Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/9/2022 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (90) 90 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 213960 1 213960 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 213961 1 213961 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 213964 1 213964 License Renewing Garage License, FRIT, 485 Foley Street. Approved   Action details Not available 213963 1 213963 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 213941 1 213941 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213942 1 213942 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 213943 1 213943 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 12, 2022 and Special Meeting, May 19, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 213982 1 213982 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Nepal Festival, Union Sq Plaza and city lot, June 25, 2:30PM-10PM (raindate June 26). Approved   Action details Not available 213983 1 213983 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Fourth of July Celebration, Trum Field and Broadway from Cedar St to Medford St, June 30, 1PM-11PM (raindate July 1). Approved   Action details Not available 213984 1 213984 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK, Med #66. Approved   Action details Not available 213962 1 213962 License Renewing Drainlayer's License Meninno Construction Corp. Approved   Action details Not available 213965 1 213965 License Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega, 134 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 213966 1 213966 Public Event Public Event License, Family Fun Day, Trum Field and Franey Rd, June 25, 10AM-9PM (raindate June 26). Approved   Action details Not available 213967 1 213967 Public Event Public Event License, St Benedict's Parish: A Mile with Jesus, Sylvester Baxter Park and surrounding area, July 10, 10:30AM-12:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 213968 1 213968 Public Event Public Event License, FRIT Friday Night Music Series, Baxter Park, July 15 & 19, Aug 12 & 26, Sept 9 & 23, 5PM-8:30PM (raindates Sept 30, Oct 7, Oct 14). Approved   Action details Not available 213969 1 213969 Public Event Public Event License, NICE Vendor Market, Statue Park, July 29 & 30, 10AM-12AM (raindate July 31). Approved   Action details Not available 213970 1 213970 Public Event Public Event License, Dimick St BP, from Buckingham St to Marion St, Aug 20, 10AM-11PM (raindate Aug 21). Approved   Action details Not available 213948 1 213948 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 1, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 213949 1 213949 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 7, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 213969 2 213969 Public Event Public Event License, NICE Vendor Market, Statue Park, July 29 & 30, 10AM-12AM (raindate July 31). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213968 2 213968 Public Event Public Event License, FRIT Friday Night Music Series, Baxter Park, July 15 & 19, Aug 12 & 26, Sept 9 & 23, 5PM-8:30PM (raindates Sept 30, Oct 7, Oct 14). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213967 2 213967 Public Event Public Event License, St Benedict's Parish: A Mile with Jesus, Sylvester Baxter Park and surrounding area, July 10, 10:30AM-12:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213966 2 213966 Public Event Public Event License, Family Fun Day, Trum Field and Franey Rd, June 25, 10AM-9PM (raindate June 26). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213965 2 213965 License Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega, 134 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213962 2 213962 License Renewing Drainlayer's License Meninno Construction Corp. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213970 2 213970 Public Event Public Event License, Dimick St BP, from Buckingham St to Marion St, Aug 20, 10AM-11PM (raindate Aug 21). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213946 2 213946 Order That the Director of Engineering update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the planned repaving of Pennsylvania Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 213984 2 213984 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK, Med #66. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213983 2 213983 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Fourth of July Celebration, Trum Field and Broadway from Cedar St to Medford St, June 30, 1PM-11PM (raindate July 1). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213985 2 213985 Resolution Authorizing the Somerville Commission for Persons With Disabilities to disburse at their discretion, and according to the procedures they deem fit, any funds allocated to the account established for the purpose of satisfying MGL Chapter 40 Section 22G, without further approval of the City Council. Approved   Action details Not available 213944 2 213944 Citation Recognizing Judy Walter for her nine years of dedicated service as a Library Trustee. Approved   Action details Not available 213982 2 213982 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Nepal Festival, Union Sq Plaza and city lot, June 25, 2:30PM-10PM (raindate June 26). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213979 2 213979 Resolution That the Chair of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities provide this Council with an update on the status of the Commission’s fund. Approved   Action details Not available 213978 2 213978 Order That the Director of Parking submit a monthly statement of fees collected for handicap parking violations, to the Chair of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Approved   Action details Not available 213971 2 213971 Order That the Director of Engineering update the Ward 1 Councilor on the planned repaving of Mt. Pleasant and Perkins Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 213974 2 213974 Order That the Director of Engineering address water drainage issues on the even side of Pinckney Street, near 48 Pinckney Street. Approved   Action details Not available 213976 2 213976 Resolution That the Administration consider investing a minimum of $220,000 in the Office of Housing Stability Tenant Organizing grant in FY 2023, to provide funding to increase to a minimum of three bilingual tenant organizers. Approved   Action details Not available 213963 2 213963 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213964 2 213964 License Renewing Garage License, FRIT, 485 Foley Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213945 2 213945 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services share with this Council, a report summarizing the themes shared at the recent COVID-19 listening sessions with residents. Approved   Action details Not available 213961 2 213961 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213960 2 213960 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213947 3 213947 Ordinance Proposing an amendment to the Surveillance Oversight Ordinance (Chapter 10, Article III, Sec 10.63) to remove the exemption for body-worn cameras. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213959 3 213959 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor requesting approval to retain KP Law as outside counsel to advise and represent the City of Somerville, the Director of the American Rescue Plan Act and their designee(s), in all aspects of the American Rescue Plan Act. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213950 3 213950 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to add a fourth precinct to each of the seven wards and revise polling places accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 213954 3 213954 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $1,545,805 in unallocated COVID-19 monies from the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund to the Somerville High School Construction Fund for construction costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount. Approved   Action details Not available 213981 3 213981 Ordinance Acting City Solicitor submitting amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Sections 11-125 and 11-164 regarding Water and Sewer Rate Setting. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 213955 3 213955 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,360,904 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213951 4 213951 Mayor's Request Requesting the rescission of $30,000,000 of authorized but un-issued Green Line Extension borrowings. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213954 4 213954 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $1,545,805 in unallocated COVID-19 monies from the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund to the Somerville High School Construction Fund for construction costs, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213953 4 213953 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,000,000 for financing a portion of the Clarendon Hill Redevelopment Project, including construction of affordable housing, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 213980 4 213980 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213957 4 213957 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $368,123 in the Department of Public Works from the Sanitation Account to the Snow Account for winter-related invoices. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213950 4 213950 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to add a fourth precinct to each of the seven wards and revise polling places accordingly. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213981 4 213981 Ordinance Acting City Solicitor submitting amendments to the Code of Ordinances, Sections 11-125 and 11-164 regarding Water and Sewer Rate Setting. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213952 4 213952 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $10,000,000 to implement the Clarendon Hill Development Program within the Clarendon Hill DIF Development District. Approved   Action details Not available 213958 4 213958 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Housing and Community Development (ARPA) to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development for the Clarendon Hill redevelopment project. Approved   Action details Not available 213888 5 213888 Ordinance Amending Section 2-310 of the Code of Ordinances to eliminate the general residency requirement for city employees. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 213830 5 213830 Ordinance Proposing an Ordinance securing the rights of individuals seeking gender-affirming care. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 213958 5 213958 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Housing and Community Development (ARPA) to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development for the Clarendon Hill redevelopment project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213582 5 213582 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the Somerville High School Construction appropriation to a new amount of $284,659,233 and increasing the amount of bonds, fund transfers, and other available funds of the city authorized to meet said appropriation. Approved   Action details Not available 213869 5 213869 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting amendments to Sections 11-125 and 11-164 of the Code of Ordinances. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213859 5 213859 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eri Furusawa to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Approved   Action details Not available 213952 5 213952 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $10,000,000 to implement the Clarendon Hill Development Program within the Clarendon Hill DIF Development District. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213625 5 213625 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $7,080,519 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Somerville High School Construction Fund in order to pay costs of the construction of Somerville High School, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount. Approved   Action details Not available 213953 5 213953 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,000,000 for financing a portion of the Clarendon Hill Redevelopment Project, including construction of affordable housing, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213623 5 213623 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation and transfer of $10,827,440.61 from various available proceeds to the Somerville High School Construction Project thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount. Approved   Action details Not available 213858 5 213858 Communication Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Kevin Shackelford to the position of Police Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 213624 5 213624 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $8,964,735 from the Facility Construction Stabilization Fund to the Somerville High School Construction fund to pay costs of the construction of Somerville High School, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount. Approved   Action details Not available 213956 5 213956 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $139,096 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Central Hill PARC Account to cover a grant deficit. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213623 6 213623 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation and transfer of $10,827,440.61 from various available proceeds to the Somerville High School Construction Project thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213624 6 213624 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $8,964,735 from the Facility Construction Stabilization Fund to the Somerville High School Construction fund to pay costs of the construction of Somerville High School, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213866 6 213866 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Edna Murray to the Council on Aging. Approved   Action details Not available 213858 6 213858 Communication Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Kevin Shackelford to the position of Police Lieutenant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213582 6 213582 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the Somerville High School Construction appropriation to a new amount of $284,659,233 and increasing the amount of bonds, fund transfers, and other available funds of the city authorized to meet said appropriation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213859 6 213859 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Eri Furusawa to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213625 6 213625 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $7,080,519 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Somerville High School Construction Fund in order to pay costs of the construction of Somerville High School, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213865 6 213865 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Giusippina Mingace to the Council on Aging. Approved   Action details Not available 213864 6 213864 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daisy Monsalve to the Council on Aging. Approved   Action details Not available 213862 6 213862 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Marian Bremer to the Council on Aging. Approved   Action details Not available 213861 6 213861 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Maclise Jean to the Council on Aging. Approved   Action details Not available 213817 6 213817 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Janine Lotti to the Fair Housing Commission, as the Somerville Housing Authority representative. Approved   Action details Not available 213860 6 213860 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ronit Prawer to the Council on Aging. Approved   Action details Not available 213817 7 213817 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Janine Lotti to the Fair Housing Commission, as the Somerville Housing Authority representative. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213860 7 213860 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ronit Prawer to the Council on Aging. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213861 7 213861 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Maclise Jean to the Council on Aging. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213862 7 213862 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Marian Bremer to the Council on Aging. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213864 7 213864 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daisy Monsalve to the Council on Aging. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213865 7 213865 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Giusippina Mingace to the Council on Aging. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213866 7 213866 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Edna Murray to the Council on Aging. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available