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September 23, 2021
99 recorded votes, 25 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:
- Ben Ewen-Campen recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #211364 (report of the Finance Committee) (Requesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for 9-11 Aldersey Street for historic...).
- Ben Ewen-Campen recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #211373 (report of the Finance Committee) (Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,450,397 in a bond for the...).
- Ben Ewen-Campen recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #212031 (report of the Finance Committee) (Requesting approval to appropriate up to $153,000 from the Union Square Community...).
- William White recused from the vote on Mayor's Request #212266 (report of the Finance Committee) (Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,509,600 in a bond for the...).
Every vote, in order
Minutes #212404
Approve the minutes of the September 9, 2021 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212405
Calling on Congress to affirm reproductive freedom and pass the Women's Health Protection Act
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212406
That OSPCD’s Housing, Housing Stability, and Planning and Zoning staff discuss with the Housing and Community Development Committee, potential modifications to the Tier 3 Rental ADUs multiplier at...
By City Councilor Strezo, Ballantyne That OSPCD’s Housing, Housing Stability, and Planning and Zoning staff discuss with the Housing and Community Development Committee, potential modifications to the Tier 3 Rental ADUs multiplier at 110% AMI for inclusionary units, to expand access to inclusionary rental units for lower income residents.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #212407
That the Administration report to this Council on the $4.5M that was approved by this Council (Item 210902) on November 12, 2020, and the additional $3M in CARES Act funding, for school re-opening
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212408
That the Chief of Police establish a policy to donate unclaimed bicycles to local non-profit organizations and/or auction them to the public
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Communication #212409
Place on file: Reporting on the High School Building Committee Meeting of September 20, 2021
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212410
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 21, 2021
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 21, 2021.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Mayor's Request #211364 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for 9-11 Aldersey Street for historic, open space, and affordable housing purposes
Yes: StrezoNo: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteBen Ewen-Campen recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: NOT APPROVED. [1 TO 9] AYES: Strezo NAYS: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #211373 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,450,397 in a bond for the cost of acquiring the property at 9-11 Aldersey Street
Yes: StrezoNo: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteBen Ewen-Campen recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: NOT APPROVED. [1 TO 9] AYES: Strezo NAYS: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: Ewen-Campen.”
Officer's Communication #211859 (report of the Finance Committee)
Mark work completed: Director of Infrastructure & Asset Management conveying the Water and Sewer Capital Investment Plan update for April, 2021
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211943 (report of the Finance Committee)
Mark work completed: That the Administration submit to the City Council an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund to the upcoming FY22 budget to reduce the...
By City Councilor White Jr. That the Administration submit to the City Council an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund to the upcoming FY22 budget to reduce the increase in the water rate from 7% to 6%.
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #211944 (report of the Finance Committee)
Mark work completed: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide this Council with all documents, emails and correspondence regarding the overflow from the EPA and MWRA
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #211995 (report of the Finance Committee)
Mark work completed: Requesting acceptance of a $30,850,472 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant from the U.S. Treasury
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #212017 (report of the Finance Committee)
Place on file: School Committee requesting the appropriation of $84,267,002 to fund the FY22 School Committee 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 #212031 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate up to $153,000 from the Union Square Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to pay for the Somerville Cares Fund operating expenses and the Community Land Trust...
Requesting approval to appropriate up to $153,000 from the Union Square Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to pay for the Somerville Cares Fund operating expenses and the Community Land Trust startup costs.
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, Strezo, WhiteBen Ewen-Campen recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #212215 (report of the Finance Committee)
Withdraw: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $25,254.23 from various DPW accounts using available FY22 funds
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.”
Mayor's Request #212266 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,509,600 in a bond for the acquisition of 9-11 Allen St
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, StrezoWilliam White recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 0] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne RECUSED: White Jr..”
Mayor's Request #212361 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,910,000 in a bond for participation in the MWRA Lead Line Replacement Program
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212411
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 22, 2021
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 22, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #211856 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
City Clerk submitting a proposed amendment of Article III of Chapter 8, the Junk Dealer Ordinance
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #212230 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Submitted by Eversource to install 99 feet of conduit in Summer Street, from Utility Pole 325/28 to a point of pickup at 162 Summer Street
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Grant of Location #212231 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Submitted by Eversource to install 116 feet of conduit in Inner Belt Road, from Manhole 26995 to a point of pickup at Inner Belt Road and Third Avenue
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212298 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South Street, 300 vehicles inside, 0 outside, for storing vehicles only
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212368 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212369 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212370 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212371 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212372 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212373 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212374 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212375 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212376 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212377 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212378 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212379 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212380 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212381 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212382 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212383 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212384 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212385 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212386 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212387 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212388 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212389 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212390 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212391 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212392 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212393 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212394 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212395 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212396 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212397 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212398 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #212412
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 20, 2021
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 20, 2021.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #202108 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
Mark work completed: That the Administration work with the City of Cambridge to improve pedestrian safety at the intersections of Elm Street with Beech Street and Willow Avenue, including...
By City Councilor Davis That the Administration work with the City of Cambridge to improve pedestrian safety at the intersections of Elm Street with Beech Street and Willow Avenue, including consideration of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon.
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #208844 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
Mark work completed: That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on actions, communications and collaboration with State agencies to improve pedestrian safety in the Mystic Avenue area by...
By City Councilor Niedergang, McLaughlin, Clingan, Hirsch That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on actions, communications and collaboration with State agencies to improve pedestrian safety in the Mystic Avenue area by I-93, following the death of two pedestrians hit by motor vehicles there.
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210593 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
Mark work completed: That the Director of Constituent Services and the Chief of Police discuss tracking bicycle crashes and how 311 and 911 staff are trained to handle such calls
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210895 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
Mark work completed: That the Director of Capital Projects revise the College Avenue reconstruction plan to include additional safety measures for pedestrians at both perpendicular and parallel...
By City Councilor Davis, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Strezo, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr. That the Director of Capital Projects revise the College Avenue reconstruction plan to include additional safety measures for pedestrians at both perpendicular and parallel crossings.
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #210899 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
Mark work completed: That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parking implement traffic calming measures on Powder House Terrace
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211798 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
Mark work completed: That the Mayor, the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police and this Council collaborate with the State Delegation and community advocates to pressure the MA Department of...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Strezo, Clingan That the Mayor, the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police and this Council collaborate with the State Delegation and community advocates to pressure the MA Department of Transportation to implement traffic safety improvements to McGrath Highway and Mystic Avenue to prevent more pedestrian deaths.
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Communication #211822 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
Mark work completed: Inviting the Council, the Administration and the public to the Highway Justice for People: Mystic and McGrath Rally, on May 26 at 6 PM, at the empty lot on the corner of...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Strezo, Davis, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr. Inviting the Council, the Administration and the public to the Highway Justice for People: Mystic and McGrath Rally, on May 26 at 6 PM, at the empty lot on the corner of Broadway and McGrath Highway, to demand that MassDOT prioritize the safety of people over the movement of cars.
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #211994 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
Mark work completed: That the Administration urgently address the insufficient number of crossing guards and present to this Council their plan to ensure student safety in the absence of guards at...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Administration urgently address the insufficient number of crossing guards and present to this Council their plan to ensure student safety in the absence of guards at multiple large intersections.
The minutes record the result as “Work completed”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WORK COMPLETED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212417
Requesting a transfer of $90,552 from the City Council Salaries Account to the City Clerk Salaries Account to provide administrative support for the City Council's Policy Analyst
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212419
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $913.75 using available funds in the City Clerk's Professional and Technical Services Account for meeting translation services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212420
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $177.31 using available funds in the City Clerk's Maintenance Contract Account for printer maintenance services
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212421
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Community Compact Best Practices Program to the City Clerk's Office for records inventory...
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Community Compact Best Practices Program to the City Clerk's Office for records inventory, evaluation and preservation strategy.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212422
Requesting approval to extend the Blessing of the Bay Park Revitalization Phase 2 contract with the Mystic River Watershed Association for an additional 12 months
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212423
Requesting approval to extend the contract with the Friends of the Community Growing Center, Inc. until June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #212424
Requesting approval for a time-only extension of the OverUnder contract for the ArtFarm project through September 30, 2025
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #212451
Place on file: Fire Chief responding to Item 211748, providing data on calls and responses to the Assembly Square neighborhood
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 #212452
Place on file: Somerville Housing Authority responding to Item 212264 with an organizational chart
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 #212453
New Drainlayer's License, North American Excavating LLC
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212454
New Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction LLC
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212455
Public Event License, Belmont Street Block Party, Belmont St from Belmont Pl to Belmont Sq, Sept 19, 1:30PM-5:30PM (raindate Sept 26) (interim approval granted)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212456
Public Event License, Chandler Street Block Party, Chandler St from Park Ave to Chapel St, Sept 25, 2:30PM-7PM (raindate Sept 26)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212457
Public Event License, Arts Council Ignite Festival, Union Square Area (Plaza, parking lot, Stone Park, and Sanborn CT Lot), Oct 2, 2PM-11PM (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 #212458
Public Event License, Glenwood Rd Block Party, Glenwood Rd from Medford St to Vernon St, Oct 2, 12PM-8:30PM (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 #212459
Public Event License, Pearson Rd Porchfest Block Party, Pearson Rd from Broadway to Warner St, Oct 2, 11:30AM-2:30PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212460
Public Event License, Church St Porchfest Block Party, Church St from Summer St to Somerville Ave, Oct. 2, 3:30PM-6:30PM (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 #212461
Public Event License, Webster St Porchfest Block Party, Webster St from Cutter St to Franklin St, Oct 2, 3:30PM-6:30PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212462
Public Event License, Belmont St Porchfest Block Party, Belmont St from Spring Hill Terr to Highland Ave, Oct 2, 1:30PM-4:30PM (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 #212463
Public Event License, Munroe St Porchfest Block Party, Munroe St from Bigelow St to Prospect Hill Parkway, Oct 2, 3:30PM-6:30PM (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 #212464
Public Event License, Hussey Block Party, Rush St from Brook St to Broadway, Oct 9, 11AM-5PM (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 #212465
Public Event License, Bow Market Vintage Fest, Somerville Ave from Bow St to in front of Bow Market, Oct 17, 9AM-9PM (raindate Oct 24)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212466
Public Event License, Church St Block Party, Church St from Summer St to Somerville Ave, Oct 17, 1PM-5:30PM (raindate Oct 24)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212467
Public Event License, Belmont St Block Party, Belmont St from Spring Hill Terr to Highland Ave, Oct 17, 1PM-8PM (raindate Oct 24)
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212468
Public Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Halloween Block Party and Pet Parade, Chuckie Harris Park and Cross St between Pennsylvania Ave to Broadway, 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 #212469
Public Event License, Somerville Road Runners Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Davis Sq and area streets, Nov 25, 6AM-12PM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Public Communication #212470
Place on file: Department of Homeland Security responding to Item 211931 regarding workers' rights
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 #212472
That the OSPCD Planning and Mobility Divisions, and a representative from the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, discuss with this Council, the off-street parking provisions of the Zoning...
By City Councilor Scott, Ballantyne, Clingan That the OSPCD Planning and Mobility Divisions, and a representative from the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, discuss with this Council, the off-street parking provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and thoroughfare provisions of the Overlay Districts, to ensure that planned civic spaces remain accessible at no cost to people with disabilities who require vehicular access.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #212473
That the Director Inspectional Services discuss with this Council how to increase reliability and frequency of enforcement of public health violations in the City
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication
Place on file: Director of Inspectional Services submitting the Leaf Blower Regulations
The minutes record the result as “Placed on file”, with a roll call.
From the minutes
“RESULT: PLACED ON FILE. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:27407) AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212476
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NELM
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Public Communication #212477
Place on file: Union Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: Item 212031, funding for the Somerville Community Land Trust
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 #212478
That the administration assign staff 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.”
Order #212479
That the Administration work with the City of Cambridge to improve pedestrian safety at the intersections of Elm Street with Beech Street and Willow Avenue, including opportunities to improve the...
By City Councilor Davis That the Administration work with the City of Cambridge to improve pedestrian safety at the intersections of Elm Street with Beech Street and Willow Avenue, including opportunities to improve the Elm Street crossings in coordination with Cambridge's planned re-engineering of Beech Street.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, Strezo, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #212481
Public Event License, Josephine Ave Block Party, Josephine Ave from Kidder Ave to Morrison Ave, Oct 2, 1:30PM-4:30PM (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 #212482
Public Event License, Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run, Davis Sq area, Dec 19, 7AM- 1PM
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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