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City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Thursday, March 23, 2023 Published March 21, 2023, 1:45PM, Revised March 23, 2023, 1:15PM NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, this meeting of the City Council may be conducted and via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audiovideo recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Register at the following website to view this meeting live or to testify at any public hearing: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2221289895303182682. Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES 1.1. Roll Call (ID # 23-0293) Call of the Roll. 1.2. Remembrances (ID # 23-0375) Remembrances. 1.3. Minutes (ID # 23-0189) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 23, 2023. 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Grant of Location (ID # 23-0412) Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install 320 feet of conduit in Beacon Street and Eustis Street, from Manhole 0515-3006 to Utility Pole 465/1 located at the rear of 296 Beacon Street. 3.2. Grant of Location (ID # 23-0418) Your Space Landscape and Const. Inc applying for a Grant of Location to install 85 feet of conduit in Professors Row, from Utility Pole 289/13 to a point of pickup at 114 Professors Row. Page 1 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 3.3. Grant of Location (ID # 23-0413) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 118 feet of conduit in the intersection of Highland Avenue and West Street, connecting Manhole 2578 and Manhole 18954 to a point of pickup at the rear of 371 Highland Avenue. 3.4. Grant of Location (ID # 23-0414) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 55 feet of conduit in Holland Street, from Utility Pole 171/18 to a point of pickup at 211 Holland Street. 3.5. Grant of Location (ID # 23-0415) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 102 feet of conduit near 51 Prospect Street and 34 Prospect Street. 3.6. Grant of Location (ID # 23-0416) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 70 feet of conduit in Ten Hills Road, from Utility Pole 498/10 to a point of pickup at 77 Ten Hills Road. 3.7. Grant of Location (ID # 23-0417) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install new manhole and 113 feet of conduit in the intersection of Windsor Place and Windsor Street, from Manhole 26724 to a point of pickup at 808 Windsor Street (formerly 153 South Street). 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Order (ID # 23-0461) By Councilor Strezo That the City Solicitor draft an Ordinance to protect homeowners from developer and realtor mail, phone and email harassment. 4.2. Order (ID # 23-0462) By Councilor Strezo That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the low hanging heavy cables dangling above the sidewalk on Line Street, and report to this Council which entity is responsible for leaving the wires in this condition. 4.3. Order (ID # 23-0463) By Councilor Strezo That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the wires wrapped around a pole on Lee Street, and report to this Council who owns the pole. 4.4. Order (ID # 23-0464) By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the low hanging wires dangling from the overhead lines on Hudson Street, between Cedar Street and Lowell Street, and report to this Council who owns the pole. 4.5. Communication (ID # 23-0451) By Councilor Strezo Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. Page 2 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 4.6. Communication (ID # 23-0453) By Councilor Ewen-Campen Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. 4.7. Communication (ID # 23-0475) By Councilor Clingan Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. 4.8. Order (ID # 23-0457) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That this City Council discuss data from the FY 2023 budget hearings and assess the budget hearing process for FY 2024. 4.9. Communication (ID # 23-0456) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. 4.10. Order (ID # 23-0458) By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the implementation of the Union Square Covenant, which includes local and veterans preference in hiring. 4.11. Order (ID # 23-0459) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning update this Council on the status of the property on Palmer Court, purchased by the city for the purpose of creating green space. 4.12. Order (ID # 23-0460) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Parking place a 20 MPH speed limit sign on Wigglesworth Street. 4.13. Communication (ID # 23-0474) By Councilor McLaughlin Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. 4.14. Communication (ID # 23-0467) By Councilor Kelly Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. 4.15. Communication (ID # 23-0468) By Councilor Wilson Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. CHARTER REVIEW SPECIAL COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0444) Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 22, 2023. 6.A.2. Resolution (ID # 23-0491) By Councilor Scott Supporting the recommendation of the Charter Review Committee to write a new and modernized Charter. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 3 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 6.A.3. Resolution (ID # 23-0492) By Councilor Scott Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to add a group petition mechanism. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.4. Resolution (ID # 23-0493) By Councilor McLaughlin Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to maintain the vacancy process for at-large and ward City Councilors. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.5. Resolution (ID # 23-0494) By Councilor Scott Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to maintain the current composition of the School Committee. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.6. Resolution (ID # 23-0495) By Councilor Scott Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to keep the School Committee terms at 2 years. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.7. Resolution (ID # 23-0496) By Councilor Scott Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to maintain the vacancy process for School Committee members. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.8. Resolution (ID # 23-0497) By Councilor Davis Requesting amended Charter language to ensure that candidates for Mayor and Councilor-At-Large are required to be residents of the City of Somerville. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0442) Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 15, 2023. 6.B.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-2127) Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0059) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Charles J. Breen, Jr. as Fire Chief Engineer. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 4 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 6.B.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0060) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Cynthia L. Amara as City Solicitor. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0111) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Kiracofe to the Community Preservation Committee. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0122) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Calla Taylor to the Urban Forestry Committee. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0326) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dorothy Suput to the Urban Forestry Committee. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0443) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 21, 2023. 6.C.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0176) Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for design of a park at 217 Somerville Ave. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0177) Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund to the Mystic River Watershed Association to design a shared use community path at Blessing of the Bay Park. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0179) Requesting the appropriation of $350,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the construction of Henry Hansen Park. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0180) Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the construction of Junction Park. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0184) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $17,821.96 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of ballistic vests, helmets and medical equipment. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 5 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 6.C.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0195) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $67,050 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operational support. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0198) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Mobility Division for traffic engineering design and related implementation at the intersection of Alewife Brook Parkway and Broadway. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0243) Requesting approval of a transfer of $306.05 from the IAM-Engineering Personal Services-Overtime Account to the Department of Public Works Custodians Personal Services-Overtime Account for DPW staff time related to Engineering work. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.10.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0268) Requesting approval of a three-year extension to the lease with BwB-Square LLC for Nibble Community Kitchen. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.11.Officer's Communication (ID # 23-0283) Finance Director conveying the FY 2023 Mid-Year Financial Report in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of Ordinances. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be placed on file. 6.C.12.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0290) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $289.68 using available funds in the Elections Department Office Supplies Account for index dividers, ledger paper, and water. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.13.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0296) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,761.47 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to the Fire Department for equipment to develop emergency operations capacity. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.14.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0297) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,982.40 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to the Fire Department for equipment to develop emergency operations capacity. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 6 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 6.C.15.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0301) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $65,686.35 using available funds various Public Works Ordinary Maintenance accounts for various services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.16.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0310) Requesting the appropriation of $151,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund to the Somerville Museum for collections conservation. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.17.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0311) Requesting approval of a transfer of $20,125 from the Information Technology Department Salaries Account to the Information Technology Department Maintenance Software Account to procure and standardize on the Zoom platform for remote meetings. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.18.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0312) Requesting the appropriation of $425,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund to the Somerville Hispanic Association for community development for continued historic preservation of Grace Baptist Church. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.19.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0313) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $480 using available funds in the Engineering Capital Outlay Engineering/Architecture Account for the FY22 Pavement & Sidewalk Assessment. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.20.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0315) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,234.59 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to the Fire Department for the purchase of protective equipment to support active threat preparedness initiatives. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.21.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0325) Requesting the appropriation of $827,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund for site preparation, construction, and furnishing of a safe consumption site. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C.22.Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0332) Requesting approval of a grant of easement and maintenance agreement for BRE-BMR Assembly I Innovation LLC and BRE-BMR Middlesex LLC. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 7 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 6.D. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0441) Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 14, 2023. 6.D.2. Ordinance (ID # 22-1992) By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Scott Amending Section 1-4 of the Code of Ordinance to add definitions for relationship status and intimate personal relationship. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as amended. 6.D.3. Ordinance (ID # 22-1993) By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Scott Amending Section 2-326 of the Code of Ordinances, related to the Personnel program. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as amended. 6.D.4. Ordinance (ID # 22-1995) By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Scott Amending Section 15-31 of the Code of Ordinances, related to the Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Financial Disclosure. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be placed on file. 6.D.5. Ordinance (ID # 22-1996) By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Scott Amending Section 10-102 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding the definition of biased based policing. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as amended. 6.D.6. Mayor's Communication (ID # 23-0107) Conveying the 2022 Surveillance Technology Annual Report as it relates to Somerville Public Schools. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0256) Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition Authorizing the City to Appoint an Alternate Member to the Somerville Licensing Commission. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.8. Public Communication (ID # 23-0299) Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy (OPEN) submitting comments re: nondiscrimination provisions in ordinances based on relationship structure. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0454) Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee. Page 8 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 7.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0455) Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to enact Right to Purchase legislation. 7.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0369) Requesting the appropriation of $600,000 from the Water and Sewer Department Retained Earnings account to the Water and Sewer Department Capital Outlay account for anticipated contractual obligations. 7.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0450) Requesting the rescission of $435,000 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund appropriation of $591,442 approved on February 24, 2022. 7.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0298) Requesting approval to appropriate $54,445 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for the 2023 Ash Tree Treatment Program. 7.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0377) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with no new match required, from MassDEP to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for the Recycle Dividend Program. 7.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0376) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Smith to the Public Library Board of Trustees. 7.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0439) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Santangelo to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. License (ID # 23-0387) New Drainlayer's License, JP Vara Co Inc. 9.2. License (ID # 23-0379) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Alfa Excavation Inc. 9.3. License (ID # 23-0380) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bartletta Heavy Division Inc. 9.4. License (ID # 23-0381) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating. 9.5. License (ID # 23-0471) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain LLC. 9.6. License (ID # 23-0382) Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering. 9.7. License (ID # 23-0476) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services LLC. Page 9 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 9.8. License (ID # 23-0383) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso & McGovern Construction Inc. 9.9. License (ID # 23-0384) Renewing Drainlayer's License, CRL Inc. 9.10. License (ID # 23-0385) Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc. 9.11. License (ID # 23-0469) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction LLC. 9.12. License (ID # 23-0386) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Garrett Construction Co Inc. 9.13. License (ID # 23-0470) Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.R. Sons Construction Inc. 9.14. License (ID # 23-0388) Renewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda Construction Inc. 9.15. License (ID # 23-0397) Renewing Drainlayer's License, LaMountain Brothers Inc. 9.16. License (ID # 23-0390) Renewing Drainlayer's License, M.T. Mayo Corp. 9.17. License (ID # 23-0389) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction. 9.18. License (ID # 23-0391) Renewing Drainlayer's License, New England Style Inc. 9.19. License (ID # 23-0398) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Riccio Excavation. 9.20. License (ID # 23-0440) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. 9.21. License (ID # 23-0434) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting. 9.22. License (ID # 23-0399) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC. 9.23. License (ID # 23-0400) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Construction LLC. 9.24. License (ID # 23-0466) New Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's Italian Kitchen, 288 Broadway, opening Fri & Sat until 3am for take-out and delivery services. Page 10 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 9.25. License (ID # 23-0392) Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm St. 9.26. License (ID # 23-0393) Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 217 Highland Ave. 9.27. License (ID # 23-0394) Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St. 9.28. License (ID # 23-0395) Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet Company, 229 Lowell St. 9.29. License (ID # 23-0396) Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy. 9.30. License (ID # 23-0401) Renewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. 9.31. License (ID # 23-0402) Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St. 9.32. License (ID # 23-0403) Renewing Garage License, Barnes and Walsh Company, 224 Somerville Ave. 9.33. License (ID # 23-0404) Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, Inc, 45 Webster Ave. 9.34. License (ID # 23-0435) Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor Inc, 612 Broadway. 9.35. License (ID # 23-0405) Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83A Albion St. 9.36. License (ID # 23-0406) Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Ave. 9.37. License (ID # 23-0465) Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St. 9.38. License (ID # 23-0477) Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Inc, 600 Windsor Pl. 9.39. License (ID # 23-0407) Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. 9.40. License (ID # 23-0436) Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors Inc, 22 Marshall St. 9.41. License (ID # 23-0408) Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop Inc, 463 McGrath Hwy. Page 11 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 9.42. License (ID # 23-0409) Renewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. 9.43. License (ID # 23-0410) Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc, 20 Assembly Sq. 9.44. License (ID # 23-0411) Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St. 9.45. License (ID # 23-0419) Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking Lot, 55 Day St. 9.46. License (ID # 23-0420) Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St. 9.47. License (ID # 23-0424) Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metal Inc, 475 Columbia St. 9.48. License (ID # 23-0449) Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis, 93 Holland St. 9.49. License (ID # 23-0425) Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St. 9.50. License (ID # 23-0426) Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Talewsky Enterprises Inc, 508 Columbia St. 9.51. License (ID # 23-0427) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation Inc, Med. #5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 46. 9.52. License (ID # 23-0431) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Early Bird Transportation LLC, Med. #49. 9.53. License (ID # 23-0428) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow TNC of Somerville, Med. #27, 36, 37, 38, 53, 54, 67. 9.54. License (ID # 23-0433) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, HollyPaul Desravines, Med. #92. 9.55. License (ID # 23-0432) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab Inc, Med. #82. 9.56. License (ID # 23-0478) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Jolina Taxi Inc, Med. #52. 9.57. License (ID # 23-0473) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lafoi Taxi Inc, Med. #20. 9.58. License (ID # 23-0429) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mount Pleasant Taxi Inc, Med. #30, 39, 40, 41, 42. Page 12 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 9.59. License (ID # 23-0472) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans Inc, Med. #15. 9.60. Public Event (ID # 23-0421) St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Good Friday Procession on April 7 from 4pm to 7:20pm. 9.61. Public Event (ID # 23-0452) SomerPromise applying for a Public Event License for Week of the Young Child Celebration on April 12 from 4pm to 7:30pm. 9.62. Public Event (ID # 23-0422) Independent Film Society of Boston applying for a Public Event License for Independent Film Festival Boston on April 26-May 2 from 10am to 12am. 9.63. Public Event (ID # 23-0437) Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on May 13 from 11am to 7pm (raindate May 14). 9.64. Public Event (ID # 23-0423) Bow Market applying for a Public Event License for Bow Market Annual Vintage Market on May 21 from 9am to 9pm (raindate June 4). 9.65. Public Communication (ID # 23-0430) The Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Gabriel Camacho to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. 9.66. Public Communication (ID # 23-0373) Crystal Huff submitting comments re: voting methods. 9.67. Public Communication (ID # 23-0374) Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville (MAMAS) submitting comments re: use of Free Cash for affordable Housing. 9.68. Public Communication (ID # 23-0378) Asexuality Visibility and Education Network (AVEN), the Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy (OPEN), and the Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition (PLAC) submitting comments re: nondiscrimination provisions in ordinances based on relationship structure. 9.69. Public Communication (ID # 23-0438) Winter Hill Community Innovation School and Healy School Parent Teacher Associations submitting comments re: student ideas on reducing violence. Page 13 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Order (ID # 23-0479) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management clarify the phases for the programming, design and development of the Winter Hill and Brown School Renovation/Reconstruction in the CIP Presentation shared with this Council on March 9, 2023. 10.2. Order (ID # 23-0480) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management detail how funds for the School Building Feasibility Study budgeted for FY 2023 have been expensed to date. 10.3. Order (ID # 23-0481) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management identify department staff allocated to the School Building Feasibility Study, and the projected time commitment of this staff for the duration of the study. 10.4. Order (ID # 23-0482) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Parks and Recreation consider opening the Ginny Smithers Pool on Sundays to expand swim lesson opportunities, including consideration of engaging an outside vendor or organization to provide the swim lessons. 10.5. Order (ID # 23-0483) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Parks and Recreation explain the wait list process for enrollment in Parks and Recreation programs. 10.6. Order (ID # 23-0484) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Parks and Recreation consider giving enrollment priority to low-income families in Parks and Recreation Programs, including but not limited to pre-registration priority. 10.7. Order (ID # 23-0485) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) provide data on the process to connect immigrant families with legal services and the waitlist to receive those services vs. the waitlist for follow-up from government immigrant agencies. Page 14 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 10.8. Order (ID # 23-0486) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That this City Council consider options for Committee meetings like allowing schedule changes to the daytime or fixing presentation times in the evenings to facilitate flexibility for staff and Councilors who are new parents or facing childcare challenges. 10.9. Resolution (ID # 23-0488) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That this City Council supports the School Committee's resolution to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority, a statement of interest for the Benjamin Brown and the Winter Hill Schools. 10.10. Order (ID # 23-0500) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation light City Hall, Prospect Hill Tower, and Powder House in light blue, light pink, and white on March 31, 2023 in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. 10.11. Order (ID # 23-0501) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Fire Chief, Inspectional Services Director, and Director of the Office of Housing Stability work with this Council to assess the feasibility of annual reporting on the number of fires, the causes of those fires, the number displaced by each fire, and if those displaced were able to relocate within Somerville. 10.12. Resolution (ID # 23-0499) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the City of Somerville recognizes the week of May 7-13, 2023 as Children's Mental Health Week. 10.13. Communication (ID # 23-0498) By Councilor Burnley Jr. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. 10.14. Order (ID # 23-0503) By Councilor Scott That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning and the City Solicitor assist the City Council to draft language requiring that departmental review conditioned by the Planning Board contains a requirement for public outreach when concerning modifications by private developers within the public realm. 10.15. Order (ID # 23-0504) By Councilor Scott That this City Council pursue legislative action to prohibit lateral transfer hires into Civil Service positions. Page 15 of 16
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 23, 2023 10.16. Order (ID # 23-0505) By Councilor Scott That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning assist the City Council in modifying the density incentives for NetZero/Passive House development in light of the recently adopted Specialized Stretch Code. 10.17. Communication (ID # 23-0502) By Councilor Scott Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. 10.18. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0506) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 12.2 of the Zoning Ordinances to reflect the recommendations in the 2022 Somerville Linkage Nexus Study. 10.19. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0487) Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency. 10.20. License (ID # 23-0508) New Sign/Awning License, Kumon Somerville-Prospect Hill Center, 438 McGrath Hwy, 1 wall sign. 10.21. Public Communication (ID # 23-0489) Alex Rich-Shea submitting comments re: Cambridge Taylor Rental. 10.22. Public Communication (ID # 23-0490) Jacob M. Grossman submitting comments re: 1 Union Square. 11. LATE ITEMS 12. ADJOURNMENT Page 16 of 16