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October 24, 2019
109 recorded votes, 101 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 #209055
Approve the minutes of the September 26, 2019 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 26, 2019.
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Citation #209056
The Mayor Commending Ronald Castile on the happy occasion of his retirement after 27 years of distinguished service at the Central Library, including the last 16 years as the Teen Librarian
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Citation #209057
The Mayor Commending the Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, which is celebrating its 100th year of spiritual service to our community
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Order #209058
That the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council the plan for an emergency response to the increased risk of disruption to the potable water supply due to water contamination...
By City Councilor Rossetti That the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council the plan for an emergency response to the increased risk of disruption to the potable water supply due to water contamination from strong storms caused by climate change.
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Resolution #209059
That the Administration consider erecting banners along roadways, as college campuses do, highlighting actual photos of our community’s families and individuals, both young and aged, walking or...
By City Councilor Rossetti That the Administration consider erecting banners along roadways, as college campuses do, highlighting actual photos of our community’s families and individuals, both young and aged, walking or bicycling.
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Order #209061
That the City Solicitor and the Director of Sustainability and the Environment draft with the Ward 5 Councilor an ordinance to ban or regulate the use of gas- powered leaf blowers
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Order #209062
That the Director of Communications and the Director of Parking implement a plan to better publicize Traffic Commission meetings and decisions, and share that plan with this Council
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Order #209063
That the Director of SPCD, the Director of Parking, the Director of Mobility and/or the Director of SomerStat report to this Council on whether proposed restrictions on resident parking stickers...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Ballantyne That the Director of SPCD, the Director of Parking, the Director of Mobility and/or the Director of SomerStat report to this Council on whether proposed restrictions on resident parking stickers for new developments in transit- oriented areas would also apply to guest passes.
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Order #209064
That the Director of SPCD report on how the funds allocated for the “Bridge Hopper” shuttle will be re-allocated, in light of data showing that the Bridge Hopper shuttle has shown low ridership
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Order #209065
That Rule 2 of the Rules of the City Council be hereby suspended for 2019 only, to instruct the City Clerk to schedule the Annual Caucus of the 2020 City Council at 6:30 PM on Thursday, November...
By City Councilor McLaughlin That Rule 2 of the Rules of the City Council be hereby suspended for 2019 only, to instruct the City Clerk to schedule the Annual Caucus of the 2020 City Council at 6:30 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2019.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #209066
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the graffiti on the fence separating Connecticut Street from I-93
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Order #209067
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management address the sinking sidewalk at 20 Rhode Island Avenue
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Order #209068
That the Director of Parking ensure that Alston Street is patrolled and ticketed on street cleaning days
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Order #209069
That the Director of Parking place signage well before the intersection of Pearl and Cross Streets, indicating it is a school zone
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Order #209070
That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the trees on Pennsylvania Avenue are watered
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Order #209071
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the street lights on Broadway, from Sullivan Square to Indiana Avenue, that are on 24 hours a day
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Order #209072
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead trees on Medford Street
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Order #209073
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the missing gas cover at 52- 54 Pinckney Street
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Order #209074
That the City Council and appropriate city staff hold a public hearing on the decision-making process, timing, and implementation of the Broadway bus lane, in response to resident requests and...
By City Councilor Hirsch, Clingan, Mbah That the City Council and appropriate city staff hold a public hearing on the decision-making process, timing, and implementation of the Broadway bus lane, in response to resident requests and petitions.
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Order #209075
That the Director of Finance provide feedback on the attached data on Somerville's revenue growth from 2003 to 2018 as compared to other MA municipalities
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Resolution #209076
That the Administration inform this Council how, if it all, the city may recoup from utility companies its costs for a public safety response to gas leaks
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Resolution #209077
That the Administration inform this Council of any pros and cons of communicating guidelines for trick-or-treating prior to Halloween
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Communication #209078
Thanking Ward Councilors for sharing information on ward meetings and issues
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Order #209079
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management or another representative of the Administration report to each Councilor by November 1, 2019, on the placement of concrete for electrical...
By City Councilor Davis That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management or another representative of the Administration report to each Councilor by November 1, 2019, on the placement of concrete for electrical equipment at the Brown School, and what alternate locations could be less impactful on the school's limited physical space.
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Order #209080
That the Director of Health and Human Services reach out to the numerous homeless people camping out in Foss Park and work to address their needs
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Order #209081
That the Director of Health and Human Services bait and put down new traps in the Healey School Tot Lot and address any burrow holes and food sources
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Order #209082
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace all of the streetlights along Fellsway West between Mystic Avenue and Broadway with new LED lights, and, in the meantime, replace the bulbs of the 11...
By City Councilor Clingan That the Commissioner of Public Works replace all of the streetlights along Fellsway West between Mystic Avenue and Broadway with new LED lights, and, in the meantime, replace the bulbs of the 11 streetlights that are out.
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Committee Report #209083
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 15, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 15, 2019.
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Mayor's Request (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to increase selected parking fines
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Mayor's Request #208705 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-273 - Revolving Funds, to establish a Nibble Kitchen Revolving Fund
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“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #208706 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the approval of a $125,000 expenditure limitation for the Nibble Kitchen Revolving Fund for FY2020
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Mayor's Request #208857 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the supplemental appropriation of $30,719 to the Communications and Community Engagement Salary and Wages Temporary Account to hire a temporary US Census 2020 Complete Count Coordinator
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Mayor's Request #209009 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $6,500,000 in a bond for annual water system improvements
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #209010 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,730,000 in a bond for streets and sidewalk reconstruction
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #209011 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,380,000 in a bond for the Flint Street Sewer Replacement Project
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #209012 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,740,000 in a bond for sewer replacement from Willow Avenue to Grove Street
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #209013 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,660,000 in a bond for a Sewer System Evaluation Study and Infiltration/Inflow Assessment
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #209084
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 22, 2019
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 22, 2019.
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Committee Report #209085
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 17, 2019
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 17, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #208958 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to expand the funding scope of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Committee Report #209086
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 16, 2019
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on October 16, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #209087
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $552 using available funds in the Engineering Division for a Police detail
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Officer's Communication #209096
Assistant City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition updating #208958, which further defines the purposes of the Affordable Housing Trust, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on...
Assistant City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition updating #208958, which further defines the purposes of the Affordable Housing Trust, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 10/17/19.
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License/Permit #209099
Public Event License, Ten Hills Road Halloween Block Party, from Cresthill Road to Shore Drive, Oct 31, 5-8PM
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License/Permit #209100
Public Event License, Boston International Kids Film Festival, Statue Park, Nov 16-17, 9:30AM-5:30PM
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License/Permit #209101
Public Event License, Christ the King procession, 21 Hathorn St to Broadway to Kensington Ave and back, Nov 24, 1-2PM
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License/Permit #209102
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental
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License/Permit #209103
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St
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License/Permit #209104
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Dali Restaurant, 415 Washington St
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License/Permit #209105
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq
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License/Permit #209106
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Five Horses Tavern, 400 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #209107
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Elm St Taproom, 256 Elm St
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License/Permit #209108
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, El Potro Mexican Grill, 61 Union Sq
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License/Permit #209109
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Genki Ya of Somerville, 246 Elm St
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License/Permit #209110
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Mr. Crepe, 51 Davis Sq
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License/Permit #209111
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, La Brasa, 124 Broadway
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License/Permit #209112
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St
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License/Permit #209113
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Soundbites, 704 Broadway
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License/Permit #209114
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway
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License/Permit #209118
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway
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License/Permit #209119
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St
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License/Permit #209120
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St
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License/Permit #209121
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Valente Enterprise, 154 Glen St
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License/Permit #209122
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License/Permit #209123
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, DM Auto Body, 48 Joy St
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License/Permit #209124
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St
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License/Permit #209125
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, United Motors, 188 Broadway
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License/Permit #209126
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway
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License/Permit #209127
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy
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License/Permit #209128
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St
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License/Permit #209129
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 517 Columbia St
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License/Permit #209130
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Joseph Talewsky and Son, 512 Columbia St
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License/Permit #209131
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St
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License/Permit #209132
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 0 Windsor St
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License/Permit #209133
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 3, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St
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License/Permit #209134
Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #209135
Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave
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License/Permit #209136
Sign/Awning License, Flow Realty, 327 Highland Ave, 1 awning
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Order #209140
That the Director of SPCD develop with the Ward 6 Councilor language in the zoning ordinance to require that developers provide affordable commercial spaces
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Order #209141
That the Director of Parking install signage directing cyclists to slow down or dismount through Statue Park and the Holland Street MBTA head house
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Order #209142
That the Director of SPCD report to the Ward 6 Councilor on plans to improve cyclist wayfinding through Davis Square
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Order #209143
That the Director of Parking paint the portion of Chester Street, just past the intersection with Herbert Street, to indicate the area in which no parking is allowed
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Order #209144
That the Director of SPCD consider installing ADA/bicycle accessible ramps at the opposite ends of Edward Leathers Park to enhance the Neighborways bike path
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Order #209145
That the Director of Parking install a STOP sign at the southern end of Properzi Way, at its intersection with Tyler Street
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Order #209146
That the Director of Parking add blinking visibility lights to the speed limit sign near 17-19 Wyatt Street
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Order #209147
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately replace the missing signal at the intersection of Washington and Webster Streets
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Order #209148
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately replace the HAWK signals on Beacon Street with more suitable and effective RYG pedestrian- activated signals
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Resolution #209149
That the Mayor and the Director of SPCD immediately seek the approval of this Council for 2 new Mobility Division positions, and funding for traffic calming infrastructure, to address the many...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Hirsch, Davis, Clingan That the Mayor and the Director of SPCD immediately seek the approval of this Council for 2 new Mobility Division positions, and funding for traffic calming infrastructure, to address the many dangerous areas on our streets.
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Resolution #209150
Supporting a proposal to "Speed Up Construction, Reduce Harm, and Offset the Current Impacts to our Communities," by replacing service on the Lowell Commuter Rail Line with bus service during...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Clingan, Hirsch Supporting a proposal to "Speed Up Construction, Reduce Harm, and Offset the Current Impacts to our Communities," by replacing service on the Lowell Commuter Rail Line with bus service during non-peak travel times, in order to mitigate current disruptions and speed the completion of the Green Line Extension.
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Resolution #209151
That the Administration update this Council on its negotiations for a contract renewal with DCR for the management and use of DCR lands, including Dilboy stadium and adjacent facilities
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Order #209152
That the Director of Parks and Recreation update this Council regarding quality control review, contractor warranty policy, and field use data of the Lincoln Park athletic field
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Order #209153
That the Director of Sustainability and Environment provide this Council with an update on Somerville Climate Forward’s goal #11, the plan for implementation in the short term
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Order #209154
That the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of SPCD plan to incentivize property owners to use clean ways of cooking and heating, since buildings are the greatest...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of SPCD plan to incentivize property owners to use clean ways of cooking and heating, since buildings are the greatest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Order #209155
That the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on the Community Choice Aggregation bulk purchase of electricity
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Order #209156
That the Director of Purchasing and all departments procure services from environmentally-responsible companies for city operations (e.g. electric vehicles for garbage pickup, zero emissions...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the Director of Purchasing and all departments procure services from environmentally-responsible companies for city operations (e.g. electric vehicles for garbage pickup, zero emissions equipment for landscaping, etc.).
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Resolution #209157
That the Administration enforce vehicle idling laws for city vehicles, commercial vehicles and personal vehicles
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Resolution #209158
That the Mayor appoint a member from the Commission of Energy Use and Climate Change to the Planning Board and Design Review Committee, to provide their expertise on these bodies
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License/Permit #209163
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Strongback Systems
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Order #209164
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management inform the Ward 7 Councilor, by November 1, 2019, if a planned "blow down" release of all the gas in a segment of gas transmission supply...
By City Councilor Ballantyne, Rossetti That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management inform the Ward 7 Councilor, by November 1, 2019, if a planned "blow down" release of all the gas in a segment of gas transmission supply pipeline occurred or will occur in Somerville/Arlington/Medford.
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Order #209165
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street lights along McGrath Highway by Alston Street
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Order #209166
That the Director of Parking paint crosswalks at the intersection of Alston Street and McGrath Highway
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Order #209167
That the Director of Parking paint crosswalks at the intersection of McGrath Highway and Otis Street
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Order #209168
That the Director of Parking replace the broken ONE WAY sign at the corner of Everett Avenue and McGrath Highway
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Order #209169
That the Director of Parking repair the leaning street sign at Pennsylvania Avenue and Broadway
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Order #209170
That the Director of Water and Sewer update the Ward 1 Councilor on renovations to streets where construction is completed, such as Alston Street and Pearl Street
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Order #209171
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes in the middle of Benedict Avenue
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Order #209172
That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the East Somerville Community School grounds, particularly behind 47 Glen Street, to address rodent issues
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Order #209173
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the hanging electrical box in front of 94-96 Perkins Street
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Order #209174
That the City Engineer provide information on the flooding problems in the Dane Street/Duck Village area and whether the problem has been permanently resolved
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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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