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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: October 21, 2021
Meeting Time: 7 p.m.
The October 21, 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.
Announcement of Tax Classification Hearing
Per M.G.L. Ch. 40, Section 56, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. by remote participation to discuss the percentages of the local tax levy to be borne by each class of real and personal property within the City of Northampton for FY2022. Information regarding this hearing will be available for public inspection on line at www.northamptonma.gov on or before November 2, 2021 after 12 p.m. Instructions for accessing the hearing will be posted on the November 4, 2021 City Council agenda on www.northamptonma.gov no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting.
B.
7:05pm
Public Hearing on application to amend License for Storage of Flammables and Combustibles for two (2) underground storage tanks (1-24,000 gallons gasoline and 1-12,000 gallons diesel) at 506 Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA
The City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. 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
A.
21.340 A Resolution in Support of the Fairness to Farmworkers Act - 2nd reading
History:
- Passed 1st reading with correction of scrivener's error - 10/7/2021
9.
Presentations
10.
Approval of Official Map, Block Report and Legal Boundary Description for Northampton - 1st reading
Process note: Ward and precinct boundaries must be finalized by City Council for submittal to the state by October 31, 2021.
11.
Consent Agenda
A.
B.
Approve 21.328 Application to Amend License for Storage of Flammables and Combustibles at 506 Pleasant Street
See documents under public hearing, above
12.
Recess for Committee on Finance (See Separate Agenda)
13.
Financial Orders (on 1st reading pending Finance review)
Rule 2.6 requires the Finance Committee to consider certain financial matters.
A.
21.342 An Order to Appropriate Senior Center Gift Fund Money to Financial Aid Fund - 1st reading
B.
21.343 An Order to Surplus City Land for Affordable Housing and a Community Resilience Hub off Crafts Avenue - 1st reading
14.
Financial Orders (on 2nd reading)
A.
21.329 An Order Authorizing Gift Acceptance and Expenditure on AOM Restroom Expansion and Renovation - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 10/7/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 10/7/2021
B.
21.333 An Order to Appropriate $15,000 in CPA Funds to Hampshire and Hampden Canal Historical Documentation Project - 2nd reading
History:
- Positive recommendation, Finance Committee - 10/7/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 10/7/2021
15.
Orders
A.
21.331 Warrant for the November 2, 2021 Biennial Municipal Election - 2nd reading
History:
- Passed 1st reading - 10/7/2021
- Revised language to add question about Municipal Light Plant added by City Clerk
16.
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.
17.
Zoning Ordinances (Not yet Referred)
Process Note: M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5 requires the City Council to submit zoning ordinances to the Planning Board for review within 14 days of receipt and for the Planning Board and City Council or a committee designated for that purpose to hold public hearings thereon, together or separately, prior to adoption.
18.
Ordinances
A.
21.325 An Ordinance Relative to Compensation for Elected Officials - 2nd reading
History:
- referred to Legislative Matters (LM) - 9/22/2021
- positive recommendation, LM - 10/4/2021
- passed 1st reading - 10/7/2021
B.
21.344 An Ordinance Relative to Ward and Precinct Boundaries for the City of Northampton - 1st reading
History:
- Referral to Legislative Matters (LM) waived - 10/7/2021
19.
Zoning Ordinances
A.
21.313 An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map, §350-3.4, at Chapel Street - 2nd reading
History:
- Referred to Community Resources (CR), Legislative Matters (LM) and Planning Board (PB)- 8/19/2021
- Positive recommendation, CR - 9/20/2021
- Joint LM/PB public hearing held - 10/4/2021
- Positive recommendation, PB - 10/4/2021
- Positive recommendation, LM - 10/4/2021
- Passed 1st reading - 10/7/2021
20.
Information Requests (Charter Provision 2-7) and Committee Study Requests
21.
New Business
22.