September 22, 2025

1. €0293-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Department of Mental Health in the amount of $90,000 to support an outreach Clinician position to help deliver services to the community in conjunction with police personnel Refer item to Committee on Ways and Means. 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. ©€0295-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate $185,000.00 from the Capital Stabilization account for three DPW one-ton pickup trucks This item was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means with a request from Councilor Pietrantonio to see the maintenance reports of the trucks being replaced. 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.

4, €0297-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval to appropriate the amount of $2,000,000.00 by borrowing for Streets and Sidewalk construction throughout the City This item was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means with a request to include a list of the streets and sidewalks. 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.

§. €0298-25 Petition/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President A petition requesting a new auto repair license for Romero Auto Repair at 2081 Revere Beach Pkwy This item was referred to the Committee on Community and Business Development. 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. C©0289-25 Order/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins, as President An order requesting approval that $945,000.00 be appropriated by borrowing to renovate Chelsea Street Park Matt Lattanzi, Director of Planning and Development, presented plans for the renovation of Chelsea Street Park, currently being used as a temporary dog park. The design is focused on multi-generational recreation and includes ADA accessible features. Councilors raised concerns about the timeline of this project compared to other park projects like Central Ave Park that have been delayed. Councilor Hanlon requested reports during construction on spending. A motion was made and passed to postpone this item until the next meeting, with a request for the administration to provide a timeline for this project and updates on incomplete park projects. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Katy Rogers 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.

16. C0244-25 Resolution/s/ Councitors Wayne A. Matewsky & Stephanie V. Smith That the city provide an update in regards to the vacant lot on Summer Street Erin Deveney, Chief of Staff, provided an update. The Mayor solicited input from the community on potential uses for this vacant parcel. Based on the neighborhood sentiment against more park space, the Mayor has asked the City Solicitor and Chief Procurement Officer to seek proposais for an appropriate project that would offer residents an opportunity for first-time home buying, potentially townhomes. Councilor Smith stated the neighborhood wants a parking lot and emphasized any future development must include on-site parking. The item was postponed to the first meeting in December for an update on the plans. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Smith 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. 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 Councilors expressed concerns about funds being used for changes to Everett Square against the Council's wishes. Councilor Smith requested postponing the item to the next meeting in hopes of getting plans for Everett Square, as holding up the grant hurts Fire and Police funding. Councilor Van Campen requested the administration provide actual information in the agenda packet ahead of the meeting. MOTION: Postpone 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.

18, 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 Erin Deveney, Chief of Staff, provided an update that 16 of the 46 small business ARPA grant applicants still owe the city outstanding information. No applicant has been denied for incomplete information yet. Outreach is being done by the Chamber of Commerce. The administration is considering a response deadline as the delay is holding up funds for the other applicants. Councilors expressed frustration with the process and offered to help contact the businesses directly. Chief of Staff Deveney agreed to share the list of 16 businesses. Councilors questioned the amounts paid to the Chamber and Accenture to administer the program. President Martins expressed disappointment that the city's DEI officer was not involved to help reach diverse applicants. The item was postponed to the next meeting for an update. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Guerline Alcy Jabouin 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. CO263-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Stephanie Martins That the administration provide information on the process to ensure ARPA funds distributed to local organizations are being properly advertised and distributed in accordance with each application and intent No updates were provided. The item was postponed to the next meeting for any further updates. MOTION: Postpone MOVER: Guerline Alcy Jabouin 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.

20. C0280-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Peter Pietrantonio That a representative from the legal department come to our next meeting and explain what the tree waiver form is for. Councilor Pietrantonio explained the issue of a resident being asked by the tree warden to sign a waiver to have a city tree trimmed, even though the tree was on city property. City Solicitor Colleen Mejia clarified a waiver would only be needed if the city was entering private property. She revised the waiver that was sent by the tree warden. The item was referred back to sponsor. MOTION: Refer Back to Sponsor(s} MOVER: Peter Pietrantonio 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.

21. C0294-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Anthony DiPierro That the Department of Engineering or Public Works take steps to address the curbing at the intersection of Sycamore & Ferry Streets as there have been reports of residents tripping on them. Councilor DiPierro explained the issue of residents tripping on curved curbing surrounding the handicapped ramps at the intersection of Sycamore and Ferry Streets. He suggested clearly identifying the curbing with planters, flower boxes or paint. The item was referred to the Department of Engineering and DPW for action. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Anthony DiPierro 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.

22. €0299-25 Resolution/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese A resolution proposing that the city, through Senator Sal DiDomenico, request that the Army Corp of Engineers dredge the appropriate portion of Chelsea Creek to provide a better flow from the Culvert Outflow pipe Councilor Marchese explained the issue of the outflow pipe backing up due to shallow depth at low tide. He proposed asking Senator DiDomenico to request the Army Corps of Engineers dredge the area, as they did in the past, to allow better water fiow. Alternatively, he suggested the city access the area with equipment to dredge it directly. The item was referred te Senator DiDomenico with a request for an update within a month. MOTION: Refer MOVER: Michael Marchese 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.