David A. Kalis

The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Absent (Councilor Dahmubed) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:

Voted: Yes

One vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #207-26 Request to exceed FAR and to allow a detached ADU with reduced...; #225-26 Request to allow a four-story building with 48 feet in height and...; #280-26 Request to exceed façade ratio at 40 Burdean Road; #281-26 Request to exceed façade ratio at 29 Pierrepont Road; #282-26 Request to allow two parking stalls within the front setback at 45...; #268-26 Reappointment of Jeffrey Zabel to the Conservation Commission; #269-26 Reappointment of Susan Lunin to the Conservation Commission; #270-26 Reappointment of Kathryn Cade to the Conservation Commission; #271-26 Appointment of Kevin Mendik to the Conservation Commission; #211-26 Requesting Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 3, Animals and Fowl; #217-26 Resolution in support of Medicare for All for Massachusetts; #265-26 Authorization to purchase 492 Waltham Street; #274-26 Requesting new public auto license; #247-26 Requesting a discussion and straw vote on the Bullough’s Pond Project; #283-26 Eversource petition for a grant of location on Moody Street; #262-26 Accept and expend a grant of $23,040.00 from the Massachusetts...; #263-26 Authorization for full and final settlement of Case No. 217268; #264-26 Authorization to transfer $623,130.15 in excess debt exclusion...; #299-26 Requesting authorization to enter into a contract greater than...; #303-26 Authorization for $11,500 for legal settlement.

The City Council voted without discussion 24 Yeas, 0 Nays to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:

Voted: Yes

One vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #259-26 Request to allow a combination of retaining walls exceeding four...; #229-26 Appointment of Dante Capasso to the Zoning Boards of Appeals; #230-26 Appointment of Sapir Ng to the Zoning Board of Appeals; #231-26 Appointment of Christopher Markiewicz to the Zoning Board of Appeals; #241-26 Reappointment of Doug Cornelius to the Newton Historical Commission; #232-26 Appointment of Paul Levy to the Newton Commonwealth Foundation; #233-26 Appointment of Marc Grossman to the Health and Human Services Advisory; #234-26 Reappointment of Dr. Carolyn Bernstein to the Health and Human...; #235-26 Reappointment of Janet Huettig to the Health and Human Services...; #236-26 Appointment of Linda Brenner to the Health and Human Services Advisory; #123-26 Request for relocation of drain easement in Rowe Street; #253-26 Reappointment of David Gillespie to the Design Review Committee; #254-26 Reappointment of Peter J. Barrer to the Design Review Committee; #255-26 Reappointment of Carol S. Schein to the Design Review Committee; #256-26 Appointment of Stacy Roman to the Design Review Committee.

The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Kelley) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:

Voted: Yes

Yes: Albright, Baker, Bixby, Block, Charm, Dahmubed, Farrell, Getz, Golden, Gordon, Greenberg, Grossman, Irish, Kalis, Krintzman, Leary, Lucas, Malakie, Micley, Oliver, Roche, Silber, WrightNo: Kelley

Motion Failed 13-11 (Councilors Baker, Block, Getz, Gordon, Kalis, Lucas, Malakie, Micley, Oliver, Silber, Wright Opposed)

Voted: No

Yes: Albright, Bixby, Charm, Dahmubed, Farrell, Golden, Greenberg, Grossman, Irish, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, RocheNo: Baker, Block, Getz, Gordon, Kalis, Lucas, Malakie, Micley, Oliver, Silber, WrightThe Actions record the motion as failing with more yes votes (13) than no (11); it needed a two-thirds vote (16 of the 24 councilors).

City Council Approved 19-5 (Councilors Block, Getz, Lucas, Malakie, Oliver Opposed)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Albright, Baker, Bixby, Charm, Dahmubed, Farrell, Golden, Gordon, Greenberg, Grossman, Irish, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Micley, Roche, Silber, WrightNo: Block, Getz, Lucas, Malakie, Oliver

The City Council voted without discussion 24 Yeas, 0 Nays to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:

Voted: Yes

One vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #226-26 Request to exceed FAR at 43 Newell Road; #193-26 Reappointment of Michael Alperin to Newton Affordable Housing Trust; #194-26 Reappointment of Judy Weber to the Newton Affordable Housing Trust; #244-26 Appointment of Catherine M. Feerick as Director of Planning; #192-26 Appointment of Synthia Wayne to the Human Rights Commission; #245-26 Request to set early voting hours for the September 1, 2026, State...; #246-26 Request to set early voting hours for the November 3, 2026 State...; #223-26 Requesting new public auto license; #222-26 Eversource petition for a grant of location on Prescott Street; #209-26 Appointment of Ryan McGlothlin to the Financial Audit Advisory...; #220-26 Reappointment of Alexander B. Jablon to the Financial Audit Advisory; #237-26 Appointment of Christopher Brezski to the John C. Chaffin...; #240-26 Request to accept a grant of $19,500 from AARP; #243-26 Request to accept and expend a grant of $218,708 for City's fiber....

The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilor Dahmubed, Roche) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:

Voted: Yes

Yes: Albright, Baker, Bixby, Block, Charm, Farrell, Getz, Golden, Gordon, Greenberg, Grossman, Irish, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lucas, Malakie, Micley, Oliver, Silber, WrightNo: Dahmubed, Roche

The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Roche) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:

Voted: Yes

Yes: Albright, Baker, Bixby, Block, Charm, Dahmubed, Farrell, Getz, Golden, Gordon, Greenberg, Grossman, Irish, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lucas, Malakie, Micley, Oliver, Silber, WrightNo: Roche

Councilor Irish motioned to amend the draft order for the petition to add a Neighborhood Liaison Committee condition. The motion was seconded by Councilor Roche. The vote on the amendment was taken via voice vote, and was approved 23-1 (Councilor Baker Absent).

Voted: Yes

From the Clerk’s Note on this item. The Actions record the amendment as approved by voice vote “23-1 (Councilor Baker Absent)”: the one is Councilor Baker, who was absent, so the 23 councilors present are shown voting yes.

The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Absent (Councilor Baker) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:

Voted: Yes

One vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #213-26 Request to move Ward 2, Precincts 2 and 3 Polling Locations; #214-26 Transfer $1,175,000 to Newton Police Department for contractual...; #215-26 Transfer of $710,000 for retroactive wage adjustments; #201-26 Authorization for potential lease for solar energy generation at...; #40-26 Request for discussion and study on the option of removing the...; #197-26 Transfer of $900,000 for improvements to roadways, sidewalks, and...; #216-26 Repurpose of $150,000 and transfer of $177,000 for renovations at....