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City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 8, 2024 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 7:00 PM by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. The City Council entered recess at 8:04 PM and returned at 8:12 PM. 1.1. Roll Call Call of the Roll. (ID # 24-0163) Councilor Scott arrived at 7:19 PM. Councilor Mbah arrived at 8:15 PM. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE Present: Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis City Councilor At Large Jake Wilson Ward Five City Councilor Naima Sait Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott City Councilor At Large Wilfred N. Mbah City Councilor At Large Willie Burnley Jr. Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen 1.2. Remembrances Remembrances. (ID # 24-0164) Councilor Davis requested a moment of silence in memory of Charles Daniels. RESULT: APPROVED 1.3. Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting, January 2, 2024. (ID # 24-0165) RESULT: APPROVED Page 1 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 1.4. Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 11, 2024. (ID # 24-0166) RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Grant of Location Extenet Systems LLC applying for a Grant of Location to install 54 feet of (ID # 24-0153) conduit in Washington Street from existing Eversource Utility Pole 358/66 to a proposed small wireless facility node on existing Eversource Utility Pole 358/66A, located near 415 Washington Street. Matthew Pricco, representing Extenet, 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 AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen Page 2 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Order By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Strezo (ID # 24-0146) That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) update this Council on current efforts to create a Community Center as part of the new developments in Union Square and Boynton Yards. President Ewen-Campen explained that there is a legal requirement for the development of community space and said that the city does not have a plan for that. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 4.2. Order By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan (ID # 24-0148) That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the policy and plans pertaining to repairing leaking gas pipes versus replacing them, and the necessary transition away from gas infrastructure. Councilor Clingan spoke about trees dying on Somerville Ave, attributed to leaking gas lines, and thinks that there is agreement on utilizing this approach. Eversource has agreed to replace 12 trees on Somerville Avenue. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 4.3. Resolution By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan (ID # 24-0147) Opposing private jet hangar expansion at Hanscom Civil Airport and region wide. Councilor Wilson commented that he and Councilor Clingan were Page 3 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 approached by Mothers Out Front regarding this matter and he sponsored Lyndsey Lucke to address the Council. Ms. Lucke said that part of the challenge is to know if you’re doing the right thing, but she believes that it’s important to reduce carbon emissions. Councilor Clingan commented that the proliferation and use of private jets seems extravagant when other options are available. Councilor Scott said Hanscom is the only towered airport in the area, outside of Logan Airport and that the increase in flights at Hanscom is in part due to the high cost of flying into and out of Logan. He noted that there are other regional airports that could handle these flights, albeit at a higher cost. President Ewen-Campen noted that Hanscom is next to and encroaching on a bird habitat. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 4.4. Order By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and (ID # 24-0149) Councilor Scott That the Director of Health and Human services create an on-call emergency fire response unit to assist in connecting residents with available resources in the event of a displacement or loss of property due to a fire. Councilor Clingan said that there is a gap that needs to be filled and he would like to have a discussion about it. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. Order By Councilor Sait, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Wilson and Councilor (ID # 24-0090) Scott That the Director of Economic Development take the steps described within, relative to the Armory building. Page 4 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 Councilor Sait sponsored Stephanie Scherpf, Co-director of Arts at the Armory, to speak. Ms. Scherpf gave a brief overview of the non-profit Arts at the Armory and noted that about 750 events are held there each year. Ms. Scherpf commented that the Master Plan process is stalled and negatively impacting the organization and the community. The organization has begun monthly meetings with staff from OSPCD and the Arts Council. Four Master Plan community meetings have been scheduled between January and April, with the January meeting having been poorly attended. Ms. Scherpf has since communicated some recommendations to OSPCD and the Arts Council to increase public participation in the process and said that Arts at the Armory is advocating for: 1) the abandonment of the model being proposed, 2) adoption of a 3rd party operator model, 3) development/issuance of an RFP for perspective arts and culture tenants, and 4) working with a consultant to create a governance model. Ms. Scherpf stated that the organization is in its 8th month without a lease and that prevents them from securing loans and grants and from booking events for future dates. The rent has been doubled and the organization has refused to pay that increase, asking instead that it be absolved. Ms. Scherpf took the opportunity to also address the Council about the warming center that the city put into operation without the knowledge of Armory staff. She noted that the city has been asked several questions about this and that those questions were never answered. President Ewen-Campen said an update has been received from the Administration, who is prepared to discuss this topic at an upcoming committee meeting. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel (ID # 24-0136) Matters, meeting on January 31, 2024. Councilor Pineda Neufeld summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee interviewed, and recommended for approval, the appointment of 5 candidates, as follows: 3 new Police Officers, 1 Election Commissioner and 1 Fire Department promotion. Additionally, 4 items were discharged with no recommendation. The Page 5 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 committee also heard from Assistant City Solicitor Jason Piques who gave an overview on the civil service appointment process. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.2. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Laurie Brandt to the (ID # 23-1767) Commission for Persons with Disabilities. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.3. License Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as (ID # 23-1787) Constable. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.4. License Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. (ID # 23-1788) RESULT: APPROVED Page 6 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.5. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of John Tivinis to the position (ID # 23-1797) of Police Officer. 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 Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.6. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Clancy to the position (ID # 23-1798) of Police Officer. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.7. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Igor Bitencourt to the (ID # 23-1799) position of Police Officer. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen Page 7 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.8. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Guylerna Pierre to the (ID # 23-1801) position of Police Officer. 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 Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.9. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Lorizio to the (ID # 23-1802) position of Police Officer. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.10.License Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as (ID # 23-1838) Constable. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.11.Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Mark Matthews to the position (ID # 24-0017) of Fire District Chief. RESULT: APPROVED Page 8 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.12.Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Austin Brower to the Board (ID # 24-0084) of Elections Commissioners. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Mbah 6.A.13.Order By Councilor Pineda Neufeld (ID # 24-0116) That the City Solicitor appear before the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters to discuss the scope and role of the Committee in confirming various appointments. RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 6.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 6, 2024. (ID # 24-0137) Councilor Wilson summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee recommended for approval: 3 grants, 4 contract extensions, 4 CPA items. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen Page 9 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 6.B.2. Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $35,300 grant with no (ID # 23-1856) new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for partial payment of the police storage structure. RESULT: WITHDRAWN 6.B.3. Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $42,000 grant with no (ID # 23-1857) new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for partial payment of the police storage structure. RESULT: WITHDRAWN 6.B.4. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 12/31/2024 for the (ID # 24-0038) contract with Warner Larson Landscape Architects, to complete additional design services and punch list work at the Healey Schoolyard and Athletic Field. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 6.B.5. Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $75,605 from the Community Preservation Act (ID # 24-0052) (CPA) Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Community Housing Reserve. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 6.B.6. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,405,962 from the Community (ID # 24-0053) Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust. Page 10 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 6.B.7. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $426,925 from the Community Preservation (ID # 24-0055) Act (CPA) Fund to the Mystic River Watershed Association for improvements to the Blessing of the Bay Linear Park. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 6.B.8. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,000 from the Community Preservation (ID # 24-0056) Act (CPA) Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to Vida Real for a condition assessment of the building at 404 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 6.B.9. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension of three years for the contract (ID # 24-0057) with Vida Real for restoration of the bell tower at 404 Broadway. RESULT: APPROVED Page 11 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 6.B.10. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 1/1/2026 for the contract (ID # 24-0067) with Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners for design services on the Building Master Plan. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 6.B.11. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a $30,000 grant with no new (ID # 24-0079) match required, from MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Economic Development Division for the implementation of a green jobs training program for nontraditional students. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 6.B.12. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an extension and amendment to the contract with (ID # 24-0080) Symmes Maini and McKee Associates for an additional three years to 2/28/2027, and a revised amount of $978,649, for Central Hill design and construction administration. RESULT: APPROVED Page 12 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the continued (ID # 24-0133) employment of Acting Somerville Police Chief Charles J. Femino. Councilor Davis said that the Administration asked for approval of this item tonight. Councilor McLaughlin commented that he expected this item to be sent to committee and Councilor Burnley said that he wants more information on the search for a Police Chief and is comfortable with sending this item to committee. Councilor Clingan asked when the current petition runs out and Legislative Liaison Kimberley Hutter replied that it expires June 1 and that approval of this item would extend the term for an additional year. She noted that the search process will restart on March 1. Councilor Pineda Neufeld commented that the city’s state delegation is concerned that this gets done in time. Councilor Scott said this has been largely a dark process and that multiple failures are at play here, however, is he happy to approve the item. President Ewen-Campen moved that the Administration appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to update the City Council on the status of the Police Chief search. The motion was approved on a roll call vote of 11 in favor (McLaughlin, Davis, Wilson, Sait, Scott, Mbah, Burnley, Clingan, Strezo, Pineda Neufeld, Ewen-Campen). 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen NAY: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr. 7.2. Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 6-59 of the Code of (ID # 24-0144) Ordinances, to amend the definition of guidelines. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee Page 13 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 7.3. Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a 30-year lease with BRE-BMR Assembly (ID # 24-0154) Innovation I LLC, and the appropriation of $171,969 from Free Cash to the Fire Department Special Items Account to fund said lease, for the Assembly Square Fire Station for the remainder of FY 2024. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.10 and 10.13 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.4. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $75,900 from the Energy Stabilization (ID # 24-0135) Fund for design services for a building project at 42 Cross Street. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.10 and 10.13 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.5. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $49,250 from the Energy Stabilization (ID # 24-0134) Fund for insulation projects for Department of Public Works steam systems. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.10 and 10.13 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.6. Mayor's Request Requesting the transfer of $280,010 from the Community Preservation Act (ID # 24-0129) (CPA) Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Historic Preservation Reserve. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.10 and 10.13 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.7. Mayor's Request Requesting the use of available funds in the amount of $24,317 from the (ID # 24-0141) Library's Personal Services account to reestablish a Librarian III West Branch Manager position. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.10 and 10.13 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee Page 14 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 7.8. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a $48,529.99 grant with no new (ID # 24-0140) match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for installation of access controls, card entry access, and indoor fencing. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.10 and 10.13 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 $638 using available (ID # 24-0128) funds in the Department of Public Works Public Safety Supplies Account for Verizon Fleet subscription services. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.10 and 10.13 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 $278.40 using (ID # 24-0127) available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Plumbing Supply Account for building related plumbing materials. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.10 and 10.13 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 7.11. Mayor's Conveying the 2023 Surveillance Technology Annual Report. Communication (ID # 24-0145) RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Legislative Matters Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen Page 15 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's Memorialization Committee conveying the naming of a new park as part of Communication the 74 Middlesex Ave development in honor of former State Senator (ID # 24-0132) Salvatore "Sal" R Albano. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. License New Automatic Amusement Device, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, (ID # 24-0155) for 117 devices. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.4 through 9.6 and 10.14 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 9.2. License New Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, (ID # 24-0156) for 5 billiard tables and 8 bowling lanes. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.2 through 9.3 and refer them to the Licenses and Permits Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 9.3. License New Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution (ID # 24-0157) Drive, opening Monday-Sunday until 2am for in-store service only. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.2 through 9.3 and refer them to the Licenses and Permits Committee. Page 16 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Licenses and Permits Committee 9.4. License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Silcor Transportation Company (ID # 24-0158) Inc to BAETDA Transportation Service LLC for Medallions #51, 77, 93. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.4 through 9.6 and 10.14 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 9.5. License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Ormond Transportation (ID # 24-0159) Company Inc to Bostonshuttles.com LP for Medallion #89. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.4 through 9.6 and 10.14 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 9.6. Public Event Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Maple (ID # 24-0162) Boil 2024 on March 1 and 2 from 7:30am to 7:30pm (raindate March 8 and 9). Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.4 through 9.6 and 10.14 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED Page 17 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 9.7. Public Danny Dicamillo submitting comments re: BlueBikes. Communication (ID # 24-0142) RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 9.8. Public Tadhg Pearson submitting comments re: sidewalks. Communication (ID # 24-0143) RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 9.9. Public 984 individuals, including 7 residents submitting comments re: item Communication 24-0089 a resolution in support of an enduring ceasefire in Gaza. (ID # 24-0160) RESULT: PLACED ON FILE Page 18 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 9.10. Public Representative Mike Connolly submitting comments re: item 24-0089 a Communication resolution in support of an enduring ceasefire in Gaza. (ID # 24-0161) RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Order By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Burnley Jr., (ID # 24-0150) Councilor Wilson, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Sait That the Environmental Health Coordinator discuss alternatives to the use of bait traps containing poison to dispatch rats. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Rodent Issues Special Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10.2. Order By Councilor Clingan (ID # 24-0151) That the Director of Water and Sewer address the use of threatening notifications as part of the water meter replacement project. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION Page 19 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 FOLLOWUP: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10.3. Order By Councilor Clingan (ID # 24-0152) That the Director of Housing and the Director of the Office of Housing Stability discuss the parameters of qualification used by building owners and managers in selecting lottery winners for awarding lower income units. Councilor Clingan commented that some of the criteria has to do with specific buildings and he would like to understand how these programs work. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Housing and Community Development Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10.4. Citation By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 24-0173) Commending Nicole Eigbrett for the relentless pursuit of housing justice as the Director of Community Organizing for the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS). Councilor Burnley spoke of Ms. Eigbrett’s work as an organizer on behalf of the people of Somerville, describing how she gave hope to all residents fearing the future of the city as it became more unaffordable. Ms. Eigbrett spoke saying she is honored that CAAS and the city took a chance on her. She spoke about leveraging the resources available in the community and about working to achieve economic justice, language justice, disability justice, racial justice, queer justice, and housing justice, adding that the work has transformed the city. Ms. Eigbrett also spoke about funding for housing and the city’s Home Rule Petition regarding rent control and said that housing must be a human right in Somerville. She closed her remarks by asking the Council to support the transformative power of community organizing. Councilors McLaughlin, Pineda Neufeld, Sait, Wilson and President Ewen-Campen thanked Ms. Eigbrett for her service. Page 20 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10.5. Order By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Ewen-Campen (ID # 24-0169) That the Director of Web Content and Development include the Wage Theft Advisory Committee on the "Departments, Boards, Commissions, and Authorities" page, and compile the agendas and minutes therein. Councilor Burnley commented on the difficulty in locating this information, noting that it is something that the public is interested in. He would like to make its availability easier. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10.6. Order By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Mbah, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, (ID # 24-0168) Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Scott That the Director of Health and Human Services work with the Administration to allocate funding to secure COVID-19 rapid tests to be distributed at Public Libraries. AMENDMENT: Insert "and masks" after "rapid tests". Councilor Burnley spoke about the seriousness of COVID variants and about residents who feel abandoned since the city is not providing free tests. He sponsored Margaret Hughes to address the Council on this topic. Ms. Hughes told members that she has had COVID five times in the last year and that the pandemic is not over for her and won’t be over for the elderly or for disabled/chronically ill individuals if the protections, i.e., COVID tests and masks, keep disappearing. She would like to have free N95 masks and free rapid test kits made available in the city. Councilor Burnley moved to amend the order by adding “and free masks” after ‘rapid test’. The motion was approved. Page 21 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10.7. Resolution By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor (ID # 24-0167) Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson Recognizing February as Black History Month. Councilor Burnley asked his colleagues to recommit themselves to racial justice in the city. Councilor Mbah thanked Councilor Burnley for putting this item forward, saying that it’s something that probably was long overdue. RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10.8. Order By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Sait (ID # 24-0174) Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,000 from the City Council Legal Services Account to the City Council Office Supplies Account for the purchase of furniture and supplies to create a space for children in the City Council Chamber. Councilor Strezo spoke about making spaces welcoming to children and their caregivers and suggested including books and other items that children might enjoy. Councilor Mbah said that families in the city are a minority voting block and the only way to incentivize them is by creating infrastructure such as this. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee Page 22 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 10.9. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 24-0170) That the Director of Parking establish alternative drop off zones, including reverse direction drop off zones, in front of the City Hall concourse from the hours of 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM and 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM while portions of Highland Avenue are under active construction near the High School, City Hall and the Central Library. Councilor Strezo said she is trying to alleviate bumper to bumper traffic during the construction period. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10.10. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 24-0171) That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Parking discuss if and where additional Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) walking routes and ADA parking spots have been designated for visitors to the High School, City Hall and the Central Library while Highland Avenue construction is underway and while current routes and ADA parking spots may be inaccessible due to construction. Councilor Strezo spoke about the small number of ADA parking spots and asked that the city address this shortage. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Traffic and Parking Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10.11. Order By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Ewen-Campen (ID # 24-0172) and Councilor Scott That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the availability of free city-funded COVID tests going forward after temporary relief funds have evaporated, including any plans and/or consideration of potential sources of COVID testing supplies provided through community partners. Page 23 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 Councilor Strezo said that a backup plan is needed if the city isn’t using ARPA funds for these tests and she suggested that perhaps hospitals or other community partners might be able to help out. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10.12. Communication By Councilor Wilson (ID # 24-0175) In his capacity as Chair of the Committee on Finance, outlining the process for this Council to determine and convey its shared budget priorities for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Councilor Wilson explained the process and key dates and urged members to submit their requests as soon as possible. He would ultimately like the Council to speak as one body with regard to its budget priorities. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 10.13. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $650,000 from the Community Preservation (ID # 24-0130) Act (CPA) Fund for the Capital Projects Division to restore the City Hall clock tower and roof. Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.10 and 10.13 and refer them to the Finance Committee. RESULT: REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWUP: Finance Committee 10.14. License New Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC, 333 Broadway, operating 1 (ID # 24-0176) vehicle. Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.4 through 9.6 and 10.14 and approve them this evening. RESULT: APPROVED Page 24 of 25 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2024 AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 11. LATE ITEMS 11.1. Order By Councilor Ewen-Campen (ID # 24-0177) That the Administration appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to update the City Council on the status of the Police Chief search. RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP: Public Health and Public Safety Committee AYE: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was Adjourned at 9:08 PM on a roll call vote of 11 in favor (McLaughlin, Davis, Wilson, Sait, Scott, Mbah, Burnley, Clingan, Strezo, Pineda Neufeld, Ewen-Campen), 0 opposed. Page 25 of 25