City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 9/8/2022 at 7:00 PM

22-1523

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1523
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

22-1524

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1524
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1525

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1525
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 14, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1479

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1479
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit in Columbia St, from Utility Pole 76/3-1X to a point of pickup at 481 Columbia St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1480

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1480
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.2.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 42 feet of conduit in the intersection of Prospect St and Concord Ave, from Manhole 4121 to Utility Pole 78/1.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1481

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1481
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.3.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 45 feet of conduit in the intersection of Glen St and Tufts St, from Utility Pole 340/4A to a point of pickup at the rear of 31 Tufts St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1482

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1482
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.4.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 311 feet of conduit in Webster Ave as follows: Starting from Utility Pole 362/4 to a new Manhole 31615, then continuing to Manhole 4118 located at the intersection of Webster Ave and Columbia St. Installation will also include conduit that will connect Utility Pole 362/5A to Manhole 13078 located at the intersection of Webster Ave and Tremont St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1514

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1514
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss extending the season for pools and splash pads during the Summer of 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1515

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1515
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Environmental Health Coordinator update this Council on the SMART box program and other recent rodent control measures.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1516

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1516
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of the Office of Housing Stability discuss the response to the ending of the eviction moratorium, and any current unmet needs of residents who are experiencing housing instability.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1517

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1517
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Finance and the Budget Director update this Council on the progress of the free cash certification and any anticipated plans for additional free cash use.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1521

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1521
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services increase measures to control the rat population from Vinal Avenue to Walnut Street and from Highland Avenue to Summer Street.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1522

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1522
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.6.
Type: Resolution
Title: In support of the City of Somerville 311 employees’ decision to unionize.
Action: Approved
Result:

22-1519

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1519
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 6, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-0432

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-0432
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.2.
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: Approved
Result: Pass

22-0477

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-0477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.3.
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: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1420

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1420
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.4.
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: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1421

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1421
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.5.
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: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1422

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1422
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.6.
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: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1433

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1433
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.7.
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: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1434

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1434
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.8.
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: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1437

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1437
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.9.
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: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1438

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1438
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.10.
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: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1441

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1441
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.11.
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: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1518

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1518
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 1, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-0654

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-0654
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting a text amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to repeal all references to a Certificate of Zoning Compliance and replace with a requirement for the Building Official to conduct a zoning compliance review and maintain a public record of such reviews for all development.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

22-0825

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-0825
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.3.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances, Section 3.1.6.d, Residence District, to permit the Backyard Cottage accessory building type by right.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

22-0929

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-0929
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.4.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Three owners requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 129R Highland Ave from UR to NR.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

22-1031

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1031
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.5.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Vivaldo Meneses Sr. requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 82-84 Prospect Street from MR5 to UR.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

22-1110

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1110
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.6.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Thomas J. Cooke requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 14 White Street Place from NR to MR4.
Action: Withdrawn
Result: Pass

22-1494

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1494
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the acceptance of Section 84 of Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2022 for local approval of the provisions of the Clean Energy and Offshore Wind Act.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1512

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1512
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lamia Mamoon to the Library Board of Trustees.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1513

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1513
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Janaki Perera to the Library Board of Trustees.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1510

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1510
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Mark Sternman to the Library Board of Trustees.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-1505

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1505
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $147.50 using available funds in the City Clerk Office Supplies Account for Archives storage boxes.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1520

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1520
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Charter Review Committee conveying its recommendations and proposed Charter text.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1491

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1491
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: Public Communication
Title: 77 registered voters requesting a Public Hearing on adopting a Green New Deal.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1504

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1504
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
Type: License
Title: New Sign/Awning License, Athleta, 501 Assembly Row, 2 blade and 2 illuminated channel signs.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1483

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1483
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: Public Event
Title: Rob Maher applying for a Public Event License for Spring Hill BP on September 10 from 10am to 11pm (raindate September 17).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1495

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1495
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: Public Event
Title: Gilman Sq Neighborhood Association applying for a Public Event License for Gilman Sq Arts and Music Festival on September 10 from 11am to 7pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1484

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1484
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: Public Event
Title: Macy Coffey applying for a Public Event License for Lowden BP on September 10 from 12pm to 9pm (raindate September 11).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1507

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1507
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: Public Event
Title: Brandon Wilson applying for a Public Event License for Josephine Ave Neighborhood BP on September 10 from 3pm to 9pm (raindate September 25).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1485

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1485
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: Public Event
Title: Emily Hardt applying for a Public Event License for Teele Square Neighborhood BP on September 11 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate September 24).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1486

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1486
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.8.
Type: Public Event
Title: Helen Corrigan applying for a Public Event License for Irving St BP on September 17 from 10am to 8pm (raindate September 18).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1498

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1498
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.9.
Type: Public Event
Title: Tristan Cunha applying for a Public Event License for Holyoke Rd BP on September 17 from 11am to 7pm (raindate September 18).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1487

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1487
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.10.
Type: Public Event
Title: Janet McNamara applying for a Public Event License for Grove St BP on September 17 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate September 18).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1500

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1500
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.11.
Type: Public Event
Title: Nelson Salazar applying for a Public Event License for Virginia St BP on September 18 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate September 25).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1488

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1488
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.12.
Type: Public Event
Title: Nels Nelson applying for a Public Event License for Prospect Hill BP on September 18 from 3pm to 8pm (raindate October 2).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1499

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1499
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.13.
Type: Public Event
Title: Anton Tutter applying for a Public Event License for Outside on Oxford on September 24 from 1pm to 10pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1497

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:10 GMT

File #: 22-1497
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.14.
Type: Public Event
Title: Pearl Emmons applying for a Public Event License for Glenwood Rd BP on October 15 from 12:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate October 16).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1527

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1527
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the status of the School Building Feasibility Study.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1528

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1528
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the status of the School Building Systems Feasibility Study.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1529

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1529
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services take steps to install emergency contraception dispensers in designated city bathrooms.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-1530

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1530
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: Communication
Title: In his capacity as President, conveying the creation of a Special Committee on Charter Review.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

22-1509

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1509
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting acceptance of an additional $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for Clarendon Hill Project infrastructure improvements.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-0486

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-0486
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $9,877 grant with no new match required, from The Home Depot Foundation to the Veterans' Services Department for the Team Depot Volunteer Project to build a veterans moving wall.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1502

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1502
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $23,313.19 using available funds in various Parks & Recreation Department accounts for unpaid 2021 and 2022 invoices.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1532

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1532
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.8.
Type: Public Event
Title: Veterans' Services Department applying for a Public Event License for 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on September 11 from 8:30am to 11:30am.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1531

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1531
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.9.
Type: Public Event
Title: John Long applying for a Public Event License for Chandler St BP on September 17 from 2:30pm to 7:30pm (raindate September 18).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1533

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:11 GMT

File #: 22-1533
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.10.
Type: Public Event
Title: Somerville Homeless Coalition applying for a Public Event License for Somerville 5K Road Race on October 1 from 6am to 11:30am.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass