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September 9, 2021
56 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin.
Present: Wilfred Mbah, Mary Jo Rossetti, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne, Kristen Strezo
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #210576 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kyle Lentini to the position of Reserve...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #210578 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Richard Lavey III to the position of...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #212136 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael R. Perrone to the position of...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #212137 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee) (Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Marc T. DiFava to the position of Police...).
- William White recused from the vote on License/Permit #212340 (Public Event License, Somerville Museum Block Party, Westwood Rd, Sept 18, 1PM-9PM...).
- Matthew McLaughlin recused from the vote on Order #212360 (That the Director of OSPCD and the Director of IAM provide updates on the 90...).
Every vote, in order
Minutes #212315
Approve the minutes of the August 26, 2021 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 26, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Citation #212316
The Mayor Commending Mary Alice Lally on 50 years of employment with the City
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #212317
Submitted by Comcast to install 275 feet of conduit in Pearl Street, starting from a Comcast Manhole, 100 feet to a proposed sidewalk vault, then 5 feet to a point near 85 Pearl Street, 20 feet to...
Submitted by Comcast to install 275 feet of conduit in Pearl Street, starting from a Comcast Manhole, 100 feet to a proposed sidewalk vault, then 5 feet to a point near 85 Pearl Street, 20 feet to 81 Pearl Street, and 75 feet to another proposed sidewalk vault, then 10 feet to a point near 77 Pearl Street and a final point of pickup at 75 Pearl Street.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212319
That the Administration consider a foreclosure moratorium for Somerville homeowners and owner-occupied small landlords
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212320
That the Somerville Housing Authority establish free WiFi hotspots in all of its residential properties, either in communal areas, resident lounges or outdoor areas and patios
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212321
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace all the open garbage cans in city parks and on the Community Path with closed rat-proof garbage cans
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212322
That the Administration create a paid "Teen Invasive Plant Removal Program" similar to the "Teen Snow Shoveling Program" to train young people to remove harmful invasive plants and connect them...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ballantyne, Davis That the Administration create a paid "Teen Invasive Plant Removal Program" similar to the "Teen Snow Shoveling Program" to train young people to remove harmful invasive plants and connect them with residents desiring such help.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212323
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on August 31, 2021
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on August 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #210576 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kyle Lentini to the position of Reserve Police Officer
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #210578 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Richard Lavey III to the position of Reserve Police Officer
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #212136 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael R. Perrone to the position of Police Lieutenant
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #212137 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Marc T. DiFava to the position of Police Sergeant
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Committee Report #212324
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 1, 2021
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212050 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to repeal Section 10.5 - Outdoor Café Seating
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212052 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Requesting adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Section 2.1 - Glossary and the provisions of multiple permitted building components
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AS AMENDED..”
Mayor's Request #212326
Requesting approval to re-purpose $119,815 in the Covid-19 Stabilization Fund to support the 2021 LCC grant program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212327
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,600 using available funds in the Department of Infrastructure and Asset Management Ordinary Maintenance Account for FY21 Mystic River...
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,600 using available funds in the Department of Infrastructure and Asset Management Ordinary Maintenance Account for FY21 Mystic River Stormwater Education Collaborative membership.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212328
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $368 using available funds in the Human Resources Department Advertising Account for a June 2021 job advertisement
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212329
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $82.68 using available funds in the Human Resources Department Professional & Technical Services Account for April 2021 confidential...
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $82.68 using available funds in the Human Resources Department Professional & Technical Services Account for April 2021 confidential shredding services.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212330
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $58 using available funds in the Human Resources Department Wellness Program Account for a June 2021 employee wellness program invoice
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212331
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a grant of $300,000 per year for 2 years (FY22 and FY23), with no new match required, from Mass DPH to the Health and Human Services Department...
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a grant of $300,000 per year for 2 years (FY22 and FY23), with no new match required, from Mass DPH to the Health and Human Services Department for Contact Tracing.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212332
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a grant of $122,627 per year for 2 years (FY22 & FY23) with no new match required, from Mass General Brigham/CHA to the Health and Human Services...
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a grant of $122,627 per year for 2 years (FY22 & FY23) with no new match required, from Mass General Brigham/CHA to the Health and Human Services Department for recruitment and training of Community Health Workers.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212333
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $122,627 grant over 2 years (FY22/23) with no new match required, from Mass General Brigham/CHA Determination of Need funds, to the Health &...
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $122,627 grant over 2 years (FY22/23) with no new match required, from Mass General Brigham/CHA Determination of Need funds, to the Health & Human Services Department SomerPromise Division for Behavioral Health support and training to early childhood care and education systems.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212334
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $45,200 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for support of the 2022 Local Cultural Council...
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $45,200 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for support of the 2022 Local Cultural Council re-grant program.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212335
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $45,162.23 grant with no new match required, from Commonwealth Children's Fund to the Health & Human Services SomerPromise Division for the...
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $45,162.23 grant with no new match required, from Commonwealth Children's Fund to the Health & Human Services SomerPromise Division for the SomerBaby Program.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Communication #212336
Place on file: Conveying the Tufts University COVID-19 Preparedness Plan: Fall 2021
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212338
Public Event License, Spring Hill Block Party, Brastow Ave from 48 Brastow to Lowell St, Sept 11, 10AM-11:45PM (raindate Sept 18)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212339
Public Event License, Mural Repainting and Block Party, intersection of Marion St and Dimick St, Sept 18, 7AM-10PM (raindate Sept 19)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212340
Public Event License, Somerville Museum Block Party, Westwood Rd, Sept 18, 1PM-9PM (raindate Sept 19)
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoWilliam White recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: White Jr..”
License/Permit #212341
Public Event License, Rogers Ave Block Party, Rogers Ave from Boston Ave to Kidder Ave, Sept 18, 3PM-9PM (raindate Sept 25)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212342
Public Event License, Arts Council Somerstreets, Highland Ave from Central St to Lowell St, Sept 19, 12PM-8PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212343
Public Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Foodie Crawl, sidewalks on Broadway from Garfield Avenue to Mt Pleasant St, Sept 21, 2PM-10:30PM (raindate Sept 22)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212344
Public Event License, Union Square Main Streets What the Fluff?, Union Sq Plaza, Sept 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 8AM-11PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212345
Public Event License, Squad-Driven East Coast Run Launch, Foley St from Grand Union Blvd to Assembly Row, Sept 24, 4AM-9:30AM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212346
Public Event License, Somerville Community Corporation A Movie that Matters, Chuckie Harris Park, Sept 24, 5PM-9PM (raindate Sept 25)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212347
Public Event License, Berkeley St Block Party, Berkeley St from Hersey St to School St, Sept 26, 2PM-8PM (raindate Oct 3)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212348
Public Event License, Harrison Block Party, Harrison St from Ivaloo St to Kent St, Sept 26, 11AM-4PM (raindate Oct 3)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212349
Public Event License, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, Oct 2, 11AM-7PM (raindate Oct 3)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212350
Public Event License, Somerville Homeless Coalition 5K Road Race, Davis Sq area streets, Oct 2, 6AM-1PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212351
Public Event License, Organization New Acropolis USA Northeast Inc, Stoics on the Square, Statue Park, Oct 9, 9:30AM-1:30PM (raindate Oct 10)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212352
Public Event License, Arts Council and Wat's Da Wurd Evolution of Hip Hop, Union Sq Plaza, parking lot and Stone Park, Oct 16, 12PM-8PM (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 #212353
Public Event License, Kingston St Block Party, Kingston St, Oct 16, 4PM- 10PM (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 #212354
Public Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Halloween Block Party, Chuckie Harris Park, Oct 30, 2PM-7PM (raindate Oct 31)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212355
Public Event License, Arts Council Somersteets, Somerville Ave from Park St to Warren Ave, Oct 31 12PM-8PM (raindate Nov 7)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212356
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J Derenzo
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Public Communication #212357
Place on file: Christopher LaRoche submitting comments re: 211889 and 211890, zoning of 80 Webster Ave
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 #212358
Place on file: In her capacity as President, following the recusal of President McLaughlin, conveying the selection of Steven Flythe and Lori Segall as the President's appointees to the Police...
By City Councilor Rossetti In her capacity as President, following the recusal of President McLaughlin, conveying the selection of Steven Flythe and Lori Segall as the President's appointees to the Police Chief Selection Committee.
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 #212359
That the Director of Inspectional Services, the Chair of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, and the Chair of the Licensing Commission appear before this Council to discuss permitting...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Inspectional Services, the Chair of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, and the Chair of the Licensing Commission appear before this Council to discuss permitting and enforcement of accessibility concerns related to outdoor dining.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212360
That the Director of OSPCD and the Director of IAM provide updates on the 90 Washington Street Demonstration project, including community meetings, timelines, construction, tree removals, road...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the Director of OSPCD and the Director of IAM provide updates on the 90 Washington Street Demonstration project, including community meetings, timelines, construction, tree removals, road changes, etc.
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteMatthew McLaughlin recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #212363
Requesting authorization to enter into and execute a service agreement with the Cambridge Health Alliance to operate a school based health center and an agreement to license surplus space for that...
Requesting authorization to enter into and execute a service agreement with the Cambridge Health Alliance to operate a school based health center and an agreement to license surplus space for that purpose.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212364
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $299,920 grant per year for 3 yrs (FY22,23,24), with no new match required from Mass DPH to the Health and Human Services Department for a...
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $299,920 grant per year for 3 yrs (FY22,23,24), with no new match required from Mass DPH to the Health and Human Services Department for a Shared Services Excellence Grant in partnership with the Cities of Arlington and Medford.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Communication #212365
Place on file: Conveying the selection of Deha Ahmed and Kevin Dickinson as the Mayor's appointees to the Police Chief Selection Committee
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 #212366
Place on file: Assistant City Solicitor Shapiro conveying opinions regarding 268A Ethics Disclosures and Special Municipal Employees
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 #212367
Place on file: Directors of OSPCD, ISD, and Engineering responding to questions posed by the Land Use Committee regarding ADA compliance for outdoor seating
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.”
Public Communication #212399
Place on file: Somerville Museum Assistant Director submitting comments re: Agenda #28, Public Event License, Somerville Museum Block Party
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 #212400
That the Director of Finance and the Treasurer create a separate revenue account for deposit of all funds received from handicapped parking violations, and allocate said funds to the Commission...
By City Councilor Clingan, Ballantyne, Strezo That the Director of Finance and the Treasurer create a separate revenue account for deposit of all funds received from handicapped parking violations, and allocate said funds to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, as authorized under MGL.
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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