Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 7 PM
City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
This meeting has happened. Minutes are final.
What happened
88 items of legislation were taken up.
- 41 approved
- 21 referred for recommendation
- 7 approved and sent for discussion
- 7 work completed
- 4 placed on file
- 4 withdrawn
- 2 laid on the table
- 2 placed on file and sent for discussion
Agenda 88 items
Notices from the agenda
NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the City Council's minutes. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking with the City Clerk.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis. The City Council entered recess at 7:13 PM and returned at 7:17 PM. The City Council entered Executive Session at 7:32 PM and returned at 7:48 PM.
The meeting was Adjourned at 8:21 PM.
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Published September 23, 2025, 1:15 PM, Revised Published September 25, 2025, 10:15 AM.
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- 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 August 28, 2025.
- 2. Citations
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2.1.
Commending the Somerville Firefighters for their life saving actions in Summer 2025.
{\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 Clingan presented the citation to Mike Jefferson, President of the Somerville Firefighters Union Local 76 on behalf of the City Council and Mayor Ballantyne for their heroic actions fighting a quick spreading fire on Wheatland Street on July 6, 2025, under extreme conditions in which 27 residents were displaced. Councilor Clingan spoke of the bravery and professionalism of the firefighters not only at this fire and two other fires in West Somerville and on Thurston Street, but also for their tireless service to the city. Liaison Hutter thanked the firefighters on behalf of the mayor.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
- 3. Public Hearings
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3.1.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 6 feet of conduit in Warwick Street, from Utility Pole 357/2 to a point of pickup at 13 Warwick Street.
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3.2.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 68 feet of conduit in Cedar Street, from Utility Pole 55/4 to a point of pickup at 33 Cedar 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 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. \par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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3.3.
Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 305 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue, from existing Manhole 44/42 to a point of pickup at existing Manhole 44/33.
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3.4.
Verizon New England applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 385 feet of conduit in Bow Street, from existing Manhole 44/32 to a point of pickup at existing Manhole 44/33.
{\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 Alexander Marrero, representing Verizon New England, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. \par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
- 4. Orders, Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions of Members
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4.1.
That the Director of Health and Human Services inform this Council which school buildings have menstrual products available and which school buildings have inoperable menstrual product dispensers and when they are scheduled to be replaced.
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4.2.
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the recent snagging of overhead wires by a semi-truck, that took out the electricity in Ward Seven, and what plans have been put in place to prevent a similar occurrence.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red238\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Strezo recalled that last month a semi took out an electric pole, knocking out service to a neighborhood and she would like to have a discussion on the matter. Councilor Clingan commented that wind sometimes stretches wires to the point where they might get snagged.\cf1\par \pard\cf2\f1\par }
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4.3.
That the Administration discuss with this Council its recent press release announcement of a Home Rule Petition to expand procurement opportunities for disadvantaged businesses.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red238\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Strezo requested that this item be referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development, where she would like to hear about the city\rquote s strategy and plan. President Davis noted that the item for the Home Rule Petition is before the Council\rquote s Legislative Matters Committee and he would rather refer the item there to keep them together. After further discussion, Councilor Strezo stated that should the Home Rule Petition be approved, she would resubmit this item. \cf1\par \pard\cf2\f1\par }
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4.4.
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4.5.
Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust.
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4.6.
Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust.
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4.7.
That the Director of Mobility develop and install quick-build safety infrastructure at the intersection of Webster and Prospect Streets.
{\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 Ewen-Campen noted that this has been a problem intersection for years and he believes that a quick-build solution is warranted.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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4.8.
That the Director of Mobility install a pedestrian light signal at the intersection of Vinal Avenue and Highland Avenue.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red238\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Ewen-Campen noted that the crossing has been made safer, yet it is still extremely dangerous, and he would like to have additional safety measures put in place.\cf1\par \pard\cf2\f1\par }
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4.9.
That the Director of Mobility deploy quick-build traffic calming measures on Grant Street until permanent speed humps are installed.
{\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 Clingan moved to waive the reading and approve this item.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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4.10.
That the Director of Mobility deploy quick-build traffic calming measures on Derby Street until permanent speed humps are installed.
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4.11.
That the Director of Mobility install a solar powered digital YOUR SPEED IS display sign on Shore Drive westbound.
- 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 September 23, 2025.
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6.A.2.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $330 using available funds in the Office of Sustainability and Environment Professional and Technical Services Account for monitoring the Argenziano School solar array.
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6.A.3.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from Commonwealth of MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for a study investigating possible zoning incentives to increase the ability to comply with the Fossil Fuel Free Ordinance.
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6.A.4.
Requesting approval of the discontinuance of a portion of Sewall Court.
Roll call: 8 aye · 2 absent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Naima SaitAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAye
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6.A.5.
Requesting approval of the partial termination of the City Utility Easement on Sewall Court.
Roll call: 8 aye · 2 absent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Naima SaitAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAye
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6.A.6.
Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with Eastern Bank for an additional year until 8/31/2026, for the banking services of the Treasury Department.
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6.A.7.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $545.31 using available funds in the Police Department Equipment Maintenance Account for electronic access door service.
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6.A.8.
Requesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for the acquisition of Lot 3 at 299 Broadway for municipal purposes including parking.
Roll call: 8 aye · 2 absent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Naima SaitAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAye
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6.A.9.
Requesting authorization to borrow $4,300,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the design of the Morrison Avenue Linear Storage Sewer Separation project.
Roll call: 8 aye · 2 absent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Naima SaitAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAye
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6.A.10.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $350,048 from the Department of Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) Ordinary Maintenance Professional & Technical Services Account to the IAM Capital Outlay Professional & Technical Services Account.
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6.A.11.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $10,452.22 using available funds in the Department of Infrastructure & Asset Management Ordinary Maintenance Professional & Technical Account for Strategic Asset Management Plan.
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6.A.12.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $596.25 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Repairs-Comm Equipment, Repairs-Fire Alarm, and Reimbursement of Licenses Accounts.
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6.A.13.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $23.41 using available funds in the Emergency Management Public Safety Supplies Account for public safety supplies.
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6.A.14.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $137.77 using available funds in the Emergency Management Office Supplies Account for office supplies.
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6.A.15.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $71.88 using available funds in the Emergency Management Office Supplies Account for office supplies.
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6.A.16.
Requesting approval of temporary and permanent easements over Lot 3 of 299 Broadway in favor of 299 Broadway Property Owner, LLC.
Roll call: 8 aye · 2 absent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Naima SaitAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAye
- 6.B. Land Use Committee
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6.B.1.
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 18, 2025.
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6.B.2.
15 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance sections 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.13k, 3.1.13l, 3.2.12l. and 3.2.12m.
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6.B.3.
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning discuss with this Council, Type IV heavy timber construction now permitted in the 10th edition of Massachusetts State Building Code 780 and potential impacts on inspections, development, and the Zoning Ordinance.
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6.B.4.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning provide the Committee on Land Use with an opinion as to whether the City Council may dictate standards and materials used for outdoor bike facilities.
- 6.C. School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee
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6.C.1.
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on September 15, 2025.
{\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 Clingan summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that among the items discussed were procedures for testing and maintaining the Ginny Smithers Pool and a contingency plan in the event of an emergency school closure.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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6.C.2.
That the Administration report to this Council on the cause of the reported chemical imbalance at the Ginny Smithers Pool and the process being used to address the imbalance.
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6.C.3.
That the Administration develop a new process to address ongoing maintenance at the Ginny Smithers Pool and report to this Council to describe that process.
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6.C.4.
That the Director of Parks and Recreation report to this Council on the cause of the chemical spill at the Ginny Smithers Pool and the process to address the cause of the spill and prevent a future occurrence.
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6.C.5.
That the Administration submit to the City Council and School Committee, the city’s contingency plan in the event of an emergency school closure during the 2025-2026 school year.
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6.C.6.
Conveying an update regarding work completed during Summer 2025 on Somerville Public Schools buildings.
- 7. Communications of the Mayor
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7.1.
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss the proposed settlement of opioid litigation involving the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case.
{\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 The Council voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss this matter after being advised by Assistant City Solicitor Jason Piques that said action meets the criteria set forth in the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law.\par The City Council entered Executive Session at 7:32 PM.\par The regular meeting was reconvened at 7:48 PM. President Davis announced that no votes were taken in Executive Session, other than the vote to adjourn.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 8 aye · 2 absent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Naima SaitAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAye
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7.2.
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to raise the maximum amount of fines for violations allowed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 21D.
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7.3.
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 7 and Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require notification to tenants of parking permit restrictions in transit areas.
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7.4.
Requesting approval to appropriate $2,286,090 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department Other Lump Sum Payments Account to fund retroactive payments in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement with the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association.
{\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 This item was discussed with item #25-1497.\par Labor Counsel Matthew Sirigu explained that the funds will be used to satisfy conditions of the recently approved labor agreement and noted that it does not include bonus funds for wearing body cameras as they have not been placed in use.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 8 aye · 2 absent
- Jake WilsonAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAbsent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Naima SaitAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Wilfred N. MbahAbsent
- Lance L. DavisAye
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7.5.
Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support Local Cultural Council grants to artists, organizations, and schools.
{\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 Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5, 7.6 and 7.8 through 7.14 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.6.
Requesting the appropriation of $240,664.10 from the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund for FY 2026 Vision Zero safety efforts.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5, 7.6 and 7.8 through 7.14 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.7.
Requesting the appropriation of $97,160 from the Salary Contingency Account to various Police Department Personal Services Accounts to fund a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 This item was discussed with item #25-1496.\par }
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7.8.
Requesting approval to use available funds in the Law Department Personal Services accounts in the amount of $6,296.88 to increase the annual salary of the Municipal Hearing 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\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5, 7.6 and 7.8 through 7.14 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.9.
Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with City Hall Systems for an additional two years until 12/17/2027, for online bill payment services.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5, 7.6 and 7.8 through 7.14 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.10.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $54,400 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant 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\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5, 7.6 and 7.8 through 7.14 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.11.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $121,818.23 using available funds in various Department of Public Works Accounts for various services.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5, 7.6 and 7.8 through 7.14 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.12.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $527 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Equipment Rental Account for truck rental.
{\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 Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5, 7.6 and 7.8 through 7.14 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.13.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $159.96 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for picnic blankets.
{\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 Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5, 7.6 and 7.8 through 7.14 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.14.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $94.75 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for carbon dioxide tank refill at Dilboy Pool.
{\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 Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5, 7.6 and 7.8 through 7.14 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.15.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Richard Lavey Jr. to the position of Police Deputy Chief.
{\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 Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.15 through 7.22 and 7.26 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.16.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael R. Perrone to the position of Police Captain.
{\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 Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.15 through 7.22 and 7.26 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.17.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Rico Isidoro to the position of Police Lieutenant.
{\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 Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.15 through 7.22 and 7.26 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.18.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Marc DiFava to the position of Police Lieutenant.
{\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 Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.15 through 7.22 and 7.26 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.19.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Joseph Teves to the position of Police Sergeant.
{\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 Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.15 through 7.22 and 7.26 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.20.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Jason Costa to the position of Police Sergeant.
{\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 Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.15 through 7.22 and 7.26 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.21.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Patrick Canty to the position of Police Sergeant.
{\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 Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.15 through 7.22 and 7.26 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.22.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Cassandra Campers to the position of Police Sergeant.
{\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 Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.15 through 7.22 and 7.26 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.23.
Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Richard Scanlon to the Board of Assessors.
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7.24.
Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Michael Flynn to the Board of Assessors.
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7.25.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nick Pittman to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
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7.26.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Coralie Cooper to the Planning Board.
{\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 Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.15 through 7.22 and 7.26 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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7.27.
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7.28.
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7.29.
- 8. Communications of City Officers
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8.1.
City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued.
- 9. New Business
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9.1.
New Garage License, Roman Auto Repair LLC, 45 Mystic Avenue, 5 Vehicles inside, 4 Vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm, Sat: 7am-12pm, Sun: closed.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of item 9.1 and refer it to the Committee on Licenses and Permits.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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9.2.
Mobility Division applying for a Public Event License for Western Pearl Street Reconstruction Updated Design Open House on October 4 from 11am to 2:30pm.
{\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\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.2 through 9.7 and 10.3 and approve them this evening.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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9.3.
Zinnia Smith applying for a Public Event License for Poetry in the Park on October 10 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm (raindate October 17).
{\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 Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.2 through 9.7 and 10.3 and approve them this evening.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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9.4.
Kids Like You and Me applying for a Public Event License for KLYAM Autumnal Music Spectacular on October 18 from 1pm to 8pm (raindate October 19).
{\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 Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.2 through 9.7 and 10.3 and approve them this evening.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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9.5.
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Monster Mash on October 19 from 11:30am to 8pm (raindate October 26).
{\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 Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.2 through 9.7 and 10.3 and approve them this evening.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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9.6.
Federal Realty Investment Trust applying for a Public Event License for 5th Annual Halloween Family Bike Ride on October 26 from 9am to 4pm (raindate November 2).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.2 through 9.7 and 10.3 and approve them this evening.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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9.7.
Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for 29th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race on November 27 from 6am to 1pm.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.2 through 9.7 and 10.3 and approve them this evening.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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9.8.
Katie Pilat submitting comments re: bike lanes.
- 10. Supplemental Items
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10.1.
That the Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs discuss with this Council the most critical content to include in an immigrant defense Know Your Rights document and how best to make it available in the preferred languages of 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\nowidctlpar\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley stated that his goal is to have a discussion regarding this matter as he believes that all community members should know what their rights are. He feels that the best way to reach people is through a citywide mailing.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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10.2.
That the Mayor allocate funds for a citywide immigrant defense Know Your Rights mailing, and make this document available in Somerville's most prominent languages.
{\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 This item was discussed with item #25-1513.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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10.3.
Groundwork Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Harvest Festival on October 4 from 9am to 6pm (raindate October 5).
{\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 Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.2 through 9.7 and 10.3 and approve them this evening.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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10.4.
Bill Valletta submitting comments re: item #25-1344, an Order that the Director of Finance provide a comprehensive accounting of all stabilization accounts.
{\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 Scott noted the work done by Mr. Valletta and he asked that this item be sent to the Finance Committee for further discussion.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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10.5.
Crystal Huff submitting comments re: items #25-1445 and #25-1446, Orders regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and ShotSpotter.
- 11. Adjournment