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February 13, 2020
99 recorded votes, 94 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin.
Present: Stephanie Hirsch, Mary Jo Rossetti, William White, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Mark Niedergang, Lance Davis, Katjana Ballantyne
Absent: Wilfred Mbah
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Minutes #209630
Approve the minutes of the January 6, 2020 organizational meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting, January 6, 2020, and the Regular Meeting, January 9, 2020.
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Grant of Location #209631
Submitted by Eversource to install 58 feet of conduit in Rossmore Street, from Pole 301/1 to a point of pickup at 11A Rossmore Sreet
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Grant of Location #209632
Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Rossmore Street, from Pole 301/2 to a point of pickup at 11B Rossmore Street
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Grant of Location #209633
Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit at the intersection of Montrose Street and School Street, from Pole 235/1 to a point of pickup along the GLX right-of-way
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Grant of Location #209634
Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Franklin Street, from Pole 134/20 to a point of pickup at 84 Franklin Street
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Order #209636
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Parking repair the flashing pedestrian crossing lights on Elm Street at Beech Street, and the AHEAD sign on Elm Street at Banks Street...
By City Councilor Davis, Mbah That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Parking repair the flashing pedestrian crossing lights on Elm Street at Beech Street, and the AHEAD sign on Elm Street at Banks Street, and update the Ward 6 Councilor in writing when the repairs are completed.
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Order #209637
That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor in writing on plans to improve safety at the Elm Street crossing at Beech Street, including a bump- out, an island, and additional flashing...
By City Councilor Davis That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor in writing on plans to improve safety at the Elm Street crossing at Beech Street, including a bump- out, an island, and additional flashing lights mid-crossing.
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Order #209638
That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor in writing on plans to revise the signal timing in Davis Square and make other improvements such as additional light cycles to increase...
By City Councilor Davis That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor in writing on plans to revise the signal timing in Davis Square and make other improvements such as additional light cycles to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety.
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Resolution #209639
That the Administration work with the Committee on Legislative Matters to consider revisions to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance
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Resolution #209640
That the Administration work with the Committee on Legislative Matters to consider revisions to the Noise Ordinance
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Order #209641
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report to the Ward 6 Councilor in writing of any plans to mitigate flooding and sewage backup in homes during heavy rains around Kingston...
By City Councilor Davis That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report to the Ward 6 Councilor in writing of any plans to mitigate flooding and sewage backup in homes during heavy rains around Kingston Street.
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Order #209642
That the Director of Personnel appear before this Council to explain the failure to urge the Council to take expedited action on two Police Department promotions that would have diversified the...
By City Councilor Mbah, Niedergang That the Director of Personnel appear before this Council to explain the failure to urge the Council to take expedited action on two Police Department promotions that would have diversified the superior officer ranks had the civil service list not expired before the Council was able to consider the promotions.
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Resolution #209647
Calling on the State to pass the Act Relative to Work and Family Mobility (S.2061 and H.3012), that would allow qualified residents to obtain a standard Driver's License regardless of their...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Davis, Clingan, Mbah, Ewen-Campen, McLaughlin, Rossetti, Hirsch, Ballantyne, White Jr. Calling on the State to pass the Act Relative to Work and Family Mobility (S.2061 and H.3012), that would allow qualified residents to obtain a standard Driver's License regardless of their immigration status.
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Order #209648
That the Director of SPCD use the $220,000 in traffic mitigation funds paid by Maxwell’s Green in 2011 for a traffic-calming table on Lowell Street at the Albion Street crosswalk. (3rd request)
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Order #209649
That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with a prioritized list of the various neighborhood plans that the Administration has committed to or has proposed, with a timeline and work plan
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Order #209650
That the Director of SPCD discuss with the Ward 5 and Ward 6 Councilors the development of a Ball Square Neighborhood Plan, and put that Plan on the timeline and work plan of all of the...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Davis That the Director of SPCD discuss with the Ward 5 and Ward 6 Councilors the development of a Ball Square Neighborhood Plan, and put that Plan on the timeline and work plan of all of the neighborhood plans.
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Order #209651
That the Director of SPCD enable owner-occupants who build 3rd units in Neighborhood Residential zones to select their own tenants, as long as they are income-qualified, instead of tenants from...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of SPCD enable owner-occupants who build 3rd units in Neighborhood Residential zones to select their own tenants, as long as they are income-qualified, instead of tenants from the City inclusionary housing list, and verify to this Council that this option is in place.
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Order #209652
That the Director of SPCD review the income qualification and rent levels for affordable 3rd units in Neighborhood Residential zones, and recommend any necessary modifications for fairness and...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of SPCD review the income qualification and rent levels for affordable 3rd units in Neighborhood Residential zones, and recommend any necessary modifications for fairness and facilitating their production.
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Order #209653
That the Director of SPCD propose revised inclusionary housing standards and requirements that include providing rental units for very low income families and individuals with incomes below 50% of...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of SPCD propose revised inclusionary housing standards and requirements that include providing rental units for very low income families and individuals with incomes below 50% of the Annual Median Income.
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Order #209654
That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council options for extending inclusionary housing requirements (payments) to two-unit developments
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Order #209655
That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council how they plan to monitor and enforce green roof, tree planting and other green zoning requirements that...
By City Councilor Niedergang, Hirsch, Ballantyne That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council how they plan to monitor and enforce green roof, tree planting and other green zoning requirements that require watering and maintenance, beyond issuing certificates of occupancy.
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Order #209656
That the Directors of the Water and Sewer and Engineering Departments provide to the Ward 5 Councilor an assessment of steps that can be taken to mitigate flooding on the side streets near the...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Directors of the Water and Sewer and Engineering Departments provide to the Ward 5 Councilor an assessment of steps that can be taken to mitigate flooding on the side streets near the Lowell Street bridge, particularly Alpine, Vernon, and Hudson Streets.
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Order #209657
That this Council's Committee on Traffic and Parking provide feedback on SomerVision 2040's chapter on Mobility
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Order #209658
That the Director of SPCD update this Council on plans shared with the Ward 5 and Ward 4 Councilors in November for “expansions in the network of 20 MPH safety zones in December, January and...
By City Councilor Niedergang That the Director of SPCD update this Council on plans shared with the Ward 5 and Ward 4 Councilors in November for “expansions in the network of 20 MPH safety zones in December, January and February until all local streets are covered.”
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Order #209659
That the Director of Parking report to this Council how the City addresses residents who do not pay automobile excise taxes because they maintain out- of-state license plates on their vehicles
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Resolution #209660
That the Administration discuss with this Council the 2014 decision to accept the "Mutual Aid" provisions of MGL c40 s4J, including the advantages and disadvantages of this agreement going forward
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Resolution #209661
Thanking the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry for their prompt assistance installing pedestrian safety lighting, and agreeing to install public...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Scott Thanking the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry for their prompt assistance installing pedestrian safety lighting, and agreeing to install public furniture, on the traffic island in front of 75 Bow Street.
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Resolution #209662
Commemorating the installation of the first Bicycle Traffic Signal, located at Bow Street and Somerville Avenue
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Order #209663
That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring pollution mitigation for new housing built along high transit roads and highways
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Order #209664
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss using city policies to address pollution mitigation for new developments along high transit roads and highways
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Resolution #209665
That the Administration consider eliminating bus fares, particularly along Broadway
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Order #209666
That the Director of Somerville Cares About Prevention update this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on their priorities for the year
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Order #209667
That the Directors of Health and Human Services and Somerville Cares About Prevention appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss their roles regarding...
By City Councilor McLaughlin That the Directors of Health and Human Services and Somerville Cares About Prevention appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss their roles regarding recreational marijuana applications.
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Order #209669
That the Director of Parking repair the bent sign at 15 Otis Street
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Order #209670
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the sinking manhole on Franklin and Pearl Streets
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Order #209671
That the Director of Parking investigate the parking policy on Cross Street, by the Edgerly School, and consider changes to accommodate parking issues
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Order #209672
That the Director of Parking place a ONE WAY sign on Otis Street, by the Edgerly School parking lot, so people parking in the lot are aware they are on a one way street
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Resolution #209673
That the Traffic Commission place a blinking STOP sign on the corner of Tufts and Washington Streets
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Order #209674
That the Commissioner of Public Works place signs on the entrance of the boxing club and batting cages at the Edgerly School reminding people to not park on public streets without a permit
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Committee Report #209676
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 5, 2020
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 5, 2020.
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Mayor's Request #204521 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Francis J. Golden as Chief Assessor and Chairman of the Board of Assessors
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Mayor's Request (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent
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Mayor's Request #206978 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting the appointment of Linda Dubuque to the position of City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes
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Mayor's Request #207404 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent
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Mayor's Request #208666 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting that Urban Forestry Committee members be designated as Special Municipal Employees
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Mayor's Request #209493 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent
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Mayor's Request #209511 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Golden as Chief Assessor
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Mayor's Request #209517 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Linda Dubuque as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes
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Committee Report #209677
Accept the report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on January 30, 2020
Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on January 30, 2020.
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Resolution #209678 (report of the Committee)
That the Planning Board extend its review of the SomerVision 2040 document to allow for input by the City Council prior to its adoption by the beginning of May
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Committee Report #209679
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2020
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2020.
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Mayor's Request #209311 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Conway Park Construction Special Revenue Account in order to fund Conway Park fields design services
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Hirsch, McLaughlin, Niedergang, WhiteNo: Ballantyne, Rossetti, Scott
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [7 TO 3] AYES: Hirsch, White Jr., McLaughlin, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis NAYS: Rossetti, Scott, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #209433 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $21,000 from the Police Holidays Account to the Animal Control Kennel Account, to cover FY20 costs
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Mayor's Request #209434 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,900 in the Police Animal Control Division, from the Personal Services Salary Account to the Kennel Account, to cover FY20 costs
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Officer's Communication #209520 (report of the Finance Committee)
Assistant City Solicitor seeking approval to appear before this Council to discuss approval of the settlement of a pending claim in connection with the flood occurring at City Hall on 11/23/2018
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Mayor's Request #209583 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $85,000 from the Capitol Stabilization Fund for the purchase of firefighter bunker gear
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah.”
Mayor's Request #209584 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a transfer of $3,000 from the Economic Development Division's Salaries Account to the School Department Salaries Account to fund a Fab Lab door monitor
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Mayor's Request #209589 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $74,400 from the MA Office of Public Safety for Police Department staffing
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Committee Report #209680
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 5, 2020
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 5, 2020.
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Resolution #209681 (report of the Housing and Community Development Committee)
That the Administration develop with this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development a plan to achieve 30% deed restricted units as a percent of all housing
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Committee Report #209682
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on January 30, 2020
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on January 30, 2020.
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Committee Report #209683
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 4, 2020
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 4, 2020.
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Committee Report #209684
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 28, 2020
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 28, 2020.
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Order #209685 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
That the City Solicitor advise the City Council in writing, before its next regularly scheduled meeting, what options the Council has to modify or repeal the Home Rule Petition to authorize the...
By City Councilor Scott That the City Solicitor advise the City Council in writing, before its next regularly scheduled meeting, what options the Council has to modify or repeal the Home Rule Petition to authorize the City to appoint Police Cadets.
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Committee Report #209686
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 12, 2020
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 12, 2020.
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License/Permit #208791 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm St, opening Wed- Sun until 2 AM for delivery service only
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License/Permit #208792 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Ave, opening Sun-Sat until 2AM for in-store, take-out, and delivery services
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License/Permit #209527 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway
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Ordinance #209542 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
That this Council’s Committee on Licenses and Permits consider several amendments to the newly passed Wage Theft Ordinance, including wage bond advisory provisions
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah.”
Committee Report #209687
Accept the report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 10, 2020
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 10, 2020.
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Committee Report #209688
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on January 29, 2020
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on January 29, 2020.
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Committee Report #209689
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 11, 2020
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 11, 2020.
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Committee Report #209690
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 3, 2020
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 3, 2020.
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Order #209691 (report of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee)
That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inform the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works whether the newspaper boxes throughout the city are permitted
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Mayor's Request #209694
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $12,068.60 using available funds in various Information Technology accounts for postage machines, copier leases, software, and hardware
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Mayor's Request #209696
Requesting acceptance of a $45,000 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Fire Department to purchase maritime equipment
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Mayor's Request #209699
Requesting acceptance of a $6,963 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety & Security to the Fire Department for fire and life safety lessons for school students
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Mayor's Request #209700
Requesting acceptance of a $2,930 grant with no new match required from the MA Office of Public Safety & Security to the Fire Department for fire and life safety lessons to older adults
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Mayor's Request #209707
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Frank Valdez to the Urban Design Commission
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Mayor's Request #209708
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Arbaugh to the Urban Design Commission
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Mayor's Request #209709
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Fennick to the Urban Design Commission
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Officer's Communication #209712
Chief Labor Counsel submitting an update to #209582, a proposed Home Rule Petition to authorize the appointment of Special Firefighters, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 1/28/20
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah.”
License/Permit #209722
Public Event License, Somerville Maple Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 6-7, 8am-2pm (raindate Mar 13-14)
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License/Permit #209723
Public Event License, Unity Somerville Palm Sunday Donkey Walk, College Ave sidewalk from Powderhouse Park to Davis Sq, Apr 5, 8:30-9:45AM
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License/Permit #209724
Public Event License, Unity Somerville Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, Powderhouse Park, Apr 12, 6:15-7:15AM
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License/Permit #209725
Public Event License, MOM's 5K Run and Walk for Cancer, Davis Sq area and surrounding streets, May 10, 7am-3pm
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License/Permit #209726
Public Event License, MSPCA Fast and Furriest Run-Walk-Wag, Assembly Row and area streets, May 17, 6AM-3PM
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License/Permit #209727
Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and Mystic River area, May 31, 7:30AM-3PM
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License/Permit #209728
Public Event License, Somerville Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, City Hall-East Somerville sidewalks, Jun 14, Noon-4:30PM
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License/Permit #209729
Public Event License, East Somerville Main Street Dancing in the Streets, Chuckie Harris Park, June 25, July 30, & Aug 27, 4pm-8:30pm (raindate June 26, July 31, & Aug 28)
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License/Permit #209730
New Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating
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License/Permit #209732
Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol Mexican Grill, 179 Broadway
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License/Permit #209733
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp, Med #48
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Citation #209738
The Mayor Commending the creators of the Full Circle "Gentrification in Somerville" Photography Exhibit
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Resolution #209739
That the Administration include in the upcoming Brown School Schoolyard renovation a requirement that any design proposals include relocation of the electrical equipment currently to be placed in...
By City Councilor Davis That the Administration include in the upcoming Brown School Schoolyard renovation a requirement that any design proposals include relocation of the electrical equipment currently to be placed in the former location of the garden beds.
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Mayor's Request #209741
Requesting the appropriation of $418,472 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Departmental Other Lump Sum Payments Accounts to fund prior-year salary and benefit provisions in...
Requesting the appropriation of $418,472 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Departmental Other Lump Sum Payments Accounts to fund prior-year salary and benefit provisions in the Agreement with SMEA Unit D.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah.”
Officer's Communication #209745
Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish an Interim Urban Design Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Hirsch, Rossetti, White Jr., McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen- Campen, Clingan, Niedergang, Davis, Ballantyne ABSENT: Mbah.”
Order #209753
That the Director of Communications and the Director of Finance discuss all telecom contracts, their renewal, and how they affect the city budget, PEG, and the Somerville Media Center
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
Order #209754
That the Director of Health and Human Services, along with Shape Up Somerville, and the Somerville Food Security Coalition, recommend ways to improve food access
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councilor voted.
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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