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24-0049
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-0050
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0051
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 21, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0018
| 1 | 3.1. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a new manhole and 253 feet of conduit in Columbia Street, to a point of pickup at 495 Columbia Street. | Approved with conditions | Pass |
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24-0039
| 1 | 4.1. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the bench, previously donated and installed in honor of longstanding Brown School principal Marilyn Haggerty, on the Brown School grounds. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0041
| 1 | 4.2. | Order | That the Director of Parking ensure that the parking meters in front of the Tufts Administration Building (TAB) are reserved for TAB building visitors with disability placards, Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, to assist with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0040
| 1 | 4.3. | Resolution | That the Administration and the Director of Water and Sewer update this Council, in writing, on the plan to support residents who cannot afford the recent water bill increases. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0042
| 1 | 4.4. | Order | That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment provide this Council with any updated plans and timelines for a municipal composting program. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0043
| 1 | 4.5. | Order | That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the "Mitigating Commercial Displacement in Somerville" report, released in December 2023, and any action steps taken as a result of the report. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0044
| 1 | 4.6. | Resolution | That the Administration honor the Commonwealth's Fourth Annual Crossing Guard Appreciation between March 1-20, 2024 by planning appreciation events and opportunities to thank our crossing guards. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0046
| 1 | 4.7. | Order | That the Director of the Office of Housing Stability report on the progress of the organization and start-up of the Municipal Housing Voucher Program. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0047
| 1 | 4.8. | Order | That the Director of Housing and the Director of the Office of Housing Stability report on the feasibility of fair housing enforcement. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0048
| 1 | 4.9. | Order | That the Director of Housing and the Director of the Office of Housing Stability provide a ten-year progress report on the implementation of the city’s efforts to prevent and mitigate displacement. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0010
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $122,627 grant with no new match required, from Mass General Hospital/Cambridge Health Alliance to the Health and Human Services Department for recruitment and training of Community Health Workers. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0035
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $91,211.79 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Fire Department for staffing costs. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0014
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $76,867 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for social, educational and physical wellness programming. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0036
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $53,200 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant program. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0015
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,600 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Councils on Aging to the Council on Aging for the Somerville Memory Cafe. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0013
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from Somerville Cambridge Elder Services to the Council on Aging for senior transportation. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0011
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $28.75 using available funds in the Human Resources Department Wellness Account for an employee Weight Watchers wellness benefit. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0017
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Mark Matthews to the position of Fire District Chief. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0016
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anandavalli Thiagarajan to the Public Library Board of Trustees. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0019
| 1 | 9.1. | License | New Automatic Amusement Device License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, for 138 devices. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0020
| 1 | 9.2. | License | New Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, for 5 billiard tables and 8 bowling lanes. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0021
| 1 | 9.3. | License | Renewing Dog Kennel License, Riverdog Daycare, 321 Somerville Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0022
| 1 | 9.4. | License | New Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin, 504 Broadway, opening 24/7 for in store and take-out services. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0023
| 1 | 9.5. | License | New Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive, opening Monday-Sunday until 2am for in-store service only. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0024
| 1 | 9.6. | License | New Garage License, Broadway Gulf Inc, 212 Broadway, 3 vehicles inside, 7 vehicles outside, for mechanical repairs and storing vehicles, Mon-Fri: 6am-10pm, Sat: 7am-3pm, Sun: closed. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0025
| 1 | 9.7. | License | Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties, 100 Packard Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0026
| 1 | 9.8. | License | Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties, 25 Whitfield Rd. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0027
| 1 | 9.9. | License | New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Gulf Inc, 212 Broadway, 3 vehicles inside, 10 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0028
| 1 | 9.10. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Auto Plus LLC, 229 Lowell St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0029
| 1 | 9.11. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0030
| 1 | 9.12. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0031
| 1 | 9.13. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Joy St Motors, 24 Joy St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0032
| 1 | 9.14. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0034
| 1 | 9.15. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc, 308 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0033
| 1 | 9.16. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc, 182 Washington St. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0062
| 1 | 10.1. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services provide monthly updates to this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety regarding ongoing efforts to address homelessness. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0063
| 1 | 10.2. | Order | That the Director of Mobility update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the status of the Kensington Connector. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0064
| 1 | 10.3. | Order | That the Director of Public Works address the trash and littering along East Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0065
| 1 | 10.4. | Order | That the Director of Public Works address the overflow of trash at Symphony Park. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0061
| 1 | 10.5. | Resolution | That the Administration update this City Council on the status of Charter reform. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-0066
| 1 | 10.6. | Resolution | That the Administration reconstitute neighborhood cleanups, particularly on Earth Day. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0037
| 1 | 10.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances to amend Article 9: Use Provisions, and the Permitted Uses tables of all zoning districts, to establish a Recreational Camp for Children use within the Recreational Services use category. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0045
| 1 | 10.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $260,836.34 from the GLX Developer Contribution Fund Account for procuring an owners project representative for the 100 Chestnut Pedestrian Bridge. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0012
| 1 | 10.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only extension to the contract with WSP, Inc. for design work on the Somerville Avenue Utilities and Streetscape Improvements project. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0058
| 1 | 10.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting that City Councilors submit budget funding priorities by March 28, 2024. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-0060
| 1 | 10.11. | License | New Extended Operating Hours License, Everfitness, 14 McGrath Highway, opening Monday-Friday 24/5 for in-store service only. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-0059
| 1 | 10.12. | Public Communication | Gregg Donovan requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 321 Washington Street from Fabrication (FAB) to Commercial Industry (CI). | Referred for recommendation | |
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