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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 7/14/2022 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
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22-1286 11.1.Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on filePass Action details Not available
22-1287 11.2.RemembrancesRemembrances.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1288 11.3.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 9, 2022.Approved  Action details Not available
22-1289 12.1.CitationCommending Frank Wright on the occasion of his retirement from the Law Department after over 22 years of distinguished service.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1290 12.2.CitationCommending Eileen McGettigan on the occasion of her retirement from the Law Department after 10 years of distinguished service.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1291 12.3.CitationCommending George Proakis on his selection as City Manager of Watertown.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1292 12.4.CitationCommending Mary Skipper on her selection as Superintendent of Boston Public Schools.Laid on the tablePass Action details Not available
22-1293 14.1.OrdinanceProposing Amendments to the Neighborhood Council Designation Ordinance (Chapter 7, Article IX) to encourage the formation of such neighborhood councils.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Not available
22-1294 14.2.ResolutionThat the Administration work with this Council to ensure that the GLX Construction project is held accountable for the damage caused to backyards along Willoughby Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1295 14.3.OrderThat the City Solicitor provide an opinion on the legality of landlords including non-disclosure agreements in leases.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1296 14.4.OrderThat the Director of Economic Development discuss the ability of small businesses to access loading zones in heavy traffic areas while outdoor dining is present.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1297 14.5.OrderThat the Director of Communications create an annual fall campaign to inform the public about the "Dutch Reach" to prevent cyclist injuries.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1298 14.6.OrderThat the Director of Health and Human services discuss the potential effects of the recent Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health on Somerville women, pregnant women, pregnant people and reproductive health.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1299 14.7.OrderThat the Chief of Police provide this Council with the number of rape kits administered in the past five years, and the number that were included as evidence in court cases.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1300 14.8.ResolutionThat the Middlesex County District Attorney provide this Council with the number of rape kits tested and the number used as evidence in Somerville court cases over the past five years.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1301 14.9.ResolutionThat the Administration schedule a Commissions and Boards Recruitment Fair once per season with a focus on reaching underrepresented residents.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1302 14.10.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install additional lighting near the Union Square MBTA stop crosswalk to increase visibility at night.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1303 14.11.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install and maintain a port-a-potty in Chuckie Harris Park.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1304 14.12.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council, the number of portable toilets that can be deployed in critical areas.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1305 14.13.OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services, with expertise from the Somerville Homeless Coalition, draft a written report for this Council detailing which areas most severely need public restrooms accommodations and how the Administration will meet those needs.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1306 14.14.OrderThat the ADA Coordinator coordinate with the City of Cambridge or another nearby entity that can provide Braille translations in less than 3 to 4 weeks until the City can procure a Brailler.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1307 14.15.OrderThat the Chief of Police provide this Council with a written report on the number of calls for service related to un-housed individuals, the nature of those calls, and the number directed toward or responded to in collaboration with the Somerville Homeless Coalition.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1308 14.16.OrderThat the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry provide this Council with a map detailing the locations of all Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) and the policies that this Council could adopt to mandate that POPS conspicuously display signage stating that the area is available to the public.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1309 14.17.ResolutionThat the Administration provide transparency in its use of funds by creating a page on the website to track ARPA money received and expended, for what purposes, and how residents may request that funds be allocated for a particular purpose.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1310 14.18.ResolutionIn Support of Funding a Supervised Consumption Site.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1311 14.19.CommunicationIn his capacity as President, conveying an updated list of Standing and Special Committee assignments.Placed on filePass Action details Not available
22-1312 14.20.CommunicationIn his capacity as President, cancelling this Council's Regular meetings scheduled for July 28 and August 11.Placed on filePass Action details Not available
22-1313 14.21.CommunicationIn his capacity as President, rescheduling the Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday October 27, 2022 to Tuesday October 25, 2022 to accommodate early voting.Placed on filePass Action details Not available
22-1314 16.A.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 29, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-0617 16.A.2.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Ruocco to the position of Police Officer.WithdrawnPass Action details Not available
22-0619 16.A.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Gianna Ferrara to the position of Police Officer.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-0620 16.A.4.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Keighla McAloney to the position of Police Officer.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1258 16.A.5.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting confirmation of the promotion of Timothy Van Nostrand to the position of Police Sergeant.Laid on the tablePass Action details Not available
22-1259 16.A.6.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Garavaglia to the position of Full Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1315 16.B.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on July 12, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-0211 16.B.2.OrderAn order that the Director of Economic Development and the Director of Procurement and Contracting Services work with community partners to assess, report, and provide recommendations for improving the city's procurement rates in order to support local businesses.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-0717 16.B.3.Mayor's RequestMayor acceptance of a $45,904.98 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of security software and equipment to enhance physical security for city property and buildings.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-0850 16.B.4.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting approval to appropriate and transfer $5,335,164 in unallocated COVID-19 monies from the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund to the Somerville High School Construction Fund to pay costs of the construction of the Somerville High School, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount.Placed on filePass Action details Not available
22-1042 16.B.5.Officer's CommunicationDirector of Infrastructure & Asset Management conveying the Water & Sewer Capital Investment Plan update for May 2022.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-1078 16.B.6.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting approval of a transfer of $7,076 from the Police Overtime Account to the Grant Match Account for the Metro Mayors Coalition Shannon Grant match requirement.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1080 16.B.7.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting acceptance of a $22,692 grant, with required match, from the Metro Mayors Coalition Shannon Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention.Approved with conditionsPass Action details Not available
22-1081 16.B.8.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for Special Response Team expenditures and overtime.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1120 16.B.9.OrderAn order that the Director of Finance report on the process to reallocate funds reimbursed from the Green Line Extension Project.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-1164 16.B.10.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting approval to re-purpose the Green Line Extension (GLX) Stabilization Fund to create an "Early Action" Affordable Housing Program and transfer the balance of the GLX Stabilization Fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1316 16.C.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on June 28, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-0288 16.C.2.ResolutionThat the Executive Director of the Housing Authority discuss the possibility of providing wireless internet in communal areas.Work completed  Action details Not available
22-0980 16.C.3.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting approval of the 2022-2023 Housing and Urban Development One Year Action Plan, for Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1376 16.C.4.OrderThat the Executive Director of the Somerville Housing Authority, the Director of the Office of Food Access and Healthy Communities, and a representative from the Somerville Community Fridges discuss how to address food insecurity of residents at Housing Authority buildings and how to provide greater resources.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1317 16.D.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 28, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-0713 16.D.2.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1171 16.D.3.OrdinanceProposing an amendment to the Surveillance Oversight Ordinance (Chapter 10, Article III, Sec 10.63) to remove the exemption for body-worn cameras.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Not available
22-1260 16.D.4.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting approval of the attached Dog Rules and Dog Park Rules.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1318 16.E.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on July 11, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1035 16.E.2.OrderAn order that the ADA Coordinator discuss with this Council how the Administration is accommodating the needs of visually impaired residents through the use of braille in commissions and elsewhere.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-1036 16.E.3.OrderAn order that the ADA Coordinator discuss with this Council how the Administration is providing access and services for residents who are deaf or hard of hearing.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-1169 16.E.4.OrderAn order that the Director of Health and Human Services share with this Council, a report summarizing the themes shared at the recent COVID-19 listening sessions with residents.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-1214 16.E.5.OrderAn order that the Commissioner of Public Works replace the port-a-potties in and around Davis Square, including Seven Hills Park, regularly maintain them, and leave them in place regardless of complaints from neighbors.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-1217 16.E.6.OrderAn order that the Director of Health and Human Services immediately secure space and open a warming/cooling center for people to seek shelter from the summer heat and winter cold.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-1218 16.E.7.OrderAn order that the Director of Health and Human Services move forward with an overdose prevention facility, using a mobile facility as an initial, immediate option until permanent brick and mortar locations can be opened.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-1319 16.F.1.Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on June 30, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-0338 16.F.2.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works identify, and provide the information requested within, staff who are designated to school building maintenance and management.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-0339 16.F.3.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works identify vendors contracted for school building maintenance and the scope of their contracts.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-1320 17.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of Police Officer assignments at Polling Places on Election Day as required by the VOTES Act.Laid on the tablePass Action details Not available
22-1321 17.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Community Preservation Act Undesignated Fund to the Somerville Museum for unanticipated cost increases for the Elevator and Collection Storage projects.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1322 17.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to seek funding and enter into related agreements with the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant, appropriate funding, and dedicate Henry Hansen Park to open space and recreational use in perpetuity.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1323 17.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $750,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for costs related to Conway Park remediation and construction.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1324 17.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $298,280 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for Crisis Intervention Team training.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1325 17.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $241,666 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Public Health to Health and Human Services for overdose and substance misuse prevention.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1326 17.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $37,315 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the Jail Diversion Program.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1327 17.8.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting approval to accept and expend a $23,482.12 grant with no new match required, from UASI to the Fire Department for a new boat motor.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1328 17.9.Mayor's RequestMayor requesting approval to accept and expend a $9,205.03 grant with no new match required, from UASI to the Fire Department for reimbursement of Rescue Recruit Training costs.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1329 17.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $4,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Office of the Attorney General to Health and Human Services for the Healthy Summer Jobs Program.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1330 17.11.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $32.85 using available funds in the Public Library's Ordinary Maintenance Water Cooler Rental line.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1331 19.1.LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett Co.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1332 19.2.LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavating Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1333 19.3.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering Corp.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1334 19.4.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation LLC.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1335 19.5.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Peter Amorello Construction & Demolition.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1336 19.6.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Triumvirate Environmental, 191 Inner Belt Rd.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1337 19.7.Public EventAvir Waxman applying for a Public Event License for Summit Ave Block Party on July 23 from 10am to 10pm (raindate July 30).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1338 19.8.Public EventJanine Fay applying for a Public Event License for Dancing in the Street on July 28 from 4:30pm to 10pm (raindate July 29).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1339 19.9.Public EventMichele Mobilia applying for a Public Event License for Chester Ave Block Party on July 30 from 9am to 10pm (raindate August 6).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1340 19.10.Public EventSomerville Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Yart Sale on August 13 from 11:30am to 6:30pm (raindate August 14).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1341 19.11.Public EventChristin Rills applying for a Public Event License for Summer Block Party on August 13 from 4pm to 10:30pm.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1342 19.12.Public EventSomerville Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Evolution of Hip Hop on August 20 from 2pm to 9:30pm (raindate August 21).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1343 19.13.Public EventTadhg Pearson applying for a Public Event License for Munroe St Block Party on August 21 from 1:30pm to 7pm.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1344 19.14.Public EventKelsey Kent applying for a Public Event License for Lexington Ave Block Party on August 28 from 4pm to 9pm (raindate September 4).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1345 19.15.Public EventTufts University applying for a Public Event License for Discover Davis Square on September 4 from 11am to 6pm.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1346 19.16.Public EventSomerville Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Rock and Roll Yard Sale on September 4 from 8am to 6pm (raindate September 11).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1347 19.17.Public EventSomerville Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Somer Fest on September 9 from 2pm to 11pm (raindate September 16).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1348 19.18.Public EventRyan Harrington Foundation applying for a Public Event License for Ryan Harrington Cornhole Tournament on September 10 from 8am to 6pm.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1349 19.19.Public EventKevin Fitzpatrick applying for a Public Event License for Greene St Block Party on September 10 from 12pm to 9pm (raindate September 17).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1350 19.20.Public EventStephanie Galaitsi applying for a Public Event License for Morrison Ave Block Party on September 10 from 3pm to 8pm (raindate September 17).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1351 19.21.Public EventSomerville Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets: Strike up the Bands on September 11 from 12pm to 8pm.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1352 19.22.Public EventPearl Emmons applying for a Public Event License for Glenwood Rd Block Party on September 17 from 12pm to 9:30pm (raindate September 18).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1353 19.23.Public EventMark Chenevert applying for a Public Event License for Belmont St South Block Party on September 18 from 1:30pm to 6:30pm (raindate September 25).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1354 19.24.Public EventSomerville Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Air Residency Program Dance on September 23 from 3pm to 8pm (raindate September 30).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1355 19.25.LicenseNew Sign/Awning License, Kong Dog, 236 Elm Street, 1 wall sign.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1356 19.26.Public CommunicationAnthony Pasquale requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 34 Allen Street from Neighborhood Residential (NR) to Small Business (SB) Overlay.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Not available
22-1357 110.1.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 2,281 feet of conduit and 3 new manholes along Washington, Joy, and Chestnut Streets.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1358 110.2.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the sink hole in front of 71 Florence Street.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1359 110.3.OrderThat the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery (COHR) team work in conjunction with the Homeless Coalition to address homelessness in East Somerville open spaces.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1360 110.4.OrderThat the Director of Veterans’ Services update this Council on the status of the veterans’ memorials previously removed due to construction of the new high school.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1361 110.5.OrderThat the city recognize the bicentennial of Frederick Law Olmsted, in honor of his many contributions to open space in the Boston area and nationwide.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1362 110.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $73,101.60 grant that requires a match which will be provided by Groundworks, from Metro North Workforce Board to Health and Human Services for youth employment.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1363 110.7.Officer's CommunicationConveying the appointment of Austin Cole to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Placed on filePass Action details Not available
22-1364 110.8.Public EventSlaughter House applying for a Public Event License for Slaughter House Dance on July 17 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate August 7).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1365 110.9.Public EventOcean River Institute applying for a Public Event License for Ocean River Tabling on August 9 from 10am to 1pm (raindate August 10).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1366 110.10.Public EventAlta Revolution applying for a Public Event License for Alta Revolution Block Party on August 14 from 10am to 5pm.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1367 110.11.Public EventFRIT applying for a Public Event License for Riverfest on September 10 from 10am to 10pm (raindate September 11).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1368 110.12.Public EventSomerville Arts Council and Union Square Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for What the Fluff on September 17 from 12pm to 9pm (raindate September 18).ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1369 110.13.LicenseNew Sign/Awning License, 872 Broadway LLC, 872 Broadway, for 4 balconies over public way.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1370 110.14.Public CommunicationBill Valletta submitting comments re: Item #213430, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to repeal references to a Certificate of Zoning Compliance.Placed on filePass Action details Not available
22-1371 111.1.ResolutionThat the City Council authorize a Police Officer to be assigned at Polling Places on September 6, 2022 and authorizes the Chief of Police to assign Police Officers to the listed Polling Places on September 6, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1372 111.2.OrderThat this Council meet in Executive Session pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(1), to review protected personnel information or to discuss matters related to individual candidates, regarding Item #214034, confirmation of the promotion of Timothy Van Nostrand to the position of Police Sergeant.Laid on the tablePass Action details Not available
22-1373 111.3.OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services and the Director of Community Outreach, Help and Recovery appear before the Public Health and Public Safety Committee to discuss an alternative emergency response program.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1374 111.4.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works expedite the fixing of the elevator in the Armory.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1375 111.5.OrderThat the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry update this Council regarding tracking publishing the number of trees that are cut down or die, especially related to gas leaks.ApprovedPass Action details Not available