Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/10/2022 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 (112) 112 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 213083 1 213083 Officer's Communication City Clerk requesting approval of her Public Official's Bond. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213079 1 213079 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 1, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 213077 1 213077 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 2, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 213078 1 213078 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 8, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 213080 1 213080 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 9, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 213089 1 213089 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Joy St Motors, 24 Joy St, 42 inside, 0 outside, Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM, Sat: 8AM-2PM, Sun: closed. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213092 1 213092 Public Event Public Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Market, sidewalk in front of East Branch Public Library, Saturdays May 15-Nov 27, 8AM-2PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213094 1 213094 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Extenet attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole near 12 Linden Street. Approved   Action details Not available 213090 1 213090 License New Garage License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street, 374 inside, 12 outside for storing vehicles only, operating 24/7. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213091 1 213091 License New Flammables License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street, storing 1320 gallons. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213093 1 213093 License New Drainlayer's License, James T. Lynch Construction Co., Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 213095 1 213095 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 213098 1 213098 License Renewing Flammables License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 213097 1 213097 License Renewing Garage License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Approved   Action details Not available 213030 1 213030 Communication Updating this Council on the Charter Review process. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213096 1 213096 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 213088 1 213088 Officer's Communication Powderhouse Living, LLC requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to the Permitted Uses Table 7.2.7 of the Powderhouse School Special District. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213099 1 213099 Public Communication Residents submitting comments re: establishment of a special subcommittee to focus on the issues and concerns of older adults. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213023 1 213023 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213024 1 213024 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 213025 1 213025 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 13, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 213102 1 213102 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #20 from Edelle Cab to LaFoi Taxi Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 213101 1 213101 Communication In his capacity as President, conveying the creation of a Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213104 1 213104 Communication Conveying an opinion requested from the Deputy City Solicitor re: appointment of constables. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213105 2 213105 Resolution That the Administration provide a mid-year appropriation to fund continued operation of the Senior Ride-Share Access program recently discontinued after the lapsing of its MAPC funding. Approved   Action details Not available 213100 2 213100 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works identify a permanent location for disposal of snow. Approved   Action details Not available 213103 2 213103 Resolution In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, requesting that Honorable Members of the City Council submit resolutions for their budget priorities for the next fiscal year, for the City Council meeting of February 24, such that they may be discussed at a Finance Committee of the Whole meeting in March. Approved   Action details Not available 213102 2 213102 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #20 from Edelle Cab to LaFoi Taxi Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213026 2 213026 Order That Rule 25 of the Rules of this Council is hereby amended to change the name of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations to the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations. Approved   Action details Not available 213096 2 213096 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213054 2 213054 Order That the Director of Mobility review the attached draft Act Relative to the Operation and Regulation of Electric Bicycles in the City of Salem and consider supporting similar legislation. Approved   Action details Not available 213029 2 213029 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the status of broken play equipment at Chuckie Harris Park. Approved   Action details Not available 213055 2 213055 Order That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer appear to discuss the appointment process for new hires and promotions. Approved   Action details Not available 213056 2 213056 Order That the Director of Housing Stability appear to discuss how to prevent evictions, support residents facing eviction, and the ability to extend the eviction moratorium. Approved   Action details Not available 213057 2 213057 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on snow removal operations during and following the weather event of January 29, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 213058 2 213058 Order That the Director of Economic Development and Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning update this Council on the search for a new site for the YMCA. Approved   Action details Not available 213059 2 213059 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on plans to address unsafe conditions at the Brown schoolyard. Approved   Action details Not available 213060 2 213060 Order That the Director of Mobility update this Council on future plans for pedestrian "beg" buttons, which were disabled in favor of automatic signaling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Approved   Action details Not available 213043 2 213043 Order That the ADA Coordinator provide a copy of all 311 ADA related requests as well as any documented ADA violations by the city and their remedies. Approved   Action details Not available 213045 2 213045 Resolution That the Mayor consider implementing a residency exemption for members of commissions who are required by law to remain on their respective commission until a replacement has been appointed. Approved   Action details Not available 213044 2 213044 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works develop a system for clearing all pedestrian sidewalk ramps. Approved   Action details Not available 213074 2 213074 Order That the City Solicitor draft language to amend the Housing Stability Notification Act to proactively meet the needs of residents. Approved   Action details Not available 213075 2 213075 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Council on its ability to ban hostile architecture. Approved   Action details Not available 213097 2 213097 License Renewing Garage License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213098 2 213098 License Renewing Flammables License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213061 2 213061 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss an updated long-term plan for aging in place for residents 65 and over. Approved   Action details Not available 213064 2 213064 Resolution That the Executive Director of the Housing Authority discuss the possibility of providing wireless internet in communal areas. Approved   Action details Not available 213067 2 213067 Resolution That the Mayor create a Senior Liaison within the Executive Office to advocate on behalf of Somerville residents aged 65 and older. Approved   Action details Not available 213068 2 213068 Order That the Director of the Council on Aging discuss a plan to allow seniors to be bussed to city events, including on evenings and weekends. Approved   Action details Not available 213069 2 213069 Order That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development and the Director of Health and Human Services discuss a re-assessment to determine if Somerville is in compliance with its 2018 designation as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Approved   Action details Not available 213095 2 213095 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213093 2 213093 License New Drainlayer's License, James T. Lynch Construction Co., Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213046 2 213046 Order That the Director of Mobility implement traffic calming measures on Cedar Street. Approved   Action details Not available 213047 2 213047 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Procurement and Contracting Services, and the Director of Mobility report on the enforcement of and status of annual reporting on the city's Ordinance to Safeguard Vulnerable Road Users. Approved   Action details Not available 213051 2 213051 Order That the Director of Economic Development report on the city’s role in the relocation of the Somerville YMCA and its participation in programming to help address the need for a community center. Approved   Action details Not available 213052 2 213052 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the possibility of including sidewalk curb cut snow clearance when in close proximity to stormwater drains scheduled for clearing following a snowstorm. Approved   Action details Not available 213031 2 213031 Resolution That the FY 2023 Budget establish and fund an affordable housing acquisition fund for development opportunities. Approved   Action details Not available 213032 2 213032 Resolution That the FY 2023 Budget establish a modernized mortgage assistance program to support first-time and first-generation homebuyers. Approved   Action details Not available 213033 2 213033 Resolution That the FY 2023 Budget include meaningful investment towards establishing non-police first responder programs for non-criminal emergencies. Approved   Action details Not available 213034 2 213034 Resolution That the FY 2023 Budget include meaningful investment towards establishing a community engagement center and meeting center that is not part of a police station. Approved   Action details Not available 213035 2 213035 Resolution That the FY 2023 Budget include a citywide residential composting program. Approved   Action details Not available 213036 2 213036 Resolution That the FY 2023 Budget include funding for a historical Disparity Study in Purchasing and goals for purchasing from local women and minority owned businesses. Approved   Action details Not available 213037 2 213037 Resolution That the FY 2023 Budget include an investment in finding physical storage space and programmatic support for a program to teach youth and other residents to fix donated bicycles. Approved   Action details Not available 213038 2 213038 Resolution That the FY 2023 Budget continue the recent trend of significantly increasing capacity to implement street safety redesigns. Approved   Action details Not available 213039 2 213039 Order That the Director of Mobility replace the HAWK signal at Buckingham and Beacon Streets with a standard RYG stoplight signal. Approved   Action details Not available 213041 2 213041 Order That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development ensure that Planning Board meeting minutes are posted publicly for review. Approved   Action details Not available 213042 2 213042 Order That the Director of Mobility install a speed hump at the base of Somerville Avenue Extension where it intersects with Linwood and Fitchburg Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 213027 2 213027 Order That the Director of Constituent Services provide this Council with a breakdown of 311 calls, by ward, during the past year. Approved   Action details Not available 213094 2 213094 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Extenet attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole near 12 Linden Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213014 3 213014 License New Garage License, Toucan Auto Center Inc, 619 Somerville Avenue, 39 vehicles inside, 1 vehicles outside for auto body work, spray painting, and charging money to store vehicles. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 212913 3 212913 Officer's Communication Kechia Davis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordnance Map to re-zone 1060 Broadway Unit C-001 from Powderhouse School (PS) to Commercial Industry (CI). Withdrawn   Action details Not available 213087 3 213087 Officer's Communication Commissioner of Public Works conveying responses to five City Council orders, as outlined within. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213054 3 213054 Order That the Director of Mobility review the attached draft Act Relative to the Operation and Regulation of Electric Bicycles in the City of Salem and consider supporting similar legislation. Approved   Action details Not available 213084 3 213084 Officer's Communication Director of Inspectional Services requesting to appear before this Council to provide updates and discuss the SMART pilot, Residential Rodent Programs, and Community Outreach. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212959 4 212959 Order That the Land Use Committee review the process of amending zoning ordinances, for the benefit of new Councilors and the public. Work completed   Action details Not available 212984 4 212984 Order That the Director of Human Resources discuss the hiring and appointment processes. Work completed   Action details Not available 213014 4 213014 License New Garage License, Toucan Auto Center Inc, 619 Somerville Avenue, 39 vehicles inside, 1 vehicles outside for auto body work, spray painting, and charging money to store vehicles. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213015 4 213015 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Brian Postlewaite to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 213082 4 213082 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $23,612 from the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to the Inspectional Services Salaries Account to establish the position of Environmental Health Coordinator in the Inspectional Service Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213081 5 213081 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $964,344 from the Unreserved Fund Balance/Free Cash Account to the Arthur Healey Schoolyard Renovation Account to remediate contaminated on-site soils. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213015 5 213015 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Brian Postlewaite to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213001 5 213001 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Stephanie Galaitsi to the Women's Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 212899 5 212899 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 212900 5 212900 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 212901 5 212901 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 212902 5 212902 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Eleanor Rances to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Approved   Action details Not available 212902 6 212902 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Eleanor Rances to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212998 6 212998 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $74,400 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Department staffing. Approved   Action details Not available 212896 6 212896 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $25,600 grant with no new match required, from MEMA/FEMA's Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) for the purchase of 911 Center planning consultant services. Approved   Action details Not available 212884 6 212884 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $174,882 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Police Department Personal Services Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Somerville and the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association. Approved   Action details Not available 212883 6 212883 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $808,639 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department Personal Services, Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund retroactive payments for a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Somerville and the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association. Approved   Action details Not available 212901 6 212901 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212900 6 212900 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212899 6 212899 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213001 6 213001 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Stephanie Galaitsi to the Women's Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212999 6 212999 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $34,896.32 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to the Fire Department for the purchase of portable radios. Approved   Action details Not available 212889 6 212889 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Assembly Square Off-Site Infrastructure Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to said Fund of $687,260 from the Alta Xmbly Development project, for off site infrastructure to support and enhance the surrounding neighborhoods. Approved   Action details Not available 212890 6 212890 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Assembly Square Public Realm and Area Improvements Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to said Fund of $549,808 from the Alta Xmbly Development project, to support and enhance the public realm in the surrounding neighborhoods. Approved   Action details Not available 212891 6 212891 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Assembly Square Transit Area Improvements Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to said Fund of $103,089 from the Alta Xmbly Development project, for transit area improvements to support and enhance the surrounding neighborhoods. Approved   Action details Not available 212895 7 212895 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance, and approval to expend, a $49,980 grant with no new match required, from MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic enforcement programs. Not approved   Action details Not available 212891 7 212891 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Assembly Square Transit Area Improvements Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to said Fund of $103,089 from the Alta Xmbly Development project, for transit area improvements to support and enhance the surrounding neighborhoods. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212890 7 212890 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Assembly Square Public Realm and Area Improvements Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to said Fund of $549,808 from the Alta Xmbly Development project, to support and enhance the public realm in the surrounding neighborhoods. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212896 7 212896 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $25,600 grant with no new match required, from MEMA/FEMA's Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) for the purchase of 911 Center planning consultant services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212935 7 212935 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to amend a contract with Design Consultants for an additional 2 years and $53,146.25, for final work related to the Beacon St. Roadway construction project. Approved   Action details Not available 212889 7 212889 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Assembly Square Off-Site Infrastructure Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to said Fund of $687,260 from the Alta Xmbly Development project, for off site infrastructure to support and enhance the surrounding neighborhoods. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212999 7 212999 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $34,896.32 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to the Fire Department for the purchase of portable radios. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212897 7 212897 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $15,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for conducting a feasibility study regarding adding battery backup systems to municipal owned buildings. Approved   Action details Not available 212883 7 212883 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $808,639 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department Personal Services, Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund retroactive payments for a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Somerville and the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212884 7 212884 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $174,882 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Police Department Personal Services Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Somerville and the Somerville Police Superior Officers Association. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212998 7 212998 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $74,400 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Department staffing. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212935 8 212935 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to amend a contract with Design Consultants for an additional 2 years and $53,146.25, for final work related to the Beacon St. Roadway construction project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212897 8 212897 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $15,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for conducting a feasibility study regarding adding battery backup systems to municipal owned buildings. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available