211005
| 1 | 211005 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 1, 2020. | Approved | |
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210999
| 1 | 210999 | Committee Report | Report of the Flood Forum Special Committee, meeting on December 2, 2020. | Approved | |
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211001
| 1 | 211001 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 3, 2020. | Approved | |
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210998
| 1 | 210998 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 3, 2020. | Approved as amended | |
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211006
| 1 | 211006 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 7, 2020. | Approved | |
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211000
| 1 | 211000 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 8, 2020. | Approved | |
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211004
| 1 | 211004 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 9, 2020. | Approved | |
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210997
| 1 | 210997 | Communication | Reporting on the newly formed Memorialization Committee. | Placed on file | |
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210977
| 1 | 210977 | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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210978
| 1 | 210978 | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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210979
| 1 | 210979 | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 12, 2020. | Approved | |
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210982
| 1 | 210982 | Grant of Location | Submitted by TC Systems to install 456 feet of conduit from an existing FRIT manhole in Grand Union Boulevard to a proposed handhole in Revolution Drive, then continuing 2 feet to an existing Extenet handhole near 5 Middlesex Avenue. | Approved | |
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210983
| 1 | 210983 | Grant of Location | Submitted by TC Systems to install 324 feet of conduit in Broadway and Marshall Street from an existing utility pole in Marshall Street to a proposed handhole in Broadway, then continuing 5 feet to an existing Extenet handhole near 326-328 Broadway. | Approved | |
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211018
| 1 | 211018 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. | Approved | |
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211019
| 1 | 211019 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. | Approved | |
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211021
| 1 | 211021 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6. | Approved | |
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211020
| 1 | 211020 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. | Approved | |
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211031
| 1 | 211031 | Officer's Communication | Planning Director submitting amendments to the Zoning Ordinances to establish an Affordable Housing Overlay District as approved by the Land Use Committee on 12/8/20. | Ordinance ordained | |
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211037
| 1 | 211037 | Communication | The Somerville Chamber of Commerce nominating Andrew Lynn to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211031
| 2 | 211031 | Officer's Communication | Planning Director submitting amendments to the Zoning Ordinances to establish an Affordable Housing Overlay District as approved by the Land Use Committee on 12/8/20. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211035
| 2 | 211035 | Order | That the City Solicitor advise this Council if an amendment to the Mayor’s Emergency Order Establishing a Moratorium on Eviction Enforcement is indicated, as it relates to our Constables being allowed to deliver Notice of Levying on Eviction. | Approved | |
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211020
| 2 | 211020 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211003
| 2 | 211003 | Order | That this Council consider an ordinance banning chemical crowd control agents and kinetic impact projectiles. | Approved | |
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211021
| 2 | 211021 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211022
| 2 | 211022 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works install a CITY LINE sign on Norfolk Street at the Cambridge city line. | Approved | |
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211023
| 2 | 211023 | Order | That the Director of Parking install a NO PARKING sign at 420 Norfolk Street, where the driveway spacing is apparently too close to allow a parking space. | Approved | |
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211024
| 2 | 211024 | Resolution | That the Mayor appear before this Council at its December 17, 2020 meeting to update this Council on the status of school buildings and when they will be ready for in-person learning. | Laid on the table | |
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211025
| 2 | 211025 | Resolution | That the Mayor appear before this Council at its December 17, 2020 meeting to update the Council regarding Covid-19 restrictions and policies in light of the increased spread of the virus. | Laid on the table | |
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211026
| 2 | 211026 | Mayor's Communication | Communicating a notice of withdrawal of previously submitted surveillance technology impact reports. | Placed on file | |
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211027
| 2 | 211027 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for 911. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211028
| 2 | 211028 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for ShotSpotter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211002
| 2 | 211002 | Order | That the Chief of Police and the Administration discuss with the Legislative Matters Committee, potential revisions to the citation form for violations of City ordinances, to include demographic data. | Approved | |
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211019
| 2 | 211019 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211018
| 2 | 211018 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210983
| 2 | 210983 | Grant of Location | Submitted by TC Systems to install 324 feet of conduit in Broadway and Marshall Street from an existing utility pole in Marshall Street to a proposed handhole in Broadway, then continuing 5 feet to an existing Extenet handhole near 326-328 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210982
| 2 | 210982 | Grant of Location | Submitted by TC Systems to install 456 feet of conduit from an existing FRIT manhole in Grand Union Boulevard to a proposed handhole in Revolution Drive, then continuing 2 feet to an existing Extenet handhole near 5 Middlesex Avenue. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210996
| 2 | 210996 | Order | That the Director of SPCD, the Director of Parks and Recreation, or the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the installation of electrical outlets in parks, playgrounds and other public places to charge cell phones, computers, and other such equipment. | Approved | |
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210980
| 2 | 210980 | Citation | Commending Police Chief David Fallon, on the auspicious occasion of his retirement after 25 years of dedicated service to the City in the Police Department. | Approved | |
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210981
| 2 | 210981 | Citation | Commending Deputy Police Chief Stephen Carrabino, on the auspicious occasion of his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to the City in the Police Department. | Approved | |
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210990
| 2 | 210990 | Order | That the Director of SPCD meet directly with the business owners along Holland Street and College Avenue to discuss all aspects of the plan. | Approved | |
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210991
| 2 | 210991 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on any recent changes to what is or is not permitted in city recycling, and how communication of such changes has been or could be made. | Approved | |
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210992
| 2 | 210992 | Order | That the Mayor and the Chief of Police discuss with this Council why there is so little traffic enforcement conducted by the Police Department, why its Traffic Division has so few officers, and how it plans to address the public safety crisis made obvious with 4 pedestrians killed by motor vehicles in the past 2 years. | Approved | |
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210993
| 2 | 210993 | Order | That the Director of SPCD review the attached presentation by Zachary Rosenberg, Chair of the Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee, and report to the Traffic and Parking Committee how the successful traffic calming measures implemented in the Netherlands can be replicated here. | Approved | |
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210994
| 2 | 210994 | Resolution | That the Mayor and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report to this Council no later than January 28, 2021 on the future of the Brown School and plans to use it in the 2021-2022 school year. | Laid on the table | |
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210995
| 2 | 210995 | Order | That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment, or other Administration representative, discuss with this Council increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations. | Approved | |
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210987
| 2 | 210987 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development on the Encore Casino's efforts to support Somerville small businesses per their Community Agreement. | Approved | |
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211007
| 2 | 211007 | Mayor's Request | Requesting that Special Counsel appear before this Council in Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy with respect to 9-11 Aldersey Street. | Approved | |
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210988
| 2 | 210988 | Order | That the Directors of Finance, Infrastructure and Asset Management, and SPCD provide a progress report for the Vision Zero Action Plan 2020 as outlined in the attached spreadsheet. | Approved | |
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210989
| 2 | 210989 | Order | That the Director of SPCD advise the Ward 7 Councilor when they will implement the Mobility Plan for West Broadway (from Route 16 to Holland Street), to create a dedicated bus lane. | Approved | |
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210984
| 2 | 210984 | Resolution | That this Council opposes the planned reduction and/or elimination of MBTA bus routes in Somerville, as it could damage the residents most in need of public transportation. | Approved | |
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211017
| 2 | 211017 | Mayor's Communication | Conveying the appointment of Nancy Macias-Smith as the Mayor's designee to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee. | Placed on file | |
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210985
| 2 | 210985 | Order | That the Director of Parking discuss with the appropriate committee, implementing income-based parking ticket fines for residents, as well as "day-fine" scales to set ticket penalties according to an individual's daily income. | Approved | |
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210986
| 2 | 210986 | Resolution | That the Director of the Somerville Media Center appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to consider out-of-school programming and funding to help address the lack of accessible childcare options during this pandemic. | Approved | |
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211029
| 3 | 211029 | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Callen Scott to the Urban Forestry Committee. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211030
| 3 | 211030 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Leah Grossman to the Urban Forestry Committee. | Referred for recommendation | |
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210917
| 3 | 210917 | Public Communication | Kenneth Waterman submitting a complaint against Mercedes Benz of Boston. | Work completed | |
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211007
| 3 | 211007 | Mayor's Request | Requesting that Special Counsel appear before this Council in Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy with respect to 9-11 Aldersey Street. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210995
| 3 | 210995 | Order | That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment, or other Administration representative, discuss with this Council increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations. | Approved | |
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210991
| 3 | 210991 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on any recent changes to what is or is not permitted in city recycling, and how communication of such changes has been or could be made. | Approved | |
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211033
| 3 | 211033 | Mayor's Request | City Solicitor requesting approval to settle a claim in connection with expenses incurred by the owner of 80 Irving Street. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211032
| 3 | 211032 | Ordinance | Assistant City Solicitor submitting an ordinance to prohibit biased based policing and racial profiling, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 12/3/20. | Ordinance ordained | |
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211034
| 3 | 211034 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to #210834 re: Fleet Division invoices. | Placed on file | |
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210585
| 3 | 210585 | License | New Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Avenue, 3 autos inside, 3 outside, for mechanical repair only. | Approved | |
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210666
| 3 | 210666 | License | New Garage License, Nick's Foreign Car Center LLC, 64 Webster Ave, 3 vehicles inside, 5 outside, for mechanical repairs only, operating Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6PM, Sat-Sun Closed. | Approved | |
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210879
| 3 | 210879 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. | Approved | |
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210877
| 3 | 210877 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | |
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210878
| 3 | 210878 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | |
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210878
| 4 | 210878 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210877
| 4 | 210877 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210879
| 4 | 210879 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210821
| 4 | 210821 | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the processes used to better manage and enforce conditions identified in building permits. | Work completed | |
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210824
| 4 | 210824 | Order | That the Director of Engineering appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to discuss the Medford Street sidewalk repaving “book job” and the subsequent usage conditions left as a result of bringing the sidewalks to ADA compliance. | Work completed | |
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210825
| 4 | 210825 | Order | That the Director of Engineering address residents’ concerns regarding possible property owner liability relating to the conditions created by the City in its efforts to bring sidewalks to ADA compliance. | Work completed | |
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210873
| 4 | 210873 | Officer's Communication | City Clerk responding to #210676 re: discrepancies in abutter notifications in applications from various utilities for Grants of Location. | Work completed | |
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210666
| 4 | 210666 | License | New Garage License, Nick's Foreign Car Center LLC, 64 Webster Ave, 3 vehicles inside, 5 outside, for mechanical repairs only, operating Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6PM, Sat-Sun Closed. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210676
| 4 | 210676 | Order | That the City Clerk, in consultation with other departments as needed, discuss with this Council the discrepancies in abutter notifications in applications from various utilities for Grants of Location, and propose mechanisms to resolve those discrepancies. | Work completed | |
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210729
| 4 | 210729 | Order | That the Director of Parking place NO PARKING signs on the corner of Cross St and Chester Ave. | Work completed | |
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210744
| 4 | 210744 | Order | That the Director of Parking address this Council regarding enforcement policies on Resident Permit Parking and other regulations during the Covid-19 pandemic. | Work completed | |
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210585
| 4 | 210585 | License | New Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Avenue, 3 autos inside, 3 outside, for mechanical repair only. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210588
| 4 | 210588 | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the implementation of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. | Work completed | |
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210589
| 4 | 210589 | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on the implementation of the Vacant Properties Ordinance. | Work completed | |
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209785
| 4 | 209785 | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Director of SPCD inform the Ward 7 Councilor of the location and width of the Algonquin gas line easement under Route 16, Stop & Shop and any other locations which are not state-owned. | Work completed | |
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210207
| 4 | 210207 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works work with MA DOT to install a temporary protected pedestrian lane on the Rt. 28/Fellsway Mystic River Bridge. | Work completed | |
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210333
| 4 | 210333 | Order | That this Council consider the joint recommendations of the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Committee with respect to a transportation response to COVID-19. | Work completed | |
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210426
| 4 | 210426 | Order | That the City Engineer and the Director of Water and Sewer appear discuss with this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Works plans to address multiple drainage issues, including the broken drain on Medford Street at School Street and the insufficient drainage on Richdale Avenue. | Work completed | |
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200031
| 4 | 200031 | Order | That the City Engineer evaluate the flooding and sewer conditions at the Ames Business Park on Properzi Way and Park Street, and provide the findings of flooding in the area. | Work completed | |
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200105
| 4 | 200105 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Capital Projects and the City Engineer meet with the Mix-It Studios Co-op at 32 Clifton Street to discuss flooding from adjacent city storm drains on September 30, 2015. | Work completed | |
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200278
| 4 | 200278 | Order | That the City Engineer provide information on the recent water and sewer problem in the Joseph Street and Adrian Street area and whether the problem is permanently resolved. | Work completed | |
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200279
| 4 | 200279 | Order | That the City Engineer contact the owners of the Ames Complex to identify and resolve flooding issues related to that property. | Work completed | |
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201663
| 4 | 201663 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO PARKING – FOR FIRE EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY sign at the dead end of Fairmount Avenue. | Work completed | |
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201782
| 4 | 201782 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking slow traffic on Franklin Street at the Prospect Hill Academy, including installing new crosswalks, fixing the broken SLOW driving light, installing blinking SLOW signs, and providing a crossing guard during the school year. | Work completed | |
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204369
| 4 | 204369 | Order | That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of Traffic and Parking evaluate the crosswalk area from Joseph Street to Lincoln Parkway and make necessary accommodations to allow the sidewalk to be used for children walking to the Argenziano School. | Work completed | |
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204672
| 4 | 204672 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking accelerate the timeline for the new walkway along the former Powderhouse School. | Work completed | |
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206267
| 4 | 206267 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion discuss with this Board’s Committee on Traffic and Parking, the city's policies regarding flashing street signs and their effects on residents with certain neurological conditions. | Work completed | |
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206942
| 4 | 206942 | Resolution | That the Administration work with the Ward 3 Alderman to ensure that the snow emergency parking options are sufficient in Ward 3, given recent changes to the school lot policy. | Work completed | |
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207161
| 4 | 207161 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking address the cut-through traffic in Ten Hills caused by online traffic apps like Waze. | Work completed | |
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207659
| 4 | 207659 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install NO PARKING signs near 48 Bradley Street, to prevent parking along the short curb at the row housing complex. | Work completed | |
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208111
| 4 | 208111 | Order | That the Director of SPCD paint the newer red markings at the corner of Pearl and James Streets to ensure ample clearance at 225 Pearl Street for vehicles turning onto Pearl Street. | Work completed | |
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208698
| 4 | 208698 | Resolution | That the Traffic Commission approve the installation of a stop light at the intersection of Grand Union Boulevard and Canal Street. | Work completed | |
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209174
| 4 | 209174 | Order | That the City Engineer provide information on the flooding problems in the Dane Street/Duck Village area and whether the problem has been permanently resolved. | Work completed | |
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209206
| 4 | 209206 | Order | That the Director of Engineering keep the Ward 3 and Ward 4 City Councilors apprised of progress on constructing a "Weir Wall" to help alleviate flooding on Richdale Avenue. | Work completed | |
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209208
| 4 | 209208 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repaint the STOP HERE line on Central Street on the northern side of the intersection with Somerville Avenue. | Work completed | |
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209209
| 4 | 209209 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the damaged curb ramp mats at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Central Street. | Work completed | |
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209407
| 4 | 209407 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. | Approved | |
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209773
| 4 | 209773 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable. | Approved | |
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211032
| 4 | 211032 | Ordinance | Assistant City Solicitor submitting an ordinance to prohibit biased based policing and racial profiling, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 12/3/20. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211009
| 4 | 211009 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the transfer of $9,900 in the Sewer Enterprise Fund, from its Sewer Repairs Account to its Judgments and Settlements Account, to settle a pending claim. | Referred for recommendation | |
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210987
| 4 | 210987 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development on the Encore Casino's efforts to support Somerville small businesses per their Community Agreement. | Kept in committee | |
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211014
| 4 | 211014 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of an $800 gift with no new match required, from Tufts University to the Council on Aging for 80 box lunches. | Approved | |
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210901
| 4 | 210901 | Order | That the Director of Parking make sure a DO NOT ENTER sign prohibiting left turns from College Avenue onto Kidder Avenue is visible to drivers on College Avenue who might be considering such a turn. (3rd request) | Work completed | |
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210969
| 4 | 210969 | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management or the Director of Engineering inform the Ward 5 City Councilor about any plans to mitigate flooding on Vernon Street near Lowell Street and on Alpine Street near Lowell Street. | Work completed | |
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211011
| 4 | 211011 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $25,495.51 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to the Fire Department for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211010
| 4 | 211010 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $52,250 grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for a climate change heat resilience project. | Approved | |
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210986
| 4 | 210986 | Resolution | That the Director of the Somerville Media Center appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to consider out-of-school programming and funding to help address the lack of accessible childcare options during this pandemic. | Kept in committee | |
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211008
| 4 | 211008 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $143,766 from the Receipts Reserved Insurance Reimbursement Account to the DPW Highway Capital Vehicle Account, to replace the bucket truck that caught fire in 2018. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211036
| 4 | 211036 | Communication | Planning Board conveying its recommendations regarding an Affordable Housing Overlay. | Placed on file | |
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211010
| 5 | 211010 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $52,250 grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for a climate change heat resilience project. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211015
| 5 | 211015 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only extension for Barletta Heavy Division for general contractor services on Somerville Avenue Utility and Streetscape Improvements until 3/8/2023. | Approved | |
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211012
| 5 | 211012 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $7,816 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for the Senior Fit-4-Life Health and Wellness Program. | Approved | |
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209659
| 5 | 209659 | Order | That the Director of Parking report to this Council how the City addresses residents who do not pay automobile excise taxes because they maintain out-of-state license plates on their vehicles. | Work completed | |
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211013
| 5 | 211013 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for support of their transportation program. | Approved | |
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211014
| 5 | 211014 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of an $800 gift with no new match required, from Tufts University to the Council on Aging for 80 box lunches. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211016
| 5 | 211016 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only extension for WSP USA for construction administration services on Somerville Avenue Utility and Streetscape Improvements until 1/29/2024. | Approved | |
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209773
| 5 | 209773 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209772
| 5 | 209772 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Milton to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. | Approved | |
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209610
| 5 | 209610 | Order | That the City Engineer and Commissioner of Public Works inspect the sidewalk on the east side of Cedar Street for all instances of spalling, and report to this Council 1) what caused it, 2) how the City will correct it, and 3) what measures the City will take against the contractor, if it was caused by improper installation. | Work completed | |
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209714
| 5 | 209714 | Officer's Communication | Assistant City Solicitor responding to #206959, deeming Newport Construction and Northern Tree to be “not considered responsible bidders or offerors” for 5 years. | Work completed | |
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209407
| 5 | 209407 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208813
| 5 | 208813 | Order | That the Director of SPCD regularly update the Ward 3 City Councilor on efforts to reduce speeding and congestion on Hamlet Street, including opposite-side parking, street trees, a new Stop Line on the southern end of the street, and planters at the northeast corner by Highland Avenue. | Work completed | |
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208475
| 5 | 208475 | Resolution | That the Traffic Commission consider making Mt. Pleasant Street a 2 or 4-hour parking zone during work hours to discourage motorists from parking there to take the Orange Line. | Work completed | |
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207893
| 5 | 207893 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the NO TURN ON RED sign at the intersection of Day and Elm Streets with a sign allowing RIGHT TURN ON RED AFTER STOP – YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS, or similar wording. | Work completed | |
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207488
| 5 | 207488 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on requests for improved vehicle and pedestrian signal timing and design in and around Davis Square. | Work completed | |
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205919
| 5 | 205919 | Order | That the Director of SPCD promote bicycle-safe infrastructures on all future Assembly Square development. | Work completed | |
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205920
| 5 | 205920 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light on the corner of Grand Union Boulevard and Artisan Way. | Work completed | |
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210554
| 5 | 210554 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parking work with the Ward 3 City Councilor, Riverside Community Care, and residents on mitigating the parking and traffic issues associated with the new Riverside facility at 117 Summer Street. | Work completed | |
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210869
| 5 | 210869 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lian Guertin to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. | Approved | |
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210947
| 5 | 210947 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. | Approved | |
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210948
| 5 | 210948 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. | Approved | |
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210949
| 5 | 210949 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. | Approved | |
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210949
| 6 | 210949 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210948
| 6 | 210948 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Catello Battinelli II as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210947
| 6 | 210947 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210869
| 6 | 210869 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lian Guertin to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210841
| 6 | 210841 | Officer's Communication | Requesting approval of the attached amendments to the Zoning Ordinances to establish an Affordable Housing Overlay District. | Placed on file | |
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205795
| 6 | 205795 | Order | That the Director of SPCD improve the Teele Square traffic signal wait time by reducing the 2 to 3 cycle wait time to on demand or one cycle wait time during morning and evening rush hours. | Work completed | |
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202792
| 6 | 202792 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flashing cross walk sign on Broadway at the East Branch Library. | Work completed | |
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209706
| 6 | 209706 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Garavaglia as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Approved | |
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209772
| 6 | 209772 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Milton to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211016
| 6 | 211016 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only extension for WSP USA for construction administration services on Somerville Avenue Utility and Streetscape Improvements until 1/29/2024. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211013
| 6 | 211013 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for support of their transportation program. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211012
| 6 | 211012 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $7,816 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for the Senior Fit-4-Life Health and Wellness Program. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211015
| 6 | 211015 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only extension for Barletta Heavy Division for general contractor services on Somerville Avenue Utility and Streetscape Improvements until 3/8/2023. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209706
| 7 | 209706 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Garavaglia as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200558
| 7 | 200558 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/24/15. | Work completed | |
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200491
| 7 | 200491 | Officer's Communication | Commissioner of Public Works responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/8/15. | Work completed | |
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210291
| 7 | 210291 | Order | That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance, prior to this Council's June 25 meeting, banning racial profiling. | Work completed | |
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206390
| 8 | 206390 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on plans to improve traffic signalization and flow at problem intersections such as Powderhouse Circle, Magoun Square, and others. | Work completed | |
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209478
| 13 | 209478 | Order | That the Director of SPCD present recommendations for an "Affordable Housing Overlay District" to this Council’s Committee on Land Use, to facilitate the construction of new affordable housing. | Work completed | |
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