Pittsfield City Council Meeting - October 26, 2021

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Pittsfield City Council Meeting - October 26, 2021
10/26/2021 12:00:00 AM
03:03:45

Chapters

1. Open Microphone 00:01:14


2. COVID update 00:11:23


3. Communications From Her Honor The Mayor 00:14:33

A communication from Mayor Tyer submitting an Order to authorize the City of Pittsfield by and through its Conservation Commission to accept a conveyance and donation of land located on Regent Street


4. Communications From Her Honor The Mayor 00:15:07

A communication from Mayor Tyer submitting an Order to accept a grant of funds in the amount of S18,781 .19 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security State 911 Department


5. Communications From Her Honor the Mayor 00:15:41

A communication from Mayor Tyer submitting an Order to accept a grant of funds in the amount of $33,432.00 from the United States Department of Justice for the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Local Solicitation


6. Communications And Reports From City Officers And Boards 00:16:15

A communication from the City Clerk on a petition from Richard Latura requesting a police officer to be present in the Voter's Office so that absentee ballots are just as secure as the polling areas


7. Commincations And Reports From City Officers And Boards 00:16:47

A petition from Councilor Maffuccio requesting to send a letter to the Attorney General for an investigation on the permitting process for the cell tower and abutter notices


8. Commincations And Reports From City Officers And Boards 00:36:51

A petition from Councilor Maffuccio requesting the Council President to schedule a joint meeting with the School Department to discuss the consolidation of duplicated departments


9. Reports Of Committees 00:39:10

Report from the Finance Committee 9. A Report from the Finance Committee on an Order accepting $8,185,589.00 from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, recommending to approve (4/0)


10. Reports Of Committees 00:46:25

Report from the Traffic Committee 10. A Report from the Traffic Committee on a Traffic Order for the relocation of a handicap parking space on South Street, recommending to approve (3/0)


11. Reports Of Committees 00:47:05

A Report from the Traffic Committee on a petition from Councilors Lampiasi and White requesting to explore pedestrian and driver safety options at the crosswalks in the vicinity of West Street and Center Street, recommending to refer to the City Engineer (3/0)


12. Reports Of Committees 00:47:53

A Report from the Traffic Committee on a request from the Commission on Disabilities recommending improvements at the intersection of Center Street and West Street for pedestrians and drivers, recommending to file as the City Engineer will be implementing changes to the intersection 3/0)


13. Reports Of Committees 00:48:26

A Report from the Traffic Committee on a petition from Councilor Maffuccio requesting the Commissioner install a loading zone on Lenox Avenue for the Wahconah Street Greenhouse, recommending to approve and refer to the Commissioner for installation (3/0)


14. Reports Of Committees 00:49:02

Report from the Public Health and Safety Committee 14. A Report from the Public Health and Safety Committee on a petition from Councilor Morandi requesting a more aggressive approach and presence by the police monitoring and enforcement of noise and speeding on Dalton Avenue, recommending to refer to the Commissioner to implement traffic calming measures on a temporary basis (5/0)


15. Reports Of Committees 00:50:29

A Report from the Public Health and Safety Committee on a petition from Councilor Maffuccio requesting to opt out of the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project, recommending to opt out (3/2)


16. Reports Of Committees 01:33:23

A Report from the Public Health and Safety Committee on a response from Dr. Alan Kulberg on a petitionfrom Councilor Maffuccio requesting to opt out of the Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project, recommending to file (4/1)


19. Unfinished Business 01:34:01

A Report from the Ordinances and Rules Committee on a petition from Councilor Maffuccio requesting to review and make changes to Article XL Your Commission Section 2-228.4, recommending to amend to revise term limits and approve (4/1) (Tabled, October 12, 2021)


17. Unfinished Business 01:35:20

A petition from Councilors Maffuccio and Morandi asking to appoint a City Youth Advisor (Tabled, March 10, 2020)


23. Matters Tentatively Referred By The President Under Rule 27 01:35:57

A petition from Councilor Connell requesting the Commissioner and all city resources to eliminate the flooding issues experienced by the residents of Mountain and Glory Drive


26. Matters Tentatively Referred By The President Under Rule 27 01:40:51

A petition from Councilors Connell and Morandi requesting a term limit for the mayor be set at a maximum of two consecutive terms be placed on the Charter Review Committee agenda


27. Matters Tentatively Referred By the President Under Rule 27 01:48:34

A petition from Councilors Connell and Morandi requesting a term limit for the city councilors be set at four consecutive terms be placed on the Charter Review Committee agenda


28. Matters Tentatively Referred By The President Under Rule 27 01:59:48

A petition from Councilors Connell and Morandi requesting that a change in city government to plan D be placed on the Charter Review Committee agenda


25. Matters Tentatively Referred By The President Under Rule 27 02:20:13

Placed on File 25. A petition from Councilor Maffuccio requesting the City Council debate on how to proceed with the North Street traffic configuration



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