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Meeting Minutes: City Council Meeting

Governing Body: City Council Meeting Type: Regular Meeting Meeting Date: Thursday, July 10th

Attendees:

Councillor Mbah
Councillor Wilson
Councillor Ewen-Campen (joined remotely)
Councillor Scott
Councillor McLaughlin
Councillor Burnley
Councillor Sait (absent)
Councillor Strezo
Councillor Clingan (joined remotely)
Councillor Davis
Clerk

Executive Summary: The City Council convened for a regular meeting on July 10th, where significant actions included the election of Councillor Lance Davis as President and Councillor Will Mbah as Vice President for the remainder of 2025. The Council approved several grants of location for Eversource and Crown Castle Fiber, with one Eversource grant conditioned on a meeting with residents. A resolution supporting Teamsters Local 25 in their labor dispute with Republic Services was unanimously approved, alongside a mayoral communication urging resolution to contract negotiations. The Council also discussed and tabled amendments to the condominium conversion ordinance for further review and approved several appropriations from stabilization funds for collective bargaining agreements, participatory budgeting projects, and school renovations.

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

Meeting called to order.
Roll Call:
- Councillor Mbah: Present
- Councillor Wilson: Present
- Councillor Ewen-Campen: Present
- Councillor Scott: Present
- Councillor McLaughlin: Present
- Councillor Burnley: Present
- Councillor Sait: Absent
- Councillor Strezo: Present
- Councillor Clingan: Absent
- Councillor Davis: Present
Quorum established with seven councillors present.

2. Moment of Silence

A moment of silence was observed.

3. Approval of Minutes

Regular Meeting of June 12th: Approved.

4. Election of President of the 2025 City Council

Nomination: Councillor Mbah nominated Councillor Lance Davis for President.
Motion to Close Nominations: Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote for President:
- Councillor Mbah: Councillor Lance Davis
- Councillor Wilson: Councillor Lance Davis
- Councillor Ewen-Campen: Councillor Lance Davis
- Councillor Scott: Councillor Davis
- Councillor McLaughlin: Councillor Davis
- Councillor Burnley: Councillor Davis
- Councillor Strezo: Councillor Davis
- Councillor Clingan: Councillor Davis
- Councillor Davis: Councillor Davis
Outcome: Councillor Lance Davis was elected President of the City Council for the remainder of 2025 with seven votes.
Oath of Office: Administered by the City Clerk.

5. Election of Vice President of the 2025 City Council

Nomination: Councillor Wilson nominated Councillor Will Mbah for Vice President.
Motion to Close Nominations: Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote for Vice President:
- Councillor Mbah: Councillor William Ba
- Councillor Wilson: Councillor Mbah
- Councillor Ewen-Campen: Councillor Mbah
- Councillor Scott: Councillor Mbah
- Councillor McLaughlin: Councillor Mbah
- Councillor Burnley: Councillor Mbah
- Councillor Strezo: Councillor Mbah
- Councillor Clingan: Councillor Mbah
- Councillor Davis: Councillor Mbah
Outcome: Councillor Will Mbah was elected Vice President of the City Council for the remainder of 2025 with seven votes.
Oath of Office: Administered by the City Clerk.

6. Public Hearings (Out of Order)

Item 3.1: Small Wireless Facility from Crown Castle Fiber (10 Hawthorne Street)
- Description: Installation of facilities on a new pole at 10 Hawthorne Street to upgrade existing outdated equipment.
- Speaker: Randy Spisano (Crown Castle Fiber)
- Discussion: No comments or questions from members.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 3.2: Grant of Location from Eversource (Broadway and Mount Vernon Street)
- Description: Install approximately 166 feet of conduit from Manhole 1784 to 44 Broadway to provide electric service for an 81-unit building and two retail spaces.
- Speaker: Jackie Duffy (Eversource)
- Discussion: No comments or questions from members.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 3.3: Grant of Location from Eversource (Given Street)
- Description: Install one new manhole and approximately 76 feet of conduit in Given Street from utility pole 383 over 1 through new manhole 32650 to 156 Highland Ave.
- Speaker: Jackie Duffy (Eversource)
- Discussion: No comments or questions from members.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 3.4: Grant of Location from Eversource (Warren Street)
- Description: Install one new manhole 32350 and approximately 30 feet of conduit in Warren Street to 8 Medford Street for 18 residential units.
- Speaker: Jackie Duffy (Eversource)
- Discussion: No comments or questions from members.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 3.5: Grant of Location from Eversource (Moreland Street)
- Description: Install approximately 40 feet of conduit in Moreland Street from utility pole 236 over 9 to 79R Moreland Street.
- Speaker: Jackie Duffy (Eversource)
- Public Comment: Nick (77 Moreland Street) expressed concern about the "approximate" pickup point, requesting exact location details to avoid impeding private property or requiring an easement.
- Discussion: Councillor Wilson moved to add a condition for Eversource to meet with neighbors to address concerns.
- Outcome: Approved with the condition that Eversource meet with the neighbors to sort out the exact location.
Item 3.6: Grant of Location from Eversource (Prospect Street)
- Description: Install approximately 5 feet of conduit in Prospect Street from manhole 23059 to 86 Prospect Street for a 29-unit building.
- Speaker: Jackie Duffy (Eversource)
- Discussion: No comments or questions from members.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 3.7: Grant of Location from Eversource (Prospect Street)
- Description: Install approximately 17 feet of conduit in Prospect Street from manhole 23058 to 110 Prospect Street to enhance system reliability.
- Speaker: Jackie Duffy (Eversource)
- Discussion: No comments or questions from members.
- Outcome: Approved.

7. Resolutions & Communications (Out of Order)

Item 4.1: Resolution in Support of Teamsters Local 25 (Councillors Clingan, Burnley, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Sait, Mbah, Strezo, Wilson, and Davis)
- Description: Resolution supporting Teamsters Local 25 in their labor dispute with Republic Services. Councillor McLaughlin signed on as co-sponsor.
- Speaker: Bridget Quinn (Legislative Director, Teamsters Joint Council 10 New England)
  - Summary: Local 25 represents 450 Republic Services workers. Demands include higher wages, affordable health insurance, and safe working conditions. Republic Services has refused to bargain in good faith, leading to strikes in 14 Eastern Massachusetts communities and impacting small businesses. This is not an isolated incident, with strikes also occurring in California, Illinois, Georgia, and Washington State. Republic Services, the second-largest waste company, should provide competitive wages and benefits like local companies.
- Discussion:
  - Councillor Strezo: Commended Teamsters Local 25, condemned Republic Services' contempt for workers and customers, and encouraged residents to contact Republic Services.
  - Councillor Mbah: Highlighted the resolution's text on "fair wages, affordable health care, safe working conditions, and adequate paid time off" as basic dignities.
  - Councillor Scott: Expressed support for workers' rights, even with trash not being picked up. Requested the administration consider extending municipal tipping for large residential buildings affected by the strike.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 10.7: Communication of the Mayor Conveying Communication to Republic Services
- Description: Urging expeditious resolution to contract negotiations.
- Outcome: Approved (taken with Item 4.1).
Item 10.1: Order by Councillor Burnley Regarding Speed Bump on Cherry Street
- Description: Requesting the Director of Mobility to assess the feasibility and need to install a speed bump on Cherry Street between Highland Avenue and Summer Street due to constituent safety concerns.
- Discussion: Councillor Burnley emphasized the safety issue for residents.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 10.2: Resolution by Councillor Burnley Condemning Harvard's Attack on its Graduate Student Union
- Description: Resolution condemning Harvard University's attempt to strip union protections from graduate student workers. Councillor Burnley moved to replace the item with a revised version.
- Revised Resolution Language (read into record):
  - "Whereas education, research, and academic inquiry are values intimately connected to the lives, careers, and passions of Somervillians, and whereas the Trump administration has targeted education and research, including grants, funding, and academic freedom at Harvard University, and whereas Harvard University employs many residents of Somerville, and whereas labor unions play a critical role in workplace and economic justice, and whereas Harvard University is attempting to strip union protections away from workers who are in tenuous positions in science research, including by removing hundreds of students from the Harvard Graduate Student Union, now therefore be it resolved that the Somerville City Council strongly opposes these actions by Harvard, is opposed to all forms of union busting, and urges Harvard administrators to undo these actions, and be it further resolved that Somerville urges Harvard administration to seriously engage with the demands of the Harvard Graduate Students Union on issues from fair pay to protections from harassment and discrimination to resources for non-citizens, and be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Harvard University administration and president."
- Outcome of Motion to Replace: Approved.
- Discussion on Revised Resolution:
  - Councillor Burnley: Highlighted Harvard's attempt to remove 973 workers from their union, arguing they are not workers, which he views as dangerous for all labor. He emphasized the degradation of worker dignity and the potential to bankrupt the union.
  - Speaker: Dorothy Manovich (Somerville Resident, Harvard Graduate Students Union member)
    - Summary: As a Somerville resident and HGSU member, she has benefited from union protections (dental surgery, protection from overwork/harassment). Harvard is attempting to strip rights from 973 workers (concentrated in STEM) and partially from 1,000 more, which is illegal. This would cause loss of wage protections, harassment protections, and access to emergency funds for housing, healthcare, and childcare. This is an attack on the union's capacity and an attempt to weaken it. She urged the Council's support.
  - Co-sponsors: Councillors Wilson, McLaughlin, Scott, Strezo, Mbah, and Davis.
  - Councillor Mbah: Thanked Councillor Burnley and Ms. Manovich for leadership, emphasizing the importance of fighting for basic worker dignity.
  - Councillor Wilson: Condemned Harvard for exploiting the rollback of labor gains under the Trump administration, calling it "disgusting" and "infuriating." Stated academia is founded on student labor exploitation and student unionization is the antidote.
  - Councillor Scott: Expressed dismay, urged Harvard to de-escalate conflict, and recognize graduate students and workers as essential to the institution's function and greatness.
  - Councillor Strezo: Expressed solidarity and support for the speakers and the union.
  - President Davis: Echoed support, highlighting the fundamental nature of the issue for millions of workers.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 10.3: Resolution by Councillor Burnley in Support of Certain Public Workers' Right to Strike
- Description: Resolution supporting State House bills that would grant certain public workers the right to strike.
- Discussion:
  - Councillor Burnley: Argued that withholding labor is a fundamental right for workers and citizens. Public workers, including teachers, should have the right to strike for better conditions, wages, and dignity, even if it causes temporary disruption. Somerville's leadership matters in pushing these issues.
  - Speakers:
    - Colette Burrard (Ward 7 Resident, Public School Teacher):
      - Summary: Described her Andover Education Association's strike in November 2023 due to the school committee's refusal to negotiate on issues like recess expansion and living wages for instructional assistants. Highlighted that making strikes illegal doesn't stop them; it only removes incentives for employers to negotiate.
    - Jim Kaplan (Ward 6 Resident, Mass Teachers Association, retired Somerville teacher):
      - Summary: Explained the historical division between private and public sector labor rights, noting carve-outs in labor law. Argued that increasing labor power is crucial for the Democratic Party. Cited the Somerville Municipal Employees Association's long contract negotiations as an example of how the right to strike could have expedited a fair settlement.
    - Mary Ann Wallace (Ward 4 Resident, Regional Vice President for SEIU 509):
      - Summary: Emphasized that public sector workers are "held at gunpoint" without the right to strike, limiting their ability to fight for fair working conditions and for the clients they serve. Described how state agencies control negotiation timelines, leading to stalled contracts and withheld payments. Argued for the dignity of public workers to strike.
  - Co-sponsors: Councillors Wilson, Davis, Scott, Mbah, McLaughlin, and Strezo.
  - Councillor McLaughlin: Discussed the historical struggle for labor rights, noting that strikes are a significant risk for workers and not taken lightly. Supported the right to strike as a means to ensure fair compensation for vital work.
  - Councillor Wilson: Referenced the UK's approach to public sector strikes, suggesting that providing good contracts to unions prevents strikes.
  - Councillor Scott: Highlighted that public sector workers often accept lower pay due to their commitment to public service values. Argued that the right to strike empowers them in decision-making processes, leading to a better system for both workers and the public they serve.
  - Councillor Mbah: Thanked Councillor Burnley and the speakers for their advocacy.
  - President Davis: Emphasized that this resolution expresses support to state representatives for a fundamental issue affecting millions of workers. Noted his personal bias as the son of a unionized teacher and the importance of collaboration to achieve such goals.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 10.4: Communication by Councillor Burnley Conveying Information Regarding the Reconstitution of the Wage Theft Advisory Committee
- Description: Councillor Burnley informed the Council about efforts to reconstitute the Wage Theft Advisory Committee, which currently lacks a quorum. He plans to work with the Council President to identify union representatives to fill committee seats and address wage theft issues.
- Outcome: Approved.

8. Administrative Notes (During Recess for Technical Issue)

Printed copies of Council rules distributed to members.
Committee assignments updated to reflect new President and Vice President roles; Vice Chairs will assume chair positions.
Intent to fill Ward 7 Councillor position for the remainder of the session after the election.

9. Executive Session

Item 5.1: Officer's Communication from the Director of Economic Development Requesting Executive Session
- Description: To discuss strategy regarding the disposition of 90 Washington Street.
- Legal Opinion: Attorney Selkirk confirmed the item is appropriate for executive session.
- Motion to Move to Executive Session: Councillor Wilson moved.
- Roll Call Vote:
  - Councillor Wilson: Yes
  - Councillor Ewen-Campen: Yes
  - Councillor Scott: Yes
  - Councillor McLaughlin: Yes
  - Councillor Burnley: Aye
  - Councillor Strezo: Yes
  - Councillor Clingan: Aye
  - Councillor Mbah: Yes
  - Councillor Davis: Yes
- Outcome: Motion approved with seven councillors in favor, none opposed, and three absent. Council entered executive session.
Return from Executive Session: No votes were taken in executive session other than the vote to adjourn.

10. Committee Reports (Out of Order)

Item 6C: Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters Meeting on July 1st, 2025
- Chair: Councillor Davis
- Summary:
  - Discussed regulation of mopeds/motorized bicycles, focusing on insurance and community path safety. Item left in committee for further research.
  - Primary discussion on proposed amendments to the condominium conversion ordinance (Item 24-1740, later identified as 25-1044).
- Motion: Councillor Davis moved to sever Item 25-1044 with the intent to place it on file, as it would be replaced by Item 7.1.
- Outcome of Motion to Sever: Approved.
- Outcome of Motion to Place on File: Approved.
- Outcome of Committee Report: Accepted as submitted.
Item 7.1: Request of the Mayor Requesting Ordainment of an Amendment to Section 7-64, 7-65, and 7-68 of the Code of Ordinances to Reduce Displacement of Tenants and Update Relocation Payments
- Description: Replacement for the condominium conversion ordinance amendment previously discussed in committee. Substantively identical, with the addition of an October 1st effective date.
- Discussion:
  - Councillor Davis: Explained the item is a replacement, resulting from a working group addressing loopholes in the existing ordinance that led to tenant displacement. The changes aim to make it more attractive to keep tenants in their homes. Noted constituent feedback and the administration's position that the October 1st effective date would not change regardless of when the Council acts.
  - Councillor Scott: Praised the working group for an "elegant solution" to prevent circumvention of the ordinance's intent. Stated the changes ensure tenants receive due compensation and inconvenience those attempting to avoid providing relocation benefits.
  - Councillor Wilson: Moved to table Item 7.1, along with public communications 9.8, 10.18, 10.19, and 10.20, until the next meeting to allow more time for Councilors and the public to review and discuss the proposal, ensuring all 10 Councilors are present for the vote.
- Outcome of Motion to Table: Approved.
Item 6A: Report of the Committee on Finance Meeting on July 8th, 2025
- Chair: Councillor Wilson
- Summary: Committee met for 1 hour and 13 minutes, with four of five members present.
  - Recommended approval of minutes from six budget season meetings.
  - Recommended approval of authorization to dispose of unclaimed bicycles through a YMCA program.
  - Recommended approval of a new contract with Blue Bikes.
  - Recommended approval of an extension of the lease agreement for the parking lot off Grove Street.
  - Recommended approval of a time-only extension with the Franklin Cummings Institute for Job Training for the Job Creation Retention Trust.
  - Marked as withdrawn three items at the administration's request (25-1163 and 25-1164 replaced by 7-2 and 10-5).
- Roll Call Vote on Committee Report Acceptance:
  - Councillor Wilson: Yes
  - Councillor Ewen-Campen: Yes
  - Councillor Scott: Yes
  - Councillor McLaughlin: Yes
  - Councillor Burnley: Aye
  - Councillor Strezo: Yes
  - Councillor Clingan: Yes
  - Councillor Mbah: Yes
  - Councillor Davis: Yes
- Outcome: Committee report accepted with eight councillors in favor, none opposed, and two absent.
Roll Call Votes on Items from Finance Committee Report:
- Item 25-0978: Fourth Amendment to a Lease for the Grove Street Parking Lot
  - Roll Call Vote:
    - Councillor Wilson: Yes
    - Councillor Ewen-Campen: Yes
    - Councillor Scott: Yes
    - Councillor McLaughlin: Yes
    - Councillor Burnley: Aye
    - Councillor Strezo: Yes
    - Councillor Clingan: Yes
    - Councillor Mbah: Yes
    - Councillor Davis: Yes
  - Outcome: Approved with nine councillors in favor, none opposed, and one absent.
- Item 25-1160: Final Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing Agreement for the 299 Broadway Project
  - Roll Call Vote:
    - Councillor Wilson: Yes
    - Councillor Ewen-Campen: Yes
    - Councillor Scott: Yes
    - Councillor McLaughlin: Yes
    - Councillor Burnley: Aye
    - Councillor Strezo: Yes
    - Councillor Clingan: Yes
    - Councillor Mbah: Yes
    - Councillor Davis: Yes
  - Outcome: Approved with nine councillors in favor, none opposed, and one absent.

11. Additional Items Requiring Roll Call Votes (Out of Order)

Item 7.2 (25-1238): Request of the Mayor Requesting Approval of a Maintenance Agreement and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan for the Future Sewell Park at the 299 Broadway Development
Item 10.5: Request of the Mayor Requesting Approval of a Public Access and Maintenance Access Easement for 299 Broadway Property Owner, LLC
- Discussion: Councillor Wilson thanked the developer, legal team, and IGA for quickly preparing the replacement items.
- Roll Call Vote (for both items):
  - Councillor Wilson: Yes
  - Councillor Ewen-Campen: Yes
  - Councillor Scott: Yes
  - Councillor McLaughlin: Yes
  - Councillor Burnley: Aye
  - Councillor Strezo: Yes
  - Councillor Clingan: Yes
  - Councillor Mbah: Yes
  - Councillor Davis: Yes
- Outcome: Both items approved with nine councillors in favor, none opposed, and one absent.
Item 7.3: Request of the Mayor Requesting Approval to Appropriate $1.5 Million from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the School Department to Fund Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Roll Call Vote:
  - Councillor Wilson: Yes
  - Councillor Ewen-Campen: Yes
  - Councillor Scott: Yes
  - Councillor McLaughlin: Yes
  - Councillor Burnley: Aye
  - Councillor Strezo: Yes
  - Councillor Clingan: Yes
  - Councillor Mbah: Yes
  - Councillor Davis: Yes
- Outcome: Approved with nine councillors in favor, none opposed, and one absent.
Item 7.4: Request of the Mayor Requesting the Appropriation of $1,045,000 from the Participatory Budgeting Stabilization Fund for the Purpose of Implementing the Winning Projects from the Second Participatory Budgeting Cycle
- Roll Call Vote:
  - Councillor Wilson: Yes
  - Councillor Ewen-Campen: Yes
  - Councillor Scott: Yes
  - Councillor McLaughlin: Yes
  - Councillor Burnley: Aye
  - Councillor Strezo: Yes
  - Councillor Clingan: Yes
  - Councillor Mbah: Yes
  - Councillor Davis: Yes
- Outcome: Approved with nine councillors in favor, none opposed, and one absent.
Item 7.5: Request of the Mayor Requesting Approval to Appropriate $800,000 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund for Renovations to the Cummings School for the Warming Center Project
- Roll Call Vote:
  - Councillor Wilson: Yes
  - Councillor Ewen-Campen: Yes
  - Councillor Scott: Yes
  - Councillor McLaughlin: Yes
  - Councillor Burnley: Aye
  - Councillor Strezo: Yes
  - Councillor Clingan: Yes
  - Councillor Mbah: Yes
  - Councillor Davis: Yes
- Outcome: Approved with nine councillors in favor, none opposed, and one absent.
Item 10.6: Request of the Mayor Requesting Approval to Appropriate $3,892,796 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department Other Lump Sum Payments Account to Fund Retroactive Payments in Accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Somerville Police Employees Association
- Roll Call Vote:
  - Councillor Wilson: Yes
  - Councillor Ewen-Campen: Yes
  - Councillor Scott: Yes
  - Councillor McLaughlin: Yes
  - Councillor Burnley: Yes
  - Councillor Strezo: Yes
  - Councillor Clingan: Yes
  - Councillor Mbah: Yes
  - Councillor Davis: Yes
- Outcome: Approved with eight councillors in favor, none opposed.

12. Recess

A brief recess was taken.

13. Return from Recess & Roll Call

Meeting called back to order.
Roll Call:
- Councillor Wilson: Present
- Councillor Ewen-Campen: Present
- Councillor Scott: Present
- Councillor McLaughlin: Present
- Councillor Burnley: Present
- Councillor Strezo: Present
- Councillor Clingan: Present
- Councillor Mbah: Present
- Councillor Davis: Present
Quorum re-established with seven councillors present.

14. Additional Items (Out of Order)

Item 7.6: Request of the Mayor Requesting Approval to Accept and Expend a $3 Million Grant with No New Match Required from the MassWorks Infrastructure Program to the Department of Infrastructure and Asset Management for the Inner Belt and Brick Bottom Pedestrian Crossing and Associated Project Area
- Discussion: Councillor Wilson suggested approving it directly rather than sending it to finance.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 7.7: Request of the Mayor Requesting Confirmation of the Appointment of Daquan Goodnow to the Position of Police Officer
Item 7.8: Request of the Mayor Requesting Confirmation of the Appointment of Andrew Pasqualino to the Position of Police Officer
Item 7.9: Request of the Mayor Requesting Confirmation of the Appointment of Benji Antoine to the Position of Police Officer
Item 7.10: Request of the Mayor Requesting Confirmation of the Appointment of Victor Souza to the Position of Police Officer
- Discussion: President Davis noted the practice of approving initial appointments at the Council level without committee referral.
- Outcome: All four appointments approved.

15. Committee Reports (Regular Order)

Item 6B: Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development Meeting on June 30th, 2025
- Chair: Councillor Strezo
- Summary: Committee met with two of three members present (Councillor Ewen-Campen and Councillor Strezo).
  - Discussed Councillor McLaughlin's order on the housing bond bill and strengthening condominium conversion and tenant protection laws.
  - Key Information: Sealing of evictions: State legislation (effective May 5th) allows tenants to petition to seal records from no-fault evictions. The Office of Housing Stability is working to disseminate this information.
  - Discussed the economic impact on small businesses from federal immigration policies. Deputy Director Dana Whiteside presented on past efforts (business impact packets, leasing handbook) and current programs to help small businesses obtain tax IDs and contract with the city.
  - Discussed the one-year action plan for the Community Development Block Grant. For the first time in 20 years, the city will fully leverage the financing capabilities, requiring an annual entitlement payment of $500,000, leading to long-term community benefits.
  - Discussed the impact of construction on small businesses; item kept in committee for ongoing discussion.
- Outcome: Accepted as submitted.

16. Officer's Communications

Item 7.11: Request of the Mayor Requesting that this City Council Schedule a Joint Public Hearing with the Somerville Redevelopment Authority Regarding Updating the 90 Washington Street Demonstration Project Plan
- Discussion: Referred to the Land Use Committee.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 8.1: Officer's Communication from the Chief of Police Conveying a Biannual Report Pursuant to Section 2-6G of the Code of Ordinances
- Outcome: Placed on file.
Item 8.2: Officer's Communication from the City Clerk Conveying Block Party Licenses Issued
- Discussion: Councillor Wilson inquired about the availability of block party supplies from the budget. The Clerk confirmed that the city is sourcing vendors and moving urgently, but the contracting process is lengthy.
- Outcome: Placed on file.

17. Resolutions & Communications (Regular Order)

Items 9.1 through 9.6, and 10.8 through 10.16: Waived readings and approved.
- Councillor Scott expressed enthusiasm for the July 19th Honk Community Concert.
- President Davis announced the second annual community event at Davis Square on September 4th or 5th.
- Outcome: Approved.
Item 9.7: Public Communication from Courtney Foster, Submitting Comments Regarding Item 25-1170 in Support of the Climate Superfund Bill
- Outcome: Placed on file.
Item 10.17: Public Communication from Margaret Sapir, Submitting Comments Regarding a Sea Spire
- Outcome: Placed on file.
Item 10.21: Public Communication from John Angeloni, Submitting Comments Regarding Davis Square
- Discussion: President Davis noted ongoing work with the Director of Engineering to address the issue.
- Outcome: Placed on file.

18. Late Item / Motion from the Floor

Motion: President Davis moved that the Council congratulates Councillor Sait on the birth of her child on July 3rd.
Outcome: Approved.

19. Adjournment

Councillor McLaughlin moved to adjourn.
Outcome: Meeting adjourned.

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