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September 27, 2018
88 recorded votes, 85 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 #206675
Approve the minutes of the August 23, 2018 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 23, 2018.
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Citation #206676
The Entire Board and the Mayor Commending George Wood on the auspicious occasion of his retirement after 36 years of dedicated service to the City
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Grant of Location #206677
Submitted by Eversource to install 70 feet of conduit in Montgomery Ave from Pole 549/1 to a point of pickup at 7 Montgomery Ave
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Grant of Location #206678
Submitted by Comcast to install 13 feet of conduit in Highland Ave from a Verizon Manhole at 123 Highland Ave to a new manhole, then to continue with another 77 feet of conduit from that manhole...
Submitted by Comcast to install 13 feet of conduit in Highland Ave from a Verizon Manhole at 123 Highland Ave to a new manhole, then to continue with another 77 feet of conduit from that manhole to a point of pickup at 117 Highland Ave.
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Grant of Location #206679
Submitted by Comcast to install 106 feet of conduit in Highland Ave from Pole 198/9 to a point of pickup at 346 Highland Ave
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Resolution #206680
That a representative of the Board of Health and the Administration work with the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to revamp the City's current ordinances and regulations for the use...
By Ald. White Jr., Hirsch That a representative of the Board of Health and the Administration work with the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to revamp the City's current ordinances and regulations for the use of tobacco and cannabis products in public places, and recommend signage and posting locations to inform the public where the consumption of those products is prohibited, with the fines for violation.
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Resolution #206681
That the Administration update this Board on the wage theft ordinance that was enacted several years ago
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Resolution #206683
That the Administration provide this Board, in writing, the lessons learned from the gas explosion in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover
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Order #206684
That the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Board on the City's 2050 carbon neutral goals
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Order #206685
That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on when various necessary improvements to the Union Square traffic pattern, including an "All-Walk" cycle and left-turn arrows at certain...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen, Hirsch That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on when various necessary improvements to the Union Square traffic pattern, including an "All-Walk" cycle and left-turn arrows at certain intersections, will be implemented.
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Order #206686
That the Chief of Police consider deploying a traffic safety officer on Summer Street, near Belmont and Lowell Streets, weekdays from 2 to 3 PM to aid children crossing the street, and report back...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen That the Chief of Police consider deploying a traffic safety officer on Summer Street, near Belmont and Lowell Streets, weekdays from 2 to 3 PM to aid children crossing the street, and report back in writing to this Board.
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Order #206687
That the Director of Engineering build a crosswalk to allow pedestrians to safely cross Washington Street at the Public Safety Building
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Order #206688
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken sidewalk panels on Crown Street near Porter Street
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Order #206689
That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services address the dramatic increase in rat sightings on Wesley Park, Bow Street and Montrose Street and discuss baiting and examining nearby garbage...
By Ald. Ewen-Campen, Hirsch That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services address the dramatic increase in rat sightings on Wesley Park, Bow Street and Montrose Street and discuss baiting and examining nearby garbage dumpsters and public waste bins.
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Order #206691
That the Director of SPCD prioritize for this Board the traffic calming projects in the City, and the process to determine those priorities
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Resolution #206692
The Entire Board That the Administration update this Board on the contract negotiations regarding the school nurses
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Order #206693
That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Traffic and Parking alter the cycle of the traffic signals at Lowell Street and Highland Avenue ASAP to allow more time for vehicles to turn onto...
By Ald. Niedergang That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Traffic and Parking alter the cycle of the traffic signals at Lowell Street and Highland Avenue ASAP to allow more time for vehicles to turn onto Highland Avenue from Lowell Street, especially during the morning rush hour, to alleviate the traffic backup on Hudson Street when the Cedar Street/Highland Avenue intersection is closed for construction.
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Order #206694
That the Director of Engineering assess the drainage and flooding problems on Alpine Street near Lowell Street and report to the Ward 5 Alderman on what the City can do now and should do in the...
By Ald. Niedergang That the Director of Engineering assess the drainage and flooding problems on Alpine Street near Lowell Street and report to the Ward 5 Alderman on what the City can do now and should do in the future to relieve the problems.
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Order #206695
That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on any discussions with our state delegation to increase the per-ride assessment that ride-share companies pay, and how this Board could advocate for...
By Ald. Niedergang, Hirsch That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on any discussions with our state delegation to increase the per-ride assessment that ride-share companies pay, and how this Board could advocate for an increase.
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Order #206696
That this Board discharge #206660 from the Legislative Matters Committee for consideration at this meeting: “Assistant City Solicitor responding to #203822 re: regulating the length of real...
By Ald. Niedergang That this Board discharge #206660 from the Legislative Matters Committee for consideration at this meeting: “Assistant City Solicitor responding to #203822 re: regulating the length of real property license agreements.”
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Order #206698
The Entire Board That the Director of SPCD establish an advisory service to help residents learn how to reduce storm water runoff, cool their yards and homes naturally, plant and preserve trees...
By Ald. Hirsch, and the Entire Board That the Director of SPCD establish an advisory service to help residents learn how to reduce storm water runoff, cool their yards and homes naturally, plant and preserve trees, reduce invasive species, and waive dumpster parking permit fees for households undertaking de-paving efforts.
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Resolution #206699
That the Administration provide information regarding the transfer of some Kennedy Pool functions to the Parks and Recreation Department
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Order #206700
That the Commissioner of Public Works explain the city’s options for reducing the number of unused utility lines connecting to properties
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Order #206701
That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the materials and practices used for school cleaning in terms of their impact on childhood health conditions, such as asthma
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Resolution #206702
Conveying its appreciation to the Health and Human Services Department for arranging to deliver flu shots to school communities at school drop-off times
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Order #206703
The Entire Board That the Director of Housing Stability create a list of benevolent landlords who charge below market rate for housing, to identify possible homes for residents on housing wait lists
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Order #206704
That the Director of SomerStat collect data on drug related arrests and all police stops that don’t result in an arrest and present them to the public at ResiStat meetings
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Order #206705
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill all potholes along Otis and Tufts streets
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Resolution #206706
That the Administration report, in writing, on the current status of an Acquisition Fund to increase the City's ability to buy parcels for open space. (2nd request)
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Resolution #206707
That the Administration endeavor to add a properly signed and signaled crosswalk at 45 Beacon Street to enhance safety for residents accessing the Whole Foods Market
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Committee Report #206708
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 17, 2018
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 17, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #204402 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Jane Carbone to the Community Preservation Committee
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Marc Ardolino to the position of Fire Captain
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Mayor's Request #205523 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Timothy Donovan to the position of Fire Lieutenant
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Mayor's Request #205524 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Francis Otting to the position of Fire Lieutenant
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Mayor's Request #206453 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting an Exemption Under Section 20(b) of Chapter 268A on behalf of employee David Capuano
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Committee Report #206709
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 24, 2018
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 24, 2018.
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of David Stiltner to the position of Fire Captain
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Mayor's Request #206601 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Jay McKenzie to the position of Fire Lieutenant
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Mayor's Request #206602 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Andrew Patriquin to the position of Fire Lieutenant
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Michael Kilduff to the position of Fire Fighter
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Requesting the appointment of Marika DuVal to the position of Police Officer
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Requesting the appointment of Aaron Smith to the position of Police Officer
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Mayor's Request #206606 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Courtney Coulombe to the position of Police Officer
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Erik Corricelli to the position of Police Officer
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Mayor's Request #206608 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Melissa Dooley to the position of Police Officer
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Committee Report #206710
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 25, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 25, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #206324 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $250,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of IT computer equipment
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah, Matthew McLaughlin and Mark Niedergang as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang.”
Mayor's Request #206325 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $200,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of Firefighter Protective Bunker Gear
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah and Matthew McLaughlin as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah, McLaughlin.”
Mayor's Request #206443 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,000 in the Police Department, from the Detention Attendants Account to the Salary and Wages Temporary Account, to fund Matron Salaries
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Mayor's Request #206444 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay two prior year invoices totaling $3,550 using available funds in the FY2019 Communications Department Professional Services and Employee Training Courses Accounts
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Mayor's Request #206446 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $298,280 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department, for Crisis Intervention Team training
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Mayor's Request #206448 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $37,315 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department, for the Jail Diversion Program
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Mayor's Request #206449 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $12,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It...
Requesting acceptance of a $12,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket Mobilization Programs.
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Mayor's Request #206450 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $3,750 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement
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Mayor's Request #206595 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $1,007,566 from the Parks Stabilization Fund for the renovation and restoration of Prospect Hill Park
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #206596 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $17,805.91 from the Union Square 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 #206597 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $37,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council regrant program
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Mayor's Request #206598 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of an $8,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operational support
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Resolution #206711 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration provide this Board with a running total of all grant funding, by department, for the last four fiscal years, including the dates and amounts of each grant
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Committee Report #206712
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 19, 2018
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 19, 2018.
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Committee Report #206713
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2018
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2018.
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Order #206714 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to increase the membership of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority from 5 to 7
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Officer's Communication #206721
City Solicitor requesting approval of Pierce Atwood as outside legal counsel
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License/Permit #206722
Public Event License, HONK! Festival, Davis Sq area, Oct 5 2-9:30PM, Oct 6 10AM-10PM, Oct 7 10AM-2PM
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License/Permit #206723
Public Event License, HONK! Festival Musicians Party, ArtFarm, Oct 6-7, 4PM-2AM
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License/Permit #206724
Public Event License, SomerStreets Monster Mashed Up, Somerville Ave from Park St to Warren Ave, Oct 14, Noon-8PM (raindate Oct 28)
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License/Permit #206725
Public Event License, Boston-Prichard Block Party, Boston Ave from Kidder Ave to Prichard Ave, Oct 14, 3:30-6PM (raindate Oct 21)
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License/Permit #206726
Public Event License, Haunted Hall, City Hall Concourse, Oct 18, 5-8PM (raindate Oct 25)
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License/Permit #206727
Public Event License, Taza Chocolate Day of the Dead Celebration, Windsor Pl from Windsor St to Columbia St, Oct 27, 10AM-6PM (raindate Oct 28)
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License/Permit #206728
Public Event License, Lexington Ave Halloween Block Party, Lexington Ave from Willow Ave to Cedar St, Oct 31, 5-10PM
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License/Permit #206731
Renewing Flammables License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St
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License/Permit #206732
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Nine Bar Espresso, 11 Holland St
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License/Permit #206733
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St
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License/Permit #206734
New Outdoor Seating License, Thai Massage, 55 Union Sq
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Order #206739
That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider placing traffic safety signage at the intersection of Willow Avenue, Broadway and Bristol Road
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Order #206740
That the City Clerk and/or the appropriate city staff, discuss with this Board the current event permit application process for public event street closures
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Order #206741
That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board how a utility pole on Belmont Street, behind St. Catherine's Church, came down on September 23, 2018
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Order #206742
That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board why a previous Order, #205803, regarding a dangerously curved utility pole on Belmont Street, has not been responded to
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Resolution #206743
The Entire Board Opposing a Federal Communications Commission Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order regarding Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment
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Order #206745
That the Somerville Climate Coalition provide this Board with updates on their attempts to address climate change
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Order #206746
That the Director of SPCD, with the Finance and SomerStat Departments, construct modeling that demonstrates the likely economic impacts of various commercial types on commercial development, jobs...
By Ald. Ballantyne That the Director of SPCD, with the Finance and SomerStat Departments, construct modeling that demonstrates the likely economic impacts of various commercial types on commercial development, jobs, housing, and other factors, and advise if there should there be caps on any business type when in conflict with SomerVision’s goals.
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Mayor's Request #206748
Requesting the position of School Committee Members be classified as a Special Municipal Employees pursuant to MGL c268A
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Mayor's Request #206749
Requesting a transfer of $10,000 from the Housing Division Personal Services Account to the Housing Sustainability Division Ordinary Maintenance Account for department startup costs
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Mayor's Request #206750
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $114.85 using available funds in the Personnel Department's Office Supplies Account for printer toner
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Mayor's Request #206751
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $87 using available funds in the Personnel Office Supplies Account for printer toner
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Officer's Communication #206752
Assistant City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition that would increase the membership of the Redevelopment Authority from 5 to 7 members
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #206660
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #203822 re: regulating the length of real property license agreements
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
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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