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May 10, 2018
103 recorded votes, 96 with disagreement.
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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
Every vote, in order
Minutes #205799
Approve the minutes of the March 30, 2018 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, March 30, 2018, and the Regular Meeting, April 12, 2018.
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Order #205801
The Entire Board That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to require voter registration forms to be displayed and available at Libraries, Public Schools, and the Traffic and Parking Department...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen, and the Entire Board That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to require voter registration forms to be displayed and available at Libraries, Public Schools, and the Traffic and Parking Department, and to allow high school students to arrive late to school on any election day if they present proof of voting.
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Order #205802
That the Director of SPCD report to the Wards 1, 2 and 3 Aldermen and this Board on the plans for any GLX-related closures of Washington Street, near the McGrath Highway underpass
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Order #205803
That the Commission of Public Works contact the appropriate utility to replace the dangerously curving telephone pole on Belmont Street across from 125 Lowell Street
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Order #205804
That the Commission of Public Works refill the potholes along Bow Street, west of Summer Street. (2nd request.)
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Order #205805
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign at the mouth of Warren Avenue informing drivers of large trucks that access to Highland Avenue is limited to smaller vehicles due to the...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign at the mouth of Warren Avenue informing drivers of large trucks that access to Highland Avenue is limited to smaller vehicles due to the turning radius at its intersection with Columbus Avenue. (2nd request)
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Order #205806
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the bag from the top of the tree at Properzi Manor
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Resolution #205807
That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to establish the city’s current green space as a minimum allowed amount, as described within
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Order #205808
That the Chief Fire Engineer provide this Board with a list of Fire Department calls in Wards 6 and 7 for the last 5 years
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Order #205809
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a bench in front of the empty lot at the corner of Broadway and Holland Street
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Order #205810
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees on Claremon, Mead and Moore Streets
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Order #205811
That the Director of Engineering and Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the registration of paving contractors pursuant to Ordinance 11-33
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Order #205812
That the Director of Engineering and the Superintendent of Inspectional Services explain to this Board in writing, and produce a clear FAQ for, the requirements to expand driveways or increase...
By Ald. Niedergang, Rossetti, Ballantyne That the Director of Engineering and the Superintendent of Inspectional Services explain to this Board in writing, and produce a clear FAQ for, the requirements to expand driveways or increase impervious surfaces on private property.
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Order #205813
That the Director of Engineering and the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board on enforcement of the ordinance on driveway construction and paving over front, back or side...
By Ald. Niedergang, Rossetti That the Director of Engineering and the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board on enforcement of the ordinance on driveway construction and paving over front, back or side yards, with a list of violations and fines levied in 2016 and 2017.
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Order #205814
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes at 32 and 36 Brastow Avenue
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Order #205815
That the Director of SPCD, the Director of Engineering, and the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a crosswalk on Lowell Street between the bridge and Magoun Square, and report to...
By Ald. Niedergang That the Director of SPCD, the Director of Engineering, and the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a crosswalk on Lowell Street between the bridge and Magoun Square, and report to the Ward 5 Alderman on whether and when it could be done.
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Order #205816
That the Director of SPCD provide to this Board before the submission of the FY19 budget, a description and status of each major commercial development that has applied to, or been permitted by...
By Ald. Niedergang That the Director of SPCD provide to this Board before the submission of the FY19 budget, a description and status of each major commercial development that has applied to, or been permitted by, the Planning Board in FY17 and FY18.
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Resolution #205817
That the Administration hire an independent auditor to periodically audit the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
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Resolution #205818
That the Administration have periodic meetings in the wards to educate constituents about the Demolition Review Ordinance
Yes: MbahNo: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, White
From the minutes
“RESULT: NOT APPROVED. [1 TO 10] AYES: Mbah NAYS: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #205819
The Entire Board That the Administration allocate additional FY19 General Fund resources to affordable housing
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Resolution #205820
The Entire Board That the Administration allocate funding for independent counsel for this Board in the FY19 budget
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Resolution #205821
The Entire Board That the Administration allocate funding in the FY19 budget to waive field fees for all local youth sports groups
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Resolution #205822
Encouraging the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards to issue a detailed interpretation on how short-term rentals (30 days or less) are regulated by the State Building Code
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Order #205823
That the Commissioner of Public Works apply mulch and perform maintenance at Osgood Park to accommodate increased usage in light of the closure of Conway Park
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Resolution #205824
The Entire Board That the Administration implement the 2015 Sustainable Neighborhood Working Group recommendation to include as a preference for inclusionary housing “Families with children in...
By Ald. Hirsch, and the Entire Board That the Administration implement the 2015 Sustainable Neighborhood Working Group recommendation to include as a preference for inclusionary housing “Families with children in Somerville Public Schools classified as homeless and in temporary out-of-district placements.”
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Resolution #205825
That the Administration provide an update on the range of projected revenue from recreational marijuana facilities how these funds may be used
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Resolution #205826
That the Administration consider, as part of its facilities planning process and its ongoing development of programs like 311, libraries, recreation and neighborhood policing, ways to establish...
By Ald. Hirsch That the Administration consider, as part of its facilities planning process and its ongoing development of programs like 311, libraries, recreation and neighborhood policing, ways to establish multi-purpose neighborhood-based service centers.
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Resolution #205827
That the Administration update this Board on Styrofoam recycling options for residents
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Resolution #205828
That the Administration update this Board on maintaining bus shelters or installing new shelters, such as the #90 bus stop at Assembly Square
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Order #205829
That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and other enforcing departments report to this Board on enforcing business signage laws, especially for alcohol, tobacco or marijuana advertisements
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Order #205830
That the Chief of Police share how decisions are made to notify the public about public safety events, using 311, CTY, ConnectEd calls and emails, or other means
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Order #205831
That the Director of Engineering share with this Board the feasibility of creating a pedestrian crossing on Somerville Avenue, between Belmont and Spring Streets
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Order #205832
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the plantings along the Elmer Bumpus Bridge next to the Argenziano School
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Order #205833
That the Directors of Capital Projects and Engineering work with the City Solicitor to craft a DEP-required Storm Water Ordinance as discussed at the April 16, 2015 meeting of the Legislative...
By Ald. Rossetti That the Directors of Capital Projects and Engineering work with the City Solicitor to craft a DEP-required Storm Water Ordinance as discussed at the April 16, 2015 meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee.
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Committee Report #205834
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 9, 2018
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 9, 2018.
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Committee Report #205835
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on May 8, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on May 8, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #205122 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of the services of the law firm Motley Rice LLC to act on the city's behalf regarding the marketing, prescribing, distribution, or sale of opioids
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Mayor's Request #205518 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval for a time-only extension of the Millennium Maintenance contract by one month, until 8/31/2017
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Mayor's Request #205672 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the acceptance of MGL c64N s3 re: a local 3% excise tax on retail sales of marijuana for adult use
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #205722 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond for ADA building improvements
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #205723 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to create the Boynton Yards Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $60,000 from RECP V Boynton Yards Owner LLC for engineering, planning, legal, and other...
Requesting approval to create the Boynton Yards Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $60,000 from RECP V Boynton Yards Owner LLC for engineering, planning, legal, and other related expenses.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #205724 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to increase the Planning & Zoning Notice Revolving Fund expenditure cap from $35,000 to $45,000
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Mayor's Request #205786 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $97,570 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to various E-911 Personal Services Accounts in order to fund an agreement with SEIU/Local 888 E911 Call Takers.e
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Mayor's Request #205787 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $48,215 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the E-911 Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund an agreement with SEIU/Local 888 E-911 Call Takers
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #205836
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April, 30, 2018
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April, 30, 2018.
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Committee Report #205838
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 2, 2018
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 2, 2018.
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Committee Report #205839
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on May 7, 2018
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on May 7, 2018.
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Committee Report #205840
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on May 8, 2018
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on May 8, 2018.
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Resolution #205912 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the Administration notify the public, by mail and through the CTY system, about this Board's Public Hearing on the Clarendon Hill redevelopment project
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Committee Report #205841
Accept the report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 9, 2018
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 9, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #205844
Requesting acceptance of a $4,000 grant with no new match required, from Project Bread to the Health & Human Services Department for supplies for the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Market
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Officer's Communication #205848
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #205421 with a draft amendment to Ordinance 11-31, household trash and rubbish collection, and Ordinance 11- 40, mandatory recycling
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #205849
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #204364 with a draft replacement of Ordinance 12-106, trees on city-owned property
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #205854
Public Event License, Second Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band Porchfest Concert, Quincy Street Park, May 12, 3:45-6:15PM (raindate May 13)
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License/Permit #205855
Public Event License, Arts Council Cinema Somerville Short Film Fest, Union Sq Plaza, May 19, 6:30-10PM
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License/Permit #205856
Public Event License, Veterans Memorial Parade, Highland Ave to Holland St to Broadway and adjacent streets, May 20, 8AM-8PM
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License/Permit #205857
Public Event License, Redbones Annual Bike Party, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Jun 11, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 25)
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License/Permit #205859
New Drainlayer's License, SJ Gordon (interim approval granted 5/1/18)
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License/Permit #205860
New Drainlayer's License, Barletta Heavy Division
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License/Permit #205861
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Rhino Construction
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License/Permit #205862
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavation
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License/Permit #205863
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corp
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License/Permit #205864
Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #205865
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 132 Washington St
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License/Permit #205866
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 23R Inner Belt Rd
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License/Permit #205867
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 70R Third Ave
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License/Permit #205868
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave
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License/Permit #205869
Renewing Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Ave
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License/Permit #205870
Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St
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License/Permit #205871
Renewing Garage License, Somerville Housing Group Trust III, 481 Columbia St
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License/Permit #205872
Renewing Fortune Teller License, Spiritual New Age Boutique, 153 Washington St
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License/Permit #205873
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation, Med #3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,46
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License/Permit #205874
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6
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License/Permit #205875
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi, Med #14,16,44,47,57,58,63,81,84,85
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License/Permit #205876
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17
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License/Permit #205877
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med #18
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License/Permit #205878
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc, Med #19
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License/Permit #205879
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #21,22,23,24,25,26,79,91
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License/Permit #205880
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville, Med #27,33,34,35,36,37,38,53,54,67,68
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License/Permit #205881
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mt. Pleasant Taxi, Med #28,30,31,32,39,40,41,42,43
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License/Permit #205882
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SJP Taxi, Med #45
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License/Permit #205883
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89
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License/Permit #205884
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93
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License/Permit #205885
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Talkd Transportation, Med #55
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License/Permit #205886
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ike Inc, Med #61,78,92
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License/Permit #205887
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62
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License/Permit #205888
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Madkep Transportation, Med #64
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License/Permit #205889
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #65,69,80
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License/Permit #205890
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G Transportation, Med #70
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License/Permit #205891
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #71
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License/Permit #205892
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87
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License/Permit #205893
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med #74
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License/Permit #205894
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab, Med #82
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Order #205900
That the City Clerk request the MA Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative to inform this Board of any regional programs or strategies that involve Somerville
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Order #205901
The Entire Board That the Director of SPCD consider incorporating wheelchair swings into future park projects wherever feasible
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Order #205902
That the City Treasurer and/or the Director of Purchasing provide this Board with a list of all vendor contracts from 2017 to the present
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Resolution #205903
That the Administration procure an independent audit of all city contracted vendors
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Resolution #205904
That the Administration update this Board on all union contracts prior to the FY19 budget deliberations
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Order #205905
That the Director of SPCD provide to this Board, in conjunction with its FY19 budget review, a list of upcoming commercial development and include the square footage and linkage payment...
By Ald. Ballantyne That the Director of SPCD provide to this Board, in conjunction with its FY19 budget review, a list of upcoming commercial development and include the square footage and linkage payment projections, with corresponding payment dates.
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Officer's Communication #205908
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #204585 with a draft Ordinance for the mitigation of infiltration and inflow in the City's sewer system
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Resolution #205909
The Entire Board That the Administration, MA DEP, and Eversource explain to this Board the cause of the recent oil spill in the Mystic River near Assembly Square, the plan to clean it up, and any...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen, and the Entire Board That the Administration, MA DEP, and Eversource explain to this Board the cause of the recent oil spill in the Mystic River near Assembly Square, the plan to clean it up, and any information residents should be aware of for safety.
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Resolution #205910
That the Administration update this Board on the Sunsetters program, for 2018 and beyond
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Order #205911
That the Committees on Legislative Matters and Finance hold a joint meeting on May16 at 6 pm, to deliberate on all matters related to the Clarendon Hill redevelopment project
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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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