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June 27, 2019
129 recorded votes, 127 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 #208471
Approve the minutes of the May 23, 2019 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 23, 2019.
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Citation #208472
Commending Ellen Shachter, who, in less than a year, has created a robust Department of Housing Stability to address the affordable housing crisis
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Resolution #208473
Honoring the life and work of Ifeanyi Menkiti
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Resolution #208474
That the Administration and the Director of Health and Human Services use revenue from recreational and medical marijuana for substance abuse treatment resources
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Resolution #208475
That the Traffic Commission consider making Mt. Pleasant Street a 2 or 4-hour parking zone during work hours to discourage motorists from parking there to take the Orange Line
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Resolution #208479
Supporting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing
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Order #208480
That the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 3 Councilor on efforts to update the Business Parking Permits in Union Square, and in particular to prioritize such permits for those local...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 3 Councilor on efforts to update the Business Parking Permits in Union Square, and in particular to prioritize such permits for those local non-profit service providers whose service requires a vehicle.
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Order #208481
That the Director of SPCD present safety interventions for the intersection of Washington Terrace and Washington Street in light of the recent accident there
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Resolution #208482
Opposing MBTA fare increases until issues of equity, access, affordability, oversight, and reliability of transit service are resolved
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Order #208483
That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide an update on progress regarding processing residential permits
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Order #208484
That the Director of SPCD disclose where the public may find information about current applications for adult-use recreational marijuana store licenses
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Order #208485
That the Director of SPCD appear at this Council's regular meeting on June 27 to discuss the status of 5G node placement
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Resolution #208486
That Somerville’s Poet Laurate, Lloyd Schwartz share poetic thoughts and poetry with the Council
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Order #208487
That the Arborist trim the dead branches on 4 trees in Veterans North Street Playground. (2nd request)
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Order #208488
That the Director of Inspectional Services take steps to eliminate the rat problems near 10 Hill Street
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Order #208489
That the Director of Inspectional Services issue fines as appropriate the owner of 33-35 Barton Street for vegetation growing into the public way along Hamilton Road
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Order #208453
Ordering, in her capacity as Acting Mayor for recreational marijuana establishments, that the Director of SPCD appear before the City Council to review the process
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Committee Report #208491
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 5, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 5, 2019.
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Committee Report #208492
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 6, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 6, 2019.
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Committee Report #208493
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 10, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 10, 2019.
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Committee Report #208494
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 11, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 11, 2019.
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Committee Report #208495
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 12, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 12, 2019.
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Committee Report #208496
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 18, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 18, 2019.
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Committee Report #208497
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 19, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 19, 2019.
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Committee Report #208498
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 20, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 20, 2019.
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Committee Report #208499
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 25, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 25, 2019.
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Committee Report #208500
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 26, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 26, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #208323 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $4,000 in the Police Animal Control Division, from the Professional & Technical Services Account to the Overtime Account, to cover projected overtime FY19 costs
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Mayor's Request #208337 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting to appropriate or reserve $2,220,788 in estimated FY20 CPA revenue for CPA projects and expenses
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Mayor's Request #208338 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $1,100,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to reduce the FY2020 Tax Levy
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Mayor's Request #208339 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of the provisions of MGL c44, s53F1/2 establishing an Enterprise Fund for the Kennedy School Pool
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Mayor's Request #208340 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $795,675 in order to fund the FY2020 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #208343 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $225,739 to fund the FY2020 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #208344 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $55,739 from the Dilboy Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY2020 Dilboy Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #208345 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $375,705 for the FY2020 Cable Television PEG Access Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #208346 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the approval of FY2020 expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds
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Mayor's Request #208397 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to amend Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: municipal salary ranges
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Mary Jo Rossetti and Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Rossetti, Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #208398 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $27,702,978 to fund the FY20 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #208399 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $2,187,778 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY20 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #208400 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $15,536,453 to fund the FY20 Water Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #208401 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,391,805 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY20 Water Enterprise Fund Budget
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Mayor's Request #208402 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,800,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #208403 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $1,573,539 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #208404 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Green Line Extension Stabilization Fund
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #208405 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the CPA FY20 Fund to the Somerville Museum for construction of an elevator
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Mayor's Request #208406 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $122,000 from the CPA FY20 Fund open space/recreational land reserve budget and the budgeted reserve to Marka for the creation of a public park on the former...
Requesting the appropriation of $122,000 from the CPA FY20 Fund open space/recreational land reserve budget and the budgeted reserve to Marka for the creation of a public park on the former Powderhouse School site.
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Mayor's Request #208407 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $1,138,103 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund
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Mayor's Request #208408 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $285,202 from the Health Insurance Fund to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit
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Mayor's Request #208409 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $100,000 from the Health and Life Insurance Personal Services Account to the CPA Fund
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Mayor's Request #208410 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $67,811 from the DPW Highway Ordinary Maintenance Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the Snow Removal Deficit
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Mayor's Request #208411 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $49,200 from the Transportation and Infrastructure Personal Services Account ($19,200) and Planning and Zoning Personal Services Account ($30,000) to the Transportation...
Requesting a transfer of $49,200 from the Transportation and Infrastructure Personal Services Account ($19,200) and Planning and Zoning Personal Services Account ($30,000) to the Transportation and Infrastructure Professional and Technical maintenance Account for year end engineering cleanup work at Conway Park.
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Mayor's Request #208412 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $43,000 from the DPW Fleet Division to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit
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Mayor's Request #208413 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $40,000 from the Unemployment Compensation Insurance Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the Snow Removal Deficit
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Mayor's Request #208414 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $29,890.97 from the Office of Housing Stability Personal Services Account to the EPA Brownfields Program Income Account for Payment 2 of the Conway Rink Loan
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Mayor's Request #208416 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $17,500 within Worker's Compensation, from the Re-Employment Account to the Medical & Dental Services Account, to cover anticipated medical and dental expenses...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $17,500 within Worker's Compensation, from the Re-Employment Account to the Medical & Dental Services Account, to cover anticipated medical and dental expenses through the end of the fiscal year.
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Mayor's Request #208417 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $13,549.50 from the Office of Housing Stability Personal Services Account to the SPCD Finance and Admin Personal Services Account to cover year end deficits related to...
Requesting a transfer of $13,549.50 from the Office of Housing Stability Personal Services Account to the SPCD Finance and Admin Personal Services Account to cover year end deficits related to mid-year staff transitions.
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Mayor's Request #208418 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $10,000 in the Office of Veterans' Services, from the Professional and Technical Services Account to the Salaries Account, to correct a salary deficit created...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $10,000 in the Office of Veterans' Services, from the Professional and Technical Services Account to the Salaries Account, to correct a salary deficit created by the retirement of staff and the payout of accrued time.
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Mayor's Request #208419 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $3,846 from the Executive Administration Official Celebrations Account to the Fire Department Overtime Account to pay overtime related to the Memorial Day Celebrations
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Mayor's Request #208420 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $1,148.75 using available funds in the Planning and Zoning Ordinary Maintenance Account for the High School Parking Study
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Mayor's Request #208421 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $95,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health to the Health & Human Services Department for a Comprehensive School Health Grant, an annual...
Requesting acceptance of a $95,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health to the Health & Human Services Department for a Comprehensive School Health Grant, an annual award for 4 years.
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Mayor's Request #208422 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $34,240 grant with no new match required, from the Metro North Work Place Board to the Health and Human Services Department for summer youth employment
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Mayor's Request #208423 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 donation from Somerville Roadrunners to the Veterans' Services Department for the 2019 Somerville Memorial Day Fireworks
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Mayor's Request #208424 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to create the Memorial Bench Consolidated Gift fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $4,800 from the Somerville Garden Club
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Mayor's Request #208425 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $1,232.56 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Fire Department for overtime reimbursement for Operation Vigilant Guard
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Mayor's Request #208426 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting authorization to apply for the FY20 PARC Grant program for the Central Hill Playground
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Mayor's Request #208458 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the approval of the conservation restriction for the 5 Palmer parcel as required by the Community Preservation Act
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #208459 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation of $660,847 from Water Retained Earnings to the Water/Sewer Stabilization Fund to fund needed capital projects
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Clingan.”
Resolution #208501 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration allocate funding for staff or consultant time to develop a roadmap to achieve 30% affordable housing by 2030
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Resolution #208502 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration allocate funding for an additional project manager within the Out-of-School Time Division to accelerate coordination and consistency across City and District out-of-school...
By City Councilor Hirsch That the Administration allocate funding for an additional project manager within the Out-of-School Time Division to accelerate coordination and consistency across City and District out-of-school time programming, and to accelerate coordination and capacity building among non-profit providers.
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Resolution #208503 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration allocate funding for an Aquatics Director for the Recreation Department
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Resolution #208504 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration allocate funding for a part-time staffed or contracted performance-based waste reduction effort
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Resolution #208505 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration allocate funding for a software engineer for the IT Department, potentially for a partial year after the CIO has been hired
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Resolution #208506 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Mayor and the Director of SPCD add two additional staff positions in the new Mobility Department to work on the many resident requests regarding traffic calming and pedestrian safety
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Resolution #208507 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration create a full-time Tree Warden instead of the current 0.2 FTE in the Public Works Department, and inform this Council whether the Tree Warden should continue to be located...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, White Jr. That the Administration create a full-time Tree Warden instead of the current 0.2 FTE in the Public Works Department, and inform this Council whether the Tree Warden should continue to be located in the DPW or instead in SPCD's new Public Space and Urban Forestry Division.
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Resolution #208508 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration work to rectify the disparity in pay between the all- male Fire Alarm call takers (10 of 10 men) and the E·911 call takers (11 of 14 women), as the Fire Alarm call takers...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Hirsch, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Rossetti, McLaughlin, White Jr. That the Administration work to rectify the disparity in pay between the all- male Fire Alarm call takers (10 of 10 men) and the E·911 call takers (11 of 14 women), as the Fire Alarm call takers receive an average of about $25,000 a year more than the E-911 call takers, with similar work conditions and responsibilities.
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Resolution #208509 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Commissioner of Public Works, once the current contract expires in June 2020, not contract out for school custodian services for the High School and the Winter Hill Community School but...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Ballantyne, Davis, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, White Jr. That the Commissioner of Public Works, once the current contract expires in June 2020, not contract out for school custodian services for the High School and the Winter Hill Community School but bring this work back in-house by hiring City workers.
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Resolution #208510 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Fire Department deploy rescue squads for health-related emergencies that have traditionally been assigned to engine companies, that pollute less, emit less carbon, use less gasoline, and...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Fire Department deploy rescue squads for health-related emergencies that have traditionally been assigned to engine companies, that pollute less, emit less carbon, use less gasoline, and tear up the streets less than fire trucks.
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Order #208511 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Director of Personnel provide the City Council with a monthly vacancy report
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Order #208512 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the City Treasurer update the Finance Committee regarding Land Court tax title takings
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Resolution #208513 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration move as quickly as possible to renegotiate our Recycling Contract to make it subject to the Living Wage Ordinance
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Resolution #208514 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration appropriate an additional $150,000 for the FY20 tree planting budget
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Resolution #208515 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration increase funding for road paving so at least 10 percent of roads are repaved per season
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Committee Report #208516
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 24, 2019
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on June 24, 2019.
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Ordinance #208142 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Banning the usage of facial recognition technology in Somerville
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #208517
Requesting the change of voting locations of the following two Ward 3 Polling Locations due to the High School construction project, effective immediately: Ward 3 Precinct 1 to the Properzi Manor...
Requesting the change of voting locations of the following two Ward 3 Polling Locations due to the High School construction project, effective immediately: Ward 3 Precinct 1 to the Properzi Manor, 13-25 Warren Ave, and Ward 3 Precinct 2 to the Cummings School, 42 Prescott St.
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Mayor's Request #208519
Requesting approval to appropriate $308,485.12 from the Capital Stabilization fund for continued operations of the Green Line Shuttle service
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #208520
Requesting approval to transfer $308,485.12 from the Transportation and Infrastructure Special Items Account to the Capital Stabilization Fund for continued operations of the GLX Shuttle service
Yes: Ballantyne, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Jesse Clingan as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Clingan.”
Mayor's Request #208521
Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $100,000 from the MA Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative for a regional underage drinking prevention effort
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Mayor's Request #208522
Requesting acceptance of a multi-year grant for $94,662.16 per year (FY20, 21 and 22) with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services...
Requesting acceptance of a multi-year grant for $94,662.16 per year (FY20, 21 and 22) with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Tobacco Control Prevention.
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Mayor's Request #208523
Requesting acceptance of a $22,110 grant with no new match required, from DHS/ FEMA to the Fire Department for Technical Rescue Training
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License/Permit #208544
Public Event License, MA Health Connector raindate for already-approved 6/27 event (#208436), Statue Park, Jul 2 (raindate only), 10:30AM-1:30PM
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License/Permit #208545
Public Event License, SomerMovie Fest, Seven Hills Park, Jul 11,18,25, Aug 1,8,15,22,29, about 7-10:45PM
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License/Permit #208546
Public Event License, Madison St Block Party raindate for already-approved 7/6 event (#208926), Madison St, Jul 13 (raindate only), 8AM-7PM
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License/Permit #208547
Public Event License, Norwood Ave Block Party, Jul 13, 1-7PM (raindate Jul 14)
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License/Permit #208548
Public Event License, Hudson St Block Party, blocking either side of 140 Hudson St, Jul 17, 5-8:30PM (raindate Jul 23)
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License/Permit #208549
Public Event License, Conwell St Block Party, Conwell St and Francis St, Jul 18, 3-9PM (raindate Jul 25)
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License/Permit #208550
Public Event License, Derby St Block Party, from Grant St to Temple St, Jul 27, 10AM-8PM
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License/Permit #208551
Public Event License, Alpine/Princeton St Block Party, from 64 Alpine St to Lowell St, Aug 3, Noon-6PM (raindate Aug 4)
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License/Permit #208552
Public Event License, Indiana Ave Block Party, Aug 18, 1-10PM (raindate Aug 25)
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License/Permit #208553
Public Event License, Robinson St Block Party, Aug 24, 2-8PM (raindate Aug 25)
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License/Permit #208554
New Drainlayer's License, KB Aruda Construction. (interim approval granted)
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License/Permit #208555
New Drainlayer's License, Marchi Paving
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License/Permit #208556
Renewing Drainlayer's License, The Dow Company, for the High School construction project only
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License/Permit #208557
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso and McGovern Construction
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License/Permit #208558
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Celiberti Realty
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License/Permit #208559
Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way
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License/Permit #208560
Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave
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License/Permit #208561
Renewing Garage License, Teddy's Foreign Motors, 68 Joy St
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License/Permit #208562
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Big Belly Deli, 513 Medford St
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License/Permit #208563
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway
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License/Permit #208564
Sign/Awning Permit, 69 Holland St Condo Association, including Mario's Salon, Boston Shaker, Davis Sq Chiropractic, and Davis Sq Dental, 69-75 Holland St, 10 awnings for 4 businesses
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Citation #208568
Commending Jean Parker on the auspicious occasion of her 100th birthday
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Order #208569
That the Director of Communications ensure that all residents surrounding the Edgerly School are notified of the increased use of the school and subsequent traffic and parking issues
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Order #208570
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation include Chuckie Harris Park on the list of parks receiving port-a- potties
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Resolution #208571
Requesting the voluntary appearance of Lt. Sean Sheehan to discuss personnel matters in executive session including any civil service bypasses and a review of his professional standards folder
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Resolution #208572
Requesting the voluntary appearance of Lt. Gerald Rymill to discuss personnel matters in executive session including any civil service bypasses and a review of his professional standards folder
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Order #208573
That this City Council, In collaboration with the School Committee and the Administration, particularly the Director of Parks and the City Solicitor, draft a "Local Title IX" ordinance ensuring...
By City Councilor Scott, Ballantyne That this City Council, In collaboration with the School Committee and the Administration, particularly the Director of Parks and the City Solicitor, draft a "Local Title IX" ordinance ensuring equal opportunity and spending on the basis of gender identity to athletic and academic programs offered by the City.
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Resolution #208574
That the Administration clarify the status of part-time employees hired as part of the proposed Police Department Cadet Program, and the role of the City Council in confirming nominees for...
By City Councilor Scott That the Administration clarify the status of part-time employees hired as part of the proposed Police Department Cadet Program, and the role of the City Council in confirming nominees for participation.
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Order #208575
That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parking provide a quarterly update regarding implementation of deed-based parking permit restrictions
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Order #208576
That the Director of SPCD provide a quarterly update regarding implementation of a universal waiting list for affordable housing opportunities
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Order #208577
That the Director of SPCD provide a quarterly update regarding development of a neighborhood plan for Brickbottom
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Order #208578
That the Director of Water and Sewer provide a quarterly update regarding the number and location of emergency sewer and water repairs
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Order #208579
That the Director of Water and Sewer provide a quarterly update regarding the progress filling vacancies in those departments
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Order #208580
That the Director of Water and Sewer provide a quarterly update regarding any maintenance requests being deferred for lack of resources
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Mayor's Request #208582
Requesting approval of the revised FY2020 General Fund Municipal Budget of $237,335,739
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Mayor's Request #208583
Requesting a revised appropriation of $893,321 to fund the FY2020 Veterans Memorial and Founders Ice Rink Enterprise Fund Budget
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Officer's Communication #208585
City Solicitor submitting an updated Tree Preservation Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 6/24/19
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #208587
Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 182 Washington St
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Resolution #208590
That the Administration revisit the proposal to institute citywide curbside composting
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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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