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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/14/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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211140 1211140Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on January 11, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211139 1211139Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 12, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211138 1211138CommunicationReporting on the search for a Racial and Social Justice Director.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211122 1211122Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211124 1211124MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 10, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
211123 1211123RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
211153 1211153LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi, Med #14,16,44,47,57,58,63,81,84,85.Approved  Action details Not available
211159 1211159LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ike Inc, Med #61,78,92.Approved  Action details Not available
211155 1211155LicenseRenewing 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 1211158LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Talkd Transportation, Med #55.Approved  Action details Not available
211162 1211162LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab, Med #82.Approved  Action details Not available
211160 1211160LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62.Approved  Action details Not available
211163 1211163LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90.Approved  Action details Not available
211156 1211156LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89.Approved  Action details Not available
211157 1211157LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93.Approved  Action details Not available
211161 1211161LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80.Approved  Action details Not available
211154 1211154LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #21,22,23,24,25,26,79,91.Approved  Action details Not available
211152 1211152LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Strongback Systems.Approved  Action details Not available
211164 1211164LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
211165 1211165LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211166 1211166LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St.Approved  Action details Not available
211167 1211167LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl.Approved  Action details Not available
211168 1211168LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co, 15 Linwood St.Approved  Action details Not available
211169 1211169LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr.Approved  Action details Not available
211126 1211126Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1211127Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1211170Officer's CommunicationSam 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 1211171CommunicationReporting on the December 2020 meetings of the Wage Theft Committee.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211149 2211149Mayor's CommunicationConveying information to accompany requests to confirm the Police Reserve candidates.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211127 2211127Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2211126Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2211169LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211168 2211168LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co, 15 Linwood St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211167 2211167LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211174 2211174OrderThat 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 2211172OrderThat 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 2211181Mayor's RequestRequesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss Somerville public safety and security matters.Approved  Action details Not available
211175 2211175OrderThat 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 2211176OrderThat 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 2211177OrderThat 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 2211178OrderThat 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 2211179OrderThat 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 2211185CommunicationIn his capacity as President, Recommending the appointment of Councilor Jesse Clingan to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
211184 2211184OrderThat this Council be updated on the financial impact under the new Federal COVID Relief legislation.Approved  Action details Not available
211173 2211173OrderThat 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 2211125CitationCommending 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 2211183ResolutionThat 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 2211166LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211165 2211165LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211164 2211164LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211152 2211152LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Strongback Systems.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211154 2211154LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #21,22,23,24,25,26,79,91.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211161 2211161LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211157 2211157LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211156 2211156LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211163 2211163LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211160 2211160LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211162 2211162LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab, Med #82.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211158 2211158LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Talkd Transportation, Med #55.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211155 2211155LicenseRenewing 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 2211159LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ike Inc, Med #61,78,92.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211153 2211153LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi, Med #14,16,44,47,57,58,63,81,84,85.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211131 2211131OrderThat this Council create an ordinance adopting MGL c184 s36, establishing a tenant opportunity to purchase.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211143 2211143Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 2211132ResolutionThat 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 2211133OrderThat 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 2211134OrderThat 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 2211135OrderThat 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 2211136OrderThat 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 2211137ResolutionSupporting the decriminalization of entheogenic plants.Approved  Action details Not available
211037 2211037CommunicationThe Somerville Chamber of Commerce nominating Andrew Lynn to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
211128 2211128OrderThat 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 2211129ResolutionThat 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 2211130ResolutionThat 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 2210800CommunicationThe Somerville Community Corp nominating Bill Dovhan to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
210801 2210801CommunicationThe Carpenters Union nominating Juan Novoa to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
210802 2210802CommunicationMassCOSH nominating Mirna Morales to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
210803 2210803CommunicationThe Building and Construction Trades Council nominating Jorge Rivera to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
210804 2210804CommunicationThe Brazilian Worker Center nominating José Venancio to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
210970 2210970CommunicationThe Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Darlene Lombos to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
210971 2210971CommunicationThe Welcome Project nominating Francisca Sepulveda to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
210972 2210972CommunicationOur Revolution Somerville nominating Colleen Fitzpatrick to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
210972 3210972CommunicationOur Revolution Somerville nominating Colleen Fitzpatrick to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211017 3211017Mayor's CommunicationConveying the appointment of Nancy Macias-Smith as the Mayor's designee to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Work completed  Action details Not available
210971 3210971CommunicationThe Welcome Project nominating Francisca Sepulveda to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210970 3210970CommunicationThe Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Darlene Lombos to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211151 3211151CommunicationDirector of Parking responding to items approved at the 12/10/20 meeting.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211150 3211150CommunicationCity Solicitor responding to #211035 re: Mayor's Emergency Order Establishing a Moratorium on Eviction Enforcement.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211141 3211141Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3211143Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3211142Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3211184OrderThat this Council be updated on the financial impact under the new Federal COVID Relief legislation.Approved  Action details Not available
211170 3211170Officer's CommunicationSam 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 3211149Mayor's CommunicationConveying information to accompany requests to confirm the Police Reserve candidates.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211180 3211180Mayor's RequestRequesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss negotiating position and litigation strategy with respect to 191 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211173 4211173OrderThat 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 4211142Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211148Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211141Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211132ResolutionThat 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 4211053OrderThat 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 4211145Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211130ResolutionThat 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 4211146Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211182Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211144Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4208275ResolutionThat the Traffic Commission approve the creation of a crosswalk at 45 Beacon Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
210721 4210721OrderThat this Council prepare for interviews of applicants to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Work completed  Action details Not available
210738 4210738OrderThat 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 4210993OrderThat 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 4210827OrderThat 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 5210894ResolutionThat 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 5210967OrderThat 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 5207723ResolutionThat 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 5208923OrderThat 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 5211144Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211182Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211146Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211145Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211147Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5211132ResolutionThat 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 6211147Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6209442OrderThat the Director of SPCD add more bike racks to the West Somerville Neighborhood School.Work completed  Action details Not available
209705 6209705CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Orsola Susan Fontano to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Approved  Action details Not available
211063 6211063CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Tim Talun to the Urban Design Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
211064 6211064CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Heidi Cron to the Urban Design Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
208045 6208045OrderThat 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 6211065Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kerri Connolly to the Urban Design Commission.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
211064 7211064CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Heidi Cron to the Urban Design Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211063 7211063CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Tim Talun to the Urban Design Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208383 7208383OrderThat 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 7209705CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Orsola Susan Fontano to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205448 7205448OrderThat 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 8207918OrderThat 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 9207996Public Communication8 residents submitting comments re: #207499, a proposal to accelerate traffic calming investments.Work completed  Action details Not available
207499 12207499ResolutionThat 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