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August 26, 2021
68 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin.
Present: Wilfred Mbah, Mary Jo Rossetti, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne, Kristen Strezo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Communication #212238 (In her capacity as President, following the recusal of President McLaughlin...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Communication #212239 (In her capacity as President, following the recusal of President McLaughlin...).
Every vote, in order
Minutes #212229
Approve the minutes of the June 24, 2021 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of June 24, 2021 and July 8, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212233
That the City Clerk's Office discontinue providing badges to Councilors, and that Councilors refrain from using badges to enforce laws
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212234
In his capacity as President, recommending the appointment of Joan Liu to the Traffic Board
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212235
That the Director of Health and Human Services identify a location for a harm reduction site to provide alternative methods of addressing substance abuse while plans for a safe consumption site...
By City Councilor McLaughlin, Davis, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Niedergang, Mbah That the Director of Health and Human Services identify a location for a harm reduction site to provide alternative methods of addressing substance abuse while plans for a safe consumption site are prepared.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212236
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council on efforts to prevent flooding under the Washington Street bridge
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212237
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on rodent control enforcement and vacant positions within the rodent task force
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Communication #212238
Place on file: In her capacity as President, following the recusal of President McLaughlin, announcing the appointment of Councilor Jesse Clingan to serve on the Police Chief Selection 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 “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Communication #212239
Place on file: In her capacity as President, following the recusal of President McLaughlin, announcing the appointment of Councilor Lance Davis to serve on the Public Safety Building 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 “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Communication #212240
Place on file: Report of the High School Building Committee meetings of July and August
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212242
The Mayor, Ballantyne, Davis, Clingan, Scott, Mbah Supporting H.1434/S.891 - An Act to Prevent COVID-19 Evictions and Foreclosures and Promote an Equitable Housing Recovery
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212243
That the Administration purchase 57 Central Street (aka “Central Street Studios”) and continue to maintain the existing building as artists’ studios and/or affordable artist live/work spaces
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212245
That the Director of Engineering update this Council on what work has been done over the past two years to alleviate flooding on Richdale Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212246
That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the recent Request For Proposals to lease the Historic Union Square Fire Station to a private developer, and provide this Council...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Clingan That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the recent Request For Proposals to lease the Historic Union Square Fire Station to a private developer, and provide this Council with an independent assessment of the building and relocation efforts for the tenants.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212247
That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the updated Nexus study to increase Development Linkage Fees
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212248
That the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council the percentage per department of City employees who are vaccinated against COVID-19, and finalize plans to mandate such...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne That the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council the percentage per department of City employees who are vaccinated against COVID-19, and finalize plans to mandate such vaccinations.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212249
That the Director of Housing report to this Council whether the stock of federally funded housing units is above or below the “Faircloth Limit” which caps the number of such units at 1999 levels
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212250
That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Purchasing, and the Director of Mobility report to the Legislative Matters Committee on enforcement of and annual reporting on the Ordinance...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Purchasing, and the Director of Mobility report to the Legislative Matters Committee on enforcement of and annual reporting on the Ordinance to Safeguard Vulnerable Road Users.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212251
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Mobility report to this Council whether the video "Safer Trucking in Changing Cities" is being used to train City truck drivers in safe...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Mobility report to this Council whether the video "Safer Trucking in Changing Cities" is being used to train City truck drivers in safe driving techniques.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212252
That the Commissioner of Public Works install 5 MINUTE PICKUP/DROPOFF signs at 445 Somerville Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212253
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the damaged street sign at Hanson Street and Properzi Way
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212254
That the Director of Mobility replace the HAWK signal at Buckingham and Beacon Streets with a standard RYG stoplight signal
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212255
That this Council consider an Automated Speed Enforcement in School Zones Home Rule Petition similar to the one already approved by Salem MA
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212256
That the Director of Planning ensure that a motion is placed on the next agendas of the Planning Board and Urban Design Commission to approve the minutes of prior meetings and ensure that those...
By City Councilor Scott That the Director of Planning ensure that a motion is placed on the next agendas of the Planning Board and Urban Design Commission to approve the minutes of prior meetings and ensure that those minutes are posted promptly.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212257
That the Director of Economic Development provide an update regarding the leases at the Armory building and the plan for tenancy and uses moving forward
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212258
That the Director of Engineering provide a timeline for the change of the signaling at Webster Avenue and Washington Street to a pedestrian exclusive interval
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212259
That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering discuss the upcoming MassDOT replacement of the Webster Street rail bridge and explain what public input process will be followed locally
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212260
That the Director of Engineering update the Flood Forum Committee on the mitigation and steps to address flooding for the Gilman Square region, most specifically on Richdale Avenue, School Street...
By City Councilor Strezo, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne That the Director of Engineering update the Flood Forum Committee on the mitigation and steps to address flooding for the Gilman Square region, most specifically on Richdale Avenue, School Street and Medford Street.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212261
That the Director of Parking implement traffic calming measures on Montrose Street, between School and Sycamore Streets, including but not limited to two CAUTION - CHILDREN PLAYING signs on...
By City Councilor Strezo, Ewen-Campen That the Director of Parking implement traffic calming measures on Montrose Street, between School and Sycamore Streets, including but not limited to two CAUTION - CHILDREN PLAYING signs on opposite ends of the street.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212262
That the Director of the Council on Aging appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss an ongoing plan to bus seniors to city-wide events, including...
By City Councilor Strezo That the Director of the Council on Aging appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss an ongoing plan to bus seniors to city-wide events, including evenings and weekends.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212263
That the Director of Engineering work with the Administration to fund a wastewater management project in the next fiscal budget for Gilman Square, to address constant flooding
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212264
That the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority (SHA) provide this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development with an organizational chart for the SHA, including the current...
By City Councilor Clingan That the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority (SHA) provide this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development with an organizational chart for the SHA, including the current SHA Commissioners.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Public Communication #211675
Scott Zink proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone his property at 471 Somerville Avenue from Urban Residential to MR4
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Public Communication #211988
Moshe Safdie proposing a zoning amendment to extend the Small Business Overlay to his property at 92 Properzi Way
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Public Communication #212047
Senthil Kumar proposing a zoning amendment to rezone his property at 8-8A Melvin Street from Mid Rise 5 to Neighborhood Residential
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212051
Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise the façade build- out dimensional standard for any Apartment Building in the Urban Residence district when abutting the Neighborhood...
Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise the façade build- out dimensional standard for any Apartment Building in the Urban Residence district when abutting the Neighborhood Residence district.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212270
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $138,281 to various accounts in the Elections Department to fund in-person early voting in September and November
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212271
Requesting approval to transfer funds from the Sewer Capital Outlay Account to the Ordinary Maintenance Account to settle a pending claim totaling $7,329 for repairs to a blocked residential sewer...
Requesting approval to transfer funds from the Sewer Capital Outlay Account to the Ordinary Maintenance Account to settle a pending claim totaling $7,329 for repairs to a blocked residential sewer line.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212272
Requesting a transfer of $13,500 from the City Council Salaries Monthly Account to the City Clerk's Office Salaries Account to unify the City Clerk's compensation into one Account
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212273
Requesting approval to pay two prior year invoices totaling $800 using available funds in the OSPCD-Mobility Ordinary Maintenance Account for police details for shared street implementation work
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212274
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $675 using available funds in the Infrastructure and Asset Management Ordinary Maintenance Account for printed materials, including safety...
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $675 using available funds in the Infrastructure and Asset Management Ordinary Maintenance Account for printed materials, including safety decals for hard hats.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212275
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $250 using available funds in the Infrastructure and Asset Management Ordinary Maintenance Account for an Enterprise Fund Accounting class
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212276
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $150 using available funds in the Infrastructure and Asset Management Ordinary Maintenance Account for an Asbestos Awareness training
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212277
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the OSPCD-Mobility Division for Gilman...
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the OSPCD-Mobility Division for Gilman Square streetscape design project.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212278
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for expenditures and...
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for expenditures and backfill/overtime for the Special Response Team.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212279
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $41,490.25 grant with no new match required, from MADoT to the OSPCD-Mobility Division for the Safe Streets and Paths project
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212280
Requesting acceptance of a $16,111.11 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of security equipment to...
Requesting acceptance of a $16,111.11 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of security equipment to enhance physical security for city property and buildings.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212281
Requesting approval of the In-Person Early Voting Schedule for the September 14, 2021 Preliminary and the November 2, 2021 General Election
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212282
Requesting approval for specified City Employees to work the September 14, 2021 Preliminary Election and the November 2, 2021 General Election
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #212284
City Solicitor requesting approval to pay FY21 Outside Legal Counsel Invoices with funds from FY21 and FY22
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #212285
Place on file: Planning Board conveying its recommendations on items 211675, 211890, 211988, 211889, 212047, 212050, 212051, and 212052, all requests to amend the Zoning Ordinances
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 #212286
Place on file: Memorialization Committee submitting a new street named Auto Workers Way in Assembly Row
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.”
License/Permit #212287
Public Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Market, sidewalk in front of East Branch Public Library, Sundays Aug 15-Oct 31, 10AM-2PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212288
Public Event License, Arthur D. Healey School Block Party, Meacham St from Edgar Ave to school parking lot, Aug 30, 4:30PM-7:30PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212289
Public Event License, Tufts Discover Davis Square, Statue Park, Sept 5, 11am- 5pm
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212290
Public Event License, SomerFest, Seven Hills Park, Sept 10, 2PM-10:30PM (raindate Sept 17)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212291
Public Event License, Oxford St Block Party, Oxford St from Trull Ln to School St, Sept 11, 1PM-11:00PM (raindate Sept 12)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212292
Public Event License, ESMS Howl-o-ween Pet Parade, New Washington Street and Zero Washington Dog Park, Oct 16, 11AM-4PM (raindate Oct 17)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212293
New Drainlayer's License, Ronan 953 LLC
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212294
New Drainlayer's License, Peter Amorello Construction & Demolition
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212295
New Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212296
New Drainlayer's license, Garrett Construction Co. Inc
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212297
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Strongback Systems
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Public Communication #212302
Place on file: Tufts University President responding to # 212222 re: supporting Tufts Labor Coalition and Tufts dining workers
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 #212303
That the Director of Health and Human Services provide metric-based transparent information for small businesses and schools as we learn to live with COVID and follow emerging science
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212304
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council, what COVID/Delta variant safety measures and mandates are being proposed, including mandating vaccinations
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212310
Requesting approval to appropriate $75,654 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Cloud email infrastructure to upgrade to a more advanced security profile
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Communication #212311
Place on file: Conveying a communication to Armory tenants regarding Use & Occupancy Agreement and the City's plan for the Armory
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212312
Welcoming William McLaughlin to Somerville, extending best wishes to his proud parents, and looking forward to William’s bright future in Somerville
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
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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