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October 13, 2022
76 recorded votes, 76 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin. These minutes have no attendance list; attendance is from the council’s official “Call of the Roll” record on the city’s Legistar site.
Present: Willie Burnley, Charlotte Kelly, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: J.T. Scott, Beatriz Gomez Mouakad
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Minutes #22-1712
Approve the minutes of the September 8, 2022 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 8, 2022.
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Grant of Location #22-1646
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 35 feet of conduit in Hawthorne Street, from Utility Pole 391/3 to a point of pickup at 26 Hawthorne Street
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Grant of Location #22-1647
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 994 feet of conduit as follows: Starting from Manhole 0515-3107, 267 feet to a point of pickup at Buena Vista...
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 994 feet of conduit as follows: Starting from Manhole 0515-3107, 267 feet to a point of pickup at Buena Vista parking lot. From said manhole, 727 feet connecting three new handholes along Winter Street, College Avenue, and Winslow Avenue.
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Order #22-1683
That the Director of Housing discuss how anticipated increases in utility, heating and water bills will affect affordable housing tenants
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1684
That the Director of Mobility establish a neighborhood traffic plan for the area surrounding the Healey School, including Edgar Avenue, to mitigate speeding
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1685
That the Commissioner of Public Works take steps to permanently fix or replace the leaning light posts on the pedestrian boardwalk connecting Ten Hills to Assembly Row
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Order #22-1686
That this Council work with the Administration to update the Demolition Review Ordinance and administrative process to ensure that all current inhabitants are notified, in their native language...
That this Council work with the Administration to update the Demolition Review Ordinance and administrative process to ensure that all current inhabitants are notified, in their native language, of any proposals to demolish the building in which they reside.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #22-1687
That the Administration update this Council on plans to establish a Community Engagement Center
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1688
That the Director of Engineering develop safety protocols and notification requirements for any projects, planned or emergency, taking place within a determined radius of a school
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1689
That the Director of Engineering develop a plan to redesign the intersection of Broadway and Main Street
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1690
That the Director of Engineering repave Thurston Street and add speed humps
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Order #22-1691
That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Council to address the issue of constituents reporting unusually high water bill spikes
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1692
That the Director of Water and Sewer report to this Council, the account, purchase and usage information requested within
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1705
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on the status of household hazardous waste collection
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Committee Report #22-1682
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 6, 2022
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 6, 2022.
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Mayor's Request #22-1257 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Mackenzie Richardson to the position of Police Sergeant
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Mayor's Request #22-1581 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Mark Atwater to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #22-1582 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zachary Avery to the position of Firefighter
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Mayor's Request #22-1584 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joseph Nutile to the position of Firefighter
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Committee Report #22-1696
Accept the report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 29, 2022
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 29, 2022.
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Committee Report #22-1697
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 6, 2022
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 6, 2022.
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Committee Report #22-1698
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 11, 2022
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 11, 2022.
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Committee Report #22-1693
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on September 28, 2022
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on September 28, 2022.
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Committee Report #22-1695
Accept the report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on September 28, 2022
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on September 28, 2022.
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Committee Report #22-1643
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 26, 2022
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 26, 2022.
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Mayor's Request #22-1633
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $950 using available funds in the City Clerk's Books & Bookbinding Account for Municode renewal fee
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Mayor's Request #22-1652
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $365 using available funds in the IAM-Engineering Repairs & Maintenance-Highway Account for off-contract line painting and pavement markings
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Mayor's Request #22-1641
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension with Over, Under Incorporated for Art Farm Design Services
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License #22-1648
New Outdoor Goods License, Clover Food Lab, 330 Foley Street, 1 A-Frame
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License #22-1661
New Sign/Awning License, Cohn Legal PLLC, 697 Broadway, 1 wall sign
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License #22-1713
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60
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Public Event #22-1707
Devan Calabrez applying for a Public Event License for Short Animated Film Series on October 15, October 29, and November 12 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm (raindates October 16, October 30 and November 13)
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Public Event #22-1649
Samuel Feller applying for a Public Event License for Bond St BP: Chili Cook-off on October 22 from 10am to 5pm (raindate November 5)
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Public Event #22-1650
Elizabeth Peabody House applying for a Public Event License for Fall Festival on October 22 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate October 29)
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Public Event #22-1706
Konstancja Myszkowska applying for a Public Event License for School Street BP on October 22 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate October 23)
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Public Event #22-1709
Tareq Rantisi applying for a Public Event License for World Music Concert Series on October 22 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate October 23 and November 5)
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Public Event #22-1708
Commission for Women applying for a Public Event License for Domestic Violence Vigil on October 26 from 4:30pm to 7pm
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Public Event #22-1654
Jesse Greenstein applying for a Public Event License for Burnham St BP on October 29 from 12pm to 8:30pm (raindate October 30)
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Public Event #22-1655
East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Halloween BP and Pet Parade on October 29 from 2pm to 7pm (raindate October 30)
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Public Event #22-1656
Kelsey Coffin applying for a Public Event License for Partridge Ave Halloween BP on October 29 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate if October 30)
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Public Event #22-1657
Kim Durniak applying for a Public Event License for Norwood Ave Neighborhood BP on October 30 from 2pm to 7pm (raindate November 6)
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Public Event #22-1658
Ani Ajemian applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Heath on October 30 from 3pm to 8pm
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Public Event #22-1659
Kelsey Kent applying for a Public Event License for Lexington Ave Halloween on October 31 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate November 1)
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Public Event #22-1660
Julia Gibney applying for a Public Event License for Indiana Ave Halloween BP on October 31 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate November 1)
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Order #22-1715
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on preventive maintenance plans for all school buildings
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1716
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Information Officer provide an update on ongoing issues with Wi-Fi services for all schools
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1717
That the Director of the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs provide an update on the proposed 5-year language plan and how this plan will be implemented in the next five years
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1722
That the Director of Engineering update this Council on plans to renovate Tufts Street
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1723
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to place a stop light near the new East Somerville Green Line station
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1724
That the Director of Parking place a STOP sign on Tufts Street’s intersection with Washington Street and ensure its visibility to vehicle operators
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1725
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the malfunctioning streetlight on the corner of Knowlton and Morton Streets
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1726
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the inconsistently lit streetlights on East Broadway
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Order #22-1727
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the leaning electrical pole at Tufts and Knowlton Streets
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Order #22-1728
That the Director of Engineering repaint the crosswalk at Tufts and Washington Streets
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1729
That the Director of Engineering ensure that the bus lane on Washington Street, before the train bridge, is visible
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1730
That the Director of Mobility and the Chief of Police work with city and state officials to implement short-term pedestrian safety measures at the listed I-93 intersections
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1732
That the Director of Mobility prioritize a stop light on Grand Union Blvd. and Artisan Way
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1733
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to place a ramp on Walnut Street, by Leather’s Park, as part of the Neighborways program
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1734
That the Director of Engineering renovate Alston Street to address broken sidewalks and the lack of trees
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Order #22-1735
That the Director of Parking consider using metered parking spots by restaurants at Assembly Row for food delivery vehicles
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Order #22-1736
That the Director of Parking remove the NO LEFT TURN sign at Pearl and Mt. Vernon Streets as it confuses drivers and leads to traffic congestion
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Order #22-1737
That the Commissioner of Public Works update the Ward 1 City Councilor regarding plans to find a location for excessive snow other than 90 Washington Street
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1738
That the Election Commissioner identify locations outside of the City Council Chamber to conduct early voting for future elections
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Order #22-1739
That the Director of Housing and the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council regarding repeated requests to provide shelter to homeless residents
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
License #22-1745
New Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Construction Corp
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Public Event #22-1731
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets: Monster Mash on October 30 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate November 6)
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Order #22-1757
That the ARPA Specialist update this Council on the City's plans to use ARPA funding to address chronic homelessness
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1768
That the City Solicitor update this Council on the 8/25/22 Civil Service Commission decision Lima, Henry v. City of Somerville, and its impact on the appointments approved by the City Council on...
That the City Solicitor update this Council on the 8/25/22 Civil Service Commission decision Lima, Henry v. City of Somerville, and its impact on the appointments approved by the City Council on 10/13/22, as well as future firefighter appointments.
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Order #22-1758
That the Director of Economic Development, Director of Mobility, and Director of Parking explore North-South microtransit routes and report to this Council regarding feasibility and cost
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1759
That the Budget Director update this Council on the status of the at least $200,000 in unallocated funding that this Council resolved be allocated to unarmed, alternative emergency response
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1760
That the Director of Food Access & Healthy Communities provide this Council with a report on the Taxi to Health program
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1761
That the Chief of Police work with the Office of Housing Stability to submit a written report answering the questions contained within
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #22-1762
That the Administration update this Council on actions taken related to the possible relocation of the Somerville Media Center and Massachusetts Alliance for Portuguese Speakers from the...
That the Administration update this Council on actions taken related to the possible relocation of the Somerville Media Center and Massachusetts Alliance for Portuguese Speakers from the city-owned property at 90 Union Square.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #22-1763
That the Administration update this Council on developments related to the Request for Proposals for the disposition of the property located at 90 Union Square
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-1764
That the Commissioner of Public Works clean Chuckie Harris Park
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Order #22-1767
That the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council on COVID and flu vaccination clinics and strategies to increase opportunities for residents to access vaccines
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
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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