Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7 PM
City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
This meeting has happened. Minutes are final.
What happened
166 items of legislation were taken up.
- 71 approved
- 44 work completed
- 20 referred for recommendation
- 13 placed on file
- 7 withdrawn
- 6 approved and sent for discussion
- 2 approved with conditions
- 1 ordinance ordained as amended
- +2 other outcomes
Agenda 166 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 7:01 PM by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. The City Council entered recess at 7:27 PM and returned at 7:40 PM. The City Council entered Executive Session at 7:53 PM and returned at 8:52 PM.
The meeting was Adjourned at 10:33 PM on a roll call vote of 10 in favor (McLaughlin, Davis, Wilson, Sait, Scott, Mbah, Clingan, Strezo, Pineda Neufeld, Ewen-Campen), 1 opposed (Burnley).
Published December 20, 2024, 1:45 PM, Revised December 12, 2024, 2:00 PM.
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- 11. Late Items
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11.1.
Requesting the appropriation of $12,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments and Settlements Account to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land known as 90 Washington Street.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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11.2.
Requesting the appropriation of $94,536 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation, Supplemental State Aid Account to the Judgments and Settlements Account to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land known as 90 Washington Street.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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11.3.
Requesting authorization to borrow $14,400,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land known as 90 Washington Street.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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.
Remembrances.
{\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\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Davis requested a moment of silence in memory of Marie Howe.\par \pard Councilor Pineda Neufeld requested a moment of silence in memory of Virginia \ldblquote Ginny\rdblquote Smithers Sanders.\cf1\f1\par }
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1.3.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 14, 2024.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen for his distinguished service as President of this Council in 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 Pineda Neufeld presented the citation on behalf of the Council to President Ewen-Campen.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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2.2.
Commending Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld for her distinguished service as Vice President of this Council in 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 President Ewen-Campen presented the citation on behalf of the Council to Councilor Pineda Neufeld.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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2.3.
Commending the Engineering Department for their outstanding achievements in the 2024 construction season.
{\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 praised the Engineering staff for their work on a multitude of projects during the year.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 approximately 251 feet of conduit in Prospect Street, from Utility Pole 291/14 to a point of pickup at 118 Prospect Street.
{\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 Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilor Scott commented that Eversource had made a commitment to the city to resolve the double pole issue.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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3.2.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 25 feet of conduit and a new Manhole 32549 in Auburn Avenue, from Utility Pole 17/2 to a point of pickup at 11 Auburn Avenue.
{\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 Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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3.3.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 28 feet of conduit in Windsor Place, from existing Manhole 26724 to a point of pickup at 600 Windsor Place.
{\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 Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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3.4.
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 114 feet of conduit in Linwood Street and Fitchburg Street, from existing Manhole 22014 to a proposed Handhole and continuing to a point of pickup at 1 Fitchburg Street.
{\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\tx2760\f0\fs24 Herb Petone, representing \cf1 Cambridge Network Solutions\cf0 , spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. Rob Castle spoke and asked that the item be conditioned on maintaining the stone walkway. \par Councilor Scott moved to condition approval of this item as follows: \ul\b\i That any cobblestone displaced is restored and replaced in an orderly manner\ulnone\b0\i0 and \ul\b\i that residents of 1 Fitchburg Street are provided with alternative parking during construction\ulnone\b0\i0 . The motion was approved on a roll call vote of 11 in favor (McLaughlin, Davis, Wilson, Sait, Scott, Mbah, Burnley, Clingan, Strezo, Pineda Neufeld, Ewen-Campen), 0 opposed.\par \pard There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. \par Councilor Scott asked that a representative from Cambridge Network Solutions contact him with the plans involved.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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3.5.
- 4. Orders, Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions of Members
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4.1.
That the Director of Mobility develop safety measures for the slip lane at the intersection of Elm Street, Somerville Avenue, and Craigie Street, also known as Wilson Park.
{\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 Ewen-Campen commented that this is a dangerous intersection, and with the new development coming, it\rquote s worth taking another look at it.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 Parking develop a comprehensive plan to streamline the process for parking permits for in-home elder care and health providers, including Meals on Wheels.
{\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 Ewen-Campen explained that many of these agencies contract their services to companies that have employees who use their own vehicles to provide the service. As a result, given the turnover of those employees, it\rquote s difficult to get permits. He would like to find a better way to address this situation.\cf1\f1\par }
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4.3.
That the Commissioner of Public Works place a new street light at the corner of Broadway and Fenwick Street to address dark conditions at an important pedestrian crossing.
{\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 this is a key crosswalk across a busy street and it is dangerous to cross due to the lack of adequate street lighting. He realizes that asking to have a streetlight installed is a big ask, but he would like to explore what can be done to make the crossing safer.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 Administration pursue harm reduction initiatives to provide alternative methods of addressing substance abuse with wraparound supports like basic health care, housing support, and recovery resources during the planning process for an overdose prevention center.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 and the Director of Engineering create an on-demand, dedicated pedestrian phase for the traffic signals at the intersection of Broadway and School Street, with NO TURN ON RED signage for both eastbound Broadway traffic and northbound School Street traffic.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering appear before this Council to discuss the preparation of a change order to revert to the design of the bike lane entrance at Washington Street and Webster Avenue to the original 100% plans.
{\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 Scott commented on the amount of community input that was provided for the planning of this project, and noted that the current plan was inadvertently not posted for review, resulting in the actual design being something other than what residents thought it was going to be and he explained that this order is intended to correct that error. Councilor Scott sponsored Roberto Fisher to speak on the item. Mr. Fisher said that he was disappointed with the way the implementation took place, adding that he would like the bike network to be safe for all users. He pointed out that the entrance to the bike lane is dangerous and needs to be rectified.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.7.
That the Director of Mobility add the words EXCEPT BICYCLES to the Do Not Enter and One Way signage on Hawkins Street.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.8.
That the Director of Mobility install DO NOT ENTER, EXCEPT RESIDENTS AND BICYCLES signage at the intersections of Ivaloo and Beacon Street and Ivaloo and Park Street.
{\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 Scott spoke about the traffic on Ivaloo Street and said that residents of that street would appreciate the requested signage.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.9.
That the Director of Mobility install a speed bump on Tremont Street near Tremont Place.
{\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 Scott said that he was informed that this speed bump did not make it onto the list for 2024, so he\rquote s submitting this order for action in 2025.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.10.
That the Director of Housing assist this Council in drafting changes to the Condominium Conversion Ordinance to enable the Condominium Review Board to fulfill its intended function and prevent circumvention of tenant's rights.
{\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 Scott commented that some developers are routinely circumventing the process and he feels that changes to the ordinance are needed to give the Condominium Review Board some additional tools to ensure that the ordinance is adhered to. Councilor Wilson commented that he wants to close the loopholes in the ordinance and Councilor Clingan stated that he has spoken to Director Shachter from the Office of Housing Stability about this.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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4.11.
In her capacity as Chair of the Charter Review Special Committee, conveying an update on the status of charter negotiations with the Mayor.
{\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 Scott said the Council\rquote s small negotiating group met with the City Clerk and a representative from the Collins Center a short while ago and has not met with anyone since. Their understanding is that Councilor Davis will meet with Intergovernmental Affairs Director Singh tomorrow but they are unsure whether the Mayor will be in attendance.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 5. Unfinished Business
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5.1.
Commending Reebee Garofalo on the auspicious occasion of his 80th birthday.
{\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 and President Ewen-Campen presented the citation to Mr. Garofalo and mentioned how music became an integral part of his life and how he used it to build community. Mr. Garofalo thanked the Council for this honor.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 6. Reports of Committees
- 6.A. Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee
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6.A.1.
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 2, 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 Pineda Neufeld summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee recommended for approval: the appointment of \cf1 Amanda \tab Nagim-Williams as the Director of Racial and Social Justice and the promotions of Sean Sheehan to the position of Police Captain, Paul Anderson to the position of Police Lieutenant and Juan Ducasse Ayala to the position of Police Sergeant. The Committee Report was approved, and the City Clerk administered the oath of office for the three Police Department promotions. \f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 confirmation of the appointment of Amanda Nagim-Williams as Director of Racial and Social Justice.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 confirmation of the promotion of Sean M. Sheehan to the position of Police Captain.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 confirmation of the promotion of Paul Anderson to the position of Police Lieutenant.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 confirmation of the promotion of Juan Ducasse Ayala to the position of Police Sergeant.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 6.B. Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee
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6.B.1.
Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on December 10, 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 Strezo summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee discussed a restructuring of water and sewer rates, an update\cf1 on the development of a water bill ratepayer assistance program, a plan to prevent displacement in relation to water and sewer bills, the Family Self Sufficiency Program, the installation of diaper changing stations in both restrooms on the second floor of City Hall, the availability of free menstrual products in all city owned bathrooms, findings and recommendations from the Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents and caregivers.\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.B.2.
Conveying an update on the development of a water bill ratepayer assistance program.
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6.B.3.
That the Administration address its plan to prevent displacement in relation to water and sewer bills.
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6.B.4.
That the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority discuss the Family Self Sufficiency Program, which assists public housing residents to reach financial goals, and how to expand its purpose, presence and usage.
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6.B.5.
That the Administration install diaper changing stations in both restrooms on the second floor of City Hall.
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6.B.6.
That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on the availability of free menstrual products in all city owned bathrooms.
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6.B.7.
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council the findings from the recent U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents and its recommendations to better support parents and caregivers.
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6.B.8.
Conveying an update on water and sewer rate restructuring.
- 6.C. Finance Committee
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6.C.1.
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 10, 2024.
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Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.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.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.3.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $171,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for a Special Response Team rescue vehicle.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.4.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for the Blessing of the Bay MassTrails improvement project.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.5.
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $5,730 using available funds in the Law Department's Legal Services Account for outside legal counsel services.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.6.
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of three years for PMA, LLC for Owner's Project Manager services for the Somerville High School project.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.7.
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for Suffolk Construction, for Construction Manager services for the Somerville High School project.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.8.
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Inc. for design services for the Somerville High School project.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.9.
Requesting the transfer of $5,425 from the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account to the Law Professional & Technical Services Account for invoices for the physician on the Medical Panel Review Board.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.10.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $38,803.02 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Natural Gas Account for natural gas delivery services.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.11.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $7,539.86 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar generation services.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.12.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $35,917.36 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar generation services.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.13.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,710 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Sanitation Benches & Barrels Account for Big Belly containers.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.14.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,682 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Rental Equipment Account for equipment rental services.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.15.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,569.52 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings HVAC R&M Account for HVAC repair services.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.16.
Requesting approval of the use of available funds in the amount of $60,000 from the Department of Public Works Highway Wages Account to fund the Lets Get Working Program.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.17.
Requesting approval to appropriate $147,902 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to replace steam traps.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.18.
Conveying the draft Armory Master Plan.
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6.C.19.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $82,357.50 grant with no new match required from Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for social, educational and physical wellness programming.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.20.
Requesting approval to appropriate $340,000 from the Union Square Community Benefits Fund, with $200,000 for Workforce Development Services and $140,000 for Small Business Technical Assistance Services.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.21.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $29,074.72 using available funds in various Police Department Ordinary Maintenance Accounts for unpaid invoices.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.C.22.
That the Director of Grants and External Funds explain to this Council in writing whether the city can apply for a grant through the Advanced Transportation Technologies and Innovation (ATTAIN) Program to fund a North-South microtransit pilot program, and apply if it is possible.
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6.C.23.
Director of Economic Development and Director of the Arts Council requesting that this Council's Finance Committee hold a public hearing on the draft Armory Master Plan.
- 6.D. Land Use Committee
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6.D.1.
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 5, 2024.
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Roll call: 10 aye · 1 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAbsent
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.D.2.
That the Director of Engineering appear before the Committee on Land Use to discuss how required electrical equipment can modify the plans for already-approved new developments, such as at 379 Somerville Avenue.
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6.D.3.
That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development update this Council on the possibility of receiving additional federal financing for transit-oriented development through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA 49) initiative and the potential eligibility of projects in Somerville.
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6.D.4.
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 1.1.4, 2.1.1, 3.1.18, 3.2.17, 4.1.15, 4.2.15, 4.3.15, 4.4.16, 5.1.17, 6.1.13, 6.2.15, 6.3.13, 6.4.16, 7.2.9, 7.3.9, 8.2.4.c, 9.2.3, 9.2.6, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.3, 12.1.7, 15.2.1, and Table 9.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to address various parking requirements.
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Roll call: 10 aye · 1 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAbsent
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.D.5.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning work with this Council to determine how to remove legislative barriers to increasing accessible housing, particularly when residents wish to add accessible features to their home.
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6.D.6.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning collaborate with this Council on updating the Zoning Ordinance to require all new construction to place electrical transformers below ground.
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6.D.7.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning reconsider the policy of allowing lot splits and mergers as administrative approvals rather than special permits.
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6.D.8.
Charles DeCecca requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 501 Mystic Valley Parkway from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Urban Residence (UR).
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Roll call: 10 aye · 1 absent
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAbsent
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.D.9.
That the Administration explore opportunities to utilize the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Catalyst Fund to spur new housing acquisition or production, particularly in the Winter Hill, Gilman Square, and East Somerville neighborhoods.
- 6.E. Licenses and Permits Committee
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6.E.1.
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 11, 2024.
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Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.E.2.
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon Street.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.E.3.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 115 feet of conduit in Medford Street and Warren Street, starting from Utility Pole 228/4 to a point of pickup at 16 Medford Street.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.E.4.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 4,098 feet of conduit and three new manholes in McGrath Highway, Washington Street, and Joy Street.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.E.5.
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 43 feet of conduit in Warren Street, starting from Utility Pole 1 to a point of pickup at 16 Medford Street.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.E.6.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 65 feet of conduit in Washington Street, from Utility Pole 358/29 to a point of pickup at 192 Washington Street.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.E.7.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 53 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue, from existing Manhole 28941 to an approximate point of pickup at 557 Somerville Avenue.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.E.8.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 122 feet of conduit in Laurel Street and Somerville Avenue, from Utility Pole 199/0 to an approximate point of pickup at a proposed handhole at 515 Somerville Avenue.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.E.9.
New Flammables License, 74M Property Owner, LLC, 74 Middlesex Avenue, storing 6,870 gallons.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.E.10.
That representatives from Eversource, Comcast, RCN, Verizon and any other service providers appear before this Council to discuss transfers, pole removals and any other overhead service.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 6.F. Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee
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6.F.1.
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on December 9, 2024.
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Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.F.2.
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on the design, cost, and implementation timeline for the city's composting program.
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6.F.3.
Green & Open Somerville and Earthwise Aware submitting comments re: invasive plant species.
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6.F.4.
That the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of SomerPromise and the Out of School Time Coordinator, report to the City Council on the status of children and teen participation in the summer recreation and education programs.
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6.F.5.
That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide this Council with the list of youth program offerings, their cap and their enrollment data in 2023 and 2024.
- 6.G. Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
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6.G.1.
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 9, 2024.
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Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.G.2.
That the Director of Emergency Management discuss the city’s emergency response plan for freight train routes and action plans in the event of a derailment or chemical spill.
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6.G.3.
That the Administration update this Council on plans for the Cummings School building and Founders Memorial Skating Rink this fiscal year.
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6.G.4.
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Council with a list of the elevators in all city buildings, the operational status of each elevator, and the maintenance and inspection records for each.
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6.G.5.
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the streetlights along Mystic Avenue between the Medford line and Temple Street.
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6.G.6.
That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before this Council to discuss the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)’s application to the Mass Architectural Access Board, on behalf of the City of Somerville, to circumvent Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
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6.G.7.
That the Administration provide this Council with a comprehensive status update of all Veterans Monuments affected by the construction and renovations around the High School complex.
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6.G.8.
That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Council to discuss recent extended outages in Ward 2 and mitigation plans for future work.
- 6.H. Traffic and Parking Committee
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6.H.1.
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 2, 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\nowidctlpar\tx722\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Sait summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee discussed the Parking & Curb Use Study, recommendations of the Somerville Alliance of Safe Streets, resuming the practice of issuing tickets rather than warnings for serious moving violations, facilitating bike parking for large licensed public events, raised sidewalks, speed bumps, signage and safety measures at various locations, crossing guard coverage, crossings at the community path, making permit-only parking available to non-resident parents with shared custody of children enrolled in Somerville Public Schools, ticketing during daycare pickup and drop-off hours at 99A Dover Street.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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6.H.2.
That the Administration update this Council on the status of implementing the recommendations of the Parking & Curb Use Study, and respond to the July 2024 recommendations of the Somerville Alliance of Safe Streets (SASS).
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6.H.3.
That the Chief of Police resume the practice of issuing tickets rather than warnings for serious moving violations that endanger public safety, including speeding and running red lights.
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6.H.4.
That the Administration facilitate bike parking for large licensed public events in the city.
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6.H.5.
That the Director of Parking and the Director of Mobility install ALL-WAY STOP signs and safety measures at the Cedar Street intersection with the Community Path.
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6.H.6.
That the Director of Mobility explore ways to make the intersection of Gilman and Aldrich Streets safer, including adding clear signage and painting.
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6.H.7.
That the Director of Mobility install STOP signs making the intersections of Temple Street and the following streets 4-way stops: Bailey Road, Governor Winthrop Road, Puritan Avenue, Putnam Street, and Ten Hills Road.
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6.H.8.
That the Director of Mobility install a flashing STOP sign on Puritan Avenue at its intersection with Temple Street.
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6.H.9.
That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Medford Street between Central and School Streets.
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6.H.10.
That the Chief of Police provide an explanation regarding why there was no police assistance or crossing guard coverage at the intersection of Curtis Street and Powderhouse Boulevard during school drop-off hours on October 23, 2024.
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6.H.11.
That the Chief of Police, in collaboration with the Director of Mobility, develop and present a plan to ensure that crossing guards are adequately stationed at critical intersections near schools during high-traffic hours and that, in the absence of crossing guards, police officers are deployed to ensure the safety of students and families.
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6.H.12.
That the Director of Mobility install a raised crosswalk at the intersection of Cedar Street and the Community Path.
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6.H.13.
That the Administration provide an update to this Council on the Citywide Parking and Curb Use report and what recommendations, if any, have been implemented.
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6.H.14.
That the Director of Mobility re-evaluate and strengthen the NO TRUCKS signage at the corner of Warren Avenue and Bow Street in the aftermath of the 18-wheeler that became seriously stuck and blocked traffic on November 10-11, 2024.
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6.H.15.
That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the timeline to straighten the community path crossing of School Street.
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6.H.16.
That the Director of Mobility install bicycle traffic lights and appropriate YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS signage at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Park Street.
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6.H.17.
That the Director of Parking discuss with this Council how to ensure that permit-only parking is available to non-resident parents with shared custody of children enrolled in Somerville Public Schools.
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6.H.18.
That the Director of Parking install signage indicating the grace period, during daycare pickup and drop-off hours, during which parking tickets will not be issued in front of 99A Dover Street.
- 7. Communications of the Mayor
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7.1.
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss and act upon satisfaction options in the matter of Cobble Hill Center, LLC v. Somerville Redevelopment Authority.
{\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\tx2760\cf1\f0\fs24 The Council entered Executive Session at 7:53 PM to discuss this matter and reconvened at 8:52 PM. President Ewen-Campen announced that 3 votes were taken in Executive Session in addition to the vote to adjourn. Those 3 votes were then taken in open session and approved. Those items were:\par \pard\cf0 #24-1720, Mayor Requesting the appropriation of $12,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments and Settlements Account to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land known as 90 Washington Street.\par #24-1721, Mayor Requesting the appropriation of $94,536 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation, Supplemental State Aid Account to the Judgments and Settlements Account to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land known as 90 Washington Street.\par #24-1722, Mayor Requesting authorization to borrow $14,400,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land known as 90 Washington Street.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\tx2760\cf1\par \pard Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved for reconsideration and reconsideration failed on a roll call vote of 0 in favor, 11 opposed (McLaughlin, Davis, Wilson, Sait, Scott, Mbah, Burnley, Clingan, Strezo, Pineda Neufeld, Ewen-Campen). \f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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7.2.
Requesting authorization to borrow $4,757,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2025 Sewer Improvements 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 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.3.
Requesting approval to appropriate $20,900 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to add attic insulation to the Recreation Department at 16 Walnut Street.
{\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 items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.4.
Requesting the appropriation of $110,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the 90 Washington Demonstration Project Account for ongoing litigation costs.
{\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 items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.5.
Requesting approval to use available funds in the SomerViva Salaries account in the amount of $36,911 to fund an increase of the Legal Services Coordinator and Immigration Policy Analyst position from part-time to full-time.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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7.6.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,159 from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Account to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Ordinary Maintenance Account for Tree Keeper/311 Integration expenses.
{\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 items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.7.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for 911 personnel costs.
{\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 items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.8.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $133,427.11 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for training and recertification and additional staffing support.
{\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 items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.9.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,350 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Office on Disability to the Department of Racial and Social Justice for the completion of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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7.10.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $60,000 grant with no new match required, from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic safety enforcement.
{\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 items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.11.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $40,021 grant with no new match required, from Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the continuation of partial funding for the Jail Diversion Coordinator position.
{\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 items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.12.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $26,502.44 grant with no new match required, from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School to the Health and Human Services Department for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach assistance.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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7.13.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,063.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Fire Alarm R&M Account for fire alarm equipment programming.
{\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 items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.14.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,725.65 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Administration In State Travel Account for EZ pass.
{\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 items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.15.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alfred Rymill III as Housing Authority Police Officer.
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7.16.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lauren Chapman to the Human Rights 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 Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16, 7.17 and 7.19 and refer them to the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.17.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Sokol to the Human Rights 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 Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16, 7.17 and 7.19 and refer them to the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.18.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alex Barbat to the Commission for Women.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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7.19.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jenny Bonham Carter to the Human Rights 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 Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16, 7.17 and 7.19 and refer them to the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.20.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katelin Firth to the Commission for Women.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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7.21.
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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7.22.
Conveying changes to the reappointment policy for boards, commissions and committees.
{\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 Pineda Neufeld urged her colleagues to read this communication so that they may understand the changes being proposed by the Administration.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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.
Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-1197 and #24-1367.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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8.2.
City Clerk conveying an update on the block party license process.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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8.3.
Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development conveying an update on market conditions and available tools to stimulate growth.
{\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\tx2760\f0\fs24 OSPCD Executive Director Galligani gave a brief update on lab, housing and commercial real estate markets and said that staff is working to find ways to jump start housing development and that the city does have some tools it can use. He noted that commercial lab space is slow but is showing some signs of life. At the present time, there is 1.8 million square feet (out of 2.8 million square feet) of vacant lab space in Somerville. There is also 18 million square feet of lab space coming on line in the region.\par Director Galligani said that the best estimate of absorption in the region is 1.5 million square feet on average/year, so it may take 12 years to fill the spaces in Somerville. He noted that vacant lab buildings are taxed at 60% of their potential and said that there are presently 7 vacant lab buildings in the city. If all the spaces were filled, it would provide the city with an additional $13 million per year in tax revenue and would have a positive economic impact on local businesses.\par Among the things being explored are providing tax breaks to encourage lab businesses to come into the city, event and industry targeted marketing campaigns to generate excitement and attraction for small businesses and targeting the life science industry.\par \pard Director Galligani said that small housing projects in neighborhoods is slowing down and projected to trail off in 2025-2026. To that end, the city is attempting to launch some affordable housing projects using such tools as zoning, the 40B process, a property tax phase-in, various financing tools (e.g., Sec. 108 Loan Program), and phasing in inclusionary housing. He stated that the city can do things to impact its communities.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 Automatic Amusement Device License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive.
{\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 9.1-9.5, and 10.17-10.19 and approve them. \cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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, Keash Excavating, 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 9.1-9.5, and 10.17-10.19 and approve them. \cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.3.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 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 9.1-9.5, and 10.17-10.19 and approve them. \cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.4.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motorcycles & More LLC, 109 Bailey Road.
{\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 9.1-9.5, and 10.17-10.19 and approve them. \cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.5.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Web Motor Sales, 5 Middlesex Avenue.
{\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 9.1-9.5, and 10.17-10.19 and approve them. \cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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9.6.
Jonathan Silverstein and Peter Mullane submitting comments re: item #24-1315, an order regarding lot splits and mergers.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- 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 Administration discuss how it plans to keep city employees and residents safe from sexual harassment and previous ways it has done so in recent years.
{\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 explained Massachusetts General Law as it relates to Executive Sessions. Chief of Staff Nikki Spencer said this is about a painful subject and that the Administration takes sexual harassment in the workplace seriously. With more notice, the Administration would be happy to have staff appear to speak about the city\rquote s policy. She noted that, due to privacy concerns, she isn\rquote t able to speak about how cases were handled in the past.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.2.
Amending Sections 9-31 through 9-44 of the Code of Ordinances to support the end of wage theft.
{\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 spoke about trying to resolve the quorum issues plaguing the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. He sponsored Marcie Goldstein Gelb to speak on the item. Ms. Goldstein Gelb commented that although state and federal agencies play a role in this matter, local governments have the tools to make things happen. She urged the City Council to move forward with the proposed amendments so the work of the committee can take place. Councilor Burnley emphasized that wage theft is not tolerated in this city. He would like to bring this matter to fruition as soon as possible.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.3.
Calling for integrity and accountability in the workplace.
{\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 commented that he has been hearing the frustration of former and current city staff as well as from public employees in other communities about the public\rquote s perception that Somerville\rquote s local government fell short of their responsibilities regarding this topic.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.4.
Conveying information regarding the rental registry.
{\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\tx722\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Sait spoke about the proposed rental registry ordinance and commented on stakeholder interviews and focus groups conducted during the Summer and Fall of 2024. A draft of the proposed ordinance, as well as additional information about the vision for the Rental Registry is available on the city website. \par \pard Councilor Sait informed the members that she expects that a submission will be made to the City Council early next year.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.5.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for ambulance service.
{\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 items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.6.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $545.03 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services for reimbursement of expenses relating to the Chief of Police interview 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 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.2-7.4, 7.6-7.8, 7.10-7.11, 7.13-7.14, and 10.5-10.6 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.7.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Tran to the position of Police 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 Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 10.7-10.9 and refer them to the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.8.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Westgate to the position of Police 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 Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 10.7-10.9 and refer them to the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.9.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Victor Romero Palomo to the position of Police 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 Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 10.7-10.9 and refer them to the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.10.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sarah Pascarella to the Library Board of Trustees.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.11.
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10.12.
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10.13.
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10.14.
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10.15.
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10.16.
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10.17.
Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, The Public, 563 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 9.1-9.5, and 10.17-10.19 and approve them. \cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.18.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, John's Auto Sales, 181 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 9.1-9.5, and 10.17-10.19 and approve them. \cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.19.
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Annual Menorah Lighting on December 26 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate December 30).
{\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 9.1-9.5, and 10.17-10.19 and approve them. \cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.20.
Adriane Brayton and Jess White submitting comments re: item #24-1580, draft Armory Master Plan.
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.21.
Three residents submitting comments re: West Branch Library.
{\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 items 10.21-10.23 and place them on file.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.22.
Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: item #24-1674, parking for daycare pick-up and drop-off.
{\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 items 10.21-10.23 and place them on file.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
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10.23.
Kim Schmahmann and Alyson Schultz submitting comments re: item #24-1711, Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location for 1 Fitchburg Street.
{\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 items 10.21-10.23 and place them on file.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 aye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Naima SaitAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAye
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- 12. Adjournment
