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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 4/13/2023 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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23-0640 11.1.Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on filePass Roll call Video Video
23-0641 11.2.RemembrancesRemembrances.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0637 11.3.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 9, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0638 12.1.WithdrawnWithdrawn.WithdrawnPass Action details Not available
23-0598 13.1.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 6 feet of conduit in Bow Street, from Utility Pole 39/9 to a point of pickup at 71 Bow Street.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0523 14.1.OrderThat the Chief of Police and relevant departments discuss the use and effectiveness of the Community Alert System and advise if an update to the system is necessary.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0545 14.2.OrderThat the Director of Mobility install and/or replace decals in all business districts informing the public that bicycles, e-bikes and motorized scooters are forbidden by City Ordinance from being ridden on sidewalks.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0546 14.3.OrderThat the Director of Economic Development update this City Council regarding the strategy and projected timeline for a Community Center in Union Square, including plans for a feasibility study.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0524 14.4.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise to a safe height, the cables attached to a utility pole at 54 Ten Hills Road, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0525 14.5.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human reach, the overhead wires tied to a porch railing at 76 Curtis Street, and report back to this City Council who is responsible for the wires.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0547 14.6.CommunicationConveying a report of the Children's Cabinet meetings of March 14, 2023 and April 11, 2023.Laid on the tablePass Action details Video Video
23-0548 14.7.OrderThat this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works discuss the Somerville Internet Access Task Force's recommendation regarding Municipal Broadband.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0607 14.8.OrdinanceAmending Section 9-116 of the Code of Ordinances, the Noise Ordinance, by prohibiting loud and disruptive construction activities on Saturdays and evenings.Referred for recommendationPass Action details Video Video
23-0608 14.9.OrderThat the Chief of Police provide this Council with a report containing the information requested within for all incidents where a firearm was discharged since January 1, 2018.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0609 14.10.OrderThat the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the Building Conditions Analysis and Renovation Potential Assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and provide a schedule of the projected completion of this analysis and assessment.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0610 14.11.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works report on leaks and building system failures that have caused the shutdown of municipal buildings, excluding school buildings, in the last five years.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0611 14.12.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
23-0612 14.13.OrderThat the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances for transit oriented height and density bonuses for additional affordable housing and other enumerated community benefits.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0613 14.14.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the accumulated trash along the guardrails on Chester Avenue.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0614 14.15.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the accumulated trash by the intersection of Pinckney, Florence and Mount Vernon Streets.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0615 14.16.OrderThat the Director of Engineering pave the second half of Otis Street, which remains only half complete after infrastructure work.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0616 14.17.OrderThat the Chief of Police and the Director of Communications and Community Engagement discuss with this Council the viability of establishing a gun buyback event, focused on those who may be a danger to themselves, including strategic outreach involving community partners in the healthcare industry.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0618 14.18.OrderThat ?the Director of Health & Human Services work with this Council and community partners to determine if the city has a current PILOT agreement with Mass General Brigham and other healthcare providers, and how mental health services can be a component of such agreements, particularly as part of a mental health gun buyback program.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0622 14.19.OrderThat the City Solicitor work with this Council to determine the legality of requiring businesses of a certain size to post in clearly visible spaces, Worker's Rights Bills, which shall include the right to form a union without retaliation and consequences for violating workers' rights.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0624 14.20.OrderThat this Council work with the Worker's Center, Licensing Commission, and local unions, to discuss workers' rights and how violations of those rights could impact licenses and permits.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0626 14.21.OrderThat the Director of Parking, Director of Mobility, and Director of Communications and Community Engagement, discuss with this Council, efforts to publicize the state's recently implemented vulnerable road users law, including requesting signage from MassDOT detailing the safe passing distance for vehicles nearing vulnerable road users such as cyclists.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0620 14.22.ResolutionCondemning Northeastern University's anti-union behavior.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0418 15.1.Grant of LocationYour Space Landscape and Const. Inc applying for a Grant of Location to install 85 feet of conduit in Professors Row, from Utility Pole 289/13 to a point of pickup at 114 Professors Row.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0535 16.A.1.Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 12, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0645 16.A.2.OrderAmending Section 2-7 (a) of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text to read: SECTION 2-7: APPOINTMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL (a) Advisory Legal Counsel - Subject to appropriation, the city council may secure legal services, when needed, to seek a secondary legal opinion. The city council shall make a reasonable request for such legal services, and such request shall not be unreasonably denied by the mayor. The city solicitor and any advisory legal counsel shall consult to the extent practicable prior to the release of any secondary opinion. The legal services provided to the council shall not include representation of the council or any councilor in any litigation, or the issuance of formal legal opinions on behalf of the city. The city solicitor shall remain the only authorized officer of the city in all legal matters involving the city’s government.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0512 16.B.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 28, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0241 16.B.2.ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters regarding efforts to hire more firefighters.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0242 16.B.3.ResolutionThat the Administration inform this Council regarding efforts to update the firefighter hiring process, since the reserve list has been eliminated.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0376 16.B.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Smith to the Public Library Board of Trustees.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0514 16.C.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 29, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0159 16.C.2.Mayor's CommunicationConveying updates to the FY 2023 City Council budget requests and requesting budget priorities for FY 2024.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0371 16.C.3.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0451 16.C.4.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0453 16.C.5.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0456 16.C.6.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0467 16.C.7.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0468 16.C.8.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.Work completed  Action details Not available
23-0474 16.C.9.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0475 16.C.10.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0498 16.C.11.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0502 16.C.12.CommunicationConveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0540 16.D.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 11, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0137 16.D.2.OrderThat the Director of Communications provide this Council with an accounting of how the cable franchise fees have been expended over the past five years.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0190 16.D.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500 grant with no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of Public Safety to the Police Department for staffing costs.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0298 16.D.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $54,445 from the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for the 2023 Ash Tree Treatment Program.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0369 16.D.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $600,000 from the Water and Sewer Department Retained Earnings account to the Water and Sewer Department Capital Outlay account for anticipated contractual obligations.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0377 16.D.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with no new match required, from MassDEP to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for the Recycle Dividend Program.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0450 16.D.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting the rescission of $435,000 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund appropriation of $591,442 approved on February 24, 2022.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0487 16.D.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for legal services for immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0515 16.E.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 30, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-0822 16.E.2.ResolutionThat the Directors of Infrastructure and Asset Management, Engineering, Public Works, and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, along with any other appropriate departments, work to develop a binding, equitable, citywide Electrical Infrastructure Master Plan to guide the location and design of electrical substations and other infrastructure.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-1769 16.E.3.Public CommunicationDavid Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 14 White Street Place from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Mid-Rise 4 (MR4).WithdrawnPass Action details Not available
23-0174 16.E.4.OrderThat the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning provide the Ward 1 City Councilor with all materials pertaining to the proposed Zoning Overhaul, introduced in 2014.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0513 16.F.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on March 28, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-1293 16.F.2.OrdinanceProposing Amendments to the Neighborhood Council Designation Ordinance (Chapter 7, Article IX) to encourage the formation of such neighborhood councils.Ordinance ordainedPass Action details Video Video
23-0323 16.F.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 33B, to confirm the authorization of licensees under section twelve to sell alcoholic beverages between the hours of 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon on Sundays, the last Monday in May and on Christmas day or on the day following when said day occurs on Sunday.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0454 16.F.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0455 16.F.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the City of Somerville to enact Right to Purchase legislation.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0534 16.G.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 10, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0032 16.G.2.LicenseNew Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Top Speed Vehicle, 631 Somerville Ave, 8 cars inside, 6 outside, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun Closed.Not approvedPass Action details Not available
23-0222 16.G.3.LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626 Somerville Ave, opening Sun-Thurs until 1am and Fri-Sat until 2am for take-out and delivery services.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0466 16.G.4.LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's Italian Kitchen, 288 Broadway, opening Fri & Sat until 3am for take-out and delivery services.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
23-0528 16.H.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 4, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0163 16.H.2.ResolutionThat the Administration provide an update regarding the progress in establishing a Warming Center for un-housed residents.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0216 16.H.3.OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council, the ending of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, its impact on residents, and the city's access to vaccines, testing and other resources.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0237 16.H.4.OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on efforts to provide warming centers for unhoused individuals during the recent cold spell.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0501 16.H.5.OrderThat the Fire Chief, Inspectional Services Director, and Director of the Office of Housing Stability work with this Council to assess the feasibility of annual reporting on the number of fires, the causes of those fires, the number displaced by each fire, and if those displaced were able to relocate within Somerville.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0511 16.I.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on March 27, 2023.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
22-0300 16.I.2.OrderThat the Director of Mobility conduct an equity study of bus routes to determine targets for fare-free buses.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-2115 16.I.3.OrderThat the Director of Engineering install a protective guard over the expansion joint on the Medford Street bridge, as it poses a safety risk for bicyclists.Work completedPass Action details Not available
22-2147 16.I.4.OrderThat the Director of Mobility update this Council regarding replacement of the HAWK signals on Beacon Street with RYG stoplights.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0295 16.I.5.OrderThat the Director of Parking replace the missing No Left Turn sign at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Street and Perkins Street.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0320 16.I.6.OrderThat the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Medford Street, between Sycamore and School Streets.Work completedPass Action details Not available
23-0575 17.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Benjamin G. Brown School.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0577 17.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0510 17.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,618,683 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Affordable Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0527 17.4.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $180,000 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the Substance Use Prevention Coordinator position for FY 2024 and FY 2025.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0539 17.5.Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $135,050.89 from the Parks and Open Space Stabilization fund for completion of the 25% design services for Union Square Plaza and Streetscape project.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0533 17.6.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $7,110,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for participation in the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s Local Water System Assistance Program for Water Main Rehabilitation projects.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0530 17.7.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $4,200,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for additional work on the Somerville Ave Streetscape & Utilities project.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0532 17.8.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $2,840,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2023 Building Improvements program.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0531 17.9.Mayor's RequestRequesting authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for additional work on the Somerville Ave Streetscape & Utilities project.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0507 17.10.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $30,000 from the DPW Electrical Account to the DPW Fleet Account for costs related to motor parts and accessories.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0542 17.11.Mayor's RequestRequesting the transfer of $12,729.52 in available funds from the Parks & Recreation Uniforms Account to the Department of Public Works Interior Building Maintenance Account for the installation of a buzzer system with a security camera at the Edgerly Building.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0633 17.12.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a transfer of $1,000 from the Engineering Personal Services Salaries Account to the Infrastructure & Asset Management Personal Services Salaries Account to fund the IAM Administrative Assistant position reclassification.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0526 17.13.Mayor's RequestRequesting the use of $14,154.88 in available funds from the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to fund a Finance Manager position.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0521 17.14.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend an $18,840 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for mattress recycling.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0544 17.15.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a grant of $2,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to the Public Library for a Library Comix Con event.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0585 17.16.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the Citywide Bicycle Network Plan.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0543 17.17.Mayor's CommunicationConveying the newly established Code of Conduct for Board, Commission and Committee members.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
23-0538 18.1.Officer's CommunicationRetirement Board notifying this City Council of a vote at the May 30, 2023 meeting regarding a 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment for eligible retirees.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
23-0634 19.1.Public CommunicationJohn Fragione and Agostino Feola, requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 295-297 Medford Street and 93 Walnut Street from MR3 to MR5.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0635 19.2.Public CommunicationUnion Square One Development, LLC requesting the adoption of a Zoning Text Amendment to Section 8.17. g. iii to permit variations to build out regulations by special permit in the CC5 District, USQ sub-area.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0551 19.3.LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0552 19.4.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0553 19.5.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0554 19.6.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0555 19.7.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, F.E. French Construction Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0560 19.8.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C+G Drain Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0556 19.9.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, J. Derenzo Co.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0557 19.10.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0558 19.11.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0561 19.12.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JET Excavation.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0636 19.13.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0559 19.14.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corporation.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0562 19.15.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation Corporation.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0563 19.16.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0564 19.17.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing & Heating Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0565 19.18.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Tri Construction Co., Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0566 19.19.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0567 19.20.LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0568 19.21.LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus Center, 44 Professors Row.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0569 19.22.LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library Cafe, 35 Professors Row.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0570 19.23.LicenseTransferring Flammables License, from Internap Corp to Evocative at 50 Inner Belt Rd.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0632 19.24.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0571 19.25.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709 McGrath Hwy.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0572 19.26.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, The Home Depot #2667, 75 Mystic Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0573 19.27.LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0574 19.28.LicenseRenewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101 South St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0576 19.29.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0578 19.30.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services, 40 Joy St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0579 19.31.LicenseRenewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0580 19.32.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45 Broadway.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0581 19.33.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0582 19.34.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0583 19.35.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381 Washington St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0584 19.36.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387 Washington St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0586 19.37.LicenseRenewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0587 19.38.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0588 19.39.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0589 19.40.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 259 McGrath Hwy.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0590 19.41.LicenseRenewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0591 19.42.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 399 Revolution Dr.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0592 19.43.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0593 19.44.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0594 19.45.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0595 19.46.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0596 19.47.LicenseRenewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0597 19.48.LicenseRenewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0599 19.49.LicenseRenewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0600 19.50.LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
23-0625 19.51.LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi Inc, Med. #22, 24, 25, 26, 91.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0627 19.52.LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael H. Garvey, Med. # 57.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0628 19.53.LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0601 19.54.Public EventTufts University applying for a Public Event License for Engineers Without Borders 6K Run on April 16 from 12pm to 5:30pm (raindate April 23).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0602 19.55.Public EventCommunity Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Earth Day: Creatively Celebrating Together on April 22 from 11am to 5pm (raindate April 29).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0630 19.56.Public EventDaniel Wolf applying for a Public Event License for Party @ the Bend on April 29 from 9am to 1pm (raindate April 30).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0603 19.57.Public EventSomerville Open Studios applying for a Public Event License for Open Studios Information Table on May 6 and 7 from 11:30am to 6:30pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0631 19.58.Public EventFlying Turtle applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest-Flying Turtle on May 13 from 11am to 3pm (raindate May 14).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0605 19.59.Public EventJonathan Bernhardt applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Charnwood on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0629 19.60.Public EventRoberto Fischer applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Beech on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0604 19.61.Public EventNate Kaufman applying for a Public Event License for Highland Rd BP on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0617 19.62.Public EventNels Nelson applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Greenville on May 13 from 3:30pm to 6pm (raindate May 14).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0619 19.63.Public EventMass Farmers Market applying for a Public Event License for Davis Sq Farmers Market on every Wednesday, May 17-November 22 from 9:30am to 6:30pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0621 19.64.Public EventAlexandra Weiner applying for a Public Event License for Calvin St BP on May 20 from 10am to 8pm (raindate May 21).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0623 19.65.Public EventVeterans Department applying for a Public Event License for Memorial Day Parade on May 28 from 8am to 3:30pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0639 19.66.Public CommunicationSeven residents submitting comments re: item 23-0466.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
23-0642 110.1.CommunicationConveying the draft schedule for the FY 2024 Budget Review.Placed on file and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0644 110.2.OrderThat physical copies of City Council agendas be available in Braille in the Council Chamber at the start of each Council meeting.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0646 110.3.Public EventTufts University applying for a Public Event License for Tuftonia's Day Carnival on April 22 from 10am to 12am (raindate April 23).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0647 110.4.Public EventTufts Graduate Student Council applying for a Public Event License for Tufts GSC Community 5K on April 29 from 8am to 4pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0648 111.1.OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of the Office of Housing Stability meet with this Council to discuss strategies to identify new housing construction and renovation that may lead to displacement of tenants.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
23-0649 111.2.OrderThat the submission of City Council budget priorities to the Mayor include City Council support for additional staff for the Council.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0650 111.3.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire on Lincoln Ave and Lincoln Street.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0651 111.4.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the trash at the intersection of Broadway and Lincoln Street.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0652 111.5.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire at the intersection of Macarthur Street and Bonair Street.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0653 111.6.OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the double pole at the intersection of Bonair Street and McGrath Highway.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
23-0654 111.7.OrderThat the Budget Manager prepare and submit to this City Council a synopsis of all proposed budget initiatives and requests for additional funding for the upcoming FY 2024 budget, commonly known as Program Improvement Requests, in a format similar to that delivered at the Finance Committee meeting of March 25, 2020.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video