209684
| 1 | 209684 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 28, 2020. | Approved as amended | |
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209688
| 1 | 209688 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on January 29, 2020. | Approved | |
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209682
| 1 | 209682 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on January 30, 2020. | Approved | |
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209677
| 1 | 209677 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on January 30, 2020. | Approved | |
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209690
| 1 | 209690 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 3, 2020. | Approved | |
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209683
| 1 | 209683 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 4, 2020. | Approved | |
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209680
| 1 | 209680 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 5, 2020. | Approved | |
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209676
| 1 | 209676 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 5, 2020. | Approved | |
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209687
| 1 | 209687 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 10, 2020. | Approved | |
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209679
| 1 | 209679 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2020. | Approved as amended | |
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209689
| 1 | 209689 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 11, 2020. | Approved | |
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209686
| 1 | 209686 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 12, 2020. | Approved | |
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209635
| 1 | 209635 | Communication | Conveying a request from the Cambridge Health Alliance to appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the Healthy Somerville Initiatives and the conversion of the Somerville Hospital's emergency room to urgent care. | Placed on file | |
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209730
| 1 | 209730 | License | New Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating. | Approved | |
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209731
| 1 | 209731 | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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209732
| 1 | 209732 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol Mexican Grill, 179 Broadway. | Approved | |
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209721
| 1 | 209721 | Public Event | Public Event License, HomeWork Energy Pop Up, various locations: Statue Park, Lincoln Park, or Nathan Tufts Park, Mar 1,2,4,6,7,8,9,11,13,14,15,16,18, 20,21,22,23,25,27,28,29,30, 9:30pm-6:15pm. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209722
| 1 | 209722 | Public Event | Public Event License, Somerville Maple Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 6-7, 8am-2pm (raindate Mar 13-14). | Approved | |
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209725
| 1 | 209725 | Public Event | Public Event License, MOM's 5K Run and Walk for Cancer, Davis Sq area and surrounding streets, May 10, 7am-3pm. | Approved | |
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209728
| 1 | 209728 | Public Event | Public Event License, Somerville Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, City Hall-East Somerville sidewalks, Jun 14, Noon-4:30PM. | Approved | |
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209729
| 1 | 209729 | Public Event | Public Event License, East Somerville Main Street Dancing in the Streets, Chuckie Harris Park, June 25, July 30, & Aug 27, 4pm-8:30pm (raindate June 26, July 31, & Aug 28). | Approved | |
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209634
| 1 | 209634 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Franklin Street, from Pole 134/20 to a point of pickup at 84 Franklin Street. | Approved | |
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209633
| 1 | 209633 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit at the intersection of Montrose Street and School Street, from Pole 235/1 to a point of pickup along the GLX right-of-way. | Approved | |
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209631
| 1 | 209631 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 58 feet of conduit in Rossmore Street, from Pole 301/1 to a point of pickup at 11A Rossmore Sreet. | Approved | |
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209632
| 1 | 209632 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Rossmore Street, from Pole 301/2 to a point of pickup at 11B Rossmore Street. | Approved | |
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209733
| 1 | 209733 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp, Med #48. | Approved | |
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209734
| 1 | 209734 | Officer's Communication | 62 College Ave Trust LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 60-62 College Ave to UR. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209735
| 1 | 209735 | Officer's Communication | George and Maria Hatzis proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 248 Somerville Ave to MR5. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209736
| 1 | 209736 | Public Communication | 10 residents submitting comments re: the use of artificial turf at Conway Park and all parks. | Placed on file | |
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209628
| 1 | 209628 | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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209629
| 1 | 209629 | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Placed on file | |
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209630
| 1 | 209630 | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting, January 6, 2020, and the Regular Meeting, January 9, 2020. | Approved | |
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209646
| 1 | 209646 | Communication | Conveying the results of the pilot rodent study, as summarized in the Rodent Study Report. | Placed on file | |
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209645
| 1 | 209645 | Communication | Reporting on the High School Building Committee Meeting of February 10, 2020. | Placed on file | |
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209748
| 1 | 209748 | Small Wireless Facility | Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 107 Perkins St. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209727
| 1 | 209727 | Public Event | Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and Mystic River area, May 31, 7:30AM-3PM. | Approved | |
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209737
| 1 | 209737 | Public Communication | The Water Supply Citizens Advisory Committee of the MWRA submitting comments re: water conservation. | Placed on file | |
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209726
| 1 | 209726 | Public Event | Public Event License, MSPCA Fast and Furriest Run-Walk-Wag, Assembly Row and area streets, May 17, 6AM-3PM. | Approved | |
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209723
| 1 | 209723 | Public Event | Public Event License, Unity Somerville Palm Sunday Donkey Walk, College Ave sidewalk from Powderhouse Park to Davis Sq, Apr 5, 8:30-9:45AM. | Approved | |
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209724
| 1 | 209724 | Public Event | Public Event License, Unity Somerville Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, Powderhouse Park, Apr 12, 6:15-7:15AM. | Approved | |
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209746
| 1 | 209746 | Small Wireless Facility | Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 8 Howe St. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209747
| 1 | 209747 | Small Wireless Facility | Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 64 Temple St. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209750
| 1 | 209750 | Small Wireless Facility | Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 154 Walnut St. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209752
| 1 | 209752 | Public Communication | 4 residents submitting comments re: the use of artificial turf at Conway Park and all parks. | Placed on file | |
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209749
| 1 | 209749 | Small Wireless Facility | Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 418 Washington St. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209738
| 2 | 209738 | Citation | Commending the creators of the Full Circle "Gentrification in Somerville" Photography Exhibit. | Approved | |
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209753
| 2 | 209753 | Order | That the Director of Communications and the Director of Finance discuss all telecom contracts, their renewal, and how they affect the city budget, PEG, and the Somerville Media Center. | Approved | |
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209754
| 2 | 209754 | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services, along with Shape Up Somerville, and the Somerville Food Security Coalition, recommend ways to improve food access. | Approved | |
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209724
| 2 | 209724 | Public Event | Public Event License, Unity Somerville Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, Powderhouse Park, Apr 12, 6:15-7:15AM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209715
| 2 | 209715 | Communication | Director of SPCD responding to #207746 re: FRIT covenant payments. | Placed on file | |
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209723
| 2 | 209723 | Public Event | Public Event License, Unity Somerville Palm Sunday Donkey Walk, College Ave sidewalk from Powderhouse Park to Davis Sq, Apr 5, 8:30-9:45AM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209739
| 2 | 209739 | Resolution | That the Administration include in the upcoming Brown School Schoolyard renovation a requirement that any design proposals include relocation of the electrical equipment currently to be placed in the former location of the garden beds. | Approved | |
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209681
| 2 | 209681 | Resolution | That the Administration develop with this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development a plan to achieve 30% deed restricted units as a percent of all housing. | Approved | |
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209726
| 2 | 209726 | Public Event | Public Event License, MSPCA Fast and Furriest Run-Walk-Wag, Assembly Row and area streets, May 17, 6AM-3PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209716
| 2 | 209716 | Communication | Director of Transportation & Infrastructure responding to #208049 re: the punch list for the Beacon Streetscape project. | Placed on file | |
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209727
| 2 | 209727 | Public Event | Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and Mystic River area, May 31, 7:30AM-3PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209672
| 2 | 209672 | Order | That the Director of Parking place a ONE WAY sign on Otis Street, by the Edgerly School parking lot, so people parking in the lot are aware they are on a one way street. | Approved | |
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209673
| 2 | 209673 | Resolution | That the Traffic Commission place a blinking STOP sign on the corner of Tufts and Washington Streets. | Approved | |
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209674
| 2 | 209674 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works place signs on the entrance of the boxing club and batting cages at the Edgerly School reminding people to not park on public streets without a permit. | Approved | |
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209644
| 2 | 209644 | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council by February 25, 2020 of any negotiated relief related to the recently-announced GLX delayed timeline and resultant impact to the city’s residents and businesses. | Laid on the table | |
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209643
| 2 | 209643 | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council by February 25, 2020 the policy for communicating to the Police Department special conditions imposed for city wide projects, such as working hours. | Laid on the table | |
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209641
| 2 | 209641 | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report to the Ward 6 Councilor in writing of any plans to mitigate flooding and sewage backup in homes during heavy rains around Kingston Street. | Approved | |
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209651
| 2 | 209651 | Order | That the Director of SPCD enable owner-occupants who build 3rd units in Neighborhood Residential zones to select their own tenants, as long as they are income-qualified, instead of tenants from the City inclusionary housing list, and verify to this Council that this option is in place. | Approved | |
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209650
| 2 | 209650 | Order | That the Director of SPCD discuss with the Ward 5 and Ward 6 Councilors the development of a Ball Square Neighborhood Plan, and put that Plan on the timeline and work plan of all of the neighborhood plans. | Approved | |
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209649
| 2 | 209649 | Order | That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with a prioritized list of the various neighborhood plans that the Administration has committed to or has proposed, with a timeline and work plan. | Approved | |
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209648
| 2 | 209648 | Order | That the Director of SPCD use the $220,000 in traffic mitigation funds paid by Maxwell’s Green in 2011 for a traffic-calming table on Lowell Street at the Albion Street crosswalk. (3rd request) | Approved | |
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209646
| 2 | 209646 | Communication | Conveying the results of the pilot rodent study, as summarized in the Rodent Study Report. | Placed on file | |
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209652
| 2 | 209652 | Order | That the Director of SPCD review the income qualification and rent levels for affordable 3rd units in Neighborhood Residential zones, and recommend any necessary modifications for fairness and facilitating their production. | Approved | |
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209733
| 2 | 209733 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp, Med #48. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209654
| 2 | 209654 | Order | That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council options for extending inclusionary housing requirements (payments) to two-unit developments. | Approved | |
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209653
| 2 | 209653 | Order | That the Director of SPCD propose revised inclusionary housing standards and requirements that include providing rental units for very low income families and individuals with incomes below 50% of the Annual Median Income. | Approved | |
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209632
| 2 | 209632 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Rossmore Street, from Pole 301/2 to a point of pickup at 11B Rossmore Street. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209675
| 2 | 209675 | Communication | That John Heymann be re-appointed as this Council's representative on the Ethics Commission. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209657
| 2 | 209657 | Order | That this Council's Committee on Traffic and Parking provide feedback on SomerVision 2040's chapter on Mobility. | Approved | |
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209658
| 2 | 209658 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update this Council on plans shared with the Ward 5 and Ward 4 Councilors in November for “expansions in the network of 20 MPH safety zones in December, January and February until all local streets are covered.” | Approved | |
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209659
| 2 | 209659 | Order | That the Director of Parking report to this Council how the City addresses residents who do not pay automobile excise taxes because they maintain out-of-state license plates on their vehicles. | Approved | |
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209660
| 2 | 209660 | Resolution | That the Administration discuss with this Council the 2014 decision to accept the "Mutual Aid" provisions of MGL c40 s4J, including the advantages and disadvantages of this agreement going forward. | Approved | |
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209647
| 2 | 209647 | Resolution | Calling on the State to pass the Act Relative to Work and Family Mobility (S.2061 and H.3012), that would allow qualified residents to obtain a standard Driver's License regardless of their immigration status. | Approved | |
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209642
| 2 | 209642 | Order | That the Director of Personnel appear before this Council to explain the failure to urge the Council to take expedited action on two Police Department promotions that would have diversified the superior officer ranks had the civil service list not expired before the Council was able to consider the promotions. | Approved | |
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209661
| 2 | 209661 | Resolution | Thanking the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry for their prompt assistance installing pedestrian safety lighting, and agreeing to install public furniture, on the traffic island in front of 75 Bow Street. | Approved | |
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209662
| 2 | 209662 | Resolution | Commemorating the installation of the first Bicycle Traffic Signal, located at Bow Street and Somerville Avenue. | Approved | |
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209663
| 2 | 209663 | Order | That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring pollution mitigation for new housing built along high transit roads and highways. | Approved | |
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209664
| 2 | 209664 | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss using city policies to address pollution mitigation for new developments along high transit roads and highways. | Approved | |
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209665
| 2 | 209665 | Resolution | That the Administration consider eliminating bus fares, particularly along Broadway. | Approved | |
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209666
| 2 | 209666 | Order | That the Director of Somerville Cares About Prevention update this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on their priorities for the year. | Approved | |
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209667
| 2 | 209667 | Order | That the Directors of Health and Human Services and Somerville Cares About Prevention appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss their roles regarding recreational marijuana applications. | Approved | |
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209668
| 2 | 209668 | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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209669
| 2 | 209669 | Order | That the Director of Parking repair the bent sign at 15 Otis Street. | Approved | |
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209670
| 2 | 209670 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works address the sinking manhole on Franklin and Pearl Streets. | Approved | |
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209671
| 2 | 209671 | Order | That the Director of Parking investigate the parking policy on Cross Street, by the Edgerly School, and consider changes to accommodate parking issues. | Approved | |
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209656
| 2 | 209656 | Order | That the Directors of the Water and Sewer and Engineering Departments provide to the Ward 5 Councilor an assessment of steps that can be taken to mitigate flooding on the side streets near the Lowell Street bridge, particularly Alpine, Vernon, and Hudson Streets. | Approved | |
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209655
| 2 | 209655 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council how they plan to monitor and enforce green roof, tree planting and other green zoning requirements that require watering and maintenance, beyond issuing certificates of occupancy. | Approved | |
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209631
| 2 | 209631 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 58 feet of conduit in Rossmore Street, from Pole 301/1 to a point of pickup at 11A Rossmore Sreet. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209633
| 2 | 209633 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit at the intersection of Montrose Street and School Street, from Pole 235/1 to a point of pickup along the GLX right-of-way. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209634
| 2 | 209634 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Franklin Street, from Pole 134/20 to a point of pickup at 84 Franklin Street. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209729
| 2 | 209729 | Public Event | Public Event License, East Somerville Main Street Dancing in the Streets, Chuckie Harris Park, June 25, July 30, & Aug 27, 4pm-8:30pm (raindate June 26, July 31, & Aug 28). | Mayoral Approval | |
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209728
| 2 | 209728 | Public Event | Public Event License, Somerville Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, City Hall-East Somerville sidewalks, Jun 14, Noon-4:30PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209725
| 2 | 209725 | Public Event | Public Event License, MOM's 5K Run and Walk for Cancer, Davis Sq area and surrounding streets, May 10, 7am-3pm. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209722
| 2 | 209722 | Public Event | Public Event License, Somerville Maple Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 6-7, 8am-2pm (raindate Mar 13-14). | Mayoral Approval | |
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209732
| 2 | 209732 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol Mexican Grill, 179 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209730
| 2 | 209730 | License | New Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209691
| 2 | 209691 | Order | That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inform the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works whether the newspaper boxes throughout the city are permitted. | Approved | |
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209636
| 2 | 209636 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Parking repair the flashing pedestrian crossing lights on Elm Street at Beech Street, and the AHEAD sign on Elm Street at Banks Street, and update the Ward 6 Councilor in writing when the repairs are completed. | Approved | |
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209637
| 2 | 209637 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor in writing on plans to improve safety at the Elm Street crossing at Beech Street, including a bump-out, an island, and additional flashing lights mid-crossing. | Approved | |
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209638
| 2 | 209638 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor in writing on plans to revise the signal timing in Davis Square and make other improvements such as additional light cycles to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety. | Approved | |
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209639
| 2 | 209639 | Resolution | That the Administration work with the Committee on Legislative Matters to consider revisions to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance. | Approved | |
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209640
| 2 | 209640 | Resolution | That the Administration work with the Committee on Legislative Matters to consider revisions to the Noise Ordinance. | Approved | |
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209678
| 2 | 209678 | Resolution | That the Planning Board extend its review of the SomerVision 2040 document to allow for input by the City Council prior to its adoption by the beginning of May. | Approved | |
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209685
| 2 | 209685 | Order | That the City Solicitor advise the City Council in writing, before its next regularly scheduled meeting, what options the Council has to modify or repeal the Home Rule Petition to authorize the City to appoint Police Cadets. | Approved | |
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209718
| 3 | 209718 | Communication | Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #209544 re: using Founders Rink for indoor soccer. | Placed on file | |
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209717
| 3 | 209717 | Communication | Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #209152 re: Lincoln Park athletic field data. | Placed on file | |
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209710
| 3 | 209710 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209600
| 3 | 209600 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. | Work completed | |
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209714
| 3 | 209714 | Officer's Communication | Assistant City Solicitor responding to #206959, deeming Newport Construction and Northern Tree to be “not considered responsible bidders or offerors” for 5 years. | Placed on file | |
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209139
| 3 | 209139 | Public Communication | Sasha Chanoff submitting comments re: re-turfing Dilboy Field. | Work completed | |
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209256
| 3 | 209256 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. | Work completed | |
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209098
| 3 | 209098 | Officer's Communication | Police Sgt. responding to #208906 re: overserving alcohol to inebriated customers along East Broadway. | Work completed | |
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209349
| 3 | 209349 | Public Communication | 18 residents requesting that the MBTA bus stop that was at 95 Beacon St and has been moved to 97 Beacon St, be returned to 95 Beacon St. | Work completed | |
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209370
| 3 | 209370 | Communication | Relaying information about the SomerVision 2040 draft revision, comment, and endorsement process and timeline. | Work completed | |
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208877
| 3 | 208877 | Officer's Communication | Hampshire LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 22 Murdock St to UR. | Placed on file | |
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208878
| 3 | 208878 | Officer's Communication | Dean Matarazzo proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 13 Garfield Ave to UR. | Placed on file | |
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208879
| 3 | 208879 | Officer's Communication | Joy St LTD Partnership proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 86 Joy St to MR4. | Placed on file | |
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208880
| 3 | 208880 | Officer's Communication | Sciucco Family Trust proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy to MR4 or MR5. | Placed on file | |
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208899
| 3 | 208899 | Officer's Communication | Jack Saade proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 453 Somerville Ave to UR. | Placed on file | |
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209527
| 3 | 209527 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway. | Approved | |
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209463
| 3 | 209463 | Grant of Location | Submitted by 86 Franklin Street LLC to install 36 feet of conduit in Franklin Street from utility pole 134/20 to a point of pickup at 84 Franklin Street. | Placed on file | |
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198906
| 3 | 198906 | Public Communication | State Representative Denise Provost submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance. | Work completed | |
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203191
| 3 | 203191 | Public Communication | Rod Laurenz submitting comments re: the Community Bike Path. | Work completed | |
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205330
| 3 | 205330 | Public Communication | Kevin Walford submitting comments re: #204953, the proposed zoning ordinance overhaul. | Work completed | |
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206891
| 3 | 206891 | Public Communication | Tori Antonino submitting comments re: #206489, a Zoning Ordinance amendment for slope protection. | Work completed | |
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207245
| 3 | 207245 | Officer's Communication | Planning Director submitting public comments received re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul. | Work completed | |
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207246
| 3 | 207246 | Public Communication | Public comments received re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul, since the conclusion of the Planning Board's comment period. | Work completed | |
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207564
| 3 | 207564 | Public Communication | Sonia Lipson submitting comments re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul, with respect to accessory dwelling units. | Work completed | |
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205150
| 3 | 205150 | Public Communication | Green and Open Somerville submitting comments re: a Somerville Green Standard in the proposed zoning overhaul. | Work completed | |
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207699
| 3 | 207699 | Public Communication | Andrew Greenspon submitting comments re: #206481, a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to add a new Section 17.8 re: open space requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings. | Work completed | |
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207866
| 3 | 207866 | Public Communication | Peter and Lai Ying Chan submitting comments re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul. | Work completed | |
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207870
| 3 | 207870 | Public Communication | Bill Valletta submitting comments re: #206481 and #207460, proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments re: open space. | Work completed | |
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206915
| 3 | 206915 | Public Communication | Representative Provost submitting comments re: #206481, a proposed zoning amendment for open space requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings. | Work completed | |
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208952
| 3 | 208952 | Public Communication | 15 residents submitting comments re: airplane noise. | Work completed | |
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209654
| 3 | 209654 | Order | That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council options for extending inclusionary housing requirements (payments) to two-unit developments. | Approved | |
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209660
| 3 | 209660 | Resolution | That the Administration discuss with this Council the 2014 decision to accept the "Mutual Aid" provisions of MGL c40 s4J, including the advantages and disadvantages of this agreement going forward. | Approved | |
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209675
| 3 | 209675 | Communication | That John Heymann be re-appointed as this Council's representative on the Ethics Commission. | Work completed | |
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209719
| 3 | 209719 | Officer's Communication | Election Commissioner responding to #209608 re: procedures used to update voter roles with current addresses. | Placed on file | |
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209720
| 3 | 209720 | Officer's Communication | Election Commissioner responding to #209609 re: removing voters from the voter roles for failure to complete the 2020 census. | Placed on file | |
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209652
| 3 | 209652 | Order | That the Director of SPCD review the income qualification and rent levels for affordable 3rd units in Neighborhood Residential zones, and recommend any necessary modifications for fairness and facilitating their production. | Approved | |
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209693
| 3 | 209693 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of two easements over DCR land in Assembly Square. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209713
| 3 | 209713 | Officer's Communication | Chief Labor Counsel submitting a communication regarding a mechanism for revoking or nullifying a Home Rule Petition, pursuant to a request of the Legislative Matters Committee on 1/28/20. | Placed on file | |
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209653
| 3 | 209653 | Order | That the Director of SPCD propose revised inclusionary housing standards and requirements that include providing rental units for very low income families and individuals with incomes below 50% of the Annual Median Income. | Approved | |
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209712
| 3 | 209712 | Mayor's Request | Chief Labor Counsel submitting an update to #209582, a proposed Home Rule Petition to authorize the appointment of Special Firefighters, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 1/28/20. | Approved | |
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209741
| 3 | 209741 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $418,472 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Departmental Other Lump Sum Payments Accounts to fund prior-year salary and benefit provisions in the Agreement with SMEA Unit D. | Approved | |
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209742
| 3 | 209742 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $49,431 from the E-911 Salaries Account to the Department of Transportation Salaries Account, to establish new positions in the Department. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209744
| 3 | 209744 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $10,592 from the E-911 Salaries Account to the Constituent Services Salaries Account to establish the position of Quality Assurance and Improvement Manager. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209743
| 3 | 209743 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $30,000 from the E-911 Salaries Account to Department of Transportation Office Equipment and Professional and Technical Services Accounts. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209745
| 3 | 209745 | Ordinance | Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish an Interim Urban Design Commission. | Ordinance ordained | |
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209745
| 4 | 209745 | Ordinance | Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish an Interim Urban Design Commission. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209681
| 4 | 209681 | Resolution | That the Administration develop with this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development a plan to achieve 30% deed restricted units as a percent of all housing. | Kept in committee | |
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209741
| 4 | 209741 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $418,472 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Departmental Other Lump Sum Payments Accounts to fund prior-year salary and benefit provisions in the Agreement with SMEA Unit D. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209709
| 4 | 209709 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Fennick to the Urban Design Commission. | Approved | |
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209708
| 4 | 209708 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Arbaugh to the Urban Design Commission. | Approved | |
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209692
| 4 | 209692 | Ordinance | Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-309.5 to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Veterans Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209712
| 4 | 209712 | Mayor's Request | Chief Labor Counsel submitting an update to #209582, a proposed Home Rule Petition to authorize the appointment of Special Firefighters, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 1/28/20. | Mayoral Approval | |
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209711
| 4 | 209711 | Ordinance | Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management submitting a draft Ordinance to establish a Memorialization Committee. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209701
| 4 | 209701 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jahan Habib to the Planning Board. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209702
| 4 | 209702 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ella Samson to the Planning Board. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209703
| 4 | 209703 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sam Dinning to the Planning Board. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209704
| 4 | 209704 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rob Buchanan as an Alternate to the Planning Board. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209706
| 4 | 209706 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Garavaglia as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209705
| 4 | 209705 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Orsola Susan Fontano to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Referred for recommendation | |
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209707
| 4 | 209707 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Frank Valdez to the Urban Design Commission. | Approved | |
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209666
| 4 | 209666 | Order | That the Director of Somerville Cares About Prevention update this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on their priorities for the year. | Kept in committee | |
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207650
| 4 | 207650 | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer take the steps described within regarding lead service lines. | Work completed | |
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207664
| 4 | 207664 | Order | That the Director of Purchasing report to this Council’s Committee on Finance on the City's ability to separate out bid items to detail labor and material costs. | Work completed | |
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208816
| 4 | 208816 | Order | That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an update on maintenance activities for the Kennedy School Pool, as well as anticipated staffing and capital spending needs related to aquatics. | Work completed | |
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208821
| 4 | 208821 | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss ways to avoid children’s contacts with syringes in parks and public spaces. | Work completed | |
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208886
| 4 | 208886 | Order | That the Chief of Police report to this Council on the state of gang activity in the City. | Work completed | |
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208792
| 4 | 208792 | License | New Extended Operating Hours License, Lemon Thai Cuisine, 215 Highland Ave, opening Sun-Sat until 2AM for in-store, take-out, and delivery services. | Approved | |
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208832
| 4 | 208832 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update this Council regarding specific timelines of planning processes for Brickbottom and Union Square East. | Work completed | |
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207366
| 4 | 207366 | Order | That the City Assessor and the Director of SPCD report to this Board in writing, the range and average cost of adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit, and the expected monthly costs to a homeowner of financing such construction. | Work completed | |
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207367
| 4 | 207367 | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Board the number of un-permitted dwelling units that are known to exist. | Work completed | |
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207273
| 4 | 207273 | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services request an environmental impact statement from any contractor applying for a permit to do a project of any kind. | Placed on file | |
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208693
| 4 | 208693 | Order | That the Director of SomerStat provide this Council with a citywide heat map of areas where overdoses and improperly disposed needles are reported to identify a location for a safe injection facility. | Work completed | |
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208617
| 4 | 208617 | Order | That the Directors of Health and Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, or SomerPromise report on the possibility of establishing a transitional jobs program, modeled after programs in Cambridge and other communities. | Work completed | |
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206737
| 4 | 206737 | Public Communication | SMEA President Ed Halloran submitting comments re: #205501, an Administrative Order for the appointment of school physicians and nurses by the School Committee. | Work completed | |
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205473
| 4 | 205473 | Order | That the Director of Personnel provide information on which positions that work less than 20 hours per week receive pension credit and health insurance. | Work completed | |
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208386
| 4 | 208386 | Order | That the Chief of Police provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with all animal control calls logged over the last 6 months. | Work completed | |
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208474
| 4 | 208474 | Resolution | That the Administration and the Director of Health and Human Services use revenue from recreational and medical marijuana for substance abuse treatment resources. | Work completed | |
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207937
| 4 | 207937 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update the zoning overhaul draft to reflect a 3-year term for Planning Board members. | Work completed | |
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205198
| 4 | 205198 | Order | That the Director of Veterans Services appear before this Board’s Committee on Veterans and Public Services to discuss a Global War on Terror memorial and a Women’s Service memorial. | Work completed | |
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208135
| 4 | 208135 | Zoning Ordinance | Amending the Zoning Ordinance map to assign 453 Somerville Avenue to the Business-A zoning district. | Placed on file | |
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208049
| 4 | 208049 | Order | That the Finance Committee be made aware of the punch list associated with Contract #MADoT-90025 for construction services for the Beacon Streetscape project, as it is updated. | Work completed | |
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201854
| 4 | 201854 | Order | That the Director of SPCD advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through zoning regulation. | Work completed | |
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207404
| 4 | 207404 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent. | Approved | |
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198219
| 4 | 198219 | Order | That the City Solicitor review ordinances from other communities that are similar to the zoning ordinance proposed in #197941 and provide the findings to the Committee on Land Use and the Planning Board. | Work completed | |
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198275
| 4 | 198275 | Officer's Communication | Thirteen registered voters submitting a Zoning Ordinance amendment to require certain findings by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals before granting Special Permits. | Placed on file | |
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196757
| 4 | 196757 | Order | That the Director of SPCD provide an opportunity for public input to the proposed new zoning code overhaul prior to submission to this Board. | Work completed | |
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198413
| 4 | 198413 | Order | That the City Solicitor advise this Board whether the zoning code can restrict the issuance of residential parking permits for residents of those developments where less than 1 parking space per unit is required in the zoning code. | Work completed | |
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198412
| 4 | 198412 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking provide this Board with a breakdown of registered vehicles and residential parking permits in the city over the last 10 years. | Work completed | |
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204906
| 4 | 204906 | Communication | Requesting the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent. | Approved | |
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198907
| 4 | 198907 | Public Communication | Aron Qasba submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance. | Work completed | |
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198908
| 4 | 198908 | Public Communication | The Innovative Housing Institute submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance. | Work completed | |
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