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November 21, 2016
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Henry G. Bousquet, Naomi R. A. Carney, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Steven Martins, Linda M. Morad, James D. Oliveira, Dana L. Rebeiro, Kerry M. Winterson
Absent: Debora Coelho
During the meeting:
- Carney arrived late (7:11)
Every vote, in order
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Lopes, Bousquet, Martins, Winterson, Council President Morad, Councillors Carney and Coelho, requesting that the Committee on Ordinances review the City of Boston’s Ordinance regarding Recreational Vehicles and further, that the…
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Ordinance, as Amended, relative to Recreational Vehicles.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, relative to Recreational Vehicles..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Bousquet)
To recommend to the City Council, that a letter be sent to the State Legislature asking that they consider amending the State Law prohibiting 4-wheel quads and off-road recreational vehicles (that are registered) to allow them access to public State Parks and Trails appropriate for use in a safe manner.
From the minutes
“The Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council, that a letter be sent to the State Legislature asking that they consider amending the State Law prohibiting 4-wheel quads and off-road recreational vehicles (that are registered) to allow them access to public State Parks and Trails appropriate for use in a safe manner..”
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillors Winterson, Coelho, Gomes, Abreu, Lopes, Martins, Bousquet and Carney requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances draft an Ordinance for Chapter 23, Traffic in the City Code, to deal with uninspected motor vehicles; and further, that…
To recommend to the City Council Referral of the Motion, to the Traffic Commission.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council REFERRAL of the MOTION, to the Traffic Commission..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council, Referral of the Proposed Parking Regulation related to uninspected motor vehicles to the Traffic Commission.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Bousquet, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council, REFERRAL of the Proposed Parking Regulation related to uninspected motor vehicles to the Traffic Commission..” (Motion: Morad, second: Bousquet)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Ordinances look at the Providence, Rhode Island trash and bulky items dumping Ordinance, and discuss if there are parts of the law that can be implemented in the City, along with considering a…
To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Gomes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To take “No Further Action” on this matter at this time..” (Motion: Gomes, second: Abreu)
Notice, City Clerk of reference of a Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the City Code by the addition of Article Ix adopting the Stretch Code, 780 Cmr Appendix 115.Aa, to the 9th Edition Massachusetts Building Code (Ref’d 9/22/16) was…
To recommend to the City Council, Adoption of the Ordinance, amending Chapter 6 of the City Code by the addition of Article Ix adopting the Stretch Code, 780 Cmr Appendix 115.Aa, to the 9th Edition Massachusetts Building Code.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Winterson, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council, ADOPTION of the ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 6 of the City Code by the addition of Article IX adopting the Stretch Code, 780 CMR Appendix 115.AA, to the 9th Edition Massachusetts Building Code..” (Motion: Lopes, second: Winterson)
On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee Voted: To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation and take “No Further Action” on items number five (5) and six (6). This motion passed on a voice vote. They are as follows: Notice, City Clerk of reference…
To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation and take “No Further Action” on items number five (5) and six (6).
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To waive the reading and follow the Chair’s recommendation and take “No Further Action” on items number five (5) and six (6)..” (Motion: Morad, second: Abreu)
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