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June 22, 2023
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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 #23-1102
Approve the minutes of the May 25, 2023 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 25, 2023.
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Citation #23-1060
Commending Kathleen Hern on the occasion of her retirement after 37 years of distinguished service as an educator, including 20 years at the West Somerville Neighborhood School
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Committee Report #23-1079
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 20, 2023
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 20, 2023.
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Mayor's Request #23-1035 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of David Farino to Fire Lieutenant
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Committee Report #23-1041
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 5, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 5, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-1042
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 5, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 5, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-1043
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 6, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 6, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-1044
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 7, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 7, 2023.
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Officer's Communication #23-0550 (report of the Finance Committee)
Director of Water and Sewer conveying the FY 2024 Water & Sewer Rate proposal
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, WilsonNo: Burnley, Kelly, Scott, Strezo
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld NAY: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Committee Report #23-1056
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 13, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 13, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-1077
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 14, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 14, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-1078
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 15, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 15, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-1080
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 20, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 20, 2023.
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Mayor's Request #23-0845 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $50,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Admin Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to cover a deficit
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Mayor's Request #23-0870 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $150,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Grounds Wages Account to the DPW Admin Motor Gas and Oil Account to fund invoices on hand and May & June expense
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Mayor's Request #23-0872 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Salary Account to the DPW Admin Professional & Technical Account to cover May & June expenses
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Mayor's Request #23-0873 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $211,370.90 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Wages Account to the DPW Buildings Electricity Account for May & June expenses
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Mayor's Request #23-0875 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $45,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Wages Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to cover a deficit
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Mayor's Request #23-0964 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Fence Installation Account to the DPW Buildings Moving Services Account for school related moving...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Fence Installation Account to the DPW Buildings Moving Services Account for school related moving services.
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Mayor's Request #23-1039 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $188,629.10 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Custodial Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to cover a deficit
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Committee Report #23-1081
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 21, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 21, 2023.
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Officer's Communication #23-0824 (report of the Finance Committee)
City Clerk submitting recommendations for adjustments to certain fees charged by the City Clerk’s Office, effective July 1, 2023
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Mayor's Request #23-0829 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to execute the Second Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0852 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $550 from the Engineering Personal Services Account to the Infrastructure & Asset Management (IAM) Personal Services Account to fund IAM Somerville Municipal...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $550 from the Engineering Personal Services Account to the Infrastructure & Asset Management (IAM) Personal Services Account to fund IAM Somerville Municipal Employees Association (SMEA) staff holiday and longevity pay.
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Mayor's Request #23-0853 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $25,000 from the Parks and Recreation Professional & Technical Services Account to the Parks & Recreation Salaries & Wages Temp Account for school staff...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $25,000 from the Parks and Recreation Professional & Technical Services Account to the Parks & Recreation Salaries & Wages Temp Account for school staff coaching of intramural sports.
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Mayor's Request #23-0854 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $18,000 from the Parks & Recreation Fields Personal Services Account to the Parks & Recreation Rec/Youth Program Personal Services Account to cover the...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $18,000 from the Parks & Recreation Fields Personal Services Account to the Parks & Recreation Rec/Youth Program Personal Services Account to cover the remainder of the fiscal year for teen spaces.
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Mayor's Request #23-0857 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting revocation of the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53F 1/2 of the Massachusetts General Laws, ceasing the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink as an Enterprise Fund, effective fiscal year 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0877 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,592.59 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Elevator R&M Account for elevator service
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Mayor's Request #23-0878 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $248,419.50 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $248,419.50 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.
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Mayor's Request #23-0879 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $817,137.42 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $817,137.42 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.
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Mayor's Request #23-0880 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $151,252.50 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Engineering & Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $151,252.50 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Engineering & Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services.
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Mayor's Request #23-0881 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $69,184.64 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $69,184.64 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing asset management program and planning services.
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Mayor's Request #23-0903 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $646.08 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Plumbing R&M Account for asbestos sampling
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Mayor's Request #23-0904 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $248,419.50 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0906 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $817,137.42 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0907 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $151,252.50 from the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0908 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $69,184.64 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing asset management program and planning 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0926 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the rescission of $13,232,471 of authorized but un-issued borrowings
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Mayor's Request #23-0927 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $2,383,367 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund
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Mayor's Request #23-0928 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund
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Mayor's Request #23-0929 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Compensated Absence Liability Fund
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Mayor's Request #23-0931 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $4,676,448 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to support the FY 2023 5-Year Capital...
Requesting the appropriation of $4,676,448 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to support the FY 2023 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.
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Mayor's Request #23-0932 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds for FY 2024
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Mayor's Request #23-0934 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $3,283,713 in estimated FY 2024 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects and expenses
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Mayor's Request #23-0935 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $638,218 to fund the FY 2024 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund budget
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Mayor's Request #23-0936 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $221,481 from the Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to the FY 2024 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund budget
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Mayor's Request #23-0938 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $40,000 from the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to the FY 2024 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund budget
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Mayor's Request #23-0939 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,600,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Sewer Stabilization Fund to support the Water-Sewer Capital Investment Plan
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Mayor's Request #23-0941 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Water Stabilization Fund to support the Water-Sewer Capital Investment Plan
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Mayor's Request #23-0942 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,636,836 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Parks Stabilization Fund to support the FY 2023 5-Year Capital Investment Plan
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Mayor's Request #23-0943 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $5,890,276 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to support the FY 2023 5-Year Capital Investment Plan
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Mayor's Request #23-0945 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $271,200 to fund the FY 2024 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund budget
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Mayor's Request #23-0948 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $33,863,918 to fund the FY 2024 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget
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Mayor's Request #23-0949 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $18,996,902 to fund the FY 2024 Water Enterprise Fund budget
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Mayor's Request #23-0952 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $20,284.55 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Hazardous Waste Removal Account for removal services
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Mayor's Request #23-0953 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,042.75 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Fire Alarm R&M Account for fire extinguisher maintenance services
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Mayor's Request #23-0954 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $800 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Rubbish Removal Account for removal of concrete debris
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Mayor's Request #23-0955 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,536.63 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Natural Gas Account for gas in city buildings
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Mayor's Request #23-0966 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $259,382 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Energy Stabilization Fund for projects that reduce carbon emissions and energy costs
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Mayor's Request #23-0967 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Open Space Acquisition Stabilization Fund to acquire new publicly accessible open space
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Mayor's Request #23-0968 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $3,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support flexible rental assistance programs
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Mayor's Request #23-0969 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund
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Mayor's Request #23-0971 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $170,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund for additional monies for site preparation, construction, and furnishing...
Requesting the appropriation of $170,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund for additional monies for site preparation, construction, and furnishing of a safe consumption site.
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Mayor's Request #23-0973 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to fund the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund
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Mayor's Request #23-0974 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to create the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund for maintaining, distributing, and providing food, temporary shelter, and other common necessaries of life for residents...
Requesting approval to create the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund for maintaining, distributing, and providing food, temporary shelter, and other common necessaries of life for residents displaced by public exigency, emergency, or distress, as codified in the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 19.
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0975 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $12,800 from the Unemployment Compensation Account to the Recreation/Youth Program Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to provide additional staff support for...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $12,800 from the Unemployment Compensation Account to the Recreation/Youth Program Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to provide additional staff support for the displaced Winter Hill Community Innovation School students.
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Mayor's Request #23-0980 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,750,036 from the Salary Contingency Account-Salaries to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund
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Mayor's Request #23-0982 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,300,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund to build reserves for the Water-Sewer Capital Improvement Program
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Mayor's Request #23-0983 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Water Stabilization Fund to support the Water-Sewer Capital Investment Plan
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Order #23-1107 (report of the Finance Committee)
That line 01-12151 of the Administration - Executive Office Personal Services Account be reduced by $81,670 in account number 511000, to eliminate the position of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
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Resolution #23-1109 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration add $1.5 million to the FY 2024 budget for an alternative emergency response program
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Resolution #23-1110 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration increase funding for line 51-511000 to hire a planner in the Planning, Preservation and Zoning Department
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Resolution #23-1111 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration increase funding by $86,151 for line 51-511000, for a Planner position dedicated to the City Council and assigned to the City Clerk’s Office
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Resolution #23-1112 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration add $86,594.57 to the Personal Services line in the Economic Development Department to fund a Program Manager for Prevailing Wage, Living Wage, and Wage Theft Ordinance...
That the Administration add $86,594.57 to the Personal Services line in the Economic Development Department to fund a Program Manager for Prevailing Wage, Living Wage, and Wage Theft Ordinance Oversight under a Workforce Development Division.
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Resolution #23-1113 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration allocate $57,000 to line 01-19052, the Housing Stability Professional and Technical Services Account 530000 for contracted legal services for tenants
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Resolution #23-1114 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration allocate all available Free Cash ($82,715) to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
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Committee Report #23-1051
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 12, 2023
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 12, 2023.
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License #23-0589 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 259 McGrath Hwy
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License #23-0593 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St
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License #23-0594 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St
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License #23-0600 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St
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License #23-0752 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Garage License, Zone Kar, 166 Boston Ave, 2 cars inside, 4 outside for mechanical repairs only, Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat & Sun closed
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License #23-0774 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Billiards and Bowling License, The Public, 563 Broadway, 2 pool tables
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License #23-0917 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Avenue, 18 cars inside only, for autobody work and spray painting, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed
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License #23-0918 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Used Car Dealer License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue, 28 cars outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed
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License #23-0919 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Flammables License, John's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue, 7,000 gallons
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Mayor's Request #23-1069
Requesting the appropriation of $155,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for immigration legal services
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Mayor's Request #23-1072
Requesting approval to appropriate $200,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for continuing legal 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-1071
Requesting approval of a transfer of $45,000 from various Ordinance Maintenance Accounts in the Office of Immigrant Affairs to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund
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License #23-1061
Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave
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Public Event #23-1066
Parks and Recreation Department applying for a Public Event License for Family Fun Day on June 24 from 10am to 4:30pm
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Public Event #23-1096
Rob Moir applying for a Public Event License for Climate Action starts with Healthy Soils on July 5 from 1:30pm to 6:30pm (raindate July 7)
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Public Event #23-1074
Portuguese-American Civic League applying for a Public Event License for Holy Ghost Fest on July 7, July 8, and July 9 from various start times
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Public Event #23-1089
St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for A mile with Jesus on July 9 from 10:30am to 1pm
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Public Event #23-1090
Aaron Greiner applying for a Public Event License for Perry St BP on July 9 from 11am to 7pm (raindate July 8)
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Public Event #23-1093
Mathias Neuber applying for a Public Event License for Electric Ave BP on July 30 from 11am to 6pm
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Public Event #23-1097
Jaclyn Piltch applying for a Public Event License for Spring Hill Terrace BP on August 9 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate August 10)
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Public Event #23-1098
Paul Morgan applying for a Public Event License for Family Bike Ride CPX Ride on August 19 from 9:30am to 10:30am (raindate August 20)
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Public Event #23-1091
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Evolution of Hip Hop on August 19 from 2pm to 9:30pm (raindate August 20)
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Public Event #23-1094
Trudi Cohen applying for a Public Event License for Brass Band 20th Anniversary Celebration on August 27 from 4pm to 9pm
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Public Event #23-1095
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Rock and Roll Yard Sale on September 10 from 7am to 7pm (raindate September 17)
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Public Event #23-1092
Mark Chenevert applying for a Public Event License for Belmont St South BP on September 24 from 1:30pm to 6:30pm (raindate October 1)
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Public Event #23-1099
Harris Gruman applying for a Public Event License for Honk Festival on October 6, 7, and 8 from various start times
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Resolution #23-1117
That the Administration declare the second week of August as de-"RAT"ification week on an annual basis, with a public education campaign that includes events and announcements, and the full use of...
That the Administration declare the second week of August as de-"RAT"ification week on an annual basis, with a public education campaign that includes events and announcements, and the full use of the city’s communication apparatus.
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Mayor's Request #23-1118
Requesting the appropriation of $319,923,766 to fund the FY 2024 General Fund Operating Budget
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Strezo, WilsonNo: Scott
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 Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld NAY: Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #23-1105
Requesting the appropriation of $82,715 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
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Mayor's Request #23-0506
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 12.2 of the Zoning Ordinances to reflect the recommendations in the 2022 Somerville Linkage Nexus Study
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0660
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 8.1, Affordable Housing, of the Zoning Ordinances to remove errant text and amend the dimensional standards
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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, 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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