MassVoter.com← Newton City CouncilNewton City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
September 3, 2019
24 recorded votes, 23 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, 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, Cheryl Lipof Lappin
Absent: Leonard J. Gentile, David A. Kalis
During the meeting:
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 20, sec 161(c) to add the word “inactive”: Short-term rental ordinance with fees.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 20, sec.164(j) regarding Access and Egress to add the text in: Short-term rental.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 20, sec. 164(i) regarding Notice of Registration to add the following text: Short-term.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5 purpose to add the following text: Short-term rental ordinance with fees.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 20, sec. 166 and Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C Standards to change the effective date to.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.B.4 to amend the text as follows: Short-term rental ordinance with fees.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.B.6 to amend the text as follows: Short-term rental ordinance with fees.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 20, sec. 162(g) to add the word lessee: Short-term rental ordinance with fees.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.B.3 to add the text as follows: Short-term rental ordinance with fees.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend: Chap 20, sec. 164(b); Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.6; and Chap 30, sec 6.4.5.B.10 as follows to.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.7 to add the text as follows: Short-term rental ordinance with fees.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.7 to change the number 9 to 6: Short-term rental ordinance with fees.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.7 to remove the number of bedrooms: Short-term rental ordinance with fees.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Amend Chap 30, to remove the requirement of a Special Permit for 4 or 5 bedrooms: Short-term.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: #136-19 Approve #128-19 as Amended: Short-term rental ordinance with fees.
- Rebecca Walker Grossman recused from the vote on: Approve #136-19 as Amended: Short-term rental ordinance with fees.
Every vote, in order
Referred to Public Safety & Trans., Public Facilities and Finance Committees
#156-18 Reconsider: Ordinance amendments for enforcement and fines for sidewalk clearing violations
Motion to Reconsider Failed to Carry 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 Reconsider Failed to Carry by Voice Vote.”
Referred to Public Safety & Transportation Committee
#578-18 Amend the end date to March 31st: Shorten the duration of the winter parking ban
Motion to Amend the end date to March 31st 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 the end date to March 31st was Approved by Voice Vote.”
#578-18 Amend the start date to December 1st: Shorten the duration of the winter parking ban
Motion to amend the start date to December 1st was approved 12 Yeas, 10 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof, Norton, Schwartz), 2 Absent (Councilors Gentile & Kalis)
Yes: Albright, Baker, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Laredo, Leary, Markiewicz, Noel, RiceNo: Auchincloss, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof, Norton, Schwartz
From the minutes
“Motion to amend the start date to December 1st was approved 12 Yeas, 10 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof, Norton, Schwartz), 2 Absent (Councilors Gentile & Kalis).”
#578-18 Approve as Amended: Shorten the duration of the winter parking ban
Approved as Amended 22 Yeas, 2 Absent (Councilors Gentile & Kalis)
From the minutes
“Approved as Amended 22 Yeas, 2 Absent (Councilors Gentile & Kalis).”
#179-19 Add Personal Services: Petition to amend Board Order #96-17 to allow bank use at Washington Place
A Motion to add Personal Services was Approved 14 Yeas, 8 Nays (Councilors Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Leary, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Schwartz, Laredo), 2 Absent (Councilors Gentile & Kalis)
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Lipof, RiceNo: Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Laredo, Leary, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Schwartz
From the minutes
“A Motion to add Personal Services was Approved 14 Yeas, 8 Nays (Councilors Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Leary, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Schwartz, Laredo), 2 Absent (Councilors Gentile & Kalis).”
#179-19 Recommit this item to the Land Use Committee: Petition to amend Board Order #96-17 to allow bank use at Washington Place
A Motion to Recommit this item to the Land Use Committee was Approved 21 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Brousal-Glaser), 2 Absent (Councilors Gentile & Kalis)
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Rice, SchwartzNo: Brousal-Glaser
From the minutes
“A Motion to Recommit this item to the Land Use Committee was Approved 21 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Brousal-Glaser), 2 Absent (Councilors Gentile & Kalis).”
Referred to Zoning & Planning, Public Safety, and Finance Committees
#136-19 Amend Chap 20, sec 161(c) to add the word “inactive”: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 20, sec 161(c) to add the word “inactive” Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only. Rebecca Walker Grossman recused.
From the minutes
“Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 20, sec.164(j) regarding Access and Egress to add the text in: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 20, sec.164(j) regarding Access and Egress to add the text in Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only. Rebecca Walker Grossman recused.
From the minutes
“Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 20, sec. 164(i) regarding Notice of Registration to add the following text: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 20, sec. 164(i) regarding Notice of Registration to add the following text Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only. Rebecca Walker Grossman recused.
From the minutes
“Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5 purpose to add the following text: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5 purpose to add the following text Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only. Rebecca Walker Grossman recused.
From the minutes
“Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 20, sec. 166 and Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C Standards to change the effective date to January 2, 2020: Short-term rental ordinance...
Motion to Amend Chap 20, sec. 166 and Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C Standards to change the effective date to January 2, 2020 Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only. Rebecca Walker Grossman recused.
From the minutes
“Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.B.4 to amend the text as follows: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.B.4 to amend the text as follows Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only. Rebecca Walker Grossman recused.
From the minutes
“Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.B.6 to amend the text as follows: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.B.6 to amend the text as follows Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only. Rebecca Walker Grossman recused.
From the minutes
“Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 20, sec. 162(g) to add the word lessee: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 20, sec. 162(g) to add the word lessee Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only. Rebecca Walker Grossman recused.
From the minutes
“Amendment Approved by Voice Vote, 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.B.3 to add the text as follows: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.B.3 to add the text as follows Amendment Failed to Carry 17 Nays, 3 Yeas (Councilors Auchincloss, Kelley, Krintzman), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
Yes: Auchincloss, Kelley, KrintzmanNo: Albright, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Rice, SchwartzRebecca Walker Grossman recused and is left out of this vote. The Actions name Emily Norton as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Amendment Failed to Carry 17 Nays, 3 Yeas (Councilors Auchincloss, Kelley, Krintzman), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend: Chap 20, sec. 164(b); Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.6; and Chap 30, sec 6.4.5.B.10 as follows to state the operator must be on site...
Motion to Amend: Chap 20, sec. 164(b); Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.6; and Chap 30, sec 6.4.5.B.10 as follows to state the operator must be on site Amendment Failed to Carry 11 Nays, 9 Yeas (Councilors Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Greenberg, Lipof, Markiewicz, Rice, Schwartz & Laredo), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
Yes: Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Greenberg, Laredo, Lipof, Markiewicz, Rice, SchwartzNo: Albright, Auchincloss, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, NoelRebecca Walker Grossman recused and is left out of this vote. The Actions name Emily Norton as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Amendment Failed to Carry 11 Nays, 9 Yeas (Councilors Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Greenberg, Lipof, Markiewicz, Rice, Schwartz & Laredo), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.7 to add the text as follows: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.7 to add the text as follows Amendment Failed to Carry 12 Nays, 8 Yeas (Councilors Baker, Ciccone, Danberg Greenberg, Lipof, Rice, Schwartz & Laredo), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
Yes: Baker, Ciccone, Danberg, Greenberg, Laredo, Lipof, Rice, SchwartzNo: Albright, Auchincloss, Brousal-Glaser, Cote, Crossley, Downs, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, Markiewicz, NoelRebecca Walker Grossman recused and is left out of this vote. The Actions name Emily Norton as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Amendment Failed to Carry 12 Nays, 8 Yeas (Councilors Baker, Ciccone, Danberg Greenberg, Lipof, Rice, Schwartz & Laredo), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.7 to change the number 9 to 6: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.7 to change the number 9 to 6 Amendment Failed to Carry 16 Nays, 4 Yeas (Councilors Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Lipof & Rice), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
Yes: Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Lipof, RiceNo: Albright, Auchincloss, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Markiewicz, Noel, SchwartzRebecca Walker Grossman recused and is left out of this vote. The Actions name Emily Norton as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Amendment Failed to Carry 16 Nays, 4 Yeas (Councilors Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Lipof & Rice), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.7 to remove the number of bedrooms: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.C.7 to remove the number of bedrooms Amendment Failed to Carry 15 Nays, 5 Yeas (Councilors Cote, Downs, Krintzman, Leary & Noel), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
Yes: Cote, Downs, Krintzman, Leary, NoelNo: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Crossley, Danberg, Greenberg, Kelley, Lappin, Laredo, Lipof, Markiewicz, Rice, SchwartzRebecca Walker Grossman recused and is left out of this vote. The Actions name Emily Norton as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Amendment Failed to Carry 15 Nays, 5 Yeas (Councilors Cote, Downs, Krintzman, Leary & Noel), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 30, to remove the requirement of a Special Permit for 4 or 5 bedrooms: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 30, to remove the requirement of a Special Permit for 4 or 5 bedrooms. Amendment Failed to Carry 13 Nays, 7 Yeas (Councilors Auchincloss, Cote, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary & Noel), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
Yes: Auchincloss, Cote, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, NoelNo: Albright, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Laredo, Lipof, Markiewicz, Rice, SchwartzRebecca Walker Grossman recused and is left out of this vote. The Actions name Emily Norton as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Amendment Failed to Carry 13 Nays, 7 Yeas (Councilors Auchincloss, Cote, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary & Noel), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.B.3 to add the text as follows: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Amend Chap 30, sec. 6.7.5.B.3 to add the text as follows Amendment Failed to Carry 13 Nays, 7 Yeas (Councilors Auchincloss, Cote, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary & Noel), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
Yes: Auchincloss, Cote, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, NoelNo: Albright, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Laredo, Lipof, Markiewicz, Rice, SchwartzRebecca Walker Grossman recused and is left out of this vote. The Actions name Emily Norton as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Amendment Failed to Carry 13 Nays, 7 Yeas (Councilors Auchincloss, Cote, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary & Noel), 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#128-19 Approve as amended: Zoning Amendment for short-term rentals
Motion to Approve #128-19 as Amended Approved 20 Yeas, 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Rice, SchwartzRebecca Walker Grossman recused and is left out of this vote. The Actions name Emily Norton 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 #128-19 as Amended Approved 20 Yeas, 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
#136-19 Approve as amended: Short-term rental ordinance with fees
Motion to Approve #136-19 as Amended Approved 20 Yeas, 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman)
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Rice, SchwartzRebecca Walker Grossman recused and is left out of this vote. The Actions name Emily Norton 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 #136-19 as Amended Approved 20 Yeas, 3 Absent (Councilors Gentile, Kalis & Norton), 1 Recused (Councilor Grossman).”
Accept the committee recommendations on 2 items without discussion (#275-19, #276-19)
The City Council voted without discussion 20 Yeas, 4 Absent (Councilors Baker, Gentile, Kalis & Norton) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following items:
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Rice, SchwartzOne vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #275-19 Appointment of Carol Todreas to the Urban Design Commission; #276-19 Appointment of Robert Linsky to the Urban Design Commission. The Actions name Lisle Baker and Emily Norton 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 20 Yeas, 4 Absent (Councilors Baker, Gentile, Kalis & Norton) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following items:.”
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