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City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:00 PM City Council Chamber and Remote Participation Published March 12, 2024 2:30 PM, Revised March 14, 2024 12:00 PM. NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of the City Council may be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audiovideo recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Register at the following website to listen to this meeting live or to testify at any public hearing: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FnziYDLPT0qTcQbGkL9bbw Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES 1.1. Roll Call Call of the Roll. (ID # 24-0359) 1.2. Remembrances Remembrances. (ID # 24-0360) 1.3. Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of (ID # 24-0361) February 8, 2024. 2. CITATIONS 2.1. Citation By Councilor Pineda Neufeld (ID # 24-0330) Commending Crossing Guards for their service protecting children on a daily basis on their way to and from school. Page 1 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Grant of Location Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 3 new (ID # 24-0300) 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. 3.2. Grant of Location Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 8 (ID # 24-0301) feet of conduit in Packard Avenue, from Utility Pole 266/14 to a point of pickup at 123 Packard Avenue. 3.3. Grant of Location Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 44 (ID # 24-0302) feet of conduit in Medford Street, from Manhole 27346 to a point of pickup at 307 Medford Street. 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Resolution By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Burnley Jr. (ID # 24-0325) That the Administration collaborate with this Council to draft a zoning ordinance to remove the requirement to build unnecessary new parking spaces. 4.2. Resolution By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Wilson (ID # 24-0326) That the Administration provide a written update to this Council on the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending to date. 4.3. Communication By Councilor Ewen-Campen (ID # 24-0327) Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 4.4. Order By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Scott (ID # 24-0337) 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. 4.5. Order By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Scott (ID # 24-0339) 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. Page 2 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 4.6. Resolution By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Clingan and Councilor (ID # 24-0341) Ewen-Campen 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. 4.7. Communication By Councilor Wilson (ID # 24-0343) In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, explaining the FY 2025 Shared Budget Priorities process with some key upcoming dates. 4.8. Order By Councilor Sait, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor (ID # 24-0338) Wilson 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. 4.9. Communication By Councilor Pineda Neufeld (ID # 24-0340) Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 4.10. Communication By Councilor Strezo (ID # 24-0342) Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March (ID # 24-0363) 12, 2024. 6.A.2. Order By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and (ID # 24-0174) Councilor Sait 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. Page 3 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 6.A.3. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a $14,327.56 (ID # 24-0189) grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of firefighter safety equipment. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.A.4. Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to borrow $2,240,740 in a (ID # 24-0201) bond, and to appropriate the same amount to participate in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the Lead Line Service Replacement program. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community (ID # 24-0249) Development, meeting on February 28, 2024. 6.B.2. Resolution By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Strezo (ID # 24-0044) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.3. Order By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor (ID # 24-0072) Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott and Councilor Wilson 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.B.4. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 24-0076) That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development discuss the maintenance plan for the Armory building. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting (ID # 24-0248) on February 27, 2024. Page 4 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 6.C.2. Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 6-59 (ID # 24-0144) of the Code of Ordinances, to amend the definition of guidelines. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public (ID # 24-0250) Safety, meeting on February 29, 2024. 6.E. RODENT ISSUES SPECIAL COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, (ID # 24-0247) meeting on February 27, 2024. 6.E.2. Order By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Ewen-Campen, (ID # 24-0150) Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Wilson, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Sait That the Environmental Health Coordinator discuss alternatives to the use of bait traps containing poison to dispatch rats. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE 6.F.1. Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting (ID # 24-0246) on February 26, 2024. 6.F.2. Order By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Pineda Neufeld (ID # 24-0041) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.3. Order By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Wilson (ID # 24-0088) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 5 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 6.F.4. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 24-0170) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F.5. Order By Councilor Strezo (ID # 24-0171) 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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $450,000 from the (ID # 24-0245) Traffic Safety Stabilization fund for engineering and streetscape reconstruction work in the Western Washington Street area. 7.2. Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $10,000 from the (ID # 24-0276) Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum for preservation of assets in the museum's collections. 7.3. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $8,050 from the (ID # 24-0332) 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. 7.4. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a contract with outside (ID # 24-0323) 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. Page 6 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 7.5. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension to (ID # 24-0193) 4/30/2025 for the contract with ADS LLC for flow metering services. 7.6. Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a time-only extension to (ID # 24-0280) 6/30/2025 for the contract with Classic Site Solutions, to complete approved additional design services for the Healey schoolyard, soccer field and path. 7.7. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,873,000 (ID # 24-0274) 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. 7.8. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a $131,920 (ID # 24-0320) 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. 7.9. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500 (ID # 24-0334) 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. 7.10. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a $39,000 (ID # 24-0216) 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. 7.11. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,150 (ID # 24-0333) grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Community Safety Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention.. 7.12. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Kenneth (ID # 24-0215) Silva to the position of Fire Deputy Chief. 7.13. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of (ID # 24-0298) Nicholas Salerno as Elections Commissioner. 7.14. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Allison (ID # 24-0307) Bernard to the Urban Forestry Committee. 7.15. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Marion (ID # 24-0308) Davis to the Urban Forestry Committee. Page 7 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 7.16. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Adwoa (ID # 24-0310) Ampene to the Urban Forestry Committee. 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's Director of Health and Human Services conveying the Communication Board of Health Annual Report for 2022. (ID # 24-0126) 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. License Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, The (ID # 24-0217) Public, 563 Broadway. 9.2. License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, The Public, (ID # 24-0218) 563 Broadway. 9.3. License New Drainlayer's License, Mass Earthworks & (ID # 24-0314) Demolition. 9.4. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, A.A. Will Corporation. (ID # 24-0346) 9.5. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Albanese Brothers Inc. (ID # 24-0234) 9.6. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Alfa Excavation Inc. (ID # 24-0219) 9.7. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering (ID # 24-0299) Corp. 9.8. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering. (ID # 24-0345) 9.9. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services LLC. (ID # 24-0220) 9.10. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp. (ID # 24-0351) 9.11. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Cavalieri Construction. (ID # 24-0306) 9.12. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc. (ID # 24-0313) 9.13. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions (ID # 24-0279) Inc. Page 8 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 9.14. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.M. Conway (ID # 24-0256) Construction Inc. 9.15. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Coastal Landscape (ID # 24-0221) Management. 9.16. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, D'Allessandro Corp. (ID # 24-0222) 9.17. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc. (ID # 24-0224) 9.18. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons (ID # 24-0316) Inc. 9.19. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction (ID # 24-0321) LLC. 9.20. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation (ID # 24-0347) LLC. 9.21. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C+G Drain Inc. (ID # 24-0350) 9.22. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W. Flett Co., Inc. (ID # 24-0223) 9.23. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, JF Excavation Corp. (ID # 24-0273) 9.24. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co., (ID # 24-0318) Inc. 9.25. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Metro Equipment (ID # 24-0225) Corporation. 9.26. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction. (ID # 24-0282) 9.27. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co., LLC. (ID # 24-0233) 9.28. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, M.T. Mayo Corp. (ID # 24-0290) 9.29. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. (ID # 24-0257) 9.30. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Constructions (ID # 24-0243) Corp. Page 9 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 9.31. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, R.M. Pacella Inc. (ID # 24-0344) 9.32. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation (ID # 24-0244) Inc. 9.33. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating (ID # 24-0283) LLC. 9.34. License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo (ID # 24-0226) Ambulance Service Inc, 137 Washington St. 9.35. License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N (ID # 24-0227) Joy, 626 Somerville Ave. 9.36. License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, (ID # 24-0228) 195 Elm St. 9.37. License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling (ID # 24-0291) Kitchen, 215 Highland Ave. 9.38. License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin (ID # 24-0229) Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave. 9.39. License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer (ID # 24-0292) Campus Center, 44 Professors Row. 9.40. License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch (ID # 24-0293) Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row. 9.41. License Renewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, (ID # 24-0230) 101 South St. 9.42. License Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service (ID # 24-0231) Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Ave. 9.43. License Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St. (ID # 24-0277) 9.44. License Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport (ID # 24-0297) Services Inc, 40 Joy St. 9.45. License Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St. (ID # 24-0236) 9.46. License Renewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair Inc, 621 (ID # 24-0232) Somerville Ave. 9.47. License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 (ID # 24-0235) Broadway. Page 10 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 9.48. License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 (ID # 24-0352) Broadway. 9.49. License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 (ID # 24-0348) Broadway. 9.50. License Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, (ID # 24-0237) 4 Joy St. 9.51. License Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St. (ID # 24-0278) 9.52. License Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services Inc, 45 (ID # 24-0238) Webster Ave. 9.53. License Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 (ID # 24-0294) Joy St. 9.54. License Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 71 Linwood (ID # 24-0239) St. 9.55. License Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 259 (ID # 24-0240) McGrath Hwy. 9.56. License Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service Center, 45 (ID # 24-0241) Mystic Ave. 9.57. License Renewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell St. (ID # 24-0349) 9.58. License Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 399 (ID # 24-0242) Revolution Dr. 9.59. License Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, (ID # 24-0258) 161 Linwood St. 9.60. License Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston (ID # 24-0259) Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. 9.61. License Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, 22 Marshall (ID # 24-0272) St. 9.62. License Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and (ID # 24-0260) Mechanic, 12 Joy St. 9.63. License Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 (ID # 24-0355) Pearl St. 9.64. License Renewing Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 61 (ID # 24-0322) Washington St. Page 11 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 9.65. License Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463 (ID # 24-0295) McGrath Hwy. 9.66. License Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 (ID # 24-0261) Somerville Ave. 9.67. License Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc, 20 (ID # 24-0262) Assembly Square Dr. 9.68. License Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 (ID # 24-0263) Webster Ave. 9.69. License Renewing Open Air Vendor License, The Somerville (ID # 24-0264) Flea, Buena Vista parking lot. 9.70. License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking (ID # 24-0296) LLC, 55 Day St. 9.71. License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, (ID # 24-0265) 147 Highland Ave. 9.72. License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of (ID # 24-0266) Boston, 161 Linwood St. 9.73. License Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto (ID # 24-0354) Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St. 9.74. License Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals (ID # 24-0268) Inc, 475 Columbia St. 9.75. License Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis, (ID # 24-0269) 93 Holland St. 9.76. License Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum (ID # 24-0353) Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St. 9.77. License Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Talewsky (ID # 24-0270) Enterprises Inc, 508 Columbia St. 9.78. License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Somerville (ID # 24-0315) Transportation Company Inc to Bostonshuttles.com LLP for Medallions #69 and #71. 9.79. License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Eastern (ID # 24-0317) Transportation Company Inc to BAETDA Transportation Services LLC for Medallions #73 and #87. 9.80. License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med. (ID # 24-0271) #79. Page 12 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 9.81. License New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Ravelo's Auto (ID # 24-0267) Sales, 61 Washington St, for 0 vehicles inside and 1 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. 9.82. License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Four (ID # 24-0275) Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St. 9.83. License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motorcycles (ID # 24-0281) & More LLC, 109 Bailey Rd. 9.84. License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pearl Street (ID # 24-0356) Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. 9.85. Public Event St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License (ID # 24-0303) for Easter Vigil on March 30 from 7pm to 8:30pm. 9.86. Public Event Janine Fay applying for a Public Event License for (ID # 24-0304) Dancing in the Street on April 4 from 4:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate April 5). 9.87. Public Event SomerPromise applying for a Public Event License for (ID # 24-0311) Week of Young Child Celebration on April 11 from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. 9.88. Public Event Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event (ID # 24-0312) License for M.O.M.'s 5K Run and Walk for Cancer on May 12 from 7am to 2pm. 9.89. Public Event Arts Council and New England Hongkongers (ID # 24-0305) 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). 9.90. Public Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Yesenia Communication Alfaro to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. (ID # 24-0288) 9.91. Public Tufts University conveying its Spring 2024 Communication Accountability Report. (ID # 24-0289) 9.92. Public Harvard University conveying its Spring 2024 Communication Accountability Report. (ID # 24-0309) 9.93. Public Lexi Herter submitting comments re: pedestrian safety. Communication (ID # 24-0284) Page 13 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 9.94. Public Josh Dahl submitting comments re: blocked sidewalk. Communication (ID # 24-0285) 9.95. Public Derek DuPont submitting comments re: ShotSpotter Communication sensors. (ID # 24-0286) 9.96. Public Jim Bossi submitting comments re: affordable housing. Communication (ID # 24-0287) 9.97. Public Ten individuals, including five residents, submitting Communication comments re: item 24-0059, a Zoning Map Amendment (ID # 24-0328) to change the zoning district of 321 Washington Street from Fabrication (FAB) to Commercial Industry (CI). 9.98. Public Union Square Neighborhood Council submitting Communication comments re: Community Benefits Agreement Summits (ID # 24-0329) regarding Somernova Project. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Order By Councilor Burnley Jr. (ID # 24-0369) That the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Director update this Council on plans to allocate funds to implement a medical debt cancellation program. 10.2. Order By Councilor Burnley Jr. (ID # 24-0370) 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. 10.3. Order By Councilor Burnley Jr. (ID # 24-0372) 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. 10.4. Order By Councilor Burnley Jr. (ID # 24-0376) That the Director of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on policy proposals from the Anti-Violence Working Group convened last year. 10.5. Resolution By Councilor Burnley Jr. (ID # 24-0366) In Support of Racially Inclusive Curriculum. Page 14 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 10.6. Resolution By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Sait (ID # 24-0367) In Support of Higher Education for All. 10.7. Resolution By Councilor Burnley Jr. (ID # 24-0368) That the Administration update this Council about the length of the ShotSpotter contract and discontinue its use by all relevant departments. 10.8. Resolution By Councilor Burnley Jr. (ID # 24-0371) That the Administration update this Council on plans for the $244,891.15 received as part of the Massachusetts Municipal Opioid Abatement Payments. 10.9. Communication By Councilor Burnley Jr. (ID # 24-0377) Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 10.10. Communication By Councilor Davis (ID # 24-0378) Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 10.11. Communication By Councilor Wilson (ID # 24-0383) 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. 10.12. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 24-0384) 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. 10.13. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 24-0385) 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. 10.14. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 24-0386) 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. 10.15. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 24-0387) 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. Page 15 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 10.16. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 24-0388) 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. 10.17. Order By Councilor McLaughlin (ID # 24-0389) 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. 10.18. Communication By Councilor Sait (ID # 24-0390) Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025. 10.19. Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections (ID # 24-0324) 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. 10.20. Mayor's Request Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections (ID # 24-0331) 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. 10.21. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the (ID # 24-0335) Open Space and Acquisition Stabilization Fund to purchase the parcel at 508-512 Columbia Street. 10.22. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $2,300,000 from the (ID # 24-0336) Parks Stabilization Fund to purchase the parcel located at 508-512 Columbia Street. 10.23. Mayor's Request Requesting approval to accept and expend a $375,224 (ID # 24-0319) 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. 10.24. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Derek (ID # 24-0357) Doane to the position of Firefighter. Page 16 of 17 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 14, 2024 10.25. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jack (ID # 24-0358) Haigis to the position of Firefighter. 10.26. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of John (ID # 24-0362) Tivinis to the position of Firefighter. 10.27. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas (ID # 24-0364) Cantone to the position of Firefighter. 10.28. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of William (ID # 24-0365) Deeks to the position of Firefighter. 10.29. Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sergio (ID # 24-0393) Rodriguez to the position of Firefighter. 10.30. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp. (ID # 24-0374) 10.31. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Form Up Sitework LLC. (ID # 24-0381) 10.32. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation. (ID # 24-0375) 10.33. License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape (ID # 24-0382) and Const. 10.34. License Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 (ID # 24-0379) Third Ave. 10.35. License Renewing Garage, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 (ID # 24-0392) Washington St. 10.36. License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's (ID # 24-0391) Italian Kitchen, 288 Broadway. 10.37. Public Laura Kiesel submitting comments re: code of conduct. Communication (ID # 24-0380) 11. ADJOURNMENT Page 17 of 17