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June 24, 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, Katjana Ballantyne, Kristen Strezo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- J.T. Scott recused from the vote on Grant of Location #212093 (Submitted by Eversouce to install 114 feet of conduit in Everett Street, from new...).
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Minutes #212091
Approve the minutes of the May 27, 2021 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 27, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #212092
Submitted by Eversource to install 134 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue, from Manhole 14703 to a point of pickup at 123 Highland Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #212093
Submitted by Eversouce to install 114 feet of conduit in Everett Street, from new Manhole 31221 at Newton Street to Utility Pole 118/2 at the rear of Somerville Avenue; and to remove Utility Poles...
Submitted by Eversouce to install 114 feet of conduit in Everett Street, from new Manhole 31221 at Newton Street to Utility Pole 118/2 at the rear of Somerville Avenue; and to remove Utility Poles 2, 3, 4, and 5 on Prospect Street at a later date.
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 #212094
Submitted by Comcast to install 41 feet of conduit in Laurel Street, from existing Utility Pole 199/1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 515 Somerville Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #212095
Submitted by Comcast to install 45 feet of conduit in Prospect Street, from existing Utility Pole 15 to a point of pickup at 109 Prospect Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212096
That the Administration explore a hybrid work model for city employees to allow employees a work and life balance that also retains and attracts Somerville talent
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212097
That the Administration consider having all playgrounds, playing fields and green islands tested by an outside agency for contamination
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Communication #212098
Place on file: Reporting on a meeting of the Safe Consumption Facility Working Group
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.”
Communication #212099
Place on file: Acting as President, cancelling this Council's Regular meetings that were scheduled for July 22 and August 12
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.”
Grant of Location #212025
Submitted by Verizon to install 30 feet of conduit in Pearl Street, from Manhole 59A to an existing handhole near the intersection of Pearl and Pinckney Sts
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212100
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 7, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 7, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212101
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 8, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 8, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212102
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 9, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212103
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 14, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 14, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 16, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 16, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:25031) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212105
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 17, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 17, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212106
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 21, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 21, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212107
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 21, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 21, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212108
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 22, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on June 22, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #205501 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of an Administrative Order providing for the appointment of school physicians and nurses by the School Committee
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #211857 (report of the Finance Committee)
Director of Water and Sewer submitting the FY22 water and sewer volumetric rate recommendation
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #212033 (report of the Finance Committee)
City Solicitor requesting approval to retain Greenberg Traurig as outside legal counsel in the matter of 191 Highland Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212057 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $11,318,094 in a bond for the Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project and drainage improvements
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212058 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $9,415,818 in a bond for the Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project water improvements
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212059 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $8,002,417 in a bond for the Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project streetscape improvements
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212109
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 23, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 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 #212004 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: Requesting the appropriation of $270,088,117 to fund the FY22 General Fund Operating Budget
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.”
Mayor's Request #212005 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting to appropriate or reserve $3,196,123 in estimated FY22 CPA revenue for CPA projects and expenses
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212006 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the approval of FY22 expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212007 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $1,714 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Workers Compensation Personal Services Account to correct a year end deficit
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212008 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the adoption of MGL Chapter 40 Section 13A to establish a Workers Compensation Insurance Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212009 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the adoption of MGL Chapter 40 Section 13C to establish a Workers Compensation Claims Reserve Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212010 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $435,000 to the Workers Compensation Insurance Fund to pay Workers Compensation Claims in FY22
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212011 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $300,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Workers Compensation Insurance Fund in order to fund Workers Compensation Claims and Payments in FY22
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212012 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $810,262 to fund the FY22 Veterans Memorial & Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212013 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $521,008 to fund the FY22 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212014 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $164,976 from the Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY22 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212015 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $156,500 to fund the FY22 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212016 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $76,500 from the Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY22 Dilboy Field Enterprise Fund Budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212053 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions
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.”
Mayor's Request #212054 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the adoption of MGL c40 s13D to establish a Compensated Absence Liability Fund
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 Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to create the Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, Strezo, WhiteNo: Rossetti
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 1] (ID:24991) AYES: Mbah, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne NAYS: Rossetti.”
Requesting approval to create the Water Capital Stabilization Fund
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, Strezo, WhiteNo: Rossetti
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 1] (ID:24990) AYES: Mbah, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne NAYS: Rossetti.”
Mayor's Request #212060 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $28,812,108 to fund the FY22 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212061 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $17,036,831 to fund the FY22 Water Enterprise Fund Budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212062 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary and Wage 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 #212063 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,350,000 from 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 #212064 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,250,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital 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 #212065 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Compensated Absence Liability Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212066 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction & Resurfacing 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 #212067 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $406,807 for the FY22 Cable Television PEG Access Fund Budget
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212069 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $686,745.15 within various DPW Accounts to fund the Snow Removal Account deficit
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212070 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $407,200 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Salary and Wage 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 #212071 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $323,737.91 from several Capital Projects Capital Outlay Accounts to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to provide capital project...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $323,737.91 from several Capital Projects Capital Outlay Accounts to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to provide capital project building renovation and improvement services.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212072 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $291,572.39 from the Engineering Capital Outlay Engineering & Architectural Services Account and the R&M Highways Account to the Street Reconstruction and...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $291,572.39 from the Engineering Capital Outlay Engineering & Architectural Services Account and the R&M Highways Account to the Street Reconstruction and Resurfacing Stabilization Fund for pavement assessment, street resurfacing, and pavement marking services.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212073 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $34,729 from the Engineering Capital Outlay Engineering & Architectural Services Account to the Central Hill Campus Plan Account to fund design services
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, Strezo, WhiteNo: Davis, Rossetti
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [9 TO 2] AYES: Mbah, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Ballantyne NAYS: Rossetti, Davis.”
Resolution #212110 (report of the Finance Committee)
Withdraw: That the Administration strike the language “related to ongoing/exiting litigation” from the 3rd paragraph of the Ordinary Maintenance Changes narrative on the City Council page in the...
By City Councilor Rossetti That the Administration strike the language “related to ongoing/exiting litigation” from the 3rd paragraph of the Ordinary Maintenance Changes narrative on the City Council page in the FY22 Budget book.
The minutes record the result as “Withdrawn”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WITHDRAWN. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212111 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Mayor allocate appropriate funds for hardware to administer hybrid meetings and provide funding for the City Council or Clerks of Committees budget for support staff
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212112 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Mayor set aside an additional $300,000 in a segregated fund for Racial and Social Justice appropriations mid-year
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212113 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Mayor appropriate $80,000 for a community engagement specialist for the City Council and for committee meetings
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212114 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Mayor create 2 fully funded new positions, a Review Planner and a Violation Inspector for existing infrastructure within the Inspectional Services Department, requiring hires to have...
By City Councilor Scott That the Mayor create 2 fully funded new positions, a Review Planner and a Violation Inspector for existing infrastructure within the Inspectional Services Department, requiring hires to have demonstrable experience and knowledge on ADA compliance.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212115 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration create a position starting July 1, 2021 for a clerk to assist with the planned superannuation of an employee and ensure a fully staffed department, in the amount of $90,000...
By City Councilor Scott That the Administration create a position starting July 1, 2021 for a clerk to assist with the planned superannuation of an employee and ensure a fully staffed department, in the amount of $90,000 for FY22.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212116 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration provide a position starting October 1, 2021 for an administrative clerk to assist with ARPA and fund tracking documentation, in the amount of $50,000 for FY22
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212117 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration devote roughly $100,000 in Personal Services funding for an additional project manager and the fractional support from the general fund for administrative support for the...
By City Councilor Scott That the Administration devote roughly $100,000 in Personal Services funding for an additional project manager and the fractional support from the general fund for administrative support for the Infrastructure and Asset Management Department.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212118 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration add $100,000 to the Engineering Personal Services Account to fund an engineering position for implementation of short-term ADA compliant designs for street and building...
By City Councilor Scott That the Administration add $100,000 to the Engineering Personal Services Account to fund an engineering position for implementation of short-term ADA compliant designs for street and building improvements, working in collaboration with the DPW.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212119 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Police Department Overtime Account be reduced by $500,000
The minutes record the result as “Not approved” but list every councilor voting under AYES (11 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. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212120 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration reconsider its position to decline to bid on the Veterans Memorial Rink RFP and to place the Founders Rink management out to bid for an RFP
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212121 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration add $60,000 to the Racial and Social Justice Ordinary Maintenance account to support the police staffing study
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212122 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration add 5 new licensed social workers or licensed mental health counselors to the Health and Human Services Department
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212123 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration award at least 10% of City contracts to women and minority-owned businesses during FY22, and issue the long-promised RFP to enact a historical disparity study
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212124 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration fund the creation of at least two high-quality, safe, sanitary public restrooms, one in Union Square and one in Davis Square, in FY22
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212125 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration update this Council in writing on the details of how the Living Wage provisions are included in the new Recycling Contract that is currently out to bid
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212126 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration fund a position in the Planning Department specifically focused on realizing affordable housing projects, such as the two projects in Union Square "D blocks" that are...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Administration fund a position in the Planning Department specifically focused on realizing affordable housing projects, such as the two projects in Union Square "D blocks" that are currently running into technical hurdles.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212127 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration add $53,000 to fund the salary for a Principal Clerk in the City Clerk's Office to support the Wage Theft Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212128 (report of the Finance Committee)
That an additional administrative assistant be funded in the SPCD Housing Division for the City Hall Annex, to support Departments in that building
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212129 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Mayor add $18,000 to the Clerk of Committees Ordinary Maintenance account for translation services for City Councilors’ mobile hybrid neighborhood meetings
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212130
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on June 17, 2021
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on June 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 #212133
Requesting approval to transfer $8,634,038 from the Water/Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund to the newly created Sewer Capital 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 #212134
Requesting approval to transfer $5,094,382 from the Water/Sewer Capital Stabilization Fund to the newly created Water Capital 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
Requesting acceptance of a $75,000 donation from Tufts
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:25021) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #212138
Outside Counsel requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy with respect to Fairchild v Somerville
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212140
Public Event License, City Fireworks, Trum Field and Broadway from Medford St to Cedar St, June 30, 1pm-11pm (raindate July 1)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212141
Public Event License, Josephine Birthday Block Party, Josephine Ave from Kidder Ave to Morrison Ave, July 3, 1pm-8pm (raindate July 4)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212142
Public Event License, Arts Council ArtBeat, Holland St/Elm St from Winter St to Grove St, July 10, 8am-11pm (raindate July 11)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212143
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212144
Small Wireless Facility License, Extenet attaching small cell equipment on a replacement pole at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and School Street
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: 2 residents submitting comments re: the FY22 municipal budget
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:25051) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212148
Requesting an Executive Session to discuss the collective bargaining strategy involved in reorganizing the DPW Buildings and Grounds Division as well as the Tree Crew
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212150
Requesting an appropriation of $270,179,919 to fund the General Fund Operating Budget for FY22
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212151
Requesting acceptance of a $3,669.60 grant with no new match required, from the MA Attorney General's Office to the Health and Human Services Department for Healthy Summer Youth Jobs
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #212153
Place on file: Director of Health and Human Services conveying the Supervised Consumption Site Final Report
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.”
Officer's Communication
Place on file: Commission for Women Co-Chair submitting comments re: the FY22 budget
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:25055) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212155
Public Event License, Raise Up Fair Share Amendment Kickoff, Union Sq Plaza, June 28, 4:45pm-7pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Public Communication #212156
Place on file: SMEA President submitting comments re: the FY22 budget and DPW reorganization
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.”
Officer's Communication #212157
Deputy Personnel Director submitting an updated amendment to Ordinances 2- 322 and 2-323 to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212158
Requesting authorization to seek funding, enter into related agreements, appropriate funding, and rededicate Somerville Junction Park to open space and recreational use in perpetuity
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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