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City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 12, 2023 7:00 PM NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the City Council's minutes. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking with the City Clerk. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. The Council entered into recess at 7:32 PM and returned at 7:42 PM. 1.1. Roll Call Call of the Roll. (ID # 23-1535) RESULT: PLACED ON FILE Present: City Councilor At Large Willie Burnley Jr. City Councilor At Large Charlotte Kelly City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo City Councilor At Large Jake Wilson Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan Ward Five City Councilor Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld Absent: Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis 1.2. Remembrances Remembrances. (ID # 23-1536) Councilor McLaughlin requested a moment of silence in memory of Nancy Coutoumas. Councilors Clingan and Strezo requested a moment of silence in memory of Loretta Larivee. RESULT: APPROVED 1.3. Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 14, 2023. (ID # 23-1537) RESULT: APPROVED Page 1 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 2. CITATIONS 2.1. Citation By Councilor Gomez Mouakad (ID # 23-1533) Commending Gandhy Aldana for her contributions to the Latino community in Somerville. Councilor Gomez Mouakad spoke about Ms. Aldana’s dedication to the city’s Latino community and schools. She has been an organizer and activist for housing, health, and education. Ms. Aldana thanked the Council for this recognition and spoke of Somerville being a city that welcomes and offers opportunities to immigrants from other countries. RESULT: APPROVED 2.2. Citation By Councilor Gomez Mouakad (ID # 23-1534) Commending Ivan Abarca for his contributions to the Latino community in Somerville. Councilor Gomez Mouakad spoke about Mr. Abarca’s dedication to Somerville’s immigrant community since his arrival here in 2012. A native of Mexico, Mr. Abarca has taught at multiple places around the world. Here at home, he has been actively involved with youth soccer in the city and has been an organizer and activist for housing, health, and education. Mr. Abarca thanked the Council for this recognition and said that his work goes beyond the Latino community. He spoke of his experiences being an immigrant in different countries and said that there is a huge disconnect between Somerville’s city services and immigrants for a multitude of reasons and that immigrants don’t know that the city is here to help them. Councilor Wilson spoke about his interactions with Mr. Abarca and the impact that he’s had on the youth soccer program in Somerville. RESULT: APPROVED 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Grant of Location Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 50 feet of conduit in (ID # 23-1527) Allen Street, from Manhole 31939 to a point of pickup at 13 Allen Street. Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. RESULT: APPROVED 3.2. Grant of Location Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 302 feet of (ID # 23-1528) conduit and a new manhole as follows: Starting from existing Manhole 86582 located at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Allen Street to a new manhole. From said manhole, to a point of pickup at 21 Allen Street. Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and Page 2 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. RESULT: APPROVED 3.3. Grant of Location Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 7 feet of conduit in (ID # 23-1529) Alpine Street, from Utility Pole 7/1 to a point of pickup at 2 Alpine Street. Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. RESULT: APPROVED 3.4. Grant of Location Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install (ID # 23-1530) 198 feet of conduit in pathway between Gore Street, Cambridge and Medford Street, from existing Verizon Manhole 26/514 to a point of pickup at 14 McGrath Highway. Jeff Harrington, representing Cambridge Network Solutions, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. RESULT: APPROVED 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Order By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Ewen-Campen (ID # 23-1509) That the Director of Engineering consider installing speed humps and additional traffic calming measures to address excessive speed and cut-through traffic on Warren Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee 4.2. Resolution By Councilor Strezo (ID # 23-1510) That the Administration report on the fall and winter food distribution plans for Winter Hill Community Innovation School students at both locations. RESULT: APPROVED 4.3. Resolution By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Clingan (ID # 23-1511) That the Administration provide an update on the Edgerly building kitchen equipment, and discuss the plan to serve the Winter Hill Community Innovation School youth and future city programs. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee Page 3 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 4.4. Resolution By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Pineda Neufeld (ID # 23-1525) That this City Council hereby recognizes the month from September 15th to October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month. Councilor Gomez Mouakad read the Resolution into the record and then asked, “Does Somerville care about Latinos?”. She spoke about the challenges facing Latinos explaining that there’s a need to understand who they are and who their neighbors are. She went on to say that the city needs to find ways to reach out and learn about the Latino customs, because understanding creates bonds in the community. Councilor Gomez Mouakad also said that the city needs to do more to protect local businesses in the city and to understand what services are most important to the Latino community and how to provide them. RESULT: APPROVED 4.5. Resolution By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Clingan, Councilor (ID # 23-1526) Ewen-Campen, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Strezo Supporting the passage of H.3802 and S.1489, An Act Creating a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority. Councilor Clingan read the Resolution into the record and said that municipalities need oversight for the care of their buildings. Councilor Gomez Mouakad noted that the city needs a lot of infrastructure work and that there is limited funding available. She said that the city needs to seek out every source of available revenue to allow it to have an ambitious repair and rehabilitation program. RESULT: APPROVED 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. Public David Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Communication Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 0 White Street Place from (ID # 23-1033) Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Urban Residential (UR) and 14 White Street Place from Neighborhood Residential (NR) to UR. Councilor Gomez Mouakad commented that this is a reasonable request and she received no objections from neighbors. The item was approved, enrolled and ordained. RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis Page 4 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 5, 2023. (ID # 23-1514) Councilor McLaughlin presented the Committee Report and said that no votes were taken. The committee discussed amending the Zoning Ordinances to remove the prohibition on more than four unrelated adults living together. The committee also discussed bringing the city into compliance with the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act. Both of those items will be discussed at a future meeting. RESULT: APPROVED 6.A.2. Mayor's Conveying the Somerville Linkage Nexus Study Final Report. Communication (ID # 23-0356) RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.A.3. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 23-0459) That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning update this Council on the status of the property on Palmer Court, purchased by the city for the purpose of creating green space. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.A.4. Public Union Square One Development, LLC requesting the adoption of a Zoning Communication Text Amendment to Section 8.17. g. iii to permit variations to build out (ID # 23-0635) regulations by special permit in the CC5 District, USQ sub-area. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 6.B. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 3, (ID # 23-1504) 2023. Councilor Kelly presented the Committee Report and noted that item #23-0076 will be severed from the report and returned to committee for further consideration. Councilor Burnley stated his desire to move forward with item #23-0076 this evening. Councilor Kelly’s preference, based on her discussion with Committee Chair Davis, was to return the item to committee. Legislative Liaison Carrillo addressed the Council saying that there are a few pieces that the Administration would like to shore up and Councilor Strezo noted the importance of considering any unintended Page 5 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 consequences. Councilor Burnley said the Administration’s explanation is incoherent and strange since there were no concerns earlier. He asked for a vote on severing the item from the Committee Report. The motion to sever was approved on a roll call vote of 9 in favor (McLaughlin, Scott, Strezo, Clingan, Wilson, Gomez Mouakad, Kelly, Pineda Neufeld, Ewen-Campen), 1 opposed (Burnley), 1 absent (Davis), and the item was returned to the Legislative Matters Committee. Councilor Kelly moved to discharge item #23-1480 from the Legislative Matters Committee and refer it to the Finance Committee. The motion was approved. RESULT: APPROVED 6.B.2. Order By Councilor Davis (ID # 22-0035) That the City Solicitor draft language to change all pronouns in the city’s ordinances to gender-neutral. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.B.3. Ordinance By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Ewen-Campen (ID # 22-0168) Amendment to Ordinance 2-221, regarding adult use marijuana licenses, as described within. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 6.B.4. Order By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson (ID # 22-0278) That the Director of Mobility review the attached draft Act Relative to the Operation and Regulation of Electric Bicycles in the City of Salem and consider supporting similar legislation. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.B.5. Ordinance By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, Councilor (ID # 23-0076) Clingan, Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Scott Amending Chapter 8, Article I of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning Accessibility. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 6.C. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on (ID # 23-1502) October 2, 2023. Councilor Clingan presented the Committee Report and commented that most of the actions taken were ‘housekeeping’. Several items weren’t able to be discussed due to a lack of city staff being available. RESULT: APPROVED Page 6 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 6.C.2. Order By Councilor Clingan (ID # 23-0055) That the Director of Engineering and the Superintendent of Water and Sewer appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to discuss the notification protocols for street work and water shutoffs. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.3. Order By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Ewen-Campen (ID # 23-0328) That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove, or raise to a safe height, the cables attached to a pole at the intersection of Harvard and Monmouth Streets, and report to the City Council who owns the pole. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.4. Order By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Clingan (ID # 23-0524) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise to a safe height, the cables attached to a utility pole at 54 Ten Hills Road, and report to this City Council who owns the pole. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.5. Order By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Pineda Neufeld (ID # 23-0525) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human reach, the overhead wires tied to a porch railing at 76 Curtis Street, and report back to this City Council who is responsible for the wires. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.6. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 23-0780) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wire tied to a street sign in front of 88 Foskett Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.7. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 23-0783) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a pole at 336 Washington Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED Page 7 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 6.C.8. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 23-0787) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or move to a safer location, the heavy cables tied to wires and suspended above the sidewalk in front of 67-69 Merriam Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.9. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 23-0788) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 143 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.10. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 23-0789) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 43 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.11. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 23-0790) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or relocate the wires tied around a pole in front of 21 Properzi Way, and report to this City Council who owns the poles. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.12. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 23-0883) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a pole in front of 54 Porter Street, and report back to this City Council who owns the pole. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.13. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 23-0884) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a street sign in front of 9 Brastow Avenue, and report back to this City Council who owns the pole. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.14. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 23-0885) That the Director of Engineering, the Director of Water and Sewer, and the Executive Director of the Arts Council collaborate to start an "Adopt a Catch Basin" program to promote visibility and cleanliness of catch basins in creative and artistic ways. Page 8 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.15. Order By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Strezo (ID # 23-0887) That the Director of Mobility install speed bumps on Myrtle Street, Lincoln Avenue and Virginia Street. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.16. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 23-0888) That the Director of Engineering update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding the pavement of Otis Street, which is half completed on one side. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.17. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 23-0889) That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on the unfinished side of Otis Street. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.18. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 23-0892) That the Director of Mobility repaint the NO BIKES ON SIDEWALKS signs along East Broadway. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.19. Order By Councilor Strezo and Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 23-0996) That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human height, the low hanging wire in front of 11 Bonair Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.20. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 23-0997) That the Director of Engineering utilize the partial paving program to address streets in East Somerville that have private trench restoration, to ensure half-paved streets are fully paved. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.C.21. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 23-1363) That the Commissioner of Public Works raise the low-hanging wires in front of 50 Chandler Street so that they do not get snagged on cars. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.D. SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMMITTEE Page 9 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 6.D.1. Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and (ID # 23-1512) Maintenance, meeting on October 4, 2023. Councilor Gomez Mouakad presented the Committee Report and said that the committee received updates on several items before it. She asked councilors to look at the timeline for the city’s school buildings, especially the high school. RESULT: APPROVED 6.D.2. Resolution By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson (ID # 23-0992) That the Administration develop a five-year assessment plan for school building systems and structures for all schools over five years old, to ensure proper funding is in place for capital repairs and to ensure the safety and undisrupted operation of schools. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.D.3. Resolution By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson (ID # 23-0993) That the Administration publish yearly on the city website, a list of ongoing school repairs and improvements, similar to that posted by Chelsea Public Schools, and provide a yearly report to the City Council of such repairs and improvements before and after completion. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.D.4. Order By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Ewen-Campen (ID # 23-1359) That the Director of Capital Projects provide this Council with a printed timeline for the reconstruction of a new Winter Hill Community School. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $113,440 from the Community Preservation (ID # 23-1493) Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to Just A Start for restoration and reinstallation of a historic window at 24 Webster Ave. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.2. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $67,478 from the Community Preservation (ID # 23-1492) Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to the Somerville Museum for storage area renovation. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. Page 10 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.3. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,059.72 from the Health and Human (ID # 23-1403) Services Professional and Technical Account to the Department of Public Works Building Rentals Account for three additional seasonal, portable bathrooms. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.4. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a grant with no new match (ID # 23-1501) required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the reimbursement of Hazardous Material Response Team members. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.5. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $44,167.81 using (ID # 23-1474) available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.6. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $26,721.10 using (ID # 23-1496) available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.7. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $25,418.02 using (ID # 23-1475) available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION Page 11 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.8. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,729.64 using (ID # 23-1497) available funds in the Department of Public Works Natural Gas Account for natural gas supply services. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.9. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,625 using (ID # 23-1404) available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Parks and Urban Forestry Division Account for Wedding Nook and Quincy Street open space production. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.10. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,436.40 using (ID # 23-1498) available funds in the Department of Public Works Grounds R&M Facility, Parks & Playgrounds for irrigation system repair and maintenance. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.11. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $371.44 using (ID # 23-1500) available funds in the Department of Public Works Motor Parts & Accessories Account for pump replacement parts. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.12. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $280 using available (ID # 23-1499) funds in the Department of Public Works Employee Training Account for Construction Supervisor continuing education. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee Page 12 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 7.13. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for (ID # 23-1531) GrayKey Digital Forensics Analysis Tool. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 7.14. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for (ID # 23-1532) Camera Ticket Enforcement. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's City Clerk conveying information regarding item #23-0076, amending the Communication Code of Ordinances by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning (ID # 23-1507) Accessibility. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. Public Event Tivoli Olsen applying for a Public Event License for Murdock St BP on (ID # 23-1524) October 14 from 10:30am to 6:30pm (raindate October 15). Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 9.2. Public Event Jack Connolly applying for a Public Event License for Grove St BP on (ID # 23-1523) October 14 from 1pm to 7pm (raindates October 15 and October 21). Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 9.3. Public Event Lorna McKenzie-Pollock applying for a Public Event License for Prospect (ID # 23-1520) Hill BP on October 14 from 3pm to 8pm (raindate October 15). Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 9.4. Public Event Dolly Goldenberg applying for a Public Event License for Belmont St (ID # 23-1518) Halloween BP on October 29 from 1pm to 6pm. Page 13 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 9.5. Public Event Kim Durniak applying for a Public Event License for Norwood Ave BP on (ID # 23-1519) October 29 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate November 5). Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 9.6. Public Event Ani Ajemian applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Heath (ID # 23-1522) on October 29 from 1pm to 9pm. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 9.7. Public Event Kelsey Kent applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on (ID # 23-1521) Lexington on October 31 from 4pm to 9pm. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 9.8. Public Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) conveying the Communication alteration of location of a section of State highway. (ID # 23-1506) RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 9.9. Public Five residents submitting comments re: item #23-0940, a Zoning Map Communication Amendment to change the zoning district of 200 Inner Belt Road from (ID # 23-1334) Commercial Industry (CI) to High-Rise (HR). RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Land Use Committee 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Withdrawn Withdrawn. (ID # 23-1495) RESULT: WITHDRAWN Page 14 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 10.2. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $30,020 from the Parking Department (ID # 23-1538) Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Capital-Building Lease Account for rental of parking spaces per the lease agreement between the Trustees of Tufts College and the City of Somerville. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 10.3. License New Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp. (ID # 23-1540) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 10.4. License Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes St. (ID # 23-1541) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 10.5. License Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St. (ID # 23-1542) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 10.6. License Transferring Flammables License, from John's Auto sales to Sam's Gas & (ID # 23-1546) Service 166 Boston Avenue. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 10.6 through 10.8 and refer them to the Licenses and Permits Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 10.7. License New Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166 Boston Avenue, 2 (ID # 23-1545) vehicles inside, 4 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-4pm, Sun: closed. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 10.6 through 10.8 and refer them to the Licenses and Permits Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee Page 15 of 16 City Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2023 10.8. License New Used Car Dealer License, Sam's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue, 0 (ID # 23-1544) vehicles inside, 28 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 10.6 through 10.8 and refer them to the Licenses and Permits Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 10.9. Public Event Katie Aucella applying for a Public Event License for Elizabeth Peabody (ID # 23-1543) House Fall Festival on October 14 from 9am to 6pm (raindate October 15). Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 10.10. Public Event Emma Garfinkel applying for a Public Event License for Pomi Playground (ID # 23-1549) Playdate on October 26 from 2pm to 6:30pm. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED 10.11. Public Event Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for 2nd Annual Truck O (ID # 23-1548) Treat on October 26 from 4pm to 8pm. RESULT: APPROVED 10.12. Public Robert Collins submitting comments re: transportation infrastructure. Communication (ID # 23-1539) RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 11. LATE ITEMS 11.1. Order By Councilor Scott (ID # 23-1480) That the Chief of Police provide a written explanation, and any accompanying documentation, of the Police Department’s receipt of GrayKey surveillance technology from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)/Boston without requiring a grant acceptance from the City Council. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was Adjourned at 8:34 PM. Page 16 of 16