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February 9, 2023
45 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen.
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
Every vote, in order
Minutes #23-0188
Approve the minutes of the January 12, 2023 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 12, 2023.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Citation #23-0197
Commending Cleanthe Marsh on the auspicious occasion of her 100th birthday
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Citation #23-0228
Commending Ed DaSilva on the occasion of his retirement from the Information Technology Department after 33 years of distinguished service
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Grant of Location #23-0223
Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 92 feet of conduit in the intersection of Herbert St and Chester St, from Utility Pole 8 to 240 Elm St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Grant of Location #23-0225
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 8 feet of conduit in Sawyer Ave, from Utility Pole 307/4 to a point of pickup at 29 Sawyer Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Order #23-0211
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove or raise above human height, the dangerously low-hanging wires in front of 102 Line Street and report to this City Council, the owner of...
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove or raise above human height, the dangerously low-hanging wires in front of 102 Line Street and report to this City Council, the owner of the pole.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Order #23-0212
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the wires separated and tied to a fence on the property at Chapel Street and College Avenue and report to this City Council, the owner of...
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the wires separated and tied to a fence on the property at Chapel Street and College Avenue and report to this City Council, the owner of the pole.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Resolution #23-0214
Supporting Payment In Lieu of Taxes legislation in Massachusetts, bills HD.2091 and SD.761
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Order #23-0215
That the Director of Mobility consider adding speed humps to Clarendon Avenue to slow down cut-through traffic from Broadway to Massachusetts Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Order #23-0216
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council, the ending of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, its impact on residents, and the city's access to vaccines...
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council, the ending of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, its impact on residents, and the city's access to vaccines, testing and other resources.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Order #23-0217
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry, the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment, and the Director of Communications and Community Engagement discuss with this...
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry, the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment, and the Director of Communications and Community Engagement discuss with this Council, opportunities to increase communication and education of residents on the impact of black swallow-wort and how to effectively remove and dispose of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Committee Report #23-0209
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 8, 2023
Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 8, 2023.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Resolution #23-0235 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee on adding an access to information provision
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Committee Report #23-0207
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 7, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 7, 2023.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Mayor's Request #23-0058 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to extend the Invoice Cloud contract for credit card processing for over-the-counter and meter transactions
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Mayor's Request #23-0096 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $6,318.46 using available funds in the Information Technology Computer Supplies Account for computer supplies, internet services, and phone...
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $6,318.46 using available funds in the Information Technology Computer Supplies Account for computer supplies, internet services, and phone services.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Mayor's Request #23-0109 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $91,211.79 grant with no new match required, from MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department for staffing costs
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Mayor's Request #23-0119 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension to the contract with Barletta Heavy Division, for work on the Somerville Avenue Utilities and Streetscape Improvements project
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Mayor's Request #23-0121 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for CBA Landscape Architects, for the Henry Hansen Memorial Park design services beyond the three year maximum, to 9/30/2024
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Mayor's Request #23-0125 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to create the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Mayor's Request #23-0126 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for the Weston and Sampson Engineering and Licensed Site Professional contract for Conway park beyond the three year maximum, to 12/31/2023
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Committee Report #23-0201
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 2, 2023
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 2, 2023.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Committee Report #23-0203
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on February 2, 2023
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on February 2, 2023.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Committee Report #23-0191
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 31, 2023
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 31, 2023.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Mayor's Request #23-0074 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the continued employment of Acting Somerville Police Chief Charles J. Femino
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonNo: Burnley
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad NAY: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Order #23-0196 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the City Council adopt a change to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance consistent with the discussions in the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 31, 2023
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Committee Report #23-0182
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on January 30, 2023
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on January 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Committee Report #23-0192
Accept the report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting in Joint Session with the School Committee Building Maintenance Subcommittee on February 1, 2023
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting in Joint Session with the School Committee Building Maintenance Subcommittee on February 1, 2023.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Committee Report #23-0205
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking meeting on February 6, 2023
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking meeting on February 6, 2023.
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Public Communication #22-2080 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
Green Cab Company, Inc. requesting an increase the taxicab meter rate to $1.95 for the first 1/8 of a mile, $0.45 for each additional 1/8 of a mile and waiting time of $28 per hour
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Officer's Communication #23-0199
City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 10-63 of the Code of Ordinances to clarify the Surveillance Technology Ordinance regarding parking ticket devices
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Officer's Communication #23-0113
City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 13-6.1 of the Code of Ordinances to increase taxicab meter rates
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Public Event #23-0226
Somerville Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Maple Boil on February 17 and March 11 from 7:30am to 7:30pm (raindate March 12)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Public Event #23-0227
Bicycle Advisory Committee applying for a Public Event License for Family Bike CPX Ride on May 14 from 8am to 10:30am (raindate May 21)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Public Communication #23-0229
Place on file: Chris Dwan submitting comments re: Union Square MBTA stop pedestrian crossing
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Public Communication #23-0218
Place on file: Commission for Women submitting comments re: item #23-0075, an Ordinance establishing Paid Leave for Survivors
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Public Communication #23-0219
Place on file: Bicycle Advisory Committee submitting comments re: ticketing by 311
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Order #23-0237
That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on efforts to provide warming centers for unhoused individuals during the recent cold spell
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Order #23-0238
That the Director of Inspectional Services provide Smart Boxes throughout East Somerville to address rodent issues
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Rodent Issues Special Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Order #23-0239
That the Director of Mobility place a large YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS sign at the intersection of Broadway, Lombardi Way and Mt. Vernon Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Order #23-0240
That the Director of Mobility prioritize the intersection of Broadway, Lombardi Way and Mt. Vernon Street for traffic calming measures
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Resolution #23-0241
That the Administration update this Council's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters regarding efforts to hire more firefighters
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Resolution #23-0242
That the Administration inform this Council regarding efforts to update the firefighter hiring process, since the reserve list has been eliminated
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Resolution #23-0236
Commending staff and first responders on their efforts to help residents during the recent extreme cold spell
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
Order #23-0244
That this City Council recognize February as Black History Month
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad.”
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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