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September 12, 2022
30 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The Members Present list does not include Jimmy Le and Vivian Nguyen, who are counted absent.
Present: Irene Cardillo, Richard Dell Isola, Alfred Lattanzi, Darren Costa, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Stephanie Smith
Absent: Jimmy Le, Vivian Nguyen
Every vote, in order
Public Hearings
Favorable Action — A petition from National Grid requesting approval to install a new plastic gas main on Harvey Street
4. ©0390-22 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition from National Grid requesting approval to install a new plastic gas main on Harvey Street. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, , Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“4. ©0390-22 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition from National Grid requesting approval to install a new plastic gas main on Harvey Street. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, , Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Richard Dell Isola)
Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Favorable Action — Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 8, 2022
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 8, 2022 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: ft Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 8, 2022 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: ft Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending acceptance of a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, in the amount of $339,915.00 for...
2. C0383-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending acceptance of a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, in the amount of $339,915.00 for the "Wicked Cool Mystic" project. MOTION: Favorable Action 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
“2. C0383-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order recommending acceptance of a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, in the amount of $339,915.00 for the "Wicked Cool Mystic" project. MOTION: Favorable Action 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 acceptance of a donation to the Summer Jobs Program in the amount of $1,000.00 from Holcim-ACM Management, Inc
3. ©0388-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon as President An order recommending acceptance of a donation to the Summer Jobs Program in the amount of $1,000.00 from Holcim-ACM Management, Inc 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
“3. ©0388-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon as President An order recommending acceptance of a donation to the Summer Jobs Program in the amount of $1,000.00 from Holcim-ACM Management, Inc MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending acceptance of the FY23 EEA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program-Action Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of...
4. C0389-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon,as President An order recommending acceptance of the FY23 EEA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program-Action Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, in the amount of $2,998,600.00. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, i Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“4. C0389-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon,as President An order recommending acceptance of the FY23 EEA Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program-Action Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, in the amount of $2,998,600.00. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, i Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Order: A petition for a special license to serve beer & wine at Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 24, 2022
5. C0397-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition for a special license to serve beer & wine at Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 24, 2022. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“5. C0397-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President A petition for a special license to serve beer & wine at Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 24, 2022. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting that the amount of $2,014,000 be appropriated by borrowing for the following items: School Alarm Panels $ 200,000 Keverian School Heat Units $ 56,000...
6. C0399-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting that the amount of $2,014,000 be appropriated by borrowing for the following items: School Alarm Panels $ 200,000 Keverian School Heat Units $ 56,000 Fire Ladder Truck $ 76,000 High School Boiler Burners $ 40,000 Keverian School Heaters/Vestibule $ 12,000 Keverian School ACCU1/ACCU2 $ 730,000 Maddy English Chiller Replacement $ 900,000 $ 2,014,000 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“6. C0399-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting that the amount of $2,014,000 be appropriated by borrowing for the following items: School Alarm Panels $ 200,000 Keverian School Heat Units $ 56,000 Fire Ladder Truck $ 76,000 High School Boiler Burners $ 40,000 Keverian School Heaters/Vestibule $ 12,000 Keverian School ACCU1/ACCU2 $ 730,000 Maddy English Chiller Replacement $ 900,000 $ 2,014,000 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)
Unfinished Business
Enroll — 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: Enroll MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. RESULT: Passed [5 TO 3] AYES: Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Hanlon NAYS: Costa, Marchese, Smith AWAY:
Yes: Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Martins, MatewskyNo: Costa, Marchese, SmithThe roll call does not list Irene Cardillo, who was at the meeting, so that councilor is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“7. ©0271-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins An ordinance adding a new section 3-35 (Emergency Animal Control Calls) MOTION: Enroll MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. RESULT: Passed [5 TO 3] AYES: Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Hanlon NAYS: Costa, Marchese, Smith AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Richard Dell Isola)
Refer — Resolution: That the Director of the Board of Health and the Administration provide a written response in two weeks as to what is the plan for the ARPA funds for $300,000 through the MA...
8. C0360-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the Director of the Board of Health and the Administration provide a written response in two weeks as to what is the plan for the ARPA funds for $300,000 through the MA Dept of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addition Services (accepted by the City Council in April). 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
“8. C0360-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the Director of the Board of Health and the Administration provide a written response in two weeks as to what is the plan for the ARPA funds for $300,000 through the MA Dept of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addition Services (accepted by the City Council in April). MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Refer — Resolution: That the Administration provide the cost-benefit analysis of outsourcing the Wellness Center vs. keeping it in-house as well as the breakdown of the current contract [e.g....
9. C0362-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the Administration provide the cost-benefit analysis of outsourcing the Wellness Center vs. keeping it in-house as well as the breakdown of the current contract [e.g. approx. how many people are outsourced today, what are the job responsibilities of these outsourced personnel, number of free offerings (if any), the detailed cost breakdown of the $340K (invoices if possible), the return of funds (if any) Everett is getting due to the hours being reduced 15 hours per week from the contract, and any activities the city is subsidizing] 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
“9. C0362-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the Administration provide the cost-benefit analysis of outsourcing the Wellness Center vs. keeping it in-house as well as the breakdown of the current contract [e.g. approx. how many people are outsourced today, what are the job responsibilities of these outsourced personnel, number of free offerings (if any), the detailed cost breakdown of the $340K (invoices if possible), the return of funds (if any) Everett is getting due to the hours being reduced 15 hours per week from the contract, and any activities the city is subsidizing] MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Refer — Resolution: That the Administration comes before the City Council at the first meeting in September to provide an update on the Pope John disposition Erin Deveney and Superintendent...
10. C0364-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the Administration comes before the City Council at the first meeting in September to provide an update on the Pope John disposition Erin Deveney and Superintendent Tahiliani appeared and explained what each of the Administrations were doing in regards to the Pope John School Building. The School administration was pursuing the option of making it a school and the Administration was getting a cost analysis done to make it a school while they are also having community meetings discussing the plans presented by the Neighborhood Developers to create affordable housing at the Pope John School. 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
“10. C0364-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the Administration comes before the City Council at the first meeting in September to provide an update on the Pope John disposition Erin Deveney and Superintendent Tahiliani appeared and explained what each of the Administrations were doing in regards to the Pope John School Building. The School administration was pursuing the option of making it a school and the Administration was getting a cost analysis done to make it a school while they are also having community meetings discussing the plans presented by the Neighborhood Developers to create affordable housing at the Pope John School. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Michael Marchese)
Refer — Resolution: That the Administration provides an update on the hiring of a Recreation Director which has been open for over 2 years
11. C0365-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the Administration provides an update on the hiring of a Recreation Director which has been open for over 2 years Councilor Smith stated that this position has been funded in the past few city budgets without the position being filled and she would like to know if and when itis filled. Councilor Smith, Marchese, Lattanzi and Martins all stated that Mike DiPietro of the Facilities Department has been doing the job and should receive the position and asked the Administration to fill the position soon and to hire Mr. DiPietro for the open position. MOTION: Refer 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
“11. C0365-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the Administration provides an update on the hiring of a Recreation Director which has been open for over 2 years Councilor Smith stated that this position has been funded in the past few city budgets without the position being filled and she would like to know if and when itis filled. Councilor Smith, Marchese, Lattanzi and Martins all stated that Mike DiPietro of the Facilities Department has been doing the job and should receive the position and asked the Administration to fill the position soon and to hire Mr. DiPietro for the open position. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Refer — Resolution: That the administration provide an update on the installation of the non-verbal communication boards at the parks for the inclusion of children with autism
12. C0369-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration provide an update on the installation of the non-verbal communication boards at the parks for the inclusion of children with autism. Erin Deveney appeared and explained what was happening with the non-verbal boards. The city has engaged with the Flutie Foundation to coordinate with them b ut if they do nt connect with the Flutie Foundation the City will be implementing these baords in the coming months an will inform the Council of when the boards will begin to be in use. 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
“12. C0369-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration provide an update on the installation of the non-verbal communication boards at the parks for the inclusion of children with autism. Erin Deveney appeared and explained what was happening with the non-verbal boards. The city has engaged with the Flutie Foundation to coordinate with them b ut if they do nt connect with the Flutie Foundation the City will be implementing these baords in the coming months an will inform the Council of when the boards will begin to be in use. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the CFO provide an explanation of why the city has returned Covid funds to the state and whether the rental assistance program is still in effect
13. C0370-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the CFO provide an explanation of why the city has returned Covid funds to the state and whether the rental assistance program is still in effect. The CFO stated that the city is still assisting residents but they are now using ARPA funding instead of the other COVID funds. 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
“13. C0370-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the CFO provide an explanation of why the city has returned Covid funds to the state and whether the rental assistance program is still in effect. The CFO stated that the city is still assisting residents but they are now using ARPA funding instead of the other COVID funds. 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)
New Business
Refer — Resolution: That the administration consider adding a dashboard to the Everett website detailing the current available amount of ARPA funds, and committed funds
14, C0380-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors: Stephanie Martins, Darren Costa That the administration consider adding a dashboard to the Everett website detailing the current available amount of ARPA funds, and committed funds. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa 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
“14, C0380-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors: Stephanie Martins, Darren Costa That the administration consider adding a dashboard to the Everett website detailing the current available amount of ARPA funds, and committed funds. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Darren Costa, second: Stephanie Martins)
Refer — Resolution: That the Traffic Commission consider restricting the traffic of large trucks over the bike trail in the shortcut between Tremont Street and Air Force Road near Prescott Street
15. C0381-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Alfred J. Lattanzi That the Traffic Commission consider restricting the traffic of large trucks over the bike trail in the shortcut between Tremont Street and Air Force Road near Prescott Street Referred to the traffic commission to take appropriate action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi 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
“15. C0381-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Alfred J. Lattanzi That the Traffic Commission consider restricting the traffic of large trucks over the bike trail in the shortcut between Tremont Street and Air Force Road near Prescott Street Referred to the traffic commission to take appropriate action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: Stephanie Martins)
Refer — Resolution: That the administration consider conducting a study to measure the carbon footprint produced by the City of Everett
16, C0382-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration consider conducting a study to measure the carbon footprint produced by the City of Everett. Referred to the Administration to conduct a study. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins 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
“16, C0382-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration consider conducting a study to measure the carbon footprint produced by the City of Everett. Referred to the Administration to conduct a study. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Refer — Resolution: That the CFO provide the City Council with a list of the ten biggest taxpaying companies in Everett over the past five years and the amount that they have paid in taxes, water...
17. C0384-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors: Michael K. Marchese, Darren Costa That the CFO provide the City Council with a list of the ten biggest taxpaying companies in Everett over the past five years and the amount that they have paid in taxes, water bills, & fees paid during that period Referred to the CFO to respond to Councilor Marchese in writing. 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
“17. C0384-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors: Michael K. Marchese, Darren Costa That the CFO provide the City Council with a list of the ten biggest taxpaying companies in Everett over the past five years and the amount that they have paid in taxes, water bills, & fees paid during that period Referred to the CFO to respond to Councilor Marchese in writing. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)
Postpone — Resolution: That a representative from the Everett Housing Authority appear at the next City Council meeting to discuss concerns from residents about Glendale Towers
18. C0385-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors: Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr., Darren Costa, Michael Marchese That a representative from the Everett Housing Authority appear at the next City Council meeting to discuss concerns from residents about Glendale Towers. MOTION: Postpone 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
“18. C0385-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors: Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr., Darren Costa, Michael Marchese That a representative from the Everett Housing Authority appear at the next City Council meeting to discuss concerns from residents about Glendale Towers. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. SECONDER: Michael Marchese RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Richard Dell Isola, second: Michael Marchese)
Postpone — Resolution: That the Administration, and any other relative departments appear at the next City Council meeting to discuss making the Pope John property a school, instead of affordable...
19. C0386-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors: Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr., Stephanie Martins, Stephanie Smith, Darren Costa, Alfred Lattanzi, Wayne Matewsky, Irene Cardillo, Vivian Nguyen, Michael Marchese, John Hanlon That the Administration, and any other relative departments appear at the next City Council meeting to discuss making the Pope John property a school, instead of affordable housing, and to get estimates on what it would cost the City to renovate it for school use, as well as the cost to the City to keep it as affordable housing. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, , Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“19. C0386-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors: Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr., Stephanie Martins, Stephanie Smith, Darren Costa, Alfred Lattanzi, Wayne Matewsky, Irene Cardillo, Vivian Nguyen, Michael Marchese, John Hanlon That the Administration, and any other relative departments appear at the next City Council meeting to discuss making the Pope John property a school, instead of affordable housing, and to get estimates on what it would cost the City to renovate it for school use, as well as the cost to the City to keep it as affordable housing. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, , Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance banning animal testing in the City of Everett
20. C0387-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilors: Stephanie Martins, Councilor Alfred Lattanzi, Darren Costa, Wayne Matewsky, Vivian Nguyen An ordinance banning animal testing in the City of Everett 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
“20. C0387-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilors: Stephanie Martins, Councilor Alfred Lattanzi, Darren Costa, Wayne Matewsky, Vivian Nguyen An ordinance banning animal testing in the City of Everett 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 the administration considers doing a study on the Beacon St area rat infestation to serve as a measure/assessment area for the overall mitigation plan for the City of...
21. C0391-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors:Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr., Darren Costa That the administration considers doing a study on the Beacon St area rat infestation to serve as a measure/assessment area for the overall mitigation plan for the City of Everett. 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
“21. C0391-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors:Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr., Darren Costa That the administration considers doing a study on the Beacon St area rat infestation to serve as a measure/assessment area for the overall mitigation plan for the City of Everett. 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 Inspectional Services offer residents on Beacon St the options of (but not limited to) trapping, removal of rat nests, or the utilization of birth control to mitigate...
22. C0392-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors:Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr., Darren Costa That Inspectional Services offer residents on Beacon St the options of (but not limited to) trapping, removal of rat nests, or the utilization of birth control to mitigate the rat infestation issue on Beacon St. Postponed to the next meeting for a response from ISD. 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
“22. C0392-22 Resolution/s/ Councilors:Vivian Nguyen, Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr., Darren Costa That Inspectional Services offer residents on Beacon St the options of (but not limited to) trapping, removal of rat nests, or the utilization of birth control to mitigate the rat infestation issue on Beacon St. Postponed to the next meeting for a response from ISD. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Resolution: That the administration support the Little Friends library program at Gramstorf Playground
23. C0393-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration support the Little Friends library program at Gramstorf Playground. Referred to the Administration to look into how the city can support this local group. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky 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
“23. C0393-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration support the Little Friends library program at Gramstorf Playground. Referred to the Administration to look into how the city can support this local group. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Martins)
Refer — Resolution: That the police place a speed monitor on Summer Street between Clinton Street and Broadway
24. C0394-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the police place a speed monitor on Summer Street between Clinton Street and Broadway. Referred to Sgt. Gaff to provide for a speed trap on Summer street because residents have called in complaints of excessive speeding. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky 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
“24. C0394-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the police place a speed monitor on Summer Street between Clinton Street and Broadway. Referred to Sgt. Gaff to provide for a speed trap on Summer street because residents have called in complaints of excessive speeding. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Postpone — Order: That the City Council supports the submission of a Special Act to the Massachusetts General Court authorizing the City to grant additional alcoholic beverages licenses
25. C0395-22 Order/s/ Councilor Alfred J. Lattanzi That the City Council supports the submission of a Special Act to the Massachusetts General Court authorizing the City to grant additional alcoholic beverages licenses. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi 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
“25. C0395-22 Order/s/ Councilor Alfred J. Lattanzi That the City Council supports the submission of a Special Act to the Massachusetts General Court authorizing the City to grant additional alcoholic beverages licenses. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Resolution: To Declare September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
26. C0396-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins & The Entire City Council To Declare September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“26. C0396-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins & The Entire City Council To Declare September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Hanlon NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Refer — Resolution: That the Elections Commission post the unofficial and official results of the elections when available on the city website and social media upon release
27. C0398-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Elections Commission post the unofficial and official results of the elections when available on the city website and social media upon release. Referred to the Elections Commission. 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
“27. C0398-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Elections Commission post the unofficial and official results of the elections when available on the city website and social media upon release. Referred to the Elections Commission. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance amending Section 4-5 (Affordable Housing Linkage Fees) Subsections (d)(4)b
28. C0400-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Stephanie V. Smith An ordinance amending Section 4-5 (Affordable Housing Linkage Fees) Subsections (d)(4)b. Transition Rules & (d)(7)a. Collection of Linkage Fees This item was amended to add Councilors Marchese, Lattanzi and Nguyen as co- sponsors and to refer the piece to the Legislative Affairs committee. MOTION: Refer 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
“28. C0400-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Stephanie V. Smith An ordinance amending Section 4-5 (Affordable Housing Linkage Fees) Subsections (d)(4)b. Transition Rules & (d)(7)a. Collection of Linkage Fees This item was amended to add Councilors Marchese, Lattanzi and Nguyen as co- sponsors and to refer the piece to the Legislative Affairs committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Adjournment
Adjourn — Adjourned at 11:05 pm
Adjourned at 11:05 pm MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Stephanie Smith 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
“Adjourned at 11:05 pm MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
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