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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/11/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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211401 1211401Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 1, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211398 1211398Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 2, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211400 1211400Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 2, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211399 1211399Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 9, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211418 1211418Mayor's RequestCity Clerk requesting approval to release twelve sets of Executive Session minutes as described within.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
211388 1211388Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to relocate Utility pole 291/3 in Prospect Street 30 feet southwest, closer to the Prospect Street bridge.Approved  Action details Not available
211389 1211389Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to relocate Utility pole 61/1 in Allen Street 20 feet south, to the southern edge of Charlestown Street.Approved  Action details Not available
211390 1211390Grant of LocationSubmitted by TC Systems to install 465 feet of conduit in Grand Union Boulevard from a FRIT Manhole located at the intersection of Foley Street and Grand Union Boulevard to a proposed Handhole near the intersection of Canal Street and Grand Union Boulevard.Approved  Action details Not available
211391 1211391Grant of LocationSubmitted by TC Systems to install 480 feet of conduit in Foley Street and Great River Road from a FRIT Manhole across from 460 Foley Street to a proposed Handhole at the rear of 449 Canal Street.Approved  Action details Not available
211420 1211420Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 2 Belmont Street.Approved  Action details Not available
211421 1211421Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 15 Ivaloo Street.Approved  Action details Not available
211422 1211422Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 40 Marion Street.Approved  Action details Not available
211423 1211423Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 42 Bow Street.Approved  Action details Not available
211424 1211424Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 53 Concord Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
211419 1211419LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
211385 1211385Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211386 1211386RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
211387 1211387MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 11, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211425 1211425Public CommunicationMatthew Shannon submitting a petition to revoke the Junk Dealer License held by Tosh Enterprises LLC.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211436 1211436Public CommunicationTufts responding to #211341 and #211342 re: student housing.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211435 1211435LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, M. DiStasio Excavation Contractors.Approved  Action details Not available
211435 2211435LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, M. DiStasio Excavation Contractors.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211438 2211438OrderThat the Director of Water and Sewer and any other appropriate City departments timely and appropriately notify residents whenever water service will be interrupted.Approved  Action details Not available
211437 2211437OrderThat #211372 be discharged from the Committee on Legislative Matters with the intent that the Council consider it at this meeting.Approved  Action details Not available
211434 2211434OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Communications discuss with this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development creating and marketing an app that promotes and incentivizes frequenting Somerville’s small businesses.Approved  Action details Not available
211393 2211393ResolutionSupporting the enactment of Payment In Lieu of Taxes Legislation (HD3207 and SD2129).Approved  Action details Not available
211426 2211426OrderThat the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council the changes that are being considered, or could be considered, in MBTA bus routes to better serve bus riders following the opening of 5 new Green Line stations this year.Approved  Action details Not available
211427 2211427OrderThat the Director of Personnel provide this Council with a list of current full-time vacancies broken down by union and non-union positions, and that the Administration address this Council as to the reason for the high number of vacancies.Approved  Action details Not available
211428 2211428OrderThat the Chief of Police appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the policy on drug possession arrests for the past 5 years.Approved  Action details Not available
211429 2211429ResolutionThat 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.Approved  Action details Not available
211430 2211430OrderThat the Director of the Community Outreach Help and Recovery Department be fully integrated into Police leadership decisions to ensure a behavioral health perspective is considered in all policy decisions.Approved  Action details Not available
211396 2211396OrderThat the Chief of Police inform this Council in writing how a resident may seek to expunge or seal a police report or record made by the Police Department.Approved  Action details Not available
211397 2211397OrderThat the Director of Engineering install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16.Approved  Action details Not available
211431 2211431OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the graffiti on Maine Avenue along I-93, and repair any damaged fencing that separates the neighborhood from the highway.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211432 2211432OrderThat the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD perform a nexus study to determine the viability of a home rule petition requiring developers who receive special permits to make contributions to mitigate pollution.Approved  Action details Not available
211433 2211433Zoning OrdinanceRequesting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as contained within.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211419 2211419LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211394 2211394OrderThat the Mayor, Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, Commissioner of Public Works, and Director of Health and Human Services respond to the attached questions regarding ventilation and school-building readiness from public school parents.Approved  Action details Not available
211395 2211395OrderThat the Mayor, Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, and Commissioner of Public Works respond to the attached questions regarding the management and oversight of school buildings that have been raised by public school parents.Approved  Action details Not available
211424 2211424Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 53 Concord Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211423 2211423Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 42 Bow Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211422 2211422Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 40 Marion Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211421 2211421Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 15 Ivaloo Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211420 2211420Small Wireless FacilitySmall Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 2 Belmont Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211391 2211391Grant of LocationSubmitted by TC Systems to install 480 feet of conduit in Foley Street and Great River Road from a FRIT Manhole across from 460 Foley Street to a proposed Handhole at the rear of 449 Canal Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211390 2211390Grant of LocationSubmitted by TC Systems to install 465 feet of conduit in Grand Union Boulevard from a FRIT Manhole located at the intersection of Foley Street and Grand Union Boulevard to a proposed Handhole near the intersection of Canal Street and Grand Union Boulevard.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211389 2211389Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to relocate Utility pole 61/1 in Allen Street 20 feet south, to the southern edge of Charlestown Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211388 2211388Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to relocate Utility pole 291/3 in Prospect Street 30 feet southwest, closer to the Prospect Street bridge.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211392 2211392OrderThat the City's Chief Assessor provide a list of all non-profits that have Community Benefit Agreements and/or Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreements, including their property sizes.Approved  Action details Not available
211402 2211402ResolutionThat the Administration explain, before this Council's next meeting, how transportation will be provided to all Public School students relocated to different buildings.Approved  Action details Not available
211354 2211354CommunicationUpdating this Council on the Racial and Social Justice Director hiring process.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
211414 3211414CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Murphy Langevin to the Urban Forestry Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211417 3211417OrdinanceCity Solicitor responding to #211232 with an amendment to Ordinances 10-1 and 10-1.1, to eliminate specified levels of patrol and superior officers in the Police Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211412 3211412CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kimberly Sheridan to the Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211413 3211413CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Arlen Weiner to the Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211416 3211416Officer's CommunicationCity Solicitor requesting to retain outside counsel to determine how best to pursue the prompt access of Covid19 vaccinations to disadvantaged residents.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
211395 3211395OrderThat the Mayor, Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, and Commissioner of Public Works respond to the attached questions regarding the management and oversight of school buildings that have been raised by public school parents.Approved  Action details Not available
211432 4211432OrderThat the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD perform a nexus study to determine the viability of a home rule petition requiring developers who receive special permits to make contributions to mitigate pollution.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
211430 4211430OrderThat the Director of the Community Outreach Help and Recovery Department be fully integrated into Police leadership decisions to ensure a behavioral health perspective is considered in all policy decisions.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
211434 4211434OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Communications discuss with this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development creating and marketing an app that promotes and incentivizes frequenting Somerville’s small businesses.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
211416 4211416Officer's CommunicationCity Solicitor requesting to retain outside counsel to determine how best to pursue the prompt access of Covid19 vaccinations to disadvantaged residents.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211392 4211392OrderThat the City's Chief Assessor provide a list of all non-profits that have Community Benefit Agreements and/or Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreements, including their property sizes.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
211415 4211415CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Rose White to the Community Preservation Act Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211372 4211372Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the attached 2021 Local Election Calendar.Approved  Action details Not available
211408 4211408Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $3,019 grant with no new match required from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department for senior fire prevention and safety.Approved  Action details Not available
209930 4209930ResolutionThat this Council urges Governor Baker to enact a single-payer health insurance system during this pandemic to reduce the bureaucracy for Covid-19 testing and treatment, and to make such testing and treatment free to those without health insurance.Work completed  Action details Not available
211255 4211255ResolutionThat the Mayor dedicate resources as a supplementary FY21 budget request and in the FY22 budget to create a Department of Transportation with at least three new, additional full-time staff including a senior position empowered to coordinate this work across departments - a Chief of Streets.Work completed  Action details Not available
211404 4211404Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a Fiscal Year 2019 prior year invoice totaling $188 using available funds in the Treasury Department Ordinary Maintenance Account for a September 25, 2018 invoice for laser jet printer servicing.Approved  Action details Not available
211407 4211407Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $7,680 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department to provide fire safety education to school students.Approved  Action details Not available
209977 4209977ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on planning underway to provide housing for people who are likely to be exposed to the Covid-19 virus and need isolation, or are recovering from the virus and don't need a hospital setting.Work completed  Action details Not available
209979 4209979ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on any efforts to ensure that city trash and recycling contractors are protected from coronavirus exposure and supported if exposed.Work completed  Action details Not available
210134 4210134OrderThat the Director of Communications create signage to post citywide reminding the public of the penalties and public health risks associated with COVID-19 for littering used masks, gloves and wipes.Work completed  Action details Not available
211406 4211406Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $18,816.47 grant with no new match required from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the Critical Infrastructure Monitoring System camera network upgrades.Approved  Action details Not available
211405 4211405Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $74,400 from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Department staffing.Approved  Action details Not available
211405 5211405Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a grant of $74,400 from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Department staffing.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211406 5211406Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $18,816.47 grant with no new match required from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the Critical Infrastructure Monitoring System camera network upgrades.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211029 5211029Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Callen Scott to the Urban Forestry Committee.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
211407 5211407Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $7,680 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department to provide fire safety education to school students.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211365 5211365Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $2,200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
211404 5211404Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a Fiscal Year 2019 prior year invoice totaling $188 using available funds in the Treasury Department Ordinary Maintenance Account for a September 25, 2018 invoice for laser jet printer servicing.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211368 5211368Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval to retain the pro bono services of Todd & Weld as outside counsel to advise the city with respect to the establishment of safe consumption sites.Approved  Action details Not available
211408 5211408Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $3,019 grant with no new match required from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department for senior fire prevention and safety.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209999 5209999OrderThat the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with an update on their plans to keep first responders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.Work completed  Action details Not available
209940 5209940ResolutionThat this Council collaborate with the Administration to create a one-page coronavirus information sheet that can be physically delivered to every resident and small business owner, containing public health information, emergency resources, and instructions on where to get more information.Work completed  Action details Not available
209934 5209934ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on the City’s disaster preparedness assessment for emergencies during this pandemic and how this reduces our first responders' workforce.Work completed  Action details Not available
211403 5211403Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appropriation of $87,114 in CPA funding from the Somerville Museum's Collection Care Project to its Elevator ADA Accessibility Project.Approved  Action details Not available
211372 5211372Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the attached 2021 Local Election Calendar.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211411 5211411Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time only contract extension for Symmes Maini and McKee Associates for an additional three years for the Central Hill Design and Construction Administration.Approved  Action details Not available
211379 5211379Officer's CommunicationDirector of SPCD submitting information regarding mid-year transfers to establish new positions and new projects in the Mobility Division.Placed on file  Action details Not available
211397 5211397OrderThat the Director of Engineering install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
211397 6211397OrderThat the Director of Engineering install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
211376 6211376Mayor's RequestRequesting to establish a Senior Planner position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $88,434 (NU7) and transfer $10,237 from the SPCD Housing Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Personal Services Account to fund this position from May 15 to June 30, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211377 6211377Mayor's RequestRequesting to establish an Outreach Coordinator position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $62,424 (NU11) and transfer $7,266 from the SPCD Planning and Zoning Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Personal Services Account to fund this position from May 15 to June 30, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211411 6211411Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time only contract extension for Symmes Maini and McKee Associates for an additional three years for the Central Hill Design and Construction Administration.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211409 6211409Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend the contract for John Risko through 3/31/2022 and add $12,500 for lead abatement inspection services.Approved  Action details Not available
210126 6210126ResolutionThat the Mayor consider increasing the minimum age for mandatory wearing of face masks to children over 5 years of age.Work completed  Action details Not available
211375 6211375Mayor's RequestRequesting to establish a Senior Planner position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $88,434 (NU7) and transfer $10,237 from the SPCD Economic Development Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Personal Services Account to fund this position from May 15 to June 30, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
211374 6211374Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $50,000 from the SPCD Planning and Zoning Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Ordinary Maintenance Account for a mid-year professional services request.Approved  Action details Not available
211403 6211403Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appropriation of $87,114 in CPA funding from the Somerville Museum's Collection Care Project to its Elevator ADA Accessibility Project.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211410 6211410Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend the contract for the development of the Butterfly Pollinator Garden at the Morse Kelley Playground for an additional three years.Approved  Action details Not available
211368 6211368Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval to retain the pro bono services of Todd & Weld as outside counsel to advise the city with respect to the establishment of safe consumption sites.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211365 6211365Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $2,200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210579 6210579CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of William Wood to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
210572 6210572CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jamey Thompson to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
210574 6210574CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kelsey Malloy-Ripley to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
210575 6210575CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kevin Henriquez to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
210575 7210575CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kevin Henriquez to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210574 7210574CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kelsey Malloy-Ripley to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210572 7210572CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jamey Thompson to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210579 7210579CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of William Wood to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211011 7211011Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $25,495.51 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to the Fire Department for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras.Approved  Action details Not available
211410 7211410Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend the contract for the development of the Butterfly Pollinator Garden at the Morse Kelley Playground for an additional three years.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211374 7211374Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $50,000 from the SPCD Planning and Zoning Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Ordinary Maintenance Account for a mid-year professional services request.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211375 7211375Mayor's RequestRequesting to establish a Senior Planner position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $88,434 (NU7) and transfer $10,237 from the SPCD Economic Development Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Personal Services Account to fund this position from May 15 to June 30, 2021.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211409 7211409Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend the contract for John Risko through 3/31/2022 and add $12,500 for lead abatement inspection services.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211377 7211377Mayor's RequestRequesting to establish an Outreach Coordinator position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $62,424 (NU11) and transfer $7,266 from the SPCD Planning and Zoning Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Personal Services Account to fund this position from May 15 to June 30, 2021.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211376 7211376Mayor's RequestRequesting to establish a Senior Planner position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $88,434 (NU7) and transfer $10,237 from the SPCD Housing Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Personal Services Account to fund this position from May 15 to June 30, 2021.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211011 8211011Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $25,495.51 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to the Fire Department for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
210460 8210460ResolutionThat the Administration and the Traffic Commission cease all dedicated Tufts shuttle stops and remove all associated signage in Ward 6, particularly in Davis Square, without delay.Work completed  Action details Not available
210112 8210112OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services collaborate with the appropriate state agencies for the support, specialized services, medical supplies and personal protective equipment necessary for residents with complex medical needs to stay in their homes during this COVID-19 crisis.Work completed  Action details Not available
211433 8211433Zoning OrdinanceRequesting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as contained within.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
209798 23209798OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services appear before this Council with an update on measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus and to support anyone who may become infected.Work completed  Action details Not available