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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/14/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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212493 1212493CommunicationIn his capacity as President, urging completion of all items in Committees.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212512 1212512Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on September 27, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212503 1212503Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 28, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212506 1212506Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on September 28, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212505 1212505Committee ReportReport 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 1212509Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 30, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212513 1212513Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Rules, meeting on October 4, 2021.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212507 1212507Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 5, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212495 1212495Mayor's RequestThat 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 1212488Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1212489Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1212490Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1212491Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1212492Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1212486Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1212487Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1212533Public EventPublic 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 1212534Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Community Corp, Light Up Walk, Nunziato Park, Oct 16, 5PM-9:30PM (raindate Oct 17).Approved  Action details Not available
212537 1212537Public EventPublic Event License, Authors in Action, Statue Park, Oct 23, 2:30PM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 30).Approved  Action details Not available
212535 1212535Public EventPublic 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 1212536Public EventPublic 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 1212538Public EventPublic Event License, Commission for Women, Candlelight Vigil, Statue Park, Oct 26, 5PM-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
212531 1212531Public EventPublic 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
212532 1212532Public EventPublic Event License, Honk Festival, Seven Hills Park, Oct 9, 10AM-9:30PM (Interim Approval granted).Approved  Action details Not available
212540 1212540Officer's Communication10 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 1212542Public CommunicationLee Auspitz submitting comments re: biosafety.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212543 1212543Public Communication8 residents submitting comments re: Central Hill and the proposed GLX elevator.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212502 1212502CommunicationReporting on the September 14, 2021 meeting of the Parking Study Task Force.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212554 1212554Officer's CommunicationDirector 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 1212510Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 10, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212504 1212504Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 12, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212539 1212539Public EventPublic Event License, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Lexington Ave, Oct 31, 5PM-9PM.Approved  Action details Not available
212541 1212541Officer's CommunicationComar 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
212483 1212483Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212484 1212484RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
212485 1212485MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 23, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212511 2212511OrderThat 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
212539 2212539Public EventPublic Event License, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Lexington Ave, Oct 31, 5PM-9PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212544 2212544OrderThat 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 2212545OrderThat 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
212553 2212553Mayor's CommunicationConveying 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
212514 2212514Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212498 2212498OrderThat 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 2212499OrderThat 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
212500 2212500OrderThat 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 2212501OrderThat 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
212542 2212542Public CommunicationLee Auspitz submitting comments re: biosafety.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212532 2212532Public EventPublic Event License, Honk Festival, Seven Hills Park, Oct 9, 10AM-9:30PM (Interim Approval granted).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212531 2212531Public EventPublic 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 2212538Public EventPublic Event License, Commission for Women, Candlelight Vigil, Statue Park, Oct 26, 5PM-7PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212536 2212536Public EventPublic 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 2212535Public EventPublic 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 2212537Public EventPublic Event License, Authors in Action, Statue Park, Oct 23, 2:30PM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 30).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212534 2212534Public EventPublic 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 2212533Public EventPublic 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 2212487Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2212486Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2212492Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2212491Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2212490Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2212489Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2212488Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2212496OrderThat the Director of Parking install CHILDREN CROSSING signs at all intersections in the city.Approved  Action details Not available
212497 2212497OrderThat 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 2212508OrderThat 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 2212494OrderThat 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 3212494OrderThat 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 3212527OrdinanceAssistant 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 3212530Officer's CommunicationOPSCD Executive Director submitting an update regarding the SomerVision 2040 Plan.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212447 3212447Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212441Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212442Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212443Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212444Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212445Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212446Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Traffic Board pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Approved  Action details Not available
211288 3211288CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211292 3211292CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212426 3212426Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212427Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212428Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212429Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212430Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Planning Board pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A.Approved  Action details Not available
212433 3212433Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212434Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212435Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212436Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212437Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212438Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212439Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3209500CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204907 3204907CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204905 3204905CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209498 3209498CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209338 3209338Officer's CommunicationJack 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
209504 3209504CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207410 3207410CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207405 3207405CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211293 3211293CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207403 3207403CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212508 3212508OrderThat 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 3212520Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212499 3212499OrderThat 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
212431 3212431Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212521 3212521Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $7,901,613.11 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant.Approved  Action details Not available
212425 3212425Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212547 3212547Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212432 3212432Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212545 3212545OrderThat 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 3212546Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212440 3212440Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212548Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3212526CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the promotion of Eli D. Kim to the position of Police Sergeant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212529 3212529Officer's CommunicationDirector of SomerStat requesting an opportunity to provide this Council an update on the reprecincting process.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212517 3212517Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212515 3212515WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
212527 4212527OrdinanceAssistant 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
212518 4212518Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212528 4212528Mayor's RequestTreasurer/Collector requesting approval to retain Hinckley Allen as bond counsel.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211719 4211719OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights at 31-33 Bailey Road.Work completed  Action details Not available
211718 4211718OrderThat 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
212551 4212551Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212546 4212546Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212432 4212432Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212550 4212550Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212425 4212425Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212525 4212525Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212521Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $7,901,613.11 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212401 4212401ResolutionThat 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 4212431Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212086 4212086Officer's CommunicationDirector of Racial and Social Justice conveying a letter regarding the June 7 Finance Committee budget hearing.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209735 4209735Officer's CommunicationGeorge 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
211293 4211293CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director.Work completed  Action details Not available
207403 4207403CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor.Work completed  Action details Not available
211292 4211292CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor.Work completed  Action details Not available
207405 4207405CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director.Work completed  Action details Not available
211288 4211288CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer.Work completed  Action details Not available
209498 4209498CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor.Work completed  Action details Not available
207410 4207410CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer.Work completed  Action details Not available
207478 4207478OrderThat 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
209034 4209034Officer's CommunicationWashington 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 4208951Officer's Communication29 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
209419 4209419Officer's CommunicationAlessandro & 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
204899 4204899CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Walter Whitney as Superintendent of Public Buildings & Grounds.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204905 4204905CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor.Work completed  Action details Not available
209500 4209500CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director.Work completed  Action details Not available
209504 4209504CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer.Work completed  Action details Not available
210452 4210452Officer's CommunicationLaCourt 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
204918 4204918CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204907 4204907CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director.Work completed  Action details Not available
211059 4211059OrderThat 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
212257 4212257OrderThat 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
211257 4211257CommunicationSubmitting 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
212439 4212439Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
211600 4211600ResolutionThat 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
212440 4212440Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212438 4212438Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212437Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212436Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212435Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212434Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212433Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212430 4212430Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4211429ResolutionThat 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 4212429Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212428Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212427Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212426Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212446 4212446Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212445Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
211596 4211596OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that no hostile architecture public benches are installed in the city.Work completed  Action details Not available
212444 4212444Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212443Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212442Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212441Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212447Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4212530Officer's CommunicationOPSCD Executive Director submitting an update regarding the SomerVision 2040 Plan.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212519 4212519Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
211826 5211826OrderThat 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
212522 5212522Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212523 5212523Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
212524 5212524Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
211746 5211746CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Megan Kearns to the Conservation Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
212551 5212551Mayor's RequestRequesting 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.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211382 5211382OrderThat 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
211446 5211446OrderThat 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
211414 5211414CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Murphy Langevin to the Urban Forestry Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
211258 5211258OrderThat this Council discuss FY22 funding and organizational priorities for the Mobility Department.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211002 5211002OrderThat 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
211812 5211812OrdinanceProposing 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
210719 5210719OrdinanceThat 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
210557 5210557ResolutionCongratulating 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
207342 5207342Officer's CommunicationDirector of Capital Projects conveying the Departmental Relocation Strategy and Implementation Plan.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211852 5211852CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jean Alix Simeon as a full member of the Condominium Review Board.Approved  Action details Not available
211853 5211853CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Paula Vancini as an Alternate Member of the Condominium Review Board.Approved  Action details Not available
211062 5211062CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Aladdine Joroff to the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change.Approved  Action details Not available
212084 5212084CommunicationDirector 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
204918 5204918CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer.Work completed  Action details Not available
210233 5210233OrderThat this Council draft an ordinance to establish a Use of Force Policy applicable to municipal law enforcement agencies.Work completed  Action details Not available
208630 5208630Mayor's RequestRequesting 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