City Council — Minutes, Aug 25, 2022

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Meeting Minutes 7:00 PM Thursday, August 25, 2022 NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the City Council's minutes. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking with the City Clerk. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin. 1.1. Call of the Roll. Roll Call 214153 (ID # 22-1464) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: City Councilor At Large Willie Burnley Jr. City Councilor At Large Charlotte Kelly City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo City Councilor At Large Jake Wilson Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen Ward Five City Councilor Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld Present: Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan Absent: 1.2. Remembrances. Remembrances 214154 (ID # 22-1465) Councilor Wilson, on behalf of Councilor Clingan, along with the entire Council, requested a moment of silence for Stephen Conley. APPROVED RESULT: 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 23, 2022. Minutes 214155 (ID # 22-1466) APPROVED RESULT: 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 1 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 3.1. Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 28 feet of conduit in Central St, from Utility Pole 56/2 located at the intersection of Cypress St and Central St to a point of pickup at 7 Central St. Grant of Location 214156 (ID # 22-1379) Bill Conway, representing Comcast, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.2. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 65 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 2642 located at the intersection of Broadway and Walker St to a point of pickup at 872 Broadway. Grant of Location 214157 (ID # 22-1377) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.3. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 20 feet of conduit in Warwick St, from Utility Pole 357/1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 171 Cedar St. Grant of Location 214158 (ID # 22-1378) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.4. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 160 feet of conduit in the intersection of Somerville Ave and Central St, from Manhole 8637 to a point of pickup at 7 Central St. Grant of Location 214159 (ID # 22-1380) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.5. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 11 feet of conduit in Hardan Rd, from Utility Pole 503/2 to a point of pickup at 10 Hardan Rd. Grant of Location 214160 (ID # 22-1381) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.6. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 11 feet of conduit in the intersection of Jay St and Howard St, from Utility Pole 183/1 to a point of pickup at 38 Jay St. Grant of Location 214161 (ID # 22-1382) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. Chris Beland is one of the residents at the location and he explained what the work is for. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.7. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 28 feet of conduit in Pennsylvania Ave, from Manhole 4698 to a point of pickup at 12 Pennsylvania Ave. Grant of Location 214162 (ID # 22-1383) Page 2 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.8. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 5 feet of conduit in South St, from Utility Pole 316/3 to a point of pickup at 26 South St. Grant of Location 214163 (ID # 22-1384) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.9. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 12 feet of conduit in Woodbine St, from Utility Pole 632/3 to a point of pickup at 19 Woodbine St. Grant of Location 214164 (ID # 22-1385) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. Councilor Gomez Mouakad asked that Eversource patch roadways in a shorter time frame. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.10. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 416 feet of conduit in Middlesex Ave as follows: Starting from proposed Manhole 31554, connecting Manhole 20357 and 20356 to two points of pickup at 5 Middlesex Ave. Grant of Location 214165 (ID # 22-1386) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.11. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 8 feet of conduit in Aldersey St, from Utility Pole 4/2 to a point of pickup at 9 Aldersey St. Grant of Location 214166 (ID # 22-1387) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.12. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 1,352 feet of conduit at the intersection of Foley St and Middlesex Ave, in Kensington Ave, to McGrath Hwy and for future use on Middlesex Ave, and to a point of pickup at 845 McGrath Hwy. Grant of Location 214167 (ID # 22-1388) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.13. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install two proposed manholes and a total of 327 feet of conduit in the intersection of Assembly Square Dr and Mystic Ave to the Somerville/Charlestown line. Grant of Location 214168 (ID # 22-1389) Page 3 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. Ms. Duffy doesn’t believe that this work would have an impact on the MBTA Orange Line shutdown transportation plan. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 3.14. Withdrawn. Withdrawn (ID # 22-1390) WITHDRAWN RESULT: 3.15. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 75 feet of conduit in the intersection of Oxford St and Beacon St, from Utility Pole 48/33 to a point of pickup at 372 Beacon St. Grant of Location 214188 (ID # 22-1391) Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, explained the reason for the request. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. APPROVED RESULT: 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. By Judy Pineda Neufeld and Willie Burnley Jr. and Lance Davis and Ben Ewen-Campen and Beatriz Gomez Mouakad and Charlotte Kelly and Matthew McLaughlin and Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott and Kristen Strezo and Jake Wilson That Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-319 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding bereavement leave, be amended as attached. Ordinance (ID # 22-1461) Councilor Pineda Neufeld explained that this is an update to the city’s current policy. Loss of pregnancy has been added as a bereavement category. Binary references have also been updated. This policy would apply to non-union employees only at this time. Similar federal legislation is pending, as well. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.2. By Judy Pineda Neufeld That the City Solicitor update this Council on the 8/11/22 Civil Service Commission decision Fairchild, Matthew v. City of Somerville, and the impact on the confirmations process. Order 214189 (ID # 22-1459) Councilor Pineda Neufeld spoke about the effects of the decision on how the C of APM conducts its business (see pg. 19 of the decision). Attorney Tim Zessin, who represented the city in this matter, addressed the Council. He said that this was a difficult case and the commission had issue with the manner the C of APM conducted its interview and confirmation process, as well as the role the Council has in the process. Councilor Scott said that he was not disappointed with the outcome of the decision. Attorney Zessin agreed that conducting interviews prior to the candidates having their physical exams might alleviate some of the problems, however he stated that would be a policy decision. Councilor Davis expressed his pleasure with the Page 4 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 outcome of the decision and noted that the committee did not have access to the transcript/video between the candidate and the Police Department. He went on to say that the C of APM Committee has, for years, requested additional information about candidates, only to be denied by the Administration. Councilor McLaughlin commented that most people try to do the right thing, but sometimes mistakes are made. He said that the decision admonished the City Council and C of APM, yet never said that they did anything wrong. Over the years, he has spoken about how people are treated when appearing before committees. He believes that the City Council can only judge candidates on merit. He is taken back by the lack of remorse and he believes that Mr. Fairchild deserves an apology. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Comm FOLLOWUP: 4.3. By Judy Pineda Neufeld and Charlotte Kelly and Jake Wilson and Beatriz Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Parking consider placing new resident educational literature regarding parking permits on cars in residential areas instead of ticketing during the first five days of September. Order 214190 (ID # 22-1460) Councilor Pineda Neufeld thinks that this is part of a welcoming community’s action for new residents. APPROVED RESULT: 4.4. By Judy Pineda Neufeld and Kristen Strezo That the Administration update this Council on the dedicated summer teen spaces, including how they were marketed to teens and usage of the three sites throughout the summer. Resolution 214191 (ID # 22-1457) Councilor Pineda Neufeld would like to hear from the Administration on this issue. APPROVED RESULT: 4.5. By Judy Pineda Neufeld That the Administration update this Council on the timeline and process for identifying a permanent Teen Center. Resolution 214192 (ID # 22-1458) Councilor Pineda Neufeld is pleased with the Administration’s commitment and would like to discuss the matter in committee. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Population FOLLOWUP: 4.6. By Kristen Strezo and Willie Burnley Jr. and Ben Ewen-Campen That the Housing and Community Development Committee discuss the Democracy Collaborative’s report on Advancing Community Wealth Building in the City of Somerville. Order 214193 (ID # 22-1408) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Housing and Community Development Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 5 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 4.7. By Kristen Strezo and Judy Pineda Neufeld and Charlotte Kelly and Lance Davis That the Director of Health and Human Services provide free menstrual products in all restrooms in City buildings. Order 214194 (ID # 22-1409) APPROVED RESULT: 4.8. By Kristen Strezo and Matthew McLaughlin and Charlotte Kelly and Jake Wilson That the Director of Health and Human Services increase rat control efforts from Wigglesworth Street to Dana Street. Order 214195 (ID # 22-1410) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Rodent Issues Special Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.9. By Kristen Strezo and Jesse Clingan and Charlotte Kelly and Jake Wilson That the Director of Health and Human Services immediately increase rat control measures in the areas of Fellsway West to Temple Street and Broadway to Jaques Street. Order 214196 (ID # 22-1411) APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Rodent Issues Special Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.10. By Kristen Strezo That the Administration create a housing task force to address an immediate pathway to low-income home ownership. Resolution 214197 (ID # 22-1423) Councilor Gomez Mouakad spoke about the importance of low-income home ownership and stability. Councilor Strezo believes that the city has the ability to expand housing stability. APPROVED RESULT: 4.11. By Kristen Strezo That the Administration use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to expand the SomerVIP program. Resolution 214198 (ID # 22-1424) Councilor Strezo submitted a similar item during the budget process. The SomerVIP program incentivizes properties to be rented as Section 8 units. Councilor Burnley asked that the Administration provide more transparency on the receipt and expenditure of ARPA funds. APPROVED RESULT: 4.12. By Kristen Strezo That the Administration compile a report focusing on aging in community in Somerville, with the data outlined below. Resolution 214199 (ID # 22-1425) APPROVED RESULT: 4.13. By Kristen Strezo and Matthew McLaughlin and Jake Wilson That the Traffic Commission approve the installation of speed bumps on Wigglesworth Street. Resolution 214200 (ID # 22-1426) APPROVED RESULT: Page 6 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 4.14. By Ben Ewen-Campen and Lance Davis and Willie Burnley Jr. and Jesse Clingan and Beatriz Gomez Mouakad and Charlotte Kelly and Matthew McLaughlin and Judy Pineda Neufeld and Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott and Kristen Strezo and Jake Wilson Proposing a Home Rule Petition, with the Mayor's support, to authorize the City of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new constructed buildings and major renovation projects. Home Rule Petition 214201 (ID # 22-1476) Councilor Ewen-Campen explained that 10 municipalities in MA have been allowed to pursue this initiative. Somerville has been working on climate issues for several years and this petition would allow the city to move forward in banning fossil fuels in new buildings. Councilor Kelly stressed the importance of educating residents about this issue. Sponsored Randi Soltysiak from Mothers Out Front to speak. Ms. Soltysiak said that her children are concerned about climate change, and she asked the Council to approve sending the Home Rule Petition to the legislature. APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 4.15. By Ben Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility provide this Council with an updated schedule for the redesign of Highland Avenue. Order 214202 (ID # 22-1412) Councilor Gomez Mouakad noted that the design work has not yet been completed. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.16. By Ben Ewen-Campen That the Director of Parking consider a "local preference" parking permit policy for the post-reconstruction resident parking spaces on Highland Avenue. Order 214203 (ID # 22-1413) Councilor Ewen-Campen spoke about the work involved to improve Highland Ave and the parking challenges that will ensue. The idea is that residents of the affected areas could obtain a local preference parking permit to try to alleviate parking shortages. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 7 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 4.17. By Ben Ewen-Campen and Willie Burnley Jr. and Lance Davis and Beatriz Gomez Mouakad and Charlotte Kelly and Matthew McLaughlin and Judy Pineda Neufeld and Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott and Kristen Strezo and Jake Wilson That this City Council supports Senate Bill S.1323 "An act to update the Public Shade Tree law", which would increase the penalty for the illegal removal of public shade trees from the current maximum of $500, to the actual replacement value of the trees. Resolution 214204 (ID # 22-1427) Councilor Ewen-Campen noted the recent cutting down of 4 public shade trees. The maximum penalty allowed by state law is $500 and he doesn’t think that is enough. There is legislation being advanced at the state level to raise the maximum to the replacement value of the tree. APPROVED RESULT: 4.18. By Ben Ewen-Campen Conveying recommendations for an effective body worn camera Use Policy in Somerville. Communication 214205 (ID # 22-1428) Councilor Ewen-Campen explained that this communication sets out the minimum requirements for such a policy. PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.19. By Beatriz Gomez Mouakad and Kristen Strezo and Matthew McLaughlin and Lance Davis That the Director of Planning and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry report on how land is being set aside to meet Somervision 2040’s goal of 105 new acres. Order 214206 (ID # 22-1414) Councilor Gomez Mouakad noted that the goal is for 105 acres of open space, with 60 acres in transformational areas. She spoke about true open space and thinking of how to keep our ecosystems in balance. APPROVED RESULT: 4.20. By Beatriz Gomez Mouakad and Lance Davis That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management present the Brown School final report and explain how the findings will be integrated into future school building feasibility studies. Order 214207 (ID # 22-1415) APPROVED RESULT: 4.21. By Beatriz Gomez Mouakad That the Commissioner of Public Works report on all major repairs made to school buildings during the summer. Order 214208 (ID # 22-1416) Councilor Gomez Mouakad said that problems are still being seen at the city’s school buildings and she would like more effort put into rectifying them, long-term. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committ FOLLOWUP: Page 8 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 4.22. By Beatriz Gomez Mouakad That the Commissioner of Public Works provide quarterly reports to the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee on any major repairs and 311 work orders in school buildings. Order 214209 (ID # 22-1417) Discussed with agenda item 4.21. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committ FOLLOWUP: 4.23. By Beatriz Gomez Mouakad and Matthew McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works report on planned repairs for the East Somerville Community School facade failures. Order 214210 (ID # 22-1418) Discussed with agenda item 4.21. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committ FOLLOWUP: 4.24. By Beatriz Gomez Mouakad and Judy Pineda Neufeld and Kristen Strezo That the Director of Housing include in the inclusionary preference, a priority for families with children enrolled in Somerville Public Schools. Order 214211 (ID # 22-1419) Councilor Gomez Mouakad spoke about witnessing this program in action and she believes that displacement of our youth helps in causing them to lose their future. APPROVED RESULT: 4.25. By Beatriz Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Housing report on the percentage of inclusionary units that are occupied by those applicants with a Somerville Live/Work preference. Order 214212 (ID # 22-1443) Councilor Gomez Mouakad noted that for 57% of applicants, Somerville Live/Work preference does not apply and she asked what kind of outreach the city is performing to increase acceptance of applicants. APPROVED RESULT: 4.26. By Beatriz Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Housing report on expansion of outreach to residents who qualify for a Somerville Live/Work preference and to non-English speaking residents. Order 214213 (ID # 22-1444) Discussed with agenda item 4.25. APPROVED RESULT: 4.27. By Beatriz Gomez Mouakad and Jake Wilson That the Director of Inspectional Services report on the status of the enforcement of Section 11-111 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding Registration and maintenance of vacant property. Order 214214 (ID # 22-1445) Councilor Gomez Mouakad noted that the code of ordinances is not being enforced due to a lack of staff and that, as a result, there are many vacant properties that could be taken for affordable housing developers. President Page 9 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 McLaughlin commented that this has been discussed for several years in the city. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Public Health and Public Safety Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.28. By Willie Burnley Jr. and Jake Wilson and Charlotte Kelly and Ben Ewen-Campen That the Director of Human Resources provide a preliminary report on staff feedback regarding the Commonwealth's Paid Family and Medical Leave policy. Order 214215 (ID # 22-1446) Councilor Burnley spoke about supporting the city’s employees by providing more robust protections for Family and Medical Leave. He is submitting several items on this issue and hopes to hear from the various parties involved, including the Administration. Councilor Scott would like to see all employees, including Councilors, included. Councilor Kelly commented that many companies’ plans are inadequate, in light of COVID. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.29. By Willie Burnley Jr. and Ben Ewen-Campen That the relevant committee hold a hearing regarding the adoption of the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 175M: Family and Medical Leave. Resolution 214216 (ID # 22-1447) Discussed with agenda item 4.28. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.30. By Willie Burnley Jr. and Ben Ewen-Campen That the City hereby adopt the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 175M: Family and Medical Leave. Order (ID # 22-1448) Discussed with agenda item 4.28. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.31. By Willie Burnley Jr. and Jake Wilson That the City Solicitor and the Director of Parking provide this Council with an opinion on whether the adoption of Chapter 90, Section 20A of the Massachusetts General Laws would allow the City to mail tickets for traffic violations, including those identified through 311 reports. Order 214217 (ID # 22-1449) Councilor Burnley spoke about people breaking rules and the city’s inability to address those incidents. By making the proposed changes, the city might have an avenue for enforcement, ultimately leading to safer streets. Councilor Strezo has concerns about 311 complaints and possible retaliation. She would like to discuss increasing traffic/parking staff for enforcement. President McLaughlin would like additional information on the nature of the 311 calls. Page 10 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.32. By Willie Burnley Jr. That the City hereby rescinds its adoption of the provisions of Chapter 90, Section 20A½ of the Massachusetts General Laws. Order (ID # 22-1452) Discussed with agenda item 4.31. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.33. By Willie Burnley Jr. That the City hereby adopts the provisions of Chapter 90, Section 20A of the Massachusetts General Laws. Order (ID # 22-1453) Discussed with agenda item 4.31. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.34. By Willie Burnley Jr. That the Director of Communications publicize proposed changes to bus routes in multiple languages, and provide flyers that are available physically and electronically. Order 214218 (ID # 22-1450) Councilor Burnley believes that the city is being personally aggrieved by the state with respect to the MBTA. He commented that many residents don’t have the opportunity to attend meetings regarding the MBTA’s plans. He spoke about the difficulty traversing the city by the MBTA. He’s asking for information to be made available to inform the public so that their concerns might be heard. Councilor Pineda Neufeld also spoke about the unacceptable bus routes in the city and she would prefer to hold off on this action until the MBTA’s next plan is ready. APPROVED RESULT: 4.35. By Willie Burnley Jr. and Jake Wilson and Charlotte Kelly That the Director of Mobility provide this Council with a timeline for a final Bicycle Network Vision Plan. Order 214219 (ID # 22-1454) Councilor Burnley mentioned the recent cycling accident that resulted in the death of the cyclist and wants to have discussions about bicycle safety, including improved roadways, protected bike lanes, and traffic re-designs. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.36. By Willie Burnley Jr. That the Director of Mobility report on the feasibility of installing quick-build protected bike lanes on Broadway, and ways that the City plans to enhance safety for cyclists. Order 214220 (ID # 22-1455) Discussed with agenda item 4.35. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Page 11 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 4.37. By Willie Burnley Jr. That the Director of Mobility provide an update on the timeline for the Community Path extension. Order 214221 (ID # 22-1456) Discussed with agenda item 4.35. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. By Matthew McLaughlin Commending Mary Skipper on her selection as Superintendent of Boston Public Schools. Citation 214068 (ID # 22-1292) APPROVED RESULT: 5.2. By Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott That this Council meet in Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a) (1), to review protected personnel information or to discuss matters related to individual candidates, regarding Item #214034, confirmation of the promotion of Timothy Van Nostrand to the position of Police Sergeant. Order 214148 (ID # 22-1372) Assistant City Solicitor Jason Piques confirmed that this item is suitable for discussion in Executive Session. Councilor Scott motioned that the Council move into Executive Session to discuss this matter. The motion was approved and this meeting was recessed at 9:54 pm to convene an Executive Session. The Council returned from Executive Session at 10:19 pm and reconvened the regular meeting. President McLaughlin stated that no votes were taken in Executive Session, except the vote to adjourn and return to open session. APPROVED RESULT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld AYE: Ward Four City Councilor Clingan ABSENT: 5.3. Mayor requesting confirmation of the promotion of Timothy Van Nostrand to the position of Police Sergeant. Mayor's Request 214034 (ID # 22-1258) APPROVED RESULT: Page 12 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 5.4. Requesting approval of Police Officer assignments at Polling Places on Election Day as required by the VOTES Act. Mayor's Request 214096 (ID # 22-1320) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Legislative Matters Committee FOLLOWUP: 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance Article 3, Residence Districts and Article 9, Use Provisions, to permit the adaptive reuse of commercial building types in the NR and UR zoning districts. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1430) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance Articles 4 (Mid Rise Districts), 5 (High Rise Districts), 6 (Commercial Districts), 8 (Overlay Districts), and 9 (Use Provisions) to permit additional uses for any ground story commercial space fronting a Pedestrian Street. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1431) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.3. Requesting authorization to borrow $993,132 in a bond, and to authorization to appropriate the same amount for the General Fund portion of the Clarendon Hills Infrastructure Improvements project. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1439) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.4. Requesting authorization to borrow $662,088 in a bond, and authorization to appropriate the same amount for the Sewer portion of the Clarendon Hills Infrastructure Improvements Project. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1440) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading and refer the item to the Committee on Finance. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.5. Requesting approval to accept and expend a National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant of $750,000, with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA), Division of Conservation Services (DCS) to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for the renovation of Conway Park. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-0477) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading and refer the item to the Page 13 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 Committee on Finance. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.6. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from State E911 to the Police Department for E911 Telecommunicator personnel costs. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1421) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading and refer the item to the Committee on Finance. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.7. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $108,226.71 grant from Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to the Health & Human Services for the Public Health Shared Services Grant. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1441) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading and refer the item to the Committee on Finance. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.8. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $104,951.96 grant with no new match required, from State E911 to the Police Department for E911 Training and Certification of 911 Telecommunicators. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1422) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading and refer the item to the Committee on Finance. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.9. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from State E911 to the Police Department for E911 emergency medical dispatch services. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1420) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading and refer the item to the Committee on Finance. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.10. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $357,881.73 using available funds in the Department Public Works Administrative, Highway, and Sanitation Accounts for the purposes of resolving outstanding invoices. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-0432) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading and refer the item to the Committee on Finance. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: Page 14 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 7.11. Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $29,820 using available funds in the Law Department Outside Legal Counsel Services Account for Legal Services. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1438) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading and refer the item to the Committee on Finance. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.12. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $371.24 using available funds in the Health and Human Service Professional and Technical Account for Service Labor Cost for Mobile Market Van. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1437) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading and refer the item to the Committee on Finance. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.13. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $207.69 using available funds in the Fire Department and Vehicle Repairs Account for the purchase of automotive parts. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1433) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading and refer the item to the Committee on Finance. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.14. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $60.06 using available funds in the Fire Department and Vehicle Repairs Account for supplies for the repair shop. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-1434) Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading and refer the item to the Committee on Finance. REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Finance Committee FOLLOWUP: 7.15. Proclaiming that The City of Somerville recognizes the week of September 4 - 10, 2022 as National Suicide Prevention Week. Mayor's Communication 214222 (ID # 22-1432) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 7.16. Conveying an update regarding work completed during Summer, 2022 to Somerville Public Schools buildings. Mayor's Communication 214223 (ID # 22-1462) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: Page 15 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 7.17. Conveying a joint Memorandum from the Mayor and Fire Chief with an update regarding the new Assembly Square Fire Station. Mayor's Communication 214224 (ID # 22-1463) Councilor Wilson asked if it might be appropriate to have a ladder truck at Assembly Square PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Planning Board Chair conveying the Planning Board's recommendations for proposed amendments to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance, items #213430, #213601, #213705, #213807, and #213886. Officer's Communication 214225 (ID # 22-1442) PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. Boynton Yards LandCo LLC requesting approval of the attached Land Conveyance petition for Boynton Yards. Public Communication (ID # 22-1407) REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION RESULT: Land Use Committee FOLLOWUP: 9.2. Renewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B LLC, 455 Grand Union Blvd. License 214169 (ID # 22-1401) APPROVED RESULT: 9.3. Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave. License 214170 (ID # 22-1402) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.4. New Sign/Awning License, La Cosecha, 85 Broadway, LED channel letters sign. License 214171 (ID # 22-1403) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.5. Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Ormond Transportation Company Inc to Early Bird Transportation LLC Medallion #49. License 214172 (ID # 22-1404) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. Page 16 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 APPROVED RESULT: 9.6. Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Ormond Transportation Company Inc to Renaissance Taxi Service LLC Medallion #50. License 214173 (ID # 22-1405) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.7. Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Alewife Transportation Company Inc to Charlie's Family LLC Medallion #80. License 214174 (ID # 22-1406) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.8. Jade Lu applying for a Public Event License for Thrift Store Prom on August 27 from 5pm to 10:30pm (raindate September 3). Public Event 214175 (ID # 22-1392) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.9. Arthur D. Healey School applying for a Public Event License for Welcome Back to School on August 29 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm (raindate September 15). Public Event 214176 (ID # 22-1451) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.10. Ryan Well applying for a Public Event License for Craft demo on August 29 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (raindate September 5). Public Event 214177 (ID # 22-1393) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.11. City of Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Military Health and Wellness Day on September 10 from 9am to 3pm (raindate September 11). Public Event 214178 (ID # 22-1394) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.12. Society of S.S. Cosmas & Damian applying for a Public Event License for Procession for S.S. Cosmas & Damian on September 11 from 2:30pm to 6:30pm (raindate September 18). Public Event 214179 (ID # 22-1400) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: Page 17 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 9.13. Alex Feldman applying for a Public Event License for Rogers Ave Block Party on September 17 from 4pm to 8:30pm (raindate September 18). Public Event 214180 (ID # 22-1395) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.14. East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Foodie Crawl on September 20 from 2pm to 10:30pm (raindate September 21). Public Event 214181 (ID # 22-1396) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.15. HONK! applying for a Public Event License for HONK! Festival on October 7 from 2pm-9:30pm, October 8 from 10am-10pm, and October 9 from 10am-2pm. Public Event 214182 (ID # 22-1397) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.16. Elisabeth Adams applying for a Public Event License for Berkeley St Block Party on October 15 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate October 16). Public Event 214183 (ID # 22-1398) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 9.17. Jim Adams applying for a Public Event License for Hudson St Block Party on October 22 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate October 23). Public Event 214184 (ID # 22-1399) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. By Jake Wilson and Matthew McLaughlin and Jesse Clingan and Willie Burnley Jr. and Lance Davis and Ben Ewen-Campen and Beatriz Gomez Mouakad and Charlotte Kelly and Judy Pineda Neufeld and Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott and Kristen Strezo That the Somerville City Council hereby designates August 31, 2022, as Overdose Awareness Day in the City of Somerville. Resolution 214226 (ID # 22-1467) Councilor Kelly acknowledged the work done by the Safe Consumption Site team. APPROVED RESULT: 10.2. By Willie Burnley Jr. That the Mobility Department work to clearly mark all speed bumps in the city. Order 214227 (ID # 22-1471) Page 18 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 Councilor Burnley reported that a fire fighter was injured while riding in a fire engine that traversed over a speed bump and he asked that speed bumps be made more visible. APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION RESULT: Traffic and Parking Committee FOLLOWUP: 10.3. By Willie Burnley Jr. That the appropriate City Department provide work with the Fire Department and Local 76 to move the Highland Avenue station's kitchen to the second floor. Resolution 214228 (ID # 22-1470) APPROVED RESULT: 10.4. By Lance Davis That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sprinkler/splash pad at Lexington Park as soon as possible. Order 214229 (ID # 22-1472) PLACED ON FILE RESULT: 10.5. New Drainlayer's License, High Quality Excavating Inc. License 214185 (ID # 22-1475) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 10.6. Extenet applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole near 51 Beacon Street. Small Wireless Facility 214186 (ID # 22-1474) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 10.7. Somerville Education Foundation applying for a Public Event License for Back to School Jam on August 31 from 11:30am to 1:30pm (raindate September 1). Public Event 214187 (ID # 22-1473) Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading and approve the item. APPROVED RESULT: 11. LATE ITEMS 11.1. By Willie Burnley Jr. and Lance Davis and Ben Ewen-Campen and Beatriz Gomez Mouakad and Charlotte Kelly and Matthew McLaughlin and Judy Pineda Neufeld and Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott and Kristen Strezo and Jake Wilson That the entire City Council commends the City Clerk's Office, IT staff, and everyone else who played a role in transitioning City Council business to the new Legistar online platform. Resolution 214230 (ID # 22-1477) APPROVED RESULT: Page 19 of 20

City Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 2022 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was Adjourned at 10:36 PM. Page 20 of 20