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City Council — Agenda, Nov 14, 2024
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Published November 12, 2024, 2:15 PM, Revised Published November 14, 2024 2:45 PM.
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 24-1617)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 24-1618)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 24-1619)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
October 10, 2024.
2.
CITATIONS
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1556)
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install
approximately 43 feet of conduit in Warren Street,
starting from Utility Pole 1 to a point of pickup at 16
Medford Street.
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3.2.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1554)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install
approximately 115 feet of conduit in Medford Street and
Warren Street, starting from Utility Pole 228/4 to a point
of pickup at 16 Medford Street.
3.3.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1555)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install
approximately 4,098 feet of conduit and three new
manholes in McGrath Highway, Washington Street, and
Joy Street.
3.4.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1557)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install
approximately 65 feet of conduit in Washington Street,
from Utility Pole 358/29 to a point of pickup at 192
Washington Street.
3.5.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1558)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install
approximately 53 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue,
from existing Manhole 28941 to an approximate point of
pickup at 557 Somerville Avenue.
3.6.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1559)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install
approximately 122 feet of conduit in Laurel Street and
Somerville Avenue, from Utility Pole 199/0 to an
approximate point of pickup at a proposed handhole at
515 Somerville Avenue.
4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Order
(ID # 24-1591)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management provide an update on the redesign plan for
the Kennedy School front playground.
4.2.
Order
(ID # 24-1592)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Mobility install a raised crosswalk at
the intersection of Cedar Street and the Community Path.
4.3.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1611)
By Councilor Sait and Councilor Wilson
That the Administration, in its capacity as owner and
landlord of The Armory, ensure that all tenants of the
facility are offered legal leases or licenses.
4.4.
Order
(ID # 24-1593)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management provide an update on the condition of the
Somerville High School building exterior tiles.
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4.5.
Order
(ID # 24-1594)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management provide a timeline and update for
installation of a new classroom on the third-floor atrium
at the Argenziano School.
4.6.
Order
(ID # 24-1595)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management provide a timeline and update on the
creation of a production kitchen at the Argenziano
School.
4.7.
Order
(ID # 24-1596)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide
information on the procurement and installation of
window blinds for certain classrooms at Somerville High
School that have unobstructed views from the hallways
and need blinds in order to conduct lockdown
procedures.
4.8.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1597)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Administration provide an update to this
Council on the Citywide Parking and Curb Use report
and what recommendations, if any, have been
implemented.
4.9.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1603)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Administration work to establish a Language
Access Ordinance to codify constituents’ right to timely,
meaningful, and culturally competent language access
services.
4.10.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1604)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Mbah
Reaffirming Somerville’s commitment as a Sanctuary
and Trust Act City for justice, equity, and inclusion.
4.11.
Order
(ID # 24-1607)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Mobility re-evaluate and strengthen
the NO TRUCKS signage at the corner of Warren
Avenue and Bow Street in the aftermath of the
18-wheeler that became seriously stuck and blocked
traffic on November 10-11, 2024.
4.12.
Order
(ID # 24-1609)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Engineering update this Council on
the timeline to straighten the community path crossing of
School Street.
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4.13.
Order
(ID # 24-1610)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Mobility install bicycle traffic lights
and appropriate YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS signage at
the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Park Street.
4.14.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1608)
By Councilor Mbah and Councilor McLaughlin
That the Administration provide this Council with a
comprehensive status update of all Veterans Monuments
affected by the construction and renovations around the
High School complex.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
CHARTER REVIEW SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-1586)
Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review,
meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 29,
2024.
6.A.2. Resolution
(ID # 24-0061)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Administration update this City Council on the
status of Charter reform.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.
CHARTER REVIEW SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-1605)
Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review,
meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 13,
2024.
6.C.
OPEN SPACE, ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Withdrawn
(ID # 24-1589)
Withdrawn.
6.D.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-1590)
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public
Safety, meeting on November 12, 2024.
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6.D.2. Order
(ID # 24-0471)
By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Scott, Councilor
Burnley Jr. and Councilor Mbah
That the Director of Racial and Social Justice update this
Council on the promised road map from the consultant
for implementing the recommendations in the report on
Police Staffing and Operations delivered in November.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.3. Resolution
(ID # 24-0478)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Administration convene the appropriate
departments to discuss the monitoring efforts of the wild
turkey population within Somerville and the surrounding
regions.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.4. Resolution
(ID # 24-1199)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Administration discuss with this Council, the
programs and services being offered to the un-housed
population in Davis Square.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.5. Resolution
(ID # 24-1200)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Administration discuss with this Council, its
policies and plans to address the widespread and open
drug use in Davis Square.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.6. Resolution
(ID # 24-1201)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Strezo
That the Administration greatly increase the trash and
needle pickup in and around Davis Square, including
Seven Hills Park and the Community Path.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.7. Resolution
(ID # 24-1204)
By Councilor Davis, Councilor Wilson and Councilor
Burnley Jr.
That the Administration install or replace needle disposal
receptacles in Seven Hills Park and other areas with
secure, appropriately designed equipment.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.D.8. Resolution
(ID # 24-1206)
By Councilor Davis
That the Administration update the Ward Six Councilor
in writing on efforts to address open substance use in
Seven Hills Park and other areas.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.9. Resolution
(ID # 24-1207)
By Councilor Davis
That the Administration update this City Council on
efforts to open an Overdose Prevention Center.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.10.Order
(ID # 24-1209)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Health and Human Services update
this Council on the establishment of an Overdose
Prevention Center, including a timeline for
implementation.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.11.Order
(ID # 24-1299)
By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Wilson, Councilor
Ewen-Campen, Councilor Sait, Councilor Mbah and
Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Health and Human Services update
this Council on interdepartmental efforts to establish a
Warming Center at the Cummings School and the repairs
needed to accomplish this.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.12.Order
(ID # 24-1326)
By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Strezo
That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Coordinator take the necessary measures to ensure ADA
compliance for the second floor of 165 Broadway for the
purposes of expanding youth services.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.D.13.Order
(ID # 24-1413)
By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor
Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah,
Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld,
Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and
Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Inspectional Services submit a
written report of outstanding 311 requests submitted for
the Edgerly School building and provide an update to
this Council with a plan to ensure that staff and students
have safe and appropriate facilities.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.14.Order
(ID # 24-1414)
By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor McLaughlin,
Councilor Wilson, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Pineda
Neufeld, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Sait
That the Chief of Police update this Council on how the
Police Department will ensure members of the public
remain separated during counter-protests.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
6.E.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-1587)
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public
Works, meeting on October 30, 2024.
6.E.2. Order
(ID # 24-0039)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the
bench, previously donated and installed in honor of
longstanding Brown School principal Marilyn Haggerty,
on the Brown School grounds.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.3. Order
(ID # 24-0977)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Commissioner of Public Works install big belly
trash barrels at the intersection of Meacham and
Moreland Streets.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.4. Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1088)
76 registered voters submitting a petition for a public
hearing on the Somerville Internet Task Force 2019
Report and a Feasibility Study on Municipal Broadband,
pursuant to Section 8 of the City Charter.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.E.5. Order
(ID # 24-1202)
By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works create a process
for residents to report downed and dangling utility lines.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.6. Order
(ID # 24-1203)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect any
exterior finishing down to the wood to ensure there is no
asbestos shingling present before granting building
permits.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.7. Resolution
(ID # 24-1205)
By Councilor Davis
That the Administration allocate additional resources to
proactively clean up used needles and other potentially
hazardous items in Seven Hills Park and other areas.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.8. Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1240)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a
new hip guy and anchor at Utility Pole 291/11 in
Prospect Street.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn.
6.E.9. Order
(ID # 24-1268)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Communications discuss the
communication plan to address move-in/move-out
related discarded furniture, including items left on
sidewalks blocking pedestrian pathways and restricting
public way accessibility.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.10. Order
(ID # 24-1272)
By Councilor Mbah
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the
Commissioner of Public Works appear before this
Council to discuss the problems of local restaurants
complying with the requirements of proper waste
handling and contracting for city waste collection.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.E.11. Order
(ID # 24-1418)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Chief Assessor determine the ownership of open
space parcels along McGrath Highway, behind Alston
Street and Chester Avenue to determining who is
responsible for maintenance.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.12. Order
(ID # 24-1419)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect open
space parcels along McGrath Highway, behind Alston
Street and Chester Avenue for rodent activity and bait
accordingly.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.13. Order
(ID # 24-1420)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the open
space parcels along McGrath Highway, behind Alston
Street and Chester Avenue of trash and debris.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.14. Order
(ID # 24-1421)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Parking install a NO THROUGH
STREET sign on Alston Street by the Cross Street
intersection.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.15. Order
(ID # 24-1422)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Tree Warden inspect the trees behind Chester
Avenue and address falling limbs.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.16. Order
(ID # 24-1423)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Inspectional Services address graffiti
on Alston Street and ensure the property owners are
maintaining their properties.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.17. Order
(ID # 24-1424)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility place a sided bump on
Alston Street.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.E.18. Order
(ID # 24-1425)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility prioritize Alston Street for
a potential Neighborways project.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.19. Order
(ID # 24-1426)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Parking enforce parking permit laws
on Alston Street.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.
SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.F.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-1585)
Report of the Committee on School Building Facilities
and Maintenance, meeting on October 28, 2024.
6.F.2. Order
(ID # 24-1285)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor
Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an
update on efforts to eliminate rat infiltration in school
buildings.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.3. Order
(ID # 24-1286)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor
Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss use
restrictions in place for Somerville Public School athletic
teams at Reavis field.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.4. Order
(ID # 24-1287)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor
Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an
update about the functionality of public address, or PA,
systems at multiple Somerville Public School buildings.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.5. Order
(ID # 24-1288)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor
Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an
update on repairs to damaged play structures at the
Capuano Early Education Center schoolyard.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.F.6. Order
(ID # 24-1289)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor
Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an
update on the reliability and repairs of the elevator(s) at
the Winter Hill and Edgerly Schools.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.7. Order
(ID # 24-1301)
By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Pineda Neufeld,
Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Sait
That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the
Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on
plans to minimize the timing impacts of future closures
of the Ginny Smithers Sanders Pool for periodic
maintenance.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.8. Order
(ID # 24-1548)
By Councilor Davis
That the Commissioner of Public Works work with the
Superintendent of Schools to present a plan to
re-introduce composting in the schools.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.F.9. Order
(ID # 24-1549)
By Councilor Davis
That the Director of Parks and Recreation ensure that all
information relating to the schedule for, including any
closures of, the Ginny Smithers pool be communicated to
pool users and updated on the Parks and Recreation and
general city websites.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.G.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
6.G.1. Committee Report
(ID # 24-1588)
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting
on November 4, 2024.
6.G.2. Order
(ID # 24-1399)
By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Ewen-Campen and
Councilor Davis
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on the
current timeline for the Highland Avenue Redesign
Project.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.G.3. Order
(ID # 24-1265)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Mobility and the Director of
Engineering explore how to make the raised sidewalk
located at the intersection of Broadway and Boston
Avenue safer.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.4. Order
(ID # 24-1266)
By Councilor Sait
That the Director of Mobility install a raised crosswalk at
the intersection of Boston and Kidder Avenues.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.5. Order
(ID # 24-1294)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility place speed bumps and
other traffic calming measures along Bonair Street by the
Edgerly School.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.6. Order
(ID # 24-1394)
By Councilor Sait, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor
Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen,
Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor
Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and
Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Mobility install speed limit signage,
and update the signage to NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES
and include scooters and mopeds, along the Community
Path and at all its various entrances.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.G.7. Order
(ID # 24-1416)
By Councilor Sait, Councilor Wilson and Councilor
Davis
That the Director of Mobility work with the Ward 5
Councilor on installing bike parking next to
Neighborhood Produce after the Broadway at Boston
Avenue intersection work is completed.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1544)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 6, 9,
and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new
Research & Development zoning district.
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7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1606)
Requesting the appropriation of $2,400,000 from the
Receipts Reserved for Appropriation, Parking Meter
Receipts Account to reduce the FY 2025 Tax Rate.
7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1573)
Requesting approval of the use of available funds in the
amount of $60,000 from the Department of Public
Works Highway Wages Account to fund the Lets Get
Working Program.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1550)
Requesting the transfer of $5,425 from the Human
Resources Professional & Technical Services Account to
the Law Professional & Technical Services Account for
invoices for the physician on the Medical Panel Review
Board.
7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1545)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of
three years for PMA, LLC for Owner's Project Manager
services for the Somerville High School project.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1546)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension
for Suffolk Construction, for Construction Manager
services for the Somerville High School project.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1547)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension
for Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Inc. for design
services for the Somerville High School project.
7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1562)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$38,803.02 using available funds in the Department of
Public Works Natural Gas Account for natural gas
delivery services.
7.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1569)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$35,917.36 using available funds in the Department of
Public Works Electricity Account for solar generation
services.
7.10.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1566)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$7,539.86 using available funds in the Department of
Public Works Electricity Account for solar generation
services.
7.11.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1543)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling
$5,730 using available funds in the Law Department's
Legal Services Account for outside legal counsel
services.
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7.12.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1571)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$2,682 using available funds in the Department of Public
Works Buildings Rental Equipment Account for
equipment rental services.
7.13.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1572)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$2,569.52 using available funds in the Department of
Public Works Buildings HVAC R&M Account for
HVAC repair services.
7.14.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1570)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$1,710 using available funds in the Department of Public
Works Sanitation Benches & Barrels Account for Big
Belly containers.
7.15.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1600)
Requesting approval of an exemption for Elyse Best as
required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A,
Section 20(d).
7.16.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1601)
Requesting approval of an exemption for Ingrid
Schneider as required by Massachusetts General Law
Chapter 268A, Section 20(d).
7.17.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1563)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Alan
Bishop as Constable.
7.18.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 24-1614)
Conveying an update on water and sewer rate
restructuring.
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 24-1446)
Fair Housing Commission conveying the FY 2023
Annual Report pursuant to Section 17-7 of the Code of
Ordinances.
8.2.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 24-1551)
Chief Assessor requesting to appear at this Council's
November 26, 2024 meeting for the Tax Classification
Public Hearing and the determination and adoption of tax
levy percentages for FY 2025.
8.3.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 24-1552)
Director of Sustainability and Environment conveying an
overview of the Commonwealth’s Clean Energy Goals,
Electric Sector Modernization Plan, demand growth in
Somerville, and capital projects underway or planned.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 24-1560)
New Flammables License, 74M Property Owner, LLC,
74 Middlesex Avenue, storing 6,870 gallons.
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9.2.
License
(ID # 24-1581)
New Sign/Awning License, JMC/STM/TGCI Union
Square I LLC, 346 Somerville Avenue, 2 signs.
9.3.
License
(ID # 24-1561)
Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Cinema Taxi
to Jean B. Victor for Medallion #85.
9.4.
License
(ID # 24-1564)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway
Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.
9.5.
License
(ID # 24-1582)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum
Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia Street.
9.6.
License
(ID # 24-1583)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum
Auto Parts Inc, 0 Windsor Street.
9.7.
License
(ID # 24-1616)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto
Shop, Inc., 463 McGrath Highway.
9.8.
License
(ID # 24-1615)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Webster
Auto Sales, 61 Prospect Street.
9.9.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1565)
Kinsey Scales applying for a Public Event License for
Kinsey Scales Fall Concert on November 17 from 12pm
to 3pm (raindate November 24).
9.10.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1567)
BA Event Promotions applying for a Public Event
License for Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk on December 15
from 6am to 1:30pm.
9.11.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1568)
Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License
for Jan 1 Flag Raising Ceremony on January 1 from 8am
to 2:30pm.
9.12.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1584)
Horace-Ward LLC, Bealm Realty, LLC, Delhi
Properties, LLC, and Delhi Properties ll, LLC requesting
a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district
of 11 Horace Street, 5-7, 9, 13, and 15 Ward Street, and
15 and 21 South Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to
Mid-Rise 6 (MR6).
9.13.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1575)
34 individuals submitting comments re: ceasefire.
9.14.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1576)
Oisín King submitting comments re: leaf blowers.
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9.15.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1577)
Greentown Labs submitting comments re: items
#24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text
amendment to create the Somernova Innovation
Sub-Area.
9.16.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1578)
Mary Burke submitting comments re: towing.
9.17.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1579)
Veterans of Foreign Wars 529 and Disabled American
Veterans 27 submitting comments re: Veterans
memorials and monuments.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Citation
(ID # 24-1628)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
Commending Dagmara Wozniak for her Olympic
success and continued fencing legacy.
10.2.
Order
(ID # 24-1624)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Human Resources address the
actions the Administration has taken to adopt the
recommendations of RESPOND, per item #24-0458, to
support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
10.3.
Order
(ID # 24-1625)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Human Resources update this
Council on efforts to establish an expanded municipal
Paid Family and Medical Leave policy, based on the
Commonwealth's program.
10.4.
Order
(ID # 24-1630)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Racial and Social Justice ensure that
the Commission for Persons with Disabilities has an
assigned note taker.
10.5.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1626)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
To keep Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program
(HIP).
10.6.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1627)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
In support of local social workers.
10.7.
Communication
(ID # 24-1636)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
Conveying that the Administration is hosting a
community meeting regarding the Cummings School
Overnight Warming Center on Monday November 18 at
6:00pm in the Somerville High School cafeteria.
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10.8.
Communication
(ID # 24-1638)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
In his capacity as President, cancelling the Regular
Meeting of this Council scheduled for December 26,
2024.
10.9.
Order
(ID # 24-1637)
By Councilor Scott
That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this
Council to discuss recent extended outages in Ward 2
and mitigation plans for future work.
10.10. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1622)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $34,000
from the FY 2025 Property Tax Levy to the Department
of Public Works Buildings, Rental Buildings Account for
the rental of Porta Potties for the Warming Center.
10.11. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1623)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $30,000
from the FY 2025 Property Tax Levy to the Health &
Human Services, Professional & Technical Service
Account for the procurement of additional security
services for the Warming Center.
10.12. Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1602)
Requesting approval of an exemption for Murshid
Buwembo as required by Massachusetts General Law
Chapter 268A, Section 20(d).
10.13. Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1629)
Amy White submitting comments re: biking
infrastructure.
10.14. Withdrawn
(ID # 24-1331)
Withdrawn.
10.15. Withdrawn
(ID # 24-1371)
Withdrawn.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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