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October 10, 2023
2 meetings this evening, 17 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Everett City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Special meeting. The Members Present list does not include Irene Cardillo, Jimmy Le, Wayne A. Matewsky and Stephanie Smith, who are counted absent.
Present: Richard Dell Isola, Alfred Lattanzi, Darren Costa, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Vivian Nguyen
Absent: Irene Cardillo, Jimmy Le, Wayne A. Matewsky, Stephanie Smith
1 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Communications from His Honor the Mayor
Refer — Resolution: That the ANSER Consulting Group present an update on the use of the ARPA funds in Everett An ANSER representative appeared to answer questions from Councilors
1. C0274-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese as President That the ANSER Consulting Group present an update on the use of the ARPA funds in Everett An ANSER representative appeared to answer questions from Councilors. ANSER also gave a presentation which was attached with the agenda packet. This item was referred to the Ways and Means Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: John Hanlon 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
“1. C0274-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese as President That the ANSER Consulting Group present an update on the use of the ARPA funds in Everett An ANSER representative appeared to answer questions from Councilors. ANSER also gave a presentation which was attached with the agenda packet. This item was referred to the Ways and Means Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: _ Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Martins)
Everett City Council · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: The Members Present list does not include Irene Cardillo and Jimmy Le, who are counted absent.
Present: Richard Dell Isola, Alfred Lattanzi, Darren Costa, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Vivian Nguyen, Stephanie Smith
Absent: Irene Cardillo, Jimmy Le
16 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Accept Meeting Minutes — Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 09/11/23
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of 09/11/23 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 09/11/23 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 and expend a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security-State 911 Department in...
4. ©0269-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security-State 911 Department in the amount of $206,970, to provide enhanced 911 services. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, : Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“4. ©0269-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security-State 911 Department in the amount of $206,970, to provide enhanced 911 services. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, : Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: Stephanie Smith)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept the donations of promotional services for Fiesta del Rio from Rumba 97.7, valued at $10,000.00 and from El Mundo, valued at $5,000.00
2. €0270-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept the donations of promotional services for Fiesta del Rio from Rumba 97.7, valued at $10,000.00 and from El Mundo, valued at $5,000.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, : Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“2. €0270-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept the donations of promotional services for Fiesta del Rio from Rumba 97.7, valued at $10,000.00 and from El Mundo, valued at $5,000.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, : Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations totaling $4,625.00 for the 2023 Fiesta del Rio event from: Corazon Taqueria $275.00 Marao's Burgers INC...
3. ©0271-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations totaling $4,625.00 for the 2023 Fiesta del Rio event from: Corazon Taqueria $275.00 Marao's Burgers INC $200.00 Rincon Macorisano $200.00 Ruano Drywall INC $100.00 Reys Market $100.00 James Grossman, Jr (RISE) $1,000.00 Fuentes Kitchen LLC $200.00 ANC $100.00 Park-9 Dog Bar LLC $350.00 United States Postal Service $100.00 The Brahim Group LLC $300.00 William Addison $100.00 Taqueria & Pupueria LA CuevaLLC $200.00 Prieto Design Company $100.00 Cuban Food Services Company $200.00 National Literacy Campaign $150.00 Taqueria Y pupuseria Montecristo Inc $225.00 Towland Law LLC $200.00 LA Oaxaquena TWO LLC $225.00 JC Auto Body LLC $100.00 Burritos Pizza & Grill COPR $200.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, : Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“3. ©0271-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations totaling $4,625.00 for the 2023 Fiesta del Rio event from: Corazon Taqueria $275.00 Marao's Burgers INC $200.00 Rincon Macorisano $200.00 Ruano Drywall INC $100.00 Reys Market $100.00 James Grossman, Jr (RISE) $1,000.00 Fuentes Kitchen LLC $200.00 ANC $100.00 Park-9 Dog Bar LLC $350.00 United States Postal Service $100.00 The Brahim Group LLC $300.00 William Addison $100.00 Taqueria & Pupueria LA CuevaLLC $200.00 Prieto Design Company $100.00 Cuban Food Services Company $200.00 National Literacy Campaign $150.00 Taqueria Y pupuseria Montecristo Inc $225.00 Towland Law LLC $200.00 LA Oaxaquena TWO LLC $225.00 JC Auto Body LLC $100.00 Burritos Pizza & Grill COPR $200.00 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, : Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $9,000 under the Recycling...
4. C©0276-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $9,000 under the Recycling Dividends Program of the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“4. C©0276-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $9,000 under the Recycling Dividends Program of the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: Stephanie Smith)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $36,773.87 for the Everett Police Department to purchase...
5. C0277-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $36,773.87 for the Everett Police Department to purchase body armor. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] - Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“5. C0277-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $36,773.87 for the Everett Police Department to purchase body armor. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] - Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: Stephanie Smith)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend two grants from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the Everett Police Department, respectively in the amounts of...
6. C0278-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend two grants from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the Everett Police Department, respectively in the amounts of $104,100 and $18,700 for the purpose of offsetting necessary and reasonable costs related to the construction and operation of a gaming establishment, including overtime and security measures. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY:
From the minutes
“6. C0278-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend two grants from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the Everett Police Department, respectively in the amounts of $104,100 and $18,700 for the purpose of offsetting necessary and reasonable costs related to the construction and operation of a gaming establishment, including overtime and security measures. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Alfred Lattanzi SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Alfred Lattanzi, second: Stephanie Smith)
Committee Reports
Favorable Action — Order: 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...
8. 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: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ' Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: ; Smith NAYS: Marchese AWAY:
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithNo: Marchese
From the minutes
“8. 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: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ' Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: ; Smith NAYS: Marchese AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to appropriate by borrowing the amount of $9,834,000 to fund thirteen (13) capital improvement projects as attached
9. C©0257-23 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: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ; Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: : Smith NAYS: Marchese AWAY:
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithNo: Marchese
From the minutes
“9. C©0257-23 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: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 1] ; Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: : Smith NAYS: Marchese AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
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...
10. 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: 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
“10. 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: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the city provide an update on the status of the Davis Group in regards to the Exxon Mobil site in South Everett
11. 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: 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.
From the minutes
“11. 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: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Darren Costa)
New Business
Refer — Resolution: That the city add a couple of street lights on Lynn St near the park (Grover and Estes), at the request of residents in that area
12. C0272-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That the city add a couple of street lights on Lynn St near the park (Grover and Estes), at the request of residents in that area The item was amended to change the word "install" and insert in its place "replace". The item was referred as amended to the DPW for action. 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
“12. C0272-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That the city add a couple of street lights on Lynn St near the park (Grover and Estes), at the request of residents in that area The item was amended to change the word "install" and insert in its place "replace". The item was referred as amended to the DPW for action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: John F. Hanlon)
Postpone — Resolution: That the city implement city wide speed bumps po
13. C0273-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That the city implement city wide speed bumps po MOTION: Postpone 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
“13. C0273-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That the city implement city wide speed bumps po MOTION: Postpone 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 Disability Commission/Traffic Commission send out letters to residents that have applied and have been approved to have handicap parking signs in front of their...
14. C0275-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the Disability Commission/Traffic Commission send out letters to residents that have applied and have been approved to have handicap parking signs in front of their property, to see if the handicap accomodation that they were granted is still currently needed at this time Councilor Matewsky asked htat the Trafic Commission and Disability Commission look at their Ists of handicap spots across the city and see which ones are no longer need or in use and have them removed to free up needed parking spots. 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.
From the minutes
“14. C0275-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the Disability Commission/Traffic Commission send out letters to residents that have applied and have been approved to have handicap parking signs in front of their property, to see if the handicap accomodation that they were granted is still currently needed at this time Councilor Matewsky asked htat the Trafic Commission and Disability Commission look at their Ists of handicap spots across the city and see which ones are no longer need or in use and have them removed to free up needed parking spots. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Smith)
Refer — Resolution: That the elections department provide additional training to clerks for voter check in prior to the election
15. C0280-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the elections department provide additional training to clerks for voter check in prior to the election The item was referred to the Election Commission to take action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“15. C0280-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie V. Smith That the elections department provide additional training to clerks for voter check in prior to the election The item was referred to the Election Commission to take action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Refer — Resolution: That the administration consider reviving the Municipal Scholarship Fund Program as per Section 7- 181 through 190 of the revised ordinances including appointing the board of...
16. C0281-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration consider reviving the Municipal Scholarship Fund Program as per Section 7- 181 through 190 of the revised ordinances including appointing the board of trustees and that the CFO provide information on whether donations being made through the tax bills have been deposited into the fund and its current balance if any The item was referred to the CFO to provide a written update to the sponsor on the amount in the scholarship fund currently. 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.
From the minutes
“16. C0281-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration consider reviving the Municipal Scholarship Fund Program as per Section 7- 181 through 190 of the revised ordinances including appointing the board of trustees and that the CFO provide information on whether donations being made through the tax bills have been deposited into the fund and its current balance if any The item was referred to the CFO to provide a written update to the sponsor on the amount in the scholarship fund currently. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
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