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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/11/2024 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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24-1049 11.1.Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Roll call Video Video
24-1050 11.2.RemembrancesRemembrances.Approved  Action details Video Video
24-1051 11.3.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 30, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1052 11.4.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 13, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1053 11.5.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 20, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1054 11.6.MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 25, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1030 12.1.CitationCommending Gene Brune on the auspicious occasion of his 95th birthday.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1012 13.1.Grant of LocationComcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 55 feet of conduit in North Street, from Utility Pole 190/4 to a point of pickup at 34 North Street.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1023 13.2.Grant of LocationEversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 1,488 feet of conduit and three proposed manholes, as follows: Starting from MH25391, at the intersection of Prospect Street and Webster Avenue, to 169 Tremont Street; from proposed MH32362, located at the intersection of Tremont Street and Webster Avenue, to existing MH30846 located at the intersection of Windsor Place and Columbia Street; from MH32362 connecting conduit to existing MH13072 and existing MH4118 located at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Columbia Street.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1029 14.1.OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of SomerPromise and the Out of School Time Coordinator, report to the City Council on the status of children and teen participation in the summer recreation and education programs.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
24-1032 14.2.OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council how to serve residents through an ongoing transit equity program when the Taxi to Health program funding ends in October.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
24-1033 14.3.ResolutionThat the Director of the Somerville Housing Authority discuss the Family Self Sufficiency Program, which assists public housing residents to reach financial goals, and how to expand its purpose, presence and usage.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
24-1034 14.4.OrderThat the Director of Economic Development discuss outdoor seating policies and fees, especially pertaining to small businesses.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
24-1035 14.5.OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the area at the intersection of Broadway and Glen Street for rodent activity.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
24-1036 14.6.ResolutionThat the Somerville City Council reaffirm its opposition to lateral hires in the Fire Department.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0987 15.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Deed and Maintenance Agreement for Leonard Grimes Park at 31 Tufts Street.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1024 16.A.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 2, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-0894 16.A.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Johnson to the position of Firefighter.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-0895 16.A.3.Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the promotion of James M. Donovan to the position of Deputy Police Chief.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1025 16.B.1.Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on July 9, 2024.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1055 17.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an exemption for Indira Evora under MGL c268A, s20(b).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1056 17.2.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an exemption for Gabrielle Vieira under MGL c268A, s20(b).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1028 17.3.Mayor's CommunicationConveying updates to item 24-0987, Mayor requesting approval of a Deed and Maintenance Agreement for Leonard Grimes Park at 31 Tufts Street.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
24-1037 17.4.Mayor's CommunicationConveying a memorandum regarding items 24-0216 and 24-0988.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
24-1038 17.5.Mayor's CommunicationConveying a proposal to increase the Community Preservation Act surcharge.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
24-1039 19.1.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, D&R General Contracting.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1040 19.2.LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions Inc.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1043 19.3.LicenseNew Garage License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor St, 242 vehicles inside, 0 vehicles outside for storing vehicles only, 7 days a week 24 hours.Referred for recommendation  Action details Video Video
24-1041 19.4.LicenseRenewing Garage License, GE Auto Repair, 631 Somerville Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1042 19.5.LicenseRenewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1044 19.6.LicenseNew Sign/Awning License, CultureHouse, 101 Franklin St, 5 signs.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1045 19.7.LicenseNew Sign/Awning License, CultureHouse, 134 Washington St, 16 signs.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1046 19.8.Public EventSomerville Public Library applying for a Public Event License for ComixCon 2024 on July 20 from 9am to 5pm (raindate July 27).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1022 19.9.Public EventGet To The Gig Boston applying for a Public Event License for NICE, a fest on July 26, July 27, July 28, and July 29 from 8am to 10pm (raindates August 3 and August 4).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1047 19.10.Public EventSomerville Public Library applying for a Public Event License for Family Movie on the Lawn: Elemental on August 14 from 6pm to 10pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1020 19.11.Public EventSuzannah Blass applying for a Public Event License for Summit Avenue BP on August 24 from 11am to 7pm (raindate August 25).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1021 19.12.Public EventEast Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Summer in the Park: Back to School on August 24 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate August 25).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1019 19.13.Public EventSomerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for Spark of the Revolution on September 1 from 9am to 2pm (raindate September 8).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1018 19.14.Public EventMathias Neuber applying for a Public Event License for Electric Avenue BP on September 7 from 11am to 6pm (raindate September 8).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1048 19.15.Public EventArts Council applying for a Public Event License for Evolution of Hip Hop on September 7 from 2pm to 9:30pm (raindate September 14).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1017 19.16.Public EventArts Council applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Rock and Roll Yard Sale on September 8 from 7am to 7pm (raindate September 15).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1016 19.17.Public EventSociety of S.S. Cosmas & Damian of Somerville & Cambridge applying for a Public Event License for Procession for S.S. Cosmas & Damian on September 8 from 2:30pm to 6:30pm (raindate September 15).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1014 19.18.Public EventHelen Corrigan applying for a Public Event License for Irving Street BP on September 14 from 11am to 8:30pm (raindate September 15).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1015 19.19.Public EventNancy Mader applying for a Public Event License for Robinson Street BP on September 14 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate September 15).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1013 19.20.Public EventNelson Salazar applying for a Public Event License for Virginia Street BP on September 15 from 2:30pm to 9pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1057 110.1.CommunicationConveying a report of the Children's Cabinet.Placed on filePass Action details Video Video
24-1058 110.2.ResolutionThat the Administration and this Council work with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to address long-standing issues with service reliability with the Union Square (D-line) branch of the Green Line.Approved and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
24-1068 110.3.ResolutionIn support of social cannabis consumption.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1069 110.4.ResolutionIn support of statewide natural psychedelics therapy.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1070 110.5.ResolutionRecognizing July 15-21 as the Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1063 110.6.LicenseNew Sign/Awning License, Union Square Main Streets, 1 Bow Market Way, 4 signs.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1071 110.7.Public EventCommunications and Community Engagement applying for a Public Event License for Ward 5 Slice of the City on July 22 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1061 110.8.Public EventPeter Jehlen applying for a Public Event License for OPENAIR Circus on August 2 from 4pm to 9:30pm and on August 3 and 4 from 12pm to 5:30pm.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1060 110.9.Public EventKimberly Ford applying for a Public Event License for Francis St BP on August 3 from 1pm to 10pm (raindate August 10).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1059 110.10.Public EventPriscilla Ribeiro applying for a Public Event License for National Night Out on August 6 from 10am to 11pm (raindate August 7).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1064 110.11.Public EventSomerville Education Foundation applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Food Nation Celebration on September 6 from 3pm to 10pm (raindate September 13).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1065 110.12.Public EventKids Like You and Me applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Underground Pop Arts and Performance Showcase on September 14 from 12pm to 6pm (raindate September 15).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1067 110.13.Public EventBrandon Wilson applying for a Public Event License for Josephine Ave BP on September 14 from 1:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate September 15).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1066 110.14.Public EventNels Nelson applying for a Public Event License for Munroe St. Playtime on September 14 from 2pm to 11pm (raindate September 15).ApprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1062 110.15.Public CommunicationJarred Johnson submitting comments re: Green Line Extension.Placed on file and sent for discussionPass Action details Video Video
24-0216 111.1.Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to accept and expend a $39,000 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to the Fire Department for the installation of security cameras for fire stations.ApprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1072 111.2.ResolutionThat the Administration and the Director of Human Resources notify this council whenever: a director-level job becomes vacant; a director-level job is posted; and a director-level hire is made, including the start date.ApprovedPass Action details Video Video