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March 11, 2021
58 recorded votes, 14 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:
- J.T. Scott recused from the vote on Grant of Location #211388 (Submitted by Eversource to relocate Utility pole 291/3 in Prospect Street 30 feet...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Committee Report #211398 (Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #210572 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jamey Thompson to the position of...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #210574 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kelsey Malloy-Ripley to the position of...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #210575 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kevin Henriquez to the position of...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #210579 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Wood to the position of Reserve...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #211029 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Callen Scott to the Urban Forestry Committee).
- William White recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #211403 (Requesting the re-appropriation of $87,114 in CPA funding from the Somerville Museum's...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #211405 (Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $74,400 from the MA Office of Public Safety...).
Every vote, in order
Minutes #211387
Approve the minutes of the February 11, 2021 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 11, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #211388
Submitted by Eversource to relocate Utility pole 291/3 in Prospect Street 30 feet southwest, closer to the Prospect Street bridge
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Strezo, WhiteJ.T. Scott recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: Scott.”
Grant of Location #211389
Submitted by Eversource to relocate Utility pole 61/1 in Allen Street 20 feet south, to the southern edge of Charlestown Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #211390
Submitted by TC Systems to install 465 feet of conduit in Grand Union Boulevard from a FRIT Manhole located at the intersection of Foley Street and Grand Union Boulevard to a proposed Handhole...
Submitted by TC Systems to install 465 feet of conduit in Grand Union Boulevard from a FRIT Manhole located at the intersection of Foley Street and Grand Union Boulevard to a proposed Handhole near the intersection of Canal Street and Grand Union Boulevard.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #211391
Submitted by TC Systems to install 480 feet of conduit in Foley Street and Great River Road from a FRIT Manhole across from 460 Foley Street to a proposed Handhole at the rear of 449 Canal Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211392
That the City's Chief Assessor provide a list of all non-profits that have Community Benefit Agreements and/or Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreements, including their property sizes
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211393
Supporting the enactment of Payment In Lieu of Taxes Legislation (HD3207 and SD2129)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211394
That the Mayor, Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, Commissioner of Public Works, and Director of Health and Human Services respond to the attached questions regarding ventilation and...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Strezo, Davis, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr. That the Mayor, Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, Commissioner of Public Works, and Director of Health and Human Services respond to the attached questions regarding ventilation and school-building readiness from public school parents.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211395
That the Mayor, Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, and Commissioner of Public Works respond to the attached questions regarding the management and oversight of school buildings that...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Ballantyne, Davis, White Jr., Ewen-Campen, Scott, Mbah That the Mayor, Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, and Commissioner of Public Works respond to the attached questions regarding the management and oversight of school buildings that have been raised by public school parents.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211396
That the Chief of Police inform this Council in writing how a resident may seek to expunge or seal a police report or record made by the Police Department
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211397
That the Director of Engineering install a crosswalk at Woods Avenue and Route 16
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211398
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 2, 2021
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 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 #210572 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jamey Thompson 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 #210574 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kelsey Malloy-Ripley 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 #210575 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kevin Henriquez 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 #210579 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Wood 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 #211029 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Withdraw: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Callen Scott to the Urban Forestry Committee
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote. The minutes record the result as “Withdrawn”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WITHDRAWN. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Committee Report #211399
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 9, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211011 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $25,495.51 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to the Fire Department for the...
Requesting acceptance of a $25,495.51 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to the Fire Department for the purchase of 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 #211365 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $2,200,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #211368 (report of the Finance Committee)
City Solicitor requesting approval to retain the pro bono services of Todd & Weld as outside counsel to advise the city with respect to the establishment of safe consumption sites
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211374 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $50,000 from the SPCD Planning and Zoning Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Ordinary Maintenance Account for a mid-year professional services request
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211375 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting to establish a Senior Planner position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $88,434 (NU7) and transfer $10,237 from the SPCD Economic Development Personal Services...
Requesting to establish a Senior Planner position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $88,434 (NU7) and transfer $10,237 from the SPCD Economic Development Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Personal Services Account to fund this position from May 15 to June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211376 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting to establish a Senior Planner position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $88,434 (NU7) and transfer $10,237 from the SPCD Housing Personal Services Account to the...
Requesting to establish a Senior Planner position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $88,434 (NU7) and transfer $10,237 from the SPCD Housing Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Personal Services Account to fund this position from May 15 to June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211377 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting to establish an Outreach Coordinator position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $62,424 (NU11) and transfer $7,266 from the SPCD Planning and Zoning Personal Services...
Requesting to establish an Outreach Coordinator position in the SPCD Mobility Division at an annual salary of $62,424 (NU11) and transfer $7,266 from the SPCD Planning and Zoning Personal Services Account to the SPCD Mobility Personal Services Account to fund this position from May 15 to June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #211379 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: Director of SPCD submitting information regarding mid-year transfers to establish new positions and new projects in the Mobility Division
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 #211400
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 2, 2021
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 2, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211401
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 1, 2021
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211402 (report of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee)
That the Administration explain, before this Council's next meeting, how transportation will be provided to all Public School students relocated to different buildings
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211403
Requesting the re-appropriation of $87,114 in CPA funding from the Somerville Museum's Collection Care Project to its Elevator ADA Accessibility Project
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoWilliam White recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: White Jr..”
Mayor's Request #211404
Requesting approval to pay a Fiscal Year 2019 prior year invoice totaling $188 using available funds in the Treasury Department Ordinary Maintenance Account for a September 25, 2018 invoice for...
Requesting approval to pay a Fiscal Year 2019 prior year invoice totaling $188 using available funds in the Treasury Department Ordinary Maintenance Account for a September 25, 2018 invoice for laser jet printer servicing.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211405
Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $74,400 from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Department staffing
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 #211406
Requesting acceptance of a $18,816.47 grant with no new match required from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the Critical Infrastructure Monitoring...
Requesting acceptance of a $18,816.47 grant with no new match required from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the Critical Infrastructure Monitoring System camera network upgrades.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211407
Requesting acceptance of a $7,680 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department to provide fire safety education to school students
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211408
Requesting acceptance of a $3,019 grant with no new match required from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department for senior fire prevention and safety
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211409
Requesting approval to extend the contract for John Risko through 3/31/2022 and add $12,500 for lead abatement inspection services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211410
Requesting approval to extend the contract for the development of the Butterfly Pollinator Garden at the Morse Kelley Playground for an additional three years
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211411
Requesting approval of a time only contract extension for Symmes Maini and McKee Associates for an additional three years for the Central Hill Design and Construction Administration
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, Strezo, WhiteNo: Rossetti
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 1] AYES: Mbah, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne NAYS: Rossetti.”
Officer's Communication #211416
City Solicitor requesting to retain outside counsel to determine how best to pursue the prompt access of Covid19 vaccinations to disadvantaged residents
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211419
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211420
Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 2 Belmont Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211421
Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 15 Ivaloo Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211422
Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 40 Marion Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211423
Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 42 Bow Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211424
Small Wireless Facility License, Verizon attaching small wireless facilities on an existing pole at 53 Concord Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211426
That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council the changes that are being considered, or could be considered, in MBTA bus routes to better serve bus riders following the opening of 5 new...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Scott That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council the changes that are being considered, or could be considered, in MBTA bus routes to better serve bus riders following the opening of 5 new Green Line stations this year.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211427
That the Director of Personnel provide this Council with a list of current full- time vacancies broken down by union and non-union positions, and that the Administration address this Council as to...
By City Councilor Scott That the Director of Personnel provide this Council with a list of current full- time vacancies broken down by union and non-union positions, and that the Administration address this Council as to the reason for the high number of vacancies.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211428
That the Chief of Police appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the policy on drug possession arrests for the past 5 years
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211429
That the Mayor allocate funding for two dual diagnosis and social work clinical outreach positions in the Community Outreach Help and Recovery Department in the FY22 budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211430
That the Director of the Community Outreach Help and Recovery Department be fully integrated into Police leadership decisions to ensure a behavioral health perspective is considered in all policy...
By City Councilor McLaughlin, Clingan, Strezo, Ballantyne That the Director of the Community Outreach Help and Recovery Department be fully integrated into Police leadership decisions to ensure a behavioral health perspective is considered in all policy decisions.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211431
Place on file: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the graffiti on Maine Avenue along I-93, and repair any damaged fencing that separates the neighborhood from the highway
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 #211432
That the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD perform a nexus study to determine the viability of a home rule petition requiring developers who receive special permits to make contributions to...
By City Councilor McLaughlin, Davis, Mbah, Strezo, Clingan That the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD perform a nexus study to determine the viability of a home rule petition requiring developers who receive special permits to make contributions to mitigate pollution.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211434
That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Communications discuss with this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development creating and marketing an app that promotes and incentivizes...
By City Councilor Strezo That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Communications discuss with this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development creating and marketing an app that promotes and incentivizes frequenting Somerville’s small businesses.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211435
New Drainlayer's License, M. DiStasio Excavation Contractors
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 responding to #211341 and #211342 re: student housing
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:24334) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211437
That #211372 be discharged from the Committee on Legislative Matters with the intent that the Council consider it at this meeting
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211438
That the Director of Water and Sewer and any other appropriate City departments timely and appropriately notify residents whenever water service will be interrupted
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211372
Requesting approval of the attached 2021 Local Election Calendar
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoNo: White
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 1] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne NAYS: White Jr..”
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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