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April 25, 2019
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Attendance
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
107 recorded votes, 106 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Minutes #208023
Approve the minutes of the March 28, 2019 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 28, 2019.
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Grant of Location #208024
Submitted by Eversource to install 809 feet of conduit, including 10 feet in Revolution Dr from Manhole #29475 to Great River Rd, then 799 feet in Great River Rd to a point of pickup at the rear...
Submitted by Eversource to install 809 feet of conduit, including 10 feet in Revolution Dr from Manhole #29475 to Great River Rd, then 799 feet in Great River Rd to a point of pickup at the rear of 485 Foley St.
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Grant of Location #208025
Submitted by Eversource to install 172 feet of conduit in Broadway and Bond St, from Manhole #1968 on Broadway to a point of pickup on Bond St at the rear of 379 Broadway
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Grant of Location #208026
Submitted by Eversource to install 64 feet of conduit in Ward St, from Pole #353/1 to a point of pickup at 14 Ward St
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Grant of Location #208027
Submitted by Eversource to install 52 feet of conduit in Dane St, from Pole #204/7 to a point of pickup at 43 Dane St
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Grant of Location #208028
Submitted by Eversource to install 11 feet of conduit in Franklin St, from Pole #134/13 to a point of pickup at 56 Franklin St
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Grant of Location #208029
Submitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Oak St, from Pole #258/2 to a point of pickup at 10 Oak St
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Resolution #208030
Urging the MA Legislature to adopt H3662/S636 to enable independent public retirement systems to use their prudent judgment regarding fossil fuel divestment
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Order #208031
That the Director of SPCD use the $220,000 in traffic mitigation funds paid by Maxwell’s Green in 2011 for traffic calming on Lowell Street, between Highland Avenue and Albion Street, by...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Hirsch, Rossetti That the Director of SPCD use the $220,000 in traffic mitigation funds paid by Maxwell’s Green in 2011 for traffic calming on Lowell Street, between Highland Avenue and Albion Street, by constructing a traffic-calming table at the Albion Street crosswalk.
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Order #208032
That the Director of Traffic and Parking place flexible YIELD FOR PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK signs at the intersections of Lowell and Hudson Streets and Lowell and Albion Streets
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Order #208033
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install new, vehicle-safe, bolt-in-place YIELD FOR PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK signs at the intersections of Lowell and Hudson Streets and Lowell and Albion...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of Traffic and Parking install new, vehicle-safe, bolt-in-place YIELD FOR PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALK signs at the intersections of Lowell and Hudson Streets and Lowell and Albion Streets, as soon as they are available.
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Order #208034
That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO TRUCKS sign on Highland Road at Kidder Avenue, to prohibit trucks from turning onto Kidder Avenue from Willow and College Avenues and then...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO TRUCKS sign on Highland Road at Kidder Avenue, to prohibit trucks from turning onto Kidder Avenue from Willow and College Avenues and then taking a right turn onto Highland Road.
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Order #208035
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a CAUTION: CHILDREN AT PLAY sign after the bend on Murdock Street, on the telephone pole next to 60 Murdock Street, facing traffic coming from...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a CAUTION: CHILDREN AT PLAY sign after the bend on Murdock Street, on the telephone pole next to 60 Murdock Street, facing traffic coming from Cedar Street.
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Order #208036
That the Director of SPCD report to this Council in writing by May 9, 2019 ridership data for the “Bridge Hopper” shuttle
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Resolution #208037
Urging the State Delegation and the Governor to support S408/H639, “An Act Supporting Parents Running for Public Office,” to allow state and local candidates for public office to use campaign...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr. Urging the State Delegation and the Governor to support S408/H639, “An Act Supporting Parents Running for Public Office,” to allow state and local candidates for public office to use campaign funds for childcare.
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Order #208038
That #207739, amending Ordinance 2-123 to require the City Solicitor to notify this Council of suits against the City, be discharged from the Legislative Matters Committee for consideration by the...
By City Councilor Niedergang That #207739, amending Ordinance 2-123 to require the City Solicitor to notify this Council of suits against the City, be discharged from the Legislative Matters Committee for consideration by the Finance Committee.
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Order #208039
That #207740, amending Ordinance 2-124 to permit the City Solicitor to settle legal actions up to $5,000, be discharged from the Legislative Matters Committee for consideration by the Finance...
By City Councilor Niedergang That #207740, amending Ordinance 2-124 to permit the City Solicitor to settle legal actions up to $5,000, be discharged from the Legislative Matters Committee for consideration by the Finance Committee.
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Order #208041
That the Director of SPCD and the Bicycle Committee update this Council's Traffic and Parking Committee on establishing a comprehensive city-wide bicycle plan
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Order #208042
That the Director of Sustainability and Environment inform this Council about New York City's "Climate Mobilization Act," which includes dramatic emission reductions for tall buildings, and...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Clingan That the Director of Sustainability and Environment inform this Council about New York City's "Climate Mobilization Act," which includes dramatic emission reductions for tall buildings, and explain which aspects could be adapted here.
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Order #208043
That the Director of Traffic and Parking place an orange barrel and an ABUTTERS ONLY sign on the corner of Walnut and Boston Streets
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Order #208044
That the Director of SPCD place speed bumps across Craigie Street near the entrances to the Morse Kelley and Dickerman playgrounds
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Order #208045
That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 City Councilor on plans for raised crosswalks on Summer Street at Belmont and/or Lowell Streets, as well as other nearby traffic calming improvements
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Resolution #208046
That the President consider changing this Council's committee meeting start times to 7 PM
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Order #208047
That the Director of Parks and Recreation present an update on athletic field renovation plans and availability
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Committee Report #208048
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 23, 2018
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 23, 2018.
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Mayor's Request #207762 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a Time-Only Extension for the Mackay Construction Services contract for Lincoln Park
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Mayor's Request #207763 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension of the Newport Construction Beacon Street construction contract
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Mayor's Request #207764 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time only extension of the Design Consultants Construction Administration contract for Beacon Street
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Mayor's Request #207951 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $40,000 from the SPCD Housing Division Professional and Technical Services Account to the SPCD Admin Legal Services Account to engage outside eminent domain counsel to...
Requesting a transfer of $40,000 from the SPCD Housing Division Professional and Technical Services Account to the SPCD Admin Legal Services Account to engage outside eminent domain counsel to defend the Redevelopment Authority in the acquisition of 90 Washington St.
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Mayor's Request #207952 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $37,863.99 from the Office of Housing Stability Professional and Technical Account to the SPCD Finance and Admin Land Acquisition Account for final closing costs for 90...
Requesting a transfer of $37,863.99 from the Office of Housing Stability Professional and Technical Account to the SPCD Finance and Admin Land Acquisition Account for final closing costs for 90 Washington St.
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Officer's Communication #207954 (report of the Finance Committee)
City Solicitor requesting to amend a contract and appear in Executive Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation
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Mayor's Request #208012 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $854,038 from the Salary Contingency Account to various departmental Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY19 costs of the Memorandum of Agreement with SMEA Unit B
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Mayor's Request #208013 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $74,095 from the Salary Contingency Account to various departmental Salaries Accounts in order to establish and fund several new positions as part of the SMEA B...
Requesting the appropriation of $74,095 from the Salary Contingency Account to various departmental Salaries Accounts in order to establish and fund several new positions as part of the SMEA B Memorandum of Agreement.
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Order #208049 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Finance Committee be made aware of the punch list associated with Contract #MADoT-90025 for construction services for the Beacon Streetscape project, as it is updated
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License/Permit #208054
Public Event License, St Benedict Parish Easter Vigil Fire Ceremony, Hathorn St, Apr 20, 8-9PM (Interim Approval Granted
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License/Permit #208055
Public Event License, Dormition of the Virgin Mary Holy Friday Procession Walk, Central St Church neighborhood, Apr 26, 8:30-9:30PM
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License/Permit #208056
Public Event License, Cornucopia Collective Maypole, Powderhouse Park, Apr 27, Noon-3PM (raindate Apr 28)
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License/Permit #208057
Public Event License, 7ate9 Bakery Open Studios Exhibit, 2 parking spaces at 199 Highland Ave, May 4-5, 7AM-7PM
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License/Permit #208058
Public Event License, Somerville Open Studios Information Table, Statue Park, May 4-5, 11AM-6:30PM
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License/Permit #208059
Public Event License, Boston 48 Hour Film Project - Team Kern Productions, Powderhouse Park, May 4, 5-9PM (raindate May 5)
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License/Permit #208060
Public Event License, Brastow Ave Porchfest Block Party, May 11, Noon- 6PM (raindate May 18)
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License/Permit #208061
Public Event License, Banks St Porchfest Block Party, May 11, Noon-6PM (raindate May 18)
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License/Permit #208062
Public Event License, Munroe St Porchfest Block Party, May 11, 2-8PM (raindate May 18)
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License/Permit #208063
Public Event License, Holyoke Rd Porchfest Block Party, May 11, 3-7PM (raindate May 18)
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License/Permit #208064
Public Event License, Second Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band Porchfest Performance, Quincy St Open Space, May 11, 3-7PM (raindate May 18)
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License/Permit #208065
Public Event License, Arts Council Night Market, Union Sq Plaza on May 11, Broadway from Willow Ave to Boston Ave on Jun 15, Winter Hill Brewery Parking Lot on Jul 20, all 3-11PM (raindates May...
Public Event License, Arts Council Night Market, Union Sq Plaza on May 11, Broadway from Willow Ave to Boston Ave on Jun 15, Winter Hill Brewery Parking Lot on Jul 20, all 3-11PM (raindates May 12, Jun 16, Jul 21).
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License/Permit #208066
Public Event License, Davis Sq Farmers Market, Day St-Herbert St Parking Lot, Wednesdays May 15 - Nov 27, 10AM-7PM
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License/Permit #208067
Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and Mystic River Reservation, Jun 2, 7AM-3PM
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License/Permit #208070
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Suffolk Engineering
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License/Permit #208071
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D Muzzioli Associates
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License/Permit #208072
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting
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License/Permit #208073
Renewing Garage License, Pete's Boys, 83 Albion St
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License/Permit #208074
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St
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License/Permit #208075
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St
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License/Permit #208076
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St
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License/Permit #208077
Renewing Garage License, J&E Auto Body, 9 Hawkins St
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License/Permit #208078
Renewing Garage License, Barnes and Walsh, 224 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #208079
Renewing Garage License, ONF Auto Body, 627 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #208080
Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St
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License/Permit #208081
Renewing Garage License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St
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License/Permit #208082
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way
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License/Permit #208083
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way
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License/Permit #208084
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St
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License/Permit #208085
Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd
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License/Permit #208086
Renewing Garage License, Partners HealthCare System, 399 Revolution Dr
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License/Permit #208087
Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St
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License/Permit #208088
Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway
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License/Permit #208089
Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 132 Washington St
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License/Permit #208090
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 151 Linwood St
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License/Permit #208091
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul, 600 Mystic Valley Pksy
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License/Permit #208092
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi, Med #16,44,85
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License/Permit #208093
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17
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License/Permit #208094
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med #18
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License/Permit #208095
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #22,24,26,91
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License/Permit #208096
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mt. Pleasant Taxi, Med #31,32,41,42,43
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License/Permit #208097
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89
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License/Permit #208098
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93
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License/Permit #208099
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60
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License/Permit #208100
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62
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License/Permit #208101
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #69,80
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License/Permit #208102
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G Transportation, Med #70
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License/Permit #208103
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #71
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License/Permit #208104
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87
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License/Permit #208105
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med #74
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License/Permit #208106
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90
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License/Permit #208107
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin' Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #208108
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 495 Columbia St
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Order #208111
That the Director of SPCD paint the newer red markings at the corner of Pearl and James Streets to ensure ample clearance at 225 Pearl Street for vehicles turning onto Pearl Street
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Order #208112
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole on Ten Hills Road near Bailey Road
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Order #208113
That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the temporary speed bump on Marshall Street now that winter is over
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Order #208114
That the Director of Engineering provide the updated paving plan for the 2019 spring to fall seasons
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Order #208115
That the Director of Engineering re-pave Cameron Avenue in 2019
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Order #208116
That the Director of Engineering add Conwell Avenue to the 2019 repaving list
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Order #208117
That the Director of SPCD immediately install flex posts at the intersection of Holland Street and Cameron Avenue to ensure pedestrian safety
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Officer's Communication #208121
City Solicitor requesting approval to amend the scope of services of the contract with Brody, Hardoon, Perkins & Kesten
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Officer's Communication #208122
City Solicitor submitting updated amendments to Ordinances 11-125(c) and 11-164(b)(3) regarding water and sewer billing and payment periods, as approved by the Finance Committee on 4/23/19
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“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #208125
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction
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License/Permit #208126
Renewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway
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License/Permit #208127
Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St
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License/Permit #208128
Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway
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License/Permit #208129
Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #208130
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, VINL Transportation, Med #65
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Order #208131
That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to create a linkage fee to fund an account for the creation and development of public open space
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Order #208132
That the Director of Water and Sewer discuss the option for property owners to add a second water meter to use for irrigation and other outdoor uses
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Order #208133
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair all potholes on Holland and Elm Streets
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Order #208136
That this Council debrief on the FY19 budget and discuss ideas for refinements of the FY20 budget review
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Order #208137
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install more prominent DO NOT ENTER signage at the intersection of Hawkins Street and Somerville Avenue and consider other mitigation efforts for wrong-way...
By City Councilor Scott That the Director of Traffic and Parking install more prominent DO NOT ENTER signage at the intersection of Hawkins Street and Somerville Avenue and consider other mitigation efforts for wrong-way traffic caused by the Union Square detour.
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Somerville City Council · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · City meeting page
Attendance
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
0 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
No recorded votes.
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