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September 12, 2019
97 recorded votes, 97 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 #208797
Approve the minutes of the July 11, 2019 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 11, 2019.
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Grant of Location #208799
Submitted by Eversource to install 78 feet of conduit in Cutter St from Pole 90/4 to a point of pickup at 31 Cutter St
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Grant of Location #208801
Submitted by Eversource to install 65 feet of conduit in Washington St from Manhole #15060 to a point of pickup at 130 Washington St
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Grant of Location #208802
Submitted by Eversource to install 40 feet of conduit in Linwood St from Manhole #22012 to a point of pickup at 32 Linwood St
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Grant of Location #208804
Submitted by Eversource to install 29 feet of conduit in Gilman St from Pole 142/12 to a point of pickup at 108 Gilman St
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Resolution #208805
Affirming the federal Green New Deal resolution by establishing goals, identifying actions necessary to meet these goals, and calling for the federal government to enact policies to advance a...
By City Councilor Ballantyne, Ewen-Campen, Scott, Clingan, Davis, Niedergang, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr. Affirming the federal Green New Deal resolution by establishing goals, identifying actions necessary to meet these goals, and calling for the federal government to enact policies to advance a Green New Deal.
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Order #208806
That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to establish Broadway as a 25 mph roadway, and include any other municipal roadways within the city which currently exceed 25 mph
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Resolution #208807
That the Administration consider a plan that trades off paying a fine by donating to our schools, as described in an attached article
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Resolution #208808
That the Administration update this Council on the Climate Preparedness Week Resolution (#208611) that was submitted in July
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Resolution #208809
That the Administration initiate a Disparity Study to formally evaluate whether Somerville has a basis for implementing race- and gender-conscious contracting policies, and to serve as a baseline...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Hirsch, Clingan, Ballantyne, Scott, Niedergang, White Jr., Davis, Rossetti That the Administration initiate a Disparity Study to formally evaluate whether Somerville has a basis for implementing race- and gender-conscious contracting policies, and to serve as a baseline for future equity-based policies.
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Resolution #208810
That the Administration consider ways to encourage the Somerville YMCA to relocate in or near Union Square in order to fulfill the goal of a new community center for people of all ages in Union Square
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Order #208811
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD consider less dust-producing surfaces for the Nunziato Dog Park, and present alternatives, in writing, to the Ward 3 City Councilor
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Order #208812
That the Commissioner of Public Works instruct all utilities to clearly mark potholes, even temporary ones, created in the course of work in order to prevent bicycle and pedestrian accidents
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Order #208813
That the Director of SPCD regularly update the Ward 3 City Councilor on efforts to reduce speeding and congestion on Hamlet Street, including opposite-side parking, street trees, a new Stop Line...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of SPCD regularly update the Ward 3 City Councilor on efforts to reduce speeding and congestion on Hamlet Street, including opposite-side parking, street trees, a new Stop Line on the southern end of the street, and planters at the northeast corner by Highland Avenue.
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Order #208814
That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 City Councilor on placing a digital speed board on School Street, just south of Highland Avenue
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Order #208816
That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an update on maintenance activities for the Kennedy School Pool, as well as anticipated staffing and capital spending needs related to aquatics
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Order #208817
That the Director of SPCD provide any take-aways on the process of achieving permitting for a large commercial development in Union Square, including zoning, master planning, neighborhood council...
By City Councilor Hirsch, Niedergang That the Director of SPCD provide any take-aways on the process of achieving permitting for a large commercial development in Union Square, including zoning, master planning, neighborhood council formation, SRA involvement, use of DIFs, and bonding for infrastructure investments.
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Order #208818
That the Chief of Police provide a list of fatal or debilitating crashes for the past ten years by victim’s mobility method, including car, bicycle, and pedestrian and including both local and...
By City Councilor Hirsch, Niedergang, Ballantyne, Clingan That the Chief of Police provide a list of fatal or debilitating crashes for the past ten years by victim’s mobility method, including car, bicycle, and pedestrian and including both local and state-managed roads.
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Order #208819
That the Director of SPCD discuss whether the opening of the casino has impacted car volume in East Somerville
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Order #208820
That the Director of Inspectional Services discuss the reasoning for and methods of enforcing the ordinance requiring landlords to post their contact information
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Order #208821
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss ways to avoid children’s contacts with syringes in parks and public spaces
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Order #208822
That the Director of Public Works and the Director of Inspectional Services discuss how trash pickup and enforcement occurs during the high-volume move-in weeks
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Order #208823
That the Director of SPCD provide information about ensuring that pedestrians on the Community Path can travel safely given the sometimes high speeds and volume of bicycles or scooters
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Order #208824
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss ways of cleaning sidewalks in neighborhoods that have experienced sewage-contaminated flooding on sidewalks
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Order #208825
That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment explore the feasibility and utility of mattress recycling, such as Cambridge’s UTEC program, as well as any plans for reusing or recycling...
By City Councilor Hirsch, Niedergang, Ballantyne That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment explore the feasibility and utility of mattress recycling, such as Cambridge’s UTEC program, as well as any plans for reusing or recycling other large household items.
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Order #208826
That the Director of SPCD provide an update on progress made on the 2017 Bicycle Friendly Community report card, including plans for actions steps on metrics where Somerville lags other communities
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Order #208827
That the Director of SPCD consider adding in the new zoning, a requirement that larger new buildings have indoor storage for trash, to reduce the addition of rats with new developments
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Resolution #208828
That the Administration discuss the feasibility of including information about tax deferral programs in mailings about initiatives like lead paint abatement
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Order #208830
That the Director of SPCD address the SomerVision 2040 process to answer questions relative to its design and execution
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Order #208831
That the Director of SPCD update this Council regarding the ongoing planning for Boynton Yards
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Order #208832
That the Director of SPCD update this Council regarding specific timelines of planning processes for Brickbottom and Union Square East
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Order #208833
That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parking provide this Council with a timeline for implementing resident parking restrictions for certain new developments
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Order #208834
That the Chief of Police post a traffic detail at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Prospect Street for the duration of the traffic detours in Union Square that reroute Washington Street...
By City Councilor Scott That the Chief of Police post a traffic detail at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Prospect Street for the duration of the traffic detours in Union Square that reroute Washington Street traffic through that intersection.
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Order #208835
That the Director of SPCD return the intersection at Webster Avenue and Washington Street to an exclusive pedestrian crossing interval to increase safety for schoolchildren and other pedestrians
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Order #208836
That the Director of Parking, the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police increase traffic signage and enforcement at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Somerville Avenue to prevent...
By City Councilor Scott That the Director of Parking, the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police increase traffic signage and enforcement at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Somerville Avenue to prevent northbound traffic on Webster Avenue from continuing north onto Bow Street or entering Somerville Avenue going in the wrong direction.
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Order #208837
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately reassess the signaling at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Prospect Street due to the current unsafe and frustrating conditions there
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Order #208838
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately re-evaluate for usability, the placement of benches on Beacon Street
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Order #208839
That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (Mobility) address this Council regarding handicap accessibility protocols for bus boarding at stops along...
By City Councilor Scott, Ballantyne, Clingan, Mbah That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (Mobility) address this Council regarding handicap accessibility protocols for bus boarding at stops along Beacon Street and other routes in the city and propose remedies for resident concerns.
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Order #208840
That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with an updated project schedule for the Beacon Street reconstruction project including the current timeline and project milestones being monitored
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Order #208841
That the Chief of Police appear before this Council to answer questions regarding the COBRA Unit deployment on Aug 31 for Boston's "Straight Pride Parade", including whether the duty was part of a...
By City Councilor Scott That the Chief of Police appear before this Council to answer questions regarding the COBRA Unit deployment on Aug 31 for Boston's "Straight Pride Parade", including whether the duty was part of a NEMLEC Mutual Aid Agreement or a voluntary overtime detail opportunity as well as the source of funding for same.
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Resolution #208842
That the Administration provide this Council with a copy of any signed NEMLEC Mutual Aid Agreement currently in effect
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Order #208843
That the Chief of Police or other representative of the Administration report to this Council at its September 12 meeting on the investigation into many allegations of the use of unnecessary force...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Chief of Police or other representative of the Administration report to this Council at its September 12 meeting on the investigation into many allegations of the use of unnecessary force and provocative behavior by Somerville Police against counter-protesters at the Straight Pride Parade in Boston on Aug 31, and further, provide when completed, a written report of the findings of the investigation.
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Order #208844
That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on actions, communications and collaboration with State agencies to improve pedestrian safety in the Mystic Avenue area by I-93, following the...
By City Councilor Niedergang, McLaughlin, Clingan, Hirsch That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on actions, communications and collaboration with State agencies to improve pedestrian safety in the Mystic Avenue area by I-93, following the death of two pedestrians hit by motor vehicles there.
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Order #208845
That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on the safety of pedestrians at the intersection of Broadway and Norwood Avenue, following serious injury to a pedestrian there, and whether a...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Hirsch That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on the safety of pedestrians at the intersection of Broadway and Norwood Avenue, following serious injury to a pedestrian there, and whether a crosswalk is needed.
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Order #208846
That the Director of SPCD report to this Council with ridership data for the City’s “Bridge Hopper” shuttle to assess whether it has been worthwhile and whether there should be changes to its...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Davis That the Director of SPCD report to this Council with ridership data for the City’s “Bridge Hopper” shuttle to assess whether it has been worthwhile and whether there should be changes to its operation. (2nd request)
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Grant of Location #208355
Submitted by Eversource to install 133 feet of conduit in Chestnut St from Manhole #27931 to a point of pickup at 28 Fitchburg St
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Grant of Location #208356
Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit in Beacon St from Utility Pole 24/13 to a point of pickup at 104 Beacon St
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Grant of Location #208598
Submitted by Eversource to install 33 feet of conduit in Pearl St from Pole 273/3 to a point of pickup at 14 Pearl St
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Grant of Location #208599
Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Governor Winthrop Rd from Pole 494/9 to a point of pickup at 70 Governor Winthrop Rd
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Grant of Location #208600
Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Laurel St from Pole 199/6 to a point of pickup at 36 Laurel St
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Committee Report #208847
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 12, 2019
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 12, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #208530 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel R. Dell'Isola to the position of Reserve Police Officer
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Mayor's Request #208634 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Sullivan as a Reserve Police Officer
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Committee Report #208848
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 10, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 10, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #204755 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the transfer of a City-owned parcel (82-D-1) in the North Prospect Block to the Redevelopment Authority
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, WhiteThe minutes list J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Scott.”
Mayor's Request #207521 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,000,000.00 in a bond for the Union Square Streetscape & Plaza Design
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, WhiteThe minutes list J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Scott.”
Mayor's Request #207671 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond for Owner's Project Manager professional services to support the renovation of various buildings recommended in the...
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond for Owner's Project Manager professional services to support the renovation of various buildings recommended in the Building Master Plan.
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, WhiteThe minutes list J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Scott.”
Mayor's Request #208629 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $550,000 in a bond for a custom Fire Pumper
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, WhiteThe minutes list J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Scott.”
Mayor's Request #208704 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of an Amended Grant of Tieback Easement as part of the GLX project
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, WhiteThe minutes list J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Scott.”
Mayor's Request #208711 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $7,945.50 using available funds in the Personnel Department Professional and Technical Services Account for pre-employment drug screening
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Mayor's Request #208715 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to extend the time of a contract with Weston and Sampson by 6 months, to 12/30/19, for the Cedar Street Separation Project
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Mayor's Request #208786 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval for an extension of time for a Contract with Design Technique for construction administration at the West Branch Library, until 12/31/2020
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Mayor's Request #208787 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval for an extension of time for a Contract with Designlab for construction administration at the West Branch Library, until 12/31/2020
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Resolution #208849 (report of the Finance Committee)
That representatives of the Union Square Neighborhood Council and US2 appear before this Council's Finance Committee to present a checklist of items contained in the Community Benefits Agreement...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That representatives of the Union Square Neighborhood Council and US2 appear before this Council's Finance Committee to present a checklist of items contained in the Community Benefits Agreement, along with their associated time-lines for completion.
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Order #208850 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the City Solicitor review the language in the Community Benefits Agreement between the Union Square Neighborhood Council and US2 and advise this Council of any amendments to be enacted
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Committee Report #208851
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 4, 2019
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 4, 2019.
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Committee Report #208852
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 11, 2019
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 11, 2019.
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Committee Report #208853
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on September 4, 2019
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on September 4, 2019.
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License/Permit #208864
Public Event License, City 9/11 Vigil, Community Path from Cedar St to Davis Sq Slip Lane Park, Sep 11, 5:30-7:30PM
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License/Permit #208865
Public Event License, Murdock St Block Party, Sep 14, 11:45AM-4:15PM (raindate Sep 15)
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License/Permit #208866
Public Event License, Greene St Block Party, Sep 14, 1-10PM (raindate Sep 15)
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License/Permit #208867
Public Event License, Oxford St Block Party, Sep 21, 1-11:30PM (raindate Sep 22)
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License/Permit #208868
Public Event License, Windsor Rd Block Party, Sep 21, 1:30-5:30PM (raindate Sep 22)
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License/Permit #208869
Public Event License, Virginia St Block Party, Sep 22, 3-8PM
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License/Permit #208870
Public Event License, Groundwork Somerville Harvest Gala, South St Farm, Sep 27, 3-9PM
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License/Permit #208872
Public Event License, Lake St Neighborway Block Party, Hawkins St and Lake St from Hawkins St to Oliver Sq , Sep 28, 9AM-1:30PM (raindate Sep 29)
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License/Permit #208873
Public Event License, Autumn St Block Party, from Bonair St to Louisburg Pl, Sep 29, 11:30AM-5PM (raindate Oct 6)
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License/Permit #208874
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave
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License/Permit #208875
Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta, 98 Professors Row
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License/Permit #208876
New Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Hwy, for 24/7 operation for take-out service only
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Order #208886
That the Chief of Police report to this Council on the state of gang activity in the City
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Order #208887
That the Director of SPCD investigate the discriminatory practices of Bungelow Housing regarding their refusal to lease to Section 8 tenants
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Order #208888
That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on the effectiveness of the Winter Hill in Motion plan and its impact on congestion
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Order #208889
That the Director of Parking install 4-hour maximum parking signs on Fellsway West
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Order #208890
That the Commissioner of Public Works clean inside the metal barrel holders in and around Foss Park in addition to emptying them
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Order #208891
That the Director of SPCD deploy traffic calming measures on Jacques Street
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License/Permit #208898
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Manet Contracting
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Order #208901
That the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police update this Council on what is being done in the wake of the two deaths in two different hit and run incidents on Mystic Avenue
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Order #208902
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management inspect three sink holes on Franklin Avenue and take appropriate action
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Order #208903
That the Chief of Police provide details at the intersections of McGrath Highway with Pearl Street and with Broadway when children are traveling to school
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Order #208904
That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect Gilman and Aldrich Streets regularly for trash and other violations that increase rodent activities and report back to the Ward One Councilor on...
By City Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect Gilman and Aldrich Streets regularly for trash and other violations that increase rodent activities and report back to the Ward One Councilor on any fines issued.
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Order #208905
That the Chief of Police direct vehicle and bike patrols around Chuckie Harris Park between 8-10AM and 4-6PM to discourage public drinking and drug use
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Resolution #208906
That the Licensing Commission investigate the serving of alcohol to inebriated customers from liquor stores along East Broadway and propose solutions to address over-serving and littering
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Order #208907
That the City Arborist replace the dead tree across from 52 Pearl Street. (3rd request)
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Order #208908
That the Director of Parking move the STOP sign at Pearl and Myrtle Streets to a more visible location and install a blinking STOP sign there
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Order #208909
That the City Solicitor advise this Council on the process to request the lowering of speed limits on state roadways within the city
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Resolution #208910
That the Administration report to this Council on implementation of the Vulnerable Road Users Ordinance including, without limitation, application to FW Russell Disposal
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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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