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March 14, 2024 ·7:00 PM Final

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  1. 1 Published March 12, 2024 2:30 PM, Revised March 14, 2024 12:00 PM.
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  4. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES
  5. 3 The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. the Council entered into recess at 7:08 PM and returned at 7:13 PM.
  6. 1.1. Call of the Roll. 24-0359 Placed on file ▶ jump to 0:26
  7. 1.2. Remembrances. 24-0360 Approved ▶ jump to 1:26
  8. 1.3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 8, 2024. 24-0361 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:44
  9. 2. CITATIONS
  10. 2.1. Commending Crossing Guards for their service protecting children on a daily basis on their way to and from school. 24-0330 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:54
  11. 9 page break
  12. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  13. 3.1. Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 3 new Manholes and a total of 522 feet of conduit in Columbia Street starting from existing Verizon Manhole 44/220 at the intersection of Tremont Street and Webster Avenue to an existing Utility Pole 76/4 located in front of 512 Columbia Street. 24-0300 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:11
  14. 3.2. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 8 feet of conduit in Packard Avenue, from Utility Pole 266/14 to a point of pickup at 123 Packard Avenue. 24-0301 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:38
  15. 3.3. Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 44 feet of conduit in Medford Street, from Manhole 27346 to a point of pickup at 307 Medford Street. 24-0302 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:29
  16. 13 page break
  17. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
  18. 4.1. That the Administration collaborate with this Council to draft a zoning ordinance to remove the requirement to build unnecessary new parking spaces. 24-0325 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:14
  19. 4.2. That the Administration provide a written update to this Council on the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending to date. 24-0326 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 90:30
  20. 4.3. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 24-0327 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 86:36
  21. 4.4. That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Procurement and Contracting Services update this Council on the bidding process for IFB 24-39 (Repairs to Water Main Gate Valves and Appurtenance) and IFB 24-29 (Water Distribution System Maintenance & Repairs) and ensure documentation is updated on the city's website for these bids and the previous versions of these bids (IFB 21-51 and IFB 21-52) when they were previously awarded in 2021. 24-0337 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 91:09
  22. 4.5. That the Director of Engineering update this Council on any plans to refresh worn and missing pedestrian crosswalk pavement markings on South Street, between Medford Street and Windsor Street. 24-0339 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 92:23
  23. 4.6. That the Administration and the Director of Capital Projects, in conjunction with the Somerville Public Schools, update this Council on the scope and costs involved to renovate the basement of the Edgerly School to reunite the Winter Hill Community Innovation School community under one roof, the relevant state and federal laws triggering required compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the decision-making process around the timeline for proceeding with this work. 24-0341 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 15:11
  24. 4.7. In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, explaining the FY 2025 Shared Budget Priorities process with some key upcoming dates. 24-0343 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 86:36
  25. 4.8. That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on plans to decarbonize current school buildings and any future school buildings. 24-0338 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 93:11
  26. 4.9. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 24-0340 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 86:36
  27. 4.10. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 24-0342 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 86:36
  28. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  29. 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  30. 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE
  31. 6.A.1. Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 12, 2024. 24-0363 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 94:44
  32. 6.A.2. Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,000 from the City Council Legal Services Account to the City Council Office Supplies Account for the purchase of furniture and supplies to create a space for children in the City Council Chamber. 24-0174 Approved Pass
  33. 6.A.3. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $14,327.56 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of firefighter safety equipment. 24-0189 Approved Pass
  34. 6.A.4. Requesting authorization to borrow $2,240,740 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to participate in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the Lead Line Service Replacement program. 24-0201 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 96:59
  35. 6.B. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  36. 6.B.1. Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 28, 2024. 24-0249 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 97:39
  37. 6.B.2. That the Administration honor the Commonwealth's Fourth Annual Crossing Guard Appreciation between March 1-20, 2024 by planning appreciation events and opportunities to thank our crossing guards. 24-0044 Work completed
  38. 6.B.3. That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on the communication efforts and rollout of the Warming Center, including the plan to inform Armory tenants, and the plan for security and client assistance. 24-0072 Work completed
  39. 6.B.4. That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development discuss the maintenance plan for the Armory building. 24-0076 Work completed
  40. 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
  41. 6.C.1. Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 27, 2024. 24-0248 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 101:04
  42. 6.C.2. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 6-59 of the Code of Ordinances, to amend the definition of guidelines. 24-0144 Ordinance ordained Pass ▶ jump to 113:45
  43. 6.D. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
  44. 6.D.1. Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 29, 2024. 24-0250 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 114:56
  45. 6.E. RODENT ISSUES SPECIAL COMMITTEE
  46. 42 page break
  47. 6.E.1. Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on February 27, 2024. 24-0247 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 117:20
  48. 6.E.2. That the Environmental Health Coordinator discuss alternatives to the use of bait traps containing poison to dispatch rats. 24-0150 Work completed
  49. 6.F. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
  50. 6.F.1. Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 26, 2024. 24-0246 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 118:21
  51. 6.F.2. That the Director of Parking ensure that the parking meters in front of the Tufts Administration Building (TAB) are reserved for TAB building visitors with disability placards, Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, to assist with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility. 24-0041 Work completed
  52. 6.F.3. That the Director of Engineering install robust, permanent pedestrian crossing signage at the intersection of Vinal and Highland Avenues, given the importance of this crosswalk for High School students and many others. 24-0088 Work completed
  53. 6.F.4. That the Director of Parking establish alternative drop off zones, including reverse direction drop off zones, in front of the City Hall concourse from the hours of 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM and 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM while portions of Highland Avenue are under active construction near the High School, City Hall and the Central Library. 24-0170 Work completed
  54. 6.F.5. That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Parking discuss if and where additional Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) walking routes and ADA parking spots have been designated for visitors to the High School, City Hall and the Central Library while Highland Avenue construction is underway and while current routes and ADA parking spots may be inaccessible due to construction. 24-0171 Work completed
  55. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
  56. 7.1. Requesting approval to appropriate $450,000 from the Traffic Safety Stabilization fund for engineering and streetscape reconstruction work in the Western Washington Street area. 24-0245 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  57. 7.2. Requesting the appropriation of $10,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum for preservation of assets in the museum's collections. 24-0276 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  58. 7.3. Requesting approval of a transfer of $8,050 from the Police Department Personal Services Overtime Account to the Police Department Special Items Grant Match Account to fund the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative Shannon Grant match. 24-0332 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  59. 7.4. Requesting approval to enter into a contract with outside legal counsel for the appeal of the Superior Court judgment against the Somerville Redevelopment Authority in the matter of the 90 Washington Street property at Cobble Hill. 24-0323 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  60. 7.5. Requesting approval of a time-only extension to 4/30/2025 for the contract with ADS LLC for flow metering services. 24-0193 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  61. 7.6. Requesting approval of a time-only extension to 6/30/2025 for the contract with Classic Site Solutions, to complete approved additional design services for the Healey schoolyard, soccer field and path. 24-0280 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  62. 7.7. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,873,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development Housing Division for replacing windows in the Mystic River and Mystic View housing developments. 24-0274 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  63. 7.8. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $131,920 grant from the Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program to the Office of Sustainability and Environment to partially fund the Argenziano LED conversion project. 24-0320 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  64. 7.9. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500 grant with no new match required, from SFY2024 Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program to the Police Department for overtime to provide adequate shift coverage. 24-0334 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  65. 7.10. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $39,000 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to the Fire Department for the installation of security cameras for fire stations. 24-0216 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  66. 7.11. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,150 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention.. 24-0333 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  67. 7.12. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Kenneth Silva to the position of Fire Deputy Chief. 24-0215 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 121:51
  68. 7.13. Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Nicholas Salerno as Elections Commissioner. 24-0298 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 121:51
  69. 7.14. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Allison Bernard to the Urban Forestry Committee. 24-0307 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 121:51
  70. 7.15. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Marion Davis to the Urban Forestry Committee. 24-0308 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 121:51
  71. 7.16. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Adwoa Ampene to the Urban Forestry Committee. 24-0310 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 121:51
  72. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
  73. 8.1. Director of Health and Human Services conveying the Board of Health Annual Report for 2022. 24-0126 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 122:48
  74. 9. NEW BUSINESS
  75. 9.1. Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, The Public, 563 Broadway. 24-0217 Approved Pass
  76. 9.2. Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, The Public, 563 Broadway. 24-0218 Approved Pass
  77. 9.3. New Drainlayer's License, Mass Earthworks & Demolition. 24-0314 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  78. 9.4. Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation. 24-0346 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  79. 9.5. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Albanese Brothers Inc. 24-0234 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  80. 9.6. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Alfa Excavation Inc. 24-0219 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  81. 9.7. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering Corp. 24-0299 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  82. 9.8. Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering. 24-0345 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  83. 9.9. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services LLC. 24-0220 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  84. 9.10. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp. 24-0351 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  85. 9.11. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction. 24-0306 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  86. 9.12. Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc. 24-0313 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  87. 9.13. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions Inc. 24-0279 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  88. 9.14. Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway Construction Inc. 24-0256 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  89. 9.15. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Coastal Landscape Management. 24-0221 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  90. 9.16. Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp. 24-0222 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  91. 9.17. Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc. 24-0224 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  92. 9.18. Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons Inc. 24-0316 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  93. 9.19. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction LLC. 24-0321 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  94. 9.20. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation LLC. 24-0347 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  95. 9.21. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C+G Drain Inc. 24-0350 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  96. 9.22. Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett Co., Inc. 24-0223 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  97. 9.23. Renewing Drainlayer's License, JF Excavation Corp. 24-0273 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  98. 9.24. Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co., Inc. 24-0318 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  99. 9.25. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment Corporation. 24-0225 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  100. 9.26. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction. 24-0282 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  101. 9.27. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co., LLC. 24-0233 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  102. 9.28. Renewing Drainlayer's License, M.T. Mayo Corp. 24-0290 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  103. 9.29. Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. 24-0257 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  104. 9.30. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Constructions Corp. 24-0243 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  105. 9.31. Renewing Drainlayer's License, R.M. Pacella Inc. 24-0344 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  106. 9.32. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. 24-0244 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  107. 9.33. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC. 24-0283 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  108. 9.34. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc, 137 Washington St. 24-0226 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  109. 9.35. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave. 24-0227 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  110. 9.36. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm St. 24-0228 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  111. 9.37. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 215 Highland Ave. 24-0291 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  112. 9.38. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave. 24-0229 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  113. 9.39. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. 24-0292 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  114. 9.40. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row. 24-0293 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  115. 9.41. Renewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South St. 24-0230 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  116. 9.42. Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Ave. 24-0231 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  117. 9.43. Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St. 24-0277 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  118. 9.44. Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services Inc, 40 Joy St. 24-0297 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  119. 9.45. Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St. 24-0236 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  120. 9.46. Renewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair Inc, 621 Somerville Ave. 24-0232 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  121. 9.47. Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway. 24-0235 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  122. 9.48. Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. 24-0352 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  123. 9.49. Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. 24-0348 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  124. 9.50. Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St. 24-0237 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  125. 9.51. Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St. 24-0278 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  126. 9.52. Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services Inc, 45 Webster Ave. 24-0238 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  127. 9.53. Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St. 24-0294 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  128. 9.54. Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 71 Linwood St. 24-0239 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  129. 9.55. Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 259 McGrath Hwy. 24-0240 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  130. 9.56. Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave. 24-0241 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  131. 9.57. Renewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell St. 24-0349 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  132. 9.58. Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 399 Revolution Dr. 24-0242 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  133. 9.59. Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. 24-0258 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  134. 9.60. Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. 24-0259 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  135. 9.61. Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, 22 Marshall St. 24-0272 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  136. 9.62. Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, 12 Joy St. 24-0260 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  137. 9.63. Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. 24-0355 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  138. 9.64. Renewing Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 61 Washington St. 24-0322 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  139. 9.65. Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. 24-0295 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  140. 9.66. Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave. 24-0261 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  141. 9.67. Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc, 20 Assembly Square Dr. 24-0262 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  142. 9.68. Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave. 24-0263 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  143. 9.69. Renewing Open Air Vendor License, The Somerville Flea, Buena Vista parking lot. 24-0264 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  144. 9.70. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking LLC, 55 Day St. 24-0296 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  145. 9.71. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Ave. 24-0265 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  146. 9.72. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St. 24-0266 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  147. 9.73. Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St. 24-0354 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  148. 9.74. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals Inc, 475 Columbia St. 24-0268 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  149. 9.75. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis, 93 Holland St. 24-0269 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  150. 9.76. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St. 24-0353 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  151. 9.77. Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Talewsky Enterprises Inc, 508 Columbia St. 24-0270 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  152. 9.78. Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Somerville Transportation Company Inc to Bostonshuttles.com LLP for Medallions #69 and #71. 24-0315 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  153. 9.79. Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Eastern Transportation Company Inc to BAETDA Transportation Services LLC for Medallions #73 and #87. 24-0317 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  154. 9.80. Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med. #79. 24-0271 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  155. 9.81. New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Ravelo's Auto Sales, 61 Washington St, for 0 vehicles inside and 1 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. 24-0267 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 123:02
  156. 9.82. Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St. 24-0275 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  157. 9.83. Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motorcycles & More LLC, 109 Bailey Rd. 24-0281 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  158. 9.84. Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. 24-0356 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  159. 9.85. St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Easter Vigil on March 30 from 7pm to 8:30pm. 24-0303 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  160. 9.86. Janine Fay applying for a Public Event License for Dancing in the Street on April 4 from 4:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate April 5). 24-0304 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  161. 9.87. SomerPromise applying for a Public Event License for Week of Young Child Celebration on April 11 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. 24-0311 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  162. 9.88. Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for M.O.M.'s 5K Run and Walk for Cancer on May 12 from 7am to 2pm. 24-0312 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  163. 9.89. Arts Council and New England Hongkongers Association applying for a Public Event License for New England Hong Kong Festival on May 18 from 2:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate May 19). 24-0305 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  164. 9.90. Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Yesenia Alfaro to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. 24-0288 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:47
  165. 9.91. Tufts University conveying its Spring 2024 Accountability Report. 24-0289 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 123:59
  166. 9.92. Harvard University conveying its Spring 2024 Accountability Report. 24-0309 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 123:59
  167. 9.93. Lexi Herter submitting comments re: pedestrian safety. 24-0284 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 123:59
  168. 9.94. Josh Dahl submitting comments re: blocked sidewalk. 24-0285 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 123:59
  169. 9.95. Derek DuPont submitting comments re: ShotSpotter sensors. 24-0286 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 123:59
  170. 9.96. Jim Bossi submitting comments re: affordable housing. 24-0287 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 123:59
  171. 9.97. Ten individuals, including five residents, submitting comments re: item 24-0059, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 321 Washington Street from Fabrication (FAB) to Commercial Industry (CI). 24-0328 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 123:59
  172. 9.98. Union Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: Community Benefits Agreement Summits regarding Somernova Project. 24-0329 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 123:59
  173. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
  174. 10.1. That the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Director update this Council on plans to allocate funds to implement a medical debt cancellation program. 24-0369 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 124:22
  175. 10.2. That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on the design, cost, and implementation timeline for the city's composting program. 24-0370 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 126:29
  176. 10.3. That the Director of Mobility implement daylighting at the odd side intersection of Medford and Bartlett Streets, to remove one parking spot next to the mailbox to improve safety. 24-0372 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 127:29
  177. 10.4. That the Director of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on policy proposals from the Anti-Violence Working Group convened last year. 24-0376 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 130:07
  178. 10.5. In Support of Racially Inclusive Curriculum. 24-0366 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 131:32
  179. 10.6. In Support of Higher Education for All. 24-0367 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 65:48
  180. 10.7. That the Administration update this Council about the length of the ShotSpotter contract and discontinue its use by all relevant departments. 24-0368 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 134:15
  181. 10.8. That the Administration update this Council on plans for the $244,891.15 received as part of the Massachusetts Municipal Opioid Abatement Payments. 24-0371 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 139:31
  182. 10.9. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 24-0377 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 86:36
  183. 10.10. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 24-0378 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 86:36
  184. 10.11. Conveying an invitation to watch the 2023/24 middle grades intramural futsal boys and girls championship games on Saturday, March 16, at the East Somerville Community School gym. 24-0383 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 143:34
  185. 10.12. That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect 112 Broadway, 176-182 Broadway, and 24-28 Broadway for violations and report the findings to the Ward 1 City Councilor. 24-0384 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 144:54
  186. 10.13. That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 176-182 Broadway, formerly Patsy's Pastries, in the last ten years. 24-0385 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 151:10
  187. 10.14. That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 112 Broadway, formerly the East End Grill, for any violations within the last ten years. 24-0386 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 151:10
  188. 10.15. That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 24-28 Broadway, the former Taco Loco site, due to repeated cleanliness and business violations within the last two years. 24-0387 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 151:10
  189. 10.16. That the Director of Inspectional Services appears before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss implementation of the Vacant Properties Ordinance, and provide the Ward 1 Councilor with a list of registered properties, the dates they were registered and any fees and fines associated with the properties. 24-0388 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 151:36
  190. 10.17. That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the department's methods of reporting, inputting and organizing fines within their databases. 24-0389 Approved and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 155:00
  191. 10.18. Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 24-0390 Placed on file and sent for discussion Pass ▶ jump to 86:36
  192. 10.19. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-371, 11-125, and 11-164 the Code of Ordinances to reflect current operations of the water and sewer department, and provide time and flexibility for financial planning and development of rate forecast models. 24-0324 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 156:17
  193. 10.20. Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 11-1, 11-3, 11-4, Article V, 11-121, 11-124, 11-125, 11-126, 11-176, 11-182, and 11-183 of the Code of Ordinances to reflect current department name, titles, and operations of the water and sewer department. 24-0331 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 156:17
  194. 10.21. Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the Open Space and Acquisition Stabilization Fund to purchase the parcel at 508-512 Columbia Street. 24-0335 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  195. 10.22. Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the Parks Stabilization Fund to purchase the parcel located at 508-512 Columbia Street. 24-0336 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  196. 10.23. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $375,224 Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant with no new match required, from MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for renovation and construction of Henry Hansen Park. 24-0319 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 86:36
  197. 10.24. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Derek Doane to the position of Firefighter. 24-0357 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 156:22
  198. 10.25. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jack Haigis to the position of Firefighter. 24-0358 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 156:22
  199. 10.26. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of John Tivinis to the position of Firefighter. 24-0362 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 156:22
  200. 10.27. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Cantone to the position of Firefighter. 24-0364 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 156:22
  201. 10.28. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William Deeks to the position of Firefighter. 24-0365 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 156:22
  202. 10.29. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sergio Rodriguez to the position of Firefighter. 24-0393 Referred for recommendation ▶ jump to 156:22
  203. 10.30. Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp. 24-0374 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  204. 10.31. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Form Up Sitework LLC. 24-0381 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  205. 10.32. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation. 24-0375 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  206. 10.33. Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Const. 24-0382 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  207. 10.34. Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Ave. 24-0379 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  208. 10.35. Renewing Garage, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St. 24-0392 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  209. 10.36. Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's Italian Kitchen, 288 Broadway. 24-0391 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  210. 10.37. Laura Kiesel submitting comments re: code of conduct. 24-0380 Placed on file Pass ▶ jump to 123:59
  211. 11. ADJOURNMENT
  212. 209 The meeting was Adjourned at 9:38 PM.