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June 23, 2022
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin. Ben Ewen-Campen took part remotely.
Present: Willie Burnley, Charlotte Kelly, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Beatriz Gomez Mouakad, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: None
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Remembrances #213987
Remembrances
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Minutes #213988
Approve the minutes of the May 26, 2022 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 26, 2022 and Special Meeting, June 2, 2022.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #213989
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately replace the three outdoor picnic tables on the plaza outside the Somerville Media Center due to their unsafe condition
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #213990
BurnleyJr., GomezMouakad, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the port-a-potties in and around Davis Square...
By City Councilor Davis, BurnleyJr., GomezMouakad, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the port-a-potties in and around Davis Square, including Seven Hills Park, regularly maintain them, and leave them in place regardless of complaints from neighbors.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #213991
That the Commissioner of Public Works undertake immediate-term repairs on crosswalks and sidewalks in Davis Square while planning for longer term solutions is underway
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #213992
GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld That the Director of Health and Human Services deploy, maintain, and leave in place "sharps boxes" for safe disposal of needles in appropriate locations throughout the...
By City Councilor Davis, McLaughlin, Wilson, Kelly, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld That the Director of Health and Human Services deploy, maintain, and leave in place "sharps boxes" for safe disposal of needles in appropriate locations throughout the city, including in Davis Square and Seven Hills Park.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #213993
GomezMouakad, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, BurnleyJr. That the Director of Health and Human Services immediately secure space and open a warming/cooling...
By City Councilor Davis, McLaughlin, GomezMouakad, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, BurnleyJr. That the Director of Health and Human Services immediately secure space and open a warming/cooling center for people to seek shelter from the summer heat and winter cold.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #213994
That the Director of Health and Human Services move forward with an overdose prevention facility, using a mobile facility as an initial, immediate option until permanent brick and mortar locations...
By City Councilor Davis, Kelly, Wilson, Ewen-Campen That the Director of Health and Human Services move forward with an overdose prevention facility, using a mobile facility as an initial, immediate option until permanent brick and mortar locations can be opened.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #213995
GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld That the Director of Health and Human Services continue hosting Narcan training and distribution events, and expand the days and times that they are offered to make...
By City Councilor Davis, Wilson, Kelly, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld That the Director of Health and Human Services continue hosting Narcan training and distribution events, and expand the days and times that they are offered to make them available to a wider range of people.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #213996
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update the Ward 1 City Councilor on plans to renovate Tufts Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #213997
GomezMouakad, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, Wilson, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, Davis, BurnleyJr. That the city recognize Juneteenth and Bunker Hill Day as separate holidays with regard to days off and...
By City Councilor McLaughlin, Scott, GomezMouakad, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, Wilson, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, Davis, BurnleyJr. That the city recognize Juneteenth and Bunker Hill Day as separate holidays with regard to days off and holiday pay.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Committee Report #213998
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 2, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 2, 2022.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Committee Report #213999
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 6, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 6, 2022.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Committee Report #214000
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 8, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 8, 2022.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Committee Report #214001
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 13, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 13, 2022.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Officer's Communication #213867 (report of the Finance Committee)
Director of Water and Sewer submitting the proposed water and sewer volumetric rates for FY23
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Committee Report #214002
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 14, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Committee Report #214003
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 15, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 15, 2022.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214004 (report of the Finance Committee)
That $127,833 be cut from the AV supplies line in the Police Department’s Ordinary Maintenance budget for body-worn cameras
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214005 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Salaries line in the Police Department’s Personal Services budget be reduced by $277,000
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214006 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Police Department’s Personal Services budget be reduced by $27,330 (six vacant positions for one month)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214007 (report of the Finance Committee)
BurnleyJr. That $200,000 be added to the Health and Human Services Department’s budget for an unarmed alternative emergency response program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Committee Report #214008
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 16, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 16, 2022.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214009 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the mayor provide $200,000 in immediate accessible funds for the Acting City Solicitor to bring on temporary legal help while the hiring process is underway
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Committee Report #214010
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 21, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 21, 2022.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Committee Report #214011
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 22, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 22, 2022.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213850 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $71,135 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Workers Compensation Insurance Fund, to remediate an end of year deficit
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213851 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $443,000 in the Department of Public Works, from the Sanitation Account to the Snow Account, to cover invoices incurred during an extraordinary winter season
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213852 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $85,000 in the Department of Public Works, from the Buildings Account to the Grounds Account, for Personnel Services Costs through the end of FY 2022
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213853 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $38,465 from General Fund Workers' Comp Accounts to the Workers' Comp Insurance Fund, to fund Workers' Comp claims and payments through the end of FY 2022
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213855 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,000 from the Police Animal Control Kennel Ordinary Maintenance account to the Police Animal Control Personal Services Overtime account for Animal Control...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,000 from the Police Animal Control Kennel Ordinary Maintenance account to the Police Animal Control Personal Services Overtime account for Animal Control Overtime costs.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213900 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the rescission of $21,717,918 of authorized but un-issued borrowings
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213912 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: Requesting the appropriation of $292,720,095 to fund the FY 2023 General Fund Operating Budget
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213913 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $3,862,866 in estimated FY 2023 Community Preservation Act revenue for CPA projects and expenses
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213914 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $17,514,916 to fund the FY 2023 Water Enterprise Fund budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213915 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $748,185 from the Water Capital Stabilization Fund to the Water Enterprise Fund to balance the FY 2023 Water Enterprise Fund budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213916 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $28,856,300 to fund the FY 2023 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213917 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $1,300,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213918 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $372,490 to fund the FY 2023 Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213919 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $372,490 from the Founders Ice Rink Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY 2023 Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213920 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $193,000 to fund the FY 2023 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213921 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $25,000 from the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY 2023 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213922 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $539,801 to fund the FY 2023 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213923 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $191,455 from the Kennedy School Pool Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY 2023 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213924 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $420,663 for the FY 2023 Cable Television PEG Access Fund Budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213925 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $975,088 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213926 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the approval of FY 2023 expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213927 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $3,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213928 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $2,400,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213929 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Parks Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213930 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213931 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Street Reconstruction & Renovation Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213932 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $800,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Traffic Safety Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213933 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $600,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Water Capital Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213934 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Marijuana Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213935 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Open Space Acquisition Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213936 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $291,706 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Energy Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213937 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Street Tree Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to create the Participatory Budgeting Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:28903) AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213939 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account ("Free Cash") to the Participatory Budgeting Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213951 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the rescission of $30,000,000 of authorized but un-issued Green Line Extension borrowings
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213955 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,360,904 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213956 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $139,096 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Central Hill PARC Account to cover a grant deficit
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213957 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $368,123 in the Department of Public Works from the Sanitation Account to the Snow Account for winter-related invoices
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213980 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214012 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the salary ranges for City Councilors, Council President, and School Committee representatives be amended to at least the same percent increases as non-union members received since 2016
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214013 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the salaries for the clerks in the Clerk of Committees Department be increased to account for the years when no salary increase was received
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214014 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the grade category for the archivist and assistant archivist be revisited by the administration prior to submitting a revised budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214015 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Personal Services line for Accountability, Transparency and Access be reduced by $89,821
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214016 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Personal Services line of the Executive Administration budget be reduced by $114,312
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214017 (report of the Finance Committee)
GomezMouakad That a line item be specifically added to ensure all City meetings open to the public be hosted in an online platform that enables interpretation support
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214018 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the salary grade for the Social Worker and LGBTQ+ Coordinator positions in Health and Human Services be increased to NU9 to correspond to similar positions in SOIA and COHR
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214019 (report of the Finance Committee)
GomezMouakad That the Mayor's office allocate $25,000 to the Parks Department’s Professional and Technical Services line to accommodate translation needs for Parks websites
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214020 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Personal Services line in the SPD budget be reduced by $134,235
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214021 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration allocate $40,000 to SnapMatch via the Professional and Technical Services Line in the Health and Human Services budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214022 (report of the Finance Committee)
BurnleyJr. That $4,500 be added to the Communication line in the Communications & Community Engagement Department for the purchase of a Braille printer
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214023 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration increase the Personal Services line of the City Clerk budget to fund an Administrative Liaison position at NU7
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214024 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration create an NU11 position in the Law Department budget for a Public Records Specialist
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214025 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration create an NU11 position in the City Clerk budget for a Meetings and Minutes Clerk
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214026 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration increase funding for the Communications & Community Engagement Ordinary Maintenance budget for reliable, high- functioning hybrid meeting capability for the City Council...
By City Councilor Wilson That the Administration increase funding for the Communications & Community Engagement Ordinary Maintenance budget for reliable, high- functioning hybrid meeting capability for the City Council Chamber.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214027 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Ordinary Maintenance line for Accountability, Transparency and Access be reduced by $20,000
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Committee Report #214028
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on June 16, 2022
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on June 16, 2022.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #214029
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $7,112,000 in a bond, for financing the design and construction of the annual rehabilitation of water distribution systems
Yes: Burnley, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Davis ABSENT: Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #214030
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,680,000 in a bond, for repairs and improvements to city-owned buildings
Yes: Burnley, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Davis ABSENT: Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #214031
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond, for Preliminary Design of Sewershed CA (Morrison Ave & Greater Davis Square Area Sewer Separation)
Yes: Burnley, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Davis ABSENT: Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #214032
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,500,000 in a bond, for the preliminary design of Sewershed S2 (New Mystic River Outfall and Foss Park Area Sewer Separation)
Yes: Burnley, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Davis ABSENT: Clingan.”
License/Permit #214037
New Drainlayer's License, Coastal Excavation Corp
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
License/Permit #214038
New Second Hand Dealer License, Great Eastern Village, 236 Pearl Street, primarily selling used clothes, furniture, antiques, and vinyl records
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
License/Permit #214039
Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green Cab and Yellow Cab Assn, 3 cabs at 295 Broadway, 3 cabs at 1 Davis Sq, 2 cabs at 22-26 Union Sq
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
License/Permit #214040
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation, Med #5,7,8,10,11,12,46
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
License/Permit #214041
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #22,24,25,26
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
License/Permit #214042
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville, Med #27,36,37,38,53,54,67
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
License/Permit #214043
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mt. Pleasant Taxi, Med #30,39,40,41,42
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
License/Permit #214044
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab, Med #82
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
License/Permit #214045
Public Event License, Spring Hill BP, Spring Hill Terrace, July 26, 5:30PM- 10PM (raindate July 27)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Public Communication
Place on file: 34 residents submitting comments re: FY 2023 budget
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:28991) AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214048
That the ADA Coordinator deliver a list of ADA complaints received from members of the public in FY 2021 and FY 2022
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214049
That the ADA coordinator deliver to this Council, any budgetary requests of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities from the General Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Resolution #214050
That the Administration provide a report of all public HP parking spaces
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214051
That the Director of Finance provide a report of handicap parking fine receipts in FY 2022
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214052
That the Director of Parking provide a record of all parking tickets issued for handicap parking violations in FY 2022
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214053
That the ADA Coordinator provide a status on requests for Braille transcription of materials
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Order #214054
That the City Clerk provide a list of establishments that applied for outdoor dining permits in FY 2022
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #214055
Requesting the appropriation of $292,511,636 to fund the FY 2023 General Fund Operating Budget
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonNo: Burnley
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 1] AYES: Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Davis NAYS: BurnleyJr..”
Mayor's Request #214056
Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Officer's Communication #214057
Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management requesting Council Orders for Water & Sewer Rate adjustments
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonNo: Burnley
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 1] AYES: Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Davis NAYS: BurnleyJr..”
License/Permit #214058
Public Event License, Munroe and Greenville St BP, June 24, July 22, August 5, 3PM-8PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
License/Permit #214059
Public Event License, Parkdale BP, Parkdale St, July 10, 11AM-5PM (raindate July 16)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
License/Permit #214060
Public Event License, St. Benedict Parish, 25 Arlington St, July 17, 12:15PM- 1PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Public Communication
Place on file: Denise Lauers submitting comments re: FY 2023 budget
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:29032) AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Officer's Communication #213959
Assistant City Solicitor requesting approval to retain KP Law as outside counsel to advise and represent the City of Somerville, the Director of the American Rescue Plan Act and their designee(s)...
Assistant City Solicitor requesting approval to retain KP Law as outside counsel to advise and represent the City of Somerville, the Director of the American Rescue Plan Act and their designee(s), in all aspects of the American Rescue Plan Act.
Yes: Burnley, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Davis ABSENT: Clingan.”
From the Somerville City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (July 2022 on) and its older meeting portal (2010 to mid-2022), both linked from the City Council page on somervillema.gov. We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Somerville (somervillema.gov) official headshots for Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Lance Davis, Wilfred Mbah, Naima Sait, J.T. Scott and Kristen Strezo; The Somerville Times (thesomervilletimes.com) for Emily Hardt, Jon Link, Matthew McLaughlin and Ben Wheeler. Former councilors show initials.
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