City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 8/25/2022 at 7:00 PM

22-1464

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:06 GMT

File #: 22-1464
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result:

22-1465

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1465
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1466

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1466
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 23, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result:

22-1379

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1379
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1377

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1377
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.2.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1378

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1378
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.3.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1380

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1380
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.4.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1381

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1381
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.5.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1382

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1382
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.6.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1383

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1383
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.7.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1384

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1384
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.8.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1385

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1385
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.9.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1386

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1386
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.10.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1387

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1387
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.11.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1388

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1388
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.12.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1389

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1389
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.13.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1390

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:09 GMT

File #: 22-1390
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.14.
Type: Withdrawn
Title: Withdrawn.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

22-1391

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1391
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.15.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result:

22-1461

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1461
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Ordinance
Title: That Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-319 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding bereavement leave, be amended as attached.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1459

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1459
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Order
Title: 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.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1460

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1460
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Order
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1457

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1457
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Resolution
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1458

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1458
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration update this Council on the timeline and process for identifying a permanent Teen Center.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1408

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1408
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Housing and Community Development Committee discuss the Democracy Collaborative’s report on Advancing Community Wealth Building in the City of Somerville.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1409

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1409
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services provide free menstrual products in all restrooms in City buildings.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1410

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1410
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.8.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services increase rat control efforts from Wigglesworth Street to Dana Street.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1411

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1411
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.9.
Type: Order
Title: 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.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1423

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1423
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.10.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration create a housing task force to address an immediate pathway to low-income home ownership.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1424

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1424
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.11.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to expand the SomerVIP program.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1425

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1425
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.12.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration compile a report focusing on aging in community in Somerville, with the data outlined below.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1426

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1426
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.13.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Traffic Commission approve the installation of speed bumps on Wigglesworth Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1476

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1476
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.14.
Type: Home Rule Petition
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1412

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1412
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.15.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility provide this Council with an updated schedule for the redesign of Highland Avenue.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1413

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1413
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.16.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parking consider a "local preference" parking permit policy for the post-reconstruction resident parking spaces on Highland Avenue.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1427

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1427
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.17.
Type: Resolution
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1428

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1428
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.18.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying recommendations for an effective body worn camera Use Policy in Somerville.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1414

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1414
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.19.
Type: Order
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1415

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1415
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.20.
Type: Order
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1416

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1416
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.21.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works report on all major repairs made to school buildings during the summer.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1417

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1417
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.22.
Type: Order
Title: 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.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1418

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1418
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.23.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works report on planned repairs for the East Somerville Community School facade failures.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1419

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1419
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.24.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Housing include in the inclusionary preference, a priority for families with children enrolled in Somerville Public Schools.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1443

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1443
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.25.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Housing report on the percentage of inclusionary units that are occupied by those applicants with a Somerville Live/Work preference.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1444

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1444
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.26.
Type: Order
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1445

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1445
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.27.
Type: Order
Title: 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.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1446

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1446
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.28.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Human Resources provide a preliminary report on staff feedback regarding the Commonwealth's Paid Family and Medical Leave policy.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1447

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:09 GMT

File #: 22-1447
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.29.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the relevant committee hold a hearing regarding the adoption of the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 175M: Family and Medical Leave.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1448

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1448
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.30.
Type: Order
Title: That the City hereby adopt the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 175M: Family and Medical Leave.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1449

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.31.
Type: Order
Title: 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.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1452

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1452
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.32.
Type: Order
Title: That the City hereby rescinds its adoption of the provisions of Chapter 90, Section 20A½ of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1453

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1453
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.33.
Type: Order
Title: That the City hereby adopts the provisions of Chapter 90, Section 20A of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1450

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1450
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.34.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Communications publicize proposed changes to bus routes in multiple languages, and provide flyers that are available physically and electronically.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1454

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1454
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.35.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility provide this Council with a timeline for a final Bicycle Network Vision Plan.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1455

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1455
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.36.
Type: Order
Title: 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.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1456

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:07 GMT

File #: 22-1456
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.37.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility provide an update on the timeline for the Community Path extension.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1292

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1292
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.1.
Type: Citation
Title: Commending Mary Skipper on her selection as Superintendent of Boston Public Schools.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1372

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1372
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.2.
Type: Order
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1258

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1258
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Mayor requesting confirmation of the promotion of Timothy Van Nostrand to the position of Police Sergeant.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1320

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:11:33 GMT

File #: 22-1320
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of Police Officer assignments at Polling Places on Election Day as required by the VOTES Act.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1430

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1430
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1431

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1431
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1439

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1439
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1440

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1440
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-0477

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-0477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1421

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1421
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1441

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1441
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1422

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1422
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1420

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1420
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-0432

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-0432
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1438

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1438
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1437

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1437
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1433

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1433
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1434

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1434
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.14.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: 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.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1432

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1432
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.15.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Proclaiming that The City of Somerville recognizes the week of September 4 - 10, 2022 as National Suicide Prevention Week.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

22-1462

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1462
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.16.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying an update regarding work completed during Summer, 2022 to Somerville Public Schools buildings.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

22-1463

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1463
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.17.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying a joint Memorandum from the Mayor and Fire Chief with an update regarding the new Assembly Square Fire Station.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

22-1442

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1442
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Planning Board Chair conveying the Planning Board's recommendations for proposed amendments to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance, items #213430, #213601, #213705, #213807, and #213886.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1407

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1407
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Boynton Yards LandCo LLC requesting approval of the attached Land Conveyance petition for Boynton Yards.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1401

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1401
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B LLC, 455 Grand Union Blvd.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1402

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1402
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1403

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1403
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: License
Title: New Sign/Awning License, La Cosecha, 85 Broadway, LED channel letters sign.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1404

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1404
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: License
Title: Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Ormond Transportation Company Inc to Early Bird Transportation LLC Medallion #49.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1405

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1405
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: License
Title: Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Ormond Transportation Company Inc to Renaissance Taxi Service LLC Medallion #50.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1406

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1406
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: License
Title: Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Alewife Transportation Company Inc to Charlie's Family LLC Medallion #80.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1392

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1392
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.8.
Type: Public Event
Title: Jade Lu applying for a Public Event License for Thrift Store Prom on August 27 from 5pm to 10:30pm (raindate September 3).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1451

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1451
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.9.
Type: Public Event
Title: 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).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1393

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1393
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.10.
Type: Public Event
Title: Ryan Well applying for a Public Event License for Craft demo on August 29 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (raindate September 5).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1394

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1394
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.11.
Type: Public Event
Title: 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).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1400

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1400
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.12.
Type: Public Event
Title: 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).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1395

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1395
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.13.
Type: Public Event
Title: Alex Feldman applying for a Public Event License for Rogers Ave Block Party on September 17 from 4pm to 8:30pm (raindate September 18).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1396

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1396
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.14.
Type: Public Event
Title: East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Foodie Crawl on September 20 from 2pm to 10:30pm (raindate September 21).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1397

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1397
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.15.
Type: Public Event
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1398

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1398
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.16.
Type: Public Event
Title: Elisabeth Adams applying for a Public Event License for Berkeley St Block Party on October 15 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate October 16).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1399

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:08 GMT

File #: 22-1399
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.17.
Type: Public Event
Title: Jim Adams applying for a Public Event License for Hudson St Block Party on October 22 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate October 23).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1467

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:09 GMT

File #: 22-1467
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Somerville City Council hereby designates August 31, 2022, as Overdose Awareness Day in the City of Somerville.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1471

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:09 GMT

File #: 22-1471
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Mobility Department work to clearly mark all speed bumps in the city.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1470

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:09 GMT

File #: 22-1470
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: Resolution
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1472

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:09 GMT

File #: 22-1472
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sprinkler/splash pad at Lexington Park as soon as possible.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

22-1475

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:09 GMT

File #: 22-1475
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: License
Title: New Drainlayer's License, High Quality Excavating Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1474

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:09 GMT

File #: 22-1474
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.6.
Type: Small Wireless Facility
Title: Extenet applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole near 51 Beacon Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1473

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:09 GMT

File #: 22-1473
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.7.
Type: Public Event
Title: 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).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1477

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:09 GMT

File #: 22-1477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.1.
Type: Resolution
Title: 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.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass