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July 11, 2024
59 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. Wilfred Mbah arrived late (7:05 PM).
Present: Willie Burnley, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Naima Sait, Lance Davis
Absent: Jesse Clingan, Judy Pineda Neufeld
During the meeting:
- J.T. Scott recused from the vote on Grant of Location #24-1023 (Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 1,488 feet of...).
Every vote, in order
Minutes #24-1051
Approve the minutes of the May 30, 2024 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Minutes #24-1052
Approve the minutes of the June 13, 2024 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 13, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Minutes #24-1053
Approve the minutes of the June 20, 2024 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 20, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Minutes #24-1054
Approve the minutes of the June 25, 2024 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 25, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Citation #24-1030
Commending Gene Brune on the auspicious occasion of his 95th birthday
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Grant of Location #24-1012
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 55 feet of conduit in North Street, from Utility Pole 190/4 to a point of pickup at 34 North Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Grant of Location #24-1023
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 1,488 feet of conduit and three proposed manholes, as follows: Starting from MH25391, at the intersection of Prospect Street and...
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 1,488 feet of conduit and three proposed manholes, as follows: Starting from MH25391, at the intersection of Prospect Street and Webster Avenue, to 169 Tremont Street; from proposed MH32362, located at the intersection of Tremont Street and Webster Avenue, to existing MH30846 located at the intersection of Windsor Place and Columbia Street; from MH32362 connecting conduit to existing MH13072 and existing MH4118 located at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Columbia Street.
Yes: Burnley, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Strezo, WilsonJ.T. Scott recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld RECUSED: Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Order #24-1029
That the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of SomerPromise and the Out of School Time Coordinator, report to the City Council on the status of children and teen participation in the...
That the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of SomerPromise and the Out of School Time Coordinator, report to the City Council on the status of children and teen participation in the summer recreation and education programs.
From the minutes
“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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #24-1032
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council how to serve residents through an ongoing transit equity program when the Taxi to Health program funding ends in October
From the minutes
“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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-1033
That the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority discuss the Family Self Sufficiency Program, which assists public housing residents to reach financial goals, and how to expand its purpose...
That the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority discuss the Family Self Sufficiency Program, which assists public housing residents to reach financial goals, and how to expand its purpose, presence and usage.
From the minutes
“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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #24-1034
That the Director of Economic Development discuss outdoor seating policies and fees, especially pertaining to small businesses
From the minutes
“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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Order #24-1035
That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the area at the intersection of Broadway and Glen Street for rodent activity
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Rodent Issues Special Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-1036
That the Somerville City Council reaffirm its opposition to lateral hires in the Fire Department
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #24-0987
Requesting approval of a Deed and Maintenance Agreement for Leonard Grimes Park at 31 Tufts Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Committee Report #24-1024
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 2, 2024
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 2, 2024.
Yes: Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #24-0894 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Johnson to the position of Firefighter
Yes: Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #24-0895 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of James M. Donovan to the position of Deputy Police Chief
Yes: Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Sait, Scott, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Committee Report #24-1025
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on July 9, 2024
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on July 9, 2024.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #24-1055
Requesting approval of an exemption for Indira Evora under MGL c268A, s20(b)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #24-1056
Requesting approval of an exemption for Gabrielle Vieira under MGL c268A, s20(b)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Communication #24-1028
Place on file: Conveying updates to item 24-0987, Mayor requesting approval of a Deed and Maintenance Agreement for Leonard Grimes Park at 31 Tufts Street
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Communication #24-1037
Place on file: Conveying a memorandum regarding items 24-0216 and 24-0988
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Communication #24-1038
Place on file: Conveying a proposal to increase the Community Preservation Act surcharge
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-1039
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&R General Contracting
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-1040
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions Inc
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-1041
Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-1042
Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-1044
New Sign/Awning License, CultureHouse, 101 Franklin St, 5 signs
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-1045
New Sign/Awning License, CultureHouse, 134 Washington St, 16 signs
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1046
Somerville Public Library applying for a Public Event License for ComixCon 2024 on July 20 from 9am to 5pm (raindate July 27)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1022
Get To The Gig Boston applying for a Public Event License for NICE, a fest on July 26, July 27, July 28, and July 29 from 8am to 10pm (raindates August 3 and August 4)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1047
Somerville Public Library applying for a Public Event License for Family Movie on the Lawn: Elemental on August 14 from 6pm to 10pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1020
Suzannah Blass applying for a Public Event License for Summit Avenue BP on August 24 from 11am to 7pm (raindate August 25)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1021
East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Summer in the Park: Back to School on August 24 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate August 25)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1019
Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for Spark of the Revolution on September 1 from 9am to 2pm (raindate September 8)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1018
Mathias Neuber applying for a Public Event License for Electric Avenue BP on September 7 from 11am to 6pm (raindate September 8)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1048
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Evolution of Hip Hop on September 7 from 2pm to 9:30pm (raindate September 14)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1017
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Rock and Roll Yard Sale on September 8 from 7am to 7pm (raindate September 15)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1016
Society of S.S. Cosmas & Damian of Somerville & Cambridge applying for a Public Event License for Procession for S.S. Cosmas & Damian on September 8 from 2:30pm to 6:30pm (raindate September 15)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1014
Helen Corrigan applying for a Public Event License for Irving Street BP on September 14 from 11am to 8:30pm (raindate September 15)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1015
Nancy Mader applying for a Public Event License for Robinson Street BP on September 14 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate September 15)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1013
Nelson Salazar applying for a Public Event License for Virginia Street BP on September 15 from 2:30pm to 9pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Communication #24-1057
Place on file: Conveying a report of the Children's Cabinet
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-1058
That the Administration and this Council work with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to address long-standing issues with service reliability with the Union Square (D-line)...
That the Administration and this Council work with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to address long-standing issues with service reliability with the Union Square (D-line) branch of the Green Line.
From the minutes
“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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-1068
In support of social cannabis consumption
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-1069
In support of statewide natural psychedelics therapy
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-1070
Recognizing July 15-21 as the Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #24-1063
New Sign/Awning License, Union Square Main Streets, 1 Bow Market Way, 4 signs
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1071
Communications and Community Engagement applying for a Public Event License for Ward 5 Slice of the City on July 22 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1061
Peter Jehlen applying for a Public Event License for OPENAIR Circus on August 2 from 4pm to 9:30pm and on August 3 and 4 from 12pm to 5:30pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1060
Kimberly Ford applying for a Public Event License for Francis St BP on August 3 from 1pm to 10pm (raindate August 10)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1059
Priscilla Ribeiro applying for a Public Event License for National Night Out on August 6 from 10am to 11pm (raindate August 7)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1064
Somerville Education Foundation applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Food Nation Celebration on September 6 from 3pm to 10pm (raindate September 13)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1065
Kids Like You and Me applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Underground Pop Arts and Performance Showcase on September 14 from 12pm to 6pm (raindate September 15)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1067
Brandon Wilson applying for a Public Event License for Josephine Ave BP on September 14 from 1:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate September 15)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Event #24-1066
Nels Nelson applying for a Public Event License for Munroe St. Playtime on September 14 from 2pm to 11pm (raindate September 15)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Public Communication #24-1062
Place on file: Jarred Johnson submitting comments re: Green Line Extension
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file and sent for discussion”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #24-0216
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $39,000 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to the Fire Department for the installation of security cameras...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $39,000 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to the Fire Department for the installation of security cameras for fire stations.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Resolution #24-1072
That the Administration and the Director of Human Resources notify this council whenever: a director-level job becomes vacant; a director-level job is posted; and a director-level hire is made...
That the Administration and the Director of Human Resources notify this council whenever: a director-level job becomes vacant; a director-level job is posted; and a director-level hire is made, including the start date.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
From the Somerville City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (July 2022 on) and its older meeting portal (2010 to mid-2022), both linked from the City Council page on somervillema.gov. We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Somerville (somervillema.gov) official headshots for Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Lance Davis, Wilfred Mbah, Naima Sait, J.T. Scott and Kristen Strezo; The Somerville Times (thesomervilletimes.com) for Emily Hardt, Jon Link, Matthew McLaughlin and Ben Wheeler. Former councilors show initials.
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