MassVoter.com← Quincy City CouncilQuincy City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting
November 9, 2020
21 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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
2020-164 - Order - Municipal Aggregation
Refer to Community Engagement Committee & Advertise Public Hearing: 2020-164 - Order - Municipal Aggregation
Motion to refer to Community Engagement Committee & Advertise Public Hearing
The minutes record this as a voice vote ("Yeas have it") and do not give a count or say how each councillor voted. The minutes do not name the mover. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion to refer to Community Engagement Committee & Advertise Public Hearing Yeas have it.”
2020-165 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Adding to Chapter 25 - Departments - Article XI
Refer to Ordinance & Public Safety Committees & Advertise: 2020-165 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Adding to Chapter 25 - Departments - Article XI
Motion to refer to Ordinance & Public Safety Committees & Advertise by Councillor Palmucci, 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
“2020-165 - Ordinance - Amending Municipal Code - Adding to Chapter 25 - Departments - Article XI - Department of Social Justice and Equity - Councillor Liang, Councillor Palmucci, Councillor DiBona Motion by Councillor Palmucci to waive the reading Councillor Palmucci and Councillor Liang addressed the body and the need for this position that came from the conversations held over the summer. Motion to refer to Ordinance & Public Safety Committees & Advertise by Councillor Palmucci, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Yeas have it.” (Motion: Palmucci, second: DiBona)
2020-166 - Resolve - Continued Legal Action in Opposition to Weymouth Gas Compressor Station
Approve and referral to the Environmental & Public Health Committee: 2020-166 - Resolve - Continued Legal Action in Opposition to Weymouth Gas Compressor Station
Motion to approve and referral to the Environmental & Public Health Committee by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2020-166 - Resolve - Continued Legal Action in Opposition to Weymouth Gas Compressor Station - Councillor Croall, Councillor Liang, Councillor DiBona, Councillor Mahoney, Councillor McCarthy, Councillor Phelan Councillor Harris Councillor Croall expressed his concern and the need to continue to fight this project and thanked FRAC for their continued support. Motion to approve and referral to the Environmental & Public Health Committee by Councillor Croall, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Croall, second: McCarthy)
2020-167 - Resolve - Report from the City Clerk on Tuesday's Election and Changes to Future Elections
Approve and refer to Oversight Committee: 2020-167 - Resolve - Report from the City Clerk on Tuesday's Election and Changes to Future Elections
Councillor Phelan Motion to approve and refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy
From the minutes
“2020-167 - Resolve - Report from the City Clerk on Tuesday's Election and Changes to Future Elections - Councillor Phelan Motion to approve and refer to Oversight Committee by Councillor Phelan, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy The motion was approved by 9-0 Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Phelan, second: McCarthy)
Approval of the October 19, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 19, 2020
Motion for approval by Councillor McCarthy, 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
“Approval of the October 19, 2020 Meeting Minutes Motion for approval by Councillor McCarthy, Seconded by Councillor DiBona Yeas have it The minutes are approved as circulated.” (Motion: McCarthy, second: DiBona)
2020-148 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 13 Plover Road
Approve 2020-148 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 13 Plover Road
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve 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
“2020-148 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 13 Plover Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
2020-149 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 25 Richie Road
Approve 2020-149 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 25 Richie Road
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall
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
“2020-149 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 25 Richie Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Croall)
2020-150 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 31 Richie Road
Approve 2020-150 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 31 Richie Road
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall
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
“2020-150 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 31 Richie Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Croall)
2020-151 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 432 Washington Street
Approve 2020-151 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 432 Washington Street
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall
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
“2020-151 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 432 Washington Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Croall)
2020-152 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 179 Kendrick Avenue
Approve 2020-152 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 179 Kendrick Avenue
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall
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
“2020-152 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 179 Kendrick Avenue Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Croall)
2020-153 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Loading Zone at 28 Dale Avenue
Approve 2020-153 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Loading Zone at 28 Dale Avenue
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall
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
“2020-153 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Loading Zone at 28 Dale Avenue Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Croall Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Croall)
2020-154 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking on South Central Terrace, From South Central Avenue to 25' North of...
Approve 2020-154 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking on South Central Terrace, From South Central Avenue to 25' North of South Central Avenue
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, 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
“2020-154 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking on South Central Terrace, From South Central Avenue to 25' North of South Central Avenue Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Cain Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Cain)
2020-155 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 307 Copeland Street
Approve 2020-155 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 307 Copeland Street
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve 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
“2020-155 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 307 Copeland Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
2020-156 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 20 Penn Street
Approve 2020-156 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 20 Penn Street
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve 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
“2020-156 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 20 Penn Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
2020-157 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Loading Zone at 51 Loring Street
Approve 2020-157 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Loading Zone at 51 Loring Street
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve 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
“2020-157 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Loading Zone at 51 Loring Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: McCarthy)
2020-158 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 127 Marlboro Street
Approve 2020-158 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 127 Marlboro Street
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve 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
“2020-158 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 127 Marlboro Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Phelan Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Phelan)
2020-159 - Traffic - Add Handicap Loading Zone at 36 Apthorp Street
Approve 2020-159 - Traffic - Add Handicap Loading Zone at 36 Apthorp Street
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve 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
“2020-159 - Traffic - Add Handicap Loading Zone at 36 Apthorp Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
2020-160 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 303 Billings Street
Approve 2020-160 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 303 Billings Street
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve 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
“2020-160 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 303 Billings Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
2020-161 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 109 Billings Street
Approve 2020-161 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 109 Billings Street
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve 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
“2020-161 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking to 109 Billings Street Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
2020-162 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 101 Billings Road
Approve 2020-162 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 101 Billings Road
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve 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
“2020-162 - Traffic - Remove Handicap Parking at 101 Billings Road Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
2020-163 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 65 Lurton St
Approve 2020-163 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 65 Lurton St
Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve 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
“2020-163 - Traffic - Add Handicap Parking at 65 Lurton St Positive Recommendation made by Ordinance Committee Chair Councillor Mahoney Motion to approve by Councillor Mahoney, Seconded by Councillor Harris Yeas have it.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Harris)
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