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February 25, 2021
69 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin.
Present: Wilfred Mbah, Mary Jo Rossetti, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne, Kristen Strezo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Order #211357 (In her capacity as the Chair of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Committee Report #211263 (Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #210571 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Giovanna Lorenzet Marin to the position...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #210573 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jose DaCosta to the position of Reserve...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #210577 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Fairchild to the position of...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Committee Report #211358 (Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Order #211381 (That this Council authorizes Councilor Rossetti to send a bypass letter to Matthew...).
Every vote, in order
Minutes #211331
Approve the minutes of the January 28, 2021 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 28, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Citation #211332
The Mayor Commending Marvin Spitzer on the auspicious occasion of his 100th birthday
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #211333
Submitted by RCN to install 100 feet of conduit in Whipple Street, connecting existing Utility pole 447/4 to an existing Manhole 24005 near 24 Whipple Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #211334
Submitted by RCN to install 55 feet of conduit in Willow Avenue, connecting existing Utility pole 198-11 to an existing Manhole 11104 near 109 Willow Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #211335
Submitted by Extenet to install 38 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 7502 near Kenneson Road to a proposed handhole, then continuing 2 feet to a small wireless facility at 274 Broadway
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #211336
Submitted by Extenet to install 34 feet of conduit in Broadway from Manhole 1902 near Langmaid Ave to a proposed handhole, then continuing 2 feet to a small wireless facility near 321 Broadway
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211337
That the Director of Health and Human Services, Shape up Somerville, and the Somerville Food Security Coalition update and prepare recommendations for this Council regarding access to food...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the Director of Health and Human Services, Shape up Somerville, and the Somerville Food Security Coalition update and prepare recommendations for this Council regarding access to food resources for anyone who needs help.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211338
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss with this Council a maintenance plan for the city's school buildings, in light of the attached communication
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211339
That Director of Mobility and the Chief Fire Engineer discuss the potential impacts to the Teele Square Firehouse from the proposed Holland Street/Teele Square infrastructure and repaving work
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211340
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council the reason for the increases of Covid cases at Tufts, where 300 persons were isolated and quarantined last week, and...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council the reason for the increases of Covid cases at Tufts, where 300 persons were isolated and quarantined last week, and explain to this Council whether those numbers are included in Somerville's counts.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211341
That Tufts update this Council on its student housing plans for the University district
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211342
That Tufts reconfirm that it is not expanding beds in any of its buildings outside of the University district
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211343
Calling for a better future for Somerville’s female workforce in 2021 and beyond
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211344
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pedestrian crossing signals at the intersection of Bristol Road, Broadway and Willow Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211345
That this Council's Committee on Housing and Community Development review the findings of the Condo Conversion Annual Report
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211346
That the Committee on Housing and Community Development convene housing advocates and staff to address racial disparities in home mortgages, including programs like Boston's One+ program to...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Scott, Ballantyne, Davis, Strezo That the Committee on Housing and Community Development convene housing advocates and staff to address racial disparities in home mortgages, including programs like Boston's One+ program to increase assistance for first- time and low-income home buyers.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211347
That the Director of SPCD provide regular 6-month updates to this Council on new affordable third units in Neighborhood Residence districts, including the number of inquiries, the number being...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Niedergang That the Director of SPCD provide regular 6-month updates to this Council on new affordable third units in Neighborhood Residence districts, including the number of inquiries, the number being constructed, and any issues or themes emerging.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211348
That the Committee on Land Use revisit whether to remove parking minimums outside of Transit Areas
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211349
That the Committee on Land Use consider regulating the height of rooftop mechanicals on commercial buildings that abut Neighborhood Residence and Urban Residence districts
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Communication #211350
Place on file: Updating this Council on preparations for the first community meeting regarding Civilian Oversight on March 24, 2021
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211351
Urging the State Legislature to adopt the Public Lands Preservation Act (SD146, HD271)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211352
That the Rules Committee work with the City Solicitor to establish firm procedures regarding executive sessions to ensure compliance with the Open Meeting Law
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211353
That the Director of Health and Human Services create a vaccination site, once more vaccines become available, given the number of vulnerable populations
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211355
That the Mayor, the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on Public School reopening plans
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Communication #211356
Place on file: Reporting on the High School Building Committee Meeting on February 22, 2021
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211357
In her capacity as the Chair of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, calling on this Council to meet in executive session as necessary to address the adoption of...
By City Councilor Rossetti In her capacity as the Chair of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, calling on this Council to meet in executive session as necessary to address the adoption of the Committee's Report of 2/2/21 (Agenda #31), or strategy with respect to potential litigation therefrom.
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Communication #211247
Place on file: Reporting on the Childrens' Cabinet
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211263
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 2, 2021
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 2, 2021.
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #210571 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Giovanna Lorenzet Marin to the position of Reserve Police Officer
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #210573 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jose DaCosta to the position of Reserve Police Officer
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #210577 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Fairchild to the position of Reserve Police Officer
The minutes record the result as “Not approved” but list every councilor voting under AYES (10 to 0). This may mean the council voted for a committee recommendation not to approve; the minutes do not say, so MassVoter shows the count only and will ask the City Clerk.
From the minutes
“RESULT: NOT APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Committee Report #211358
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 16, 2021
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 16, 2021.
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Committee Report #211359
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 18, 2021
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 18, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211284 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Anzalone as Deputy Fire Chief
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211313 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Steven J. Mauras to the position of District Fire Chief
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211314 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Patrick J. Halloran to the position of Fire Captain
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211315 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Derek J. Nolan to the position of Fire Captain
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211316 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of James M. Piwinski to the position of Fire Lieutenant
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211317 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paul A. Moreira to the position of Fire Lieutenant
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211360
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 23, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211270 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $1,909,945 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211271 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $1,843,117 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create the Small Business Emergency...
Requesting approval to appropriate $1,843,117 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create the Small Business Emergency Relief Fund.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211272 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $1,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create...
Requesting approval to appropriate $1,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create the Small Business Emergency Relief Fund.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211273 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create the Small Business Emergency...
Requesting approval to appropriate $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund to replenish reserves used to create the Small Business Emergency Relief Fund.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211308 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $55,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance to the SPCD Economic Development Professional & Technical Services Account, to conduct a District Improvement Financing...
Requesting the appropriation of $55,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance to the SPCD Economic Development Professional & Technical Services Account, to conduct a District Improvement Financing analysis for the Boynton Yards, Clarendon Hill, and Union Square redevelopment projects.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211309 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the use of $27,211 in available funds in the Library Salaries Account to establish the position of Manager of Branch Services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211361
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 16, 2021
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 16, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211362
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 18, 2021
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 18, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Place on file: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology General Use Policy
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:22453) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Use Policy
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:24197) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211278 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Pole Cameras
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211279 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Homeland Security Cameras
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211280 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GLX Cameras
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211281 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Covert Device Cameras
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211282 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GPS and Monitor
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211283 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Thermal Imaging Cameras
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211310 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GreyKey
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211312 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting an amendment to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance to permit the Fire Department to use surveillance technology in exigent circumstances
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211363
Accept the report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 17, 2021
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 17, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211366
Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mount Auburn Hospital to the Council on Aging for the implementation of the Ageless Grace Exercise Program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #211367
City Clerk conveying a request to release the minutes of this Council's Jan. 14, 2021 Executive Session re: #211181, a request of the Mayor to appear in Executive Session to discuss public safety...
City Clerk conveying a request to release the minutes of this Council's Jan. 14, 2021 Executive Session re: #211181, a request of the Mayor to appear in Executive Session to discuss public safety and security matters. Note that this Council may enter into Executive Session to consider this request.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211370
That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Human Rights Commission advise the Committee on Housing and Community Development how the City may address reported cases of...
By City Councilor Strezo, Niedergang, Ballantyne That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Human Rights Commission advise the Committee on Housing and Community Development how the City may address reported cases of suspected hate speech on public and private property.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211371
That the Director of Health and Human Services use the attached tool to help small businesses and schools adapt to the evolving science around Covid-19 by sharing current data, identifying risks...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the Director of Health and Human Services use the attached tool to help small businesses and schools adapt to the evolving science around Covid-19 by sharing current data, identifying risks, and defining contingencies.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211378
Requesting acceptance of a $45,200 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for support of the Local Cultural Council re-grant program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Public Communication
Place on file: Tufts submitting comments responding to Agenda #12 re: campus Covid rates
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:24276) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211381
That this Council authorizes Councilor Rossetti to send a bypass letter to Matthew Fairchild with assistance from Outside Counsel
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Order #211382
That this Council consider advocating for an additional $750,000 in the FY22 budget, as attached, for safe streets and equitable mobility
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211383
That the Director of Capital Projects appear before this Council to discuss whether the OSHA record of violations is used as a factor in determining the successful bidder for City contracts
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211384
That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before this Council to discuss whether his Department does or may use the OHSA record of applicants for permits as a factor in determining whether...
By City Councilor White Jr., Scott, Strezo, Clingan, Mbah That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before this Council to discuss whether his Department does or may use the OHSA record of applicants for permits as a factor in determining whether to issue the permits.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
From the Somerville City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (July 2022 on) and its older meeting portal (2010 to mid-2022), both linked from the City Council page on somervillema.gov. We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Somerville (somervillema.gov) official headshots for Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Lance Davis, Wilfred Mbah, Naima Sait, J.T. Scott and Kristen Strezo; The Somerville Times (thesomervilletimes.com) for Emily Hardt, Jon Link, Matthew McLaughlin and Ben Wheeler. Former councilors show initials.
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