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July 11, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 15 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Everett City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Special meeting. These minutes are a narrative written by the Clerk of Committees, not the usual vote table. They list Councilor Hanlon (presiding) and Councilors Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen and Smith as present and Councilor Le as absent. The Members Present list does not include Jimmy Le, who is counted absent.
Present: Irene Cardillo, Richard Dell Isola, Alfred Lattanzi, Darren Costa, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Vivian Nguyen, Stephanie Smith
Absent: Jimmy Le
2 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Reappointment of the City Clerk
Reappoint Sergio Cornelio as City Clerk for a five-year term
Councilor Marchese moved to reappoint City Clerk Sergio Cornelio, the motion was seconded by Councilor Smith - - Councilors Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Marchese, Matewsky, Smith and Hanlon voted in favor to reappoint - - Councilors Lattanzi, Martins and Nguyen voted in opposition to reappoint.
Yes: Cardillo, Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Marchese, Matewsky, SmithNo: Lattanzi, Martins, NguyenThe minutes name each councilor’s vote in the text (seven in favor, three opposed).
From the minutes
“Councilor Marchese moved to reappoint City Clerk Sergio Cornelio, the motion was seconded by Councilor Smith - - Councilors Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Marchese, Matewsky, Smith and Hanlon voted in favor to reappoint - - Councilors Lattanzi, Martins and Nguyen voted in opposition to reappoint..” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)
Reconsider the vote reappointing the City Clerk (the motion failed)
Councilor Smith moved to reconsider in the hope it did not prevail with Councilor Marchese seconding the motion - - Councilor Lattanzi, Martins and Nguyen voted in favor of reconsideration - - Councilors Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Marchese, Matewsky, Smith and Hanlon voted in opposition to reconsideration - - Reconsideration failed
Yes: Lattanzi, Martins, NguyenNo: Cardillo, Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Marchese, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes say Councilor Smith moved to reconsider “in the hope it did not prevail” (a common way to make a vote final) and name each councilor’s vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith moved to reconsider in the hope it did not prevail with Councilor Marchese seconding the motion - - Councilor Lattanzi, Martins and Nguyen voted in favor of reconsideration - - Councilors Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Marchese, Matewsky, Smith and Hanlon voted in opposition to reconsideration - - Reconsideration failed.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Everett City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: The Members Present list does not include Jimmy Le, who is counted absent.
Present: Irene Cardillo, Richard Dell Isola, Alfred Lattanzi, Darren Costa, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Vivian Nguyen, Stephanie Smith
Absent: Jimmy Le
13 recorded votes, 13 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Public Hearings
Favorable Action — A petition from Comcast requesting to install a new underground conduit to 305-321 Broadway in Everett Public Hearing Held, no one spoke in favor or against
1. C©0343-22 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition from Comcast requesting to install a new underground conduit to 305-321 Broadway in Everett Public Hearing Held, no one spoke in favor or against. The petitioner from Comcast spoke and stated they will be re-locating utility lines from current location and moving them further up Broadway. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] , Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo, Martins
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo and Stephanie Martins as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“1. C©0343-22 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition from Comcast requesting to install a new underground conduit to 305-321 Broadway in Everett Public Hearing Held, no one spoke in favor or against. The petitioner from Comcast spoke and stated they will be re-locating utility lines from current location and moving them further up Broadway. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] , Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo, Martins.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — A petition from Astound Broadband requesting to place a new underground conduit on Bage 26769 of the City Council 07/11/2022 7:00 PM Carter Street & West Street Public Hearing...
2. C0344-22 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition from Astound Broadband requesting to place a new underground conduit on Bage 26769 of the City Council 07/11/2022 7:00 PM Carter Street & West Street Public Hearing Held, no one spoke in favor or against. The Petitioner appeared before the Council and stated that the work will be done during the day and that RCN is paying for the project. Public Hearing Held, no one spoke in favor or against. The Petitioner appeared before the Council and stated that the work will be done during the day and that RCN is paying for the project. Public Hearing Held, no one spoke in favor or against. The Petitioner appeared before the Council and stated that the work will be done during the day and that RCN is paying for the project. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] t Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo, Martins
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo and Stephanie Martins as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“2. C0344-22 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition from Astound Broadband requesting to place a new underground conduit on Bage 26769 of the City Council 07/11/2022 7:00 PM Carter Street & West Street Public Hearing Held, no one spoke in favor or against. The Petitioner appeared before the Council and stated that the work will be done during the day and that RCN is paying for the project. Public Hearing Held, no one spoke in favor or against. The Petitioner appeared before the Council and stated that the work will be done during the day and that RCN is paying for the project. Public Hearing Held, no one spoke in favor or against. The Petitioner appeared before the Council and stated that the work will be done during the day and that RCN is paying for the project. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] t Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo, Martins.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the acceptance of funds totaling $84,652.00 from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Public...
3. C0340-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the acceptance of funds totaling $84,652.00 from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to support COVID-19 public health response. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: [8 TO 0] ; Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS:
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithThe roll call does not list Irene Cardillo and Stephanie Martins, who were at the meeting, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“3. C0340-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the acceptance of funds totaling $84,652.00 from the Massachusetts Health Officers Association on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to support COVID-19 public health response. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: [8 TO 0] ; Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the acceptance of a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $122,600.00 for the Everett Fire Department to purchase radios...
4. C0341-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the acceptance of a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $122,600.00 for the Everett Fire Department to purchase radios to improve interoperability between the GEU and the Everett Police. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] . Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo, Martins
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo and Stephanie Martins as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“4. C0341-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the acceptance of a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $122,600.00 for the Everett Fire Department to purchase radios to improve interoperability between the GEU and the Everett Police. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] . Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo, Martins.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Lay on the Table — Order: An order recommending the acceptance of a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $100,000.00 for the Industrial District Design Guidelines study
5. C0342-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the acceptance of a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $100,000.00 for the Industrial District Design Guidelines study. MOTION: Lay on the Table 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
“5. C0342-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending the acceptance of a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $100,000.00 for the Industrial District Design Guidelines study. MOTION: Lay on the Table MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the acceptance of a grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $100,000.00 for the Industrial District Design Guidelines study
MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo, Martins
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo and Stephanie Martins as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo, Martins.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Petitions and Licenses
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor FERNY Bese HEA QHOP SRW INC. at 153 Ferry Street
6. C0339-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President Bags qo F6'"9 of the City Council 07/11/2022 7:00 PM A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor FERNY Bese HEA QHOP SRW INC. at 153 Ferry Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] . Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo, Martins
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo and Stephanie Martins as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“6. C0339-22 Petition/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President Bags qo F6'"9 of the City Council 07/11/2022 7:00 PM A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor FERNY Bese HEA QHOP SRW INC. at 153 Ferry Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] . Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Hanlon NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo, Martins.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: Michael Marchese)
Unfinished Business
Postpone — Ordinance: An ordinance adding a new section 3-35 (Emergency Animal Control Calls)
7. ©0271-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins An ordinance adding a new section 3-35 (Emergency Animal Control Calls) 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
“7. ©0271-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins An ordinance adding a new section 3-35 (Emergency Animal Control Calls) MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)
Postpone — Resolution: That the Planning & Development Director appear to discuss the recent purchase of the Exxon Mobil property in Everett by the Davis Companies of Boston and to explain the...
8. C0291-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr. That the Planning & Development Director appear to discuss the recent purchase of the Exxon Mobil property in Everett by the Davis Companies of Boston and to explain the development of this property going forward. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. 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
“8. C0291-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr. That the Planning & Development Director appear to discuss the recent purchase of the Exxon Mobil property in Everett by the Davis Companies of Boston and to explain the development of this property going forward. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Richard Dell Isola, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the Transportation Department consider moving the Blue Bikes station on Broadway at Werner Park off of the street and into the park or on sidewalk
9. C0327-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That the Transportation Department consider moving the Blue Bikes station on Broadway at Werner Park off of the street and into the park or on sidewalk. Bage gi NGI" of the City Council 07/11/2022 7:00 PM A communication was sent by the Transportation DirellfsP Nu ReE Bite ByeRben} MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) 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
“9. C0327-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That the Transportation Department consider moving the Blue Bikes station on Broadway at Werner Park off of the street and into the park or on sidewalk. Bage gi NGI" of the City Council 07/11/2022 7:00 PM A communication was sent by the Transportation DirellfsP Nu ReE Bite ByeRben} MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
New Business
Refer — Resolution: That the Traffic Commission considers eliminating on-street parking from the lot line after 73 Clarence Street to the corner of Woodlawn Street in the name of public safety...
11. C0346-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the Traffic Commission considers eliminating on-street parking from the lot line after 73 Clarence Street to the corner of Woodlawn Street in the name of public safety This item was referrred to the Traffic Commissio to take action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS:
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. C0346-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the Traffic Commission considers eliminating on-street parking from the lot line after 73 Clarence Street to the corner of Woodlawn Street in the name of public safety This item was referrred to the Traffic Commissio to take action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Refer — Resolution: That the Mayor's Office and the City Engineer consider reducing the width of the sidewalks on Elm Street to five feet on both sides of the street, with hope being that such...
42. C0347-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the Mayor's Office and the City Engineer consider reducing the width of the sidewalks on Elm Street to five feet on both sides of the street, with hope being that such reduction would allow for two-sided parking and the introduction of metered parking in business areas of the street This item was referred to the Mayor's Office, Engineer and Planning Department to take approriate action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese 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
“42. C0347-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the Mayor's Office and the City Engineer consider reducing the width of the sidewalks on Elm Street to five feet on both sides of the street, with hope being that such reduction would allow for two-sided parking and the introduction of metered parking in business areas of the street This item was referred to the Mayor's Office, Engineer and Planning Department to take approriate action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Refer — Order: An order recommending that the City Council explores options for a more structured usage of their meetings' public participation periods
43. C0348-22 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr. An order recommending that the City Council explores options for a more structured usage of their meetings' public participation periods. Item was referred to the Legislative Affairs committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. 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. C0348-22 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr. An order recommending that the City Council explores options for a more structured usage of their meetings' public participation periods. Item was referred to the Legislative Affairs committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Richard Dell Isola, second: Michael Marchese)
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