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City Council — Minutes, Oct 12, 2023
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Meeting Minutes
7:00 PM
Thursday, October 12, 2023
NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the City Council's minutes. While reasonable efforts have
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checking with the City Clerk.
1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen.
The Council entered into recess at 7:32 PM and returned at 7:42 PM.
1.1.
Call of the Roll.
Roll Call
(ID # 23-1535)
PLACED ON FILE
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Willie Burnley Jr.
City Councilor At Large Charlotte Kelly
City Councilor At Large Kristen Strezo
City Councilor At Large Jake Wilson
Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin
Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott
Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen
Ward Four City Councilor Jesse Clingan
Ward Five City Councilor Beatriz Gomez Mouakad
Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld
Present:
Ward Six City Councilor Lance L. Davis
Absent:
1.2.
Remembrances.
Remembrances
(ID # 23-1536)
Councilor McLaughlin requested a moment of silence in memory of Nancy
Coutoumas.
Councilors Clingan and Strezo requested a moment of silence in memory of
Loretta Larivee.
APPROVED
RESULT:
1.3.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 14, 2023.
Minutes
(ID # 23-1537)
APPROVED
RESULT:
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2.
CITATIONS
2.1.
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
Commending Gandhy Aldana for her contributions to the Latino community
in Somerville.
Citation
(ID # 23-1533)
Councilor Gomez Mouakad spoke about Ms. Aldana’s dedication to the
city’s Latino community and schools. She has been an organizer and activist
for housing, health, and education. Ms. Aldana thanked the Council for this
recognition and spoke of Somerville being a city that welcomes and offers
opportunities to immigrants from other countries.
APPROVED
RESULT:
2.2.
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
Commending Ivan Abarca for his contributions to the Latino community in
Somerville.
Citation
(ID # 23-1534)
Councilor Gomez Mouakad spoke about Mr. Abarca’s dedication to
Somerville’s immigrant community since his arrival here in 2012. A native
of Mexico, Mr. Abarca has taught at multiple places around the world. Here
at home, he has been actively involved with youth soccer in the city and has
been an organizer and activist for housing, health, and education. Mr.
Abarca thanked the Council for this recognition and said that his work goes
beyond the Latino community. He spoke of his experiences being an
immigrant in different countries and said that there is a huge disconnect
between Somerville’s city services and immigrants for a multitude of
reasons and that immigrants don’t know that the city is here to help them.
Councilor Wilson spoke about his interactions with Mr. Abarca and the
impact that he’s had on the youth soccer program in Somerville.
APPROVED
RESULT:
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 50 feet of conduit in
Allen Street, from Manhole 31939 to a point of pickup at 13 Allen Street.
Grant of Location
(ID # 23-1527)
Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and
explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the
Public Hearing was closed.
APPROVED
RESULT:
3.2.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 302 feet of
conduit and a new manhole as follows: Starting from existing Manhole
86582 located at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Allen Street to a
new manhole. From said manhole, to a point of pickup at 21 Allen Street.
Grant of Location
(ID # 23-1528)
Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and
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explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the
Public Hearing was closed.
APPROVED
RESULT:
3.3.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 7 feet of conduit in
Alpine Street, from Utility Pole 7/1 to a point of pickup at 2 Alpine Street.
Grant of Location
(ID # 23-1529)
Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and
explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the
Public Hearing was closed.
APPROVED
RESULT:
3.4.
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install
198 feet of conduit in pathway between Gore Street, Cambridge and
Medford Street, from existing Verizon Manhole 26/514 to a point of pickup
at 14 McGrath Highway.
Grant of Location
(ID # 23-1530)
Jeff Harrington, representing Cambridge Network Solutions, spoke in favor
of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further
speakers, the Public Hearing was closed.
APPROVED
RESULT:
4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Engineering consider installing speed humps and
additional traffic calming measures to address excessive speed and
cut-through traffic on Warren Avenue.
Order
(ID # 23-1509)
APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION
RESULT:
Traffic and Parking Committee
FOLLOWUP:
4.2.
By Councilor Strezo
That the Administration report on the fall and winter food distribution plans
for Winter Hill Community Innovation School students at both locations.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1510)
APPROVED
RESULT:
4.3.
By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Clingan
That the Administration provide an update on the Edgerly building kitchen
equipment, and discuss the plan to serve the Winter Hill Community
Innovation School youth and future city programs.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1511)
APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION
RESULT:
School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special
Committee
FOLLOWUP:
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4.4.
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That this City Council hereby recognizes the month from September 15th to
October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1525)
Councilor Gomez Mouakad read the Resolution into the record and then
asked, “Does Somerville care about Latinos?”. She spoke about the
challenges facing Latinos explaining that there’s a need to understand who
they are and who their neighbors are. She went on to say that the city needs
to find ways to reach out and learn about the Latino customs, because
understanding creates bonds in the community. Councilor Gomez Mouakad
also said that the city needs to do more to protect local businesses in the city
and to understand what services are most important to the Latino community
and how to provide them.
APPROVED
RESULT:
4.5.
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Clingan, Councilor
Ewen-Campen, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Wilson and Councilor
Strezo
Supporting the passage of H.3802 and S.1489, An Act Creating a Municipal
and Public Safety Building Authority.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1526)
Councilor Clingan read the Resolution into the record and said that
municipalities need oversight for the care of their buildings. Councilor
Gomez Mouakad noted that the city needs a lot of infrastructure work and
that there is limited funding available. She said that the city needs to seek
out every source of available revenue to allow it to have an ambitious repair
and rehabilitation program.
APPROVED
RESULT:
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1.
David Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 0 White Street Place from
Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Urban Residential (UR) and 14 White Street Place
from Neighborhood Residential (NR) to UR.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1033)
Councilor Gomez Mouakad commented that this is a reasonable request and
she received no objections from neighbors. The item was approved, enrolled
and ordained.
ORDINANCE ORDAINED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At
Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor
At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin,
Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City
Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor
Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, and
Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld
AYE:
Ward Six City Councilor Davis
ABSENT:
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6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
6.A.1.
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 5, 2023.
Committee Report
(ID # 23-1514)
Councilor McLaughlin presented the Committee Report and said that no
votes were taken. The committee discussed amending the Zoning
Ordinances to remove the prohibition on more than four unrelated adults
living together. The committee also discussed bringing the city into
compliance with the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act. Both of
those items will be discussed at a future meeting.
APPROVED
RESULT:
6.A.2.
Conveying the Somerville Linkage Nexus Study Final Report.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 23-0356)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.A.3.
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.
Order
(ID # 23-0459)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.A.4.
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.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-0635)
PLACED ON FILE
RESULT:
6.B.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.B.1.
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 3,
2023.
Committee Report
(ID # 23-1504)
Councilor Kelly presented the Committee Report and noted that item
#23-0076 will be severed from the report and returned to committee for
further consideration. Councilor Burnley stated his desire to move forward
with item #23-0076 this evening. Councilor Kelly’s preference, based on her
discussion with Committee Chair Davis, was to return the item to
committee. Legislative Liaison Carrillo addressed the Council saying that
there are a few pieces that the Administration would like to shore up and
Councilor Strezo noted the importance of considering any unintended
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consequences. Councilor Burnley said the Administration’s explanation is
incoherent and strange since there were no concerns earlier. He asked for a
vote on severing the item from the Committee Report. The motion to sever
was approved on a roll call vote of 9 in favor (McLaughlin, Scott, Strezo,
Clingan, Wilson, Gomez Mouakad, Kelly, Pineda Neufeld, Ewen-Campen),
1 opposed (Burnley), 1 absent (Davis), and the item was returned to the
Legislative Matters Committee.
Councilor Kelly moved to discharge item #23-1480 from the Legislative
Matters Committee and refer it to the Finance Committee. The motion was
approved.
APPROVED
RESULT:
6.B.2.
By Councilor Davis
That the City Solicitor draft language to change all pronouns in the city’s
ordinances to gender-neutral.
Order
(ID # 22-0035)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.B.3.
By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Ewen-Campen
Amendment to Ordinance 2-221, regarding adult use marijuana licenses, as
described within.
Ordinance
(ID # 22-0168)
PLACED ON FILE
RESULT:
6.B.4.
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Mobility review the attached draft Act Relative to the
Operation and Regulation of Electric Bicycles in the City of Salem and
consider supporting similar legislation.
Order
(ID # 22-0278)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.B.5.
By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Kelly, Councilor Wilson, Councilor
Clingan, Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Scott
Amending Chapter 8, Article I of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new
section regarding Closed Captioning Accessibility.
Ordinance
(ID # 23-0076)
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Legislative Matters Committee
FOLLOWUP:
6.C.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
6.C.1.
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on
October 2, 2023.
Committee Report
(ID # 23-1502)
Councilor Clingan presented the Committee Report and commented that
most of the actions taken were ‘housekeeping’. Several items weren’t able to
be discussed due to a lack of city staff being available.
APPROVED
RESULT:
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6.C.2.
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Engineering and the Superintendent of Water and Sewer
appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public
Works to discuss the notification protocols for street work and water
shutoffs.
Order
(ID # 23-0055)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.3.
By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove, or raise to a
safe height, the cables attached to a pole at the intersection of Harvard and
Monmouth Streets, and report to the City Council who owns the pole.
Order
(ID # 23-0328)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.4.
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.
Order
(ID # 23-0524)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.5.
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.
Order
(ID # 23-0525)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.6.
By Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human
height, the dangling wire tied to a street sign in front of 88 Foskett Street,
and report to this City Council who owns the pole.
Order
(ID # 23-0780)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.7.
By Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human
height, the wire wrapped around a pole at 336 Washington Street, and report
to this City Council who owns the pole.
Order
(ID # 23-0783)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
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6.C.8.
By Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or move to a safer
location, the heavy cables tied to wires and suspended above the sidewalk in
front of 67-69 Merriam Street, and report to this City Council who owns the
poles.
Order
(ID # 23-0787)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.9.
By Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human
height, the dangling wires in front of 143 Hudson Street, and report to this
City Council who owns the poles.
Order
(ID # 23-0788)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.10.
By Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human
height, the dangling wires in front of 43 Hudson Street, and report to this
City Council who owns the poles.
Order
(ID # 23-0789)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.11.
By Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or relocate the wires tied
around a pole in front of 21 Properzi Way, and report to this City Council
who owns the poles.
Order
(ID # 23-0790)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.12.
By Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human
height, the wire wrapped around a pole in front of 54 Porter Street, and
report back to this City Council who owns the pole.
Order
(ID # 23-0883)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.13.
By Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human
height, the wire wrapped around a street sign in front of 9 Brastow Avenue,
and report back to this City Council who owns the pole.
Order
(ID # 23-0884)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.14.
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering, the Director of Water and Sewer, and the
Executive Director of the Arts Council collaborate to start an "Adopt a
Catch Basin" program to promote visibility and cleanliness of catch basins
in creative and artistic ways.
Order
(ID # 23-0885)
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WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.15.
By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Mobility install speed bumps on Myrtle Street, Lincoln
Avenue and Virginia Street.
Order
(ID # 23-0887)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.16.
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding the
pavement of Otis Street, which is half completed on one side.
Order
(ID # 23-0888)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.17.
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on the unfinished
side of Otis Street.
Order
(ID # 23-0889)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.18.
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility repaint the NO BIKES ON SIDEWALKS
signs along East Broadway.
Order
(ID # 23-0892)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.19.
By Councilor Strezo and Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human
height, the low hanging wire in front of 11 Bonair Street, and report to this
City Council who owns the pole.
Order
(ID # 23-0996)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.20.
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering utilize the partial paving program to
address streets in East Somerville that have private trench restoration, to
ensure half-paved streets are fully paved.
Order
(ID # 23-0997)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.C.21.
By Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works raise the low-hanging wires in front
of 50 Chandler Street so that they do not get snagged on cars.
Order
(ID # 23-1363)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.D.
SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
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6.D.1.
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and
Maintenance, meeting on October 4, 2023.
Committee Report
(ID # 23-1512)
Councilor Gomez Mouakad presented the Committee Report and said that
the committee received updates on several items before it. She asked
councilors to look at the timeline for the city’s school buildings, especially
the high school.
APPROVED
RESULT:
6.D.2.
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson
That the Administration develop a five-year assessment plan for school
building systems and structures for all schools over five years old, to ensure
proper funding is in place for capital repairs and to ensure the safety and
undisrupted operation of schools.
Resolution
(ID # 23-0992)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.D.3.
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson
That the Administration publish yearly on the city website, a list of ongoing
school repairs and improvements, similar to that posted by Chelsea Public
Schools, and provide a yearly report to the City Council of such repairs and
improvements before and after completion.
Resolution
(ID # 23-0993)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
6.D.4.
By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Capital Projects provide this Council with a printed
timeline for the reconstruction of a new Winter Hill Community School.
Order
(ID # 23-1359)
WORK COMPLETED
RESULT:
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Requesting the appropriation of $113,440 from the Community Preservation
Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to Just A Start for restoration and
reinstallation of a historic window at 24 Webster Ave.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1493)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.2.
Requesting the appropriation of $67,478 from the Community Preservation
Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to the Somerville Museum for
storage area renovation.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1492)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
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REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.3.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,059.72 from the Health and Human
Services Professional and Technical Account to the Department of Public
Works Building Rentals Account for three additional seasonal, portable
bathrooms.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1403)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.4.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a grant with no new match
required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for
the reimbursement of Hazardous Material Response Team members.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1501)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.5.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $44,167.81 using
available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for
solar net metering.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1474)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.6.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $26,721.10 using
available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for
solar net metering.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1496)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.7.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $25,418.02 using
available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for
solar net metering.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1475)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
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Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.8.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,729.64 using
available funds in the Department of Public Works Natural Gas Account for
natural gas supply services.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1497)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.9.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,625 using
available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community
Development Parks and Urban Forestry Division Account for Wedding
Nook and Quincy Street open space production.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1404)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.10.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,436.40 using
available funds in the Department of Public Works Grounds R&M Facility,
Parks & Playgrounds for irrigation system repair and maintenance.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1498)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.11.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $371.44 using
available funds in the Department of Public Works Motor Parts &
Accessories Account for pump replacement parts.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1500)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.12.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $280 using available
funds in the Department of Public Works Employee Training Account for
Construction Supervisor continuing education.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1499)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
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7.13.
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for
GrayKey Digital Forensics Analysis Tool.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1531)
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Legislative Matters Committee
FOLLOWUP:
7.14.
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for
Camera Ticket Enforcement.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1532)
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Legislative Matters Committee
FOLLOWUP:
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
City Clerk conveying information regarding item #23-0076, amending the
Code of Ordinances by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning
Accessibility.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 23-1507)
PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION
RESULT:
Legislative Matters Committee
FOLLOWUP:
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
Tivoli Olsen applying for a Public Event License for Murdock St BP on
October 14 from 10:30am to 6:30pm (raindate October 15).
Public Event
(ID # 23-1524)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
9.2.
Jack Connolly applying for a Public Event License for Grove St BP on
October 14 from 1pm to 7pm (raindates October 15 and October 21).
Public Event
(ID # 23-1523)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
9.3.
Lorna McKenzie-Pollock applying for a Public Event License for Prospect
Hill BP on October 14 from 3pm to 8pm (raindate October 15).
Public Event
(ID # 23-1520)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
9.4.
Dolly Goldenberg applying for a Public Event License for Belmont St
Halloween BP on October 29 from 1pm to 6pm.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1518)
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Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
9.5.
Kim Durniak applying for a Public Event License for Norwood Ave BP on
October 29 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate November 5).
Public Event
(ID # 23-1519)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
9.6.
Ani Ajemian applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Heath
on October 29 from 1pm to 9pm.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1522)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
9.7.
Kelsey Kent applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on
Lexington on October 31 from 4pm to 9pm.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1521)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
9.8.
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) conveying the
alteration of location of a section of State highway.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1506)
PLACED ON FILE
RESULT:
9.9.
Five residents submitting comments re: item #23-0940, a Zoning Map
Amendment to change the zoning district of 200 Inner Belt Road from
Commercial Industry (CI) to High-Rise (HR).
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1334)
PLACED ON FILE AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION
RESULT:
Land Use Committee
FOLLOWUP:
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Withdrawn.
Withdrawn
(ID # 23-1495)
WITHDRAWN
RESULT:
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10.2.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $30,020 from the Parking Department
Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Capital-Building Lease Account for
rental of parking spaces per the lease agreement between the Trustees of
Tufts College and the City of Somerville.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1538)
Councilor Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12
and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
10.3.
New Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp.
License
(ID # 23-1540)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
10.4.
Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes St.
License
(ID # 23-1541)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
10.5.
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St.
License
(ID # 23-1542)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
10.6.
Transferring Flammables License, from John's Auto sales to Sam's Gas &
Service 166 Boston Avenue.
License
(ID # 23-1546)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 10.6 through 10.8
and refer them to the Licenses and Permits Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Licenses and Permits Committee
FOLLOWUP:
10.7.
New Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166 Boston Avenue, 2
vehicles inside, 4 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-4pm, Sun:
closed.
License
(ID # 23-1545)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 10.6 through 10.8
and refer them to the Licenses and Permits Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Licenses and Permits Committee
FOLLOWUP:
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10.8.
New Used Car Dealer License, Sam's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue, 0
vehicles inside, 28 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm,
Sun: closed.
License
(ID # 23-1544)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 10.6 through 10.8
and refer them to the Licenses and Permits Committee.
REFERRED FOR RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
Licenses and Permits Committee
FOLLOWUP:
10.9.
Katie Aucella applying for a Public Event License for Elizabeth Peabody
House Fall Festival on October 14 from 9am to 6pm (raindate October 15).
Public Event
(ID # 23-1543)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
10.10.
Emma Garfinkel applying for a Public Event License for Pomi Playground
Playdate on October 26 from 2pm to 6:30pm.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1549)
Councilor Burnley moved to waive the readings of items 9.1 through 9.7,
10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.
APPROVED
RESULT:
10.11.
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for 2nd Annual Truck O
Treat on October 26 from 4pm to 8pm.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1548)
APPROVED
RESULT:
10.12.
Robert Collins submitting comments re: transportation infrastructure.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1539)
PLACED ON FILE
RESULT:
11.
LATE ITEMS
11.1.
By Councilor Scott
That the Chief of Police provide a written explanation, and any
accompanying documentation, of the Police Department’s receipt of
GrayKey surveillance technology from Urban Areas Security Initiative
(UASI)/Boston without requiring a grant acceptance from the City Council.
Order
(ID # 23-1480)
APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION
RESULT:
Finance Committee
FOLLOWUP:
12.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was Adjourned at 8:34 PM.
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