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September 22, 2022
72 recorded votes, 72 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
Every vote, in order
Minutes #22-1617
Approve the minutes of the August 25, 2022 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 25, 2022.
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Citation #22-1540
Commending Rositha Durham for over 8 years of service as the Clerk of Committees
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Citation #22-1541
Commending J. Brandon Wilson for over 37 years of service in the Planning and Historic Preservation divisions
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Citation #22-1550
Commending Jessica Brayden for 15 years serving as CEO for RESPOND
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Grant of Location #22-1544
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 156 feet of conduit in Lake Street, from Utility Pole 1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 346 Somerville Avenue
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Grant of Location #22-1545
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 45 feet of conduit in Sycamore Street, from Utility Pole 329/2 to a point of pickup at 8 Sycamore Street
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Grant of Location #22-1546
Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 174 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 44/302 located at the intersection of Broadway and Lincoln Street to a Utility Pole 18/2 located...
Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 174 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 44/302 located at the intersection of Broadway and Lincoln Street to a Utility Pole 18/2 located at the rear of 59 Broadway.
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Grant of Location #22-1547
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 60 feet of conduit in Washington Street, from Utility Pole 358/22 to a lighting control box
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Order #22-1564
That the Chief Information Officer update this Council on the work to fix the WiFi signals and cell phone reception at the Winter Hill School
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1565
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss how to support marginalized and under-served community members through expanded telehealth service availability
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Order #22-1566
That the Director of Human Resources update this Council on the hiring process and staffing numbers for crossing guards for the 2022-2023 school year
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1567
That the Director of Human Resources discuss the possibility of modernizing crossing guard positions to attract candidates and increase hiring
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1568
That the Chief of Police inform this Council which intersections are prioritized with crossing guards
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1570
That the Director of Housing update this Council on maintenance issues of the 100 Homes Program
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1572
That the Commissioner of Public Works take the necessary steps to remove the cable tied around the telephone pole at Lexington Avenue and Cedar Street
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1571
That this Council’s Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations hold a public hearing to discuss the feasibility of conducting CORI and SORI checks for Crisis...
That this Council’s Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations hold a public hearing to discuss the feasibility of conducting CORI and SORI checks for Crisis Pregnancy Centers.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1573
That this Council discuss the attached letter from the Somerville Council of PTAs regarding the condition of school buildings
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1574
That the Director of Mobility place signs at the intersections of Central Street and Highland Avenue and Central Street and Summer Street, informing the public that the Somerville Museum is open...
That the Director of Mobility place signs at the intersections of Central Street and Highland Avenue and Central Street and Summer Street, informing the public that the Somerville Museum is open during construction.
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Resolution #22-1569
That the Memorialization Committee commemorate the legacy of Peggy Citarella, former Somerville resident and the first female welder at the Charlestown Navy Yard during WWII
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Order #22-1590
That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the power outage at the West Somerville Public School on September 7, 2022 and the measures being taken for temporary and permanent repairs
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1591
That the Director of Mobility and the Commissioner of Public Works assess the need for additional bike racks in all school buildings
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #22-1592
That this City Council hereby recognizes the period of September 15th to October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month
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Order #22-1593
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning update this Council on current draft zoning requirements of the MBTA Communities Act
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1594
That the Director of Water and Sewer update this Council on the cause of the sinkhole near 370 Medford Street and what is being done to address this problem
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1596
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management present to this Council, a plan to fix the Somerville Media Center's roof
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1597
That the Director of Racial and Social Justice present an update to this Council on efforts to hire an Executive Director for the Human Rights Commission
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #22-1595
That this City Council supports ending the United States blockade of Cuba
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Order #22-1598
That the Election Commissioner update this Council on the September 6, 2022 primary, including the number of voters moved to the List of Inactive Voters prior to this election and the number of...
That the Election Commissioner update this Council on the September 6, 2022 primary, including the number of voters moved to the List of Inactive Voters prior to this election and the number of affirmations signed by voters on the List of Inactive Voters, with comparisons to prior years.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1599
That the Director of Mobility provide documentation of the current process for determining the locations of traffic calming measures, and communicate this information to the public via the website
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1600
That the Director of Engineering provide documentation of the current process for determining the street selection for Fall and partial repaving, and communicate this information via the website
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1601
That the Chief of Police and the Director of Parking enforce regulations on vehicular stopping and standing in bicycle lanes
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1602
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on plans to resume the composting program in Somerville Public Schools
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Order #22-1603
That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the recent closure of Lincoln Park soccer field and the condition of the playing surface
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1604
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry update this Council on the status of current and future athletic field projects
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1605
That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development update this Council on any Host Community Agreements with recreational cannabis retail operators currently...
That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development update this Council on any Host Community Agreements with recreational cannabis retail operators currently in development.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1606
That the Commissioner of Public Works install speed bumps at Heath Street, Ash Avenue, and Edgar Avenue
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1608
That the Commissioner of Public Works install speed bumps on Thurston Street
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1607
That the Director of Mobility install a NO HEAVY TRUCKS sign on Shore Drive
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #22-1589
That the Somerville City Council supports Yes on 4 for Safer Roads
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Committee Report #22-1577
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters meeting on September 13, 2022
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters meeting on September 13, 2022.
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Mayor's Request #22-1087 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Neeraj Wadhera to the Council on Aging
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Mayor's Request #22-1510 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Mark Sternman to the Library Board of Trustees
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Mayor's Request #22-1512 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lamia Mamoon to the Library Board of Trustees
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Mayor's Request #22-1513 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Janaki Perera to the Library Board of Trustees
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Committee Report #22-1578
Accept the report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on September 19, 2022
Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on September 19, 2022.
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Committee Report #22-1579
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 20, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 20, 2022.
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Mayor's Request #22-1439 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting authorization to borrow $993,132 in a bond, and to authorization to appropriate the same amount for the General Fund portion of the Clarendon Hills Infrastructure Improvements project
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #22-1440 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting authorization to borrow $662,088 in a bond, and authorization to appropriate the same amount for the Sewer portion of the Clarendon Hills Infrastructure Improvements Project
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #22-1509 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of an additional $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for Clarendon Hill Project infrastructure...
Requesting acceptance of an additional $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for Clarendon Hill Project infrastructure improvements.
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Committee Report #22-1576
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 13, 2022
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 13, 2022.
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Ordinance #22-1171 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Proposing an amendment to the Surveillance Oversight Ordinance (Chapter 10, Article III, Sec 10.63) to remove the exemption for body-worn cameras
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #22-1494 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting the acceptance of Section 84 of Chapter 179 of the Acts of 2022 for local approval of the provisions of the Clean Energy and Offshore Wind Act
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Committee Report #22-1575
Accept the report of the Committee on Rules, meeting on September 12, 2022
Report of the Committee on Rules, meeting on September 12, 2022.
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Mayor's Request #22-1526
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $286 using available funds in the Fire Department Computer Supplies Account for the purchase of ink for the graphics printer
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Mayor's Request #22-1614
Requesting that the City Council authorize a Police Officer to be assigned at Polling Places on November 8, 2022 and authorize the Chief of Police to assign Police Officers to the listed Polling...
Requesting that the City Council authorize a Police Officer to be assigned at Polling Places on November 8, 2022 and authorize the Chief of Police to assign Police Officers to the listed Polling Places on November 8, 2022.
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, Strezo, WilsonNo: Burnley
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“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld NAY: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
License #22-1543
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C + G Drain Inc
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License #22-1611
Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy
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License #22-1610
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 71 Linwood St
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License #22-1612
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 19 Joy St
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License #22-1609
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St
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License #22-1613
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St
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Public Event #22-1548
Parks and Recreation applying for a Public Event License for Fall Festival on September 24 from 12pm to 4:30pm (raindate September 25)
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Public Event #22-1554
David Margolin applying for a Public Event License for Highland Rd BP on September 24 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate October 2)
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Public Event #22-1580
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Ignite Festival on October 1 from 2pm to 11pm (raindate October 2)
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Public Event #22-1561
Beth Kelves applying for a Public Event License for Hancock St BP on October 2 from 12pm to 7:30pm
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Public Event #22-1556
Tiffany Cayarga applying for a Public Event License for Blocktober Fest on October 15 from 5pm to 10pm (raindate October 16)
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Public Event #22-1555
Zachary Baum applying for a Public Event License for Annual Vintage Market on October 16 from 9am to 9pm (raindate October 23)
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Public Event #22-1549
Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for 26th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Race on November 24 from 6am to 1pm
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Order #22-1618
That the Director of Parks and Recreation update this Council on staffing challenges at the Ginny Smithers Sanders Pool
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Order #22-1619
That the Director of Finance update this Council on the impact to long-term municipal revenue projections from the state law change lowering the Community Impact Fee for cannabis retail businesses
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Mayor's Request #22-1560
Requesting approval to enter into a new solar net metering agreement (IndustriPlex Class III) with ECA NEMA Brightfields II, LLC
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Mayor's Request #22-1562
Requesting approval to enter into a new solar net metering agreement (IndustriPlex Class II) with ECA NEMA Brightfields II, LLC
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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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