City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 1/26/2023 at 7:00 PM

23-0156

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0156
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-0151

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0151
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0124

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0124
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 8, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0114

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0114
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 33 feet of conduit in Morrison Avenue, from Utility Pole 238/24A to a point of pickup at 195 Morrison Avenue.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0127

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0127
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Order
Title: That this City Council invites Somerville resident David Gibbs to speak about the youth mental health crisis in the city.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0128

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0128
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering build an ADA-compliant sidewalk bump-out around the large tree on Walnut Street, just south of Summit Avenue.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0129

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0129
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering expand the traffic island at Spring and Atherton Streets to remove the slip lane, and connect the green space to the west side of Spring Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0131

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0131
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Environmental Health Coordinator update this Council on the SMART box program and other rodent control measures.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0130

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0130
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Participatory Budgeting Working Group update this Council on the status of the participatory budgeting process.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0136

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0136
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole on Ten Hills Road, near Governor Winthrop Road.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0137

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0137
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Communications provide this Council with an accounting of how the cable franchise fees have been expended over the past five years.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0157

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0157
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.8.
Type: Order
Title: That the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works hold a public hearing regarding the cable franchise agreements at its February 13, 2023 meeting.
Action: Withdrawn
Result: Pass

23-0138

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0138
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.9.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration provide an update on contract negotiations with local cable providers at the February 13, 2023 meeting of this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0139

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0139
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.10.
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing January 27, 2023 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0140

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0140
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.11.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police report to this Council, in writing, the number of drink-spiking incidents reported in the past two years.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0141

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0141
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.12.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of Health and Human Services, and the Director of Libraries work with the School Department to discuss creating a Somerville restaurant surplus supply program, in collaboration with the Teen Center.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0142

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0142
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.13.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the wires hanging from the pole and tied to the porch railing at 9 Pearl Street Place, and report to this Council who owns the pole.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0143

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0143
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.14.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the wires wrapped around a telephone pole and in the street in front of 19 Church Street, and report to this Council who owns the pole.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0144

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0144
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.15.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on issues with the High School Field House track flooring material and bleachers.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0145

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0145
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.16.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management explain the selections of surface materials for school parks and playgrounds.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0146

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0146
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.17.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the status of the Cummings School, and the potential for future occupancies and uses.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0147

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0147
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.18.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Economic Development provide an update on Use and Occupancy agreements for all Armory tenants, and explain how extensions are being coordinated with the Master Plan process.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0148

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0148
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.19.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide updates on any capital projects or improvements planned for the Armory building as part of the Master Plan process.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0149

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0149
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.20.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on current and future maintenance plans for the Armory building.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0135

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0135
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 25, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0168

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0168
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to maintain the Mayor-Council system of governance.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0169

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0169
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.3.
Type: Resolution
Title: Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to retain the current City Council structure.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0170

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0170
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.4.
Type: Resolution
Title: Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to retain a two-year City Council term.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0171

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0171
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the proposed Charter be revised to change the language to a two-year mayoral term, and to revise the proposed vacancy process to align with that change.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0134

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0134
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 24, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1798

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1798
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration update this Council on efforts to use District Improvement Financing to capture new tax growth, specifically for new affordable housing.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-2060

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-2060
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $358 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account for pre-employment placement exams and drug screens.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2061

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-2061
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,012.03 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account for May 2021 Employee Assistance Program.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2062

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-2062
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $4,950 using available funds in the Human Resources Arbitration Services Account for FY 2022 arbitration services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2083

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-2083
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $75,000 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for a Blue Bike Station at Boynton Yards at 101 South Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0016

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0016
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support Local Cultural Council grants to artists, organizations, and schools.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0017

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0017
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,332 using available funds in the Office of Sustainability and Environment Ordinary Maintenance Professional and Technical Services Account for preventative maintenance of solar arrays.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0035

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0035
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to extend a contract with the Community Action Agency of Somerville for an additional four months to 2/29/2023 for housing search and stabilization services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0037

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0037
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,000 from the Office of Sustainability and Environment Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Office of Sustainability and Environment Personal Services Account to reallocate approved funding for interns to the appropriate budget line.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0043

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0043
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,050 gift with no new match required, from Tufts University Technology Support Center to the Council on Aging to reduce the cost of a luncheon for older adults.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0044

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0044
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $796.67 using available funds in the City Clerk Office Supplies Account for various supplies.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0046

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0046
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $95,474.26 using available funds in various Department of Public Works Ordinary Maintenance Accounts for various services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0049

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0049
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.14.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $4,545,827 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for streets and sidewalk reconstruction.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0132

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:42 GMT

File #: 23-0132
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 17, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1056

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:31:47 GMT

File #: 22-1056
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police report to this Council, any verified or suspected false reports of gunshots by ShotSpotter.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1057

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:01:52 GMT

File #: 22-1057
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police report to this Council, any communications between the Police Department and ShotSpotter regarding ambiguous or contested detections.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1452

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1452
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the City hereby rescinds its adoption of the provisions of Chapter 90, Section 20A½ of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1453

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1453
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the City hereby adopts the provisions of Chapter 90, Section 20A of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2050

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-2050
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Chapter 7, Article X of the Code of Ordinances, to add a registry component to the short-term rentals ordinance.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

23-0085

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0085
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.7.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Chief of Police conveying a response to item 22-1056, an order that the Chief of Police report to this Council, any verified or suspected false reports of gunshots by ShotSpotter.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0101

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0101
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to require the adoption of Institutional Master Plans.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0103

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0103
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for residents aged 16 and 17 years old.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0104

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0104
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition further defining the purposes of the Affordable Housing Trust.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0172

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0172
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.11.
Type: Order
Title: That the Council amend the Surveillance Technology Ordinance to clarify that it covers cameras used for automated traffic or parking enforcement.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0133

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0133
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on January 23, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-0058

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-0058
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services discuss with this Council how to increase reliability and frequency of enforcement of public health violations in the City.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-0959

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-0959
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police provide this Council with a list of confirmed shootings between April 2018 and April 2022.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1055

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1055
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police deliver to this Council, a written report of the Police Department's protocol for addressing encampments of un-housed individuals, including any resources that are offered, and whether those individuals are transported and to where.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1307

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1307
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police provide this Council with a written report on the number of calls for service related to un-housed individuals, the nature of those calls, and the number directed toward or responded to in collaboration with the Somerville Homeless Coalition.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1359

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1359
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery (COHR) team work in conjunction with the Homeless Coalition to address homelessness in East Somerville open spaces.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1445

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1445
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.7.
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: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1739

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1739
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.8.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Housing and the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council regarding repeated requests to provide shelter to homeless residents.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1757

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1757
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.9.
Type: Order
Title: That the ARPA Specialist update this Council on the City's plans to use ARPA funding to address chronic homelessness.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1761

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1761
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.10.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police work with the Office of Housing Stability to submit a written report answering the questions contained within.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1767

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1767
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.11.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council on COVID and flu vaccination clinics and strategies to increase opportunities for residents to access vaccines.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1932

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1932
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.12.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief Fire Engineer inform the appropriate Ward Councilor and Councilors-at-Large, as soon as safely practicable, when a major fire has occurred in their Ward, including the number of residents impacted.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1933

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1933
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.13.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Emergency Management, the Director of the Office of Housing Stability, the Director of Health and Human Services, the Chief Fire Engineer, and other relevant staff, discuss with this Council the resources and support services provided to residents impacted by a disaster or crisis such as fire or flood.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1934

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-1934
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.14.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Mayor designate a central point of contact for providing on-site response for mass displacement events such as fires and floods, and coordinating efforts to assist impacted residents.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-2123

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 22-2123
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.15.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Superintendent of Water and Sewer update this Council on the feasibility of partnering with a vendor to conduct COVID-19 wastewater testing.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0081

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0081
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.16.
Type: Order
Title: That the Board of Health deliver its annual report to this City Council in January, in compliance with Section 6-20 of the Code of Ordinances, with emphasis on the work to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0094

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0094
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.17.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services share with this Council any plans to encourage or require indoor masking in light of the recent COVID-19 surge.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0095

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0095
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 10.8 Commercial Signs, of the Zoning Ordinances, to permit commercial signs by right.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0111

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0111
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Kiracofe to the Community Preservation Committee.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0110

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:42:13 GMT

File #: 23-0110
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Zone, Plan, and Form of Agreement for Winter Hill.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0125

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0125
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to create the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization Fund.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0109

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0109
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $91,211.79 grant with no new match required, from MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department for staffing costs.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0119

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0119
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a time-only extension to the contract with Barletta Heavy Division, for work on the Somerville Avenue Utilities and Streetscape Improvements project.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0058

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0058
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to extend the Invoice Cloud contract for credit card processing for over-the-counter and meter transactions.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0155

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0155
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting that City Councilors submit budget funding priorities by March 29, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0123

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0123
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.9.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying an update on Participatory Budgeting.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-0159

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0159
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.10.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying updates to the FY 2023 City Council budget requests and requesting budget priorities for FY 2024.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0153

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0153
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: License
Title: Amending Dog Kennel License, RiverDog Daycare, 321 Somerville Ave, expanding to increase capacity to 45 dogs.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0115

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0115
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Outdoor Goods License, 130 Broadway LLC, 130 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0154

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0154
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0120

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0120
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: License
Title: Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Lochmere Taxi Inc to Pierre Michel, Medallion #91.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0117

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0117
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, V.I.N.L. Transportation Inc, Med #65.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0118

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0118
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0116

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0116
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: Public Event
Title: Zachary Chang-Otanez applying for a Public Event License for Engineers Without Borders 6K Run on April 23 from 12pm to 5:30pm (raindate April 30).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0163

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0163
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration provide an update regarding the progress in establishing a Warming Center for un-housed residents.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0164

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0164
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: Urging the Mayor to move forward without further delay on the Purchasing Parity Study.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0166

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0166
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on the progress toward a Safe Consumption Site and provide a timeline for establishment.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0167

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0167
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility provide a report on acquiring e-bikes through the city's BlueBike partnership.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0074

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0074
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the continued employment of Acting Somerville Police Chief Charles J. Femino.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0096

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0096
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $6,318.46 using available funds in the Information Technology Computer Supplies Account for computer supplies, internet services, and phone services.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0121

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0121
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for CBA Landscape Architects, for the Henry Hansen Memorial Park design services beyond the three year maximum, to 9/30/2024.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0126

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0126
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for the Weston and Sampson Engineering and Licensed Site Professional contract for Conway park beyond the three year maximum, to 12/31/2023.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0042

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:44 GMT

File #: 23-0042
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.9.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Economic Development Director conveying a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and accompanying memorandum on the 90 Washington Street Demonstration Project Plan.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-0152

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:43 GMT

File #: 23-0152
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.10.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Somerville Stands Together submitting comments re: Comcast franchise negotiations.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-0084

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:45 GMT

File #: 23-0084
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the adoption of the Specialized Energy Code, 225 CMR, Sections 22 and 23, including Appendices RC and CC, in their entirety as the minimum energy code for the City.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0173

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:45 GMT

File #: 23-0173
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.2.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying a report of the Wage Theft Advisory Committee, meeting on January 17, 2023.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-0174

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:45 GMT

File #: 23-0174
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with all materials pertaining to the proposed Zoning Overhaul, introduced in 2014.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass