City Council — Minutes, Oct 9, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Meeting Minutes 7:00 PM Thursday, October 9, 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 The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis. The City Council entered recess at 7:24 PM and returned at 7:41 PM. 1.1. Call of the Roll. Roll Call (ID # 25-1566) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 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 Ward Five City Councilor Naima Sait City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan City Councilor At Large Wilfred N. Mbah Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis Present: City Councilor At Large Willie Burnley Jr. Remote: 1.2. Remembrances. Remembrances (ID # 25-1567) Councilor Mbah requested a moment of silence in memory of Somerville Election Commissioner Douglas Bosley. Councilor Clingan requested a moment of silence in memory of two-time Purple Heart recipient and former Somerville Police Officer Robert Hodnett, Sr. APPROVED RESULT: 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2025. Minutes (ID # 25-1568) APPROVED RESULT: Page 1 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install a new Manhole and a total of 46 feet of conduit in Auburn Avenue, from Utility Pole 2 to a point of pickup at 11 Auburn Avenue. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1528) Dave Flewelling, representing Comcast, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 3.2. Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 49 feet of conduit in Houghton Street, from Utility Pole 174/1 to a point of pickup at 121 Prospect Street. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1529) Dave Flewelling, representing Comcast, 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 noted that this street was re-paved yesterday and requested that the item be referred to the Committee on Licenses and Permits. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Licenses and Permits Committee FOLLOWUP: 3.3. Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 64 feet of conduit in Albion Street, from Utility Pole 3/22 to a point of pickup at 156 Albion Street. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1530) Dave Flewelling, representing Comcast, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. Page 2 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 3.4. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 15 feet of conduit in Cross Street East, from Utility Pole 558/3 to a point of pickup at 33 Cross Street East. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1532) 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. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 3.5. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 7 feet of conduit in Kingston Street, from Utility Pole 101/4 to a point of pickup at 37 Kingston Street. Grant of Location (ID # 25-1533) 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. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 3 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. By Councilor Davis That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the condition of the High School building exterior tiles, and efforts to prevent and mitigate future tile failures. Order (ID # 25-1517) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Committee Regular Meeting FOLLOWUP: 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 4.2. By Councilor Davis, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Administration discuss with this Council the process for removing abandoned items from public spaces. Resolution (ID # 25-1561) Councilor Strezo commented that discarded items are being left out for days and she would like to know what the process is to remove them. Councilor Wilson noted that this is a city-wide problem. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Health and Public Safety Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 4.3. By Councilor Davis and Councilor Strezo That the Administration discuss with this Council whether there is a need to create additional alternative locations for people to store their belongings. Resolution (ID # 25-1562) Councilor Mbah assumed the Chair. This item was discussed with item #25-1563. Councilor Strezo shared that having locations for storage of belongings would cut down on items being left in the open. Councilor Davis spoke about some of the challenges for those individuals without a place to go and said that when people are separated from their belongings, it adds another obstacle to their well-being. He wants to know how the city is going to address this issue. Page 4 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Health and Public Safety Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 4.4. By Councilor Davis and Councilor Strezo That the Administration provide data on needles found in and around Davis Square, outside of the designated receptacle box, including a breakdown by specific location, and used vs. unused. Resolution (ID # 25-1563) Councilor Mbah assumed the Chair. This item was discussed with item #25-1562 Councilor Davis asked for data that is readily accessible to start and noted that the conversation could continue from there. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Health and Public Safety Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 4.5. By Councilor Sait, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council, strategies for improving the safety of users of the Community Path, as detailed within. Order (ID # 25-1548) Councilor Sait noted that city has started collecting data and she would like to discuss how to collaborate with community partners and to make the path safer. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 5 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 4.6. By Councilor Sait That the Director of Mobility install a speed bump on Ashland Street. Order (ID # 25-1550) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 4.7. By Councilor Sait, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Scott, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Mbah That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on compliance with the Short-Term Rental Ordinance, including any updated enforcement methods and whether the imposition of the 3% community impact fee under MGL c. 64G, § 3D has had any impact on the number of short-term rental units in the city, or whether any impacts are expected. Order (ID # 25-1549) Councilor Sait stated she will be notifying the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) of what she is looking for. Councilor Burnley commented that there are underground networks of Air BnB's with some possibly situated in Somerville. Councilor Wilson commented that he spoke to the city’s Finance Director about software options to monitor rentals. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Housing and Community Development Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 4.8. By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Parking place NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER signs on Walnut Street at Sunnyside Avenue. Order (ID # 25-1564) Councilor Clingan commented that there are traffic issues on this roadway, with this item being one of them. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 6 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 4.9. By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility add Moreland Street to the queue for speed humps. Order (ID # 25-1565) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. By Councilor Mbah Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust. Communication (ID # 25-1492) Councilor Mbah reported on the October 11, 2025, meeting of the Affordable Housing Trust and touched on available funds and allocations for housing assistance. He also reported that two contracts were approved: one with the Cambridge Housing Authority and one with Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS). PLACED ON FILE 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 5.2. By Councilor Mbah Conveying a report of the Job Creation and Retention Trust. Communication (ID # 25-1493) Councilor Mbah reported on the September 16, 2025, meeting of the Job Creation and Retention Trust and told the Council that no new funds are anticipated to be received in 2026-2027 and that planning is underway for the November annual meeting. PLACED ON FILE RESULT: Page 7 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 6, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-1523) Councilor Ewen-Campen summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that recommended for approval were an appointment to the Planning Board, an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and eight promotions within the Police Department. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.A.2. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Olivia Mobayed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1293) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.A.3. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Coralie Cooper to the Planning Board. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1475) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 8 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 6.A.4. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael R. Perrone to the position of Police Captain. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1480) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.A.5. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Rico Isidoro to the position of Police Lieutenant. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1481) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.A.6. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Marc DiFava to the position of Police Lieutenant. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1483) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.A.7. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Joseph Teves to the position of Police Sergeant. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1484) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 9 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 6.A.8. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Jason Costa to the position of Police Sergeant. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1485) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.A.9. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Patrick Canty to the position of Police Sergeant. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1486) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.A.10. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Cassandra Campers to the position of Police Sergeant. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1487) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.A.11. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Richard Lavey Jr. to the position of Police Deputy Chief. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1488) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 10 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 6.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 7, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-1524) Councilor Wilson summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that the committee recommended for approval five grant acceptances, payment of three prior year invoices, three appropriations, one contract extension and an increase in salary for the Municipal Hearing Officer position. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.2. By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Finance provide a comprehensive accounting of all stabilization accounts that have remained unspent for three or more fiscal years and provide a report for each fund. Order (ID # 25-1344) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.B.3. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $155,271.38 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for training costs for 911 certification. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1408) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.4. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for enhanced 911 telecommunicator personnel costs. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1409) APPROVED RESULT: Page 11 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 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, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.5. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for emergency medical dispatch. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1410) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.6. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $10,000 grant with no new match required, from the Fenway Community Health Center to the Police Department for post-overdose support. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1418) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.7. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $159.96 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for picnic blankets. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1419) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: Page 12 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 6.B.8. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $54,400 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant program. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1447) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.9. Requesting the appropriation of $240,664.10 from the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund for FY 2026 Vision Zero safety efforts. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1449) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.10. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $527 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Equipment Rental Account for truck rental. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1452) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.11. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $94.75 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for carbon dioxide tank refill at Dilboy Pool. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1453) APPROVED RESULT: Page 13 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 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, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.12. Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support Local Cultural Council grants to artists, organizations, and schools. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1459) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.B.13. Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with City Hall Systems for an additional two years until 12/17/2027, for online bill payment services. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1462) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.14. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $121,818.23 using available funds in various Department of Public Works Accounts for various services. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1479) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: Page 14 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 6.B.15. Requesting approval to use available funds in the Law Department Personal Services accounts in the amount of $6,296.88 to increase the annual salary of the Municipal Hearing Officer. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1494) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: City Councilor At Large Strezo ABSENT: 6.B.16. Bill Valletta submitting comments re: item #25-1344, an Order that the Director of Finance provide a comprehensive accounting of all stabilization accounts. Public Communication (ID # 25-1514) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.C. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 2, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-1522) Councilor McLaughlin reported that a brief meeting was held and that the committee discussed Gilman Square. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 15 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 6.D. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 30, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-1521) Councilor Scott summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that an item to approve a Home Rule Petition to raise the thresholds for procurement was kept in committee so that some language may be verified. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.D.2. Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to raise the maximum amount of fines for violations allowed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 21D. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1429) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.D.3. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 7 and Section 1-11(b) of the Code of Ordinances to require notification to tenants of parking permit restrictions in transit areas. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1460) ORDINANCE ORDAINED 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 16 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 6.E. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 8, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-1525) Councilor Burnley summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that four licenses were recommended for approval. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.E.2. New Extended Operating Hours License, Mint Indian Eatery, 868 Broadway, for in-store, take-out, and delivery services until 4am. License (ID # 25-1316) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.E.3. New Flammables License, POAH Clarendon LLC, 20 Stephenson Aman Street, storing 1,001 gallons. License (ID # 25-1318) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.E.4. New Dog Kennel License, Pup Yard, 321 Somerville Avenue, 30 dogs maximum, commercial boarding/training. License (ID # 25-1367) APPROVED RESULT: Page 17 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.E.5. New Garage License, Roman Auto Repair LLC, 45 Mystic Avenue, 5 Vehicles inside, 4 Vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm, Sat: 7am-12pm, Sun: closed. License (ID # 25-1467) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.F. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE 6.F.1. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 29, 2025. Committee Report (ID # 25-1518) Councilor Sait summarized the actions taken by the committee and reported that among the items discussed were crosswalks, safety and upgrades to the community path, left turn signals, unsafe crossing conditions on the community path at School Street, the removal/installation of DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION signs, speed humps, MBTA Route #90 changes, STOP signs, and flashing beacon signage. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 6.F.2. By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Mobility install a rapid flashing beacon with push button STOP sign in front of the East Somerville Community School, on the Cross Street side, to assist in street crossings. Order (ID # 25-0743) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: Page 18 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 6.F.3. By Councilor Sait That the Director of Mobility update the traffic signal equipment at the intersection of Rogers Avenue and Boston Avenue. Order (ID # 25-0839) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.4. By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility install STOP signs on Ten Hills Road at Governor Winthrop Road, making the intersection a four-way stop. Order (ID # 25-0988) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.5. By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Davis That the Director of Mobility update this Council on recent changes to the #90 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus route and the reasons for those changes. Order (ID # 25-1012) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.6. By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Mobility place a speed bump on Pinckney Street and consider the Neighborway potential of this street. Order (ID # 25-1014) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.7. By Councilor Sait and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility return the DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION signage to the intersection of Broadway and Hinckley Street. Order (ID # 25-1099) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.8. By Councilor Sait That the Director of Parking install a new MAGOUN SQUARE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT sign at the Magoun Square municipal lot. Order (ID # 25-1137) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.9. By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility install a left turn signal for vehicles turning left from Somerville Avenue onto Bow Street. Order (ID # 25-1349) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.10. By Councilor Sait That the Director of Mobility update this Council on when the speed limit signage and NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES signage will be installed along the Community Path and at its entrances. Order (ID # 25-1354) Page 19 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 6.F.11. By Councilor Clingan, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Strezo That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering collaborate to install crosswalks across Walnut Street and Wigglesworth Street near Sunnyside Avenue to protect Winter Hill Community Innovation School students, families, and educators using the Otis Street footbridge. Order (ID # 25-1424) WORK COMPLETED RESULT: 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Tables 4.1.13, 4.2.13, 4.3.13, 4.4.13, 5.1.14, 7.2.7, 7.4.8, 8.4.16 (c), and 9.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit Home-Based Child Day Care accessory uses and make corrections. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1552) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 10.10.3, 15.1.2, 15.1.6, 15.1.8, 15.2.1, 15.2.2, 15.2.3, 15.2.4, 15.3.1, 15.3.2, and 15.5.2 of the Zoning Ordinance to make pre-submittal meetings optional for most permits and to improve clarity and consistency. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1554) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.3. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 25-1551) WITHDRAWN RESULT: 7.4. Requesting approval create the BrickBottom Infrastructure Stabilization fund and accept a payment to the fund of $763,814.81, from off-site infrastructure and other contributions outlined in the BrickBottom district project development covenants, for the purpose of funding public infrastructure projects that mitigate the impact of large-scale development in the BrickBottom district. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1557) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.4 through 7.12 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 20 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 7.5. Requesting approval to create the Boynton Yards Infrastructure Stabilization fund and accept a payment to the fund of $384,025, from off-site infrastructure and other contributions outlined in the Boynton Yards district project development covenants, for the purpose of funding public infrastructure projects that mitigate the impact of large-scale development in the Boynton Yards district. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1559) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.4 through 7.12 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.6. Requesting approval to appropriate $147,724.07 from the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund for the 2026 Warming Center. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1543) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.4 through 7.12 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.7. Requesting approval to appropriate $56,215.42 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs of a Blue Bike station at the 495 Columbia Street development site. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1538) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.4 through 7.12 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.8. Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 12/31/2028 for the contract with Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners for design services on the Building Master Plan. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1545) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.4 through 7.12 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.9. Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 12/31/2028 for the contract with Kleinfelder Northeast Inc. for design services on the Morrison Avenue Linear Storage Sewer project. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1546) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.4 through 7.12 and refer them to the Finance Committee. Page 21 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.10. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for six no-cost electric vehicle charging station installations. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1520) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.4 through 7.12 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.11. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $13,084.20 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for pool chemicals. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1504) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.4 through 7.12 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.12. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,533.75 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for pool chemicals. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1508) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.4 through 7.12 and refer them to the Finance Committee. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.13. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dante Carreiro to the position of Police Officer. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1489) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 22 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 7.14. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Cicerone to the position of Police Officer. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1490) 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 7.15. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 25-1526) WITHDRAWN RESULT: 7.16. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 25-1553) WITHDRAWN RESULT: 7.17. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 25-1556) WITHDRAWN RESULT: 7.18. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 25-1558) WITHDRAWN RESULT: 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry conveying the Somerville Pollinator Action Plan and related updates. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1495) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 23 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 8.2. Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry conveying the Somerville Open Space and Recreation Plan 2025-2035. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1531) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee FOLLOWUP: 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 8.3. City Clerk conveying Block Party Licenses issued. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1527) PLACED ON FILE 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 8.4. City Clerk conveying the selection of Emily Lopez Touchy and Mihika Gogate to the position of City Council Project Assistant. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-1542) PLACED ON FILE 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. Matthew Taylor applying for a Public Event License for 20th HONK! Festival on October 10-12 for various times. Public Event (ID # 25-1534) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.4 and items 10.1 through 10.4 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: Page 24 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 9.2. Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Truck O' Treat on October 23 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate October 30). Public Event (ID # 25-1537) Director of Legislative Affairs Neha Singh spoke about the activities planned for the Truck O’ Treat event. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 9.3. East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Halloween Community Event and Pet Spooktacular on October 25 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate October 26). Public Event (ID # 25-1535) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.4 and items 10.1 through 10.4 and approve them this evening. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 9.4. Friends of the Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Pumpkin Smash on November 8 from 9am to 3pm (raindate November 9). Public Event (ID # 25-1536) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.4 and items 10.1 through 10.4 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: Page 25 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 9.5. 12 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 363 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 5 (MR5) and from MR4 to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), and 110 Willow Avenue MR4 to MR6. Public Communication (ID # 25-1539) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 9.6. Emily Harris submitting comments re: parking. Public Communication (ID # 25-1540) PLACED ON FILE 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 9.7. 3,007 individuals submitting comments re: ballot question. Public Communication (ID # 25-1541) PLACED ON FILE 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 9.8. 22 individuals, including 18 residents submitting comments re: ballot question challenge. Public Communication (ID # 25-1555) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: Page 26 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. New Drainlayer's License, Ragusa Companies LLC. License (ID # 25-1571) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.4 and items 10.1 through 10.4 and approve them this evening. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 10.2. Renewing Drainlayer's License, StrongBack Systems. License (ID # 25-1572) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.4 and items 10.1 through 10.4 and approve them this evening. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 10.3. Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Assembly Square Fire Station Grand Opening on October 18 from 9am to 1pm. Public Event (ID # 25-1573) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.4 and items 10.1 through 10.4 and approve them this evening. APPROVED RESULT: Page 27 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 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 Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 10.4. Office of Immigrant Affairs applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Latin and Caribbean Heritage Celebration on October 18 from 1pm to 5:30pm. Public Event (ID # 25-1574) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.4 and items 10.1 through 10.4 and approve them this evening. 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 10.5. State Representative Mike Connolly, City Councilor Burnley, City Councilor Sait, and 57 individuals, including 51 residents submitting comments re: ballot question challenge. Public Communication (ID # 25-1575) PLACED ON FILE 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: 10.6. 7 individuals submitting comments re: ballot question. Public Communication (ID # 25-1576) PLACED ON FILE 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, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, and Ward Six City Councilor Davis AYE: Page 28 of 29

City Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2025 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was Adjourned at 8:32 PM on a roll call vote of 10 in favor (Wilson, Ewen-Campen, Scott, McLaughlin, Burnley, Sait, Strezo, Clingan, Mbah, Davis), 0 opposed. Page 29 of 29