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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/23/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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212412 1212412Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 20, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212410 1212410Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 21, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212411 1212411Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 22, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212409 1212409CommunicationReporting on the High School Building Committee Meeting of September 20, 2021.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212402 1212402Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212403 1212403RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
212404 1212404MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 9, 2021.Approved  Action details Not available
212453 1212453LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, North American Excavating LLC.Approved  Action details Not available
212454 1212454LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction LLC.Approved  Action details Not available
212455 1212455Public EventPublic Event License, Belmont Street Block Party, Belmont St from Belmont Pl to Belmont Sq, Sept 19, 1:30PM-5:30PM (raindate Sept 26) (interim approval granted).Approved  Action details Not available
212456 1212456Public EventPublic Event License, Chandler Street Block Party, Chandler St from Park Ave to Chapel St, Sept 25, 2:30PM-7PM (raindate Sept 26).Approved  Action details Not available
212459 1212459Public EventPublic Event License, Pearson Rd Porchfest Block Party, Pearson Rd from Broadway to Warner St, Oct 2, 11:30AM-2:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
212460 1212460Public EventPublic Event License, Church St Porchfest Block Party, Church St from Summer St to Somerville Ave, Oct. 2, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate Oct. 3).Approved  Action details Not available
212461 1212461Public EventPublic Event License, Webster St Porchfest Block Party, Webster St from Cutter St to Franklin St, Oct 2, 3:30PM-6:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
212458 1212458Public EventPublic Event License, Glenwood Rd Block Party, Glenwood Rd from Medford St to Vernon St, Oct 2, 12PM-8:30PM (raindate Oct. 3).Approved  Action details Not available
212462 1212462Public EventPublic Event License, Belmont St Porchfest Block Party, Belmont St from Spring Hill Terr to Highland Ave, Oct 2, 1:30PM-4:30PM (raindate Oct 3).Approved  Action details Not available
212457 1212457Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Ignite Festival, Union Square Area (Plaza, parking lot, Stone Park, and Sanborn CT Lot), Oct 2, 2PM-11PM (raindate Oct 3).Approved  Action details Not available
212465 1212465Public EventPublic Event License, Bow Market Vintage Fest, Somerville Ave from Bow St to in front of Bow Market, Oct 17, 9AM-9PM (raindate Oct 24).Approved  Action details Not available
212467 1212467Public EventPublic Event License, Belmont St Block Party, Belmont St from Spring Hill Terr to Highland Ave, Oct 17, 1PM-8PM (raindate Oct 24).Approved  Action details Not available
212469 1212469Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Road Runners Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Davis Sq and area streets, Nov 25, 6AM-12PM.Approved  Action details Not available
212464 1212464Public EventPublic Event License, Hussey Block Party, Rush St from Brook St to Broadway, Oct 9, 11AM-5PM (raindate Oct 10).Approved  Action details Not available
212463 1212463Public EventPublic Event License, Munroe St Porchfest Block Party, Munroe St from Bigelow St to Prospect Hill Parkway, Oct 2, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 3).Approved  Action details Not available
212466 1212466Public EventPublic Event License, Church St Block Party, Church St from Summer St to Somerville Ave, Oct 17, 1PM-5:30PM (raindate Oct 24).Approved  Action details Not available
212468 1212468Public EventPublic Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Halloween Block Party and Pet Parade, Chuckie Harris Park and Cross St between Pennsylvania Ave to Broadway, Oct 30, 2PM-7PM (raindate Oct 31).Approved  Action details Not available
212470 1212470Public CommunicationDepartment of Homeland Security responding to Item 211931 regarding workers' rights.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212476 1212476LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, NELM.Approved  Action details Not available
212452 1212452Officer's CommunicationSomerville Housing Authority responding to Item 212264 with an organizational chart.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212471 1212471Zoning OrdinanceThat the Zoning Ordinances be amended by striking all language from section 8.3.1.10.c to prevent parking maximums in Master Planned Development areas being exceeded by Special Permit.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212477 1212477Public CommunicationUnion Square Neighborhood Council submitting comments re: Item 212031, funding for the Somerville Community Land Trust.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212482 1212482Public EventPublic Event License, Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run, Davis Sq area, Dec 19, 7AM-1PM.Approved  Action details Not available
212481 1212481Public EventPublic Event License, Josephine Ave Block Party, Josephine Ave from Kidder Ave to Morrison Ave, Oct 2, 1:30PM-4:30PM (raindate Oct 3).Approved  Action details Not available
212481 2212481Public EventPublic Event License, Josephine Ave Block Party, Josephine Ave from Kidder Ave to Morrison Ave, Oct 2, 1:30PM-4:30PM (raindate Oct 3).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212479 2212479OrderThat the Administration work with the City of Cambridge to improve pedestrian safety at the intersections of Elm Street with Beech Street and Willow Avenue, including opportunities to improve the Elm Street crossings in coordination with Cambridge's planned re-engineering of Beech Street.Approved  Action details Not available
212482 2212482Public EventPublic Event License, Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run, Davis Sq area, Dec 19, 7AM-1PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212478 2212478ResolutionThat the administration assign staff to support the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
212473 2212473OrderThat the Director Inspectional Services discuss with this Council how to increase reliability and frequency of enforcement of public health violations in the City.Approved  Action details Not available
212472 2212472OrderThat the OSPCD Planning and Mobility Divisions, and a representative from the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, discuss with this Council, the off-street parking provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and thoroughfare provisions of the Overlay Districts, to ensure that planned civic spaces remain accessible at no cost to people with disabilities who require vehicular access.Approved  Action details Not available
212452 2212452Officer's CommunicationSomerville Housing Authority responding to Item 212264 with an organizational chart.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212476 2212476LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, NELM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212468 2212468Public EventPublic Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Halloween Block Party and Pet Parade, Chuckie Harris Park and Cross St between Pennsylvania Ave to Broadway, Oct 30, 2PM-7PM (raindate Oct 31).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212466 2212466Public EventPublic Event License, Church St Block Party, Church St from Summer St to Somerville Ave, Oct 17, 1PM-5:30PM (raindate Oct 24).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212463 2212463Public EventPublic Event License, Munroe St Porchfest Block Party, Munroe St from Bigelow St to Prospect Hill Parkway, Oct 2, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate Oct 3).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212464 2212464Public EventPublic Event License, Hussey Block Party, Rush St from Brook St to Broadway, Oct 9, 11AM-5PM (raindate Oct 10).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212469 2212469Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Road Runners Gobble Gobble Gobble Road Race, Davis Sq and area streets, Nov 25, 6AM-12PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212467 2212467Public EventPublic Event License, Belmont St Block Party, Belmont St from Spring Hill Terr to Highland Ave, Oct 17, 1PM-8PM (raindate Oct 24).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212465 2212465Public EventPublic Event License, Bow Market Vintage Fest, Somerville Ave from Bow St to in front of Bow Market, Oct 17, 9AM-9PM (raindate Oct 24).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212457 2212457Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Ignite Festival, Union Square Area (Plaza, parking lot, Stone Park, and Sanborn CT Lot), Oct 2, 2PM-11PM (raindate Oct 3).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212462 2212462Public EventPublic Event License, Belmont St Porchfest Block Party, Belmont St from Spring Hill Terr to Highland Ave, Oct 2, 1:30PM-4:30PM (raindate Oct 3).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212458 2212458Public EventPublic Event License, Glenwood Rd Block Party, Glenwood Rd from Medford St to Vernon St, Oct 2, 12PM-8:30PM (raindate Oct. 3).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212461 2212461Public EventPublic Event License, Webster St Porchfest Block Party, Webster St from Cutter St to Franklin St, Oct 2, 3:30PM-6:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212460 2212460Public EventPublic Event License, Church St Porchfest Block Party, Church St from Summer St to Somerville Ave, Oct. 2, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate Oct. 3).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212459 2212459Public EventPublic Event License, Pearson Rd Porchfest Block Party, Pearson Rd from Broadway to Warner St, Oct 2, 11:30AM-2:30PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212456 2212456Public EventPublic Event License, Chandler Street Block Party, Chandler St from Park Ave to Chapel St, Sept 25, 2:30PM-7PM (raindate Sept 26).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212455 2212455Public EventPublic Event License, Belmont Street Block Party, Belmont St from Belmont Pl to Belmont Sq, Sept 19, 1:30PM-5:30PM (raindate Sept 26) (interim approval granted).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212454 2212454LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction LLC.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212453 2212453LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, North American Excavating LLC.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212448 2212448Mayor's RequestRequesting an opportunity for the ARPA Director and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to provide this Council with an overview of ARPA.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
212407 2212407ResolutionThat the Administration report to this Council on the $4.5M that was approved by this Council (Item 210902) on November 12, 2020, and the additional $3M in CARES Act funding, for school re-opening.Approved  Action details Not available
212408 2212408OrderThat the Chief of Police establish a policy to donate unclaimed bicycles to local non-profit organizations and/or auction them to the public.Approved  Action details Not available
212426 2212426Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Bicycle Advisory Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212427 2212427Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Community Preservation Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212428 2212428Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Fair Housing Commission pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212429 2212429Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212430 2212430Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Planning Board pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212431 2212431Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Urban Design Commission pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212432 2212432Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Urban Forestry Committee pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212433 2212433Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Board of Health pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212434 2212434Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Board of Library Trustees pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212435 2212435Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212436 2212436Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Council on Aging pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212437 2212437Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Licensing Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212438 2212438Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Memorialization Committee pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212439 2212439Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Recreation and Youth Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212440 2212440Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Veterans Commission on Monuments, Memorials, and Dedications pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212441 2212441Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Commission for Women pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212442 2212442Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Board of Assessors pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212443 2212443Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Election Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212444 2212444Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Somerville Retirement Board pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212445 2212445Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Traffic Commission pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212446 2212446Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Traffic Board pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212447 2212447Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Charter Review Committee pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212425 2212425Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Council grant Special Municipal Employee status to the Condominium Review Board pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 268A.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
212405 2212405ResolutionCalling on Congress to affirm reproductive freedom and pass the Women's Health Protection Act.Approved  Action details Not available
212406 2212406OrderThat OSPCD’s Housing, Housing Stability, and Planning and Zoning staff discuss with the Housing and Community Development Committee, potential modifications to the Tier 3 Rental ADUs multiplier at 110% AMI for inclusionary units, to expand access to inclusionary rental units for lower income residents.Approved  Action details Not available
212406 3212406OrderThat OSPCD’s Housing, Housing Stability, and Planning and Zoning staff discuss with the Housing and Community Development Committee, potential modifications to the Tier 3 Rental ADUs multiplier at 110% AMI for inclusionary units, to expand access to inclusionary rental units for lower income residents.Approved  Action details Not available
212420 3212420Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $177.31 using available funds in the City Clerk's Maintenance Contract Account for printer maintenance services.Approved  Action details Not available
212449 3212449OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to require the City Clerk to forward all members of the City Council copies of G. L. c. 268A, sections 20(c) and 20(d), disclosure forms filed with the City Clerk.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212398 3212398LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212421 3212421Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Community Compact Best Practices Program to the City Clerk's Office for records inventory, evaluation and preservation strategy.Approved  Action details Not available
212417 3212417Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $90,552 from the City Council Salaries Account to the City Clerk Salaries Account to provide administrative support for the City Council's Policy Analyst.Approved  Action details Not available
212419 3212419Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $913.75 using available funds in the City Clerk's Professional and Technical Services Account for meeting translation services.Approved  Action details Not available
212451 3212451Officer's CommunicationFire Chief responding to Item 211748, providing data on calls and responses to the Assembly Square neighborhood.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212382 3212382LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212383 3212383LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212384 3212384LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212385 3212385LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212386 3212386LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212387 3212387LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212388 3212388LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212389 3212389LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212390 3212390LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212391 3212391LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212392 3212392LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212393 3212393LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212394 3212394LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212395 3212395LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212396 3212396LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212397 3212397LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
211822 3211822CommunicationInviting the Council, the Administration and the public to the Highway Justice for People: Mystic and McGrath Rally, on May 26 at 6 PM, at the empty lot on the corner of Broadway and McGrath Highway, to demand that MassDOT prioritize the safety of people over the movement of cars.Work completed  Action details Not available
212017 3212017Mayor's RequestSchool Committee requesting the appropriation of $84,267,002 to fund the FY22 School Committee Budget.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212298 3212298LicenseNew Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South Street, 300 vehicles inside, 0 outside, for storing vehicles only.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
212231 3212231Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 116 feet of conduit in Inner Belt Road, from Manhole 26995 to a point of pickup at Inner Belt Road and Third Avenue.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212230 3212230Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 99 feet of conduit in Summer Street, from Utility Pole 325/28 to a point of pickup at 162 Summer Street.Approved  Action details Not available
212368 3212368LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212369 3212369LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212370 3212370LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212371 3212371LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212372 3212372LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212373 3212373LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212374 3212374LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212375 3212375LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212376 3212376LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212377 3212377LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212378 3212378LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212379 3212379LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212380 3212380LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212381 3212381LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
212408 3212408OrderThat the Chief of Police establish a policy to donate unclaimed bicycles to local non-profit organizations and/or auction them to the public.Approved  Action details Not available
212407 3212407ResolutionThat the Administration report to this Council on the $4.5M that was approved by this Council (Item 210902) on November 12, 2020, and the additional $3M in CARES Act funding, for school re-opening.Approved  Action details Not available
212474 3212474Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a grant of easement in Inner Belt Road for Fiber Optic Communications Equipment.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212472 3212472OrderThat the OSPCD Planning and Mobility Divisions, and a representative from the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, discuss with this Council, the off-street parking provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and thoroughfare provisions of the Overlay Districts, to ensure that planned civic spaces remain accessible at no cost to people with disabilities who require vehicular access.Approved  Action details Not available
212475 3212475Officer's CommunicationDirector of Inspectional Services submitting the Leaf Blower Regulations.Placed on file  Action details Not available
212479 3212479OrderThat the Administration work with the City of Cambridge to improve pedestrian safety at the intersections of Elm Street with Beech Street and Willow Avenue, including opportunities to improve the Elm Street crossings in coordination with Cambridge's planned re-engineering of Beech Street.Approved  Action details Not available
212473 4212473OrderThat the Director Inspectional Services discuss with this Council how to increase reliability and frequency of enforcement of public health violations in the City.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
212450 4212450Mayor's RequestChief Assessor requesting approval to retain outside legal counsel for Appellate Tax Board Settlement matters.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212381 4212381LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212380 4212380LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212379 4212379LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212378 4212378LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212377 4212377LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212376 4212376LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212375 4212375LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212374 4212374LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212373 4212373LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212372 4212372LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212371 4212371LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212370 4212370LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211943 4211943ResolutionThat the Administration submit to the City Council an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund to the upcoming FY22 budget to reduce the increase in the water rate from 7% to 6%.Work completed  Action details Not available
211994 4211994ResolutionThat the Administration urgently address the insufficient number of crossing guards and present to this Council their plan to ensure student safety in the absence of guards at multiple large intersections.Work completed  Action details Not available
212369 4212369LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212368 4212368LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212230 4212230Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 99 feet of conduit in Summer Street, from Utility Pole 325/28 to a point of pickup at 162 Summer Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212231 4212231Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 116 feet of conduit in Inner Belt Road, from Manhole 26995 to a point of pickup at Inner Belt Road and Third Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212418 4212418Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $275,751.91 using available FY22 funds within various DPW accounts.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212298 4212298LicenseNew Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South Street, 300 vehicles inside, 0 outside, for storing vehicles only.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
211944 4211944OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide this Council with all documents, emails and correspondence regarding the overflow from the EPA and MWRA.Work completed  Action details Not available
212397 4212397LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212396 4212396LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212395 4212395LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212394 4212394LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212393 4212393LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212392 4212392LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212391 4212391LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212390 4212390LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212389 4212389LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212388 4212388LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212387 4212387LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212386 4212386LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212385 4212385LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212384 4212384LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212383 4212383LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212382 4212382LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212480 4212480Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Land Disposition Agreement for the property at 31 Tufts Street.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212419 4212419Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $913.75 using available funds in the City Clerk's Professional and Technical Services Account for meeting translation services.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212417 4212417Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $90,552 from the City Council Salaries Account to the City Clerk Salaries Account to provide administrative support for the City Council's Policy Analyst.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212421 4212421Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $25,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Community Compact Best Practices Program to the City Clerk's Office for records inventory, evaluation and preservation strategy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212398 4212398LicenseRenewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212413 4212413Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a preservation restriction for 59 Cross Street.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212420 4212420Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $177.31 using available funds in the City Clerk's Maintenance Contract Account for printer maintenance services.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212414 5212414Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,400,000 in a bond for construction services as part of the MWRA Marginal Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211856 5211856OrdinanceCity Clerk submitting a proposed amendment of Article III of Chapter 8, the Junk Dealer Ordinance.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
210593 5210593OrderThat the Director of Constituent Services and the Chief of Police discuss tracking bicycle crashes and how 311 and 911 staff are trained to handle such calls.Work completed  Action details Not available
210899 5210899OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parking implement traffic calming measures on Powder House Terrace.Work completed  Action details Not available
211798 5211798ResolutionThat the Mayor, the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police and this Council collaborate with the State Delegation and community advocates to pressure the MA Department of Transportation to implement traffic safety improvements to McGrath Highway and Mystic Avenue to prevent more pedestrian deaths.Work completed  Action details Not available
211859 5211859Officer's CommunicationDirector of Infrastructure & Asset Management conveying the Water and Sewer Capital Investment Plan update for April, 2021.Work completed  Action details Not available
212268 5212268Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to re-purpose the Green Line Extension Stabilization Fund and appropriate $7,668,457 from said fund for the construction of an elevator between the High School Field and the new Green Line Gilman Square Station.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212267 5212267Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,331,543 in a bond for the construction of an outdoor elevator to improve accessibility between the High School Field Level and the new Green Line Extension Gilman Square Station.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212415 5212415Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $4,050,000 in a bond for sewer improvements.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
212416 5212416Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,600,000 in a bond for a Sewer System Evaluation Study and Infiltration/Inflow Assessment.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
211995 5211995Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $30,850,472 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant from the U.S. Treasury.Work completed  Action details Not available
212478 5212478ResolutionThat the administration assign staff to support the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
210895 6210895OrderThat the Director of Capital Projects revise the College Avenue reconstruction plan to include additional safety measures for pedestrians at both perpendicular and parallel crossings.Work completed  Action details Not available
211995 6211995Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $30,850,472 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant from the U.S. Treasury.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212424 6212424Mayor's RequestRequesting approval for a time-only extension of the OverUnder contract for the ArtFarm project through September 30, 2025.Approved  Action details Not available
212423 6212423Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend the contract with the Friends of the Community Growing Center, Inc. until June 30, 2022.Approved  Action details Not available
212422 6212422Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to extend the Blessing of the Bay Park Revitalization Phase 2 contract with the Mystic River Watershed Association for an additional 12 months.Approved  Action details Not available
211856 6211856OrdinanceCity Clerk submitting a proposed amendment of Article III of Chapter 8, the Junk Dealer Ordinance.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
212031 6212031Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate up to $153,000 from the Union Square Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to pay for the Somerville Cares Fund operating expenses and the Community Land Trust startup costs.Approved  Action details Not available
212215 6212215Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $25,254.23 from various DPW accounts using available FY22 funds.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
212031 7212031Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate up to $153,000 from the Union Square Community Benefits Stabilization Fund to pay for the Somerville Cares Fund operating expenses and the Community Land Trust startup costs.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available