Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/14/2021 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 (251) 251 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 251. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 251. 212493 1 212493 Communication In his capacity as President, urging completion of all items in Committees. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212512 1 212512 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on September 27, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212503 1 212503 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 28, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212506 1 212506 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on September 28, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212505 1 212505 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 29, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212509 1 212509 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 30, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212513 1 212513 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Rules, meeting on October 4, 2021. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 212507 1 212507 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 5, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212495 1 212495 Mayor's Request That this Council enter Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy with respect to Civil Service Commission Case Fairchild v. City of Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 212488 1 212488 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 36 feet of conduit in Mount Pleasant Street, from Utility Pole 243/3 to a point of pickup at 24-28 Mount Pleasant Street. Approved   Action details Not available 212489 1 212489 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install a total of 139 feet of conduit in Medford Street, from Utility Pole 228/2 to a proposed handhole. Then continuing to a proposed traffic light control box located in Gore Street, Cambridge. Approved   Action details Not available 212490 1 212490 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 87 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue, from Manhole 14704 to a point of pickup at 124 Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 212491 1 212491 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 39 feet of conduit in Oliver Street, from Utility Pole 261/8 to a point of pickup at 62 Oliver Street. Approved   Action details Not available 212492 1 212492 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 83 feet of conduit in Elmwood Street/Tannery Brook Row, from Utility Pole 113/10 to a point of pickup at 95-99 Elmwood Street, Cambridge. Approved   Action details Not available 212486 1 212486 Grant of Location Submitted by Cambridge Network Solutions to install a total of 507 feet of conduit in Windsor Street as follows: Starting from existing Verizon manhole at the intersection of South St and Windsor St to an existing Utility Pole 439/2. From said utility pole, 220 feet to an existing Utility Pole 439. Then, continuing 202 feet to the Cambridge/Somerville property line. Approved   Action details Not available 212487 1 212487 Grant of Location Submitted by TC Systems Inc to install a total of 604 feet of conduit in Artisan Way as follows: Starting from existing FRIT manhole at the intersection of Artisan Way and Great River Road to a proposed handhole. Then, continuing in Noon Place to a proposed handhole. Approved   Action details Not available 212533 1 212533 Public Event Public Event License, Gilman Square Block Party, Bradley Street from Pearl St to Radcliffe Rd, Oct 16, 11AM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 17). Approved   Action details Not available 212534 1 212534 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Community Corp, Light Up Walk, Nunziato Park, Oct 16, 5PM-9:30PM (raindate Oct 17). Approved   Action details Not available 212537 1 212537 Public Event Public Event License, Authors in Action, Statue Park, Oct 23, 2:30PM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 30). Approved   Action details Not available 212535 1 212535 Public Event Public Event License, School St Block Party, School St from Summer St to Knapp St, Oct 16, 2PM-6PM (raindate Oct 17). Approved   Action details Not available 212536 1 212536 Public Event Public Event License, Prospect Hill Block Party, Prospect Hill Park and Munroe Street from Bigelow St to Prospect Hill Ave, Oct 17 & Oct 24, 1:30PM-6:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 212538 1 212538 Public Event Public Event License, Commission for Women, Candlelight Vigil, Statue Park, Oct 26, 5PM-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 212531 1 212531 Public Event Public Event License, Honk Festival, Honk/MAMAS Neighbor Celebration, Lincoln Park Basketball court and Nunziato Park, Oct 9, 1PM-5PM (Interim Approval granted). Approved   Action details Not available 212540 1 212540 Officer's Communication 10 registered voters requesting the adoption of a Zoning Map amendment to change the zoning district of 3 Prescott Street from UR to NR. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212542 1 212542 Public Communication Lee Auspitz submitting comments re: biosafety. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212543 1 212543 Public Communication 8 residents submitting comments re: Central Hill and the proposed GLX elevator. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212532 1 212532 Public Event Public Event License, Honk Festival, Seven Hills Park, Oct 9, 10AM-9:30PM (Interim Approval granted). Approved   Action details Not available 212502 1 212502 Communication Reporting on the September 14, 2021 meeting of the Parking Study Task Force. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212483 1 212483 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212484 1 212484 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 212485 1 212485 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 23, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212554 1 212554 Officer's Communication Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management submitting a memo regarding the Central Hill elevator, requesting Items #212267, #212268, and #212269 be placed on file. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212510 1 212510 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 10, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212504 1 212504 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 12, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 212539 1 212539 Public Event Public Event License, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Lexington Ave, Oct 31, 5PM-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 212541 1 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212553 2 212553 Mayor's Communication Conveying a memo from the City Solicitor’s office regarding Item #211812, notification to the City Council of claims against the City filed at the MA Commission Against Discrimination. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212544 2 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212545 2 212545 Order That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development provide a written memo to this Council on State and Federal regulations which regulate biological research safety, and advise on whether any local zoning ordinances are additionally necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 212511 2 212511 Order That this Council approve the Automated Speed Enforcement in School Zones Home Rule Petition (Item #212255), with an amendment to increase the fine in Section 3. (a) to the maximum recommended by the City Solicitor's Office. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212514 2 212514 Mayor's Request Requesting to appear in Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Item #27465, a contract with Conduent State and Local Solutions Inc., due to the imminent threat of litigation. Approved   Action details Not available 212500 2 212500 Order That the Director of the Arts Council report to this Council on why more streets were not closed for Porchfest, why some block party permits were either denied or had hours shortened, and what re-evaluation is occurring to make Porchfest less disruptive to some neighbors and streets next year. Approved   Action details Not available 212501 2 212501 Order That the Chief of Police report to this Council on why the police presence at this year’s Porchfest seemed inadequate, and what planning will be done to ensure less disruption to neighbors for next year’s Porchfest. Approved   Action details Not available 212498 2 212498 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Council on the plans and timeline for fixing or replacing the vandalized Henry Hansen memorial in Henry Hansen Park in Magoun Square. Approved   Action details Not available 212499 2 212499 Order That the Director of Racial and Social Justice update this Council before the end of 2021 on progress made in the last six months, especially on hiring, staffing for Commissions, and the work of reimagining policing in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 212532 2 212532 Public Event Public Event License, Honk Festival, Seven Hills Park, Oct 9, 10AM-9:30PM (Interim Approval granted). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212542 2 212542 Public Communication Lee Auspitz submitting comments re: biosafety. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212531 2 212531 Public Event Public Event License, Honk Festival, Honk/MAMAS Neighbor Celebration, Lincoln Park Basketball court and Nunziato Park, Oct 9, 1PM-5PM (Interim Approval granted). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212538 2 212538 Public Event Public Event License, Commission for Women, Candlelight Vigil, Statue Park, Oct 26, 5PM-7PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212536 2 212536 Public Event Public Event License, Prospect Hill Block Party, Prospect Hill Park and Munroe Street from Bigelow St to Prospect Hill Ave, Oct 17 & Oct 24, 1:30PM-6:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212535 2 212535 Public Event Public Event License, School St Block Party, School St from Summer St to Knapp St, Oct 16, 2PM-6PM (raindate Oct 17). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212537 2 212537 Public Event Public Event License, Authors in Action, Statue Park, Oct 23, 2:30PM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 30). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212539 2 212539 Public Event Public Event License, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Lexington Ave, Oct 31, 5PM-9PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212534 2 212534 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Community Corp, Light Up Walk, Nunziato Park, Oct 16, 5PM-9:30PM (raindate Oct 17). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212533 2 212533 Public Event Public Event License, Gilman Square Block Party, Bradley Street from Pearl St to Radcliffe Rd, Oct 16, 11AM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 17). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212487 2 212487 Grant of Location Submitted by TC Systems Inc to install a total of 604 feet of conduit in Artisan Way as follows: Starting from existing FRIT manhole at the intersection of Artisan Way and Great River Road to a proposed handhole. Then, continuing in Noon Place to a proposed handhole. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212486 2 212486 Grant of Location Submitted by Cambridge Network Solutions to install a total of 507 feet of conduit in Windsor Street as follows: Starting from existing Verizon manhole at the intersection of South St and Windsor St to an existing Utility Pole 439/2. From said utility pole, 220 feet to an existing Utility Pole 439. Then, continuing 202 feet to the Cambridge/Somerville property line. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212492 2 212492 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 83 feet of conduit in Elmwood Street/Tannery Brook Row, from Utility Pole 113/10 to a point of pickup at 95-99 Elmwood Street, Cambridge. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212491 2 212491 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 39 feet of conduit in Oliver Street, from Utility Pole 261/8 to a point of pickup at 62 Oliver Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212490 2 212490 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 87 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue, from Manhole 14704 to a point of pickup at 124 Highland Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212489 2 212489 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install a total of 139 feet of conduit in Medford Street, from Utility Pole 228/2 to a proposed handhole. Then continuing to a proposed traffic light control box located in Gore Street, Cambridge. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212488 2 212488 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 36 feet of conduit in Mount Pleasant Street, from Utility Pole 243/3 to a point of pickup at 24-28 Mount Pleasant Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212496 2 212496 Order That the Director of Parking install CHILDREN CROSSING signs at all intersections in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 212497 2 212497 Order That the Director of Communications provide advance notice each time there's going to be water flushing out of a hydrant. Approved   Action details Not available 212508 2 212508 Order That the administration advise this Council and provide the language to allow cannabis delivery in the most streamlined way possible. Approved   Action details Not available 212494 2 212494 Order That the items listed within be discharged from the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters and approved by this Council. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212494 3 212494 Order That the items listed within be discharged from the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters and approved by this Council. Work completed   Action details Not available 212527 3 212527 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting proposed Ordinance 2-106, that the City Clerk forward copies of disclosures filed pursuant to G. L. c. 268A, Sections 20(c) and 20(d) to all Councilors, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 9/30/21. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 212530 3 212530 Officer's Communication OPSCD Executive Director submitting an update regarding the SomerVision 2040 Plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212447 3 212447 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Charter Review Committee pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212441 3 212441 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Commission for Women pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 212442 3 212442 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Board of Assessors pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212443 3 212443 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Election Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212444 3 212444 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Somerville Retirement Board pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212445 3 212445 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Traffic Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212446 3 212446 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Traffic Board pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 211292 3 211292 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212426 3 212426 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Bicycle Advisory Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212427 3 212427 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Community Preservation Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212428 3 212428 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Fair Housing Commission pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212429 3 212429 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212430 3 212430 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Planning Board pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212432 3 212432 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Urban Forestry Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212433 3 212433 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Board of Health pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212434 3 212434 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Board of Library Trustees pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212435 3 212435 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212436 3 212436 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Council on Aging pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212437 3 212437 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Licensing Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212438 3 212438 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Memorialization Committee pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212439 3 212439 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Recreation and Youth Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 209500 3 209500 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209338 3 209338 Officer's Communication Jack Saade withdrawing a zoning amendment he proposed on 9/12/19, #208899, to re-zone his property at 453 Somerville Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207410 3 207410 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207405 3 207405 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207403 3 207403 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204907 3 204907 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211288 3 211288 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204905 3 204905 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211293 3 211293 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209498 3 209498 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209504 3 209504 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212508 3 212508 Order That the administration advise this Council and provide the language to allow cannabis delivery in the most streamlined way possible. Approved   Action details Not available 212520 3 212520 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $500,000 from the Street Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for Street & Sidewalk Repairs and ADA Improvements. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212521 3 212521 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $7,901,613.11 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant. Approved   Action details Not available 212499 3 212499 Order That the Director of Racial and Social Justice update this Council before the end of 2021 on progress made in the last six months, especially on hiring, staffing for Commissions, and the work of reimagining policing in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 212425 3 212425 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Condominium Review Board pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212545 3 212545 Order That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development provide a written memo to this Council on State and Federal regulations which regulate biological research safety, and advise on whether any local zoning ordinances are additionally necessary. Approved   Action details Not available 212546 3 212546 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the City of Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 212547 3 212547 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated School Zones within the City of Somerville. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212515 3 212515 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 212431 3 212431 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Urban Design Commission pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212529 3 212529 Officer's Communication Director of SomerStat requesting an opportunity to provide this Council an update on the reprecincting process. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212517 3 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212440 3 212440 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Veterans Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Approved   Action details Not available 212548 3 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212526 3 212526 Communication Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Eli D. Kim to the position of Police Sergeant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212527 4 212527 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting proposed Ordinance 2-106, that the City Clerk forward copies of disclosures filed pursuant to G. L. c. 268A, Sections 20(c) and 20(d) to all Councilors, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 9/30/21. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212551 4 212551 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $2,000 gift with no new match required, from Michael and Laura Lieberman to the Somerville Public Library for the Children's Department. Approved   Action details Not available 212440 4 212440 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Veterans Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212401 4 212401 Resolution That the Administration cease the lawsuit seeking to overturn the ruling of the Public Records Office, as outlined in the attached. Work completed   Action details Not available 212431 4 212431 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Urban Design Commission pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212546 4 212546 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide for legal voting rights in municipal elections for non-citizen residents of the City of Somerville. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212550 4 212550 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $16,400 using available funds in the Human Resources Department Arbitration Services Account for arbitration services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212525 4 212525 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $800 using available funds in the Mobility Ordinary Maintenance Account for Police Details for the Mystic Ave Shared Streets implementation work. Approved   Action details Not available 212521 4 212521 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $7,901,613.11 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212257 4 212257 Order That the Director of Economic Development provide an update regarding the leases at the Armory building and the plan for tenancy and uses moving forward. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211600 4 211600 Resolution That the Administration include a sidewalk snow shoveling program in the FY22 budget focused on pedestrian streets, major north-south and east-west routes, sidewalk corners and crosswalks with piles of snow, MBTA bus stops, and senior buildings. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212528 4 212528 Mayor's Request Treasurer/Collector requesting approval to retain Hinckley Allen as bond counsel. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212086 4 212086 Officer's Communication Director of Racial and Social Justice conveying a letter regarding the June 7 Finance Committee budget hearing. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209504 4 209504 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer. Work completed   Action details Not available 209735 4 209735 Officer's Communication George and Maria Hatzis proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 248 Somerville Ave to MR5. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211596 4 211596 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that no hostile architecture public benches are installed in the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 210452 4 210452 Officer's Communication LaCourt Foundation LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 34-36 Merriam St to UR. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211718 4 211718 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer discuss with the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works the notification process regarding non-emergency work. Work completed   Action details Not available 211059 4 211059 Order That the Director of Economic Development work with this Council on a Memorandum of Understanding for the Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan. Work completed   Action details Not available 211257 4 211257 Communication Submitting questions, concerns, comments and ideas regarding Police staffing, in response to Chief Charles Femino’s memo of January 31, 2021, for the February 1 Public Health and Public Safety Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211293 4 211293 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director. Work completed   Action details Not available 204899 4 204899 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Walter Whitney as Superintendent of Public Buildings & Grounds. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211292 4 211292 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Work completed   Action details Not available 211288 4 211288 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer. Work completed   Action details Not available 204905 4 204905 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Work completed   Action details Not available 204918 4 204918 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204907 4 204907 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director. Work completed   Action details Not available 207403 4 207403 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Work completed   Action details Not available 207405 4 207405 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director. Work completed   Action details Not available 207478 4 207478 Order That the Director of Finance provide this Council with a written report of bond requests for the next 3 years along with corresponding revenue stream projections. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209498 4 209498 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Work completed   Action details Not available 207410 4 207410 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer. Work completed   Action details Not available 209034 4 209034 Officer's Communication Washington TN LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 373 Washington St to UR. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208951 4 208951 Officer's Communication 29 Washington Street Realty Trust proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 29 Washington St to MR4 or MR5. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209500 4 209500 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director. Work completed   Action details Not available 209419 4 209419 Officer's Communication Alessandro & Elaine T. Leccese Family Trust proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their properties at 198 Washington Street to MR5. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212439 4 212439 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Recreation and Youth Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212438 4 212438 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Memorialization Committee pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212437 4 212437 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Licensing Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212436 4 212436 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Council on Aging pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212435 4 212435 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212434 4 212434 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Board of Library Trustees pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212433 4 212433 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Board of Health pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212432 4 212432 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Urban Forestry Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212430 4 212430 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Planning Board pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211429 4 211429 Resolution That the Mayor allocate funding for two dual diagnosis and social work clinical outreach positions in the Community Outreach Help and Recovery Department in the FY22 budget. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212429 4 212429 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212428 4 212428 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Fair Housing Commission pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212427 4 212427 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Community Preservation Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212426 4 212426 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Bicycle Advisory Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212425 4 212425 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Condominium Review Board pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212446 4 212446 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Traffic Board pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212445 4 212445 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Traffic Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211719 4 211719 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights at 31-33 Bailey Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 212444 4 212444 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Somerville Retirement Board pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212443 4 212443 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Election Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212442 4 212442 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Board of Assessors pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212441 4 212441 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Commission for Women pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212447 4 212447 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Charter Review Committee pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 212530 4 212530 Officer's Communication OPSCD Executive Director submitting an update regarding the SomerVision 2040 Plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212518 4 212518 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,235,641 from the Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund to the Sewer Enterprise Fund in order to balance the FY 2022 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212519 4 212519 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,023,399 from the Water Capital Stabilization Fund to the Water Enterprise Fund in order to balance the FY 2022 Water Enterprise Fund budget. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 212522 5 212522 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $42,500 grant, with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Council on Aging for taxi transportation for older adults. Approved   Action details Not available 212084 5 212084 Communication Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management responding to #211944 re: coordination with the EPA and MWRA on Combined Sewer Overflows. Placed on file   Action details Not available 212523 5 212523 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $7,816 grant, with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for the Senior Fit-4-Life Health and Wellness Program. Approved   Action details Not available 211746 5 211746 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Megan Kearns to the Conservation Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 212524 5 212524 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $3,000 grant, with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for transportation. Approved   Action details Not available 211852 5 211852 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jean Alix Simeon as a full member of the Condominium Review Board. Approved   Action details Not available 211812 5 211812 Ordinance Proposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-123 that would require notification to this Council of claims against the City filed at the MA Commission Against Discrimination. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 211826 5 211826 Order That this Council review the past 20 years of the city’s Police Department reform recommendations and the resultant changes. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211446 5 211446 Order That this Council's Committee on Finance discuss with appropriate staff, anticipated funding from the recently authorized American Rescue Plan Act. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209342 5 209342 Communication Providing compiled property and zoning relief application data, to inform the affordability requirements built into the zoning overhaul. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208630 5 208630 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $376,820 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of vehicles for the Parks & Recreation Department. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207342 5 207342 Officer's Communication Director of Capital Projects conveying the Departmental Relocation Strategy and Implementation Plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211258 5 211258 Order That this Council discuss FY22 funding and organizational priorities for the Mobility Department. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204918 5 204918 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer. Work completed   Action details Not available 211002 5 211002 Order That the Chief of Police and the Administration discuss with the Legislative Matters Committee, potential revisions to the citation form for violations of City ordinances, to include demographic data. Work completed   Action details Not available 211062 5 211062 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Aladdine Joroff to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. Approved   Action details Not available 210719 5 210719 Ordinance That the provisions of Sec. 8-3(1) be amended by changing "for not less than a twelve month period" to "not less than a one month period" Placed on file   Action details Not available 211853 5 211853 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paula Vancini as an Alternate Member of the Condominium Review Board. Approved   Action details Not available 210557 5 210557 Resolution Congratulating the Administration on a very successful rehabilitation and re-opening of Prospect Hill Park, and requesting a reduction in the excessively bright lighting from the new lamp posts. Work completed   Action details Not available 210233 5 210233 Order That this Council draft an ordinance to establish a Use of Force Policy applicable to municipal law enforcement agencies. Work completed   Action details Not available 212525 5 212525 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $800 using available funds in the Mobility Ordinary Maintenance Account for Police Details for the Mystic Ave Shared Streets implementation work. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211382 5 211382 Order That this Council consider advocating for an additional $750,000 in the FY22 budget, as attached, for safe streets and equitable mobility. Placed on file   Action details Not available