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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS  

 Councilors:  
  • President Gina-Louise Sciarra, At-Large
  • William H. Dwight, At-Large
  • Michael J. Quinlan, Jr., Ward 1
  • Karen Foster, Ward 2
  • Vice-President James Nash, Ward 3
  • John Thorpe, Ward 4
  • Alex Jarrett, Ward 5
  • Marianne L. LaBarge, Ward 6
  • Rachel Maiore, Ward 7

Meeting Agenda
On-line Video Conference
Meeting Date:  February 18, 2021
Meeting Time:  7 p.m.

The February 18, 2021 City Council meeting will be held via remote participation. The public can follow the council's deliberations by watching the meeting live on Comcast channel 15, live-streaming it on Youtube or joining the virtual meeting by phone or computer.  For the active Youtube link, please see Northampton Open Media's website: http://northamptonopenmedia.org/ 

Live public comment will be available using telephone call-in or video conferencing technology beginning at 7 p.m. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALLING IN OR JOINING THE MEETING

Join virtual meeting: http://bit.ly/2ZdHzwK
For telephone call-in, call:
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+ 301 715-8592 US
MEETING ID: 996 5887 4911
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1.

Announcement that Meeting is Being Held Via Remote Participation and Audio/Video Recorded

This meeting is being held via remote participation and audio/video recorded.
2.

Public Comment

3.

Roll Call

4.

Public Hearings

A.
7:05pm

Public Hearing on 21.188 Application for License to Store Flammables and Combustibles at 138 North King Street

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. on the application of Big Y Foods, Inc. for a License for Storage of Flammables and Combustibles to use the property at 138 North King Street, Northampton, MA (the existing Big Y Supermarket parking lot) for the storage of two (2) 20,000-gallon underground storage tanks: one (1) 20,000-gallon gasoline and one (1) 20,000 gallon split tank with 10,000 gallons of gasoline and 10,000 gallons of diesel. The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
Documents:
  1. 2-18-2021 Big Y 138 N King Street Northampton, MA REVISED License Application.pdf
B.
7:15pm

Public Hearing on 20.173 National Grid Petition for Installation of Underground Conduit on Hockanum Road (Petition #16315676)

Per M.G.L. Chapter 166, Section 22, the City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:15 p.m. on the petition of National Grid to install underground conduit and associated fixtures on Hockanum Road (Petition #163315676). The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
Documents:
  1. 20.173 National Grid Petition for Installation of Underground Conduit on Hockanum Road (Petition No. 16315676).pdf
  2. 20.173 DPW Recommendation.pdf
5.

Updates from Council President and Committee Chairs

6.

Recognitions and One-Minute Announcements by Councilors

7.

Communications and Proclamations from the Mayor

8.

Resolutions

A.

21.193 A Resolution Opposing Internet Data Caps and Committing to Achieving Just Internet Access and Affordability - 2nd reading

History:
- Amended to add "Be it further resolved" clause endorsing HD663, "An Act protecting internet access during the COVD-19 pandemic" and adding Karen Charles Peterson, Commissioner of MA Department of Telecommunications and Cable to distribution list - 2/4/2021
- Passed in 1st reading as amended - 2/4/2021

Documents:
  1. 21.193 A Resolution Opposing Internet Data Caps - POST 1st rdg.pdf
9.

Presentations

10.

Consent Agenda

A.

Minutes of January 21, 2021

Documents:
  1. 01-21-2021_City Council Minutes.pdf
11.

Recess for Committee on Finance (See Separate Agenda)

12.

Financial Orders (on 1st reading pending Finance review)

Rule 2.6 requires the Finance Committee to consider certain financial matters.
A.

21.194 An Order to Rescind Borrowing Authority - 3 Votes - 1st reading

Documents:
  1. 21.194 An Order to Rescind Borrowing Authority - 3 Votes.pdf
B.

21.195 An Order to Appropriate Free Cash for COVID Expenses Potentially Ineligible for CARES Act Reimbursement - 1st reading

Documents:
  1. 21.195 An Order to Appropriate Free Cash for COVID Expenses Potentially Ineligible for CARES Act Reimbursement.pdf
C.

21.196 An Order to Surplus 56 Vernon Street and Lease for Continued Use as Head Start Daycare and Early Education Facility - 1st reading

Documents:
  1. 21.196 An Order to Surplus 56 Vernon Street and Lease for Continued Use as Head Start Daycare and Early Education Facility.pdf
13.

Financial Orders (on 2nd reading)

A.

21.191 An Order to Acquire Land on Nash Hill Road in Williamsburg for Water Supply Protection - 2nd reading

History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 2/4/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 2/4/2021
Documents:
  1. 21.191 An Order to Acquire Land on Nash Hill Road in Williamsburg for Water Supply Protection.pdf
  2. 21.191 Plan of Proposed Acquisition on Nash Hill Road.pdf
  3. 21.191 Watershed Zones.pdf
  4. 21.191 Survey of Nash Hill Road.pdf
B.

21.192 An Order to Appropriate Free Cash to City Clerk for Elections and DPW for Asphalt - 2nd reading

History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 2/4/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 2/4/2021
Documents:
  1. 21.192 An Order to Appropriate Free Cash to City Clerk for Elections and DPW for Asphalt.pdf
14.

Orders

A.

21.190 An Order Endorsing the Climate Resilience and Regeneration Plan - 2nd reading

History:
- Passed 1st reading - 2/4/2021
Documents:
  1. 21.190 An Order Endorsing the Climate Resilience and Regeneration Plan.pdf
  2. Northampton Climate Resilience and Regeneration Plan.pdf
15.

Ordinances (Not yet Referred)

Rule 5.2.3 provides that no ordinance shall be voted on by the City Council until it has been considered by the Committee on Legislative Matters.
16.

Ordinances

17.

Information Requests (Charter Provision 2-7) and Committee Study Requests

18.

New Business

19.

Adjourn

Contact:  G-L Sciarra, Council President
glsciarra@northamptonma.gov 
(413) 570-3133