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June 26, 2023
18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Present: Mark A. Oram, Michael H. Ossing, Samantha Perlman, Kathleen D. Robey, Laura J. Wagner, David Doucette, Christian Dumais, John J. Irish, Sean A. Navin, Donald R. Landers
Absent: Teona C. Brown
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Accept and file: Minutes of the City Council meeting, June 5, 2023
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, June 5, 2023, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the City Council meeting, June 5, 2023, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: Minutes of the Special City Council meeting, June 12, 2023
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting, June 12, 2023, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting, June 12, 2023, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Accept and file: Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of appointment of ADA Compliance Officer
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of appointment of ADA Compliance Officer, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Mayor, re: Notification of appointment of ADA Compliance Officer, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
Moved to reports of committee & file: Communication from Assistant City Solicitor Jeremy McManus, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Assistant City Solicitor Jeremy McManus, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” §36 “Executive Residential Overlay District” (EROD) to increase the cap on the number of multifamily dwelling units allowed from 475 to 950, in proper legal form, Order No. 23-1008872, MOVED TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEE & FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Assistant City Solicitor Jeremy McManus, re: Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” §36 “Executive Residential Overlay District” (EROD) to increase the cap on the number of multifamily dwelling units allowed from 475 to 950, in proper legal form, Order No. 23-1008872, MOVED TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEE & FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Request for Approval for Replacement of two (2) Flat Wall Signs and a Free-Standing Sign, Fairfield Inn, 105 Apex Drive, within the...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval for Replacement of two (2) Flat Wall Signs and a Free-Standing Sign, Fairfield Inn, 105 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Request for Approval for Replacement of two (2) Flat Wall Signs and a Free-Standing Sign, Fairfield Inn, 105 Apex Drive, within the Hospitality and Recreation Mixed Use Overlay District (HRMUOD), APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” §36...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” §36 “Executive Residential Overlay District” (EROD) to increase the cap on the number of multifamily dwelling units from 475 to 950, Order No. 23-1008872, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from the Planning Board, re: Favorable Recommendation on the Proposed Zoning Amendment to Chapter 650 “Zoning” §36 “Executive Residential Overlay District” (EROD) to increase the cap on the number of multifamily dwelling units from 475 to 950, Order No. 23-1008872, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Approve: Cost of Living (COLA) Base be increased from $12,000.00 to $13,000.00 pursuant to MGL Chapter 32 §103(j) on the recommendation of the...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Cost of Living (COLA) Base be increased from $12,000.00 to $13,000.00 pursuant to MGL Chapter 32 §103(j) on the recommendation of the Retirement Board, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Cost of Living (COLA) Base be increased from $12,000.00 to $13,000.00 pursuant to MGL Chapter 32 §103(j) on the recommendation of the Retirement Board, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Accept and file: Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns...
Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns about mosquitos on various dates in July 2023, FILE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Oram, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Communication from Central MA Mosquito Control Project, re: Personnel will be in the community responding to residents’ concerns about mosquitos on various dates in July 2023, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Oram)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Application for Taxi/Livery License from Tim Ending d/b/a Platinum Care Plus, to operate a Livery Service...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Taxi/Livery License from Tim Ending d/b/a Platinum Care Plus, to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle, 67 Forest Street, #267, referred to PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Application for Taxi/Livery License from Tim Ending d/b/a Platinum Care Plus, to operate a Livery Service with one vehicle, 67 Forest Street, #267, referred to PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Public Services Committee: Set MONDAY JULY 24, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Lightpath, to install...
Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JULY 24, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Lightpath, to install underground cable in conduit and other equipment within the public way on Cedar Hill Street near D’Angelo Drive, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Landers, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JULY 24, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Petition from Lightpath, to install underground cable in conduit and other equipment within the public way on Cedar Hill Street near D’Angelo Drive, referred to the PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE; adopted..” (Motion: Landers)
Refer to the Urban Affairs Committee & Advertise: Set MONDAY JULY 24, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JULY 24, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Rick Marino, Trustee on behalf of Marco Realty Trust, to expand a pre-existing nonconforming use pursuant to City Code Chapter 650 “Zoning” §12(B) at 13-15 Mechanic Street, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That there being no objection thereto set MONDAY JULY 24, 2023, as the DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING, on the Application for Special Permit from Rick Marino, Trustee on behalf of Marco Realty Trust, to expand a pre-existing nonconforming use pursuant to City Code Chapter 650 “Zoning” §12(B) at 13-15 Mechanic Street, referred to the URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE & ADVERTISE; adopted..” (Motion: Robey)
Accept and file: Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees
Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Doucette, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Minutes of following Boards, Commissions and Committees, FILE; adopted..” (Motion: Doucette)
Refer to the Legal Department: Following CLAIMS
Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted.
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“Motion by Councilor Perlman, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the following CLAIMS, referred to the LEGAL DEPARTMENT; adopted..” (Motion: Perlman)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: Capital Transfer Request in the amount of $1,598,076.10 which moves funds from Free Cash to Capital Outlay for various departmental needs...
Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Capital Transfer Request in the amount of $1,598,076.10 which moves funds from Free Cash to Capital Outlay for various departmental needs as outlined, APPROVED; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Irish, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: That the Capital Transfer Request in the amount of $1,598,076.10 which moves funds from Free Cash to Capital Outlay for various departmental needs as outlined, APPROVED; adopted..” (Motion: Irish)
Suspend the rules
Suspension of the Rules requested – granted.
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From the minutes
“Suspension of the Rules requested – granted..”
Approve: THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT...
Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT CHAPTER 650 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-36 (Executive Residential Overlay District), Subsection C(1), to read as follows (new text shown as underlined): (1) The City Council shall be the permit granting authority for special permits and site plan approvals in the EROD. Special permits shall require a two- thirds-vote of the City Council, except when only a simple majority vote is required pursuant to MGL c. 40A, § 9; site plan approvals shall require a simple majority vote. II. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-36 (Executive Residential Overlay District), Subsection D(2), to read as follows (deleted text shown as strikethrough, new text shown as underlined): (2) The following additional uses are permitted by special permit in the EROD: (a) Multifamily dwellings, provided that the total number of units within the entire EROD shall not exceed 475 950. (b) Restaurant, cafe with or without table service (including outside seating and service) without drive-through. (c) Restaurant, cafe with or without table service (including outside seating and service) with drive-through, provided that said facilities have no dedicated driveway with a...
The minutes record the result only (“adopted”), with no count or names, so MassVoter shows the result only and does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Robey, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED: THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5 OF CHAPTER 40A OF THE GENERAL LAWS, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH THAT CHAPTER 650 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH, AS MOST RECENTLY AMENDED, BE FURTHER AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: I. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-36 (Executive Residential Overlay District), Subsection C(1), to read as follows (new text shown as underlined): (1) The City Council shall be the permit granting authority for special permits and site plan approvals in the EROD. Special permits shall require a two- thirds-vote of the City Council, except when only a simple majority vote is required pursuant to MGL c. 40A, § 9; site plan approvals shall require a simple majority vote. II. By amending Chapter 650 (Zoning), Section 650-36 (Executive Residential Overlay District), Subsection D(2), to read as follows (deleted text shown as strikethrough, new text shown as underlined): (2) The following additional uses are permitted by special permit in the EROD: (a) Multifamily dwellings, provided that the total number of units within the entire EROD shall not exceed 475 950. (b) Restaurant, cafe with or without table service (including outside seating and service) without drive-through. (c) Restaurant, cafe with or without table service (including outside seating and service) with drive-through, provided that said facilities have no dedicated driveway with a curb cut on a public way. (d) Health, sports and fitness clubs (indoor and/or outdoor) and related facilities. (e) Retail sales and services. (f) Brew pubs. (g) Distilleries with attached restaurants. (h) Accessory solar energy installations, including but not limited to rooftop systems and solar parking canopies. (i) Uses allowed by special permit in the underlying zoning district. (j) Mixed-use development, consisting of a combination of by right or special permit residential/business uses as listed in this section (§650- 36, et seq.). III. The effective date of these amendments shall be the date of passage. APPROVED. First Reading, suspended; Second Reading, adopted; Passage to Enroll, adopted; Passage to Ordain; adopted. No objection to passage in one evening..” (Motion: Robey)
Adjourn
Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:50 PM; adopted.
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From the minutes
“Motion by Councilor Dumais, seconded by the Chair to adopt the following: ORDERED There being no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council is herewith adjourned at 8:50 PM; adopted..” (Motion: Dumais)
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