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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 6/8/2023 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
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23-0915 11.1.Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Roll call Video Video
23-0856 11.2.RemembrancesRemembrances.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0930 11.3.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 11, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0978 12.1.CitationCommending John Gullage for his actions on May 19, 2023, during a medical incident at Veterans Memorial Rink.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1015 13.1.Grant of LocationComcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 30 feet of conduit in Mount Pleasant Street, from Utility Pole 3 to a point of pickup at 24-28 Mount Pleasant Street.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1016 13.2.Grant of LocationComcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 25 feet of conduit in the intersection of Spring Street and Somerville Avenue, from Utility Pole 1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 599 Somerville Avenue.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0944 14.1.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install additional bike locking infrastructure around the Winter Hill Community Innovation School.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
23-0972 14.2.ResolutionThat the Administration expedite the planning, design and construction of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School to ensure the re-opening of said school as soon as possible.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0996 14.3.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human height, the low hanging wire in front of 11 Bonair Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-1000 14.4.OrderThat the Director of Communications and Community Engagement create a regularly updated public-facing website dedicated to the Winter Hill Community Innovation School plan, with links to publicly filed documents.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0994 14.5.ResolutionThat the Administration work with the Director of Housing and Director of Water & Sewer to provide an affordable, benevolent landlord and subsidized landlord housing water utility assessment of all low-income housing units where residents pay their own water and sewer bills.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0995 14.6.ResolutionThat the Administration create and budget for a program that provides low-flow sink and toilet tools and supplies to seniors and all low and moderate income residents for free or at a significantly reduced cost.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0999 14.7.ResolutionThat the Administration provide confirmation that the supplemental information for the Statement of Interest for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School will be updated immediately, including the engineering assessments and photographs of the most recent structural failing.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0965 14.8.ResolutionThat the Somerville City Council condemns antisemitism.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0984 14.9.OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Commissioner of Public Works present to this City Council, the building failures that took place in the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and a plan for assessing those failures.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0985 14.10.OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management dedicate full time staff and/or create new position(s) to the planning, design and construction process for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and the Benjamin Brown School and include this position in the FY 2024 budget.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0986 14.11.OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management work with the School Department to create milestones for the academic programming needed for the planning and design of a new school building or for retrofitting an existing school building, and create a parallel collaboration program, meeting weekly or bi-weekly, to move this work forward.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0987 14.12.OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management explain what Request for Proposals (RFP) will be necessary for consultant services for planning and architectural services for any future school building programming and planning, and expedite those RFPs.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0988 14.13.ResolutionThat the Administration work with the School Department to develop emergency plans for at-risk school relocation including, but not limited to, the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and the Benjamin Brown School.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0989 14.14.ResolutionThat the Administration create a permanent staff position for a Superintendent of School Buildings within the Department of Public Works to oversee all maintenance, repairs and assessments of school buildings, and include this position in the FY 2024 Budget.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0990 14.15.ResolutionThat the Administration evaluate the need to create permanent staff positions within the Department of Public Works for school buildings that address the highest needs of our school buildings including, but not limited to: mechanical systems, plumbing systems, fire alarm and electrical systems and exterior envelope and structural systems.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0991 14.16.ResolutionThat the Administration include in the FY 2024 budget, $150,000 for an exterior envelope consultant to assess ongoing leaks in school buildings.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0992 14.17.ResolutionThat the Administration develop a five-year assessment plan for school building systems and structures for all schools over five years old, to ensure proper funding is in place for capital repairs and to ensure the safety and undisrupted operation of schools.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0993 14.18.ResolutionThat the Administration publish yearly on the city website, a list of ongoing school repairs and improvements, similar to that posted by Chelsea Public Schools, and provide a yearly report to the City Council of such repairs and improvements before and after completion.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0997 14.19.OrderThat the Director of Engineering utilize the partial paving program to address streets in East Somerville that have private trench restoration, to ensure half-paved streets are fully paved.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0998 14.20.ResolutionThat the Traffic Commission make Jasper Street a ONE WAY street from Pearl Street to Gilman Street.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-1001 14.21.OrderThat this Council send back the FY 2024 budget until it incorporates demands of residents, including funding for a new Winter Hill School, housing security, and unarmed alternative emergency response outside of the Police Department.Laid on the table  Action details Video Video
23-1002 14.22.OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation work with the Director of Human Resources to post flyers on community boards indicating vacant job positions.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-1003 14.23.WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
23-0900 15.1.OrderThat the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering integrate traffic calming measures on Hudson and Summer Streets and plan for the work to be implemented prior to the start of the Highland Avenue improvement construction.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0901 15.2.OrderThat the Director of Mobility develop a strategy for the implementation of speed radar detectors on north-south cut-through streets throughout the city, including but not limited to Central Street and Cedar Street.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0902 15.3.OrderThat the Director of Mobility, Director of Engineering, Director of Parking, and Commissioner of Public Works establish criteria and guidelines for Council orders to be submitted for traffic calming and mobility related issues and items that should be submitted to 311 to ensure the City Council is addressing larger mobility strategic planning issues.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0922 15.4.OrderThat the City Solicitor appear in executive session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(3) to update this council on the status of collective bargaining negotiations with all municipal bargaining units.Laid on the table  Action details Video Video
23-0959 16.A.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 31, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0792 16.A.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Colin Curzi to the Historic Preservation Commission.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0793 16.A.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Denise Price to the Historic Preservation Commission.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0795 16.A.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Coughlin to the Historic Preservation Commission.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0831 16.A.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Doris Jenkins to the Urban Forestry Committee.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0882 16.A.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the promotion of James E. Torres to the position of Police Sergeant.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0957 16.B.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on May 30, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1826 16.B.2.OrderThat the Director of Economic Development update this Council on progress toward a Task Force for creation of a Community Center.Work completed  Action details Not available
23-0482 16.B.3.OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation consider opening the Ginny Smithers Pool on Sundays to expand swim lesson opportunities, including consideration of engaging an outside vendor or organization to provide the swim lessons.Work completed  Action details Not available
23-0483 16.B.4.OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation explain the wait list process for enrollment in Parks and Recreation programs.Work completed  Action details Not available
23-0546 16.B.5.OrderThat the Director of Economic Development update this City Council regarding the strategy and projected timeline for a Community Center in Union Square, including plans for a feasibility study.Work completed  Action details Not available
23-0923 16.C.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 30, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0607 16.C.2.OrdinanceAmending Section 9-116 of the Code of Ordinances, the Noise Ordinance, by prohibiting loud and disruptive construction activities on Saturdays and evenings.Ordinance ordainedPass Action details Video Video
23-0876 16.C.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for FLIR MC300C marine camera.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0958 16.D.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 31, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0857 17.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting revocation of the provisions of Chapter 44, Section 53F 1/2 of the Massachusetts General Laws, ceasing the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink as an Enterprise Fund, effective fiscal year 2024.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0926 17.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting the rescission of $13,232,471 of authorized but un-issued borrowings.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0976 17.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $103,382 as an amendment to the proposed FY 2024 General Fund Budget, for a Senior Project Manager in the Department of Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects, to support the K-8 Master Plan and Winter Hill Community Innovation School interim solutions.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0974 17.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund for maintaining, distributing, and providing food, temporary shelter, and other common necessaries of life for residents displaced by public exigency, emergency, or distress, as codified in the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 19.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0977 17.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,300,000 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for a Feasibility Study to create new building space to accommodate the Benjamin Brown School, the Winter Hill Community Innovation School, and additional educational programs defined by the enrollment study.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0906 17.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $817,137.42 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0904 17.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $248,419.50 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0907 17.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $151,252.50 from the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0908 17.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $69,184.64 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing asset management program and planning services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0982 17.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,300,000 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund to build reserves for the Water-Sewer Capital Improvement Program.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0983 17.11.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Water Stabilization Fund to support the Water-Sewer Capital Investment Plan.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0968 17.12.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $3,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support flexible rental assistance programs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0927 17.13.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $2,383,367 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0928 17.14.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0969 17.15.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0979 17.16.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,300,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for a Feasibility Study to create new building space to accommodate the Benjamin Brown School, the Winter Hill Community Innovation School, and additional educational programs defined by the enrollment study.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0929 17.17.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Compensated Absence Liability Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0967 17.18.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Open Space Acquisition Stabilization Fund to acquire new publicly accessible open space.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0973 17.19.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to fund the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0966 17.20.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $259,382 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Energy Stabilization Fund for projects that reduce carbon emissions and energy costs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0971 17.21.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $170,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund for additional monies for site preparation, construction, and furnishing of a safe consumption site.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0947 17.22.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $80,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Undesignated Fund to Vida Real for continued restoration of the bell tower at 404 Broadway.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0667 17.23.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a multi-year lease agreement for the East Somerville Police Station.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0829 17.24.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to execute the Second Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2024.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0980 17.25.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $1,750,036 from the Salary Contingency Account-Salaries to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0878 17.26.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $248,419.50 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Engineering & Architecture Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0880 17.27.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $151,252.50 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Engineering & Architecture Account to the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continuing street, sidewalk, and pavement condition assessment and design services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0881 17.28.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $69,184.64 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM) Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing asset management program and planning services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0975 17.29.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $12,800 from the Unemployment Compensation Account to the Recreation/Youth Program Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to provide additional staff support for the displaced Winter Hill Community Innovation School students.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0964 17.30.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $11,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Fence Installation Account to the DPW Buildings Moving Services Account for school related moving services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0952 17.31.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $20,284.55 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Hazardous Waste Removal Account for removal services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0955 17.32.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,536.63 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Natural Gas Account for gas in city buildings.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0953 17.33.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,042.75 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Fire Alarm R&M Account for fire extinguisher maintenance services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0954 17.34.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $800 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Rubbish Removal Account for removal of concrete debris.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0951 17.35.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept the 2023-2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership and Emergency Solutions Grant programs, totaling $3,321,097.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0950 17.36.Mayor's CommunicationConveying the appointment of Kevin Dickinson, Thomas Gorman, James Marques, Ellen Sullivan and Jodi Vachon, to the Veteran's Commission.Placed on file  Action details Video Video
23-0940 19.1.Public CommunicationNRL WSC 200 Inner Belt Prop, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 200 Inner Belt Road from Commercial Industry (CI) to High-Rise (HR).Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0970 19.2.Public CommunicationGreen Cab conveying a change of address, pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, Section 13-47.Placed on file  Action details Video Video
23-1017 19.3.LicenseNew Livery License, Ibsa Transportation, 29 Illinois Avenue, operating 1 vehicle.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1024 19.4.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Edward Ahern.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1004 19.5.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1005 19.6.LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1006 19.7.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Silicon PropCo 2021 LLC, 101 South St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1007 19.8.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change AB0001, 182 Washington St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1008 19.9.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1013 19.10.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Assembly Row 5B LLC, 455 Grand Union Blvd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1009 19.11.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1010 19.12.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1011 19.13.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1014 19.14.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1012 19.15.LicenseRenewing Garage License, SRI Assembly Row B8 LLC, 485 Foley St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1027 19.16.Public EventJayden Ddhir applying for a Public Event License for Rockland Trust Lemonade Stand on June 9 from 11am to 4:30pm (raindate June 15).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1025 19.17.Public EventAaron Holman applying for a Public Event License for Harrison St BP on June 10 from 12pm to 5pm (raindate June 17).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1018 19.18.Public EventClaudia Martin applying for a Public Event License for Life Drawing! on June 11 from 10:30am to 3:30pm (raindate June 18).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1019 19.19.Public EventJanine Fay applying for a Public Event License for Dancing in the Street on June 21 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1028 19.20.Public EventZachary Fritzhand applying for a Public Event License for Claremon St BP on June 24 from 2pm to 6:30pm (raindate June 25).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1020 19.21.Public EventArts Council applying for a Public Event License for Fourth of July Celebration on June 29 from 1pm to 11pm (raindate June 30).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1026 19.22.Public EventStephanie Galaitsi applying for a Public Event License for Morrison Ave BP on July 22 from 2pm to 7pm (raindate July 23).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1021 19.23.Public EventArts Council applying for a Public Event License for Yart Sale on August 12 from 11:30am to 7pm (raindate August 13).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1022 19.24.Public EventArts Council and Gilman Square Neighborhood Association applying for a Public Event License for Gilman Square Arts and Music Festival on September 9 from 11am to 7pm (raindate September 10).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1023 19.25.Public EventFelicity Beal applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Homeless Coalition's 28th Annual 5K Road Race on September 30 from 6:30am to 11am.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0981 19.26.Public Communication23 residents submitting comments re: item #23-0585, the Citywide Bicycle Network Plan.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
23-0874 110.1.WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
23-0879 110.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $817,137.42 from the Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM)-Capital Projects Professional & Technical Account to the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for continuing building design services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-1035 110.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the promotion of David Farino to Fire Lieutenant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-1037 110.4.Mayor's CommunicationConveying information regarding the Winter Hill Community Innovation School.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
23-1030 110.5.LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Albanese Brothers Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1031 110.6.LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment Corporation.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1029 110.7.Public EventDepartment of Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Juneteenth Flag Raising Commemoration on June 12 from 4pm to 7:30pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1032 110.8.Public EventEast Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for East Somerville Festival Series on July 23, August 20, and September 10 from 3pm to 8pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1033 110.9.Public CommunicationDavid Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 0 White Street Place from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Urban Residential (UR) and 14 White Street Place from Neighborhood Residential (NR) to UR.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-1034 110.10.Public CommunicationTwo residents submitting comments re: item #23-0635, a Zoning Text Amendment to permit variations to build out regulations by special permit in the CC5 District, USQ sub-area.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
23-1036 110.11.Public CommunicationEight residents submitting comments re: item #23-0585, the Citywide Bicycle Network Plan.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
23-1038 110.12.CommunicationConveying information related to naloxone administration.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
23-1040 110.13.CommunicationInviting the community to Carnaval in East Somerville on Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
23-1039 110.14.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $188,629.10 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Custodial Salaries Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to cover a deficit.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0863 111.1.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 929 feet of conduit and one new manhole along Poplar, Linwood, and Joy Streets.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0522 111.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a five year lease, with option for renewal, with 561 Windsor Street Owner LLC for dance space.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-1049 111.3.OrderThat the Chief of Police report to this Council on the decision regarding investigation of anti-Semitic stickers placed on vehicles.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0933 111.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $7,796,452 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund to support the FY 2023 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.ApprovedPass Action details Not available