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April 11, 2019
104 recorded votes, 98 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, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne
Absent: Stephanie Hirsch
Every vote, in order
Minutes #207908
Approve the minutes of the March 14, 2019 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 14, 2019.
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Grant of Location #207909
Submitted by Eversource to install 29 feet of conduit in Rush St, from Utility Pole 302/3 to a point of pickup at 20-24 Rush St
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Order #207910
That the Director of Sustainability and Environment present the upcoming plan for Community Choice Electricity Aggregation
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Order #207911
That the Director of Sustainability and Environment discuss the FY18 and FY19 recycling and trash tonnage, impacts, proposed changes and other issues pertinent to this topic
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Order #207912
That the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of Purchasing discuss the Procurement Sustainability Policy, to purchase products from environmentally responsible companies
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Resolution #207913
That the Administration have Port-a-Potties available at the public parks for the 2019 summer months
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Resolution #207914
That Administration investigate hiring a landscaper to maintain the investments in our city parks' planted areas, softscape, flowerbeds etc
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Order #207915
That the Director of SPCD explain to the Traffic and Parking Committee why strategically-placed temporary speed bumps would not be more effective in calming traffic than plastic flex posts, many...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of SPCD explain to the Traffic and Parking Committee why strategically-placed temporary speed bumps would not be more effective in calming traffic than plastic flex posts, many of which have been down and out- of-service within a day or two of the recent bridge closures.
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Order #207916
That the Director of SPCD evaluate with the Traffic and Parking Committee the value and impact of flex posts for traffic calming, and on plans going forward for their use and maintenance
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Order #207917
That the Director of Traffic and Parking implement traffic calming measures on Avon Street
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Order #207918
That the Director of Traffic and Parking urgently prioritize pedestrian safety at the intersection of Walnut Street and Highland Avenue, which was identified as one of the most unsafe...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Traffic and Parking urgently prioritize pedestrian safety at the intersection of Walnut Street and Highland Avenue, which was identified as one of the most unsafe intersections in the city.
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Order #207919
That the Director of Traffic and Parking prioritize pedestrian safety at the intersection of Vinal and Highland Avenues with re-painting and additional signage
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Resolution #207924
Urging the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards to issue an official interpretation on the classification and treatment of Short-Term Rentals under the State Building Code, as...
By City Councilor Davis, Clingan, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Ballantyne, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Mbah, White Jr. Urging the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards to issue an official interpretation on the classification and treatment of Short-Term Rentals under the State Building Code, as requested by the Inspectional Services Department.
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Order #207925
That the Chief of Police and the Director of Inspectional Services advise the Ward 6 Councilor how many decibel meter readers the city owns and how and when they are deployed
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Order #207926
That the Chief of Police address noise ordinance violations by street performances in Davis Square
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Order #207927
That the Director of Traffic and Parking reset the NO LEFT TURN (at certain times) sign at the corner of College and Kidder Avenues so it's clearly visible to traffic traveling south on College...
By City Councilor Davis That the Director of Traffic and Parking reset the NO LEFT TURN (at certain times) sign at the corner of College and Kidder Avenues so it's clearly visible to traffic traveling south on College Avenue. (2nd request)
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Order #207928
That the Director of SPCD replace all flex posts in Ward 1 and place them further apart so cars won’t run them over
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Order #207929
That the Director of SPCD utilize painted bump-outs and street art at every intersection where flex posts are presently located
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Resolution #207930
That the Administration utilize the parking lots on Glen and Tufts Streets, 90 Washington Street, and any others available, for neighborhood use during the GLX construction
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Order #207931
That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO PARKING sign on the corner of Chester Avenue and McGrath Highway to allow drivers to see oncoming traffic
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Committee Report #207933
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 9, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 9, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #207336 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of an Amendment to the Powder House Land Disposition Agreement
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Hirsch.”
Mayor's Request #207754 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of proposed amendments to the Living Wage Ordinance to raise the living wage to $15 per hour starting in FY20
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Hirsch.”
Mayor's Request #207755 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $136,450 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund for substance use prevention, community/parent/student education, and Naloxone training and supplies
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Hirsch.”
Mayor's Request #207757 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice using $4,573.61 in available funds in the Economic Development Division's Ordinary Maintenance Account for Art Farm soil removal
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Mayor's Request #207758 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $63,883 from HUD to support the Somerville Continuum of Care planning efforts and the City’s role as CoC Lead
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Mayor's Request #207759 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $32,000 no match grant from the MA Department of Environmental Protection for the Public Works Department's Recycling Dividends Program
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Mayor's Request #207760 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the authorization of an increase of the Planning and Zoning Notice Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap to $75,000 for FY19
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Mayor's Request #207895 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $460,110 from the East Somerville Community School Rehabilitation Insurance Proceeds Account to the Capital Stabilization Fund for a new boiler for City Hall
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Hirsch.”
Mayor's Request #207896 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $596,450 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the installation of a new boiler in City Hall
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Hirsch.”
Committee Report #207934
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 2, 2019
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 2, 2019.
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Committee Report #207935
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 4, 2019
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 4, 2019.
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Committee Report #207936
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 4, 2019
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 4, 2019.
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Order #207937 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the Director of SPCD update the zoning overhaul draft to reflect a 3-year term for Planning Board members
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Order #207938 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to reflect a 3-year term for Planning Board members
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Order #207939 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to change the Zoning Board of Appeals members' terms to 3 years
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Committee Report #207940
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 10, 2019
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 10, 2019.
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License/Permit #207558 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave, remaining open to 3AM Mon-Sat for in-store, take-out, and delivery service
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License/Permit #207852 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Tosh Enterprises, 260 Elm St
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License/Permit #207861 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon St
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Committee Report #207941
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 1, 2019
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 1, 2019.
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Order #207942 (report of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee)
That the Director of Parks and Recreation design with interested parents and caregivers a summer program to support those who have children with autism disorder
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Committee Report #207943
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on April 8, 2019
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on April 8, 2019.
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Order #207944 (report of the Rodent Issues Special Committee)
That the Director of Health and Human Services provide the Special Committee on Rodent Issues with an update of the Department’s rodent survey
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Committee Report #207945
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 3, 2019
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 3, 2019.
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Committee Report #207946
Accept the report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on April 8, 2019
Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on April 8, 2019.
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Resolution #207947 (report of the Youth Services Committee)
That the Administration include in the FY20 Budget, the funding necessary to expand school cafeteria recycling and food waste reduction and collection programs to all schools
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Resolution #207948 (report of the Youth Services Committee)
That the Administration report to this Council the specific plans to expand school cafeteria recycling and food waste reduction and collection programs beyond the current pilot program
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Mayor's Request #207949
Requesting approval of a Grant of Easement Agreement with the MBTA
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Hirsch.”
Mayor's Request #207950
Requesting the appropriation of $88,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the City Clerk's Office Equipment-Capitalized Account in order to purchase and install high density shelving...
Requesting the appropriation of $88,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the City Clerk's Office Equipment-Capitalized Account in order to purchase and install high density shelving in the new municipal archives at 42 Cross St.
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License/Permit #207956
Public Event License, Arts Council Spring Cleanup, Citywide and Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, May 4, 8AM-1PM
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License/Permit #207957
Public Event License, Taza Chocolate Spring Block Party, Windsor Pl from Windsor St to Columbia St, May 4, 9AM-6PM (raindate May 5)
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License/Permit #207958
Public Event License, Linear Park Neighborhood Kids Exploration, Linear Park from Cedar St to Willow Ave, May 5, 8:30-10:30AM
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License/Permit #207959
Public Event License, Union Sq Farmers Market, Union Sq Plaza and Parking Lot, Saturdays May 18-Nov 23, 7AM-2PM
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License/Permit #207960
Public Event License, Arts Council SomerStreets Carnaval, Broadway from McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 2, Noon-8PM (raindate Jun 9)
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License/Permit #207961
Public Event License, Somerville Sports Club Devino Esperito Santo Procession, 203 Somerville Ave to 262 Washington St and back, Jun 9, 10AM- 2PM
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License/Permit #207962
Public Event License, CJD Foundation Strides for CJD 5K Walk, Seven Hills Park and Community Path to Cambridge, Oct 5, 6AM-1PM (raindate Oct 19)
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License/Permit #207963
Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises
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License/Permit #207964
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation
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License/Permit #207965
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp
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License/Permit #207966
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering
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License/Permit #207967
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer and Drain
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License/Permit #207968
Renewing Flammables License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St
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License/Permit #207969
Renewing Flammables License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St
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License/Permit #207970
Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway
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License/Permit #207971
Renewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave
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License/Permit #207972
Renewing Flammables License, Cambridge Health Alliance, 230 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #207973
Renewing Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Ave
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License/Permit #207974
Renewing Garage License, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St
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License/Permit #207975
Renewing Garage License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St
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License/Permit #207976
Renewing Garage License, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq
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License/Permit #207977
Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St
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License/Permit #207978
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway
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License/Permit #207979
Renewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave
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License/Permit #207980
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 217 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #207981
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St
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License/Permit #207982
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway
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License/Permit #207983
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway
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License/Permit #207984
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Dark Horse Public House, 499 Broadway
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License/Permit #207985
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St
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License/Permit #207986
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, TR Cab, Med #2
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License/Permit #207987
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29
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License/Permit #207988
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SJP Taxi, Med #45
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License/Permit #207989
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Jolina Taxi, Med #52
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License/Permit #207990
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK, Med #66
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License/Permit #207991
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silva Cab, Med #83
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License/Permit #207992
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael Cab, Med #88
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License/Permit #207993
New Outdoor Seating License, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, 102 Broadway, 3 tables, 12 chairs, 2 planters
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Order #208001
That the Director of Finance provide this Council a 10-year revenue projection before the Council's Finance Committee meeting on April 23
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Order #208002
That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NOT A THROUGH WAY sign on Knowlton Street by Tufts Street
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Order #208003
That the City Arborist plant a tree at 4 Otis Street
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Order #208004
That the Director of Traffic and Parking place signage on both sides of Alston Street to prevent cut through traffic and encourage pedestrian and bike use, as described in the GLX construction plan
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Resolution #208005
Thanking the members of the State Delegation for sponsoring H720, the EMPOWER Act, to remove the requirement for a Home Rule Petition for municipalities wishing to lower the voting age to 16, and...
By City Councilor Davis Thanking the members of the State Delegation for sponsoring H720, the EMPOWER Act, to remove the requirement for a Home Rule Petition for municipalities wishing to lower the voting age to 16, and urging the passage of this legislation.
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Order #208006
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install traffic calming measures, potentially including flexposts, on Lexington Avenue, particularly at its intersections with Lesley Avenue and Hancock...
By City Councilor Davis, Niedergang That the Director of Traffic and Parking install traffic calming measures, potentially including flexposts, on Lexington Avenue, particularly at its intersections with Lesley Avenue and Hancock Street, to slow cut-through traffic.
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Order #208007
That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the pedestrian safety signs on Broadway at its intersection with Simpson Avenue
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Order #208008
That the Director of SPCD implement traffic calming and pedestrian and cyclist safety measures on Broadway from Powder House Circle to Teele Square
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Order #208009
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install traffic signage at the corner of Durham and Beacon Streets. (2nd request on #s 206437, 205368, 206920, and 204315)
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Order #208010
That the Director of Engineering and appropriate staff report on the date and method of implementation of the residential exemption for sewer and water charges
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Order #208011
That the Director of Engineering and appropriate staff discuss with this Council the legal limits of progressive water and sewer rate assessments
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License/Permit #208014
Public Event License, Boy Scout Minutemen Pursuit Trail Hike, Prospect Hill, Apr 19, 4-5PM
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License/Permit #208015
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6
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License/Permit #208016
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans, Med #15
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License/Permit #208017
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Edelle Cab, Med #20
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License/Permit #208018
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G Transportation, Med #70
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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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