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24-1474
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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24-1475
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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24-1476
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 12, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1435
| 1 | 3.1. | Grant of Location | Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 34 feet of conduit in Foley Street, from an existing communications manhole to a point of pickup near 350 Assembly Row. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1436
| 1 | 3.2. | Grant of Location | Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue, from Manhole 20647 to a point of pickup at 453 Somerville Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1464
| 1 | 4.1. | Order | That the Director of Parking and the Director of Mobility install ALL-WAY STOP signs and safety measures at the Cedar Street intersection with the Community Path. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1463
| 1 | 4.2. | Resolution | That city departments ensure timely communication and coordination for field line painting. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1465
| 1 | 4.3. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install a raised crosswalk at the intersection of Cedar Street and the Community Path. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1466
| 1 | 4.4. | Order | That the Director of Mobility explore ways to make the intersection of Gilman and Aldrich Streets safer, including adding clear signage and painting. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1467
| 1 | 4.5. | Resolution | In support of Ballot Question 2. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1375
| 1 | 5.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of an Open Space Access Easement at 5 Middlesex Avenue and Harold Cohen Way. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1469
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 2, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1170
| 1 | 6.A.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Shumeane Benford to the position of Chief of Police. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1226
| 1 | 6.A.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Courtney Brunson to the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1232
| 1 | 6.A.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lynn Richards to the Planning Board. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1470
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on October 3, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0042
| 1 | 6.B.2. | Order | That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment provide this Council with any updated plans and timelines for a municipal composting program. | Work completed | |
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24-1198
| 1 | 6.B.3. | Order | That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment discuss with this Council the next steps for implementing the Climate Forward Plan. | Work completed | |
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24-1468
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on September 30, 2024. | Approved | Pass |
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24-0203
| 1 | 6.C.2. | Order | That the Environmental Health Coordinator discuss the current contract with the pest control company that administers the city's rat abatement program. | Work completed | |
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24-1035
| 1 | 6.C.3. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the area at the intersection of Broadway and Glen Street for rodent activity. | Work completed | |
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24-1275
| 1 | 6.C.4. | Order | That the City Solicitor review Ordinance 11-038 (Rodent Control) and provide opinions for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues on 1. whether city inspectors may enter onto private property; 2. how much time must elapse subsequent to the issuance of a citation for the city to “cause the work to be performed and charge the owner of the property and place a lien against the property for expenses incurred"; and 3. the minimum amount of time that may be imposed pursuant to 11-038 (e). | Work completed | |
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24-1277
| 1 | 6.C.5. | Order | That the Environmental Health Manager prepare a written report for the next meeting of this Council’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues, on the number of Residential Rodent Control Assistance Program requests submitted from January 1, 2024 to date, including the average waiting time for inspections and bait station installation and a plan of action to expedite the process. | Work completed | |
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24-1457
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 6-97 of the Code of Ordinances to change the effective date for the Fossil Fuel Free Ordinance. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1447
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 3.2.6 Building Types of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the building types permitted in the Neighborhood Residence (NR) zoning district to also be permitted in the Urban Residence (UR) zoning district. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1448
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1 and 11.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to improve the regulation of bicycle parking. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1460
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, 4-6, 8, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for laboratory uses and buildings. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1461
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, 3-6, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for arts and creative enterprise, office, and residential uses. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1458
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting that this Council rescind item #23-0977, an appropriation of $1,300,000, from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for a Feasibility Study. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1459
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $1,300,000 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for a feasibility study to renovate or construct a new building to serve the needs of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and that such new construction may also accommodate the enrollment needs of the Benjamin G. Brown School. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1334
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to create the Prospect Street Traffic Conditions Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the fund of $262,000 from the Union Square RELP Master Developer LLC to satisfy special permit conditions. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1335
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $262,000 from the Prospect Street Traffic Conditions Stabilization Fund to implement the conditions of Planning Board case PB 2019-04. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1430
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $542,675 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Open Space Reserve Fund for the development of the ArtFarm park improvement project. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1431
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the transfer of $174,776 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Open Space Reserve. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1374
| 1 | 7.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the approval of a time-only contract extension for three years with a new expiration date of 9/1/2027, for the Somerville Hispanic Association for community development for restoration of 59 Cross Street. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1434
| 1 | 7.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $310,100 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for resilience hubs. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1377
| 1 | 7.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Transportation to the Mobility Division for an East Somerville soundwall feasibility study. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1410
| 1 | 7.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $33,940.50 grant from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1445
| 1 | 7.16. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept a donation of equipment valued at $15,000 with no new match required, from the City of Boston Department of Emergency Management to the Department of Public Works for two trailers. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1443
| 1 | 7.17. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $48,930.22 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1429
| 1 | 7.18. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $24,802.06 using available funds in the Information Technology Cellular & Paging Services and Leased - Photocopier Equipment Accounts for cellular and copier services. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1444
| 1 | 7.19. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $60 using available funds in the Department of Public Works License Reimbursement Account for employee reimbursement for hoisting licensing. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1417
| 1 | 7.20. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $45.97 using available funds in the City Clerk Maintenance Contract Account for printer/copier service. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1372
| 1 | 7.21. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | Pass |
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24-1376
| 1 | 7.22. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | Pass |
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24-1433
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | City Solicitor responding to item #24-1275, an Order that the City Solicitor review and provide opinions regarding Ordinance 11-038 (Rodent Control) . | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1455
| 1 | 8.2. | Officer's Communication | SomerStat Director conveying an update on the Happiness Survey. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1437
| 1 | 9.1. | License | Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1438
| 1 | 9.2. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia Street. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1456
| 1 | 9.3. | License | Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1450
| 1 | 9.4. | Public Event | Republic Fitness applying for a Public Event License for Republic Fitness Saturday Morning Outdoor Yoga Class on October 12, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16, and November 23 from 9am to 11:30am. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1451
| 1 | 9.5. | Public Event | David Margolin applying for a Public Event License for Highland Road BP 2024 on October 13 from 3pm to 7:30pm (raindate October 20). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1462
| 1 | 9.6. | Public Event | Alexandra Feldman applying for a Public Event License for School Street BP on October 19 from 11am to 6pm (raindate October 26). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1452
| 1 | 9.7. | Public Event | Garlic Enthusiasts MetroWest applying for a Public Event License for Poly Pumpkin Spice Meetup on October 19 from 12:30pm to 5pm (raindate October 26). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1439
| 1 | 9.8. | Public Event | Daniel Wong applying for a Public Event License for Oak Street BP on October 19 from 1:30pm to 7pm (raindate October 20). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1440
| 1 | 9.9. | Public Event | Emily Hardt applying for a Public Event License for Endicott Avenue & Neighborhood BP on October 20 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate October 27). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1441
| 1 | 9.10. | Public Event | Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Truck O' Treat on October 24 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate October 31). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1453
| 1 | 9.11. | Public Event | Kelsey Coffin applying for a Public Event License for Partridge Ave Halloween Party on October 27 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate October 31). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1442
| 1 | 9.12. | Public Event | Danielle Angelillo applying for a Public Event License for Halloween BP on October 31 from 3pm to 9pm. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1454
| 1 | 9.13. | Public Event | Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Free Clothing Store on November 16 from 8am to 4pm (raindate November 17). | Approved | Pass |
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24-1449
| 1 | 9.14. | Public Communication | Harris Berenholz submitting comments re: ceasefire. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1479
| 1 | 10.1. | Resolution | In support of safety and transparency on public transit. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1480
| 1 | 10.2. | Resolution | That the Administration explore opportunities to utilize the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Catalyst Fund to spur new housing acquisition or production, particularly in the Winter Hill, Gilman Square, and East Somerville neighborhoods. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1481
| 1 | 10.3. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the streetlights along Mystic Avenue between the Medford line and Temple Street. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1482
| 1 | 10.4. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install STOP signs making the intersections of Temple Street and the following streets 4-way stops: Bailey Road, Governor Winthrop Road, Puritan Avenue, Putnam Street, and Ten Hills Road. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1483
| 1 | 10.5. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install a flashing STOP sign on Puritan Avenue at its intersection with Temple Street. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1484
| 1 | 10.6. | Order | That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Medford Street between Central and School Streets. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1486
| 1 | 10.7. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before this Council to discuss the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)’s application to the Mass Architectural Access Board, on behalf of the City of Somerville, to circumvent Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1488
| 1 | 10.8. | Order | That the Director of Economic Development appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the immediate plans and short-term response efforts to best support and sustain small businesses, post-COVID. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1489
| 1 | 10.9. | Order | That the Chief of Police and the Director of Human Resources appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the current crossing guard staffing numbers and the recruitment plan for the 2024/2025 school year. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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24-1490
| 1 | 10.10. | Communication | Conveying information regarding the Construction Advisory Group. | Placed on file | Pass |
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24-1477
| 1 | 10.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of an easement for a pedestrian bridge over the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line. | Referred for recommendation | |
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24-1478
| 1 | 10.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of an open space access agreement for 5 Middlesex Avenue and Harold Cohen Way. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1487
| 1 | 10.13. | Public Event | Ani Ajemian applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Heath on October 27 from 1pm to 9pm. | Approved | Pass |
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24-1485
| 1 | 10.14. | Public Communication | Eileen Carranza submitting comments re: leaf blowers. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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