Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/11/2021 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 (122) 122 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 211401 1 211401 Committee Report Report 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 1 211398 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 2, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211400 1 211400 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 2, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211399 1 211399 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 9, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211418 1 211418 Mayor's Request City Clerk requesting approval to release twelve sets of Executive Session minutes as described within. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 211388 1 211388 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 211389 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 211390 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 211391 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 211420 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 2 Belmont Street. Approved   Action details Not available 211421 1 211421 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 15 Ivaloo Street. Approved   Action details Not available 211422 1 211422 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 40 Marion Street. Approved   Action details Not available 211423 1 211423 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 42 Bow Street. Approved   Action details Not available 211424 1 211424 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 53 Concord Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 211419 1 211419 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 211385 1 211385 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211386 1 211386 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 211387 1 211387 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 11, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211425 1 211425 Public Communication Matthew Shannon submitting a petition to revoke the Junk Dealer License held by Tosh Enterprises LLC. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211436 1 211436 Public Communication Tufts responding to #211341 and #211342 re: student housing. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211435 1 211435 License New Drainlayer's License, M. DiStasio Excavation Contractors. Approved   Action details Not available 211435 2 211435 License New Drainlayer's License, M. DiStasio Excavation Contractors. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211438 2 211438 Order That 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 2 211437 Order That #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 2 211434 Order That 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 2 211393 Resolution Supporting the enactment of Payment In Lieu of Taxes Legislation (HD3207 and SD2129). Approved   Action details Not available 211426 2 211426 Order That 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 2 211427 Order That 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 2 211428 Order That 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 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 211430 2 211430 Order That 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 2 211396 Order That 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 2 211397 Order That the Director of Engineering install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16. Approved   Action details Not available 211431 2 211431 Order That 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 2 211432 Order That 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 2 211433 Zoning Ordinance Requesting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as contained within. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211419 2 211419 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211394 2 211394 Order That 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 2 211395 Order That 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 2 211424 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 53 Concord Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211423 2 211423 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 42 Bow Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211422 2 211422 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 40 Marion Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211421 2 211421 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 15 Ivaloo Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211420 2 211420 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 2 Belmont Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211391 2 211391 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 211390 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 211389 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 211388 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 211392 Order That 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 2 211402 Resolution That 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 2 211354 Communication Updating this Council on the Racial and Social Justice Director hiring process. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 211414 3 211414 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Murphy Langevin to the Urban Forestry Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211417 3 211417 Ordinance City 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 3 211412 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kimberly Sheridan to the Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211413 3 211413 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Arlen Weiner to the Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211416 3 211416 Officer's Communication City 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 3 211395 Order That 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 4 211432 Order That 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 4 211430 Order That 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 4 211434 Order That 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 4 211416 Officer's Communication City 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 4 211392 Order That 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 4 211415 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rose White to the Community Preservation Act Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211372 4 211372 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the attached 2021 Local Election Calendar. Approved   Action details Not available 211408 4 211408 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209930 Resolution That 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 4 211255 Resolution That 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 4 211404 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 211407 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 209977 Resolution That 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 4 209979 Resolution That 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 4 210134 Order That 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 4 211406 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 211405 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 211405 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 211406 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 211029 Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Callen Scott to the Urban Forestry Committee. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 211407 5 211407 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 211365 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 211404 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 211368 Mayor's Request City 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 5 211408 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 209999 Order That 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 5 209940 Resolution That 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 5 209934 Resolution That 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 5 211403 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 211372 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the attached 2021 Local Election Calendar. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211411 5 211411 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 211379 Officer's Communication Director 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 5 211397 Order That the Director of Engineering install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211397 6 211397 Order That the Director of Engineering install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211376 6 211376 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 211377 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 211411 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 211409 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 210126 Resolution That 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 6 211375 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 211374 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 211403 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 211410 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 211368 Mayor's Request City 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 6 211365 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 6 210579 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Wood to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 210572 6 210572 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jamey Thompson to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 210574 6 210574 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kelsey Malloy-Ripley to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 210575 6 210575 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kevin Henriquez to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 210575 7 210575 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kevin Henriquez to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210574 7 210574 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kelsey Malloy-Ripley to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210572 7 210572 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jamey Thompson to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210579 7 210579 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Wood to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211011 7 211011 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 211410 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 211374 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 211375 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 211409 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 211377 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 7 211376 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 211011 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 8 210460 Resolution That 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 8 210112 Order That 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 8 211433 Zoning Ordinance Requesting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as contained within. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209798 23 209798 Order That 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