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March 10, 2022
87 recorded votes, 85 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin.
Present: Willie Burnley, Charlotte Kelly, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Beatriz Gomez Mouakad, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: None
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Minutes #213240
Approve the minutes of the February 10, 2022 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 10, 2022.
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Grant of Location #213241
Submitted by Eversource to install a total of 308 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue at the intersection of Spring Street and Somerville Avenue
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Order #213245
That the Director of Engineering provide an update on Eversource's re-sealing of the gas main between Acadia Park and Elm Street
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Order #213246
That the Commissioner of Public Works contact MA Department of Transportation to ascertain their plan for the recently condemned staircase connecting McGrath Highway to Ten Hills Road
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Order #213247
That the Chief of Police provide this Council, in writing, data from FY 2021 for all traffic citations, outcomes of those citations, and any collected demographic data
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Resolution #213248
That the FY 2023 budget include funds for permanent outreach staff and increased staff training and development for the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
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Resolution #213249
That the FY 2023 budget include resources to implement a comprehensive language justice and language access plan, led by the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
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Order #213251
That the Director of Mobility take immediate action to increase pedestrian safety measures on crosswalks at Day Street, Dover Street, Elm Street and College Avenue intersections
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Resolution #213252
That the Administration distribute $2 million in ARPA funds to 100% AMI units of 100 Homes purchased by Somerville Community Corporation (SCC) to reduce the level of affordability to assist...
By City Councilor Strezo, Gomez Mouakad That the Administration distribute $2 million in ARPA funds to 100% AMI units of 100 Homes purchased by Somerville Community Corporation (SCC) to reduce the level of affordability to assist families at 60% AMI or below.
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Resolution #213253
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to implement the Senior Transportation program
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Resolution #213254
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for additional staff within the Parks and Recreation Department to increase the programs and classes available for after school hours and out of school time
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Resolution #213255
That the FY 2023 budget include a Gas Infrastructure Liaison
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Resolution #213256
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for an independent contractor to survey for gas leaks, grade them, and estimate their emission volumes
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Resolution #213257
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to purchase gas leak detection equipment and to train designated staff to utilize
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Resolution #213258
That the FY 2023 budget include expanded incentive funds for the SomerVIP program
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Resolution #213259
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to continue the implementation, assessment and expansion of the snow-clearing pilot program
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Order #213261
That the Director of Mobility provide an update on work done or projected projects around all school zones
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Resolution #213262
That the FY 2023 budget include a position to support a Residential Electrification and Weatherization Resource Center under the Office of Sustainability and Environment
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Resolution #213263
That the FY 2023 budget include a $75,000 building conditions assessment study for the 100 Homes program
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Resolution #213264
That the FY 2023 budget include $150,000 in funding for staff to maintain the upkeep of the 100 Homes Properties
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Resolution #213265
That the FY 2023 budget include scholarship funds to ensure that residents benefit from the development of a Life Sciences industry
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Resolution #213266
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for a program to help local residents become licensed and certified for home daycare
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Resolution #213267
That the FY 2023 budget include scholarships and opportunities for employment development for women adversely impacted by the COVID pandemic
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Resolution #213268
That the FY 2023 budget include additional funds to expand the after school program and create a before school program
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Resolution #213269
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for a study to assess the needs for a recreational and cultural center
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Resolution #213270
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for a feasibility study for an immigrant center, with extended hours, providing direct support and a gathering place
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Resolution #213271
That the FY 2023 budget include a building assessment study for the Winter Hill and Brown Schools
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Resolution #213272
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to implement the Building Master Plan
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Resolution #213273
That the FY 2023 budget include $150,000 in funding for an on-call building envelope consultant
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Resolution #213274
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for staff to oversee the implementation of the recommendations around arts space
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Resolution #213275
That the FY 2023 budget include funds for a plan to support a new YMCA facility
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Resolution #213276
That the FY 2023 budget include a position in the Department of Mobility to focus on commercial and business transport and parking needs
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Order #213277
That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the efforts to hire a consultant regarding the Armory
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Resolution #213281
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for soil remediation at the Concord Avenue Community Garden
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Resolution #213282
That the FY 2023 budget include additional funding for the renovation of historic buildings to create new affordable housing
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Order #213283
That the Director of Parks and Recreation update this Council on plans to improve the performance of the natural grass surface of the Lincoln Park soccer field
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Order #213284
That the Director of Parks and Recreation update this Council on current grass maintenance practices
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Order #213285
That the Director of Racial and Social Justice and the Director of Communications update this Council on the strategy to address digital equity in our city
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Order #213286
That the Director of Human Resources update this Council on family leave benefits available to City of Somerville employees
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Order #213287
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on partnerships with third- party software companies providing reports on traffic and road hazards
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Order #213288
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on any plans to change the direction of neighborhood residential streets to thwart cut-through traffic
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Resolution #213289
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to create a fare-free bus pilot program for at least two MBTA bus lines for two years
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Resolution #213290
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to provide free MBTA bus and subway passes and bikeshare memberships for youth and income-eligible residents
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Resolution #213291
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to create a curbside municipal composting pilot program
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Resolution #213292
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to create a municipal broadband pilot program in the 02145 zip code
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Resolution #213293
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to implement widespread use of rodent hormonal birth control
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Resolution #213294
That the FY 2023 budget include a funding increase for the Inspectional Services Department to hire inspectors to increase enforcement and ensure coverage on evenings, weekends, and holidays
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Resolution #213295
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to create additional social worker and counselor positions
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Resolution #213296
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to offer an optional stipend to all members of boards and commissions
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Resolution #213297
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to hire support staff for City Council committees
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Resolution #213298
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for staff and technology support for a participatory budgeting (“People’s Budget") process for FY 2024
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Resolution #213299
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for city-wide studies required to accelerate the systemic and systematic approach to safe and accessible streets and equitable mobility
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Resolution #213300
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for quick-build daylighting solutions for intersections and begin installing infiltration bump-outs as a long-term solution
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Resolution #213301
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to create a streamlined program to install speed humps on neighborhood residential streets identified as having a high incidence of cut-through vehicle traffic
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Resolution #213302
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to purchase and install automated enforcement equipment for traffic signals and create the infrastructure within Somerville Police Department for mailing...
By City Councilor Wilson That the FY 2023 budget include funding to purchase and install automated enforcement equipment for traffic signals and create the infrastructure within Somerville Police Department for mailing warnings and citations.
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Resolution #213303
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to purchase required equipment and allocate the Somerville Police Department budget in such a way to enable bulk mailing of warnings and citations for speeding
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Resolution #213304
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for a procurement disparity study
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Resolution #213305
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for public information campaigns around safer driving and using the forthcoming Green Line Extension
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Resolution #213306
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for drainage infrastructure improvements to address flooding on private property in the neighborhood around Foss Park
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Resolution #213307
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to plant a Miyawaki forest (a dense, biodiverse pocket forest) on city-owned land
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Resolution #213308
That the FY 2023 budget include funding to prioritize the delayed grass athletic field renovation projects at Dilboy Auxiliary Field and Nunziato Field
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Resolution #213309
That the FY 2023 budget include funding for expanded Parks and Recreation programming
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Committee Report #213310
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 2, 2022
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 2, 2022.
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable
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Committee Report #213311
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 8, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 8, 2022.
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Mayor's Request (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a Preservation Restriction for 181 Broadway
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] (ID:28054) AYES: Burnley, Jr., Kelly, Wilson, Gomez Mouakad, Pineda Neufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213173 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $34,685 from the Street Tree Stabilization fund to pay for expenses related to the tree health maintenance program
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Burnley, Jr., Kelly, Wilson, Gomez Mouakad, Pineda Neufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #213174 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to transfer $1,200 from the Police Department Professional & Technical Services account to the Police Special Items Rental- Buildings account to cover the West Substation...
Requesting approval to transfer $1,200 from the Police Department Professional & Technical Services account to the Police Special Items Rental- Buildings account to cover the West Substation rental costs.
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Mayor's Request #213175 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $45,799.57 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Administration, Electric, and Buildings accounts
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Committee Report #213312
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 3, 2022
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 3, 2022.
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Committee Report #213313
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 9, 2022
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on March 9, 2022.
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License/Permit #213089 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Joy St Motors, 24 Joy St, 42 inside, 0 outside, Mon-Fri: 8AM-6PM, Sat: 8AM-2PM, Sun: closed
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License/Permit #213090 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Garage License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street, 374 inside, 12 outside for storing vehicles only, operating 24/7
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License/Permit #213091 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Flammables License, DW Propco EF LLC, 250 Water Street, storing 1320 gallons
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License/Permit #213092 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Public Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Market, sidewalk in front of East Branch Public Library, Saturdays May 15-Nov 27, 8AM-2PM
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License/Permit #213234 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Garage License, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Avenue, 10 vehicles inside, 3 vehicles outside for auto body work and spray painting
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Committee Report #213314
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 28, 2022
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 28, 2022.
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Order #213315 (report of the Traffic and Parking Committee)
That the Director of Human Resources appear before the Committee on Traffic and Parking to further discuss Item #212966, an order regarding safe driving
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Mayor's Request #213316
Requesting the use of $18,568 in available funds from the Inspectional Services Salaries account to establish the Senior Code Enforcement Officer position for Rodent Control
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Mayor's Request #213317
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $7,575 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department...
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $7,575 Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department, for teaching fire and life safety to children.
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Mayor's Request #213318
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $3,455 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for fire and life safety education for seniors
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License/Permit #213326
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp
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License/Permit #213327
New Sign/Awning License, The Sister's Caribbean, 83B Broadway, for digital vinyl over an existing sign
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License/Permit #213328
New Sign/Awning License, Ten One Teahouse, 421 Artisan Way, for channel letter and 1 blade sign
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License/Permit #213329
New Sign/Awning License, Yafa Bakery & Cafe, 594 Somerville Ave, 1 non- illuminated face replacement
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License/Permit #213330
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave
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Resolution #213333
That the Administration encourage Somerville grocery stores and pharmacies to implement a daily "mask-hour" when masks or face coverings are required, so immune-compromised residents and seniors...
By City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Gomez Mouakad, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, Strezo, Davis, McLaughlin, Burnley, Jr. That the Administration encourage Somerville grocery stores and pharmacies to implement a daily "mask-hour" when masks or face coverings are required, so immune-compromised residents and seniors may shop in an environment that is less risky to their health.
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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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