City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 10/12/2023 at 7:00 PM

23-1535

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1535
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result:

23-1536

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1536
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result:

23-1537

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1537
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 14, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1533

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1533
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.1.
Type: Citation
Title: Commending Gandhy Aldana for her contributions to the Latino community in Somerville.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1534

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1534
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.2.
Type: Citation
Title: Commending Ivan Abarca for his contributions to the Latino community in Somerville.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1527

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1527
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 50 feet of conduit in Allen Street, from Manhole 31939 to a point of pickup at 13 Allen Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1528

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1528
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.2.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 302 feet of conduit and a new manhole as follows: Starting from existing Manhole 86582 located at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Allen Street to a new manhole. From said manhole, to a point of pickup at 21 Allen Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1529

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1529
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.3.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 7 feet of conduit in Alpine Street, from Utility Pole 7/1 to a point of pickup at 2 Alpine Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1530

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1530
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.4.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install 198 feet of conduit in pathway between Gore Street, Cambridge and Medford Street, from existing Verizon Manhole 26/514 to a point of pickup at 14 McGrath Highway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1509

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1509
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering consider installing speed humps and additional traffic calming measures to address excessive speed and cut-through traffic on Warren Avenue.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-1510

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1510
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration report on the fall and winter food distribution plans for Winter Hill Community Innovation School students at both locations.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1511

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1511
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration provide an update on the Edgerly building kitchen equipment, and discuss the plan to serve the Winter Hill Community Innovation School youth and future city programs.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-1525

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1525
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
Type: Resolution
Title: That this City Council hereby recognizes the month from September 15th to October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1526

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-1526
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
Type: Resolution
Title: Supporting the passage of H.3802 and S.1489, An Act Creating a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1033

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1033
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.1.
Type: Public Communication
Title: David Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 0 White Street Place from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Urban Residential (UR) and 14 White Street Place from Neighborhood Residential (NR) to UR.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

23-1514

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1514
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 5, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0356

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-0356
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.2.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying the Somerville Linkage Nexus Study Final Report.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0459

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-0459
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning update this Council on the status of the property on Palmer Court, purchased by the city for the purpose of creating green space.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0635

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-0635
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.4.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Union Square One Development, LLC requesting the adoption of a Zoning Text Amendment to Section 8.17. g. iii to permit variations to build out regulations by special permit in the CC5 District, USQ sub-area.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-1504

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1504
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 3, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-0035

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:41:44 GMT

File #: 22-0035
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the City Solicitor draft language to change all pronouns in the city’s ordinances to gender-neutral.
Action: Work completed
Result:

22-0168

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:11:58 GMT

File #: 22-0168
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.3.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amendment to Ordinance 2-221, regarding adult use marijuana licenses, as described within.
Action: Placed on file
Result:

22-0278

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:11:46 GMT

File #: 22-0278
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility review the attached draft Act Relative to the Operation and Regulation of Electric Bicycles in the City of Salem and consider supporting similar legislation.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0076

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-0076
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.5.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Chapter 8, Article I of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning Accessibility.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1502

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1502
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 2, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0055

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-0055
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering and the Superintendent of Water and Sewer appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to discuss the notification protocols for street work and water shutoffs.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0328

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:57 GMT

File #: 23-0328
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove, or raise to a safe height, the cables attached to a pole at the intersection of Harvard and Monmouth Streets, and report to the City Council who owns the pole.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0524

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0524
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise to a safe height, the cables attached to a utility pole at 54 Ten Hills Road, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0525

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0525
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human reach, the overhead wires tied to a porch railing at 76 Curtis Street, and report back to this City Council who is responsible for the wires.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0780

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0780
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wire tied to a street sign in front of 88 Foskett Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0783

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0783
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a pole at 336 Washington Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0787

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0787
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.8.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or move to a safer location, the heavy cables tied to wires and suspended above the sidewalk in front of 67-69 Merriam Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0788

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0788
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.9.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 143 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0789

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0789
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.10.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 43 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0790

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0790
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.11.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or relocate the wires tied around a pole in front of 21 Properzi Way, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0883

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0883
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.12.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a pole in front of 54 Porter Street, and report back to this City Council who owns the pole.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0884

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0884
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.13.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a street sign in front of 9 Brastow Avenue, and report back to this City Council who owns the pole.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0885

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0885
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.14.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering, the Director of Water and Sewer, and the Executive Director of the Arts Council collaborate to start an "Adopt a Catch Basin" program to promote visibility and cleanliness of catch basins in creative and artistic ways.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0887

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0887
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.15.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility install speed bumps on Myrtle Street, Lincoln Avenue and Virginia Street.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0888

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0888
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.16.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding the pavement of Otis Street, which is half completed on one side.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0889

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0889
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.17.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on the unfinished side of Otis Street.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0892

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0892
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.18.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility repaint the NO BIKES ON SIDEWALKS signs along East Broadway.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0996

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0996
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.19.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human height, the low hanging wire in front of 11 Bonair Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0997

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0997
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.20.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering utilize the partial paving program to address streets in East Somerville that have private trench restoration, to ensure half-paved streets are fully paved.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-1363

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-1363
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.21.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works raise the low-hanging wires in front of 50 Chandler Street so that they do not get snagged on cars.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-1512

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1512
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on October 4, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0992

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0992
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration develop a five-year assessment plan for school building systems and structures for all schools over five years old, to ensure proper funding is in place for capital repairs and to ensure the safety and undisrupted operation of schools.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0993

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-0993
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.3.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration publish yearly on the city website, a list of ongoing school repairs and improvements, similar to that posted by Chelsea Public Schools, and provide a yearly report to the City Council of such repairs and improvements before and after completion.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-1359

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-1359
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Capital Projects provide this Council with a printed timeline for the reconstruction of a new Winter Hill Community School.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-1493

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1493
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $113,440 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to Just A Start for restoration and reinstallation of a historic window at 24 Webster Ave.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1492

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1492
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $67,478 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to the Somerville Museum for storage area renovation.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1403

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-1403
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,059.72 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Account to the Department of Public Works Building Rentals Account for three additional seasonal, portable bathrooms.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1501

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1501
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the reimbursement of Hazardous Material Response Team members.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1474

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-1474
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $44,167.81 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1496

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1496
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $26,721.10 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1475

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1475
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $25,418.02 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1497

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1497
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,729.64 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Natural Gas Account for natural gas supply services.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1404

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:58 GMT

File #: 23-1404
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,625 using available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Parks and Urban Forestry Division Account for Wedding Nook and Quincy Street open space production.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1498

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1498
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,436.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Grounds R&M Facility, Parks & Playgrounds for irrigation system repair and maintenance.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1500

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1500
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $371.44 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Motor Parts & Accessories Account for pump replacement parts.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1499

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1499
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $280 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Employee Training Account for Construction Supervisor continuing education.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1531

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1531
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GrayKey Digital Forensics Analysis Tool.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1532

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1532
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.14.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Camera Ticket Enforcement.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1507

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1507
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: City Clerk conveying information regarding item #23-0076, amending the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning Accessibility.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-1524

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1524
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: Public Event
Title: Tivoli Olsen applying for a Public Event License for Murdock St BP on October 14 from 10:30am to 6:30pm (raindate October 15).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1523

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1523
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
Type: Public Event
Title: Jack Connolly applying for a Public Event License for Grove St BP on October 14 from 1pm to 7pm (raindates October 15 and October 21).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1520

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1520
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: Public Event
Title: Lorna McKenzie-Pollock applying for a Public Event License for Prospect Hill BP on October 14 from 3pm to 8pm (raindate October 15).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1518

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1518
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: Public Event
Title: Dolly Goldenberg applying for a Public Event License for Belmont St Halloween BP on October 29 from 1pm to 6pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1519

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1519
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: Public Event
Title: Kim Durniak applying for a Public Event License for Norwood Ave BP on October 29 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate November 5).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1522

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1522
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: Public Event
Title: Ani Ajemian applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Heath on October 29 from 1pm to 9pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1521

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1521
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: Public Event
Title: Kelsey Kent applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Lexington on October 31 from 4pm to 9pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1506

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1506
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.8.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) conveying the alteration of location of a section of State highway.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-1334

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1334
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.9.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Five residents submitting comments re: item #23-0940, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 200 Inner Belt Road from Commercial Industry (CI) to High-Rise (HR).
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-1495

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1495
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Withdrawn
Title: Withdrawn.
Action: Withdrawn
Result:

23-1538

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1538
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $30,020 from the Parking Department Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Capital-Building Lease Account for rental of parking spaces per the lease agreement between the Trustees of Tufts College and the City of Somerville.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1540

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1540
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: License
Title: New Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1541

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1541
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1542

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1542
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.5.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1546

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1546
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.6.
Type: License
Title: Transferring Flammables License, from John's Auto sales to Sam's Gas & Service 166 Boston Avenue.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1545

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1545
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.7.
Type: License
Title: New Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166 Boston Avenue, 2 vehicles inside, 4 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-4pm, Sun: closed.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1544

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1544
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.8.
Type: License
Title: New Used Car Dealer License, Sam's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue, 0 vehicles inside, 28 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-1543

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1543
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.9.
Type: Public Event
Title: Katie Aucella applying for a Public Event License for Elizabeth Peabody House Fall Festival on October 14 from 9am to 6pm (raindate October 15).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1549

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1549
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.10.
Type: Public Event
Title: Emma Garfinkel applying for a Public Event License for Pomi Playground Playdate on October 26 from 2pm to 6:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1548

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1548
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.11.
Type: Public Event
Title: Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for 2nd Annual Truck O Treat on October 26 from 4pm to 8pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-1539

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:59 GMT

File #: 23-1539
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.12.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Robert Collins submitting comments re: transportation infrastructure.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-1480

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:48:00 GMT

File #: 23-1480
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police provide a written explanation, and any accompanying documentation, of the Police Department’s receipt of GrayKey surveillance technology from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)/Boston without requiring a grant acceptance from the City Council.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass