September 8, 2025

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of 08/11/2025 MOTION: Accept Meeting Minutes MOVER: Robert Van Campen 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.

1. C0269-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order confirming the appointment of Betty Martinelli to the Council on Aging for a term of two (2) years expiring September 1, 2027 MOTION: Refer 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.

2. ©€0270-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order confirming the appointment of Noreen Feeney to the Council on Aging for a term of Two (2) years expiring September 1, 2027 Refer items 1, 2, 3 to Committee on Legislative Affairs MOTION: Refer 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.

3. ©0271-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order confirming the appointment of Patricia Albano to the Council on Aging for a term of Two (2) years expiring September 1, 2027 MOTION: Refer 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.

6. C0276-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Department of Energy-Green Communities Competitive Grant Program in the amount of $126,675 to fund energy conservation measures in municipal facilities refer MOTION: Refer 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.

8. C0281-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the amount of $216,434 to improve the connections between The Northern Strand Community Trail, Main Street, the Village Neighborhood, Wellington MBTA Station, and Medford via West Street and Wellington Avenue refer MOTION: Refer 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.

10. CO0289-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval that $945,000.00 be appropriated by borrowing to renovate Chelsea Street Park refer MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith 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.

11. C0290-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate $1,782,072.00 from the Capital Stabilization account for nineteen (19) capital improvement projects and purchases as delineated on the enclosed attachment refer MOTION: Refer 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.

12. €0291-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval to raise and appropriate $299,750 to fund the Local 25 DPW collective bargaining contract recently ratified. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Robert Van Campen 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.

15. C0253-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Mass Gaming Commission in the amount of $2,453,500 to fund programs and services provided by Fire, Police, Planning and Transportation Mr. Monty explained the Mass Gaming Commission funds have to be linked to a casino impact. The city proposed transit improvements around the casino area to support development there. Part of the project is to improve inadequate transit facilities in Everett Square. The current $5 million project budget includes $2 million from last year, $2 million in capital funds/grants, and $425,000 in this new grant - so it is still $2 million short. The project as designed cannot be done with current funding, it will need to be scaled back or more money requested. Councilor Smith stated she would vote for the grant if the roadway changes to Everett Square were removed, as the council previously voted those down. She supports the transit, sidewalk and landscaping improvements only. Mr. Monty said the project would have to be redesigned then as it cannot be built as is. Councilors Van Campen and Pietrantonio also expressed concerns about indirectly approving the Everett Square roadway after voting against it by accepting this broad grant. Councilor Holly Garcia made a motion, seconded by Councilor Stephanie Smith, to postpone action on item 15 until the project can be rescoped without the Everett Square roadway component the counc

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. €0143-25 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen That the City of Everett submit the question of whether to build a professional soccer stadium on lower Broadway to the voters of Everett during the City's biennial municipal election which is to be held in November of 2025. On Auguat 26, 2025, Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Jr. informed the City Clerk that he declined to sign this measure The city clerk read a veto message from Mayor Carlo DeMaria declining to sign the measure to place a non-binding question on the November ballot regarding a proposed soccer stadium on lower Broadway. In the message, the mayor stated the council's action was politically motivated to express personal opinions on his leadership, not in the best interest of residents. He said it sends the wrong message to investors that the city favors lengthy processes over economic development. He noted there have been multiple opportunities for public input at council and community meetings already. The mayor criticized the council for not engaging with him constructively on the issue. Councilor Robert Van Campen strongly disagreed with the mayor's characterization, calling the veto message "sad and comical" and "outlandish and incorrect gaslighting." He said the driving force behind the ballot question was to force greater public engagement by the mayor, who has a history of cozying up to developers to the detriment of the community, as with the casino. Councilors Katy Rogers and Stephanie Smith took offense to the

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. C0243-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the City Engineer provide an update on the ongoing construction between Paris Street & Lewis Street City Engineer Erik Swanson said he expects to have a more definitive construction schedule for the Paris Street and Lewis Street project later this week. Work is expected to resume with completion targeted for Christmas, if possible. Reinforced concrete pipes staged in the area are for the underground work on Lewis Street from Garvey to Bailey. Councilor Wayne Matewsky said he received complaints about those large pipes taking up parking and attracting mosquitos for over a year. The lawsuit with the prior contractor walking off the job has been settled. The previous contractor did a good job cleaning up, with the city sending street sweepers daily. This project has dragged on for 2.5 years and the neighborhood deserves to have it completed. Councilor Guerline Alcy Jabouin asked for a timeline on when Bailey Street will be cleared of construction materials and debris to free up parking. Mr. Swanson said that will occur once a schedule is finalized with the new contractor. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Wayne Matewsky 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.

25. C0257-25 Resolution/s/ Councilors Katy L. Rogers, Robert J. Van Campen, Michael K. Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Holly D. Garcia, John F. Hanlon & Stephanie V. Smith That the construction on the corner of Ferry St and Arlington St be reevaluated as one pole is not ADA compliant, and another was installed in an existing tree bed Councilor Katy Rogers does not want an additional bus shelter structure placed at the stop on Ferry Street and Arlington Street, as it would further clutter the area in front of a resident's home. The bus stop was moved there and already has issues with people congregating on the resident's steps. Councilor Rogers wants the stop relocated altogether. Transportation Director Jay Monty explained the MBTA is actually requesting the bus stop be lengthened so buses do not block Arlington Street, but that would eliminate more parking which businesses oppose. These stops had to be fully redesigned and made longer to meet ADA/accessibility requirements as part of the Ferry Street reconstruction. The city can make minor tweaks but has limited flexibility. Mr. Monty said the intent is to add shelters to help with the issue of people loitering on private property. The city placed the concrete bases for shelters at each stop already but did not have available funding or a shelter design that would fit on the narrow sidewalks. With the construction complete, the next step is to determine with community input where shelters should go. Some

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. C0259-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Holly D. Garcia, Councilor Anthony DiPierro That the Everett Police Department considers adopting a SafetyNet Tracking Program to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals at risk of wandering due to cognitive conditions at the request of resident caregivers MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Holly Garcia 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.

27. C0260-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, & the Entire City Council That representatives of the Department of Public Health and the Inspectional Services Department appear at the September 8th meeting of the City Council to discuss the growing rodent infestation throughout the City of Everett, and what steps can be taken to address it 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.

28. C0261-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That a representative from the YDE department appear at the next meeting to provide information on how the youth summer job placements are decided Interim Youth Development & Enrichment Director Roberto Velasquez and Workforce Manager Mario Bonilla appeared to discuss the city's youth summer jobs program. The application period runs January-March, then in April-May the youth are interviewed to gauge their skills and interests. This year there were 196 applicants just for the beautification/outdoor work program, which is a guaranteed job with no interview. In total there were 495 applicants, with about 240 hired for the summer. Those applying for other job sites went through an interview process in April. YDE staff tried to send the best candidates to each site, considering their experience, career goals, and high school coursework. Job sites interviewed and made the final hiring decisions. Many of the indoor job placements were limited to ages 16+ due to labor laws and workplace restrictions. Council President Martins asked if the students doing outdoor work have proper supervision, equipment, and set tasks, which Mr. Velasquez and Mr. Bonilla confirmed. Tools and supplies are made available to the groups. Councilor Holly Garcia praised the program for providing valuable job skills and experience to Everett youth. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Holly Garcia RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES

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.

29. C0262-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, Councilor Guerline Alcy Jabouin That the administration provide a status on the Business ARPA grant application decisions and information on the committee Mayor's Chief of Staff Erin Devaney provided an update on the $745,000 ARPA grant program for small businesses and nonprofits. The city received 45 applications, with all applicants requesting the maximum $45,000. Of those, 20 were identified as needing to submit additional information to determine eligibility. Those 20 will be contacted by the Chamber of Commerce to request the missing information with a quick turnaround by Friday 9/15 in order to not further delay awards to the other applicants. Since all applicants requested $45,000, the number of qualified applicants will determine the final award amounts. Roughly 43 applications are expected to move forward. The goal is to distribute funding as broadly as possible to support pandemic recovery. Two applicants were deemed ineligible so far. Most are physically located in Everett. Councilor Stephanie Smith suggested providing a firm deadline of Friday 9/15 to those applicants asked for more information. Ms. Devaney said they want to be somewhat flexible if an applicant indicates they need until Monday, for example, but the Chamber will emphasize the requested deadline is 9/15. No late applications were accepted past the original 6/30 deadline. Council President Martins expressed frustration that the total program fun

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.

30. C0263-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration provide information on the process to ensure ARPA funds distributed to tocal organizations are being properly advertised and distributed in accordance with each application and intent Chief of Staff Erin Devaney explained that Accenture conducts quarterly monitoring of the organizations' use of funds to ensure compliance with their applications. However, the city is not taking on responsibility for advertising the availability of programs/services to the public, as they are still considered "private" programs since they are not being provided directly by the city. The organizations would be responsible for their own outreach. Council President Martins argued that if the programs are funded by the city, there should be some level of accountability and compliance required around advertising the services to Everett residents. For example, if an organization got hundreds of thousands of dollars for a particular program, the city should make sure that program is actually being made available. She suggested having a dedicated city staff person to oversee the ARPA program spending and impact. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Robert Van Campen 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.

Councilor Smith stated that the fence was being put in and that the playground would be renovated according to Engineer Swanson. The company was going to send the new parts to replace the parts of the playground that were broken or rusted and once they are sent the city will begin to repiace all parts that need replacement. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) MOVER: Stephanie Smith 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.

32. C0274-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order recommending the consideration of amending City Council Rule 7.1.C - Agenda Items Submission Deadline Referred to the Committee on Legislative Affairs and invite the City Clerk and Council Aide to the meeting. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins 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.

33. €0275-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order recommending consideration of amending City Council Rule 20 so that not all non-civil service appointment orders are automatically referred to committee Referred to the Committee on Legislative Affairs and invite the City Clerk and Council Aide to the meeting. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Stephanie Martins 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.

34. C0278-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Anthony DiPierro, Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky Respectfully requesting the administration dedicate a Dog Park in memory of Pamela Pothier, an avid dog breeder, trainer, and lover Councilor Anthony DiPierro read a biography of Pamela Pothier, a lifelong Everett resident and dog lover who raised champion show dogs with her husband. The family requested that a city dog park be dedicated in her memory after her passing in 2021. Councilor DiPierro made a motion, seconded by Councilor Katy Rogers, to amend the item to remove "located on Chelsea Street" and simply request that "a dog park" be dedicated to Ms. Pothier. The motion to amend passed unanimously. Councilor DiPierro then made a motion, seconded by Councilor Garcia, to refer the amended resolution to the administration. He will provide them with the biography and photos. The motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Katy Rogers RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0) AYES: NAYS: AWAY:

The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, but say “The motion passed unanimously.”, so every councilor present is shown voting yes.

35. C0280-25 Resolution/s/ Councitor Peter Pietrantonio That a representative from the legal department come to our next meeting and explain what the tree waiver form is for. 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.

36. €0283-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Anthony DiPierro, Councilor Katy L. Rogers Requesting an update from the Department of Engineering on any steps taken or plans to alleviate the standing water issues on Vaughan Street, near the intersection of Winthrop Road, as previously requested City Engineer Erik Swanson provided an update that the road is in the process of being milled which should resolve the drainage problem and is cheaper than installing new catch basins. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s) penn Anthony DiPierro 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.

37. CO285-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the traffic department place a speed bump on Bow St, due to serious issues of speeding in that neighborhood Councilor Wayne Matewsky said that long-time residents of Bow Street have approached him recently saying speeding is out of control. One resident indicated that when traffic backs up on Broadway near the Lofts apartments, people cut up Bow Street the wrong way to bypass it. Councilor Matewsky motioned to refer item 37 to Police Chief Steven Mazzie and Sergeant Kenneth Gaff. 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.

38. C0287-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky That the Veteran's Office, & sign division place Veteran Army Sergeant Eugene Massone's square dedication sign back to it's original location on the corner or Broadway & Thorndike St, at the request of area residents Councilor Wayne Matewsky reported that Sergeant Eugene Massone's memorial square sign was moved from its original location at Broadway and Thorndike Street when a new parking lot was constructed. Legislative Aide Michael Mangan looked into it with the Veterans Services Director, who acknowledged a mistake was likely made when relocating the sign. Councilor Matewsky made a motion to refer item 38 to Veterans Services and the DPW Sign Division to restore the memorial to its proper location. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Wayne Matewsky 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.

39. C0288-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Wayne A. Matewsky, Councilor Anthony DiPierro That the fence in front of 298 Ferry St be repaired or replaced, as it was damaged during the recent construction on Ferry St. Referred to the Engineering department to look into the matter and resolve the issue for the resident. 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.