©0099-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the acceptance of the FY2022 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security in the amount of $21,500.00 for use by the Everett E-911 Emergency Department. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] I Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the appointment of Michael Hart as an Associate Member of the Planning Board for a term of two years expiring March 1, 2024 The City Council suspended
3. ©0100-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the appointment of Michael Hart as an Associate Member of the Planning Board for a term of two years expiring March 1, 2024 The City Council suspended Rule 20. Councilor Le requested the appointee to appear to present his qualifications. Mr. Hart had a resume attached and presented his qualifications and excitement to be a part of the governmental process. The Council approved his appointment unanimously. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Jimmy Le SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: [9 TO 0] F Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: Nguyen, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Smith
Yes: Cardillo, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, NguyenThe minutes list Stephanie Smith as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“3. ©0100-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the appointment of Michael Hart as an Associate Member of the Planning Board for a term of two years expiring March 1, 2024 The City Council suspended Rule 20. Councilor Le requested the appointee to appear to present his qualifications. Mr. Hart had a resume attached and presented his qualifications and excitement to be a part of the governmental process. The Council approved his appointment unanimously. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Jimmy Le SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: [9 TO 0] F Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: Nguyen, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Smith.” (Motion: Jimmy Le, second: Stephanie Martins)
Committee Reports
Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance establishing paid family medical leave for municipal employees in the City of Everett This item was referred back to sponsor as it is reintroduced as an order in a...
4. ©0030-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins An ordinance establishing paid family medical leave for municipal employees in the City of Everett This item was referred back to sponsor as it is reintroduced as an order in a later agenda item. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“4. ©0030-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins An ordinance establishing paid family medical leave for municipal employees in the City of Everett This item was referred back to sponsor as it is reintroduced as an order in a later agenda item. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Richard Dell Isola)
Unfinished Business
Postpone — Order: An order recommending that the City Council approves submitting a Special Act to the Massachusetts General Court authorizing the City to grant additional alcoholic beverage licenses
5. ©0090-22 Order/s/ Councilor Alfred J. Lattanzi An order recommending that the City Council approves submitting a Special Act to the Massachusetts General Court authorizing the City to grant additional alcoholic beverage licenses. Councilor Lattanzi asked to have this item postponed for another date to be determined, to give the Legal Deaprtment time to obtain further information. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“5. ©0090-22 Order/s/ Councilor Alfred J. Lattanzi An order recommending that the City Council approves submitting a Special Act to the Massachusetts General Court authorizing the City to grant additional alcoholic beverage licenses. Councilor Lattanzi asked to have this item postponed for another date to be determined, to give the Legal Deaprtment time to obtain further information. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: Michael Marchese)
Refer — Resolution: That the EFD Chief appear at the next meeting to discuss whether the new promotions and hires will appear before the Council
6. C0094-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the EFD Chief appear at the next meeting to discuss whether the new promotions and hires will appear before the Council. Provisional Fire Chief Dalrymple appeared and explained that the appointees have not been on the Council agenda since they have a one year probationary period and in past practice the city has not had the new firefighters appear before the Council until the one year probationary period has past which will be in April for 18 members and July for one member. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“6. C0094-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the EFD Chief appear at the next meeting to discuss whether the new promotions and hires will appear before the Council. Provisional Fire Chief Dalrymple appeared and explained that the appointees have not been on the Council agenda since they have a one year probationary period and in past practice the city has not had the new firefighters appear before the Council until the one year probationary period has past which will be in April for 18 members and July for one member. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)
New Business
Favorable Action — Resolution: That a pick-up/drop-off area be designated around the Lafayette School between 7:15 AM - 8:15AM, & 2:00PM - 3:00PM
7. €0085-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That a pick-up/drop-off area be designated around the Lafayette School between 7:15 AM - 8:15AM, & 2:00PM - 3:00PM. Councilor Le stated that he wanted to request the Traffic Commission take action on this item on a trial basis and if this works for the Lafayette school then he would request the same be done at every school in the city. This item was referred favorably to the Traffic Commission. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Jimmy Le SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“7. €0085-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That a pick-up/drop-off area be designated around the Lafayette School between 7:15 AM - 8:15AM, & 2:00PM - 3:00PM. Councilor Le stated that he wanted to request the Traffic Commission take action on this item on a trial basis and if this works for the Lafayette school then he would request the same be done at every school in the city. This item was referred favorably to the Traffic Commission. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Jimmy Le SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Jimmy Le, second: Michael Marchese)
Refer — Resolution: That the Everett City Council calls on the Federal Government to Cease Deportations Under Title 42 The sponsors briefly explained that when they read what was happening and...
8. C0095-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Al Lattanzi That the Everett City Council calls on the Federal Government to Cease Deportations Under Title 42 The sponsors briefly explained that when they read what was happening and what the policy was doing to immigrants they felt a need to express their sentiment against the United States Policy on deportations. Council Rule 18 failed to pass a role call vote by 6 yeas to 4 nays as this vote needed a 2/3rds majority of the Council to pass. The item was automatically referred to the Legislative affairs committee as required by Council rules. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“8. C0095-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Al Lattanzi That the Everett City Council calls on the Federal Government to Cease Deportations Under Title 42 The sponsors briefly explained that when they read what was happening and what the policy was doing to immigrants they felt a need to express their sentiment against the United States Policy on deportations. Council Rule 18 failed to pass a role call vote by 6 yeas to 4 nays as this vote needed a 2/3rds majority of the Council to pass. The item was automatically referred to the Legislative affairs committee as required by Council rules. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)
Postpone — Order: An order recommending the adoption of MGL Chapter 157M, Section 10 to establish Paid Family Medical Leave for municipal employees in the City of Everett This item was amended to...
9. C©0105-22 Order/s/ Councilor/s Stephanie Martins & Stephanie Smith An order recommending the adoption of MGL Chapter 157M, Section 10 to establish Paid Family Medical Leave for municipal employees in the City of Everett This item was amended to read Section 157M ss10. This item would give paid family medical leave to employees of the city which will need to be negotiated with each union as required by collective bargaining. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“9. C©0105-22 Order/s/ Councilor/s Stephanie Martins & Stephanie Smith An order recommending the adoption of MGL Chapter 157M, Section 10 to establish Paid Family Medical Leave for municipal employees in the City of Everett This item was amended to read Section 157M ss10. This item would give paid family medical leave to employees of the city which will need to be negotiated with each union as required by collective bargaining. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Richard Dell Isola)
Postpone — Resolution: That the administration provide an update regarding the possibility of acquiring the Everett portion of Revere Beach Pkwy for better maintenance as requested during the last...
10. C0106-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration provide an update regarding the possibility of acquiring the Everett portion of Revere Beach Pkwy for better maintenance as requested during the last legislative session Councilor Martins requested that this item be postponed until the next meeting of the City Council to have a response back from the Administration and Senator DiDomenico and Representative McGonagle on what can be done going forward with this stretch of State owned property. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“10. C0106-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration provide an update regarding the possibility of acquiring the Everett portion of Revere Beach Pkwy for better maintenance as requested during the last legislative session Councilor Martins requested that this item be postponed until the next meeting of the City Council to have a response back from the Administration and Senator DiDomenico and Representative McGonagle on what can be done going forward with this stretch of State owned property. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Postpone — Resolution: That the C.F.O., & the City Solicitor appear at the next meeting to discuss the tax situation in regards to the casino
11. ©0107-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le & the Entire City Council That the C.F.O., & the City Solicitor appear at the next meeting to discuss the tax situation in regards to the casino. Councilor Le requested the Administration provide any and all information at the next meeting and to have a representative of the Casino appear also. Councilors expressed their displeasure with finding ou that the Casino property was being sold and they were not made aware of this until they read it in the local newspaper. The item was amended to add all Councilors as co-sponsors. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Jimmy Le SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“11. ©0107-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le & the Entire City Council That the C.F.O., & the City Solicitor appear at the next meeting to discuss the tax situation in regards to the casino. Councilor Le requested the Administration provide any and all information at the next meeting and to have a representative of the Casino appear also. Councilors expressed their displeasure with finding ou that the Casino property was being sold and they were not made aware of this until they read it in the local newspaper. The item was amended to add all Councilors as co-sponsors. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Jimmy Le SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Jimmy Le, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
Enroll — Ordinance: An ordinance redefining the Mayor's annual longevity bonus payment / alternate version The Clerk explained this would be for enrollment and would be posted in this week's paper...
12. C0108-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith An ordinance redefining the Mayor's annual longevity bonus payment / alternate version The Clerk explained this would be for enrollment and would be posted in this week's paper so that the Council will have both versions of the ordinance in front of them at the March 14" meeting. Councilor Smith explained this was the original version which was passed in committee and that the residents' expected to see on the agenda for a final vote. MOTION: Enroll MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] . Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: : Smith NAYS: Hanlon AWAY: Cardillo
Yes: Isola, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithNo: HanlonThe minutes list Irene Cardillo as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“12. C0108-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith An ordinance redefining the Mayor's annual longevity bonus payment / alternate version The Clerk explained this would be for enrollment and would be posted in this week's paper so that the Council will have both versions of the ordinance in front of them at the March 14" meeting. Councilor Smith explained this was the original version which was passed in committee and that the residents' expected to see on the agenda for a final vote. MOTION: Enroll MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] . Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: : Smith NAYS: Hanlon AWAY: Cardillo.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Refer — Order: That the City Council reviews and updates the Legislative Code of the City Council
43. C0109-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Stephanie Martins That the City Council reviews and updates the Legislative Code of the City Council MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“43. C0109-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Stephanie Martins That the City Council reviews and updates the Legislative Code of the City Council MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Postpone — Resolution: That Inspection Services Department inspect 20 Garvey St for a possible illegal used car lot
14, C0110-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That Inspection Services Department inspect 20 Garvey St for a possible illegal used car lot Councilor Matewsky explained that this item was brought to him by residents and that the ISD department was looking into this illegal business that they believe it is being used as a junk lot or car parts lot. The City Clerk stated his office was working with ISD to obtain further information. The item was requested to be postponed so that ISD could report their findings at the next meeting. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“14, C0110-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That Inspection Services Department inspect 20 Garvey St for a possible illegal used car lot Councilor Matewsky explained that this item was brought to him by residents and that the ISD department was looking into this illegal business that they believe it is being used as a junk lot or car parts lot. The City Clerk stated his office was working with ISD to obtain further information. The item was requested to be postponed so that ISD could report their findings at the next meeting. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Michael Marchese)
Adjournment
Adjourn — Adjourned at 8:18 pm
Adjourned at 8:18 pm MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: JimmyLe RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Adjourned at 8:18 pm MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: JimmyLe RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Jimmy Le)
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