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Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee — Agenda, Jun 4, 2025

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City of Somerville, Massachusetts Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:30 PM Wednesday, June 4, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8sK-EyVOTtaM-pEr4eZepg (Posted online: 5/24/25 at 9:00 AM) Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8sK-EyVOTtaM-pEr4eZepg Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. In keeping with the decisions of the Civil Service Commission, this committee is required to consider candidates for civil service positions solely on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills. The commission’s decisions and basic merit principles outlined in the Personnel Administrations rules prohibit the arbitrary and capricious rejection of a candidate, including for political reasons, and demand a standard of “neutrally applied public policy” as guidance for our review. Committee members are encouraged to adhere to this standard while considering all candidates, regardless of civil service status. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 25-0872) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of April 30, 2025. 2. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0656) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Salma Kazmi to the Human Rights Commission. Page 1 of 2
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda June 4, 2025 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0653) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jovana Calvillo to the Human Rights Commission. 4. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0404) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Sean Browne as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. 5. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0403) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Michael De Bethencourt as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. 6. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0402) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alfred William Rymill III as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. 7. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0900) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dylan Lambert to the position of Police Sergeant. 8. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0899) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eli Kim to the position of Police Lieutenant. 9. Order (ID # 25-0757) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That this City Council convene in Executive Session with relevant departments, to discuss the interaction between the Commission for Persons with Disabilities and Racial and Social Justice Department and to receive an update on what steps and goals have been established to resolve the disconnect between both parties. Note: The Committee may meet in Executive Session to review protected personnel information or to discuss matters related to individual candidates pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(1). Page 2 of 2