City Council — Minutes, May 23, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Meeting Minutes 7:00 PM Thursday, May 23, 2024 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 Executive Session at 8:21 PM and returned at 9:46 PM. 1.1. Call of the Roll. Roll Call (ID # 24-0800) Councilor Davis arrived at 7:01 PM. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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 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 Present: City Councilor At Large Wilfred N. Mbah Absent: 1.2. Remembrances. Remembrances (ID # 24-0801) APPROVED RESULT: 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2024. Minutes (ID # 24-0802) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: Page 1 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. By Councilor Strezo That this Council discuss how the lapse in consistent mail delivery in Somerville has affected municipal bill collection, reports of bills not received, or accounts marked delinquent. Order (ID # 24-0788) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee FOLLOWUP: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 4.2. By Councilor Strezo That the Postmaster share recent and ongoing efforts to adequately staff postal carrier routes and communicate any steps taken to address Post Office staff shortages in Somerville. Resolution (ID # 24-0789) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee FOLLOWUP: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 4.3. By Councilor Strezo Conveying a report of the Children's Cabinet. Communication (ID # 24-0787) Page 2 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 4.4. By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Scott That the Director of Engineering appear before the Committee on Land Use to discuss how required electrical equipment can modify the plans for already-approved new developments, such as at 379 Somerville Avenue. Order (ID # 24-0790) Councilor Ewen-Campen commented that a new apartment building is being built in his ward and that two neighborhood meetings were held. He said that 30% of the street side of the building has a piece of electrical equipment present and he’s concerned because he doesn’t know if this will be seen on all new buildings. Councilor Scott stated that there are underground solutions for these pads and he doesn’t think they have to be above ground. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 4.5. By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility begin a public process to determine how to manage traffic issues on Benton Road in light of the upcoming change of Central Street to a one-way from Summer Street to Highland Avenue. Order (ID # 24-0791) Councilor Ewen-Campen stated that traffic on this part of Central Street is slated to change around June 10th. He pointed out that Benton Road is a 2-way street with parking on 1 side. He spoke to the Mobility Department several times about the traffic problems on Benton Road and he would like a solution and a public process to discuss options. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 3 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. EQUITY, GENDER, FAMILIES AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on May 15, 2024. Committee Report (ID # 24-0703) Councilor Strezo summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that a public hearing was held to hear from residents about water and sewer bills. Another Public Hearing will be held by the Water and Sewer Department on May 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM regarding the setting of the new water and sewer rates. That meeting will be held in the Water and Sewer Department’s conference room at 15 Franey Road. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.A.2. By Councilor Strezo That the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations conduct a Committee of the Whole Public Hearing to hear how the increases in water and sewer rates are affecting Somerville residents, and be it further Ordered that all relevant city departments be in attendance. Order (ID # 24-0477) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: Page 4 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 6.A.3. By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Administration address its plan to prevent displacement in relation to water and sewer bills. Resolution (ID # 24-0717) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee FOLLOWUP: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.A.4. By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Administration report to this Council the plans for the committed and unspent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars and how much, if any, can be spent on current and future water and sewer bill relief for residents. Resolution (ID # 24-0718) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee FOLLOWUP: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 21, 2024. Committee Report (ID # 24-0705) Councilor Wilson summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee recommended for approval payment of three prior year invoices, acceptance and expenditure of three grants, one bond, two departmental transfers and one appropriation. Page 5 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.B.2. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $32,695 using available funds in the Parks and Recreation Building Rental account for portable invoices. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0627) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.B.3. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required from Home Energy Efficiency Team, Inc. to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for a feasibility study to identify potential locations for geothermal networks. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0643) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.B.4. Requesting authorization to borrow $3,010,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2024 Building Improvements program. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0644) APPROVED RESULT: Page 6 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.B.5. Requesting approval to use available funds in the City Clerk Salaries account in the amount of $1,913.40 to fund a Legislative Services Manager position. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0654) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.B.6. Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance (“Free Cash”) to the Law Department Legal Services Account for anticipated outside legal counsel invoices. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0655) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.B.7. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $70 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Fleet Division R&M Vehicles account for vehicle inspection invoices. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0660) APPROVED RESULT: Page 7 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.B.8. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $7,075 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Division Rental Buildings account for portable restroom rental services. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0661) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.B.9. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the Recycle Dividend Program. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0666) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.B.10. Requesting approval of a transfer of $80,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Lights & Lines accounts to the DPW Grounds Professional and Technical account to cover year-end grounds maintenance expenses. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0668) APPROVED RESULT: Page 8 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.B.11. Requesting approval to accept and expend an up to $60,000 grant with no new match required, from the Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program through the City of Cambridge to the Water and Sewer Department for income eligible ratepayers who are directly billed for their service(s) and who have an arrearage. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0669) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 20, 2024. Committee Report (ID # 24-0704) Councilor Davis summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee discussed adopting the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 175M: Family and Medical Leave. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 9 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 6.D. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 22, 2024. Committee Report (ID # 24-0706) Councilor Burnley summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee recommended for approval two Extended Operating Hours Licenses and one New Garage License. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.D.2. New Extended Operating Hours License, Eat Greek Gyros, 215 Elm St, for in-store, take-out, and delivery services until 2am. License (ID # 24-0609) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.D.3. New Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's, 622 Somerville Ave, opening Sun-Thur until 1am, Fri-Sat until 2am for takeout and delivery services. License (ID # 24-0635) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 10 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 6.D.4. New Garage License, BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, 122 Assembly Park Drive, 306 vehicles inside, 0 vehicles outside for charging money to store vehicles and operating a tow, operating 7 days a week 24 hours. License (ID # 24-0692) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.E. RODENT ISSUES SPECIAL COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on May 14, 2024. Committee Report (ID # 24-0702) Councilor Wilson summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee received a presentation recapping the city’s efforts to mitigate rodent issues to date and an update regarding the 2024 Integrated Pest Management Plan. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 6.E.2. By Councilor Clingan That the Environmental Health Coordinator appear before the Special Committee on Rodent Issues to present the 2024 Integrated Pest Management Plan. Order (ID # 24-0663) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on the status of collective bargaining negotiations with all municipal bargaining units. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0786) The Council entered into Executive Session at 8:21 PM to discuss this item. Page 11 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 The Council reconvened in open session at 9:46 PM. President Ewen-Campen stated that no votes were taken in Executive Session other than the vote to adjourn. APPROVED RESULT: 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, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: 7.2. Requesting approval of a conveyance and grant of easement for Leonard Grimes Park at 31 Tufts Street. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0656) President Ewen-Campen informed the Council that the Administration has requested that this item be tabled until the net regular City Council meeting. Councilor McLaughlin commented that he wants additional information on this item, as it is in his ward. LAID ON THE TABLE RESULT: 7.3. Requesting approval to execute the Third Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2025. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0720) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.4. Requesting approval to settle a claim for $7,182 pursuant to Section 2-124 of the Code of Ordinances. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0767) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.5. Requesting approval of a transfer of $40,000 from the Kennedy Pool Electricity Account to the Kennedy Pool Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to increase employees for programs. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0681) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 12 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 7.6. Requesting approval of a transfer of $7,182 from the Unemployment Compensation account to the Law Department Judgments and Settlements account to settle a pending claim. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0768) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.7. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for traffic safety improvements at the Alewife Brook Parkway and Broadway intersection. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0773) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.8. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for a multi-use trail at Blessing of the Bay park. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0774) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.9. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $60,067 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 # 24-0772) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.10. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for the National Association of City Transportation Officials Designing Cities 2024 Conference Registration. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0775) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. Page 13 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.11. Requesting approval to accept a gift valued at $18,000, from Boston's Office of Emergency Management to the Department of Public Works for a generator. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0719) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.12. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,120 using available funds in the Police Department Professional and Technical account for random drug screening and breath alcohol testing. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0785) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.13. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $385 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for transcription services. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0697) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.14. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $250 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for translation/interpretation services. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0698) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.15. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $199.99 using available funds in the Police Department In Service Training account for public relations training for first responders. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0784) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 14 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 7.16. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ellen Ellis to the Council on Aging. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0712) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16 through 7.25 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 7.17. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Tania Medeiros Romanoff to the Council on Aging. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0713) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16 through 7.25 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 7.18. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brad Bortner to the Council on Aging. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0714) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16 through 7.25 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 15 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 7.19. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sari Kayyali to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0777) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16 through 7.25 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 7.20. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Amanda Rychel to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0778) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16 through 7.25 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 7.21. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Maria Salim to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0779) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16 through 7.25 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 16 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 7.22. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Adrienne Agarwal to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0780) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16 through 7.25 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 7.23. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Lange to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0781) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16 through 7.25 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 7.24. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kathryne Benesh to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0782) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16 through 7.25 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 17 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 7.25. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paul Morgan to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0783) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 7.16 through 7.25 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 7.26. Conveying the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for exterior cameras at fire stations. Mayor's Communication (ID # 24-0693) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. City Clerk requesting confirmation of the appointment of Madalyn Letellier to the position of Legislative Services Manager. Officer's Communication (ID # 24-0696) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 8.2. City Clerk submitting recommendations for adjustments to certain fees charged by the City Clerk’s Office, effective July 1, 2024. Officer's Communication (ID # 24-0798) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.3 through 7.15 and 8.2, and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 18 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 8.3. Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development reporting on recent workshops on housing development and filling office and life science spaces. Officer's Communication (ID # 24-0799) Director Galligani gave a presentation about unlocking housing production and filling lab space. He explained that new developments have brought revenue to the city, however, there is a slowdown in filling life science spaces, and he noted that post-pandemic effects are being felt locally. The pace of real estate growth has slowed and the costs for developing new housing keeps rising. The project at 15 McGrath Highway is currently on pause and he’s hoping that the project at 299 Broadway will work out. To get ahead of any potential problems, workshops were held with several interested parties to understand housing production issues. In many areas, rents have flattened on average, squeezing margins for developers. The cost of land remains high and projects that were viable a few years ago are now being lost. Director Galligani said that the pace of new construction may slow, and the real estate market will become cutthroat as high interest rates lead to companies reserving their cash. Some possible solutions include zoning relief, permit relief, tax relief, temporary changes for inclusionary housing, adjusting linage fees, increasing the use of vouchers and exploring new finance approaches. Director Galligani stated that there are 2 million square feet of space that will probably remain vacant and that Kendall Square remains the center of the Life Sciences industry. The cost for such space in Somerville has exceeded that of Kendall Square and it’s now less expensive to rent space in Boston than in Somerville. He spoke about possible solutions for commercial leasing, including addressing the cost differential, expanding marketing to the Life Science industry, and exploring workforce development collaborations. The next steps would be to engage the City Council, evaluate and refine ideas, and return to the Council with proposals and opportunities. Director Galligani is confident that the problem can be solved by working together. Councilor Burnley stated that he is not in favor of reducing inclusionary minimums and said that the city should look in areas where it does not have a competitive advantage. Councilor Wilson inquired about a financing program for new housing and Director Galligani explained that it would be through Mass Housing and that more information will be available when the program launches. Councilor Wilson asked about changes to inclusionary housing and the Director replied that, with more flexibility, more and larger family units could be built, but that would reduce the overall numbers of affordable housing units. Councilor Davis stated that he hesitates to embrace the challenge using zoning because zoning is a long-term tool and he believes that this is a short-term challenge that the city can get through. He attended one of the workshops and noted that the concern brought up the most was taxes and that doing business in Somerville is costlier than other places. Councilor Strezo inquired about opportunity zones and Director Galligani explained that those zones are federally designated and will be expiring in Page 19 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 the near future. A benefit of opportunity zones is that capital gains taxes can be delayed or avoided. Councilor Strezo vehemently stated that she does not agree with adjusting commercial linkage fees nor does she support tweaking inclusionary numbers. The Director explained that Section 8 and other voucher programs are difficult to target and project-based vouchers are scarce and it’s hard to get enough of them to bring to a specific project. Councilor Pineda Neufeld asked if Somerville is the most expensive regionally and the Director replied that our permit fees are higher than our peers, and in some cases, exceptionally higher. Councilor McLaughlin also participated in the workshops and said that housing is an important part of addressing the lab space situation. He stated that he was firm in not reducing inclusionary numbers but indicated his willingness to do some other things, possibly with zoning. He inquired about tax incremental financing and the City Council’s place in that process and Director Galligani said that the city would use the same approach as it did for 299 Broadway, i.e., review what is necessary to get the project started and bring it to the City Council. Councilor Scott said he was glad to hear that the city is starting to be concerned with holes in the ground and he asked why the city would want to offer incentives for major projects. He asked where the affordable housing units that were supposed to be built with Federal Realty’s PILOT funds are. He said that the city is dependent on developer revenue to meet its basic needs and he asked why the vacant property ordinance isn’t being enforced. He said that he believes that there are approaches the city could take. He also mentioned the shameful mismanagement of the Water and Sewer Department. Councilor Wilson pointed out that there have been 1,900 layoffs so far this year from the biotech industry in Cambridge. Director Galligani commented that we overbuilt as a region, but that there are signs that a rebound is starting. President Ewen-Campen doesn’t want to see the city make rash decisions and he’s confident that inclusionary rates will not change. He asked how climate tech space figures in, and the Director replied that if prices come down, then properties will be repurposed. President Ewen-Campen asked about the earlier comment about rents flattening and Director Galligani noted that developers are saying that, but it’s not a reality for people in Somerville. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 20 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. New Drainlayer's License, N&M Excavating. License (ID # 24-0721) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.2. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain LLC. License (ID # 24-0722) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.3. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation Corporation. License (ID # 24-0723) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: Page 21 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.4. Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction. License (ID # 24-0724) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.5. Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating LLC. License (ID # 24-0725) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.6. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St. License (ID # 24-0726) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. Page 22 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.7. New Flammables License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor Street, storing 3,549 gallons. License (ID # 24-0793) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Licenses and Permits Committee FOLLOWUP: 9.8. Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto Inc., 3 Craigie St. License (ID # 24-0733) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.9. Renewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway. License (ID # 24-0728) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: Page 23 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.10. Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet Company, 229 Lowell St. License (ID # 24-0735) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.11. Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway. License (ID # 24-0729) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.12. Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. License (ID # 24-0730) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: Page 24 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.13. Renewing Flammables License, Evocative, 50 Inner Belt Rd. License (ID # 24-0741) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.14. Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, Inc., 583 Broadway. License (ID # 24-0732) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.15. Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 23R Inner Belt Rd. License (ID # 24-0739) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. Page 25 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.16. Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 70 R Third Ave. License (ID # 24-0744) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.17. Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 132 Washington St. License (ID # 24-0745) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.18. Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. License (ID # 24-0736) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them Page 26 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.19. Renewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company, 30 Inner Belt Rd. License (ID # 24-0740) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.20. Renewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. License (ID # 24-0742) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.21. Renewing Flammables License, Sam's Gas & Service, 166 Boston Ave. License (ID # 24-0727) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 Page 27 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.22. Renewing Flammables License, Silicon PropCo 2021, LLC, 101 South St. License (ID # 24-0743) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.23. Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford St. License (ID # 24-0737) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.24. Renewing Flammables License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541 Broadway. License (ID # 24-0731) Page 28 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.25. Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St. License (ID # 24-0734) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.26. Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul Company of Boston, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy. License (ID # 24-0738) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 29 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 9.27. Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington St. License (ID # 24-0747) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.28. Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change AB0001, 182 Washington St. License (ID # 24-0746) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.29. Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St. License (ID # 24-0748) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 30 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 9.30. Renewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. License (ID # 24-0749) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.31. Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St. License (ID # 24-0750) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.32. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi Inc, Med. #16 58. License (ID # 24-0766) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: Page 31 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.33. Jodee Frias applying for a Public Event License for Tufts University Graduate Student Council 28th Annual 5K Charity Race on May 25 from 8am to 1:30pm (raindate May 27). Public Event (ID # 24-0792) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.34. Alexandra Weiner applying for a Public Event License for Calvin Street BP on May 26 from 10am to 8pm (raindate May 27). Public Event (ID # 24-0751) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.35. Veterans Department applying for a Public Event License for Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony on May 27 from 9am to 11:30am. Public Event (ID # 24-0752) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: Page 32 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.36. Stephanie Galaitsi applying for a Public Event License for Josephine Ave BP and Mural Painting on June 1 from 7am to 2pm (raindate June 2). Public Event (ID # 24-0794) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.37. Tracy Wilson applying for a Public Event License for Walker St/Leonard St BP on June 1 from 2pm to 7pm (raindate June 2). Public Event (ID # 24-0795) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.38. Rachel Powe applying for a Public Event License for Leonard St/Walker St BP on June 1 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate June 2). Public Event (ID # 24-0796) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. Page 33 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.39. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Nepali Culture Fest on June 1 from 2:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate June 8). Public Event (ID # 24-0753) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.40. Marla Wessland applying for a Public Event License for Wallace Street BP on June 1 from 3:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate June 2). Public Event (ID # 24-0754) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.41. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets: Carnaval on June 2 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate June 9). Public Event (ID # 24-0755) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them Page 34 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.42. Todd Kaplan applying for a Public Event License for Todd Kaplan Birthday Party on June 2 from 1pm to 5pm (raindate June 16). Public Event (ID # 24-0797) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.43. Rishika Dhawan applying for a Public Event License for CultureHouse Union Square BP on June 2 from 2pm to 8:30pm (raindate June 9). Public Event (ID # 24-0756) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.44. Bow Market applying for a Public Event License for Annual Curated Vintage Market on June 2 and October 13 from 9am to 9pm (raindates June 9 and October 20). Public Event (ID # 24-0757) Page 35 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.45. Family Bike Ride/Community Pedal Power applying for a Public Event License for Family Bike Ride River Ride on June 8 from 11am to 11:30am (raindate June 9). Public Event (ID # 24-0758) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.46. Ann Peralta applying for a Public Event License for Warwick St. BP on June 9 from 2pm to 8pm (raindates June 15 and June 16). Public Event (ID # 24-0759) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 36 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 9.47. Matt Timmins applying for a Public Event License for Upper Bartlett BP on June 15 from 1pm to 10pm (raindate June 16). Public Event (ID # 24-0760) APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.48. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Big Gay Dance Party on June 22 from 3pm to 9pm (raindate June 23). Public Event (ID # 24-0761) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.49. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Fourth of July Celebration on June 27 from 1pm to 11pm (raindate June 28). Public Event (ID # 24-0762) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 37 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 9.50. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for ArtBeat: Wild on July 13 from 8am to 11pm (raindate July 14). Public Event (ID # 24-0763) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.51. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets: Strike up the Bands on August 4 from 12pm to 8pm. Public Event (ID # 24-0764) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.52. Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Yart Sale on August 10 from 11:30am to 7pm (raindate August 11). Public Event (ID # 24-0765) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 38 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 9.53. Green Cab Company, Inc. requesting an increase in the taxicab meter rate to $3.80 for the first 1/8 of a mile, $0.50 for each additional 1/8 of a mile and $32 per hour waiting time. Public Communication (ID # 24-0701) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 9.54. Graham Davidson submitting comments re: residential exemption. Public Communication (ID # 24-0695) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.55. Jeff Kaufman submitting comments re: Section 7-153 of the Code of Ordinances. Public Communication (ID # 24-0699) President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the readings of items 9.55 through 9.57 and Place them on File. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.56. Robert Bao submitting comments re: portable toilets at PorchFest. Public Communication (ID # 24-0700) President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the readings of items 9.55 through 9.57 and Place them on File. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: Page 39 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 9.57. Mark Niedergang submitting comments re: item #24-0641, a Zoning Map Amendment for the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). Public Communication (ID # 24-0715) President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the readings of items 9.55 through 9.57 and Place them on File. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Matthew Kane to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0803) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 10.1 and 10.2 and refer them to the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 10.2. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael Finnegan to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0804) Councilor Pineda Neufeld moved to waive the readings of items 10.1 and 10.2 and refer them to the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 40 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 10.3. Proclaiming April 2024 to be Arab American Heritage Month. Mayor's Communication (ID # 24-0810) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 10.4. Proclaiming May 2024 to be Jewish American Heritage Month. Mayor's Communication (ID # 24-0812) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 10.5. Jamie Gouger applying for a Public Event License for Garcia Hand Picked Bertha Pop Up on June 7 from 1pm to 8pm (raindate June 21). Public Event (ID # 24-0807) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: Page 41 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 10.6. Nicole Girouard applying for a Public Event License for Classical Ideal: Celebrating Artistic Heritage of the Classical World on June 8 from 12pm to 4pm (raindate June 9). Public Event (ID # 24-0808) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 10.7. Economic Development applying for a Public Event License for Gilman Park Community Event on June 15 through September 30 from 7am to 10pm. Public Event (ID # 24-0806) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 10.8. Daniel Wong applying for a Public Event License for Spring Oak Bolton Houghton BP on June 15 from 1pm to 6pm (raindate June 16). Public Event (ID # 24-0809) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: Page 42 of 43

City Council Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 10.9. Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Juneteenth Flag Raising on June 18 from 10am to 1pm (raindate June 17). Public Event (ID # 24-0811) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.6, 9.8 through 9.46, 9.48 through 9.52 and 10.5 through 10.9 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 10.10. Aaron Weber submitting comments re: density bonus. Public Communication (ID # 24-0805) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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., City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, and Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was Adjourned at 10:07 PM on a roll call vote of 9 in favor (McLaughlin, Davis, Wilson, Sait, Scott, Burnley, Strezo, Pineda Neufeld, Ewen-Campen), 0 opposed, 2 absent (Mbah, Clingan). Page 43 of 43