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April 26, 2018
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven Alderman Katjana Ballantyne.
Present: Stephanie Hirsch, Wilfred Mbah, Mary Jo Rossetti, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne
Absent: None
107 recorded votes, 107 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Minutes #205687
Approve the minutes of the March 22, 2018 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 22, 2018.
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Order #205688
The Entire Board That the Director of Personnel share with this Board, in writing, the Administration's outreach plan to get more diverse candidates to take the Fire and Police Department civil...
By Ald. Niedergang, and the Entire Board That the Director of Personnel share with this Board, in writing, the Administration's outreach plan to get more diverse candidates to take the Fire and Police Department civil service exams.
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Order #205689
That the Chief of Police enforce the state law requiring a white light on the front of a bicycle and a red reflector or light on the back when operated from a- half hour after sunset to a...
By Ald. Niedergang That the Chief of Police enforce the state law requiring a white light on the front of a bicycle and a red reflector or light on the back when operated from a- half hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise.
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Order #205690
The Entire Board That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on using trees in planters on streets instead of bump outs as a low-cost way to calm traffic and to place trees on streets where the...
By Ald. Niedergang, and the Entire Board That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on using trees in planters on streets instead of bump outs as a low-cost way to calm traffic and to place trees on streets where the sidewalks are too narrow to accommodate street trees.
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Order #205691
That the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on the possibility of re-striping faded crosswalks whenever necessary, instead of once a year
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Order #205692
That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on the process for leveling sidewalks to improve accessibility other than replacing an entire panel, such as grinding down lifted panels...
By Ald. Niedergang, Hirsch That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on the process for leveling sidewalks to improve accessibility other than replacing an entire panel, such as grinding down lifted panels, replacing bricks with concrete or asphalt, or other techniques.
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Order #205693
That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on traffic calming options for Richardson Street
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Order #205694
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes again on the south side of Highland Avenue in front of the Somerville Hospital parking lot
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Resolution #205695
The Entire Board Supporting the Environmental Justice Act (MA Bills H.2913 and S.426)
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Order #205696
That the Commission of Public Works, the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of Engineering provide this Board with a written policy requiring written notice to abutters of a...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen That the Commission of Public Works, the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of Engineering provide this Board with a written policy requiring written notice to abutters of a prolonged street closure related to construction.
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Resolution #205697
That the Administration update this Board on a municipal ID program for all residents, including any input from local immigrant advocacy groups, residents and non-profit organizations
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Order #205698
That the Director of SPCD determine whether congestion at the intersection of Benton Road and Highland Avenue would be improved by removing a few parking spots at the mouth of Benton Road, and...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen That the Director of SPCD determine whether congestion at the intersection of Benton Road and Highland Avenue would be improved by removing a few parking spots at the mouth of Benton Road, and report in writing to the Ward 3 Alderman.
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Resolution #205699
That the Administration share information on efforts with WAZE and other routing systems to determine how their algorithms direct traffic through Somerville
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Resolution #205700
That the Administration report on the feasibility of giving parking permits to cars that are part of car-share programs and housed in Somerville for an extended period of time
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Resolution #205701
That the Administration share enforcement mechanisms for Ordinance 11-33, Driveway Construction, as it relates to pervious surface area
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Resolution #205702
That the Administration consider hiring licensed site professionals for oversight of acquired land and providing them with the authority to impose their recommendations on developers, to protect...
By Ald. Mbah That the Administration consider hiring licensed site professionals for oversight of acquired land and providing them with the authority to impose their recommendations on developers, to protect human health and the environment.
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Order #205703
That the Commissioner of Public Works post signs at Dilboy Field warning dog owners to clean up after their dogs or they will be cited and fined
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Resolution #205704
That the Administration report in writing on the net change in total trees and tree inches from all projects in 2017
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Resolution #205705
That the Administration report in writing on the net change in tree inches based on all projects planned for 2018
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Resolution #205706
That the Administration report in writing on the net change in green and open space based on all projects planned for 2018
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Resolution #205707
The Entire Board That the Administration report in writing on an Acquisition Fund to increase the City's ability to buy parcels for open space
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Resolution #205708
That the Administration immediately pursue creation of a public athletic field and recreation complex atop the 36,000 square foot parking deck proposed for construction in the Union Square eminent...
By Ald. Scott, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, McLaughlin, Ballantyne, Mbah, White Jr. That the Administration immediately pursue creation of a public athletic field and recreation complex atop the 36,000 square foot parking deck proposed for construction in the Union Square eminent domain parcel currently designated "D-2".
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Resolution #205709
That the Administration immediately pursue creation of a public fields and recreation area in the Inner Belt District pursuant to the Fields Master Plan
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Resolution #205710
That the Administration update this Board on the toxicity and availability of Conway Park's fields and playground, with a timeline for re-opening, in light of the significant impact on parents...
By Ald. Scott That the Administration update this Board on the toxicity and availability of Conway Park's fields and playground, with a timeline for re-opening, in light of the significant impact on parents, children and child-care businesses in the city.
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Resolution #205711
That the Administration present a Heat Island Impact Analysis on the proposed replacement of Conway Park's grass fields with artificial turf
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Committee Report #205713
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on April 18, 2018
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on April 18, 2018.
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Committee Report #205714
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 24, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 24, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #205502 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,700,000 in a bond to finance paving and sidewalk improvements
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Ballantyne ABSENT: Davis.”
Mayor's Request #205503 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $369,847 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Cable TV License Receipts Account to the Cable Television PEG Access Fund, to fund the FY18 Budget
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Mayor's Request #205504 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $797,330 from the CPA Fund historic resources, budgeted, and undesignated reserves to the Parks and Open Space Division for the rehabilitation of Prospect Hill Park
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Mayor's Request #205505 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $350,000 from the CPA Fund undesignated reserve budget to the Friends of the Community Growing Center for the rehabilitation of the Community Growing Center
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Mayor's Request #205506 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $155,339 from the CPA Fund open space/recreation and undesignated reserves to the Mystic River Watershed Association for design services for the Blessing of the Bay...
Requesting the appropriation of $155,339 from the CPA Fund open space/recreation and undesignated reserves to the Mystic River Watershed Association for design services for the Blessing of the Bay Park.
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Mayor's Request #205507 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $140,000 from the CPA Fund open space/recreational land reserve and undesignated reserve budget to the Parks and Open Space Division for design services for the...
Requesting the appropriation of $140,000 from the CPA Fund open space/recreational land reserve and undesignated reserve budget to the Parks and Open Space Division for design services for the Brown and West Somerville Neighborhood schoolyards.
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Mayor's Request #205508 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $90,000 from the CPA Fund open space/recreational land reserve to the Parks and Recreation Department for improving the Dilboy Auxiliary fields
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Mayor's Request #205509 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $85,100 from the CPA Fund historic resources reserve to the Elections Department for the preservation of elections records
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Mayor's Request #205510 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $73,000 from the CPA Fund historic resources reserve to the Elizabeth Peabody House Association to replace their roof
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Mayor's Request #205511 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $15,000 from the CPA Fund undesignated reserve budget to the City for tree canopy and invasive species improvements for the Community Path
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Mayor's Request #205512 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $28,028 from the Recreation Field Maintenance Salaries Account to the Recreation Part Time Salaries Account
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Mayor's Request #205513 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $6,996 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Parks and Recreation Part-Time Salaries Account
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Mayor's Request #205516 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval for a time-only extension with SMMA for the High School building project until 12/31/2021
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Mayor's Request #205517 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval for a time-only extension for the PMA contract for the High School building project until 12/31/2021
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Mayor's Request #205519 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension of the Design Consultants Inc. Beacon Street construction administration contract, to 12/31/2018
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Mayor's Request #205520 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to execute a five year lease agreement for the Grove Street parking lot
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Mayor's Request #205671 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,002,291 in a bond for DPW vehicles and equipment
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Lance Davis as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Ballantyne ABSENT: Davis.”
Committee Report #205715
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 25, 2018
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 25, 2018.
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Committee Report #205716
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 17, 2018
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 17, 2018.
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License/Permit #205323 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply, 30 Innerbelt Rd, storing 1,215 gallons
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License/Permit #205324 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Flammables License, Internap Corp, 50 Innerbelt Rd, storing 9,600 gallons
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Order #205717 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
That the Chief Fire Engineer inform the Committee on Licenses and Permits how the Fire Prevention Bureau reviews applications and issues licenses for the storage of flammables
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Committee Report #205718
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on April 23, 2018
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on April 23, 2018.
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Committee Report #205719
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on April 25, 2018
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on April 25, 2018.
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Committee Report #205720
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on April 19, 2018
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on April 19, 2018.
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Committee Report #205721
Accept the report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on April 23, 2018
Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on April 23, 2018.
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License/Permit #205732
Public Event License, Community Events at the Community Growing Center, May 1-Oct 31, various times
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License/Permit #205733
Public Event License, Taza Chocolate Spring Block Party, Windsor Place from Columbia St to Windsor St, May 5, 9AM-6PM (raindate May 6)
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License/Permit #205734
Public Event License, Open Studios Information Booth, Statue Park, May 5-6, 11:30AM-6:30PM
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License/Permit #205735
Public Event License, Somerville International Family Equality Day, May 6, 11AM-6PM (raindate May 20)
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License/Permit #205736
Public Event License, Davis Sq Farmers Market, Day St Parking Lot, Wednesdays May 16-Nov 21, 10:30AM-7PM
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License/Permit #205737
Public Event License, MSPCA Fast and Furriest 5K Run-Walk-Wag, Assembly Row-Mystic River Reservation, May 20, 5AM-4PM
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License/Permit #205738
Public Event License, Irmandade do Divinio Espirito Santo, Pentecost Sunday Procession, May 20, 9AM-12:30PM
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License/Permit #205739
Public Event License, Holyoke Road Spring Block Party, Jun 2, 11AM-7PM (raindate Jun 3)
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License/Permit #205741
Amending Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway, increasing tables from 2 to 4, and seats from 4 to 16
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License/Permit #205742
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso
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License/Permit #205743
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction
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License/Permit #205744
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NELM
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License/Permit #205745
Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons
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License/Permit #205746
Renewing Drainlayer's License, PT Kelley
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License/Permit #205747
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer and Drain
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License/Permit #205748
Renewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave
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License/Permit #205749
Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #205750
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St
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License/Permit #205751
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St
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License/Permit #205752
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 19 Joy St
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License/Permit #205753
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 259 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #205754
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 71 Linwood St
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License/Permit #205755
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd
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License/Permit #205756
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St
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License/Permit #205757
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way
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License/Permit #205758
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way
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License/Permit #205759
Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St
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License/Permit #205760
Renewing Garage License, Partners Healthcare System, 21 Third Ave
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License/Permit #205761
Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St
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License/Permit #205762
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silva Cab, Med #83
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License/Permit #205763
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29
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License/Permit #205764
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp, Med #48
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License/Permit #205765
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, TR Cab, Med #2
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License/Permit #205766
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, ODJ Taxi, Med #1
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License/Permit #205767
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael Cab, Med #88
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License/Permit #205768
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK, Med #66
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License/Permit #205769
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90
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License/Permit #205770
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Bibi's Cab, Med #20
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License/Permit #205771
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Raymy Inc, Med #59
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License/Permit #205772
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Jolina Taxi, Med #52
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License/Permit #205773
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans, Med #15
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License/Permit #205774
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60
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License/Permit #205775
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Big Belly Deli, 513 Medford St
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License/Permit #205776
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St
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License/Permit #205777
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St
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License/Permit #205778
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Talewsky Enterprises, 508 Columbia St
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License/Permit #205779
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Blue Shirt Cafe, 424 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #205780
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway
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License/Permit #205781
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Manoa Poke Shop, 296 Beacon St
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Order #205784
That the Commissioner of Public Works schedule more frequent cleaning of the trash compactors in Davis Square Statue Park, consider adding more compactors, and inform the Ward 6 Alderman of the...
By Ald. Davis That the Commissioner of Public Works schedule more frequent cleaning of the trash compactors in Davis Square Statue Park, consider adding more compactors, and inform the Ward 6 Alderman of the outcome.
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Order #205785
That the City Solicitor update this Board on the current status of the draft ordinance regulating Airbnb
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Resolution #205792
That the new coalition Somerville Stands Together share with this Board their mission to support workers’ rights and other progressive issues in Somerville
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Resolution #205794
That, as part of CTY calls going out about the upcoming ResiStat meetings, residents be informed that 1) the Mayor will lead a presentation on the proposed Real Estate Transfer Fee at each...
By Ald. Hirsch, Scott That, as part of CTY calls going out about the upcoming ResiStat meetings, residents be informed that 1) the Mayor will lead a presentation on the proposed Real Estate Transfer Fee at each ResiStat meeting, and 2) the Board will convene a Public Hearing on the issue at City Hall on May 7.
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Order #205795
That the Director of SPCD improve the Teele Square traffic signal wait time by reducing the 2 to 3 cycle wait time to on demand or one cycle wait time during morning and evening rush hours
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Somerville City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven Alderman Katjana Ballantyne.
Present: Stephanie Hirsch, Wilfred Mbah, Mary Jo Rossetti, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne
Absent: None
0 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
No recorded votes.
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