MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
October 5, 2020
14 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ian Cain, Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan, Nina Liang
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2020-130 - Order - Land Disposition Agreement, Parcel R2, R3, Hancock Parking Lot
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2020-130 - Order - Land Disposition Agreement, Parcel R2, R3, Hancock Parking Lot
Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-130 - Order - Land Disposition Agreement, Parcel R2, R3, Hancock Parking Lot - Mayor Koch Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
2020-131 - Ordinance - Amending - Chapter 196 Licenses and Permits - Article II - Business Licenses and Fees...
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2020-131 - Ordinance - Amending - Chapter 196 Licenses and Permits - Article II - Business Licenses and Fees - Adding - Section 196 - 15 Trespass Towing...
Councillor Mahoney Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor DiBona
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-131 - Ordinance - Amending - Chapter 196 Licenses and Permits - Article II - Business Licenses and Fees - Adding - Section 196 - 15 Trespass Towing Regulations - Mayor Koch Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Mahoney Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: DiBona)
2020-132 - Ordinance - Amending - Chapter 196 Licenses and Permits Article II - Business Licenses and
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2020-132 - Ordinance - Amending - Chapter 196 Licenses and Permits Article II - Business Licenses and
Councillor Mahoney Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-132 - Ordinance - Amending - Chapter 196 Licenses and Permits Article II - Business Licenses and Regulations - Adding - Section 196 - 16 Fingerprint-based Criminal Record Checks - Mayor Koch Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Mahoney Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
2020-133 - Ordinance - Amending - Chapter 375 Zoning - Article 7.0 - Special Residential Regulations - 7.1
Refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise: 2020-133 - Ordinance - Amending - Chapter 375 Zoning - Article 7.0 - Special Residential Regulations - 7.1
Councillor Mahoney Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-133 - Ordinance - Amending - Chapter 375 Zoning - Article 7.0 - Special Residential Regulations - 7.1 Affordable Housing Adding Section 7.1.14 Definition of Affordable Housing - Councillor Palmucci Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Mahoney Motion to refer to Ordinance Committee & Advertise by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
2020- 134 - Resolve - MBTA Electric Bus Alternative
Pass 2020- 134 - Resolve - MBTA Electric Bus Alternative
Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2020- 134 - Resolve - MBTA Electric Bus Alternative - Councillor Palmucci, Councillor DiBona, Councillor Liang, Councillor Mahoney Motion to waive the reading by Councillor DiBona Motion for passage by Councillor DiBona, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: DiBona, second: Phelan)
2020-135 - Resolve - Seeking Update from Bond Counsel
Accept amendment: 2020-135 - Resolve - Seeking Update from Bond Counsel
Motion to accept amendment by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan
From the minutes
“2020-135 - Resolve - Seeking Update from Bond Counsel - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor DiBona, Councillor Phelan Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Mahoney Motion to referral to Committee Finance & Oversight by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Amendment Update Resolve to refer to Financial Advisor Cinder McInerny Motion to accept amendment by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
2020-136 - Resolve - 2020 Project Status Updates
Referral to Oversight Committee: 2020-136 - Resolve - 2020 Project Status Updates
Councillor Mahoney Motion to referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-136 - Resolve - 2020 Project Status Updates - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Palmucci Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Mahoney Motion to referral to Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Palmucci)
2020-137 - Resolve - 2020 Mid-Year Fiscal Tax Update
Referral to Finance & Oversight Committee: 2020-137 - Resolve - 2020 Mid-Year Fiscal Tax Update
Councillor Mahoney Motion to referral to Finance & Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-137 - Resolve - 2020 Mid-Year Fiscal Tax Update - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Liang, Councillor Palmucci Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Mahoney Motion to referral to Finance & Oversight Committee by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Palmucci Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Palmucci)
2020-138 - Resolve - 2020 Update on Covid-19
Amend: 2020-138 - Resolve - 2020 Update on Covid-19
Councillor Mahoney Motion to amend by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-138 - Resolve - 2020 Update on Covid-19 - Councillor Mahoney, Councillor Palmucci Motion to waive the reading by Councillor Mahoney Councillor Cain feels the language in the third line of the Resolve is inaccurate and request that it be stricken - WHEREAS, the City needs to be responsive and responsible for the safety of all city residents; and Amendment accepted by Councillor Mahoney Motion to amend by Councillor Cain, Seconded by Councillor Mahoney Yeas have it.” (Motion: Cain, second: Mahoney)
Refer to as amended to Finance & Oversight & Environmental & Public Health Committees: 2020-138 - Resolve - 2020 Update on Covid-19
Motion to refer to as amended to Finance & Oversight & Environmental & Public Health Committees by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to as amended to Finance & Oversight & Environmental & Public Health Committees by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
Approval of the September 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of September 21, 2020
Motion for approval by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“Approval of the September 21, 2020 Meeting Minutes Motion for approval by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: Phelan, second: Cain)
2020-122 - Appropriation - $3,650,000 for Emergency Radio Communications System Upgrade
Approve 2020-122 - Appropriation - $3,650,000 for Emergency Radio Communications System Upgrade
Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Croall
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-122 - Appropriation - $3,650,000 for Emergency Radio Communications System Upgrade Positive Recommendation made by Finance Committee Chairman Councillor McCarthy Motion to approve by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor Croall The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: Croall)
2020-119 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - 1 Babcock Street
Approve 2020-119 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - 1 Babcock Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give the count as 8-0, but 9 councillors were present for this vote (Ian Cain, Brad Croall, Noel DiBona, William Harris, Anne Mahoney, David McCarthy, Brian Palmucci, Charles Phelan and Nina Liang). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“2020-119 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - 1 Babcock Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-0.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
2020-120 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - 480 Centre Street
Approve 2020-120 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - 480 Centre Street
Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
The minutes give only the count (8-1), not how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“2020-120 - Utility - Grant of Location - Mass Electric - 480 Centre Street Positive Recommendation made by Public Works Committee Chairman Councillor Harris Motion to approve by Councillor Harris, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 8-1 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Harris, second: McCarthy)
From the official minutes kept by the Quincy City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Quincy City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page (2025 on) and in its meeting minutes archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councillor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (Anne Mahoney, Noel DiBona, Ziqiang Yuan, Richard Ash, Deborah Riley), the Green Voter Guide MA (Maggie McKee) and Quincy Access Television, November 2025 candidate messages (David Jacobs, Walter Hubley, Virginia Ryan). Former councillors show initials.
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