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23-1467
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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23-1468
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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23-1469
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 24, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1470
| 1 | 1.4. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, August 31, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1428
| 1 | 4.1. | Resolution | That the City of Somerville observe World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1429
| 1 | 4.2. | Order | That the Director of Mobility implement a quick-build safety treatment for the intersection of Prospect and Webster Streets. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1430
| 1 | 4.3. | Resolution | That the Administration brief the City Council on how a 2023 federal government funding shutdown could impact Somerville. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1431
| 1 | 4.4. | Communication | Conveying a report of the Children’s Cabinet meeting. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-1432
| 1 | 4.5. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide a report on the status of the Fire Department Master Planning Study, including projected timelines for the feasibility study, design, bidding and construction, and prioritization strategies. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1433
| 1 | 4.6. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the repairs of the Teele Square Fire Station, including a timeline for such repairs. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1434
| 1 | 4.7. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on recent damages to the City Hall clock tower and share any concerns regarding potential damage to the building structure. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1435
| 1 | 4.8. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on ongoing deficiencies of City Hall and the City Hall Annex that could impair the future use of these buildings. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1438
| 1 | 4.9. | Order | That the Chief of Police report on the training, education and policies established for officers to address violence against LGBTQ and gender non-conforming individuals. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1439
| 1 | 4.10. | Order | That the Director of Mobility, the Director of Engineering, and the Commissioner of Public Works consider integrating the installation of bike racks in sidewalks when conducting repairs to such sidewalks, including infill of trees that have been removed. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1436
| 1 | 4.11. | Resolution | That the Administration collaborate with the School Department on determining the best and future use of the 1895 Building. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1437
| 1 | 4.12. | Resolution | That the Administration report on capacity to allow parallel staffing and funding for the development of the 1895 Building, School Building Master Plan and the Fire Department Master Plan Building Study. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1441
| 1 | 4.13. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works address the sewage smell around 85 Washington Street. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1442
| 1 | 4.14. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works place an "Illegal Dumping" sign by the vacant lot on Maine Avenue, parallel to Interstate-93. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1443
| 1 | 4.15. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the trash bin and adjacent trash outside of the Edgerly School on Otis Street is disposed of regularly and that rodent mitigation efforts are implemented. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1444
| 1 | 4.16. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that Knowlton Street is cleaned of any trash not picked up by street sweepers due to cars not having moved on street sweeping day. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1445
| 1 | 4.17. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the sidewalks on Knowlton Street and make repairs to ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1446
| 1 | 4.18. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works address the potholes on Benedict Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1447
| 1 | 4.19. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works pick up the multiple bags of trash at the intersection of Broadway, Mt. Vernon Street and Lombardi Way. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1448
| 1 | 4.20. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct regular maintenance of trash and weed removal at the underpass from Broadway into Assembly Row. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1449
| 1 | 4.21. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace the wooden barrier along Grand Union Blvd, behind the former Circuit City, and pick up the pile of wood in the vicinity. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1450
| 1 | 4.22. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct regular maintenance along the medians on East Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1471
| 1 | 4.23. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repaint the artificial curb extension on Myrtle Street. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1472
| 1 | 4.24. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the empty tree well in front of 38 Pearl Street and install a new tree. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1473
| 1 | 4.25. | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer address the leaky fire hydrant by Pinckney and Pearl Streets. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1451
| 1 | 4.26. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services address the excessive light pollution and after-hours activity at the car wash at 31 Washington Street and report back to the Ward 1 Councilor. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1452
| 1 | 4.27. | Order | That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry inspect the trees on Mt. Vernon Street, close to Broadway, that are intertwined with wires, and take appropriate measures. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1453
| 1 | 4.28. | Order | That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry inspect the tree at 29 Knowlton Street and determine if it is dead and needs to be cut down. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1454
| 1 | 4.29. | Order | That the Director of Engineering implement additional traffic calming measures near the Edgerly school on Cross, Otis and Bonair Streets, to include speed bumps and street paint. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1455
| 1 | 4.30. | Order | That the Director of Engineering address the water drainage issues at the intersection of Cross, Ellsworth and Otis Streets. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1456
| 1 | 4.31. | Order | That the Director of Engineering install a speed hump and curb extension on Myrtle Street to address speeding traffic. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1457
| 1 | 4.32. | Order | That the Director of Engineering install speed bumps on Mt. Vernon Street. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1440
| 1 | 4.33. | Resolution | In recognition of the trend to curtail access to books and other resources. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1461
| 1 | 4.34. | Ordinance | Amending Section 12-116 of the Code of Ordinances to create a Safe Streets ordinance, to expedite protected bike lanes. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1460
| 1 | 4.35. | Order | That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning discuss with this Council the potential benefits and detriments of removing all parking minimums. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1458
| 1 | 4.36. | Resolution | In support of a prison moratorium and elder parole. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1459
| 1 | 4.37. | Resolution | In opposition to “Cop City”. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1391
| 1 | 5.1. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for an amendment to License BL22-000036, a Grant of Location for 205 Beacon Street. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1413
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 26, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1127
| 1 | 6.A.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend an additional $300,000, with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease & Laboratory Sciences to the Health and Human Services Department for COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1160
| 1 | 6.A.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,867.08 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Professional & Technical Services Account for revenue management consulting services. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1204
| 1 | 6.A.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $150,000 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department - Personnel Services - Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to settle pending litigation. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1234
| 1 | 6.A.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for the study/design of sound walls for interstate-93 near the Mystic housing developments. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1244
| 1 | 6.A.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $61,710 grant that requires a match, from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for YouthWorks Summer Program. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1246
| 1 | 6.A.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,867.08 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account for Public Consulting Group for Medicaid billing services. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-1251
| 1 | 6.A.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,684 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account for The Throne Depot for portable restrooms. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1252
| 1 | 6.A.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,830 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General to the Health and Human Services Department for the FY 2024 Healthy Summer Youth Jobs program. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1260
| 1 | 6.A.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,105.53 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Medicare Account for Medicare tax reimbursement. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1262
| 1 | 6.A.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $13,616.79 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of ten motorcycle operator headsets that include microphones. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1263
| 1 | 6.A.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department to support the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) sustainability and upgrades. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1291
| 1 | 6.A.13. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council regarding progress toward Portland Loos. | Work completed | |
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23-1298
| 1 | 6.A.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $513,421 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to replace seven police vehicles. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1316
| 1 | 6.A.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with Warner Larson Incorporated for an additional three years, and a revised amount of $123,683.35, for the redesign and improvements of the Auxiliary Sports Fields at Dilboy Park. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1348
| 1 | 6.A.16. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $118.44 using available funds in the Department of Infrastructure and Management Office Supplies Account for office supplies. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1351
| 1 | 6.A.17. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support Local Cultural Council grants to artists, organizations, and schools. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1411
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 20, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1308
| 1 | 6.B.2. | Order | That the Director of the Arts Council and the Director of Economic Development take the steps outlined within, relative to the Armory building. | Work completed | |
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22-1566
| 1 | 6.B.3. | Order | That the Director of Human Resources update this Council on the hiring process and staffing numbers for crossing guards for the 2022-2023 school year. | Work completed | |
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22-1567
| 1 | 6.B.4. | Order | That the Director of Human Resources discuss the possibility of modernizing crossing guard positions to attract candidates and increase hiring. | Work completed | |
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23-1412
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on September 21, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1033
| 1 | 6.C.2. | Public Communication | David Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 0 White Street Place from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Urban Residential (UR) and 14 White Street Place from Neighborhood Residential (NR) to UR. | Laid on the table | |
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23-1070
| 1 | 6.C.3. | Public Communication | Daniel C. and Lieba R. Savitt requesting an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 113 Prospect Street from Urban Residence (UR) to Neighborhood Residence (NR). | Ordinance ordained | Pass |
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23-1410
| 1 | 6.D.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 19, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0219
| 1 | 6.D.2. | Public Communication | Bicycle Advisory Committee submitting comments re: ticketing by 311. | Work completed | |
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23-1409
| 1 | 6.E.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 18, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0289
| 1 | 6.E.2. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works install high visibility flexible bollards at all entrances to the Community Path from a vehicular road, to prevent the entry of non-authorized vehicles into the path. | Work completed | |
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23-0585
| 1 | 6.E.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Citywide Bicycle Network Plan. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0900
| 1 | 6.E.4. | Order | That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering integrate traffic calming measures on Hudson and Summer Streets and plan for the work to be implemented prior to the start of the Highland Avenue improvement construction. | Work completed | |
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23-0901
| 1 | 6.E.5. | Order | That the Director of Mobility develop a strategy for the implementation of speed radar detectors on north-south cut-through streets throughout the city, including but not limited to Central Street and Cedar Street. | Work completed | |
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23-1297
| 1 | 6.E.6. | Order | That the Director of Mobility work with relevant departments and divisions to install wayfinding signage on the Community Path, including freeway exit-style signage on the Community Path Extension, given that segment’s limited access. | Work completed | |
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23-1312
| 1 | 6.E.7. | Order | That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to expand bicycle parking in the city, with a focus on Davis Square and Union Square including potentially using intersection daylighting spaces for bike racks. | Work completed | |
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23-1407
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 2-373 of the Code of Ordinances, to establish a Vaccine Revolving Fund. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1408
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to authorize a FY 2024 expenditure limitation of $60,000 for the Vaccine Revolving Fund. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1400
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $973,985 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the cost of acquiring a custom Fire Pumper. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1401
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $29,780 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account to the Council on Aging Professional and Technical Services Account for nutritional counseling and education at the Senior Center. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1398
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the use of $1,500 in available funds in the Inspectional Services Staff Development Account to establish a Food and Refreshments Account, to provide food and refreshments for staff during quarterly training sessions. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1341
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $220,560 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to the Health and Human Services Department for Tobacco Control Prevention. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1402
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Administration Division for a partnership with the City of Medford to examine the zoning and economic development potential of the parcels along Broadway that are split by the municipal boundary. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1424
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend an $18,400 grant with no new match required, from Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operating support. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1427
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,298.83 using available funds in the Human Resources Arbitration Services Account for arbitration transcription services. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1425
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,250 using available funds in the Human Resources Arbitration Services Account for arbitration services. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1419
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,207.50 using available funds in the Fire Department Professional & Technical Account for medical case management costs. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1426
| 1 | 7.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $440 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account for language testing services. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1353
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk requesting approval to release thirteen sets of Executive Session minutes as described within. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1396
| 1 | 8.2. | Officer's Communication | Fair Housing Commission conveying the Fiscal Year 2022 Fair Housing Commission Annual Report. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1405
| 1 | 8.3. | Officer's Communication | School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of Emily Ackman to the PILOT Advisory Task Force. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-1406
| 1 | 8.4. | Officer's Communication | School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of Matthew Caughey to the PILOT Advisory Task Force. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-1420
| 1 | 9.1. | License | New Drainlayer's License, JF Excavation Corp. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1421
| 1 | 9.2. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1422
| 1 | 9.3. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Meninno Construction Co. Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1423
| 1 | 9.4. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1465
| 1 | 9.5. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G Transportation, Inc, Med #70. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1462
| 1 | 9.6. | Public Event | Tareq Rantisi applying for a Public Event License for World Music Concert Series: Celebrate Diverse Somerville on October 15 from 11:30am to 4:30pm. (raindate October 22). | Approved | Pass |
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23-1463
| 1 | 9.7. | Public Event | East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Halloween BP & Pet Parade on October 28 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate October 29). | Approved | Pass |
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23-1381
| 1 | 9.8. | Public Communication | Four residents submitting comments re: item #23-0791, amending the Zoning Ordinances to include vegetated roofs. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1464
| 1 | 9.9. | Public Communication | Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) conveying the alteration of a location of a section of State highway. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-1476
| 1 | 10.1. | Order | That the Director of Mobility place NOT A THROUGH STREET signs on the Washington Street side of Franklin and Washington Avenues. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1477
| 1 | 10.2. | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer clean the sewers along Chester Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1480
| 1 | 10.3. | Order | That the Chief of Police provide a written explanation, and any accompanying documentation, of the Police Department’s receipt of GrayKey surveillance technology from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)/Boston without requiring a grant acceptance from the City Council. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1481
| 1 | 10.4. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the low-hanging plant growth overhanging the Prospect Street sidewalk over the rail right-of-way, opposite the Union Square stop. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1482
| 1 | 10.5. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services issue any appropriate citations for overgrowth at 50 Webster Avenue blocking the northbound sidewalk, and arrange for the Public Works Department to clear the growth if not removed by the property owner by Friday September 29, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1483
| 1 | 10.6. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clear weeds and vegetation on the north fence line of the city-owned lot at 217 Somerville Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1484
| 1 | 10.7. | Order | That the Director of Engineering, in conjunction with the Mayor, schedule a meeting with the Duck Village and Perry Park neighborhoods about continuing flooding problems. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1485
| 1 | 10.8. | Order | That the Chief of Police share with this Council, copies of any reports of noise complaints for Sally O'Brien's at 335 Somerville Avenue, during 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1486
| 1 | 10.9. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services, the Chief of Police and the City Clerk meet with this Council to discuss the operation of duly licensed live music venues in the city, and the applicability of the Noise Ordinance as written. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1487
| 1 | 10.10. | Order | That the City Solicitor and the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning assist in drafting an ordinance amendment prohibiting the placement of transformers and other electrical transmission infrastructure above ground within the city limits without specific approval by a Special Permit Granting Authority, or other appropriate mechanism. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-1198
| 1 | 10.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinances, Sections 3.1 Neighborhood Residence and 3.2 Urban Residence, to permit the house and triple decker building types without any conditions, and to repeal the lot depth, dwelling units per lot, and development benefits requirements. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1489
| 1 | 10.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinances to replace the text of Section 9.1.11 Residential Use Categories and revise Table 9.1.1 Permitted Uses and the corresponding permitted use table of each zoning district, in accordance with changes to Table 9.1.1, to replace the two residential use categories. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1478
| 1 | 10.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the time only extension of two months, to November 30, 2023, for the Inspectional Services Residential Property Rodent Control Program contract. | Approved | Pass |
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23-1466
| 1 | 10.14. | Officer's Communication | Licensing Commission conveying a change to the Rules and Regulations of the Somerville Licensing Commission regarding closed captioning. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-1490
| 1 | 10.15. | Officer's Communication | Chief of Police conveying supplemental information regarding items #23-1262 and #23-1263, grants from Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-1479
| 1 | 10.16. | License | New Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Garden, 273 Broadway, opening Sunday-Saturday from 10am to 2am for in-store, take-out and delivery service. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-1491
| 1 | 10.17. | Public Event | Daniel Wong applying for a Public Event License for Oak Street BP on September 30 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate October 1). | Approved | Pass |
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23-1488
| 1 | 10.18. | Public Communication | 1,136 individuals (556 residents) submitting comments re: Armory building. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-1494
| 1 | 11.1. | Order | That the Planning Board consider whether the public safety, health, convenience or welfare would be advanced by implementation of a program (a) prohibiting new installation or construction of or (b) requiring progressive removal of poles and overhead wires and associated overhead structures within all or any part or parts of the municipality, in accordance with MGL Chapter 166 Sections 22A-N. | Approved | Pass |
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