September 11, 2023

Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 08/14/2023 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.

40. C0255-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to transfer and appropriate the amount of $150,000.00 from ARPA funds to engage an Owner Project Manager (OPM) for the proposed School Modular Project MOTION: Postpone 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.

11. C0256-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to transfer and appropriate the amount of $1,663,800.00 from the Capital Improvement Stabilization account to fund eleven (11) capital improvement projects and purchases as attached 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.

12. C0257-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate by borrowing the amount of $9,834,000 to fund thirteen (13) capital improvement projects as attached 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.

13. €0111-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting that the IT Director appear to comment on whether the City of Everett would benefit from appropriating ARPA funding to modernize Cybersecurity, Public-facing Digital Services and Cross-Government Collaboration / Scalable Services. The goal would be to ensure the city is protected from potential cyberattacks and/or data breaches. The Council accepted the committee report and placed it on file and referred the item back to sponsor. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Darren Costa 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.

14, C0179-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith & the Entire Membership of the City Council That The HR Director provides an in-person update of the City's stance on policies related to CORI/SORI checks on an ongoing basis after an employee is hired MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) 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.

15. C0204-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid requesting permission to install 1-4" underground duct beginning from existing Pole # 2548 on Devens Street, at a point approximately 300 feet southwest of the centerline of the intersection of Devens Street and Church Street, and continuing approximately 10 feet +/- in a southeast direction through the sidewalk to customer's property at 16 Devens Street. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: John Hanlon 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.

16. C0229-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting that the Mayor appear at an upcoming City Council meeting to advise the Council on the status of the renegotiation of the original Host Community Agreement with Encore Boston Harbor MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa 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.

17. C0230-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting Ward specific town hall meetings to address issues caused by the state project on Ferry and Elm Streets 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.

18. C0238-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the Elections Department consider placing postage on all mail in ballots for the convenience of residents The City Clerk stated they will send the General election ballots out with prepaid postage. Referred tot eh City Clerk and Elections Commission. See a a - 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.

19. C0239-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa That the mayor and administration consider funding 311 constituent services, 24/7 and allowing the online tool, Q alert, to be used directly by residents Referred to the Mayor to take appropriate action in implementing this request. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa 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.

20. C0242-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the traffic commission contact CHA in regards to speeding incidents involving the CHA shuttle. MOTION: Refer 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.

21. C0243-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the City Engineer and/or Water Department appear before the Council to discuss the current draning system and potential improvements on Garland Street where the basements have historically flooded. Referred to Government Operations Committee 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.

22. C0244-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That towing companies during street sweeping refrain from breaking into vehicles as part of their towing process. Referred to the Traffic Division MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins 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.

23. C0245-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That police traffic place a speed monitor between Broadway & Argyle Street at requests of residents in the Whitney Laurenti House. This is the second request. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

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

24. C0246-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr. That the Planning Department provide a list of current projects including ten or more residential units that are in the process of being built or are in the approval process to be built Referred to the Planning Department to send the Council a written response in 2 weeks 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.

25. C0247-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Richard J. Dell Isola, Jr., Councilor Darren M. Costa That the City Engineer (Erik Swanson) appear at the next Committee on Government Operations, Public Safety & Public Safety meeting to discuss concerns on the Ferry Street Project. Referred to the Traffic Commission for action MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa 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.

26. C0248-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, Councilor Darren M. Costa, Councilor V. Stephanie Smith A resolution requesting that the Administration provide a written update on the status of the Florence Street and Central Avenue Parks Capital Improvement Projects for the next regular meeting of the City Council. Amended to add COuncilor Smith as a co-sponsor and to postpone the item to the next meeting for the Administraion to appear and give an update 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.

27. C0249-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese A resolution requesting that the city's Chief Financial Officer supply the City Council at their next regular meeting with the total amount that the city has collected in linkage fees to date. Referred to the CFO to have an update at the next Council meeting MOTION: Postpone 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.

28. C0250-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That an update be provided on the status of the Alpine Park renovation project and timeline for the repaving of Hamilton and Hoyt Streets, and Silver Road Referred to the Government Operations Committee MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins 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.

29. C0251-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the fence removed from a private home on Hoyt Street for the renovation of Alpine Park be reinstalled by the city Referred to the City Engineer for a written response to be sent to Councilor Martins. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins 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.

30. C0252-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That a speed bump be added on Vernal Street per the residents' request Referred to the Traffic Commission to take action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins 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.

31. C0254-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Vivian Nguyen That the administration consider funding a study for the Transportation Planning Division to examine the public transportation needs of community members who are not adequately addressed by current services. MOTION: Postpone 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.

32. C0258-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting that the Mayor's Administration and Engineering appear to discuss the flooding issues in the River Front Overlay District and how the proposed Site Plan for the area would effect flooding on Air Force Road and abutting roads Referred to the Planning Board and Planning Department MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa 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.

34. C0260-23 Resolution/s/ Councilors: Michael K. Marchese, Stephanie Smith A resolution requesting that consideration be given to dedicating the intersection of Kinsman and Andrew Streets in honor of veteran John Rainone Amended to add Councilor Smith as a co-sponsor and to send this item to the Veterans Directror to hold a dedication ceremony. 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.

A. Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That Department of Public Works fill in the pot holes on Paris Street, including in front of the Dampney Company B. Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the state police barracks in Wellington Circle monitor Route 16/Revere Beach Parkway to the Chelsea line for vehicles using this road as a raceway between 12AM & 4AM C. Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That Asst. City Engineer Julius Ofurie visit with representatives of the Mosque on Spring Street to update them on the flooding situation in that area, as well as what steps are being taken to correct it. All Maintenance requests were referred to the respective departments for action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: _ Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

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