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25-0840
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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25-0841
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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25-0842
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 27, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0839
| 1 | 4.1. | Order | That the Director of Mobility update the traffic signal equipment at the intersection of Rogers Avenue and Boston Avenue. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0742
| 1 | 5.1. | Order | That the City Solicitor appear before this City Council to discuss the proposed Charter currently in the Mayor's office and update this Council on its progress. | Laid on the table | |
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25-0774
| 1 | 5.2. | Home Rule Petition | Proposing a Home Rule Petition to establish a charter for the City of Somerville. | Laid on the table | |
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25-0820
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on April 16, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0463
| 1 | 6.A.2. | Order | That the Director of Human Resources, Director of Parking, Director of Mobility and Chief of Police respond to the recent incidents of four children being hit by cars in the past few months on their paths to school. | Work completed | |
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25-0464
| 1 | 6.A.3. | Order | That the Chief of Police report on the current number of regularly staffed crossing guards throughout the city and the total number of crossing guard positions currently available. | Work completed | |
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25-0825
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on April 17, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0782
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 15, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1686
| 1 | 6.C.2. | Order | That the City Solicitor confirm whether an LGBTQ Legal Services Stabilization Fund can be created to pay fees associated with gendered document changes and potential court sealing of records associated with such documents. | Approved and sent for discussion | |
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25-0066
| 1 | 6.C.3. | Order | That this Council discuss proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance, as outlined in item #24-0493. | Work completed | |
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25-0257
| 1 | 6.C.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-304 through 2-310 of the Code of Ordinances to update the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. | Ordinance ordained | Pass |
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25-0270
| 1 | 6.C.5. | Communication | Conveying the cost of changes to identity documents, in support of item #24-1686. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | |
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25-0336
| 1 | 6.C.6. | Public Communication | Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition submitting comments re: item #24-1686, creation of an LGBTQ Legal Services Stabilization Fund. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | |
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25-0379
| 1 | 6.C.7. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services enforce Section 11-111 of the Code of Ordinances - Registration and maintenance of vacant property, in light of the recent collapse of 316 Somerville Avenue. | Approved and sent for discussion | |
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25-0452
| 1 | 6.C.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Hudl Focus cameras. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0483
| 1 | 6.C.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G, Section 3D(a), to authorize the city to impose a community impact fee of 3% of the total amount of rent upon each transfer of occupancy of “Professionally-managed units”. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0484
| 1 | 6.C.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 64G, Section 3D(b), to authorize the city to impose the community impact allowed under Chapter 3D(a) of G.L. c. 64G, on each transfer of occupancy of a short-term rental unit in a two- or three-family dwelling, that includes the operator’s primary residence. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0752
| 1 | 6.C.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Hudl Focus cameras. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0779
| 1 | 6.D.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on April 14, 2025. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0233
| 1 | 6.D.2. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works work with relevant city staff to develop a prioritization and tracking system of 311 requests to maintain optimal school building conditions and proactively address potential concerns. | Work completed | |
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25-0466
| 1 | 6.D.3. | Order | That the Director of Parks and Recreation report on the process by which Ginny Smithers Pool patrons are promptly notified of pool cancellations or schedule changes, including any modifications that could be made to that process in light of the March 2025 temporary pool closure. | Work completed | |
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25-0602
| 1 | 6.D.4. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update and timeline for repairs to damaged play structures at the Capuano Early Education Center schoolyard. | Work completed | |
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25-0603
| 1 | 6.D.5. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works plant natural turf in the muddy greenspace area at the Capuano Early Education Center in advance of the May 3 Family Fun Day celebration for the Capuano’s 20th anniversary. | Work completed | |
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25-0642
| 1 | 6.D.6. | Order | That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the continued closure of Ginny Smithers Sanders Pool and address the lack of communication with users of the pool. | Work completed | |
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25-0781
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the City of Somerville to employ automated enforcement of certain traffic violations. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0524
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to create the Chestnut Street Multimodal Safety Stabilization Fund and accept a payment of $99,127 from the developer of 100 Chestnut Street to implement multimodal safety and access improvements. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0651
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $1,468,693 from the Community Preservation Act Affordable Housing Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0652
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund to the CPA Open Space Land Acquisition Fund. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0399
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Community Preservation Act Budgeted Reserve and Open Space Reserve for improvements to Dilboy Auxiliary Fields. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0398
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the transfer of $55,631 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Open Space Reserve. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0683
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $61,301.89 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for replacement of cameras. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0674
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $35,300 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for upgrades to the Emergency Operation Center. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0823
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $8,149.84 grant with no new match required from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of firefighting gear for new recruits. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0686
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $12,430.19 using available funds in the Police Department In Service Training, Professional & Technical Services, Repairs to Radio Alarm, and Public Safety Supplies accounts. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0833
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kerrey Kahn to the position of Firefighter. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0834
| 1 | 7.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Steven Flythe to the position of Firefighter. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0838
| 1 | 7.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Hudl Focus cameras. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0831
| 1 | 7.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of an exemption for Selam Woldemariam as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(d). | Approved | Pass |
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25-0832
| 1 | 7.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of an exemption for Erin McGovern as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(d). | Approved | Pass |
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25-0837
| 1 | 7.16. | Mayor's Communication | Conveying the updated 2024 Surveillance Technology Annual Report. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0822
| 1 | 7.17. | Mayor's Communication | Proclaiming April 2025 to be Arab American Heritage Month. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0824
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | City Solicitor requesting approval to retain Verrill Dana, LLP, as outside legal counsel with respect to Combined Sewer Overflow Control matters. | Referred for recommendation | |
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25-0750
| 1 | 8.2. | Officer's Communication | Council on Aging Director conveying a presentation regarding the Somerville Senior Community Survey, with the UMass Boston Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0784
| 1 | 8.3. | Officer's Communication | American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Director conveying an update on the obligation and current status of ARPA funds. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0829
| 1 | 8.4. | Officer's Communication | Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #25-0269, #25-0129, #25-1460, #25-0128, and #25-0131. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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25-0786
| 1 | 9.1. | License | New Drainlayer's License, RJV Construction Corporation. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0787
| 1 | 9.2. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Alfa Excavation Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0788
| 1 | 9.3. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, M.T. Mayo Corp. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0789
| 1 | 9.4. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Super Service Today Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0790
| 1 | 9.5. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0791
| 1 | 9.6. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto Inc., 3 Craigie St. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0792
| 1 | 9.7. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet Company, 229 Lowell St. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0793
| 1 | 9.8. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0794
| 1 | 9.9. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor St. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0795
| 1 | 9.10. | License | Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0796
| 1 | 9.11. | License | Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul Company of Boston, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0797
| 1 | 9.12. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington St. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0798
| 1 | 9.13. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change AB0001, 182 Washington St. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0799
| 1 | 9.14. | License | Renewing Garage License, Arco Tire Auto Service Repair LLC, 18 Clarendon Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0800
| 1 | 9.15. | License | Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83A Albion St. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0801
| 1 | 9.16. | License | Renewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0802
| 1 | 9.17. | License | Renewing Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0803
| 1 | 9.18. | License | Renewing Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166 Boston Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0804
| 1 | 9.19. | License | Renewing Garage License, Somerville Auto Center, 193 Somerville Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0805
| 1 | 9.20. | License | Renewing Garage License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change AB0001, 182 Washington St. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0806
| 1 | 9.21. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation Inc, Med. #3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,46. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0811
| 1 | 9.22. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab Inc, Med. #60. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0809
| 1 | 9.23. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow TNC of Somerville, Med. #27,33,34,35,36,37,38,53,54,67,68. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0812
| 1 | 9.24. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab Inc, Med. #82. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0807
| 1 | 9.25. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LaFoi Taxi Inc, Med. #20. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0808
| 1 | 9.26. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi Inc, Med. #21,22,23,24,25,26,91. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0810
| 1 | 9.27. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Mount Pleasant Taxi Inc, Med. #28,30,31,32,39,40,41,42,43. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0817
| 1 | 9.28. | Public Event | Friends of the Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Community Growing Center 2025 Event Calendar from April through December for various times. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0818
| 1 | 9.29. | Public Event | Communications and Community Engagement Department applying for a Public Event License for Slice of the City Series on various dates between May 1-21 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0819
| 1 | 9.30. | Public Event | Mobility Division applying for a Public Event License for Western Pearl Street Reconstruction Concept Design Open House on May 7 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm (raindate May 8). | Approved | Pass |
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25-0814
| 1 | 9.31. | Public Event | Mass Farmers Markets applying for a Public Event License for Davis Square Farmer's Market on every Wednesday from May 21 through November 26 from 10am to 7pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0815
| 1 | 9.32. | Public Event | Somerville Sports Club applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Sports Club Annual Holy Spirit Feast on May 25 from 9:30am to 1:30pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0816
| 1 | 9.33. | Public Event | Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for Som250 - Revolutionary Tours on May 25-27 from 8:00am to 4:30pm. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0827
| 1 | 9.34. | Public Communication | Four residents submitting comments re: Founders Memorial Skating Rink. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0828
| 1 | 9.35. | Public Communication | Daniel Brenner submitting comments re: Benton Road. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0830
| 1 | 9.36. | Public Communication | Jenn Harrington submitting comments re: salaries. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0835
| 1 | 9.37. | Public Communication | Tufts Advancing Civic Thought In Our Nation (ACTION) submitting comments re: STEM Advocacy. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0843
| 1 | 9.38. | Public Communication | 480 individuals submitting comments re: Israel. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0851
| 1 | 10.1. | Resolution | Declaring April 21 to April 27, 2025, to be Greek Spirit Week. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0844
| 1 | 10.2. | License | New Drainlayer's License, Garrick Santo Landscape. | Approved | Pass |
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25-0845
| 1 | 10.3. | Public Event | Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on May 10 from 10:30am to 7pm (raindate May 11). | Approved | Pass |
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25-0847
| 1 | 10.4. | Public Communication | 284 individuals submitting comments re: Israel. | Placed on file | Pass |
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25-0858
| 1 | 11.1. | Order | In support of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in schools. | Approved | Pass |
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