25-0363
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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25-0364
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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25-0365
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0347
| 1 | 2.1. | Citation | Commending Cristiano Oliveira for his Youth National Team success and continued soccer legacy. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0348
| 1 | 2.2. | Citation | Commending Fred Berman on the auspicious occasion of his retirement from the Office of Housing Stability. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0339
| 1 | 4.1. | Resolution | In support of transgender and gender diverse community members. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0360
| 1 | 4.2. | Communication | Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0350
| 1 | 4.3. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on how the Municipal Sidewalk Clearing Pilot program for Broadway and School Street is functioning during this challenging winter. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0351
| 1 | 4.4. | Order | That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Prospect Hill Parkway. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0352
| 1 | 4.5. | Order | That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at Summer Street and Porter Street. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0357
| 1 | 4.6. | Ordinance | Amending Section 12-8 (a) of the Code of Ordinances by inserting the words “including abutting curb cuts if applicable”. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0355
| 1 | 4.7. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss the feasibility of removing snow from city playgrounds. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0356
| 1 | 4.8. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss the process for clearing bike lanes of snow. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0358
| 1 | 4.9. | Order | That the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator update this Council on the current status of the Braille embosser. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0359
| 1 | 4.10. | Order | That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the whereabouts of the Portland Loos. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0353
| 1 | 4.11. | Resolution | Supporting Teamsters Local 25 in the labor dispute with Stop & Shop. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0354
| 1 | 4.12. | Order | That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development consider increasing permanent supportive housing across the city. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0212
| 1 | 5.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Guylerna Pierre to the position of Police Officer. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0215
| 1 | 5.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kristopher Taylor to the position of Police Officer. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0221
| 1 | 5.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Lima to the position of Firefighter. | Laid on the table | |
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25-0222
| 1 | 5.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Carvalho to the position of Firefighter. | Laid on the table | |
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25-0223
| 1 | 5.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon Coco to the position of Firefighter. | Laid on the table | |
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25-0224
| 1 | 5.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rory Gallivan to the position of Firefighter. | Laid on the table | |
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25-0225
| 1 | 5.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jake Hardy to the position of Firefighter. | Laid on the table | |
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25-0226
| 1 | 5.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Todd Headley to the position of Firefighter. | Laid on the table | |
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25-0227
| 1 | 5.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gavin Tierney to the position of Firefighter. | Laid on the table | |
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25-0228
| 1 | 5.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew White to the position of Firefighter. | Laid on the table | |
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25-0278
| 1 | 5.11. | Officer's Communication | Director of Human Resources conveying the Civil Service signing lists for various certifications. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0345
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 25, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0158
| 1 | 6.A.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $54,400 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant program. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0159
| 1 | 6.A.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend an $18,300 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operating support. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0169
| 1 | 6.A.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,312.50 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Translation Services Account for Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0170
| 1 | 6.A.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve for the renovation of Quincy Street Park. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0173
| 1 | 6.A.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,000,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Economic Development Division for 14-16 Sewall Street acquisition. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0174
| 1 | 6.A.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,500,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Executive Office of Economic Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Economic Development Division for the 299 Broadway redevelopment project. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0342
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on February 20, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0854
| 1 | 6.B.2. | Officer's Communication | Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #24-0416. | Work completed | |
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24-0899
| 1 | 6.B.3. | Public Communication | 13 individuals, including 9 residents, submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. | Work completed | |
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24-0919
| 1 | 6.B.4. | Public Communication | Susan Lee submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. | Work completed | |
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24-1091
| 1 | 6.B.5. | Public Communication | 4 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0551, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add Section 8.5 Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD) and the Brickbottom sub-area. | Work completed | |
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24-1221
| 1 | 6.B.6. | Public Communication | 3 residents submitting comments re: item 24-0679, a Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. | Work completed | |
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24-1256
| 1 | 6.B.7. | Public Communication | 95 individuals, including 61 residents, along with Cambria Hotel, Aeronaut Brewery, and Union Square Main Streets submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. | Work completed | |
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24-1280
| 1 | 6.B.8. | Officer's Communication | Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0679 and #24-0680. | Work completed | |
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24-1447
| 1 | 6.B.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 3.2.6 Building Types of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the building types permitted in the Neighborhood Residence (NR) zoning district to also be permitted in the Urban Residence (UR) zoning district. | Ordinance ordained | Pass |
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24-1448
| 1 | 6.B.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1 and 11.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to improve the regulation of bicycle parking. | Ordinance ordained | Pass |
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24-1461
| 1 | 6.B.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, 3-6, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for arts and creative enterprise, office, and residential uses. | Withdrawn | Pass |
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24-1544
| 1 | 6.B.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 6, 9, and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new Research & Development zoning district. | Withdrawn | Pass |
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24-1577
| 1 | 6.B.13. | Public Communication | Greentown Labs submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. | Work completed | |
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25-0120
| 1 | 6.B.14. | Officer's Communication | Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-1447 and #24-1448. | Work completed | |
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25-0338
| 1 | 6.B.15. | Order | That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning provide the Committee on Land Use with an opinion as to whether the City Council may dictate standards and materials used for outdoor bike facilities. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0286
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 18, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0142
| 1 | 6.C.2. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying the 2024 Surveillance Technology Annual Report. | Work completed | |
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25-0213
| 1 | 6.C.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to prevent landlords from passing realtor's fees on to tenants. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0346
| 1 | 6.D.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 26, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0184
| 1 | 6.D.2. | License | New Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue, 1 vehicle inside, 18 vehicles outside for washing vehicles and storing unregistered vehicles, 7 days a week: 8am-8pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0271
| 1 | 6.D.3. | License | New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue, 1 vehicle inside and 18 vehicles outside, Monday - Sunday: 8am to 8pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0340
| 1 | 6.E.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 20, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0070
| 1 | 6.E.2. | Order | That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment discuss with this Council plans to connect more households with the new incentives in the 2025-2027 Mass Save Plan. | Work completed | |
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25-0288
| 1 | 6.F.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on February 19, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1276
| 1 | 6.F.2. | Order | That the Directors of Constituent Services, Inspectional Services and Health and Human Services jointly prepare a written report for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues, on the number of rodent complaints received from January 1, 2024 to date, including the information detailed within. | Work completed | Pass |
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24-1516
| 1 | 6.F.3. | Order | That the Director of Sustainability and Environment invest in rodent proof composting barrels in the upcoming composting pilot program. | Work completed | |
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25-0130
| 1 | 6.F.4. | Order | That the Environmental Health Manager update this Council on the current policy regarding usage of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) and any plans to remove SGARs currently deployed in bait boxes in light of multiple recent birds of prey deaths apparently related to ingesting rat poison. | Work completed | |
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25-0344
| 1 | 6.G.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 24, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0125
| 1 | 6.G.2. | Order | That the Director of Mobility discuss with this Council the feasibility of signal priority for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) busses in Union Square. | Work completed | |
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25-0126
| 1 | 6.G.3. | Order | That the Director of Mobility develop plans for a safe pedestrian crossing of Lowell Street, at Bailey Park, and additional traffic calming measures between Summer Street and Highland Avenue. | Work completed | |
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25-0137
| 1 | 6.G.4. | Order | That the Director of Mobility work with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to increase flex post usage and other pedestrian safety measures on crosswalks along McGrath Highway. | Work completed | |
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25-0138
| 1 | 6.G.5. | Order | That the Director of Mobility address the increased traffic along Lombardi Street, Mystic Avenue and Grand Union Boulevard due to signal changes. | Work completed | |
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25-0257
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-304 through 2-310 of the Code of Ordinances to update the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0370
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-322 and 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances, to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0279
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $7,600,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the FY 2025 Water Main Rehabilitation program as part of the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority's Local Water System Assistance Program. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0274
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $137,288 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Information Technology (IT) Department Professional & Technical Account for an independent assessment of security and network infrastructure and an organizational review of all IT groups within the city. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0334
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a contract extension for two years until 2/28/2026 for TSA Consulting Group, Inc., for the administration of 457(b) plans. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0281
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $335,635 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the Crisis Intervention Training and Technical Assistance Center. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0299
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the City of Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Elections Department for security of elections vault. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0284
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend an $87,450 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to the Police Department for staffing. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0283
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $23,105 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Police Department for the Metro Mayors Community Safety Initiative. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0282
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $15,000 grant with no new match required, as a sub-award through the Fenway Community Health Center to the Police Department for the Post-Overdose Support Team (POST). | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0333
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $93.61 using available funds in the Police Department Out-of-State Travel account for food expenses during an investigation. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0268
| 1 | 7.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $32.06 to Market Basket/Demoulas using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Food Supplies & Refreshments and Office Supplies accounts. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0290
| 1 | 7.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Municipal Election Calendar for 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0368
| 1 | 7.14. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying a forthcoming appropriation request from the Salary Contingency account to various city departments to fund an update to the non-union salary ordinance. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0369
| 1 | 7.15. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying an update on the next steps for recommendations on compensation for Elected Officials. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0164
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | City Solicitor requesting approval to retain Lawyers For Civil Rights Boston as outside legal counsel on a pro bono basis to represent the City in connection with any Executive Order issued by the Trump Administration impacting sanctuary cities. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0362
| 1 | 8.2. | Officer's Communication | Director of Parking responding to item #25-0084 regarding the Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0291
| 1 | 9.1. | License | New Drainlayer's License, Doherty Excavating Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0293
| 1 | 9.2. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, A. A. Will Corporation. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0294
| 1 | 9.3. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0295
| 1 | 9.4. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0296
| 1 | 9.5. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0297
| 1 | 9.6. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0298
| 1 | 9.7. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavating Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0300
| 1 | 9.8. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co. LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0301
| 1 | 9.9. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, R. M. Pacella Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0302
| 1 | 9.10. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Construction Corp. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0303
| 1 | 9.11. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0304
| 1 | 9.12. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0305
| 1 | 9.13. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0306
| 1 | 9.14. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0307
| 1 | 9.15. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0292
| 1 | 9.16. | License | Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0308
| 1 | 9.17. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc, 137 Washington Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0309
| 1 | 9.18. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0310
| 1 | 9.19. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0311
| 1 | 9.20. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Highway. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0312
| 1 | 9.21. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company, 30 Inner Belt Road. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0313
| 1 | 9.22. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0314
| 1 | 9.23. | License | Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0315
| 1 | 9.24. | License | Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor Inc., 612 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0316
| 1 | 9.25. | License | Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0317
| 1 | 9.26. | License | Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 71 Linwood Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0318
| 1 | 9.27. | License | Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 259 McGrath Highway. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0319
| 1 | 9.28. | License | Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham Inc., 399 Revolution Drive. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0320
| 1 | 9.29. | License | Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0321
| 1 | 9.30. | License | Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, Inc., 12 Joy Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0322
| 1 | 9.31. | License | Renewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0323
| 1 | 9.32. | License | Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc., 20 Assembly Square Drive. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0324
| 1 | 9.33. | License | Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0325
| 1 | 9.34. | License | Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Markets Company #2575, 275 Beacon Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0326
| 1 | 9.35. | License | Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals Inc., 475 Columbia Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0327
| 1 | 9.36. | License | Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange Ltd., 238 Elm Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0328
| 1 | 9.37. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Jean B. Victor, Med #85. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0329
| 1 | 9.38. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK Inc., Med. #66. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0330
| 1 | 9.39. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Renaissance Taxi Service LLC, Med. #50. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0332
| 1 | 9.40. | Public Event | Theatre@First applying for a Public Event License for The Tempest on various dates between April 30 and June 22 from 5pm to 9pm (raindates June 27, June 28 and June 29). | Approved | Pass |
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25-0331
| 1 | 9.41. | Public Event | Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for M.O.M.'S 5K Run and Walk for Cancer on May 11 from 7am to 2pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0335
| 1 | 9.42. | Public Communication | Branden Kornell and Simona Gokhin submitting comments re: Copper Mill project. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0336
| 1 | 9.43. | Public Communication | Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition submitting comments re: item #24-1686, creation of an LGBTQ Legal Services Stabilization Fund. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0337
| 1 | 9.44. | Public Communication | Jenn Harrington submitting comments re: Anti-Displacement Task Force. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0397
| 1 | 10.1. | Citation | Commending Michael Feloney for ten years of dedicated service in the Housing Division. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0367
| 1 | 10.2. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services submit in writing monthly updates to this Council regarding ongoing efforts to address homelessness. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0366
| 1 | 10.3. | Communication | Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0375
| 1 | 10.4. | Ordinance | Amending the Code of Ordinances by adding Section 2-325 to Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3 related to compensation for elected officials. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0378
| 1 | 10.5. | Order | That the Director of Mobility address the dangerous conditions with the bike lane entrance at Washington Street and Webster Avenue. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0379
| 1 | 10.6. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services enforce Section 11-111 of the Code of Ordinances - Registration and maintenance of vacant property, in light of the recent collapse of 316 Somerville Avenue. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0376
| 1 | 10.7. | Communication | Conveying information on a sophisticated new scam targeting Somerville residents, purporting to be the Middlesex Sheriff's Office. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0377
| 1 | 10.8. | Communication | Conveying an update on the status of Charter negotiations with the Mayor. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0394
| 1 | 10.9. | Order | That the Director of Mobility and Director of Engineering discuss with this Council the effectiveness of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure and potential applications on key Fire Department response routes. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0395
| 1 | 10.10. | Communication | In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying a communication on FY 2026 budget priorities. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0396
| 1 | 10.11. | Resolution | That the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and Eversource do everything within their power to reduce the burden of rising natural gas costs for Somerville residents. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0349
| 1 | 10.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of easements from JMC/STM/TGCI Union Square, LLC for 346 Somerville Avenue. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0371
| 1 | 10.13. | Officer's Communication | Finance Director conveying FY 2025 Mid-Year Financial Report in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of Ordinances. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0381
| 1 | 10.14. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Anderson Construction & Excavation Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0384
| 1 | 10.15. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Edward Ahern. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0382
| 1 | 10.16. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda Construction Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0383
| 1 | 10.17. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0385
| 1 | 10.18. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0386
| 1 | 10.19. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, USA Excavating Inc.. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0387
| 1 | 10.20. | License | Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow Street. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0388
| 1 | 10.21. | License | Renewing Garage License, Greentown Labs, 444 Somerville Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0389
| 1 | 10.22. | License | Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0390
| 1 | 10.23. | License | Renewing Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC, 333 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0391
| 1 | 10.24. | License | Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0380
| 1 | 10.25. | License | New Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Aime, Med. #78. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0392
| 1 | 10.26. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med. #79. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0393
| 1 | 10.27. | Small Wireless Facility | Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 41 Union Square. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0372
| 1 | 10.28. | Public Communication | Three residents submitting comments re: 11 Ward Street zoning. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1761
| 1 | 11.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Tran to the position of Police Officer. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1763
| 1 | 11.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Victor Romero Palomo to the position of Police Officer. | Approved | Pass |
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