Chelsea public meetings in 2022

City Council Subcommittee Meeting

The Chelsea City Council subcommittee is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance amendment aimed at streamlining event permitting. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Ordinance amendment to streamline event permitting
• City Manager Thomas Ambrosino invited
• City Solicitor Cheryl Watson-Fisher invited
• Director of Housing & Community Development Alex Train invited

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several administrative items, including approving minutes, residency waivers for two new hires, and a $83,000 appropriation from the Overlay Surplus Account for the Assessors' Department. The council will also discuss multiple requests for traffic studies, speed bumps, and other community matters.

• Appropriation of $83,000 from Overlay Surplus to Assessors' Department expense accounts
• Residency waiver for Christopher Barrett as DPW Deputy Public Works Commissioner/City Engineer
• Residency waiver for Abigail Feldman for Community Recreation position
• Requests for speed bumps on Clinton Street, Essex Street, and near 140 Essex Street
• Request to change private trash pickup schedule to avoid conflict with city pickup

The City Council authorized the appropriation of $83,000 from the Overlay Surplus Account for the Assessor's Department. The Council also affirmed two appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Approved $83,000 appropriation from Overlay Surplus Account for Assessor's Department (8-0-3-0)
• Affirmed appointment of Jacob L. Resnek to Board of Registrars of Voters (8-0-3-0)
• Affirmed appointment of Nicholas Valentine to Community Recreation Advisory Board (8-0-3-0)
• Requested Traffic and Parking Commission review speed bump at Essex Street between Shawmut and Lynn Streets
• Requested Traffic and Parking Commission review speed bump near 140 Essex Street
• Requested Traffic and Parking Commission review stop sign removal at Highland and Marlborough Street
• Requested City Manager update on affordable housing availability and resident usage
• Requested City Manager and DPW Commissioner reschedule private trash pickup to avoid conflict with city pickup

City Council Special Meeting

The Chelsea City Council is holding a special meeting to interview three finalists for the vacant Councilor At-Large position, followed by nominations and an appointment. This is a decision-making meeting focused solely on filling the vacancy.

• Interview finalists: Brian Hatleberg, Joan Cromwell, Stanley Troisi
• Nomination and appointment for Councilor At-Large

City Council Sub - Committee Meeting

The Chelsea City Council sub-committee will meet to discuss the placement of speed bumps at the intersection of Clinton Street and on the corner of Clinton Street and Washburn. Officials including the City Manager, Director of Community Development, and a traffic officer have been invited to attend.

• Discussion of speed bump placement at Clinton Street and Clinton Street/Washburn corner

6:15 - City Council Sub-Committee On Conference Meeting

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee is holding a conference meeting to discuss a subject with representatives from DeMoulas Market Basket (DSM, Inc.). City officials and the public are invited to attend.

• Meeting with DeMoulas Market Basket representatives
• City Manager Thomas Ambrosino invited
• Alex Train, Director of Community Development, invited
• James R. Lamp and Carmine Tomas of LT Development LLC invited

6:00 - City Council Sub-Committee on Conference Meeting

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference is meeting to discuss an Open Meeting Law violation complaint and to consider delegating the response to the City Solicitor. The meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2022, at 6:00 PM in Room 306 of City Hall.

• Discussion of Open Meeting Law violation complaint
• Proposal to delegate response to City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including a swearing-in ceremony for the new police chief, approving minutes, and considering several orders. The most consequential item is a proposed Home Rule Petition that would allow a 25% reduction on water and sewer bills for owner-occupants of residential properties, subject to state approval. The council will also vote on appropriating $83,000 from overlay surplus for the Assessors' Department and discuss other administrative matters.

• Swearing-in of new Chief of Police Keith Houghton
• Appropriation of $83,000 from Overlay Surplus to Assessors' Department (Other Professional Services $53,000, Data Processing $10,000, Appraisal Services $20,000)
• Home Rule Petition for 25% water/sewer discount for owner-occupied homes (effective July 1, 2023)
• Residency waivers to hire Joshua Sklodowska-Johnson (Construction/Project Manager, DPW) and Christopher Finn (E-911 Dispatcher)
• Re-appointment of Jacob L. Rensenk to Board of Registrars of Voters and appointment of Nicholas Valentine to Community Recreation Advisory Board

6:15 - City Council Sub-Committee On Conference Meeting REVISED

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference is meeting to discuss a matter involving DeMoulas Super Market Inc. (DSM, Inc.). City officials and development principals have been invited to attend. The agenda lists only this single discussion item.

• Discussion of DeMoulas Super Market Inc. (DSM, Inc.)
• Invited attendees include City Manager Thomas Ambrosino, Community Development Director Alex Train, and LT Development LLC principals James R. Lamp and Carmine Tomas

Housing & Community Development Public Hearing

The City of Chelsea's Department of Housing and Community Development is holding a public hearing to discuss its proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, review the year's Community Development Strategy, and gather public input. This hearing is required before submitting the application to the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. The public can comment in person or in writing by December 15, 2022.

• Public hearing on CDBG application for FY2022-2023
• Review of proposed Community Development Strategy
• CDBG funds may cover housing rehabilitation, economic development, public facilities, planning, and social services
• FY2021 grant funded housing rehab, social services, Fair Housing Plan, and Chester/Shawmut sidewalk reconstruction
• Written comments accepted until December 15, 2022

City Council Sub - Committee Meeting

The Chelsea City Council sub-committee is meeting to select a finalist for the Councilor At-Large position and to establish procedures for the selection. The meeting is open to all council members and the public.

• Select finalist for Councilor At-Large position
• Establish selection procedures

Sub-Committee on Conference Meeting

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference is meeting to interview candidates for the vacant Councilor At-Large position. Each candidate will have a 5-minute introduction period. The meeting is open to the public.

• Interviews for Councilor At-Large vacancy
• 5-minute introduction per candidate
• Candidates include Angel Torres, Adriel Rodriguez, Deborah Washington, Charles Klauder, Brian Hatleberg, Roberto Jimenez-Rivera, Marceza Kotoni, Garrit DeYoung

City Council Meeting

The Chelsea City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 tax rates, including the minimum residential factor and a 35% residential exemption. The council will also consider two residency waivers for new city staff and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023 tax rates and vote on minimum Residential Factor and Residential Exception
• Order to adopt a 35% Residential Exemption for FY2023 (ID# 23C019)
• Order to adopt Minimum Residential Tax Factor with 1.75 commercial, industrial, personal property shift (ID# 23C020)
• Residency waiver for Ana Sofia Amieva-Wang (Senior Project Manager, Housing & Economic Stability)
• Residency waiver for Anna Bury (Senior Project Manager, Community Resilience)

The City Council voted to set the FY2023 tax rates, including a 1.75 commercial, industrial and personal shift factor. The Council also approved the maximum allowable residential exemption to provide tax relief for owner-occupants.

• Adopted Minimum Residential Tax Factor for FY2023 with a 1.75 CIP shift factor (9-0)
• Adopted 35% Residential Exemption for FY2023 (9-0)
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting
• Accepted and filed residency waiver notice for Anna Bury (Senior Project Manager, Community Resilience)
• Accepted and filed residency waiver notice for Ana Sofia Amieva-Wang (Senior Project Manager, Housing & Economic Stability)

Sub-Committee on Conference Meeting

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will interview candidates to fill a vacancy for the Councilor At-Large position. Each candidate will have a 5-minute introduction period. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. in Conference Room 306 at City Hall.

• Interviews for Councilor At-Large vacancy
• 5-minute introduction per candidate
• Candidates include Maria Belen Power, Alex Balcarcel, Olivia Anne Walsh, Devera Sari Zabot, Scott Rogers, Stanley Troisi, Joan Cromwell

Sub-Committee Meeting

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss procedures for filling a council vacancy. The meeting is open to the public and will take place on November 15, 2022, at 6:00 PM in Room 306 of City Hall.

• Discussion of Council Vacancy procedures

Subcommittee on Conference CANCELLED

The Chelsea City Council Subcommittee meeting scheduled for November 14, 2022, to discuss an ordinance amendment to streamline event permitting has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled for November 14, 2022
• Ordinance amendment to streamline event permitting was the scheduled topic

Subcommittee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council's Subcommittee on Conference will meet to discuss an ordinance amendment aimed at streamlining event permitting. City officials have been invited to attend, and the public is welcome. The meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2022, at 6:00 PM in City Council Conference Room #306.

• Ordinance amendment to streamline event permitting
• City Manager Thomas Ambrosino invited
• City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher invited
• Public invited to attend

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution to authorize the sale of 440 Broadway to Traggorth Companies for $1,150,000 to develop 29 housing units, and to endorse the project with conditions. The council will also vote on adopting new ward and precinct lines, appropriating Community Preservation funds for repairs and open space, and approving a conflict of interest exemption for a part-time technical support position. Communications from the City Manager cover part-time building inspectors, a waiver notice, coyotes, a conflict of interest exemption request, and authorization to sell the Salvation Army building.

• Resolution to sell 440 Broadway to Traggorth Companies for $1,150,000 for 29-unit development
• Order to adopt new ward and precinct lines (Version 2 map)
• Appropriation of $250,000 for Governor Bellingham Cary House roof repairs and $450,000 for open space acquisition at 88 Clinton St
• Conflict of Interest Exemption for Alejandro Rivera for part-time technical support position
• Resolution regarding Quigley PARC Grant

City Council Meeting

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several items, including two major park funding orders: a $1.45 million appropriation for Bossom Playground renovations and an $875,000 appropriation for a new park at 88 Clinton Street. The council will also vote on hiring a new administrative assistant, approve minutes, and discuss various community requests.

• Appropriate $1,450,000 from General Stabilization Fund for Bossom Playground renovation (ID# 23CO7)
• Appropriate $875,000 from General Stabilization Fund for 88 Clinton Street park development (ID# FY23CO8)
• Recommend hiring Jessica Carmenatty as City Council Administrative Assistant at $55,820.26 annual salary (ID# 23CR1)
• Residency waivers for three new hires: Christine Dell'Anno, Marco Palma, Richard T. Sica (ID# 23CM19-21)
• Requests for stop sign at Essex and Pearl Streets, and trash regulation sub-committee (ID# 23CO12, 23CO13)

The City Council approved the acceptance of a land gift at 212 Congress Avenue for use as public open space. The council also approved funding and grants for the development of a park at 88 Clinton Street and renovations to Bossom Playground.

• Approved acceptance of land gift at 212 Congress Avenue for public open space (8-0-2-0-1)
• Approved $875,000 for 88 Clinton Street Waterfront Park, including a $349,436.50 grant (8-0-2-0-1)
• Approved $1,450,000 from General Stabilization Fund for Bossom Playground renovations (8-0-2-0-1)
• Affirmed appointment of Jessica Carmenatty as City Council Administrative Assistant at $55,820.26 annually (8-0-2-0-1)
• Affirmed appointments of Alex Balcarcel and Shawn Mahoney to the Chelsea Cultural Council (8-0-2-0-1)
• Adopted resolutions in memory of Louise Robinson and Dr. Eduardo Budge, and honoring retired Police Chief Brian Kyes
• Approved minutes from October 3 and October 17, 2022
• Requested DPW address water retention between Shawmut Avenue and Shurtleff Street

City Council Meeting - REVISED

The Chelsea City Council will consider several items, including a $1.45 million appropriation for Bossom Playground renovations and a $875,000 appropriation for a new park at 88 Clinton Street, both funded from the General Stabilization Fund. The council will also vote on hiring an administrative assistant, accept a land gift, and discuss various community requests.

• Appropriate $1,450,000 from General Stabilization Fund for Bossom Playground renovation (50 Bellingham Street)
• Appropriate $875,000 from General Stabilization Fund for new park at 88 Clinton Street
• Hire Jessica Carmenatty as City Council Administrative Assistant at $55,820.26 annual salary
• Accept quitclaim deed for 212 Congress Avenue (11,228 sq ft) for public open space
• Residency waivers for three new city employees

Sub-Committee Meeting

The Chelsea City Council's special sub-committee will meet to interview Jessica Carmenatti for the position of Administrative Assistant to the City Council. The meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2022, at 10 A.M. in Room 306 of City Hall. This is a routine hiring step.

• Interview of Jessica Carmenatti for Administrative Assistant position
• Meeting at City Hall, 500 Broadway, Room 306
• Sub-committee chaired by Councilor Calvin Brown, co-chaired by Councilor Damali Vidot

Sub-Committee Meeting

The Chelsea City Council sub-committee will meet to discuss resumes for the administrative assistant to the City Council position and plan further interviews. This is a routine personnel matter, not a final decision.

• Discussion of resumes for administrative assistant to the City Council
• Planning further interviews for the position

City Council Meeting

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several orders, including transferring unused bond funds for a new fire tower ladder, appropriating $1.45 million for Blossom Playground renovations, and accepting a $349,436.50 grant for a new park at 88 Clinton Street. The council will also discuss a residency waiver, appointments, and a request to redevelop a property with a residential component.

• Appropriate $1,450,000 from General Stabilization Fund for Blossom Playground renovation (50 Bellingham Street)
• Accept $349,436.50 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for 88 Clinton Street park, total project cost $875,000
• Transfer $32,695, $101,741, $52,954, $6,738, and $4,000 from old fire vehicle bonds to FY2023 Tower Ladder 1 account
• Request conference with Arthur DeMoulas re: 2005 Memorandum of Agreement for redevelopment with residential component
• Accept resumes for vacant Councilor At Large seat (deadline Nov 4, 2022)

The City Council approved an $875,000 appropriation from the General Stabilization Fund for the creation of a new riverfront park at 88 Clinton Street, funded in part by a $349,436.50 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. The council also approved $1.45 million for the renovation of Bossom Playground, supported by a $400,000 PARC grant. Both projects were moved to a second reading and will be preserved as open space in perpetuity.

• Approved $875,000 appropriation for 88 Clinton Street park (9-0-1)
• Approved $1.45 million appropriation for Bossom Playground renovation (moved to second reading)
• Approved transfer of $32,695 from FY2014 fire engine bond to FY2023 Tower Ladder 1 (9-0-1)
• Approved transfer of $101,741 from FY2017 ladder truck bond to FY2023 Tower Ladder 1 (9-0-1)
• Approved transfer of $52,954 from FY2018 fire engine bond to FY2023 Tower Ladder 1 (9-0-1)
• Approved transfer of $6,738 from FY2020 fire engine bond to FY2023 Tower Ladder 1 (9-0-1)
• Approved transfer of $4,000 from FY2018 fire CAD system fund to FY2023 Tower Ladder 1 (9-0-1)
• Approved warrant for November 8, 2022 State Election (9-0-1)

City Council Meeting

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to continue a public hearing and vote on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to define and regulate electric vehicle collision repair facilities, including requiring a special permit in certain districts. The council will also consider several appropriation orders, including a $318,717 increase to the FY2023 school budget, and transfers from stabilization funds for stormwater work, housing oversight, and youth athletic grants. Multiple orders address prior-year unpaid bills and fire vehicle fund transfers.

• Zoning amendment to add definition of 'Electric vehicle collision repair' and require major site plan review and special permit in SC and I districts
• Appropriation of $539,200 from General Stabilization for IDDE work in Mill Creek
• Appropriation of $91,150 for environmental oversight on Innes Redevelopment
• Appropriation of $50,000 for youth athletic league grants
• Transfer of $32,695, $101,741, $52,954, $6,738, and $4,000 from prior fire vehicle bonds to FY2023 Tower Ladder 1

The Chelsea City Council approved the reallocation of $198,128 in surplus capital funds from five prior fire vehicle projects to cover a shortfall in purchasing a new ladder truck. The council also passed several appropriations from the General Stabilization Account, including $539,200 for stormwater management in Mill Creek, $91,150 for environmental oversight at the Innes Redevelopment, and $50,000 for youth athletic league grants. Additionally, the council approved a collective bargaining agreement with Teamster Local 25 for DPW workers and affirmed appointments to multiple boards and commissions.

• Approved reallocation of $198,128 from five prior capital projects to fund a new fire ladder truck shortfall
• Approved $539,200 from General Stabilization for illicit discharge detection and elimination work in Mill Creek
• Approved $91,150 from General Stabilization for environmental oversight at the Innes Redevelopment
• Approved $50,000 from General Stabilization for youth athletic league grants
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Teamster Local 25 for DPW workers for FY2023-2025
• Approved $120,000 transfer from Salary Reserve to fund the Teamster Local 25 agreement
• Approved $33,091.81 in prior-year unpaid school district expenditures from FY23 budget
• Affirmed appointments to Planning Board, Scholarship Committee, Economic Development Board, and other commissions

City Council Subcommittee Meeting

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss a proposal for one-way Broadway with one-lane vehicular traffic and a shared bike-bus lane between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. City officials have been invited to attend.

• Discussion of one-way Broadway with shared bike-bus lane between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue

Subcommittee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss a proposal for One-Way Broadway, which includes one lane of vehicular traffic with a shared bike-bus lane between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue. City officials have been invited to attend the discussion.

• Discussion of One-Way Broadway with shared bike-bus lane between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue
• Invited attendees include City Manager Thomas G. Ambrosino and Housing and Community Development Director Alex Train

City Council Meeting

The Chelsea City Council will hold a public hearing on adding a definition for electric vehicle collision repair to city code, and will vote on whether to end or make permanent the One-Way Broadway bike/bus lane pilot program between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue. The agenda also includes swearing-in of new firefighters, approval of minutes, and several conflict of interest exemption requests.

• Public hearing to amend Section 34-241 to add definition of 'Electric vehicle collision repair'
• Order to end One-Way Broadway pilot (shared bike/bus lane) and revert to two-lane configuration
• Order to make permanent the One-Way Broadway pilot program
• Conflict of interest exemptions for City Council Administrative Assistant and CPS Softball Coach
• Swearing-in of six new firefighters

Subcommittee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to interview the finalist for the position of Administrative Assistant to the City Council. This is a personnel-related discussion, not a public policy decision.

• Interview of finalist for Administrative Assistant to the Chelsea City Council

City Council

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee will hold a special meeting to review applicants for the Administrative Assistant position. The only agenda item is a motion to enter executive session for further review of applicants. This is a procedural meeting focused on a hiring decision.

• Motion to enter executive session for applicant review
• Review of applicants for Administrative Assistant to the City Council

City Council

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee will hold a special meeting to review applicants for the Administrative Assistant position. The main action is a motion to enter executive session for further review of applicants. This is a procedural step in the hiring process.

• Motion to enter executive session to review applicants for Administrative Assistant position
• Meeting led by Vice-President Councilor Calvin Brown (Chairman)
• Attendees include Councilors Damali Vidot and Norieliz De Jesus

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee is holding a special meeting to review applicants for the Administrative Assistant position. The agenda includes a motion to enter executive session for further review of applicants. This is a procedural meeting focused on hiring, not on policy or public legislation.

• Motion to enter executive session to review applicants
• Review of applicants for Administrative Assistant to the City Council
• Meeting at City Council Conference Room #306, 500 Broadway

City Council

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee is holding a special meeting to review applicants for the Administrative Assistant position. The sub-committee plans to move into Executive Session to discuss resumes and applications. This is a personnel matter, not a public policy decision.

• Executive Session to review resumes for Administrative Assistant position
• Meeting at City Council Conference Room #306, 500 Broadway

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will hold three public hearings on proposed ordinances: building energy reporting and disclosure, wage theft, and a zoning amendment for visitor parking stickers for residential units with off-street parking relief. The council will also consider numerous budget transfers and appropriations, including over $500,000 for snow removal, and decide on the future of the Broadway bike/bus lane pilot program.

• Public hearing on Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure ordinance
• Public hearing on Wage Theft ordinance
• Public hearing on zoning amendment for visitor parking stickers
• Appropriation of $516,070 from Free Cash for DPW snow removal contract services
• Order to end or make permanent the Broadway bike/bus lane pilot between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue

Regular Meeting REVISED

The Chelsea City Council is holding public hearings on three ordinances: building energy reporting and disclosure, wage theft, and zoning changes for visitor parking stickers. The council will also consider numerous budget transfers, including over $500,000 for snow removal, and decide whether to end or make permanent the Broadway bike/bus lane pilot.

• Public hearings on Building Energy Reporting, Wage Theft, and visitor parking sticker zoning
• Transfer of $516,070 from Free Cash for DPW Snow Removal Contract Services
• Transfer of $121,390 from Free Cash for DPW Snow Removal Salt
• Order to end or make permanent the One-Way Broadway bike/bus lane pilot between Fifth Street and Everett Avenue
• Appropriation of $49,247.90 from TNC Surcharge Fund for DPW road repairs

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss a proposed ordinance that would establish building energy reporting and disclosure requirements by amending the Code of Ordinances. City officials including the Housing & Community Development Director, Sustainability Manager, and Economic Development Planner are invited to attend, along with all council members and the public.

• Discussion of ordinance establishing building energy reporting and disclosure requirements
• Proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances
• Invited officials: Housing & Community Development Director Alex Train, Sustainability Manager Ibrahim Lopez-Hernandez, Economic Development Planner Karl Allen

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Rules and Regulations will meet to discuss the Council’s Rules and Regulations. No other specific items are listed for discussion.

• Discussion of the Council’s Rules and Regulations

Cancelled Meeting

The scheduled meeting of the City Council Sub-Committee on Conference was cancelled. The agenda had included a discussion regarding the possible creation of a Women’s Commission.

• Discussion of the possible creation of a Women’s Commission

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference met to discuss the possible creation of a Women’s Commission. No other agenda items were listed for this specific sub-committee session. The meeting was held in the City Council Chambers at 500 Broadway.

• Discussion of the possible creation of a Women’s Commission

City Council

The June 13, 2022, meeting agenda consists of procedural items and official oaths. The session includes the swearing-in of firefighters, law enforcement, and the Youth Commission.

• Firefighters swearing in
• Law enforcement swearing in
• Youth Commission oath of office

The Chelsea City Council held a special meeting on June 13, 2022, primarily for ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies. The council administered oaths to probationary firefighters, promoted firefighters, new police patrolmen, promoted sergeants and lieutenants, and new Youth Commission members. No substantive legislative decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and ceremonial.

• Swore in probationary firefighters Irvans Cyprien, Moises Ventura, Santos Hernandez
• Swore in firefighters Jeff Flores, Dylan Beck
• Promoted firefighters to Lieutenant: Robert Better, Gary Poulin, Efrain Vaquerano, John Coyne, Omar Frometa, Michael Frazier Leos
• Promoted firefighters to Captain: Chris Lehmann, Anthony Tiro, Joseph Conlon
• Promoted Stephen Purcell to Deputy Chief
• Swore in police patrolmen: Nelson Navarro-Salguero, Carlos Vega Jr., Jonathan Perez, Daniel Artega, Kevin Palencia, Cristian Jimenez, Taisha Santiago, Cristofer Sanyet, Jared Carrera, Anthony Portrait, Jenny Builes
• Promoted police officers to Sergeant: Paul Marchese, James Guido, Star Chung, Juan Sanchez, Luis Tarraza, Robert Hammond
• Promoted police officers to Lieutenant: Hector Gonzalez, Jason Farden

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The agenda includes several orders for large-scale appropriations for the General Fund, Water Enterprise Fund, and Sewer Enterprise Fund.

• Public Hearing regarding FY23 Budget
• Appropriation of $212,344,630 for General Fund salaries, operations, and capital
• Appropriation of $9,288,755 for Water Enterprise Fund
• Appropriation of $14,358,481 for Sewer Enterprise Fund
• Five-year contract approval for Body Worn Cameras

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is holding a public hearing on the FY23 budget and will vote on appropriations for the General Fund ($212,344,630), Water Enterprise Fund ($9,288,755), and Sewer Enterprise Fund ($14,358,481). The agenda also includes resolutions celebrating Juneteenth, Pride Month, and a local running club, plus several orders for fund transfers and new business requests.

• Public hearing on FY23 budget; General Fund appropriation of $212,344,630
• Five-year contract for body worn cameras (ID#22CM103, 22F68)
• FY23 Community Preservation budget: $93,981 each for open space, historic resources, community housing; $610,879 to reserve
• FY23 PEG Access budget: $227,986 for Chelsea Cable TV, $95,000 for schools, $130,000 for city
• Multiple free cash appropriations, including $516,070 for DPW snow removal contract services

The Chelsea City Council approved the FY23 General Fund budget of $212,344,630, along with Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund budgets, and adopted the FY23 PEG Access Budget. It also approved a five-year contract for police body-worn cameras, appropriated $700,000 for Community Preservation projects, and passed several orders on traffic safety, park maintenance, and employee leave. The meeting included public hearings on the budget and recognitions for Juneteenth, Pride Month, and the Chelsea Running Club.

• Approved FY23 General Fund budget of $212,344,630 (roll call)
• Approved FY23 Water Enterprise Fund budget of $9,288,755 (roll call)
• Approved FY23 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget of $14,358,481 (roll call)
• Approved FY23 PEG Access Budget of $452,986 (8-0-3-0)
• Appropriated $250,000 for Governor Bellingham Cary House repairs and $450,000 for open space at 88 Clinton Street (9-0-2-0)
• Approved five-year contract for Body Worn Cameras (7-0-3-1, Vega Maldonado recused)
• Adopted orders for traffic safety on Crescent Avenue, park patrols, crosswalks, and memorial site for violence victims
• Sent multiple FY22 supplemental appropriations and revolving fund authorizations to second reading

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the job posting for the Clerk position. No other specific agenda items were listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of the Clerk position job posting

City Council

The City Council Special Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The meeting includes invited representatives from North Suffolk Mental Health, ROCA, Inc, La Colaborativa, and CAPIC.

• Discussion of Proposed Budget for FY’23

City Council

The City Council Special Sub-Committee on Conference met to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The agenda lists only this single item for discussion. No other specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in the provided notice.

• Discussion of Proposed Budget for FY’23

Cancelled Meeting

This meeting of the City Council Sub-Committee on Conference was canceled. It was originally scheduled to discuss a review of the ordinance for Chapter 25 Section 24-54 regarding police pay and police details.

• Meeting canceled
• Agenda item: review of ordinance for Chapter 25 Section 24-54 (police pay and police details)

Subcommittee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss and review an ordinance concerning police pay and police details, specifically Chapter 25, Section 24-54. Officials including the city manager, city solicitor, and police chief have been invited to attend. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of ordinance for Chapter 25 Section 24-54 on police pay and police details
• Invited officials: City Manager Tom Ambrosino, City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher, Police Chief Brian Kyes

Subcommittee on Conference

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will discuss and review the ordinance covering police pay and police details (Chapter 25, Section 24-54). City officials, including the City Manager, City Solicitor, and Police Chief, are invited to attend, along with the public.

• Review of ordinance for Chapter 25 Section 24-54 on police pay and police details

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several funding requests, including over $1 million for street construction and $225,000 for police body cameras. The agenda also includes discussions on water rates, community preservation budgets, and various local infrastructure requests.

• Appropriation of $1,000,665 in Free Cash for Quiet Zone construction activity
• Appropriation of $225,000 in Free Cash for Police Department body cameras
• Appropriation of $31,000 in Free Cash for Cottage St. Alleyway eminent domain acquisition
• Acceptance of a $40,000 grant from Metropolitan Area Planning Council for COVID-safe cooling strategies
• Approval of FY23 PEG Access Budget totaling $452,986 for cable, schools, and the City

The Chelsea City Council approved several appropriations, including $1,000,665 for DPW streets and sidewalks to restore the Quiet Zone, $225,000 for police body cameras, and $31,000 for an eminent domain acquisition. It also approved a resolution opposing state legislation and a ballot initiative on gig worker classification, and moved a wage theft ordinance to a second reading. Several administrative items were accepted and filed, and appointments to the Youth Commission were affirmed.

• Approved $1,000,665 for DPW Quiet Zone restoration (11-0)
• Approved $225,000 for police body cameras (10-0-1)
• Approved $31,000 for Cottage St. alleyway acquisition (10-0-1)
• Approved Teamsters Local 25 E-911 Supervisors contract (11-0)
• Approved resolution opposing H.1234 and 2022 ballot initiative (10-1)
• Approved conflict of interest exemption for Jonathan Gomez-Pereira (11-0)
• Accepted $40,000 MAPC grant for COVID-safe cooling (11-0)
• Moved wage theft ordinance to second reading and public hearing

City Council

The City Council Special Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023. City officials, including the City Manager and various department directors, are invited to attend.

• Discussion of Proposed Budget for FY’23

City Council

The City Council Special Sub-Committee on Clerk Search is meeting to discuss the search for the Clerk position. This is a discussion-only meeting with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the search for the Clerk position

City Council

The City Council Special Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023. City officials, including the City Manager and City Auditor, are invited to attend the discussion.

• Discussion of Proposed Budget for FY23

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several appropriations and ordinance changes. Key items include funding for quiet zone construction, police body cameras, and an eminent domain acquisition, as well as a proposed council salary increase. The council will also discuss a zoning amendment on parking stickers and a building energy reporting ordinance.

• $1,000,665 appropriation for DPW Streets and Sidewalks to restore the Quiet Zone
• $225,000 appropriation for Police Department body cameras
• $31,000 appropriation for 22-24 Cottage St alleyway eminent domain acquisition
• Proposed council salary of $28,000 starting 2024, with amendment for $20,000 plus COLA
• Zoning amendment to disqualify parking relief from residential sticker program

City Council Sub - Committee on Conference Meeting

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the creation of a Recreation and Parks department. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. City officials and the public are invited to attend.

• Discussion on creating a Recreation and Parks department
• Invited officials include City Manager Tom Ambrosino, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Division Director Bea Cravatta, and DPW Director Lou Mammolette

Revised Regular Meeting

The Chelsea City Council will review communications from the City Manager regarding the FY23 budget and various appropriations. The agenda includes decisions on police body camera funding, street construction, and amendments to city ordinances.

• $1,000,665 appropriation for Quiet Zone construction
• $225,000 appropriation for Police Department body cameras
• $31,000 appropriation for 22-24 Cottage Street alleyway eminent domain acquisition
• Proposed amendment to set City Council annual salary at $28,000 or $20,000 plus COLA
• Zoning amendment regarding off-street parking and residential parking stickers

The Chelsea City Council voted 8-2 to amend the City Code to set the annual salary for council members at $28,000, effective January 2024. An amendment to set the salary at $20,000 plus a cost-of-living adjustment was defeated 2-8. The council also accepted and filed several communications from the City Manager, including notices about a residency waiver, a union contract, and budget-related items, and referred several appropriation orders to second reading.

• Approved ordinance setting council member annual salary at $28,000 effective Jan 2024 (8-2)
• Defeated amendment to set salary at $20,000 plus COLA (2-8)
• Accepted and filed notice of residency waiver for Assistant City Solicitor hire
• Accepted and filed request for approval of E-911 Supervisors union contract
• Accepted and filed FY23-FY27 financial projections; scheduled conference
• Accepted and filed request for Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance
• Accepted and filed request for $225,000 Free Cash appropriation for police body cameras
• Moved FY23 Budget to sub-committee on conference

Subcommittee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council Special Sub-Committee on Legal Clerk Search will meet to discuss the search for a Legal Clerk position. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is open to the public and includes invited officials.

• Discussion of search for Legal Clerk position
• Invited attendees include City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher and HR Director Ed Ells

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the eligibility criteria for the Bunker Hill Scholarship. The meeting includes City Manager Tom Ambrosino and Superintendent Dr. Almi Abeyta.

• Discussion of eligible criteria for Bunker Hill Scholarship

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will discuss a proposed ordinance amendment to set City Council member annual salary at $28,000, effective January 2024. The meeting is open to all council members and the public.

• Proposed amendment to Section 2-60 (a) of the City Code
• Council salary set at $28,000 annually starting 2024 term

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss a presentation from Tufts Equitable Engineering Designs regarding the Chelsea Homelessness Project. The meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2022.

• Presentation from Tufts Equitable Engineering Designs for Chelsea Homelessness Project

Cancelled Meeting

This City Council Sub-Committee on Conference meeting was cancelled. It had been scheduled to discuss a presentation from Tufts Equitable Engineering Designs for the Chelsea Homelessness Project. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled topic: Tufts Equitable Engineering Designs for Chelsea Homelessness Project

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the FY23-FY27 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes second readings for several funding appropriations and transfers related to school roof repairs and community funds.

• Second reading of a $14,356,005 Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Loan Order
• Proposed appropriation of $400,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Proposed appropriation of $185,600 and $64,000 for Governor Bellingham Cary House repairs
• Transfer of multiple funds totaling over $997,000 to the Chelsea High School Roof Repair Project
• Order requesting a speed bump on Gerrish Avenue

The Chelsea City Council adopted the FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and approved a $14.36 million loan order for grant-funded capital projects, including $12.3 million in ARPA funds. The council also approved $96,000 for appraisal services, $902,000 in Community Preservation Act funding for three projects, and several school roof repair fund transfers. Multiple commemorative resolutions were adopted, and the council accepted and filed several city manager communications on topics like the Forbes site and Park/Pearl reconstruction.

• Adopted FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (11-0)
• Approved $14.36M FY2023 CIP Loan Order including $12.3M ARPA funding (11-0)
• Approved $902,000 in CPA funds for Cary House repairs, Mace Basketball Court rehab, and Affordable Housing Trust (10-0-1)
• Approved $96,000 from Overlay Surplus for Assessors appraisal services (11-0)
• Approved 10 appointments to boards and commissions (11-0)
• Approved $161,172.50 from Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings for DPW sewer infrastructure
• Transferred $997,775 in unexpended school roof repair funds to Chelsea High School roof project
• Adopted resolutions for Autism Awareness Month, Nurses Week, and honoring Katherine Stec and Shahana Bhaduri

Revised Regular Meeting

The Chelsea City Council is holding a public hearing on the FY23-FY27 Capital Improvement Plan and will consider a $14,356,005 loan order for FY23. The agenda includes second readings on multiple appropriations, including community preservation funds for the Bellingham Cary House, a basketball court, and affordable housing, as well as transfers of unexpended funds for school roof repairs. Several resolutions and orders on local issues are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on FY23-FY27 Capital Improvement Plan
• FY23 Capital Improvement Loan Order for $14,356,005
• Community Preservation Fund appropriations: $185,600 and $64,000 for Bellingham Cary House repairs, $252,000 for Mace Basketball Court, $400,000 for Affordable Housing Trust
• Transfer of $117,159, $120,599.98, $260,017, and $500,000 to Chelsea High School roof repair project
• Order to study speed bump on Gerrish Avenue and no parking sign at 2 Silk St

Revised Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several second-reading orders involving large fund appropriations and transfers for school roof repairs and community projects. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the FY23-FY27 Capital Improvement Plan.

• FY23-FY27 Capital Improvement Plan public hearing
• $14,356,005 Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Loan Order
• $400,000 appropriation for Affordable Housing Trust Fund pre-development
• Transfer of multiple funds totaling over $897,000 to Chelsea High School Roof Repair Project
• Order to investigate a speed bump on Gerrish Avenue

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the expansion of the high density overlay district on Everett Avenue. The meeting includes invited officials from land use, housing, and economic development.

• Discussion regarding the expansion of the Everett Avenue high density overlay district

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will discuss a Home Rule Petition regarding alcoholic beverage licenses. The petition proposes allowing the licensing authority to grant five new full licenses for establishments defined as hotels, restaurants, and function halls with over 100 seats.

• Home Rule Petition for five additional full liquor licenses
• Proposed license restrictions for hotels, restaurants, and function halls

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider a large number of appropriations from Free Cash and other funds, including a $14.36 million Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Loan Order, funding for a new Chelsea High School roof, and various departmental expenses. They will also hold public hearings on a water/sewer bill discount for owner-occupants and on additional liquor licenses, and consider several resolutions and requests related to city services and infrastructure.

• Public hearing on Home Rule Petition for 20% water/sewer bill reduction for owner-occupants
• Public hearing on Home Rule Petition for 5 additional liquor licenses for hotels, restaurants, function halls
• Appropriation of $14,356,005 for FY2023 Capital Improvement Plan
• Multiple fund transfers to 77 Webster Avenue School Special Ed, Curriculum, & CVLA Offices project
• Appropriations for $147,750 for Bunker Hill Community College scholarships, $50,000 for senior transportation, $400,000 for housing/community services

The Chelsea City Council approved a $14.36 million FY23 Capital Improvement Plan loan order and a home rule petition to add five new liquor licenses. It also approved numerous appropriations from Free Cash and other funds for various projects, and referred several items to second reading. A home rule petition for a water/sewer rate reduction for homeowners failed on a 5-5 vote.

• Approved FY23 Capital Improvement Plan loan order totaling $14,356,005 (10-0)
• Approved home rule petition for 5 new liquor licenses (9-1)
• Denied home rule petition for water/sewer residential exemption (5-5)
• Approved $147,750 for Bunker Hill Community College scholarships (10-0)
• Approved $400,000 for housing/community development programs (10-0)
• Approved $161,172.50 for emergency sewer repair on Winnisimmet Street (referred to second reading)
• Approved $997,775.98 transfer for Chelsea High School roof repairs (referred to second reading)
• Approved $96,000 for assessor's appraisal services (referred to second reading)

Cancelled Meeting

This City Council Sub-Committee on Conference meeting was cancelled. It had been scheduled to discuss an ordinance amendment setting council member annual salary at $28,000 starting in 2024, but no action will occur at this time.

• Meeting cancelled
• Proposed amendment to Section 2-60 (a) of City Code
• Council salary of $28,000.00 annually starting January 2024

City Council

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference is meeting to discuss a Home Rule Petition that would allow owner-occupants of residential properties (condos, single-family through four-family homes) to receive a 20% reduction on their water and sewer bill for the entire premises. This is a discussion item only; no vote is scheduled at this subcommittee meeting. The public is invited to attend.

• Discussion of Home Rule Petition for 20% water/sewer bill reduction for owner-occupants of residential properties
• Petition covers condominium units and single-, two-, three-, and four-family homes
• Meeting held in City Council Chambers, 500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA
• City Manager Tom Ambrosino invited to attend

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss an order to amend the Code of Ordinances. The proposal seeks to set an annual salary of $28,000.00 for City Council members effective January 2024.

• Order to amend Section 2-60 (a) of the Code of Ordinances regarding City Council salaries

Subcommittee on Conference

The City Council Sub-Committee on Finance will discuss several orders introduced by Councilor Brown regarding the appropriation of funds from Free Cash and other accounts. The meeting includes reviews of funding for community programs, public works, and building projects.

• $400,000 appropriation for outdoor dining, storefront improvement, public art, and events
• $147,750 appropriation for Bunker Hill Community College Scholarship Program
• $293,000 appropriation for Forbes Public Safety Improvements
• $147,000 appropriation for a Massport Noise Study
• Transfer of various unexpended funds to the 77 Webster Avenue school project

Subcommittee on Conference REVISED

The City Council Sub-Committee on Finance will meet to discuss several financial orders introduced by Councilor Brown. These items involve the appropriation of funds from Free Cash, Stabilization, and other accounts for various city services and capital projects.

• $400,000 appropriation for outdoor dining, storefront improvement, public art, and events
• $293,000 appropriation for Forbes Public Safety Improvements project
• $147,000 appropriation for a Massport Noise Study regarding Logan Airport
• $147,750 appropriation for Bunker Hill Community College Scholarship Program
• Transfer of $526,114 from MCB Roof/Envelope Repairs to 77 Webster Avenue project

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the expansion of the high density overlay district on Everett Avenue. The meeting includes officials from land use, housing, and economic development.

• Expansion of the Everett Avenue high density overlay district

Cancelled Meeting

The scheduled meeting for March 30, 2022, was cancelled. Had it occurred, the committee intended to discuss expanding the Everett Avenue high density overlay district.

• Discussion regarding expansion of the Everett Avenue high density overlay district

City Council

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Rules and Regulations will meet to discuss the rules and regulations of the City Council. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal governance, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Discussion of City Council rules and regulations

Subcommittee on Conference

The Subcommittee on Conference will discuss a Home Rule Petition introduced by Councilor Avellaneda to authorize linkage fees for specific developments. The proposal includes creating a Community Impact Linkage Fee Fund to support affordable housing, social services, and infrastructure.

• Home Rule Petition regarding Linkage Fees for Development
• Creation of a Community Impact Linkage Fee Fund
• Proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 14, Article XH

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is holding public hearings on two Home Rule Petitions: one to authorize a linkage fee on large developments to fund affordable housing and community improvements, and another to give owner-occupants of residential properties a 20% reduction on water and sewer bills. The council will also consider numerous appropriations from Free Cash, including funds for school construction at 77 Webster Avenue, public safety improvements, and various departmental expenses.

• Public hearing on linkage fee Home Rule Petition (ID#22HR3) for commercial, industrial, and residential projects with 24+ units
• Public hearing on Home Rule Petition for 20% water/sewer bill reduction for owner-occupants of 1-4 family homes and condos
• Appropriation of $147,750 from Free Cash for Bunker Hill Community College scholarships for Chelsea High School graduates
• Appropriation of $400,000 from Free Cash for outdoor dining, storefront improvement, public art, and events
• Transfer of $190,204.91, $150,000, $145,346.50, and $526,114 to new CIP project for 77 Webster Avenue school construction

Regular Meeting REVISED

The Chelsea City Council is holding public hearings and considering Home Rule Petitions to authorize a linkage fee on large developments and a 20% water/sewer bill discount for owner-occupants of small homes. The council will also vote on numerous Free Cash appropriations, including funding for school construction at 77 Webster Avenue, public safety improvements, and various departmental expenses.

• Public hearing on Home Rule Petition to authorize linkage fees for developments creating 24+ residential units or commercial/industrial projects
• Public hearing on Home Rule Petition for 20% water/sewer bill reduction for owner-occupants of 1-4 family homes and condos
• Appropriation of $147,750 from Free Cash for Bunker Hill Community College scholarships for Chelsea High graduates
• Appropriation of $400,000 from Free Cash for outdoor dining, storefront improvement, public art, and events
• Transfer of $1,011,665.41 in unexpended capital funds to 77 Webster Avenue school project

City Council

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss independent audits for fiscal year 2020. The meeting is open to the public and includes invited officials such as the City Manager and City Auditor.

• Discussion of independent audits for FY2020
• Invited attendees include City Manager Tom Ambrosino and City Auditor Edward Dunn

City Council

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) process and provide guidance on main priorities. The meeting is open to the public and includes invited officials such as the City Manager and Housing Director.

• Discussion of ARPA process and main priorities
• Guidance and feedback on ARPA spending
• Invited attendees include City Manager Tom Ambrosino and Housing Director Alex Train

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference is meeting to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and city officials have been invited to attend.

• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan FY23-FY27

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider routine items including minutes approval, a Women's History Month resolution, and several new requests. The most substantive item is a communication from the City Manager providing an update on Quiet Zone construction and Market Basket development. Other new business includes requests for street sign stabilization, a speed bump study, and a presentation on a homelessness project.

• Resolution for Women's History Month (ID#22R23)
• City Manager update on Quiet Zone Construction and Market Basket Development (ID#22CM64)
• Order to stabilize street sign at Crescent Avenue and Vila Street (ID#2256)
• Request for speed bump study on Crescent Avenue between Eastern Avenue and Louis Street (ID#2257)
• Request for Tufts Equitable Engineering Designs presentation on Chelsea Homelessness Project (ID#2258)

City Council Sub - Committee on Conference Meeting

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the ARPA process and provide guidance on main priorities. Officials and the public are invited to attend.

• Discussion of ARPA process and main priorities

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a proposed eminent domain temporary easement on Broadway. The agenda also includes several requests for the City Manager to address street signage, traffic safety, and project updates.

• Continued Public Hearing on proposed Eminent Domain Temporary Easement on Broadway
• Request to reposition handicap sign at 40 Carmel Street
• Request for Traffic and Parking Commission to review speed tables at 32 Franklin Avenue
• Order to replace signage on Franklin Avenue between Spruce and Forsyth Street
• Request for updates on the Quiet Zone project and Market Basket property plans

Cancelled Meeting

The scheduled meeting for February 23, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda had intended to include a discussion regarding the 375 Broadway Redevelopment Project.

• Discussion of 375 Broadway Redevelopment Project

City Council

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference is meeting to discuss the 375 Broadway Redevelopment Project. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote or decision listed on the agenda. City officials and the developer Arx Urban, LLC have been invited, and all residents are welcome to attend.

• Discussion of 375 Broadway Redevelopment Project
• Invited attendees include City Manager Tom Ambrosino and Housing Director Alex Train
• Developer Arx Urban, LLC invited to participate
• Meeting open to all residents

Subcommittee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will discuss amending Section 2-60 (a) of the City Code to set an annual salary of $28,000 for council members, effective with the term starting January 2024. The meeting is open to all council members and residents.

• Discussion of amending Section 2-60 (a) of the Code of Ordinances
• Proposed annual council salary of $28,000.00
• Salary change effective January 2024

Regular Meeting REVISED

The Chelsea City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed temporary easement taking on Broadway and consider several orders transferring funds for the Upper Broadway Right of Way and Easement Acquisition & Legal Project. The council will also take up new business including a Home Rule Petition to create linkage fees for development, a water/sewer bill reduction petition, and various requests and orders. Several communications from the City Manager and second readings of appointments are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed Eminent Domain Temporary Easement Taking on Broadway
• Order to appropriate $112,875 from General Stabilization for Upper Broadway easement acquisition
• Three orders transferring Free Cash ($100,000, $50,000, $50,000) to Upper Broadway easement project
• Home Rule Petition to authorize linkage fees for development (24+ residential units)
• Home Rule Petition for 20% water/sewer bill reduction for owner-occupants

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to discuss a proposed eminent domain temporary easement taking on Broadway, along with several orders and requests. Key items include transferring funds for the Upper Broadway Right of Way and Easement Acquisition project, a Home Rule Petition for linkage fees on developments, and a request for an MBTA bus route change. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and celebratory resolutions.

• Public hearing on proposed Eminent Domain Temporary Easement Taking on Broadway
• Order to appropriate $112,875 from General Stabilization Account for Upper Broadway easement acquisition
• Order to transfer $100,000 from Free Cash for Upper Broadway easement acquisition
• Home Rule Petition to create Linkage Fees for Development (Community Impact Linkage Fee Fund)
• Request for MBTA to discuss altering #117 Bus Route to travel through Crescent Avenue and Clinton Street

The Chelsea City Council approved several financial transfers to fund the Upper Broadway Right of Way and Easement Acquisition & Legal Project, including $100,000 from Free Cash and $112,875 from the General Stabilization Account. The Council also accepted the 2022 Community First Grant of up to $60,000 for energy efficiency programs, approved a $109 gift to the Police Department, and confirmed appointments to various boards and commissions. A proposed linkage fee ordinance and a home rule petition for a water/sewer residential exemption were moved to subcommittees and public hearings.

• Approved transfer of $100,000 from Free Cash to Upper Broadway Right of Way and Easement Acquisition & Legal Project.
• Approved appropriation of $112,875 from General Stabilization Account to Upper Broadway Right of Way and Easement Acquisition & Legal Project.
• Approved transfer of $50,000 from FY2020 CIP (6th/Walnut) and $50,000 from FY2021 CIP (Complete Streets) to Upper Broadway project.
• Approved acceptance of 2022 Community First Grant (MassSave) up to $60,000.
• Approved acceptance of $109 gift from James Yost for Chelsea Police Department.
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (10-0-1) and Human Rights Commission appointment with conflict of interest exemption (10-0-1).
• Adopted orders to request MBTA community meeting on #17 bus route and to paint crosswalk at 148 Washington Avenue.
• Moved linkage fee ordinance and home rule petition for water/sewer residential exemption to subcommittee and public hearing.

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will discuss appropriating and transferring funds to support the Upper Broadway Right of Way and Easement Acquisition & Legal Project. The meeting will consider three orders totaling $262,875 from various accounts to fund easement acquisition. Officials including the City Manager and City Solicitor are invited to attend.

• Appropriate $112,875 from General Stabilization Account for Upper Broadway easement acquisition
• Transfer $100,000 from Beacham Street Casino project Free Cash to Upper Broadway easement project
• Transfer $50,000 from CDBG 6"/Walnut Road improvement project balance to Upper Broadway easement project

Cancelled Meeting

The joint subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 7, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda originally intended to discuss interviews for District 4 and District 5 School Committee vacancies.

• Discussion of School Committee seat vacancies for District 4 and District 5

City Council

The Chelsea City Council held a special meeting to conduct interviews of candidates and process nominations for District 4 and District 5 vacancies. The council also voted to fill School Committee seats in both District 4 and District 5.

• Interview of candidates
• Nominations for District 4 vacancies
• Nominations for District 5 vacancies
• Voting to fill District 4 School Committee seat
• Voting to fill District 5 School Committee seat

The Chelsea City Council and School Committee held a joint special meeting to interview and vote on candidates for vacant District 4 and District 5 School Committee seats. Claryangeliz Covas Caraballo was appointed to the District 4 seat on a 17-0-1 vote, and Ms. Cabral was elected to the District 5 seat on an 8-5 vote. The newly appointed members were instructed to be sworn in at the City Clerk's office.

• Appointed Claryangeliz Covas Caraballo to District 4 School Committee seat (17-0-1)
• Elected Ms. Cabral to District 5 School Committee seat (8-5)

Joint Subcommittee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council and Chelsea School Committee Joint Subcommittee on Conference will meet to discuss interviewing candidates for District 4 and District 5 vacancies on the School Committee.

• Interviews for School Committee seat vacancies in District 4
• Interviews for School Committee seat vacancies in District 5

Joint Subcommittee on Conference REVISED

The Chelsea City Council and School Committee will hold a joint subcommittee meeting to discuss interviews for filling School Committee seat vacancies in District 4 and District 5. The meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of interviews to fill School Committee seat vacancies for District 4 and District 5

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several orders, including appropriating funds for the Upper Broadway Right of Way and Easement Acquisition & Legal Project. The council will also discuss communications from the city manager, including residency waivers and an order of taking for the Upper Broadway Project, and consider requests for subcommittees on council rules and the 375 Broadway redevelopment.

• Appropriate $112,875 from General Stabilization Account for Upper Broadway easement acquisition
• Transfer $100,000 from Free Cash (FY2017 CIP) for Upper Broadway easement acquisition
• Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash (FY2020 CIP) for Upper Broadway easement acquisition
• Transfer $50,000 from Free Cash (FY2021 CIP) for Upper Broadway easement acquisition
• Request for subcommittee on 375 Broadway redevelopment with Ark Urban

City Council

The City Council Sub-Committee on Conference is meeting to discuss and meet with the state-designated developer for the Soldier's Home project. The agenda lists invited officials, including the City Manager, Land Use Planner, Pennrose LLC, and the Historical Commission, as well as all residents. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion with state-chosen Soldier's Home designated developer
• Invited attendees include City Manager Tom Ambrosino and Land Use Planner John DePriest
• Pennrose, LLC invited to attend
• Historical Commission members invited

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is meeting to consider several orders, including a special election warrant for a vocational school ballot question, a conflict of interest exemption for a Human Rights Commission appointee, and a salary increase for future councilors. They will also review communications from the city manager about residency waivers and board appointments, and discuss vacancies in School Committee districts 4 and 5.

• Order to approve Special Election Warrant for Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District ballot question on January 25, 2022
• Order to approve Conflict of Interest Exemption for Katherine Palencia's position on Human Rights Commission
• Order to amend City Council salary to $28,000 annually starting January 2024
• Residency waiver notices for James Caron and Jeffrey Timberlake
• Communication about vacancies in School Committee Districts 4 and 5

The Chelsea City Council approved the Special Election Warrant for the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District ballot question for January 25, 2022, by a 7-1 roll call vote. The council also moved several appointments and a conflict of interest exemption to second reading, and introduced an order to increase council salaries to $28,000 starting in 2024, which was referred to committee.

• Approved Special Election Warrant for Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District ballot question (7-1)
• Moved to second reading: appointments to Community Recreation Advisory Committee, Youth Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Moved to second reading: appointment of Katherine Palencia to Human Rights Commission and conflict of interest exemption
• Adopted order for Sub-Committee on Conference to meet with Soldiers Home designated developer
• Referred to Sub-Committee on Conference: order to amend council salary to $28,000 annually starting 2024

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is holding a special meeting to administer the oath of office to members, elect officers, assign seating and delegate positions, and select a delegate to the Chelsea School Committee. The meeting also includes remarks from the new City Council President. This is primarily an organizational and procedural meeting.

• Oath of Office for the Chelsea City Council
• Election of Officer, roll call positions, seating positions
• Delegate to the Chelsea School Committee
• Remarks from new City Council President

The Chelsea City Council held a special organizational meeting on January 3, 2022, to swear in members and elect officers. Councilor Avellaneda was elected President (9-0-1-1) and Councilor Brown was elected Vice-President (6-0-1-2). Councilor Tanairi Garcia was elected Delegate to the School Committee (9-0-1-0). The council also adopted rules, seating, and roll call positions for 2022.

• Elected Councilor Avellaneda as City Council President for 2022 (9-0-1-1)
• Elected Councilor Brown as Vice-President for 2022 (6-0-1-2)
• Elected Councilor Tanairi Garcia as Delegate to the School Committee (9-0-1-0)
• Adopted 2021 council rules for 2022 until sub-committee recommends otherwise
• Adopted seating positions as drawn at December 20, 2021 organizational conference
• Adopted roll call positions as drawn at December 20, 2021 organizational conference