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City Council — Agenda, Mar 14, 2024
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Published March 12, 2024 2:30 PM, Revised March 14, 2024 12:00 PM.
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 24-0359)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 24-0360)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 24-0361)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
February 8, 2024.
2.
CITATIONS
2.1.
Citation
(ID # 24-0330)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
Commending Crossing Guards for their service
protecting children on a daily basis on their way to and
from school.
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3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-0300)
Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 3 new
Manholes and a total of 522 feet of conduit in Columbia
Street starting from existing Verizon Manhole 44/220 at
the intersection of Tremont Street and Webster Avenue
to an existing Utility Pole 76/4 located in front of 512
Columbia Street.
3.2.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-0301)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 8
feet of conduit in Packard Avenue, from Utility Pole
266/14 to a point of pickup at 123 Packard Avenue.
3.3.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-0302)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 44
feet of conduit in Medford Street, from Manhole 27346
to a point of pickup at 307 Medford Street.
4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Resolution
(ID # 24-0325)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Administration collaborate with this Council to
draft a zoning ordinance to remove the requirement to
build unnecessary new parking spaces.
4.2.
Resolution
(ID # 24-0326)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Wilson
That the Administration provide a written update to this
Council on the status of American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) spending to date.
4.3.
Communication
(ID # 24-0327)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
4.4.
Order
(ID # 24-0337)
By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Scott
That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of
Procurement and Contracting Services update this
Council on the bidding process for IFB 24-39 (Repairs to
Water Main Gate Valves and Appurtenance) and IFB
24-29 (Water Distribution System Maintenance &
Repairs) and ensure documentation is updated on the
city's website for these bids and the previous versions of
these bids (IFB 21-51 and IFB 21-52) when they were
previously awarded in 2021.
4.5.
Order
(ID # 24-0339)
By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Scott
That the Director of Engineering update this Council on
any plans to refresh worn and missing pedestrian
crosswalk pavement markings on South Street, between
Medford Street and Windsor Street.
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4.6.
Resolution
(ID # 24-0341)
By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Clingan and Councilor
Ewen-Campen
That the Administration and the Director of Capital
Projects, in conjunction with the Somerville Public
Schools, update this Council on the scope and costs
involved to renovate the basement of the Edgerly School
to reunite the Winter Hill Community Innovation School
community under one roof, the relevant state and federal
laws triggering required compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, and the decision-making process
around the timeline for proceeding with this work.
4.7.
Communication
(ID # 24-0343)
By Councilor Wilson
In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee,
explaining the FY 2025 Shared Budget Priorities process
with some key upcoming dates.
4.8.
Order
(ID # 24-0338)
By Councilor Sait, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor
Wilson
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management and the Director of the Office of
Sustainability and Environment update this Council on
plans to decarbonize current school buildings and any
future school buildings.
4.9.
Communication
(ID # 24-0340)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
4.10.
Communication
(ID # 24-0342)
By Councilor Strezo
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-0363)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March
12, 2024.
6.A.2. Order
(ID # 24-0174)
By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and
Councilor Sait
Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,000 from the City
Council Legal Services Account to the City Council
Office Supplies Account for the purchase of furniture
and supplies to create a space for children in the City
Council Chamber.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.A.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0189)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $14,327.56
grant with no new match required, from the Department
of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase
of firefighter safety equipment.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0201)
Requesting authorization to borrow $2,240,740 in a
bond, and to appropriate the same amount to participate
in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the Lead
Line Service Replacement program.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-0249)
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community
Development, meeting on February 28, 2024.
6.B.2. Resolution
(ID # 24-0044)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Strezo
That the Administration honor the Commonwealth's
Fourth Annual Crossing Guard Appreciation between
March 1-20, 2024 by planning appreciation events and
opportunities to thank our crossing guards.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.3. Order
(ID # 24-0072)
By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor
Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen,
Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott and Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Health and Human Services provide
an update on the communication efforts and rollout of
the Warming Center, including the plan to inform
Armory tenants, and the plan for security and client
assistance.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.4. Order
(ID # 24-0076)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic
Planning and Community Development discuss the
maintenance plan for the Armory building.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-0248)
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting
on February 27, 2024.
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6.C.2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0144)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 6-59
of the Code of Ordinances, to amend the definition of
guidelines.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-0250)
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public
Safety, meeting on February 29, 2024.
6.E.
RODENT ISSUES SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.E.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-0247)
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues,
meeting on February 27, 2024.
6.E.2. Order
(ID # 24-0150)
By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Ewen-Campen,
Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Wilson, Councilor
Mbah, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Strezo and
Councilor Sait
That the Environmental Health Coordinator discuss
alternatives to the use of bait traps containing poison to
dispatch rats.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
6.F.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-0246)
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting
on February 26, 2024.
6.F.2. Order
(ID # 24-0041)
By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Parking ensure that the parking
meters in front of the Tufts Administration Building
(TAB) are reserved for TAB building visitors with
disability placards, Mondays through Fridays from 9:00
AM - 2:00 PM, to assist with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.3. Order
(ID # 24-0088)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Engineering install robust,
permanent pedestrian crossing signage at the intersection
of Vinal and Highland Avenues, given the importance of
this crosswalk for High School students and many others.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.F.4. Order
(ID # 24-0170)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Parking establish alternative drop off
zones, including reverse direction drop off zones, in front
of the City Hall concourse from the hours of 7:30 AM to
8:15 AM and 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM while portions of
Highland Avenue are under active construction near the
High School, City Hall and the Central Library.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.5. Order
(ID # 24-0171)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Parking
discuss if and where additional Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) walking routes and ADA parking
spots have been designated for visitors to the High
School, City Hall and the Central Library while Highland
Avenue construction is underway and while current
routes and ADA parking spots may be inaccessible due
to construction.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0245)
Requesting approval to appropriate $450,000 from the
Traffic Safety Stabilization fund for engineering and
streetscape reconstruction work in the Western
Washington Street area.
7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0276)
Requesting the appropriation of $10,000 from the
Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Historic
Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum for
preservation of assets in the museum's collections.
7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0332)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $8,050 from the
Police Department Personal Services Overtime Account
to the Police Department Special Items Grant Match
Account to fund the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition
Community Safety Initiative Shannon Grant match.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0323)
Requesting approval to enter into a contract with outside
legal counsel for the appeal of the Superior Court
judgment against the Somerville Redevelopment
Authority in the matter of the 90 Washington Street
property at Cobble Hill.
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7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0193)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension to
4/30/2025 for the contract with ADS LLC for flow
metering services.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0280)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension to
6/30/2025 for the contract with Classic Site Solutions, to
complete approved additional design services for the
Healey schoolyard, soccer field and path.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0274)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,873,000
grant with no new match required, from the Department
of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of
Strategic Planning & Community Development Housing
Division for replacing windows in the Mystic River and
Mystic View housing developments.
7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0320)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $131,920
grant from the Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency
and Conservation Block Grant program to the Office of
Sustainability and Environment to partially fund the
Argenziano LED conversion project.
7.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0334)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500
grant with no new match required, from SFY2024
Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program
to the Police Department for overtime to provide
adequate shift coverage.
7.10.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0216)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $39,000
grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas
Security Initiative (UASI) to the Fire Department for the
installation of security cameras for fire stations.
7.11.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0333)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,150
grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan
Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative to the
Police Department for youth violence prevention..
7.12.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0215)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Kenneth
Silva to the position of Fire Deputy Chief.
7.13.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0298)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of
Nicholas Salerno as Elections Commissioner.
7.14.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0307)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Allison
Bernard to the Urban Forestry Committee.
7.15.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0308)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Marion
Davis to the Urban Forestry Committee.
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7.16.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0310)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Adwoa
Ampene to the Urban Forestry Committee.
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 24-0126)
Director of Health and Human Services conveying the
Board of Health Annual Report for 2022.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 24-0217)
Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, The
Public, 563 Broadway.
9.2.
License
(ID # 24-0218)
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, The Public,
563 Broadway.
9.3.
License
(ID # 24-0314)
New Drainlayer's License, Mass Earthworks &
Demolition.
9.4.
License
(ID # 24-0346)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation.
9.5.
License
(ID # 24-0234)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Albanese Brothers Inc.
9.6.
License
(ID # 24-0219)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Alfa Excavation Inc.
9.7.
License
(ID # 24-0299)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering
Corp.
9.8.
License
(ID # 24-0345)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering.
9.9.
License
(ID # 24-0220)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services LLC.
9.10.
License
(ID # 24-0351)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp.
9.11.
License
(ID # 24-0306)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction.
9.12.
License
(ID # 24-0313)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc.
9.13.
License
(ID # 24-0279)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions
Inc.
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9.14.
License
(ID # 24-0256)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway
Construction Inc.
9.15.
License
(ID # 24-0221)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Coastal Landscape
Management.
9.16.
License
(ID # 24-0222)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp.
9.17.
License
(ID # 24-0224)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc.
9.18.
License
(ID # 24-0316)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons
Inc.
9.19.
License
(ID # 24-0321)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction
LLC.
9.20.
License
(ID # 24-0347)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation
LLC.
9.21.
License
(ID # 24-0350)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C+G Drain Inc.
9.22.
License
(ID # 24-0223)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett Co., Inc.
9.23.
License
(ID # 24-0273)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JF Excavation Corp.
9.24.
License
(ID # 24-0318)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co.,
Inc.
9.25.
License
(ID # 24-0225)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment
Corporation.
9.26.
License
(ID # 24-0282)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction.
9.27.
License
(ID # 24-0233)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co., LLC.
9.28.
License
(ID # 24-0290)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, M.T. Mayo Corp.
9.29.
License
(ID # 24-0257)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.
9.30.
License
(ID # 24-0243)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Constructions
Corp.
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9.31.
License
(ID # 24-0344)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, R.M. Pacella Inc.
9.32.
License
(ID # 24-0244)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation
Inc.
9.33.
License
(ID # 24-0283)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating
LLC.
9.34.
License
(ID # 24-0226)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo
Ambulance Service Inc, 137 Washington St.
9.35.
License
(ID # 24-0227)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N
Joy, 626 Somerville Ave.
9.36.
License
(ID # 24-0228)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen,
195 Elm St.
9.37.
License
(ID # 24-0291)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling
Kitchen, 215 Highland Ave.
9.38.
License
(ID # 24-0229)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin
Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave.
9.39.
License
(ID # 24-0292)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer
Campus Center, 44 Professors Row.
9.40.
License
(ID # 24-0293)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch
Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row.
9.41.
License
(ID # 24-0230)
Renewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC,
101 South St.
9.42.
License
(ID # 24-0231)
Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service
Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Ave.
9.43.
License
(ID # 24-0277)
Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St.
9.44.
License
(ID # 24-0297)
Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport
Services Inc, 40 Joy St.
9.45.
License
(ID # 24-0236)
Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St.
9.46.
License
(ID # 24-0232)
Renewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair Inc, 621
Somerville Ave.
9.47.
License
(ID # 24-0235)
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45
Broadway.
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9.48.
License
(ID # 24-0352)
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161
Broadway.
9.49.
License
(ID # 24-0348)
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258
Broadway.
9.50.
License
(ID # 24-0237)
Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service,
4 Joy St.
9.51.
License
(ID # 24-0278)
Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St.
9.52.
License
(ID # 24-0238)
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services Inc, 45
Webster Ave.
9.53.
License
(ID # 24-0294)
Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56
Joy St.
9.54.
License
(ID # 24-0239)
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 71 Linwood
St.
9.55.
License
(ID # 24-0240)
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 259
McGrath Hwy.
9.56.
License
(ID # 24-0241)
Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service Center, 45
Mystic Ave.
9.57.
License
(ID # 24-0349)
Renewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell St.
9.58.
License
(ID # 24-0242)
Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 399
Revolution Dr.
9.59.
License
(ID # 24-0258)
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston,
161 Linwood St.
9.60.
License
(ID # 24-0259)
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston
Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St.
9.61.
License
(ID # 24-0272)
Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, 22 Marshall
St.
9.62.
License
(ID # 24-0260)
Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and
Mechanic, 12 Joy St.
9.63.
License
(ID # 24-0355)
Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182
Pearl St.
9.64.
License
(ID # 24-0322)
Renewing Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 61
Washington St.
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9.65.
License
(ID # 24-0295)
Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463
McGrath Hwy.
9.66.
License
(ID # 24-0261)
Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193
Somerville Ave.
9.67.
License
(ID # 24-0262)
Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc, 20
Assembly Square Dr.
9.68.
License
(ID # 24-0263)
Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69
Webster Ave.
9.69.
License
(ID # 24-0264)
Renewing Open Air Vendor License, The Somerville
Flea, Buena Vista parking lot.
9.70.
License
(ID # 24-0296)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking
LLC, 55 Day St.
9.71.
License
(ID # 24-0265)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust,
147 Highland Ave.
9.72.
License
(ID # 24-0266)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of
Boston, 161 Linwood St.
9.73.
License
(ID # 24-0354)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto
Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St.
9.74.
License
(ID # 24-0268)
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals
Inc, 475 Columbia St.
9.75.
License
(ID # 24-0269)
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis,
93 Holland St.
9.76.
License
(ID # 24-0353)
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum
Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St.
9.77.
License
(ID # 24-0270)
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Talewsky
Enterprises Inc, 508 Columbia St.
9.78.
License
(ID # 24-0315)
Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Somerville
Transportation Company Inc to Bostonshuttles.com LLP
for Medallions #69 and #71.
9.79.
License
(ID # 24-0317)
Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Eastern
Transportation Company Inc to BAETDA Transportation
Services LLC for Medallions #73 and #87.
9.80.
License
(ID # 24-0271)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med.
#79.
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9.81.
License
(ID # 24-0267)
New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Ravelo's Auto
Sales, 61 Washington St, for 0 vehicles inside and 1
vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm,
Sun: closed.
9.82.
License
(ID # 24-0275)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four
Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St.
9.83.
License
(ID # 24-0281)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motorcycles
& More LLC, 109 Bailey Rd.
9.84.
License
(ID # 24-0356)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pearl Street
Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St.
9.85.
Public Event
(ID # 24-0303)
St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License
for Easter Vigil on March 30 from 7pm to 8:30pm.
9.86.
Public Event
(ID # 24-0304)
Janine Fay applying for a Public Event License for
Dancing in the Street on April 4 from 4:30pm to 9:30pm
(raindate April 5).
9.87.
Public Event
(ID # 24-0311)
SomerPromise applying for a Public Event License for
Week of Young Child Celebration on April 11 from
3:30pm to 7:30pm.
9.88.
Public Event
(ID # 24-0312)
Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event
License for M.O.M.'s 5K Run and Walk for Cancer on
May 12 from 7am to 2pm.
9.89.
Public Event
(ID # 24-0305)
Arts Council and New England Hongkongers
Association applying for a Public Event License for New
England Hong Kong Festival on May 18 from 2:30pm to
9:30pm (raindate May 19).
9.90.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-0288)
Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Yesenia
Alfaro to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.
9.91.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-0289)
Tufts University conveying its Spring 2024
Accountability Report.
9.92.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-0309)
Harvard University conveying its Spring 2024
Accountability Report.
9.93.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-0284)
Lexi Herter submitting comments re: pedestrian safety.
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9.94.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-0285)
Josh Dahl submitting comments re: blocked sidewalk.
9.95.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-0286)
Derek DuPont submitting comments re: ShotSpotter
sensors.
9.96.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-0287)
Jim Bossi submitting comments re: affordable housing.
9.97.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-0328)
Ten individuals, including five residents, submitting
comments re: item 24-0059, a Zoning Map Amendment
to change the zoning district of 321 Washington Street
from Fabrication (FAB) to Commercial Industry (CI).
9.98.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-0329)
Union Square Neighborhood Council submitting
comments re: Community Benefits Agreement Summits
regarding Somernova Project.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Order
(ID # 24-0369)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Director
update this Council on plans to allocate funds to
implement a medical debt cancellation program.
10.2.
Order
(ID # 24-0370)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and
Environment update this Council on the design, cost, and
implementation timeline for the city's composting
program.
10.3.
Order
(ID # 24-0372)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Mobility implement daylighting at
the odd side intersection of Medford and Bartlett Streets,
to remove one parking spot next to the mailbox to
improve safety.
10.4.
Order
(ID # 24-0376)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Racial and Social Justice update this
Council on policy proposals from the Anti-Violence
Working Group convened last year.
10.5.
Resolution
(ID # 24-0366)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
In Support of Racially Inclusive Curriculum.
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10.6.
Resolution
(ID # 24-0367)
By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Sait
In Support of Higher Education for All.
10.7.
Resolution
(ID # 24-0368)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Administration update this Council about the
length of the ShotSpotter contract and discontinue its use
by all relevant departments.
10.8.
Resolution
(ID # 24-0371)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Administration update this Council on plans for
the $244,891.15 received as part of the Massachusetts
Municipal Opioid Abatement Payments.
10.9.
Communication
(ID # 24-0377)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
10.10. Communication
(ID # 24-0378)
By Councilor Davis
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
10.11. Communication
(ID # 24-0383)
By Councilor Wilson
Conveying an invitation to watch the 2023/24 middle
grades intramural futsal boys and girls championship
games on Saturday, March 16, at the East Somerville
Community School gym.
10.12. Order
(ID # 24-0384)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect 112
Broadway, 176-182 Broadway, and 24-28 Broadway for
violations and report the findings to the Ward 1 City
Councilor.
10.13. Order
(ID # 24-0385)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Inspectional Services update the
Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with
176-182 Broadway, formerly Patsy's Pastries, in the last
ten years.
10.14. Order
(ID # 24-0386)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Inspectional Services update the
Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with
112 Broadway, formerly the East End Grill, for any
violations within the last ten years.
10.15. Order
(ID # 24-0387)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Inspectional Services update the
Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with
24-28 Broadway, the former Taco Loco site, due to
repeated cleanliness and business violations within the
last two years.
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10.16. Order
(ID # 24-0388)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Inspectional Services appears before
the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to
discuss implementation of the Vacant Properties
Ordinance, and provide the Ward 1 Councilor with a list
of registered properties, the dates they were registered
and any fees and fines associated with the properties.
10.17. Order
(ID # 24-0389)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before
the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to
discuss the department's methods of reporting, inputting
and organizing fines within their databases.
10.18. Communication
(ID # 24-0390)
By Councilor Sait
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.
10.19. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0324)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections
2-371, 11-125, and 11-164 the Code of Ordinances to
reflect current operations of the water and sewer
department, and provide time and flexibility for financial
planning and development of rate forecast models.
10.20. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0331)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections
11-1, 11-3, 11-4, Article V, 11-121, 11-124, 11-125,
11-126, 11-176, 11-182, and 11-183 of the Code of
Ordinances to reflect current department name, titles, and
operations of the water and sewer department.
10.21. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0335)
Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the
Open Space and Acquisition Stabilization Fund to
purchase the parcel at 508-512 Columbia Street.
10.22. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0336)
Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the
Parks Stabilization Fund to purchase the parcel located at
508-512 Columbia Street.
10.23. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0319)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $375,224
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities
(PARC) grant with no new match required, from MA
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
(EEA) to the Office of Strategic Planning and
Community Development Public Space and Urban
Forestry Division for renovation and construction of
Henry Hansen Park.
10.24. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0357)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Derek
Doane to the position of Firefighter.
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10.25. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0358)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jack
Haigis to the position of Firefighter.
10.26. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0362)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of John
Tivinis to the position of Firefighter.
10.27. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0364)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas
Cantone to the position of Firefighter.
10.28. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0365)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William
Deeks to the position of Firefighter.
10.29. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-0393)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sergio
Rodriguez to the position of Firefighter.
10.30. License
(ID # 24-0374)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp.
10.31. License
(ID # 24-0381)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Form Up Sitework LLC.
10.32. License
(ID # 24-0375)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation.
10.33. License
(ID # 24-0382)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape
and Const.
10.34. License
(ID # 24-0379)
Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21
Third Ave.
10.35. License
(ID # 24-0392)
Renewing Garage, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182
Washington St.
10.36. License
(ID # 24-0391)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's
Italian Kitchen, 288 Broadway.
10.37. Public
Communication
(ID # 24-0380)
Laura Kiesel submitting comments re: code of conduct.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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