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February 14, 2019
87 recorded votes, 86 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven City Councilor 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 #207468
Approve the minutes of the January 7, 2019 organizational meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting on January 7, 2019 and the Regular Meeting on January 10, 2019.
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Grant of Location #207469
Submitted by Mobilitie LLC to install backhaul transport equipment on the utility pole near 398 McGrath Hwy
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Grant of Location #207470
Submitted by Eversource to install with Verizon a new joint-owned utility pole at 27 Horace St
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Grant of Location #207471
Submitted by Eversource to install 43 feet of conduit in Glen St from Pole 219/19 to a point of pickup at 163 Glen St
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Grant of Location #207472
Submitted by Eversource to install 3 feet of conduit in Adrian St from Pole 2/3 to a point of pickup at 20A Adrian St
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Grant of Location #207473
Submitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Oliver St from Pole 261/7 to a point of pickup at 51 Oliver St
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Resolution #207474
That the Administration advocate for the One Fair Wage campaign. (See #199277, which was approved by this body on May 28, 2015.)
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Resolution #207475
That the Administration organize a quarterly race dialogue in the city
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Resolution #207476
That the Administration present the demographics of city and school employees, and explain the strategy to build a diverse municipal government
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Resolution #207477
That the Administration update this Council regarding the crosswalk at the end of Woods Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway
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Order #207478
That the Director of Finance provide this Council with a written report of bond requests for the next 3 years along with corresponding revenue stream projections
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Order #207479
That the Director of Finance, the School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools, with the Administration, provide by February 25, 2019, a written report on the budgetary impacts that adding...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the Director of Finance, the School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools, with the Administration, provide by February 25, 2019, a written report on the budgetary impacts that adding an Innovation School (i.e. Powderhouse Studios), would have the School and City budgets over 10 years.
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Order #207480
That the City Solicitor review the legal standing of each site identified in Sec. 12-131 of the proposed Public Space Conservation Ordinance to identify if there are any terms by which each site...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the City Solicitor review the legal standing of each site identified in Sec. 12-131 of the proposed Public Space Conservation Ordinance to identify if there are any terms by which each site was acquired, or is held, that would prevent it from being dedicated to the public.
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Order #207482
That the Director of SPCD immediately install additional safety features (e.g., flex posts, signage, street painting, etc.) on Powderhouse Blvd. from Curtis Street to North Street
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Resolution #207483
That the Administration arrange with the Ward 7 Councilor a community meeting to discuss final plans for traffic calming measures for Powderhouse Blvd, and infrastructure for the area between...
By City Councilor Ballantyne, Hirsch, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Scott, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr. That the Administration arrange with the Ward 7 Councilor a community meeting to discuss final plans for traffic calming measures for Powderhouse Blvd, and infrastructure for the area between Curtis and North Streets.
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Resolution #207484
That the Administration and the Director of the SPCD include the Somerville Bicycle Committee and the Pedestrian and Transit Advocacy Committee in Ward 7 community meetings to engage the community...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the Administration and the Director of the SPCD include the Somerville Bicycle Committee and the Pedestrian and Transit Advocacy Committee in Ward 7 community meetings to engage the community on bicycle safety measures.
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Order #207486
That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 6 Councilor on requests for crosswalks at locations specified within
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Order #207487
That the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 6 Councilor on requests for crosswalk safety improvements at the locations specified within
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Order #207488
That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on requests for improved vehicle and pedestrian signal timing and design in and around Davis Square
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Order #207489
That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on near-term plans for overdue maintenance in Davis Square and longer-term plans for major infrastructure and public realm improvements. (Also...
By City Councilor Davis, White Jr., Hirsch That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on near-term plans for overdue maintenance in Davis Square and longer-term plans for major infrastructure and public realm improvements. (Also see #206665)
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Resolution #207490
That the Administration update this Council on any agreements with ride share companies, including their designated drop-off/pick-up areas in Davis Square, and advise on any efforts to contract...
By City Councilor Davis, Hirsch, Mbah, Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, White Jr. That the Administration update this Council on any agreements with ride share companies, including their designated drop-off/pick-up areas in Davis Square, and advise on any efforts to contract with additional companies or introduce additional designated areas, and discuss with this Council the enforcement of illegal parking in those areas.
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Resolution #207491
That the Administration consider signage in high-usage areas directing ride share users to the existence and location of designated drop-off/pick-up areas
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Order #207492
That the Director of the Arts Council and the Commissioner of Public Works work together to develop and put up a mural to replace the panel missing from the fence in the playground at Lexington Park
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Order #207493
That the Director of the Arts Council and the Commissioner of Public Works work together to install a mural on the walls under the Lowell Street bridge on the Community Path, to create beauty and...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of the Arts Council and the Commissioner of Public Works work together to install a mural on the walls under the Lowell Street bridge on the Community Path, to create beauty and deter graffiti.
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Resolution #207494
That the Mayor and the Director of SPCD add 2 positions in the Planning Department in the FY20 budget to complete various neighborhood plans, and to revise or complete plans for overlay districts
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Resolution #207495
That the Mayor and the Director of SPCD add 2 positions in the Transportation and Infrastructure Department in the FY20 budget, or sooner, to work on traffic calming and pedestrian safety
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Resolution #207496
That the Administration significantly increase the funding for traffic-calming physical infrastructure improvements in the FY20 budget
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Order #207497
That the Director of Finance inform this Council in writing at this meeting or at the next Finance Committee meeting, the amount of free cash that the City has as of February 14, 2019
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Resolution #207499
That the Administration respond to the requests outlined in the attached resident petition, organized by the Pedestrian and Transit Advocacy Group, to accelerate traffic calming investments and...
By City Councilor Hirsch, Niedergang, Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Mbah That the Administration respond to the requests outlined in the attached resident petition, organized by the Pedestrian and Transit Advocacy Group, to accelerate traffic calming investments and improve coordination and oversight.
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Order #207500
That the Chief of Police add temporary crossing guards or a police detail to the intersection of Hawkins and Washington Streets for the duration of the Union Square detour, to help with students...
By City Councilor Hirsch That the Chief of Police add temporary crossing guards or a police detail to the intersection of Hawkins and Washington Streets for the duration of the Union Square detour, to help with students crossing both Hawkins and Washington Streets.
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Resolution #207501
That the Administration consider adding parking ticket data to the Socrata portal
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Order #207502
That the Director of SPCD discuss the plans and process to advocate for Somerville transit priorities as part of the MBTA Better Bus Project, including advocacy for a North/South bus route and...
By City Councilor Hirsch, Niedergang, Clingan, McLaughlin, Davis That the Director of SPCD discuss the plans and process to advocate for Somerville transit priorities as part of the MBTA Better Bus Project, including advocacy for a North/South bus route and reduced fares for income-eligible riders, and against fare hikes.
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Order #207503
That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on opioid overdoses, including both current year deaths and historic data
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Order #207504
That the Director of Housing Stability provide an update on the recommendations of the Sustainable Neighborhoods Working Group, including a report sent to Working Group members
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Order #207505
That the Director of SPCD work with this Council towards establishing a goal for the target number of deed-restricted units, so that a path to that goal can be analyzed as part of the next Housing...
By City Councilor Hirsch, McLaughlin That the Director of SPCD work with this Council towards establishing a goal for the target number of deed-restricted units, so that a path to that goal can be analyzed as part of the next Housing Needs Assessment and discussed as part of the SomerVision 2040 process.
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Committee Report #207508
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 4, 2019
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 4, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #206883 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Josh Grehan to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member
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Mayor's Request #206979 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Natasha Sierra to the Fair Housing Commission
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Mayor's Request #207210 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Laura Beretsky to the Community Preservation Committee
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Mayor's Request #207211 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Tatiana Shannon to the Community Preservation Committee
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Mayor's Request #207212 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Patrice Faulkner to the Fair Housing Commission
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Mayor's Request #207303 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Adam Wylie to the Historic Preservation Commission as an alternate member
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Mayor's Request #207420 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Althea Northcross to the Urban Forestry Committee
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Mayor's Request #207421 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Victoria Antonino to the Urban Forestry Committee
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Mayor's Request #207423 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer Clifford to the Urban Forestry Committee
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Order #207509 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
That the City Solicitor provide guidance regarding potential conflicts of interest of Urban Forestry Committee appointees prior to the next meeting of the City Council
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Committee Report #207510
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 14, 2019
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 14, 2019.
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Lapiana as Animal Control Officer
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Mayor's Request #207406 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Michael Lapiana as Animal Control Officer
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Mayor's Request #207424 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Chris Dwan to the Urban Forestry Committee
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Resolution #207511 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
That the Administration meet with the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters to discuss the implications of designating every commission's members as Special Municipal...
By City Councilor Rossetti That the Administration meet with the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters to discuss the implications of designating every commission's members as Special Municipal Employees.
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Committee Report #207512
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #207195 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to create the Open Space Acquisition and Improvements Stabilization Fund for the purpose of acquiring and/or developing open space
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Jesse Clingan 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, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #207395 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $74,542 from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Department staffing
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Mayor's Request #207454 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $442,235 in a bond for Water Department vehicles
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, Niedergang, Scott, WhiteNo: McLaughlin, RossettiThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [8 TO 2] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., Scott, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne NAYS: Rossetti, McLaughlin ABSENT: Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #207455 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $71,865 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Capital Outlay-Vehicles-Sewer Enterprise Account, to purchase vehicles and accessories for the...
Requesting the appropriation of $71,865 from the Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Capital Outlay-Vehicles-Sewer Enterprise Account, to purchase vehicles and accessories for the Water & Sewer Departments.
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Mayor's Request #207456 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $33,819 from the Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Capital Outlay-Vehicles-Water Enterprise Account, to purchase vehicles and accessories for the...
Requesting the appropriation of $33,819 from the Water Enterprise Retained Earnings Account to the Capital Outlay-Vehicles-Water Enterprise Account, to purchase vehicles and accessories for the Water & Sewer Departments.
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Committee Report #207513
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 6, 2019
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 6, 2019.
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Committee Report #207514
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on January 29, 2019
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on January 29, 2019.
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Committee Report #207515
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 31, 2019
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 31, 2019.
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Committee Report #207516
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 7, 2019
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 7, 2019.
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Ordinance #207451 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the Human Rights Commission Ordinance 2-240 be amended to provide that a majority of the Commissioners who currently serve shall constitute a quorum
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Clingan.”
Committee Report #207517
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 13, 2019
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 13, 2019.
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License/Permit #207310 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Top Speed Vehicles, 631 Somerville Ave, 6 cars outside, 8 inside, Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun Closed
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License/Permit #207431 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Public Event License, Lupus Research Alliance Walk with Us to Cure Lupus, Assembly Row and Mystic River Reservation, Jun 1, 6AM-1PM
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Committee Report #207518
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 5, 2019
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 5, 2019.
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Committee Report #207519
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on January 29, 2019
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on January 29, 2019.
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Officer's Communication #207551
City Engineer requesting to address this Council with a construction costs presentation
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Officer's Communication
City Clerk requesting approval of his Public Official's Bond
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License/Permit #207557
Public Event License, Tufts University Tuftonia's Day, Professors Row between Packard Ave and Curtis St, Apr 29, 2-9PM (raindate Apr 30)
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License/Permit #207559
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave
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Resolution #207565
That the Administration update this Council regarding the homelessness situation in our schools and create an emergency shelter to house every single child
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Resolution #207566
That the Administration prohibit the use of any facial recognition technology by the City
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Order #207567
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair and repaint the speed bump on Central Street, outside the CHA Care Center
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Order #207568
That the Commissioner of Public Works establish a regular monthly cleaning schedule for the sidewalks abutting the Nunziato Dog Park
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Order #207569
That the Director of Traffic and Parking establish a policy whereby when traffic signs are removed, they are removed entirely, without leaving a 6-12" sharp metal stump sticking out of the sidewalk
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Order #207570
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install STOP signs and YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN signs in the Summer Street intersection with Prescott Street, and provide additional safety recommendations for...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Traffic and Parking install STOP signs and YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN signs in the Summer Street intersection with Prescott Street, and provide additional safety recommendations for this intersection.
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Order #207571
That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of SPCD review the attached Police report suggesting traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Summer and Cherry Streets...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Davis That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of SPCD review the attached Police report suggesting traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Summer and Cherry Streets, including a fourth crosswalk, and indicate which of these improvements can be made and when.
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Order #207572
That the Director of Inspectional Services bait the sewers around the intersection of Highland Avenue and Lowell Street, then down the east side of Lowell Street to Hudson Street and along the...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of Inspectional Services bait the sewers around the intersection of Highland Avenue and Lowell Street, then down the east side of Lowell Street to Hudson Street and along the north side of Hudson Street from Lowell Street to 80 Hudson Street.
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Order #207573
That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking install all signage needed to inform motorists exiting Route 16 onto Powder House Blvd. that they are entering a residential and...
By City Councilor Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr. That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking install all signage needed to inform motorists exiting Route 16 onto Powder House Blvd. that they are entering a residential and school neighborhood.
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Order #207574
That the Chief of Police develop a kindergarten pedestrian safety program for all children entering public schools
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Order #207575
That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking immediately implement "only onsite parking" requirements for those proposed projects which have been confirmed during neighborhood...
By City Councilor Ballantyne, Davis, Hirsch, Scott That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking immediately implement "only onsite parking" requirements for those proposed projects which have been confirmed during neighborhood meetings as not being granted residential or guest parking permits.
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Mayor's Request #207576
Requesting the appropriation of $1,060,865 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Departmental Personal Services Accounts to fund the Memorandum of Agreement with SMEA Unit B dated...
Requesting the appropriation of $1,060,865 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Departmental Personal Services Accounts to fund the Memorandum of Agreement with SMEA Unit B dated Dec. 31, 2018.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #207578
Director of SPCD submitting for approval the final Demonstration Project Plan for 90 Washington Street
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Officer's Communication #207579
Special Counsel submitting for approval the revised Memorandum of Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority
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Officer's Communication #207580
Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to define a quorum and allow co-chairpersons for the Women's Commission
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Clingan.”
Order #207584
That this Council's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters consider amending its Policy Manual to include a policy as it relates to candidates' perceived conflicts of...
By City Councilor Rossetti, Scott That this Council's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters consider amending its Policy Manual to include a policy as it relates to candidates' perceived conflicts of interest and State ethics opinions.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
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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