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June 28, 2018
131 recorded votes, 123 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 #206184
Approve the minutes of the May 24, 2018 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, May 24, 2018, and the Regular Meeting, May 24, 2018.
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Citation #206185
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending Maria LoRusso on the happy occasion of her 75th birthday
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Grant of Location #206186
Submitted by Comcast to install 576 feet of conduit in Pennsylvania Ave, starting at a Verizon Manhole in front of 63 Pennsylvania Ave and travelling 9 feet to a new Vault #1, then continuing 567...
Submitted by Comcast to install 576 feet of conduit in Pennsylvania Ave, starting at a Verizon Manhole in front of 63 Pennsylvania Ave and travelling 9 feet to a new Vault #1, then continuing 567 feet to a point of pickup at 67 Broadway.
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Resolution #206187
The Entire Board Calling on the government of Cameroon to address the humanitarian crisis plaguing its English-speaking region
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Resolution #206188
The Entire Board That the Administration update this Board prior to July 12, 2018, on providing public restrooms at public parks, including parks that will be used by programs that would otherwise...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Hirsch, Mbah, Ballantyne, and the Entire Board That the Administration update this Board prior to July 12, 2018, on providing public restrooms at public parks, including parks that will be used by programs that would otherwise use Conway Park, including Dickerman Park.
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Order #206189
That the Director of SPCD provide recommendations to improve pedestrian safety at the dangerous intersection of Walnut Street, Summit Avenue and Boston Street
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Resolution #206191
The Entire Board That this Board hereby joins the National Geographic Society, the Audubon Society and others in declaring 2018 the Year of the Bird and in celebrating the 100-year anniversary of...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen, and the Entire Board That this Board hereby joins the National Geographic Society, the Audubon Society and others in declaring 2018 the Year of the Bird and in celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the most important bird-protection law ever passed.
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Order #206193
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken light in Junction Park. (2nd request)
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Order #206194
That the Director of SPCD replace the small dead tree at 235 Lowell Street with a healthy sapling
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Order #206195
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the light on the short black lamppost in front of Albion Park, that is making a loud buzzing noise and disturbing neighbors
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Order #206196
That the Director of SomerPromise share with this Board, the meeting notes of the Out of School Time Taskforce
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Order #206197
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO THRU TRAFFIC 7– 9AM AND 4-6PM EXCEPT FOR ABUTTERS sign on Fenwick Street at Broadway
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Order #206198
That the Director of Engineering address the drainage problem at the bottom of Dartmouth Street near Evergreen Avenue
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Order #206199
That the Director of SPCD share how decisions are made regarding the placement of bike racks
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Order #206200
That the Commissioner of Public Works share the policy for removing items that are blocking sidewalks
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Order #206201
That the Director of SomerStat share an update on implementing a work order system for asset management, CRM requests, preventive maintenance, and related functions, for departments like Public...
By Ald. Hirsch That the Director of SomerStat share an update on implementing a work order system for asset management, CRM requests, preventive maintenance, and related functions, for departments like Public Works, Engineering, and Urban Forestry.
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Order #206202
That the Director of Traffic and Parking share how it enforces the prohibition of cars and trucks parked in bus lanes and bike lanes
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Order #206203
That the Director of SPCD assess the pedestrian crossing at Bow and Summer Streets for safety, in terms of visibility and length of crossing
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Order #206204
That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the feasibility of extending yard waste pickup later in the season
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Order #206205
That the Director of SPCD install a pedestrian signal at Calvin and Washington Streets
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Order #206206
That the Director of SPCD submit a proposal for improving the pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Dane and Washington Streets
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Resolution #206207
That the Administration proceed immediately, pursuant to Ord 12-100, to present candidates for appointment to the Urban Forestry Committee
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Order #206208
That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services respond to the Ward 2 Alderman, in writing, with the action taken to address the rat problem at 40 Lake Street
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Order #206209
That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services cite the Star Market at 275 Beacon Street for a rat problem and advise them on rat abatement
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Order #206210
That the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 2 Alderman on the traffic calming petition that was presented by residents of Lake Street in July 2017
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Order #206211
That the Director of SPCD install a raised crosswalk at Calvin Street, near the intersection of Dimick Street
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License/Permit #206123
Public Event License, Zombie Apocalypse Game, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 15, 2- 4:30PM (raindate Sep 16)
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Committee Report #206212
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 6, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 6, 2018.
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Committee Report #206213
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 7, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 7, 2018.
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Committee Report #206214
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 11, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 11, 2018.
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Committee Report #206215
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 12, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 12, 2018.
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Committee Report #206216
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 13, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 13, 2018.
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Committee Report #206217
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 19, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 19, 2018.
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Committee Report #206218
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 20, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 20, 2018.
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Committee Report #206219
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 21, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 21, 2018.
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Committee Report #206220
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 25, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 25, 2018.
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Committee Report #206221
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 26, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 26, 2018.
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Officer's Communication #206035 (report of the Finance Committee)
Director of Water and Sewer submitting proposed FY19 Water and Sewer Rates, including updated fire suppression charges
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Committee Report #206222
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 27, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 27, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #206078 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,543,000 in a bond for Water Main Replacement
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #206088 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $18,855.55 from the USQ Revitalization Stabilization Fund for legal services
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, WhiteThe minutes list J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Scott.”
Mayor's Request #206093 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $133,132.50 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for expenditures and backfill/overtime for...
Requesting acceptance of a $133,132.50 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for expenditures and backfill/overtime for the Special Response Team.
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Mayor's Request #206094 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $120,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for expenditures, training and...
Requesting acceptance of a $120,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for expenditures, training and backfill/overtime for the Special Response Team.
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Mayor's Request #206095 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $900 grant that requires a match, from the MA Council on Aging to the Council on Aging for exercise equipment
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Mayor's Request #205952 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $90 using available funds in the Personnel Advertising Account for an advertisement on Idealist.com
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Mayor's Request #205954 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $94,622.16 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Tobacco Control Prevention
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Mayor's Request #205955 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $32,354.14 bequeath from the Estate of Mary M. Fontaine to the Council on Aging
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Mayor's Request #205957 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension of the CBI Consulting House Doctor contract, to June 28, 2019, to allow for the closeout of construction projects
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Mayor's Request #205958 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension to the contract with D&R General Contracting for the 2015 Street Resurfacing Project to April 30, 2019
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Committee Report #206223
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 28, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 28, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #206025 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $225,971,887 to fund the General Fund Operating Budget for FY19
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Mayor's Request #206026 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $1,750,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY19 Tax Levy
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Mayor's Request #206027 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting to appropriate or reserve $1,986,473 in estimated FY19 CPA revenue for CPA projects and expenses
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Mayor's Request #206028 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $377,622 for the FY19 Cable Television PEG Access Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #206029 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $865,346 to fund the FY19 Veterans Memorial & Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #206030 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $41,000 from the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY19 Veterans Memorial Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #206031 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $205,000 to fund the FY19 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #206032 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $17,000 from the Dilboy Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY19 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #206033 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-373 to include a Revolving Fund for Community Gardens
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #206034 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the approval of FY19 expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds
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Mayor's Request #206036 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $22,847,863 to fund the FY19 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #206037 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $14,521,861 to fund the FY19 Water Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #206038 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $736,041 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY19 Water Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #206079 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $2,576,212 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #206080 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $1,737,203 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the Snow Removal deficit
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Mayor's Request #206081 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Green Line Extension Stabilization Fund
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #206082 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Construction and Renovation Stabilization Fund
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #206083 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Community Preservation Act Fund
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Mayor's Request #206084 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #206085 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $500,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund
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Mayor's Request #206086 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $376,387 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the DPW Sanitation Recycling Account to mitigate a Recycling deficit
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Mayor's Request #206087 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $607,279 from the Park Stabilization Fund to the General Fund Debt Service Account to pay for incurred debt service for FY18 Parks renovation and construction
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Mayor's Request #206089 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $20,000 in the Workers Compensation Department, from various Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Workers Compensation Wages Account to eliminate a year end...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $20,000 in the Workers Compensation Department, from various Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Workers Compensation Wages Account to eliminate a year end deficit.
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Mayor's Request #206090 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $11,000 from the Veterans Services Professional & Technical Services Account to the Clerk of Committees Salaries Monthly Account to fund clerical support for the remainder...
Requesting a transfer of $11,000 from the Veterans Services Professional & Technical Services Account to the Clerk of Committees Salaries Monthly Account to fund clerical support for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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Mayor's Request #206091 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $10,600 from the Pension Accumulation Fund to the Pension-Non-Contributory Fund to eliminate a year end deficit
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Mayor's Request #206159 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to amend Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: municipal salary ranges
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Mary Jo Rossetti as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Rossetti.”
Resolution #206224 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration present a revised job description for the Environmental Health Liaison that requires candidates to have rodent extermination experience and the ability to implement the...
By Ald. McLaughlin, Hirsch That the Administration present a revised job description for the Environmental Health Liaison that requires candidates to have rodent extermination experience and the ability to implement the city’s rodent eradication strategy, including monitoring and neighborhood meetings.
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Resolution #206225 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration create a Waste Reduction Coordinator responsible for staffing a Waste Reduction Task Force to reduce household and business waste through education, incentives...
By Ald. Hirsch That the Administration create a Waste Reduction Coordinator responsible for staffing a Waste Reduction Task Force to reduce household and business waste through education, incentives, packaging-free retail options, and legislation.
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Resolution #206226 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration staff a contracted or salaried person with experience in systems architecture and coding, to integrate and link existing and new systems so they can support wrap-around...
By Ald. Hirsch That the Administration staff a contracted or salaried person with experience in systems architecture and coding, to integrate and link existing and new systems so they can support wrap-around services.
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Resolution #206227 (report of the Finance Committee)
The Entire Board That the Administration fund a full-time legal services position to provide free on-site legal assistance to anyone seeking it at Somerville’s District Housing Court
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Resolution #206228 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration re-allocate $20,000 of the Enroot High School Out of School Program from the Economic Development budget to the SomerPromise budget
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Resolution #206229 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration add $250,000 to the FY19 budget to purchase additional trees
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Resolution #206230 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration create and fund an Open Space Acquisition Fund, separate from the Community Preservation Act, to acquire more open space towards the SomerVision goal of adding 125 acres of...
By Ald. Niedergang, Ballantyne That the Administration create and fund an Open Space Acquisition Fund, separate from the Community Preservation Act, to acquire more open space towards the SomerVision goal of adding 125 acres of open space.
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Resolution #206231 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration develop an open space acquisition plan to achieve the city’s SomerVision goal of adding 125 acres of open space
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Resolution #206232 (report of the Finance Committee)
The Entire Board That the Administration install portable toilets at playgrounds and the following parks: Albion, Dickerman, North Street, Lincoln (when it reopens), Marshall Street, Chuckie...
By Ald. Niedergang, and the Entire Board That the Administration install portable toilets at playgrounds and the following parks: Albion, Dickerman, North Street, Lincoln (when it reopens), Marshall Street, Chuckie Harris, Kenney, Grimmons, Healey, Hoyt-Sullivan (when it reopens) and Conway, no later than July 2018.
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Order #206233 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Director of SPCD develop an affordable housing program targeted especially at city employees whose income is below a certain threshold level
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Resolution #206234 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration launch a smart traffic flow overhaul, reconsidering the direction of every street in the city
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Order #206235 (report of the Finance Committee)
That this Board discuss with the Administration and appropriate personnel, the implementation of an annual Municipal Revenue Growth Factor Report
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Order #206236 (report of the Finance Committee)
That this Board discuss with the Administration and appropriate personnel, the implementation of a Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Account for proceeds earmarked for particular purposes
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Order #206237 (report of the Finance Committee)
The Entire Board That the Director of SPCD finalize the long-awaited formation of the Urban Forestry Committee
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Order #206238 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and the Director of SomerStat review with this Board, the statistics of repeat offender building violations
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Resolution #206239 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration increase the annual salary of the Director of the Council On Aging to align with the numerous other Directors who oversee a similar number of staff and contribute to the...
By Ald. Rossetti That the Administration increase the annual salary of the Director of the Council On Aging to align with the numerous other Directors who oversee a similar number of staff and contribute to the well-being of thousands in our Community.
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Resolution #206240 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration establish an independent task force to look into hiring more minorities in various departments, most especially the Fire and Police Departments
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Committee Report #206241
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 21, 2018
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 21, 2018.
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Officer's Communication #206244
Special Counsel submitting a Community Benefits Ordinance to establish a Neighborhood Council designation process
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #206247
Public Event License, Berkeley St Block Party, Adding Berkeley St Hersey St to Central St to the previously-approved portion from School St to Hersey St (#206111), Jul 1, Noon-7PM (Raindate Jul 8)
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License/Permit #206248
Public Event License, Monmouth St 4th of July Block Party, closing 2 parking spaces at 16 Monmouth St only, Jul 4, 5-10:15PM
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License/Permit #206249
Public Event License, ArtBeat, Davis Sq area, Jul 14, 8AM-11PM (raindate Jul 15)
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License/Permit #206250
Public Event License, Skehan St Block Party, from Hanson St to Durham St, Jul 14, 10AM-11PM (Raindate Jul 15)
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License/Permit #206251
Public Event License, Endicott Ave Block Party, Jul 15, 2:30-7:30PM (Raindate Jul 28)
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License/Permit #206252
Public Event License, Hancock St Block Party, from Summer St to Highland Ave, Jul 29, 2-9PM (Raindate Aug 11)
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License/Permit #206253
Public Event License, Norwood Ave Block Party, Aug 4, 1-7:30PM (Raindate Aug 5)
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License/Permit #206254
Public Event License, Munroe St Block Party, from Greenville St to Bigelow St, Aug 4, 2:30-8PM (Raindate Aug 5)
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License/Permit #206255
Public Event License, Church St Block Party, from Summer St to Somerville Ave, Aug 4, 3-7PM (Raindate Aug 11)
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License/Permit #206256
Public Event License, Thorpe St Presents Summer Fest, ArtFarm, Aug 18, 10AM-7PM (raindate Aug 19)
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License/Permit #206257
Public Event License, Radcliffe Rd Block Party, Aug 25, 2-8PM (Raindate Aug 26)
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License/Permit #206258
Public Event License, Franklin Ave Block Party, Aug 26, 2-7PM
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License/Permit #206259
Public Event License, Pleasant Ave/Summit Ave Block Party, Pleasant Ave, Sep 8, 3-7:30PM (Raindate Sep 9)
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License/Permit #206260
Public Event License, Electric Ave Block Party, from Packard Ave to Mason St, Sep 15, Noon-5PM
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License/Permit #206261
Public Event License, Homeless Coalition Somerville 5K Road Race, Davis Sq area streets, Oct 6, 6AM-12:30PM
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License/Permit #206262
Renewing Garage License, M. Korson and Company, 91 Washington St
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License/Permit #206263
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Forge Baking Company, 626 Somerville Ave
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Order #206266
That the Director of SPCD, the Director of Housing Stability, or the City Solicitor explain under what circumstances a current resident could be given preference for a deed-restricted unit
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Order #206267
That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion discuss with this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking, the city's policies regarding flashing street signs and...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen, Hirsch That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion discuss with this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking, the city's policies regarding flashing street signs and their effects on residents with certain neurological conditions.
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Order #206268
That the City Arborist prune or perform other maintenance as needed on the trees in Seven Hills Park to ensure public safety and optimal tree health
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Resolution #206269
That the Administration work with the Ward 6 Alderman and the community to devise an accelerated plan to replace the brick sidewalks in Davis Square with something that ensures pedestrian safety...
By Ald. Davis That the Administration work with the Ward 6 Alderman and the community to devise an accelerated plan to replace the brick sidewalks in Davis Square with something that ensures pedestrian safety while maintaining a connection to the familiar character of the bricks.
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Resolution #206270
That the Administration and the Traffic Commission implement an extensive 20mph Safety Zone across all of Ward 6
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Resolution #206271
That the Administration and the Traffic Commission make any changes possible to the traffic patterns and signal timing at the Powderhouse Circle intersection in advance of the closing of the...
By Ald. Davis That the Administration and the Traffic Commission make any changes possible to the traffic patterns and signal timing at the Powderhouse Circle intersection in advance of the closing of the Broadway bridge at Ball Square.
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Mayor's Request #206272
Requesting the appropriation of $1,528,787 from the Sewer Retained Earnings Account to the Water/Sewer Stabilization Fund in order to accumulate capital for planned infrastructure projects
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #206273
Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, WhiteThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin and J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: McLaughlin, Scott.”
Mayor's Request #206274
Requesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #206276
Requesting to rescind $344,747 of $553,378 in CPA funds appropriated for the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development, to replace a portion of the roof on the historic Grace...
Requesting to rescind $344,747 of $553,378 in CPA funds appropriated for the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development, to replace a portion of the roof on the historic Grace Baptist Church.
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Mayor's Request #206277
Requesting to appropriate $344,747 in CPA funds for the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development to use for emergency structural improvements and window restoration at the Grace...
Requesting to appropriate $344,747 in CPA funds for the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development to use for emergency structural improvements and window restoration at the Grace Baptist Church.
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Mayor's Request #206278
Requesting the appropriation of $210,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve to the Somerville Community Corporation for the purchase of 35 Richardson Street as perpetual open space
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Mayor's Request #206279
Requesting the reallocation of $1,352 in cost savings from the CPA Fund's FY16 grant to the Somerville Museum to expand the scope of security improvements to include the purchase and installation...
Requesting the reallocation of $1,352 in cost savings from the CPA Fund's FY16 grant to the Somerville Museum to expand the scope of security improvements to include the purchase and installation of a fire panel.
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License/Permit #206287
New Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Ave, 60 dogs for day care and training only
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License/Permit #206288
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, On the Hill Tavern, 499 Broadway
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License/Permit #206289
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, On the Hill Tavern, 499 Broadway
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License/Permit #206290
Renewing Garage License, Jim's Heavy Duty Service, 40 Joy St
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Resolution #206291
That this Board commends the MA Senate on passing Senate Bill 2562 "An Act Relative to Gender Identity on MA Identification" which allows a person to designate "X" for gender on an application for...
By Ald. Davis That this Board commends the MA Senate on passing Senate Bill 2562 "An Act Relative to Gender Identity on MA Identification" which allows a person to designate "X" for gender on an application for a driver's license and other official identification and further, that this Board encourages the MA House of Representatives to advance similar legislation.
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Resolution #206292
That the Administration review all City applications and other filings on which a gender designation is required and, if not already provided, make revisions to allow a person to designate a...
By Ald. Davis That the Administration review all City applications and other filings on which a gender designation is required and, if not already provided, make revisions to allow a person to designate a gender other than "Male" or "Female" and to report to the Ward 6 Alderman the results of such review.
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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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