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December 16, 2019
11 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: 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: Allan L. Ciccone
During the meeting:
- Marc C. Laredo recused from the vote on: #268-19 Accept the committee recommendation: Petition to allow adult-use marijuana dispensary at 58 Cross.
- Richard A. Lipof recused from the vote on: #318-19 Accept the committee recommendation: Request to Rezone 15-21 Lexington Street to Multi Residence 3.
- Richard A. Lipof recused from the vote on: #319-19 Accept the committee recommendation: Petition to allow 24-unit multi-family dwelling at 15-21.
Every vote, in order
Referred to Land Use Committee
#317-19 Approve: Petition to allow attached dwelling units at 67 Walnut Street 60 WOODBINE STREET LLC petition for SPECIAL PERMIT/SITE PLAN...
Approved 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilors Brousal-Glaser), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone)
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Rice, SchwartzNo: Brousal-Glaser
From the minutes
“Approved 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilors Brousal-Glaser), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone).”
Referred to Public Facilities and Finance Committees
#391-19 Approve: Authorization to revise White Goods and Bulky Items City Ordinances
Approved 20 Yeas, 3 Nays (Councilors Baker, Cote and Krintzman), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone)
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Brousal-Glaser, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Rice, SchwartzNo: Baker, Cote, Krintzman
From the minutes
“Approved 20 Yeas, 3 Nays (Councilors Baker, Cote and Krintzman), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone).”
Referred to Zoning & Planning Committee
#165-19 Recommit to Zoning and Planning: Adoption of Washington Street Vision Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan
Motion to recommit to Zoning and Planning Failed to Carry 15 Nays, 8 Yeas (Councilors Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Gentile, Kalis, Markiewicz, Norton, Schwartz and Laredo), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone)
Yes: Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Gentile, Kalis, Laredo, Markiewicz, Norton, SchwartzNo: Albright, Auchincloss, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Rice
From the minutes
“Motion to recommit to Zoning and Planning Failed to Carry 15 Nays, 8 Yeas (Councilors Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Gentile, Kalis, Markiewicz, Norton, Schwartz and Laredo), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone).”
#165-19 Change 6 stories to 5 stories where it appears in the plan: Adoption of Washington Street Vision Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan
Motion to change 6 stories to 5 stories where it appears in the plan Failed to Carry 12 Nays, 11 Yeas (Councilors Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Cote, Gentile, Kalis, Krintzman, Markiewicz, Norton, Schwartz and Laredo), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone)
Yes: Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Cote, Gentile, Kalis, Krintzman, Laredo, Markiewicz, Norton, SchwartzNo: Albright, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kelley, Lappin, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Rice
From the minutes
“Motion to change 6 stories to 5 stories where it appears in the plan Failed to Carry 12 Nays, 11 Yeas (Councilors Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Cote, Gentile, Kalis, Krintzman, Markiewicz, Norton, Schwartz and Laredo), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone).”
#165-19 Approve: Adoption of Washington Street Vision Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan
Approved 17 Yeas, 6 Nays (Councilors Brousal-Glaser, Gentile, Markiewicz, Norton, Schwartz and Laredo), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone)
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, Lipof, Noel, RiceNo: Brousal-Glaser, Gentile, Laredo, Markiewicz, Norton, Schwartz
From the minutes
“Approved 17 Yeas, 6 Nays (Councilors Brousal-Glaser, Gentile, Markiewicz, Norton, Schwartz and Laredo), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone).”
Accept the committee recommendations on 50 items without discussion (#393-19, #227-17(2), #257-19, #312-19, #353-19, #175-19, ...)
The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following
One vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #393-19 Petition to amend Board Order #317-92(5) and change use at 562...; #227-17(2) Special Permit to amend Order #227-17 at 2171 Commonwealth Avenue; #257-19 Amended Petition to allow attached dwelling units at 956 Walnut...; #312-19 Petition to allow 24-unit multi-family dwelling at 20 Kinmonth...; #353-19 Petition to extend nonconforming FAR at 38 Fenno Road; #175-19 Special Permit to allow attached dwelling units at 145 Warren...; #175-19(2) Amended Petition to allow attached dwelling units at 145 Warren...; #320-19 Petition to allow four attached dwelling units at 70 Walker Street...; #140-19 Request to Rezone 4.5 acres to MU3 MD 399 GROVE OWNER, LLC/RAMIREZ...; #140-19(2) Special Permit to allow Mixed Use Development at Riverside Station...; #88-19 Petition to allow a rear-lot subdivision at 41 Washington Street; #265-19 Petition to allow multi-family dwelling unit at 12-14 Middle Street; #354-19 Special Permit to allow multi-family dwelling at 13-17 Gardner Street; #422-19 Class 1 Auto Dealer License; #423-19 Class 1 Auto Dealer License; #424-19 Class 2 Auto Dealer License; #425-19 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #426-19 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #427-19 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #428-19 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #429-19 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #430-19 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #431-19 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #432-19 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #433-19 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #434-19 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #437-19 Appointment of Amanda Stauffer Park to the Newton Historical...; #363-19 Amendment(s) to Chapter 30 relative to building efficiencies; #401-19 Appointment of Marguerite Connolly to the Parks and Recreation...; #400-19 Appointment of Mark Feldhusen to the Parks and Recreation Commission; #402-19 Requesting renewal of bus license for Lasell University; #403-19 Requesting new public auto license Michael Gimmelfarb, 274 Dedham...; #404-19 Requesting new public auto license; #405-19 Requesting renewal of public auto license; #406-19 Requesting renewal of public auto license; #407-19 Requesting renewals of taxi licenses; #408-19 Requesting renewals of taxi licenses; #409-19 Requesting renewals of taxi licenses; #410-19 Requesting renewals of taxi licenses; #439-19 Verizon petition for a Grant of Location on Clark Street; #440-19 Comcast petition for a Grant of Location on Langley Road; #443-19 Appropriate $300,000 for the site remediation at 687 Watertown Street; #444-19 Appropriate of $129,250 from the State’s Transportation...; #445-19 Appropriate $500,000 for removing and disposing of sediment; #446-19 Appropriate $1,500,000 for the purchase of individual parking...; #447-19 Appropriate $5,750,000 for the Walnut St. and Austin St...; #441-19 Accept a grant from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency; #386-19 Request to appropriate $50,000 in CPC funds for Pigeon Hill Trail...; #442-19 Transfer funds for an agreement with the Teamsters Union; #419-19 Appropriate $200,000 for the Comm Ave Carriageway Greening....
From the minutes
“The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following.”
Referred to Land Use Committee
#312-19 Suspend the Rules to allow the Chair of Land Use to Poll his Committee: Petition to allow 24-unit multi-family dwelling at 20 Kinmonth...
Motion to suspend the Rules to allow the Chair of Land Use to Poll his Committee 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 suspend the Rules to allow the Chair of Land Use to Poll his Committee was Approved by Voice Vote.”
Referred to Public Facilities and Finance Committees
Suspend the rules to report out items without a written report
A motion to Suspend the Rules to allow the Chair of the Finance Committee to report the following item taken up earlier in the evening without a written report 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 Suspend the Rules to allow the Chair of the Finance Committee to report the following item taken up earlier in the evening without a written report was Approved by Voice Vote..”
#268-19 Accept the committee recommendation: Petition to allow adult-use marijuana dispensary at 58 Cross St/1089 Washington St
The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Recused (Councilor Laredo), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following items:
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Rice, SchwartzMarc C. Laredo recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Recused (Councilor Laredo), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following items:.”
#318-19 Accept the committee recommendation: Request to Rezone 15-21 Lexington Street to Multi Residence 3
The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Recused (Councilor Lipof), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following items:
Yes: Albright, Auchincloss, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Rice, SchwartzRichard A. Lipof recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Recused (Councilor Lipof), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following items:.”
#319-19 Accept the committee recommendation: Petition to allow 24-unit multi-family dwelling at 15-21 Lexington Street
The City Council voted without discussion 21 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Auchincloss), 1 Recused (Councilor Lipof), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following items:
Yes: Albright, Baker, Brousal-Glaser, Cote, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Lappin, Laredo, Leary, Markiewicz, Noel, Norton, Rice, SchwartzNo: AuchinclossRichard A. Lipof recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The City Council voted without discussion 21 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Auchincloss), 1 Recused (Councilor Lipof), 1 Absent (Councilor Ciccone) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following items:.”
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