Chelsea, MA

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee is meeting to establish its operational structure. The body will discuss the schedule for future meetings and the process for public submissions.

• Selection of a Committee Vice-Chair
• Structure and schedule of future meetings
• Structure for public comment and submissions

City Council

The Sub-Committee on Conference will convene in open session, then immediately enter executive session to discuss an open meeting complaint under state law. The committee will not reconvene in open session and will adjourn. No other business is scheduled.

• Enter into executive session to discuss an open meeting complaint, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21(3)

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments for the Fitzpatrick-Prattville Smart Growth Overlay District and Inclusionary Housing. They will also vote on a union contract with United Steelworkers, Local 9427 and discuss a home-rule petition for property tax exemptions for low-income seniors.

• Proposed zoning amendment for Fitzpatrick-Prattville Smart Growth Overlay District (ID# 26Z03)
• Proposed zoning amendment for Inclusionary Housing (ID# 26Z05)
• Vote on union contract with United Steelworkers, Local 9427 (ID# 26F37)
• Home Rule Petition for income-eligible senior owner-occupied homes tax exemption (ID# 2601)
• Authorization of transfers from Salary Reserve, Free Cash, and enterprise funds to cover deficits (ID# 26F26, 26F27)

Sub - Committee on Ways and Means

The sub-committee will discuss several financial orders, including transfers from Salary Reserve and Free Cash to cover deficits, amendments to a revolving fund, and authorization of multiple new revolving funds. They will also consider the FY26 PEG Access Budget and the FY2027 Community Preservation budget.

• ID# 26F26: Transfer from Salary Reserve to cover deficits
• ID# 26F27: Transfers from Free Cash, Water Enterprise Retaining Earnings, and Sewer Enterprise Retaining Earnings to cover deficits
• ID# 26F28: Rename Revolving Fund #4407 to Chelsea Recreation Revolving Fund
• ID# 26F29: Authorize six revolving funds
• ID# 26F30: Authorize revolving account for School Department Non-Resident Student Tuition

Subcommittee on Ways and Means REVISED

The Subcommittee on Ways and Means will discuss seven orders introduced by Councilor DeJesus, including transfers from salary reserves and enterprise earnings to cover deficits, amendments to a revolving fund, approval of six new revolving funds, a school tuition revolving account, the FY26 PEG Access Budget, and the FY2027 Community Preservation budget. All items are under discussion; no final decisions have been made.

• Transfers from Salary Reserve to cover deficits (ID# 26F26)
• Transfers from Free Cash, Water Enterprise, and Sewer Enterprise Retaining Earnings (ID# 26F27)
• Amendment to rename Revolving Fund #4407 to Chelsea Recreation Revolving Fund (ID# 26F28)
• Authorization of six revolving funds (ID# 26F29)
• FY2027 Community Preservation budget reserve from estimated receipts (ID# 26F36)

The Subcommittee on Ways and Means voted 2-0-1 to refer seven financial orders to the full City Council with a positive recommendation. The orders include transfers from salary reserve and free cash to cover deficits, updates to a revolving fund, reauthorization of six revolving funds, approval of the PEG Access budget, and the FY2027 Community Preservation budget. No orders were denied or tabled; all were advanced for passage.

• Referred ID#26F26 (salary reserve transfers) to full council with positive recommendation (2-0-1)
• Referred ID#26F27 (free cash and enterprise earnings transfers) to full council with positive recommendation (2-0-1)
• Referred ID#26F28 (rename Community Schools Revolving Fund to Chelsea Recreation Revolving Fund) to full council with positive recommendation (2-0-1)
• Referred ID#26F29 (reauthorize six revolving funds) to full council with positive recommendation (2-0-1)
• Referred ID#26F30 (School Department Non-Resident Student Tuition Revolving Account) to full council with positive recommendation (2-0-1)
• Referred ID#26F31 (FY26 PEG Access Budget: $267,975 for Chelsea Community Cable TV, $85,000 for School Dept., $130,000 for City) to full council with positive recommendation (2-0-1)
• Referred ID#26F36 (FY2027 Community Preservation budget) to full council with positive recommendation (2-0-1)

Sub - Committee on Aging and Independence, Veterans Affairs and Community Advanc

The Sub-Committee on Aging and Independence, Veterans Affairs and Community Advancement will discuss a proposed Home Rule Petition that would exempt income-eligible senior owner-occupied homes from property taxes. The meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 4:30 PM in City Hall. Officials invited include the Chief Assessor, all City Council members, and the public.

• Discussion of ID# 2601: Home Rule Petition to exempt income-eligible senior owner-occupied homes from property taxes
• Proposal introduced by Councilor Recupero
• Chief Assessor Jim Sullivan invited to attend

The Sub-Committee on Aging and Independence, Veterans Affairs and Community Development voted 1-1-1-0 on a proposed Home Rule Petition to exempt income-eligible senior owner-occupied homes from property tax increases. Councilor Recupero voted for a favorable recommendation; Councilor Robinson voted against, citing a potential conflict of interest; and Councilor Brown was absent. The tie vote resulted in an unfavorable recommendation, and the matter will be referred back to the full City Council.

• Voted 1-1-1-0 (unfavorable) on Home Rule Petition exempting income-eligible seniors from property tax increases, with amendments to clarify exemption applies to increases and impose a five-year residency requirement

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed eminent domain taking at 305 Commandants Way, a zoning amendment creating the West Chelsea Mixed-Use Overlay District, and the FY2026 operating budget. The council will also consider multiple financial orders, including year-end transfers, revolving funds, and donations from Eastern Minerals and MGB. Several communications from the City Manager and committee reports are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed eminent domain taking of parcels at 305 Commandants Way
• Public hearing on zoning amendment to create West Chelsea Mixed-Use Overlay District (WCMOD)
• Public hearing on FY2026 operating budget appropriations (General, Sewer, Water, Free Cash)
• Order authorizing a $15,385,068 loan for sewer separation and utility improvements on Park Street and Pearl Street
• Donation of $10,000 from Eastern Minerals to Chelsea Police Department for Build a Base program

The City Council approved the taking of temporary and permanent easements at 305 Commandants Way by eminent domain for the Island End River Flood Resilience Project. The public hearing on the proposed taking was opened and closed at 7:24 PM with no speakers. The order was adopted by voice vote.

• Approved eminent domain taking of easements at 305 Commandants Way for flood resilience project (voice vote)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Juneteenth Independence Day (voice vote)
• Adopted resolution recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month (voice vote)
• Adopted resolution congratulating Hillary Paul Metcalf on selection to U.S. National Field Hockey Team (voice vote)

Sub - Committee on Arts, Culture and Recreational Affairs

The Sub-Committee on Arts, Culture and Recreational Affairs will meet to discuss a vision and plan for the future of the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The meeting will include the City Manager, the Director of Athletic Infrastructure and Sports Tourism, the Director of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, and all City Council members. The public is invited to attend.

• Discussion of ID# 2631, an order to align on a shared vision for the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs
• Invited officials include City Manager Fidel Maltez, Director of Athletic Infrastructure Charlie Giuffrida, and Director of Recreation Bea Cravatta
• Meeting open to all City Council members and the public

Sub - Committee on Conference

The Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. City Manager Fidel Maltez and other finance officials have been invited to attend.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The Sub-Committee on Conference met to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Department heads presented budget overviews showing increases in several areas including city clerk (2.22%), parking (3.45%), legislative (4.62%), city manager (6.20%), auditing (3.47%), budget and grant administration (3.94%), and regional schools (10%). The meeting was informational only; no votes or decisions were taken.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was a budget review session only

Sub - Committee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council’s Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. City officials including the City Manager, Finance Director, and department heads have been invited to attend.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The Sub-Committee on Conference met to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Department heads presented budget overviews covering changes in personnel and operating expenses across multiple departments. No votes or formal decisions were made; the meeting was purely informational.

• No decisions or votes recorded; meeting was a budget review session only

Sub - Committee on Conference

The Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. City officials including the City Manager, finance staff, department heads, and all City Council members are invited. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The Sub-Committee on Conference reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget totaling $116,129,801, a 4.8% increase from the prior year. Mandatory spending (health insurance, charter school assessment) drives most of the increase; non-mandatory expenses rise only 0.92%, mainly to fund permanent operation of Fire Department Engine 4. Department budgets were presented for IT, Procurement, Permitting, Police, Fire, Emergency Management, Housing, and Public Works. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• Reviewed proposed FY2027 budget of $116,129,801 (4.8% increase)
• Noted non-mandatory spending increase of 0.92% for Fire Engine 4 permanent operation
• Heard department budget presentations: IT (-6.45%), Procurement (-23.64%), Permitting (-4.65%), Police (+3.26%), Fire (+7.25%), Emergency Management (+2.56%), Housing (+0.05%), Public Works (varies by division)

Subcommittee on Ways and Means

The Ways and Means Subcommittee will discuss and act on a City Council order to approve grant funding for FY2026 Community Preservation Act projects. The order is based on a recommendation from the Community Preservation Committee. City officials and the public are invited to attend.

• ID# 26F25 – Order to award FY2026 Community Preservation Act grant funding
• Councilor DeJesus introduced the order, which cites MGL Chapter 44B and city ordinance Section 2-330
• City Manager Fidel Maltez and other officials invited to attend

The committee voted unanimously to refer a Community Preservation Act funding order to the full City Council, recommending $720,000 for five projects and reducing the 50 Beacon Street facade renovation to $0. The recommended projects include a housing manager position, a Black Heritage Trail, library archives, a community land trust, and a John Ruiz statue.

• Recommended $70,000 for Housing and Community Preservation Manager (unanimous)
• Recommended $200,000 for Chelsea Black Heritage Trail Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Recommended $200,000 for Library Archives Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Recommended $50,000 for Comunidades Enraizadas pre-development costs (unanimous)
• Recommended $200,000 for John Ruiz Park statue (favorable referral, with concerns noted)
• Recommended reducing 50 Beacon Street facade renovation to $0 (unanimous)
• Voted unanimously to refer Order ID#:26F25 as amended to full City Council

Sub - Committee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council's Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 School Department Budget. City Manager Fidel Maltez, Superintendent Almudena Abeyta, and other finance officials have been invited to attend.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 School Department Budget

City Council

The City Council will consider a $15,385,068 loan order for sewer and utility improvements on Park Street and Pearl Street, review the proposed FY2027 budget (including General Fund, Sewer Enterprise, and Water Enterprise appropriations), and discuss an eminent domain taking of properties at 305 Commandants Way for the Island End River Flood Barrier. The Council will also receive a response from the City Manager regarding enforcement of the 7 AM private trash pickup ordinance, consider appointments to the Disability Commission, and review Community Preservation Committee grant recommendations.

• Loan order 26F20: $15,385,068 for sewer separation and utility improvements in the CHE004 sewershed (Park Street and Pearl Street)
• City Manager presents FY2027 Budget for Council review, with appropriation orders for General Fund, Sewer Enterprise Fund, Water Enterprise Fund, and Free Cash
• Eminent domain taking of properties at 305 Commandants Way for the Island End River Flood Barrier (Order 2637)
• Response from City Manager on enforcement of 7 AM private trash pickup ordinance (Council Order 2633)
• Community Preservation Committee recommendations for FY2026 grant funding

The City Council accepted a communication from the City Manager regarding eminent domain takings for the Island End River Flood Barrier project and introduced an order to take permanent and temporary easements at 305 Commandants Way. The council also approved appointments to the Community Recreation Advisory Board and Cultural Council by an 8-0-3 roll call vote. A resolution congratulating Ethan Martinez on winning the MIAA Division 3 State Wrestling Championship was adopted by voice vote.

• Adopted resolution congratulating Ethan Martinez on state wrestling championship (voice vote)
• Approved appointments to Community Recreation Advisory Board and Cultural Council (8-0-3)
• Accepted and filed communication on trash pickup enforcement
• Moved appointments to Disability Commission to second reading
• Accepted and filed communication on Island End River Flood Barrier eminent domain takings
• Introduced order for eminent domain takings at 305 Commandants Way

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will hold public hearings on two proposed zoning amendments: one affecting dimensional and use regulations in the R1 District, and another amending the Fitzpatrick-Prattville Smart Growth Overlay District. The Council will also consider a communication from the City Manager requesting approval of eminent domain takings for the Island End River Flood Barrier, including a public hearing scheduled for June 8, 2026, regarding 305 Commandants Way. Additionally, the Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget submission and year-end financial requests, including appropriations from Free Cash to address deficits.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to zoning ordinances for R1 District dimensional and use regulations (ID# 26Z02).
• Public hearing on proposed amendment to Fitzpatrick-Prattville Smart Growth Overlay District (ID# 26Z03).
• City Manager requests approval of eminent domain takings for Island End River Flood Barrier, with public hearing set for June 8, 2026 on 305 Commandants Way (ID# 26CM75).
• City Manager submits Fiscal Year 2027 Budget (ID# 26CM77).
• New business includes a zoning amendment to create West Chelsea Mixed-Use Overlay District (ID# 26Z04).

Sub - Committee on Ways and Means

The subcommittee will discuss four orders: a $53,000 appropriation from free cash for All American City Award conference travel; a $150,000 transfer of unspent capital funds ($60,000 to Island End River MVP Match, $90,000 to FY26 Roadway Safety Improvement); and two orders totaling $60,249.38 to pay prior-year vendor balances from current FY26 budgets.

• $53,000 from Free Cash to FY26 Executive Department Conference/Travel for All American City Award
• $150,000 capital fund transfer: $60,000 to Island End River MVP Match, $90,000 to FY26 Roadway Safety Improvement CIP
• $20,839.67 in unpaid FY25 vendor balances to be paid from FY26 budgets
• $30,409.71 in additional unpaid FY25 vendor balances to be paid from FY26 budgets

Sub - Committee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will discuss proposed amendments to Section 34-156 of the Code of Ordinances, which governs inclusionary housing. City officials and council members have been invited to attend. The meeting is open to the public.

• Proposed amendments to Section 34-156, Inclusionary Housing

Sub - Committee on Public Safety

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Public Safety will discuss a report on a proposed new fire station and consider an order to meet with the City Manager and Police Chief about littering, loitering, excessive noise, and other quality-of-life issues.

• Report on Proposed New Fire Station
• ID#: 2624 — Order to discuss city response to littering, loitering, excessive noise and other quality-of-life issues with City Manager and Police Chief

The Sub-Committee on Public Safety discussed a proposed new fire station, with two potential locations identified: Marginal Street and Captain's Row. A property owner on Captain's Row has offered to donate land, though the site is limited in size; the Marginal Street site would be larger but require city purchase. The committee also discussed quality-of-life issues including littering, loitering, and electric scooters, with Police Chief Houghton citing juvenile violence as the top public safety concern. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; meeting was discussion-only

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to add a new section for Accessory Dwelling Units. The Council will also consider several communications from the City Manager, including updates on the Forbes and Veterans' Home projects, an updated Inclusionary Housing Zoning amendment, and a Vision Zero Policy executive order. Additionally, the Council will vote on funding requests, budget transfers, and proposed zoning changes for the Fitzpatrick-Prattville Smart Growth Overlay District and dimensional regulations.

• Public hearing on proposed Zoning Amendment to add new Section 34-157 – Accessory Dwelling Units
• Communication from City Manager responding to request for update on Forbes Project
• Communication from City Manager responding to request for update on Veterans’ Home Project
• Order to appropriate $53,000 from Free Cash for All American City Award Conference Expenses
• Order to accept M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 70 to authorize school bus violation detection monitoring system

Sub - Committee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council’s Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to review proposed amendments to Section 34-156 of the city’s Inclusionary Housing ordinance. City staff including the City Manager and Housing Director are invited to attend. The meeting is open to the public.

• Proposed amendments to Section 34-156, Inclusionary Housing, of the Code of Ordinances

The Sub-Committee on Conference heard a presentation from the City Manager on proposed amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, including a 10% set-aside at 80% AMI or 7% at 60% AMI, a $200,000 per-unit payment-in-lieu, and a biennial review. No vote was taken; the meeting was continued to allow additional public comment.

• Continued meeting to allow more public comment on proposed inclusionary housing amendments

Regular Meeting

The City of Chelsea's Department of Housing and Community Development will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application, including renovations to Voke Park Ball Field, a Housing Rehabilitation Program, a Small Business Grant Program, and Public Social Services. The hearing will also review the FY25 grant and FY24/FY22-23 awards. Public comments are invited in person or in writing by April 13, 2026.

• Proposed FY2026 CDBG application includes renovation of Voke Park Ball Field
• Proposed Housing Rehabilitation Program
• Proposed Small Business Grant Program
• Proposed Public Social Services (ESOL classes, citizenship/immigration services, senior food delivery, REACH program)
• FY25 grant funded public social services and Voke Park Tot Lot improvements

REVISED Sub - Committee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will discuss proposed amendments to Section 34-156 of the Code of Ordinances, which governs inclusionary housing. City officials and the public are invited to attend.

• Proposed amendments to Section 34-156, Inclusionary Housing

The sub-committee discussed proposed amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, which would raise the applicability threshold from 10 to 100 units, reduce affordable unit requirements to 10%, and lower fees-in-lieu to $100,000. No final decision was made; the matter was continued pending an updated proposal from the City Manager.

• Continued discussion on proposed amendments to Section 34-156, Inclusionary Housing (7-2-2-0)

Sub - Committee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the city's finances and their relation to the Chelsea Public Schools budget. The City Manager and the Superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools have been invited to attend. The meeting is open to all members of the City Council and the public.

• Discussion of city finances and their relation to the Chelsea Public Schools budget
• Invited officials include City Manager Fidel Maltez and Superintendent Almudena Abeyta
• Meeting open to all City Council members and the public

City Council

The Chelsea City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several key items, including the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Plan, school building renovations, and public safety initiatives. The meeting will also feature communications from the City Manager on topics such as the Inclusionary Housing Zoning amendment and the purchase of a property for the Island End River Flood Barrier.

• Vote on $854,000 from Free Cash for renovations at Chelsea Opportunity Academy and Intergenerational Literacy program (26 County Road)
• $745,000 from Free Cash appropriated for Marginal Street Capital fund lease with Enterprise Rent-A-Car (324 Marginal Street)
• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Proposed amendment to Inclusionary Housing Zoning ordinance
• Purchase of property at 357 Beacham Street for Island End River Flood Barrier

Sub - Committee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council’s Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to review and discuss proposed changes to the City Council’s Rules and Regulations as recommended by the Sub-Committee on Rules and Administration. The meeting is open to all council members and the public.

Sub - Committee on Conference

The Chelsea City Council Sub-Committee on Conference will meet to discuss the 'ICE Out of Chelsea' petition from the LUCE Immigrant Justice Network and any follow-up activities related to ongoing federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in Chelsea. City Manager, City Solicitor, Police Chief, and representatives from LUCE are invited to attend. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of 'ICE Out of Chelsea' petition (ID# 2608) from LUCE Immigrant Justice Network
• Follow-up activities on federal ICE presence in Chelsea
• Invited attendees: City Manager Fidel Maltez, City Solicitor Cheryl Watson Fisher, Police Chief Keith Houghton

The Sub-Committee on Conference met to discuss seven proposals from the 'ICE Out of Chelsea' petition regarding local immigration enforcement. City officials provided information on current policies, including that ICE is not allowed to use municipal property without a warrant, license plate data is not shared with federal agencies, and juveniles are not fingerprinted except in felony violence cases. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was solely for discussion.

• No votes or formal actions taken; meeting was informational only

Sub - Committee on Ways and Means

The Sub-Committee on Ways and Means will decide on five orders introduced by Councilor DeJesus, including a $10,000 donation to the Chelsea Fire Department for a drone, a three-year labor agreement with SEIU Local 888, and $2.85M in capital and school renovations funded from Free Cash and deferred prior-year funds.

• $10,000 donation from Rotary Club of Chelsea for a fire department drone
• $2.85M in appropriations: $854,000 for Chelsea Opportunity Academy (26 County Road) and $745,000 for Marginal Street lease with Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• $1,250,000 deferred from FY2024 City Hall Attic Expansion to FY2026 Public Buildings Renovations
• Three-year collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 888 for clerical/inspectors/maintenance/custodian unit (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029)
• All items introduced by Councilor DeJesus

The Ways and Means subcommittee discussed five financial orders: accepting a $10,000 drone donation for the fire department, approving a union contract with 3% annual raises, transferring $1.25M from a deferred capital project to building renovations, and appropriating $854,000 for school renovations and $745,000 for a lease-related site improvement. No votes were taken; the items were presented for review.

• Discussed accepting $10,000 drone donation from Rotary Club for Fire Department
• Discussed approving SEIU Local 888 contract with 3% annual raises and $1,000 base wage increase
• Discussed transferring $1,250,000 from FY24 attic project to FY26 public building renovations
• Discussed appropriating $854,000 from Free Cash for Chelsea Opportunity Academy renovations
• Discussed appropriating $745,000 from Free Cash for Marginal Street capital improvements

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several communications from the City Manager, including updates on parking enforcement, a snow melter, housing resources, the preliminary FY27 budget, and an All-America City competition application. Second readings include accepting a $10,000 donation and authorizing $32,828.48 in prior-year payments. New business features two zoning amendments: one for Accessory Dwelling Units and another for the West Chelsea Mixed-Use Overlay District.

• Second reading: accept $10,000 donation from The Boston Foundation for Recreation & Cultural Affairs
• Second reading: authorize $32,828.48 in unpaid balances from FY23-FY25 to vendors
• New zoning amendment: Section 34-157 – Accessory Dwelling Units
• New zoning amendment: Section 34-190 – West Chelsea Mixed-Use Overlay District (WCMOD)
• Order to address littering, loitering, and noise near Civil War Memorial at Shurtleff, Broadway, and Grove Streets

The Chelsea City Council accepted and filed all communications from City Manager Fidel Maltez, including updates on a John Ruiz statue application, a Chick Corea mural, a potential new fire station on Admiral's Hill, a free parking program for seniors, and a letter to the Connecticut Suns WNBA team. No votes were taken on substantive actions; all items were accepted under suspension of rules.

• Accepted and filed response on John Ruiz statue application (suspension)
• Accepted and filed response on Chick Corea mural project (suspension)
• Accepted and filed response on department head cellphone list (suspension)
• Accepted and filed response on free parking program for seniors (suspension)
• Accepted and filed response on measurable outcomes for funded agencies (suspension)
• Accepted and filed response on affordable housing abatement list (suspension)
• Accepted and filed update on potential new fire station (suspension)
• Accepted and filed letter to Connecticut Suns owner (suspension)

City Council

The Chelsea City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a committee report from the Sub-Committee on Rules and Administration. The report was received from Council President Jimenez-Rivera following a meeting held on February 5th, 2026. The agenda contains only this single item of business.

• ID#: 26CR03 – Committee Report from the Sub-Committee on Rules and Administration

The City Council reached consensus on all proposed rule changes from the Rules and Administration Committee. The changes, along with any additional edits, will be referred to the Sub-Committee on Conference for final review before returning to the full Council.

• Consensus reached on all proposed rule changes from the Rules and Administration Committee
• Referred proposed rule changes to Sub-Committee on Conference for final review

Sub - Committee on Ways and Means

The Ways and Means sub-committee will discuss two orders: accepting a $10,000 donation from the Boston Foundation for the Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs, and authorizing payment of $32,828.48 in unpaid vendor bills from prior fiscal years. No votes are scheduled; the items are under discussion only.

• Accept $10,000 donation from The Boston Foundation for Recreation & Cultural Affairs
• Authorize $32,828.48 to pay unpaid vendor balances from FY23, FY24, and FY25

The Subcommittee on Ways and Means discussed and recommended approval of two orders: a $10,000 donation from the Good Sports Foundation to the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs for the Youth Rise Festival and Chelsea Road Race, and a $32,828.48 expenditure from the School Department to pay unpaid prior-year expenses for items including smoke detectors, HVAC repairs, and transportation. No votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned after a brief presentation.

• Discussed Order 26F06: $10,000 donation from Good Sports Foundation for Youth Rise Festival and Chelsea Road Race.
• Discussed Order 26F07: $32,828.48 for prior-year school expenses including smoke detectors, HVAC repairs, bus transportation, PSAT administration, student evaluation, residential placement, and document storage.