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February 22, 2024
36 recorded votes, 21 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. J.T. Scott arrived late (7:13 PM). Wilfred Mbah arrived late (7:36 PM).
Present: Willie Burnley, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes #24-0209
Approve the minutes of the January 25, 2024 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Order #24-0178
That this City Council hold a public hearing in the Committee on Finance on the community’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget priorities
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Resolution #24-0194
That the Administration provide this Council with a report on the implementation of a Universal Basic Income pilot, which was announced to be implemented with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds...
That the Administration provide this Council with a report on the implementation of a Universal Basic Income pilot, which was announced to be implemented with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Communication #24-0202
Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025
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: Finance Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Order #24-0203
That the Environmental Health Coordinator discuss the current contract with the pest control company that administers the city's rat abatement program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Rodent Issues Special Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Committee Report #24-0187
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 20, 2024
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 20, 2024.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #24-0127 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $278.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Plumbing Supply Account for building related plumbing materials
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #24-0128 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $638 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Public Safety Supplies Account for Verizon Fleet subscription services
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #24-0129 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the transfer of $280,010 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Historic Preservation Reserve
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #24-0130 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $650,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund for the Capital Projects Division to restore the City Hall clock tower and roof
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #24-0134 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $49,250 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for insulation projects for Department of Public Works steam systems
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #24-0135 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $75,900 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for design services for a building project at 42 Cross Street
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #24-0140 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $48,529.99 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for installation of access...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $48,529.99 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for installation of access controls, card entry access, and indoor fencing.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #24-0141 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the use of available funds in the amount of $24,317 from the Library's Personal Services account to reestablish a Librarian III West Branch Manager position
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #24-0154 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the acceptance of a 30-year lease with BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, and the appropriation of $171,969 from Free Cash to the Fire Department Special Items Account to fund said...
Requesting the acceptance of a 30-year lease with BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, and the appropriation of $171,969 from Free Cash to the Fire Department Special Items Account to fund said lease, for the Assembly Square Fire Station for the remainder of FY 2024.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonNo: ScottThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen NAY: Ward Two City Councilor Scott ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Committee Report #24-0185
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 15, 2024
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Committee Report #24-0181
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 13, 2024
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 13, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Committee Report #24-0183
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 14, 2024
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 14, 2024.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
License #24-0022 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin, 504 Broadway, opening 24/7 for in store and take-out services
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
License #24-0024 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Garage License, Broadway Gulf Inc, 212 Broadway, 3 vehicles inside, 7 vehicles outside, for mechanical repairs and storing vehicles, Mon-Fri: 6am-10pm, Sat: 7am-3pm, Sun: closed
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
License #24-0027 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Gulf Inc, 212 Broadway, 3 vehicles inside, 10 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
License #24-0124 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Garage License, John's Auto Sales Inc, 181 Somerville Ave, for 2 vehicles inside and 22 vehicles outside for mechanical repairs only, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: Closed
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Neufeld, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah.”
Committee Report #24-0179
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 12, 2024
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 12, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Officer's Communication #24-0191
City Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. to the position of Legislative Clerk
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Officer's Communication #24-0192
City Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Stephanie Widzowski to the position of Clerk of Committees
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Public Event #24-0205
Korean-American Citizens League of New England Inc applying for a Public Event License for 4th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on March 3 from 1:30pm to 3:15pm (raindate March 10)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Public Event #24-0196
BA Events Promotion applying for a Public Event License for Race of Ireland on March 24 from 7am to 1:30pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Public Event #24-0198
St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Good Friday-Stations of the Cross Procession on March 29 from 4pm to 7:30pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Public Event #24-0197
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on May 11 from 11am to 7pm (raindate May 12)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Public Event #24-0206
Union Square Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Union Square Farmers Market on every Saturday, May 11 to October 26 from 6:45am to 2pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Public Event #24-0195
Elizabeth Hunter applying for a Public Event License for Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood on May 28-30, June 1-6, June 15-16, June 22-23 from 5pm to 9pm (raindate June 29 and June 30)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Public Communication #24-0199
Place on file: Chasen Williams submitting comments re: intersection at Powder House Boulevard and Alewife Brook Parkway
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Public Communication #24-0200
Place on file: Four individuals submitting comments re: item 24-0089 a resolution in support of an enduring ceasefire in Gaza
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Communication #24-0214
Place on file: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025
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: Finance Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Officer's Communication #24-0210
Place on file: Finance Director conveying FY 2024 Mid-Year Financial Report in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of Ordinances
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: Finance Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Public Communication #24-0213
Place on file: Yitzchok Segall submitting comments re: item 24-0089 a resolution in support of an enduring ceasefire in Gaza
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
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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