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City Council Orders May 2, 2023

Communications & Petitions

Title Initial Status Committee CMTE Date 1 CMTE Date 1 Status CMTE Date 2 CMTE Date 2 Status Final Status
 Notes
3. Mayor Joshua A. Garcia - letter of VETO for order of City Council to hire independent legal counsel Referred Charter and Rules Laid on the table 5-2-23

Referred to C&R 5-16-23
4. Mayor Joshua A. Garcia - Reappointment letter for Theresa Cooper-Gordon to serve as a Commissioner of the Holyoke Housing Authority Referred Public Service 6-28-23 Appointment recommended Appointment confirmed 8-1-23
5. Brenna Murphy McGee, City Clerk - 4-18-23 City Council Meeting Minutes Adopted Adopted 5-2-23
6. Michael Bissonette, Assistant City Solicitor - Legal opinion on mayor's ballot question veto Referred Finance 5-10-23 Complied with Complied with 5-16-23
7. Jane Mantolesky, Assistant City Solicitor - Revised legal form for Adoption of Abutter’s Notice Requirements Adopted Adopted 5-2-23
8. Fire Chief John Kadlewicz - HFD Vehicle Maintenance report for 2022 Referred Public Safety
9. Board of Fire Commission - March 16, 2023 meeting minutes Received Received 5-2-23
10. Holyoke Redevelopment Authority - November 30, 2023, February 15, 2023 and March 15, 2023 meeting minutes Received Received 5-2-23
11. Petition for acceptance of Lynn Ann Drive Referred Referred to Board of Public Works
12. Petition of Petition for acceptance of Richard Eger Dr Referred Referred to Board of Public Works
13. Pool and Bowling Alley License Renewal - Kim Silva at 624 S. Bridge St Adopted Adopted 5-2-23
14. Street Vendor License Application - Katherine Sanchez at 15-12 Dwight St Referred Ordinance 5-23-23 Approved

Committee Reports

Laid on the Table
1. An order to draft ordinance for Puerto Rican Cultural District
Ordinance
15A. An order to add "vehicles will be towed" to "no parking" signs on Cherry St 15B. An order to install handicap sign at 400 Maple St. for Elliot Sierra 15C. An order to remove No Parking and Handicap Parking entries on South Summer St
15D. An order to remove no parking sign on one side of curve on O'Connor Ave 15E. An order that snow parking restrictions be posted on city website at least 12 hours before towing begins
Finance
16A. An order to transfer $1,000 from Supplies to Overtime 16B. An order to transfer $30,000 from Heavy Motor Equipment Operator to Supplies-Traffic Lines 16C. An order to transfer $82,800 from various HPD salary lines to various HPD expense lines
Public Safety
17A. An order establish a Police Commission by Charter 17B. Update regarding Mayor Garcia Accident on city Vehicle 17C. An order to establish a Police Commission by ordinance
17D, An order to discuss gun drop off program 17E. An order place, replace, and update cameras throughout city to ensure compliance with laws 17F. An order that Police Chief provide narrative describing what happened to the gray Ford Taurus mayoral issued vehicle
17G. An order to discuss processes with license board to avoid unlicensed businesses
Development and Governmental Relations
19A. Special Permit Application - Jesus Candelario at 1109 Dwight St for nonconforming use 19B. Citizen of Holyoke - letter requesting crosswalk at Whiting Street Reservoir 19C. An order for the Receiver to appear before the DGR committee
19D. An order that DGR Committee meet with Roca member 19E. An order to invite Jennifer Howard and DCR members to discuss Mt. Tom 19F. An order that the Receiver provide update on status of schools and future plans for students due to pandemic
19G. An order to invite representatives from Worcester Red Sox to talk about "Town Takeover” initiative 19H. An order to discuss ARPA proposals with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke 19I. An order to discuss absence of medical marijuana providers in the city
19J. An order that City Clerk communicate updates from preliminary election of 9-21-21 19K. Special Permit Application - Eloy Arocho for Auto Body Repair Shop at41 North Summer St 19L. An order to declare 94 Newton Street as surplus property
19M. An order to declare Newton Street parcel 011-03-009 as surplus property 19N. Zone Change Application - Jesus Candelario at 1109 Dwight St from R-2 to B-G

 

New orders

Title Initial Status Committee CMTE Date 1 CMTE Date 1 Status CMTE Date 2 CMTE Date 2 Status Final Status
 Notes
22. MCGIVERIN -- An order to appropriate $85,504,592 through bonding for new Peck Middle School Referred Finance 5-24-23 Approved
23. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $23,642.71 from Sergeant and Patrolmen to Injured on Duty Referred Finance 5-10-23 Approved Adopted 5-16-23
24. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $47,000 from Pay-Heavy Motor Equip Operator to R&M Pools, R&M Fields, and R&M Vehicles Referred Finance 5-10-23 Approved Adopted 5-16-23
25. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $117,541.56 from Capital Stabilization to Capital Outlay-Motor Vehicles Referred Finance 5-10-23 Approved Adopted 5-16-23
26. MCGIVERIN -- An order to transfer $2,362.72 from Firefighters to Injured on Duty Adopted Adopted 5-2-23
27. MURPHY-ROMBOLETTI -- An order to update Schedule C of 2-35 to reflect new title and salary for police matrons Referred Ordinance 5-23-23 Approved
28. MURPHY-ROMBOLETTI -- An order to update Schedule C of 2-35 to reflect competing salaries for police reserves Referred Ordinance 5-23-23 Approved
29. MURPHY-ROMBOLETTI -- An order to update Schedules B and C of 2-35 with competitive salaries to attract and retain employees Referred Ordinance
30. VACON -- An order to resolve storm water problem on Rock Valley Rd Adopted Adopted 5-2-23 Copy to DPW, Veolia
31. VACON -- An order to set HPS rates of $18/hr for Matrons and $22/hr for Reserve/special officers Referred Ordinance 5-23-23 Approved
32. VACON -- An order to trims overgrown trees on Sequoia Adopted Adopted 5-2-23 Copy to Forester
33. VACON -- An order to add Sequoia Drive for curb repair for broken areas Adopted Adopted 5-2-23 Copy to DPW
34. ANDERSON-BURGOS -- An order to review pedestrian safety measures at Northampton St and Winthrop St Referred Public Safety Copy to Engineer
35. ANDERSON-BURGOS -- An order to review need for security cameras at Rohan Park Referred Public Safety Copy to Police Dept, Parks & Rec
36. ANDERSON-BURGOS -- An order to remove no parking signs at 24 Sydney Ave Referred Ordinance Copy to DPW, Engineer
37. ANDERSON-BURGOS -- An order to review safety measure at West Franklin St and St Jerome Referred Public Safety Copy to Engineer
38. JOURDAIN, PUELLO, TALLMAN -- An order to replace traffic light at Main and Vernon Streets Adopted Adopted 5-2-23 Copy to DPW, Alarm Division, Mayor
A. VACON -- An order to present proclamation to Kathleen Seidel at Hair Changes for 45 years of service Adopted Adopted 5-2-23
B. MCGEE -- An order for engineer to provide list of non-accepted roads to fix them Referred Finance 5-10-23 Tabled
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