Summary: Quincy City Council – Matters Pending (April 7, 2025)

Overview

This document outlines the pending matters before the Quincy City Council for their meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025, including council membership, committee structures, and legislative items under consideration.

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Council Leadership & Staff

- President: Ian C. Cain - City Clerk: Nicole L. Crispo - City Auditor: Susan M. O'Connor - The council consists of 9 members, including both At-Large and Ward Councillors

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Committee Structure

The council operates through multiple committees, including: - Full Council (9-member): Finance, Ordinance, and Oversight - Sub-Committees (5-member): Covering areas such as Housing, Public Safety, Public Works, Education, Environmental Health, and more

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Key Pending Items

🏠 Housing

- Affordable Housing resolve (DiBona, 2024) - Affordable Housing Trust Fund resolve (Campbell, 2025)

📋 Ordinances

- Citywide zoning code review - Adoption of Specialized Stretch Code - Zoning amendments for Flood Plain Overlay District and Congregate Over-55 Housing - Amendment to Sex Offender Municipal Code - Organ Donor Leave of Absence legislation - "Second Chance at Life" resolution - Handicap parking addition on Flynt Street - Mayor/Council salary policy amendments

🔍 Oversight

- Affordable Housing review - Wildfire Preparedness resolve - Accounting & Purchasing review

🔧 Public Works

- National Grid utility grant of location (Centre St., Granite St., Garfield St.)

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Recently Disposed Items (2025)

- Utility grants for National Grid/Verizon locations - Removal of handicap parking on Merrymount Rd - Two $1.5M appropriations from Hotel/Motel Tax for tourism and Quincy400 celebrations - $2,350 gift to D.A.R.E. from various donors - Enforcement of a prior Council Order

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Meeting Procedure

The meeting follows a standard order including roll call, prayer, pledge, approval of minutes, mayoral communications, committee reports, and public hearings, with a rule that regular meetings cannot be interrupted by committee business.

Original PDF:Agendas and Minutes/City Council/City Council/Calendar/Council_Calendar_2025_04_07.pdf?t=202601261648330