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69 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. J.T. Scott arrived late (7:06 p.m). Jake Wilson arrived late (7:21 p.m).
Present: Willie Burnley, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Lance Davis
Absent: Judy Pineda Neufeld
During the meeting:
Approve the minutes of the February 22, 2024 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 22, 2024.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 12 feet of conduit in Alewife Brook Parkway, from Manhole 12332 at the intersection of Alewife Brook Parkway and Broadway
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Executive Director of the Arts Council appear before the Housing and Community Development Committee to present a Porchfest safety plan that addresses pedestrian safety concerns...
That the Executive Director of the Arts Council appear before the Housing and Community Development Committee to present a Porchfest safety plan that addresses pedestrian safety concerns, promotion of street closures, intersection crossing safety and the prevention of aggressive and dangerous driver behavior during the active event hours.
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of Health and Human Services discuss how climate change affects residents over 65 years old and how climate...
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of Health and Human Services discuss how climate change affects residents over 65 years old and how climate forward programs can address this demographic.
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Administration discuss post-pilot plan considerations of the Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Conveying a report of the Children's Cabinet
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Administration provide an update on the Braille embosser purchased in summer 2023, including its current location and the plan to put it to use
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the recent collapse of a house at 16 Bonair Street
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the status of any permits issued to contractors associated with 16 Bonair Street
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that city trash barrels in Ward 1 are emptied on a regular basis
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace any defective Big Belly trash barrels in Ward 1 with standard trash barrels until they are repaired
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Announcing monthly Ward 1 community cleanups on the first Monday of every month, beginning at 5:30 pm at Connexion Church
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 19, 2024
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 19, 2024.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 19, 2024
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 19, 2024.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 26, 2024
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 26, 2024.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That this Council conveys its support for Housing Stabilization as outlined in memos and budget priorities submitted by City Councilors
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That this Council conveys its support in the FY 2025 budget, for homeless services including all approaches listed in councilor memos, and specifically including funding for a permanent brick and...
That this Council conveys its support in the FY 2025 budget, for homeless services including all approaches listed in councilor memos, and specifically including funding for a permanent brick and mortar location.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That all items in the Alternative Emergency Response category be submitted to the Mayor to be included in the FY 2025 budget
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That this Council conveys to the Mayor, the importance of housing affordability, including the creation of an Acquisition Fund, as a Council priority for inclusion in the FY 2025 budget
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That this Council conveys its support for the inclusion of municipal composting in the FY 2025 budget, including all approaches listed in Councilor memos
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Administration include rodent mitigation in the FY 2025 budget as outlined in Councilor memos and resolutions, and increase funding and staffing in the city for rodent mitigation
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That this Council conveys its support for providing resources in the FY 2025 budget for medical debt forgiveness, municipal building decarbonization, out of school time programming, and an...
That this Council conveys its support for providing resources in the FY 2025 budget for medical debt forgiveness, municipal building decarbonization, out of school time programming, and an overdose prevention center, as outlined in Councilor memos for their FY 2025 budget priorities.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on March 20, 2024
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on March 20, 2024.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 21, 2024
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 21, 2024.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to amend Article 9: Use Provisions, and the Permitted Uses tables of all zoning districts, to establish a Recreational Camp for...
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to amend Article 9: Use Provisions, and the Permitted Uses tables of all zoning districts, to establish a Recreational Camp for Children use within the Recreational Services use category.
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Gregg Donovan requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 321 Washington Street from Fabrication (FAB) to Commercial Industry (CI)
No: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonBen Ewen-Campen recused and is left out of this vote.
“RESULT: NOT APPROVED NAY: 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, and City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld RECUSED: Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 27, 2024
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 27, 2024.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
New Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, for 5 billiard tables and 8 bowling lanes
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
New Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, opening Monday-Sunday until 2am for in-store service only
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Ravelo's Auto Sales, 61 Washington St, for 0 vehicles inside and 1 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 20, 2024
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 20, 2024.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on March 18, 2024
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on March 18, 2024.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Accept the report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 25, 2024
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on March 25, 2024.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Administration provide the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance with regular updates about the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process for the...
That the Administration provide the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance with regular updates about the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process for the Winter Hill and Brown Schools.
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: School Building Facilities and Maintenance 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0037 and #24-0059
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.P. Flowers & Son LLC
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Garrett Construction Co Inc
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech Inc
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction Inc
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166 Boston Ave
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LaFoi Taxi Inc, Med. #20
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Renaissance Taxi Service LLC, Med. #50
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, BAETDA Transportation Services LLC, Med. #51, 77, 93
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Bostonshuttles.com LLP, Med. #69
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Parent Teacher Associations submitting comments re: Edgerly School
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Ed Vogel submitting comments re: ShotSpotter
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Somerville Stands Together submitting comments re: CHERISH Act
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Eight residents submitting comments re: item 24-0178, for a public hearing held March 19, 2024 in a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Whole
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: David Leung and Calvin Zhao submitting comments re: affordable housing
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Henry Edward Hardy submitting comments re: public housing
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Caren Kimball 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.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Director of Parking update this Council on efforts to ticket vehicles with illegal license covers, including how many tickets have been issued for this reason in the last year
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on the plan to prioritize the deployment of masks and tests to reduce the spread of COVID-19
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Director of the Office of Housing Stability explain to this Council how requirements, paperwork, or means testing will change for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded programs that...
That the Director of the Office of Housing Stability explain to this Council how requirements, paperwork, or means testing will change for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded programs that transition to funding from the city.
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Administration explain the process of how residents can receive free prepaid Charlie Cards, what paperwork or requirements they must fulfill before they receive this service, or how much...
That the Administration explain the process of how residents can receive free prepaid Charlie Cards, what paperwork or requirements they must fulfill before they receive this service, or how much funding was allocated to this program.
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Director of Mobility work with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to preserve the pedestrian footbridge on McGrath Highway as part of the grounding McGrath project
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Director of Mobility return the TEMPORARY PARKING sign, that serves local businesses, to the corner of Washington and Myrtle Streets
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor on enforcement of the Dark Skies Ordinance
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to address increased cut-through commuter traffic on Temple Street and Fellsway West on weekday mornings, including any plans to prohibit...
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to address increased cut-through commuter traffic on Temple Street and Fellsway West on weekday mornings, including any plans to prohibit right turns onto Temple Street and Fellsway West from 7 AM to 9 AM on weekdays.
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Director of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on the promised road map from the consultant for implementing the recommendations in the report on Police Staffing and Operations...
That the Director of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on the promised road map from the consultant for implementing the recommendations in the report on Police Staffing and Operations delivered in November.
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the condition of Conway Field and the displacement of infill that is occurring there during extreme rainfall events, as well as the...
That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the condition of Conway Field and the displacement of infill that is occurring there during extreme rainfall events, as well as the schedule for regular grooming and maintenance of the City’s artificial turf athletic fields.
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Open Space, Environment and Energy 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Tufts University Engineers Without Borders applying for a Public Event License for Engineers Without Borders 6K on April 7 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM (raindate April 14)
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Daniela Gontownik 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.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: FY 2025 budget
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
“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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: Green & Open Somerville and Earthwise Aware submitting comments re: invasive plant species
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Open Space, Environment and Energy 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Place on file: RESPOND submitting comments re: item 23-0075, an Ordinance establishing Paid Leave for Survivors
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: 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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