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April 4, 2023
37 recorded votes, 32 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Sokhary Chau presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Drinkwater, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: Kimberly Scott
Every vote, in order
Communication Remote / Zoom Participation: Meetings Will Be Held
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation: Meetings Will Be Held
For Zoom - HTTPS://SUPPORT.ZOOM.US/HC/EN-US/ARTICLES/201362193-JOINING-A- MEETING In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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“For Zoom - HTTPS://SUPPORT.ZOOM.US/HC/EN-US/ARTICLES/201362193-JOINING-A- MEETING In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Rourke)
Citations: 1) John Long - Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year
Accept and place on file: Citations: 1) John Long - Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Proclamation - National Public Health Week
Accept and place on file: Proclamation - National Public Health Week
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Jenness)
Take Item #11.2 out of order
Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #11.2 out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Leahy, seconded by C. Gitschier to take Item #11.2 out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Leahy, second: Gitschier)
Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting March 21st/25th; Transportation SC March 28trh; City Council Regular Meeting...
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of City Council Regular Meeting March 21st/25th; Transportation SC March 28trh; City Council Regular Meeting...
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Leahy)
Loan Order - MSBA Accelerated Repair To Various School Buildings. ($21,108,052)
Refer to Clerk’s Office: Loan Order - MSBA Accelerated Repair To Various School Buildings. ($21,108,052)
Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt and refer to Clerk’s Office for 20 days by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Nuon)
Take Items #12.5, #12.7 and #12.10 out of order
Motion to bundle and take Items #12.5, #12.7 and #12.10 out of order. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to bundle and take Items #12.5, #12.7 and #12.10 out of order. So voted..”
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Leahy)
Request City Manager provide a report regarding time frame and process for hiring in the City
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness to request City Manager provide a report regarding time frame and process for hiring in the City. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness to request City Manager provide a report regarding time frame and process for hiring in the City. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Suspend rules to take up C. Mercier’ s motion regarding police presence at Shrine
Motion to suspend rules to take up C. Mercier’ s motion regarding police presence at Shrine by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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“Motion to suspend rules to take up C. Mercier’ s motion regarding police presence at Shrine by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Request City Mgr. have police presence (walking the beat) after the 8 AM and 12 NOON Masses at the Shrine, so the elderly will not be preyed upon...
Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem to request City Mgr. have police presence (walking the beat) after the 8 AM and 12 NOON Masses at the Shrine, so the elderly will not be preyed upon after every Mass, 7 days a week. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem to request City Mgr. have police presence (walking the beat) after the 8 AM and 12 NOON Masses at the Shrine, so the elderly will not be preyed upon after every Mass, 7 days a week. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Request Manager revisit and update the report
Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to request Manager revisit and update the report. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Robinson to request Manager revisit and update the report. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Robinson)
Have City Manager provide a report regarding fees of the program
I) Motion Response - Petition Reserve Dwelling Ordinance With Attachment – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem to have City Manager provide a report regarding fees of the program. So voted.
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“I) Motion Response - Petition Reserve Dwelling Ordinance With Attachment – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Yem to have City Manager provide a report regarding fees of the program. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Yem)
Refer to the Neighborhoods SC by C: Motion Responses
J) Motion Response - Subdividing HCID Properties – Motion to refer to Neighborhoods SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted.
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“J) Motion Response - Subdividing HCID Properties – Motion to refer to Neighborhoods SC by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Communication - City
Adopt: Communication - City
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Vote - Authorize CM Ex. PFA With MSBA
Adopt: Vote - Authorize CM Ex. PFA With MSBA
Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Drinkwater. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Vote - Transfer $20,000 – DPD
Adopt: Vote - Transfer $20,000 – DPD
Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Order - 60 Day Trial
Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial
Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Yem, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 10 yeas, 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Amend Chap 266 Vehicles And Traffic - Commercial Parking
Refer to Law Department: Ordinance - Amend Chap 266 Vehicles And Traffic - Commercial Parking
In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Law Department for further review by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted.
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“In City Council, Given 1st Reading, Motion to refer to Law Department for further review by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Robinson. So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Robinson)
Neighborhoods SC April 3, 2023
Accept the report: Neighborhoods SC April 3, 2023
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Housing SC Joint With Zoning SC April 4, 2023
Accept the report: Housing SC Joint With Zoning SC April 4, 2023
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress put forth recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress put forth recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)
Claims - (3) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (3) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Yem)
Misc. - 8th Grade Students (Room #129) From Dr. An Wang Middle School Request Permission To Address Council...
Refer to Transportation Engineer: Misc. - 8th Grade Students (Room #129) From Dr. An Wang Middle School Request Permission To Address Council...
In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. C. Gitschier. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to refer to Transportation Engineer for report and recommendation by C. Jenness, seconded by C. C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A List Of The Number Of AEDs (Automated External...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide The City Council With A List Of The Number Of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator)...
In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Drinkwater, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Drinkwater)
Ask the City Manager to Report On Which Department Is Responsible For Identifying Damage Caused By Equipment...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Report On Which Department Is Responsible For Identifying Damage Caused By Equipment Contractor...
In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Leahy, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Leahy)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Current Status Of Recommendations From The 2019 Clifton Larson HR...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On The Current Status Of Recommendations From The 2019 Clifton Larson HR...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Wayne Jenness, Erik R. Gitschier and Vesna Nuon; Wayne Jenness is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Ensure That Noise Amplification Is Not Used In A Way That Negatively Impacts Community...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Ensure That Noise Amplification Is Not Used In A Way That Negatively Impacts Community During...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have Transportation Engineer Conduct A Traffic Study At The Intersection Of Varnum Avenue...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Transportation Engineer Conduct A Traffic Study At The Intersection Of Varnum Avenue And...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Robinson)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report If Any Further Steps Are Necessary To Streamline...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Report If Any Further Steps Are Necessary To Streamline...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Update On The Store 38 And Fairmount Street...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Detailed Update On The Store 38 And Fairmount Street...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On What Percentage Of Our Employees Are Currently In Compliance With The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A Report On What Percentage Of Our Employees Are Currently In Compliance With The State...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On Why We Removed The LRTA Bus Hub From Downtown...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have The Proper Department Provide A Report On Why We Removed The LRTA Bus Hub From Downtown...
In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Jenness, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Jenness)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide An Update On The Traffic Lights On Varnum Avenue And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide An Update On The Traffic Lights On Varnum Avenue And University...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Detailed Timeline; Including Scope Of Work For Clean-Up Of...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide A Detailed Timeline; Including Scope Of Work For Clean-Up Of All...
In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Nuon, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Nuon)
Ask the City Manager to Create A Focus Group Tasked With The Creation Of, Management Of, Maintenance Of, And...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Create A Focus Group Tasked With The Creation Of, Management Of, Maintenance Of, And Marketing...
In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted.
The minutes give the result only (“So voted”, a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted. Filed by Corey Robinson and Paul Ratha Yem; Corey Robinson is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Rourke. So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Rourke)
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