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24-1321
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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24-1322
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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24-1323
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 11, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1257
| 1 | 2.1. | Citation | Commending Charles Femino on the auspicious occasion of his retirement after over 30 years of distinguished service to the Police Department. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1258
| 1 | 2.2. | Citation | Commending Michael Horen who bravely volunteered his mobile soup kitchen at Ground Zero after the Twin Towers were hit on September 11th, 2001. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1230
| 1 | 3.1. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 239 feet of conduit in High Street from Manhole 9411 to a point of pickup at 325 Alewife Brook Parkway, and from Manhole 9411 to Utility Pole 646/8. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1240
| 1 | 3.2. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a new hip guy and anchor at Utility Pole 291/11 in Prospect Street. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1241
| 1 | 3.3. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 145 feet of conduit in Washington Street and Knowlton Street, from Manhole 15060 to an approximate point of pickup on Knowlton Street at the northwestern property line for 121-123 Washington Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1242
| 1 | 3.4. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 34 feet of conduit in Glenwood Road, from Utility Pole 184/3 to a point of pickup at 21 Glenwood Road. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1262
| 1 | 4.1. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on the availability of free menstrual products in all city owned bathrooms. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1263
| 1 | 4.2. | Order | That the Director of Libraries, and other relevant departments, appear before this Council’s Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations to discuss the plans for the library closing in the middle of the day and what immediate steps are being taken to reopen the library during this time period to best support library staff and patrons. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1264
| 1 | 4.3. | Order | That City Councilors have regular visible access to the scheduling of the City Council Chamber, and that a regular working space be designated for City Councilors. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1268
| 1 | 4.4. | Order | That the Director of Communications discuss the communication plan to address move-in/move-out related discarded furniture, including items left on sidewalks blocking pedestrian pathways and restricting public way accessibility. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1267
| 1 | 4.5. | Resolution | That the Administration and relevant city departments discuss an immediate action plan to address the increase of fights happening at Edward L. Leathers Community Park after students are released from school. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1265
| 1 | 4.6. | Order | That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering explore how to make the raised sidewalk located at the intersection of Broadway and Boston Avenue safer. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1266
| 1 | 4.7. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install a raised crosswalk at the intersection of Boston and Kidder Avenues. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1272
| 1 | 4.8. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Council to discuss the problems of local restaurants complying with the requirements of proper waste handling and contracting for city waste collection. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1270
| 1 | 4.9. | Resolution | That the Administration discuss the sufficiency of after school programs for high school students and the methods of outreach and guidance to ensure that all students have access to activities that meet their needs and interests. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1271
| 1 | 4.10. | Resolution | That the Administration discuss the scope and limitations of staff at Somerville High School to supervise high school students in the after school period. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1269
| 1 | 4.11. | Resolution | That the Administration make it easier for residents to host block parties by simplifying and shortening the approval process, and take steps to provide monetary awards or grants of $100 for approved block parties. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1273
| 1 | 4.12. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council on the status of the process to provide the resources and programming needed to safely re-open the Central Library during mid-day hours. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1274
| 1 | 4.13. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council on the status of implementing the recommendations of the Parking & Curb Use Study, and respond to the July 2024 recommendations of the Somerville Alliance of Safe Streets (SASS). | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1275
| 1 | 4.14. | Order | That the City Solicitor review Ordinance 11-038 (Rodent Control) and provide opinions for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues on 1. whether city inspectors may enter onto private property; 2. how much time must elapse subsequent to the issuance of a citation for the city to “cause the work to be performed and charge the owner of the property and place a lien against the property for expenses incurred"; and 3. the minimum amount of time that may be imposed pursuant to 11-038 (e). | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1276
| 1 | 4.15. | Order | That the Directors of Constituent Services, Inspectional Services and Health and Human Services jointly prepare a written report for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues, on the number of rodent complaints received from January 1, 2024 to date, including the information detailed within. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1277
| 1 | 4.16. | Order | That the Environmental Health Manager prepare a written report for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues, on the number of Residential Rodent Control Assistance Program requests submitted from January 1, 2024 to date, including the average waiting time for inspections and bait station installation and a plan of action to expedite the process. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1284
| 1 | 4.17. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the Construction Advisory Group for the planned construction project to replace the Winter Hill and Brown schools. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1285
| 1 | 4.18. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on efforts to eliminate rat infiltration in school buildings. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1286
| 1 | 4.19. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss use restrictions in place for Somerville Public School athletic teams at Reavis field. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1287
| 1 | 4.20. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update about the functionality of public address, or PA, systems at multiple Somerville Public School buildings. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1288
| 1 | 4.21. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on repairs to damaged play structures at the Capuano Early Education Center schoolyard. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1289
| 1 | 4.22. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on the reliability and repairs of the elevator(s) at the Winter Hill and Edgerly Schools. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1294
| 1 | 4.23. | Order | That the Director of Mobility place speed bumps and other traffic calming measures along Bonair Street by the Edgerly School. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1295
| 1 | 4.24. | Order | That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer provide a record of all calls to first responders regarding incidents at all Somerville Public Library locations since September 1, 2023. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1296
| 1 | 4.25. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install a mirror at the entrance of the East Somerville Green Line station to ensure pedestrians and cyclists can see around the blind corner. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1297
| 1 | 4.26. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works increase lighting along the intersection of Joy and Washington Streets. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1298
| 1 | 4.27. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works return the trash receptacle in front 168 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1299
| 1 | 4.28. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on interdepartmental efforts to establish a Warming Center at the Cummings School and the repairs needed to accomplish this. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1300
| 1 | 4.29. | Order | That the Director of Grants Development and External Funds and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Director update this Council on ARPA grant encumbrances ahead of the obligation deadline of December 31, 2024. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1301
| 1 | 4.30. | Order | That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on plans to minimize the timing impacts of future closures of the Ginny Smithers Sanders Pool for periodic maintenance. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1302
| 1 | 4.31. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on the status of the Youth-Focused Needs Assessment funded in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1303
| 1 | 4.32. | Order | That the Director of Finance and the Budget Director present this Council with an updated Capital Investment Plan. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1304
| 1 | 4.33. | Resolution | That the Administration form a task force or commission for short-, medium-, and long-term planning and coordination of public and private community spaces and programming, including spaces and programming for youth. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1305
| 1 | 4.34. | Resolution | That the Administration explore activating Somerville High School for community uses outside of school hours. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1306
| 1 | 4.35. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council on plans for the Cummings School building and Founders Memorial Skating Rink this fiscal year. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1292
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 10, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1074
| 1 | 6.A.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $300,000 grant renewal with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease & Laboratory Sciences to the Health and Human Services Department for local health support for COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1075
| 1 | 6.A.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $150,000 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department - Personal Services - Other Lump Sum Benefits account to settle pending litigation. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1076
| 1 | 6.A.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with Warner Larson Incorporated until 9/30/2025 for the additional services needed to complete the Dilboy Auxiliary Fields Re-Design project. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1078
| 1 | 6.A.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,600,000 grant with no new match required, from the MassWorks Infrastructure Program to the Department of Infrastructure & Asset Management for the Inner Belt & Brickbottom Pedestrian Crossing. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1082
| 1 | 6.A.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $959,500 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development Mobility Division for the Transit Pass Pilot Program, Traffic Signal Pre-emption for Emergency Services and Middlesex Ave - Mystic Ave Intersection Project. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1083
| 1 | 6.A.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $50 using available funds in the Department of Infrastructure & Asset Management Ordinary Maintenance Fee account for a Department of Conservation & Recreation Construction Access Permit. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1089
| 1 | 6.A.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $19,747.90 using available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development Administration Legal Services account for the Somerville Redevelopment Authority 90 Washington St appeal. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1090
| 1 | 6.A.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $99,886.56 grant with no new match required, from the MA Technology Collaborative to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Economic Development Division for digital navigation services to Somerville Housing Authority residents. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1150
| 1 | 6.A.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of an amendment to the Stormwater Drainage Easement at 10-20 Innerbelt Road. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1151
| 1 | 6.A.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a Maintenance Easement and License Agreement for 0 Middlesex and Kensington Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1160
| 1 | 6.A.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a Pedestrian Access Easement and Grant of License for 3-5 Hawkins Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1161
| 1 | 6.A.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,853.28 using available funds in the Department of Veterans Services Office Supplies and Office Equipment accounts for supplies and equipment purchases. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1162
| 1 | 6.A.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,080 using available funds in the Department of Veterans Services Professional & Technical Services Account for transportation during the 2024 Memorial Day Parade. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1163
| 1 | 6.A.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,071.16 using available funds in the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs Professional & Technical Services account for interpretation services. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1169
| 1 | 6.A.16. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $112.93 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Department Reimbursement of Licenses Account for Canva subscription. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1172
| 1 | 6.A.17. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $62,400 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Grounds R&M Account for playground surface repairs. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1173
| 1 | 6.A.18. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $960.24 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Administration Office Supplies account for the purchase of office supplies. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1174
| 1 | 6.A.19. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $8,609.72 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Sanitation Benches & Barrels Account for the purchase of trash containers. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1175
| 1 | 6.A.20. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $37.27 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Administration Lease Copier account for photocopier lease expenses. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1176
| 1 | 6.A.21. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $225 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Rentals Buildings account for portal restroom rentals. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1177
| 1 | 6.A.22. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $659 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Administration License Reimbursement Account for employee operator licenses. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1185
| 1 | 6.A.23. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $22,781.32 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the installation of access controls and additional card entry access. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1187
| 1 | 6.A.24. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 09/30/2024 for the contract with the Public Consulting Group, LLC to continue the Medicaid Billing and Collection Services. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1193
| 1 | 6.A.25. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $237,939.81 grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Health and Human Services Department for a team performing multi-municipal shared public health services including a Shared Services Coordinator, a Regional Nurse, and a Clinical Community Health Worker. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1291
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 5, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0607
| 1 | 6.B.2. | Public Communication | Mo Rizkallah requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 5 Homer Square from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Urban Residence (UR). | Not approved | Fail |
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24-0641
| 1 | 6.B.3. | Public Communication | 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 136 School Street from Urban Residence (UR) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), 95 Highland Avenue from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to MR6, and 97, 99-99A, 101-103, and 107 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 5 (MR5) to MR6. | Ordinance ordained | Pass |
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24-0642
| 1 | 6.B.4. | Public Communication | 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 228, 230, 232, 234, 236 Pearl Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). | Ordinance ordained | Pass |
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24-0898
| 1 | 6.B.5. | Public Communication | Emily Duquette submitting comments re: item #24-0641, a Zoning Map Amendment for the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). | Work completed | |
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24-1092
| 1 | 6.B.6. | Public Communication | 8 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0607, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 5 Homer Square from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Urban Residence (UR). | Work completed | |
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24-1164
| 1 | 6.B.7. | Public Communication | 3 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0641, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 136 School Street from Urban Residence (UR) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), 95 Highland Avenue from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to MR6, and 97, 99-99A, 101-103, and 107 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 5 (MR5) to MR6. | Work completed | |
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24-1165
| 1 | 6.B.8. | Public Communication | 26 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0642, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 228, 230, 232, 234, 236 Pearl Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). | Work completed | |
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24-1194
| 1 | 6.B.9. | Officer's Communication | Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0607 and #24-0641. | Work completed | |
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24-1195
| 1 | 6.B.10. | Officer's Communication | Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0551 and #24-0642. | Work completed | |
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24-1290
| 1 | 6.B.11. | Order | That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on whether the Zoning Map Amendment proposed in item #24-0642 is considered spot zoning. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1293
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on September 11, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0920
| 1 | 6.C.2. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with any tickets and fines associated with the Home Depot, Circuit City, and the surrounding area in the past ten years. | Work completed | |
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24-0921
| 1 | 6.C.3. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the Home Depot, Circuit City, and surrounding area for code violations and report back to the Ward 1 City Councilor. | Work completed | |
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24-0924
| 1 | 6.C.4. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services (ISD) provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with a list of all ISD tickets issued in Ward 1 on May 6, 2024. | Work completed | |
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24-1324
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on the status of collective bargaining negotiations with all municipal bargaining units. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1259
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2-7, Articles 9-11, Article 13, and Article 15 of the Zoning Ordinance to make corrections, clarifications, and regulatory framework improvements. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1225
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $6,018,969 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for street and sidewalk reconstruction. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1227
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $56,215.42 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs for a BlueBike station at 200 Inner Belt Road. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1283
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $37,575 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to procure Early and Mail In Voting Machinery for the Elections Department. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1228
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for fourteen months with a new expiration date of 12/31/2025, for P Gioioso & Sons Inc for construction services for the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1229
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for twelve months with a new expiration date of 12/31/2025, for Stantec Consulting Services Inc for design services for the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1261
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a technical assistance grant valued at $25,000 with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for sustainable and resilient zoning development. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1309
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $770 using available funds in the Mayor's Office Food Supplies & Refreshments Account for food served at a Departmental Training meeting with Department Heads. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1226
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Courtney Brunson to the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1232
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lynn Richards to the Planning Board. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1282
| 1 | 7.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of an exemption for Brandon Lafee under MGL c268A, s20(b). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1308
| 1 | 7.13. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying recommendations on Charter reform. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1310
| 1 | 7.14. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying an update on the establishment of a Youth Advisory Committee. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1280
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0679 and #24-0680. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1233
| 1 | 9.1. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, F.E. French Construction Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1237
| 1 | 9.2. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, J.R. and Sons Construction, Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1234
| 1 | 9.3. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, L.V.M.J. Corporation. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1235
| 1 | 9.4. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Falafel Place, 1 Main St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1238
| 1 | 9.5. | License | Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1236
| 1 | 9.6. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion, V.I.N.L. Transportation, Inc., Med. #65. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1239
| 1 | 9.7. | License | New Sign/Awning License, Cole Haan, 550 Assembly Row, 1 blade sign and 1 storefront sign. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1243
| 1 | 9.8. | Public Event | Parks and Recreation applying for a Public Event License for Fall Festival on September 21 from 8:30am to 3pm. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1278
| 1 | 9.9. | Public Event | Alice Barrett applying for a Public Event License for Thrift for Palestine on September 21 from 3pm to 6:30pm (raindate September 22). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1244
| 1 | 9.10. | Public Event | Kevin Fitzpatrick applying for a Public Event License for Greene Street BP on September 28 from 2pm to 9pm (raindate October 5). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1245
| 1 | 9.11. | Public Event | Anton Tutter applying for a Public Event License for Outside on Oxford on September 28 from 2pm to 10pm (raindate October 5). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1279
| 1 | 9.12. | Public Event | Marcy Goldstein-Gelb applying for a Public Event License for Boston & Prichard Avenue BP on October 6 from 3pm to 10pm (raindate October 20). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1247
| 1 | 9.13. | Public Event | Elizabeth Peabody House Association applying for a Public Event License for Elizabeth Peabody House Fall Festival on October 19 from 9am to 6pm (raindate October 20). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1246
| 1 | 9.14. | Public Event | Federal Realty applying for a Public Event License for Assembly Row's 10th Anniversary Drone Show on October 19 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate October 20). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1248
| 1 | 9.15. | Public Event | Annie Pinnell applying for a Public Event License for Art Sale on October 20 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1251
| 1 | 9.16. | Public Event | Samuel Feller applying for a Public Event License for Annual Chili Cookoff on October 26 from 10am to 5pm (raindate November 2). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1249
| 1 | 9.17. | Public Event | East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Halloween Block Party & Pet Parade on October 26 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate October 27). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1250
| 1 | 9.18. | Public Event | James Adams applying for a Public Event License for Hudson Street Annual BP on October 26 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate October 27). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1307
| 1 | 9.19. | Public Event | Kelsey Kent applying for a Public Event License for Lexington Ave Halloween on October 31 from 4pm to 10pm. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1252
| 1 | 9.20. | Public Event | Kinsey Scales applying for a Public Event License for Kinsey Scales Free Outdoor Concert on November 17 from 11am to 2pm (raindate November 24). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1253
| 1 | 9.21. | Public Event | Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for 28th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race on November 28 from 6am to 1pm. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1254
| 1 | 9.22. | Public Communication | Daniel Cayarga submitting comments re: Seven Hills Park. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1256
| 1 | 9.23. | Public Communication | 95 individuals, including 61 residents, along with Cambria Hotel, Aeronaut Brewery, and Union Square Main Streets submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1281
| 1 | 9.24. | Public Communication | Beatriz Gomez Mouakad submitting comments re: Somerville Municipal Employees Association. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1255
| 1 | 9.25. | Public Communication | Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) conveying the alteration of location of a section of State highway. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1311
| 1 | 10.1. | Order | That the Director of Housing and relevant departments prepare an Artist Studio Conversion Guide to encourage owners of vacant properties to create more artist space. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1312
| 1 | 10.2. | Order | That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning collaborate with this Council on updating the Zoning Ordinance to require all new construction to place electrical transformers below ground. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1315
| 1 | 10.3. | Order | That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning reconsider the policy of allowing lot splits and mergers as administrative approvals rather than special permits. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1319
| 1 | 10.4. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services issue a citation to the owner of 91 Prospect Street and 10 Oak Street for not having a dumpster license and failing to clean and secure their site. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1320
| 1 | 10.5. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the overgrowth on the sidewalks of Allen Street, Prospect Street, and Webster Avenue and that the Director of Inspectional Services cite the property owners accordingly. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1313
| 1 | 10.6. | Communication | Conveying full support for the Public Library Board of Trustees and Director of Libraries in their efforts to maintain safe and accessible library environments for patrons and employees alike. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1314
| 1 | 10.7. | Communication | Conveying an invitation to the public to a community conversation about resources needed to restore full library access, hosted by Somerville's youth community and Somerville Municipal Employees Association members. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1326
| 1 | 10.8. | Order | That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator take the necessary measures to ensure ADA compliance for the second floor of 165 Broadway for the purposes of expanding youth services. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1325
| 1 | 10.9. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk conveying information regarding item #24-1264, an order that City Councilors have regular visible access to the scheduling of the City Council Chamber, and that a regular working space be designated for City Councilors. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1327
| 1 | 10.10. | Small Wireless Facility | Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 45 Perry Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1328
| 1 | 10.11. | Small Wireless Facility | Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 112 Fremont Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1329
| 1 | 10.12. | Public Communication | 409 individuals, including one resident, submitting comments re: ceasefire. | Placed on file | Pass |
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