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City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Thursday, April 13, 2023 Published April 11, 2023, 2:30 PM, Revised Published April 13, 2023, 1:30 PM NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, 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/3049653159881403232. 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 # 23-0640) Call of the Roll. 1.2. Remembrances (ID # 23-0641) Remembrances. 1.3. Minutes (ID # 23-0637) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 9, 2023. 2. CITATIONS 2.1. Withdrawn (ID # 23-0638) Withdrawn. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Grant of Location (ID # 23-0598) Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 6 feet of conduit in Bow Street, from Utility Pole 39/9 to a point of pickup at 71 Bow Street. Page 1 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Order (ID # 23-0523) By Councilor Strezo That the Chief of Police and relevant departments discuss the use and effectiveness of the Community Alert System and advise if an update to the system is necessary. 4.2. Order (ID # 23-0545) By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Mobility install and/or replace decals in all business districts informing the public that bicycles, e-bikes and motorized scooters are forbidden by City Ordinance from being ridden on sidewalks. 4.3. Order (ID # 23-0546) By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Economic Development update this City Council regarding the strategy and projected timeline for a Community Center in Union Square, including plans for a feasibility study. 4.4. Order (ID # 23-0524) By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Clingan That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise to a safe height, the cables attached to a utility pole at 54 Ten Hills Road, and report to this City Council who owns the pole. 4.5. Order (ID # 23-0525) By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human reach, the overhead wires tied to a porch railing at 76 Curtis Street, and report back to this City Council who is responsible for the wires. 4.6. Communication (ID # 23-0547) By Councilor Strezo Conveying a report of the Children's Cabinet meetings of March 14, 2023 and April 11, 2023. 4.7. Order (ID # 23-0548) By Councilor Clingan That this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works discuss the Somerville Internet Access Task Force's recommendation regarding Municipal Broadband. 4.8. Ordinance (ID # 23-0607) By Councilor Ewen-Campen Amending Section 9-116 of the Code of Ordinances, the Noise Ordinance, by prohibiting loud and disruptive construction activities on Saturdays and evenings. 4.9. Order (ID # 23-0608) By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan That the Chief of Police provide this Council with a report containing the information requested within for all incidents where a firearm was discharged since January 1, 2018. Page 2 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 4.10. Order (ID # 23-0609) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the Building Conditions Analysis and Renovation Potential Assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and provide a schedule of the projected completion of this analysis and assessment. 4.11. Order (ID # 23-0610) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad That the Commissioner of Public Works report on leaks and building system failures that have caused the shutdown of municipal buildings, excluding school buildings, in the last five years. 4.12. Communication (ID # 23-0611) By Councilor Gomez Mouakad Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. 4.13. Order (ID # 23-0612) By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Davis, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances for transit oriented height and density bonuses for additional affordable housing and other enumerated community benefits. 4.14. Order (ID # 23-0613) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works address the accumulated trash along the guardrails on Chester Avenue. 4.15. Order (ID # 23-0614) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works address the accumulated trash by the intersection of Pinckney, Florence and Mount Vernon Streets. 4.16. Order (ID # 23-0615) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Engineering pave the second half of Otis Street, which remains only half complete after infrastructure work. 4.17. Order (ID # 23-0616) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Chief of Police and the Director of Communications and Community Engagement discuss with this Council the viability of establishing a gun buyback event, focused on those who may be a danger to themselves, including strategic outreach involving community partners in the healthcare industry. Page 3 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 4.18. Order (ID # 23-0618) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Health & Human Services work with this Council and community partners to determine if the city has a current PILOT agreement with Mass General Brigham and other healthcare providers, and how mental health services can be a component of such agreements, particularly as part of a mental health gun buyback program. 4.19. Order (ID # 23-0622) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the City Solicitor work with this Council to determine the legality of requiring businesses of a certain size to post in clearly visible spaces, Worker's Rights Bills, which shall include the right to form a union without retaliation and consequences for violating workers' rights. 4.20. Order (ID # 23-0624) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That this Council work with the Worker's Center, Licensing Commission, and local unions, to discuss workers' rights and how violations of those rights could impact licenses and permits. 4.21. Order (ID # 23-0626) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Parking, Director of Mobility, and Director of Communications and Community Engagement, discuss with this Council, efforts to publicize the state's recently implemented vulnerable road users law, including requesting signage from MassDOT detailing the safe passing distance for vehicles nearing vulnerable road users such as cyclists. 4.22. Resolution (ID # 23-0620) By Councilor Burnley Jr. Condemning Northeastern University's anti-union behavior. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1. 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. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. CHARTER REVIEW SPECIAL COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0535) Report of the Charter Review Special Committee, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 12, 2023. Page 4 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 6.A.2. Order (ID # 23-0645) By Councilor Ewen-Campen Amending Section 2-7 (a) of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text to read: SECTION 2-7: APPOINTMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL (a) Advisory Legal Counsel - Subject to appropriation, the city council may secure legal services, when needed, to seek a secondary legal opinion. The city council shall make a reasonable request for such legal services, and such request shall not be unreasonably denied by the mayor. The city solicitor and any advisory legal counsel shall consult to the extent practicable prior to the release of any secondary opinion. The legal services provided to the council shall not include representation of the council or any councilor in any litigation, or the issuance of formal legal opinions on behalf of the city. The city solicitor shall remain the only authorized officer of the city in all legal matters involving the city’s government. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0512) Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 28, 2023. 6.B.2. Resolution (ID # 23-0241) By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Administration update this Council's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters regarding efforts to hire more firefighters. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.3. Resolution (ID # 23-0242) By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Administration inform this Council regarding efforts to update the firefighter hiring process, since the reserve list has been eliminated. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0376) Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Smith to the Public Library Board of Trustees. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0514) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 29, 2023. Page 5 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 6.C.2. Mayor's Communication (ID # 23-0159) Conveying updates to the FY 2023 City Council budget requests and requesting budget priorities for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.3. Communication (ID # 23-0371) By Councilor Davis Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.4. Communication (ID # 23-0451) By Councilor Strezo Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.5. Communication (ID # 23-0453) By Councilor Ewen-Campen Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.6. Communication (ID # 23-0456) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.7. Communication (ID # 23-0467) By Councilor Kelly Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.8. Communication (ID # 23-0468) By Councilor Wilson Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.9. Communication (ID # 23-0474) By Councilor McLaughlin Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.10.Communication (ID # 23-0475) By Councilor Clingan Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C.11.Communication (ID # 23-0498) By Councilor Burnley Jr. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 6 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 6.C.12.Communication (ID # 23-0502) By Councilor Scott Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0540) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 11, 2023. 6.D.2. Order (ID # 23-0137) By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Kelly and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Communications provide this Council with an accounting of how the cable franchise fees have been expended over the past five years. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.D.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0190) Requesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Police Department for staffing costs. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.4. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.5. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.7. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D.8. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 7 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 6.E. LAND USE COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0515) Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 30, 2023. 6.E.2. Resolution (ID # 22-0822) By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson That the Directors of Infrastructure and Asset Management, Engineering, Public Works, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, along with any other appropriate departments, work to develop a binding, equitable, citywide Electrical Infrastructure Master Plan to guide the location and design of electrical substations and other infrastructure. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.3. Public Communication (ID # 22-1769) David Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 14 White Street Place from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Mid-Rise 4 (MR4). RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn. 6.E.4. Order (ID # 23-0174) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with all materials pertaining to the proposed Zoning Overhaul, introduced in 2014. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.F.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0513) Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 28, 2023. 6.F.2. Ordinance (ID # 22-1293) By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Kelly Proposing Amendments to the Neighborhood Council Designation Ordinance (Chapter 7, Article IX) to encourage the formation of such neighborhood councils. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as amended. Page 8 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 6.F.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0323) Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 33B, to confirm the authorization of licensees under section twelve to sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon on Sundays, the last Monday in May and on Christmas day or on the day following when said day occurs on Sunday. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.F.4. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as amended. 6.F.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0455) Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to enact Right to Purchase legislation. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.G. LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE 6.G.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0534) Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 10, 2023. 6.G.2. License (ID # 23-0032) New Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Top Speed Vehicle, 631 Somerville Ave, 8 cars inside, 6 outside, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun Closed. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be not approved. 6.G.3. License (ID # 23-0222) New Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave, opening Sun-Thurs until 1am and Fri-Sat until 2am for take-out and delivery services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.G.4. 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.H. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 6.H.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0528) Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 4, 2023. 6.H.2. Resolution (ID # 23-0163) By Councilor Scott, Councilor Kelly and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Administration provide an update regarding the progress in establishing a Warming Center for un-housed residents. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 9 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 6.H.3. Order (ID # 23-0216) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council, the ending of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, its impact on residents, and the city's access to vaccines, testing and other resources. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.H.4. Order (ID # 23-0237) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on efforts to provide warming centers for unhoused individuals during the recent cold spell. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.H.5. Order (ID # 23-0501) By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Scott 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.I. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE 6.I.1. Committee Report (ID # 23-0511) Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 27, 2023. 6.I.2. Order (ID # 22-0300) By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Davis, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Kelly, Councilor Scott and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility conduct an equity study of bus routes to determine targets for fare-free buses. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.I.3. Order (ID # 22-2115) By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Clingan That the Director of Engineering install a protective guard over the expansion joint on the Medford Street bridge, as it poses a safety risk for bicyclists. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 10 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 6.I.4. Order (ID # 22-2147) By Councilor Scott That the Director of Mobility update this Council regarding replacement of the HAWK signals on Beacon Street with RYG stoplights. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.I.5. Order (ID # 23-0295) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Parking replace the missing No Left Turn sign at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Street and Perkins Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.I.6. Order (ID # 23-0320) By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Medford Street, between Sycamore and School Streets. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0575) Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Benjamin G. Brown School. 7.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0577) Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School. 7.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0510) Requesting the appropriation of $1,618,683 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Affordable Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust. 7.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0527) Requesting the appropriation of $180,000 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the Substance Use Prevention Coordinator position for FY 2024 and FY 2025. 7.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0539) Requesting the appropriation of $135,050.89 from the Parks and Open Space Stabilization fund for completion of the 25% design services for Union Square Plaza and Streetscape project. 7.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0533) Requesting authorization to borrow $7,110,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for participation in the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s Local Water System Assistance Program for Water Main Rehabilitation projects. Page 11 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 7.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0530) Requesting authorization to borrow $4,200,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for additional work on the Somerville Ave Streetscape & Utilities project. 7.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0532) Requesting authorization to borrow $2,840,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2023 Building Improvements program. 7.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0531) Requesting authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for additional work on the Somerville Ave Streetscape & Utilities project. 7.10. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0507) Requesting approval of a transfer of $30,000 from the DPW Electrical Account to the DPW Fleet Account for costs related to motor parts and accessories. 7.11. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0542) Requesting the transfer of $12,729.52 in available funds from the Parks & Recreation Uniforms Account to the Department of Public Works Interior Building Maintenance Account for the installation of a buzzer system with a security camera at the Edgerly Building. 7.12. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0633) Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,000 from the Engineering Personal Services Salaries Account to the Infrastructure & Asset Management Personal Services Salaries Account to fund the IAM Administrative Assistant position reclassification. 7.13. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0526) Requesting the use of $14,154.88 in available funds from the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to fund a Finance Manager position. 7.14. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0521) Requesting approval to accept and expend an $18,840 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for mattress recycling. 7.15. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0544) Requesting approval to accept and expend a grant of $2,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to the Public Library for a Library Comix Con event. 7.16. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-0585) Requesting approval of the Citywide Bicycle Network Plan. 7.17. Mayor's Communication (ID # 23-0543) Conveying the newly established Code of Conduct for Board, Commission and Committee members. Page 12 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's Communication (ID # 23-0538) Retirement Board notifying this City Council of a vote at the May 30, 2023 meeting regarding a 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment for eligible retirees. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. Public Communication (ID # 23-0634) John Fragione and Agostino Feola, requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 295-297 Medford Street and 93 Walnut Street from MR3 to MR5. 9.2. Public Communication (ID # 23-0635) Union Square One Development, LLC requesting the adoption of a Zoning Text Amendment to Section 8.17. g. iii to permit variations to build out regulations by special permit in the CC5 District, USQ sub-area. 9.3. License (ID # 23-0551) Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr. 9.4. License (ID # 23-0552) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp. 9.5. License (ID # 23-0553) Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc. 9.6. License (ID # 23-0554) Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons Inc. 9.7. License (ID # 23-0555) Renewing Drainlayer's License, F.E. French Construction Inc. 9.8. License (ID # 23-0560) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C+G Drain Inc. 9.9. License (ID # 23-0556) Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Derenzo Co. 9.10. License (ID # 23-0557) Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc. 9.11. License (ID # 23-0558) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp. 9.12. License (ID # 23-0561) Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Excavation. 9.13. License (ID # 23-0636) Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca. Page 13 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 9.14. License (ID # 23-0559) Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corporation. 9.15. License (ID # 23-0562) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation Corporation. 9.16. License (ID # 23-0563) Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction. 9.17. License (ID # 23-0564) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing & Heating Inc. 9.18. License (ID # 23-0565) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tri Construction Co., Inc. 9.19. License (ID # 23-0566) Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc. 9.20. License (ID # 23-0567) Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St. 9.21. License (ID # 23-0568) Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. 9.22. License (ID # 23-0569) Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row. 9.23. License (ID # 23-0570) Transferring Flammables License, from Internap Corp to Evocative at 50 Inner Belt Rd. 9.24. License (ID # 23-0632) Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. 9.25. License (ID # 23-0571) Renewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709 McGrath Hwy. 9.26. License (ID # 23-0572) Renewing Flammables License, The Home Depot #2667, 75 Mystic Ave. 9.27. License (ID # 23-0573) Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. 9.28. License (ID # 23-0574) Renewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South St. 9.29. License (ID # 23-0576) Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie St. 9.30. License (ID # 23-0578) Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services, 40 Joy St. Page 14 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 9.31. License (ID # 23-0579) Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St. 9.32. License (ID # 23-0580) Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway. 9.33. License (ID # 23-0581) Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St. 9.34. License (ID # 23-0582) Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St. 9.35. License (ID # 23-0583) Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St. 9.36. License (ID # 23-0584) Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St. 9.37. License (ID # 23-0586) Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St. 9.38. License (ID # 23-0587) Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. 9.39. License (ID # 23-0588) Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St. 9.40. License (ID # 23-0589) Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 259 McGrath Hwy. 9.41. License (ID # 23-0590) Renewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell St. 9.42. License (ID # 23-0591) Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 399 Revolution Dr. 9.43. License (ID # 23-0592) Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave. 9.44. License (ID # 23-0593) Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. 9.45. License (ID # 23-0594) Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. 9.46. License (ID # 23-0595) Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St. 9.47. License (ID # 23-0596) Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Page 15 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 9.48. License (ID # 23-0597) Renewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. 9.49. License (ID # 23-0599) Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave. 9.50. License (ID # 23-0600) Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. 9.51. License (ID # 23-0625) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi Inc, Med. #22, 24, 25, 26, 91. 9.52. License (ID # 23-0627) Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael H. Garvey, Med. # 57. 9.53. License (ID # 23-0628) Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave. 9.54. Public Event (ID # 23-0601) Tufts University applying for a Public Event License for Engineers Without Borders 6K Run on April 16 from 12pm to 5:30pm (raindate April 23). 9.55. Public Event (ID # 23-0602) Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Earth Day: Creatively Celebrating Together on April 22 from 11am to 5pm (raindate April 29). 9.56. Public Event (ID # 23-0630) Daniel Wolf applying for a Public Event License for Party @ the Bend on April 29 from 9am to 1pm (raindate April 30). 9.57. Public Event (ID # 23-0603) Somerville Open Studios applying for a Public Event License for Open Studios Information Table on May 6 and 7 from 11:30am to 6:30pm. 9.58. Public Event (ID # 23-0631) Flying Turtle applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest-Flying Turtle on May 13 from 11am to 3pm (raindate May 14). 9.59. Public Event (ID # 23-0605) Jonathan Bernhardt applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Charnwood on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14). 9.60. Public Event (ID # 23-0629) Roberto Fischer applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Beech on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14). 9.61. License (ID # 23-0604) Nate Kaufman applying for a Public Event License for Highland Rd BP on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14). Page 16 of 17
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 9.62. Public Event (ID # 23-0617) Nels Nelson applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Greenville on May 13 from 3:30pm to 6pm (raindate May 14). 9.63. Public Event (ID # 23-0619) Mass Farmers Market applying for a Public Event License for Davis Sq Farmers Market on every Wednesday, May 17-November 22 from 9:30am to 6:30pm. 9.64. Public Event (ID # 23-0621) Alexandra Weiner applying for a Public Event License for Calvin St BP on May 20 from 10am to 8pm (raindate May 21). 9.65. Public Event (ID # 23-0623) Veterans Department applying for a Public Event License for Memorial Day Parade on May 28 from 8am to 3:30pm. 9.66. Public Communication (ID # 23-0639) Seven residents submitting comments re: item 23-0466. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Communication (ID # 23-0642) By Councilor Wilson Conveying the draft schedule for the FY 2024 Budget Review. 10.2. Order (ID # 23-0644) By Councilor Clingan That physical copies of City Council agendas be available in Braille in the Council Chamber at the start of each Council meeting. 10.3. Public Event (ID # 23-0646) Tufts University applying for a Public Event License for Tuftonia's Day Carnival on April 22 from 10am to 12am (raindate April 23). 10.4. Public Event (ID # 23-0647) Tufts Graduate Student Council applying for a Public Event License for Tufts GSC Community 5K on April 29 from 8am to 4pm. 11. LATE ITEMS 12. ADJOURNMENT Page 17 of 17