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March 14, 2019
59 recorded votes, 54 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven City Councilor Katjana Ballantyne.
Present: Wilfred Mbah, Mary Jo Rossetti, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Katjana Ballantyne
Absent: Stephanie Hirsch, Lance Davis
Every vote, in order
Minutes #207648
Approve the minutes of the January 30, 2019 special meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, January 30, 2019, and the Regular Meeting, February 14, 2019.
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Citation #207649
The Entire City Council and the Mayor Commending Kathy Carey, who is retiring after 24 years of dedicated service to the City, including the last 19 in the Office of Veterans Services
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Order #207650
That the Director of Water and Sewer take the steps described within regarding lead service lines
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Order #207652
That the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police, the Director of Traffic and Parking, and/or the Director of Communications report to this Council on developing a citywide campaign focused on...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Hirsch That the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police, the Director of Traffic and Parking, and/or the Director of Communications report to this Council on developing a citywide campaign focused on getting motorists to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and to fully stop at STOP signs.
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Order #207658
That the Chief of Police provide this Council with a list of the unsolved homicides over the past 35 years
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Order #207659
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install NO PARKING signs near 48 Bradley Street, to prevent parking along the short curb at the row housing complex
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Order #207660
That the Commissioner of Public Works clean or replace the right turn signal at the corner of Broadway, turning onto Temple Street, as it is not visible during the day
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Citation #207587
The Entire City Council and the Mayor Commending Gale Morano, who is retiring after 41 years of dedicated service as Executive Director of the Somerville-based Open Center for Children
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Committee Report #207662
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 4, 2019
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 4, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #207302 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Jessica Turner to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust
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Mayor's Request #207539 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Brockelman to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals full member
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Mayor's Request #207540 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals
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Mayor's Request #207541 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zachary Baum to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member
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Mayor's Request #207542 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Drew Kane to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member
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Committee Report #207663
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance - meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 11, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance - meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 11, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #207394 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $25,500 in the Fire Department, from the Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Personal Services Account, to fund the Support Services Technician position
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Mayor's Request #207520 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,105,050 in a bond for the cost of purchasing certain DPW Vehicles
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Ballantyne ABSENT: Hirsch, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #207522 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $1,999,100 and authorization to borrow $499,775 in a bond, and acceptance of a $1,499,325 grant from the MWRA for Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Ballantyne ABSENT: Hirsch, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #207525 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $202,698 in a bond for the purchase of vehicles for the Fire Department
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Ballantyne ABSENT: Hirsch, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #207526 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $600,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the cost of purchasing Police Cruisers
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Ballantyne ABSENT: Hirsch, Davis.”
Mayor's Request #207533 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $2,540 for the Recreation Department's purchase of pool supplies
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Mayor's Request #207534 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay 8 prior year invoices totaling $1426.33 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account one monthly lease payment of 8 separate leased...
Requesting approval to pay 8 prior year invoices totaling $1426.33 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account one monthly lease payment of 8 separate leased printers/copiers.
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Mayor's Request #207535 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $165.73 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account for one month's lease payment for a printer/copier machine
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Mayor's Request #207537 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the authorization of an increase of the Council on Aging Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap to $160,000 for FY19
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Mayor's Request #207538 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the authorization of an increase of the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Market Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap for FY19 to $45,000
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Mayor's Request #207607 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $752,000 in a bond for field/playground improvements
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Ballantyne ABSENT: Hirsch, Davis.”
Order #207664 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Director of Purchasing report to this Council’s Committee on Finance on the City's ability to separate out bid items to detail labor and material costs
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Order #207665 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the City Auditor analyze the City’s debt structure, including current and pending borrowing, borrowing requests that the City anticipates, and the anticipated cost of the new public safety...
By City Councilor White Jr. That the City Auditor analyze the City’s debt structure, including current and pending borrowing, borrowing requests that the City anticipates, and the anticipated cost of the new public safety building.
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Committee Report #207666
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 5, 2019
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 5, 2019.
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Committee Report #207668
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters - meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 7, 2019
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters - meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 7, 2019.
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Committee Report #207669
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 6, 2019
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 6, 2019.
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Order #207670 (report of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee)
That the Chief of Police and the Director of Health and Human Services promote the drug court system and monitor cases of transfer and eligible candidates from Somerville to the court in Cambridge
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License/Permit #207683
Public Event License, Connexion United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt, Chuckie Harris Park, Apr 20, 12-4PM
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License/Permit #207684
Public Event License, Tufts Graduate Student Council 5K Run/Walk for Charity, Tufts Campus area sidewalks, Apr 27, 8AM-1PM
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License/Permit #207685
Public Event License, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, May 11, 11AM-7PM (raindate May 18)
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License/Permit #207686
Public Event License, Arts Council Big Gay Dance Party, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 1, 2-9:30PM
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License/Permit #207687
Public Event License, Arts Council Joe's Jazz and Blues Fest, Powderhouse Park, Jun 15, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jun 16)
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License/Permit #207688
Public Event License, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 7, 1-8:30PM (raindate Sep 14)
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License/Permit #207689
Public Event License, Arts Council Rock and Roll Yard Sale, Union Sq Plaza and Parking Lot, Sep 8, 8AM-7PM (raindate Sep 15)
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License/Permit #207690
Public Event License, Glenwood Rd Block Party, from Medford to Vernon Sts, Sep 21, 12-8:30PM (raindate Sep 22)
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License/Permit #207692
New Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco Mexican Grill, 46 Broadway, 7 tables, 14 chairs
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License/Permit #207693
Renewing Flammables License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy
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License/Permit #207694
Renewing Garage License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy
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License/Permit #207695
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy
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Order #207701
That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing STOP sign at the base of Bonner Avenue’s intersection with Washington Street
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Order #207702
That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a flexible crosswalk YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS sign at the intersection of Bonner Avenue and Washington Street
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Order #207703
That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a flexible sign at Washington and Tufts Streets to discourage vehicles turning from Tufts Street onto Washington Street from blocking the crosswalk
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Order #207704
That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing STOP sign at the east end of the Portuguese Park at Newton Street
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Order #207705
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install or replace the missing PERMIT PARKING ONLY signs on Newton Street between Webster Avenue and Prospect Street
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Order #207706
That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the flexible crosswalk YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS sign at the intersection of Hawkins and Washington Streets
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Resolution #207707
That the Administration, in accordance with the proposed Demonstration Project Plan, consider short term uses for 90 Washington Street such as mobile food markets, food trucks and public parking
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Order #207708
That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Traffic and Parking paint crosswalks on the corners of Alston Street to increase pedestrian safety in light of upcoming GLX construction
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Order #207709
That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure the bike lane on Mt. Vernon Street is thoroughly plowed after snowstorms
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Order #207710
That the Commissioner of Public Works address all potholes and cracks along Pennsylvania Avenue as soon as possible
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Order #207711
That the newly appointed Environmental Health Liaison address potential rodent issues emanating from 117 Washington Street
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Order #207712
That the Director of SPCD present to the Council a list of City-owned alcohol licenses issued to determine the program’s impact on small businesses
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Order #207713
That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO OUTLET TO WASHINGTON STREET sign on the corner of George Street and Broadway to prevent cut through traffic due to the GLX bridge closures
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Order #207714
That the Director of SPCD apprise this Council on the redesign of the various GLX stations with respect to the removal of elevators and the accommodations that had been made to provide reasonable...
By City Councilor White Jr., Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah That the Director of SPCD apprise this Council on the redesign of the various GLX stations with respect to the removal of elevators and the accommodations that had been made to provide reasonable access for all users.
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Order #207715
That the Director of SPCD inform the Ward 5 and Ward 6 Councilors and the public as soon as possible the route and schedule for the City shuttle van that will ferry passengers around the closed...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Davis, Mbah That the Director of SPCD inform the Ward 5 and Ward 6 Councilors and the public as soon as possible the route and schedule for the City shuttle van that will ferry passengers around the closed Broadway/Ball Square Bridge.
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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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