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October 12, 2023
31 recorded votes, 30 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, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: Lance Davis
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Minutes #23-1537
Approve the minutes of the September 14, 2023 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 14, 2023.
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Citation #23-1533
Commending Gandhy Aldana for her contributions to the Latino community in Somerville
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Citation #23-1534
Commending Ivan Abarca for his contributions to the Latino community in Somerville
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Grant of Location #23-1527
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 50 feet of conduit in Allen Street, from Manhole 31939 to a point of pickup at 13 Allen Street
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Grant of Location #23-1528
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 302 feet of conduit and a new manhole as follows: Starting from existing Manhole 86582 located at the intersection of Somerville...
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 302 feet of conduit and a new manhole as follows: Starting from existing Manhole 86582 located at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Allen Street to a new manhole. From said manhole, to a point of pickup at 21 Allen Street.
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Grant of Location #23-1529
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 7 feet of conduit in Alpine Street, from Utility Pole 7/1 to a point of pickup at 2 Alpine Street
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Grant of Location #23-1530
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install 198 feet of conduit in pathway between Gore Street, Cambridge and Medford Street, from existing Verizon Manhole 26/514 to a...
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install 198 feet of conduit in pathway between Gore Street, Cambridge and Medford Street, from existing Verizon Manhole 26/514 to a point of pickup at 14 McGrath Highway.
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Order #23-1509
That the Director of Engineering consider installing speed humps and additional traffic calming measures to address excessive speed and cut-through traffic on Warren Avenue
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #23-1510
That the Administration report on the fall and winter food distribution plans for Winter Hill Community Innovation School students at both locations
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Resolution #23-1511
That the Administration provide an update on the Edgerly building kitchen equipment, and discuss the plan to serve the Winter Hill Community Innovation School youth and future city programs
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #23-1525
That this City Council hereby recognizes the month from September 15th to October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month
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Resolution #23-1526
Supporting the passage of H.3802 and S.1489, An Act Creating a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority
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Public Communication #23-1033
David Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 0 White Street Place from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Urban Residential (UR) and 14 White...
David Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 0 White Street Place from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Urban Residential (UR) and 14 White Street Place from Neighborhood Residential (NR) to UR.
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, and Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld ABSENT: Ward Six City Councilor Davis.”
Committee Report #23-1514
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 5, 2023
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 5, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-1504
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 3, 2023
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 3, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-1502
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 2, 2023
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 2, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-1512
Accept the report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on October 4, 2023
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on October 4, 2023.
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Public Event #23-1524
Tivoli Olsen applying for a Public Event License for Murdock St BP on October 14 from 10:30am to 6:30pm (raindate October 15)
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Public Event #23-1523
Jack Connolly applying for a Public Event License for Grove St BP on October 14 from 1pm to 7pm (raindates October 15 and October 21)
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Public Event #23-1520
Lorna McKenzie-Pollock applying for a Public Event License for Prospect Hill BP on October 14 from 3pm to 8pm (raindate October 15)
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Public Event #23-1518
Dolly Goldenberg applying for a Public Event License for Belmont St Halloween BP on October 29 from 1pm to 6pm
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Public Event #23-1519
Kim Durniak applying for a Public Event License for Norwood Ave BP on October 29 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate November 5)
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Public Event #23-1522
Ani Ajemian applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Heath on October 29 from 1pm to 9pm
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Public Event #23-1521
Kelsey Kent applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Lexington on October 31 from 4pm to 9pm
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License #23-1540
New Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp
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License #23-1541
Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes St
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License #23-1542
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St
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Public Event #23-1543
Katie Aucella applying for a Public Event License for Elizabeth Peabody House Fall Festival on October 14 from 9am to 6pm (raindate October 15)
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Public Event #23-1549
Emma Garfinkel applying for a Public Event License for Pomi Playground Playdate on October 26 from 2pm to 6:30pm
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Public Event #23-1548
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for 2nd Annual Truck O Treat on October 26 from 4pm to 8pm
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Order #23-1480
That the Chief of Police provide a written explanation, and any accompanying documentation, of the Police Department’s receipt of GrayKey surveillance technology from Urban Areas Security...
That the Chief of Police provide a written explanation, and any accompanying documentation, of the Police Department’s receipt of GrayKey surveillance technology from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)/Boston without requiring a grant acceptance from the City Council.
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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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