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Everett City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

October 23, 2023

25 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The Members Present list does not include John F. Hanlon, who is counted absent.

Present: Irene Cardillo, Richard Dell Isola, Alfred Lattanzi, Jimmy Le, Darren Costa, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Vivian Nguyen, Stephanie Smith

Absent: John F. Hanlon

Every vote, in order

Communications from His Honor the Mayor

Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research - FY24...

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · 9–0

1. C©0289-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research - FY24 Municipal Road Safety Grant in the amount of $59,688.00 for use by the Everett Police Department to support traditional enforcement activities by providing flexibility in addressing local traffic safety issues, allowing funding beyond enforcement to include equipment options, and developing novel traffic-safety programs. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Cardillo, Costa, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Dell Isola, Jr.

Yes: Cardillo, Costa, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithThe minutes list Richard Dell Isola as “away” for this vote.

From the minutes

“1. C©0289-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research - FY24 Municipal Road Safety Grant in the amount of $59,688.00 for use by the Everett Police Department to support traditional enforcement activities by providing flexibility in addressing local traffic safety issues, allowing funding beyond enforcement to include equipment options, and developing novel traffic-safety programs. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Cardillo, Costa, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Dell Isola, Jr..” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Smith)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the United States Forest Service in the amount of $750,000

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · 9–0

2. C©0290-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President . An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the United States Forest Service in the amount of $750,000. These funds will be used to engage volunteers and community members to help restore natural functions to degraded wetlands in the Gateway Park area. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Cardillo, Costa, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Dell Isola, Jr.

Yes: Cardillo, Costa, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithThe minutes list Richard Dell Isola as “away” for this vote.

From the minutes

“2. C©0290-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President . An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the United States Forest Service in the amount of $750,000. These funds will be used to engage volunteers and community members to help restore natural functions to degraded wetlands in the Gateway Park area. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Cardillo, Costa, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Dell Isola, Jr..” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Petitions and Licenses

Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Everett Auto Gallery at 1993 Revere Beach Pkwy

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

3. ©0292-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Everett Auto Gallery at 1993 Revere Beach Pkwy MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: VVayne 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

“3. ©0292-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Everett Auto Gallery at 1993 Revere Beach Pkwy MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: VVayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)

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

Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Casino Auto Sales at 163 Ferry St

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

4. C0293-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Casino Auto Sales at 163 Ferry St MOTION: Favorable Action 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

“4. C0293-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Casino Auto Sales at 163 Ferry St MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)

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

Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a redemption center license for Le Redemption Center at 74 Spring St

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

5. C0294-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a redemption center license for Le Redemption Center at 74 Spring St MOTION: Favorable Action 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

“5. C0294-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a redemption center license for Le Redemption Center at 74 Spring St MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)

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

Committee Reports

Accept Committee Report — Resolution: That the City Engineer and/or Water Department appear before the Council to discuss the current draning system and potential improvements on Garland Street...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

6. 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. MOTION: Accept Committee Report 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

“6. 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. MOTION: Accept Committee Report MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Accept Committee Report — Resolution: 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

Minutes, page 3

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

7. C©0250-23 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 MOTION: Accept Committee Report 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

“7. C©0250-23 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 MOTION: Accept Committee Report MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Accept Committee Report — Resolution: That the city engineer provide information on current plans to replace lead pipes

Minutes, page 3

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

8. C0263-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the city engineer provide information on current plans to replace lead pipes MOTION: Accept Committee Report 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

“8. C0263-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the city engineer provide information on current plans to replace lead pipes MOTION: Accept Committee Report MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Unfinished Business

Postpone — Resolution: That the city implement city wide speed bumps

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

9. ©0273-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That the city implement city wide speed bumps MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Jimmy Le 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

“9. ©0273-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That the city implement city wide speed bumps MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Jimmy Le SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Jimmy Le, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: That the City Engineer (Erik Swanson) appear at the next Committee on Government Operations, Public Safety & Public Safety meeting to discuss concerns on the...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

10. 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. The Council discharged the committee and referred the item back to sponsor. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Richard Dell tsola, Jr. 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

“10. 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. The Council discharged the committee and referred the item back to sponsor. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Richard Dell tsola, Jr. SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Richard Dell Isola, second: Darren Costa)

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

New Business

Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting authorization to call for the 2023 Municipal General Election

Minutes, page 4

Confirm appointmentPassed · 9–0

11. C0282-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting authorization to call for the 2023 Municipal General Election MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] , Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Nguyen

Yes: Cardillo, Costa, Isola, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, SmithThe minutes list Vivian Nguyen as “away” for this vote.

From the minutes

“11. C0282-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting authorization to call for the 2023 Municipal General Election MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] , Cardillo, Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval of the designation of the polling places and a call for the fitting of said polling places for the 2023 Municipal General Election

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · 8–0

12. C0283-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval of the designation of the polling places and a call for the fitting of said polling places for the 2023 Municipal General Election MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] : Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Costa, Smith

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

From the minutes

“12. C0283-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval of the designation of the polling places and a call for the fitting of said polling places for the 2023 Municipal General Election MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] : Cardillo, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Costa, Smith.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance correcting the usage of the Loud and Unnecessary Noise ordinance in the Driveway Construction ordinance

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

13. C0284-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance correcting the usage of the Loud and Unnecessary Noise ordinance in the Driveway Construction ordinance The item was referred to the Committee on Legislative Affairs MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith 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. C0284-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance correcting the usage of the Loud and Unnecessary Noise ordinance in the Driveway Construction ordinance The item was referred to the Committee on Legislative Affairs MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Alfred Lattanzi)

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

Favorable Action — Resolution: A resolution declaring October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Minutes, page 5

Adopt resolutionPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

14. C0285-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins A resolution declaring October Breast Cancer Awareness Month MOTION: Favorable Action 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. C0285-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins A resolution declaring October Breast Cancer Awareness Month MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Postpone — Resolution: That the licensing commission provide an update on scheduling a public hearing on the Alcohol Nip Ban Ordinance

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

15. C0286-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Vivian Nguyen That the licensing commission provide an update on scheduling a public hearing on the Alcohol Nip Ban Ordinance MOTION: Postpone 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

“15. C0286-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Vivian Nguyen That the licensing commission provide an update on scheduling a public hearing on the Alcohol Nip Ban Ordinance MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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

Refer — Resolution: That the CFO and City Engineer provide an update on the funds previously approved for a raised crosswalk on Chestnut Street

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

16. C0287-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the CFO and City Engineer provide an update on the funds previously approved for a raised crosswalk on Chestnut Street 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. C0287-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the CFO and City Engineer provide an update on the funds previously approved for a raised crosswalk on Chestnut Street MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)

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

Refer — Resolution: That the Administration/Schools consider organizing a community information forum regarding the capacity of our schools and current discussions

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

17. C0288-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Administration/Schools consider organizing a community information forum regarding the capacity of our schools and current discussions The item was referred ti the City and School Administrations and School Committee to schedule the forum. 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.

From the minutes

“17. C0288-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Administration/Schools consider organizing a community information forum regarding the capacity of our schools and current discussions The item was referred ti the City and School Administrations and School Committee to schedule the forum. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Darren Costa)

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

Refer — Resolution: A resolution requesting that the city & state adopt motor vehicle rules regarding non registered motor vehicles such as scooters and bikes, in the interest of public safety

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

18. C0291-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese A resolution requesting that the city & state adopt motor vehicle rules regarding non registered motor vehicles such as scooters and bikes, in the interest of public safety. The item was referred to Senator Didomenico and Everett Police to look into and come up with a solution. 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.

From the minutes

“18. C0291-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese A resolution requesting that the city & state adopt motor vehicle rules regarding non registered motor vehicles such as scooters and bikes, in the interest of public safety. The item was referred to Senator Didomenico and Everett Police to look into and come up with a solution. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Michael Marchese, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Refer — Resolution: A resolution requesting consideration of a beautification program for small businesses

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

19. C0295-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting consideration of a beautification program for small businesses The item was referred to the Administration and the Planning Department to look into the possibility and feasability of this proposal. 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

“19. C0295-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting consideration of a beautification program for small businesses The item was referred to the Administration and the Planning Department to look into the possibility and feasability of this proposal. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Darren Costa, second: Alfred Lattanzi)

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

Refer — Resolution: A resolution requesting that the City request funding from the state to fund a grant program to manage damage done to homes, including subsidizing home power washing

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

20. C0296-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting that the City request funding from the state to fund a grant program to manage damage done to homes, including subsidizing home power washing The item was referred to the Administration and the Planning Department to look into the possibility and feasability of this proposal. 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

“20. C0296-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting that the City request funding from the state to fund a grant program to manage damage done to homes, including subsidizing home power washing The item was referred to the Administration and the Planning Department to look into the possibility and feasability of this proposal. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Darren Costa, second: Alfred Lattanzi)

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

Refer — Resolution: A resolution requesting that the City Assessor create a program to market residential exemption benefits and audit the current list of homes with the exemption

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

21. C0297-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting that the City Assessor create a program to market residential exemption benefits and audit the current list of homes with the exemption The item was referred to the Ways and Means Committee. 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

“21. C0297-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting that the City Assessor create a program to market residential exemption benefits and audit the current list of homes with the exemption The item was referred to the Ways and Means Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Darren Costa, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Refer — Resolution: A resolution requesting that the city report the number of extra conduits installed to facilitate city wide public wifi

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

22. C0298-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting that the city report the number of extra conduits installed to facilitate city wide public wifi Referred to the Administration for a written response to the Sponsor. 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

“22. C0298-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting that the city report the number of extra conduits installed to facilitate city wide public wifi Referred to the Administration for a written response to the Sponsor. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Darren Costa SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Darren Costa, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Refer — Resolution: That the Traffic Commission consider adding a sign on Maple Ave that restricts street entrance between certain hours, with exceptions for residents

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

23. C0299-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Vivian Nguyen That the Traffic Commission consider adding a sign on Maple Ave that restricts street entrance between certain hours, with exceptions for residents MOTION: Refer MOVER: Vivian Nguyen 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

“23. C0299-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Vivian Nguyen That the Traffic Commission consider adding a sign on Maple Ave that restricts street entrance between certain hours, with exceptions for residents MOTION: Refer MOVER: Vivian Nguyen SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Vivian Nguyen, second: Stephanie Smith)

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

Refer — Resolution: That the administration facilitate the inclusion of the Animal Control officer on animal related matters including the new policy of keeping found dogs at an improvised kennel...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

24. C0300-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration facilitate the inclusion of the Animal Control officer on animal related matters including the new policy of keeping found dogs at an improvised kennel at the police station. Referred to the Police Chief and Administration to take action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith 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

“24. C0300-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration facilitate the inclusion of the Animal Control officer on animal related matters including the new policy of keeping found dogs at an improvised kennel at the police station. Referred to the Police Chief and Administration to take action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Vivian Nguyen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn — The meeting Adjourned at 9:00 PM

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

The meeting Adjourned at 9:00 PM MOTION: Adjourn 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

“The meeting Adjourned at 9:00 PM MOTION: Adjourn MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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