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February 13, 2025
79 recorded votes, 79 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Called to order by Ward Seven City Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld.
Present: Willie Burnley, Wilfred Mbah, Kristen Strezo, Jake Wilson, Matthew McLaughlin, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jesse Clingan, Naima Sait, Lance Davis, Judy Pineda Neufeld
Absent: J.T. Scott
Every vote, in order
Minutes #25-0266
Approve the minutes of the January 6, 2025 organizational meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of January 6, 2025.
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Minutes #25-0267
Approve the minutes of the January 9, 2025 regular meeting
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2025.
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Order #25-0176
That the Director of SomerStat and the Director of the Council on Aging appear before this Council’s Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations to discuss the...
That the Director of SomerStat and the Director of the Council on Aging appear before this Council’s Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations to discuss the results of the recent Senior Survey.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0214
That the Director of Constituent Services submit in writing, the protocol for proper handling of downed wires
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0216
That the Director of Inspectional Services conduct proactive inspections in high-traffic areas, including school zones, senior housing areas, and commercial corridors, during and after winter...
That the Director of Inspectional Services conduct proactive inspections in high-traffic areas, including school zones, senior housing areas, and commercial corridors, during and after winter storms to ensure compliance with snow and ice removal regulations.
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Order #25-0229
That the Commissioner of Public Works work with relevant city staff to plan citywide community cleanup days in each ward
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0230
That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Chief of Police consider installing emergency call boxes in key city locations, including Davis Square
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0231
That the Director of Mobility prioritize North Street for speed humps and other traffic calming measures
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0232
That the Director of Economic Development begin the process for developing a Teele Square commercial area plan
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0233
That the Commissioner of Public Works work with relevant city staff to develop a prioritization and tracking system of 311 requests to maintain optimal school building conditions and proactively...
That the Commissioner of Public Works work with relevant city staff to develop a prioritization and tracking system of 311 requests to maintain optimal school building conditions and proactively address potential concerns.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0234
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management develop a Swing Space plan to accommodate Somerville Public Schools students to mitigate disruption to students, families, and staff while...
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management develop a Swing Space plan to accommodate Somerville Public Schools students to mitigate disruption to students, families, and staff while a school building is unavailable or during construction.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0235
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the conversion of the former science lab in Room 208 at the Arthur D. Healey School, to small group learning classrooms
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0236
That the Director of Inspectional Services discuss the metrics for measuring the effectiveness of rodent mitigation strategies in Somerville Public School buildings
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0237
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss with the City Council and School Committee, the development of the FY 2026 project plan and budget in accordance with the adopted...
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss with the City Council and School Committee, the development of the FY 2026 project plan and budget in accordance with the adopted Capital Investment Plan.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0238
That the Commissioner of Public Works complete installation of any remaining lockdown blinds needed for safety at Somerville High School
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0241
That the Director of Capital Projects update this Council on the potential plan to use the Homan’s site for installation of a stormwater retention tank
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0242
That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development update this Council on the current status of the implementation of the Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0239
That the Director of Inspectional Services provide the Ward 4 City Councilor with the details of all tickets issued for failure to remove snow between January 1 and February 12, 2025
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Resolution #25-0240
That the Administration create a detailed list of duties for commission and committee liaisons, including specific duties as they relate to the respective body
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0243
That the Director of Communications and Community Engagement update this Council on efforts to educate the public about preventing conditions conducive to growth of the rodent population
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0244
That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on efforts around enforcement of rodent-related ordinances, including the number of complaints, inspections, warnings, and fines...
That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on efforts around enforcement of rodent-related ordinances, including the number of complaints, inspections, warnings, and fines issued for vegetation and trash violations.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0245
That the Environmental Health Manager update this Council on rodent activity data and rodent mitigation efforts, including any novel approaches under consideration or being utilized
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0246
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning discuss with this Council, Type IV heavy timber construction now permitted in the 10th edition of...
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning discuss with this Council, Type IV heavy timber construction now permitted in the 10th edition of Massachusetts State Building Code 780 and potential impacts on inspections, development, and the Zoning Ordinance.
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From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0247
That the Director of Economic Development report on the economic impact to small businesses in Somerville as a result of recent federal immigration policy changes
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0248
That the Chief of Police update this Council on the annual reporting of Immigration Customs and Enforcement detentions in Somerville, as outlined in the Welcoming City Ordinance
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #25-0249
That the Executive Director of the Welcome Project update the City Council on the status of the Somerville Worker’s Center
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Mayor's Request #24-1659
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $60,000 grant with no new match required, from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic safety enforcement
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Committee Report #25-0177
Accept the report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 5, 2025
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 5, 2025.
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Mayor's Request #24-1696 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lauren Chapman to the Human Rights Commission
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Mayor's Request #24-1698 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Sokol to the Human Rights Commission
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Mayor's Request #24-1699 (report of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jenny Bonham Carter to the Human Rights Commission
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Committee Report #25-0171
Accept the report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on February 3, 2025
Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on February 3, 2025.
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Committee Report #25-0166
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 30, 2025
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 30, 2025.
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Committee Report #25-0207
Accept the report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2025
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2025.
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Mayor's Request #24-1712 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to appropriate $20,900 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to add attic insulation to the Recreation Department at 16 Walnut Street
Yes: Clingan, Davis, Ewen-Campen, Mbah, Neufeld, Sait, Strezo, WilsonThe minutes list Matthew McLaughlin and Willie Burnley as absent for this vote; left out of it.
From the minutes
“RESULT: APPROVED AYE: Ward Six City Councilor Davis, City Councilor At Large Wilson, Ward Five City Councilor Sait, City Councilor At Large Mbah, Ward Four City Councilor Clingan, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Pineda Neufeld, and Ward Three City Councilor Ewen-Campen ABSENT: Ward One City Councilor McLaughlin, Ward Two City Councilor Scott, and City Councilor At Large Burnley Jr..”
Mayor's Request #25-0047 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to satisfy a court judgment
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Mayor's Request #25-0049 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $365,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund to the Somerville Community Land Trust for restoration of 12 Pleasant Avenue
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Mayor's Request #25-0051 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the transfer of $346,492 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Community Housing Reserve
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Mayor's Request #25-0053 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,475,428 from the Community Preservation Act Affordable Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust
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Mayor's Request #25-0055 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $172,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Elizabeth Peabody House for exterior restoration of 277 Broadway
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Mayor's Request #25-0056 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve for the installation of water fountains at Nunziato Park
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Mayor's Request #25-0057 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund to the CPA Open Space Land Acquisition Fund
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Mayor's Request #25-0058 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $114,259 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Historic Preservation Reserve to the Somerville Museum for preservation of artifacts in its collection
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Mayor's Request #25-0059 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting the appropriation of $18,500 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Historic Preservation Reserve for a condition assessment of the Veterans Cemetery and other historic monuments
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Mayor's Request #25-0078 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 12/31/2025 for Crowley Cottrell LLC to complete additional services for re-design and construction administrations fees
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Mayor's Request #25-0079 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,400 using available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Economic Development Division account for 9...
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,400 using available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Economic Development Division account for 9 Aldersey Street appraisal report.
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Mayor's Request #25-0096 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of three years for Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for Poplar Street Pump Station Design Services
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Mayor's Request #25-0097 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of three years for PMA LLC for owners project manager services on the Poplar Street Pump Station project
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Mayor's Request #25-0098 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of three years for MWH Contractors Inc. for construction manager at risk services on the Poplar Street Pump Station project
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Mayor's Request #25-0099 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,500,000 grant that requires a 20% match, from the Environmental Protection Agency to the Infrastructure and Asset Management Engineering Division for...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,500,000 grant that requires a 20% match, from the Environmental Protection Agency to the Infrastructure and Asset Management Engineering Division for the Poplar Street Pump Station.
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Mayor's Request #25-0100 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,400,000 grant with no new match required, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community...
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,400,000 grant with no new match required, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development for infrastructure and open space improvements on the Clarendon Phase II project.
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Mayor's Request #25-0102 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $33,550 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of firefighter safety equipment
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Mayor's Request #25-0103 (report of the Finance Committee)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $486 using available funds in the City Clerk Advertising account for legal hearing notices
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Committee Report #25-0162
Accept the report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 28, 2025
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 28, 2025.
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Committee Report #25-0206
Accept the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 10, 2025
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 10, 2025.
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Committee Report #25-0193
Accept the report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting jointly with the School Committee's School Buildings Facilities and Maintenance Committee on...
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting jointly with the School Committee's School Buildings Facilities and Maintenance Committee on February 6, 2025.
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Committee Report #25-0160
Accept the report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on January 27, 2025
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on January 27, 2025.
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Mayor's Request #25-0196
Requesting the appropriation of $1,472,992 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining settlement with the Somerville...
Requesting the appropriation of $1,472,992 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining settlement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit B.
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Mayor's Request #25-0104
Requesting approval of an Intermunicipal Agreement between the City of Somerville, City of Cambridge, Cambridge Health Alliance, and Metropolitan Area Planning Council, for the establishment and...
Requesting approval of an Intermunicipal Agreement between the City of Somerville, City of Cambridge, Cambridge Health Alliance, and Metropolitan Area Planning Council, for the establishment and operation of the Somerville-Cambridge Public Health Collaborative.
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Mayor's Request #25-0211
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Niki Aurora to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities
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License #25-0182
New Drainlayer's License, Boston Pipe Lining Company LLC
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License #25-0183
New Drainlayer's License, Mitchell Associates Construction Corporation
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License #25-0185
Renewing Open Air Vendor License, The Somerville Flea, Buena Vista parking lot
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License #25-0186
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Automotive Transport Service Inc, 40 Joy Street
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License #25-0188
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc., 308 McGrath Highway
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License #25-0187
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc., 182 Washington Street
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License #25-0189
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl Street
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Public Event #25-0190
Communications and Community Engagement Department applying for a Public Event License for Civic Day on April 5 from 9am to 5pm
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Order #25-0275
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this City Council which school buildings have free menstrual product dispensers, how many dispensers are in each building, and how...
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this City Council which school buildings have free menstrual product dispensers, how many dispensers are in each building, and how frequently they are restocked.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0276
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this City Council the barriers to placing menstrual product dispensers in each school building and the projected date for each school...
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this City Council the barriers to placing menstrual product dispensers in each school building and the projected date for each school building to have them installed.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0251
That the Director of Racial and Social Justice provide an update on the citywide disparity study, including when the report will be made available to the public
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0252
That the City Auditor provide in writing to this Council, the revenue generated by the short-term rental tax and an estimate of how much additional revenue would be generated if a 3% community...
That the City Auditor provide in writing to this Council, the revenue generated by the short-term rental tax and an estimate of how much additional revenue would be generated if a 3% community impact fee was adopted.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0254
That the Chief of Police present to this Council the financial implications of the Public Safety for All recommendations, specifically the costs to fund additional officers, acquire and utilize...
That the Chief of Police present to this Council the financial implications of the Public Safety for All recommendations, specifically the costs to fund additional officers, acquire and utilize body cameras, and implement a co-response model.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0255
That the City Solicitor provide an assessment of whether a trust could be created for funds from a short-term rental program, half of which would be allocated for grants to local artists for...
That the City Solicitor provide an assessment of whether a trust could be created for funds from a short-term rental program, half of which would be allocated for grants to local artists for beautification projects, as proposed by the Creative Displacement Task Force.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Order #25-0256
That the City Solicitor discuss with this Council whether elements of Boston's proposed Ordinance for Road Safety and Accountability for Delivery Providers could be used to disincentivize mopeds...
That the City Solicitor discuss with this Council whether elements of Boston's proposed Ordinance for Road Safety and Accountability for Delivery Providers could be used to disincentivize mopeds on the community path.
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“RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT FOR DISCUSSION.”
Resolution #25-0253
That this Council consider including a Plain Language section within the Language Access Ordinance
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Resolution #25-0250
In support of a contract for Tufts University's full-time lecturers
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License #25-0272
New Sign/Awning License, Tall Order, 70 Beacon Street, 2 signs
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Public Event #25-0273
Union Square Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Union Square Farmers Market on Saturdays, May 10 to October 25 from 6:45am to 2pm
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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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