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City Council Orders June 20, 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. City Clerk Brenna Murphy McGee and Admin. Assistant Jeffery Anderson-Burgos - May 2, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Adopted Adopted 6-20-23
4. Trulieve WARN Act Notice of Planned Plant Closing Referred Referred to Law Dept
5. Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Final Grant Completion report Received Received 6-20-23
6. Zone change application - Jose Almonte at 549-551 South Bridge St from DR to BC Referred Ordinance a. 8-22-23
b. 9-12-23		 a. Public hearing opened, closed
b. Tabled		 10-24-23 Approved
A. OPEB Declaration of Trust Agreement Referred Ordinance 6-27-23 Tabled 8-22-23 Approved Adopted 9-5-23
K. From the Law Department, Update on Properties Referred DGR 7-12-23 Complied with Complied with 8-1-23
L. Street Vendor License Application, Aime Matos at 363 Main St for food truck Referred Ordinance a. 6-27-23
b. 8-22-23		 a. Tabled
b. Tabled		 a. 9-12-23
b. 10-24-23		 a. Tabled
b. Leave to withdraw

Committee Reports

Laid on the table
1. An order to draft ballot question for voters to decide on reducing CPA tax from 1.5% to 0.5% 2. An order to place vote for CPA surcharge on 2023 ballot per attached petition
Ordinance
7A. An order to place handicap sign at 16 Center St 7B. An order DPW and Auditor provide financial review for sewer enterprise fund 7C. An order to establish system to ensure user fees associated with enterprise funds are maintained at a sustainable level by automatically adjusting user fees annually
7D. An order for Board of Public Works to update on new sewer rate
Finance
8A. An order to transfer $8,000 from Highway Pay-HEMO to R&M Elmwood Fire Station and R&M West Holyoke Fire Station 8B. An order to transfer $107,700 from Highway Pay-HMEO to Highway Overtime, Admin in State travel, Forestry Overtime, Trash-Hazardous Waste Collection, Trash-Other Services, Property-Energy Pellisier, Property R&M Pellisier, Property R&M Senior Center, Property R&M Police Station, and Property R&M Central Fire Station 8C. An order DPW and Auditor provide financial review for sewer enterprise fund
8D. An order that the DPW Superintendent provide the City Council with an update on the tree list. Update should include how trees are prioritized and the obstacles the DPW faces in addressing them 8E. An order to develop a plan for regrading West Glen to address water issues 8F. An order to develop a plan for regrading West Glen to address water issues
8G. An order for Suez representatives to discuss budget shortfall and potential cost saving measures 8H. An order for a third party audit of Suez facilities, equipment and every aspect of the contents of the contract. 8I. An order to begin funding OPEB Trust Fund as part of operating budget
8J. An order to accept 2023 Community Planning Grant Award $200,000 no match grant 8K. An order to accept 2023 Recycling Dividends Program, $7,700 no match grant 8L. An order to accept 2023 Transportation Planning Grant, $82,300 no match grant
8M. An order to accept FY23 Municipal Energy Technical Assistant Grant Program $15,000 no match grant 8N. An order to accept Greening the Gateway Cities Program Partnership Grant Award $100,000 no match grant 8O. An order to accept FY24 Greening the Gateway Cities Program Partnership Grant Award $30,000 no match grant
8P. An order to accept Sewage Notification Assistance $64,039 no match grant 8Q. An order to appropriate $56,998.37 from Sewer Enterprise Fund Department’s Sewer Fund Management Services Contract for services rendered in fiscal year 2022 8R. An order to establish OPEB Liability Trust Fund
8S. An order to transfer $56,998.37 from FY2023 Sewer Retained Earnings to Sewer Fund Management Services Contract: Previous Years Invoice for FY2022 8T. An order to transfer $61,127.63 from FY2023 Sewer Retained Earnings to Sewer Fund Management Services Contract: Deficit 8U. An order to transfer $276,500 from Sewer Stabilization to Sewer Fund Management Services Contract: Deficit
8V. An order to transfer $5,000 from Highways Power Shovel Operator to Refuse Exp Motor Vehicle Fuel 8W. An order to transfer $143,000 from various DPW personnel lines to various DPW Parks, Water, and Refuse lines 8X. An order to transfer $12,000 from Principal Clerks and Matrons to Medical and Training & Education
8Y. An order to transfer $29,975 from Highways Power Shovel Operator to various DPW Property, Administration and Auto lines 8Z. An order to transfer $50,000 from Free Cash to Mayor Contracted Services: Local Ambulance Study 8[. An order to transfer $52,500 from Free Cash to Police Capital Outlay Other Equipment: Portable Radios Replacement
8\. An order to transfer $560,000 from Free Cash to DPW Highways & Bridges Capital Outlay Vehicle- Plow Truck Replacement (2) 8].  An order to transfer $5,000 from Free Cash to OPEB Trust Fund 8^. An order to transfer $5,000 from Free Cash to Office of Public Safety: Office & Professional Supplies
8_. An order to transfer $45,000 from Free Cash to Weights and Measures Capital Outlay Vehicle: Sealer of Weights & Measures 8`. An order to transfer $42,003 from Free Cash to DPW Property Capital Outlay Vehicle: Building Maintenance Pickup Truck Replacement 8a. An order to transfer $4,627 from Free Cash to Fire Information Technologies: Replace Dispatch Computers
8b. An order to transfer $150,000 from Free Cash to Contract Forestry Services: Trees 8c. An order to transfer $100,000 from Free Cash to Stabilization 8d. An order to transfer $100,000 from Free Cash to War Memorial Commission Capital Outlay Building Improvements: Repair Elevator
8e. An order to transfer $100,000 from Free Cash to DPW Highways & Bridges Capital Outlay City Infrastructure: Sidewalk Improvement 8f. An order to transfer $1,481,473 from Free Cash to Capital Stabilization 8g. An order to transfer $75,000 from Free Cash to Legal Claims
8h. An order to transfer $73,000 from Free Cash to DPW Property Contracted Services: Implementation of DLS Hazard Control Recommendations 8i. An order to transfer $65,000 from Free Cash to Office of Public Safety: Housing Navigator / Homeless Liaison 8j. An order to transfer $62,000 from Free Cash to Fire Capital Outlay Vehicles: Deputy Chief Replacement Vehicle
8k. An order to transfer $35,000 from Free Cash to OPED Historic Programs Costs 8l. An order to transfer $300,000 from Free Cash to Mayor Contracted Services: Ongoing catchup work for Treasurer’s Office 8m. An order to transfer $25,000 from Free Cash to Legal Special Counsel
8n. An order to transfer $25,000 from Free Cash to DPW Property Capital Outlay Equipment: Environmentally Controlled Radio Repeater Enclosure at Clock Tower 8o. An order to transfer $27,000 from Free Cash to DPW Highways & Bridges Capital Outlay City Equipment: Line Painter Replacement 8p. An order to transfer $22,000 from Free Cash to Police Capital Outlay Vehicle: Cruiser MDT and Mounts
8q. An order to transfer $250,000 from Free Cash to DPW Property Capital Outlay Building Improvements: Council Chambers Renovations 8r. An order to transfer $250,574 from Free Cash to Police Capital Outlay Vehicle – Installment Payment 6 Cruisers 8s. An order to transfer $225,000 from Free Cash to Police Data Management Equipment/Services: Records Management System Replacement
8t. An order to adopt Chapter 32B, section 20 and to create a Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund 8u. An order to create Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund
Pulled from Committee
Appointment letter for Lauren Niles to serve as an associate of the Planning Board

New orders

Title Initial Status Committee CMTE Date 1 CMTE Date 1 Status CMTE Date 2 CMTE Date 2 Status Final Status Notes
14. VACON — An order to remove dead trees at Ashley & Sunset Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW, Forester
15. VACON — An order to transfer Andre Gamble special permit application from Ordinance to DGR Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Petition transferred to DGR
16. VACON — An order to evaluate area at Sullivan School for addition of a crosswalk Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to City Engineer, Public Safety Committee
17. VACON — An order to place stop sign at corner of Maginnis Ave and Apremont Hwy Referred Ordinance
18. BARTLEY —  An order to install Autistic person signage proximate to 33 Edbert Dr Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW, Public Safety Committee
19. JOURDAIN — An order to fix raised sidewalk on West Franklin Street near Sycamore Street Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW, Water Works
20. JOURDAIN, PUELLO, MALDONADO VELEZ, RIVERA_I, RIVERA_J, TALLMAN — An order to install crosswalk on Cabot Street at South Summer Street in front of Capri Pizza Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW, Public Safety Committee
21. JOURDAIN, PUELLO — An order to repaint crosswalk at Clemente Street and Cabot Street Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW
22. JOURDAIN, PUELLO — An order to replace tables/chairs removed from Valley Arena Park Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW Parks Divisions
23. JOURDAIN, PUELLO, RIVERA_I —  An order to trim trees on Hamilton, South Summer, and Adams Streets Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW, Forestry
24. JOURDAIN, PUELLO — An order to send notice to 569 South Bridge Street property owner regarding high grass and trash Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to Building Dept, Board of Health
25. JOURDAIN, PUELLO —  An order for signage and dog waste bags in South Holyoke parks reminding people to pick up after their animals Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW
26. JOURDAIN, PUELLO — An order to repair sidewalks in front of 582 and 586 South Summer Street Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW
27. JOURDAIN, PUELLO — An order for status report on demolition and resolution of abandoned building at 27-29 Cabot Street and 510 South Bridge Street Adopted Public Safety 9-27-23 Tabled Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to Mayor, Building Department, Board of Health, Law Department, Public Safety Committee
28. JOURDAIN, VACON —  An order to review free cash certification Referred Finance 7-26-23 Complied with Complied with 8-1-23
29. MALDONADO-VELEZ, ANDERSON-BURGOS — An order top adopt resolution in support of LGBTQIA+ community in response to national efforts to undermine rights Adopted Adopted 6-20-23
30. MALDONADO-VELEZ, GIVNER — An order to require rental property owners living outside city to hire local management Referred Ordinance
31. MALDONADO-VELEZ, GIVNER — An order that anyone with outstanding issues with city departments cannot win RFP bids Referred Ordinance Copy to Law Dept, Community Development
32. MALDONADO-VELEZ —  An order for update on when  rubbish at 27 Cabot Street will be cleaned up Adopted Public Safety 9-27-23 Complied with Adopted 6-20-23

Complied with 10-3-23

 Copy to Mayor, Building Department, Board of Health, Law Department, Public Safety Committee
33. MALDONADO-VELEZ, RIVERA_J — An order to adjust hours in ordinance regarding loud noises from loading and unloading Referred Ordinance
34. MCGEE — An order to discuss and provide information on the Financial literacy programs in high schools Referred Joint Committee of CC and SC 11-27-23 Complied with Complied with 12-5-23
35. MCGIVERIN — An order to accept FFY19 Project Safe Neighborhoods $20,069 no match grant Referred Finance 7-26-23 Approved Adopted 8-1-23
36. MCGIVERIN —  An order to accept FY2024 Support & Incentive $306,443 no match grant Referred Finance 7-26-23 Approved Adopted 8-1-23
37. MCGIVERIN — An order to accept FY2024 State 911 Department Emergency Medical Dispatch $24,500 no match grant Referred Finance 7-26-23 Approved Adopted 8-1-23
38. MCGIVERIN — An order to accept Arson Watch Reward Program $1,000 no match grant Adopted Adopted 6-20-23
39. MCGIVERIN — An order to transfer $5,000 from FY2023 Free cash to Fund 8810 City Stabilization for Office of Public Safety: Office & Professional Supplies Appropriation Adopted Adopted 6-20-23
40. MCGIVERIN — An order to transfer $65,000 from FY2023 Free cash to Fund 8810 City Stabilization for Office of Public Safety: Housing Navigator/Homeless Liaison Appropriation Adopted Adopted 6-20-23
41. MCGIVERIN —  An order to accept PVPC FY24 CT River Cleanup Funding $210,000 no match grant Referred Finance 7-26-23 Approved Adopted 8-1-23
42. MURPHY-ROMBOLETTI — An order to declare 118 Newton Street as surplus property Referred DGR 7-12-23 Approved Adopted 8-1-23
43. MURPHY-ROMBOLETTI —  An order to declare 138 Cabot Street as surplus property Referred DGR 7-12-23 Approved Adopted 8-1-23
44. PUELLO, VACON, JOURDAIN, RIVERA_I — An order for an update on all traffic citations issued since January 2023 Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to Public Safety Committee, HPD
B. RIVERA_J — An order to review 3-way and 4-way stop signs at provided list of intersections Referred Public Safety Copy to City Engineer
C. MCGIVERIN — An order to accept Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency FFY2022 EMPG $20,150 no match grant Referred Finance 7-26-23 Approved Return to Auditor 8-1-23 Replaced with corrected order 8-1-23
D. MCGIVERIN, TALLMAN, VACON — An order to adjust the sewer rate Referred Ordinance 6-27-23 Tabled 8-22-23 Recommended rate of $8.02 Denied 9-20-23 City Council tabled 9-5-23
E. MCGIVERIN — An order to transfer $50,000 from Sewer Stabilization to Sewer Prof Serv - Legal Counsel Return to Auditor Return to Auditor 6-20-23
F. MCGIVERIN — An order to transfer $126,500 Sewer Stabilization to Sewer Management Serv Contract Return to Auditor Return to Auditor 6-20-23
G. MCGIVERIN — An order to transfer $50,000 from Free Cash to Mayor’s Contracted Services: Ongoing Support for Treasurer’s Office- 2 months Adopted Adopted 6-20-23
H. MCGIVERIN — An order to transfer $250,000 from Free Cash to City Stabilization: Anticipated Appropriation for Mayor’s Contracted Services-Ongoing Support for Treasurer’s Office Adopted Adopted 6-20-23
I. MCGIVERIN — An order to transfer $100,000 from Sewer Stabilization to Sewer prof Services Return to Auditor Return to Auditor 6-20-23
J. RIVERA_I, JOURDAIN — An order to install 2 raised crosswalks on Samosett St Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to Mayor, Engineer, DPW, Public Safety
M. JOURDAIN — An order to remove tree branches on Rte 5 south of Main St Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW
N. JOURDAIN — An order to remove shrubs at traffic island at Rte 5 and Ingleside St Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW
O. JOURDAIN — An order to repair dangerous potholes on Route 5 Southbound in front of MiraVista Adopted Adopted 6-20-23 Copy to DPW
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