Announcement that Meeting is Being Held by Remote Participation and Audio/Video Recorded
This meeting is being held by remote participation and audio/video recorded.
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: September 2, 2021
Meeting Time: 7 p.m.
The September 2, 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.
Live public comment will be available using telephone call-in or video conferencing technology beginning at 7p.m.
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1.
2.
Public Comment
3.
Roll Call
4.
Public Hearings
A.
7:05pm
Public Hearing on Administrative Order
The Northampton City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. The City Council will consider proposed amendments to the City of Northampton Administrative Code, Part I Administrative Organization, Section 2.04 Office of the City Clerk.
The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
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
9.
Presentations
10.
Consent Agenda
A.
B.
21.304 Appointments to Various Committees, all positive recommendations, City Services Committee - 7/26/2021
Council on Aging
Michael Ford, 779 Bridge Road, Northampton, MA
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Historical Commission
Steven Moga, 89 Marian Street, Northampton
WMAIA Nominee
Term: August 2021-June 2024
To fill a vacancy as the WMAIA representative
Trust Fund Committee
Joseph Wilhelm III, 54 Prospect Street, Northampton
Term: August 2021-June 2024
To fill a vacancy
Urban Forestry Commission
Robert Postel, 44 Washington Avenue, Northampton
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Whiting Street Fund Committee
MariJon “MJ” Adams, 60 Norwood Avenue, Florence
Term: August 2021-June 2024
To fill a vacancy
C.
21.316A Appointments to Whiting Street Fund Committee, all positive recommendations, City Services Committee - 8/26/2021
Whiting Street Fund Committee
Michael Shaughnessy, 575 Bridge Road, Unit 11-5, Florence
Term: July 2021-June 2024
Reappointment
Joseph Misterka, 312 Chesterfield Road, Leeds
Term: July 2021-June 2023
Reappointment
Andrea Murray, 54 Day Avenue, Northampton
Term: July 2021-June 2023
Reappointment
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.
13.
Financial Orders (on 2nd reading)
A.
21.306 An Order to Appropriate Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Funds to Hotel Bridge Improvements - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 8/19/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 8/19/2021
14.
Orders
A.
21.310 Warrant for September 28, 2021 Preliminary Election - 2nd reading
History:
- Passed 1st reading - 8/19/2021
B.
21.312 An Order to Submit a Measure to the Voters at the 2021 Regular City Election - 2nd reading
History:
- Amended to correct scrivener's errors and add city solicitor's amendment to Summary - 8/19/2021
- Passed as amended in 1st reading - 8/19/2021
C.
21.317 An Administrative Order to Amend the City of Northampton Administrative Code - Single reading only required
See documents above.
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.