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September 25, 2023
16 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
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Section 30, to allow kennels, pet day care, veterinary and pet grooming establishments in the Lower Broadway...
1. ©0262-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Section 30, to allow kennels, pet day care, veterinary and pet grooming establishments in the Lower Broadway Residential/Multi Family Sub District Referred to Planning board 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
“1. ©0262-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Section 30, to allow kennels, pet day care, veterinary and pet grooming establishments in the Lower Broadway Residential/Multi Family Sub District Referred to Planning board MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: John F. Hanlon)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to raise and appropriate $130,000 to the Health Department professional services account for secondary nursing support from Cataldo Ambulance...
2. ©0264-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to raise and appropriate $130,000 to the Health Department professional services account for secondary nursing support from Cataldo Ambulance to assist the shortage of nurses in the elementary schools. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: . Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithThe minutes list Irene Cardillo as “away” for this vote.
From the minutes
“2. ©0264-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to raise and appropriate $130,000 to the Health Department professional services account for secondary nursing support from Cataldo Ambulance to assist the shortage of nurses in the elementary schools. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: . Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Cardillo.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by deleting Appendix A, Section 34, Short-Term Rentals
3. C0267-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by deleting Appendix A, Section 34, Short-Term Rentals Referred to the Planning board 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
“3. C0267-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by deleting Appendix A, Section 34, Short-Term Rentals Referred to the Planning board MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: John F. Hanlon)
Licenses
Refer — Referred to the Legislative Affairs committee
Referred to the Legislative Affairs committee 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
“Referred to the Legislative Affairs committee MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Darren Costa)
Unfinished Business
Postpone — 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...
5. €0204-23 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: 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
“5. €0204-23 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: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Resolution: 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...
6. 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 The item was referred to the Planning Department for a list to be sent to the Council with how many affordable units will be at each new development. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. 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
“6. 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 The item was referred to the Planning Department for a list to be sent to the Council with how many affordable units will be at each new development. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Richard Dell Isola, Jr. SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Richard Dell Isola, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Resolution: 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...
7. C©0248-23 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. The Council requested that the Administration provide a written response so they can review any details planned for these parks 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.
From the minutes
“7. C©0248-23 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. The Council requested that the Administration provide a written response so they can review any details planned for these parks MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Darren Costa, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Resolution: 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...
8. C©0249-23 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. This item was sent to the CFO to provide the Council on writing what the districbution schedule is for the linkge fee funds. 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. C©0249-23 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. This item was sent to the CFO to provide the Council on writing what the districbution schedule is for the linkge fee funds. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Darren Costa)
Refer — Resolution: 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...
9. 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. The item was referred to the Administration to request a study for the transportation planning 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
“9. 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. The item was referred to the Administration to request a study for the transportation planning department. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Vivian Nguyen SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Vivian Nguyen, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Order: 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...
10. 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 The Administration appeared and discussed the proposal to fund an Owners Project manager for the project. it was stated that the OPM would give the city an idea of what was feasible at each school location and would report back their findings. Councilors Marchese, Smith and Martins didn't agree with spending the money since parents were not in favor of this proposal and they wanted more outreach done so parents and other stakeholders could be apprised of what these modulars actually look like. The Council voted 6 yeas to 4 nays in favor of appointing an OPM. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [6 TO 4] AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen NAYS: Costa, Martins, Smith, Marchese AWAY:
Yes: Cardillo, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Matewsky, NguyenNo: Costa, Marchese, Martins, Smith
From the minutes
“10. 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 The Administration appeared and discussed the proposal to fund an Owners Project manager for the project. it was stated that the OPM would give the city an idea of what was feasible at each school location and would report back their findings. Councilors Marchese, Smith and Martins didn't agree with spending the money since parents were not in favor of this proposal and they wanted more outreach done so parents and other stakeholders could be apprised of what these modulars actually look like. The Council voted 6 yeas to 4 nays in favor of appointing an OPM. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [6 TO 4] AYES: Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen NAYS: Costa, Martins, Smith, Marchese AWAY:.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: John F. Hanlon)
Refer — Resolution: 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...
11. 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 The item was referred to the Engineering Department 0 provide a written response to the Council outlining any information they have and any plans to mitigate the situation. 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.
From the minutes
“11. 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 The item was referred to the Engineering Department 0 provide a written response to the Council outlining any information they have and any plans to mitigate the situation. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Darren Costa, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: A resolution requesting that consideration be given to dedicating the intersection of Kinsman and Andrew Streets in honor of veteran John Rainone
12. 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 Referred back to sponsor as this item had already appeared on the agenda at a previous meeting. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) 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
“12. 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 Referred back to sponsor as this item had already appeared on the agenda at a previous meeting. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
New Business
Refer — Resolution: That a representative of the Mayor's Office appear at the next meeting to give the status of speed tables, speed, humps, and other capital investments, funded to help alleviate...
13. C0261-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa That a representative of the Mayor's Office appear at the next meeting to give the status of speed tables, speed, humps, and other capital investments, funded to help alleviate speeding Referred to the Transportation and Engineering Departments to work alongside Councilor Costa to see what can be done to curb speeding on city streets. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa 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
“13. C0261-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa That a representative of the Mayor's Office appear at the next meeting to give the status of speed tables, speed, humps, and other capital investments, funded to help alleviate speeding Referred to the Transportation and Engineering Departments to work alongside Councilor Costa to see what can be done to curb speeding on city streets. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Darren Costa, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Refer — Resolution: That the city engineer provide information on current plans to replace lead pipes
14. C0263-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the city engineer provide information on current plans to replace lead pipes 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
“14. C0263-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the city engineer provide information on current plans to replace lead pipes MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)
Postpone — Resolution: That the city provide an update on the status of the Davis Group in regards to the Exxon Mobil site in South Everett
15. C0265-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the city provide an update on the status of the Davis Group in regards to the Exxon Mobil site in South Everett MOTION: Postpone 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
“15. C0265-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the city provide an update on the status of the Davis Group in regards to the Exxon Mobil site in South Everett MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Resolution: That the city declare the month of October, Italian Heritage Month
16. C0266-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the city declare the month of October, Italian Heritage Month MOTION: Favorable Action 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
“16. C0266-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese That the city declare the month of October, Italian Heritage Month MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: John F. Hanlon)
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