Licenses and Permits Committee
Regular MeetingSomerville, MA · May 8, 2024
Minutes
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council Licenses and Permits
Committee
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 PM
The meeting took place virtually via Zoom and was called to order at 6:01 PM by Vice Chair Mbah and
adjourned at 6:08 PM on a roll call vote of 2 in favor (Councilors Ewen-Campen and Mbah), none
against and 1 absent (Councilor Burnley). Chair Mbah reported that Councilor Burnley was unable to
attend this meeting due to a prior commitment.
Others present:
Michael Potere – Licensing Operations Manager, Peter Forcellese – Legislative Clerk.
Roll Call
Present: City Councilor At Large Wilfred N. Mbah and Ward Three
City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen
Absent: City Councilor At Large Willie Burnley Jr.
1. Committee Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of
Minutes March 27, 2024.
(ID # 24-0411)
RESULT: ACCEPTED
AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah and Ward Three City
Councilor Ewen-Campen
ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr.
2. Public Hearing
2.1. License New Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St, 0 vehicles
(ID # 24-0549) inside, 25 vehicles outside for mechanical repairs, auto body work, and
spray painting, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat:; 8am-2pm, Sun: closed.
Chair Mbah opened the public Hearing. There were no speakers for nor
against the item. The Public hearing was closed.
Councilor Ewen-Campen asked Mr. Potere if this was for a new garage
license or if it was a change to an existing license. Mr. Potere stated that
this item was put forward to add spray painting to an existing garage license.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah and Ward Three City
Councilor Ewen-Campen
ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr.
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Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting Minutes May 8, 2024
3. Order By Councilor Burnley Jr.
(ID # 24-0107) That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on efforts
taken to inform relevant business owners about the newly implemented
closed captioning ordinance.
Legislative Liaison Carrillo notified the committee members via email
earlier today that there will not be staff available to speak on this item this
evening.
RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE
Referenced Documents:
• L&P - 2024-05-08 Public Comment (with 24-0549)
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Agenda
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses and Permits Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 PM Virtual
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pN6XDE7gQwOnZMNHwzNDbw
(Posted online: 4/22/24 at 5:15 PM) Original
(Posted online: 4/29/24 at 2:00 PM) Revised Numbering
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via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other
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Roll Call
1. Committee Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses
Minutes and Permits Committee Meeting of March 27, 2024.
(ID # 24-0411)
2. Public Hearing
2.1. License Referred for Recommendation: New Garage License,
(ID # 24-0549) Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St, 0 vehicles
inside, 25 vehicles outside for mechanical repairs, auto
body work, and spray painting, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat:;
8am-2pm, Sun: closed.
3. Order Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr.
(ID # 24-0107) That the Director of Economic Development update this
Council on efforts taken to inform relevant business
owners about the newly implemented closed captioning
ordinance.
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