MassVoter.com← Newton City CouncilNewton City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
July 9, 2018
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Allan L. Ciccone, Alison M. Leary, Maria Scibelli Greenberg, Susan Albright, Jake Auchincloss, Emily Norton, Andrea W. Kelley, James R. Cote, Barbara Brousal-Glaser, Joshua Krintzman, Leonard J. Gentile, Christopher J. Markiewicz, Andreae Downs, Deborah J. Crossley, John B. Rice, Greg Schwartz, Victoria L. Danberg, Brenda Noel, Rebecca Walker Grossman, Marc C. Laredo, Lisle Baker, Richard A. Lipof, David A. Kalis, Cheryl Lipof Lappin
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Cheryl Lipof Lappin recused from the vote on: #312-18 Approve: Citizens Petition requesting ballot question on recreational marijuana establishments.
- Richard A. Lipof recused from the vote on: #312-18 Approve: Citizens Petition requesting ballot question on recreational marijuana establishments.
- Cheryl Lipof Lappin recused from the vote on: #379-18 Approve: Ballot Question regulating the number of recreational marijuana establishments.
- Richard A. Lipof recused from the vote on: #379-18 Approve: Ballot Question regulating the number of recreational marijuana establishments.
Every vote, in order
Referred to Programs & Services Committee
#312-18 Approve: Citizens Petition requesting ballot question on recreational marijuana establishments
Motion to Approve Failed to Carry 13 Nays, 8 Yeas (Councilors Auchincloss, Baker, Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Kelley, Rice & Schwartz), 2 Recused (Councilors Lappin and Lipof), 1 Absent (Councilor Laredo)
Yes: Auchincloss, Baker, Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Kelley, Rice, SchwartzNo: Albright, Brousal-Glaser, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Krintzman, Leary, Markiewicz, Noel, NortonCheryl Lipof Lappin and Richard A. Lipof recused and are left out of this vote. The Actions name Marc C. Laredo as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve Failed to Carry 13 Nays, 8 Yeas (Councilors Auchincloss, Baker, Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Kelley, Rice & Schwartz), 2 Recused (Councilors Lappin and Lipof), 1 Absent (Councilor Laredo).”
#379-18 Approve: Ballot Question regulating the number of recreational marijuana establishments
Approved 19 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Gentile & Leary), 2 Recused (Councilors Lappin and Lipof), 1 Absent (Councilor Laredo)
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Rice, SchwartzNo: Gentile, LearyCheryl Lipof Lappin and Richard A. Lipof recused and are left out of this vote. The Actions name Marc C. Laredo as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Approved 19 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Gentile & Leary), 2 Recused (Councilors Lappin and Lipof), 1 Absent (Councilor Laredo).”
Referred to Land Use Committee
#137-18 Amend to adjust construction hours and add snow removal: Petition to allow 18-unit multi family dwelling at 189-193 Adams St/19 Quirk Ct...
Motion to Amend to adjust construction hours and add snow removal was Approved by Voice Vote
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only.
From the minutes
“Motion to Amend to adjust construction hours and add snow removal was Approved by Voice Vote.”
#137-18 Approve as Amended: Petition to allow 18-unit multi family dwelling at 189-193 Adams St/19 Quirk Ct 183-193 ADAMS STREET, LLC petition for...
Motion to Approve as Amended Failed to Carry 15 Yeas, 9 Nays (Councilors Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Danberg, Gentile, Kalis, Markiewicz, Norton)
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Crossley, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Rice, SchwartzNo: Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Danberg, Gentile, Kalis, Markiewicz, NortonThe Actions record the motion as failing with more yes votes (15) than no (9); it needed a two-thirds vote (16 of the 24 councilors).
From the minutes
“Motion to Approve as Amended Failed to Carry 15 Yeas, 9 Nays (Councilors Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Danberg, Gentile, Kalis, Markiewicz, Norton).”
Referred to Zoning & Planning Committee
#201-18 Postpone to August 13, 2018: Zoning amendment to limit residential portion of business zone developments
Motion to Postpone to August 13, 2018 was Approved 17 Yeas, 7 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss, Downs, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof & Noel)
Yes: Albright, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Laredo, Leary, Markiewicz, Norton, Rice, SchwartzNo: Auchincloss, Downs, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof, Noel
From the minutes
“Motion to Postpone to August 13, 2018 was Approved 17 Yeas, 7 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss, Downs, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof & Noel).”
#202-18 Postpone to August 13, 2018: Zoning amendment to Mixed Used 4 district
Motion to Postpone to August 13, 2018 was Approved 17 Yeas, 7 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss, Downs, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof & Noel)
Yes: Albright, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Laredo, Leary, Markiewicz, Norton, Rice, SchwartzNo: Auchincloss, Downs, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof, Noel
From the minutes
“Motion to Postpone to August 13, 2018 was Approved 17 Yeas, 7 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss, Downs, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof & Noel).”
#203-18 Postpone to August 13, 2018: Zoning amend. for moratorium on zone changes/construction on Washington St.
Motion to Postpone to August 13, 2018 was Approved 17 Yeas, 7 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss, Downs, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof & Noel)
Yes: Albright, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Laredo, Leary, Markiewicz, Norton, Rice, SchwartzNo: Auchincloss, Downs, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof, Noel
From the minutes
“Motion to Postpone to August 13, 2018 was Approved 17 Yeas, 7 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss, Downs, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof & Noel).”
Approve 22 items without discussion (#392-18, #254-18, #377-18, #316-18, #315-18, #318-18, ...)
The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 1 Absent (Councilor Laredo) to Approve the Committee recommendations on the following items:
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Rice, SchwartzOne vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #392-18 Extension of time to exercise Special Permit #179-15 for 1349...; #254-18 Request for an extension of time for Special Permit at 283 Melrose...; #377-18 Appointment of John Castellot to the Institutional Biotechnology...; #316-18 Appointment of Elizabeth Ingraham to the Human Rights Commission; #315-18 Appointment of Tamika Olszewski to the Human Rights Commission; #318-18 Appointment of David Kuppenheimer to the Human Rights Commission; #319-18 Re-Appt of Michelle Freshman to the Health & Human Services...; #320-18 Re-appointment of Bryan Barash to the Human Rights Commission; #321-18 Re-appointment of Kerwin Derrick to the Human Rights Commission; #378-18 Re-appointment of Jane Brown to Human Rights Commission; #350-18 Request to increase the salary of the City Clerk/Clerk of the Council; #386-18 National Grid Grant of Location for Gay Street; #387-18 National Grid Grant of Location on California Street; #325-18 President Laredo’s appointment of Amy MacKrell to the Designer...; #323-18 President Laredo’s reappointment of Peter Barrer to the Design...; #382-18 Re-appointment of Halina Brown to the Citizens Commission on Energy; #383-18 Re-appointment of Jonathan Kantar to the Citizens Commission on Energy; #394-18 Transfer $240,000 for back pay owed to the former police chief; #393-18 Appropriate $9,837.31 to settle a claim resulting from a sewer backup; #389-18 Appropriation of $6,400 to fund the purchase and installation of...; #391-18 Discussion of changes to the Historic District Commission section...; #410-18 Appropriate $100,000 for schematic design study for potential.... The Actions name Marc C. Laredo as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 1 Absent (Councilor Laredo) to Approve the Committee recommendations on the following items:.”
Referred to Recodification Committee
Suspend the rules to accept late-filed items to the docket and refer them to committee
The following item was filed after the close of the Docket and a Motion to Suspend the Rules to accept the item to the Docket and assign it to Committees was Approved by Voice Vote.
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only.
From the minutes
“The following item was filed after the close of the Docket and a Motion to Suspend the Rules to accept the item to the Docket and assign it to Committees was Approved by Voice Vote..”
#215-18 Approve: Special Permit Petition to allow a rear-lot subdivision at 156 Otis Street 156 OTIS STREET LLC petition for SPECIAL PERMIT/SITE...
The City Council voted without discussion 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Brousal-Glaser & Gentile), 1 Absent (Councilor Laredo) to Approve the Committee recommendation on the following item:
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Rice, SchwartzNo: Brousal-Glaser, GentileThe Actions name Marc C. Laredo as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The City Council voted without discussion 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Brousal-Glaser & Gentile), 1 Absent (Councilor Laredo) to Approve the Committee recommendation on the following item:.”
#344-18 Approve: Request to transfer funds to hire a consultant to develop a cultural strategy
The City Council voted without discussion 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Markiewicz & Norton), 1 Absent (Councilor Laredo) to Approve the Committee recommendation on the following item:
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Rice, SchwartzNo: Markiewicz, NortonThe Actions name Marc C. Laredo as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The City Council voted without discussion 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Markiewicz & Norton), 1 Absent (Councilor Laredo) to Approve the Committee recommendation on the following item:.”
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