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January 11, 2024
28 recorded votes, 28 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. 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: Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, J.T. Scott, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: Willie Burnley, Wilfred Mbah
Every vote, in order
Minutes #24-0051
Approve the minutes of the November 21, 2023 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 21, 2023.
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Grant of Location #24-0018
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a new manhole and 253 feet of conduit in Columbia Street, to a point of pickup at 495 Columbia Street
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Order #24-0039
That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the bench, previously donated and installed in honor of longstanding Brown School principal Marilyn Haggerty, on the Brown School grounds
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #24-0041
That the Director of Parking ensure that the parking meters in front of the Tufts Administration Building (TAB) are reserved for TAB building visitors with disability placards, Mondays through...
That the Director of Parking ensure that the parking meters in front of the Tufts Administration Building (TAB) are reserved for TAB building visitors with disability placards, Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, to assist with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #24-0040
That the Administration and the Director of Water and Sewer update this Council, in writing, on the plan to support residents who cannot afford the recent water bill increases
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #24-0042
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment provide this Council with any updated plans and timelines for a municipal composting program
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #24-0043
That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the "Mitigating Commercial Displacement in Somerville" report, released in December 2023, and any action steps taken as a result of...
That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the "Mitigating Commercial Displacement in Somerville" report, released in December 2023, and any action steps taken as a result of the report.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #24-0044
That the Administration honor the Commonwealth's Fourth Annual Crossing Guard Appreciation between March 1-20, 2024 by planning appreciation events and opportunities to thank our crossing guards
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #24-0046
That the Director of the Office of Housing Stability report on the progress of the organization and start-up of the Municipal Housing Voucher Program
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #24-0047
That the Director of Housing and the Director of the Office of Housing Stability report on the feasibility of fair housing enforcement
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #24-0048
That the Director of Housing and the Director of the Office of Housing Stability provide a ten-year progress report on the implementation of the city’s efforts to prevent and mitigate displacement
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License #24-0019
New Automatic Amusement Device License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, for 138 devices
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License #24-0021
Renewing Dog Kennel License, Riverdog Daycare, 321 Somerville Avenue
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License #24-0025
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties, 100 Packard Ave
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License #24-0026
Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties, 25 Whitfield Rd
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License #24-0028
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Auto Plus LLC, 229 Lowell St
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License #24-0029
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St
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License #24-0030
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave
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License #24-0031
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Joy St Motors, 24 Joy St
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License #24-0032
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway
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License #24-0034
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc, 308 McGrath Hwy
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License #24-0033
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc, 182 Washington St
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Order #24-0062
That the Director of Health and Human Services provide monthly updates to this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety regarding ongoing efforts to address homelessness
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #24-0063
That the Director of Mobility update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the status of the Kensington Connector
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Order #24-0064
That the Director of Public Works address the trash and littering along East Broadway
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Order #24-0065
That the Director of Public Works address the overflow of trash at Symphony Park
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Resolution #24-0061
That the Administration update this City Council on the status of Charter reform
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #24-0066
That the Administration reconstitute neighborhood cleanups, particularly on Earth Day
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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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