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May 11, 2023
87 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. Beatriz Gomez Mouakad arrived late (7:30 pm).
Present: Willie Burnley, Charlotte Kelly, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Beatriz Gomez Mouakad, Lance Davis
Absent: Jesse Clingan, Judy Pineda Neufeld
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Minutes #23-0807
Approve the minutes of the April 13, 2023 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 13, 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Grant of Location #23-0758
Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 50 feet of conduit in Willow Avenue, from Utility Pole 198/13 to a point of pickup at 110 Willow Avenue
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0726
That the Director of Engineering paint a crosswalk at Washington and Franklin Streets
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0780
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wire tied to a street sign in front of 88 Foskett Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0783
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a pole at 336 Washington Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0787
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or move to a safer location, the heavy cables tied to wires and suspended above the sidewalk in front of 67-69 Merriam Street, and report to this City...
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or move to a safer location, the heavy cables tied to wires and suspended above the sidewalk in front of 67-69 Merriam Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0788
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 143 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0789
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 43 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0790
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or relocate the wires tied around a pole in front of 21 Properzi Way, and report to this City Council who owns the poles
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #23-0727
That the Administration provide an update on plans for Universal Basic Income/Guaranteed Income implementation and rollout
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0797
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Environmental Health Coordinator update this Council on spring rodent mitigation programs and SMART box phases
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #23-0796
That the Administration update this Council on the progress and timeline for establishing a safe consumption site
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Communication #23-0720
Place on file: In his capacity as President, appointing Alessandra Seiter to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Communication #23-0721
Place on file: In his capacity as President, appointing Catherine MacLean to the PILOT Advisory Task Force
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Communication #23-0775
Place on file: In his capacity as President, appointing Alexandre Galimberti to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Committee Report #23-0732
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 10, 2023
Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 10, 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #23-0815 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
That language be added to Section 3-6 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text to include a provision subjecting the Chief Administrative Officer to reappointment and reconfirmation...
That language be added to Section 3-6 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text to include a provision subjecting the Chief Administrative Officer to reappointment and reconfirmation every two years.
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Resolution #23-0816 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
Supporting the Charter Review Committee’s recommended Charter language in Section 6-6 requiring that the mayor submit a capital improvement program to the city council on or about October 15 of...
Supporting the Charter Review Committee’s recommended Charter language in Section 6-6 requiring that the mayor submit a capital improvement program to the city council on or about October 15 of each year.
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Resolution #23-0817 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
That the language in Section 6-3 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text be amended to include a requirement for the financial review presentation to be held on November 1
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Resolution #23-0818 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
That language be included in Section 6-2 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed text to change the timeline for soliciting Councilors’ budget input to the first regular City Council meeting of...
That language be included in Section 6-2 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed text to change the timeline for soliciting Councilors’ budget input to the first regular City Council meeting of each calendar year.
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Resolution #23-0819 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
That the Charter Review Committee’s proposed text be updated to move the General Fund budget submission deadline to May 15, and the School Committee budget submission to May 1 accordingly
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Order #23-0820 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
That Section 2-8(d) of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter be added to read: Civil Service Employees - The mayor shall refer to the city council and simultaneously file with the city...
That Section 2-8(d) of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter be added to read: Civil Service Employees - The mayor shall refer to the city council and simultaneously file with the city clerk the name of each person the mayor desires to appoint as a member or officer of the police department or the fire department. The city council shall not unreasonably withhold confirmation of appointments, shall adhere to any merit principles identified in applicable law, including, but not limited to applicable civil service law, and shall accompany a rejection with a written statement describing the reason, which shall be delivered to and placed on file with the city clerk within 30 days of that rejection. The question on confirmation of any appointment submitted by the mayor shall not be subject to the procedure of charter objection provided in section 2-9(b) of this charter.
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Order #23-0821 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
That Section 3-5 of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text be amended by adding the following subsection and renumbering subsection (c) to (d): (c) Civil Service Employees - The...
That Section 3-5 of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text be amended by adding the following subsection and renumbering subsection (c) to (d): (c) Civil Service Employees - The mayor may appoint, subject to confirmation, members and officers of the police department and fire department.
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Order #23-0822 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
That Section 5-3 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text be amended to read: The mayor and city council shall provide a review to be made of all municipal employee compensation at...
That Section 5-3 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text be amended to read: The mayor and city council shall provide a review to be made of all municipal employee compensation at 5-year intervals to ensure compensation is distributed equitably across all municipal employees and to the greatest extent possible compensation is sufficient to live in the city examine whether compensation reflects principles of equity and to the greatest extent possible is sufficient for municipal employees to live in the city. This review shall be made by a special committee to be established by ordinance, and the initial review shall be implemented as provided in Section 9-7(b).
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Committee Report #23-0731
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 9, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 9, 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0549 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,000 from the Fire Department Salaries Account to the Fire Alarm Overtime Account to cover a deficit in the Fire Alarm Overtime account
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Mayor's Request #23-0643 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for PMA Consultants LLC, for owner's project manager (OPM) services for the Building Master Plan project
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Mayor's Request #23-0655 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $17,590.52 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Economic Development Division Personal Services Account to the OSPCD...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $17,590.52 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Economic Development Division Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Administration Personal Services Account to fund a grants and procurement analyst position.
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Mayor's Request #23-0656 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $27,200 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Housing Division Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Administration Division...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $27,200 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Housing Division Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Administration Division Personal Services Account to fund temporary salaries to cover the OSPCD special counsel vacancy.
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Mayor's Request #23-0668 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $65,040 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the traffic safety program
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Mayor's Request #23-0673 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $26,279.51 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the Supervised Consumption Plan
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Committee Report #23-0728
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 4, 2023
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 4, 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Committee Report #23-0730
Accept the report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 8, 2023
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Committee Report #23-0729
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on May 8, 2023
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on May 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Committee Report #23-0722
Accept the report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting in Joint Session with the School Committee's Finance and Facilities Subcommittee on May 1, 2023
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting in Joint Session with the School Committee's Finance and Facilities Subcommittee on May 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0777
Requesting to appear to introduce Lammis Vargas, Chief Administrative Officer
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Officer's Communication #23-0786
Place on file: Director of Communications and Community Engagement conveying the process for language access requests
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0773
New Automatic Amusement Device License, The Public, 563 Broadway, 6 devices
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0739
New Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co. Inc
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0737
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Coastal Landscape Management
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0769
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0738
Renewing Drainlayer's License, DOG Excavation
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0740
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech, Inc
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0741
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction Inc
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0768
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0771
New Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Hwy, opening for 24/7 operation for take-out and delivery 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0802
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0784
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0742
Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0804
Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0743
Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0744
Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms #2469, 701 Somerville 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0745
Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas, 343 Medford 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0746
Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair Inc, 583 Broadway
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0747
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 23R Inner Belt Rd
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0748
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 70R Third 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0749
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 132 Washington 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0801
Renewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0750
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul Company of Boston, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0751
Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0770
Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel Company, 492R Rutherford 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0753
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0800
Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0799
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc, 71 Linwood 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0754
Renewing Garage License, M. Korson & Co., Inc, 91 Washington 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0755
Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0756
Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0757
Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0759
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market Company #2575, 275 Beacon 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0803
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange, 238 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0767
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #23-0760
Jeff Kaufman applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Morrison on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14)
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #23-0761
Claire Crowther applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Morgan on May 13 from 4pm to 6pm (raindate May 14)
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #23-0785
Peter Montague applying for a Public Event License for Madison St BP on May 20 from 8am to 8:30pm (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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #23-0762
Rachel Powe applying for a Public Event License for Leonard St/Walker St BP on June 3 from 9am to 6pm (raindate June 4)
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #23-0763
Elisabeth Adams applying for a Public Event License for Berkeley St BP on June 4 from 3pm to 9pm (raindate June 11)
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #23-0776
Sarah Pappas applying for a Public Event License for Dimick/Marion Streets Mural Repainting on June 24 from 8am to 8pm (raindate June 25)
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #23-0764
Avir Waxman applying for a Public Event License for Summit Ave BP on July 1 from 10am to 10pm (raindate July 2)
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #23-0765
Yessenia Lopez applying for a Public Event License for St Benedict: A mile with Jesus on July 9 from 10:30am to 1pm
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #23-0766
Alex Pickert applying for a Public Event License for NICE on July 21, 22 & 23 from 10am to 12am
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Communication #23-0798
Place on file: Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) conveying a report on housing advocacy efforts
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: Housing and Community Development 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0809
That this City Council conduct a public hearing on the programming, planning and design process and schedule for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and the Benjamin Brown School
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: School Building Facilities and Maintenance 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0810
That the Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning re-evaluate the Green Score (Section 10.4) in the Zoning Ordinances for Neighborhood Residential Districts and consider implementing a...
That the Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning re-evaluate the Green Score (Section 10.4) in the Zoning Ordinances for Neighborhood Residential Districts and consider implementing a percentage for pervious and green space requirements.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Land Use 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0811
That the Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning reconsider the height limits in Neighborhood Residence (NR) Districts, as listed in section 10.2.2.c Arbor or Trellis, to align with the...
That the Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning reconsider the height limits in Neighborhood Residence (NR) Districts, as listed in section 10.2.2.c Arbor or Trellis, to align with the minimum floor to floor heights for each principal building type.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Land Use 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #23-0808
Francesca Broekman applying for a Public Event License for Holi Festival on May 14 from 1pm to 5pm (raindate June 4 & June 11)
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #23-0826
That language be added to the appropriate section of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text to include a provision subjecting the City Solicitor to reappointment and reconfirmation...
That language be added to the appropriate section of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text to include a provision subjecting the City Solicitor to reappointment and reconfirmation every two years.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Charter Review 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #23-0828
That this City Council be thoughtful, respectful, and professional in communication with staff and refrain from personal attacks
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
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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