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Everett City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

January 9, 2023

26 recorded votes, 23 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The Members Present list does not include Jimmy Le and Stephanie Smith, who are counted absent.

Present: Irene Cardillo, Richard Dell Isola, Alfred Lattanzi, Darren Costa, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Vivian Nguyen

Absent: Jimmy Le, Stephanie Smith

Every vote, in order

Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting

Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 12/12/2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 12/12/2022 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: _ Vivian Nguyen 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

“Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 12/12/2022 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: _ Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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Accept Meeting Minutes

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen 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

“MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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Communications from His Honor the Mayor

Favorable Action — Appointment: An order recommending the confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Armstrong to the Everett Police Department

Minutes, page 2

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

1. ©0004-23 Appointment/s/ Councilor Micheal K. Marchese, as President An order recommending the confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Armstrong to the Everett Police Department MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ! Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: Nguyen, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“1. ©0004-23 Appointment/s/ Councilor Micheal K. Marchese, as President An order recommending the confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Armstrong to the Everett Police Department MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] ! Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: Nguyen, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Darren Costa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the acceptance and expenditure of a donation to the City of Everett's 2022 Halloween Bash from the State Police Association of Massachusetts in the...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

2. ©0005-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order recommending the acceptance and expenditure of a donation to the City of Everett's 2022 Halloween Bash from the State Police Association of Massachusetts in the amount of $500 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Vivian Nguyen SECONDER: _ Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] 7 Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Costa

Yes: Cardillo, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, NguyenThe minutes list Darren Costa as “away” for this vote.

From the minutes

“2. ©0005-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order recommending the acceptance and expenditure of a donation to the City of Everett's 2022 Halloween Bash from the State Police Association of Massachusetts in the amount of $500 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Vivian Nguyen SECONDER: _ Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] 7 Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Costa.” (Motion: Vivian Nguyen, second: Stephanie Martins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the acceptance and expenditure of a donation to the City of Everett's 2022 Annual Toy drive from Schnitzer Steel Industries in the amount of $5,000

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

3. ©0006-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order recommending the acceptance and expenditure of a donation to the City of Everett's 2022 Annual Toy drive from Schnitzer Steel Industries in the amount of $5,000. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Vivian Nguyen SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] . Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Costa

Yes: Cardillo, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, NguyenThe minutes list Darren Costa as “away” for this vote.

From the minutes

“3. ©0006-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order recommending the acceptance and expenditure of a donation to the City of Everett's 2022 Annual Toy drive from Schnitzer Steel Industries in the amount of $5,000. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Vivian Nguyen SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] . Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Costa.” (Motion: Vivian Nguyen, second: Stephanie Martins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Order: An order recommending the acceptance and expenditure of a donation to the City of Everett's 2022 Annual Toy Drive from Ocean State Job Lot and the Ocean State Job Lot...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

4. C0007-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order recommending the acceptance and expenditure of a donation to the City of Everett's 2022 Annual Toy Drive from Ocean State Job Lot and the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation Massachusetts in the amount of $269.28 and a 25% discount of the price of the toys purchased MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Vivian Nguyen SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] : Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Costa

Yes: Cardillo, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, NguyenThe minutes list Darren Costa as “away” for this vote.

From the minutes

“4. C0007-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order recommending the acceptance and expenditure of a donation to the City of Everett's 2022 Annual Toy Drive from Ocean State Job Lot and the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation Massachusetts in the amount of $269.28 and a 25% discount of the price of the toys purchased MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Vivian Nguyen SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] : Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Costa.” (Motion: Vivian Nguyen, second: Stephanie Martins)

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

Postpone — Appointment: An order, in accordance with Section 3-3 of the City Charter and Section | (Il)(a)(b) of the City of Everett Administrative Code, seeking confirmation by the City Council...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

5. C0008-23 Appointment/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order, in accordance with Section 3-3 of the City Charter and Section | (Il)(a)(b) of the City of Everett Administrative Code, seeking confirmation by the City Council of the re-appointment of Stacy DeMaria to the Library Board of Trustees for a term of three (3) years expiring January 9, 2026 MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen 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. C0008-23 Appointment/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order, in accordance with Section 3-3 of the City Charter and Section | (Il)(a)(b) of the City of Everett Administrative Code, seeking confirmation by the City Council of the re-appointment of Stacy DeMaria to the Library Board of Trustees for a term of three (3) years expiring January 9, 2026 MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Richard Dell Isola, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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

Postpone — Appointment: An order, in accordance with Section 3-3 of the City Charter and Section | (II)(a)(b) of the City of Everett Administrative Code, seeking confirmation by the City Council...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

6. C0009-23 Appointment/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order, in accordance with Section 3-3 of the City Charter and Section | (II)(a)(b) of the City of Everett Administrative Code, seeking confirmation by the City Council of the re-appointment of Marlene Zizza to the Library Board of Trustees for a term of three (3) years expiring January 9, 2026 MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“6. C0009-23 Appointment/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order, in accordance with Section 3-3 of the City Charter and Section | (II)(a)(b) of the City of Everett Administrative Code, seeking confirmation by the City Council of the re-appointment of Marlene Zizza to the Library Board of Trustees for a term of three (3) years expiring January 9, 2026 MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Richard Dell Isola, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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

Refer — Order: An order seeking approval of an appropriation of $125,000 from the Budgetary Fund Balance (Free Cash") into the City Clerk's Archives account

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

7. ©0010-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order seeking approval of an appropriation of $125,000 from the Budgetary Fund Balance (Free Cash") into the City Clerk's Archives account. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.

From the minutes

“7. ©0010-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order seeking approval of an appropriation of $125,000 from the Budgetary Fund Balance (Free Cash") into the City Clerk's Archives account. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: Richard Dell Isola)

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Petitions and Licenses

Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Affordable Auto Mechanic, Inc. at 83 Vine Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

8. C0011-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Affordable Auto Mechanic, Inc. at 83 Vine Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: Nguyen, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“8. C0011-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Affordable Auto Mechanic, Inc. at 83 Vine Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: Nguyen, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Classic Cars of Boston Inc.. at 7 Beacham Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

9. C0012-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Classic Cars of Boston Inc.. at 7 Beacham Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] 5 Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: Nguyen, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“9. C0012-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Classic Cars of Boston Inc.. at 7 Beacham Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] 5 Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: Nguyen, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Martins)

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

Committee Reports

Postpone — Order: An order requesting the approval of an amendment of the city's Administrative Code to include the organization of a Cemetery Commission in accordance with MGL, c. 114

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

41. C0535-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting the approval of an amendment of the city's Administrative Code to include the organization of a Cemetery Commission in accordance with MGL, c. 114. To complete such change, Chapter 2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett shall need to be amended by ordinance to remove all responsibilities transferred to the new commission. The Council accepted the committee report and postponed the item to the next meeting so the City Clerk could advertise the item for a Public Hearing. MOTION: Postpone 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

“41. C0535-22 Order/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An order requesting the approval of an amendment of the city's Administrative Code to include the organization of a Cemetery Commission in accordance with MGL, c. 114. To complete such change, Chapter 2 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Everett shall need to be amended by ordinance to remove all responsibilities transferred to the new commission. The Council accepted the committee report and postponed the item to the next meeting so the City Clerk could advertise the item for a Public Hearing. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)

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

Unfinished Business

Ordain — Ordinance: An ordinance amending Section 30 of the city's Revised Zoning Ordinance to expand the Resort Overlay District

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 8–1

42. C0442-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An ordinance amending Section 30 of the city's Revised Zoning Ordinance to expand the Resort Overlay District MOTION: Ordain MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] . Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: Marchese NAYS: Hanlon AWAY:

Yes: Cardillo, Costa, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, NguyenNo: Hanlon

From the minutes

“42. C0442-22 Ordinance/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon, as President An ordinance amending Section 30 of the city's Revised Zoning Ordinance to expand the Resort Overlay District MOTION: Ordain MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] . Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: Marchese NAYS: Hanlon AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Refer — Resolution: That the administration/Anser provide an update on adding a dashboard showing existing funds, expenditures, and committed ARPA funds information as discussed

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

43. C0489-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration/Anser provide an update on adding a dashboard showing existing funds, expenditures, and committed ARPA funds information as discussed. EE 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

“43. C0489-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration/Anser provide an update on adding a dashboard showing existing funds, expenditures, and committed ARPA funds information as discussed. EE MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)

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

Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the administration/Anser provide an update regarding mailing ARPA community impact tool survey information directly to residents in addition to having a...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

44. C0490-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration/Anser provide an update regarding mailing ARPA community impact tool survey information directly to residents in addition to having a multi-lingual presence at city events. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) 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

“44. C0490-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration/Anser provide an update regarding mailing ARPA community impact tool survey information directly to residents in addition to having a multi-lingual presence at city events. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)

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

Refer — Resolution: A request to the administration to allocate one million dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act funds for youth-led initiatives in a participatory budgeting process led by...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

45. C0528-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins & the entire City Council A request to the administration to allocate one million dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act funds for youth-led initiatives in a participatory budgeting process led by the Everett Youth Initiative Council This item was referred to the Mayor for a response at the next meeting if he will be providing this funding to the Everett Youth Initiative Council. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen 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

“45. C0528-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins & the entire City Council A request to the administration to allocate one million dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act funds for youth-led initiatives in a participatory budgeting process led by the Everett Youth Initiative Council This item was referred to the Mayor for a response at the next meeting if he will be providing this funding to the Everett Youth Initiative Council. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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Refer — Resolution: That the Traffic Commission consider changing the overnight parking throughout the city

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

46. C0529-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr. That the Traffic Commission consider changing the overnight parking throughout the city. The item was amended by removing the times and it was then referred to the Traffic Commission to look into making a change to the resident sticker parking program and to inform the Council Aide of when the meeting will be held to discuss a proposed change. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. 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

“46. C0529-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr. That the Traffic Commission consider changing the overnight parking throughout the city. The item was amended by removing the times and it was then referred to the Traffic Commission to look into making a change to the resident sticker parking program and to inform the Council Aide of when the meeting will be held to discuss a proposed change. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Richard Dell Isola, second: John F. Hanlon)

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

Postpone — Resolution: A resolution requesting that the Administration provide the City Council with an update on the status of firefighter based ambulance service and if there will be any...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

17. C0531-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese A resolution requesting that the Administration provide the City Council with an update on the status of firefighter based ambulance service and if there will be any additional fees associated with such service Chief Dalrymple appeared and stated the Ambulance had arrived back in May of 2022 and that it should be operational in the next few months once contract negotiations have finished. He stated the plan is for one ambulance for now and hopefully a few more to be activated in the coming years. Also, he was asked what the amount is charged for a person who is transported in the ambulance but stated that was a question for the Administration to provide. The Council postponed the item until the next meeting to have the Administration respond with the financial information requested. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Darren Costa 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. C0531-22 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese A resolution requesting that the Administration provide the City Council with an update on the status of firefighter based ambulance service and if there will be any additional fees associated with such service Chief Dalrymple appeared and stated the Ambulance had arrived back in May of 2022 and that it should be operational in the next few months once contract negotiations have finished. He stated the plan is for one ambulance for now and hopefully a few more to be activated in the coming years. Also, he was asked what the amount is charged for a person who is transported in the ambulance but stated that was a question for the Administration to provide. The Council postponed the item until the next meeting to have the Administration respond with the financial information requested. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Darren Costa)

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New Business

Refer — Resolution: That the Planning Department and the Zoning Board of Appeals consider a policy that at least one (1) parking space per apartment/unit be required in future developmenis, in the...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

48. C0013-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky & the entire City Council That the Planning Department and the Zoning Board of Appeals consider a policy that at least one (1) parking space per apartment/unit be required in future developmenis, in the interest of fairness in our neighborhoods MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky 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

“48. C0013-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky & the entire City Council That the Planning Department and the Zoning Board of Appeals consider a policy that at least one (1) parking space per apartment/unit be required in future developmenis, in the interest of fairness in our neighborhoods MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: John F. Hanlon)

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

Refer — Resolution: That Republic Services be advised that their trash trucks should not use lower Lewis Street as an entrance to or an exit from that area of the city

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

19. C0014-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That Republic Services be advised that their trash trucks should not use lower Lewis Street as an entrance to or an exit from that area of the city. They should be utilizing other entry and exit points (i.e., Garvey Street) as other businesses in the area do Referred to ISD and the City Clerk to look into appropriate action to be taken in regards to the trash trucks being parked in the lot. 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

“19. C0014-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That Republic Services be advised that their trash trucks should not use lower Lewis Street as an entrance to or an exit from that area of the city. They should be utilizing other entry and exit points (i.e., Garvey Street) as other businesses in the area do Referred to ISD and the City Clerk to look into appropriate action to be taken in regards to the trash trucks being parked in the lot. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Martins)

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

Refer — Resolution: That the mayor consider using funds to purchase land or a location to provide a full- size supermarket in the City of Everett

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

20. C0015-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the mayor consider using funds to purchase land or a location to provide a full- size supermarket in the City of Everett. If so purchased, McKinnon's should be offered the first option to operate it The item was referred to the Mayor's office to send a response directly to Councilor Marchese about the feasibility of placing a full supermarket in Everett with the developments that are on going throughout the city. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese 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

“20. C0015-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the mayor consider using funds to purchase land or a location to provide a full- size supermarket in the City of Everett. If so purchased, McKinnon's should be offered the first option to operate it The item was referred to the Mayor's office to send a response directly to Councilor Marchese about the feasibility of placing a full supermarket in Everett with the developments that are on going throughout the city. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: John F. Hanlon)

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Refer — Order: An order directing the City Clerk to work with KP Law to develop a ballot question for this fall's local election which, if approved by the voters, will remove the Mayor as a voting...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

21. C0016-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese An order directing the City Clerk to work with KP Law to develop a ballot question for this fall's local election which, if approved by the voters, will remove the Mayor as a voting member of the School Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese 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. C0016-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese An order directing the City Clerk to work with KP Law to develop a ballot question for this fall's local election which, if approved by the voters, will remove the Mayor as a voting member of the School Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: John F. Hanlon)

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Refer — Resolution: That the Director of Transportation appear at the next meeting to discuss the TDM ordinance

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

22. C0017-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Alfred J. Lattanzi That the Director of Transportation appear at the next meeting to discuss the TDM ordinance The item was referred to the Legislative affairs committee to have a discussion about TDM ordinance. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen 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. C0017-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Alfred J. Lattanzi That the Director of Transportation appear at the next meeting to discuss the TDM ordinance The item was referred to the Legislative affairs committee to have a discussion about TDM ordinance. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance to amend Section 4 A-2 of Appendix A of the Zoning Ordinances to add the word "Artists" to the home occupation dwelling use

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

23. C0018-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins An ordinance to amend Section 4 A-2 of Appendix A of the Zoning Ordinances to add the word "Artists" to the home occupation dwelling use. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen 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. C0018-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins An ordinance to amend Section 4 A-2 of Appendix A of the Zoning Ordinances to add the word "Artists" to the home occupation dwelling use. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The item was referred to the Planning Board as required by law so that they shall hold a Public Hearing on the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen 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

“The item was referred to the Planning Board as required by law so that they shall hold a Public Hearing on the proposed ordinance. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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Maintenance Requests

Refer — A. Councilor Jimmy Le That the city repair the street lights that are out on Lynn Street at the request of area residents The Maintenance item was referred to the wire department to fix...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

A. Councilor Jimmy Le That the city repair the street lights that are out on Lynn Street at the request of area residents The Maintenance item was referred to the wire department to fix the issue with street lights on Lynn street. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. 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

“A. Councilor Jimmy Le That the city repair the street lights that are out on Lynn Street at the request of area residents The Maintenance item was referred to the wire department to fix the issue with street lights on Lynn street. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Richard Dell Isola, second: John F. Hanlon)

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