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June 27, 2024
78 recorded votes, 38 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen.
Present: Willie Burnley, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: J.T. Scott, Lance Davis
During the meeting:
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #24-0772 (report of the Finance Committee) (Requesting approval to accept and expend a $60,067 grant with no new match required...).
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Minutes #24-0999
Approve the minutes of the May 23, 2024 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 23, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Citation #24-0903
Commending Arn Franzen on the occasion of his retirement from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division after more than 20 years of distinguished service
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Grant of Location #24-0993
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 32 feet of conduit in Mount Pleasant Street, from Utility Pole 243/3 to a point of pickup at 24-28 Mount Pleasant Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Order #24-0972
That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Moreland Street from Main Street to Mystic Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Order #24-0973
That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Meacham Street from Edgar Avenue to Fremont Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Order #24-0974
That the Director of Mobility install additional signage to address illegal turns up Moreland Street to access East Albion Street from Mystic Avenue
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #24-0975
That the Director of Mobility install solar powered YOUR SPEED IS signs on Moreland Street between Main Street and Meacham Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Order #24-0976
That the Director of Mobility install new, more visible STOP signs at the intersections of Meacham and Moreland Streets and Meacham and Fremont Streets to address drivers failing to stop
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Order #24-0977
That the Commissioner of Public Works install big belly trash barrels at the intersection of Meacham and Moreland Streets
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #24-0978
Celebrating the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, recognizing July as Disability Pride Month and the 26th of July as Americans with Disabilities Act Day
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Communication #24-0970
Place on file: In his capacity as President, cancelling this Council's Regular meetings scheduled for July 25 and August 8, 2024
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, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Committee Report #24-0981
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 25, 2024
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 25, 2024.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0681 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: Requesting approval of a transfer of $40,000 from the Kennedy Pool Electricity Account to the Kennedy Pool Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to increase employees for programs
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0697 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $385 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for transcription services
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0698 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $250 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for...
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $250 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for translation/interpretation services.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0719 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept a gift valued at $18,000, from Boston's Office of Emergency Management to the Department of Public Works for a generator
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0767 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to settle a claim for $7,182 pursuant to Section 2-124 of the Code of Ordinances
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0768 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $7,182 from the Unemployment Compensation account to the Law Department Judgments and Settlements account to settle a pending claim
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0772 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $60,067 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the traffic safety program
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott RECUSED: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #24-0773 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for traffic safety improvements at the Alewife Brook Parkway and Broadway intersection.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0774 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for a multi-use trail at Blessing of the Bay park.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it. The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0775 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for the...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for the National Association of City Transportation Officials Designing Cities 2024 Conference Registration.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0784 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $199.99 using available funds in the Police Department In Service Training account for public relations training for first responders
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0785 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,120 using available funds in the Police Department Professional and Technical account for random drug screening and breath alcohol testing
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Officer's Communication #24-0798 (report of the Finance Committee)
City Clerk submitting recommendations for adjustments to certain fees charged by the City Clerk’s Office, effective July 1, 2024
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0852 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a non-monetary grant with no new match required, from the Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for technical...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a non-monetary grant with no new match required, from the Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for technical assistance for writing a municipal building decarbonization roadmap.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0853 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $4,573.32 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the Recycling...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $4,573.32 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the Recycling Dividend Program.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0856 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $78,148.40 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Engineering & Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $78,148.40 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.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0857 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $927,590.89 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $927,590.89 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0858 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $74,160 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $74,160 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0859 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,001,750.89 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0860 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $78,148.40 from the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0876 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting authorization to borrow $1,271,785 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the purchase of Fire Pumper apparatus
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0896 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $750 using available funds in the Human Resources Advertising account for advertising costs of vacant positions
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0897 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $181.92 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional and Technical Services account for confidential paper shredding services
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0900 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $109,428 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Planning, Preservation and Zoning Division Professional Services account to...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $109,428 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Planning, Preservation and Zoning Division Professional Services account to the OSPCD Administration Division Legal Services account to pay outstanding legal fees related to the 90 Washington Street litigation.
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0905 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,847.47 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Natural Gas account for Edgerly School natural gas
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Committee Report #24-0980
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 24, 2024
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 24, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0912 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for use of an Unmanned Aerial System at the 2024 Somerville Police Department Junior Police Academy
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Order #24-1010 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the Committee on Legislative Matters recommends that this Council approve a new submission of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for exterior cameras at fire stations that is...
That the Committee on Legislative Matters recommends that this Council approve a new submission of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for exterior cameras at fire stations that is consistent with the draft discussed in Committee on June 24, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Committee Report #24-0982
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 26, 2024
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on June 26, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
License #24-0793 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Flammables License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor Street, storing 3,549 gallons
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Committee Report #24-0979
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on June 24, 2024
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on June 24, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Communication #24-0701 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
Green Cab Company, Inc. requesting an increase in the taxicab meter rate to $3.80 for the first 1/8 of a mile, $0.50 for each additional 1/8 of a mile and $32 per hour waiting time
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0971
Requesting approval to appropriate $40,662.50 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for the Tree Inventory Update project
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0956
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $8,500 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE)...
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $8,500 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0957
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,900 grant with no new match required, from Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the Senior Student Awareness of Fire Education...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,900 grant with no new match required, from Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the Senior Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Program.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0988
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for exterior cameras at fire stations
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Officer's Communication #24-0995
City Clerk submitting an amendment to Section 13-6.1 of the Code of Ordinances to increase taxicab meter rates
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
License #24-0955
Renewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda Construction Inc
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
License #24-0994
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Event #24-0992
Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for Docent Openings for various dates between June 22 and October 31
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Event #24-0991
Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville applying for a Public Event License for MAMAS East Somerville neighborhood party on June 30 from 12pm to 6pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Event #24-0958
Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Disability Pride Flag Commemoration on July 11 from 4pm to 6:30pm (raindate July 24)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Event #24-0990
Portuguese-American Civic League applying for a Public Event License for Annual Holy Ghost Feast Procession on July 12 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Event #24-0963
Portuguese-American Civic League applying for a Public Event License for Annual Holy Ghost Feast on July 12 and July 13 from 6pm to 12am and on July 14 from 10am to 12am
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Event #24-0989
Dan Flynn applying for a Public Event License for Ivaloo/Harrison/Kent Streets BP on July 13 from 12pm to 5pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Event #24-0996
Melissa Kelly applying for a Public Event License for Alpine/Princeton Street BP on July 20 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate July 27)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Event #24-0959
Get to the Gig Boston applying for a Public Event License for NICE, a fest Vendor Market on July 26, July 27, and July 28 from 10am to 11pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Event #24-0960
Get To The Gig Boston applying for a Public Event License for NICE, a fest Vendor Market #2 on July 27 from 10am to 11pm (raindate July 28)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Event #24-0961
Macy Coffey applying for a Public Event License for Lowden Ave BP on July 27 from 12pm to 8:30pm (raindate July 28)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Event #24-0962
The Queer Theatre Project applying for a Public Event License for Shakesqueer in the Park! on August 24 and August 25 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate September 7 and September 8)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Communication #24-0965
Place on file: Bridget Duffy and Naticia Hutchins submitting comments re: road safety grant
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, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Communication #24-0966
Place on file: Donald Cronin and Nathanael Clauser submitting comments re: Somerville Municipal Employees Association
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, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Communication #24-0967
Place on file: Felix Katzman submitting comments re: the Jewish community
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, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Communication #24-0968
Place on file: Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: McGrath Boulevard
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, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Order #24-1004
That the Director of Mobility change the intersection of Meacham and Fremont Streets to a 4 WAY STOP
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Order #24-1005
That the ADA Coordinator provide this Council with an update on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Task Force
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Order #24-1008
That the Director of Economic Development discuss with this Council ways to provide small businesses with financial and technical support when impacted by construction and other emergencies
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Resolution #24-1009
That the Administration work with the vendor to review the certification and re-certification processes for affordable housing units and identify ways to streamline the process and make it less...
That the Administration work with the vendor to review the certification and re-certification processes for affordable housing units and identify ways to streamline the process and make it less onerous for residents.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-1007
Requesting the appropriation of $103,190 from the FY 2025 Salary Contingency, Salaries Account to various Fire Alarm Personal Services Accounts to fund the Memorandum of Agreement between the City...
Requesting the appropriation of $103,190 from the FY 2025 Salary Contingency, Salaries Account to various Fire Alarm Personal Services Accounts to fund the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Firefighters Association of Somerville, Local 76, Fire Alarm Unit.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Officer's Communication #24-1006
Place on file: Finance Director responding to item #24-0910, a Resolution requesting an up-to-date report on the financial activity of the Handicapped Parking Violation Fees fund
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, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Communication #24-1000
Place on file: Christopher Rosol submitting comments re: cyclist safety
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, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Communication #24-1001
Place on file: Derek DuPont and Samantha Caveny submitting comments re: road safety grant
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, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Communication #24-1002
Place on file: Michael Femia submitting comments re: police funding
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, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Public Communication #24-1003
Place on file: Jenn Harrington submitting comments re: city leadership
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, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #24-0720
Requesting approval to execute the Third Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Order #24-1011
That the Somerville Police Department increase patrols in and around the Mystic View Residences for July and August
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, 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 ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
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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