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Everett City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

March 28, 2022

29 recorded votes, 24 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Present: Irene Cardillo, Richard Dell Isola, Alfred Lattanzi, Jimmy Le, Anthony DiPierro, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Vivian Nguyen, Stephanie Smith

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Public Hearings

Postpone — To all parties interested in the public hearing for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England Inc, Massachusetts, wherefore it prays that after due...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

4. ©0171-22 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President To all parties interested in the public hearing for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England Inc, Massachusetts, wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - Plan # 29672806 Elm St - Everett - Massachusetts. Items 1-4 were all held over to the following meeting at the request of Councilor Matewsky after resident John Puopolo stated he had seen that National Grid owed the City over $600,000. It was requested that the information be provided to the Council the next meeting if National Grid does have back taxes owed to the city. All 4 public hearings were held and John Puopolo was the only resident to speak on them, neithe in favor or oppsed but just to inform the city of what he read in our tax information online. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: P SECONDER: 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. ©0171-22 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President To all parties interested in the public hearing for Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England Inc, Massachusetts, wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked - Plan # 29672806 Elm St - Everett - Massachusetts. Items 1-4 were all held over to the following meeting at the request of Councilor Matewsky after resident John Puopolo stated he had seen that National Grid owed the City over $600,000. It was requested that the information be provided to the Council the next meeting if National Grid does have back taxes owed to the city. All 4 public hearings were held and John Puopolo was the only resident to speak on them, neithe in favor or oppsed but just to inform the city of what he read in our tax information online. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: P SECONDER: RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Communications from His Honor the Mayor

Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting the confirmation of reappointment of Amanda Harold to the Disability Commission for a term of three years expiring March 31, 2025

Minutes, page 3

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

5, €0147-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting the confirmation of reappointment of Amanda Harold to the Disability Commission for a term of three years expiring March 31, 2025 Items 5-8 were taken collectively and approved unanimously by the Council to re- appoint the Board and Commission members. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, but say “Hanlon, as President An order requesting the confirmation of reappointment of Amanda Harold to the Disability Commission for a term of three years expiring March 31, 2025 Items 5-8 were taken collectively and approved unanimously by the Council to re- appoint the Board and Commission members.”, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“5, €0147-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting the confirmation of reappointment of Amanda Harold to the Disability Commission for a term of three years expiring March 31, 2025 Items 5-8 were taken collectively and approved unanimously by the Council to re- appoint the Board and Commission members. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Postpone — Order: An order requesting the confirmation of the reappointment of Lucy Pineda to the Election Commission for a term of three years expiring March 31, 2025

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

9. C0151-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting the confirmation of the reappointment of Lucy Pineda to the Election Commission for a term of three years expiring March 31, 2025 Councilor Smith asked that this item be postponed for 2 weeks to verify that the positions term is up for re-appointment. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins 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. C0151-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting the confirmation of the reappointment of Lucy Pineda to the Election Commission for a term of three years expiring March 31, 2025 Councilor Smith asked that this item be postponed for 2 weeks to verify that the positions term is up for re-appointment. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the acceptance of a grant from the Metro North Workforce Board in the amount of $23,333,33 for the purpose of instituting a Digital Navigator Program

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

40. €0152-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the acceptance of a grant from the Metro North Workforce Board in the amount of $23,333,33 for the purpose of instituting a Digital Navigator Program MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: [11 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, . Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“40. €0152-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the acceptance of a grant from the Metro North Workforce Board in the amount of $23,333,33 for the purpose of instituting a Digital Navigator Program MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: [11 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, . Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Appointment: An order recommending the appointment of Sgt

Minutes, page 4

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

12. C0175-22 Appointment/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the appointment of Sgt. Joseph Gaff and Ptl. James MacGregor as Sworn Weigthers for the City of Everett's Police Department Truck Inspection Unit for a one (1) year term expiring March 23. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: {11 TO 0) AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, . Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“12. C0175-22 Appointment/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the appointment of Sgt. Joseph Gaff and Ptl. James MacGregor as Sworn Weigthers for the City of Everett's Police Department Truck Inspection Unit for a one (1) year term expiring March 23. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: {11 TO 0) AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, . Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting that the City Council approves the re-purposing and transferring of $466,462.00 from previously appropriated but unexpended Capital Improvement funds,...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

13. C0176-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting that the City Council approves the re-purposing and transferring of $466,462.00 from previously appropriated but unexpended Capital Improvement funds, as attached, to the Shapiro Park project. Rule 13 Suspended pF MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SEGONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: [11 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Dell {sola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, . Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“13. C0176-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting that the City Council approves the re-purposing and transferring of $466,462.00 from previously appropriated but unexpended Capital Improvement funds, as attached, to the Shapiro Park project. Rule 13 Suspended pF MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SEGONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: [11 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Dell {sola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, . Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting that the City Council approves the re-purposing and transferring of $1,406,319.00 from previously appropriated but unexpended Capital Improvement...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

44. C0177-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting that the City Council approves the re-purposing and transferring of $1,406,319.00 from previously appropriated but unexpended Capital Improvement funds, as attached, to the Florence Street Park - Phase 2 project. Rule 13 Suspended MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: [11 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, 7 Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“44. C0177-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting that the City Council approves the re-purposing and transferring of $1,406,319.00 from previously appropriated but unexpended Capital Improvement funds, as attached, to the Florence Street Park - Phase 2 project. Rule 13 Suspended MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: [11 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, 7 Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

IMOVER: Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting that the City Council approves, in accordance with the city's Financial Reserve Policies, appropriating $2,380,479.00 from the Budgetary Fund...

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 11 present

46. C0179-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting that the City Council approves, in accordance with the city's Financial Reserve Policies, appropriating $2,380,479.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance (Free Cash) into the following funds: General Stabilization Fund - $714,144.00, Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund - $714,144.00 and Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund - $952,191.00. Rule 13 Suspended MOTION: IMOVER: Favorable Action SECONDER: RESULT: [11 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, . Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Hanion NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“46. C0179-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting that the City Council approves, in accordance with the city's Financial Reserve Policies, appropriating $2,380,479.00 from the Budgetary Fund Balance (Free Cash) into the following funds: General Stabilization Fund - $714,144.00, Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund - $714,144.00 and Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund - $952,191.00. Rule 13 Suspended MOTION: IMOVER: Favorable Action SECONDER: RESULT: [11 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, . Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Hanion NAYS: AWAY:.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Committee Reports

Favorable Action — Order: An order revising Section 2-3 (City Council Prohibitions: Holding other City Office or Position) and Section 2-4 (City Council - Compensation & Expenses) of the City Charter

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · 10–0

48. 0082-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Jimmy Le, Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky An order revising Section 2-3 (City Council Prohibitions: Holding other City Office or Position) and Section 2-4 (City Council - Compensation & Expenses) of the City Charter MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: [10 TO 0} Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, AYES: Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Nguyen

Yes: Cardillo, DiPierro, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Vivian Nguyen as “away” for this vote.

From the minutes

“48. 0082-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Jimmy Le, Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky An order revising Section 2-3 (City Council Prohibitions: Holding other City Office or Position) and Section 2-4 (City Council - Compensation & Expenses) of the City Charter MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: [10 TO 0} Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, AYES: Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Order: An order revising Section 4-3 (School Committee Prohibitions: Holding other City Office or Position) and Section 4-4 (School Committee - Compensation & Expenses) of the...

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · 10–0

49. C0083-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Jimmy Le, Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky An order revising Section 4-3 (School Committee Prohibitions: Holding other City Office or Position) and Section 4-4 (School Committee - Compensation & Expenses) of the City Charter MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Jimmy Le RESULT: [10 FO.0] AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, ' Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Nguyen

Yes: Cardillo, DiPierro, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Vivian Nguyen as “away” for this vote.

From the minutes

“49. C0083-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith, Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Jimmy Le, Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky An order revising Section 4-3 (School Committee Prohibitions: Holding other City Office or Position) and Section 4-4 (School Committee - Compensation & Expenses) of the City Charter MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Jimmy Le RESULT: [10 FO.0] AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., DiPierro, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, ' Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Jimmy Le)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Refer — Resolution: That the Everett City Council calls on the Federal Government to Cease Deportations Under Title 42

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

21. 0095-22 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 MOTION: Refer MOVER: Jimmy Le SECONDER: John Hanlon 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

“21. 0095-22 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 MOTION: Refer MOVER: Jimmy Le SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Jimmy Le, second: John F. Hanlon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting a new second-class motor vehicle dealer license for Spring Street Group LLC at 138 Spring Street

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

22. C0122-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanion, as President A petition requesting a new second-class motor vehicle dealer license for Spring Street Group LLC at 138 Spring Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro 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

“22. C0122-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanion, as President A petition requesting a new second-class motor vehicle dealer license for Spring Street Group LLC at 138 Spring Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Anthony DiPierro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting a new motor vehicle mechanical repair license for Spring Street Group LLC at 138 Spring Street

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

23. C0123-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting a new motor vehicle mechanical repair license for Spring Street Group LLC at 138 Spring Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro 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

“23. C0123-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting a new motor vehicle mechanical repair license for Spring Street Group LLC at 138 Spring Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0} AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Anthony DiPierro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Postpone — Petition: A petition requesting a new lodging house license for 134 Linden St LLC at 134 Linden Street

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

24, C0124-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting a new lodging house license for 134 Linden St LLC at 134 Linden Street MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Anthony DiPierro 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

“24, C0124-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition requesting a new lodging house license for 134 Linden St LLC at 134 Linden Street MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Michael Marchese)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Unfinished Business

Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the C.F.O., & the City Solicitor appear at the next meeting to discuss the tax situation in regards to the casino

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

25. C0107-22 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. The CFO appeared and answered questions regarding taxes with respect to the Casino and how the tax siuation looks going forward. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) 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

“25. C0107-22 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. The CFO appeared and answered questions regarding taxes with respect to the Casino and how the tax siuation looks going forward. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Jimmy Le SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Jimmy Le, second: Michael Marchese)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Resolution: Submission of the preliminary Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2023 The Council accepted the FY23 Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan

Minutes, page 8

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

26. C0125-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President Submission of the preliminary Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2023 The Council accepted the FY23 Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins 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

“26. C0125-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President Submission of the preliminary Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2023 The Council accepted the FY23 Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the administration/CFO discuss this year's Mass Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Grant application requests

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

27. C0132-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration/CFO discuss this year's Mass Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Grant application requests. The CFO recused himself from the discussion as he sits on the Mass Gaming Community Mitigation Sub-Committee. The Solicitor read a list of grants in which the city has applied for. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) 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

“27. C0132-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration/CFO discuss this year's Mass Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Grant application requests. The CFO recused himself from the discussion as he sits on the Mass Gaming Community Mitigation Sub-Committee. The Solicitor read a list of grants in which the city has applied for. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Postpone — Resolution: That a representative of the Rec Center appear at the next meeting to share current schedule of youth activities

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

28. C0133-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors Stephanie Martins & Stephanie Smith That a representative of the Rec Center appear at the next meeting to share current schedule of youth activities. MOTION: Postpone 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

“28. C0133-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors Stephanie Martins & Stephanie Smith That a representative of the Rec Center appear at the next meeting to share current schedule of youth activities. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)

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New Business

Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Vivian Nguyen Condemning Racism and Affirming The Everett City Council's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

29. C0153-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Vivian Nguyen Condemning Racism and Affirming The Everett City Council's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Education and Practices Councilors Dellisola and Cardillo asked to have their names removed from the piece as they did not know that there would be a preamble that stated other members of the Councils names. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Michael Marchese 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

“29. C0153-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Vivian Nguyen Condemning Racism and Affirming The Everett City Council's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Education and Practices Councilors Dellisola and Cardillo asked to have their names removed from the piece as they did not know that there would be a preamble that stated other members of the Councils names. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Refer — Order: To repeal the bus lane on Main St from 81-87 Main St

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

30. C0155-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith To repeal the bus lane on Main St from 81-87 Main St Referred to the Traffic Commission to take appropriate action. 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

“30. C0155-22 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith To repeal the bus lane on Main St from 81-87 Main St Referred to the Traffic Commission to take appropriate action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Refer — Resolution: That the Planning /Director/Administration appear at the next GOPS committee meeting to discuss the process for holding developers accountable for the affordable units that...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

31. C0156-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Planning /Director/Administration appear at the next GOPS committee meeting to discuss the process for holding developers accountable for the affordable units that they commit to. Referred to Government Operations Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro 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

“31. C0156-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Planning /Director/Administration appear at the next GOPS committee meeting to discuss the process for holding developers accountable for the affordable units that they commit to. Referred to Government Operations Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)

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Refer — Resolution: That the collection of dog waste be enforced and more signs and sustainable waste bags be placed around the city to promote cleaner neighborhoods

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

32. C0157-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the collection of dog waste be enforced and more signs and sustainable waste bags be placed around the city to promote cleaner neighborhoods. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0}

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From the minutes

“32. C0157-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the collection of dog waste be enforced and more signs and sustainable waste bags be placed around the city to promote cleaner neighborhoods. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0}.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Anthony DiPierro)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Postpone — Resolution: That the Director of Engineering, Fire Department, & Traffic Commission Director appear at the next meeting of the City Council and give a brief overview of the Ferry St...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

33. C0162-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, & the entire Everett City Council That the Director of Engineering, Fire Department, & Traffic Commission Director appear at the next meeting of the City Council and give a brief overview of the Ferry St Project, such as the start date, and the time it will take for construction. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Wayne Matewsky 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

“33. C0162-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, & the entire Everett City Council That the Director of Engineering, Fire Department, & Traffic Commission Director appear at the next meeting of the City Council and give a brief overview of the Ferry St Project, such as the start date, and the time it will take for construction. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Smith)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance requiring all city employees to complete diversity training every two years

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

34. C0164-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Irene M. Cardillo An ordinance requiring all city employees to complete diversity training every two years. Referred to the Council President MOTION: Refer MOVER: Irene Cardillo SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0} AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

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From the minutes

“34. C0164-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Irene M. Cardillo An ordinance requiring all city employees to complete diversity training every two years. Referred to the Council President MOTION: Refer MOVER: Irene Cardillo SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0} AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Irene Cardillo, second: Stephanie Martins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Postpone — Resolution: A resolution requesting that the City Solicitor attend the next regular meeting of the City Council to answer questions about prohibiting smoking in city buildings

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

35. C0165-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Irene M. Cardillo A resolution requesting that the City Solicitor attend the next regular meeting of the City Council to answer questions about prohibiting smoking in city buildings MOTION: Postpone MOVER: lrene Cardillo SECONDER: Stephanie Martins 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

“35. C0165-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Irene M. Cardillo A resolution requesting that the City Solicitor attend the next regular meeting of the City Council to answer questions about prohibiting smoking in city buildings MOTION: Postpone MOVER: lrene Cardillo SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Irene Cardillo, second: Stephanie Martins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Refer — Order: An order requesting that the City Council retain its own lawyer, as recommended by the State Attorney General's Office, in the matter of the Mayor's longevity payments

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

36. C0166-22 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese An order requesting that the City Council retain its own lawyer, as recommended by the State Attorney General's Office, in the matter of the Mayor's longevity payments Referred to the Council President to hire outside legal Counsel. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese 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

“36. C0166-22 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese An order requesting that the City Council retain its own lawyer, as recommended by the State Attorney General's Office, in the matter of the Mayor's longevity payments Referred to the Council President to hire outside legal Counsel. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Postpone — Resolution: A resolution requesting that the Mayor appear personally at the next regular meeting of the City Council to explain how his $2,500 annual longevity payment became a $40,000...

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

37. C0167-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese A resolution requesting that the Mayor appear personally at the next regular meeting of the City Council to explain how his $2,500 annual longevity payment became a $40,000 annual payment and if he has any plans to repay the overpayment. Also, invite the City's Chief Financial Officer and City Solicitor to appear at that meeting. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Michael Marchese 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

“37. C0167-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese A resolution requesting that the Mayor appear personally at the next regular meeting of the City Council to explain how his $2,500 annual longevity payment became a $40,000 annual payment and if he has any plans to repay the overpayment. Also, invite the City's Chief Financial Officer and City Solicitor to appear at that meeting. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Postpone — Resolution: A resolution requesting that a member of the Administration appear at the next regular meeting of the City Council to explain the operation of the Wellness Center (who runs...

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

38. C0168-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese A resolution requesting that a member of the Administration appear at the next regular meeting of the City Council to explain the operation of the Wellness Center (who runs it, how are they paid, what happens to the fees collected there, how many city employees work there, etc.) MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Michael Marchese 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

“38. C0168-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese A resolution requesting that a member of the Administration appear at the next regular meeting of the City Council to explain the operation of the Wellness Center (who runs it, how are they paid, what happens to the fees collected there, how many city employees work there, etc.) MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Refer — Resolution: A resolution requesting that the administration provide information on the current resources available to address homelessness in the City of Everett

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

39. C0169-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Irene M. Cardillo, Councilor Stephanie Martins A resolution requesting that the administration provide information on the current resources available to address homelessness in the City of Everett. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Vivian Nguyen SECONDER: Irene Cardillo 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

“39. C0169-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Irene M. Cardillo, Councilor Stephanie Martins A resolution requesting that the administration provide information on the current resources available to address homelessness in the City of Everett. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Vivian Nguyen SECONDER: Irene Cardillo RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Vivian Nguyen, second: Irene Cardillo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

From the Everett City Council’s minutes, posted on the city’s Agendas, Minutes & Transcripts page (City Council folder). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Everett (cityofeverett.com), from the official City Council page. Michele Capone: Everett Advocate (captioned news photo, cropped by MassVoter). Former councilors show initials.

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