Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 7 PM
City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
This meeting has happened. Minutes are final.
What happened
124 items of legislation were taken up.
- 69 approved
- 15 referred for recommendation
- 15 work completed
- 14 approved and sent for discussion
- 5 placed on file
- 3 withdrawn
- 2 laid on the table
- 1 placed on file and sent for discussion
Agenda 124 items
Notices from the agenda
NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the City Council's minutes. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking with the City Clerk.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen.
The meeting was Adjourned at 9:19 PM.
Published May 9, 2023 2:15 PM. Revised May 11, 2023 2:45 PM.
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11.1.
That language be added to the appropriate section of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text to include a provision subjecting the City Solicitor to reappointment and reconfirmation every two years.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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11.2.
Amending Section 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances, Salary Ranges, to provide cost-of-living adjustments for School Committee Members and City Councilors.
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11.3.
That this City Council be thoughtful, respectful, and professional in communication with staff and refrain from personal attacks.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
- 1. Opening Ceremonies
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1.1.
Call of the Roll.
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1.2.
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1.3.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 13, 2023.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
- 2. Citations
- 3. Public Hearings
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3.1.
Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 50 feet of conduit in Willow Avenue, from Utility Pole 198/13 to a point of pickup at 110 Willow Avenue.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
- 4. Orders, Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions of Members
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4.1.
That the Director of Engineering paint a crosswalk at Washington and Franklin Streets.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.2.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wire tied to a street sign in front of 88 Foskett Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.3.
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4.4.
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4.5.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a pole at 336 Washington Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.6.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or move to a safer location, the heavy cables tied to wires and suspended above the sidewalk in front of 67-69 Merriam Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.7.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 143 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.8.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 43 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.9.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or relocate the wires tied around a pole in front of 21 Properzi Way, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.10.
That the Administration provide an update on plans for Universal Basic Income/Guaranteed Income implementation and rollout.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.11.
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Environmental Health Coordinator update this Council on spring rodent mitigation programs and SMART box phases.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.12.
That the Administration update this Council on the progress and timeline for establishing a safe consumption site.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.13.
Amending the Zoning Ordinances Section 10.3, Development Standards, and Table 10.4.1. to include vegetated roofs.
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4.14.
In his capacity as President, appointing Alessandra Seiter to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.15.
In his capacity as President, appointing Catherine MacLean to the PILOT Advisory Task Force.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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4.16.
In his capacity as President, appointing Alexandre Galimberti to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
- 5. Unfinished Business
- 6. Reports of Committees
- 6.A. Charter Review Special Committee
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6.A.1.
Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 10, 2023.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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6.A.2.
That language be added to Section 3-6 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text to include a provision subjecting the Chief Administrative Officer to reappointment and reconfirmation every two years.
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6.A.3.
Supporting the Charter Review Committee’s recommended Charter language in Section 6-6 requiring that the mayor submit a capital improvement program to the city council on or about October 15 of each year.
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6.A.4.
That the language in Section 6-3 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text be amended to include a requirement for the financial review presentation to be held on November 1.
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6.A.5.
That language be included in Section 6-2 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed text to change the timeline for soliciting Councilors’ budget input to the first regular City Council meeting of each calendar year.
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6.A.6.
That the Charter Review Committee’s proposed text be updated to move the General Fund budget submission deadline to May 15, and the School Committee budget submission to May 1 accordingly.
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6.A.7.
That Section 2-8(d) of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter be added to read: Civil Service Employees - The mayor shall refer to the city council and simultaneously file with the city clerk the name of each person the mayor desires to appoint as a member or officer of the police department or the fire department. The city council shall not unreasonably withhold confirmation of appointments, shall adhere to any merit principles identified in applicable law, including, but not limited to applicable civil service law, and shall accompany a rejection with a written statement describing the reason, which shall be delivered to and placed on file with the city clerk within 30 days of that rejection. The question on confirmation of any appointment submitted by the mayor shall not be subject to the procedure of charter objection provided in section 2-9(b) of this charter.
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6.A.8.
That Section 3-5 of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text be amended by adding the following subsection and renumbering subsection (c) to (d): (c) Civil Service Employees - The mayor may appoint, subject to confirmation, members and officers of the police department and fire department.
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6.A.9.
That Section 5-3 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text be amended to read: The mayor and city council shall provide a review to be made of all municipal employee compensation at 5-year intervals to ensure compensation is distributed equitably across all municipal employees and to the greatest extent possible compensation is sufficient to live in the city examine whether compensation reflects principles of equity and to the greatest extent possible is sufficient for municipal employees to live in the city. This review shall be made by a special committee to be established by ordinance, and the initial review shall be implemented as provided in Section 9-7(b).
- 6.B. Finance Committee
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6.B.1.
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 9, 2023.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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6.B.2.
That the City Solicitor advise this Council regarding the city's ability to use General Funds for a mass medical debt relief program.
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6.B.3.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,000 from the Fire Department Salaries Account to the Fire Alarm Overtime Account to cover a deficit in the Fire Alarm Overtime account.
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6.B.4.
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for PMA Consultants LLC, for owner's project manager (OPM) services for the Building Master Plan project.
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6.B.5.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $17,590.52 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Economic Development Division Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Administration Personal Services Account to fund a grants and procurement analyst position.
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6.B.6.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $27,200 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Housing Division Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Administration Division Personal Services Account to fund temporary salaries to cover the OSPCD special counsel vacancy.
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6.B.7.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $17,950 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Department for produce for the Mobile Market.
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6.B.8.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $65,040 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the traffic safety program.
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6.B.9.
Requesting the appropriation of $26,279.51 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the Supervised Consumption Plan.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
- 6.C. Land Use Committee
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6.C.1.
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 4, 2023.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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6.C.2.
That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the implementation of the Union Square Covenant, which includes local and veterans preference in hiring.
- 6.D. Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee
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6.D.1.
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 8, 2023.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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6.D.2.
That the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council on the average time it takes for residents to have solar panels installed, identify the bottlenecks in this process, and discuss how this process can be streamlined and accelerated.
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6.D.3.
That the Director of Planning & Zoning and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment report on strategies to integrate and implement photovoltaics, weatherization, and electrification in Historic Properties.
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6.D.4.
That the appropriate staff update this Council on the status of the community gardens and discuss opportunities to create a mutual aid garden.
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6.D.5.
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry update this Council on plans to dramatically increase the number of trees in Foss Park.
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6.D.6.
That the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on any plans for a municipal composting program.
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6.D.7.
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry, the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment, and the Director of Communications and Community Engagement discuss with this Council, opportunities to increase communication and education of residents on the impact of black swallow-wort and how to effectively remove and dispose of it.
- 6.E. Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
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6.E.1.
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on May 8, 2023.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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6.E.2.
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the wires wrapped around the pole near 57 Atherton Street and report to the City Council who owns the pole.
- 6.F. School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee
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6.F.1.
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting in Joint Session with the School Committee's Finance and Facilities Subcommittee on May 1, 2023.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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6.F.2.
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the current noise readings of the mechanical systems on the roof of the East Somerville Community School and verify that they are in compliance with Noise Control Ordinance regulations.
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6.F.3.
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on issues with the High School Field House track flooring material and bleachers.
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6.F.4.
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management explain the selections of surface materials for school parks and playgrounds.
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6.F.5.
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management clarify the phases for the programming, design and development of the Winter Hill and Brown School Renovation/Reconstruction in the CIP Presentation shared with this Council on March 9, 2023.
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6.F.6.
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management identify department staff allocated to the School Building Feasibility Study, and the projected time commitment of this staff for the duration of the study.
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6.F.7.
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the Building Conditions Analysis and Renovation Potential Assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and provide a schedule of the projected completion of this analysis and assessment.
- 7. Communications of the Mayor
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7.1.
Requesting approval to appropriate $104,247.14 from the Bikeshare Stabilization fund for new stations at 5 Middlesex Ave and 10-50 Prospect St.
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7.2.
Requesting approval to extend the contract with the Mystic River Watershed Association for Blessing of the Bay Park Revitalization Phase 2 for an additional 24 months.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of item 7.1 to 7.4 and 10.4 to 10.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.3.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $17,950 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Department to restructure the food security coalition.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of item 7.1 to 7.4 and 10.4 to 10.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.4.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,063.14 grant, with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation for staff attendance at the Designing Cities 2023 conference.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of item 7.1 to 7.4 and 10.4 to 10.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.5.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Colin Curzi to the Historic Preservation Commission.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the readings of item 7.5 to 7.7 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.6.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Denise Price to the Historic Preservation Commission.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the readings of item 7.5 to 7.7 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.7.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Coughlin to the Historic Preservation Commission.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the readings of item 7.5 to 7.7 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.8.
Requesting to appear to introduce Lammis Vargas, Chief Administrative Officer.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Lammis Vargas introduced herself to the Council and said that she is looking forward to working for the city. She said that, to assist her in developing a plan for more efficiency, she is currently undertaking a listening tour to understand how the city operates. Chief Vargas told the Council that she has worked for the State of Rhode Island and has executed successful plans, written policies, provided legal counsel, drafted municipal ordinances, and developed policies to continue growth in various departments. She noted that she presently also serves as a municipal councilor. She views her position here as a problem solver, making sure that city services have no interruptions. She is looking forward to working with councilors and said that the point of contact for departments has not changed. In her brief time here, she has noticed some overlapping of departments. Councilor Burnley commented that he was curious about the relationship between the City Council and the Chief Administrative Officer regarding policy concerns, to which Chief Vargas said she welcomes feedback and conversation from councilors. Councilor McLaughlin asked about the difference between CAO and City Manager positions and Chief Vargas replied that a City Manager deals more with the operational side of government, whereas a CAO works with the mayor and City Council to achieve benchmarks efficiently.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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7.9.
Requesting to appear with consultant Donald Jacobs, to provide information regarding the Classification and Compensation Study.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Liaison Singh informed the Council that the consultant was unable to attend tonight\rquote s meeting.\cf1\f1\par }
- 8. Communications of City Officers
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8.1.
Director of Water and Sewer conveying the FY 2024 Water & Sewer Rate proposal.
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8.2.
Director of Communications and Community Engagement conveying the process for language access requests.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\qj\tx722\tx2760\f0\fs24 Meredith Gamble, Deputy Director and Language Justice Coordinator, SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs, gave a presentation about the ecosystem of language justice and its elements. The goal is centered so that language access services are accessible, equitable, effective and do no harm, i.e., interpretations are accurate. The City Council may request interpretation (oral) or translation (written) services via an online Language Access Request Form. She explained the process of handling requests and offered some preliminary steps to be considered before submitting a request. She asked for feedback after services have been delivered to ensure that needs are being met. When there is a known specific language need, the process will be expedited as much as possible.\par \pard Councilor Gomez Mouakad asked about posting information, in languages besides English, on how to request services and she spoke about moving to a different virtual meeting platform. She asked if meetings should be prepared for by demographics and if councilors could reach out to SomerViva for help in communicating with constituents in real time. Councilor Kelly asked about tension between making a request and then having no one show up to take advantage of the service and Deputy Director Gamble explained that the goal isn\rquote t to have the whole community attend. Staff will keep working until it becomes likely that people will show up because they\rquote ve heard about the services.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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8.3.
City Clerk submitting amendments to the proposed charter to address scrivener's errors.
- 9. New Business
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9.1.
New Automatic Amusement Device License, The Public, 563 Broadway, 6 devices.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.2.
New Billiards and Bowling License, The Public, 563 Broadway, 2 pool tables.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.2 and 9.25 and refer them to the Committee on Licenses and Permits.\cf1\f1\par }
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9.3.
New Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co. Inc.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.4.
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Coastal Landscape Management.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.5.
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.6.
Renewing Drainlayer's License, DOG Excavation.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.7.
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech, Inc.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.8.
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction Inc.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.9.
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.10.
New Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Hwy, opening for 24/7 operation for take-out and delivery services.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.11.
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.12.
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.13.
Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.14.
Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.15.
Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.16.
Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms #2469, 701 Somerville Ave.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.17.
Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas, 343 Medford St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.18.
Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair Inc, 583 Broadway.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.19.
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 23R Inner Belt Rd.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.20.
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 70R Third Ave.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.21.
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 132 Washington St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.22.
Renewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.23.
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul Company of Boston, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.24.
Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.25.
New Garage License, Zone Kar, 166 Boston Ave, 2 cars inside, 4 outside for mechanical repairs only, Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat & Sun closed.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.2 and 9.25 and refer them to the Committee on Licenses and Permits.\cf1\f1\par }
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9.26.
Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel Company, 492R Rutherford Ave.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.27.
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.28.
Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.29.
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc, 71 Linwood St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.30.
Renewing Garage License, M. Korson & Co., Inc, 91 Washington St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.31.
Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Ave.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.32.
Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.33.
Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.34.
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market Company #2575, 275 Beacon St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.35.
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange, 238 Elm St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.36.
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.37.
Jeff Kaufman applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Morrison on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.38.
Claire Crowther applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Morgan on May 13 from 4pm to 6pm (raindate May 14).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.39.
Peter Montague applying for a Public Event License for Madison St BP on May 20 from 8am to 8:30pm (raindate May 21).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.40.
Rachel Powe applying for a Public Event License for Leonard St/Walker St BP on June 3 from 9am to 6pm (raindate June 4).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.41.
Elisabeth Adams applying for a Public Event License for Berkeley St BP on June 4 from 3pm to 9pm (raindate June 11).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.42.
Sarah Pappas applying for a Public Event License for Dimick/Marion Streets Mural Repainting on June 24 from 8am to 8pm (raindate June 25).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.43.
Avir Waxman applying for a Public Event License for Summit Ave BP on July 1 from 10am to 10pm (raindate July 2).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.44.
Yessenia Lopez applying for a Public Event License for St Benedict: A mile with Jesus on July 9 from 10:30am to 1pm.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.45.
Alex Pickert applying for a Public Event License for NICE on July 21, 22 & 23 from 10am to 12am.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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9.46.
138 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding transparency in the development process.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen will schedule this item for the next Council meeting.\cf1\f1\par }
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9.47.
Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) conveying a report on housing advocacy efforts.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\qj\tx722\f0\fs24 Councilor McLaughlin sponsored Nicole Eigbrett, Director of Community Organizing at the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS), who spoke about the volunteer work being done to help tenants from being evicted, saying that their team is trying to reach tenants upstream as soon as possible. The team attempts to track deed changes through public documents and then determine if tenants are being displaced. For those tenants facing displacement, the volunteers advise them of their rights and try to assist them. The program began last August and now has 30 volunteers. Since its inception, the team has tracked 256 multi-unit building sales in the city and of those, contact has been made with 133 of them through in person literature drops, door knocking, or mail. The staff has put together a training program for volunteers and is hoping to get tenants organized. The team has made some recommendations for city-level policies.\par \pard Councilor Strezo asked what efforts are being made to expand Section 8 rentals and Director Eigbrett replied that CAAS has been more on the crisis remediation side of tenant matters.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
- 10. Supplemental Items
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10.1.
That this City Council conduct a public hearing on the programming, planning and design process and schedule for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and the Benjamin Brown School.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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10.2.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning re-evaluate the Green Score (Section 10.4) in the Zoning Ordinances for Neighborhood Residential Districts and consider implementing a percentage for pervious and green space requirements.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Gomez Mouakad said that having certain pervious pavers in back building spaces amounts to creating de facto parking lots, adding that the guidelines seemed focused on stormwater drainage.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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10.3.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning reconsider the height limits in Neighborhood Residence (NR) Districts, as listed in section 10.2.2.c Arbor or Trellis, to align with the minimum floor to floor heights for each principal building type.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Gomez Mouakad said she is looking for places in the zoning code that seem a little overboard and is trying to make them more reasonable.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
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10.4.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,000 from the City Clerk Salaries Account to the City Clerk R&M - Software Account to expand the digital accessibility and archiving of the Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinances.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of item 7.1 to 7.4 and 10.4 to 10.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.5.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,000 from the Clerk of Committees Salaries - Monthly Account to the City Clerk R&M - Software Account to expand the digital accessibility and archiving of the Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinances.
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10.6.
Francesca Broekman applying for a Public Event License for Holi Festival on May 14 from 1pm to 5pm (raindate June 4 & June 11).
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAbsent
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAbsent
- 11. Late Items
- 12. Adjournment
