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May 26, 2022
63 recorded votes, 61 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, Jesse Clingan, Beatriz Gomez Mouakad, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: Ben Ewen-Campen
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Minutes #213828
Approve the minutes of the April 28, 2022 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 28, 2022.
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Grant of Location #213829
Submitted by Comcast to install 268 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave from the intersection of Church Street, to a point of pickup at 379 Somerville Ave and 79 Bow St, and 126 feet of conduit to...
Submitted by Comcast to install 268 feet of conduit in Somerville Ave from the intersection of Church Street, to a point of pickup at 379 Somerville Ave and 79 Bow St, and 126 feet of conduit to be installed from the proposed manhole for future use.
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Order #213831
BurnleyJr., Davis, Wilson That the Chief of Police deliver to this Council, a written report of the Police Department's protocol for addressing encampments of un-housed individuals, including any...
By City Councilor BurnleyJr., Davis, Wilson That the Chief of Police deliver to this Council, a written report of the Police Department's protocol for addressing encampments of un-housed individuals, including any resources that are offered, and whether those individuals are transported and to where.
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Order #213832
BurnleyJr., Ewen-Campen That the Chief of Police report to this Council, any verified or suspected false reports of gunshots by ShotSpotter
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Order #213833
BurnleyJr., Ewen-Campen That the Chief of Police report to this Council, any communications between the Police Department and ShotSpotter regarding ambiguous or contested detections
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Resolution #213834
BurnleyJr., GomezMouakad, Kelly, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, Davis, McLaughlin In Support of Suicide Prevention Efforts
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Resolution #213835
BurnleyJr., Kelly, GomezMouakad, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, Davis, McLaughlin In Support of Safeguarding Transgender Bodily Autonomy and Gender- Affirming Care
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Order #213836
That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council how to effectively provide feedback on the MBTA's proposed Better Bus Network plan, to ensure that Somerville does not lose essential routes...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Wilson That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council how to effectively provide feedback on the MBTA's proposed Better Bus Network plan, to ensure that Somerville does not lose essential routes and service.
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Order #213837
That this City Council discuss the recommendations of the 2019 Internet Access Task Force, and invite relevant experts to share ways to provide universal internet access
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Order #213838
That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on policies regarding idling vehicles
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Order #213839
That the Director of Inspectional Services ensure that outdoor dining structures on streets observe parking regulations requiring a minimum of 20 feet of daylighting at intersections
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Order #213840
That the Election Commissioner update the ward maps on the website to reflect the 2021 map changes
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Order #213841
That the Director of Mobility advise this Council on the role of Medford Street in the Somerville Bicycle Network Plan
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Order #213842
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to expand the number of BlueBikes stations
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Resolution #213843
PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, GomezMouakad, Kelly, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, Davis, McLaughlin, BurnleyJr. That the Memorialization Committee consider naming a landmark after Stephenson Aman, a community...
By City Councilor PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, GomezMouakad, Kelly, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, Davis, McLaughlin, BurnleyJr. That the Memorialization Committee consider naming a landmark after Stephenson Aman, a community organizer, coach and youth mentor who advocated for our most vulnerable communities and residents.
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Committee Report #213844
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 24, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 24, 2022.
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Mayor's Request #213752 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to extend the contract with the Mystic River Watershed Association for the Blessing of the Bay Park Revitalization Phase 2 for an additional 12 months
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Mayor's Request #213753 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $243,471 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") Account to the Energy Stabilization Fund
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Mayor's Request #213755 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $13,120 using available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development- Planning and Zoning Ordinary Maintenance...
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $13,120 using available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development- Planning and Zoning Ordinary Maintenance Account for Gilman Square planning work.
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Mayor's Request #213815 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a lease for the Lower Broadway Police Substation at 79-83 Broadway, from 7/01/22 through 6/30/23, for $2,000.00 per month
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Clingan, Davis ABSENT: Ewen-Campen.”
Mayor's Request #213816 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $4,500 using available funds in the Human Resources Department Arbitration Services Account for arbitration services rendered
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Committee Report #213845
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 17, 2022
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 17, 2022.
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Committee Report #213846
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 25, 2022
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 25, 2022.
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License/Permit #213571 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Intercar Auto Sales Corp, 39 Webster Ave, 20 cars outside, 0 inside
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License/Permit #213572 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Top Speed Vehicles Inc, 631 Somerville Ave, 8 cars inside, 6 outside
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Grant of Location #213594 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Submitted by Eversource to install 85 feet of conduit in Ivaloo Street, from Utility Pole 179/6 to a point of pickup at the rear of 205 Beacon Street
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Committee Report #213847
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on May 23, 2022
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on May 23, 2022.
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Committee Report #213848
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on May 16, 2022
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on May 16, 2022.
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Committee Report #213849
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 23, 2022
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on May 23, 2022.
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Officer's Communication #213868
Special Counsel requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss Cobble Hill Center, LLC v. Somerville Redevelopment Authority
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, McLaughlin, Scott, Clingan, Davis ABSENT: Ewen-Campen.”
License/Permit #213872
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility
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License/Permit #213873
Renewing Drainlayer's License, CM Conway Construction
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License/Permit #213874
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J Derenzo
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License/Permit #213875
Renewing Drainlayer's License, M. DiStasio Excavation Contractors
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License/Permit #213876
Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway
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License/Permit #213877
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway
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License/Permit #213878
Renewing Dog Kennel License, Riverdog Daycare, 321 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #213879
Public Event License, Jonathan Kilpatrick's Birthday Party, Browning Rd from Central St to Sycamore St, June 18, 12PM-9PM
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License/Permit #213880
Public Event License, 7ate 9 Bakery, National Cheesecake Day, in front of 199C Highland Ave, July 30, 8AM-6PM (raindate July 31)
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License/Permit #213881
Public Event License, Alpine and Princeton BP, Alpine St from Princeton St to Lowell St, July 30, 10AM-7PM (raindate Aug 6)
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License/Permit #213882
Public Event License, Electric Ave BP, from Packard Ave to Mason St, July 31, 11AM-6PM (raindate July 30)
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License/Permit #213883
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90
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License/Permit #213884
Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #79 from Lochmere Taxi Inc to Joseph Nicolas
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License/Permit #213885
Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #81 from Cinema Taxi Inc to SSR Cab Inc
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Order #213889
That the City Solicitor review the design issues related to ineffective shades and placement of projector equipment in the high school auditorium and seek recovery for costs to the city or other...
By City Councilor Davis That the City Solicitor review the design issues related to ineffective shades and placement of projector equipment in the high school auditorium and seek recovery for costs to the city or other legal recourse available.
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Order #213890
PinedaNeufeld, GomezMouakad, BurnleyJr. That the Director of Engineering explain to this Council the new "partial travel lane paving" approach used on Burnside Avenue and elsewhere
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Resolution #213892
BurnleyJr., Davis That the Administration respond to educator and parent concerns regarding building maintenance and capital improvements for the Winter Hill School
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Order #213893
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Council with the plan for maintaining new tree wells along Somerville Avenue and other locations
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Order #213894
That the Commissioner of Public Works add stone or concrete landscape features to prevent vehicles from driving over the planted bump-out features on Beacon Street
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Order #213895
GomezMouakad That the Director of Mobility explore installing speed humps on Boston Avenue to control speeding and cut through traffic, and ensure pedestrian access
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Order #213896
GomezMouakad That the Director of Finance report on the process to reallocate funds reimbursed from the Green Line Extension Project
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Order #213897
GomezMouakad That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on the status of the 1895 building
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Order #213898
GomezMouakad, Kelly, Clingan That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on all major repairs and work orders for the Winter Hill Community...
By City Councilor GomezMouakad, Kelly, Clingan That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on all major repairs and work orders for the Winter Hill Community School and the Brown School over the past five years.
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Order #213899
GomezMouakad, BurnleyJr. That the Director of Racial and Social Justice, the ADA Coordinator and the Director of Engineering report on whether fixed benches in outdoor seating areas meet ADA...
By City Councilor GomezMouakad, BurnleyJr. That the Director of Racial and Social Justice, the ADA Coordinator and the Director of Engineering report on whether fixed benches in outdoor seating areas meet ADA regulations.
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License/Permit #213901
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ronan 953 LLC
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License/Permit #213902
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions
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License/Permit #213903
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm St
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License/Permit #213904
Public Event License, Leonard St/Walker St BP, extending street closure to include Leonard St from Walker St to Broadway, June 4, 10AM-6PM (raindate June 5)
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License/Permit #213905
Public Event License, Arts Council AIR Residency Program Dance, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse Park, June 14, 4PM-8PM (raindate June 15)
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License/Permit #213906
Renewing Garage License, Greentown Labs Inc, 444 Somerville Avenue
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Order #213907
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on plans to create networked ground source heat pumps to make affordable and reliable geothermal energy widely...
By City Councilor Wilson That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on plans to create networked ground source heat pumps to make affordable and reliable geothermal energy widely available.
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Resolution #213908
GomezMouakad, Kelly, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, Davis, BurnleyJr. That the Administration find short term uses for 90 Washington Street, such as a food market or community...
By City Councilor McLaughlin, GomezMouakad, Kelly, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, Davis, BurnleyJr. That the Administration find short term uses for 90 Washington Street, such as a food market or community parking, while the property awaits development.
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Order #213909
That the Chief of Police and the Administration work with utility and other contractors to coordinate surrounding road closures during the repaving of College Avenue, to ensure that residences...
By City Councilor Davis That the Chief of Police and the Administration work with utility and other contractors to coordinate surrounding road closures during the repaving of College Avenue, to ensure that residences remain accessible.
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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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