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February 6, 2024
30 recorded votes, 25 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Mayor Daniel P. Rourke presiding.
Present: Sokhary Chau, John Descoteaux, Erik R. Gitschier, Wayne Jenness, John J. Leahy, Rita Mercier, Vesna Nuon, Corey Robinson, Daniel P. Rourke, Kimberly Scott, Paul Ratha Yem
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
Accept and place on file: Communication Remote / Zoom Participation
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
Minutes Of Rules & Election Law SC January 30th; City Council Meeting January 30th, For Acceptance
Accept and place on file: Minutes Of Rules & Election Law SC January 30th; City Council Meeting January 30th, For Acceptance
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Gitschier, 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. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Ordinance - Amend Chapter 9 By Creating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging Committee
Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Chapter 9 By Creating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging Committee
Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Nuon)
Ordinance - Quarterly Traffic - January 2024
Adopt: Ordinance - Quarterly Traffic - January 2024
Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Descoteaux. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Descoteaux)
Request: That A Commemorative Plaque Be Dedicated And Placed On The 3rd Floor Wall, At The Entrance Of The Clock...
Refer to the City Manager: Request: That A Commemorative Plaque Be Dedicated And Placed On The 3rd Floor Wall, At The Entrance Of The Clock Tower...
In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Monument Committee. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Mercier, referred to City Manager/Monument Committee. Adopted per Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Update “Adopt An Island Program” To Include JFK Plaza Where Officer Chris Rouses Statute Is...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Update “Adopt An Island Program” To Include JFK Plaza Where Officer Chris Rouses Statute Is...
In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Robinson, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Robinson)
Request: City Council Vote To Request State And Federal Funding For LPD Headquarter
Refer to the City Manager: Request: City Council Vote To Request State And Federal Funding For LPD Headquarter
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding Putting Construction Plans Online For Residents To Review
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update Regarding Putting Construction Plans Online For Residents To Review
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: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Take Item #6.2 (CPC Recommendations) out of order
Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #6.2 (CPC Recommendations) out of order. So voted.
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“Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Mercier to take Item #6.2 (CPC Recommendations) out of order. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Mercier)
Ask the City Manager to Provide A List Of City Fields That Are Leased/Permit To Groups/Individuals
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide A List Of City Fields That Are Leased/Permit To Groups/Individuals
In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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“In City Council, seconded by C. Scott, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Scott)
Ask the City Manager to And City Clerk Develop A Searchable Database Of Motions To Assist Councilors In Tracking The...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to And City Clerk Develop A Searchable Database Of Motions To Assist Councilors In Tracking The...
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 Sokhary Chau and John Descoteaux; Sokhary Chau is shown as mover.
From the minutes
“In City Council, no second needed, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Chau)
Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide Report On What Is The City’s Plan To Assist Our Community To...
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Have Proper Department Provide Report On What Is The City’s Plan To Assist Our Community To...
In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, seconded by C. Yem, referred to City Manager. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Yem)
Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The City’s Current Pothole Repair Efforts
Refer to the City Manager: Ask the City Manager to Provide An Update On The City’s Current Pothole Repair Efforts
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)
Have Manager send letter to delegation requesting additional financial assistance for repairs
Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Leahy to have Manager send letter to delegation requesting additional financial assistance for repairs. So vote.
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“Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Leahy to have Manager send letter to delegation requesting additional financial assistance for repairs. So vote..” (Motion: Scott, second: Leahy)
Motion Responses
Accept and place on file: Motion Responses
In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion “To accept and place on file” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Refer to Transportation SC: Motion Responses
F) Motion Response - Vulnerable Roadway Users – Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted.
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“F) Motion Response - Vulnerable Roadway Users – Motion by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy to refer matter to Transportation SC. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Refer to Public Safety SC: Motion Responses
I) Motion Response - Computer CAD Update – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Public Safety SC. So voted.
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“I) Motion Response - Computer CAD Update – Motion by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem to refer matter to Public Safety SC. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Informational Reports Informational Report – Cawley
Refer to Finance SC: Informational Reports Informational Report – Cawley
Informational Reports Informational Report – Cawley – Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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“Informational Reports Informational Report – Cawley – Motion by C. Scott, seconded by C. Robinson to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Robinson)
Refer to the a joint Neighborhoods: Informational Reports Informational Report – Cawley
Informational Report - CPC Recommendations – Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to refer matter to a joint Neighborhoods and Finance SC. So voted.
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“Informational Report - CPC Recommendations – Motion by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Scott to refer matter to a joint Neighborhoods and Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Scott)
Refer to Finance SC: Informational Reports Informational Report – Cawley
Informational Report - Free Cash Certification and Explanation – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted.
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“Informational Report - Free Cash Certification and Explanation – Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Descoteaux to refer matter to Finance SC. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Descoteaux)
Communication - Reappointments To Various Boards And Commissions
Approve: Communication - Reappointments To Various Boards And Commissions
In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to adopt by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted by Roll Call vote 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Mercier)
Vote - FY24 Free Cash Certification And Recommendation
Refer tp Finance SC: Vote - FY24 Free Cash Certification And Recommendation
In City Council, Motion to refer tp Finance SC by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer tp Finance SC by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Gitschier)
Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Residential Parking Signs
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Fee Schedule - Residential Parking Signs
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 20, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 20, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Ordinance - Amend Parking Rates FY24
Send to a public hearing: Ordinance - Amend Parking Rates FY24
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 20, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 20, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Leahy. So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Leahy)
Rules SC January 30, 2024
Accept the report: Rules SC January 30, 2024
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress and adopt motions of the subcommittee by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
Parks & Recreation SC February 6, 2024
Accept the report: Parks & Recreation SC February 6, 2024
Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted.
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“Motion to accept the report as a report of progress by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Gitschier. So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Gitschier)
Claims - (13) Property Damage
Refer to Law Department: Claims - (13) Property Damage
In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted.
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“In City Council, Motion to refer to Law Department for report and recommendation by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Jenness. So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Jenness)
Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of Geothermal Main Along Broadway, Wilder, Walker And Waugh...
Send to a public hearing: Boston Gas D/B/A National Grid - Request Installation Of Geothermal Main Along Broadway, Wilder, Walker And Waugh...
Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 20, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted.
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From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Public Hearing on February 20, 2024 @ 7 PM by C. Nuon, seconded by C. Yem. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon, second: Yem)
Executive Session - To Consider And Discuss The Possible Acquisition Of The Ste Jeanne D’Arc Property, Public...
Go into executive session: Executive Session - To Consider And Discuss The Possible Acquisition Of The Ste Jeanne D’Arc Property, Public...
In City Council, Motion to enter Executive Session and adjourn from that session by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopter per Roll Call vote, 11 yeas. So voted.
From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to enter Executive Session and adjourn from that session by C. Scott, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopter per Roll Call vote, 11 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Scott, second: Gitschier)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted.
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From the minutes
“In City Council, Motion to Adjourn in Executive Session by C. Chau, seconded by C. Descoteaux. So voted..” (Motion: Chau, second: Descoteaux)
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