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March 28, 2019
168 recorded votes, 166 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 #207717
Approve the minutes of the February 28, 2019 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 28, 2019.
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Citation #207718
The Entire City Council and the Mayor Commending 14 Fire Department employees on the auspicious occasion of their retirement, including Chief Fire Engineer Patrick Sullivan III, Chief Fire Alarm...
By City Councilor the Entire City Council and the Mayor Commending 14 Fire Department employees on the auspicious occasion of their retirement, including Chief Fire Engineer Patrick Sullivan III, Chief Fire Alarm Operator David Doherty, Captain James Doheney, Lieutenant Stephen Longo, Lieutenant Charles Siciliano, Firefighter William Cahill, Firefighter Robert Connelly, Firefighter Patrick Dorant, Firefighter William Ellis, Firefighter William Fehlan, Firefighter Christian Howard, Firefighter John Levesque, Firefighter Mark Nicholson, and Firefighter Francis Sharpe.
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Grant of Location #207719
Submitted by RCN to install 33 feet of conduit across Somerville Ave, connecting existing RCN conduit near Merriam St on the north side of Somerville Ave with existing RCN conduit near 224...
Submitted by RCN to install 33 feet of conduit across Somerville Ave, connecting existing RCN conduit near Merriam St on the north side of Somerville Ave with existing RCN conduit near 224 Somerville Ave on the south side.
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Order #207720
That the Director of Water and Sewer discuss any information about any patterns in increased water usage, as noted on bills by constituents
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Order #207721
That the Director of Communications consider including, in ResiStat emails, tips for what can and can’t get recycled
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Order #207722
That the Director of Health discuss any information about increased exhaust odors associated with commuter rail operations
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Resolution #207723
That the Administration discuss thoughts on negotiating with the MBTA for discounted or free fare for children and low-income adults by sharing or bearing the cost of the passes
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Order #207724
That the Director of SomerPromise discuss with this Council, the anticipated closure of Freedom School this summer
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Resolution #207725
That the Administration discuss matching Newton’s 41(A) tax deferral program income limits and interest, which are $86,000 at 2.5% interest, vs. Somerville's $57,000 at 3% interest
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Resolution #207726
That the Administration select a pilot location to solicit interest from residents to acquire a walking path right of way, such as across Parkdale and Perry Streets for access to Lincoln Park, or...
By City Councilor Hirsch That the Administration select a pilot location to solicit interest from residents to acquire a walking path right of way, such as across Parkdale and Perry Streets for access to Lincoln Park, or across Albion and Hudson Streets for access to Albion Park.
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Order #207727
That the Director of SPCD discuss the 100% Affordable Zoning Overlay District proposal now being considered by the Cambridge City Council
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Order #207728
That the Director of SPCD discuss an “Urban Renewal Displacee” preference in affordable housing lotteries
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Order #207729
That the Director of SPCD ask the MBTA to have the #87 route include the #86 route stop at the Argenziano School to make commuting easier for students
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Order #207730
That the Chief of Police create a restorative justice program similar to that used in Cambridge, Arlington and Boston
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Order #207731
That future public construction sites always include prominent signs with easy- to-understand images, so pedestrians can quickly understand the purpose of the construction
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Order #207732
That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 City Councilor on additional planning efforts undertaken for the Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan
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Order #207733
That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 City Councilor on plans to deploy traffic calming flex-posts on various one-way, steeply-sloped streets in Ward 3, as discussed at the December 5, 2018...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 City Councilor on plans to deploy traffic calming flex-posts on various one-way, steeply-sloped streets in Ward 3, as discussed at the December 5, 2018 Traffic and Parking Committee meeting.
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Resolution #207734
Expressing its gratitude to the Construction Liaison and Engineering Department for their hard work during the first weeks of the Union Square traffic detour, which has been essential for...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr. Expressing its gratitude to the Construction Liaison and Engineering Department for their hard work during the first weeks of the Union Square traffic detour, which has been essential for addressing constituent safety concerns throughout this ongoing process.
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Resolution #207735
Calling for improved accessibility at the forthcoming Union Square Green Line Station
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Resolution #207736
Calling for accessibility and safety improvements at the 7 forthcoming Green Line Stations
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Order #207737
That the Director of SPCD work with the City of Medford and the GLX Team to adjust the traffic lights in Magoun Square, as traffic is getting backed up even more than usual due to the Ball Square...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of SPCD work with the City of Medford and the GLX Team to adjust the traffic lights in Magoun Square, as traffic is getting backed up even more than usual due to the Ball Square Bridge closure.
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Order #207738
That the Chief of Police report to this Council how, in this time of bridge closures and traffic frustrations, the Police Department can assign more Officers to the Traffic Enforcement Division...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Hirsch, Ballantyne That the Chief of Police report to this Council how, in this time of bridge closures and traffic frustrations, the Police Department can assign more Officers to the Traffic Enforcement Division, instruct more Patrol Officers to prioritize traffic enforcement, and increase the ratio of payable to warning citations.
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Order #207741
That the Director of Finance report to this Council on the financial impact of the reduction in Cable TV Franchise Fees on the FY19 budget
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Committee Report #207667
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 12, 2019
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 12, 2019.
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Committee Report #207743
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 18, 2019
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 18, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #207416 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Christopher Hosman as Executive Director of the Women's Commission
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Mayor's Request #207543 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Amelia Aboff to the position of Planning Board member
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Mayor's Request #207544 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Tim Talun to the position of Planning Board member
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Committee Report #207744
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 25, 2019
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 25, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #207675 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Timothy McKenzie to the position of Fire Fighter
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Mayor's Request #207676 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of John Gullage to the position of Fire Fighter
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Mayor's Request #207677 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Virgilio Garcia to the position of Fire Fighter
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Committee Report #207745
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 26, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 26, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #207528 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $408,102 from the ESCS Rehabilitation- Insurance Proceeds Account to the Debt Service-Principal on Long-Term Debt Account to fully fund debt service in FY2019
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Mayor's Request #207529 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $289,510 from the ESCS Rehabilitation- Insurance Proceeds Account to the Debt Service-Interest on Long-Term Debt Account to fully fund debt service in FY2019
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Mayor's Request #207531 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $77,620 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to the Sewer Enterprise Fund Debt Service Account in order to fully fund FY2019 Debt Service
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Mayor's Request #207532 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $9,711 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to the Water Enterprise Fund Debt Service Account to fully fund FY2019 Debt Service
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Mayor's Request #207577 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $200,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for Assembly Square Master Planning
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #207608 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $729,000 in a bond to reconstruct the Sacramento Street Underpass
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #207673 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $16,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic enforcement programs
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Mayor's Request (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of the attached 2019 Local Election Calendar
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Order #207746 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Director of Finance provide a financial update on all funds that FRIT paid to the City pursuant to the covenant, any funds expended by the City from those payments and the amount...
By City Councilor White Jr. That the Director of Finance provide a financial update on all funds that FRIT paid to the City pursuant to the covenant, any funds expended by the City from those payments and the amount remaining and the accounts in which these funds remain. ll amounts paid and spent by the Assembly Square covenants and any remaining funds.
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Committee Report #207747
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on March 25, 2019
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on March 25, 2019.
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Order #207748 (report of the Housing and Community Development Committee)
That the Director of Purchasing attend a meeting of the Housing and Community Development Committee to discuss the procurement process and the types of contracts that the City enters into
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Order #207749 (report of the Housing and Community Development Committee)
That the Director of Purchasing report to the Committee on Housing and Community Development the percentage of state-certified minority, women, veteran, and/or disadvantaged business enterprises...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Purchasing report to the Committee on Housing and Community Development the percentage of state-certified minority, women, veteran, and/or disadvantaged business enterprises that have contracts with the City.
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Committee Report #207750
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 19, 2019
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 19, 2019.
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Committee Report #207751
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 21, 2019
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 21, 2019.
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Committee Report #207752
Accept the report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on March 20, 2019
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on March 20, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #207765
Requesting the confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Arbaugh to the Design Review Committee
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Officer's Communication #207767
Special Counsel conveying the updated draft of #205420, the proposed Condominium Conversion Ordinance, as approved by the Committee on Legislative Matters on 3/21/19
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteNo: Hirsch
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“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [10 TO 1] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne NAYS: Hirsch.”
License/Permit #207773
Public Event License, St Benedict Parish Good Friday Drama, area streets, Apr 19, 3-7:30PM
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License/Permit #207774
Renewing Drainlayer's License, AP Flowers and Son
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License/Permit #207775
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Barletta Heavy Division
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License/Permit #207776
Renewing Drainlayer's License, CJ Doherty
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License/Permit #207777
Renewing Drainlayer's License, CM Conway Construction
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License/Permit #207778
Renewing Drainlayer's License, FE French Construction
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License/Permit #207779
Renewing Drainlayer's License, GLX Constructors
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License/Permit #207780
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C & G Drain
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License/Permit #207781
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hope Trucking and Demolition
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License/Permit #207782
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech
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License/Permit #207783
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J Derenzo
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License/Permit #207784
Renewing Drainlayer's License, James W Flett
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License/Permit #207785
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony
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License/Permit #207786
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca
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License/Permit #207787
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JR and Sons Construction
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License/Permit #207788
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation
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License/Permit #207789
Renewing Drainlayer's License, LaMountain Brothers
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License/Permit #207790
Renewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation
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License/Permit #207791
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating
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License/Permit #207792
Renewing Drainlayer's License, MT Mayo
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License/Permit #207793
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NELM
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License/Permit #207794
Renewing Drainlayer's License, PV Barone Corp
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License/Permit #207795
Renewing Drainlayer's License, RM Pacella
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License/Permit #207796
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation
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License/Permit #207797
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corp
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License/Permit #207798
Renewing Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp
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License/Permit #207799
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating
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License/Permit #207800
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tri Construction
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License/Permit #207801
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction
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License/Permit #207802
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Construction
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License/Permit #207803
Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St
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License/Permit #207804
Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St
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License/Permit #207805
Renewing Flammables License, Cubby Oil, 20 Medford St
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License/Permit #207806
Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #207807
Renewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave
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License/Permit #207808
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 23R Inner Belt Rd
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License/Permit #207809
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 70R Third Ave
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License/Permit #207810
Renewing Flammables License, Lub-O-Line #529, 9 Florence St
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License/Permit #207811
Renewing Flammables License, Lub-O-Line #849, 9 Florence St
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License/Permit #207812
Renewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply, 30 Innerbelt Rd
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License/Permit #207813
Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy
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License/Permit #207814
Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Gas and Service, 16 Medford St
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License/Permit #207815
Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford St
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License/Permit #207816
Renewing Flammables License, Speedway, 709 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #207817
Renewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway
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License/Permit #207818
Renewing Flammables License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541 Broadway
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License/Permit #207819
Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License/Permit #207820
Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St
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License/Permit #207821
Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St
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License/Permit #207822
Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St
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License/Permit #207823
Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St
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License/Permit #207824
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St
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License/Permit #207825
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave
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License/Permit #207826
Renewing Garage License, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, 37 Mystic Ave
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License/Permit #207827
Renewing Garage License, Executive Auto Body, 30 Medford St
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License/Permit #207828
Renewing Garage License, FW Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #207829
Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #207830
Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St
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License/Permit #207831
Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave
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License/Permit #207832
Renewing Garage License, M. Korson and Company, 91 Washington St
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License/Permit #207833
Renewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St
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License/Permit #207834
Renewing Garage License, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St
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License/Permit #207835
Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors, 22 Marshall St
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License/Permit #207836
Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, 12 Joy St
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License/Permit #207837
Renewing Garage License, Partners Healthcare System, 21 Third Ave
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License/Permit #207838
Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #207839
Renewing Garage License, Somerville Housing Group Trust III, 481 Columbia St
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License/Permit #207840
Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St
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License/Permit #207841
Renewing Garage License, Teele Sq Auto, 1284 Broadway
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License/Permit #207842
Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies, 20 Assembly Sq Dr
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License/Permit #207843
Renewing Garage License, Triumvirate Environmental, 191 Inner Belt Rd
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License/Permit #207844
Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License/Permit #207845
Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 64 Webster Ave
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License/Permit #207846
Renewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy
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License/Permit #207847
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Atlas Metals, 475 Columbia St
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License/Permit #207848
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Buffalo Exchange, 238 Elm St
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License/Permit #207849
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Kay Jewelers, 360 Artisan Way
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License/Permit #207850
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St
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License/Permit #207851
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Talewsky Enterprises, 508 Columbia St
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License/Permit #207853
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #207854
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day St
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License/Permit #207855
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 340 Canal St
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License/Permit #207856
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Parise's Cafe, 97 Washington St
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License/Permit #207857
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, FW Russell and Sons Disposal, 120 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #207858
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #207859
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St
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License/Permit #207860
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Pat's Towing, 160 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #207862
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Urban Equity Development, 55 Day St
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License/Permit #207863
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Urban Equity Development, 7 Herbert St
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Citation #207872
The Entire City Council and the Mayor Commending Judith Medeiros on the happy occasion of her 80th birthday
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Resolution #207873
That representatives from the Cambridge Health Alliance discuss with this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, at its April 29, 2019 meeting, the findings of the external review...
By City Councilor Clingan That representatives from the Cambridge Health Alliance discuss with this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, at its April 29, 2019 meeting, the findings of the external review of the death of Laura Levis.
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Resolution #207874
Expressing support and gratitude to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan on the creation of the cold case squad, and to Mayor Curtatone and the Police Department for their advocacy on this matter
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Resolution #207875
Expressing support for the members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1445 in their contract negotiations with Stop and Shop, and urging everyone not to cross their picket line should...
By City Councilor Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr. Expressing support for the members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1445 in their contract negotiations with Stop and Shop, and urging everyone not to cross their picket line should they have to strike.
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Order #207876
That the Director of Traffic and Parking deploy traffic calming measures on Jacques Street
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Order #207877
That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider restricting parking along parts of Temple Street during morning and evening rush hours, on a temporary basis, to help the traffic flow during the...
By City Councilor Clingan That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider restricting parking along parts of Temple Street during morning and evening rush hours, on a temporary basis, to help the traffic flow during the city's bridge closures.
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Order #207878
That the Director of Inspectional Services remind local businesses of their responsibility to keep the sidewalk in front of their business clean
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Order #207879
That the Director of Inspectional Services consider making dumping snow on vacant lots a punishable offense
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Order #207880
That the Commissioner of Public Works fix the broken gate post by the roundabout at the Healey School
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Order #207881
That the Commissioner of Public Works contact Russell Disposal about having their trash collectors carry brooms so they may clean up any debris left behind
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Order #207882
That the Chief of Police discuss the feasibility of detail officers issuing moving violation citations during detail work connected with detours and road reconstruction
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Order #207884
That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to ban the use of plastic flatware
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Order #207885
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the debris and water resulting from hydrant work at 297 Alewife Brook Parkway
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Order #207886
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole at 215 Powder House Blvd
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Order #207887
That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the handicap parking and street sweeping signs at 57 Packard Avenue
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Order #207888
That the Director of SPCD report on the impacts of the City’s 20% inclusionary zoning ordinance
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Order #207889
That the Director of SPCD help create a new high-quality open public space in Union Square by actively supporting the community-led “Alternative Design” for the D-2 Parcel, and urgently work to...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr. That the Director of SPCD help create a new high-quality open public space in Union Square by actively supporting the community-led “Alternative Design” for the D-2 Parcel, and urgently work to identify opportunities to help offset the added cost of locating the proposed parking garage underground.
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Resolution #207890
That the Administration work with MassDOT and the GLX team to address the 3 primary safety issues with the Community Path Extension between Washington Street and Lechmere that have been identified...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Rossetti, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr. That the Administration work with MassDOT and the GLX team to address the 3 primary safety issues with the Community Path Extension between Washington Street and Lechmere that have been identified by the Friends of the Community Path.
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Order #207891
That the Director of SPCD report to the Ward 6 Councilor on efforts to arrange with private parking lot owners and lessees in and around Davis Square that their lots be made available to the...
By City Councilor Davis That the Director of SPCD report to the Ward 6 Councilor on efforts to arrange with private parking lot owners and lessees in and around Davis Square that their lots be made available to the public on evenings and weekends.
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Order #207892
That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police provide the Ward 5, Ward 6, and At-Large Councilors with regular written updates regarding observations and adjustments that have...
By City Councilor Davis, Niedergang That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Chief of Police provide the Ward 5, Ward 6, and At-Large Councilors with regular written updates regarding observations and adjustments that have been/are being made to address traffic issues surrounding the Broadway bridge closure.
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Order #207893
That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Day and Elm Streets with a sign allowing RIGHT TURN ON RED AFTER STOP – YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS, or...
By City Councilor Davis That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Day and Elm Streets with a sign allowing RIGHT TURN ON RED AFTER STOP – YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS, or similar wording.
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Order #207894
That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on the timeframe for acquiring new signal switching equipment to allow additional traffic/pedestrian cycles in Davis Square
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Mayor's Request #207897
Requesting the confirmation of the appointment of Pat McCormick to the Redevelopment Authority
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Mayor's Request #207898
Requesting the confirmation of the appointment of Emily Hedeman to the Redevelopment Authority
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Order #207901
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install DO NOT PARK FROM HERE TO CORNER signs on all sides of the intersection of Ware Street and Russell Road, and the intersections of Hamilton Road with...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the Director of Traffic and Parking install DO NOT PARK FROM HERE TO CORNER signs on all sides of the intersection of Ware Street and Russell Road, and the intersections of Hamilton Road with Russell Road, Belknap Street, and Barton Street.
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Order #207902
That the Director of Finance discuss with this Council’s Finance Committee the monetary split with the State for the City's traffic enforcement citations
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Order #207903
That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council the use of "concurrent with leading interval" pedestrian crossing timing at major intersections that see high usage by school and pre-school...
By City Councilor Scott That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council the use of "concurrent with leading interval" pedestrian crossing timing at major intersections that see high usage by school and pre-school children, particularly at the intersection of Beacon and Washington Streets, and consider reversion to pedestrian-exclusive crossing timing at several relevant intersections.
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Order #207904
That the City Solicitor update this Council as it relates to the communication received from Newport Construction Corp. on March 25, 2019
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Resolution #207905
That the Administration work with the High School Building Committee to explore any options to sever construction (or take similar actions) of the playing field as part of the High School project...
By City Councilor Davis, Hirsch, Mbah, Clingan That the Administration work with the High School Building Committee to explore any options to sever construction (or take similar actions) of the playing field as part of the High School project, with the intention to incorporate it into a future capital project to include a parking garage beneath the playing surface.
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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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