211730
| 1 | 211730 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on April 12, 2021. | Approved | |
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211724
| 1 | 211724 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on April 13, 2021. | Approved as amended | |
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211728
| 1 | 211728 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 13, 2021. | Approved | |
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211726
| 1 | 211726 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on April 14, 2021. | Approved | |
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211729
| 1 | 211729 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 15, 2021. | Approved | |
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211725
| 1 | 211725 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 20, 2021. | Approved | |
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211707
| 1 | 211707 | Communication | Reporting on a recent meeting of the Children's Cabinet. | Placed on file | |
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211695
| 1 | 211695 | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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211696
| 1 | 211696 | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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211697
| 1 | 211697 | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 25, 2021. | Approved | |
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211792
| 1 | 211792 | Public Communication | Dana Friesen submitting comments re: police funding. | Placed on file | |
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211753
| 1 | 211753 | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility. | Approved | |
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211754
| 1 | 211754 | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons. | Approved | |
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211755
| 1 | 211755 | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions. | Approved | |
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211752
| 1 | 211752 | License | New Drainlayer's License, Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC. | Approved | |
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211756
| 1 | 211756 | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. | Approved | |
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211781
| 1 | 211781 | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St. | Approved | |
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211757
| 1 | 211757 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. | Approved | |
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211758
| 1 | 211758 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway. | Approved | |
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211761
| 1 | 211761 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave. | Approved | |
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211759
| 1 | 211759 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St. | Approved | |
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211760
| 1 | 211760 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. | Approved | |
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211762
| 1 | 211762 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. | Approved | |
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211779
| 1 | 211779 | License | New Garage License, Greentown Labs Inc, 444 Somerville Avenue, 4 autos inside, 0 outside for vehicle repairs only, operating Mon-Sun: 7am-8pm. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211763
| 1 | 211763 | License | Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way. | Approved | |
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211764
| 1 | 211764 | License | Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way. | Approved | |
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211765
| 1 | 211765 | License | Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St. | Approved | |
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211766
| 1 | 211766 | License | Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd. | Approved | |
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211767
| 1 | 211767 | License | Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. | Approved | |
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211768
| 1 | 211768 | License | Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St. | Approved | |
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211769
| 1 | 211769 | License | Renewing Garage License, Car Zone LLC, 486 Columbia St. | Approved | |
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211770
| 1 | 211770 | License | Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave. | Approved | |
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211771
| 1 | 211771 | License | Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. | Approved | |
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211772
| 1 | 211772 | License | Renewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. | Approved | |
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211773
| 1 | 211773 | License | Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street. | Approved | |
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211774
| 1 | 211774 | License | Renewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. | Approved | |
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211775
| 1 | 211775 | License | Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St. | Approved | |
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211776
| 1 | 211776 | License | Renewing Garage License, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. | Approved | |
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211777
| 1 | 211777 | License | Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. | Approved | |
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211782
| 1 | 211782 | License | Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. | Approved | |
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211786
| 1 | 211786 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60. | Approved | |
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211791
| 1 | 211791 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90. | Approved | |
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211784
| 1 | 211784 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89. | Approved | |
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211790
| 1 | 211790 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80. | Approved | |
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211789
| 1 | 211789 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87. | Approved | |
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211788
| 1 | 211788 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #69,71. | Approved | |
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211785
| 1 | 211785 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93. | Approved | |
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211783
| 1 | 211783 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans, Med #15. | Approved | |
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211787
| 1 | 211787 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62. | Approved | |
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211780
| 1 | 211780 | License | Sign/Awning Permit. Suitcase the Studio, 153 Washington St, 2 flat signs. | Approved | |
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211700
| 1 | 211700 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Verizon to install 100 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 44/65 to an existing handhole near 16 Broadway. | Approved | |
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211701
| 1 | 211701 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Verizon to install 85 feet of conduit in Pennsylvania Ave, from Manhole 117 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Vermont Ave. | Approved | |
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211703
| 1 | 211703 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Verizon to install 45 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 307 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Rush St. | Approved | |
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211704
| 1 | 211704 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Verizon to install 40 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 315 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Kenneson Road. | Approved | |
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211702
| 1 | 211702 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Verizon to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 44/87 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Temple St. | Approved | |
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211699
| 1 | 211699 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Comcast to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Utility Pole 220/1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 1244 Broadway. | Approved | |
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211751
| 1 | 211751 | Public Event | Public Event License, Davis Sq Farmers Market, Day St-Herbert St Parking Lot, Wednesdays May 19- Nov 24, 8am-7pm. | Approved | |
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211778
| 1 | 211778 | License | Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | |
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211794
| 1 | 211794 | Public Event | Public Event License, Union Sq Farmers Market, Somerville Ave from Carlton St to Hawkins St, Saturdays May 15-Nov 20, 6:45am-2pm. | Approved | |
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211796
| 1 | 211796 | Public Communication | Vickie Choitz and Tom Bent submitting comments re: #211210, appointing Colleen Moran to the Municipal Job Creation and Retention Board of Trustees. | Placed on file | |
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211795
| 1 | 211795 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29. | Approved | |
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211795
| 2 | 211795 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211803
| 2 | 211803 | Order | That the Director of Engineering paint a new crosswalk at the corner of Pearl Street and Jasper Street. | Approved | |
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211800
| 2 | 211800 | Order | That the Director of SPCD research possible funding for a guaranteed income program, quantify the number of households that could qualify, and create a trial to support qualifying low-income single parent households with children. | Approved | |
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211794
| 2 | 211794 | Public Event | Public Event License, Union Sq Farmers Market, Somerville Ave from Carlton St to Hawkins St, Saturdays May 15-Nov 20, 6:45am-2pm. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211801
| 2 | 211801 | Resolution | That the Mayor and the Director of Health and Human Services update the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on the Covid-19 public health emergency and the city’s response (following on #209798). | Approved | |
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211802
| 2 | 211802 | Order | That the Director of Housing Stability discuss with this Council proactive measures to inform tenants in inclusionary housing units of their rights and the resources available to them. | Approved | |
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211793
| 2 | 211793 | Resolution | That representatives of Boston Carting appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to address concerns raised in an attached anonymous letter dated April 15, 2021. | Approved | |
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211798
| 2 | 211798 | Resolution | That the Mayor, the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police and this Council collaborate with the State Delegation and community advocates to pressure the MA Department of Transportation to implement traffic safety improvements to McGrath Highway and Mystic Avenue to prevent more pedestrian deaths. | Approved | |
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211799
| 2 | 211799 | Order | That #203004 and #208901, regarding traffic dangers to pedestrians on Mystic Avenue and McGrath Highway, be discharged from the Public Health and Public Safety Committee and sent to the Traffic and Parking Committee. | Approved | |
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211778
| 2 | 211778 | License | Renewing Garage License, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211727
| 2 | 211727 | Order | That the Director of SPCD work with the Somerville Community Corp to update this Council quarterly on property upkeep and maintenance for the 100 homes program. | Approved | |
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211751
| 2 | 211751 | Public Event | Public Event License, Davis Sq Farmers Market, Day St-Herbert St Parking Lot, Wednesdays May 19- Nov 24, 8am-7pm. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211699
| 2 | 211699 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Comcast to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Utility Pole 220/1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 1244 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211702
| 2 | 211702 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Verizon to install 80 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 44/87 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Temple St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211704
| 2 | 211704 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Verizon to install 40 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 315 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Kenneson Road. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211703
| 2 | 211703 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Verizon to install 45 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 307 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Broadway and Rush St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211701
| 2 | 211701 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Verizon to install 85 feet of conduit in Pennsylvania Ave, from Manhole 117 to an existing handhole near the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Vermont Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211700
| 2 | 211700 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Verizon to install 100 feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 44/65 to an existing handhole near 16 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211780
| 2 | 211780 | License | Sign/Awning Permit. Suitcase the Studio, 153 Washington St, 2 flat signs. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211787
| 2 | 211787 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211783
| 2 | 211783 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans, Med #15. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211785
| 2 | 211785 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211788
| 2 | 211788 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #69,71. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211789
| 2 | 211789 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211790
| 2 | 211790 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #80. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211784
| 2 | 211784 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211791
| 2 | 211791 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, WWJKK Inc, Med #90. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211786
| 2 | 211786 | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211782
| 2 | 211782 | License | Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211777
| 2 | 211777 | License | Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211776
| 2 | 211776 | License | Renewing Garage License, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211775
| 2 | 211775 | License | Renewing Garage License, Four Wheels Auto, 83 Albion St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211774
| 2 | 211774 | License | Renewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211773
| 2 | 211773 | License | Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes Street. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211772
| 2 | 211772 | License | Renewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211771
| 2 | 211771 | License | Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211770
| 2 | 211770 | License | Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel, 492 Rutherford Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211769
| 2 | 211769 | License | Renewing Garage License, Car Zone LLC, 486 Columbia St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211768
| 2 | 211768 | License | Renewing Garage License, Auto Plus, 229 Lowell St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211767
| 2 | 211767 | License | Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211766
| 2 | 211766 | License | Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 333 Great River Rd. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211765
| 2 | 211765 | License | Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 479 Canal St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211764
| 2 | 211764 | License | Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 445 Artisan Way. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211763
| 2 | 211763 | License | Renewing Garage License, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 355 Artisan Way. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211762
| 2 | 211762 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211760
| 2 | 211760 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211759
| 2 | 211759 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet, 229 Lowell St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211761
| 2 | 211761 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211758
| 2 | 211758 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, 583 Broadway. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211757
| 2 | 211757 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto, 3 Craigie St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211781
| 2 | 211781 | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Domino's Pizza, 201 Elm St. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211756
| 2 | 211756 | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211752
| 2 | 211752 | License | New Drainlayer's License, Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211755
| 2 | 211755 | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211754
| 2 | 211754 | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, EB Rotondi and Sons. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211753
| 2 | 211753 | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Atlantic Excavation and Utility. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211721
| 2 | 211721 | Order | That the City Clerk invite the proprietor(s) of Boston Carting to meet with this Council and the Commissioner of Public Works to discuss recent concerns about vehicle maintenance and direct city communication. | Approved | |
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211720
| 2 | 211720 | Order | That the Directors of Inspectional Services and Public Works address with Boston Carting, any lack of adherence to their contract regarding the upkeep, safety standards, and practices of their fleet. | Approved | |
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211719
| 2 | 211719 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lights at 31-33 Bailey Road. | Approved | |
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211718
| 2 | 211718 | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer discuss with the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works the notification process regarding non-emergency work. | Approved | |
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211723
| 2 | 211723 | Order | That the Chief Fire Engineer discuss the current apparatus maintenance status with this Council. | Approved | |
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211722
| 2 | 211722 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the current city contract for trash and recycling disposal services. | Approved | |
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211698
| 2 | 211698 | Citation | Commending the Elizabeth Peabody House on the auspicious occasion of its 125th anniversary of support to the families of our community. | Approved | |
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211709
| 2 | 211709 | Ordinance | Submitting a revised Leaf Blower Ordinance regulating the use of leaf blowers. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211710
| 2 | 211710 | Order | That the Directors of SPCD and Communications work with the Police, the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Pedestrian Transit Advisory Committee to implement a “Stop on the Line Every Time” traffic safety public education and enforcement campaign. | Approved | |
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211711
| 2 | 211711 | Order | That the Director of SPCD work with the Police Department, especially the Traffic Division, to train all Officers on Vision Zero. | Approved | |
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211712
| 2 | 211712 | Order | That the Chief of Police report to this Council on steps taken to train and incentivize Detail Officers to enforce traffic laws when they observe motorists driving unsafely. | Approved | |
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211713
| 2 | 211713 | Resolution | That the Administration advise this Council on a plan to improve the consistency of staffing attendance for especially dangerous Traffic Management Plans, including the current Belmont Street traffic detour. | Approved | |
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211714
| 2 | 211714 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works advise employees not to staple signs onto trees. | Approved | |
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211715
| 2 | 211715 | Order | That the Directors of SPCD and Health and Human Services discuss options for the Somerville Homeless Coalition and other community based organizations who need public spaces for engagement centers to meet unsheltered people in a safe and private environment. | Approved | |
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211716
| 2 | 211716 | Order | That the Directors of Health and Human Services and Infrastructure and Asset Management advise this Council whether gender neutral bathrooms are available in all public K-8 schools, as requested by middle schoolers. | Approved | |
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211717
| 2 | 211717 | Order | That the Director of Personnel discuss city-wide training plans to promote skills and professional development for all employees. | Approved | |
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211708
| 2 | 211708 | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services update the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, in writing and in person, on what steps have been taken and are planned to provide services to our neighbors experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and addiction. | Approved | |
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211705
| 2 | 211705 | Resolution | Supporting the I AM bill (H.2354 & S.1445), to increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters and public schools. | Approved | |
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211706
| 2 | 211706 | Order | That the Directors of Engineering and Public Works discuss with the Housing and Community Development Committee, painting bright colors or stripes on the new slanted sidewalks along Medford Street, from Lowell Street to Pearl Street, to make them more visible. | Approved | |
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211706
| 3 | 211706 | Order | That the Directors of Engineering and Public Works discuss with the Housing and Community Development Committee, painting bright colors or stripes on the new slanted sidewalks along Medford Street, from Lowell Street to Pearl Street, to make them more visible. | Approved | |
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211746
| 3 | 211746 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Megan Kearns to the Conservation Commission. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211747
| 3 | 211747 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Holly Simione to the Commission for Person with Disabilities. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211749
| 3 | 211749 | Communication | Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #211451 re: re-opening basketball hoops at parks and playgrounds. | Placed on file | |
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211750
| 3 | 211750 | Communication | Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #211452 re: re-opening parks and playgrounds. | Placed on file | |
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211617
| 3 | 211617 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Gill as Director of Personnel. | Approved | |
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208901
| 3 | 208901 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police update this Council on what is being done in the wake of the two deaths in two different hit and run incidents on Mystic Avenue. | Recommended to be sent for discussion | |
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211732
| 3 | 211732 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $233,614 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Police Personal Services Account, to fund a new collective bargaining agreement with the Somerville Police Employees Association. | Approved | |
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211717
| 3 | 211717 | Order | That the Director of Personnel discuss city-wide training plans to promote skills and professional development for all employees. | Approved | |
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211731
| 3 | 211731 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $2,718,676.20 from the Receipts Reserved-Sale of Real Estate Account to Debt Service, to pay principal and interest due on land acquisition bond anticipation notes for Union Square DIF properties. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211722
| 3 | 211722 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the current city contract for trash and recycling disposal services. | Approved | |
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211736
| 3 | 211736 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Connor Colbert to the position of Reserve Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211737
| 3 | 211737 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nicholas Halloran to the position of Reserve Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211738
| 3 | 211738 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Higgins to the position of Reserve Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211739
| 3 | 211739 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jason Kenney to the position of Reserve Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211740
| 3 | 211740 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sean Marquis to the position of Reserve Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211741
| 3 | 211741 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel O'Donnell to the position of Reserve Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211742
| 3 | 211742 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jeffrey Querusio to the position of Reserve Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211743
| 3 | 211743 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Patrick Soares to the position of Reserve Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211744
| 3 | 211744 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew Sullivan to the position of Reserve Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211745
| 3 | 211745 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brittany Taylor to the position of Reserve Firefighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211720
| 3 | 211720 | Order | That the Directors of Inspectional Services and Public Works address with Boston Carting, any lack of adherence to their contract regarding the upkeep, safety standards, and practices of their fleet. | Approved | |
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211721
| 3 | 211721 | Order | That the City Clerk invite the proprietor(s) of Boston Carting to meet with this Council and the Commissioner of Public Works to discuss recent concerns about vehicle maintenance and direct city communication. | Approved | |
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211727
| 3 | 211727 | Order | That the Director of SPCD work with the Somerville Community Corp to update this Council quarterly on property upkeep and maintenance for the 100 homes program. | Approved | |
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211793
| 3 | 211793 | Resolution | That representatives of Boston Carting appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to address concerns raised in an attached anonymous letter dated April 15, 2021. | Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation | |
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211802
| 3 | 211802 | Order | That the Director of Housing Stability discuss with this Council proactive measures to inform tenants in inclusionary housing units of their rights and the resources available to them. | Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation | |
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211800
| 3 | 211800 | Order | That the Director of SPCD research possible funding for a guaranteed income program, quantify the number of households that could qualify, and create a trial to support qualifying low-income single parent households with children. | Approved | |
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211797
| 4 | 211797 | Mayor's Request | Special Counsel submitting a draft Memorandum of Agreement between this Council and the Redevelopment Authority. | Approved | |
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211245
| 4 | 211245 | Order | That this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development discuss with the Director of Economic Development and the Chair of the Licensing Commission the creation of a public education campaign focusing on copycat restaurants and their impact on the community. | Work completed | |
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209499
| 4 | 209499 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Candace Cooper as Director of Personnel. | Placed on file | |
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209496
| 4 | 209496 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management. | Placed on file | |
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211732
| 4 | 211732 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $233,614 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Police Personal Services Account, to fund a new collective bargaining agreement with the Somerville Police Employees Association. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211582
| 4 | 211582 | Order | That the Acting Director of Personnel discuss with the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee such topics as the external investigations process, increasing diverse staff hiring, and the nearly 100 current job vacancies (including over 40 union positions). | Work completed | |
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211301
| 4 | 211301 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Chad Whiting as Director of Water and Sewer. | Approved | |
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211748
| 4 | 211748 | Mayor's Request | Requesting to discuss with this Council siting a Fire Station in the Assembly Square neighborhood. | Referred for recommendation | |
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204274
| 4 | 204274 | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Board's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters in six weeks to present a plan for vendor contracts, constituent communications and the day to day operation of the department. | Work completed | |
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204900
| 4 | 204900 | Communication | Requesting the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management. | Placed on file | |
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207400
| 4 | 207400 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management. | Placed on file | |
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209508
| 4 | 209508 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fred Massaro as Director of Capital Projects. | Approved | |
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209513
| 4 | 209513 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rich Raiche as Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management. | Approved | |
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209514
| 4 | 209514 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Fosbrook as City Engineer. | Placed on file | |
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211228
| 4 | 211228 | Order | That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council's Committee on Housing and Community Development how the 100 Homes program works for property upkeep and maintenance. | Work completed | |
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211294
| 4 | 211294 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fred Massaro as Director of Capital Projects. | Approved | |
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211295
| 4 | 211295 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rich Raiche as Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management. | Approved | |
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211617
| 4 | 211617 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Gill as Director of Personnel. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211750
| 4 | 211750 | Communication | Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #211452 re: re-opening parks and playgrounds. | Placed on file | |
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211426
| 4 | 211426 | Order | That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council the changes that are being considered, or could be considered, in MBTA bus routes to better serve bus riders following the opening of 5 new Green Line stations this year. | Work completed | |
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211456
| 4 | 211456 | Order | That the attached March 12, 2021 vacancy list be referred the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters for discussion. | Work completed | |
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211482
| 4 | 211482 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Postlewaite as City Engineer. | Approved | |
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211482
| 5 | 211482 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Postlewaite as City Engineer. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211735
| 5 | 211735 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for Design Technique for construction administration at the West Branch Library through 6/30/21. | Approved | |
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211734
| 5 | 211734 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only extension for Designlab for construction administration at the West Branch Library until 8/31/21. | Approved | |
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211295
| 5 | 211295 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rich Raiche as Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211294
| 5 | 211294 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fred Massaro as Director of Capital Projects. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211210
| 5 | 211210 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Colleen Moran to the Municipal Job Creation and Retention Board of Trustees. | Approved | |
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207502
| 5 | 207502 | Order | That the Director of SPCD discuss the plans and process to advocate for Somerville transit priorities as part of the MBTA Better Bus Project, including advocacy for a North/South bus route and reduced fares for income-eligible riders, and against fare hikes. | Work completed | |
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209045
| 5 | 209045 | Public Communication | Rachel Turek submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling. | Work completed | |
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208586
| 5 | 208586 | Officer's Communication | Director of Water and Sewer submitting a communication re: the exemption of water and sewer charges for owner-occupied homes. | Work completed | |
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211301
| 5 | 211301 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Chad Whiting as Director of Water and Sewer. | Mayoral Approval | |
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211733
| 5 | 211733 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund in order to implement interim traffic and pedestrian safety improvements at Powderhouse Circle. | Referred for recommendation | |
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211797
| 5 | 211797 | Mayor's Request | Special Counsel submitting a draft Memorandum of Agreement between this Council and the Redevelopment Authority. | Mayoral Approval | |
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210900
| 6 | 210900 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on previously discussed plans to reconfigure the Powder House Traffic Circle. | Work completed | |
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208448
| 6 | 208448 | Public Communication | 2 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling. | Work completed | |
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208227
| 6 | 208227 | Public Communication | 3 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling. | Work completed | |
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