Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/25/2021 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 (130) 130 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 211350 1 211350 Communication Updating this Council on preparations for the first community meeting regarding Civilian Oversight on March 24, 2021. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211356 1 211356 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee Meeting on February 22, 2021. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211358 1 211358 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 16, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211361 1 211361 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 16, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211363 1 211363 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 17, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211362 1 211362 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 18, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211359 1 211359 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 18, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211360 1 211360 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 23, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211354 1 211354 Communication Updating this Council on the Racial and Social Justice Director hiring process. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 211335 1 211335 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 38 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 7502 near Kenneson Road to a proposed handhole, then continuing 2 feet to a small wireless facility at 274 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 211333 1 211333 Grant of Location Submitted by RCN to install 100 feet of conduit in Whipple Street, connecting existing Utility pole 447/4 to an existing Manhole 24005 near 24 Whipple Street. Approved   Action details Not available 211334 1 211334 Grant of Location Submitted by RCN to install 55 feet of conduit in Willow Avenue, connecting existing Utility pole 198-11 to an existing Manhole 11104 near 109 Willow Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 211329 1 211329 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211330 1 211330 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 211331 1 211331 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 28, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211336 1 211336 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 34 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 1902 near Langmaid Ave to a proposed handhole, then continuing 2 feet to a small wireless facility near 321 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 211380 1 211380 Public Communication Tufts submitting comments responding to Agenda #12 re: campus Covid rates. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211367 1 211367 Mayor's Request City Clerk conveying a request to release the minutes of this Council's Jan. 14, 2021 Executive Session re: #211181, a request of the Mayor to appear in Executive Session to discuss public safety and security matters. Note that this Council may enter into Executive Session to consider this request. Approved   Action details Not available 211370 2 211370 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Human Rights Commission advise the Committee on Housing and Community Development how the City may address reported cases of suspected hate speech on public and private property. Approved   Action details Not available 211371 2 211371 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services use the attached tool to help small businesses and schools adapt to the evolving science around Covid-19 by sharing current data, identifying risks, and defining contingencies. Approved   Action details Not available 211382 2 211382 Order That this Council consider advocating for an additional $750,000 in the FY22 budget, as attached, for safe streets and equitable mobility. Approved   Action details Not available 211336 2 211336 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 34 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 1902 near Langmaid Ave to a proposed handhole, then continuing 2 feet to a small wireless facility near 321 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211357 2 211357 Mayor's Request In her capacity as the Chair of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, calling on this Council to meet in executive session as necessary to address the adoption of the Committee's Report of 2/2/21 (Agenda #31), or strategy with respect to potential litigation therefrom. Approved   Action details Not available 211332 2 211332 Citation Commending Marvin Spitzer on the auspicious occasion of his 100th birthday. Approved   Action details Not available 211383 2 211383 Order That the Director of Capital Projects appear before this Council to discuss whether the OSHA record of violations is used as a factor in determining the successful bidder for City contracts. Approved   Action details Not available 211384 2 211384 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before this Council to discuss whether his Department does or may use the OHSA record of applicants for permits as a factor in determining whether to issue the permits. Approved   Action details Not available 211381 2 211381 Order That this Council authorizes Councilor Rossetti to send a bypass letter to Matthew Fairchild with assistance from Outside Counsel. Approved   Action details Not available 211334 2 211334 Grant of Location Submitted by RCN to install 55 feet of conduit in Willow Avenue, connecting existing Utility pole 198-11 to an existing Manhole 11104 near 109 Willow Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211333 2 211333 Grant of Location Submitted by RCN to install 100 feet of conduit in Whipple Street, connecting existing Utility pole 447/4 to an existing Manhole 24005 near 24 Whipple Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211335 2 211335 Grant of Location Submitted by Extenet to install 38 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 7502 near Kenneson Road to a proposed handhole, then continuing 2 feet to a small wireless facility at 274 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211351 2 211351 Resolution Urging the State Legislature to adopt the Public Lands Preservation Act (SD146, HD271). Approved   Action details Not available 211352 2 211352 Order That the Rules Committee work with the City Solicitor to establish firm procedures regarding executive sessions to ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law. Approved   Action details Not available 211353 2 211353 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services create a vaccination site, once more vaccines become available, given the number of vulnerable populations. Approved   Action details Not available 211355 2 211355 Order That the Mayor, the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on Public School reopening plans. Approved   Action details Not available 211343 2 211343 Resolution Calling for a better future for Somerville’s female workforce in 2021 and beyond. Approved   Action details Not available 211348 2 211348 Order That the Committee on Land Use revisit whether to remove parking minimums outside of Transit Areas. Approved   Action details Not available 211349 2 211349 Order That the Committee on Land Use consider regulating the height of rooftop mechanicals on commercial buildings that abut Neighborhood Residence and Urban Residence districts. Approved   Action details Not available 211340 2 211340 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council the reason for the increases of Covid cases at Tufts, where 300 persons were isolated and quarantined last week, and explain to this Council whether those numbers are included in Somerville's counts. Approved   Action details Not available 211341 2 211341 Resolution That Tufts update this Council on its student housing plans for the University district. Approved   Action details Not available 211342 2 211342 Resolution That Tufts reconfirm that it is not expanding beds in any of its buildings outside of the University district. Approved   Action details Not available 211346 2 211346 Order That the Committee on Housing and Community Development convene housing advocates and staff to address racial disparities in home mortgages, including programs like Boston's One+ program to increase assistance for first-time and low-income home buyers. Approved   Action details Not available 211347 2 211347 Order That the Director of SPCD provide regular 6-month updates to this Council on new affordable third units in Neighborhood Residence districts, including the number of inquiries, the number being constructed, and any issues or themes emerging. Approved   Action details Not available 211247 2 211247 Communication Reporting on the Childrens' Cabinet. Placed on file   Action details Not available 211263 2 211263 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 2, 2021. Approved   Action details Not available 211344 2 211344 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pedestrian crossing signals at the intersection of Bristol Road, Broadway and Willow Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 211339 2 211339 Order That Director of Mobility and the Chief Fire Engineer discuss the potential impacts to the Teele Square Firehouse from the proposed Holland Street/Teele Square infrastructure and repaving work. Approved   Action details Not available 211337 2 211337 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services, Shape up Somerville, and the Somerville Food Security Coalition update and prepare recommendations for this Council regarding access to food resources for anyone who needs help. Approved   Action details Not available 211338 2 211338 Order That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss with this Council a maintenance plan for the city's school buildings, in light of the attached communication. Approved   Action details Not available 211345 2 211345 Order That this Council's Committee on Housing and Community Development review the findings of the Condo Conversion Annual Report. Approved   Action details Not available 211368 3 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211364 3 211364 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for 9-11 Aldersey Street for historic, open space, and affordable housing purposes. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211337 3 211337 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services, Shape up Somerville, and the Somerville Food Security Coalition update and prepare recommendations for this Council regarding access to food resources for anyone who needs help. Approved   Action details Not available 211347 3 211347 Order That the Director of SPCD provide regular 6-month updates to this Council on new affordable third units in Neighborhood Residence districts, including the number of inquiries, the number being constructed, and any issues or themes emerging. Approved   Action details Not available 211369 3 211369 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor responding to #211197 re: a Home Rule Petition to create a gender-neutral City Charter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211365 3 211365 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation of $2,200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211343 3 211343 Resolution Calling for a better future for Somerville’s female workforce in 2021 and beyond. Approved   Action details Not available 211372 3 211372 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the attached 2021 Local Election Calendar. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211373 3 211373 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,450,397 in a bond for the cost of acquiring the property at 9-11 Aldersey Street. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211379 3 211379 Officer's Communication Director of SPCD submitting information regarding mid-year transfers to establish new positions and new projects in the Mobility Division. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211376 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211377 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211374 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211375 4 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 211378 4 211378 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $45,200 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for support of the Local Cultural Council re-grant program. Approved   Action details Not available 211348 4 211348 Order That the Committee on Land Use revisit whether to remove parking minimums outside of Transit Areas. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211310 4 211310 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GreyKey. Approved   Action details Not available 211280 4 211280 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GLX Cameras. Approved   Action details Not available 211281 4 211281 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Covert Device Cameras. Approved   Action details Not available 211282 4 211282 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GPS and Monitor. Approved   Action details Not available 211283 4 211283 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Cameras. Approved   Action details Not available 211277 4 211277 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Use Policy. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 211278 4 211278 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Pole Cameras. Approved   Action details Not available 211279 4 211279 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Homeland Security Cameras. Approved   Action details Not available 211242 4 211242 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment provide this Council with updates to the Climate Forward Plan. Work completed   Action details Not available 209775 4 209775 Communication Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry responding to #207167 re: updated Capital Investment Plan progress reports for parks and open space projects. Work completed   Action details Not available 209781 5 209781 Communication Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management responding to #s 209656, 209641, 209546, 209348 & 209174 re: flooding in various locations. Work completed   Action details Not available 209840 5 209840 Communication Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry responding to #209444 re: the field at Lincoln Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 211366 5 211366 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mount Auburn Hospital to the Council on Aging for the implementation of the Ageless Grace Exercise Program. Approved   Action details Not available 209612 5 209612 Order That the Director of Parks and Recreation work with the Superintendent of Schools to develop a policy for "utilizing artificial turf in the heat" similar to the policy used by Burlington, MA. Work completed   Action details Not available 209613 5 209613 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment, the Director of SPCD, The Director of Communications, and the Commissioner of Public Works develop a plan for a "Resiliency Hub" when extreme weather events occur. Work completed   Action details Not available 209614 5 209614 Resolution That the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change discuss its 2020 plan with this Council’s Committee on Open Space, Energy and Environment. Work completed   Action details Not available 211284 5 211284 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Anzalone as Deputy Fire Chief. Approved   Action details Not available 211273 5 211273 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create the Small Business Emergency Relief Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 211272 5 211272 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create the Small Business Emergency Relief Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 211279 5 211279 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Homeland Security Cameras. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211278 5 211278 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Pole Cameras. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211271 5 211271 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,843,117 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create the Small Business Emergency Relief Fund. Approved   Action details Not available 211277 5 211277 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Use Policy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211314 5 211314 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Patrick J. Halloran to the position of Fire Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 211283 5 211283 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Cameras. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211313 5 211313 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Steven J. Mauras to the position of District Fire Chief. Approved   Action details Not available 211282 5 211282 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GPS and Monitor. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211270 5 211270 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,909,945 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund Approved   Action details Not available 211281 5 211281 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Covert Device Cameras. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211280 5 211280 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GLX Cameras. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211310 5 211310 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GreyKey. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211312 5 211312 Ordinance Requesting an amendment to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance to permit the Fire Department to use surveillance technology in exigent circumstances. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 211315 5 211315 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Derek J. Nolan to the position of Fire Captain. Approved   Action details Not available 211316 5 211316 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of James M. Piwinski to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 211178 5 211178 Order That the City Solicitor draft a home rule petition to change all pronouns in the City Charter and the City Ordinances to gender-neutral. Work completed   Action details Not available 211317 5 211317 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paul A. Moreira to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Approved   Action details Not available 211346 5 211346 Order That the Committee on Housing and Community Development convene housing advocates and staff to address racial disparities in home mortgages, including programs like Boston's One+ program to increase assistance for first-time and low-income home buyers. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 211378 5 211378 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $45,200 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for support of the Local Cultural Council re-grant program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211317 6 211317 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paul A. Moreira to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211316 6 211316 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of James M. Piwinski to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211315 6 211315 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Derek J. Nolan to the position of Fire Captain. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211312 6 211312 Ordinance Requesting an amendment to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance to permit the Fire Department to use surveillance technology in exigent circumstances. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211270 6 211270 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,909,945 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211313 6 211313 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Steven J. Mauras to the position of District Fire Chief. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211314 6 211314 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Patrick J. Halloran to the position of Fire Captain. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211271 6 211271 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,843,117 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create the Small Business Emergency Relief Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211309 6 211309 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of $27,211 in available funds in the Library Salaries Account to establish the position of Manager of Branch Services. Approved   Action details Not available 211272 6 211272 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create the Small Business Emergency Relief Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211273 6 211273 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create the Small Business Emergency Relief Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211284 6 211284 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Anzalone as Deputy Fire Chief. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211366 6 211366 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mount Auburn Hospital to the Council on Aging for the implementation of the Ageless Grace Exercise Program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207373 6 207373 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment develop an electric vehicle charging infrastructure program. Work completed   Action details Not available 208042 6 208042 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment inform this Council about New York City's "Climate Mobilization Act," which includes dramatic emission reductions for tall buildings, and explain which aspects could be adapted here. Work completed   Action details Not available 208232 6 208232 Order That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works explore starting a monthly volunteer trash pickup day for the Dilboy DCR and Alewife Brook areas. Work completed   Action details Not available 209444 6 209444 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Finance advise this Council, in writing, why, with an appropriation of $9.3 million, the grass field at Lincoln Park was incorrectly installed the first time. Work completed   Action details Not available 210571 7 210571 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Giovanna Lorenzet Marin to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 210577 7 210577 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Fairchild to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Not approved   Action details Not available 210573 7 210573 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jose DaCosta to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 211308 7 211308 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $55,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance to the SPCD Economic Development Professional & Technical Services Account, to conduct a District Improvement Financing analysis for the Boynton Yards, Clarendon Hill, and Union Square redevelopment projects. Approved   Action details Not available 211309 7 211309 Mayor's Request Requesting the use of $27,211 in available funds in the Library Salaries Account to establish the position of Manager of Branch Services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 211308 8 211308 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $55,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance to the SPCD Economic Development Professional & Technical Services Account, to conduct a District Improvement Financing analysis for the Boynton Yards, Clarendon Hill, and Union Square redevelopment projects. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 210573 8 210573 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jose DaCosta to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207167 8 207167 Order That the Director of SPCD share biannual CIP progress reports for all new open space and parks projects. Work completed   Action details Not available 210571 8 210571 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Giovanna Lorenzet Marin to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209592 13 209592 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology General Use Policy. Placed on file   Action details Not available