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May 9, 2019
109 recorded votes, 104 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 #208139
Approve the minutes of the April 11, 2019 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 11, 2019.
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Grant of Location #208140
Submitted by Eversource to install 85 feet of conduit in Washington St, from Pole 358/40A to a point of pickup at 263-265 Washington St
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Resolution #208141
The Mayor Proclaiming May 2019 as Asthma Awareness Month
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Resolution #208143
Supporting Federal efforts to save the North American Right Whale
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Order #208144
That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign and/or paint the curb yellow at on the southeast corner of Summer Street and Quincy Street
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Order #208145
That item #s 202021, 202995, 206201, 207167, 207173, and 207905 be discharged from the Committee on Housing and Community Development and referred to the Committee on Open Space, Environment and...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That item #s 202021, 202995, 206201, 207167, 207173, and 207905 be discharged from the Committee on Housing and Community Development and referred to the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy.
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Resolution #208146
Supporting Senate #1376, An Act Relative to Automated Enforcement
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Resolution #208147
Ewen- Campen, Ballantyne, Scott, Hirsch, White Jr. Expressing support to Governor Charlie Baker and Somerville's State Delegation for widening the paved width of the Community Path Extension, for...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Rossetti, Clingan, Mbah, Davis, Ewen- Campen, Ballantyne, Scott, Hirsch, White Jr. Expressing support to Governor Charlie Baker and Somerville's State Delegation for widening the paved width of the Community Path Extension, for safe passage and the large number of future users, as expressed in the attached letter from Friends of the Community Path.
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Order #208148
That the Director of SPCD report to this Council the status of and staffing for the City’s community gardens program, and the plan and steps being taken to develop new community gardens for the...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of SPCD report to this Council the status of and staffing for the City’s community gardens program, and the plan and steps being taken to develop new community gardens for the hundreds of residents on the waiting lists.
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Resolution #208149
That the Administration consider including funds for the following FY20 requests: 1) An analysis of how to reach 30-40% deed-restricted units by 2040; 2) Project management, service delivery and...
By City Councilor Hirsch That the Administration consider including funds for the following FY20 requests: 1) An analysis of how to reach 30-40% deed-restricted units by 2040; 2) Project management, service delivery and coordination for out-of- school time, especially for underserved populations; and 3) A software engineer to support technology architecture and integration across divisions.
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Resolution #208150
That any interested members of the City Council, School Committee, Boards and Commissions, and Administration meet to consider how to design at least quarterly community interactive meetings, with...
By City Councilor Hirsch, Rossetti, Clingan That any interested members of the City Council, School Committee, Boards and Commissions, and Administration meet to consider how to design at least quarterly community interactive meetings, with childcare and interpretation, to solicit feedback on municipal priorities, policies, and resource decisions.
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Order #208151
That the Director of SomerStat make de-identified vehicle excise data available through the Socrata portal
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Committee Report #208050
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 22, 2018
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 22, 2018.
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Committee Report #208152
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 6, 2019
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 6, 2019.
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable
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Requesting the re-appointment of Andrew Haynes as Constable
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Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable
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Mayor's Request #207422 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sharon Komarow to the Urban Forestry Committee
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Mayor's Request #207425 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Amy Mertl to the Urban Forestry Committee
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Mayor's Request #207426 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alden Johnson to the Urban Forestry Committee
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Mayor's Request #208052 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brielle Short to the Affordable Housing Trust as the non-profit representative
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Committee Report #208153
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 7, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 7, 2019.
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Ordinance #207739 (report of the Finance Committee)
Proposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-123 to require the City Solicitor to notify the City Council of suits filed against the City
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #207761 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a Contract Extension for the Weston & Samson Design and Construction services contract
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Officer's Communication #207768 (report of the Finance Committee)
Director of Water and Sewer submitting proposed water and sewer rates for FY20
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Mayor's Request #208051 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,200 using available funds in the SPCD Economic Development Division's Professional and Technical Services Account for appraisal services
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Mayor's Request #208118 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to amend and extend a contract for 5 years with David Fallon as Chief of Police
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Mayor's Request #208119 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $350,000 in the Law Department, from its Judgments/Settlements Account to its Legal Services Account, to fund contracts with outside legal counsel
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Mayor's Request #208120 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $400,000 grant with no new match required, from the MBTA to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division for public safety emergency first responder costs
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Order #208154 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Chief Fire Engineer provide the Finance Committee with the allocation of apparatus while some city bridges are closed due to the GLX project
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Committee Report #208155
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 30, 2019
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 30, 2019.
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Resolution #208156 (report of the Land Use Committee)
That the Administration provide the Land Use Committee with a timeline for when changes could be made within Traffic and Parking and whether a retroactive implementation could be made as well
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Committee Report #208157
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 2, 2019
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 2, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #207393 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for residents aged 16 and 17 years old
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #208158 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the Administration draft language regarding medical hardship
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Committee Report #208159
Accept the report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 1, 2019
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 1, 2019.
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Committee Report #208160
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 29, 2019
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 29, 2019.
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Committee Report #208161
Accept the report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on May 7, 2019
Report of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on May 7, 2019.
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Resolution #208162 (report of the Youth Services Committee)
That the Administration advise the City Council in writing not later than May 23, what specifically is being studied and what specifically is preventing installation of port-a-potties in City...
By City Councilor Davis That the Administration advise the City Council in writing not later than May 23, what specifically is being studied and what specifically is preventing installation of port-a-potties in City parks and playgrounds.
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Resolution #208163 (report of the Youth Services Committee)
That the Administration report to the Youth Services Committee the feasibility of adding a budget line to make school facilities more affordable for use by community groups by helping to cover...
By City Councilor Hirsch That the Administration report to the Youth Services Committee the feasibility of adding a budget line to make school facilities more affordable for use by community groups by helping to cover custodial fees.
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Mayor's Request #208166
Requesting acceptance of a $17,055.36 grant that requires a match, from the Metro Mayors Shannon Initiative to the Police Department for youth violence prevention
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Mayor's Request #208167
Requesting acceptance of a $9,500 grant, with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health through the Cambridge Health Alliance to the Health & Human Services Department, for emergency...
Requesting acceptance of a $9,500 grant, with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health through the Cambridge Health Alliance to the Health & Human Services Department, for emergency preparedness.
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Mayor's Request #208168
Requesting acceptance of an $8,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement
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Mayor's Request #208169
Requesting a transfer of $4,263.84 from the Police Overtime Account to the Grant Match Account to cover the Metro Mayors Shannon Grant match requirement
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Mayor's Request #208170
Requesting acceptance of a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from the Housing Authority to the Arts Council to support the Mystic Mural Project
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Mayor's Request #208171
Requesting acceptance of a $1,000 grant with no new match required, from Tufts University's Neighborhood Service Fund to the Public Library for the expansion of its Citizenship Corner
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License/Permit #208175
Public Event License, Somerville Action Team Stop and Dial for the ROE Act Tabling, Davis Sq Statue Park, May 17, 6-8:30PM
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License/Permit #208176
Public Event License, Redbones Bike Party, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Jun 3, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 10)
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License/Permit #208177
Public Event License, Somerville Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, City Hall-East Somerville sidewalks, Jun 9, Noon-4:30PM
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License/Permit #208178
Public Event License, Lake St-Olive Sq Block Party, Olive Sq and Lake St from #12 to Hawkins St, Jun 9, 3-8PM
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License/Permit #208179
Public Event License, Wallace St Block Party, Jun 15, 1:30-9:30PM (raindate Jun 16)
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License/Permit #208180
Public Event License, Wayside Youth and Family Support Network HIV Free Testing Awareness Day, Davis Sq Statue Park, Jun 22, 11:30AM-4:30PM (raindate Jun 23)
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License/Permit #208181
Public Event License, Independence Day Fireworks, Trum Field and Broadway from Ball Sq Bridge Closure to Medford St, Jun 27, Noon-Midnight (raindate Jun 28)
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License/Permit #208182
Public Event License, Arts Council Nepal Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 30, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jul 7)
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License/Permit #208183
Public Event License, Portuguese American Civic League Holy Ghost Feast, Springfield St, Jul 12 6PM-Midnight, Jul 13 7PM-Midnight, Jul 14 9AM- Midnight
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License/Permit #208184
Public Event License, Arts Council ArtBeat, Davis Sq Parks and Holland/Elm Sts from Buena Vista Rd to Summer St, Day St, Dover St, Chester St, Jul 13, 8AM-11PM (raindate Jul 14)
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License/Permit #208185
Public Event License, Arts Council August SomerStreets, Holland St from Winter St to Cameron Av, Aug 4, Noon-8PM
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License/Permit #208186
Public Event License, Arts Council Ignite Festival, Union Sq Plaza and adjacent portion of Somerville Av, Aug 10, 3PM-Midnight (raindate Aug 11)
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License/Permit #208187
Public Event License, Somerville Foundation for Animals Dog Festival, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Sep 8, 7AM-5PM
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License/Permit #208188
Public Event License, Arts Council September SomerStreets, Highland Av from School St to Lowell St, Sep 15, Noon-8PM
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License/Permit #208189
Public Event License, Arts Council Fluff Festival, Union Sq Plaza and Somerville Av from Bow St to Prospect St, Sep 21, Noon-9PM (raindate Sep 22)
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License/Permit #208190
Public Event License, Arts Council October SomerStreets, Somerville Av from Park St to Warren Av, Oct 20, Noon-8PM (raindate Oct 27)
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License/Permit #208191
Sign/Awning Permit, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, 102 Broadway, 2 wall signs
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License/Permit #208192
New Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating
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License/Permit #208193
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services
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License/Permit #208194
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corp
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License/Permit #208195
Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons
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License/Permit #208196
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Brennan Construction
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License/Permit #208197
Renewing Flammables License, Internap Corp, 50 Innerbelt Rd
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License/Permit #208198
Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave
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License/Permit #208199
Renewing Garage License, Fred Susan Auto Body, 269 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #208200
Renewing Garage License, Chicken and Shakes Automotive, 6 Beach Ave
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License/Permit #208201
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway
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License/Permit #208202
Renewing Garage License, Hawkins St Automotive, 9 Hawkins St
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License/Permit #208203
Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St
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License/Permit #208204
Renewing Garage License, Fellsway Auto Repair, 693 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #208205
Renewing Garage License, JC Auto Repair Center, 91 Prospect St
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License/Permit #208206
Renewing Garage License, Top Car Auto Repair, 497 Columbia St
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License/Permit #208207
Renewing Garage License, Mike's Auto Services, 6 Beach Ave
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License/Permit #208208
Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave
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License/Permit #208209
Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St
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License/Permit #208210
Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #208211
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 19 Joy St
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License/Permit #208212
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St
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License/Permit #208213
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St
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License/Permit #208214
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 71 Linwood St
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License/Permit #208215
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93, 259 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #208216
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St
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License/Permit #208217
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave
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License/Permit #208218
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr
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License/Permit #208219
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St
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License/Permit #208220
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row
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License/Permit #208221
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row
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License/Permit #208222
Renewing Fortune Teller License, Sean Tene dba Astrology Studio, 3 Holland St
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License/Permit #208223
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, All Checks Cashed, 12 Union Sq
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License/Permit #208224
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Rincon Mexicano, 99 Broadway
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License/Permit #208225
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Union Sq Pizza, 63 Union Sq
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Order #208229
That the Director of Parks and Recreation address the security breach at the Kennedy School pool by either assigning a door monitor or locking the door and installing another system to monitor who...
By City Councilor Clingan, Niedergang, Davis That the Director of Parks and Recreation address the security breach at the Kennedy School pool by either assigning a door monitor or locking the door and installing another system to monitor who comes and goes through the Sartwell Avenue door that leads directly to the pool area and into the school.
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Order #208230
That the Director of SPCD plant a tree at 34 Garrison Avenue
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Order #208231
That the Director of SPCD and/or the Director of Communications request that the appropriate state agency add "Businesses are Open in Ball Square" to all signs in and outside Somerville, to...
By City Councilor Ballantyne, Niedergang, Davis That the Director of SPCD and/or the Director of Communications request that the appropriate state agency add "Businesses are Open in Ball Square" to all signs in and outside Somerville, to correct misinformation currently posted.
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Order #208232
That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works explore starting a monthly volunteer trash pickup day for the Dilboy DCR and Alewife Brook areas
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Order #208233
That the Director of Traffic and Parking require Eversource to re-paint the bike markings once they finish their work which may have required them to dig up city roads
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Order #208234
That the Director of Inspectional Services issue appropriate fines at 33-35 Barton Street for plant overgrowth onto the Hamilton Road public sidewalk
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Order #208235
That items 204968, 205706, 207156 be discharged from the Committee on Housing and Community Development and referred to the Committee on Open Space, Energy and the Environment
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Order #208236
That the Director of Finance investigate whether residents who submit their Excise Tax payments online are receiving "Paid" receipts before payment has in fact cleared, and whether residents whose...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Finance investigate whether residents who submit their Excise Tax payments online are receiving "Paid" receipts before payment has in fact cleared, and whether residents whose payments do not clear are properly informed of this fact prior to fees being charged.
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Officer's Communication #208237
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #207938 with a proposed ordinance to reduce Planning Board terms to 3 years as recommended by the Committee on Legislative Matters at its 5/2/19 meeting
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“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #208238
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #206055 with a proposed ordinance to regulate plastic straws and stirrers, as recommended by the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy at its...
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #206055 with a proposed ordinance to regulate plastic straws and stirrers, as recommended by the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy at its 5/1/19 meeting.
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“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Officer's Communication #208124
Assistant City Solicitor responding to #207939 with a draft Home Rule Petition to amend the terms of the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #208240
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk at 50 Dartmouth Street as it poses a significant safety hazard. (2nd request)
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