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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/28/2022 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
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213639 1213639LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Vincent Mofford Excavation LLC.Approved  Action details Not available
213638 1213638LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
213640 1213640LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, AP Flowers and Son.Approved  Action details Not available
213641 1213641LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, CJ Doherty.Approved  Action details Not available
213642 1213642LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services.Approved  Action details Not available
213643 1213643LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp.Approved  Action details Not available
213644 1213644LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso and McGovern Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
213645 1213645LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, J Marchese and Sons.Approved  Action details Not available
213646 1213646LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JR and Sons Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
213647 1213647LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony.Approved  Action details Not available
213648 1213648LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation.Approved  Action details Not available
213649 1213649LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Legacy Building and Development.Approved  Action details Not available
213653 1213653LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
213655 1213655LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
213654 1213654LicenseRenewing Extended Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
213652 1213652LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
213663 1213663LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Approved  Action details Not available
213669 1213669LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way.Approved  Action details Not available
213665 1213665LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
213656 1213656LicenseRenewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
213661 1213661LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
213664 1213664LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
213657 1213657LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St.Approved  Action details Not available
213659 1213659LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
213667 1213667LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Speedway, 709 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
213660 1213660LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
213666 1213666LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
213674 1213674LicenseRenewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
213670 1213670LicenseRenewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South Street.Approved  Action details Not available
213671 1213671LicenseRenewing Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
213672 1213672LicenseRenewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St.Approved  Action details Not available
213675 1213675LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
213676 1213676LicenseRenewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
213677 1213677LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St.Approved  Action details Not available
213678 1213678LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
213679 1213679LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
213680 1213680LicenseRenewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
213681 1213681LicenseRenewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St.Approved  Action details Not available
213682 1213682LicenseRenewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
213683 1213683LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
213684 1213684LicenseRenewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St.Approved  Action details Not available
213685 1213685LicenseRenewing Garage License, M. Korson and Company, 91 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
213686 1213686LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St.Approved  Action details Not available
213687 1213687LicenseRenewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
213688 1213688LicenseRenewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.Approved  Action details Not available
213693 1213693LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
213694 1213694LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
213690 1213690LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Atlas Metals, 475 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
213691 1213691LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Kay Jewelers, 360 Artisan Way.Approved  Action details Not available
213692 1213692LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
213704 1213704LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29.Approved  Action details Not available
213594 1213594Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 85 feet of conduit in Ivaloo Street, from Utility Pole 179/6 to a point of pickup at the rear of 205 Beacon Street.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
213595 1213595Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 114 feet of conduit in the intersection of Bow Street and Somerville Avenue, from Manhole 25443 to a point of pickup at 379 Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
213596 1213596Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 1,050 feet of conduit along Mystic Avenue from Medford, MA to Boston, MA as part of the Woburn Transmission Line project.Approved  Action details Not available
213695 1213695Public EventPublic Event License, The Center for Teen Empowerment, Youth Peace March, Foss Park Parking Lot to City Hall, May 13, 4PM-9PM (raindate May 20).Approved  Action details Not available
213697 1213697Public EventPublic Event License, Porchfest on Charnwood, from Hancock St to Willow Ave, May 14, 1:30PM-4:30PM (raindate May 15).Approved  Action details Not available
213702 1213702Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Big Gay Dance Party, Union Sq Plaza and parking lot, June 11, 2PM-10:30PM (raindate June 18).Approved  Action details Not available
213600 1213600CommunicationUpdating this Council on recent meetings of the Fair Housing and Anti-Displacement (FHAD) Task Force.Placed on file  Action details Not available
213620 1213620Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on April 20, 2022.Approved  Action details Not available
213621 1213621Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 21, 2022.Approved  Action details Not available
213622 1213622Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on April 25, 2022.Approved  Action details Not available
213610 1213610CommunicationConveying an update on the Parking Study Task Force.Placed on file  Action details Not available
213706 1213706Public CommunicationDr. Alison Perchuk submitting comments re: Item #213498, the designation of the First Universalist Church Local Historic District.Placed on file  Action details Not available
213703 1213703Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council ArtBeat, Davis Sq Parks and Holland/Elm Sts from Buena Vista Rd to Summer St, Day St, College Ave, Highland Ave, Jul 16, 8AM-11PM (raindate Jul 17).Approved  Action details Not available
213707 1213707Public CommunicationDr. Cameron Macdonell submitting comments re: Item #213498, the designation of the First Universalist Church Local Historic District.Placed on file  Action details Not available
213650 1213650LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating.Approved  Action details Not available
213651 1213651LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating.Approved  Action details Not available
213668 1213668LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
213708 1213708Public CommunicationEight residents and business owners submitting comments re: Item #213243, a zoning map amendment.Placed on file  Action details Not available
213673 1213673LicenseRenewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
213662 1213662LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
213689 1213689LicenseRenewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
213696 1213696Public EventPublic Event License, Brastow Ave Porchfest, Brastow Ave from Porter St to Lowell St, May 14, 1:30PM-4:30PM (raindate May 15).Approved  Action details Not available
213658 1213658LicenseRenewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street.Approved  Action details Not available
213701 1213701Public EventPublic Event License, Flying Turtle at Porchfest, in front of Boston Burger, May 14, 11AM-3PM.Approved  Action details Not available
213591 1213591Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
213592 1213592RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Not available
213698 1213698Public EventPublic Event License, Porchfest on Church St, from Somerville Ave to Summer St, May 14, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate May 15).Approved  Action details Not available
213593 1213593MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 24, 2022.Approved  Action details Not available
213699 1213699Public EventPublic Event License, Porchfest on Munroe, from Bigelow St to Prospect Hill Pkwy, May 14, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate May 15).Approved  Action details Not available
213720 1213720Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Carnaval, Broadway from McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 5, 12PM-8PM (raindate Jun 12).Approved  Action details Not available
213700 1213700Public EventPublic Event License, Porchfest on Prospect Hill Ave, from Boston St and Munroe St, May 14, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate May 15).Approved  Action details Not available
213700 2213700Public EventPublic Event License, Porchfest on Prospect Hill Ave, from Boston St and Munroe St, May 14, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate May 15).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213635 2213635Mayor's CommunicationSubmitting an updated third version of the 2021 Surveillance Technology Annual Report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
213718 2213718Mayor's CommunicationProclaiming the week of May 1st through May 7th, 2022 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week.Placed on file  Action details Not available
213715 2213715OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair the fencing at 90 Washington Street and clear the area of all debris.Approved  Action details Not available
213716 2213716OrderThat the Director of Engineering work with the GLX liaison to install a crosswalk where the future community path meets Cross Street.Approved  Action details Not available
213720 2213720Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Carnaval, Broadway from McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 5, 12PM-8PM (raindate Jun 12).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213709 2213709OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works resume the rain barrel program that was halted during the pandemic.Approved  Action details Not available
213713 2213713OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide the Ward 4 Councilor with an estimated paving date for Douglas Street.Approved  Action details Not available
213699 2213699Public EventPublic Event License, Porchfest on Munroe, from Bigelow St to Prospect Hill Pkwy, May 14, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate May 15).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213698 2213698Public EventPublic Event License, Porchfest on Church St, from Somerville Ave to Summer St, May 14, 3:30PM-6:30PM (raindate May 15).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213701 2213701Public EventPublic Event License, Flying Turtle at Porchfest, in front of Boston Burger, May 14, 11AM-3PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213658 2213658LicenseRenewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213696 2213696Public EventPublic Event License, Brastow Ave Porchfest, Brastow Ave from Porter St to Lowell St, May 14, 1:30PM-4:30PM (raindate May 15).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213689 2213689LicenseRenewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213662 2213662LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Home Depot, 75 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213673 2213673LicenseRenewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213668 2213668LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213651 2213651LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213650 2213650LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing and Heating.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213703 2213703Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council ArtBeat, Davis Sq Parks and Holland/Elm Sts from Buena Vista Rd to Summer St, Day St, College Ave, Highland Ave, Jul 16, 8AM-11PM (raindate Jul 17).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213619 2213619ResolutionIn support of the ACES bill (H.2519/S.1552).Approved  Action details Not available
213615 2213615OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on any attempt to track rising rates of COVID-19 locally via wastewater data.Approved  Action details Not available
213612 2213612ResolutionEncouraging this Council to communicate to constituents on the potential impacts of the Federal Communications Commission’s February 15, 2022 declaratory ruling.Approved  Action details Not available
213617 2213617ResolutionIn support of drive-share workers.Approved  Action details Not available
213616 2213616ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on the rescission of the police and fire reserve lists.Approved  Action details Not available
213618 2213618ResolutionIn support of tattoo equity.Approved  Action details Not available
213614 2213614OrderThat the City Solicitor discuss this Council’s ability to ban landlords from passing real estate agent fees onto tenants.Approved  Action details Not available
213606 2213606OrderThat the Director of Engineering construct a curb cut and crosswalk at the intersection of Highland Road and Boston Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
213607 2213607OrderThat the Director of Engineering improve the accessibility of the crosswalk at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
213609 2213609ResolutionThat this Council support the effort to stop the displacement of the tenant(s) of 109 Walnut Street.Approved  Action details Not available
213613 2213613OrderThat this Council’s Committee on Licenses and Permits schedule a Show Cause hearing to determine why any business licenses issued to Elliot's House Pet Care and More by this body should not be suspended or revoked for violations of the conditions of the license amendment, approved on April 14, 2022.Approved  Action details Not available
213702 2213702Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Big Gay Dance Party, Union Sq Plaza and parking lot, June 11, 2PM-10:30PM (raindate June 18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213599 2213599ResolutionThat the Administration create an interdepartmental oversight process to address the increasingly dangerous issue of overlapping street closures on Spring Hill.Approved  Action details Not available
213697 2213697Public EventPublic Event License, Porchfest on Charnwood, from Hancock St to Willow Ave, May 14, 1:30PM-4:30PM (raindate May 15).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213695 2213695Public EventPublic Event License, The Center for Teen Empowerment, Youth Peace March, Foss Park Parking Lot to City Hall, May 13, 4PM-9PM (raindate May 20).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213596 2213596Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 1,050 feet of conduit along Mystic Avenue from Medford, MA to Boston, MA as part of the Woburn Transmission Line project.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213595 2213595Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 114 feet of conduit in the intersection of Bow Street and Somerville Avenue, from Manhole 25443 to a point of pickup at 379 Somerville Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213704 2213704LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213692 2213692LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213691 2213691LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Kay Jewelers, 360 Artisan Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213690 2213690LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Atlas Metals, 475 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213694 2213694LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213693 2213693LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213688 2213688LicenseRenewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213687 2213687LicenseRenewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213686 2213686LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mac's Auto Body, 53 Russell St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213685 2213685LicenseRenewing Garage License, M. Korson and Company, 91 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213684 2213684LicenseRenewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213683 2213683LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213682 2213682LicenseRenewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213681 2213681LicenseRenewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213680 2213680LicenseRenewing Garage License, Drain Doctor, 612 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213679 2213679LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213678 2213678LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213677 2213677LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213676 2213676LicenseRenewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213675 2213675LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213672 2213672LicenseRenewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213671 2213671LicenseRenewing Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213670 2213670LicenseRenewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South Street.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213674 2213674LicenseRenewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213666 2213666LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213660 2213660LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213667 2213667LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Speedway, 709 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213659 2213659LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213657 2213657LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213664 2213664LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213661 2213661LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213656 2213656LicenseRenewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213665 2213665LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213669 2213669LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213663 2213663LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mobil Mart Plus, 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213652 2213652LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213654 2213654LicenseRenewing Extended Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213655 2213655LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213653 2213653LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213649 2213649LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Legacy Building and Development.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213648 2213648LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, LVMJ Corporation.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213647 2213647LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213646 2213646LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JR and Sons Construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213645 2213645LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, J Marchese and Sons.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213644 2213644LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso and McGovern Construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213643 2213643LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213642 2213642LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Capitol Services.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213641 2213641LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, CJ Doherty.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213640 2213640LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, AP Flowers and Son.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213638 2213638LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213639 2213639LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Vincent Mofford Excavation LLC.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213597 2213597OrderRequesting that this Council meet in Executive Session for the purposes of discussing strategy with respect to anticipated litigation related to Items #213393, #213395, and #213396 with legal counsel.Placed on file  Action details Not available
213633 3213633CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the promotion of Antonio Cicolini to the position of Fire Lieutenant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
213636 3213636Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval to retain Greenberg Traurig as outside legal counsel to represent the City in the matter of AMLEG, LLC v. City of Somerville.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
213624 3213624Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate and transfer $8,964,735 from the Facility Construction Stabilization Fund to the Somerville High School Construction fund to pay costs of the construction of Somerville High School, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
213623 3213623Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation and transfer of $10,827,440.61 from various available proceeds to the Somerville High School Construction Project thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
213626 3213626Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate and transfer $5,335,164 in unallocated COVID-19 monies from the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund to the Somerville High School Construction Fund to pay costs of the construction of the Somerville High School, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
213625 3213625Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $7,080,519 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Somerville High School Construction Fund in order to pay costs of the construction of Somerville High School, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed for the project by a like amount.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
213630 3213630Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $6,205 from the Salary Contingency to the Police Department Crossing Guards Salaries Account in order to fund the retroactive FY 2022 portion of the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and SEIU/ Local 888, Crossing Guard Unit.Approved  Action details Not available
213629 3213629Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $7,704 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund the FY 2021 portion of the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and SEIU/ Local 888, Crossing Guard Unit.Approved  Action details Not available
213611 3213611OrdinanceAmending Sec. 11-63 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the removal of poles, conduits and wires.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
213611 4213611OrdinanceAmending Sec. 11-63 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the removal of poles, conduits and wires.Work completed  Action details Not available
213719 4213719Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations for proposed amendments to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance (items #213007, #213243, and #213244).Placed on file  Action details Not available
213717 4213717Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $9,000 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Inspectional Services Extermination Account for the printing and mailing of the Spring Rodent Control Program postcards.Approved  Action details Not available
213629 4213629Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $7,704 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund the FY 2021 portion of the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and SEIU/ Local 888, Crossing Guard Unit.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213630 4213630Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $6,205 from the Salary Contingency to the Police Department Crossing Guards Salaries Account in order to fund the retroactive FY 2022 portion of the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and SEIU/ Local 888, Crossing Guard Unit.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
213614 4213614OrderThat the City Solicitor discuss this Council’s ability to ban landlords from passing real estate agent fees onto tenants.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
213634 4213634CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Kathleen Byrne to the Condominium Review Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
213637 4213637Officer's CommunicationDeputy Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning conveying the Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities.Placed on file  Action details Not available
213627 4213627Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account ("Free Cash") to the Fire Department Overtime Account to cover a shortfall.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
213631 4213631Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $3,600 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant program.Approved  Action details Not available
213632 4213632Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from the Somerville Housing Authority to the Arts Council for the Mystic Mural project.Approved  Action details Not available
213056 4213056OrderThat the Director of Housing Stability appear to discuss how to prevent evictions, support residents facing eviction, and the ability to extend the eviction moratorium.Work completed  Action details Not available
213117 4213117OrderThat the Director of Mobility urgently prioritize the re-paving of the dangerously damaged stretch of Bow Street, from Summer Street to Somerville Avenue, and respond to the Ward 3 Councilor with a timeline for completion.Work completed  Action details Not available
213251 4213251OrderThat the Director of Mobility take immediate action to increase pedestrian safety measures on crosswalks at Day Street, Dover Street, Elm Street and College Avenue intersections.Work completed  Action details Not available
213261 4213261OrderThat the Director of Mobility provide an update on work done or projected projects around all school zones.Work completed  Action details Not available
213287 4213287OrderThat the Director of Mobility update this Council on partnerships with third-party software companies providing reports on traffic and road hazards.Work completed  Action details Not available
213288 4213288OrderThat the Director of Mobility update this Council on any plans to change the direction of neighborhood residential streets to thwart cut-through traffic.Work completed  Action details Not available
213371 4213371OrderThat the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to install a contraflow bike lane on White Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
213322 5213322Officer's CommunicationDirector of Housing conveying the 2021 Housing Needs Assessment.Work completed  Action details Not available
212862 5212862OrderThat the Director of Somerville Cares About Prevention appear before the Housing and Community Development Committee to discuss the increased constituent reports of teens vaping in the high school during school hours and what is being done to address this.Work completed  Action details Not available