Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7 PM
City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
This meeting has happened. Minutes are final.
What happened
87 items of legislation were taken up.
- 55 approved
- 14 placed on file
- 10 approved and sent for discussion
- 6 work completed
- 1 laid on the table
- 1 ordinance ordained
Agenda 87 items
Notices from the agenda
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen.
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 Adjourned at 8:28 PM on a roll call vote of 9 in favor (McLaughlin, Wilson, Sait, Mbah, Burnley, Clingan, Strezo, Pineda Neufeld, Ewen-Campen), 0 opposed, 2 absent (Davis, Scott).
Published June 25, 2024, 12:15 PM, Revised June 27, 2024 12:15 PM.
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11.2.
That the Somerville Police Department increase patrols in and around the Mystic View Residences for July and August.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 11. Late Items
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11.1.
Requesting approval to execute the Third Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2025.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 1. Opening Ceremonies
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1.1.
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1.2.
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1.3.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 23, 2024.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 2. Citations
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2.1.
Commending Arn Franzen on the occasion of his retirement from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division after more than 20 years of distinguished service.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 3. Public Hearings
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3.1.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 32 feet of conduit in Mount Pleasant Street, from Utility Pole 243/3 to a point of pickup at 24-28 Mount Pleasant Street.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 4. Orders, Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions of Members
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4.1.
That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Moreland Street from Main Street to Mystic Avenue.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.2.
That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Meacham Street from Edgar Avenue to Fremont Street.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.3.
That the Director of Mobility install additional signage to address illegal turns up Moreland Street to access East Albion Street from Mystic Avenue.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.4.
That the Director of Mobility install solar powered YOUR SPEED IS signs on Moreland Street between Main Street and Meacham Street.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.5.
That the Director of Mobility install new, more visible STOP signs at the intersections of Meacham and Moreland Streets and Meacham and Fremont Streets to address drivers failing to stop.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.6.
That the Commissioner of Public Works install big belly trash barrels at the intersection of Meacham and Moreland Streets.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.7.
Celebrating the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, recognizing July as Disability Pride Month and the 26th of July as Americans with Disabilities Act Day.
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Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.8.
In his capacity as President, cancelling this Council's Regular meetings scheduled for July 25 and August 8, 2024.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 5. Unfinished Business
- 6. Reports of Committees
- 6.A. Finance Committee
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6.A.1.
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 25, 2024.
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Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.2.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $40,000 from the Kennedy Pool Electricity Account to the Kennedy Pool Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to increase employees for programs.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.3.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $385 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for transcription services.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.4.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $250 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for translation/interpretation services.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.5.
Requesting approval to accept a gift valued at $18,000, from Boston's Office of Emergency Management to the Department of Public Works for a generator.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.6.
Requesting approval to settle a claim for $7,182 pursuant to Section 2-124 of the Code of Ordinances.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.7.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $7,182 from the Unemployment Compensation account to the Law Department Judgments and Settlements account to settle a pending claim.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.8.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $60,067 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the traffic safety program.
Roll call: 8 aye · 2 absent · 1 recused
- Matthew McLaughlinRecused
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.9.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for traffic safety improvements at the Alewife Brook Parkway and Broadway intersection.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.10.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for a multi-use trail at Blessing of the Bay park.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.11.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for the National Association of City Transportation Officials Designing Cities 2024 Conference Registration.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.12.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $199.99 using available funds in the Police Department In Service Training account for public relations training for first responders.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.13.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,120 using available funds in the Police Department Professional and Technical account for random drug screening and breath alcohol testing.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.14.
City Clerk submitting recommendations for adjustments to certain fees charged by the City Clerk’s Office, effective July 1, 2024.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.15.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a non-monetary grant with no new match required, from the Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for technical assistance for writing a municipal building decarbonization roadmap.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.16.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $4,573.32 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the Recycling Dividend Program.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.17.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $78,148.40 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Engineering & Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.18.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $927,590.89 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.19.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $74,160 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.20.
Requesting the appropriation of $1,001,750.89 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.21.
Requesting the appropriation of $78,148.40 from the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.22.
Requesting authorization to borrow $1,271,785 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the purchase of Fire Pumper apparatus.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.23.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $750 using available funds in the Human Resources Advertising account for advertising costs of vacant positions.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.24.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $181.92 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional and Technical Services account for confidential paper shredding services.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.25.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $109,428 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Planning, Preservation and Zoning Division Professional Services account to the OSPCD Administration Division Legal Services account to pay outstanding legal fees related to the 90 Washington Street litigation.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.26.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,847.47 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Natural Gas account for Edgerly School natural gas.
Roll call: 8 aye · 3 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.A.27.
That the Administration provide this Council with an up-to-date report on the financial activity of the Handicapped Parking Violation Fees fund.
- 6.B. Legislative Matters Committee
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6.B.1.
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 24, 2024.
{\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 summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that a drone demonstration will be conducted by Boston Police Department staff for a Junior Police Academy class.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.B.2.
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for use of an Unmanned Aerial System at the 2024 Somerville Police Department Junior Police Academy.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.B.3.
That the Committee on Legislative Matters recommends that this Council approve a new submission of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for exterior cameras at fire stations that is consistent with the draft discussed in Committee on June 24, 2024.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 6.C. Licenses and Permits Committee
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6.C.1.
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 26, 2024.
{\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 summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the sole item on the agenda was recommended for approval.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.2.
New Flammables License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor Street, storing 3,549 gallons.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 6.D. Traffic and Parking Committee
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6.D.1.
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on June 24, 2024.
{\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 Sait summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee discussed the timing of the traffic signal at Broadway and Main Street, traffic issues on Benton Road, \cf1 daylighting the corner of Maple Avenue and School Street, traffic concerns on Alston Street and restricted parking during construction. A request for an increase in taxicab meter rates was also recommended for approval.\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.D.2.
That the Director of Engineering assess the timing of the traffic light at Main Street and Broadway and consider lengthening the cycle time.
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6.D.3.
Green Cab Company, Inc. requesting an increase in the taxicab meter rate to $3.80 for the first 1/8 of a mile, $0.50 for each additional 1/8 of a mile and $32 per hour waiting time.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.D.4.
That the Director of Mobility begin a public process to determine how to manage traffic issues on Benton Road in light of the upcoming change of Central Street to a one-way from Summer Street to Highland Avenue.
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6.D.5.
That the Director of Mobility daylight the corner of Maple Avenue and School Street.
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6.D.6.
That the Director of Parking place SLOW CHILDREN and NOT A THROUGH STREET signs on Alston Street by the corner of Cross Street.
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6.D.7.
That the Director of Parking discuss the policy around restricted parking signs during construction and how to limit negative impacts in the community.
- 7. Communications of the Mayor
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7.1.
Requesting approval of a Deed and Maintenance Agreement for Leonard Grimes Park at 31 Tufts Street.
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7.2.
Requesting approval to appropriate $40,662.50 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for the Tree Inventory Update project.
{\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\cf1\f0\fs24 Legislative Liaison Kimberley Hutter told the Council that the last tree inventory was performed in 2018 and that the requested funds are needed to complete the remainder of an inventory.\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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7.3.
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $8,500 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program.
{\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 Hutter informed the Council that the city has been receiving this grant for a number of years and that the funds will be used to educate students about fire safety.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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7.4.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,900 grant with no new match required, from Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the Senior Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program.
{\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 Hutter informed the Council that the funds will be used to educate senior citizens about fire safety, conduct home inspections, and to provide smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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7.5.
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for exterior cameras at fire stations.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 8. Communications of City Officers
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8.1.
City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 13-6.1 of the Code of Ordinances to increase taxicab meter rates.
{\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 Mbah asked how taxi fares compare to those of Uber and Lyft and Councilor McLaughlin explained that Uber and Lyft are not accountable to the city but that taxis are, so approval is required for them to raise fares.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 9. New Business
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9.1.
Renewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda 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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.2.
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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.3.
Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for Docent Openings for various dates between June 22 and October 31.
{\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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.4.
Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville applying for a Public Event License for MAMAS East Somerville neighborhood party on June 30 from 12pm to 6pm.
{\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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.5.
Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Disability Pride Flag Commemoration on July 11 from 4pm to 6:30pm (raindate July 24).
{\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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.6.
Portuguese-American Civic League applying for a Public Event License for Annual Holy Ghost Feast Procession on July 12 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
{\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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.7.
Portuguese-American Civic League applying for a Public Event License for Annual Holy Ghost Feast on July 12 and July 13 from 6pm to 12am and on July 14 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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.8.
Dan Flynn applying for a Public Event License for Ivaloo/Harrison/Kent Streets BP on July 13 from 12pm to 5pm.
{\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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.9.
Melissa Kelly applying for a Public Event License for Alpine/Princeton Street BP on July 20 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate July 27).
{\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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.10.
Get to the Gig Boston applying for a Public Event License for NICE, a fest Vendor Market on July 26, July 27, and July 28 from 10am to 11pm.
{\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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.11.
Get To The Gig Boston applying for a Public Event License for NICE, a fest Vendor Market #2 on July 27 from 10am to 11pm (raindate July 28).
{\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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.12.
Macy Coffey applying for a Public Event License for Lowden Ave BP on July 27 from 12pm to 8:30pm (raindate July 28).
{\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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.13.
The Queer Theatre Project applying for a Public Event License for Shakesqueer in the Park! on August 24 and August 25 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate September 7 and September 8).
{\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 through 9.13 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.14.
Bridget Duffy and Naticia Hutchins submitting comments re: road safety grant.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.15.
Donald Cronin and Nathanael Clauser submitting comments re: Somerville Municipal Employees Association.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.16.
Felix Katzman submitting comments re: the Jewish community.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.17.
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 10. Supplemental Items
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10.1.
That the Director of Mobility change the intersection of Meacham and Fremont Streets to a 4 WAY STOP.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.2.
That the ADA Coordinator provide this Council with an update on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Task Force.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.3.
That the Director of Economic Development discuss with this Council ways to provide small businesses with financial and technical support when impacted by construction and other emergencies.
{\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\cf1\f0\fs24 Councilor Pineda Neufeld pointed out that there are no established programs to assist with this.\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.4.
That the Administration work with the vendor to review the certification and re-certification processes for affordable housing units and identify ways to streamline the process and make it less onerous for residents.
{\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 commented that the process is onerous and that the threshold is low, resulting in many people being disqualified. He noted that vendors are following the guidelines, but he would like to change them in order to raise the threshold. Councilor Pineda Neufeld noted that the city is bearing the cost for document translation and that she hopes that other agencies and language justice organizations get involved.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.5.
Requesting the appropriation of $103,190 from the FY 2025 Salary Contingency, Salaries Account to various Fire Alarm Personal Services Accounts to fund the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Firefighters Association of Somerville, Local 76, Fire Alarm Unit.
{\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 Labor Counsel Matthew Sirigu reviewed the highlights of the agreement including compensation, wage scales, cost of living adjustments, increases in stipends, schedule changes, transitioned vacation time and the addition of paid family medical leave. Juneteenth was added as a paid holiday in exchange for the birthdays of employees.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.6.
Finance Director responding to item #24-0910, a Resolution requesting an up-to-date report on the financial activity of the Handicapped Parking Violation Fees fund.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.7.
Christopher Rosol submitting comments re: cyclist safety.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.8.
Derek DuPont and Samantha Caveny submitting comments re: road safety grant.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.9.
Michael Femia submitting comments re: police funding.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.10.
Jenn Harrington submitting comments re: city leadership.
Roll call: 9 aye · 2 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 12. Adjournment