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March 23, 2023
137 recorded votes, 133 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen.
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 #23-0189
Approve the minutes of the February 23, 2023 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 23, 2023.
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Grant of Location #23-0412
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install 320 feet of conduit in Beacon Street and Eustis Street, from Manhole 0515-3006 to Utility Pole 465/1 located at the rear of...
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install 320 feet of conduit in Beacon Street and Eustis Street, from Manhole 0515-3006 to Utility Pole 465/1 located at the rear of 296 Beacon Street.
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Grant of Location #23-0413
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 118 feet of conduit in the intersection of Highland Avenue and West Street, connecting Manhole 2578 and Manhole 18954 to a point...
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 118 feet of conduit in the intersection of Highland Avenue and West Street, connecting Manhole 2578 and Manhole 18954 to a point of pickup at the rear of 371 Highland Avenue.
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Grant of Location #23-0414
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 55 feet of conduit in Holland Street, from Utility Pole 171/18 to a point of pickup at 211 Holland Street
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Grant of Location #23-0415
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 102 feet of conduit near 51 Prospect Street and 34 Prospect Street
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Grant of Location #23-0416
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 70 feet of conduit in Ten Hills Road, from Utility Pole 498/10 to a point of pickup at 77 Ten Hills Road
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Grant of Location #23-0417
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install new manhole and 113 feet of conduit in the intersection of Windsor Place and Windsor Street, from Manhole 26724 to a point of pickup at 808...
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install new manhole and 113 feet of conduit in the intersection of Windsor Place and Windsor Street, from Manhole 26724 to a point of pickup at 808 Windsor Street (formerly 153 South Street).
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Order #23-0461
That the City Solicitor draft an Ordinance to protect homeowners from developer and realtor mail, phone and email harassment
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0462
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the low hanging heavy cables dangling above the sidewalk on Line Street, and report to this Council which entity is responsible for leaving...
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the low hanging heavy cables dangling above the sidewalk on Line Street, and report to this Council which entity is responsible for leaving the wires in this condition.
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Order #23-0463
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the wires wrapped around a pole on Lee Street, and report to this Council who owns the pole
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Order #23-0464
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the low hanging wires dangling from the overhead lines on Hudson Street, between Cedar Street and Lowell Street, and report to this Council who owns...
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the low hanging wires dangling from the overhead lines on Hudson Street, between Cedar Street and Lowell Street, and report to this Council who owns the pole.
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Order #23-0457
That this City Council discuss data from the FY 2023 budget hearings and assess the budget hearing process for FY 2024
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0458
That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the implementation of the Union Square Covenant, which includes local and veterans preference in hiring
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0459
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning update this Council on the status of the property on Palmer Court, purchased by the city for the purpose of creating green space
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0460
That the Director of Parking place a 20 MPH speed limit sign on Wigglesworth Street
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Committee Report #23-0444
Accept the report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 22, 2023
Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 22, 2023.
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Resolution #23-0491 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
Supporting the recommendation of the Charter Review Committee to write a new and modernized Charter
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Resolution #23-0492 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to add a group petition mechanism
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Resolution #23-0493 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to maintain the vacancy process for at-large and ward City Councilors
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Resolution #23-0494 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to maintain the current composition of the School Committee
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Resolution #23-0495 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to keep the School Committee terms at 2 years
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Resolution #23-0496 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
Supporting the recommended language by the Charter Review Committee to maintain the vacancy process for School Committee members
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Resolution #23-0497 (report of the Charter Review Special Committee)
Requesting amended Charter language to ensure that candidates for Mayor and Councilor-At-Large are required to be residents of the City of Somerville
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Committee Report #23-0442
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 15, 2023
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 15, 2023.
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Mayor's Request #22-2127 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable
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Mayor's Request #23-0059 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Charles J. Breen, Jr. as Fire Chief Engineer
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Mayor's Request #23-0060 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Cynthia L. Amara as City Solicitor
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Mayor's Request #23-0111 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Kiracofe to the Community Preservation Committee
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Mayor's Request #23-0122 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Calla Taylor to the Urban Forestry Committee
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Mayor's Request #23-0326 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dorothy Suput to the Urban Forestry Committee
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Committee Report #23-0443
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 21, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on March 21, 2023.
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Mayor's Request #23-0176 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for design of a park at 217 Somerville Ave
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Mayor's Request #23-0177 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund to the Mystic River Watershed Association to design a shared use community path at Blessing of the Bay Park
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Mayor's Request #23-0179 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $350,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the construction of Henry Hansen Park
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Mayor's Request #23-0180 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for the construction of Junction Park
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Mayor's Request #23-0184 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $17,821.96 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of ballistic vests, helmets...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $17,821.96 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of ballistic vests, helmets and medical equipment.
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Mayor's Request #23-0195 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $67,050 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operational support
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Mayor's Request #23-0198 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Mobility Division for traffic engineering design...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Mobility Division for traffic engineering design and related implementation at the intersection of Alewife Brook Parkway and Broadway.
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Mayor's Request #23-0243 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $306.05 from the IAM-Engineering Personal Services-Overtime Account to the Department of Public Works Custodians Personal Services-Overtime Account for DPW...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $306.05 from the IAM-Engineering Personal Services-Overtime Account to the Department of Public Works Custodians Personal Services-Overtime Account for DPW staff time related to Engineering work.
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Mayor's Request #23-0268 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a three-year extension to the lease with BwB-Square LLC for Nibble Community Kitchen
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #23-0290 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $289.68 using available funds in the Elections Department Office Supplies Account for index dividers, ledger paper, and water
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Mayor's Request #23-0296 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,761.47 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to the Fire Department for equipment to develop emergency...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,761.47 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to the Fire Department for equipment to develop emergency operations capacity.
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Mayor's Request #23-0297 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,982.40 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to the Fire Department for equipment to develop emergency...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,982.40 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to the Fire Department for equipment to develop emergency operations capacity.
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Mayor's Request #23-0301 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $65,686.35 using available funds various Public Works Ordinary Maintenance accounts for various services
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Mayor's Request #23-0310 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $151,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund to the Somerville Museum for collections conservation
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Mayor's Request #23-0311 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $20,125 from the Information Technology Department Salaries Account to the Information Technology Department Maintenance Software Account to procure and...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $20,125 from the Information Technology Department Salaries Account to the Information Technology Department Maintenance Software Account to procure and standardize on the Zoom platform for remote meetings.
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Mayor's Request #23-0312 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $425,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund to the Somerville Hispanic Association for community development for continued historic preservation of...
Requesting the appropriation of $425,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund to the Somerville Hispanic Association for community development for continued historic preservation of Grace Baptist Church.
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Mayor's Request #23-0313 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $480 using available funds in the Engineering Capital Outlay Engineering/Architecture Account for the FY22 Pavement & Sidewalk Assessment
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Mayor's Request #23-0315 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,234.59 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to the Fire Department for the purchase of protective equipment...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,234.59 grant with no new match required, from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to the Fire Department for the purchase of protective equipment to support active threat preparedness initiatives.
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Mayor's Request #23-0325 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $827,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Stabilization Fund for site preparation, construction, and furnishing of a safe consumption site
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Mayor's Request #23-0332 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a grant of easement and maintenance agreement for BRE-BMR Assembly I Innovation LLC and BRE-BMR Middlesex LLC
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, McLaughlin, Mouakad, Neufeld, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Willie Burnley and J.T. Scott as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Committee Report #23-0441
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 14, 2023
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 14, 2023.
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Ordinance #22-1992 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Amending Section 1-4 of the Code of Ordinance to add definitions for relationship status and intimate personal relationship
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“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Ordinance #22-1993 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Amending Section 2-326 of the Code of Ordinances, related to the Personnel program
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Ordinance #22-1996 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Amending Section 10-102 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding the definition of biased based policing
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“RESULT: ORDINANCE ORDAINED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
Mayor's Request #23-0256 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition Authorizing the City to Appoint an Alternate Member to the Somerville Licensing Commission
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, Ward Five City Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Ward Six City Councilor Davis, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld.”
License #23-0387
New Drainlayer's License, JP Vara Co Inc
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License #23-0379
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Alfa Excavation Inc
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License #23-0380
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bartletta Heavy Division Inc
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License #23-0381
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating
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License #23-0471
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain LLC
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License #23-0382
Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering
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License #23-0476
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services LLC
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License #23-0383
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso & McGovern Construction Inc
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License #23-0384
Renewing Drainlayer's License, CRL Inc
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License #23-0385
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc
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License #23-0469
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Ferrante Construction LLC
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License #23-0386
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Garrett Construction Co Inc
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License #23-0470
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.R. Sons Construction Inc
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License #23-0388
Renewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda Construction Inc
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License #23-0397
Renewing Drainlayer's License, LaMountain Brothers Inc
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License #23-0390
Renewing Drainlayer's License, M.T. Mayo Corp
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License #23-0389
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction
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License #23-0391
Renewing Drainlayer's License, New England Style Inc
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License #23-0398
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Riccio Excavation
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License #23-0440
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc
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License #23-0434
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Spencer Contracting
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License #23-0399
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC
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License #23-0400
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Your Space Landscape and Construction LLC
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License #23-0392
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm St
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License #23-0393
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 217 Highland Ave
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License #23-0394
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St
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License #23-0395
Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet Company, 229 Lowell St
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License #23-0396
Renewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy
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License #23-0401
Renewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway
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License #23-0402
Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St
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License #23-0403
Renewing Garage License, Barnes and Walsh Company, 224 Somerville Ave
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License #23-0404
Renewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, Inc, 45 Webster Ave
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License #23-0435
Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor Inc, 612 Broadway
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License #23-0405
Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83A Albion St
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License #23-0406
Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Ave
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License #23-0465
Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St
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License #23-0477
Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Inc, 600 Windsor Pl
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License #23-0407
Renewing Garage License, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave
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License #23-0436
Renewing Garage License, Modern Floors Inc, 22 Marshall St
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License #23-0408
Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop Inc, 463 McGrath Hwy
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License #23-0409
Renewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway
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License #23-0410
Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc, 20 Assembly Sq
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License #23-0411
Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St
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License #23-0419
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Day/Dover Parking Lot, 55 Day St
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License #23-0420
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St
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License #23-0424
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metal Inc, 475 Columbia St
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License #23-0449
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Metamorphosis, 93 Holland St
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License #23-0425
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia St
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License #23-0426
Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Talewsky Enterprises Inc, 508 Columbia St
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License #23-0427
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation Inc, Med. #5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 46
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License #23-0431
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Early Bird Transportation LLC, Med. #49
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License #23-0428
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow TNC of Somerville, Med. #27, 36, 37, 38, 53, 54, 67
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License #23-0433
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, HollyPaul Desravines, Med. #92
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License #23-0432
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab Inc, Med. #82
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License #23-0478
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Jolina Taxi Inc, Med. #52
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License #23-0473
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lafoi Taxi Inc, Med. #20
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License #23-0429
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mount Pleasant Taxi Inc, Med. #30, 39, 40, 41, 42
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License #23-0472
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans Inc, Med. #15
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Public Event #23-0421
St Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Good Friday Procession on April 7 from 4pm to 7:20pm
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Public Event #23-0452
SomerPromise applying for a Public Event License for Week of the Young Child Celebration on April 12 from 4pm to 7:30pm
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Public Event #23-0422
Independent Film Society of Boston applying for a Public Event License for Independent Film Festival Boston on April 26-May 2 from 10am to 12am
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Public Event #23-0437
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on May 13 from 11am to 7pm (raindate May 14)
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Public Event #23-0423
Bow Market applying for a Public Event License for Bow Market Annual Vintage Market on May 21 from 9am to 9pm (raindate June 4)
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Public Communication #23-0430
The Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Gabriel Camacho to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee
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Order #23-0479
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management clarify the phases for the programming, design and development of the Winter Hill and Brown School Renovation/Reconstruction in the CIP...
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management clarify the phases for the programming, design and development of the Winter Hill and Brown School Renovation/Reconstruction in the CIP Presentation shared with this Council on March 9, 2023.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0480
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management detail how funds for the School Building Feasibility Study budgeted for FY 2023 have been expensed to date
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0481
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management identify department staff allocated to the School Building Feasibility Study, and the projected time commitment of this staff for the...
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management identify department staff allocated to the School Building Feasibility Study, and the projected time commitment of this staff for the duration of the study.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0482
That the Director of Parks and Recreation consider opening the Ginny Smithers Pool on Sundays to expand swim lesson opportunities, including consideration of engaging an outside vendor or...
That the Director of Parks and Recreation consider opening the Ginny Smithers Pool on Sundays to expand swim lesson opportunities, including consideration of engaging an outside vendor or organization to provide the swim lessons.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0483
That the Director of Parks and Recreation explain the wait list process for enrollment in Parks and Recreation programs
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0484
That the Director of Parks and Recreation consider giving enrollment priority to low-income families in Parks and Recreation Programs, including but not limited to pre-registration priority
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0485
That the Director of the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) provide data on the process to connect immigrant families with legal services and the waitlist to receive those services vs....
That the Director of the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) provide data on the process to connect immigrant families with legal services and the waitlist to receive those services vs. the waitlist for follow-up from government immigrant agencies.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0486
That this City Council consider options for Committee meetings like allowing schedule changes to the daytime or fixing presentation times in the evenings to facilitate flexibility for staff and...
That this City Council consider options for Committee meetings like allowing schedule changes to the daytime or fixing presentation times in the evenings to facilitate flexibility for staff and Councilors who are new parents or facing childcare challenges.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #23-0488
That this City Council supports the School Committee's resolution to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority, a statement of interest for the Benjamin Brown and the Winter Hill Schools
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0500
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation light City Hall, Prospect Hill Tower, and Powder House in light blue, light pink, and white on March 31, 2023 in...
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation light City Hall, Prospect Hill Tower, and Powder House in light blue, light pink, and white on March 31, 2023 in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility.
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Order #23-0501
That the Fire Chief, Inspectional Services Director, and Director of the Office of Housing Stability work with this Council to assess the feasibility of annual reporting on the number of fires...
That the Fire Chief, Inspectional Services Director, and Director of the Office of Housing Stability work with this Council to assess the feasibility of annual reporting on the number of fires, the causes of those fires, the number displaced by each fire, and if those displaced were able to relocate within Somerville.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #23-0499
That the City of Somerville recognizes the week of May 7-13, 2023 as Children's Mental Health Week
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Order #23-0503
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning and the City Solicitor assist the City Council to draft language requiring that departmental review conditioned by the Planning Board...
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning and the City Solicitor assist the City Council to draft language requiring that departmental review conditioned by the Planning Board contains a requirement for public outreach when concerning modifications by private developers within the public realm.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0504
That this City Council pursue legislative action to prohibit lateral transfer hires into Civil Service positions
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-0505
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning assist the City Council in modifying the density incentives for NetZero/Passive House development in light of the recently adopted...
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning assist the City Council in modifying the density incentives for NetZero/Passive House development in light of the recently adopted Specialized Stretch Code.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
License #23-0508
New Sign/Awning License, Kumon Somerville-Prospect Hill Center, 438 McGrath Hwy, 1 wall sign
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Order #23-0509
That the Director of Parking address the defective traffic light at Mystic Ave and Revolution Dr outside Home Depot in Assembly Square
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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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