City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of City Council on 4/13/2023 at 7:00 PM

23-0640

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0640
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1.
Type: Roll Call
Title: Call of the Roll.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-0641

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0641
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.2.
Type: Remembrances
Title: Remembrances.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0637

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0637
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 9, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0638

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0638
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.1.
Type: Withdrawn
Title: Withdrawn.
Action: Withdrawn
Result: Pass

23-0598

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0598
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 6 feet of conduit in Bow Street, from Utility Pole 39/9 to a point of pickup at 71 Bow Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0523

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0523
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police and relevant departments discuss the use and effectiveness of the Community Alert System and advise if an update to the system is necessary.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0545

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0545
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility install and/or replace decals in all business districts informing the public that bicycles, e-bikes and motorized scooters are forbidden by City Ordinance from being ridden on sidewalks.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0546

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0546
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Economic Development update this City Council regarding the strategy and projected timeline for a Community Center in Union Square, including plans for a feasibility study.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0524

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0524
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.4.
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: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0525

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0525
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.5.
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: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0547

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0547
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.6.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying a report of the Children's Cabinet meetings of March 14, 2023 and April 11, 2023.
Action: Laid on the table
Result: Pass

23-0548

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0548
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.7.
Type: Order
Title: That this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works discuss the Somerville Internet Access Task Force's recommendation regarding Municipal Broadband.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0607

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0607
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.8.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Amending Section 9-116 of the Code of Ordinances, the Noise Ordinance, by prohibiting loud and disruptive construction activities on Saturdays and evenings.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result: Pass

23-0608

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0608
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.9.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police provide this Council with a report containing the information requested within for all incidents where a firearm was discharged since January 1, 2018.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0609

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0609
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.10.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the Building Conditions Analysis and Renovation Potential Assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and provide a schedule of the projected completion of this analysis and assessment.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0610

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:08 GMT

File #: 23-0610
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.11.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works report on leaks and building system failures that have caused the shutdown of municipal buildings, excluding school buildings, in the last five years.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0611

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0611
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.12.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-0612

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0612
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.13.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances for transit oriented height and density bonuses for additional affordable housing and other enumerated community benefits.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0613

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0613
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.14.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works address the accumulated trash along the guardrails on Chester Avenue.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0614

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0614
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.15.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works address the accumulated trash by the intersection of Pinckney, Florence and Mount Vernon Streets.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0615

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0615
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.16.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Engineering pave the second half of Otis Street, which remains only half complete after infrastructure work.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0616

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0616
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.17.
Type: Order
Title: That the Chief of Police and the Director of Communications and Community Engagement discuss with this Council the viability of establishing a gun buyback event, focused on those who may be a danger to themselves, including strategic outreach involving community partners in the healthcare industry.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0618

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0618
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.18.
Type: Order
Title: That ?the Director of Health & Human Services work with this Council and community partners to determine if the city has a current PILOT agreement with Mass General Brigham and other healthcare providers, and how mental health services can be a component of such agreements, particularly as part of a mental health gun buyback program.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0622

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0622
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.19.
Type: Order
Title: That the City Solicitor work with this Council to determine the legality of requiring businesses of a certain size to post in clearly visible spaces, Worker's Rights Bills, which shall include the right to form a union without retaliation and consequences for violating workers' rights.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0624

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0624
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.20.
Type: Order
Title: That this Council work with the Worker's Center, Licensing Commission, and local unions, to discuss workers' rights and how violations of those rights could impact licenses and permits.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0626

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0626
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.21.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parking, Director of Mobility, and Director of Communications and Community Engagement, discuss with this Council, efforts to publicize the state's recently implemented vulnerable road users law, including requesting signage from MassDOT detailing the safe passing distance for vehicles nearing vulnerable road users such as cyclists.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0620

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0620
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.22.
Type: Resolution
Title: Condemning Northeastern University's anti-union behavior.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0418

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0418
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.1.
Type: Grant of Location
Title: Your Space Landscape and Const. Inc applying for a Grant of Location to install 85 feet of conduit in Professors Row, from Utility Pole 289/13 to a point of pickup at 114 Professors Row.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0535

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0535
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 April 12, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0645

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0645
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.A.2.
Type: Order
Title: Amending Section 2-7 (a) of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text to read: SECTION 2-7: APPOINTMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL (a) Advisory Legal Counsel - Subject to appropriation, the city council may secure legal services, when needed, to seek a secondary legal opinion. The city council shall make a reasonable request for such legal services, and such request shall not be unreasonably denied by the mayor. The city solicitor and any advisory legal counsel shall consult to the extent practicable prior to the release of any secondary opinion. The legal services provided to the council shall not include representation of the council or any councilor in any litigation, or the issuance of formal legal opinions on behalf of the city. The city solicitor shall remain the only authorized officer of the city in all legal matters involving the city’s government.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0512

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0512
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 28, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0241

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0241
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration update this Council's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters regarding efforts to hire more firefighters.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0242

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0242
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.3.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration inform this Council regarding efforts to update the firefighter hiring process, since the reserve list has been eliminated.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0376

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0376
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.B.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Smith to the Public Library Board of Trustees.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0514

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0514
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 29, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0159

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0159
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.2.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying updates to the FY 2023 City Council budget requests and requesting budget priorities for FY 2024.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0371

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0371
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.3.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0451

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0451
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.4.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0453

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0453
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.5.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0456

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0456
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.6.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0467

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0467
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.7.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0468

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0468
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.8.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
Action: Work completed
Result:

23-0474

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0474
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.9.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0475

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0475
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.10.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0498

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0498
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.11.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0502

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0502
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.C.12.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0540

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0540
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 11, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0137

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0137
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Communications provide this Council with an accounting of how the cable franchise fees have been expended over the past five years.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0190

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0190
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Police Department for staffing costs.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0298

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0298
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to appropriate $54,445 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for the 2023 Ash Tree Treatment Program.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0369

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0369
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $600,000 from the Water and Sewer Department Retained Earnings account to the Water and Sewer Department Capital Outlay account for anticipated contractual obligations.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0377

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0377
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with no new match required, from MassDEP to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for the Recycle Dividend Program.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0450

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0450
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the rescission of $435,000 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund appropriation of $591,442 approved on February 24, 2022.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0487

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0487
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.D.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0515

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0515
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 30, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-0822

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:13 GMT

File #: 22-0822
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Directors of Infrastructure and Asset Management, Engineering, Public Works, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, along with any other appropriate departments, work to develop a binding, equitable, citywide Electrical Infrastructure Master Plan to guide the location and design of electrical substations and other infrastructure.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-1769

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:13 GMT

File #: 22-1769
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.3.
Type: Public Communication
Title: David Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 14 White Street Place from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Mid-Rise 4 (MR4).
Action: Withdrawn
Result: Pass

23-0174

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0174
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.E.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with all materials pertaining to the proposed Zoning Overhaul, introduced in 2014.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0513

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0513
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 28, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-1293

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:01:52 GMT

File #: 22-1293
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.2.
Type: Ordinance
Title: Proposing Amendments to the Neighborhood Council Designation Ordinance (Chapter 7, Article IX) to encourage the formation of such neighborhood councils.
Action: Ordinance ordained
Result: Pass

23-0323

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0323
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 33B, to confirm the authorization of licensees under section twelve to sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon on Sundays, the last Monday in May and on Christmas day or on the day following when said day occurs on Sunday.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0454

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0454
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0455

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0455
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.F.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to enact Right to Purchase legislation.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0534

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0534
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 10, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0032

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0032
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.2.
Type: License
Title: New Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Top Speed Vehicle, 631 Somerville Ave, 8 cars inside, 6 outside, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun Closed.
Action: Not approved
Result: Pass

23-0222

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0222
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.3.
Type: License
Title: New Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave, opening Sun-Thurs until 1am and Fri-Sat until 2am for take-out and delivery services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0466

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0466
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.G.4.
Type: License
Title: New Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's Italian Kitchen, 288 Broadway, opening Fri & Sat until 3am for take-out and delivery services.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0528

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0528
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.H.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 4, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0163

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0163
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.H.2.
Type: Resolution
Title: That the Administration provide an update regarding the progress in establishing a Warming Center for un-housed residents.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0216

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:13 GMT

File #: 23-0216
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.H.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council, the ending of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, its impact on residents, and the city's access to vaccines, testing and other resources.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0237

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0237
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.H.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on efforts to provide warming centers for unhoused individuals during the recent cold spell.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0501

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0501
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.H.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Fire Chief, Inspectional Services Director, and Director of the Office of Housing Stability work with this Council to assess the feasibility of annual reporting on the number of fires, the causes of those fires, the number displaced by each fire, and if those displaced were able to relocate within Somerville.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0511

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0511
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.1.
Type: Committee Report
Title: Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 27, 2023.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

22-0300

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:13 GMT

File #: 22-0300
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility conduct an equity study of bus routes to determine targets for fare-free buses.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-2115

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 22-2115
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.3.
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: Work completed
Result: Pass

22-2147

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 22-2147
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.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: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0295

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0295
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Parking replace the missing No Left Turn sign at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Street and Perkins Street.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0320

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0320
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.I.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Medford Street, between Sycamore and School Streets.
Action: Work completed
Result: Pass

23-0575

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0575
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Benjamin G. Brown School.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0577

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0577
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.2.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0510

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0510
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.3.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $1,618,683 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Affordable Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0527

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0527
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.4.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $180,000 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the Substance Use Prevention Coordinator position for FY 2024 and FY 2025.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0539

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0539
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.5.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $135,050.89 from the Parks and Open Space Stabilization fund for completion of the 25% design services for Union Square Plaza and Streetscape project.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0533

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0533
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.6.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $7,110,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for participation in the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s Local Water System Assistance Program for Water Main Rehabilitation projects.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0530

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0530
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.7.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $4,200,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for additional work on the Somerville Ave Streetscape & Utilities project.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0532

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0532
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.8.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $2,840,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2023 Building Improvements program.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0531

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0531
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.9.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for additional work on the Somerville Ave Streetscape & Utilities project.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0507

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0507
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.10.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $30,000 from the DPW Electrical Account to the DPW Fleet Account for costs related to motor parts and accessories.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0542

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0542
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.11.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the transfer of $12,729.52 in available funds from the Parks & Recreation Uniforms Account to the Department of Public Works Interior Building Maintenance Account for the installation of a buzzer system with a security camera at the Edgerly Building.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0633

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0633
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.12.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,000 from the Engineering Personal Services Salaries Account to the Infrastructure & Asset Management Personal Services Salaries Account to fund the IAM Administrative Assistant position reclassification.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0526

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0526
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.13.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the use of $14,154.88 in available funds from the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to fund a Finance Manager position.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0521

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:09 GMT

File #: 23-0521
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.14.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend an $18,840 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for mattress recycling.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0544

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0544
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.15.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a grant of $2,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to the Public Library for a Library Comix Con event.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0585

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0585
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.16.
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of the Citywide Bicycle Network Plan.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0543

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0543
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.17.
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying the newly established Code of Conduct for Board, Commission and Committee members.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-0538

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0538
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1.
Type: Officer's Communication
Title: Retirement Board notifying this City Council of a vote at the May 30, 2023 meeting regarding a 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment for eligible retirees.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-0634

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0634
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1.
Type: Public Communication
Title: John Fragione and Agostino Feola, requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 295-297 Medford Street and 93 Walnut Street from MR3 to MR5.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0635

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0635
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2.
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: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0551

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0551
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.3.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0552

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0552
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.4.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0553

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0553
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.5.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0554

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0554
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.6.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0555

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0555
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.7.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, F.E. French Construction Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0560

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0560
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.8.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C+G Drain Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0556

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0556
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.9.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Derenzo Co.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0557

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0557
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.10.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0558

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0558
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.11.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0561

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0561
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.12.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Excavation.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0636

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0636
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.13.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0559

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0559
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.14.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corporation.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0562

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0562
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.15.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation Corporation.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0563

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0563
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.16.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0564

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0564
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.17.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0565

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0565
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.18.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tri Construction Co., Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0566

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0566
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.19.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0567

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0567
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.20.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0568

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0568
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.21.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0569

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0569
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.22.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0570

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0570
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.23.
Type: License
Title: Transferring Flammables License, from Internap Corp to Evocative at 50 Inner Belt Rd.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0632

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0632
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.24.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0571

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0571
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.25.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709 McGrath Hwy.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0572

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0572
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.26.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, The Home Depot #2667, 75 Mystic Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0573

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0573
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.27.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0574

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0574
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.28.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0576

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0576
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.29.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0578

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0578
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.30.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services, 40 Joy St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0579

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0579
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.31.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0580

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0580
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.32.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0581

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0581
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.33.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0582

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0582
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.34.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0583

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0583
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.35.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0584

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0584
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.36.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0586

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0586
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.37.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0587

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0587
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.38.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0588

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0588
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.39.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0589

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0589
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.40.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 259 McGrath Hwy.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0590

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0590
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.41.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0591

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0591
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.42.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 399 Revolution Dr.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0592

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0592
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.43.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0593

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0593
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.44.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0594

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0594
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.45.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0595

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0595
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.46.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0596

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0596
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.47.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0597

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0597
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.48.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0599

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0599
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.49.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0600

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0600
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.50.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St.
Action: Referred for recommendation
Result:

23-0625

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0625
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.51.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi Inc, Med. #22, 24, 25, 26, 91.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0627

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0627
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.52.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael H. Garvey, Med. # 57.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0628

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0628
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.53.
Type: License
Title: Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0601

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0601
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.54.
Type: Public Event
Title: Tufts University applying for a Public Event License for Engineers Without Borders 6K Run on April 16 from 12pm to 5:30pm (raindate April 23).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0602

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0602
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.55.
Type: Public Event
Title: Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Earth Day: Creatively Celebrating Together on April 22 from 11am to 5pm (raindate April 29).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0630

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0630
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.56.
Type: Public Event
Title: Daniel Wolf applying for a Public Event License for Party @ the Bend on April 29 from 9am to 1pm (raindate April 30).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0603

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0603
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.57.
Type: Public Event
Title: Somerville Open Studios applying for a Public Event License for Open Studios Information Table on May 6 and 7 from 11:30am to 6:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0631

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0631
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.58.
Type: Public Event
Title: Flying Turtle applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest-Flying Turtle on May 13 from 11am to 3pm (raindate May 14).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0605

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0605
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.59.
Type: Public Event
Title: Jonathan Bernhardt applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Charnwood on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0629

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0629
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.60.
Type: Public Event
Title: Roberto Fischer applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Beech on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0604

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0604
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.61.
Type: Public Event
Title: Nate Kaufman applying for a Public Event License for Highland Rd BP on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0617

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0617
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.62.
Type: Public Event
Title: Nels Nelson applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Greenville on May 13 from 3:30pm to 6pm (raindate May 14).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0619

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0619
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.63.
Type: Public Event
Title: Mass Farmers Market applying for a Public Event License for Davis Sq Farmers Market on every Wednesday, May 17-November 22 from 9:30am to 6:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0621

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0621
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.64.
Type: Public Event
Title: Alexandra Weiner applying for a Public Event License for Calvin St BP on May 20 from 10am to 8pm (raindate May 21).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0623

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0623
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.65.
Type: Public Event
Title: Veterans Department applying for a Public Event License for Memorial Day Parade on May 28 from 8am to 3:30pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0639

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:10 GMT

File #: 23-0639
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.66.
Type: Public Communication
Title: Seven residents submitting comments re: item 23-0466.
Action: Placed on file
Result: Pass

23-0642

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0642
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1.
Type: Communication
Title: Conveying the draft schedule for the FY 2024 Budget Review.
Action: Placed on file and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0644

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0644
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2.
Type: Order
Title: That physical copies of City Council agendas be available in Braille in the Council Chamber at the start of each Council meeting.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0646

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:12 GMT

File #: 23-0646
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.3.
Type: Public Event
Title: Tufts University applying for a Public Event License for Tuftonia's Day Carnival on April 22 from 10am to 12am (raindate April 23).
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0647

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:11 GMT

File #: 23-0647
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.4.
Type: Public Event
Title: Tufts Graduate Student Council applying for a Public Event License for Tufts GSC Community 5K on April 29 from 8am to 4pm.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0648

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:13 GMT

File #: 23-0648
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.1.
Type: Order
Title: That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of the Office of Housing Stability meet with this Council to discuss strategies to identify new housing construction and renovation that may lead to displacement of tenants.
Action: Approved and sent for discussion
Result: Pass

23-0649

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:13 GMT

File #: 23-0649
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.2.
Type: Order
Title: That the submission of City Council budget priorities to the Mayor include City Council support for additional staff for the Council.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0650

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:13 GMT

File #: 23-0650
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.3.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire on Lincoln Ave and Lincoln Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0651

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:13 GMT

File #: 23-0651
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.4.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works address the trash at the intersection of Broadway and Lincoln Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0652

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:13 GMT

File #: 23-0652
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.5.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire at the intersection of Macarthur Street and Bonair Street.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0653

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:13 GMT

File #: 23-0653
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.6.
Type: Order
Title: That the Commissioner of Public Works address the double pole at the intersection of Bonair Street and McGrath Highway.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass

23-0654

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:47:13 GMT

File #: 23-0654
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.7.
Type: Order
Title: That the Budget Manager prepare and submit to this City Council a synopsis of all proposed budget initiatives and requests for additional funding for the upcoming FY 2024 budget, commonly known as Program Improvement Requests, in a format similar to that delivered at the Finance Committee meeting of March 25, 2020.
Action: Approved
Result: Pass