November 12, 2024

1. ©0347-24 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President A petition from National Grid requesting permission to relocate JO Pole #1049-0 approximately 35 feet southeast to address a future clearance issue regarding the service drop to 10 Thorndike Street The petitioner was not present. President Van Campen asked three times for anyone in favor or opposed to the petition to come forward, with no response. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: | Holly Garcia 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.

6. C0360-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of reconstructing sidewalks, bus stops and provide other roadway improvements on Broadway between Maple Avenue and Timothy Avenue A motion was made by Councilor DiPierro and seconded to refer the item to the Committee on Public Service, Government Operations and Public Safety, superseding an initial motion for favorable action. The motion to refer passed. The City Engineer will be invited to the committee meeting. Councilor Smith requested the Director of Transportation also be invited. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Holly Garcia 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.

8. C0363-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting confirmation on the appointment of Jamey Thompson to the Everett Police Department. President Van Campen reported the administration withdrew the order as the applicant decided to stay at his current police department. A motion was made and seconded to place the item on file. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Katy Rogers SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro 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.

9. C0364-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President That in accordance with Section 3-3 of the City Charter and, Article 5 of the City of Everett Administrative Code, I hereby appoint, subject to confirmation by the City Council, the following individuals as members of the Transportation Advisory Board for a term of one (1) year expiring November 12, 2025: Katharina Bormann, Pharm D, Maurose Denis, Jarod Evenson, Jo Oltman, Aya Oulal, Andrea Porras, Derek Shooster A motion was made by Councilor DiPierro and seconded by Councilor Smith to refer the appointments in item 9 to the Committee on Legislative Affairs and Elections, which passed unanimously. President Van Campen requested that any resumes or documents associated with the appointees be sent to the committee. Councilor Smith requested the Director of Transportation be invited to explain the duties of the new committee. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, but say “Van Campen, as President That in accordance with Section 3-3 of the City Charter and, Article 5 of the City of Everett Administrative Code, I hereby appoint, subject to confirmation by the City Council, the following individuals as members of the Transportation Advisory Board for a term of one (1) year expiring November 12, 2025: Katharina Bormann, Pharm D, Maurose Denis, Jarod Evenson, Jo Oltman, Aya Oulal, Andrea Porras, Derek Shooster A motion was made by Councilor DiPierro and seconded by Councilor Smith to refer the appointments in item 9 to the Committee on Legislative Affairs and Elections, which passed unanimously.”, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.

16. C0158-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Holly D. Garcia That contractors that work in the city have a designated staging area for their equipment and construction materials when they are going to be working in a designated area for more than three days. Councilor Garcia received a response from the City Engineer that they will be working on a plan to improve the construction process for the next season. She requested the item be referred back to the City Engineer for an update before spring construction begins. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Holly Garcia 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.

17. C0249-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen & the Entire Membership of the City Council That the Inspectional Services Department strictly enforce all front-yard parking violations throughout the City of Everett. President Van Campen reported he has been working with the Inspectional Services Director on front yard parking violations that make parts of the city look bad, equating cars parked on yards to litter. The number of violations is small but noticeable. The director provided the standard procedure for addressing violations. Van Campen is satisfied they are working to address the issue and moved to refer the item back to sponsor, with follow-up later if needed. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Robert Van Campen 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.

18. C0321-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Peter Pietrantonio That the DPW Director appear at the next meeting to update the Council on how the DPW is doing The DPW Director requested postponement as he is on vacation. Councilor Pietrantonio moved to lay the item over to the November 25th meeting. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Peter Pietrantonio SECONDER: Anthony DiPierro RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

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

19. C0326-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration and/or engineering department consider creating a list of standards or a final punch list for construction sites across the city and actually check each site prior to payment being released to make sure job sites are cleaned up and built to satisfaction MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

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

20. C0335-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen That the Administration provide the City Council with copies of any lease, rental or operating agreements in effect at the former Everett High School by and between the City of Everett and the Broadway Boxing Club, and the City of Everett and the Elliot Family Resource Center A motion was made by President Van Campen and seconded by Councilor Smith to suspend the rules and take items 20-21 collectively, which passed unanimously. Van Campen thanked the administration for providing lease documents for the former high school and Pope John properties. He expressed concern about allowing uses in a public building without formalized lease agreements, which he believes are required by state law. The Elliot Family Resource Center lease seems to have expired and is on a month-to-month basis, which he doesn't think can continue indefinitely without renewal or renegotiation. He will follow up with the City Solicitor. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: _ Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

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

21. C0336-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Holly D. Garcia That the Administration provide the City Council with an update on its ongoing efforts to reclaim the former Everett High School for expanded school purposes, including the relocation of certain other non-educational uses within the facility, and the reuse and redevelopment of the former Pope John property Council President Van Campen clarified his vote against the $72 million appropriation for the former high school was due to constituent concerns about too many uses planned for the building if a 7th-8th grade academy is included, not opposition to keeping the Elliot Center or Broadway Boxing Club in the facility. A letter from the Mayor indicated the Mount Vernon Group is studying space to keep those uses in the building. Van Campen said re-appropriating the funds while those uses remain will be a hard sell. Councilor Garcia said residents reached out with safety concerns about the building being like "Grand Central Station." They want to know the plans for Pope John and the old high school with two available buildings. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

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

22. C0341-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen That the Director of Planning & Development provide an update and timeline of the ongoing Zoning Ordinance re-codification process, as well as a schedule for any public/community outreach meetings The Planning Director informed President Van Campen that the full zoning recodification draft is nearly complete and under internal staff review before being released to the community, City Council and Planning Board. Van Campen emphasized the need for community meetings so the public can review and comment on the changes before adoption, not just Planning Board and City Council public hearings. The director indicated those outreach meetings will happen over the next several months after some initial stakeholder meetings. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Robert Van Campen 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.

23. C0342-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Katy Rogers That the tree warden for the City of Everett provide the City Council with the process, procedure and timeframe that is followed when determining the removal and/or placement of public shade trees throughout the City Councilors Van Campen and Rogers corresponded with Tree Warden Jacob St. Louis who reported an overall plan to increase trees citywide. Councilor Rogers has discussed potential tree memorial dedications and new tree pits in areas like Hancock Street that lack shade. St. Louis informed them of the process for both removing and planting trees, including how areas are identified and prepared. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

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

24. C0351-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen In the interest of public safety - and where it serves as a gateway into Swan Street Park - that the Department of Public Works and Engineering Department determine the feasibility of a raised intersection at Kinsman, Wall and Tappan Streets President Van Campen moved to refer the item to the DPW Director and City Engineer for a written response at the November 25th meeting. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Robert Van Campen 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.

25. C0352-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen That the Director of Planning & Development provide an explanation and summary of the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Program, including all revenues collected since its inception, the current balance in the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Revolving Fund, and an itemization of the investments in affordable housing that have been made through this critical program since its creation. President Van Campen and other councilors have discussed with community members how important Affordable Housing Linkage Fee program is functioning to create and sustain truly affordable housing. Van Campen spoke with the Planning Director and requested this information so the Council and public can see how much money the program brings in, the current balance, and what it is being spent on. He moved to postpone the item to the first December meeting with a request for the information. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Robert Van Campen SECONDER: Stephanie Smith RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

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

26. C0353-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen & the Entire Membership of the City Council In the interest of greater transparency, that the resumes and any other materials reviewed in connection with an applicant presented by the Administration for consideration and appointment by the City Council, be provided as part of the agenda item submission President Van Campen said the intent of the item is obvious and he imagines all councilors would want to see applicant resumes and materials when considering appointments. He moved to include the entire Council as cosponsors unless there were objections, which passed. Councilor Smith noted a previous attempt to do this was rejected by the City Solicitor due to personal information in resumes, which is why they are provided in councilor mailboxes instead of agenda packets. But she was willing to try again. Van Campen said to the extent allowed by law, having resumes and information to review appointee qualifications would be helpful, noting a recent Conservation Commission appointee did submit a resume that became public record. He moved to refer the item to the administration in the hope it can be implemented, as the community likes to see the backgrounds of appointees to various boards and positions. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Robert Van Campen 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.

27. C0354-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, Councilor Peter Pietrantonio, Councilor Guerline Alcy Jabouin & the Entire Membership of the City Council That the Administration take immediate steps to improve the senior meals program, including potentially terminating the current contract and engaging a new vendor. President Van Campen said this may be another item to include the full Council as sponsors and moved to amend it as such, which passed. He deferred to the original sponsors but said every councilor has likely received complaints or seen photos of the clearly inferior meals compared to what seniors are accustomed to. The city tries to provide top-notch services for seniors but is currently failing in this area as the meals are unappetizing. He wants the administration to find a solution to get back to providing high-quality food. Councilor Pietrantonio said the administration is failing seniors like they are failing schoolchildren. He said there are two good prior vendors that have been used and questioned the need to go to Lynn for the service instead of keeping money in the city. Councilor Alcy Jabouin said cost is always the concern for not using local restaurants, but food is expensive everywhere. With available ARPA funds, money should not be the reason for not hiring local businesses that have provided great meals for seniors. Councilor Matewsky noted the lunch program provides 400-500 meals and recently changed to an out-of-town vendor. He said pe

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

28. C0361-24 Resolution/s/ Councilor Peter Pietrantonio That the Elections Director appear at the next meeting to give an update on any issues that may have occurred during the election, as well as anything that could be done in the future to make it run better. Councilor Pietrantonio moved to lay the item over to the next meeting and send a letter to the Elections Director to see if she wants questions beforehand, which he will submit to the clerk by the Nov 18th deadline. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Peter Pietrantonio 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.