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Everett City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

November 13, 2023

29 recorded votes, 20 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The Members Present list does not include Irene Cardillo, who is counted absent.

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

Absent: Irene Cardillo

Every vote, in order

Public Hearings

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...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

4. ©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 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

“4. ©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 MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: _ Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by deleting Appendix A, Section 34, Short-Term Rentals

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

2. ©0267-23 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 Legislative Affairs Committee. 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

“2. ©0267-23 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 Legislative Affairs Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Refer — Ordinance: An ordinance amending Section 33 "Commercial Triangle" of the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

3. ©0279-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending Section 33 "Commercial Triangle" of the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Referred to the Legislative Affairs Committee. 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

“3. ©0279-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending Section 33 "Commercial Triangle" of the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance Referred to the Legislative Affairs Committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Favorable Action — Petition: A petition from National Grid seeking permission to relocate pole #844 by removing the existing pole and installing 1 new JO pole and anchoring it near 24 Silver Road

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 10 present

4. C0305-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid seeking permission to relocate pole #844 by removing the existing pole and installing 1 new JO pole and anchoring it near 24 Silver Road MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0} . Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: E Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“4. C0305-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid seeking permission to relocate pole #844 by removing the existing pole and installing 1 new JO pole and anchoring it near 24 Silver Road MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0} . Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: E Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Favorable Action — A petition from National Grid seeking permission to open the street in front of 339 Main Street (Main / Locust Streets) to install (2) - 4" conduits located on the sidewalk for...

Minutes, page 3

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

5. ©0311-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid seeking permission to open the street in front of 339 Main Street (Main / Locust Streets) to install (2) - 4" conduits located on the sidewalk for a new electric service to be located at 345 Main Street Public Hearing Held, No one spoke in favor or against the petition. Jose Louis from National Grid explained to the Council what the work would be and why it was being requested. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] . Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“5. ©0311-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid seeking permission to open the street in front of 339 Main Street (Main / Locust Streets) to install (2) - 4" conduits located on the sidewalk for a new electric service to be located at 345 Main Street Public Hearing Held, No one spoke in favor or against the petition. Jose Louis from National Grid explained to the Council what the work would be and why it was being requested. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] . Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Favorable Action — A petition from National Grid seeking permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and...

Minutes, page 3

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

6. C©0312-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid seeking permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways hereinafter named: Devens Street Public Hearing Held, Samantha Lambert spoke in favor and no one spoke against the petition. Jose Louis from National Grid explained to the Council what the work would be and why it was being requested. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] ; Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: 2 Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“6. C©0312-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid seeking permission to construct a line of underground electric conduits, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, under and across the public way or ways hereinafter named: Devens Street Public Hearing Held, Samantha Lambert spoke in favor and no one spoke against the petition. Jose Louis from National Grid explained to the Council what the work would be and why it was being requested. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] ; Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: 2 Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Postpone — A petition from National Grid seeking permission to install approximately 400 feet of 8- inch, plastic gas main on Boston Street between Revere Beach Parkway and Vale Street Public...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

7. ©0313-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid seeking permission to install approximately 400 feet of 8- inch, plastic gas main on Boston Street between Revere Beach Parkway and Vale Street Public Hearing Held, No one spoke in favor or against the petition. Diane Cuddy from National Grid Gas Company appeared before the Council and explained the need for the work. COuncilor Hanlon spoke to the issues on Broadway with the Gas companies lack of response to work their sub contractor did and wanted the sub-contractor to appear at the next meeting with Ms. Cuddy before he would approve any further work to be done by the Gas company on city streets. The Council Postponed the item until the next meeting to have Ms. Cuddy and the sub-contractor appear before the Council. 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

“7. ©0313-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid seeking permission to install approximately 400 feet of 8- inch, plastic gas main on Boston Street between Revere Beach Parkway and Vale Street Public Hearing Held, No one spoke in favor or against the petition. Diane Cuddy from National Grid Gas Company appeared before the Council and explained the need for the work. COuncilor Hanlon spoke to the issues on Broadway with the Gas companies lack of response to work their sub contractor did and wanted the sub-contractor to appear at the next meeting with Ms. Cuddy before he would approve any further work to be done by the Gas company on city streets. The Council Postponed the item until the next meeting to have Ms. Cuddy and the sub-contractor appear before the Council. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Smith)

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Communications from His Honor the Mayor

Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations totaling $250.00 from City of Everett employees during the month of September for the Fire Victims Fund

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

8. C©0301-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations totaling $250.00 from City of Everett employees during the month of September for the Fire Victims Fund. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanton SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] q Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“8. C©0301-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend donations totaling $250.00 from City of Everett employees during the month of September for the Fire Victims Fund. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanton SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] q Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Alfred Lattanzi)

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Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Department of State Police to the Everett Police Department in the amount of $5,000 to...

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

9. ©0303-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Department of State Police to the Everett Police Department in the amount of $5,000 to support the expense of one OUI Checkpoint MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: _ Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“9. ©0303-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Department of State Police to the Everett Police Department in the amount of $5,000 to support the expense of one OUI Checkpoint MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: _ Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services in the amount of $93,944.90 representing...

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

10. C0304-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services in the amount of $93,944.90 representing receipt of 2022 Transportation Network Company Per-ride Assessment Distribution. These funds are calculated based on the number of Transportation Network Company (TNC) rides (e.g. Uber and Lyft) that originated within Everett boundaries in 2022 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: ; Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“10. C0304-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services in the amount of $93,944.90 representing receipt of 2022 Transportation Network Company Per-ride Assessment Distribution. These funds are calculated based on the number of Transportation Network Company (TNC) rides (e.g. Uber and Lyft) that originated within Everett boundaries in 2022 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: ; Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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Favorable Action — Order: An order confirming the re-appointment of Holly Garcia to the Youth Commission for a term of two (2) years expiring November 30, 2025

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · 9–1

11. C0306-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order confirming the re-appointment of Holly Garcia to the Youth Commission for a term of two (2) years expiring November 30, 2025 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 1] . Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: Nguyen, Marchese NAYS: Smith AWAY:

Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Le, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, NguyenNo: Smith

From the minutes

“11. C0306-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order confirming the re-appointment of Holly Garcia to the Youth Commission for a term of two (2) years expiring November 30, 2025 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 1] . Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: Nguyen, Marchese NAYS: Smith AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Favorable Action — Order: An order confirming the re-appointment of Martha Lynn Chason-Sokol to the Everett Cultural Council for a term of three (3) years expiring November 30, 2026

Minutes, page 5

Confirm appointmentPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

12. C0307-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order confirming the re-appointment of Martha Lynn Chason-Sokol to the Everett Cultural Council for a term of three (3) years expiring November 30, 2026 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“12. C0307-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order confirming the re-appointment of Martha Lynn Chason-Sokol to the Everett Cultural Council for a term of three (3) years expiring November 30, 2026 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: John Hanlon SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: : Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: John F. Hanlon, second: Stephanie Martins)

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

Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department in the amount of...

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

13. C0308-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department in the amount of $12,928.16 for funding 911 training courses. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: ; Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“13. C0308-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department in the amount of $12,928.16 for funding 911 training courses. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: ; Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

14. C0309-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department in the amount of $21,500.00 for reimbursement to the city for services rendered by Cataldo Ambulance Service for emergency medical dispatch assistance. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] ' Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: ; Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:

From the minutes

“14. C0309-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, State 911 Department in the amount of $21,500.00 for reimbursement to the city for services rendered by Cataldo Ambulance Service for emergency medical dispatch assistance. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Vivian Nguyen RESULT: Passed [10 TO 0] ' Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, AYES: ; Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Vivian Nguyen)

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Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the New England Foundation for the Arts in the amount of $15,000.00 for staff training and education, as well...

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

15. ©0315-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the New England Foundation for the Arts in the amount of $15,000.00 for staff training and education, as well as implementation of public art within the city MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Dell Isola, Jr., Nguyen

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

From the minutes

“15. ©0315-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the New England Foundation for the Arts in the amount of $15,000.00 for staff training and education, as well as implementation of public art within the city MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Dell Isola, Jr., Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $248,000.00 to be used for planning and design of a...

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · 9–0

16. C0316-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $248,000.00 to be used for planning and design of a shared path connecting the Encore Harbor Walk to the Alford Street Bridge. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Nguyen

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

From the minutes

“16. C0316-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in the amount of $248,000.00 to be used for planning and design of a shared path connecting the Encore Harbor Walk to the Alford Street Bridge. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [9 TO 0] : Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Matewsky, Smith, AYES: Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Alfred Lattanzi)

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Refer — Order: An order requesting approval to appropriate $150,000 from the Capital Improvement Stabilization account for the Webster School roof improvement project, which was requested by the...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

17. C0317-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate $150,000 from the Capital Improvement Stabilization account for the Webster School roof improvement project, which was requested by the school department The item was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. 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

“17. C0317-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate $150,000 from the Capital Improvement Stabilization account for the Webster School roof improvement project, which was requested by the school department The item was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Darren Costa)

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Favorable Action — Resolution: A resolution requesting the approval of a measure proclaiming the City of Everett as a Purple Heart City

Minutes, page 7

Adopt resolutionPassed · Unanimous, 10 present

18. C0318-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A resolution requesting the approval of a measure proclaiming the City of Everett as a Purple Heart City. The Proclomation was read by Clerk Cornelio and passed unanimously by the Council. MOTION: Favorable Action 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, but say “The Proclomation was read by Clerk Cornelio and passed unanimously by the Council.”, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“18. C0318-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A resolution requesting the approval of a measure proclaiming the City of Everett as a Purple Heart City. The Proclomation was read by Clerk Cornelio and passed unanimously by the Council. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Alfred Lattanzi)

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Petitions and Licenses

Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Circle Auto Body at 26 Thorndike St Items 20-25 were taken collectively

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

20. C0319-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Circle Auto Body at 26 Thorndike St Items 20-25 were taken collectively. All paperwork was in order and the Council passed all renewals unanimously. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen

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

From the minutes

“20. C0319-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Circle Auto Body at 26 Thorndike St Items 20-25 were taken collectively. All paperwork was in order and the Council passed all renewals unanimously. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Carlider USA LLC at 353 Third St

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 8–0

21. C0320-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Carlider USA LLC at 353 Third St MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Haniton, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen

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

From the minutes

“21. C0320-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Carlider USA LLC at 353 Third St MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Haniton, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Boston Motor Sports LLC at 47 Mystic St

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 8–0

22. C0321-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Boston Motor Sports LLC at 47 Mystic St MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen

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

From the minutes

“22. C0321-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Boston Motor Sports LLC at 47 Mystic St MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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

Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Ferry St Service & Auto Sales at 464 Ferry St

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 8–0

23. C0322-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Ferry St Service & Auto Sales at 464 Ferry St MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen

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

From the minutes

“23. C0322-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Ferry St Service & Auto Sales at 464 Ferry St MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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

Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class one motor dealer vehicle license for Parkway Cycle at 1865 Revere Beach Pkwy

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 8–0

24. C0323-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class one motor dealer vehicle license for Parkway Cycle at 1865 Revere Beach Pkwy MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen

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

From the minutes

“24. C0323-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class one motor dealer vehicle license for Parkway Cycle at 1865 Revere Beach Pkwy MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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Favorable Action — Petition: A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Malden Auto of Everett at 49 Robin St

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · 8–0

25. C0324-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Malden Auto of Everett at 49 Robin St MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen

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

From the minutes

“25. C0324-23 Petition/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition requesting the renewal of a class two motor vehicle dealer license for Malden Auto of Everett at 49 Robin St MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

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

Committee Reports

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

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 8–0

26. 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 MOTION: Enroll MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen

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

From the minutes

“26. 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 MOTION: Enroll MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [8 TO 0] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Le, Martins, Smith, Marchese NAYS: AWAY: Matewsky, Nguyen.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Unfinished Business

Refer Back to Sponsor(s) — Resolution: A resolution requesting documentation related to the US Attorney's Title VII Inquiry and Request for Information of the City of Everett

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

27. C0259-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting documentation related to the US Attorney's Title VII Inquiry and Request for Information of the City of Everett. 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.

From the minutes

“27. C0259-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Darren M. Costa A resolution requesting documentation related to the US Attorney's Title VII Inquiry and Request for Information of the City of Everett. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) 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 10 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

28. C0273-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That the city implement city wide speed bumps MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Jimmy Le 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

“28. C0273-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Jimmy Le That the city implement city wide speed bumps MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Jimmy Le SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Jimmy Le, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

New Business

Refer — Resolution: That Inspectional Services monitor the end of Paris Street for illegal dumping and encampment at the request of residents

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

30. C0314-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That Inspectional Services monitor the end of Paris Street for illegal dumping and encampment at the request of residents 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. C0314-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That Inspectional Services monitor the end of Paris Street for illegal dumping and encampment at the request of residents MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Wayne A. Matewsky, second: Stephanie Martins)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Refer — Resolution: That the Traffic Commission confirm the status of Derne St as resident only parking

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Voice vote, names not recorded

31. C0326-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Traffic Commission confirm the status of Derne St as resident only parking. 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.

From the minutes

“31. C0326-23 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the Traffic Commission confirm the status of Derne St as resident only parking. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: John F. Hanlon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

From the Everett City Council’s minutes, posted on the city’s Agendas, Minutes & Transcripts page (City Council folder). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Everett (cityofeverett.com), from the official City Council page. Michele Capone: Everett Advocate (captioned news photo, cropped by MassVoter). Former councilors show initials.

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