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Council President Councillors-at-Large Mark C. Bodanza John Dombrowski Council Vice President Claire M. Freda David R. Cormier Susan Chalifoux Zephir Thomas F. Ardinger Ward Councillors Ward 1 – William A. Brady Ward 2 – Pauline M. Cormier Ward 3 – David R. Cormier Ward 4 – Mark C. Bodanza Ward 5 – Peter A. Angelini MINUTES CITY OF LEOMINSTER CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 22, 2021 JOHN P. MAHAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS PUBLIC HEARING 6:30 PM 10-22 Revolutionary Clinics II, Inc., seeks a Special Permit from the Leominster City Council to operate a recreational marijuana establishment use at 130 Pioneer Drive in Leominster in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Chapter 22, Article 18, Marijuana Facilities, Section 22-105. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course; 09/27/2021; Referrals OUT: Planning; Building Inspector; Police; Board of Health; Mayor’s Office; Public Hearing; October 25, 2021 at 6:15PM; Continued Public Hearing 11/08/2021 at 6:30 PM and 11/22/2021 at 6:30 PM; 2/3 Vote). The public hearing was opened at 6:30 PM. Ryan Ansin, Kyle Burchard, and Keith Cooper were present representing Revolutionary Clinics II, Inc. Ryan Ansin spoke about his background. He spoke on the goals for the Revolutionary Clinic II and its history. Keith Cooper spoke about his background and his experience with Revolutionary Clinics. He spoke about the organization and how the business has grown. The expectation is about 25 full time jobs with benefits. He spoke of the location of this facility being “off the beaten path”. Kyle Burchard spoke on the timeline of hearings and meetings they have presented at, i.e. Planning and Conservation. He spoke on the hours of this facilities is seven days a week from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm or within those hours. This facility is 500 feet away from residential areas, and 1000 feet from playgrounds, etc. He noted that this will be the first facility of its kind in the City of Leominster. He spoke of the legalities of this special permit and how the owner still uses the rear portion of the property. Council Vice-President David Cormier asked about the demolition bond that has been posted. Ryan Ansin the $50,000 bond was negotiated with the building owner. He was offered a $50,000 bond and the land owner was satisfied with this bond. Council Vice-President David Cormier asked about the security of the entrance and spoke on his visits to facilities in Salem and Gardner, Massachusetts. Keith Cooper spoke about the entry vestibule having only one person at a time. There will be full time security and there are cameras everywhere in the facility. The vault has very high security. Ryan Ansin spoke about the Massachusetts regulations and how there is no product available on the shelves/racks. Kyle Burchard spoke about the point of sale stations. Council Vice-President David Cormier added that the Police Chief referral was positive. Councillor Pauline Cormier asked if there will be security 24/7. Keith Cooper answered that the personnel will be there for operating hours only, but the monitoring will be linked to the Police Department. Councillor Ardinger asked if the $50,000 demolition bond was for removing slabs. This was clarified by Keith Cooper. Councillor Angelini stated that this project has jumped through the proverbial hoops. Councillor Dombrowski read the referrals from the Police, Building, and Planning Departments, as well as the Mayor’s Office. Council President Mark Bodanza asked if there is a host agreement. Page 2  Ryan Ansin answered that, yes, there is a host agreement and he gave a synopsis of what was contained in most host agreements. He added that cities do not generally put any other requirements in the host agreement. Council President Bodanza added that the early practice of these host agreements added requirements that have grown into disfavor. Ryan Ansin added that this put entrepreneurs under discord with each other. Things have changed and gotten much better. Councillor Dombrowski said that the petitioner complied and he is inclined to vote in favor of this special permit. He added that the standard special permit conditions are tied to the zoning ordinance. The public hearing was closed at 7:05 PM. PUBLIC HEARING 6:45 PM 17-22 Elvis Velez of Viper Realty Corp: Request a Flammable Liquids License for 48,000 gallons of Cooking Oil Class III B at 645 Lancaster Street. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 11/8/2021; REFERRALS OUT: Fire, Health Department, Building Commissioner; Public Hearing 11/22/2021 at 6:45 PM; Majority Vote) The public hearing was opened at 7:07 PM. Elvis Velez, Carlos Jimenez, Bob Seppi, Fire Engineer were present. Mr. Velez explained that he went to the Health Department and they feel comfortable with this process. Councillor Dombrowski stated that this hearing may need to be continued. He asked the people present if they preferred to answer all questions at the continued public hearing or continue tonight. They chose to answer whatever questions they could this evening. Council Vice-President David Cormier asked whether these storage containers were above or below ground. Mr. Velez answered that they are above ground. Council Vice-President Cormier spoke about how some flammable liquids, if there is a leak, it dissipates. Other leaks can create an environmental problem. He asked how flammable this oil is. Page 3 Bob Seppi answered that there is a plan prepared for a berm around inside. He added that this is a Class III substance that is very low combustible. Councillor Dombrowski asked how the trucking and storage will happen. Mr. Velez stated that they have 2000 gallon trucks to transport the oil. Mr. Seppi added that they are using their own trucks and no outside vendors will be used. Councillor Brady asked about how to dispose of the waste product. Mr. Velez answered that the waste is brought to Wareham. The owner of the building spoke on how they have been working on this building since June. They have spent lots of money and they are doing everything right. He said the environmental engineer is great and he is in favor to this permit. Steve Allain, 644 Lancaster Street, said that he is hearing pumping at 10:30 PM. He is concerned that there will be more tankers and more traffic. He has had oil in his front yard and is concerned about spills. Mr. Velez said that one time his employees worked late. He spoke to them about not pumping late. Mr. Allain asked if there will be more time and noise from Monday through Friday. Mr. Velez answered yes, but more time doesn’t mean more traffic. They have processes to do in extra time. He apologized for the late night pumping. Councillor Dombrowski said that it seems Mr. Velez is willing to work with the neighbors. The public hearing was closed at 7:30 PM. Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING 6:48 PM 16-22 Council Vice-President David Cormier requests to amend Chapter 13, Division 2, Prohibited Parking, Section 13-34 entitled "No Parking on Certain Streets" by deleting in its entirety: "Crescent Knoll (north side) from Lancaster Street, a distance of 50 feet west. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 11/08/2021; REFERRALS IN: Traffic; Public Hearing 11/22/2021 at 6:48 PM. 2/3 Vote) The public hearing was opened at 7:30 PM. Council Vice-President David Cormier spoke about how he was approached by neighbors on Crescent Knoll, explaining how limited the parking is along with a fire hydrant a little further up the street. Kate Lamoreaux, 11 Crescent Knoll, spoke on how there are three houses total on Crescent Knoll. She is in favor of removing the “no parking” signs. Felicia Preville, parents live at 13 Crescent Knoll, spoke about how the fire hydrant is directly in front of her parents’ house. She added that removing the “no parking” signs will help with the flow of traffic, as well as turning around on the street. Council Vice-President David Cormier read the referral from the Traffic Officer of the Police Department. Councillor Angelini drove to Crescent Knoll and he agreed that it was very difficult to turn around. The public hearing was closed at 7:39 PM. PUBLIC HEARING 6:50 PM 13-22 Ward 2 City Councillor, Pauline Cormier, requests to amend Chapter 13 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" Article III "Stopping, Standing and Parking" Division 1 "Generally" Section 13-29 entitled "Handicapped Parking Spaces" to include a "Reserved Handicapped" parking space on a public way at 163 Seventh Street in the City of Leominster. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 11/08/2021; REFERRALS IN: Traffic; Public Hearing 11/22/2021 at 6:50 PM. 2/3 Vote) The public hearing was opened at 7:39 PM. Page 5  Councillor John Dombrowski read the referral from the Police Department. Councillor Pauline Cormier spoke about the homes and residents and how important it is for them to stay in their homes. There is very limited parking and need access via the front of the house. She asked for both petition 13-22 and 14-22 be tabled. Councillor Chalifoux Zephir said she has seen handicapped parking spots all over the city, but she will defer to tabling. Council Vice-President David Cormier supports tabling, but he promotes any help for people with disabilities. Councillor Angelini supports the Ward 2 Councillor and her compassion for disabled constituents. Councillor Pauline Cormier added that the individuals planned to address the City Council this evening, were it not for the unfavorable referral from the Police Department. The recommendation is to table this petition and leave the public hearing open. The public hearing was closed at 7:48 PM. PUBLIC HEARING, 6:51 PM 14-22 Ward 2 City Councillor, Pauline Cormier, requests to amend Chapter 13 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" Article III "Stopping, Standing and Parking" Division 1 "Generally" Section 13-29 entitled "Handicapped Parking Spaces" to include a "Reserved Handicapped" parking space on a public way at 110 Fifth Street in the City of Leominster. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 11/08/2021; REFERRALS IN: Traffic; Public Hearing 11/22/2021 at 6:51 PM. 2/3 Vote) The public hearing was opened at 7:48 PM. Per the previous petition discussion, it will be recommended to table this petition and leave the public hearing open. The public hearing was closed at 7:50 PM. Page 6 PUBLIC HEARING, 6:52 PM 15-22 Julio Ramos, Traffic Officer Leominster Police Department, requests to amend Chapter 13, Section 13-33 of the Revised Ordinance entitled "Schedule of parking fines". RE: Under Group B ($25.00) fine) please include the offense of Obstructing Bicycle Lane (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 11/08/2021; REFERRALS IN: City Solicitor; Traffic; Public Hearing 11/22/2021 at 6:52 PM. 2/3 Vote) Councillor Dombrowski read the referral from the Police Department. Councillor Angelini is not opposed to keeping the bicycle lane open. He added that a great number of constituents have been parking in these areas. He added that maybe these residents need to be notified that the parking will be excluded in these spots. He would like to get more information on these bicycle lanes and prefers giving this petition further time. Councillor Chalifoux Zephir understands the Ward 5 concerns. She has no problem with further time. This is a good opportunity to figure out how to communicate with residents. Councillor Ardinger spoke on the bicycle lanes and asked if there can be additional space. Council President Bodanza added that the bicycle lanes were well intended but has counted 12 cars parked in bicycle lanes. Councillor Dombrowski read the referral from the City Solicitor and recommended further time. Council Vice-President David Cormier could not find passing of an ordinance for the Merriam Ave. bicycle lanes. Page 7 PUBLIC FORUM, 6:55 P.M. The public forum is an opportunity for any member of the audience to speak on a matter specifically listed on the Council Agenda. Speakers will be asked to come to the microphone and state their formal name and address along with identifying the specific item(s) they wish to address. Each speaker is respectfully asked to keep their comments within a two (2) minute time frame. The Council will not be responding or answering any questions; however, at the discretion of the Council President, clarification may be given. The Public Forum was opened at 8:02 PM. Natasha Lawton-Sticklor, 114 Blossom Street, and Brooke Gilmore, 54 Green Street, addressed the Council regarding C-63 (Human Rights Commission). They are hoping to re-open the conversation to create this commission. The Public Forum was closed at 8:05 PM. I. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, 7:05 P.M. II. ROLL CALL OF COUNCILLORS IN ATTENDANCE Council President welcomed Ward One Councillor, Bill Brady, and also called for a Moment of Silence for Ward One Councillor, Gail Feckley. He also spoke on the 57th anniversary of John F. Kennedy. PRESENT: Council President Bodanza; Council Vice-President David Cormier; Councillor Pauline Cormier; Councillor Ardinger; Councillor Angelini; Councillor Brady; Councillor Chalifoux Zephir; Councillor Dombrowski; Assistant City Clerk, Dianne Reardon. ABSENT: Councillor Freda and City Clerk, Katelyn Huffman. A motion was made by Councillor Chalifoux Zephir, seconded by Councillor Pauline Cormier, to go into recess at 7:07 PM. The motion was passed with a vote of 8-0. III. APPROVAL OF RECORDS - November 8, 2021 - The minutes were approved and placed on file. Page 8 IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR APPOINTMENTS: Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the appointment of David Brockelman of 693 Brockelman Rd, Lancaster, to the Office of Emergency Management. (Ways and Means; Regular Course 11/22/2021; Interview 12/13/2021 @ 6:48 PM; Majority Vote) This appointment was given REGULAR COURSE with an interview scheduled for 12/13/2021 at 6:48 PM. Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the appointment of Cynthia Brockelman of 693 Brockelman Rd, Lancaster, to the Office of Emergency Management. (Ways and Means; Regular Course 11/22/2021; Interview 12/13/2021 @ 6:49 PM; Majority Vote) This appointment was given REGULAR COURSE with an interview scheduled for 12/13/2021 at 6:49 PM. Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the appointment of Peter Angelini of 783 West Street, to the Doyle Field Commission. Term to expire April 15, 2024. (Ways and Means; Regular Course 11/22/2021; Interview 12/13/2021 @ 6:50 PM; Majority Vote) This appointment was given REGULAR COURSE with an interview scheduled for 12/13/2021 at 6:50 PM. C-31 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests that the annual Tax Classification Public Hearing be scheduled for December 13, 2021. RE: For the purpose of setting the annual factor used for Fiscal Year 2022. (Finance; Regular Course 11/22/2021; Public Hearing; 12/13/2021 at 6:30PM; 2/3 Vote) This was given REGULAR COURSE and a public hearing was set for December 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM with a vote of 8-0. Page 9 C-32 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the amount of $19,600.00 be transferred from the Stabilization Account to the Library Capital Account. RE: Funding necessary library capital expenses. (Finance: Regular Course 11/22/2021; 2/3 Vote) This was given REGULAR COURSE. C-33 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the amount of $50,000.00 be transferred from the Stabilization Account to the Highway Capital Account. RE: Purchase of a generator for the DPW. This generator would be mobile and also provide backup electricity, as needed, to our pump stations. (Finance: Regular Course 11/22/2021; 2/3 Vote This was given REGULAR COURSE. C-34 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the amount of $60,000.00 be transferred from the Stabilization Account to the Highway Capital Account. RE: To fund the purchase of a new one-ton dump truck for the DPW (Finance: Regular Course 11/22/2021; 2/3 Vote) This was given REGULAR COURSE. C-35 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the amount of $67,500.00 be transferred from the Stabilization Account to the Highway Capital Account. RE: To fund the purchase of a new one-ton dump truck for the DPW. (Finance: Regular Course 11/22/2021; 2/3 Vote) This was given REGULAR COURSE. C-36 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the amount of $136,193.80 to be transferred from the Stabilization Account to the Fire Department Capital Project Fund. RE: Funding Phase I of the 911 Dispatch Relocation Request (Finance: Regular Course 11/22/2021; 2/3 Vote) This was given REGULAR COURSE. Page 10  C-37 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the amount of $90,000.00 be transferred from the Stabilization Fund to the Fire Department Capital Account. RE: To purchase a generator for the Leominster Fire Department Headquarters at 210 Lancaster Street. (Finance: Regular Course 11/22/2021; 2/3 Vote) This was given REGULAR COURSE. C-38 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests a transfer of $3,049,949.27 in designated lost revenue from the American Rescue Plan Grant Funds Account to the General Fund. RE: Phase I lost revenue spending. (Finance: Regular Course 11/22/2021; 2/3 Vote) This was given REGULAR COURSE. C-39 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the amount of $30,000.00 be transferred from the Stabilization Account to the Emergency Management Expense Account. RE: Development of Hazard Mitigation Plan (Finance: Regular Course 11/22/2021; 2/3 Vote) This was given REGULAR COURSE. I. PETITIONS FIRST TIME ON THE AGENDA 19-22 Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. requests permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: LOWE ST: National Grid to install 1 JO Pole on Lowe St. beginning at a point approximately 26 feet north of the centerline of the intersection of Pleasant St. Installing new Pole #2-84 to support Pole #2 and remove the tree guy. Customer wants to remove the tree. Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, it be granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked – Lowe Street – Leominster – Massachusetts. Page 11  Also, for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each of said petitioners may desire for distributing purposes. Your petitioner agrees to reserve space for one cross-arm at a suitable point on each of said poles for the fire, police, telephone, and telegraph signal wires belonging to the municipality and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes (Public Service; Regular Course; 11/22/2021; Public Hearing 12/13/2021 at 6:45 PM; Majority Vote) This was given REGULAR COURSE and a public hearing was set for December 13, 2021 at 6:45 PM with a vote of 7-0-1 (Councillor David Cormier abstained). II. MATTERS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL III. FINANCIAL REPORT – BALANCE OF $17,657,601.99 IV. FINANCE C-28 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests that an appropriation of $100,000.00 be made to the Purchasing Contracted Services Line; the same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. RE: To demolish two structures that are unsafe located on Birch Street and Lincoln Terrace (Finance; Regular Course 11/08/2021; 2/3 Vote) Council Vice-President David Cormier stated that these properties have been deemed “unsafe”. The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT this communication. Vote by roll call of 8-0 the communication was GRANTED. ORDERED: By a roll call vote of 8-0 this order was ADOPTED. C-29 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests an appropriation of $250,000.00 be made to the Police Overtime Account; the same to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. Page 12  RE: Overtime demands (Finance; Regular Course 11/08/2021; 2/3 Vote) The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT this communication. Vote by roll call of 8-0 the communication was GRANTED. ORDERED: By a roll call vote of 8-0 this order was ADOPTED. C-30 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests an appropriation of $588,235.00 be made to the Barrett Park Project; the same amount to be transferred from the Stabilization Fund. RE: Barrett Park Project: $400,000.00 to be reimbursed from the grant over a 2-year period and $188,235,00 will be covered by the City. (Finance; Regular Course 11/08/2021; 2/3 Vote) The Finance Committee recommended that the City Council GRANT this communication. Vote by roll call of 8-0 the communication was GRANTED. ORDERED: By a roll call vote of 8-0 this order was ADOPTED. V. LEGAL AFFAIRS C-27 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Requests the acceptance of the Easement between the City of Leominster and the North Central Investment Limited Partnership. RE: Allow pedestrian and vehicular access from Manning Avenue to the Grantee Property. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 10/25/2021; FURTHER TIME 11/08/2021; Majority Vote) Councillor Dombrowski spoke on the legal issues there were regarding this petition. Councillor Ardinger asked if the driveway there was not legal. Council President Bodanza answered apparently. The Legal Affairs Committee recommended passage of this petition. A vote was taken and the petition was GRANTED with a vote of 7-0-1 (Councillor Brady abstained). Page 13 10-22 Revolutionary Clinics II, Inc., seeks a Special Permit from the Leominster City Council to operate a recreational marijuana establishment use at 130 Pioneer Drive in Leominster in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Chapter 22, Article 18, Marijuana Facilities, Section 22-105. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course; 09/27/2021; Public Hearing; October 25, 2021 at 6:15PM; Continued Public Hearing 11/08/2021 at 6:30 PM; 2/3 Vote). Councillor Dombrowski stated that the applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and general ordinances of Leominster. The Legal Affairs Committee recommended passage of this petition. A vote was taken and the petition was GRANTED with a vote of 7-0-1 (Councillor Chalifoux Zephir abstained). 13-22 Ward 2 City Councillor, Pauline Cormier, requests to amend Chapter 13 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" Article III "Stopping, Standing and Parking" Division 1 "Generally" Section 13-29 entitled "Handicapped Parking Spaces" to include a "Reserved Handicapped" parking space on a public way at 163 Seventh Street in the City of Leominster. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 11/08/2021; REFERRALS IN: Traffic; Public Hearing 11/22/2021 at 6:50 PM. 2/3 Vote) The Legal Affairs Committee recommended this petition be TABLED FOR STUDY. A vote was taken and the petition was TABLED with a vote of 8-0. 14-22 Ward 2 City Councillor, Pauline Cormier, requests to amend Chapter 13 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" Article III "Stopping, Standing and Parking" Division 1 "Generally" Section 13-29 entitled "Handicapped Parking Spaces" to include a "Reserved Handicapped" parking space on a public way at 110 Fifth Street in the City of Leominster. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 11/08/2021; REFERRALS IN: Traffic; Public Hearing 11/22/2021 at 6:51 PM. 2/3 Vote) The Legal Affairs Committee recommended this petition be TABLED FOR STUDY. A vote was taken and the petition was TABLED with a vote of 8-0. Page 14  15-22 Julio Ramos, Traffic Officer Leominster Police Department, requests to amend Chapter 13, Section 13-33 of the Revised Ordinance entitled "Schedule of parking fines". RE: Under Group B ($25.00) fine) please include the offense of Obstructing Bicycle Lane (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 11/08/2021; REFERRALS IN: Traffic, City Solicitor; Public Hearing 11/22/2021 at 6:52 PM. 2/3 Vote) Council Vice-President David Cormier questioned the grant administrator for any money tied to the establishment of these grants. He also mentioned that fines cannot be imposed if there is no ordinance in the City. This petition was granted FURTHER TIME, with a vote of 7-0. 16-22 Council Vice-President David Cormier requests to amend Chapter 13, Division 2, Prohibited Parking, Section 13-34 entitled "No Parking on Certain Streets" by deleting in its entirety: "Crescent Knoll (north side) from Lancaster Street, a distance of 50 feet west. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 11/08/2021; REFERRALS IN: Traffic; Public Hearing 11/22/2021 at 6:48 PM. 2/3 Vote) The Legal Affairs Committee recommended passage of this petition. A vote was taken and the petition was GRANTED with a vote of 8-0. 17-22 Elvis Velez of Viper Realty Corp: Request a Flammable Liquids License for 48,000 gallons of Cooking Oil Class III B at 645 Lancaster Street. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 11/8/2021; REFERRALS OUT: Fire, Health Department, Building Commissioner; Public Hearing 11/22/2021 at 6:45 PM; Majority Vote). This petition was granted FURTHER TIME, with a vote of 8-0, and a Continued public hearing was set for December 13, 2021 at 7:51 PM. VI. WAYS AND MEANS VII. PUBLIC SERVICE Page 15 VIII. NEW BUSINESS First Reading of an Ordinance 75-21 Elizabeth Wood (on behalf of the Planning Board) requests to amend the zoning ordinance pertaining to the regulation of dumpster location and screening. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 06/14/2021; Public Hearing; July 12, 2021 @ 6:50PM; REFERRALS OUT: Board of Appeals; REFERRALS IN: Building Inspectors; Planning Board; Continued Public Hearing: 08/23/2021 at 6:45 PM; 2/3 Vote) The Legal Affairs Committee recommended that the City Council ADOPT the first reading of this petition. Roll Call Vote: 8-0 the second reading was ADOPTED. 12-22 City Council President Bodanza and Vice-President David Cormier request to Revise Chapter 1, Section 1-11 entitled "Wards and Precincts". RE: Re-precincting updates to map. Ordinance revision to become effective January 1, 2022. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course 10/25/2021; Public Hearing 11/08/2021 at 6:45 PM; REFERRAL IN: City Clerk; 2/3 Vote) The Legal Affairs Committee recommended that the City Council ADOPT the first reading of this petition. Roll Call Vote: 8-0 the second reading was ADOPTED. IX. OLD BUSINESS Review, Pursuant to Charter Provision Section 3.5(c) (vi): C-63 Dean J. Mazzarella, Mayor: Request that the City Council establish the creation of a Human Rights Commission for the City of Leominster. (Legal Affairs; Regular Course; 03/08/2021; Further Time 03/22/2021;04/12/2021;04/21/2021; 04/26/2021 Subcommittee Mtg; 05/12/2021 @ 5:00PM CANCELLED; TABLED 05/24/2021; Majority Vote) Councillor Dombrowski spoke on the creation of a Commission and the need for an ordinance. Council President Bodanza added that there were questions raised about how appointments will be made and the investigation of complaints. Page 16  Councillor Dombrowski will reach out to the Mayor’s Office regarding this Communication. X. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Council Vice-President David Cormier spoke on the number of financial items tonight. He stated that he will be setting up a Finance Subcommittee meeting prior to the City Council Meeting on December 13, 2021. Councillor Chalifoux Zephir asked that the Fire Chief and Health Director attend the public hearing for 17-22 (flammable storage tanks) on December 13, 2021 at 6:51 PM. XI. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Council Vice-President David Cormier, seconded by Councillor Chalifoux-Zephir, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM. The motion passed with a vote of 8-0. - Dianne Reardon, Assistant City Clerk Page 17