City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 4/25/2024 at 7:00 PM

24-0604

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:44 GMT

File #: 24-0604
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result:

24-0605

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:44 GMT

File #: 24-0605
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result:

24-0606

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:44 GMT

File #: 24-0606
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 28, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0552

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:44 GMT

File #: 24-0552
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit in Quincy Street, from Utility Pole 296/6 to a point of pickup at 30 Quincy Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0583

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:44 GMT

File #: 24-0583
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Resolution
Title: In support of An Act Relative to the Future of Clean Heat in the Commonwealth and An Act Establishing a Moratorium on New Gas System Expansion.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0584

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:44 GMT

File #: 24-0584
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: In support of The I AM bill: An Act to Increase Access to Disposable Menstrual Products in Prisons, Homeless Shelters and Public Schools.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0585

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:44 GMT

File #: 24-0585
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Resolution
Title: In support of increased safety for sex workers.
Action: Approved as amended
Result: Pass

24-0586

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:44 GMT

File #: 24-0586
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration utilize American Rescue Plan Act money to address excessive water bills for residents.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0587

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:44 GMT

File #: 24-0587
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration develop a program to recruit and train Somerville High School students to become firefighters and police officers in Somerville.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0455

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0455
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.1.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying an update on Police and Fire hiring.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

24-0568

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0568
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 23, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0412

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0412
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $302,720 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to use as a Green Communities grant match to fund energy improvements for 42 Cross Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0476

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0476
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $7,310,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the FY 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation program as part of the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority's Local Water System Assistance Program.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0485

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0485
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $108,373.07 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Natural Gas Account for natural gas expenses.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0486

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0486
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $307.97 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Admin Postage Machine Rental Account for postage machine lease expenses.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0487

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0487
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,780 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Rental Buildings Account for the lease of conduit to carry Fire Alarm equipment.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0488

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0488
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $224.67 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Bituminous Supplies Account for the purchase of asphalt.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0489

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0489
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $493.08 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Fleet Motor Parts and Accessories Account for vehicle repair parts.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0490

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0490
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to enter into an 84- and 89-month contract renewal term with Big Belly for existing equipment and deliverables, and enter into a new 96-month contract term with Big Belly for new units.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0492

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0492
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $42,500 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Housing Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Public Space and Urban Forestry Personal Services Account to cover a projected year-end salary deficit.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0495

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0495
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $1,800,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the annual recurring FY 2024 Sewer System Evaluation & Infiltration/Inflow Assessment.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0540

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0540
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a pedestrian access easement on Charlestown Place, approval of a grant of easements over certain alleys located in the D2.2 parcel, and approval of a grant of license from the City to Union Square RELP.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0541

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0541
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Conveyance and Easement for Parcel D2.2 (Union Square) Civic Space Lot 2A.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0567

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0567
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on April 18, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0091

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0091
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry report to this Council’s Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy on the status of the parks and open spaces that have been completed or are under construction and planning as part of redevelopment projects.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0472

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0472
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the condition of Conway Field and the displacement of infill that is occurring there during extreme rainfall events, as well as the schedule for regular grooming and maintenance of the City’s artificial turf athletic fields.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0566

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0566
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 17, 2024.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0093

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0093
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 24-28 Broadway, the former Taco Loco site, due to repeated cleanliness and business violations within the last two years.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0094

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0094
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 112 Broadway, formerly the East End Grill, for any violations within the last ten years.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0095

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0095
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 176-182 Broadway, formerly Patsy's Pastries, in the last ten years.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0096

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0096
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect 112 Broadway, 176-182 Broadway, and 24-28 Broadway for violations and report the findings to the Ward 1 City Councilor.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0097

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0097
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services address trash and other violations by the Rent-A-Center on Broadway.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0371

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0371
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.7.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration update this Council on plans for the $244,891.15 received as part of the Massachusetts Municipal Opioid Abatement Payments.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0384

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0384
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.8.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect 112 Broadway, 176-182 Broadway, and 24-28 Broadway for violations and report the findings to the Ward 1 City Councilor.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0385

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0385
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.9.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 176-182 Broadway, formerly Patsy's Pastries, in the last ten years.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0386

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0386
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.10.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 112 Broadway, formerly the East End Grill, for any violations within the last ten years.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0387

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0387
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.11.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding any fines associated with 24-28 Broadway, the former Taco Loco site, due to repeated cleanliness and business violations within the last two years.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0388

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0388
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.12.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services appears before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss implementation of the Vacant Properties Ordinance, and provide the Ward 1 Councilor with a list of registered properties, the dates they were registered and any fees and fines associated with the properties.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0389

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0389
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.13.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the department's methods of reporting, inputting and organizing fines within their databases.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0417

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0417
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.14.
Type: Order
Title: That the Executive Director of the Arts Council appear before the Housing and Community Development Committee to present a Porchfest safety plan that addresses pedestrian safety concerns, promotion of street closures, intersection crossing safety and the prevention of aggressive and dangerous driver behavior during the active event hours.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0429

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0429
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.15.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the recent collapse of a house at 16 Bonair Street.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0430

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0430
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.16.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the status of any permits issued to contractors associated with 16 Bonair Street.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0469

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0469
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.17.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services update the Ward 1 Councilor on enforcement of the Dark Skies Ordinance.
Action: Work completed
Result:

24-0551

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:06:34 GMT

File #: 24-0551
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to add Section 8.5 Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD) and the Brickbottom sub-area.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0577

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0577
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $2,041,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continued renovations to the Edgerly School to accommodate Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School students.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0579

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0579
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund to provide temporary shelter, food, and other common necessaries of life to displaced individuals and families.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0574

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0574
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $248,111 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Buildings Natural Gas Account for the remediation of an expected year end deficit.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0572

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0572
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $237,468 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Buildings Interior Building Maintenance Account for repairs to the Dilboy Pool.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0576

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0576
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $150,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for building improvements at 77 Broadway for the East Somerville Police sub-station.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0578

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0578
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $2,041,000 from the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continued renovations to the Edgerly School to accommodate Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School students.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0580

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0580
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $400,000 from the Emergency Stabilization Fund to support critical emergency shelter services.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0573

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0573
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,095,000 from various Department of Public Works personal services accounts to the Department of Public Works Buildings Electricity Account to cover a deficit.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0564

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0564
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $13,800 from the Police Salaries Account to the Police Special Items Rental Buildings Account to pay the remaining East Substation lease payments for FY 2024.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0575

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0575
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $243,094 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to the Office of Sustainability and Environment, for a residential decarbonization outreach campaign and two-year Energy Advisor position.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0581

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:21:31 GMT

File #: 24-0581
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alyssa DuBois to the Board of Health.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0582

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:19:05 GMT

File #: 24-0582
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Margaret H. Coit to the Board of Health.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0553

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0553
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso & McGovern Construction Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0554

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0554
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Edward Ahern.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0555

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0555
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0556

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0556
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, LaMountain Brothers Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0557

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0557
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, New England Style Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0558

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0558
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, P. Gioioso & Sons Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0559

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0559
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Greentown Labs, 444 Somerville Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0560

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0560
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.8.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0561

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0561
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.9.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0562

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0562
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.10.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange Ltd, 238 Elm St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0563

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0563
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.11.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael H. Garvey, Med. #57.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0588

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0588
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.12.
Type: License
Title: New Outdoor Parking License, John's Auto Sales, 216 McGrath Hwy, store 23 vehicles on premises.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0589

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0589
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.13.
Type: License
Title: New Sign and Awning License, Toca Chida, 333 Great River Rd, 3 awnings.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0590

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0590
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.14.
Type: Public Event
Title: Friends of the Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Community Growing Center 2024 Event Calendar on May through December from various times.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0591

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0591
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.15.
Type: Public Event
Title: Somerville Open Studios applying for a Public Event License for Open Studios informational table on May 4 and 5 from 11:30am to 6:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0593

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0593
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.16.
Type: Public Event
Title: Jason Oberstein applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest for Flying Turtle on May 11 from 11am to 3pm (raindate May 12).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0595

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0595
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.17.
Type: Public Event
Title: Jonathan Bernhardt applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Charnwood on May 11 from 1pm to 4pm (raindate May 12).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0596

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0596
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.18.
Type: Public Event
Title: Nate Kaufman applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Highland Rd on May 11 from 1pm to 5pm (raindate May 12).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0592

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0592
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.19.
Type: Public Event
Title: Dave Rothfarb applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Aberdeen on May 11 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 12).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0594

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0594
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.20.
Type: Public Event
Title: Liz Hewitt applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Craigie on May 11 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 12).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0597

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0597
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.21.
Type: Public Event
Title: Jeff Kaufman applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Morrison on May 11 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 12).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0599

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0599
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.22.
Type: Public Event
Title: Nels Nelson applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Munroe on May 11 from 3pm to 7pm (raindate May 12).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0598

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0598
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.23.
Type: Public Event
Title: Claire Crowther applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Morgan on May 11 from 3:30pm to 6pm (raindate May 12).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0600

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0600
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.24.
Type: Public Event
Title: Alexandra Weiner applying for a Public Event License for Calvin Street BP on May 25 from 10am to 8pm (raindate May 26).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0602

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0602
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.25.
Type: Public Event
Title: Veterans Department applying for a Public Event License for Memorial Day Parade on May 26 from 8am to 3pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0603

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0603
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.26.
Type: Public Event
Title: Maria M. Carreiro-Luis applying for a Public Event License for Ermandade do Devino Espirito Santo on May 26 from 9am to 3pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0601

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:45 GMT

File #: 24-0601
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.27.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Somerville Community Corporation nominating Gonzalo J. Puigbo to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0565

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:46 GMT

File #: 24-0565
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a Pedestrian Access Sidewalk Easement and Maintenance License at 599 Somerville Avenue.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0608

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:46 GMT

File #: 24-0608
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, CRL Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0609

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:49:43 GMT

File #: 24-0609
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: License
Title: New Extended Operating Hours License, Eat Greek Gyros, 215 Elm St, for in-store, take-out, and delivery services until 2am.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0610

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:46 GMT

File #: 24-0610
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, FRIT, 355 Artisan Way.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0611

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:46 GMT

File #: 24-0611
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, FRIT, 445 Artisan Way.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0612

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:46 GMT

File #: 24-0612
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.6.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, FRIT, 479 Canal St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0613

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:46 GMT

File #: 24-0613
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.7.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, FRIT, 455 Grand Union Blvd.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0614

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:46 GMT

File #: 24-0614
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.8.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, FRIT, 333 Great River Rd.
Action: Approved with conditions
Result: Pass

24-0616

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:46 GMT

File #: 24-0616
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.9.
Type: Public Event
Title: Gary Rowe applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Bailey on May 11 from 11:30am to 2:30pm (raindate May 12).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0615

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:46 GMT

File #: 24-0615
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.10.
Type: Public Event
Title: Toriah Mimms applying for a Public Event License for The Curl Bar BP on May 26 from 8am to 8pm (raindate June 8).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

24-0607

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:15:50 GMT

File #: 24-0607
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.11.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Mo Rizkallah requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 5 Homer Square from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Urban Residence (UR).
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

24-0617

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:46 GMT

File #: 24-0617
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.1.
Type: Resolution
Title: That this City Council opposes the use of lateral hiring in the Fire Department.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass