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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 11/10/2022 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
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22-1973 11.1.Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on filePass Roll call Video Video
22-1974 11.2.RemembrancesRemembrances.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1975 11.3.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 13, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1859 13.1.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 98 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 1969 located at the intersection of Broadway and Main Street to a point of pickup at 390 Broadway.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1860 13.2.Grant of LocationComcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 756 feet of conduit in Middlesex Avenue from Utility Pole 213/11 at the intersection of Middlesex Ave and McGrath Hwy connecting 3 proposed manhole to Utility Pole 213/5 at 60 Middlesex Ave. The work will also include 340 feet of conduit to be installed from the rear of 74 Middlesex Ave to a point of pickup at the proposed manhole 1.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1861 13.3.Grant of LocationComcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 70 feet of conduit in Ten Hills Rd, from Utility Pole 498/10 to a proposed handhole in 77 Ten Hills Rd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1862 13.4.Grant of LocationCambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install 263 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave, from Manhole 0515-3400 to a point of pickup at the intersection of Spring St and Somerville Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1884 14.1.OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation eliminate equity barriers for residents signing up for recreation programs.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
22-1924 14.2.OrderThat the Director of Mobility install a speed hump on Evergreen Avenue between Thurston and Sycamore Streets.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
22-1926 14.3.OrderThat the Director of Mobility implement traffic calming measures, including speed bumps and raised intersections, on streets perpendicular to Washington Street, including Myrtle, Florence, Pinckney and Dell Streets.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
22-1928 14.4.OrderThat the Director of Mobility update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the proposed Kensington Connector walkway connecting Assembly Row to East Somerville.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
22-1929 14.5.OrderThat the Urban Forestry and Landscape Planner work with relevant stakeholders to replace grass patches at the community garden on Glen Street with pollinator plants.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1930 14.6.OrderThat the Director of Engineering ensure that the sidewalks surrounding the new housing development near 779 McGrath Highway have curb cuts for pedestrian and ADA accessibility.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1927 14.7.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works provide the current noise readings of the mechanical systems on the roof of the East Somerville Community School and verify that they are in compliance with Noise Control Ordinance regulations.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
22-1932 14.8.OrderThat the Chief Fire Engineer inform the appropriate Ward Councilor and Councilors-at-Large, as soon as safely practicable, when a major fire has occurred in their Ward, including the number of residents impacted.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
22-1933 14.9.OrderThat the Director of Emergency Management, the Director of the Office of Housing Stability, the Director of Health and Human Services, the Chief Fire Engineer, and other relevant staff, discuss with this Council the resources and support services provided to residents impacted by a disaster or crisis such as fire or flood.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
22-1934 14.10.ResolutionThat the Mayor designate a central point of contact for providing on-site response for mass displacement events such as fires and floods, and coordinating efforts to assist impacted residents.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
22-1931 14.11.ResolutionThat this City Council supports the United Labor of Tufts Resident Assistants (ULTRA).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1407 15.1.Public CommunicationBoynton Yards LandCo LLC requesting approval of the attached Land Conveyance petition for Boynton Yards.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1430 15.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance Article 3, Residence Districts and Article 9, Use Provisions, to permit the adaptive reuse of commercial building types in the NR and UR zoning districts.Ordinance ordainedPass Action details Video Video
22-1431 15.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance Articles 4 (Mid Rise Districts), 5 (High Rise Districts), 6 (Commercial Districts), 8 (Overlay Districts), and 9 (Use Provisions) to permit additional uses for any ground story commercial space fronting a Pedestrian Street.Ordinance ordainedPass Action details Video Video
22-1897 16.A.1.Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 9, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1895 16.B.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on November 2, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1585 16.B.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Mark Scullari to the position of Firefighter.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1586 16.B.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Tirrell to the position of Firefighter.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1587 16.B.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Alex Artinian to the position of Firefighter.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1588 16.B.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Langton to the position of Firefighter.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1676 16.B.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Adeleine Mannion to the Somerville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1719 16.B.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Cook to the Zoning Board of Appeals.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1720 16.B.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Sisia Daglian to the Zoning Board of Appeals.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1825 16.B.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kelly J. Cooper to the Election Commission.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1896 16.C.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on November 3, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-0073 16.C.2.OrderThat the administration assign staff to support the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-1629 16.C.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $13,770.21 using available funds in the Parking Department's Credit Card Convenience Account for May 2022 credit card fees.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1669 16.C.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $5,418.98 using available funds in the Parking Department Professional Services Account for Ticket/Permit Processing Vendor, Conduent State & Local Solutions.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1823 16.C.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $38,752,085.12 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant from the United States Treasury.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
22-1894 16.D.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 1, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-0835 16.D.2.OrdinanceAmending Sec. 11-63 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the removal of poles, conduits and wires.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1772 16.D.3.Public CommunicationBill Valletta submitting comments regarding Item #214069, proposed amendments to the Neighborhood Council Designation Ordinance (Chapter 7, Article IX).Placed on filePass Action details Not available
22-1987 16.D.4.ResolutionThat the Administration work with the City Council to establish a process for enforcement of Section 11-63 of the Code of Ordinances.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
22-1893 16.E.1.Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on October 26, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1923 17.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,616,575 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Parking Meter Receipts Account to reduce the FY 2023 Tax Rate.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1983 17.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $949,338 to the Capital Outlay, Infrastructure-Streets Account for street resurfacing projects.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1888 17.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $650,000 to the Fire Department Overtime Account.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1892 17.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to the Capital Projects, Building Improvements Account for repairs and upgrades to HVAC systems.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1972 17.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to the Salary Contingency, Salaries Account.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1925 17.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $424,950.10 to the Information Technology eRate Account to replace all Somerville Public School network equipment via the eRate grant program.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1875 17.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $300,000 to the 90 Washington Demonstration Project Account for ongoing litigation and planning costs.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1918 17.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to the Law Department, Legal Services Account for outside legal counsel services.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1979 17.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $200,000 to the Traffic Safety Stabilization Fund to fund traffic safety measures.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1890 17.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $110,000 to the Capital Projects Division, Capital Outlay, Fences Account to fund temporary construction fencing at the 90 Washington Street site.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1915 17.11.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to the DPW Sanitation, Hazardous Waste Removal Account to fund a shortfall.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1919 17.12.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to the Law Department, Judgments and Settlements Account.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1905 17.13.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $70,000 to the Fire Alarm Overtime Account.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1889 17.14.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $50,000 to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for additional immigrant legal defense services.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1985 17.15.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $50,000 to various Finance Department-Auditing Division Accounts to support the Public Participatory Budgeting Project.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1911 17.16.Mayor's RequestRequesting a supplemental appropriation of $10,000 to the Police-Animal Control Overtime Account.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1773 17.17.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to amend a contract with Greenberg Traurig LLP for an additional two years and $300,000, for ongoing litigation related to the 90 Washington Street eminent domain taking.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1858 17.18.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time-only contract extension with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for Poplar Street Pump Station Design Services.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1857 17.19.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $6,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for transportation to Council on Aging sponsored events.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1856 17.20.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for transportation to events at the Council on Aging.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1880 17.21.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $116,166.91 using available funds in various Public Works Ordinary Maintenance Accounts for invoices in Administration, Buildings, Grounds, Lights and Lines, Highway, Fleet, Sanitation, and Snow.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1851 17.22.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $409.60 using available funds in the City Clerk Ordinary Maintenance Credit Card Convenience Fees Account for credit card convenience fees.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1876 17.23.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael McNeley to the Planning Board.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1878 17.24.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Luc Schuster to the Planning Board.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1904 17.25.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of James Zamer to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1920 18.1.Officer's CommunicationChief Assessor requesting to appear at this Council's November 22 meeting for the Tax Classification Public Hearing and the determination and adoption of tax levy percentages for FY 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1910 18.2.Officer's CommunicationActing City Solicitor responding to item 22-1768, to update the City Council on the 8/25/2022 Henry Lima Civil Service Decision.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
22-1855 18.3.Officer's CommunicationRetirement Board requesting approval of an increase in the retiree cost of living adjustment base to $16,000.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1881 18.4.Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying recommendations for items 22-1430, 22-1431, 22-1407, and 22-1356.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
22-1912 18.5.Officer's CommunicationMemorialization Committee conveying the naming of a new park as part of the 346 Somerville Ave/Lake Street development, in honor of Martha Perry Lowe.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
22-1913 18.6.Officer's CommunicationMemorialization Committee conveying the naming of a new street as part of the Clarendon Hill Redevelopment in honor of Stephenson Aman.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
22-1864 19.1.LicenseNew Sign/Awning License, PNC Bank National Association, 405 Grand Union Blvd, 2 wall signs and 8 awnings.   Action details Video Video
22-1969 19.2.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1935 19.3.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1936 19.4.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1937 19.5.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1938 19.6.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1939 19.7.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1940 19.8.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1941 19.9.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A Latin Way.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1942 19.10.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1943 19.11.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75 Packard Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1944 19.12.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1945 19.13.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 126 Packard Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1946 19.14.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powder House Blvd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1947 19.15.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powder House Blvd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1948 19.16.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1949 19.17.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56 Professors Row.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1950 19.18.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1951 19.19.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Professors Row.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1952 19.20.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1953 19.21.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Alpha Tau Omega, 134 Professors Row.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1954 19.22.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1956 19.23.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1957 19.24.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1968 19.25.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9 Sunset Rd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1958 19.26.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1959 19.27.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1960 19.28.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1961 19.29.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1962 19.30.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1963 19.31.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1964 19.32.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1955 19.33.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1965 19.34.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Kappa Alpha, 25 Whitfield Rd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1863 19.35.LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1865 19.36.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1866 19.37.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1867 19.38.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1868 19.39.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1971 19.40.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, James A. Kiley Co., 15 Linwood St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1967 19.41.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky & Sons, 508-512 Columbia St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1869 19.42.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1870 19.43.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1871 19.44.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1872 19.45.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1966 19.46.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1873 19.47.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1970 19.48.Public CommunicationAndrew Puglia submitting comments regarding Professor's Row.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
22-1992 110.1.OrdinanceAmending Section 1-4 of the Code of Ordinance to add definitions for relationship status and intimate personal relationship.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1993 110.2.OrdinanceAmending Section 2-326 of the Code of Ordinances, related to the Personnel program.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1994 110.3.OrdinanceAmending Sections 7-41, 7-43, 7-44, and 7-47 of the Code of Ordinances, related to Fair Housing.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1995 110.4.OrdinanceAmending Section 15-31 of the Code of Ordinances, related to the Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Financial Disclosure.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1996 110.5.OrdinanceAmending Section 10-102 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding the definition of biased based policing.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
22-1991 110.6.OrderThat the City Solicitor work with this Council to amend the Code of Ordinances to include nondiscrimination provisions based on relationship status.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
22-1990 110.7.ResolutionSupporting Family Inclusion and Relationship Diversity.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video