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October 26, 2023
84 recorded votes, 82 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 #23-1616
Approve the minutes of the September 28, 2023 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 28, 2023.
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Citation #23-1610
Commending Ken Fields for his musical contributions to the arts and arts community
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Resolution #23-1592
That the Somerville City Council supports the passage of H.1255, An Act requiring menstrual products in buildings on public higher education campuses, H.3018 An Act requiring menstrual products in...
That the Somerville City Council supports the passage of H.1255, An Act requiring menstrual products in buildings on public higher education campuses, H.3018 An Act requiring menstrual products in all state buildings, and S.2481, An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products.
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Order #23-1594
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of Finance explain to this Council the steps and processes in the School Building Master Plan for a ballot vote on...
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of Finance explain to this Council the steps and processes in the School Building Master Plan for a ballot vote on Proposition 2½ in reference to funding a School Building project.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-1595
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning conduct an historic demolition review to identify buildings over 75 years old, to determine structures that could potentially be designated...
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning conduct an historic demolition review to identify buildings over 75 years old, to determine structures that could potentially be designated historic, and to expedite demolition reviews for buildings that are not potential candidates for historic preservation.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #23-1593
That the Administration provide an update on the Compensation Study, including a definite delivery timeline, at the November 9, 2023 meeting of this City Council
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Order #23-1596
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a water fountain for people and dogs at Nunziato field
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-1598
That the City Solicitor advise this Council on the city's ability to take steps to combat predatory towing practices by adopting similar legislation as the City of Boston
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-1599
That the Director of Parking publicize how residents can file complaints related to illegal towing, namely through the Department of Public Utilities Transportation Oversight Division
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-1600
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment work with this Council and Green and Open Somerville to consider the creation of an Invasive Species Czar position to spearhead...
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment work with this Council and Green and Open Somerville to consider the creation of an Invasive Species Czar position to spearhead outreach, education, and citywide invasive plant species removal.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #23-1597
In Support of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 32BJ's cleaning contract campaign
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Order #23-1606
That the Director of Mobility advertise alternate walking paths to the intersection of Broadway and McGrath Highway
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Order #23-1601
That the Director of Mobility increase signage and visibility of the newly installed rotaries along Pearl Street, Oliver Street and Glen Street
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-1602
That the Director of Mobility assess loading zone and metered parking at the intersection of Pearl and Cross Streets and report back to the Ward 1 Councilor
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-1603
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees by 89 Cross Street
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Order #23-1604
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the broken bench in Symphony Park
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Order #23-1607
That the Commissioner of Public Works continue to remove trash from Chuckie Harris Park on a daily basis
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Order #23-1608
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the manhole cover and surrounding road at the entryway of the Cobble Hill homes
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Order #23-1605
That the Director of Water and Sewer inspect the sewers on Otis Street, east of McGrath Highway, and determine if they need to be cleaned
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Order #23-1609
That the Director of Engineering inspect the sinkhole in the road directly in front of the entrance to the Cobble Hill homes
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Committee Report #23-1582
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 24, 2023
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 24, 2023.
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Mayor's Request #23-1263 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department to support the Emergency...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department to support the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) sustainability and upgrades.
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Mayor's Request #23-1341 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $220,560 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Tobacco...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $220,560 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Tobacco Control Prevention.
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Mayor's Request #23-1398 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the use of $1,500 in available funds in the Inspectional Services Staff Development Account to establish a Food and Refreshments Account, to provide food and refreshments for staff...
Requesting the use of $1,500 in available funds in the Inspectional Services Staff Development Account to establish a Food and Refreshments Account, to provide food and refreshments for staff during quarterly training sessions.
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Mayor's Request #23-1401 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $29,780 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Council on Aging Professional and Technical Services Account for...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $29,780 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Council on Aging Professional and Technical Services Account for nutritional counseling and education at the Senior Center.
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Mayor's Request #23-1402 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Administration Division for a partnership with the City of Medford to examine the zoning and economic development potential of the parcels along Broadway that are split by the municipal boundary.
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Mayor's Request #23-1403 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,059.72 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Account to the Department of Public Works Building Rentals Account for three...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,059.72 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Account to the Department of Public Works Building Rentals Account for three additional seasonal, portable bathrooms.
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Mayor's Request #23-1404 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,625 using available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Parks and Urban Forestry Division Account for...
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,625 using available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Parks and Urban Forestry Division Account for Wedding Nook and Quincy Street open space production.
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Mayor's Request #23-1407 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 2-373 of the Code of Ordinances, to establish a Vaccine Revolving Fund
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.”
Mayor's Request #23-1408 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to authorize a FY 2024 expenditure limitation of $60,000 for the Vaccine Revolving Fund
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Mayor's Request #23-1419 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,207.50 using available funds in the Fire Department Professional & Technical Account for medical case management costs
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Mayor's Request #23-1424 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $18,400 grant with no new match required, from Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operating support
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Mayor's Request #23-1425 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,250 using available funds in the Human Resources Arbitration Services Account for arbitration services
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Mayor's Request #23-1426 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $440 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account for language testing services
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Mayor's Request #23-1427 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,298.83 using available funds in the Human Resources Arbitration Services Account for arbitration transcription services
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Mayor's Request #23-1474 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $44,167.81 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering
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Mayor's Request #23-1475 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $25,418.02 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering
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Mayor's Request #23-1492 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $67,478 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to the Somerville Museum for storage area renovation
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Mayor's Request #23-1493 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $113,440 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to Just A Start for restoration and reinstallation of a historic window at 24...
Requesting the appropriation of $113,440 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to Just A Start for restoration and reinstallation of a historic window at 24 Webster Ave.
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Mayor's Request #23-1496 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $26,721.10 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering
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Mayor's Request #23-1497 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,729.64 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Natural Gas Account for natural gas supply services
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Mayor's Request #23-1498 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,436.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Grounds R&M Facility, Parks & Playgrounds for irrigation system repair and...
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,436.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Grounds R&M Facility, Parks & Playgrounds for irrigation system repair and maintenance.
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Mayor's Request #23-1499 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $280 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Employee Training Account for Construction Supervisor continuing education
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Mayor's Request #23-1500 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $371.44 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Motor Parts & Accessories Account for pump replacement parts
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Mayor's Request #23-1501 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the reimbursement of Hazardous Material Response Team...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the reimbursement of Hazardous Material Response Team members.
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Mayor's Request #23-1538 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $30,020 from the Parking Department Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Capital-Building Lease Account for rental of parking spaces per the lease agreement...
Requesting approval of a transfer of $30,020 from the Parking Department Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Capital-Building Lease Account for rental of parking spaces per the lease agreement between the Trustees of Tufts College and the City of Somerville.
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Committee Report #23-1576
Accept the report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on October 19, 2023
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on October 19, 2023.
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Committee Report #23-1571
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 17, 2023
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 17, 2023.
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Ordinance #23-0076 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Amending Chapter 8, Article I of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning Accessibility
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.”
Mayor's Request #23-1531 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GrayKey Digital Forensics Analysis Tool
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Kelly, Mouakad, Neufeld, Strezo, WilsonNo: Burnley, McLaughlin, Scott
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: City Councilor At Large Kelly, City Councilor At Large Strezo, City Councilor At Large Wilson, 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 NAY: City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr., Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, and Ward Two City Councilor Scott.”
Mayor's Request #23-1532 (report of the Legislative Matters Committee)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Camera Ticket Enforcement
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Committee Report #23-1574
Accept the report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 18, 2023
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 18, 2023.
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License #23-0583 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St
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License #23-0584 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St
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License #23-1340 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 61 Washington Street, 3 cars inside, 4 cars outside, for mechanical repairs, autobody work, and charging money to store vehicles, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat...
New Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 61 Washington Street, 3 cars inside, 4 cars outside, for mechanical repairs, autobody work, and charging money to store vehicles, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, and Sun: closed.
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License #23-1479 (report of the Licenses and Permits Committee)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Garden, 273 Broadway, opening Sunday-Saturday from 10am to 2am for in-store, take-out and delivery service
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Mayor's Request #23-1584
Requesting approval of a transfer of $52,403 from the Salary Contingency account to Police Personal Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining settlement with Local 888 - Crossing Guards
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Mayor's Request #23-1559
Requesting approval for specified City Employees to work the November 7, 2023 City Election
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License #23-1558
New Drainlayer's License, New England Construction Managers Inc
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License #23-1611
Renewing Outdoor Goods License, 130 Broadway LLC, 130 Broadway
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License #23-1580
Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 295 Broadway
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License #23-1579
Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 1 Davis Sq
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License #23-1578
Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 22-26 Union Sq
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License #23-1612
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Hillside Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave
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License #23-1613
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Somerville Motors Inc, 182 Washington St
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Public Event #23-1561
Samuel Feller applying for a Public Event License for Neighborhood Chili Cookoff on October 27 from 10am to 5pm (raindate November 3)
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Public Event #23-1562
Tiffany Cayarga applying for a Public Event License for Kingston St BP on October 28 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate October 29)
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Public Event #23-1563
Kelsey Coffin applying for a Public Event License for Partridge Ave Halloween BP on October 29 from 4pm to 9pm
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Public Event #23-1564
Danielle Angelillo applying for a Public Event License for Pleasant Ave BP on October 31 from 3pm to 9pm
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Public Event #23-1565
Adrienne Agarwal applying for a Public Event License for Hall St BP on November 4 from 2:30pm to 7pm (raindate November 5)
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Public Event #23-1566
Alliance for Safe Streets applying for a Public Event License for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on November 19 from 3pm to 7pm (raindate November 20)
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Public Event #23-1567
Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for 27th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race on November 23 from 6am to 1pm
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Order #23-1618
That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide additional play and athletic equipment for the outdoor recess area at the Edgerly School
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“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AND SENT FOR.”
Order #23-1619
That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an outdoor storage box at the Edgerly School for additional equipment
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-1620
That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the Edgerly building for noise issues during class time, and provide necessary adjustments to classrooms to address acoustic issues
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“RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED AND SENT FOR.”
Order #23-1621
That the Director of Engineering provide this Council with an update on the 2013 Pedestrian Accessibility Study and the progress made in the 10 years since its release
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-1622
That the Director of the Office of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on the implementation of the FileVine system that was procured to track Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
That the Director of the Office of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on the implementation of the FileVine system that was procured to track Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaints.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-1623
That the Director of the Office of Racial and Social Justice update this Council on the status of the procurement of a Braille embosser to accommodate requests for materials in Braille
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #23-1624
That the Director of Mobility add a speed bump to Shore Drive at Governor Winthrop Road
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #23-1626
That the Administration increase the $55,000 allotted to support food access to $100,000, in accordance with its promise to pledge $1 million for participatory budgeting
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
License #23-1628
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, V.I.N.L. Transportation Inc., Med. #65
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License #23-1629
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 3, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St
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Public Event #23-1634
Theia Henderson applying for a Public Event License for Holyoke Rd BP on October 28 from 11am to 6pm (raindate October 29)
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Public Event #23-1636
J.T. Scott applying for a Public Event License for Springfield St BP on October 31 from 4pm to 10:30pm
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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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