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April 28, 2022
108 recorded votes, 108 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin.
Present: Willie Burnley, Charlotte Kelly, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Beatriz Gomez Mouakad, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes #213593
Approve the minutes of the March 24, 2022 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 24, 2022.
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Grant of Location #213595
Submitted by Eversource to install 114 feet of conduit in the intersection of Bow Street and Somerville Avenue, from Manhole 25443 to a point of pickup at 379 Somerville Avenue
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Grant of Location #213596
Submitted by Eversource to install 1,050 feet of conduit along Mystic Avenue from Medford, MA to Boston, MA as part of the Woburn Transmission Line project
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Resolution #213598
BurnleyJr., GomezMouakad, Clingan, Wilson That the Directors of Infrastructure and Asset Management, Engineering, Public Works, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development...
By City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Kelly, BurnleyJr., GomezMouakad, Clingan, Wilson That the Directors of Infrastructure and Asset Management, Engineering, Public Works, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, along with any other appropriate departments, work to develop a binding, equitable, citywide Electrical Infrastructure Master Plan to guide the location and design of electrical substations and other infrastructure.
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Resolution #213599
That the Administration create an interdepartmental oversight process to address the increasingly dangerous issue of overlapping street closures on Spring Hill
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Order #213602
BurnleyJr. That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on current processes to ensure safe and accessible pedestrian routes around work zones
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Order #213603
That the Director of Parking instruct Parking Control Officers to enforce the ban on license plate covers, in accordance with MGL c.90, §6
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Order #213604
PinedaNeufeld That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry update this Council on plans to dramatically increase the number of trees in Foss Park
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Order #213605
GomezMouakad, Ewen-Campen, PinedaNeufeld, Wilson, Strezo That the Chief of Police provide the Ward an At-Large Councilors monthly motor vehicle accident reports, detailing pedestrian and bicycle...
By City Councilor GomezMouakad, Ewen-Campen, PinedaNeufeld, Wilson, Strezo That the Chief of Police provide the Ward an At-Large Councilors monthly motor vehicle accident reports, detailing pedestrian and bicycle accidents.
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Order #213606
GomezMouakad, Wilson That the Director of Engineering construct a curb cut and crosswalk at the intersection of Highland Road and Boston Avenue
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Order #213607
GomezMouakad That the Director of Engineering improve the accessibility of the crosswalk at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Broadway
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Order #213608
GomezMouakad, Kelly, Wilson, BurnleyJr. That the Director of Engineering report on all traffic calming improvements and their scheduled implementation at all intersections for the new Community...
By City Councilor GomezMouakad, Kelly, Wilson, BurnleyJr. That the Director of Engineering report on all traffic calming improvements and their scheduled implementation at all intersections for the new Community Path Extension.
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Resolution #213609
GomezMouakad, Ewen-Campen, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, Davis, McLaughlin, BurnleyJr. That this Council support the effort to stop the displacement of the tenant(s) of 109 Walnut...
By City Councilor Kelly, GomezMouakad, Ewen-Campen, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, Davis, McLaughlin, BurnleyJr. That this Council support the effort to stop the displacement of the tenant(s) of 109 Walnut Street.
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Resolution #213612
Encouraging this Council to communicate to constituents on the potential impacts of the Federal Communications Commission’s February 15, 2022 declaratory ruling
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Order #213613
BurnleyJr., Kelly That this Council’s Committee on Licenses and Permits schedule a Show Cause hearing to determine why any business licenses issued to Elliot's House Pet Care and More by this body...
By City Councilor BurnleyJr., Kelly That this Council’s Committee on Licenses and Permits schedule a Show Cause hearing to determine why any business licenses issued to Elliot's House Pet Care and More by this body should not be suspended or revoked for violations of the conditions of the license amendment, approved on April 14, 2022.
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Order #213614
BurnleyJr., Strezo, Kelly, PinedaNeufeld That the City Solicitor discuss this Council’s ability to ban landlords from passing real estate agent fees onto tenants
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Order #213615
BurnleyJr., PinedaNeufeld, Wilson That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on any attempt to track rising rates of COVID-19 locally via wastewater data
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Resolution #213616
BurnleyJr. That the Administration update this Council on the rescission of the police and fire reserve lists
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Resolution #213617
BurnleyJr., GomezMouakad, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, Wilson, Scott, Clingan, PinedaNeufeld, Strezo, Davis, McLaughlin In support of drive-share workers
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Resolution #213618
BurnleyJr. In support of tattoo equity
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Resolution #213619
BurnleyJr., Wilson, PinedaNeufeld, Scott, Davis In support of the ACES bill (H.2519/S.1552)
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Committee Report #213620
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on April 20, 2022
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on April 20, 2022.
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Committee Report #213621
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 21, 2022
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 21, 2022.
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Mayor's Request #212871 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Requesting approval of amendments to Sections 3.1.14.a and 3.2.13.a Contextual Front Setbacks of the Neighborhood Residence and Urban Residence zoning districts of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance
Yes: Burnley, Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Scott, WilsonThe minutes list Kristen Strezo as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: BurnleyJr., Kelly, Wilson, GomezMouakad, PinedaNeufeld, McLaughlin, Scott, Ewen-Campen, Clingan, Davis ABSENT: Strezo.”
Public Communication #213007 (report of the Land Use Committee)
Vivaldo Meneses Sr. requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 86 Prospect Street from UR to MR5
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Committee Report #213622
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on April 25, 2022
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on April 25, 2022.
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Mayor's Request #213629
Requesting the appropriation of $7,704 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund the FY 2021 portion of the Memorandum of Agreement...
Requesting the appropriation of $7,704 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund the FY 2021 portion of the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and SEIU/ Local 888, Crossing Guard Unit.
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Mayor's Request #213630
Requesting the appropriation of $6,205 from the Salary Contingency to the Police Department Crossing Guards Salaries Account in order to fund the retroactive FY 2022 portion of the Memorandum of...
Requesting the appropriation of $6,205 from the Salary Contingency to the Police Department Crossing Guards Salaries Account in order to fund the retroactive FY 2022 portion of the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and SEIU/ Local 888, Crossing Guard Unit.
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Mayor's Request #213631
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $3,600 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant program
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Mayor's Request #213632
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from the Somerville Housing Authority to the Arts Council for the Mystic Mural project
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License/Permit #213638
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St
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License/Permit #213639
New Drainlayer's License, Vincent Mofford Excavation LLC
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License/Permit #213640
Renewing Drainlayer's License, AP Flowers and Son
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License/Permit #213641
Renewing Drainlayer's License, CJ Doherty
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License/Permit #213642
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services
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License/Permit #213643
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp
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License/Permit #213644
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso and McGovern Construction
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License/Permit #213645
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J Marchese and Sons
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License/Permit #213646
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JR and Sons Construction
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License/Permit #213647
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony
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License/Permit #213648
Renewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation
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License/Permit #213649
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Legacy Building and Development
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License/Permit #213650
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating
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License/Permit #213651
Renewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating
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License/Permit #213652
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St
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License/Permit #213653
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St
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License/Permit #213654
Renewing Extended Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Avenue
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License/Permit #213655
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St
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License/Permit #213656
Renewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway
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License/Permit #213657
Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St
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License/Permit #213658
Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street
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License/Permit #213659
Renewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St
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License/Permit #213660
Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St
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License/Permit #213661
Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway
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License/Permit #213662
Renewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave
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License/Permit #213663
Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy
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License/Permit #213664
Renewing Flammables License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St
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License/Permit #213665
Renewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave
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License/Permit #213666
Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford St
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License/Permit #213667
Renewing Flammables License, Speedway, 709 McGrath Hwy
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License/Permit #213668
Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License/Permit #213669
Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way
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License/Permit #213670
Renewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South Street
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License/Permit #213671
Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Avenue
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License/Permit #213672
Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St
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License/Permit #213673
Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St
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License/Permit #213674
Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave
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License/Permit #213675
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway
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License/Permit #213676
Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St
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License/Permit #213677
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St
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License/Permit #213678
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St
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License/Permit #213679
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St
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License/Permit #213680
Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway
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License/Permit #213681
Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St
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License/Permit #213682
Renewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave
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License/Permit #213683
Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St
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License/Permit #213684
Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St
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License/Permit #213685
Renewing Garage License, M. Korson and Company, 91 Washington St
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License/Permit #213686
Renewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St
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License/Permit #213687
Renewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave
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License/Permit #213688
Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St
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License/Permit #213689
Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St
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License/Permit #213690
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Atlas Metals, 475 Columbia St
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License/Permit #213691
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Kay Jewelers, 360 Artisan Way
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License/Permit #213692
Renewing Junk Dealer's License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St
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License/Permit #213693
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St
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License/Permit #213694
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave
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License/Permit #213695
Public Event License, The Center for Teen Empowerment, Youth Peace March, Foss Park Parking Lot to City Hall, May 13, 4PM-9PM (raindate May 20)
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License/Permit #213696
Public Event License, Brastow Ave Porchfest, Brastow Ave from Porter St to Lowell St, May 14, 1:30PM-4:30PM (raindate May 15)
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License/Permit #213697
Public Event License, Porchfest on Charnwood, from Hancock St to Willow Ave, May 14, 1:30PM-4:30PM (raindate May 15)
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License/Permit #213698
Public Event License, Porchfest on Church St, from Somerville Ave to Summer St, May 14, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate May 15)
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License/Permit #213699
Public Event License, Porchfest on Munroe, from Bigelow St to Prospect Hill Pkwy, May 14, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate May 15)
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License/Permit #213700
Public Event License, Porchfest on Prospect Hill Ave, from Boston St and Munroe St, May 14, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate May 15)
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License/Permit #213701
Public Event License, Flying Turtle at Porchfest, in front of Boston Burger, May 14, 11AM-3PM
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License/Permit #213702
Public Event License, Arts Council Big Gay Dance Party, Union Sq Plaza and parking lot, June 11, 2PM-10:30PM (raindate June 18)
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License/Permit #213703
Public Event License, Arts Council ArtBeat, Davis Sq Parks and Holland/Elm Sts from Buena Vista Rd to Summer St, Day St, College Ave, Highland Ave, Jul 16, 8AM-11PM (raindate Jul 17)
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License/Permit #213704
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29
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Order #213709
That the Commissioner of Public Works resume the rain barrel program that was halted during the pandemic
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Order #213710
That the Commissioner of Public Works make rain barrels available, at no cost, to any properties within the city’s flood zones
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Order #213711
That the Director of Engineering add a delay to the signal light for traffic turning left on to Mystic Avenue at Wheatland Street
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Order #213712
That the Director of Engineering explain the timeline for the installation of the proposed Gilman Square water retention tank, as it relates to the overall flood water management plan
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Order #213713
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide the Ward 4 Councilor with an estimated paving date for Douglas Street
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Order #213714
GomezMouakad That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment develop a citywide green infrastructure plan to be incorporated into every city project
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Order #213715
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the fencing at 90 Washington Street and clear the area of all debris
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Order #213716
That the Director of Engineering work with the GLX liaison to install a crosswalk where the future community path meets Cross Street
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Mayor's Request #213717
Requesting a transfer of $9,000 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Inspectional Services Extermination Account for the printing and mailing of...
Requesting a transfer of $9,000 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Inspectional Services Extermination Account for the printing and mailing of the Spring Rodent Control Program postcards.
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License/Permit #213720
Public Event License, Arts Council Carnaval, Broadway from McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 5, 12PM-8PM (raindate Jun 12)
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Mayor's Request #213492
Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $117,108 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for programming for the elderly
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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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