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.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
- 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: May 6, 2021
Meeting Time: 7 p.m.
The May 6, 2021 City Council meeting will be held by 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.
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1.
2.
Public Comment
3.
Roll Call
4.
Public Hearings
A.
7:05pm
Public Hearing on 21.197 National Grid/Verizon Petition for Installation of Underground Conduit on Damon Road (Petition#23303524)
Per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Section 22, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. on National Grid/Verizon New England's petition to install underground conduit on Damon Road (Petition #23303524). The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
B.
Announcement of Public Hearing on 21.238 National Grid/Verizon Pole Petition for One (1) Jointly-owned (JO) Pole on Damon Road (Petition#23303524)
Per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Section 22, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. on National Grid/Verizon New England's petition to install one jointly-owned (JO) pole on Damon Road (Petition #23303524). Instructions for accessing the hearing may be found on the May 20, 2021 City Council agenda to be posted on the city website (www.northamptonma.gov) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
C.
Announcement of Public Hearing on 21.239 National Grid/Verizon Pole Petition for Two (2) Jointly-owned (JO) Poles on Burts Pit Road (Petition#30025210)
Per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Section 22, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:15 p.m. on National Grid/Verizon New England's petition to install two jointly-owned (JO) poles on Burts Pit Road (Petition #30025210). Instructions for accessing the hearing may be found on the May 20, 2021 City Council agenda to be posted on the city website (www.northamptonma.gov) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
Documents:
D.
Announcement of Public Hearing for 21.261 Application for License to Store Flammables and Combustibles at 140 Olander Drive
Per M.G.L. Chapter 148, Section 13, North Commons at Village Hill, LLC has submitted an application for a License to Store Flammables and Combustibles for one (1) 4,000-gallon LP Gas underground storage tank at 140 Olander Drive, Northampton, MA.
The City Council will hold a public hearing by video conference on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. Instructions for accessing the hearing may be found on the May 20, 2021 City Council agenda to be posted on the city website (www.northamptonma.gov) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon. The City Council meeting begins at 7 p.m.
5.
Updates from Council President and Committee Chairs
6.
Recognitions and One-Minute Announcements by Councilors
7.
Communications and Proclamations from the Mayor
A.
Municipal Broadband Update
8.
Resolutions
A.
21.266 A Resolution in Support of Workers of the Hampshire Gazette - 1st reading
B.
21.267 A Resolution in Support of the Recommendations of the Northampton Policing Review Commission - 1st reading
9.
Presentations
10.
Consent Agenda
A.
Minutes of April 1, 2021
B.
Approve 21.197 National Grid/Verizon Petition for Installation of Underground Conduit on Damon Road (Petition#23303524)
See documents under public hearing above.
C.
21.260 Petition for Second Hand Dealer License - Cancer Connection
Renewal License for:
Cancer Connection, 375 South Street
Applicant: Christine Quinn
Cancer Connection, 375 South Street
Applicant: Christine Quinn
D.
21.262 Application for Business Owner's Permit - Jeffrey D. Miller, Cosmic Cab Co.
Renewal License for:
Jeffrey D. Miller, Cosmic Cab Co.
Business Address: 160 Main Street, #8
Jeffrey D. Miller, Cosmic Cab Co.
Business Address: 160 Main Street, #8
E.
21.263 Applications for Seven (7) Taxicab Licenses, Jeffrey Miller - Cosmic Cab Company
Renewal Licenses for Taxi Cabs for the following vehicles:
- 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan - Gray
- 2005 Dodge Magnum - Gray
- 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan - Brown
- 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan - Gray
- 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan - Blue
- 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan - Black
- 2007 Chevrolet Suburban - Brown
- 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan - Gray
- 2005 Dodge Magnum - Gray
- 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan - Brown
- 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan - Gray
- 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan - Blue
- 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan - Black
- 2007 Chevrolet Suburban - Brown
F.
21.268 Reappointments to Various Committees - for referral to City Services Committee
Agricultural Commission
John J. Bobala, 25 Old Ferry Road, Northampton
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Richard E. Jaescke, 774 Bridge Road, Northampton
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Robert Vollinger, 460 North Farms Road, Florence
Term: July 2021-June 2023
Reappointment
Earle “Chip” Parsons, 137 Mill Valley Road, Hadley
Term: July 2021-June 2023
Reappointment
Central Business Architecture Committee
Joseph Blumenthal, 39 Chapel St., Northampton
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Urban Forestry Commission
Susan Lofthouse, 15 Stoddard Street, Northampton
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Council on Aging
Robert Dionne, 87 Vernon Street, Northampton
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Jeanne Hoose, 36 South Park Terrace, Northampton
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Historical Commission
Dylan Gafney, 23 Marshall Street, Northampton
Term: July 2019-June 2022
Reappointment
Barbara Blumenthal, 39 Chapel Street, Northampton
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Housing Partnership
Julio Alves, 35 Fort Hill Terrace, Northampton
Term: July 2021- June 2024
Reappointment
James Reis, 108 Coles Meadow Road, Northampton
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Parks and Recreation Commission
Julia Chevan, 8 Cosmian Avenue, Florence
Term: July 2020-June 2023
Reappointment
Planning Board
George Kohout, Full Member, 234 State Street, Northampton
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Zoning Board of Appeals
Maureen Scanlon, 197 Nonotuck Street, Florence
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
G.
21.269 Applications for Annual Sunday and Weekday Bowling Licenses - Northampton Bowl
Renewal Licenses for Weekday and Sunday Bowling:
Northampton Bowl, 525 Pleasant Street
Applicant: J. Michael Corley
Northampton Bowl, 525 Pleasant Street
Applicant: J. Michael Corley
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.
21.264 An Order for FY2021 Budget Transfers - 1st reading
B.
21.265 An Order Authorizing Acquisition and Establishment of a Municipal Light Plant - 1st reading
13.
Financial Orders (on 2nd reading)
A.
21.244 An Order to Acquire and Amend Easements at the Mill River Greenway-Smith College - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
B.
21.248 An Order to Appropriate CPA Funds for Historic Northampton Collections Storage - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
C.
21.249 An Order to Appropriate $120,000 in CPA Funds Toward Habitat Housing on Burts Pit Road - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
D.
21.250 An Order to Appropriate $14,500 in CPA Funds to Lilly Library Stair Repair Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
E.
21.251 An Order to Appropriate $70,000 in CPA Funds for Historic Preservation Plan - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
F.
21.252 An Order to Appropriate $21,250 in CPA Funds for Damon House/Shepherd Barn Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
G.
21.253 An Order to Appropriate $60,000 in CPA Funds for Mill River Greenway Beach Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
H.
21.254 An Order to Appropriate $50,000 in CPA Funds to the Affordable Housing Fund - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
I.
21.255 An Order Authorizing Acquisition of a Parcel of Land on the Southeasterly Side of Brierwood Drive - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
J.
21.256 An Order Authorizing Waiver of Right of First Refusal for 2.93 Acres off Kennedy Road - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 4/15/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
Documents:
14.
Orders
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.
Florence Traffic & Parking Ordinances Sponsored by Transportation & Parking Commission (TPC)
History:
- Scanlon Avenue and Cross Street Stop Signs (21.198 and 21.199) referred by City Council - 3/4/2021
- Pine/Maple/Mann Intersection & Pine Street Parking (21.213, 21.214, 21.215, 21.216) referred by City Council - 4/1/2021
- All positive recommendations, Legislative Matters - 4/12/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
- Scanlon Avenue and Cross Street Stop Signs (21.198 and 21.199) referred by City Council - 3/4/2021
- Pine/Maple/Mann Intersection & Pine Street Parking (21.213, 21.214, 21.215, 21.216) referred by City Council - 4/1/2021
- All positive recommendations, Legislative Matters - 4/12/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 4/15/2021
A.
21.198 An Ordinance Relative to a Stop Sign on Scanlon Avenue - 2nd reading
B.
21.199 An Ordinance Relative to Stop Signs on Cross Street - 2nd reading
C.
21.213 An Ordinance Relative to Parking on Pine Street - 2nd reading
D.
21.214 An Ordinance Relative to Stop Signs on Maple Street, Mann Terrace and Pine Street - 2nd reading
E.
21.215 An Ordinance Relative to Turning Restriction on Mann Terrace - 2nd reading
F.
21.216 An Ordinance Relative to One-Way Street on Mann Terrace - 2nd reading
17.
Ordinances
18.
Information Requests (Charter Provision 2-7) and Committee Study Requests
19.
New Business
20.