City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 12/8/2022 at 7:00 PM

22-2131

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2131
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result:

22-2132

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2132
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2133

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2133
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 10, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1631

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:33 GMT

File #: 22-1631
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.1.
Type: Citation
Title: Commending Councilor Matthew McLaughlin for his distinguished service as President of this Council in 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1632

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:33 GMT

File #: 22-1632
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.2.
Type: Citation
Title: Commending Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Council in 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2112

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:33 GMT

File #: 22-2112
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Section 7-28 of the Code of Ordinances, the Demolition Review Ordinance, to require multilingual tenant notification for significant buildings.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

22-2111

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:33 GMT

File #: 22-2111
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police report to this Council, the percentage of requested traffic details for construction projects that have been filled by Somerville Police Department officers, filled by non-Somerville police officers, and unfilled, for the past three years.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-2114

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:33 GMT

File #: 22-2114
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility ensure a temporary protected bicycle and pedestrian detour for the portion of the Community Path between School and Medford Streets that is anticipated to be temporarily closed due to adjacent construction.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2115

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:33 GMT

File #: 22-2115
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering install a protective guard over the expansion joint on the Medford Street bridge, as it poses a safety risk for bicyclists.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-2113

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2113
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Communication
Title: Informing this Council of the upcoming Highland Avenue traffic detour, projected to begin on Monday, December 12, 2022.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

22-2110

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2110
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.6.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying a report of the Parking Study Task Force.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

22-2117

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:33 GMT

File #: 22-2117
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility increase lighting and short-term traffic calming measures on the corner of Pearl and Franklin Streets, to address safety concerns while the construction of Pearl Street is delayed.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-2116

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2116
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.8.
Type: Resolution
Title: That this City Council supports the proposals of Somerville Stands Together for a municipal Green New Deal.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2118

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:33 GMT

File #: 22-2118
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.9.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility consider installing speed humps on Highland Road, at the intersection with Morrison Avenue.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-2119

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2119
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.10.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Capital Projects provide a list of active and proposed Capital Projects for the next five years, identifying each project's value and funding sources.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2120

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2120
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.11.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of the Office of Racial and Social Justice, the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development document compliance with Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 521, Sections 3.3 and 3.5.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-2121

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2121
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.12.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works consider extending yard waste pickup to December 31.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2122

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2122
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.13.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Communications work with the School Department to conduct a survey of residents to determine recreational interests and transportation needs for recreational programming, to inform departmental programming decisions.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2123

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2123
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.14.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Superintendent of Water and Sewer update this Council on the feasibility of partnering with a vendor to conduct COVID-19 wastewater testing.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-2124

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2124
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.15.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of Engineering discuss with this Council, a policy of burying utilities when a new thoroughfare is constructed.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-2070

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2070
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 7, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2067

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2067
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 1, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-0209

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-0209
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters discuss and revise the process for reviewing appointments and re-appointments.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-0510

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-0510
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Human Resources update this Council on family leave benefits available to City of Somerville employees.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-0570

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-0570
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Administration report on how it is staffing and executing sections 9-37 through 9-41 of the Wage Theft Ordinance, relative to enforcement.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1446

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1446
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Human Resources provide a preliminary report on staff feedback regarding the Commonwealth's Paid Family and Medical Leave policy.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1718

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1718
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zac Zaremba to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1876

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1876
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael McNeley to the Planning Board.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1878

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1878
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Luc Schuster to the Planning Board.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1904

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1904
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of James Zamer to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2007

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2007
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew McCune to the position of Police Officer.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2065

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2065
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on November 29, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-0277

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-0277
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with SomerViva, provide a plan for preventive medicine clinics for immigrant communities.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-0471

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-0471
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police provide this Council, in writing, data from FY 2021 for all traffic citations, outcomes of those citations, and any collected demographic data.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1598

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1598
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Election Commissioner update this Council on the September 6, 2022 primary, including the number of voters moved to the List of Inactive Voters prior to this election and the number of affirmations signed by voters on the List of Inactive Voters, with comparisons to prior years.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-2069

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2069
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 6, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1824

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1824
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,500 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Translation Services Account for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1855

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1855
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.3.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Retirement Board requesting approval of an increase in the retiree cost of living adjustment base to $16,000.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2000

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2000
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to dedicate for recreational use, in perpetuity, the parcel of land known as Henry Hansen Park.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2005

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2005
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $224,473.60 using available funds in various Department of Public Works ordinary maintenance budgets.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2006

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2006
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $53,200 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant program.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2008

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2008
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,575 using available funds in the Human Resources Ordinary Maintenance Advertising Account for advertising vacant city positions.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2009

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:36 GMT

File #: 22-2009
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,850 using available funds in the Human Resources Arbitration Services Account for FY 2021 arbitration services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2010

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:36 GMT

File #: 22-2010
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,600 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account for temporary consulting services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2011

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:36 GMT

File #: 22-2011
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $137.50 using available funds in the Human Resources Postage Account for FedEx delivery services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2015

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:36 GMT

File #: 22-2015
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting an interdepartmental transfer of $175,000 from the DPW Buildings, OT Labor Account to the DPW Grounds, OT Labor Account for Grounds overtime labor costs through FY 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2017

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:36 GMT

File #: 22-2017
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $89,332,819 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the Poplar Street Pump Station construction project.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2066

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2066
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 29, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1686

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1686
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.2.
Type: Order
Title: That this Council work with the Administration to update the Demolition Review Ordinance and administrative process to ensure that all current inhabitants are notified, in their native language, of any proposals to demolish the building in which they reside.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-2068

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2068
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 5, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1061

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1061
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.2.
Type: Order
Title: That this City Council discuss the recommendations of the 2019 Internet Access Task Force, and invite relevant experts to share ways to provide universal internet access.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-2064

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2064
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on November 28, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1684

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1684
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility establish a neighborhood traffic plan for the area surrounding the Healey School, including Edgar Avenue, to mitigate speeding.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1689

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1689
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering develop a plan to redesign the intersection of Broadway and Main Street.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1723

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1723
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.4.
Type: Order
Title: ?That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to place a stop light near the new East Somerville Green Line station.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1724

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1724
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parking place a STOP sign on Tufts Street’s intersection with Washington Street and ensure its visibility to vehicle operators.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1725

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1725
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works address the malfunctioning streetlight on the corner of Knowlton and Morton Streets.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1728

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1728
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering repaint the crosswalk at Tufts and Washington Streets.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1729

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1729
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.8.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering ensure that the bus lane on Washington Street, before the train bridge, is visible.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1732

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1732
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.9.
Type: Order
Title: ?That the Director of Mobility prioritize a stop light on Grand Union Blvd. and Artisan Way.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1733

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1733
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.10.
Type: Order
Title: ?That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to place a ramp on Walnut Street, by Leather’s Park, as part of the Neighborways program.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1758

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1758
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.11.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Economic Development, Director of Mobility, and Director of Parking explore North-South microtransit routes and report to this Council regarding feasibility and cost.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1924

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-1924
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.12.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility install a speed hump on Evergreen Avenue between Thurston and Sycamore Streets.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-2062

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2062
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $4,950 using available funds in the Human Resources Arbitration Services Account for FY 2022 arbitration services.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2061

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2061
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,012.03 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account for May 2021 Employee Assistance Program.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2060

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2060
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $358 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account for pre-employment placement exams and drug screens.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2081

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2081
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Retirement Board requesting approval to increase the FY 2023 cost of living adjustment to 5%, pursuant to Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2079

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2079
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.2.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Condominium Review Board conveying the FY 2021 Annual Report, pursuant to Section 7-70 of the Code of Ordinances.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

22-2105

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2105
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.3.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Economic Development Director conveying an update on the Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan and affordable housing tools.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

22-2085

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2085
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, R.M. Pacella Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2086

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2086
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2094

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2094
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2093

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2093
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, 28 Motorsports Inc, 486R Columbia St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2095

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2095
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2092

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2092
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2088

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2088
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2090

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2090
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.8.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2091

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2091
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.9.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2099

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2099
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.10.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2096

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2096
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.11.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 308 McGrath Hwy.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2097

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2097
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.12.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2098

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2098
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.13.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2129

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2129
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.14.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Valente Enterprise, 154 Glen St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2089

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2089
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.15.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Parkway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2104

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2104
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.16.
Type: Public Event
Title: Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Annual Tree Lighting on December 8 from 4pm to 8pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2080

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2080
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.17.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Green Cab Company, Inc. requesting an increase the taxicab meter rate to $1.95 for the first 1/8 of a mile, $0.45 for each additional 1/8 of a mile and waiting time of $28 per hour.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2108

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:34 GMT

File #: 22-2108
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.18.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Joan Liu submitting comments re: parking control officer job posting.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

22-2083

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2083
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $75,000 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for a Blue Bike Station at Boynton Yards at 101 South Street.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2078

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2078
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a time-only extension for the design services contract with CBA Landscape Architects for the design of the West Somerville and Brown Schoolyards beyond the three year maximum, to 09/24/2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2125

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2125
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2126

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2126
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2127

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2127
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2128

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2128
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2135

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2135
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Haber to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2137

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2137
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Pauline Downing to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2138

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2138
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Harriotte Ranvig to the Commission for Person with Disabilities.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

22-2139

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2139
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.10.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2143

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2143
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.11.
Type: Public Event
Title: Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for GLX Celebration on December 17 from 1pm to 5pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2142

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2142
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.12.
Type: Public Event
Title: Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Menorah Lighting on December 18 from 4pm to 8pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2140

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:35 GMT

File #: 22-2140
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.13.
Type: Public Event
Title: Janine Fay applying for a Public Event License for Dancing in the Dark on December 21 from 3pm to 7:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-2144

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:36 GMT

File #: 22-2144
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility respond to constituent complaints regarding the bus stop placement westbound at Beacon and Washington.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-2145

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:36 GMT

File #: 22-2145
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility address resident parking subsidies in negotiated Transportation Management Plans for major developments.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-2146

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:36 GMT

File #: 22-2146
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility work with residents on Lake St to ensure that the parking plan for ongoing projects does not block driveway access.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-2147

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:36 GMT

File #: 22-2147
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility update this Council regarding replacement of the HAWK signals on Beacon Street with RYG stoplights.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

22-2148

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:46:36 GMT

File #: 22-2148
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility update the Ward 2 Councilor on the prioritization of speed bump installation on the requested streets.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass