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November 22, 2022
51 recorded votes, 51 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
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Minutes #22-2027
Approve the minutes of the October 25, 2022 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 25, 2022.
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Grant of Location #22-1980
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 38 feet of conduit in Trull Street, from Utility Pole 339/6 to a point of pickup at 57 Trull Street
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Grant of Location #22-1981
Extenet applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 130 feet of conduit in Broadway from existing Eversource Manhole 10191 to a proposed handhole, and continuing to a small wireless...
Extenet applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 130 feet of conduit in Broadway from existing Eversource Manhole 10191 to a proposed handhole, and continuing to a small wireless facility node located across from 16 Broadway.
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Small Wireless Facility #22-1982
Extenet applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on a new pole across from 16 Broadway
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Officer's Communication #22-1921
Chief Assessor presenting proposed FY 2023 Tax Classifications and requesting the adoption of a minimum residential factor for FY 2023 and acceptance of MGL C59 S5C, a residential exemption of 35%...
Chief Assessor presenting proposed FY 2023 Tax Classifications and requesting the adoption of a minimum residential factor for FY 2023 and acceptance of MGL C59 S5C, a residential exemption of 35% of average assessed value for owner-occupied properties for FY 2023.
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Order #22-2023
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide information on options to engage local and minority owned businesses in contract work
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-2024
That the Director of Economic Development support efforts by the Welcome Project's Worker Center to expand outreach to the immigrant community regarding the Wage Theft Ordinance
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Resolution #22-2022
That the Administration and the Director of Economic Development recognize and promote November 26th as Small Business Saturday, to celebrate and support small businesses in our community
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Committee Report #22-2031
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 21, 2022
Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 21, 2022.
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Resolution #22-2047 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
That the Charter Review Committee's Writing Team update the text to add a definition for legal holiday
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Resolution #22-2046 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
Supporting the Charter Review Committee's proposed language regarding the review of Multiple Member Bodies and the Charter
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Committee Report #22-2028
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on November 17, 2022
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on November 17, 2022.
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Mayor's Request #22-1773 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to amend a contract with Greenberg Traurig LLP for an additional two years and $300,000, for ongoing litigation related to the 90 Washington Street eminent domain taking
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Mayor's Request #22-1851 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $409.60 using available funds in the City Clerk Ordinary Maintenance Credit Card Convenience Fees Account for credit card convenience fees
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Mayor's Request #22-1856 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for transportation to events at the Council on...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for transportation to events at the Council on Aging.
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Mayor's Request #22-1857 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $6,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for transportation to Council on Aging...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $6,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for transportation to Council on Aging sponsored events.
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Mayor's Request #22-1858 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for Poplar Street Pump Station Design Services
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Mayor's Request #22-1875 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $300,000 to the 90 Washington Demonstration Project Account for ongoing litigation and planning costs
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Mayor's Request #22-1880 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $116,166.91 using available funds in various Public Works Ordinary Maintenance Accounts for invoices in Administration, Buildings, Grounds...
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $116,166.91 using available funds in various Public Works Ordinary Maintenance Accounts for invoices in Administration, Buildings, Grounds, Lights and Lines, Highway, Fleet, Sanitation, and Snow.
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Mayor's Request #22-1888 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $650,000 to the Fire Department Overtime Account
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Mayor's Request #22-1889 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $50,000 to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for additional immigrant legal defense services
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Mayor's Request #22-1890 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $110,000 to the Capital Projects Division, Capital Outlay, Fences Account to fund temporary construction fencing at the 90 Washington Street site
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Mayor's Request #22-1892 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to the Capital Projects, Building Improvements Account for repairs and upgrades to HVAC systems
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Mayor's Request #22-1905 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $70,000 to the Fire Alarm Overtime Account
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Mayor's Request #22-1911 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $10,000 to the Police-Animal Control Overtime Account
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Mayor's Request #22-1915 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to the DPW Sanitation, Hazardous Waste Removal Account to fund a shortfall
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Mayor's Request #22-1918 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to the Law Department, Legal Services Account for outside legal counsel services
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Mayor's Request #22-1919 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to the Law Department, Judgments and Settlements Account
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Mayor's Request #22-1923 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,616,575 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Parking Meter Receipts Account to reduce the FY 2023 Tax Rate
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Mayor's Request #22-1925 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $424,950.10 to the Information Technology eRate Account to replace all Somerville Public School network equipment via the eRate grant program
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Mayor's Request #22-1972 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $500,000 to the Salary Contingency, Salaries Account
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Mayor's Request #22-1979 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $200,000 to the Traffic Safety Stabilization Fund to fund traffic safety measures
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Mayor's Request #22-1983 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $949,338 to the Capital Outlay, Infrastructure-Streets Account for street resurfacing projects
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Mayor's Request #22-1985 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $50,000 to various Finance Department-Auditing Division Accounts to support the Public Participatory Budgeting Project
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Committee Report #22-2030
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on November 17, 2022
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on November 17, 2022.
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Committee Report #22-2029
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on November 16, 2022
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on November 16, 2022.
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License #22-1988
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Barnes and Walsh Company, 224 Somerville Ave
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Public Event #22-1989
Union Square Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for 8th Annual Holiday Stroll on December 10 from 10am to 7pm (raindate December 11)
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Public Event #22-2016
BA Events Promotions applying for a Public Event License for Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk on December 17 from 7am to 1pm
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Order #22-2033
That the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry, and the Commissioner of Public Works adopt a policy of proactively communicating closures of parks to...
That the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry, and the Commissioner of Public Works adopt a policy of proactively communicating closures of parks to the public, including contacting nearby daycare providers and posting signage at least five business days in advance.
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Order #22-2034
That the Director of the Office of Housing Stability update this Council on the Municipal Voucher Program
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Order #22-2036
That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect Chuckie Harris Park, the General Insulation building and 161 Broadway for signs of rodent issues and food waste
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-2037
That the Director of Inspectional Services bait the sewers along Pennsylvania Avenue and adjacent streets and develop a plan to address rodent issues, in anticipation of planned water pipeline...
That the Director of Inspectional Services bait the sewers along Pennsylvania Avenue and adjacent streets and develop a plan to address rodent issues, in anticipation of planned water pipeline renovation.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #22-2038
That the Director of Parking address the falling ONE WAY sign on Michigan Avenue
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Order #22-2039
That the Commissioner of Public Works place trash barrels next to all city-owned benches along East Broadway
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Order #22-2040
That the Commissioner of Public Works move the new speed bump sign in front of 91-93 Franklin Street, to avoid blocking the sidewalk
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Resolution #22-2035
That the Administration allocate funding to expand the rodent SMART box technology throughout East Somerville
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Resolution #22-2043
That February 4, 2023 is proclaimed to be Transit Equity Day
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License #22-2032
New Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon Street, 3 cars
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Order #22-2055
That item 22-1446 be discharged from the Committee on Legislative Matters Committee with the intent that it be sent to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters
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Order #22-1446
That the Director of Human Resources provide a preliminary report on staff feedback regarding the Commonwealth's Paid Family and Medical Leave policy
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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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