MassVoter.com← Newton City CouncilNewton City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
October 7, 2019
14 recorded votes, 13 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:
- Andrea W. Kelley recused from the vote on: #262-19(3) Accept the committee recommendation: Petition to allow more than one garage at 333 Otis Street.
Every vote, in order
Referred to Programs & Services and Finance Committees
#208-19(A) Override the Mayor’s veto of the Mayor’s salary ($155,000)
Council overrides Mayor’s Veto and approves #208-19(A) 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss and Grossman), 1 Absent (Councilor Norton)
Yes: Albright, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Rice, SchwartzNo: Auchincloss, GrossmanThe Actions name Emily Norton as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote. Overriding a veto takes a two-thirds vote of the council (City Charter section 3-8).
From the minutes
“Council overrides Mayor’s Veto and approves #208-19(A) 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss and Grossman), 1 Absent (Councilor Norton).”
#208-19(B) Override the Mayor’s veto of City Council compensation ($15,500)
Council overrides Mayor’s Veto and approves #208-19(B) 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss and Grossman), 1 Absent (Councilor Norton)
Yes: Albright, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Rice, SchwartzNo: Auchincloss, GrossmanThe Actions name Emily Norton as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote. Overriding a veto takes a two-thirds vote of the council (City Charter section 3-8). For #208-19(C), School Committee compensation, the Actions say “No motion made to approve #208-19(C) - Mayor’s Veto stands.”
From the minutes
“Council overrides Mayor’s Veto and approves #208-19(B) 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Auchincloss and Grossman), 1 Absent (Councilor Norton).”
#208-19(D) Add to Docket and refer to Committees: Request for ordinance amendment to increase School Committee salary
Approved to add to Docket and refer to Committees 23 yeas, 1 Absent (Councilor Norton)
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Rice, SchwartzThe 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
“Approved to add to Docket and refer to Committees 23 yeas, 1 Absent (Councilor Norton).”
Referred to Zoning & Planning Committee
#191-19 Amend the text of section 7-83(b) to the following: (b) City departments hosting staff positions funded by CPC administrative and...
A Motion to Amend the text of section 7-83(b) to the following: (b) City departments hosting staff positions funded by CPC administrative and operating expenses shall collaborate with the CPC in finalizing job descriptions and organizational structure for said positions. The CPC chair and up to one other member of the CPC shall participate in the hiring process for Community Preservation Program Manager. Only candidates who are acceptable to both CPC participants in the hiring process shall be forwarded to the Mayor for consideration. 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
“A Motion to Amend the text of section 7-83(b) to the following: (b) City departments hosting staff positions funded by CPC administrative and operating expenses shall collaborate with the CPC in finalizing job descriptions and organizational structure for said positions. The CPC chair and up to one other member of the CPC shall participate in the hiring process for Community Preservation Program Manager. Only candidates who are acceptable to both CPC participants in the hiring process shall be forwarded to the Mayor for consideration. Was Approved by Voice Vote.”
#191-19 Approve as amended: Ordinance amendment relative to Community Preservation Act and Committee
Approved as amended 24 Yeas
Referred to Public Safety & Transportation and Finance Committees
#82-19 Amend the Committee votes of Approval to Denied: Authorize the Director of Planning to set the fees for parking meter spaces
Motion to amend the Committee votes of Approval to Denied failed 18 Nays, 6 Yeas (Councilors Baker, Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Norton and Laredo)
Yes: Baker, Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Laredo, NortonNo: Albright, Auchincloss, Brousal-Glaser, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Rice, SchwartzThe Actions record the item as “Denied”: the motion to approve it did not pass.
From the minutes
“Motion to amend the Committee votes of Approval to Denied failed 18 Nays, 6 Yeas (Councilors Baker, Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Norton and Laredo).”
#82-19 Amend to have the Director of Planning report changes to the City Council: Authorize the Director of Planning to set the fees for parking...
Motion to amend to have the Director of Planning report changes to the City Council 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 have the Director of Planning report changes to the City Council Approved by Voice Vote.”
#82-19 Amend to Cap the upper limit of fees to $2.50: Authorize the Director of Planning to set the fees for parking meter spaces
Motion to amend to Cap the upper limit of fees to $2.50 Failed 15 Nays, 9 Yeas (Counciloirs Baker, Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Kalis, Markiewicz, Norton, Schwartz & Laredo)
Yes: Baker, Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Kalis, Laredo, Markiewicz, Norton, SchwartzNo: Albright, Auchincloss, Brousal-Glaser, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Rice
From the minutes
“Motion to amend to Cap the upper limit of fees to $2.50 Failed 15 Nays, 9 Yeas (Counciloirs Baker, Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Kalis, Markiewicz, Norton, Schwartz & Laredo).”
#82-19 Amend to Cap the upper limit of fees at $3.75: Authorize the Director of Planning to set the fees for parking meter spaces
Motion to amend to Cap the upper limit of fees at $3.75 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 Cap the upper limit of fees at $3.75 was Approved by Voice vote.”
#82-19 Approve as Amended: Authorize the Director of Planning to set the fees for parking meter spaces
Approved as Amended 19 Yeas, 5 Nays (Councilors Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Norton and Laredo)
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Rice, SchwartzNo: Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Laredo, Norton
From the minutes
“Approved as Amended 19 Yeas, 5 Nays (Councilors Ciccone, Cote, Gentile, Norton and Laredo).”
Referred to Public Facilities Committee
#305-19 Approve: National Grid petition for grant of location in Voss Terrace
Approved by Voice Vote
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only.
#306-19 Approve: National Grid petition for a grant of location in Dearborn Street
Approved by Voice Vote
The Actions record this as a voice vote with no count, so MassVoter shows the result only.
Accept the committee recommendations on 14 items without discussion (#267-19, #266-19, #309-19, #310-19, #422-18(2), #268-19(2), ...)
The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 1 Absent (Councilor Norton) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Rice, SchwartzOne vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #267-19 Petition to alter existing nonconforming three-story at 410...; #266-19 Petition to establish accessory apartment at 342 Dudley Road; #309-19 Petition to extend nonconforming side setback and lot coverage at...; #310-19 Petition to extend nonconforming height at 67 Temple Street; #422-18(2) Petition to amend Special Permits to allow salon use at 148...; #268-19(2) Extension of Time to Open a Public Hearing at 58 Cross Street/1089...; #179-19(2) Extension of Time for #179-19 - Washington Place; #274-19 Appointment of Rick Wetmore to the Chestnut Hill Historic District...; #301-19 Appointment of Dante Capasso to Auburndale Historic District...; #308-19 Request for a main drain extension at 12 Ferncroft Road; #251-19 Building Sewer, Water Service Pipe and Sidewalk Replacement Ordinance; #286-19 Mayor’s appointment of Brian Davis to the Board Assessors; #331-19 Transfer $136,020.45 from Water Fund Reserve to Water Main 2018...; #295-19 Reuse of the West Newton National Guard Armory. 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
“The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 1 Absent (Councilor Norton) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following.”
#262-19(3) Accept the committee recommendation: Petition to allow more than one garage at 333 Otis Street
The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Recused (Councilor Kelley), 1 Absent (Councilor Norton) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following item:
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Ciccone, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Rice, SchwartzAndrea W. Kelley 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
“The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Recused (Councilor Kelley), 1 Absent (Councilor Norton) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following item:.”
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