City Council — Minutes, May 11, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Meeting Minutes 7:00 PM Thursday, May 11, 2023 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 7:03 PM by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. 1.1. Call of the Roll. Roll Call (ID # 23-0805) Councilor Gomez-Mouakad arrived at 7:30 pm following the Traffic Commission meeting. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis Present: Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld Absent: 1.2. Remembrances. Remembrances (ID # 23-0806) APPROVED RESULT: 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 13, 2023. Minutes (ID # 23-0807) APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 1 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 50 feet of conduit in Willow Avenue, from Utility Pole 198/13 to a point of pickup at 110 Willow Avenue. Grant of Location (ID # 23-0758) Ross Bilodeau, representing Verizon, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. By Councilor Strezo, Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Engineering paint a crosswalk at Washington and Franklin Streets. Order (ID # 23-0726) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 4.2. By Councilor Strezo 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. Order (ID # 23-0780) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 2 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 4.3. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 23-0781) WITHDRAWN RESULT: 4.4. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 23-0782) WITHDRAWN RESULT: 4.5. By Councilor Strezo 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. Order (ID # 23-0783) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 4.6. By Councilor Strezo 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. Order (ID # 23-0787) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 3 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 4.7. By Councilor Strezo 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. Order (ID # 23-0788) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 4.8. By Councilor Strezo 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. Order (ID # 23-0789) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 4 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 4.9. By Councilor Strezo 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. Order (ID # 23-0790) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Utilities and Public Works Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 4.10. By Councilor Strezo That the Administration provide an update on plans for Universal Basic Income/Guaranteed Income implementation and rollout. Resolution (ID # 23-0727) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Housing and Community Development Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 4.11. By Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Environmental Health Coordinator update this Council on spring rodent mitigation programs and SMART box phases. Order (ID # 23-0797) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Rodent Issues Special Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 5 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 4.12. By Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Davis and Councilor McLaughlin That the Administration update this Council on the progress and timeline for establishing a safe consumption site. Resolution (ID # 23-0796) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Health and Public Safety Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 4.13. By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Wilson Amending the Zoning Ordinances Section 10.3, Development Standards, and Table 10.4.1. to include vegetated roofs. Zoning Ordinance (ID # 23-0791) Councilor Gomez Mouakad assumed the Chair. Councilor Ewen-Campen spoke on this item saying that there are myriad benefits to be had by making the suggested change. He’s looking forward to discussing the matter in the Land Use Committee. Councilor Ewen-Campen assumed Chair. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.14. By Councilor Ewen-Campen In his capacity as President, appointing Alessandra Seiter to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board. Communication (ID # 23-0720) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 6 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 4.15. By Councilor Ewen-Campen In his capacity as President, appointing Catherine MacLean to the PILOT Advisory Task Force. Communication (ID # 23-0721) President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the readings of items 4.15 and 4.16. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 4.16. By Councilor Ewen-Campen In his capacity as President, appointing Alexandre Galimberti to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board. Communication (ID # 23-0775) President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the readings of items 4.15 and 4.16. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. CHARTER REVIEW SPECIAL COMMITTEE Page 7 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 6.A.1. Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 10, 2023. Committee Report (ID # 23-0732) Councilor Scott reported on the actions taken by the committee and noted that it has been 6 months since the first meeting of this committee. A public hearing was held at the meeting and will be continued at the May 24th meeting of the committee and the record will be kept open until then. The next meeting will include correcting scrivener errors and receiving comments from the Administration. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 6.A.2. By Councilor Davis That language be added to Section 3-6 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text to include a provision subjecting the Chief Administrative Officer to reappointment and reconfirmation every two years. Resolution (ID # 23-0815) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.3. By Councilor Scott Supporting the Charter Review Committee’s recommended Charter language in Section 6-6 requiring that the mayor submit a capital improvement program to the city council on or about October 15 of each year. Resolution (ID # 23-0816) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.4. By Councilor Scott That the language in Section 6-3 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text be amended to include a requirement for the financial review presentation to be held on November 1. Resolution (ID # 23-0817) APPROVED RESULT: Page 8 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 6.A.5. By Councilor Scott That language be included in Section 6-2 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed text to change the timeline for soliciting Councilors’ budget input to the first regular City Council meeting of each calendar year. Resolution (ID # 23-0818) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.6. By Councilor Kelly That the Charter Review Committee’s proposed text be updated to move the General Fund budget submission deadline to May 15, and the School Committee budget submission to May 1 accordingly. Resolution (ID # 23-0819) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.7. By Councilor Ewen-Campen That Section 2-8(d) of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter be added to read: Civil Service Employees - The mayor shall refer to the city council and simultaneously file with the city clerk the name of each person the mayor desires to appoint as a member or officer of the police department or the fire department. The city council shall not unreasonably withhold confirmation of appointments, shall adhere to any merit principles identified in applicable law, including, but not limited to applicable civil service law, and shall accompany a rejection with a written statement describing the reason, which shall be delivered to and placed on file with the city clerk within 30 days of that rejection. The question on confirmation of any appointment submitted by the mayor shall not be subject to the procedure of charter objection provided in section 2-9(b) of this charter. Order (ID # 23-0820) APPROVED RESULT: 6.A.8. By Councilor Scott That Section 3-5 of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text be amended by adding the following subsection and renumbering subsection (c) to (d): (c) Civil Service Employees - The mayor may appoint, subject to confirmation, members and officers of the police department and fire department. Order (ID # 23-0821) APPROVED RESULT: Page 9 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 6.A.9. By Councilor Davis That Section 5-3 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text be amended to read: The mayor and city council shall provide a review to be made of all municipal employee compensation at 5-year intervals to ensure compensation is distributed equitably across all municipal employees and to the greatest extent possible compensation is sufficient to live in the city examine whether compensation reflects principles of equity and to the greatest extent possible is sufficient for municipal employees to live in the city. This review shall be made by a special committee to be established by ordinance, and the initial review shall be implemented as provided in Section 9-7(b). Order (ID # 23-0822) APPROVED RESULT: 6.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 9, 2023. Committee Report (ID # 23-0731) Councilor Wilson reported on the actions taken by the committee and listed, as detailed in the Committee Report, the amounts recommended for approval. A Grants Analyst position in OSPCD was also recommended for approval. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 6.B.2. By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Kelly That the City Solicitor advise this Council regarding the city's ability to use General Funds for a mass medical debt relief program. Order (ID # 23-0359) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.B.3. Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,000 from the Fire Department Salaries Account to the Fire Alarm Overtime Account to cover a deficit in the Fire Alarm Overtime account. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0549) APPROVED RESULT: Page 10 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 6.B.4. Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for PMA Consultants LLC, for owner's project manager (OPM) services for the Building Master Plan project. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0643) APPROVED RESULT: 6.B.5. Requesting approval of a transfer of $17,590.52 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Economic Development Division Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Administration Personal Services Account to fund a grants and procurement analyst position. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0655) APPROVED RESULT: 6.B.6. Requesting approval of a transfer of $27,200 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Housing Division Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Administration Division Personal Services Account to fund temporary salaries to cover the OSPCD special counsel vacancy. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0656) APPROVED RESULT: 6.B.7. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $17,950 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Department for produce for the Mobile Market. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0661) WITHDRAWN RESULT: 6.B.8. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $65,040 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the traffic safety program. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0668) APPROVED RESULT: 6.B.9. Requesting the appropriation of $26,279.51 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the Supervised Consumption Plan. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0673) APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 11 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 6.C. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 4, 2023. Committee Report (ID # 23-0728) Councilor McLaughlin reported on the actions taken by the committee. The committee received an update on local and veterans’ preference hiring on the US2 project in Union Square. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 6.C.2. By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the implementation of the Union Square Covenant, which includes local and veterans preference in hiring. Order (ID # 23-0458) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.D. OPEN SPACE, ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 8, 2023. Committee Report (ID # 23-0730) Councilor Burnley reported on the actions taken by the committee and spoke about black swallow-wort, municipal composting, solar panel installation bottlenecks, and community gardens. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 12 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 6.D.2. By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Kelly and Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council on the average time it takes for residents to have solar panels installed, identify the bottlenecks in this process, and discuss how this process can be streamlined and accelerated. Order (ID # 22-0565) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.D.3. By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Planning & Zoning and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment report on strategies to integrate and implement photovoltaics, weatherization, and electrification in Historic Properties. Order (ID # 22-0569) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.D.4. By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Scott That the appropriate staff update this Council on the status of the community gardens and discuss opportunities to create a mutual aid garden. Order (ID # 22-0687) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.D.5. By Councilor Wilson, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry update this Council on plans to dramatically increase the number of trees in Foss Park. Order (ID # 22-0828) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.D.6. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Kelly and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on any plans for a municipal composting program. Order (ID # 22-0951) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.D.7. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry, the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment, and the Director of Communications and Community Engagement discuss with this Council, opportunities to increase communication and education of residents on the impact of black swallow-wort and how to effectively remove and dispose of it. Order (ID # 23-0217) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: Page 13 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 6.E. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on May 8, 2023. Committee Report (ID # 23-0729) Councilor Kelly reported on the actions taken by the committee and said that many items regarding utility poles and wires were held for further discussion. Most of the meeting revolved around the topic of municipal broadband networks. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 6.E.2. By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the wires wrapped around the pole near 57 Atherton Street and report to the City Council who owns the pole. Order (ID # 23-0327) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F. SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMMITTEE 6.F.1. Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting in Joint Session with the School Committee's Finance and Facilities Subcommittee on May 1, 2023. Committee Report (ID # 23-0722) Councilor Gomez Mouakad reported on the actions taken by the committee. A presentation was given to the committee to clarify the phases for the programming, design and development of the Winter Hill and Brown School Renovation/Reconstruction projects. The committee also discussed the East Somerville Community School, Somerville High School Field House floor, and school park and playground surfaces. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 14 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 6.F.2. By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the current noise readings of the mechanical systems on the roof of the East Somerville Community School and verify that they are in compliance with Noise Control Ordinance regulations. Order (ID # 22-1927) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.3. By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on issues with the High School Field House track flooring material and bleachers. Order (ID # 23-0144) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.4. By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management explain the selections of surface materials for school parks and playgrounds. Order (ID # 23-0145) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.5. By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management clarify the phases for the programming, design and development of the Winter Hill and Brown School Renovation/Reconstruction in the CIP Presentation shared with this Council on March 9, 2023. Order (ID # 23-0479) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.6. By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management identify department staff allocated to the School Building Feasibility Study, and the projected time commitment of this staff for the duration of the study. Order (ID # 23-0481) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.7. By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the Building Conditions Analysis and Renovation Potential Assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and provide a schedule of the projected completion of this analysis and assessment. Order (ID # 23-0609) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: Page 15 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Requesting approval to appropriate $104,247.14 from the Bikeshare Stabilization fund for new stations at 5 Middlesex Ave and 10-50 Prospect St. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0718) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of item 7.1 to 7.4 and 10.4 to 10.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.2. Requesting approval to extend the contract with the Mystic River Watershed Association for Blessing of the Bay Park Revitalization Phase 2 for an additional 24 months. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0725) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of item 7.1 to 7.4 and 10.4 to 10.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.3. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $17,950 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Department to restructure the food security coalition. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0772) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of item 7.1 to 7.4 and 10.4 to 10.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.4. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,063.14 grant, with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation for staff attendance at the Designing Cities 2023 conference. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0606) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of item 7.1 to 7.4 and 10.4 to 10.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 16 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 7.5. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Colin Curzi to the Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0792) President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the readings of item 7.5 to 7.7 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.6. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Denise Price to the Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0793) President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the readings of item 7.5 to 7.7 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.7. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Coughlin to the Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0795) President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the readings of item 7.5 to 7.7 and refer them to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 17 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 7.8. Requesting to appear to introduce Lammis Vargas, Chief Administrative Officer. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0777) Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Lammis Vargas introduced herself to the Council and said that she is looking forward to working for the city. She said that, to assist her in developing a plan for more efficiency, she is currently undertaking a listening tour to understand how the city operates. Chief Vargas told the Council that she has worked for the State of Rhode Island and has executed successful plans, written policies, provided legal counsel, drafted municipal ordinances, and developed policies to continue growth in various departments. She noted that she presently also serves as a municipal councilor. She views her position here as a problem solver, making sure that city services have no interruptions. She is looking forward to working with councilors and said that the point of contact for departments has not changed. In her brief time here, she has noticed some overlapping of departments. Councilor Burnley commented that he was curious about the relationship between the City Council and the Chief Administrative Officer regarding policy concerns, to which Chief Vargas said she welcomes feedback and conversation from councilors. Councilor McLaughlin asked about the difference between CAO and City Manager positions and Chief Vargas replied that a City Manager deals more with the operational side of government, whereas a CAO works with the mayor and City Council to achieve benchmarks efficiently. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 7.9. Requesting to appear with consultant Donald Jacobs, to provide information regarding the Classification and Compensation Study. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0778) Liaison Singh informed the Council that the consultant was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. LAID ON THE TABLE RESULT: 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS Page 18 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 8.1. Director of Water and Sewer conveying the FY 2024 Water & Sewer Rate proposal. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-0550) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 8.2. Director of Communications and Community Engagement conveying the process for language access requests. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-0786) Meredith Gamble, Deputy Director and Language Justice Coordinator, SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs, gave a presentation about the ecosystem of language justice and its elements. The goal is centered so that language access services are accessible, equitable, effective and do no harm, i.e., interpretations are accurate. The City Council may request interpretation (oral) or translation (written) services via an online Language Access Request Form. She explained the process of handling requests and offered some preliminary steps to be considered before submitting a request. She asked for feedback after services have been delivered to ensure that needs are being met. When there is a known specific language need, the process will be expedited as much as possible. Councilor Gomez Mouakad asked about posting information, in languages besides English, on how to request services and she spoke about moving to a different virtual meeting platform. She asked if meetings should be prepared for by demographics and if councilors could reach out to SomerViva for help in communicating with constituents in real time. Councilor Kelly asked about tension between making a request and then having no one show up to take advantage of the service and Deputy Director Gamble explained that the goal isn’t to have the whole community attend. Staff will keep working until it becomes likely that people will show up because they’ve heard about the services. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 19 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 8.3. City Clerk submitting amendments to the proposed charter to address scrivener's errors. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-0794) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Charter Review Special Committee FOLLOWUP: 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. New Automatic Amusement Device License, The Public, 563 Broadway, 6 devices. License (ID # 23-0773) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.2. New Billiards and Bowling License, The Public, 563 Broadway, 2 pool tables. License (ID # 23-0774) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.2 and 9.25 and refer them to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Licenses and Permits Committee FOLLOWUP: 9.3. New Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co. Inc. License (ID # 23-0739) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 20 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 9.4. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Coastal Landscape Management. License (ID # 23-0737) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.5. Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc. License (ID # 23-0769) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.6. Renewing Drainlayer's License, DOG Excavation. License (ID # 23-0738) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 21 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 9.7. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech, Inc. License (ID # 23-0740) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.8. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction Inc. License (ID # 23-0741) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.9. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC. License (ID # 23-0768) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 22 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 9.10. New Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Hwy, opening for 24/7 operation for take-out and delivery services. License (ID # 23-0771) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.11. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway. License (ID # 23-0802) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.12. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave. License (ID # 23-0784) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 23 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 9.13. Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie St. License (ID # 23-0742) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.14. Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway. License (ID # 23-0804) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.15. Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. License (ID # 23-0743) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 24 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 9.16. Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms #2469, 701 Somerville Ave. License (ID # 23-0744) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.17. Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas, 343 Medford St. License (ID # 23-0745) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.18. Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair Inc, 583 Broadway. License (ID # 23-0746) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 25 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 9.19. Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 23R Inner Belt Rd. License (ID # 23-0747) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.20. Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 70R Third Ave. License (ID # 23-0748) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.21. Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 132 Washington St. License (ID # 23-0749) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 26 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 9.22. Renewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. License (ID # 23-0801) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.23. Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul Company of Boston, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy. License (ID # 23-0750) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.24. Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way. License (ID # 23-0751) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Page 27 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 9.25. New Garage License, Zone Kar, 166 Boston Ave, 2 cars inside, 4 outside for mechanical repairs only, Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat & Sun closed. License (ID # 23-0752) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.2 and 9.25 and refer them to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Licenses and Permits Committee FOLLOWUP: 9.26. Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel Company, 492R Rutherford Ave. License (ID # 23-0770) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.27. Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. License (ID # 23-0753) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.28. Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes St. License (ID # 23-0800) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: Page 28 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.29. Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc, 71 Linwood St. License (ID # 23-0799) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.30. Renewing Garage License, M. Korson & Co., Inc, 91 Washington St. License (ID # 23-0754) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.31. Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Ave. License (ID # 23-0755) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: Page 29 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.32. Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. License (ID # 23-0756) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.33. Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave. License (ID # 23-0757) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.34. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market Company #2575, 275 Beacon St. License (ID # 23-0759) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: Page 30 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.35. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange, 238 Elm St. License (ID # 23-0803) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.36. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way. License (ID # 23-0767) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.37. Jeff Kaufman applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Morrison on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14). Public Event (ID # 23-0760) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: Page 31 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.38. Claire Crowther applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Morgan on May 13 from 4pm to 6pm (raindate May 14). Public Event (ID # 23-0761) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.39. Peter Montague applying for a Public Event License for Madison St BP on May 20 from 8am to 8:30pm (raindate May 21). Public Event (ID # 23-0785) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.40. Rachel Powe applying for a Public Event License for Leonard St/Walker St BP on June 3 from 9am to 6pm (raindate June 4). Public Event (ID # 23-0762) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: Page 32 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.41. Elisabeth Adams applying for a Public Event License for Berkeley St BP on June 4 from 3pm to 9pm (raindate June 11). Public Event (ID # 23-0763) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.42. Sarah Pappas applying for a Public Event License for Dimick/Marion Streets Mural Repainting on June 24 from 8am to 8pm (raindate June 25). Public Event (ID # 23-0776) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.43. Avir Waxman applying for a Public Event License for Summit Ave BP on July 1 from 10am to 10pm (raindate July 2). Public Event (ID # 23-0764) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: Page 33 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.44. Yessenia Lopez applying for a Public Event License for St Benedict: A mile with Jesus on July 9 from 10:30am to 1pm. Public Event (ID # 23-0765) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.45. Alex Pickert applying for a Public Event License for NICE on July 21, 22 & 23 from 10am to 12am. Public Event (ID # 23-0766) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1, 9.3 to 9.24 and 9.26 to 9.45 and approve them tonight. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 9.46. 138 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding transparency in the development process. Public Communication (ID # 23-0724) President Ewen-Campen will schedule this item for the next Council meeting. LAID ON THE TABLE RESULT: Page 34 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 9.47. Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) conveying a report on housing advocacy efforts. Public Communication (ID # 23-0798) Councilor McLaughlin sponsored Nicole Eigbrett, Director of Community Organizing at the Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS), who spoke about the volunteer work being done to help tenants from being evicted, saying that their team is trying to reach tenants upstream as soon as possible. The team attempts to track deed changes through public documents and then determine if tenants are being displaced. For those tenants facing displacement, the volunteers advise them of their rights and try to assist them. The program began last August and now has 30 volunteers. Since its inception, the team has tracked 256 multi-unit building sales in the city and of those, contact has been made with 133 of them through in person literature drops, door knocking, or mail. The staff has put together a training program for volunteers and is hoping to get tenants organized. The team has made some recommendations for city-level policies. Councilor Strezo asked what efforts are being made to expand Section 8 rentals and Director Eigbrett replied that CAAS has been more on the crisis remediation side of tenant matters. PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Housing and Community Development Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That this City Council conduct a public hearing on the programming, planning and design process and schedule for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and the Benjamin Brown School. Order (ID # 23-0809) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 35 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 10.2. By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning re-evaluate the Green Score (Section 10.4) in the Zoning Ordinances for Neighborhood Residential Districts and consider implementing a percentage for pervious and green space requirements. Order (ID # 23-0810) Councilor Gomez Mouakad said that having certain pervious pavers in back building spaces amounts to creating de facto parking lots, adding that the guidelines seemed focused on stormwater drainage. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 10.3. By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning reconsider the height limits in Neighborhood Residence (NR) Districts, as listed in section 10.2.2.c Arbor or Trellis, to align with the minimum floor to floor heights for each principal building type. Order (ID # 23-0811) Councilor Gomez Mouakad said she is looking for places in the zoning code that seem a little overboard and is trying to make them more reasonable. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 36 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 10.4. Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,000 from the City Clerk Salaries Account to the City Clerk R&M - Software Account to expand the digital accessibility and archiving of the Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinances. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0812) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of item 7.1 to 7.4 and 10.4 to 10.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 10.5. Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,000 from the Clerk of Committees Salaries - Monthly Account to the City Clerk R&M - Software Account to expand the digital accessibility and archiving of the Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinances. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0823) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of item 7.1 to 7.4 and 10.4 to 10.5 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 10.6. Francesca Broekman applying for a Public Event License for Holi Festival on May 14 from 1pm to 5pm (raindate June 4 & June 11). Public Event (ID # 23-0808) APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 11. LATE ITEMS 11.1. By Councilor Davis That language be added to the appropriate section of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text to include a provision subjecting the City Solicitor to reappointment and reconfirmation every two years. Resolution (ID # 23-0826) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Charter Review Special Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 37 of 38

City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 2023 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 11.2. By Councilor Scott and Councilor Wilson Amending Section 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances, Salary Ranges, to provide cost-of-living adjustments for School Committee Members and City Councilors. Ordinance (ID # 23-0827) Councilor Scott stated that in April, he asked for a copy of the Request For Proposals (RFP) for the Compensation Study so that the scope of the study could be determined. He went on to say that councilors were told that the study would include the salaries of the elected officials. Councilor Scott stated that there is nothing in the study, nor the RFP, that deals with the salaries of elected officials. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 11.3. By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That this City Council be thoughtful, respectful, and professional in communication with staff and refrain from personal attacks. Order (ID # 23-0828) Councilor Gomez Mouakad recounted an observation she made about how some councilors speak to city staff and said that one needs to be concrete when speaking on the issues, rather than getting personalities involved. APPROVED RESULT: 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 Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was Adjourned at 9:19 PM. Page 38 of 38