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December 12, 2019
105 recorded votes, 102 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 #209351
Approve the minutes of the November 14, 2019 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 14, 2019.
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Citation #209352
The Mayor Commending Lee Erica Palmer, who is retiring from the School Committee after 4 years of distinguished service
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Citation #209353
The Mayor Commending Paula O'Sullivan, who is retiring from the School Committee after 3 years of distinguished service
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Citation #209354
The Entire City Council Commending City Councilor Katjana Ballantyne for her distinguished service as President of this Council in 2019
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Citation #209355
The Entire City Council Commending City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Council in 2019
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Grant of Location #209356
Submitted by Crown Castle NG East LLC to install 119 feet of conduit in Broadway, connecting existing manhole #1901 on Broadway to a new hand hole to be installed at the corner of Broadway and...
Submitted by Crown Castle NG East LLC to install 119 feet of conduit in Broadway, connecting existing manhole #1901 on Broadway to a new hand hole to be installed at the corner of Broadway and Temple Street.
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Grant of Location #209357
Submitted by Crown Castle NG East LLC to install 94 feet of conduit in Langmaid Ave, connecting existing manhole #1902 on Broadway to a hand hole on Langmaid Ave, then to a point of pickup at the...
Submitted by Crown Castle NG East LLC to install 94 feet of conduit in Langmaid Ave, connecting existing manhole #1902 on Broadway to a hand hole on Langmaid Ave, then to a point of pickup at the rear of 331 Broadway.
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Order #209358
That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring the City to replace green space for those public spaces already dedicated to the public
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Order #209359
That the Chief Assessor and the Director of Finance advise this Council of the breakdown of residential and commercial revenue raised from each of the city's tax districts for FY19
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Order #209360
That the Director of SPCD provide this Council, in conjunction with its FY21 budget review, a list of upcoming commercial development, including the square footage and linkage payment projections...
By City Councilor Ballantyne That the Director of SPCD provide this Council, in conjunction with its FY21 budget review, a list of upcoming commercial development, including the square footage and linkage payment projections with corresponding payment dates.
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Order #209361
That the Director of SPCD discuss the impact on small businesses city-wide since the expansion and growth of Assembly Square and the opening of the Encore Casino
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Order #209362
That the Director of SPCD develop a neighborhood plan for Teele Square
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Order #209363
That the Director of SPCD discuss implementing a "Don’t Block the Box" campaign to ease intersection congestion at locations along Broadway, including McGrath Highway
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Order #209364
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Sustainability and Environment discuss the safety uses and environmental impacts of the street salt used on the city’s streets
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Order #209365
That the Chief of Police review options relative to the School District's lock- down drills, and provide a description of times when the protocol was used in response to a threat
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Order #209366
That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment work with the School District to provide any plans for shifting to compostable flatware
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Order #209367
That the Director of Personnel update this Council on the hiring of a Chief Information Officer
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Order #209368
That the Police Chief inform this Council how enforcement of the new hands- free driving law will be implemented
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Order #209369
That the Director of Finance inform this Council on the impact of the Student Opportunities Act on state aid
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Order #209371
That Rule 24 of the Rules of this Council is hereby amended to allow the President to serve as Chair of a Committee, remove the requirement that the President and Vice President serve on the...
By City Councilor McLaughlin That Rule 24 of the Rules of this Council is hereby amended to allow the President to serve as Chair of a Committee, remove the requirement that the President and Vice President serve on the Finance and Legislative Matters Committees, add the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations as a Standing Committee, and eliminate the Committees on Senior Services, Veteran and Public Services, and Youth Services.
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, ScottThe minutes list William White as absent for this vote; left out of it.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: White Jr..”
Order #209372
That the Director of SPCD prepare a plan for congestion pricing tolls to address traffic and air pollution
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Order #209373
That the Chief of Police post a patrol car on the corner of Pearl and Jasper Streets during the morning commute to discourage illegal turns into Jasper Street
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Order #209374
That the Director of SPCD remove the NO U TURN sign on Broadway by Wisconsin Avenue, or explain why it shouldn't be removed
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Order #209375
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the dangerous hanging electrical wires on Perkins Street, between Mt. Vernon and Myrtle Streets
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Order #209376
That the Director of SPCD paint a DON'T BLOCK THE BOX decal on the corner Washington and Franklin Streets
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Order #209377
That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to ban the sale of alcohol in containers up to 100 milliliters, including "nips," to enhance public health and reduce litter, plastic use, and public...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to ban the sale of alcohol in containers up to 100 milliliters, including "nips," to enhance public health and reduce litter, plastic use, and public drunkenness.
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Resolution #209380
Supporting House Bill H.3924, the Tenant Protection Act
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Order #209383
That the Director of SPCD update this Council on usage data for the Blue Bike expansion stations of 2019, and plans for expanding the system in future years
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Resolution #209384
Thanking the Department of Public Works for keeping the bike lanes clear of snow during the first snow emergency of 2019
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Resolution #209385
Supporting the Harvard Graduate Students Union and calling on Harvard University to bargain a fair contract in good faith
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Order #209386
The the Director of Inspectional services enforce current snow clearance regulations on business and residential properties, with follow-through as snow melts and re-freezes during each snow event
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Order #209387
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the gaps in snow removal at corners and intersections
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Order #209388
That the Commissioner of Public Works clear snow from sidewalks and crosswalks in at least the squares, arterial roads, and bus routes
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Order #209389
That the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works commit to provide a year-round safe pedestrian environment
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Order #209390
That the Director of SPCD replace the missing street signs off North Street, and replace the smaller signs with clearly visible signs on poles
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Resolution #209287
That the Administration find a way for this Council to provide feedback on the draft SomerVision 2040 Committee report prior to its finalization
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Committee Report #209392
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 9, 2019
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 9, 2019.
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Mayor's Request #205124 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Rachel Borgatti to the Conservation Commission
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Mayor's Request #207213 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Fager as a member of the Conservation Commission
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Mayor's Request #207214 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of David Turin as a member of the Conservation Commission
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable
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Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable
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Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable
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Mayor's Request #209235 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of David Gibbs to the Affordable Housing Trust
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Mayor's Request #209236 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Newton Tedder to the Conservation Commission
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Mayor's Request #209237 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Aladdine Joroff to the Conservation Commission
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Mayor's Request #209318 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Heather D. Heimarck to the Community Preservation Committee
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Committee Report #209393
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 3, 2019
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 3, 2019.
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Ordinance #209199 (report of the Finance Committee)
Proposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-123 - Prosecution of Legal Proceedings, to add a new last sentence: "Such notice shall include the name(s) of the plaintiff(s), a description of the nature of...
By City Councilor White Jr. Proposing an amendment to Ordinance 2-123 - Prosecution of Legal Proceedings, to add a new last sentence: "Such notice shall include the name(s) of the plaintiff(s), a description of the nature of the claims brought by the plaintiff(s), and the amount of damages and any other relief sought by the plaintiff(s)."
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
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“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #209227 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $2,300,000 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Parking Meter Receipts Account in order to reduce the FY2020 Tax Levy
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Mayor's Request #209230 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $400,000 grant that requires a match, from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the SPCD Parks and Urban Forestry Division for the Central Hill...
Requesting acceptance of a $400,000 grant that requires a match, from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the SPCD Parks and Urban Forestry Division for the Central Hill Playground.
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, WhiteNo: Rossetti
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 1] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne NAYS: Rossetti.”
Mayor's Request #209231 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $68,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of a K-9 vehicle
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Mayor's Request #209232 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting acceptance of a $25,600 grant with no new match required, from the MA Emergency Management Agency to the Health and Human Services Department for emergency preparedness equipment...
Requesting acceptance of a $25,600 grant with no new match required, from the MA Emergency Management Agency to the Health and Human Services Department for emergency preparedness equipment trailers and implementation of a live drill to test an emergency dispensing plan.
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Officer's Communication #209239 (report of the Finance Committee)
Assistant City Solicitor requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss settlement of a pending claim
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Mayor's Request #209265 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $75,000 to the Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund to replace the pool filter
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Mayor's Request #209266 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,000 within SPCD's Economic Development Division, from its Ordinary Maintenance Account to its Personal Services Account, for a temporary fabrication lab...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,000 within SPCD's Economic Development Division, from its Ordinary Maintenance Account to its Personal Services Account, for a temporary fabrication lab door monitor.
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Mayor's Request #209273 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to the Engineering Division Capital Outlay Street Repairs Account in order to perform mill and overlay paving of the travel way in prioritized...
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to the Engineering Division Capital Outlay Street Repairs Account in order to perform mill and overlay paving of the travel way in prioritized streets.
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Mayor's Request #209276 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting to transfer CPA funds totaling $468,808 from the CPA Undesignated Fund Balance to designated CPA reserves per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee
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Mayor's Request #209277 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting to transfer CPA funds totaling $10,781 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve to designated CPA reserves
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Mayor's Request #209278 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting to appropriate $12,683 from excess FY20 Community Preservation Act Fund revenue to the Community Preservation Act Fund Budgeted Reserve
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Mayor's Request #209304 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,351,000 in a bond for Central Hill Campus Park and Open Space Improvements
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Scott, WhiteNo: Rossetti
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [10 TO 1] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne NAYS: Rossetti.”
Mayor's Request #209305 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to dedicate Central Hill Playground to Open Space and Recreational Use in perpetuity
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Mayor's Request #209307 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the CPA FY20 Fund for the construction of Central Hill Campus Phase I
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Mayor's Request #209308 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $205,436 from the CPA FY20 Fund to the Somerville Museum for construction of an elevator
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Mayor's Request #209309 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the CPA FY20 Fund for the Open Space Acquisition and Improvements Stabilization Fund
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #209310 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $38,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Elizabeth Peabody House Association for an addressable fire alarm system
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Mayor's Request #209316 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,117.96 using available funds in the Building and Grounds Fire Alarm Account for the payment of the Settlement Agreement with Simplex...
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,117.96 using available funds in the Building and Grounds Fire Alarm Account for the payment of the Settlement Agreement with Simplex Grinnell.
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Resolution #209394 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration comply with #206164, relative to the employment of other counsel to help resolve questions of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee relative to...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Administration comply with #206164, relative to the employment of other counsel to help resolve questions of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee relative to appointments.
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Resolution #209395 (report of the Finance Committee)
That the Administration provide the timeline for re-paving Highland Avenue, including any planned projects
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Order #209396 (report of the Finance Committee)
That this Council adopts a minimum residential factor of 87.9553 as the legal minimum for FY20
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah.”
Order #209397 (report of the Finance Committee)
That this Council accepts the provisions of MGL c59 s5C approving the residential exemption of 35% of average assessed value for owner occupied property for FY20
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteThe minutes list Wilfred Mbah as absent for this vote; left out of it.
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“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah.”
Committee Report #209398
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 10, 2019
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 10, 2019.
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Committee Report #209399
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 5, 2019
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 5, 2019.
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Committee Report #209400
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 11, 2019
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 11, 2019.
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License/Permit #209260 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street, storing 2,500 gallons
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License/Permit #209261 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street, 118 vehicles inside, none outside, for storing vehicles only
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Committee Report #209401
Accept the report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on December 4, 2019
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on December 4, 2019.
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Committee Report #209402
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 9, 2019
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 9, 2019.
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Officer's Communication #209409
Housing Division and Office of Housing Stability submitting a revised Right To Purchase Home Rule Petition
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“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
License/Permit #209411
Public Event License, Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run, Davis Sq area, Dec 15, 7AM- 2PM
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License/Permit #209412
Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr
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License/Permit #209413
Renewing Dog Kennel License, Elliots House Pet Care and More, 230 Somerville Avenue
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License/Permit #209414
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Brass Union, 66 Union Sq
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License/Permit #209415
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, True Grounds, 717 Broadway
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License/Permit #209416
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway
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License/Permit #209417
Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave
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License/Permit #209418
New Extended Operating Hours License, Ever Fitness 2, 14 McGrath Highway, seeking to remain open for in-store services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Order #209421
That the Director of SPCD implement traffic-calming measures for Central Street between Highland Avenue and Broadway as soon as possible, since traffic has increased dramatically with the Broadway...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Clingan That the Director of SPCD implement traffic-calming measures for Central Street between Highland Avenue and Broadway as soon as possible, since traffic has increased dramatically with the Broadway reconfiguration, and will increase even more with the coming School Street closure.
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Order #209422
That the Commissioner of Public Works move the right turn arrow signal at the corner of Broadway and Temple Street to a more visible location
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Order #209423
That the Director of Parking move the NO TURN ON RED sign at the corner of Broadway and Temple Street to a more visible location
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Order #209424
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the abandoned newspaper boxes that are in front of the Winter Hill Post Office
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Order #209425
That the Commissioner of Public Works place a trash receptacle in front of the Winter Hill Post Office
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Order #209426
That the Director of SPCD create a plan to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at the intersection of Broadway (southbound) and Walnut Street, and at the intersection of Broadway (northbound)...
By City Councilor Clingan That the Director of SPCD create a plan to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at the intersection of Broadway (southbound) and Walnut Street, and at the intersection of Broadway (northbound) and Fellsway West, and work with relevant departments to deploy short term solutions until the plan is implemented.
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Order #209427
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 116 Sycamore Street
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Order #209428
That the Director of Parking increase enforcement of the NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER regulations at the intersections of Central Street at Forster Street and Sycamore Street at Browning Road
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Resolution #209429
That the Administration consider promoting grants for homeowners willing to build a third deed restricted affordable unit, as allowed under the new zoning overhaul
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Mayor's Request #209430
Requesting the appropriation of $1,710,959 from the Salary Contingency, Salary Account to specified Fire Department Personal Services and Special Items Accounts to fund the FY20 compensation...
Requesting the appropriation of $1,710,959 from the Salary Contingency, Salary Account to specified Fire Department Personal Services and Special Items Accounts to fund the FY20 compensation portion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Firefighters Local 76.
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Mayor's Request #209431
Requesting the appropriation of $55,500 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the specified Personnel Department Accounts to fund the FY20 compensation portion of the Collective...
Requesting the appropriation of $55,500 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the specified Personnel Department Accounts to fund the FY20 compensation portion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Firefighters Local 76.
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Officer's Communication #209438
Planning Director submitting an update to #209339, the proposed overhaul of the Zoning Ordinance, to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990, incorporating...
Planning Director submitting an update to #209339, the proposed overhaul of the Zoning Ordinance, to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990, incorporating amendments from the Land Use Committee on December 10, 2019.
Yes: Ballantyne, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, McLaughlin, Niedergang, Rossetti, Scott, WhiteNo: Hirsch
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [10 TO 1] AYES: Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne NAYS: Hirsch.”
Officer's Communication #209439
City Clerk submitting an updated Wage Theft Ordinance, inclusive of amendments approved by the Licenses and Permits Committee on December 11, 2019
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Mbah, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne.”
Order #209441
That the Director of SPCD include the entirety of West Somerville Neighborhood School open space for renovation planning as discussed at a December 2018 community meeting
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Order #209442
That the Director of SPCD add more bike racks to the West Somerville Neighborhood School
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Order #209443
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the city’s road salting policy and residents' concerns about environmental impacts, health impacts and...
By City Councilor Ballantyne, Rossetti That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the city’s road salting policy and residents' concerns about environmental impacts, health impacts and the expense of "over-salting."
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Order #209444
That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Finance advise this Council, in writing, why, with an appropriation of $9.3 million, the grass field at Lincoln Park was incorrectly installed the...
By City Councilor Ballantyne, Scott That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Finance advise this Council, in writing, why, with an appropriation of $9.3 million, the grass field at Lincoln Park was incorrectly installed the first time.
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Order #209445
That the Director of SPCD adjust the light signal timing at Central and Medford Streets so pedestrians have enough time to cross safely
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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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