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24-1750
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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24-1751
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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24-1752
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 14, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1703
| 1 | 2.1. | Citation | Commending Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen for his distinguished service as President of this Council in 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1704
| 1 | 2.2. | Citation | Commending Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld for her distinguished service as Vice President of this Council in 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1730
| 1 | 2.3. | Citation | Commending the Engineering Department for their outstanding achievements in the 2024 construction season. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1707
| 1 | 3.1. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 251 feet of conduit in Prospect Street, from Utility Pole 291/14 to a point of pickup at 118 Prospect Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1708
| 1 | 3.2. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 25 feet of conduit and a new Manhole 32549 in Auburn Avenue, from Utility Pole 17/2 to a point of pickup at 11 Auburn Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1710
| 1 | 3.3. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 28 feet of conduit in Windsor Place, from existing Manhole 26724 to a point of pickup at 600 Windsor Place. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1711
| 1 | 3.4. | Grant of Location | Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 114 feet of conduit in Linwood Street and Fitchburg Street, from existing Manhole 22014 to a proposed Handhole and continuing to a point of pickup at 1 Fitchburg Street. | Approved with conditions | Pass |
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24-1709
| 1 | 3.5. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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24-1731
| 1 | 4.1. | Order | That the Director of Mobility develop safety measures for the slip lane at the intersection of Elm Street, Somerville Avenue, and Craigie Street, also known as Wilson Park. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1732
| 1 | 4.2. | Order | That the Director of Parking develop a comprehensive plan to streamline the process for parking permits for in-home elder care and health providers, including Meals on Wheels. | Approved and sent for discussion | |
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24-1733
| 1 | 4.3. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works place a new street light at the corner of Broadway and Fenwick Street to address dark conditions at an important pedestrian crossing. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1734
| 1 | 4.4. | Resolution | That the Administration pursue harm reduction initiatives to provide alternative methods of addressing substance abuse with wraparound supports like basic health care, housing support, and recovery resources during the planning process for an overdose prevention center. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1735
| 1 | 4.5. | Order | That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering create an on-demand, dedicated pedestrian phase for the traffic signals at the intersection of Broadway and School Street, with NO TURN ON RED signage for both eastbound Broadway traffic and northbound School Street traffic. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1736
| 1 | 4.6. | Order | That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering appear before this Council to discuss the preparation of a change order to revert to the design of the bike lane entrance at Washington Street and Webster Avenue to the original 100% plans. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1737
| 1 | 4.7. | Order | That the Director of Mobility add the words EXCEPT BICYCLES to the Do Not Enter and One Way signage on Hawkins Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1738
| 1 | 4.8. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install DO NOT ENTER, EXCEPT RESIDENTS AND BICYCLES signage at the intersections of Ivaloo and Beacon Street and Ivaloo and Park Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1741
| 1 | 4.9. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install a speed bump on Tremont Street near Tremont Place. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1740
| 1 | 4.10. | Order | That the Director of Housing assist this Council in drafting changes to the Condominium Conversion Ordinance to enable the Condominium Review Board to fulfill its intended function and prevent circumvention of tenant's rights. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1739
| 1 | 4.11. | Communication | In her capacity as Chair of the Charter Review Special Committee, conveying an update on the status of charter negotiations with the Mayor. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1690
| 1 | 5.1. | Citation | Commending Reebee Garofalo on the auspicious occasion of his 80th birthday. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1743
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 2, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1620
| 1 | 6.A.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Amanda Nagim-Williams as Director of Racial and Social Justice. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1657
| 1 | 6.A.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Sean M. Sheehan to the position of Police Captain. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1658
| 1 | 6.A.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Paul Anderson to the position of Police Lieutenant. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1661
| 1 | 6.A.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Juan Ducasse Ayala to the position of Police Sergeant. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1748
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on December 10, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0674
| 1 | 6.B.2. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying an update on the development of a water bill ratepayer assistance program. | Work completed | |
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24-0717
| 1 | 6.B.3. | Resolution | That the Administration address its plan to prevent displacement in relation to water and sewer bills. | Work completed | |
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24-1033
| 1 | 6.B.4. | Resolution | That the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority discuss the Family Self Sufficiency Program, which assists public housing residents to reach financial goals, and how to expand its purpose, presence and usage. | Work completed | |
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24-1183
| 1 | 6.B.5. | Resolution | That the Administration install diaper changing stations in both restrooms on the second floor of City Hall. | Work completed | |
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24-1262
| 1 | 6.B.6. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on the availability of free menstrual products in all city owned bathrooms. | Work completed | |
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24-1396
| 1 | 6.B.7. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council the findings from the recent U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents and its recommendations to better support parents and caregivers. | Work completed | |
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24-1614
| 1 | 6.B.8. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying an update on water and sewer rate restructuring. | Work completed | |
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24-1747
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 10, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0827
| 1 | 6.C.2. | Ordinance | Amending Section 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances, Salary Ranges, to provide cost-of-living adjustments for School Committee Members and City Councilors. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1260
| 1 | 6.C.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $171,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for a Special Response Team rescue vehicle. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1491
| 1 | 6.C.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for the Blessing of the Bay MassTrails improvement project. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1543
| 1 | 6.C.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $5,730 using available funds in the Law Department's Legal Services Account for outside legal counsel services. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1545
| 1 | 6.C.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of three years for PMA, LLC for Owner's Project Manager services for the Somerville High School project. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1546
| 1 | 6.C.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for Suffolk Construction, for Construction Manager services for the Somerville High School project. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1547
| 1 | 6.C.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Inc. for design services for the Somerville High School project. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1550
| 1 | 6.C.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the transfer of $5,425 from the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account to the Law Professional & Technical Services Account for invoices for the physician on the Medical Panel Review Board. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1562
| 1 | 6.C.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $38,803.02 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Natural Gas Account for natural gas delivery services. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1566
| 1 | 6.C.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $7,539.86 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar generation services. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1569
| 1 | 6.C.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $35,917.36 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar generation services. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1570
| 1 | 6.C.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,710 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Sanitation Benches & Barrels Account for Big Belly containers. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1571
| 1 | 6.C.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,682 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Rental Equipment Account for equipment rental services. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1572
| 1 | 6.C.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,569.52 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings HVAC R&M Account for HVAC repair services. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1573
| 1 | 6.C.16. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the use of available funds in the amount of $60,000 from the Department of Public Works Highway Wages Account to fund the Lets Get Working Program. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1574
| 1 | 6.C.17. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $147,902 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to replace steam traps. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1580
| 1 | 6.C.18. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying the draft Armory Master Plan. | Work completed | |
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24-1635
| 1 | 6.C.19. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $82,357.50 grant with no new match required from Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for social, educational and physical wellness programming. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1649
| 1 | 6.C.20. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $340,000 from the Union Square Community Benefits Fund, with $200,000 for Workforce Development Services and $140,000 for Small Business Technical Assistance Services. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1654
| 1 | 6.C.21. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $29,074.72 using available funds in various Police Department Ordinary Maintenance Accounts for unpaid invoices. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1684
| 1 | 6.C.22. | Order | That the Director of Grants and External Funds explain to this Council in writing whether the city can apply for a grant through the Advanced Transportation Technologies and Innovation (ATTAIN) Program to fund a North-South microtransit pilot program, and apply if it is possible. | Work completed | |
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24-1691
| 1 | 6.C.23. | Officer's Communication | Director of Economic Development and Director of the Arts Council requesting that this Council's Finance Committee hold a public hearing on the draft Armory Master Plan. | Work completed | |
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24-1744
| 1 | 6.D.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 5, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0790
| 1 | 6.D.2. | Order | That the Director of Engineering appear before the Committee on Land Use to discuss how required electrical equipment can modify the plans for already-approved new developments, such as at 379 Somerville Avenue. | Work completed | |
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24-0909
| 1 | 6.D.3. | Order | That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development update this Council on the possibility of receiving additional federal financing for transit-oriented development through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA 49) initiative and the potential eligibility of projects in Somerville. | Work completed | |
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24-1197
| 1 | 6.D.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 1.1.4, 2.1.1, 3.1.18, 3.2.17, 4.1.15, 4.2.15, 4.3.15, 4.4.16, 5.1.17, 6.1.13, 6.2.15, 6.3.13, 6.4.16, 7.2.9, 7.3.9, 8.2.4.c, 9.2.3, 9.2.6, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.3, 12.1.7, 15.2.1, and Table 9.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to address various parking requirements. | Ordinance ordained as amended | Pass |
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24-1213
| 1 | 6.D.5. | Order | That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning work with this Council to determine how to remove legislative barriers to increasing accessible housing, particularly when residents wish to add accessible features to their home. | Work completed | |
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24-1312
| 1 | 6.D.6. | Order | That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning collaborate with this Council on updating the Zoning Ordinance to require all new construction to place electrical transformers below ground. | Work completed | |
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24-1315
| 1 | 6.D.7. | Order | That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning reconsider the policy of allowing lot splits and mergers as administrative approvals rather than special permits. | Work completed | |
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24-1367
| 1 | 6.D.8. | Public Communication | Charles DeCecca requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 501 Mystic Valley Parkway from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Urban Residence (UR). | Ordinance ordained | Pass |
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24-1480
| 1 | 6.D.9. | Resolution | That the Administration explore opportunities to utilize the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Catalyst Fund to spur new housing acquisition or production, particularly in the Winter Hill, Gilman Square, and East Somerville neighborhoods. | Work completed | |
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24-1749
| 1 | 6.E.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 11, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1109
| 1 | 6.E.2. | License | Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon Street. | Approved with conditions | Pass |
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24-1554
| 1 | 6.E.3. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 115 feet of conduit in Medford Street and Warren Street, starting from Utility Pole 228/4 to a point of pickup at 16 Medford Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1555
| 1 | 6.E.4. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 4,098 feet of conduit and three new manholes in McGrath Highway, Washington Street, and Joy Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1556
| 1 | 6.E.5. | Grant of Location | Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 43 feet of conduit in Warren Street, starting from Utility Pole 1 to a point of pickup at 16 Medford Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1557
| 1 | 6.E.6. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 65 feet of conduit in Washington Street, from Utility Pole 358/29 to a point of pickup at 192 Washington Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1558
| 1 | 6.E.7. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 53 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue, from existing Manhole 28941 to an approximate point of pickup at 557 Somerville Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1559
| 1 | 6.E.8. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 122 feet of conduit in Laurel Street and Somerville Avenue, from Utility Pole 199/0 to an approximate point of pickup at a proposed handhole at 515 Somerville Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1560
| 1 | 6.E.9. | License | New Flammables License, 74M Property Owner, LLC, 74 Middlesex Avenue, storing 6,870 gallons. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1777
| 1 | 6.E.10. | Resolution | That representatives from Eversource, Comcast, RCN, Verizon and any other service providers appear before this Council to discuss transfers, pole removals and any other overhead service. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1746
| 1 | 6.F.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on December 9, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0370
| 1 | 6.F.2. | Order | That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on the design, cost, and implementation timeline for the city's composting program. | Work completed | |
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24-0457
| 1 | 6.F.3. | Public Communication | Green & Open Somerville and Earthwise Aware submitting comments re: invasive plant species. | Work completed | |
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24-1029
| 1 | 6.F.4. | Order | That the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of SomerPromise and the Out of School Time Coordinator, report to the City Council on the status of children and teen participation in the summer recreation and education programs. | Work completed | |
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24-1415
| 1 | 6.F.5. | Order | That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide this Council with the list of youth program offerings, their cap and their enrollment data in 2023 and 2024. | Work completed | |
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24-1745
| 1 | 6.G.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 9, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1182
| 1 | 6.G.2. | Order | That the Director of Emergency Management discuss the city’s emergency response plan for freight train routes and action plans in the event of a derailment or chemical spill. | Work completed | |
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24-1306
| 1 | 6.G.3. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council on plans for the Cummings School building and Founders Memorial Skating Rink this fiscal year. | Work completed | |
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24-1398
| 1 | 6.G.4. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Council with a list of the elevators in all city buildings, the operational status of each elevator, and the maintenance and inspection records for each. | Work completed | |
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24-1481
| 1 | 6.G.5. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the streetlights along Mystic Avenue between the Medford line and Temple Street. | Work completed | |
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24-1486
| 1 | 6.G.6. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before this Council to discuss the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)’s application to the Mass Architectural Access Board, on behalf of the City of Somerville, to circumvent Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. | Work completed | |
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24-1608
| 1 | 6.G.7. | Resolution | That the Administration provide this Council with a comprehensive status update of all Veterans Monuments affected by the construction and renovations around the High School complex. | Work completed | |
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24-1637
| 1 | 6.G.8. | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Council to discuss recent extended outages in Ward 2 and mitigation plans for future work. | Work completed | |
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24-1742
| 1 | 6.H.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 2, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1274
| 1 | 6.H.2. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council on the status of implementing the recommendations of the Parking & Curb Use Study, and respond to the July 2024 recommendations of the Somerville Alliance of Safe Streets (SASS). | Work completed | |
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24-1392
| 1 | 6.H.3. | Order | That the Chief of Police resume the practice of issuing tickets rather than warnings for serious moving violations that endanger public safety, including speeding and running red lights. | Work completed | |
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24-1400
| 1 | 6.H.4. | Resolution | That the Administration facilitate bike parking for large licensed public events in the city. | Work completed | |
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24-1464
| 1 | 6.H.5. | Order | That the Director of Parking and the Director of Mobility install ALL-WAY STOP signs and safety measures at the Cedar Street intersection with the Community Path. | Work completed | |
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24-1466
| 1 | 6.H.6. | Order | That the Director of Mobility explore ways to make the intersection of Gilman and Aldrich Streets safer, including adding clear signage and painting. | Work completed | |
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24-1482
| 1 | 6.H.7. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install STOP signs making the intersections of Temple Street and the following streets 4-way stops: Bailey Road, Governor Winthrop Road, Puritan Avenue, Putnam Street, and Ten Hills Road. | Work completed | |
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24-1483
| 1 | 6.H.8. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install a flashing STOP sign on Puritan Avenue at its intersection with Temple Street. | Work completed | |
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24-1484
| 1 | 6.H.9. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Medford Street between Central and School Streets. | Work completed | |
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24-1529
| 1 | 6.H.10. | Order | That the Chief of Police provide an explanation regarding why there was no police assistance or crossing guard coverage at the intersection of Curtis Street and Powderhouse Boulevard during school drop-off hours on October 23, 2024. | Work completed | |
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24-1530
| 1 | 6.H.11. | Order | That the Chief of Police, in collaboration with the Director of Mobility, develop and present a plan to ensure that crossing guards are adequately stationed at critical intersections near schools during high-traffic hours and that, in the absence of crossing guards, police officers are deployed to ensure the safety of students and families. | Work completed | |
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24-1592
| 1 | 6.H.12. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install a raised crosswalk at the intersection of Cedar Street and the Community Path. | Work completed | |
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24-1597
| 1 | 6.H.13. | Resolution | That the Administration provide an update to this Council on the Citywide Parking and Curb Use report and what recommendations, if any, have been implemented. | Work completed | |
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24-1607
| 1 | 6.H.14. | Order | That the Director of Mobility re-evaluate and strengthen the NO TRUCKS signage at the corner of Warren Avenue and Bow Street in the aftermath of the 18-wheeler that became seriously stuck and blocked traffic on November 10-11, 2024. | Work completed | |
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24-1609
| 1 | 6.H.15. | Order | That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the timeline to straighten the community path crossing of School Street. | Work completed | |
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24-1610
| 1 | 6.H.16. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install bicycle traffic lights and appropriate YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS signage at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Park Street. | Work completed | |
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24-1673
| 1 | 6.H.17. | Order | That the Director of Parking discuss with this Council how to ensure that permit-only parking is available to non-resident parents with shared custody of children enrolled in Somerville Public Schools. | Work completed | |
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24-1674
| 1 | 6.H.18. | Order | That the Director of Parking install signage indicating the grace period, during daycare pickup and drop-off hours, during which parking tickets will not be issued in front of 99A Dover Street. | Work completed | |
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24-1723
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss and act upon satisfaction options in the matter of Cobble Hill Center, LLC v. Somerville Redevelopment Authority. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1694
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $4,757,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2025 Sewer Improvements program. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1712
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $20,900 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to add attic insulation to the Recreation Department at 16 Walnut Street. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1713
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $110,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the 90 Washington Demonstration Project Account for ongoing litigation costs. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1756
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to use available funds in the SomerViva Salaries account in the amount of $36,911 to fund an increase of the Legal Services Coordinator and Immigration Policy Analyst position from part-time to full-time. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1718
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,159 from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Account to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Ordinary Maintenance Account for Tree Keeper/311 Integration expenses. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1727
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for 911 personnel costs. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1728
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $133,427.11 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for training and recertification and additional staffing support. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1697
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,350 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Office on Disability to the Department of Racial and Social Justice for the completion of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1659
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $60,000 grant with no new match required, from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic safety enforcement. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1660
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $40,021 grant with no new match required, from Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the continuation of partial funding for the Jail Diversion Coordinator position. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1655
| 1 | 7.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $26,502.44 grant with no new match required, from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School to the Health and Human Services Department for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach assistance. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1643
| 1 | 7.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,063.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Fire Alarm R&M Account for fire alarm equipment programming. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1642
| 1 | 7.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,725.65 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Administration In State Travel Account for EZ pass. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1689
| 1 | 7.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alfred Rymill III as Housing Authority Police Officer. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1696
| 1 | 7.16. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lauren Chapman to the Human Rights Commission. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1698
| 1 | 7.17. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Sokol to the Human Rights Commission. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1700
| 1 | 7.18. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alex Barbat to the Commission for Women. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1699
| 1 | 7.19. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jenny Bonham Carter to the Human Rights Commission. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1701
| 1 | 7.20. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katelin Firth to the Commission for Women. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1715
| 1 | 7.21. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1726
| 1 | 7.22. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying changes to the reappointment policy for boards, commissions and committees. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1695
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-1197 and #24-1367. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1702
| 1 | 8.2. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk conveying an update on the block party license process. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1719
| 1 | 8.3. | Officer's Communication | Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development conveying an update on market conditions and available tools to stimulate growth. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1714
| 1 | 9.1. | License | Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1705
| 1 | 9.2. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavating, Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1717
| 1 | 9.3. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1716
| 1 | 9.4. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motorcycles & More LLC, 109 Bailey Road. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1706
| 1 | 9.5. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Web Motor Sales, 5 Middlesex Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1724
| 1 | 9.6. | Public Communication | Jonathan Silverstein and Peter Mullane submitting comments re: item #24-1315, an order regarding lot splits and mergers. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1753
| 1 | 10.1. | Resolution | That the Administration discuss how it plans to keep city employees and residents safe from sexual harassment and previous ways it has done so in recent years. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1754
| 1 | 10.2. | Ordinance | Amending Sections 9-31 through 9-44 of the Code of Ordinances to support the end of wage theft. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1755
| 1 | 10.3. | Resolution | Calling for integrity and accountability in the workplace. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1758
| 1 | 10.4. | Communication | Conveying information regarding the rental registry. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1729
| 1 | 10.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for ambulance service. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1725
| 1 | 10.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $545.03 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services for reimbursement of expenses relating to the Chief of Police interview process. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1761
| 1 | 10.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Tran to the position of Police Officer. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1762
| 1 | 10.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Westgate to the position of Police Officer. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1763
| 1 | 10.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Victor Romero Palomo to the position of Police Officer. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1757
| 1 | 10.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sarah Pascarella to the Library Board of Trustees. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1231
| 1 | 10.11. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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24-1395
| 1 | 10.12. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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24-1553
| 1 | 10.13. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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24-1633
| 1 | 10.14. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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24-1634
| 1 | 10.15. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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24-1653
| 1 | 10.16. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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24-1760
| 1 | 10.17. | License | Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, The Public, 563 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1775
| 1 | 10.18. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1759
| 1 | 10.19. | Public Event | Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Annual Menorah Lighting on December 26 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate December 30). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1772
| 1 | 10.20. | Public Communication | Adriane Brayton and Jess White submitting comments re: item #24-1580, draft Armory Master Plan. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1773
| 1 | 10.21. | Public Communication | Three residents submitting comments re: West Branch Library. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1774
| 1 | 10.22. | Public Communication | Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: item #24-1674, parking for daycare pick-up and drop-off. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1776
| 1 | 10.23. | Public Communication | Kim Schmahmann and Alyson Schultz submitting comments re: item #24-1711, Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location for 1 Fitchburg Street. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1720
| 1 | 11.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $12,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments and Settlements Account to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land known as 90 Washington Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1721
| 1 | 11.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $94,536 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation, Supplemental State Aid Account to the Judgments and Settlements Account to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land known as 90 Washington Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1722
| 1 | 11.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $14,400,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land known as 90 Washington Street. | Approved | Pass |
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