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May 27, 2021
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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, Kristen Strezo
Absent: Katjana Ballantyne
During the meeting:
- William White recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #211469 (report of the Finance Committee) (Requesting to rescind the approval and appropriation of $87,114 for the Somerville...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #211955 (Requesting the appropriation of $3,245,814 to specified accounts from the Salary and...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #211956 (Requesting the appropriation of $1,026,224 to specified accounts from the Salary...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #211959 (Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,612 from the Police Overtime Account to the...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #211964 (Requesting acceptance of a $40,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #211965 (Requesting acceptance of a $25,602 grant that requires a match, from the Metro Mayors...).
Every vote, in order
Minutes #211924
Approve the minutes of the April 22, 2021 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 22, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211925
Calling on the federal government to cancel student debt
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211926
That the Director of the Housing Authority make sure all exterior locks on residential buildings are functional, and replace any that are not within 30 days
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211927
That the Director of the Housing Authority make sure all resident building intercom systems are connected to the assigned apartment and working properly, and replace any that are not within 60 days
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Order #211928
That the Chief of Police assign a nightly detail to patrol the Mystic Housing Development until the end of Labor Day weekend
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Order #211929
That the Chief of Police request an update from the Housing Authority on the 2020-discussed reforms such as marked vehicles, uniformed officers, body cameras, and updated policies and procedures...
By City Councilor Clingan, Strezo That the Chief of Police request an update from the Housing Authority on the 2020-discussed reforms such as marked vehicles, uniformed officers, body cameras, and updated policies and procedures for officer accountability and discipline.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Order #211930
That the Director of SPCD draft a zoning amendment enabling owners of homes in historic districts to add up to 4 additional units to discourage the demolition of historic homes and to create...
By City Councilor Clingan, Niedergang, Davis That the Director of SPCD draft a zoning amendment enabling owners of homes in historic districts to add up to 4 additional units to discourage the demolition of historic homes and to create additional affordable housing.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211931
Endorsing the attached letter from the Wage Theft Advisory Committee, and directing the City Clerk to forward it to the named parties and the federal delegation
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211932
That the Administration provide the Wage Theft Advisory Committee with all current city vendor contracts, city licensed businesses, and issued permits
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211933
That the Administration provide to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee a flow chart detailing the process and steps for issuing licenses and permits, and the departments responsible
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Order #211934
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights between 9 and 39 Bailey Road
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Order #211935
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights on the corner of Puritan and Ten Hills Roads
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Order #211936
That the Director of Parking replace the faded STOP sign on Lee Street at Medford Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Order #211937
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels with the massive dog imprints on Richdale Avenue at Thurston Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Communication #211938
Place on file: Reporting on the High School Building Committee meetings of April 26 and May 17, 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 ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211939
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 18, 2021
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 18, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #208284 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Antanavica to the position of Director of Inspectional Services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #209512 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Nick Antanavica as Director of Inspectional Services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211296 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nick Antanavica as Director of Inspectional Services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211904 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Erin Geno to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211905 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Howitt-Easton as an Alternate Member of the Planning Board
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Order #211940 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
That the Director of SPCD re-evaluate SomerVision post-pandemic, and ways to mitigate the impact from the pandemic
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211941
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 20, 2021
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 20, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211741 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel O'Donnell to the position of Reserve Firefighter
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211742 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Querusio to the position of Reserve Firefighter
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211743 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Place on file: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Patrick Soares to the position of Reserve Firefighter
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 ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211744 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Sullivan to the position of Reserve Firefighter
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211745 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brittany Taylor to the position of Reserve Firefighter
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211907 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting that this Council confirm the appointment to the Urban Design Commission of the same members previously appointed to the Interim Urban Design Commission, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance 15.4.7
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211908 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Valdez to the Urban Design Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211942
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 25, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 25, 2021.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoThe minutes list William White and Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: White Jr., McLaughlin, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211466 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,005,971.23 from the CPA Community Housing Reserve Fund to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the FY21 Community Housing Allocation
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoThe minutes list William White and Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: White Jr., McLaughlin, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211469 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting to rescind the approval and appropriation of $87,114 for the Somerville Museum Collection Care project, to be re-appropriated
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it. William White recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [8 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: McLaughlin, Ballantyne RECUSED: White Jr..”
Mayor's Request #211472 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the CPA FY21 Fund for the Open Space Acquisition and Improvements Stabilization Fund
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoThe minutes list William White and Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it. 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, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: White Jr., McLaughlin, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211566 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the CPA FY21 Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve Budget for the Open Space Acquisition and Improvements Stabilization Fund
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoThe minutes list William White and Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: White Jr., McLaughlin, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #211618 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: Director of Water and Sewer submitting the FY22 water and sewer rate proposal
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoThe minutes list William White and Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it. 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, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: White Jr., McLaughlin, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211842 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,520,000 in a bond for building improvements
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoThe minutes list William White and Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: White Jr., McLaughlin, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211898 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $630,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to ADA Improvements Fund 5148 for ADA building accessibility improvements
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoThe minutes list William White and Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: White Jr., McLaughlin, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211943 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration submit to the City Council an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund to the upcoming FY22 budget to reduce the increase in the water rate...
By City Councilor White Jr. That the Administration submit to the City Council an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund to the upcoming FY22 budget to reduce the increase in the water rate from 7% to 6%.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoThe minutes list William White and Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: White Jr., McLaughlin, Ballantyne.”
Order #211944 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide this Council with all documents, emails and correspondence regarding the overflow from the EPA and MWRA
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoThe minutes list William White and Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: White Jr., McLaughlin, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211945
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on May 19, 2021
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on May 19, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211946
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 18, 2021
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 18, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211947
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 20, 2021
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 20, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211901 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for an OSPCD Drone
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211902 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Coord App License Plate Collection
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Ordinance #211948 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That this Council approve an amendment to the Demolition Review Ordinance to extend the maximum demolition delay period that the Historic Preservation Commission can impose on buildings of...
By City Councilor Niedergang That this Council approve an amendment to the Demolition Review Ordinance to extend the maximum demolition delay period that the Historic Preservation Commission can impose on buildings of historical value from 12 months to 18 months, as recommended by the Committee on Legislative Matters on 5/20/21.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Strezo, WhiteNo: Scott
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [9 TO 1] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis NAYS: Scott ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211949
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 24, 2021
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 24, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #208979 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Willow Ave from Pole 198/22 to a point of pickup at 201 Willow Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Public Communication #211425 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Place on file: Matthew Shannon submitting a petition to revoke the Junk Dealer License held by Tosh Enterprises LLC
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 ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211921 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Tosh Enterprises, 260 Elm St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211950
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on May 17, 2021
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on May 17, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #211951
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 17, 2021
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 17, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211953
Requesting adoption of an amendment to Ordinance 12-14 to grant licensing authority to the Licensing Commission for restaurants’ outdoor seating on the public way
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, WhiteNo: ScottThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [8 TO 1] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis NAYS: Scott ABSENT: Strezo, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211955
Requesting the appropriation of $3,245,814 to specified accounts from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to fund the retro FY16-20 salaries and benefits pursuant to the contract with the...
Requesting the appropriation of $3,245,814 to specified accounts from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to fund the retro FY16-20 salaries and benefits pursuant to the contract with the Somerville Police Employees Association.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [9 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #211956
Requesting the appropriation of $1,026,224 to specified accounts from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to fund retro FY21 salaries and benefits pursuant to the contract with the Somerville...
Requesting the appropriation of $1,026,224 to specified accounts from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to fund retro FY21 salaries and benefits pursuant to the contract with the Somerville Police Employees Association.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [9 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #211957
Requesting the appropriation of $21,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance (Free Cash) to the Health Insurance Opt-Out Budget, in order to correct a year end deficit
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Strezo, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211958
Requesting approval of a transfer of $75,000 in the Law Department, from the Judgments/Settlements Account to the Legal Services Account, to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Strezo, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211959
Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,612 from the Police Overtime Account to the Grant Match Account to cover the Metro Mayors Shannon Grant match requirement
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [9 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #211960
Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,530 within the Veterans Services Department from the Professional and Technical Services Account to the Personal Services Account, to correct a year end deficit
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Strezo, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211961
Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,000 in Constituent Services, from the Overtime Account to the Professional and Technical Service Account, to cover year-end invoices for 311 vendor support...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,000 in Constituent Services, from the Overtime Account to the Professional and Technical Service Account, to cover year-end invoices for 311 vendor support services.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Strezo, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211962
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,295.25 using available funds in the Constituent Services Overtime Account for payment of 311 vendor support services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211963
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $68.37 using available funds in the Constituent Services Printing and Stationary Account for department printing services
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Strezo, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211964
Requesting acceptance of a $40,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Police Department for the State Opioid Response Program
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [9 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #211965
Requesting acceptance of a $25,602 grant that requires a match, from the Metro Mayors Shannon Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [9 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Officer's Communication #211971
Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish a PILOT Advisory Task Force
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211972
Public Event License, Edward Jones 529 day, 628 Somerville Ave, May 28, 8am-6pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211973
Public Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Carnaval, Broadway westbound between Michigan Ave and Illinois Ave, June 4-6, 10am-8pm (raindates June 11-13)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211974
Public Event License, Pack 3 Somerville Blue and Gold Awards, Trum Field, June 5, 6pm-8pm (raindate June 6)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211975
Public Event License, Anikaya/Akhra Inc performing The Cage solo dance, Perry Park, June 12, 4pm-8:30pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211976
Public Event License, Carol Sabin's birthday surprise, Henderson Street, June 19, 9am-9pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211977
Public Event License, Midsummer Block Party, Summit Ave from Vinal Ave to 15 Summit Ave, June 26, 10am-10pm (raindates June 27 & July 3)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211978
Public Event License, Jean Appolon Expressions performing Traka dance, Seven Hills Park, June 26, 2pm-9pm (raindate June 27)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211979
Public Event License, OpenAir Circus Classes, Perry Park, July 6-8, 13-15, 20- 22, 27-29 Aug 3-5, 10-12, 4pm-8pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211980
Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering Inc
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211981
Renewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211982
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Holding Corp
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211983
Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211984
Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211985
Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211986
Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #211987
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Top Speed Vehicles, 631 Somerville Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Public Communication #211989
Place on file: MBTA submitting comments re: #211462 and #211463, tree plantings along the GLX Extension
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 ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Public Communication
Place on file: Tufts submitting comments re: #211918, supporting Tufts Dining workers
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:24880) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211991
That the Administration update the Committee on Housing and Community Development in writing on the work of the committee that was established pursuant to the Surrounding Community Agreement with...
By City Councilor Strezo That the Administration update the Committee on Housing and Community Development in writing on the work of the committee that was established pursuant to the Surrounding Community Agreement with Encore Casino.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Communication #211992
Place on file: Reporting on the Charter Review Committee meeting of May 20, 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 ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Order #211993
That the Director of SPCD consider with the Affordable Housing Trust Fund the advisability of combining anticipated affordable housing linkage payments for commercial development and seeking an...
By City Councilor White Jr., Strezo That the Director of SPCD consider with the Affordable Housing Trust Fund the advisability of combining anticipated affordable housing linkage payments for commercial development and seeking an affordable housing developer to leverage additional funding to maximize the number of affordable units that can be built.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211994
That the Administration urgently address the insufficient number of crossing guards and present to this Council their plan to ensure student safety in the absence of guards at multiple large...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Administration urgently address the insufficient number of crossing guards and present to this Council their plan to ensure student safety in the absence of guards at multiple large intersections.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211995
Requesting acceptance of a $30,850,472 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant from the U.S. Treasury
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211996
Requesting acceptance of a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department in FY22 and FY23 for youth prevention services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #211997
City Solicitor requesting approval to amend the scope of services in its contract with Seyfarth Shaw LLP to incorporate wage and hour and other pay-related compliance matters
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #211998
Place on file: Memorialization Committee conveying the naming of the new High School sports field after Philip Reavis Sr
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 ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #211999
Place on file: Memorialization Committee conveying the naming of the High School's Center for Career and Technical Education wing after Leo G. DeSimone Jr
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 ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #212000
Place on file: Memorialization Committee conveying the naming of the new High School Library/Media Center after David Wendell Jones Sr. and Margaret J. Jones
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 ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212001
New Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: Ballantyne.”
Order #212002
That the Director of Parks and Recreation replace the basketball rims and hoops at Florence Street Park
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis ABSENT: 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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