Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/27/2022 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 (119) 119 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 213003 1 213003 Communication City Clerk requesting confirmation of the appointment of Bernabe Rodriguez to the position of Assistant City Clerk. Approved   Action details Not available 212990 1 212990 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on January 19, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 212993 1 212993 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on January 19, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 212991 1 212991 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 20, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 212994 1 212994 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on January 24, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 212989 1 212989 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 25, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 212943 1 212943 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 110 feet of conduit from the intersection of Warren Avenue and Bow Street to the intersection of Bow Street and Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 213013 1 213013 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 213007 1 213007 Officer's Communication Vivaldo Meneses Sr. requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 86 Prospect Street from UR to MR5. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213008 1 213008 Officer's Communication Michael E. Olson requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 125 Lowell Street from NR to UR. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213006 1 213006 Communication City Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham to the position of Clerk of Committees. Approved   Action details Not available 213005 1 213005 Communication City Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. to the position of Legislative Clerk. Approved   Action details Not available 213004 1 213004 Communication City Clerk requesting confirmation of the appointment of Stephanie Widzowski to the position of Assistant Clerk of Committees. Approved   Action details Not available 212944 1 212944 Ordinance Amendment to Ordinance 2-221, regarding adult use marijuana licenses, as described within. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212971 1 212971 Communication Updating this Council on the progress of the Somerville Police Chief Search Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213010 1 213010 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, KB Aruda Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 212940 1 212940 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212941 1 212941 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 212942 1 212942 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, December 9, 2021 and the Organizational Meeting, January 3, 2022. Approved   Action details Not available 213014 1 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213011 1 213011 License New Sign/Awning Permit, Cambria Hotel, 515 Somerville Avenue, for 2 signs with channel letters of the hotel's name and address. Approved   Action details Not available 213012 1 213012 License New Sign/Awning Permit, Juicygreens, 275 Foley Street, for 1 wall sign, 1 blade sign, and 2 awnings. Approved   Action details Not available 213009 1 213009 Public Event Public Event License, Dancing in the Street BP, Munroe Street from Prospect Hill Ave and Greenville St and Prospect Hill Park, Feb 14, 3pm-7:15pm. Approved   Action details Not available 213020 1 213020 License Sign/Awning License, Le Macaron French Pastries, 411 Artisan Way, 1 blade sign. Approved   Action details Not available 213019 1 213019 Public Event Public Event License, Honest Scholar Productions LLC, The Holdovers, Summer St from Belmont St and Lowell St and sidewalk closure in front of Somerville Theatre, Feb 8, 8am-4pm. Approved   Action details Not available 213019 2 213019 Public Event Public Event License, Honest Scholar Productions LLC, The Holdovers, Summer St from Belmont St and Lowell St and sidewalk closure in front of Somerville Theatre, Feb 8, 8am-4pm. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213021 2 213021 Order That the Chief Labor Counsel provide this Council, upon completion of the negotiated settlement between the City and the Police Department with respect to item #212885, with an update specifically including any updates from the MOU or CBA. Approved   Action details Not available 213022 2 213022 Order That the Chief of Police provide this Council’s Committee on Finance with the full language of the crossing guards’ contract and also provide the number of crossing guard hours filled by SPD personnel. Approved   Action details Not available 213020 2 213020 License Sign/Awning License, Le Macaron French Pastries, 411 Artisan Way, 1 blade sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213009 2 213009 Public Event Public Event License, Dancing in the Street BP, Munroe Street from Prospect Hill Ave and Greenville St and Prospect Hill Park, Feb 14, 3pm-7:15pm. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213012 2 213012 License New Sign/Awning Permit, Juicygreens, 275 Foley Street, for 1 wall sign, 1 blade sign, and 2 awnings. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213015 2 213015 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Brian Postlewaite to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213016 2 213016 Mayor's Communication Conveying a request for City Council input on priorities for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213011 2 213011 License New Sign/Awning Permit, Cambria Hotel, 515 Somerville Avenue, for 2 signs with channel letters of the hotel's name and address. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213010 2 213010 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, KB Aruda Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212992 2 212992 Order That the Administration post the Surveillance Technology Annual Report and the approved Surveillance Technology Impact Reports online in an easy to find location. Approved   Action details Not available 212987 2 212987 Order That the Director of Economic Development and the Director of Procurement and Contracting Services work with community partners to assess, report, and provide recommendations for improving the city's procurement rates in order to support local businesses. Approved   Action details Not available 212988 2 212988 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services provide this Council with an update regarding progress and plans to establish a Supervised Consumption Site in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 212959 2 212959 Order That the Land Use Committee review the process of amending zoning ordinances, for the benefit of new Councilors and the public. Approved   Action details Not available 212960 2 212960 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss the possibility of removing snow and ice from playgrounds after snowstorms. Approved   Action details Not available 212963 2 212963 Order That the Director of Economic Development report on the maintenance plan for the Armory building, completion of outstanding repairs, and ongoing maintenance and operational oversight of the building. Approved   Action details Not available 212964 2 212964 Order That the Director of Economic Development report on the status of existing leases for the Armory building. Approved   Action details Not available 212965 2 212965 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Chief Fire Engineer report on all life safety inspections and testing of life safety systems completed for the Armory building in the past five years, and compliance with testing and inspections following eminent domain actions. Approved   Action details Not available 212967 2 212967 Order That the Director of Communications report on measures that could be taken to provide more equitable and consistent access to online public meetings. Approved   Action details Not available 213002 2 213002 Mayor's Communication Re-submitting the updated 2021 Surveillance Technology Annual Report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212968 2 212968 Order That the Director of Human Resources provide an update on the status of hiring a permanent Chief Fire Engineer. Approved   Action details Not available 212970 2 212970 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services request an update from Cambridge Health Alliance on the delayed opening of an adolescent treatment unit. Approved   Action details Not available 212972 2 212972 Order That the Director of Mobility update this Council on efforts to reduce cut-through vehicle traffic on neighborhood residential streets. Approved   Action details Not available 212973 2 212973 Order That the Director of Parking update this Council on the suitability of existing parking for seniors and explore additional options for selected street parking in central business districts. Approved   Action details Not available 212974 2 212974 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on previous efforts to verify and certify employee vaccination status in Somerville businesses. Approved   Action details Not available 212975 2 212975 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on acquiring and distributing 200,000 KF94 or KN95 masks to residents. Approved   Action details Not available 212976 2 212976 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services provide a plan for all residents to receive at-home COVID tests and increase the number of appointments for PCR tests. Approved   Action details Not available 212977 2 212977 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on contact tracing efforts. Approved   Action details Not available 212978 2 212978 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on how to report positive results of at-home COVID-19 tests. Approved   Action details Not available 212979 2 212979 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on the possibility of using Community Development Block Grant funding to combat the rodent infestation in East Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 212980 2 212980 Order That the Director of Mobility utilize traffic calming measures on the corner of Rush and Cross Streets to address speeding and traffic issues that contributed to a crossing guard being hit by a car. Approved   Action details Not available 212982 2 212982 Order That the Director of Mobility install traffic calming in the crosswalk in front of 1370 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 212983 2 212983 Order That the Director of Public Works return the push to walk signal to an automatic signal at the corner of Broadway and Packard Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 212984 2 212984 Order That the Director of Human Resources discuss the hiring and appointment processes. Approved   Action details Not available 212944 2 212944 Ordinance Amendment to Ordinance 2-221, regarding adult use marijuana licenses, as described within. Work completed   Action details Not available 212952 2 212952 Resolution That the Administration create a plan for accessibility of virtual public meetings during the 2022 COVID pandemic surge to address how those without internet access may participate. Approved   Action details Not available 212953 2 212953 Resolution That the Executive Director of Somerville Community Corporation discuss the status of the 100 Homes Program. Approved   Action details Not available 212951 2 212951 Order That the Director of Parks and Recreation report to this Council on the status of the Veterans Memorial skating rink following its recent privatization. Approved   Action details Not available 212956 2 212956 Order That the Director of Housing provide a written update on the current status of compliance with the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 213013 2 213013 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212943 2 212943 Grant of Location Submitted by Verizon to install 110 feet of conduit from the intersection of Warren Avenue and Bow Street to the intersection of Bow Street and Somerville Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 213001 3 213001 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Stephanie Galaitsi to the Women's Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 213000 3 213000 Withdrawn Withdrawn.     Action details Not available 212995 3 212995 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 212997 3 212997 Withdrawn Withdrawn.     Action details Not available 213017 3 213017 Officer's Communication Conveying language for the rescission of the adoption of G. L. Chapter 48, Sections 59B, 59C and 59D relative to a Reserve Fire Force. Placed on file   Action details Not available 213018 3 213018 Officer's Communication Conveying language for the rescission of the adoption of G. L. Chapter 147, Sections 11, 12 and 13 relative to a Reserve Police Force. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212998 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212817 4 212817 Order That the City Solicitor re-submit the request for approval of an amendment to the Community Benefits Ordinance to create a Community Benefits Committee for the distribution of community benefits funds. Work completed   Action details Not available 212821 4 212821 Order That the Administration re-submit the 2021 Surveillance Technology Annual Report. Work completed   Action details Not available 212805 4 212805 Order That the Administration re-submit its two versions of a Home Rule Petition to establish the right to charge electric vehicles. Work completed   Action details Not available 212996 4 212996 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 1-11 to establish the enforcing personnel for violations of the tree ordinance. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212999 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212885 5 212885 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. Approved   Action details Not available 212886 5 212886 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. Approved   Action details Not available 212956 5 212956 Order That the Director of Housing provide a written update on the current status of compliance with the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 212887 5 212887 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $4,331 from the Salary Contingency to Police Department, Personal Services, Crossing Guards Account to fund a Memorandum of Agreement Between the City and SEIU/Local 888, Crossing Guard Unit Approved   Action details Not available 212905 5 212905 Mayor's Request City Solicitor seeking approval to settle a claim regarding damages to 1112-1114 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 212903 5 212903 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of the 2021 update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved   Action details Not available 212903 6 212903 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of the 2021 update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212894 6 212894 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $83,616 grant with no new match required, from MA Office of Public Safety & Security to the Fire department for fire staffing costs. Approved   Action details Not available 212905 6 212905 Mayor's Request City Solicitor seeking approval to settle a claim regarding damages to 1112-1114 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212887 6 212887 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $4,331 from the Salary Contingency to Police Department, Personal Services, Crossing Guards Account to fund a Memorandum of Agreement Between the City and SEIU/Local 888, Crossing Guard Unit Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212872 6 212872 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a Preservation Restriction for 1 Westwood Road. Approved   Action details Not available 212873 6 212873 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a Preservation Restriction at 404 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 212886 6 212886 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212892 6 212892 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support local cultural council grants. Approved   Action details Not available 212885 6 212885 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. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212936 6 212936 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $14,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for general operational support. Approved   Action details Not available 212893 6 212893 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $24,000 in the OSPCD Mobility Division, from the OSPCD Mobility Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Mobility Ordinary Maintenance Account, to pay for unbudgeted outstanding police details for the Farmers Market and traffic details. Approved   Action details Not available 212893 7 212893 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $24,000 in the OSPCD Mobility Division, from the OSPCD Mobility Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Mobility Ordinary Maintenance Account, to pay for unbudgeted outstanding police details for the Farmers Market and traffic details. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212936 7 212936 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $14,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for general operational support. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212892 7 212892 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support local cultural council grants. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212873 7 212873 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a Preservation Restriction at 404 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212874 7 212874 Mayor's Request Requesting rescission of $355,000 portion of appropriation authorized as part of MWRA Lead Replacement Program, and making an appropriation and authorization of $355,000 bond issuance for Lead Replacement Program. Approved   Action details Not available 212881 7 212881 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve to the City of Somerville Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for design of Junction Park. Approved   Action details Not available 212878 7 212878 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve to the CPA Open Space Land Acquisition Project Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 212872 7 212872 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a Preservation Restriction for 1 Westwood Road. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212877 7 212877 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate CPA funds totaling $416,694.15 from the CPA Undesignated Fund Balance to designated CPA Reserve Accounts. Approved   Action details Not available 212882 7 212882 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $30,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Preservation reserve to the Elizabeth Peabody House for architectural and design services. Approved   Action details Not available 212876 7 212876 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $494,110.50 from the CPA Fund to the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development for improvements to the Grace Baptist Church building. Approved   Action details Not available 212875 7 212875 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,491,908.58 from the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 212894 7 212894 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $83,616 grant with no new match required, from MA Office of Public Safety & Security to the Fire department for fire staffing costs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212879 7 212879 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $210,200 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve to the City of Somerville Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for expansion of Glen Park Community Garden. Approved   Action details Not available 212880 7 212880 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $157352 from the CPA Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum for collections preservation. Approved   Action details Not available 212880 8 212880 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $157352 from the CPA Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum for collections preservation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212879 8 212879 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $210,200 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve to the City of Somerville Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for expansion of Glen Park Community Garden. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212875 8 212875 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,491,908.58 from the CPA Fund Community Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212876 8 212876 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $494,110.50 from the CPA Fund to the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development for improvements to the Grace Baptist Church building. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212882 8 212882 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $30,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Preservation reserve to the Elizabeth Peabody House for architectural and design services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212877 8 212877 Mayor's Request Requesting to appropriate CPA funds totaling $416,694.15 from the CPA Undesignated Fund Balance to designated CPA Reserve Accounts. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212878 8 212878 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve to the CPA Open Space Land Acquisition Project Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212881 8 212881 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreation Reserve to the City of Somerville Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for design of Junction Park. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212874 8 212874 Mayor's Request Requesting rescission of $355,000 portion of appropriation authorized as part of MWRA Lead Replacement Program, and making an appropriation and authorization of $355,000 bond issuance for Lead Replacement Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available