208394
| 1 | 208394 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on May 29, 2019. | Approved | |
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208393
| 1 | 208393 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Licenses & Permits, meeting on May 29, 2019. | Approved | |
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208391
| 1 | 208391 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 30, 2019. | Approved | |
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208389
| 1 | 208389 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on June 3, 2019. | Approved | |
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208390
| 1 | 208390 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 4, 2019. | Approved | |
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208349
| 1 | 208349 | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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208350
| 1 | 208350 | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, May 9, 2019. | Approved | |
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208355
| 1 | 208355 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 133 feet of conduit in Chestnut St from Manhole #27931 to a point of pickup at 28 Fitchburg St. | Laid on the table | |
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208356
| 1 | 208356 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit in Beacon St from Utility Pole 24/13 to a point of pickup at 104 Beacon St. | Laid on the table | |
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208357
| 1 | 208357 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 28 feet of conduit in Thorndike St from Utility Pole 333/5 to a point of pickup at the Community Bike Path. | Approved | |
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208358
| 1 | 208358 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 23 feet of conduit in Chester Ave from Utility Pole 64/0 to a point of pickup at 141 Cross St. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208359
| 1 | 208359 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 2 feet of conduit in Professors Row, from Utility Pole 289/9 to a point of pickup at the rear of 161 Packard Ave. | Approved | |
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208432
| 1 | 208432 | Public Event | Public Event License, Connexion Church Pentecost in the Park, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 9, 9:30AM-12:45PM (interim approval granted). | Approved | |
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208433
| 1 | 208433 | Public Event | Public Event License, Columbus Ave Block Party, from Warren Ave to Walnut St, Jun 20, 4:30-9:30PM (raindate Jun 27). | Approved | |
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208434
| 1 | 208434 | Public Event | Public Event License, Family Fun Day, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Jun 22, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jun 23). | Approved | |
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208435
| 1 | 208435 | Public Event | Public Event License, St Benedict Parish Corpus Christi Procession, Sidewalks from Hathorn St to Assembly Row, Jun 23, 1-2:30PM. | Approved | |
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208436
| 1 | 208436 | Public Event | Public Event License, MA Health Connector Day of Coverage, Statue Park, Jun 27, 10:30AM-12:30PM (raindate Aug 13). | Approved | |
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208437
| 1 | 208437 | Public Event | Public Event License, Eastman Rd Block Party, Jun 27, 6-11PM (raindate Jun 28). | Approved | |
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208438
| 1 | 208438 | Public Event | Public Event License, Harrison St Block Party, between Ivaloo St and Kent St, Jul 13, Noon-5PM (raindate Jul 14). | Approved | |
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208439
| 1 | 208439 | Public Event | Public Event License, Lowden Ave Block Party, between Kidder Ave and Foskett St, Jul 13, Noon-7PM (raindate Jul 14). | Approved | |
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208440
| 1 | 208440 | Public Event | Public Event License, Franklin Ave Block Party, between Washington St and Franklin St, Jul 21, 2-7PM. | Approved | |
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208441
| 1 | 208441 | Public Event | Public Event License, Electric Ave Block Party, between Packard Ave and Mason St, Sep 7, 11AM-6PM. | Approved | |
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208442
| 1 | 208442 | Public Event | Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Corn Toss Tournament, Trum Field, Sep 14, 8AM-6PM (raindate Sep 15). | Approved | |
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208443
| 1 | 208443 | Public Event | Public Event License, Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale, Statue Park, Sep 21, 7AM-1:15PM. | Approved | |
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208444
| 1 | 208444 | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St. | Approved | |
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208445
| 1 | 208445 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway. | Approved | |
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208446
| 1 | 208446 | Public Communication | MA Office of Consumer Affairs reporting on a recent audit of used car dealers' compliance with the Lemon Law posting requirements. | Placed on file | |
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208447
| 1 | 208447 | Public Communication | 9 residents submitting comments re: protected bike lanes. | Placed on file | |
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208448
| 1 | 208448 | Public Communication | 2 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling. | Placed on file | |
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208449
| 1 | 208449 | Public Communication | 7 residents submitting comments re: removing the State Flag from City Hall. | Placed on file | |
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208450
| 1 | 208450 | Public Communication | Our Revolution Somerville submitting comments re: #207923, the proposed Welcoming Community Ordinance. | Placed on file | |
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208451
| 1 | 208451 | Public Communication | Matthew Shuman submitting comments re: #207461 and #207498, Tree Protection Ordinances. | Placed on file | |
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208462
| 1 | 208462 | Public Event | Public Event License, Hayroad Productions Filming, Assembly Row between Foley St and Canal St, Jun 16, 7AM-1PM (raindate Jun 23). | Approved | |
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208463
| 1 | 208463 | License | Renewing Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave. | Approved | |
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208464
| 1 | 208464 | License | Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave. | Approved | |
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208465
| 1 | 208465 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave. | Approved | |
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208466
| 1 | 208466 | License | New Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol, 179 Broadway, 3 tables, 12 seats. | Approved | |
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208467
| 1 | 208467 | License | New Outdoor Seating License, Vinal Bakery, 222 Somerville Ave, 4 tables, 4 seats, 1 bench. | Approved | |
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208467
| 2 | 208467 | License | New Outdoor Seating License, Vinal Bakery, 222 Somerville Ave, 4 tables, 4 seats, 1 bench. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208468
| 2 | 208468 | Resolution | For a unified response to a potential FCC rule change that could allow cable companies to charge in-kind services, such as the channels that carry local programs, against the franchise fee. | Approved | |
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208466
| 2 | 208466 | License | New Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol, 179 Broadway, 3 tables, 12 seats. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208465
| 2 | 208465 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Sally O'Brien's, 335 Somerville Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208464
| 2 | 208464 | License | Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208463
| 2 | 208463 | License | Renewing Garage License, JN Phillips Auto Glass, 47 Webster Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208462
| 2 | 208462 | Public Event | Public Event License, Hayroad Productions Filming, Assembly Row between Foley St and Canal St, Jun 16, 7AM-1PM (raindate Jun 23). | Mayoral Approval | |
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208452
| 2 | 208452 | Resolution | That the Climate Coalition of Somerville present on the topic of Biodiversity as part of the continuing education series to the City Council. | Approved | |
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208460
| 2 | 208460 | Mayor's Communication | Conveying the June 2019 General Fund Capital Investment Plan. | Placed on file | |
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208453
| 2 | 208453 | Order | Ordering, in her capacity as Acting Mayor for recreational marijuana establishments, that the Director of SPCD appear before the City Council to review the process. | Laid on the table | |
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208454
| 2 | 208454 | Resolution | Supporting H.2865, An Act to Establish a Net Zero Energy Stretch Code. | Approved | |
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208455
| 2 | 208455 | Order | That the Chief Assessor advise the Ward 7 Councilor of the number of residential tax exemptions by Ward for FY16, FY17, FY18, and FY19, by June 27, 2019. | Approved | |
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208456
| 2 | 208456 | Order | That the Director of SPCD install traffic dampening features on Victoria Street. | Approved | |
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208457
| 2 | 208457 | Order | That the Director of SPCD prioritize paving Holland Street for FY20. | Approved | |
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208445
| 2 | 208445 | License | Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco, 44 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208444
| 2 | 208444 | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208443
| 2 | 208443 | Public Event | Public Event License, Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale, Statue Park, Sep 21, 7AM-1:15PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208442
| 2 | 208442 | Public Event | Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Corn Toss Tournament, Trum Field, Sep 14, 8AM-6PM (raindate Sep 15). | Mayoral Approval | |
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208441
| 2 | 208441 | Public Event | Public Event License, Electric Ave Block Party, between Packard Ave and Mason St, Sep 7, 11AM-6PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208440
| 2 | 208440 | Public Event | Public Event License, Franklin Ave Block Party, between Washington St and Franklin St, Jul 21, 2-7PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208439
| 2 | 208439 | Public Event | Public Event License, Lowden Ave Block Party, between Kidder Ave and Foskett St, Jul 13, Noon-7PM (raindate Jul 14). | Mayoral Approval | |
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208438
| 2 | 208438 | Public Event | Public Event License, Harrison St Block Party, between Ivaloo St and Kent St, Jul 13, Noon-5PM (raindate Jul 14). | Mayoral Approval | |
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208437
| 2 | 208437 | Public Event | Public Event License, Eastman Rd Block Party, Jun 27, 6-11PM (raindate Jun 28). | Mayoral Approval | |
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208436
| 2 | 208436 | Public Event | Public Event License, MA Health Connector Day of Coverage, Statue Park, Jun 27, 10:30AM-12:30PM (raindate Aug 13). | Mayoral Approval | |
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208435
| 2 | 208435 | Public Event | Public Event License, St Benedict Parish Corpus Christi Procession, Sidewalks from Hathorn St to Assembly Row, Jun 23, 1-2:30PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208434
| 2 | 208434 | Public Event | Public Event License, Family Fun Day, Trum Field and Franey Rd, Jun 22, 10AM-5PM (raindate Jun 23). | Mayoral Approval | |
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208433
| 2 | 208433 | Public Event | Public Event License, Columbus Ave Block Party, from Warren Ave to Walnut St, Jun 20, 4:30-9:30PM (raindate Jun 27). | Mayoral Approval | |
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208432
| 2 | 208432 | Public Event | Public Event License, Connexion Church Pentecost in the Park, Chuckie Harris Park, Jun 9, 9:30AM-12:45PM (interim approval granted). | Mayoral Approval | |
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208359
| 2 | 208359 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 2 feet of conduit in Professors Row, from Utility Pole 289/9 to a point of pickup at the rear of 161 Packard Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208357
| 2 | 208357 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 28 feet of conduit in Thorndike St from Utility Pole 333/5 to a point of pickup at the Community Bike Path. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208351
| 2 | 208351 | Citation | Commending Leo Martini, who is retiring after 31 years of distinguished service to the City as a Police Officer. | Approved | |
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208352
| 2 | 208352 | Citation | Commending Jonathan Bernstein, who is retiring after 27 years of dedicated service to the Pre-School Program at the Elizabeth Peabody House. | Approved | |
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208353
| 2 | 208353 | Citation | Commending Max Nadeau, who served with distinction as the student representative on the High School Building Committee for four years, until his graduation last week. | Approved | |
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208354
| 2 | 208354 | Citation | Congratulating the Somerville Community Corporation on 50 years of outstanding efforts to sustain affordability for Somerville's most vulnerable residents. | Approved | |
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208360
| 2 | 208360 | Order | That the Chief of Police, the Director of Health and Human Services, the Director of Parks and Recreation and other relevant groups appear before the Public Health and Public Safety Committee to discuss strategies to prevent youth violence and gun possession. | Approved | |
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208361
| 2 | 208361 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Streetscape and Public Space Planner work together to expand the native milkweed program initiated by activists to more public spaces, where appropriate, to expand green space and encourage the growth of monarch butterflies. | Approved | |
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208362
| 2 | 208362 | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Sustainability and the Environment create a water preservation program to encourage water preservation among residents and limit water bills. | Approved | |
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208363
| 2 | 208363 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Water and Sewer inspect the sewers and roadway by 156 Pearl Street for foul odors and take appropriate action. | Approved | |
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208364
| 2 | 208364 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works reinstall lights on trees along East Broadway. | Approved | |
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208365
| 2 | 208365 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking Department place a NOT A THROUGH STREET sign at the corner of George Street and Broadway to advise drivers that the road circles back to Broadway. | Approved | |
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208366
| 2 | 208366 | Order | That the Chief of Police order directed patrols around the East Somerville Library, Harris Park, and the walkway on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Cross Street East, to address public drinking and urination. | Approved | |
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208367
| 2 | 208367 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking enforce the 48-hour parking rule on Wisconsin Avenue. | Approved | |
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208368
| 2 | 208368 | Order | That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the commercial trash barrels on Wisconsin Avenue, behind Broadway businesses, and issue fines if appropriate. | Approved | |
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208369
| 2 | 208369 | Order | That the Chief Fire Engineer replace the missing fire alarm box on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Cross Street East. | Approved | |
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208370
| 2 | 208370 | Order | That the Environmental Health Coordinator address rodent boroughs by the city trees on Pearl Street near the East Somerville Community School. | Approved | |
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208371
| 2 | 208371 | Order | That the Environmental Health Coordinator address rodent issues by 46 and 56 Franklin Avenue and 15 Minnesota Avenue. | Approved | |
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208372
| 2 | 208372 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works address the large pothole at Washington Street and Tufts Street. | Approved | |
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208373
| 2 | 208373 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and/or the Director of Communication request that the appropriate state agency add signs on Washington Street indicating business are open, as was done for Ball Square. | Approved | |
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208374
| 2 | 208374 | Order | That the Director of SPCD coordinate with Cambridge and other neighboring communities on any existing or planned road detours and construction projects that will impact Somerville, especially alternative traffic routes around Somerville construction projects. | Approved | |
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208375
| 2 | 208375 | Order | That the Director of Communications create an online and paper sign-up for any citywide event, to make it easy to email them the bus schedule and any other last-minute details. | Approved | |
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208376
| 2 | 208376 | Order | That the Director of Communications post the bus schedule for any city-wide event online along with a phone number to call. | Approved | |
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208377
| 2 | 208377 | Resolution | Supporting House Bill 1538 and Senate Bill 1385, providing for a moratorium on government use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance technologies. | Approved | |
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208378
| 2 | 208378 | Order | That the Director of SPCD install traffic calming infrastructure on Morrison Avenue, such as a speed bump between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, as soon as possible to protect pedestrians crossing Morrison Avenue, especially at Highland Road near Lexington Park and the Community Path. | Approved | |
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208379
| 2 | 208379 | Order | That the Director of SPCD follow up with the Ward 5 City Councilor on the meeting with residents of Partridge Avenue in January about traffic calming. | Approved | |
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208380
| 2 | 208380 | Order | That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment report to this Council on Newton’s electricity aggregation program that provides as the standard service 60% of its electricity from renewable sources, and whether it could be adopted here. | Approved | |
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208381
| 2 | 208381 | Order | That the Director of SPCD install 2 more U-shaped bike racks near the 3 Little Figs Café at 278 Highland Avenue. | Approved | |
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208382
| 2 | 208382 | Order | That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment and the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council the best approaches to banning or regulating plastic alcohol nip bottles, and report on any discussions that have taken place on this topic with liquor store managers and owners. | Approved | |
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208383
| 2 | 208383 | Order | That the Director of SPCD install sturdy steel posts around the southeast corner of Nunziato Park, in light of the May 25 car crash that sent a vehicle through the fence and into the picnic tables where children often gather. | Approved | |
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208384
| 2 | 208384 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking temporarily suspend the policy of not painting curbs, in order to add yellow paint and a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign to the curved sidewalk on the southeast corner of Quincy and Summer Streets, to improve visibility. (2nd request) | Approved | |
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208385
| 2 | 208385 | Order | That the Director of the Personnel provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with state Core Competency training certifications, and any other training documents, for all Animal Control Officers. | Approved | |
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208386
| 2 | 208386 | Order | That the Chief of Police provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with all animal control calls logged over the last 6 months. | Approved | |
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208387
| 2 | 208387 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes at 16 Ten Hills Road and on Bailey Road near its intersection with Ten Hills Road. | Approved | |
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208388
| 2 | 208388 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works paint the traffic light poles at the intersection of Broadway and School Street, as well as any others in the area that need painting. | Approved | |
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208395
| 2 | 208395 | Order | That the City Clerk send a letter to the State Delegation and the MBTA to encourage action on maintaining and improving bus shelters. (see #205828) | Approved | |
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208396
| 2 | 208396 | Order | That the City Clerk send a letter to the State Delegation and the MBTA to encourage action on the Route 95 bus stop. (see #204860) | Approved | |
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208392
| 2 | 208392 | Order | That the City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition to change the City Charter as it refers to Clerk of Committees positions, as referenced in #208333. | Approved | |
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208428
| 3 | 208428 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Crystal Turner to the Commission for Women. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208430
| 3 | 208430 | Communication | Director of Sustainability and Environment responding to #206783 re: protecting consumers from paying for leaked and unaccounted-for gas. | Placed on file | |
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208410
| 3 | 208410 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $67,811 from the DPW Highway Ordinary Maintenance Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the Snow Removal Deficit. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208413
| 3 | 208413 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $40,000 from the Unemployment Compensation Insurance Account to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the Snow Removal Deficit. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208412
| 3 | 208412 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $43,000 from the DPW Fleet Division to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208427
| 3 | 208427 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Lormeus to the Commission for Women. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208306
| 3 | 208306 | License | New Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St, for mechanical repairs, washing cars and operating a tow service, 15 cars outside, 9 inside, Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-3PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208429
| 3 | 208429 | Officer's Communication | The Director of Health & Human Services submitting the City's Food Action Plan. | Placed on file | |
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207253
| 3 | 207253 | Public Communication | PERAC submitting the required FY 2020 retirement system appropriation. | Work completed | |
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207691
| 3 | 207691 | License | New Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave, 9 residents. | Approved | |
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208431
| 3 | 208431 | Officer's Communication | Arts Council Director responding to #208276 re: Arts Council activities to bring pedestrians to Union Square and Ball Square during construction detours. | Placed on file | |
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208409
| 3 | 208409 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $100,000 from the Health and Life Insurance Personal Services Account to the CPA Fund. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208408
| 3 | 208408 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $285,202 from the Health Insurance Fund to the DPW Snow Removal Account to mitigate the snow removal deficit. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208407
| 3 | 208407 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $1,138,103 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208404
| 3 | 208404 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Green Line Extension Stabilization Fund. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208402
| 3 | 208402 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $1,800,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208403
| 3 | 208403 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation of $1,573,539 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208397
| 3 | 208397 | Ordinance | Requesting approval to amend Ordinances 2-322 and 2-323 re: municipal salary ranges. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208419
| 3 | 208419 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $3,846 from the Executive Administration Official Celebrations Account to the Fire Department Overtime Account to pay overtime related to the Memorial Day Celebrations. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208461
| 3 | 208461 | Officer's Communication | City Solicitor submitting a response to #207923, re: the Welcoming Community Ordinance. | Placed on file | |
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208469
| 3 | 208469 | Mayor's Request | City Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition that would authorize the City Council to appoint a Clerk of Committees and Assistant Clerks of Committees. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208398
| 4 | 208398 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation of $27,702,978 to fund the FY20 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208399
| 4 | 208399 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $2,187,778 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY20 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208400
| 4 | 208400 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation of $15,536,453 to fund the FY20 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208401
| 4 | 208401 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $1,391,805 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to subsidize the FY20 Water Enterprise Fund Budget. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208459
| 4 | 208459 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation of $660,847 from Water Retained Earnings to the Water/Sewer Stabilization Fund to fund needed capital projects. | Referred for recommendation | |
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207691
| 4 | 207691 | License | New Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave, 9 residents. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207722
| 4 | 207722 | Order | That the Director of Health discuss any information about increased exhaust odors associated with commuter rail operations. | Work completed | |
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207923
| 4 | 207923 | Ordinance | Submitting for approval the Somerville Welcoming Community Ordinance, to establish Somerville as a Welcoming Community, to declare that all are welcome here, and to increase public confidence in city government with guidelines for our voluntary involvement in federal immigration enforcement. | Ordinance ordained | |
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208123
| 4 | 208123 | Ordinance | Assistant City Solicitor responding to #207938 with a draft Ordinance to amend the terms of the members of the Planning Board. | Placed on file | |
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208174
| 4 | 208174 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Christopher Allen to the Licensing Commission. | Approved | |
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208158
| 4 | 208158 | Order | That the Administration draft language regarding medical hardship. | Work completed | |
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207545
| 4 | 207545 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Mara Santana to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. | Approved | |
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207503
| 4 | 207503 | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on opioid overdoses, including both current year deaths and historic data. | Work completed | |
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206922
| 4 | 206922 | Resolution | That the Mayor direct the Director of Personnel to immediately begin filling vacancies in the promotion hierarchy of the Police Department. | Work completed | |
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207670
| 4 | 207670 | Order | That the Chief of Police and the Director of Health and Human Services promote the drug court system and monitor cases of transfer and eligible candidates from Somerville to the court in Cambridge. | Work completed | |
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208244
| 4 | 208244 | Resolution | That the Administration consider not collecting parking meter receipts from Ball Square until March, 2020, as a way to encourage patronage to the local businesses located there. | Work completed | |
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208306
| 4 | 208306 | License | New Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St, for mechanical repairs, washing cars and operating a tow service, 15 cars outside, 9 inside, Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-3PM. | Approved as amended | |
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208421
| 4 | 208421 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $95,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health to the Health & Human Services Department for a Comprehensive School Health Grant, an annual award for 4 years. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208416
| 4 | 208416 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $17,500 within Worker's Compensation, from the Re-Employment Account to the Medical & Dental Services Account, to cover anticipated medical and dental expenses through the end of the fiscal year. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208415
| 4 | 208415 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $24,480 from the Capital Projects Personal Services Account to the Personnel Professional and Technical Services Account to hire a recruiter to find candidates for the Director of Capital Projects position. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208424
| 4 | 208424 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to create the Memorial Bench Consolidated Gift fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $4,800 from the Somerville Garden Club. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208425
| 4 | 208425 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $1,232.56 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Areas Security Initiative to the Fire Department for overtime reimbursement for Operation Vigilant Guard. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208411
| 4 | 208411 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $49,200 from the Transportation and Infrastructure Personal Services Account ($19,200) and Planning and Zoning Personal Services Account ($30,000) to the Transportation and Infrastructure Professional and Technical maintenance Account for year end engineering cleanup work at Conway Park. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208417
| 4 | 208417 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $13,549.50 from the Office of Housing Stability Personal Services Account to the SPCD Finance and Admin Personal Services Account to cover year end deficits related to mid-year staff transitions. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208414
| 4 | 208414 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $29,890.97 from the Office of Housing Stability Personal Services Account to the EPA Brownfields Program Income Account for Payment 2 of the Conway Rink Loan. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208422
| 4 | 208422 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $34,240 grant with no new match required, from the Metro North Work Place Board to the Health and Human Services Department for summer youth employment. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208418
| 5 | 208418 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $10,000 in the Office of Veterans' Services, from the Professional and Technical Services Account to the Salaries Account, to correct a salary deficit created by the retirement of staff and the payout of accrued time. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208426
| 5 | 208426 | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to apply for the FY20 PARC Grant program for the Central Hill Playground. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208420
| 5 | 208420 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $1,148.75 using available funds in the Planning and Zoning Ordinary Maintenance Account for the High School Parking Study. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208306
| 5 | 208306 | License | New Garage License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St, for mechanical repairs, washing cars and operating a tow service, 15 cars outside, 9 inside, Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-3PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208423
| 5 | 208423 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 donation from Somerville Roadrunners to the Veterans' Services Department for the 2019 Somerville Memorial Day Fireworks. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208283
| 5 | 208283 | Mayor's Request | Requesting creation of a Consolidated Gift Account to support the "One Somerville" campaign. | Approved | |
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208406
| 5 | 208406 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $122,000 from the CPA FY20 Fund open space/recreational land reserve budget and the budgeted reserve to Marka for the creation of a public park on the former Powderhouse School site. | Referred for recommendation | |
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208405
| 5 | 208405 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $300,000 from the CPA FY20 Fund to the Somerville Museum for construction of an elevator. | Referred for recommendation | |
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206396
| 5 | 206396 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and other City staff report to this Board on the Bird electric dockless scooter program and how the Administration plans to deal with it. | Work completed | |
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205933
| 5 | 205933 | Order | That the Director of SPCD inform this Board of plans to regulate or enable dockless bikes, and share information on the City’s contractual relationship with Hubway/BlueBikes. | Work completed | |
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207610
| 5 | 207610 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachel Schwarz to the Human Rights Commission. | Withdrawn | |
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207574
| 5 | 207574 | Order | That the Chief of Police develop a kindergarten pedestrian safety program for all children entering public schools. | Work completed | |
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207545
| 5 | 207545 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Mara Santana to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208174
| 5 | 208174 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Christopher Allen to the Licensing Commission. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207923
| 5 | 207923 | Ordinance | Submitting for approval the Somerville Welcoming Community Ordinance, to establish Somerville as a Welcoming Community, to declare that all are welcome here, and to increase public confidence in city government with guidelines for our voluntary involvement in federal immigration enforcement. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208458
| 5 | 208458 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the approval of the conservation restriction for the 5 Palmer parcel as required by the Community Preservation Act. | Referred for recommendation | |
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207766
| 6 | 207766 | Communication | Requesting the reappointment of William Gage to the Redevelopment Authority. | Approved | |
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208288
| 6 | 208288 | Mayor's Request | Director of Communications requesting appointment of Epstein & August, LLP as outside legal counsel in the pending cable license renewal negotiations. | Approved | |
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208281
| 6 | 208281 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Dept. of Public Health to the Fire Department for Mass Decontamination Unit equipment and training costs. | Approved | |
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208280
| 6 | 208280 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $20,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Police Department for the SOR Program. | Approved | |
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208282
| 6 | 208282 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from Project Bread to the Health & Human Services Department to support the summer meals program. | Approved | |
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207334
| 6 | 207334 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the acceptance of MGL c64G s3D(a), imposing a community impact fee of 3% on a bed and breakfast, hotel, lodging house, short-term rental, or motel. | Placed on file | |
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207335
| 6 | 207335 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the acceptance of MGL c64G s3D(b), imposing the community impact fee allowed under MGL c64G s3D(a) on each transfer of occupancy of a short-term rental unit in a 2-family or 3-family dwelling that includes the operator's primary residence. | Placed on file | |
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205934
| 6 | 205934 | Order | That the City Solicitor inform this Board of any applicable regulations related to the use of drones. | Work completed | |
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204860
| 6 | 204860 | Order | That the Director of SPCD arrange a meeting with the MBTA and this Board to discuss the elimination of the Route 95 bus stop on Mystic Avenue across from Fremont Street, and how that stop can be restored with proper lighting, markings, etc. | Work completed | |
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207102
| 6 | 207102 | Communication | City Solicitor responding to #205934 re: drone use regulations. | Work completed | |
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208283
| 6 | 208283 | Mayor's Request | Requesting creation of a Consolidated Gift Account to support the "One Somerville" campaign. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208279
| 6 | 208279 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $11,000 from the SomerPromise Professional and Technical Services Account to three Public School Accounts, to fund student programming for children and teens. | Approved | |
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208285
| 6 | 208285 | Mayor's Request | Director of Water and Sewer submitting amended proposed water and sewer rates for FY20. | Approved | |
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208324
| 6 | 208324 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $508 grant with no new match required, from the MA Sewer Rate Relief Fund to the Sewer Department for the purpose of reducing sewer rates. | Approved | |
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208324
| 7 | 208324 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $508 grant with no new match required, from the MA Sewer Rate Relief Fund to the Sewer Department for the purpose of reducing sewer rates. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208285
| 7 | 208285 | Mayor's Request | Director of Water and Sewer submitting amended proposed water and sewer rates for FY20. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208279
| 7 | 208279 | Mayor's Request | Requesting a transfer of $11,000 from the SomerPromise Professional and Technical Services Account to three Public School Accounts, to fund student programming for children and teens. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208322
| 7 | 208322 | Ordinance | Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinances 8-361 through 8-372 to revise the permitting process for Mobile Food Vendors. | Referred for recommendation | |
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205697
| 7 | 205697 | Resolution | That the Administration update this Board on a municipal ID program for all residents, including any input from local immigrant advocacy groups, residents and non-profit organizations. | Work completed | |
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205828
| 7 | 205828 | Resolution | That the Administration update this Board on maintaining bus shelters or installing new shelters, such as the #90 bus stop at Assembly Square. | Work completed | |
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206308
| 7 | 206308 | Order | That the City Solicitor draft a food truck ordinance amendment to permit food trucks with minimal disruption to current businesses. | Work completed | |
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207328
| 7 | 207328 | Order | That the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the Administration, advise this Board of the protocol for notifying the public and families when there is an incident in a public building. | Work completed | |
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207329
| 7 | 207329 | Order | That the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the Administration, advise this Board on school-related safety policies and procedures listed within. | Work completed | |
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208282
| 7 | 208282 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from Project Bread to the Health & Human Services Department to support the summer meals program. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208280
| 7 | 208280 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $20,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Police Department for the SOR Program. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208281
| 7 | 208281 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Dept. of Public Health to the Fire Department for Mass Decontamination Unit equipment and training costs. | Mayoral Approval | |
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208288
| 7 | 208288 | Mayor's Request | Director of Communications requesting appointment of Epstein & August, LLP as outside legal counsel in the pending cable license renewal negotiations. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207766
| 7 | 207766 | Communication | Requesting the reappointment of William Gage to the Redevelopment Authority. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200773
| 12 | 200773 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works describe to this Board, the rationale for treating multi-unit residences the same as single family residences for purposes of volume-based escalation of water rates. | Work completed | |
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