City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 2/22/2024 at 7:00 PM

24-0207

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0207
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result:

24-0208

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0208
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result:

24-0209

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0209
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0178

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:30 GMT

File #: 24-0178
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Order
Title: That this City Council hold a public hearing in the Committee on Finance on the community’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget priorities.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0194

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0194
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration provide this Council with a report on the implementation of a Universal Basic Income pilot, which was announced to be implemented with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in 2021.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0202

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0202
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0203

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0203
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Environmental Health Coordinator discuss the current contract with the pest control company that administers the city's rat abatement program.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0204

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0204
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration fund the creation of an entire unit within the Department of Public Works tasked with battling the city's growing rodent infestation.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0187

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:11:46 GMT

File #: 24-0187
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 20, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0127

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:30 GMT

File #: 24-0127
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $278.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Plumbing Supply Account for building related plumbing materials.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0128

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:30 GMT

File #: 24-0128
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $638 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Public Safety Supplies Account for Verizon Fleet subscription services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0129

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:30 GMT

File #: 24-0129
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the transfer of $280,010 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Historic Preservation Reserve.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0130

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:30 GMT

File #: 24-0130
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $650,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund for the Capital Projects Division to restore the City Hall clock tower and roof.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0134

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:30 GMT

File #: 24-0134
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $49,250 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for insulation projects for Department of Public Works steam systems.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0135

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:30 GMT

File #: 24-0135
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $75,900 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for design services for a building project at 42 Cross Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0140

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:30 GMT

File #: 24-0140
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $48,529.99 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for installation of access controls, card entry access, and indoor fencing.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0141

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:30 GMT

File #: 24-0141
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the use of available funds in the amount of $24,317 from the Library's Personal Services account to reestablish a Librarian III West Branch Manager position.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0154

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:11:46 GMT

File #: 24-0154
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the acceptance of a 30-year lease with BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, and the appropriation of $171,969 from Free Cash to the Fire Department Special Items Account to fund said lease, for the Assembly Square Fire Station for the remainder of FY 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0185

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0185
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 15, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1810

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 23-1810
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.2.
Type: Public Communication
Title: 234 Pearl Street Realty Trust and Goodpitch, LLC requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 234 and 236 Pearl Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6).
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

23-1827

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 23-1827
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.3.
Type: Public Communication
Title: 13 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 8 Park Street, 10 Park Street, 504 Somerville Avenue, and 7-9 Properzi Way from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Climate & Equity Innovation Sub-Area Overlay District, and 15-27 Properzi Way, 29 Properzi Way, 26-32 Park Street, 8-14 Tyler Street, 40 Park Street, 15 Dane Street, 7-9 Tyler Street, 460 Somerville Avenue, 444 Somerville Avenue, 440 Somerville Avenue, 30 Dane Street, and 24-28 Dane Street from Fabrication (FAB) to Climate & Equity Innovation Sub-Area Overlay District.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

23-1830

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 23-1830
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.4.
Type: Public Communication
Title: 15 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinances to add Section 8.4.19, Climate & Equity Innovation Sub-Area Overlay District.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

24-0181

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0181
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 13, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0183

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0183
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 14, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0020

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0020
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.2.
Type: License
Title: New Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, for 5 billiard tables and 8 bowling lanes.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

24-0022

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0022
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.3.
Type: License
Title: New Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin, 504 Broadway, opening 24/7 for in store and take-out services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0023

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0023
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.4.
Type: License
Title: New Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, opening Monday-Sunday until 2am for in-store service only.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

24-0024

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0024
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.5.
Type: License
Title: New Garage License, Broadway Gulf Inc, 212 Broadway, 3 vehicles inside, 7 vehicles outside, for mechanical repairs and storing vehicles, Mon-Fri: 6am-10pm, Sat: 7am-3pm, Sun: closed.
Action: Approved with conditions
Result: Pass

24-0027

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0027
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.6.
Type: License
Title: New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Gulf Inc, 212 Broadway, 3 vehicles inside, 10 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed.
Action: Approved with conditions
Result: Pass

24-0060

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0060
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.7.
Type: License
Title: New Extended Operating Hours License, Everfitness, 14 McGrath Highway, opening Monday-Friday 24/5 for in-store service only.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

24-0124

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:30 GMT

File #: 24-0124
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.8.
Type: License
Title: New Garage License, John's Auto Sales Inc, 181 Somerville Ave, for 2 vehicles inside and 22 vehicles outside for mechanical repairs only, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: Closed.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0179

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0179
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 12, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0085

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:30 GMT

File #: 24-0085
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this City Council how the sidewalk clearing pilot program is working this winter.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0118

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:30 GMT

File #: 24-0118
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on leaks at the Arts at the Armory Building and any exterior envelope damages in the past six months, and actions being taken to address such leaks and damages including the recently dislodged downspout.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0081

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0081
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the discontinuance of Palmer Avenue.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0201

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:30 GMT

File #: 24-0201
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $2,240,740 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to participate in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the Lead Line Service Replacement program.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0189

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:30 GMT

File #: 24-0189
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $14,327.56 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of firefighter safety equipment.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0190

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0190
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: City Clerk requesting confirmation of the appointment of Natasha Frazier to the position of Assistant Clerk of Committees.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0191

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0191
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.2.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: City Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. to the position of Legislative Clerk.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0192

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0192
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.3.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: City Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Stephanie Widzowski to the position of Clerk of Committees.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0205

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0205
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: Public Event
Title: Korean-American Citizens League of New England Inc applying for a Public Event License for 4th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on March 3 from 1:30pm to 3:15pm (raindate March 10).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0196

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0196
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
Type: Public Event
Title: BA Events Promotion applying for a Public Event License for Race of Ireland on March 24 from 7am to 1:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0198

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0198
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: Public Event
Title: St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Good Friday-Stations of the Cross Procession on March 29 from 4pm to 7:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0197

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0197
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: Public Event
Title: Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on May 11 from 11am to 7pm (raindate May 12).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0206

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0206
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: Public Event
Title: Union Square Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Union Square Farmers Market on every Saturday, May 11 to October 26 from 6:45am to 2pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0195

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0195
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: Public Event
Title: Elizabeth Hunter applying for a Public Event License for Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood on May 28-30, June 1-6, June 15-16, June 22-23 from 5pm to 9pm (raindate June 29 and June 30).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0199

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0199
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Chasen Williams submitting comments re: intersection at Powder House Boulevard and Alewife Brook Parkway.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0200

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:29 GMT

File #: 24-0200
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.8.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Four individuals submitting comments re: item 24-0089 a resolution in support of an enduring ceasefire in Gaza.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0211

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0211
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration include in the FY 2025 budget, additional funding for rodent mitigation efforts, including an Office of Rodent Prevention similar to the one proposed in Boston, with appropriate staffing.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0212

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0212
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration include in the FY 2025 budget, funding for a home air filtration pilot program to address air pollution along Interstate 93.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0214

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:28 GMT

File #: 24-0214
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0210

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:30 GMT

File #: 24-0210
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Finance Director conveying FY 2024 Mid-Year Financial Report in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of Ordinances.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

24-0213

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:30 GMT

File #: 24-0213
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Yitzchok Segall submitting comments re: item 24-0089 a resolution in support of an enduring ceasefire in Gaza.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass