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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/22/2024 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
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24-0207 11.1.Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Roll call Video Video
24-0208 11.2.RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Video Video
24-0209 11.3.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 25, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0178 14.1.OrderThat this City Council hold a public hearing in the Committee on Finance on the community’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget priorities.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
24-0194 14.2.ResolutionThat the Administration provide this Council with a report on the implementation of a Universal Basic Income pilot, which was announced to be implemented with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in 2021.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0202 14.3.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.Placed on file and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
24-0203 14.4.OrderThat the Environmental Health Coordinator discuss the current contract with the pest control company that administers the city's rat abatement program.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
24-0204 14.5.ResolutionThat the Administration fund the creation of an entire unit within the Department of Public Works tasked with battling the city's growing rodent infestation.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
24-0187 16.A.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 20, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0127 16.A.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $278.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Plumbing Supply Account for building related plumbing materials.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0128 16.A.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $638 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Public Safety Supplies Account for Verizon Fleet subscription services.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0129 16.A.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $280,010 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Historic Preservation Reserve.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0130 16.A.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $650,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund for the Capital Projects Division to restore the City Hall clock tower and roof.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0134 16.A.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $49,250 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for insulation projects for Department of Public Works steam systems.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0135 16.A.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $75,900 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for design services for a building project at 42 Cross Street.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0140 16.A.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $48,529.99 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for installation of access controls, card entry access, and indoor fencing.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0141 16.A.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting the use of available funds in the amount of $24,317 from the Library's Personal Services account to reestablish a Librarian III West Branch Manager position.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0154 16.A.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of a 30-year lease with BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, and the appropriation of $171,969 from Free Cash to the Fire Department Special Items Account to fund said lease, for the Assembly Square Fire Station for the remainder of FY 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0185 16.B.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 15, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-1810 16.B.2.Public Communication234 Pearl Street Realty Trust and Goodpitch, LLC requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 234 and 236 Pearl Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6).Withdrawn  Action details Not available
23-1827 16.B.3.Public Communication13 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 8 Park Street, 10 Park Street, 504 Somerville Avenue, and 7-9 Properzi Way from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Climate & Equity Innovation Sub-Area Overlay District, and 15-27 Properzi Way, 29 Properzi Way, 26-32 Park Street, 8-14 Tyler Street, 40 Park Street, 15 Dane Street, 7-9 Tyler Street, 460 Somerville Avenue, 444 Somerville Avenue, 440 Somerville Avenue, 30 Dane Street, and 24-28 Dane Street from Fabrication (FAB) to Climate & Equity Innovation Sub-Area Overlay District.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
23-1830 16.B.4.Public Communication15 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinances to add Section 8.4.19, Climate & Equity Innovation Sub-Area Overlay District.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
24-0181 16.C.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 13, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0183 16.D.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 14, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0020 16.D.2.LicenseNew Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, for 5 billiard tables and 8 bowling lanes.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
24-0022 16.D.3.LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin, 504 Broadway, opening 24/7 for in store and take-out services.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0023 16.D.4.LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, opening Monday-Sunday until 2am for in-store service only.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
24-0024 16.D.5.LicenseNew Garage License, Broadway Gulf Inc, 212 Broadway, 3 vehicles inside, 7 vehicles outside, for mechanical repairs and storing vehicles, Mon-Fri: 6am-10pm, Sat: 7am-3pm, Sun: closed.Approved with conditionsPass Action details Video Video
24-0027 16.D.6.LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Gulf Inc, 212 Broadway, 3 vehicles inside, 10 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed.Approved with conditionsPass Action details Video Video
24-0060 16.D.7.LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Everfitness, 14 McGrath Highway, opening Monday-Friday 24/5 for in-store service only.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
24-0124 16.D.8.LicenseNew Garage License, John's Auto Sales Inc, 181 Somerville Ave, for 2 vehicles inside and 22 vehicles outside for mechanical repairs only, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: Closed.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0179 16.E.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 12, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0085 16.E.2.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this City Council how the sidewalk clearing pilot program is working this winter.Work completed  Action details Not available
24-0118 16.E.3.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on leaks at the Arts at the Armory Building and any exterior envelope damages in the past six months, and actions being taken to address such leaks and damages including the recently dislodged downspout.Work completed  Action details Not available
24-0081 17.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the discontinuance of Palmer Avenue.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
24-0201 17.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $2,240,740 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to participate in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the Lead Line Service Replacement program.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
24-0189 17.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $14,327.56 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of firefighter safety equipment.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
24-0190 18.1.Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk requesting confirmation of the appointment of Natasha Frazier to the position of Assistant Clerk of Committees.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
24-0191 18.2.Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. to the position of Legislative Clerk.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0192 18.3.Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Stephanie Widzowski to the position of Clerk of Committees.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0205 19.1.Public EventKorean-American Citizens League of New England Inc applying for a Public Event License for 4th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on March 3 from 1:30pm to 3:15pm (raindate March 10).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0196 19.2.Public EventBA Events Promotion applying for a Public Event License for Race of Ireland on March 24 from 7am to 1:30pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0198 19.3.Public EventSt Benedict Parish applying for a Public Event License for Good Friday-Stations of the Cross Procession on March 29 from 4pm to 7:30pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0197 19.4.Public EventArts Council applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on May 11 from 11am to 7pm (raindate May 12).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0206 19.5.Public EventUnion Square Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Union Square Farmers Market on every Saturday, May 11 to October 26 from 6:45am to 2pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0195 19.6.Public EventElizabeth Hunter applying for a Public Event License for Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood on May 28-30, June 1-6, June 15-16, June 22-23 from 5pm to 9pm (raindate June 29 and June 30).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0199 19.7.Public CommunicationChasen Williams submitting comments re: intersection at Powder House Boulevard and Alewife Brook Parkway.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
24-0200 19.8.Public CommunicationFour individuals submitting comments re: item 24-0089 a resolution in support of an enduring ceasefire in Gaza.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
24-0211 110.1.ResolutionThat the Administration include in the FY 2025 budget, additional funding for rodent mitigation efforts, including an Office of Rodent Prevention similar to the one proposed in Boston, with appropriate staffing.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
24-0212 110.2.ResolutionThat the Administration include in the FY 2025 budget, funding for a home air filtration pilot program to address air pollution along Interstate 93.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
24-0214 110.3.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2025.Placed on file and sent for discussionPass Action details Not available
24-0210 110.4.Officer's CommunicationFinance Director conveying FY 2024 Mid-Year Financial Report in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of Ordinances.Placed on file and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
24-0213 110.5.Public CommunicationYitzchok Segall submitting comments re: item 24-0089 a resolution in support of an enduring ceasefire in Gaza.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video