Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/14/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Meeting by Remote Participation Online Meeting - See Below Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (136) 136 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 211140 1 211140 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on January 11, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211139 1 211139 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 12, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211138 1 211138 Communication Reporting on the search for a Racial and Social Justice Director. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211122 1 211122 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211124 1 211124 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 10, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 211123 1 211123 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 211153 1 211153 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi, Med #14,16,44,47,57,58,63,81,84,85. Approved   Action details Not available 211159 1 211159 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ike Inc, Med #61,78,92. Approved   Action details Not available 211155 1 211155 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville, Med #27,33,34,35,36,37,38,53,54,67,68. Approved   Action details Not available 211158 1 211158 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Talkd Transportation, Med #55. Approved   Action details Not available 211162 1 211162 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab, Med #82. Approved   Action details Not available 211160 1 211160 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62. Approved   Action details Not available 211163 1 211163 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90. Approved   Action details Not available 211156 1 211156 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89. Approved   Action details Not available 211157 1 211157 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93. Approved   Action details Not available 211161 1 211161 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80. Approved   Action details Not available 211154 1 211154 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #21,22,23,24,25,26,79,91. Approved   Action details Not available 211152 1 211152 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Strongback Systems. Approved   Action details Not available 211164 1 211164 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 211165 1 211165 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211166 1 211166 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 211167 1 211167 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Approved   Action details Not available 211168 1 211168 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co, 15 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 211169 1 211169 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr. Approved   Action details Not available 211126 1 211126 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 130 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 27 at the intersection of Medford St and Broadway to a Handhole at the intersection of Dexter St and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 211127 1 211127 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 379 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 30103 at the intersection of Boston Ave and Broadway to Manhole 24938 at the intersection of Winchester St and Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 211170 1 211170 Officer's Communication Sam Judd proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone his property at 256 and 278 Elm, 58 Day, and 7 Herbert Streets to a mix of Civic and CC4. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211171 1 211171 Communication Reporting on the December 2020 meetings of the Wage Theft Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211149 2 211149 Mayor's Communication Conveying information to accompany requests to confirm the Police Reserve candidates. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211127 2 211127 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 379 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 30103 at the intersection of Boston Ave and Broadway to Manhole 24938 at the intersection of Winchester St and Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211126 2 211126 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 130 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 27 at the intersection of Medford St and Broadway to a Handhole at the intersection of Dexter St and Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211169 2 211169 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211168 2 211168 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co, 15 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211167 2 211167 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211174 2 211174 Order That the Director of Personnel implement anti-race and gender bias training for all city staff and include said classes for all new hires. Approved   Action details Not available 211172 2 211172 Order That items 210721, 210800, 210801, 210802, 210803, 210804, 210970, 210971, 210972, 211017 and 211037 be discharged from the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters. Approved   Action details Not available 211181 2 211181 Mayor's Request Requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss Somerville public safety and security matters. Approved   Action details Not available 211175 2 211175 Order That the Chiefs of Police and Fire discuss with this Council, by the end of February 2021, the staffing requirements for their respective departments, as there are suggestions that staff counts should be changed. Approved   Action details Not available 211176 2 211176 Order That the Director of SPCD provide a list, by ward, of which small businesses have received the small business COVID relief grants. Approved   Action details Not available 211177 2 211177 Order That the Director of SPCD add language “prohibiting any recipient businesses from interfering with their employees seeking to form a union,” when dispersing grant funds to businesses. Approved   Action details Not available 211178 2 211178 Order That the City Solicitor draft a home rule petition to change all pronouns in the City Charter and the City Ordinances to gender-neutral. Approved   Action details Not available 211179 2 211179 Order That the Director of Communications advise the community via social media of all shootings and violent crimes that occur in Somerville. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 211185 2 211185 Communication In his capacity as President, Recommending the appointment of Councilor Jesse Clingan to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 211184 2 211184 Order That this Council be updated on the financial impact under the new Federal COVID Relief legislation. Approved   Action details Not available 211173 2 211173 Order That the Chief of Police utilize the Department's Crime Analyst to track and document police interactions with the public in order to identify possible racial profiling. Approved   Action details Not available 211125 2 211125 Citation Commending Acting Deputy Chief Michael Anzalone, Lieutenants Thomas Bellini and Danielle O’Hearn, and Firefighters Mark Wall, Ryan Epps, Christopher Carroll, John O’Connor, Douglas Henry, Hallam “Alex” Massiah, and Charles Conway for their life saving actions, exemplifying the highest traditions of the fire service. Approved   Action details Not available 211183 2 211183 Resolution That the Administration include in the guidelines for Small Business COVID-19 relief funding that the applicant must remain neutral in any union-organizing effort. Approved   Action details Not available 211166 2 211166 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211165 2 211165 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211164 2 211164 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211152 2 211152 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Strongback Systems. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211154 2 211154 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #21,22,23,24,25,26,79,91. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211161 2 211161 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211157 2 211157 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211156 2 211156 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211163 2 211163 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211160 2 211160 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211162 2 211162 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab, Med #82. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211158 2 211158 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Talkd Transportation, Med #55. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211155 2 211155 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville, Med #27,33,34,35,36,37,38,53,54,67,68. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211159 2 211159 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ike Inc, Med #61,78,92. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211153 2 211153 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi, Med #14,16,44,47,57,58,63,81,84,85. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211131 2 211131 Order That this Council create an ordinance adopting MGL c184 s36, establishing a tenant opportunity to purchase. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211143 2 211143 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $89,234.57 grant with no new match required, from the State E911 Office to the Police Department for 911 training and the certification of 911 telecommunicators. Approved   Action details Not available 211132 2 211132 Resolution That the Spring Hill Streetscapes design team continue to work closely with the Somerville Bicycle Committee and Somerville Bicycle Safety to propose improved bicycle safety infrastructure on and near the redesigned Highland Avenue, balanced with pedestrian safety, MBTA bus improvements, and ADA infrastructure. Approved   Action details Not available 211133 2 211133 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss with the Land Use Committee the fair housing amendment recently passed in Boston that requires new developments to be reviewed for impacts on displacement and housing discrimination. Approved   Action details Not available 211134 2 211134 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works present this Council with a detailed financial analysis of the cost for a municipal program to clear snow from sidewalks in business districts and major thoroughfares. Approved   Action details Not available 211135 2 211135 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on traffic management and calming plans for the streets and neighborhoods around the five Green Line Extension stations expected to open before the end of this year. Approved   Action details Not available 211136 2 211136 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss with the Land Use Committee whether tattoo parlors should need a Special Permit to operate on Pedestrian Streets and in other areas. Approved   Action details Not available 211137 2 211137 Resolution Supporting the decriminalization of entheogenic plants. Approved   Action details Not available 211037 2 211037 Communication The Somerville Chamber of Commerce nominating Andrew Lynn to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 211128 2 211128 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss installing speed limiters on the city's vehicles to monitor speed and ensure that employees are observing speed limits. Approved   Action details Not available 211129 2 211129 Resolution That the Administration consider a partnership with community partners to implement a science-based presentation and dialogue about the COVID vaccine's availability and effectiveness, and to address any concerns residents and city employees may have about it. Approved   Action details Not available 211130 2 211130 Resolution That the team leader of the Somerville Trotter Collaborative Report discuss with this Council the findings of the report and how the study could be best used to benefit the community as a whole. Approved   Action details Not available 210800 2 210800 Communication The Somerville Community Corp nominating Bill Dovhan to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 210801 2 210801 Communication The Carpenters Union nominating Juan Novoa to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 210802 2 210802 Communication MassCOSH nominating Mirna Morales to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 210803 2 210803 Communication The Building and Construction Trades Council nominating Jorge Rivera to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 210804 2 210804 Communication The Brazilian Worker Center nominating José Venancio to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 210970 2 210970 Communication The Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Darlene Lombos to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 210971 2 210971 Communication The Welcome Project nominating Francisca Sepulveda to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 210972 2 210972 Communication Our Revolution Somerville nominating Colleen Fitzpatrick to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 210972 3 210972 Communication Our Revolution Somerville nominating Colleen Fitzpatrick to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211017 3 211017 Mayor's Communication Conveying the appointment of Nancy Macias-Smith as the Mayor's designee to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Work completed   Action details Not available 210971 3 210971 Communication The Welcome Project nominating Francisca Sepulveda to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210970 3 210970 Communication The Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Darlene Lombos to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211151 3 211151 Communication Director of Parking responding to items approved at the 12/10/20 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211150 3 211150 Communication City Solicitor responding to #211035 re: Mayor's Emergency Order Establishing a Moratorium on Eviction Enforcement. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211141 3 211141 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $321,874 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Personal Services Accounts in order to adjust non-union staff salaries for FY21. Approved   Action details Not available 211143 3 211143 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $89,234.57 grant with no new match required, from the State E911 Office to the Police Department for 911 training and the certification of 911 telecommunicators. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211142 3 211142 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of $74,543 in Available Funds in the E-911 Personal Services Account to fund FY21 salaries and benefits per the Agreement with SEIU Local 888, E-911 Call Taker/Dispatchers Chapter. Approved   Action details Not available 211184 3 211184 Order That this Council be updated on the financial impact under the new Federal COVID Relief legislation. Approved   Action details Not available 211170 3 211170 Officer's Communication Sam Judd proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone his property at 256 and 278 Elm, 58 Day, and 7 Herbert Streets to a mix of Civic and CC4. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211149 3 211149 Mayor's Communication Conveying information to accompany requests to confirm the Police Reserve candidates. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211180 3 211180 Mayor's Request Requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss negotiating position and litigation strategy with respect to 191 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211173 4 211173 Order That the Chief of Police utilize the Department's Crime Analyst to track and document police interactions with the public in order to identify possible racial profiling. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211142 4 211142 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of $74,543 in Available Funds in the E-911 Personal Services Account to fund FY21 salaries and benefits per the Agreement with SEIU Local 888, E-911 Call Taker/Dispatchers Chapter. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211148 4 211148 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to seek funding and enter into related agreements for Conway Park from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and rededicate Conway Park to open space and recreational use in perpetuity. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211141 4 211141 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $321,874 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Personal Services Accounts in order to adjust non-union staff salaries for FY21. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211132 4 211132 Resolution That the Spring Hill Streetscapes design team continue to work closely with the Somerville Bicycle Committee and Somerville Bicycle Safety to propose improved bicycle safety infrastructure on and near the redesigned Highland Avenue, balanced with pedestrian safety, MBTA bus improvements, and ADA infrastructure. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211053 4 211053 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on traffic calming for the stretch of Broadway between the Ball Square Bridge and Cedar Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 211145 4 211145 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $45,555.55 grant with no new match required from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for Emergency Operations Center sustainability and upgrades. Approved   Action details Not available 211130 4 211130 Resolution That the team leader of the Somerville Trotter Collaborative Report discuss with this Council the findings of the report and how the study could be best used to benefit the community as a whole. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211146 4 211146 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $40,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic enforcement programs. Approved   Action details Not available 211182 4 211182 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $10,000 gift with no new match required, from the Somerville Public Library Foundation to the Public Library. Approved   Action details Not available 211144 4 211144 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $83,616 grant with no new match required from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Fire Department for staffing costs. Approved   Action details Not available 208275 4 208275 Resolution That the Traffic Commission approve the creation of a crosswalk at 45 Beacon Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 210721 4 210721 Order That this Council prepare for interviews of applicants to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. Work completed   Action details Not available 210738 4 210738 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Council, no later than December 22, 2020, the Administration’s response to the traffic calming petition submitted by 10 residents of Rogers Avenue between Kidder Avenue and Boston Avenue/Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 210993 4 210993 Order That the Director of SPCD review the attached presentation by Zachary Rosenberg, Chair of the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee, and report to the Traffic and Parking Committee how the successful traffic calming measures implemented in the Netherlands can be replicated here. Work completed   Action details Not available 210827 4 210827 Order That the Director of Parking install a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign on Forster Street at the Central Street end of the roadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 210894 5 210894 Resolution That the Administration expand and maintain the use of bollards and other pedestrian safety measures citywide so they are replaced immediately as needed. Work completed   Action details Not available 210967 5 210967 Order That the Director of SPCD explain to this Council in writing the Administration's opposition to deploying speed bumps, with less than a half-dozen installed citywide. Work completed   Action details Not available 207723 5 207723 Resolution That the Administration discuss thoughts on negotiating with the MBTA for discounted or free fare for children and low-income adults by sharing or bearing the cost of the passes. Work completed   Action details Not available 208923 5 208923 Order That the Director of SPCD or the Director of SomerStat develop an estimate of funding required to pay for or subsidize MBTA fares for residents of different income levels and ages. Work completed   Action details Not available 211144 5 211144 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $83,616 grant with no new match required from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Fire Department for staffing costs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211182 5 211182 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $10,000 gift with no new match required, from the Somerville Public Library Foundation to the Public Library. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211146 5 211146 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $40,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic enforcement programs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211145 5 211145 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $45,555.55 grant with no new match required from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for Emergency Operations Center sustainability and upgrades. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211147 5 211147 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $38,930 grant with no new match required from the MADoT Shared Streets and Spaces Program to the Mobility Division for bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Wellington Bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 211132 5 211132 Resolution That the Spring Hill Streetscapes design team continue to work closely with the Somerville Bicycle Committee and Somerville Bicycle Safety to propose improved bicycle safety infrastructure on and near the redesigned Highland Avenue, balanced with pedestrian safety, MBTA bus improvements, and ADA infrastructure. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211147 6 211147 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $38,930 grant with no new match required from the MADoT Shared Streets and Spaces Program to the Mobility Division for bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Wellington Bridge. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209442 6 209442 Order That the Director of SPCD add more bike racks to the West Somerville Neighborhood School. Work completed   Action details Not available 209705 6 209705 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Orsola Susan Fontano to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved   Action details Not available 211063 6 211063 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Tim Talun to the Urban Design Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 211064 6 211064 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Heidi Cron to the Urban Design Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 208045 6 208045 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 City Councilor on plans for raised crosswalks on Summer Street at Belmont and/or Lowell Streets, as well as other nearby traffic calming improvements. Work completed   Action details Not available 211065 6 211065 Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kerri Connolly to the Urban Design Commission. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 211064 7 211064 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Heidi Cron to the Urban Design Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211063 7 211063 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Tim Talun to the Urban Design Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208383 7 208383 Order That the Director of SPCD install sturdy steel posts around the southeast corner of Nunziato Park, in light of the May 25 car crash that sent a vehicle through the fence and into the picnic tables where children often gather. Work completed   Action details Not available 209705 7 209705 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Orsola Susan Fontano to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205448 7 205448 Order That the Director of SPCD provide recommendations on making the intersection of Summer and Central Streets safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers. Work completed   Action details Not available 207918 8 207918 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking urgently prioritize pedestrian safety at the intersection of Walnut Street and Highland Avenue, which was identified as one of the most unsafe intersections in the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 207996 9 207996 Public Communication 8 residents submitting comments re: #207499, a proposal to accelerate traffic calming investments. Work completed   Action details Not available 207499 12 207499 Resolution That the Administration respond to the requests outlined in the attached resident petition, organized by the Pedestrian and Transit Advocacy Group, to accelerate traffic calming investments and improve coordination and oversight. Work completed   Action details Not available