City Council — Minutes, Mar 27, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Meeting Minutes 7:00 PM Thursday, March 27, 2025 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 City Councilor At Large Wilfred N. Mbah City Councilor At Large Jake Wilson Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin City Councilor At Large Willie Burnley Jr. Ward Five City Councilor Naima Sait City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld Present: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld. The City Council entered recess at 8:40 PM and returned at 9:04 PM. 1.1. Call of the Roll. Roll Call (ID # 25-0611) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 1.2. Remembrances. Remembrances (ID # 25-0612) President Pineda Neufeld and Councilor McLaughlin requested a moment of silence to remember Rumeysa Ozturk, the Tufts student arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents this week. Councilor Ewen-Campen stated that he is full of rage about this incident and the ICE agents who snatched and kidnapped Ms. Ozturk off the street with no legal process deprives people of their rights. Councilor Wilson said that he could not believe this occurred as a result of Ms. Ozturk publishing an op-ed that President Trump didn’t like and that the actions are un-American and set a chilling precedent. Councilor Burnley characterized Ms. Ozturk as a union worker who was close to attaining a Ph.D. and commented that she was kidnapped by the federal government for exercising her first amendment rights, adding that mass deportations have collaterals. Councilor Mbah said that there is no reason this should be happening. Councilor McLaughlin noted that another person in East Somerville was abducted this week and Page 1 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 that these actions impact everyone. He noted the show of solidarity for Ms. Ozturk and reported that the Office of Immigrant Affairs is seeking lawyers and credited representatives to assist immigrants. Councilor Clingan stated that some constituents were afraid to attend last night’s rally and stated that ICE is not welcome in this city. Councilor Sait said that everyone should feel outraged and that residents are fearful. Councilor Scott noted that the first abductions in Somerville started a few weeks ago and that each of us should recognize these are preventable losses if we come together to protect our neighbors. APPROVED RESULT: 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2025. Minutes (ID # 25-0613) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 2. CITATIONS 2.1. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld Commending the Somerville Homeless Coalition on their 40th anniversary of supporting our community. Citation (ID # 25-0606) President Pineda Neufeld read the Citation into the record and noted that Somerville Homeless Coalition members were unable to attend tonight. Councilor Burnley expressed his appreciation for the coalition’s work and said that the city must do more to house its people. APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 2 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 3.1. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 106 feet of conduit in Bedford Street, from Utility Pole 316/1 to Utility Pole 25/1. Grant of Location (ID # 25-0525) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilor Scott requested that a traffic management plan be put in place. APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 3.2. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 33 feet of conduit in Bedford Street, from Utility Pole 316/1 to point of pickup at 10 Bedford Street. Grant of Location (ID # 25-0526) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilor Scott requested that a traffic management plan be put in place. APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update and timeline for repairs to damaged play structures at the Capuano Early Education Center schoolyard. Order (ID # 25-0602) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 3 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.2. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Commissioner of Public Works plant natural turf in the muddy greenspace area at the Capuano Early Education Center in advance of the May 3 Family Fun Day celebration for the Capuano’s 20th anniversary. Order (ID # 25-0603) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.3. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Wilson That the Commissioner of Public Works install appropriate soundproofing materials in the Arthur D. Healey School cafetorium. Order (ID # 25-0604) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.4. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Sait That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss with this Council, the development of a universally accessible playground at the front lot of the John F. Kennedy School. Order (ID # 25-0605) Page 4 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.5. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld In her capacity as President, conveying this Council's updated Standing and Special Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2025. Communication (ID # 25-0519) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.6. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. Communication (ID # 25-0608) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.7. By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Housing include a line item contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust’s FY 2026 ordinary maintenance budget in order to sustain its funding for affordable housing development and assistance to households facing rent or mortgage arrears. Order (ID # 25-0568) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 5 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.8. By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Housing Stability calculate and present a budget proposal for sufficient funding that will enable it to continue its programs of municipal flex funding, legal assistance and related housing search services for residents facing displacement and homeless families and individuals in FY 2026. Order (ID # 25-0569) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.9. By Councilor Mbah That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment clarify the situation regarding the federal grant application for composting and, depending on its likely fulfillment, calculate a budget line item to insure that the small-scale pilot program can continue into FY 2026 and expand to more households. Order (ID # 25-0570) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Page 6 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 4.10. By Councilor Mbah That the Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs provide this City Council with regular updates of its operations. Order (ID # 25-0586) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.11. By Councilor Mbah That the Administration work with the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and Commissioner of Public Works to accelerate maintenance schedules, invest in preventative repairs, and develop a clear contingency plan for school displacement. Resolution (ID # 25-0587) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.12. By Councilor Mbah Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. Communication (ID # 25-0567) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Page 7 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 4.13. By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Scott, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Davis, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Ewen-Campen Calling for justice, transparency, and renewed investigative efforts into the unsolved murders of Deanna Cremin, Charline Rosemond, and other victims in Somerville. Resolution (ID # 25-0571) City Clerk Wells read the Resolution into the record. Councilor Clingan said this item was brought forward to correct a profound injustice and he spoke about the murders of both these young women and the scars left on their families, saying that we can’t allow these atrocities to fade into the background. He recognized the work done by law enforcement to solve these cases but said that more needs to be done to bring them to a conclusion. He reported that the District Attorney will come before the City Council at its April 9, 2025 meeting to address this matter. Councilor Clingan sponsored members of both families to address the Council. Deanna’s aunt, Sandra Cowie, thanked the Somerville Police Department for their work and stated that the District Attorney said that Deanna’s murder is not a cold case. Ms. Cowie then explained that the Somerville Police cannot work on the case unless it’s classified as a cold case. She spoke of a facility in Texas that specializes in working with DNA samples and said that she would like evidence from the case sent there for analysis. Charlene’s sister, Rosalie Rosemond, said she believes that her sister’s case is solvable, and that the family believes that answers are out there but question if authorities are seeking those answers to solve this crime. Councilor Clingan noted that a mass would be celebrated this Sunday at St. Ann Church, followed by a walk in honor of Deanna. APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.14. By Councilor Ewen-Campen Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. Communication (ID # 25-0594) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 8 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.15. By Councilor Davis Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. Communication (ID # 25-0607) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 4.16. By Councilor Sait and Councilor Ewen-Campen In support of completing the Mass Central Rail Trail. Resolution (ID # 25-0609) LAID ON THE TABLE RESULT: 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan Declaring the month of March 2025 as National Social Work Month. Resolution (ID # 25-0405) Councilor Wilson spoke of the immense work provided by social workers, sometimes while entering volatile situations. He sponsored Marianne Walles to speak. Ms. Walles, a social worker for 26 years, noted that there are many social workers in the city working in various niches and that they often deal with secondary trauma as a result of their work. She thanked the Council for this recognition. Councilor Clingan reflected on seeing their work up close and personal, calling them true public servants who perform risky work to keep children safe. Councilor Scott commented that it’s their heart and training that makes them special and said the more support we can provide, the better off we’ll all be. APPROVED RESULT: Page 9 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 5.2. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Lima to the position of Firefighter. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0221) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 5.3. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Carvalho to the position of Firefighter. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0222) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 5.4. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon Coco to the position of Firefighter. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0223) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Page 10 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 5.5. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rory Gallivan to the position of Firefighter. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0224) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 5.6. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jake Hardy to the position of Firefighter. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0225) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 5.7. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Todd Headley to the position of Firefighter. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0226) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 5.8. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gavin Tierney to the position of Firefighter. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0227) APPROVED RESULT: Page 11 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 5.9. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew White to the position of Firefighter. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0228) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. CHARTER REVIEW SPECIAL COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Report of the Charter Review Special Committee, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 18, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-0517) Councilor Scott summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that after amending the committee report, the Council will be left with a document that’s ready to go. He said this is the conclusion of a long process and that the Home Rule Petition will now be sent to the mayor for approval and then forwarded to the state legislature for its approval before being returned to the city for inclusion on the ballot as a question to be decided by voters. APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: City Councilor At Large Mbah, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Page 12 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 6.A.2. Conveying recommendations on Charter reform. Mayor's Communication (ID # 24-1308) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.A.3. By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Davis Proposing a Home Rule Petition to establish a charter for the City of Somerville. Home Rule Petition (ID # 25-0482) AMENDMENT: 9-1 b) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city shall not be subject to provisions of chapter 31 of the General Laws. Uniform positions within the police department below the rank of deputy chief shall continue to be subject to said chapter 31. All uniform positions within the fire department, except the assistant chief position and the employee serving in such capacity, shall continue to be subject to said chapter 31. Uniform positions within the police department below the rank of chief of department, and the uniform positions within the fire department, shall continue to be subject to said chapter 31. Tenured civil service employees of the city shall continue to be subject to the provisions of said chapter 31 in the classification held at the time of the effective date of this charter. Councilor Scott offered an amendment to add the underlined text and to delete the stricken text in Sec 9-1(b), as follows: AMENDMENT: 9-1 b) Except as otherwise provided in this charter, the city shall not be subject to provisions of chapter 31 of the General Laws. Uniform positions within the police department below the rank of deputy chief shall continue to be subject to said chapter 31. All uniform positions within the fire department, except the assistant chief position and the employee serving in such capacity, shall continue to be subject to said chapter 31. Uniform positions within the police department below the rank of chief of department, and the uniform positions within the fire department, shall continue to be subject to said chapter 31. Tenured civil service employees of the city shall continue to be subject to the provisions of said chapter 31 in the classification held at the time of the effective date of this charter. The amendment was approved on a roll call vote of 10 in favor (Mbah, Wilson, Ewen-Campen, Scott, McLaughlin, Burnley, Sait, Strezo, Pineda Neufeld), 0 opposed, 1 absent (Davis). Intergovernmental Affairs Director Singh informed the Council that the Administration has not completed its review of the latest document and would like to have any changes that were made reviewed by the Law Department. Legislative Analyst Salisbury explained that this Home Rule Petition is up against the deadline for submission in order to reasonably expect that it could be included on the ballot in 2025 and Councilor Scott noted that the legislature is already past the date for filing bills. APPROVED AS AMENDED RESULT: Page 13 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 6.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 25, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-0597) Councilor Wilson summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee recommended for approval one transfer of funds, one grant acceptance and expenditure, one contract extension, payment of two prior year invoices, two appropriations, ordainment of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances and discussed the potential revenue that would be generated with the adoption of a 3% community impact fee and whether a trust could be created for funds from a short-term rental program, half of which would be allocated for grants to local artists for beautification projects. Councilor Burnley noted that the city will be pursuing the 3% fee increase, which would generate $400,000 for the community and could be used to help artists. APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.2. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $72.24 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Rental Water Cooler Account for the purchase of four cases of bottled water. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0168) APPROVED RESULT: Page 14 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.3. By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the City Auditor provide in writing to this Council, the revenue generated by the short-term rental tax and an estimate of how much additional revenue would be generated if a 3% community impact fee was adopted. Order (ID # 25-0252) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.B.4. By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the City Solicitor provide an assessment of whether a trust could be created for funds from a short-term rental program, half of which would be allocated for grants to local artists for beautification projects, as proposed by the Creative Displacement Task Force. Order (ID # 25-0255) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.B.5. Requesting approval of a time-only extension for an additional two years until 12/31/2026 for the contract with Warner Larson Landscape Architects, to complete additional structural and design services at the Healey Schoolyard and Athletic Field. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0285) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.6. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-322 and 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances, to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0370) ORDINANCE ORDAINED RESULT: Page 15 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: 6.B.7. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,090 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department DCR-Boat House account. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0400) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.8. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $42,000 grant with no new match required from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for safety equipment. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0410) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.9. Requesting approval of a transfer of $35,000 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Council on Aging Transportation (Non-School) Account for the Senior Taxi Transportation program. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0434) APPROVED RESULT: Page 16 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.10. Requesting the appropriation of $160,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Repairs to Buildings Account for fabrication and installation of courts at Founders Rink. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0456) Councilor Wilson moved to sever item #25-0456 from the committee report and refer it back to the Finance Committee so that the Department of Public Works may discuss the challenges involved regarding this matter. The motion was approved on a roll call vote of 10 in favor (Mbah, Wilson, Ewen-Campen, Scott, McLaughlin, Burnley, Sait, Strezo, Davis, Pineda Neufeld), 0 opposed, 1 absent (Clingan). The item was severed and Councilor Wilson sponsored Ruth Foreman, from Somerville Youth Hockey (SYH) to speak, who urged the city to restore a winter ice sheet to the rink. She noted that planned events were forced to be cancelled on short notice and that there were lost hours of ice time over a period of 3 months and that schedules have been shortened. SYH has identified groups that might benefit from having the rink in operation, e.g., the free skate, learn to skate and curling programs and is advocating for equitable use of the Founders Rink. Councilor Wilson commented that there has to be a way to utilize this rink 12 months per year and Councilor Scott said it’s a matter of policy and noted that the course can be changed, as it’s not unsolvable. Councilor Ewen-Campen said the Administration wants to turn Founders into a recreation center but the flooring selected is not designed to be picked up. Councilor McLaughlin credited the city for thinking creatively relative to creating additional recreation space and he noted that he’s been trying to have the Teen Empowerment center updated and made ADA accessible. Councilor Davis noted that an ice rink is a recreation center and the loss of it for ice use is illogical, especially during the winter. The item was referred to the Finance committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 6.B.11. Requesting the appropriation of $922,609 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Salaries Accounts to fund an update to the non-union salary ordinance. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0470) APPROVED RESULT: Page 17 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.C. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on March 20, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-0564) Councilor McLaughlin summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee held a public hearing on amendments to the zoning map for 295-297 Medford Street and 93 Walnut Street, with thirty-three individuals speaking on the item. Most of the speakers were in favor of the changes. Another public hearing was held regarding ordainment of Articles 8 and 12, Articles 2, 3-6, and 9, and Articles 2, 4-6, 8, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for arts and creative enterprise, office, and residential uses, to establish a new Arts & Innovation sub-area of the Master Planned Development Overlay District and to revise the regulations for laboratory uses and buildings. Councilor McLaughlin announced that the Council has a new Land Use analyst, Samantha Carr, who will be assisting the Land Use Committee, and the Council. He plans on hosting Land Use Committee meetings every other Thursday to discuss ideas and talk publicly about zoning likes/dislikes. The next meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025 and Ms. Carr will be discussing up-zoning around transit. APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 6.D. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 19, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-0521) Councilor McLaughlin summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee discussed installing emergency call boxes in key Page 18 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 city locations, including Davis Square, reinstituting citywide community cleanup days in each ward, the status of the Kensington Connector and received an update from SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs on efforts to address immigrant rights and to dispel the myths of what being a Sanctuary City means, and received a regular update on progress towards addressing homelessness in the city. APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 6.D.2. By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Mobility update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the status of the Kensington Connector. Order (ID # 25-0086) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.D.3. By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Clingan That the Director of SomerViva update the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on efforts to address immigrant rights. Order (ID # 25-0132) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 24, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-0595) Councilor Sait summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee discussed the installation of speed humps on Elmwood Street, received an update on the Lowell Street crosswalk facing the Magoun Square Green Line station, traffic signal cycle timing of the traffic light at the intersection of Medford and Lowell Streets, traffic enforcement at the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street, safety bollard replacement at the intersection of Medford Street and Broadway, signage prohibiting parking during snow emergencies on Otis Street, prioritization of Otis Street for traffic enforcement during school drop off and pick up times, the installation of a traffic signal at the end of Woods Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway, the effectiveness of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure, the city-wide Parking and Curb Use Study, measures to improve pedestrian safety at various locations, prioritization of North Street for speed Page 19 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 humps and other traffic calming measures, installing NO IDLING signs on New Washington Street and ongoing strategies for the implementation and public education of drivers violating the NO LEFT TURN signage at the exit of Somerville High School. APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 6.E.2. By Councilor Strezo That the Chief of Police, the Director of Parking and the Director of Mobility discuss the previous and ongoing strategy for implementation and public education of drivers violating the NO LEFT TURN signage at the Somerville High School exit on Highland Avenue and Vinal Avenue. Order (ID # 25-0038) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.3. By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Parking place NO IDLING signs on New Washington Street, behind the Cobble Hill complex, to discourage large truck idling by the senior homes. Order (ID # 25-0139) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.4. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Mobility prioritize North Street for speed humps and other traffic calming measures. Order (ID # 25-0231) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.5. By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Prospect Hill Parkway. Order (ID # 25-0351) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.6. By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at Summer Street and Porter Street. Order (ID # 25-0352) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: Page 20 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 6.E.7. Director of Parking responding to item #25-0084 regarding the Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0362) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.8. By Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility and Director of Engineering discuss with this Council the effectiveness of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure and potential applications on key Fire Department response routes. Order (ID # 25-0394) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.9. By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Engineering and Director of Mobility install a traffic signal light at the end of Woods Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway. Order (ID # 25-0461) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.10. By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Wilson That the Chief of Police prioritize Otis Street for traffic enforcement during school drop off and pick up times. Order (ID # 25-0471) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.11. By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Parking update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the recently installed signs prohibiting parking during snow emergencies on Otis Street. Order (ID # 25-0472) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.12. By Councilor Sait That the Commissioner of Public Works install two safety bollards on the sidewalk at the intersection of Medford Street and Broadway. Order (ID # 25-0478) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.13. By Councilor Sait That the Chief of Police increase traffic enforcement at the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street. Order (ID # 25-0479) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.14. By Councilor Sait That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Mobility shorten the cycle time of the traffic light at the intersection of Medford Street and Lowell Street. Order (ID # 25-0480) Page 21 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.15. By Councilor Sait That the Director of Engineering provide an update on the construction of the Lowell Street crosswalk facing the Magoun Square Green Line station. Order (ID # 25-0490) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.E.16. By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Elmwood Street. Order (ID # 25-0511) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 12, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances to modify the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0566) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2-5 and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to remove conflicts with the State Building Code. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0457) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.3. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Article 2 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the Building Official to waive certain dimensional standards for means of egress. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0590) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.4. Requesting authorization to borrow $9,750,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for a portion of the costs associated with the development of the Clarendon Hill Phase II Housing Project. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0601) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.5. Requesting approval to appropriate $76,787.19 from the Medicinal Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the salary and fringe of the Prevention Services Coordinator for FY 2026. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0542) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 22 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 7.6. Requesting the approval of a time-only contract extension for three years for the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development for restoration of 59 Cross Street. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0415) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.7. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $25,600 grant that requires an in-kind match which is a portion of the Director's salary, to the Office of Emergency Management for emergency management and Fire Department supplies. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0280) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.8. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for senior transportation services. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0531) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.9. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,282.76 using available funds in the Police Department Public Safety Supply Account for bicycles, parts, and accessories. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0585) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.10. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoice totaling $1,200 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional and Technical Services Account for arbitration services. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0579) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.11. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $787.50 using available funds in the Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for ray catchers. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0414) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.12. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $276.94 using available funds in the Parks and Recreation Department Kennedy Pool Account for paint supplies. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0493) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Page 23 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.13. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Eric Saulnier to the position of Fire Captain. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0572) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.14. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Mark Wall to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0573) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.15. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Patrick Barry to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0574) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.16. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Joseph Laudano to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0575) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.17. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Troy Saulnier to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0577) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.18. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Eric Collins to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0578) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.19. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alba Solis to the Affordable Housing Trust. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0418) APPROVED RESULT: Page 24 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 7.20. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Luca Choly to the Urban Forestry Committee. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0599) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 7.21. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joelle Renstrom to the Urban Forestry Committee. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0600) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 7.22. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 25-0045) WITHDRAWN RESULT: 7.23. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 25-0584) WITHDRAWN RESULT: Page 25 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 7.24. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 25-0588) WITHDRAWN RESULT: 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. City Solicitor conveying an amendment to the Law Department’s response to Laura Ortiz’s Open Meeting Law Complaint of January 11, 2025. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0520) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 8.2. City Solicitor conveying a requested legal opinion regarding a ballot initiative. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0610) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 8.3. Finance Director responding to item #25-0252, an Order requesting information on the short-term rental tax. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0589) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Page 26 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 8.4. Executive Director of Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development conveying Disparity Study findings and recommendations. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0583) Purchasing Director Angela Allen, Strategic Planning and Equity Manager Luis Quizhpe and a representative of the Consultants Griffin and Strong gave a presentation and spoke about the study’s timeline since 2022, noting that an affirmative action court ruling put everything on hold. The project started in 2023, and data collection was completed in 2024. The data analysis has been finished, and this study presents the findings and recommendations. Data from 2017-2022 was examined and aggregated by industry categories, ethnicity and gender. The consultant noted that the city does not track sub-contractor data but should, so a sub-contractor questionnaire was sent out to prime vendors. The study recommendations were reviewed, and implementation will begin with a legal gap analysis. Following that will be the development of a plan and determination of aspirational goals. Once that is complete, a consultant will be needed to help with the program plan, budget, development of a training protocol and staff training. Councilor Ewen-Campen commented that he hopes that this will build a general understanding for the public. He asked about any work being done towards timely payment of invoices and Director Allen replied that it’s being handled by the city’s Chief Administrative Officer. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 8.5. Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #24-1584. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0516) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 27 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. License (ID # 25-0527) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.2. Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.P. Flowers & Son LLC. License (ID # 25-0528) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.3. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating. License (ID # 25-0529) APPROVED RESULT: Page 28 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.4. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain LLC. License (ID # 25-0530) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.5. Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp. License (ID # 25-0532) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.6. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction Co., Inc. License (ID # 25-0533) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Page 29 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.7. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Charles Contracting Co. Inc. License (ID # 25-0534) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.8. Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway Construction Inc. License (ID # 25-0535) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.9. Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc. License (ID # 25-0536) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.10. Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&R General Contracting. License (ID # 25-0537) APPROVED RESULT: Page 30 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.11. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation LLC. License (ID # 25-0538) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.12. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Garrett Construction Co Inc. License (ID # 25-0539) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.13. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hunter Environmental Winter Storm Services. License (ID # 25-0540) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Page 31 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.14. Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett Co., Inc. License (ID # 25-0541) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.15. Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca Inc. License (ID # 25-0543) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.16. Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRG Masonry & Construction Inc. License (ID # 25-0544) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.17. Renewing Drainlayer's License, N&M Excavating. License (ID # 25-0545) APPROVED RESULT: Page 32 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.18. Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. License (ID # 25-0546) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.19. Renewing Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso & Sons Inc. License (ID # 25-0547) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.20. Renewing Drainlayer's License, TID Trenchless LLC. License (ID # 25-0548) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Page 33 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.21. Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc. License (ID # 25-0549) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.22. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Const. License (ID # 25-0550) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.23. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave. License (ID # 25-0551) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.24. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 215 Highland Ave. License (ID # 25-0552) APPROVED RESULT: Page 34 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.25. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin', 504 Broadway. License (ID # 25-0554) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.26. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave. License (ID # 25-0553) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.27. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Eat Greek Gyros, 215 Elm St. License (ID # 25-0555) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Page 35 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.28. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Ave. License (ID # 25-0556) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.29. Renewing Flammables License, Mobile Mart Plus Inc., 379 Alewife Brook Parkway. License (ID # 25-0557) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.30. Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie Street. License (ID # 25-0558) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.31. Renewing Garage License, BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, 122 Assembly Park Drive. License (ID # 25-0559) APPROVED RESULT: Page 36 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.32. Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services Inc, 45 Webster Ave. License (ID # 25-0560) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.33. Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford Street. License (ID # 25-0561) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.34. Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St. License (ID # 25-0562) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Page 37 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.35. Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St. License (ID # 25-0563) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.36. 34 registered voters submitting a petition for a ballot question to end city business and prohibit future investments and contracts with companies engaging in business with Israel. Public Communication (ID # 25-0576) President Pineda Neufeld told the audience that this is not a public hearing, and she proposed hearing from two speakers from each side of the issue. Councilor Burnley sponsored Jamal Halawa, whose family is from Palestine, asked for the petition to be put on the ballot to decide the issue. He spoke about being assaulted and falsely charged and said that Palestinians in this country have been victimized and that an apartheid regime is conducting genocide in Palestine. He said that he’s not asking the Council to take a stand, but just to listen and let people speak their conscience and vote. Councilor Strezo sponsored Somerville resident and the New England Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League, Samantha Joseph, who told the Council that it’s upsetting to explain why she deserves equal rights in this city that she calls home. She said that including this question on the ballot would negatively affect the community by demonizing the Jewish state. She noted that rockets are fired at Israel almost nightly and that the goal of the opposition is to eliminate the Jewish state. Ms. Joseph stated that the city is already facing antisemitism, referencing a poster showing a swastika brought by someone this evening, and said campaigns like this undermine the safety of the city. She also noted that the City Solicitor has determined that what is on the ballot question is illegal, asking why this is even before the Council. She asked where the concern is for the genocide taking place in other parts of the world and reminded the councilors that they are elected to uphold the law and that her identity is not up for debate and should not be on the ballot. Councilor Scott sponsored Alan Jehlen, a member of Somerville for Palestine, who said that he is sensitive to antisemitism in our community. Mr. Jehlen said that if we find out that the city is paying companies that support crimes in other countries, we should stop supporting them. The issue, he said, is whether to allow the discussion of this important question Page 38 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 by placing it on the ballot so that proponents can make their case to the voters of Somerville. Councilor Strezo sponsored Daniel Engle who urged rejection of the ballot question. Mr. Engle referred to himself as a proud Jew who has a grandparent living in Israel. He spoke about the phrase “Globalize the Intifada”, which is a phrase used by pro-Palestinian activists that calls for aggressive resistance against Israel and those who support Israel. He said that Jews and Zionists feel that they’re in danger and unwelcome in Somerville. If the proposed question should pass, local businesses could be banned from doing business with the city and it would put a target on the back of every Jew in Somerville. He acknowledged that some people are unwilling to speak about this for fear of being targeted and he reminded the councilors that they should be working on local matters - not items such as this. He asked that this initiative be denied. President Pineda Neufeld moved to place the item on file and the motion passed on a roll call vote of 9 in favor and 2 opposed. Councilor Ewen-Campen explained what is before the Council and said that the item may be fast tracked through Council approval. If it is not approved, it starts the process of collecting signatures to place the item on the ballot and he noted that if enough signatures are collected, the City Council cannot amend the question or block it from being on the ballot. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Two City Councilor Scott, and City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr. NAY: 9.37. M. Michael Shaps submitting comments re: item #25-0474, condemning attacks on disability rights. Public Communication (ID # 25-0580) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Page 39 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 9.38. Tobias Nethercott submitting comments re: sanctuary cities for the LGBTQ+ community. Public Communication (ID # 25-0581) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 9.39. Sara Jay submitting comments re: ceasefire. Public Communication (ID # 25-0582) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. By Councilor Sait, Councilor Wilson and Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the continued closure of Ginny Smithers Sanders Pool and address the lack of communication with users of the pool. Order (ID # 25-0642) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: Page 40 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 10.2. By Councilor Sait Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. Communication (ID # 25-0640) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.3. By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Clingan Supporting permanent daylight saving time. Resolution (ID # 25-0641) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.4. By Councilor Wilson Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. Communication (ID # 25-0644) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.5. By Councilor Wilson In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying information on the FY 2026 budget review process. Communication (ID # 25-0645) Councilor Wilson noted that the scheduled release date for the FY2026 budget is Friday, May 23, 2025. Page 41 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.6. By Councilor McLaughlin Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. Communication (ID # 25-0643) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.7. By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Chief of Police convey all outstanding reports as required by Section 2-6 (g) of the Code of Ordinances. Order (ID # 25-0646) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Health and Public Safety Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.8. By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Mobility speak with this Council regarding the Safe Streets Ordinance 2025 annual report. Order (ID # 25-0647) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 42 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.9. By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) address with this Council the hostile actions taken against the Commission for Persons with Disabilities at their March 18, 2025 meeting and discuss what steps can be taken to enhance the autonomy of the Commission, including moving it from the purview of the RSJ Department. Order (ID # 25-0648) Councilor Burnley spoke about a recent incident where a city staff person shut down a commission meeting because she didn’t like the way a person was speaking. He sponsored Crystal Huff to speak, who said they sent an email to the City Council and spoke about a recent meeting where the ADA coordinator interrupted the meeting and ended the Zoom session for all commissioners and members of the public. They noted that the purpose of the ADA is to make things more accessible not less. They spoke about a pattern of underlying issues and the need for functional access to the city via staff. Councilor Clingan said he has concerns after viewing the video of the meeting and noted that it has been over a week since the Council was notified of the incident, yet nothing has been heard from the administration on the matter. Director Singh reported that the city is working internally to gather information to be able to respond and develop a plan to prevent this from happening again. Councilor Clingan sponsored Holly Simione, Chair of the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD), who spoke about the hostile behavior of city staff that has been going on for 3 years, privately and in smaller groups. Prior to the meeting in question, Ms. Simione and another person were told to never speak to city staff directly, but only through the commission’s liaison. She pointed out that the members of the commission are volunteers and advocates who perform a full-time, unpaid job and she hopes this serves as a lesson that being a volunteer is challenging work and that being told they can’t talk to city staff nullifies their work. Ms. Simione informed the Council that the commission is not allowed to control their own meetings, and she wants help to schedule and hold another meeting. Councilor McLaughlin noted that there have been incidents in the past, pre-dating the Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) Department being formed and Page 43 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 he doesn’t know if removing this commission from RSJ will be the answer. He commented the many boards and commissions exhibit a lack of leadership, i.e., it’s not clear who is running those meetings - the Chairs or the city staff. Councilor Wilson said there should be a holistic approach for conducting multi-member body meetings and he called on the administration to seek mediation to repair the broken relationship between the SCPD and RSJ. Councilor Sait asked for a commitment from the administration to have a meeting in the next week on this matter and to assist in finding a location for the commission to meet and to facilitate a date for a meeting. Director Singh could not commit to a timeline but said that the administration would work with the commission to ensure future meetings won’t be disrupted. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.10. By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs coordinate with departments to assess which federal grants are likely to not be available in FY 2026 and discuss with this Council the potential impact on programs and services. Order (ID # 25-0649) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.11. By Councilor Burnley Jr. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. Communication (ID # 25-0650) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 44 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.12. Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc. License (ID # 25-0618) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.13. Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co., Inc. License (ID # 25-0617) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.14. Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction. License (ID # 25-0619) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Page 45 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.15. Renewing Drainlayer's License, TRI Construction Co., Inc. License (ID # 25-0620) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.16. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St. License (ID # 25-0621) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.17. Renewing Flammables License, Evocative, 50 Inner Belt Rd. License (ID # 25-0622) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.18. Renewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. License (ID # 25-0623) APPROVED RESULT: Page 46 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.19. Renewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B, LLC, 455 Grand Union Blvd. License (ID # 25-0624) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.20. Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St. License (ID # 25-0625) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.21. Renewing Garage License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor St. License (ID # 25-0626) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Page 47 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.22. Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way. License (ID # 25-0628) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.23. Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal Street. License (ID # 25-0629) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.24. Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd. License (ID # 25-0627) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.25. Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Inc., 600 Windsor Place. License (ID # 25-0630) APPROVED RESULT: Page 48 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.26. Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street. License (ID # 25-0631) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.27. Renewing Garage License, SRI Assembly Row B8, LLC, 485 Foley Street. License (ID # 25-0632) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.28. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking LLC, 55 Day Street. License (ID # 25-0633) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Page 49 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.29. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way. License (ID # 25-0634) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.30. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis, 93 Holland Street. License (ID # 25-0635) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.31. New Sign/Awning License, Bellas Manitas, 105 Broadway, 1 Sign. License (ID # 25-0636) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.32. New Sign/Awning License, Pound House Coffee, 703 Broadway, 1 Sign. License (ID # 25-0637) APPROVED RESULT: Page 50 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.33. St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Easter Vigil on April 19 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Public Event (ID # 25-0638) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.34. Independent Film Society of Boston, Inc. applying for a Public Event License for Independent Film Festival Boston on April 23-28 from 12pm to 12am. Public Event (ID # 25-0639) APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.35. Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee submitting comments re: snow clearing. Public Communication (ID # 25-0614) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: Page 51 of 52

City Council Meeting Minutes March 27, 2025 City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.36. 321 individuals submitting comments re: Founders Memorial Skating Rink. Public Communication (ID # 25-0615) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 10.37. Brad Bortner submitting comments re: item #25-0576, petition for a ballot question. Public Communication (ID # 25-0616) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Mbah, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis ABSENT: 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was Adjourned at 11:05 PM. Page 52 of 52