Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/9/2021 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 (215) 215 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 Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 215. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 215. 212728 1 212728 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 29, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212724 1 212724 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on November 30, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212722 1 212722 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 1, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212726 1 212726 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 2, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212725 1 212725 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 6, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212723 1 212723 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 7, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212727 1 212727 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 8, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212749 1 212749 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co, 15 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 212750 1 212750 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 212751 1 212751 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 212761 1 212761 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 212752 1 212752 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 212753 1 212753 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 212754 1 212754 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 212755 1 212755 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 212756 1 212756 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 212757 1 212757 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 212719 1 212719 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install a total of 295 feet of conduit in Poplar and Joy Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 212721 1 212721 Grant of Location Submitted by Level 3 to install a total of 510 feet of conduit starting from manhole 0515-3800 located at the intersection of Poplar and Chestnut Streets, continuing to a proposed vault at 28 Chestnut Street. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 212720 1 212720 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 192 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue from manhole 42 to a handhole near 343 Somerville Avenue. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212744 1 212744 Officer's Communication Broadway Somerville Apartments, LLC requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 383 Broadway from UR to MR5. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212762 1 212762 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr. Approved   Action details Not available 212758 1 212758 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 212759 1 212759 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Sq Auto, 1284 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 212760 1 212760 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 212748 1 212748 License New Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 212745 1 212745 Public Event Public Event License, Dancing in the Dark, Munroe St from Prospect Hill Ave to Greenville St, December 21, 3:30PM-6:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 212746 1 212746 Public Event Public Event License, Mid Winter Chili Cookoff, Bond St from Broadway to Heath St, Jan 22, 10AM-4PM (raindate Jan 29). Approved   Action details Not available 212707 1 212707 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212708 1 212708 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 212709 1 212709 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 9, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212747 1 212747 Public Event Public Event License, Recognizing COVID-19 deaths, Symphony Park, Dec 11, 11AM-3PM (raindate Dec 18). Approved   Action details Not available 212773 1 212773 License Sign and Awning Permit, Pilatesrx LLC, 315 Broadway, for 2 blades signs and 1 flat sign. Approved   Action details Not available 212774 1 212774 Public Communication Kate Wheeler and David Guss submitting comments re: trees around the Public Safety Building. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212775 1 212775 Public Communication Trustees and petitioners of 80 Webster Condominium Association submitting comments re: Item # 212309, amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for MPD + Boynton Sub Area. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212771 1 212771 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Valente Enterprise, 154 Glen St. Approved   Action details Not available 212772 1 212772 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 212772 2 212772 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212776 2 212776 Order That the administration provide a complete accounting of all finances related to Veterans Rink and Founders Rink, a detailed explanation of the contract history and status of both rinks, and an explanation of why Council approval was not sought for the apparent new contract for management of Founders rink. Approved   Action details Not available 212771 2 212771 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Valente Enterprise, 154 Glen St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212773 2 212773 License Sign and Awning Permit, Pilatesrx LLC, 315 Broadway, for 2 blades signs and 1 flat sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212747 2 212747 Public Event Public Event License, Recognizing COVID-19 deaths, Symphony Park, Dec 11, 11AM-3PM (raindate Dec 18). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212763 2 212763 Resolution In support of workers of Diesel Cafe, Bloc Cafe, and Forge Baking Company (as DBF United) and their goal to unionize. Approved   Action details Not available 212717 2 212717 Citation Commending Councilor Matthew McLaughlin for his distinguished service as President of this Council in 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212718 2 212718 Citation Commending Councilor Mary Jo Rossetti for her distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212711 2 212711 Citation Commending outgoing Councilor Katjana Ballantyne for her outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Ward 7 City Councilor from 2014 to 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212712 2 212712 Citation Commending outgoing Councilor Wilfred N. Mbah for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as City Councilor at Large from 2018 to 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212713 2 212713 Citation Commending outgoing Councilor Mark Niedergang for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Ward 5 City Councilor from 2014 to 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212714 2 212714 Citation Commending outgoing Councilor Mary Jo Rossetti for her outstanding service to the people of Somerville as City Councilor at Large from 2014 to 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212715 2 212715 Citation Commending outgoing Councilor William A. White, Jr. for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as City Councilor at Large from 1998 to 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212716 2 212716 Citation Commending outgoing Mayor Joseph Curtatone for his outstanding service to the people of Somerville as Mayor from 2004 to 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212710 2 212710 Citation Commending Paul Nonni on the occasion of his retirement from the Inspectional Services Department after 36 years of distinguished service. Approved   Action details Not available 212746 2 212746 Public Event Public Event License, Mid Winter Chili Cookoff, Bond St from Broadway to Heath St, Jan 22, 10AM-4PM (raindate Jan 29). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212745 2 212745 Public Event Public Event License, Dancing in the Dark, Munroe St from Prospect Hill Ave to Greenville St, December 21, 3:30PM-6:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212748 2 212748 License New Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction Inc. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212760 2 212760 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212759 2 212759 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Teele Sq Auto, 1284 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212758 2 212758 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212762 2 212762 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212741 2 212741 Mayor's Communication Conveying a memo from the Democracy Collaborative regarding the Accelerating Reinvestment in our Community (ARC) Project. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212744 2 212744 Officer's Communication Broadway Somerville Apartments, LLC requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 383 Broadway from UR to MR5. Work completed   Action details Not available 212720 2 212720 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 192 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue from manhole 42 to a handhole near 343 Somerville Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 212721 2 212721 Grant of Location Submitted by Level 3 to install a total of 510 feet of conduit starting from manhole 0515-3800 located at the intersection of Poplar and Chestnut Streets, continuing to a proposed vault at 28 Chestnut Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212719 2 212719 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install a total of 295 feet of conduit in Poplar and Joy Streets. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212757 2 212757 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212756 2 212756 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212755 2 212755 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212754 2 212754 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212753 2 212753 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212752 2 212752 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212761 2 212761 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212751 2 212751 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212750 2 212750 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212749 2 212749 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co, 15 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212729 2 212729 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the City reprecincting based on the 2020 Federal Census results, after split precinct mitigation. Approved   Action details Not available 212742 2 212742 Mayor's Communication Submitting the updated 2021 Surveillance Technology Annual Report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212742 3 212742 Mayor's Communication Submitting the updated 2021 Surveillance Technology Annual Report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212597 3 212597 License New Garage License, Toucan Auto Repair Inc, 224 Somerville Avenue, 15 vehicles inside, 4 vehicles outside, for autobody work, spray painting, and charging money to store vehicles. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 212598 3 212598 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Auto Plus LLC, 229 Lowell St, 2 inside, 2 outside. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 212729 3 212729 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the City reprecincting based on the 2020 Federal Census results, after split precinct mitigation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210432 3 210432 Public Communication 19 residents requesting a Public Hearing on Tufts University's plans to re-open its campus in the fall. Work completed   Action details Not available 212734 3 212734 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $220,016 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 212730 3 212730 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the continued employment of Acting Somerville Police Chief Charles Femino. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212776 3 212776 Order That the administration provide a complete accounting of all finances related to Veterans Rink and Founders Rink, a detailed explanation of the contract history and status of both rinks, and an explanation of why Council approval was not sought for the apparent new contract for management of Founders rink. Approved   Action details Not available 212743 3 212743 Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to Item #212567 regarding overhead wires. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212770 4 212770 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations for a proposed amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance (item #212471). Placed on file   Action details Not available 212768 4 212768 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $157.10 using available funds in the Constituent Services Printing and Stationary Account to Kyocera for one month of printing services for the department. Approved   Action details Not available 212765 4 212765 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 for Workforce Development Services and $70,000 for Small Business Technical Assistance Services from the Union Square Community Benefits Stabilization fund. Approved   Action details Not available 212766 4 212766 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $28,448.53 using available funds in the DPW Department from various Admin, Fleet, Buildings, Sanitation, and Highway accounts. Approved   Action details Not available 212730 4 212730 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the continued employment of Acting Somerville Police Chief Charles Femino. Work completed   Action details Not available 212769 4 212769 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for SomerViva: Office of Immigrant Affairs to pay a prior year invoice for FY2021 totaling $134.58 to Catholic Charities: Community Interpreters for language interpretation services using available funds in the SOIA Professional and Technical Services Account. Approved   Action details Not available 212734 4 212734 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $220,016 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 212767 4 212767 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Communications Department to pay prior year invoices for FY2021 including two invoices totaling $440.00 to Catholic Charities: Community Interpreters for language interpretation services, and one invoice for $82.50 to Interpersonal Frequency for website development & maintenance and technical support, out of the Communications Professional and Technical Services Account. Approved   Action details Not available 212733 4 212733 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $150,000 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department - Personal Services - Other Lump Sum Benefits Account in order to settle pending litigation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212735 4 212735 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $66,666.67 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account ("Free Cash") to the Law Department's Judgments & Settlements Account in order to fund attorneys fees in pending litigation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212737 4 212737 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $2,923.38 grant with no new match required, from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to the Fire Department for overtime reimbursement for Structural Collapse training. Approved   Action details Not available 208362 4 208362 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Sustainability and the Environment create a water preservation program to encourage water preservation among residents and limit water bills. Work completed   Action details Not available 210241 4 210241 Order That the Chief of Police expand the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery program. Work completed   Action details Not available 211353 4 211353 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services create a vaccination site, once more vaccines become available, given the number of vulnerable populations. Work completed   Action details Not available 208910 4 208910 Resolution That the Administration report to this Council on implementation of the Vulnerable Road Users Ordinance including, without limitation, application to FW Russell Disposal. Work completed   Action details Not available 210170 4 210170 Order That the Director of Communications and the Director of Economic Development publicize that one of the best ways to support small businesses offering take-out service is to call them directly to place an order, and pick it up instead of using third party delivery services, to help save them unwanted costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Work completed   Action details Not available 211715 4 211715 Order That the Directors of SPCD and Health and Human Services discuss options for the Somerville Homeless Coalition and other community based organizations who need public spaces for engagement centers to meet unsheltered people in a safe and private environment. Work completed   Action details Not available 211716 4 211716 Order That the Directors of Health and Human Services and Infrastructure and Asset Management advise this Council whether gender neutral bathrooms are available in all public K-8 schools, as requested by middle schoolers. Work completed   Action details Not available 211929 4 211929 Order That the Chief of Police request an update from the Housing Authority on the 2020-discussed reforms such as marked vehicles, uniformed officers, body cameras, and updated policies and procedures for officer accountability and discipline. Work completed   Action details Not available 212241 4 212241 Resolution Requesting the establishment of a restitution program for current and former residents who have been harmed by the war on drugs. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212235 4 212235 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services identify a location for a harm reduction site to provide alternative methods of addressing substance abuse while plans for a safe consumption site are prepared. Work completed   Action details Not available 212303 4 212303 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services provide metric-based transparent information for small businesses and schools as we learn to live with COVID and follow emerging science. Work completed   Action details Not available 212304 4 212304 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council, what COVID/Delta variant safety measures and mandates are being proposed, including mandating vaccinations. Work completed   Action details Not available 212448 4 212448 Mayor's Request Requesting an opportunity for the ARPA Director and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to provide this Council with an overview of ARPA. Work completed   Action details Not available 212544 4 212544 Order That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to exempt Somerville from MGL 135 Sec 8, and thus allow the City of Somerville to donate unclaimed bicycles to local non-profit organizations, rather than selling them at auction. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212618 4 212618 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on the staffing of the Environmental Health Coordinator position to help combat rat infestations throughout the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 212731 4 212731 Mayor's Request Requesting the reduction of the FY22 Veterans Enterprise Budget by $277,972 to balance the budget. Approved   Action details Not available 212598 4 212598 License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Auto Plus LLC, 229 Lowell St, 2 inside, 2 outside. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212732 4 212732 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $591,442 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund for implementing related priorities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212736 4 212736 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $7,700 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Information Technology, Internet Maintenance Account for Internet Pipe Denial of Service Mitigation Services. Approved   Action details Not available 212736 5 212736 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $7,700 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Information Technology, Internet Maintenance Account for Internet Pipe Denial of Service Mitigation Services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212732 5 212732 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $591,442 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund for implementing related priorities. Work completed   Action details Not available 212764 5 212764 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,491,908.58 from the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212664 5 212664 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the Somerville High School Construction appropriation to a new amount of $283,859,233 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 212666 5 212666 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $52,050 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to various Ordinary Maintenance Accounts in the Communications-Office of Immigrant Affairs Department. Approved   Action details Not available 212665 5 212665 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $148,950 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Communications-Office of Immigrant Affairs Salaries Account to establish several new positions. Approved   Action details Not available 212667 5 212667 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $22,988 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to Communications-Office of Immigrant Affairs Salaries for salary adjustments. Approved   Action details Not available 212612 5 212612 Mayor's Request Somerville Retirement Board requesting approval to increase the Cost of Living Adjustment Base for retirees from $14,000 to $15,000 Approved   Action details Not available 212623 5 212623 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $74,326.85 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for projects to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs of City operations. Approved   Action details Not available 212635 5 212635 Officer's Communication Chief Assessor requesting to appear before the City Council for the tax classification hearing on November 23, 2021. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212731 5 212731 Mayor's Request Requesting the reduction of the FY22 Veterans Enterprise Budget by $277,972 to balance the budget. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212572 5 212572 Order That the City Solicitor work with this Council to amend the anti-nepotism ordinance to allow for more flexibility when the circumstances warrant. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212541 5 212541 Officer's Communication Comar Real Estate Trust proposing a zoning map amendment to re-zone their properties at 299 Broadway and 15 Temple Street from MR5, MR3 and NR Districts to MR6, MR4 and NR Districts. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 212035 5 212035 Communication Director of Health and Humans Services responding to #208261 re: funding for drug treatment. Work completed   Action details Not available 212190 5 212190 Communication Acting Chief of Police responding to #211929 re: Housing Authority Police reforms. Work completed   Action details Not available 211801 5 211801 Resolution That the Mayor and the Director of Health and Human Services update the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on the Covid-19 public health emergency and the city’s response (following on #209798). Work completed   Action details Not available 208360 5 208360 Order That the Chief of Police, the Director of Health and Human Services, the Director of Parks and Recreation and other relevant groups appear before the Public Health and Public Safety Committee to discuss strategies to prevent youth violence and gun possession. Work completed   Action details Not available 211599 5 211599 Order That the Chief of Police update this Council on Somerville's Restorative Justice program, including a description of what sorts of cases are referred for restorative justice and how those decisions are made. Work completed   Action details Not available 211708 5 211708 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services update the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, in writing and in person, on what steps have been taken and are planned to provide services to our neighbors experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and addiction. Work completed   Action details Not available 210246 5 210246 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services work with City Council to create and fund an unarmed agency that responds to mental health emergencies, addiction and substance-abuse emergencies, and other non-violent crises. Work completed   Action details Not available 208922 5 208922 Order That the City Solicitor and Chief of Police report to this Council on how civil asset forfeiture funds have been received and spent over the past 5 years, and how they can be directed to the General Fund. Work completed   Action details Not available 209144 5 209144 Order That the Director of SPCD consider installing ADA/bicycle accessible ramps at the opposite ends of Edward Leathers Park to enhance the Neighborways bike path. Work completed   Action details Not available 209539 5 209539 Order That the City Solicitor inform this Council of the minimum condition that would allow the Supervisor of Inspectional Services or the Commissioner of Public Works to clear a sidewalk that is in violation of the snow shoveling ordinance, and charge or lien the property owner for the cost. Work completed   Action details Not available 207042 5 207042 Communication Expressing the intent to work towards helping improve systems involving emergency response, care and education related to asthma. Work completed   Action details Not available 211371 5 211371 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services use the attached tool to help small businesses and schools adapt to the evolving science around Covid-19 by sharing current data, identifying risks, and defining contingencies. Work completed   Action details Not available 211428 5 211428 Order That the Chief of Police appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the policy on drug possession arrests for the past 5 years. Work completed   Action details Not available 211175 5 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 211320 5 211320 Resolution That the Administration, with the Director of Health and Human Services, share a re-opening plan for schools and businesses which defines goals, risks and contingencies. Work completed   Action details Not available 210741 5 210741 Resolution That the Administration appear before this Council to give a report on the Public School building reopening plans. Work completed   Action details Not available 210743 5 210743 Resolution Proposing a process to create the Somerville Community Safety Coalition. Work completed   Action details Not available 212737 5 212737 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $2,923.38 grant with no new match required, from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to the Fire Department for overtime reimbursement for Structural Collapse training. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212735 5 212735 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $66,666.67 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account ("Free Cash") to the Law Department's Judgments & Settlements Account in order to fund attorneys fees in pending litigation. Work completed   Action details Not available 212733 5 212733 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $150,000 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department - Personal Services - Other Lump Sum Benefits Account in order to settle pending litigation. Work completed   Action details Not available 212767 5 212767 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for the Communications Department to pay prior year invoices for FY2021 including two invoices totaling $440.00 to Catholic Charities: Community Interpreters for language interpretation services, and one invoice for $82.50 to Interpersonal Frequency for website development & maintenance and technical support, out of the Communications Professional and Technical Services Account. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212769 5 212769 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for SomerViva: Office of Immigrant Affairs to pay a prior year invoice for FY2021 totaling $134.58 to Catholic Charities: Community Interpreters for language interpretation services using available funds in the SOIA Professional and Technical Services Account. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212766 5 212766 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $28,448.53 using available funds in the DPW Department from various Admin, Fleet, Buildings, Sanitation, and Highway accounts. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212765 5 212765 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 for Workforce Development Services and $70,000 for Small Business Technical Assistance Services from the Union Square Community Benefits Stabilization fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212768 5 212768 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $157.10 using available funds in the Constituent Services Printing and Stationary Account to Kyocera for one month of printing services for the department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210874 6 210874 Communication Director of Health and Human Services responding to #210687 re: current and potential services available to neighbors experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and addiction. Work completed   Action details Not available 210687 6 210687 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services advise this Council what services are available to our neighbors experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and addiction, and where additional funding could improve those services or enable new services. Work completed   Action details Not available 211325 6 211325 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services prioritize homelessness outreach workers for upcoming COVID-19 grant funding to better address the increased demand for homeless services. Work completed   Action details Not available 211326 6 211326 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services develop a plan for a warming center or engagement center to address increased homelessness in the community due to COVID-19. Work completed   Action details Not available 207449 6 207449 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking waive parking dumpster fees for property owners who are de-paving their driveways. Work completed   Action details Not available 207740 6 207740 Ordinance Proposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-124 to permit the City Solicitor to settle legal actions of up to $5,000 against the City. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208261 6 208261 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services highlight any funding for drug treatment during the budget process. Work completed   Action details Not available 206427 6 206427 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report on whether or not an increased amount of construction can lead to more lead exposure, and what measures ISD uses to ensure contractors limit the release of lead into the soil or air. Work completed   Action details Not available 207040 6 207040 Order That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer, and related staff, discuss how each department receives and handles a 911 call, including the dispatch of State Police, E911, Fire Alarm, and Cataldo Ambulance, and including the handling of asthmatic-related emergencies. Work completed   Action details Not available 210239 6 210239 Resolution That the Mayor work with the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority to abolish the Housing Authority Police Department and reallocate the funds for social services for Housing Authority residents. Work completed   Action details Not available 210240 6 210240 Resolution That the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority (SHA) develop a formal process for SHA residents to report SHA Police misconduct, in lieu of an outright abolition. Work completed   Action details Not available 209097 6 209097 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #208922 re: civil asset forfeiture funds. Work completed   Action details Not available 212541 6 212541 Officer's Communication Comar Real Estate Trust proposing a zoning map amendment to re-zone their properties at 299 Broadway and 15 Temple Street from MR5, MR3 and NR Districts to MR6, MR4 and NR Districts. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212517 6 212517 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $8,796,290 from the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to the Somerville High School Construction Fund. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212624 6 212624 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,096,778.31 using available funds in the Buildings Division for outstanding Electricity and Natural Gas charges. Approved   Action details Not available 212548 6 212548 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the Somerville High School Construction appropriation to a new amount of $278,790,633 and increasing the amount of bonds, fund transfers, and other available funds of the city authorized to meet said appropriation. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212625 6 212625 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $23,379.67 from various DPW Divisions as listed below and attached. Approved   Action details Not available 212451 6 212451 Officer's Communication Fire Chief responding to Item 211748, providing data on calls and responses to the Assembly Square neighborhood. Work completed   Action details Not available 212738 6 212738 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for PMA LLC for OPM services for the Somerville High School construction project through 12/31/2023. Approved   Action details Not available 212623 6 212623 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $74,326.85 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for projects to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs of City operations. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212612 6 212612 Mayor's Request Somerville Retirement Board requesting approval to increase the Cost of Living Adjustment Base for retirees from $14,000 to $15,000 Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212739 6 212739 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for Symmes Maini and McKee Associates (SMMA) for designer services during construction for the Somerville High School project through 12/31/2023. Approved   Action details Not available 212740 6 212740 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for Suffolk Construction Company Inc. for construction management services for the Somerville High School project through 12/31/2023. Approved   Action details Not available 212699 6 212699 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $63,474.53 using available funds in the DPW Department from various Admin, Fleet, Buildings, Sanitation, and Highway accounts. Not approved   Action details Not available 212661 6 212661 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Clarendon Hill District Improvement Financing (DIF) Development Program. Approved   Action details Not available 212662 6 212662 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of Clarendon Hill District Improvement Financing (DIF) Development District. Approved   Action details Not available 212667 6 212667 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $22,988 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to Communications-Office of Immigrant Affairs Salaries for salary adjustments. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212665 6 212665 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $148,950 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Communications-Office of Immigrant Affairs Salaries Account to establish several new positions. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212666 6 212666 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $52,050 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to various Ordinary Maintenance Accounts in the Communications-Office of Immigrant Affairs Department. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212664 6 212664 Mayor's Request Requesting an amendment to the Somerville High School Construction appropriation to a new amount of $283,859,233 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 212764 6 212764 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,491,908.58 from the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Work completed   Action details Not available 212662 7 212662 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of Clarendon Hill District Improvement Financing (DIF) Development District. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212661 7 212661 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Clarendon Hill District Improvement Financing (DIF) Development Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212740 7 212740 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for Suffolk Construction Company Inc. for construction management services for the Somerville High School project through 12/31/2023. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212739 7 212739 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for Symmes Maini and McKee Associates (SMMA) for designer services during construction for the Somerville High School project through 12/31/2023. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212628 7 212628 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a 1 Year Extension for the Dagle Electrical Contract Approved   Action details Not available 212738 7 212738 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension for PMA LLC for OPM services for the Somerville High School construction project through 12/31/2023. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212400 7 212400 Order That the Director of Finance and the Treasurer create a separate revenue account for deposit of all funds received from handicapped parking violations, and allocate said funds to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, as authorized under MGL. Work completed   Action details Not available 212625 7 212625 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $23,379.67 from various DPW Divisions as listed below and attached. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212471 7 212471 Zoning Ordinance That the Zoning Ordinances be amended by striking all language from section 8.3.1.10.c to prevent parking maximums in Master Planned Development areas being exceeded by Special Permit. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 212624 7 212624 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,096,778.31 using available funds in the Buildings Division for outstanding Electricity and Natural Gas charges. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212026 7 212026 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install a Utility Pole 70S near the intersection of Houghton and Prospect Sts. Not approved   Action details Not available 212337 7 212337 Officer's Communication 18 registered voters requesting the adoption of a Zoning Map amendment to change the zoning district of 51 McGrath Highway (MBL 115-B-1 and 115-B-4) from HR to MR5 and 35 McGrath Highway (MBL 115-B-5, 115-B-11, and 115-B-12) from MR5 to MR4. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 209826 7 209826 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $486,805 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for heavy equipment/vehicles for the Parks and Recreation Department to manage the city's athletic fields and facilities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211417 7 211417 Ordinance City Solicitor responding to #211232 with an amendment to Ordinances 10-1 and 10-1.1, to eliminate specified levels of patrol and superior officers in the Police Department. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208691 7 208691 Order That members of the recently established Safe Injection Site Task Force appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss their findings in a public forum. Work completed   Action details Not available 208692 8 208692 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services provide the City Council with a copy of the Safe Injection Site Task Force recommendations. Work completed   Action details Not available