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February 13, 2023
34 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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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
Every vote, in order
Public Hearings
Favorable Action — A petition from National Grid requesting to construct a line of underground conduits, including a new pole and the necessary and protecting fixtures, under and across the public...
1. ©0051-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid requesting to construct a line of underground conduits, including a new pole and the necessary and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways on Garvey Street Public Hearing was opened with no one speaking in favor or against the petition. The petitioner stated the work would take 2-3 days to finish and will be all overhead work, no underground conduits. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, . i Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“1. ©0051-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid requesting to construct a line of underground conduits, including a new pole and the necessary and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways on Garvey Street Public Hearing was opened with no one speaking in favor or against the petition. The petitioner stated the work would take 2-3 days to finish and will be all overhead work, no underground conduits. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, . i Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Smith)
Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 01/23/2023
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 01/23/2023 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes 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
“Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 01/23/2023 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept a donation from the 600 Everett Holding LLC in the amount of $43,103.44 to fund the purchase of a Blue Bike Share Station
2. C0035-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept a donation from the 600 Everett Holding LLC in the amount of $43,103.44 to fund the purchase of a Blue Bike Share Station MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“2. C0035-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept a donation from the 600 Everett Holding LLC in the amount of $43,103.44 to fund the purchase of a Blue Bike Share Station MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Dominic Puleo to the Board of Commissioners for the Everett Housing Authority for a three year term expiring...
3. C©0036-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Dominic Puleo to the Board of Commissioners for the Everett Housing Authority for a three year term expiring February, 2026 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ' Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“3. C©0036-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Dominic Puleo to the Board of Commissioners for the Everett Housing Authority for a three year term expiring February, 2026 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ' Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting confimation of the re-appointment of John Barrett to the Board of Commissioners for the Everett Housing Authority for a three year term expiring...
4, C0037-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as, Frepident; {{item.number}} An order requesting confimation of the re-appointment of John Barrett to the Board of Commissioners for the Everett Housing Authority for a three year term expiring February, 2026 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“4, C0037-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as, Frepident; {{item.number}} An order requesting confimation of the re-appointment of John Barrett to the Board of Commissioners for the Everett Housing Authority for a three year term expiring February, 2026 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend the FY2023 State 911 Department Support and Incentive grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and...
5. ©0047-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend the FY2023 State 911 Department Support and Incentive grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $206,970.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: _ Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“5. ©0047-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend the FY2023 State 911 Department Support and Incentive grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in the amount of $206,970.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: _ Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Vivian Nguyen)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a check from the Everett Citizen's Foundation in the amount of $6,811.59 for the purpose of establishing an account to...
6. C0050-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a check from the Everett Citizen's Foundation in the amount of $6,811.59 for the purpose of establishing an account to be used solely by the Everett Youth Initiative Council for expenditures directly related to matters deemed appropriate by the Council. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, } Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“6. C0050-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a check from the Everett Citizen's Foundation in the amount of $6,811.59 for the purpose of establishing an account to be used solely by the Everett Youth Initiative Council for expenditures directly related to matters deemed appropriate by the Council. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, } Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting the approval of an appropriation of $450,000 from Budgetary Fund Balance ("Free Cash') into the Fire Departments Overtime ACRRYAK: number}
7. C0063-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting the approval of an appropriation of $450,000 from Budgetary Fund Balance ("Free Cash') into the Fire Departments Overtime ACRRYAK: number} MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“7. C0063-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting the approval of an appropriation of $450,000 from Budgetary Fund Balance ("Free Cash') into the Fire Departments Overtime ACRRYAK: number} MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Refer — Order: An order requesting the approval of an appropriation of $150,000 to pay the costs of the Water System Remediation Projects
8. C0064-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting the approval of an appropriation of $150,000 to pay the costs of the Water System Remediation Projects. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith 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
“8. C0064-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting the approval of an appropriation of $150,000 to pay the costs of the Water System Remediation Projects. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Darren Costa)
Petitions and Licenses
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Spring Street Group at 138 Spring Street Items 10-20 were taken collectively and...
10. C0038-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchesq, as NGRBSP hit em.number}} A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Spring Street Group at 138 Spring Street Items 10-20 were taken collectively and passed unanimously as the petitions were all renewals. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“10. C0038-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchesq, as NGRBSP hit em.number}} A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Spring Street Group at 138 Spring Street Items 10-20 were taken collectively and passed unanimously as the petitions were all renewals. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Main Street Car Sales at 146 Main Street
11. C0039-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Main Street Car Sales at 146 Main Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ' Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“11. C0039-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Main Street Car Sales at 146 Main Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ' Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Monza Motors LLC at 725 Broadway
12. C0040-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Monza Motors LLC at 725 Broadway MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanion, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“12. C0040-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Monza Motors LLC at 725 Broadway MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanion, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer licensel for White's Auto Sales at 79 Vine Street
13. C0041-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer licensel for White's Auto Sales at 79 Vine Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanion, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, i Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“13. C0041-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer licensel for White's Auto Sales at 79 Vine Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanion, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, i Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of second hand dealer's, antique and precious metals licenses for Ma-Zel Gold & Collectibles at 358 Ferry Street
14. C0042-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of second hand dealer's, antique and precious metals licenses for Ma-Zel Gold & Collectibles at 358 Ferry Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ? Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“14. C0042-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of second hand dealer's, antique and precious metals licenses for Ma-Zel Gold & Collectibles at 358 Ferry Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ? Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Malden Auto Repair & Sales at 80 Tremont Street
15. C0043-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Malden Auto Repair & Sales at 80 Tremont Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, . Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“15. C0043-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Malden Auto Repair & Sales at 80 Tremont Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, . Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for 11-13 Ellsworth-BREC LHP LLC, at 11-13 Ellsworth Street
16. C0052-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for 11-13 Ellsworth-BREC LHP LLC, at 11-13 Ellsworth Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0]
The minutes give the count (10 to 0) without names; it matches the ten councilors present, so each is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“16. C0052-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for 11-13 Ellsworth-BREC LHP LLC, at 11-13 Ellsworth Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0].” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for 450 Ferry St-BREC LHP LLC at 450 Ferry Street
17. C0053-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for 450 Ferry St-BREC LHP LLC at 450 Ferry Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ! Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“17. C0053-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for 450 Ferry St-BREC LHP LLC at 450 Ferry Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ! Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for 51 Cottage St-BREC LHP LLC at 51 Cottage Street
18. C0054-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for 51 Cottage St-BREC LHP LLC at 51 Cottage Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, A Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“18. C0054-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for 51 Cottage St-BREC LHP LLC at 51 Cottage Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, A Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for Fenno's at 336 Broadway
19. C0059-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for Fenno's at 336 Broadway MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“19. C0059-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a lodging house license for Fenno's at 336 Broadway MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, : Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor, yehicl dicen Cc Foreign Auto Repair LLC at 29R Garden Street lem RAAB Er ENERT GARDE
20. C0062-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor, yehicl dicen Cc Foreign Auto Repair LLC at 29R Garden Street lem RAAB Er ENERT GARDE MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“20. C0062-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor, yehicl dicen Cc Foreign Auto Repair LLC at 29R Garden Street lem RAAB Er ENERT GARDE MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Committee Reports
Favorable Action — 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
21. C0010-23 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: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“21. C0010-23 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: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] AYES: Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Nguyen, Lattanzi, Martins, ; Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Unfinished Business
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the administration/Anser provide an update on adding a dashboard showing existing funds, expenditures, and committed ARPA funds information as discussed
26. 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. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) 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
“26. 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. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)
New Business
Refer — Resolution: That the owner of 20 Garvey Street appear at the next Community & Business Development meeting to discuss property usage, & permits issued on that site
30. C0045-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the owner of 20 Garvey Street appear at the next Community & Business Development meeting to discuss property usage, & permits issued on that site. The item was sent to the Committee on Community and Business Development and to invite the ISD, City Clerk and owner to the meeting. 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
“30. C0045-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the owner of 20 Garvey Street appear at the next Community & Business Development meeting to discuss property usage, & permits issued on that site. The item was sent to the Committee on Community and Business Development and to invite the ISD, City Clerk and owner to the meeting. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Martins)
Postpone — Resolution: That the Mayor, Assessor, & C.F.O. appear at the next meeting to discuss why the real estate taxes have gone up so much in the past year, with no previous notification as usual
31. C0046-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon That the Mayor, Assessor, & C.F.O. appear at the next meeting to discuss why the real estate taxes have gone up so much in the past year, with no previous notification as usual. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: John Hanlon 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
“31. C0046-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor John F. Hanlon That the Mayor, Assessor, & C.F.O. appear at the next meeting to discuss why the real estate taxes have gone up so much in the past year, with no previous notification as usual. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Resolution: That the Mayor's Administration provide the City Council with the steps and any studies that have been taken to explore the provision of a stop on the MBTA Commuter Rail System...
32. C0048-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the Mayor's Administration provide the City Council with the steps and any studies that have been taken to explore the provision of a stop on the MBTA Commuter Rail System as per the Community Host Agreement between the City of Everett and Wynn LLC. Referred to the Mayor's office with a response at the next meeting. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith 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
“32. C0048-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the Mayor's Administration provide the City Council with the steps and any studies that have been taken to explore the provision of a stop on the MBTA Commuter Rail System as per the Community Host Agreement between the City of Everett and Wynn LLC. Referred to the Mayor's office with a response at the next meeting. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: John F. Hanlon)
Refer — Resolution: That the administration provide an update on the acceptance of ARPA funds in the amount of $300,000, through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance...
33. C0049-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the administration provide an update on the acceptance of ARPA funds in the amount of $300,000, through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, that was approved back in April 2022. Referred to the Mayor's office with a response at the next meeting. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith 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
“33. C0049-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the administration provide an update on the acceptance of ARPA funds in the amount of $300,000, through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, that was approved back in April 2022. Referred to the Mayor's office with a response at the next meeting. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: John F. Hanlon)
Refer — Resolution: That the administration provide an update on the next steps of the ARPA process including information on which organizations are currently active on the advisory panel, next...
34. C0055-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration provide an update on the next steps of the ARPA process including information on which organizations are currently active on the advisory panel, next meeting dates, number of responses on the tool, and the process to decide allocation Referred to the Mayor's office to provide the updates to the website. 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
“34. C0055-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration provide an update on the next steps of the ARPA process including information on which organizations are currently active on the advisory panel, next meeting dates, number of responses on the tool, and the process to decide allocation Referred to the Mayor's office to provide the updates to the website. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: - Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)
Refer — Resolution: That allegations of discrimination by former employees of the Joint Committee for Children's Health Care who all recently quit together be looked into by HR and DEI departments
35. C0056-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That allegations of discrimination by former employees of the Joint Committee for Children's Health Care who all recently quit together be looked into by HR and DEI departments. Referred to the Mayor's Chief of Staff to meet with the employees who left and to provide a written response to the 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
“35. C0056-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That allegations of discrimination by former employees of the Joint Committee for Children's Health Care who all recently quit together be looked into by HR and DEI departments. Referred to the Mayor's Chief of Staff to meet with the employees who left and to provide a written response to the Council. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)
Refer — Resolution: That ISD consider creating a manual guiding new businesses on the steps necessary to obtain the required licenses and permits to be able to operate
36. C0057-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That ISD consider creating a manual guiding new businesses on the steps necessary to obtain the required licenses and permits to be able to operate. Referred to the ISD Department to have this tool added to the website. 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
“36. C0057-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That ISD consider creating a manual guiding new businesses on the steps necessary to obtain the required licenses and permits to be able to operate. Referred to the ISD Department to have this tool added to the website. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Refer OLE peeuanie wel — Ordinance: Ordinance Amending Section 32 B 1 of the Zoning Ordinances: Inclusionary Zoning
37. C0058-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins An Ordinance Amending Section 32 B 1 of the Zoning Ordinances: Inclusionary Zoning Referred to Legislative Affairs Committee. MOTION: Refer OLE peeuanie wel: 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
“37. C0058-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins An Ordinance Amending Section 32 B 1 of the Zoning Ordinances: Inclusionary Zoning Referred to Legislative Affairs Committee. MOTION: Refer OLE peeuanie wel: SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (second: Vivian Nguyen)
Refer — Resolution: That the corner of Ferry Street & Bennett Street be dedicated in honor of Veteran Air Force Commander Daniel Gritti
38. C0061-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the corner of Ferry Street & Bennett Street be dedicated in honor of Veteran Air Force Commander Daniel Gritti Referred to the Veterans's Affairs Director to honor Veteran Gritti. 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
“38. C0061-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the corner of Ferry Street & Bennett Street be dedicated in honor of Veteran Air Force Commander Daniel Gritti Referred to the Veterans's Affairs Director to honor Veteran Gritti. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: John F. Hanlon)
Refer — Resolution: That the police place a speed monitor at the intersection of Bradford St and Kinsman St, at the request of area residents
39. C0066-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Vivian Nguyen That the police place a speed monitor at the intersection of Bradford St and Kinsman St, at the request of area residents Referred to the Police Traffic Department. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Vivian Nguyen 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
“39. C0066-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Vivian Nguyen That the police place a speed monitor at the intersection of Bradford St and Kinsman St, at the request of area residents Referred to the Police Traffic Department. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Vivian Nguyen SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Vivian Nguyen, second: Stephanie Martins)
Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance regulating animal breeding within the City of Everett
40. C0067-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Vivian Nguyen An ordinance regulating animal breeding within the City of Everett Referred to Legislative Affairs Committee. 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
“40. C0067-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Vivian Nguyen An ordinance regulating animal breeding within the City of Everett Referred to Legislative Affairs Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: © Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)
Maintenance Requests
Refer — A. Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky Second request that city services fill large potholes at residential and business areas of Paris St The item was referred to the DPW to fix the pot holes
A. Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky Second request that city services fill large potholes at residential and business areas of Paris St The item was referred to the DPW to fix the pot holes. 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
“A. Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky Second request that city services fill large potholes at residential and business areas of Paris St The item was referred to the DPW to fix the pot holes. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
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