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23-0805
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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23-0806
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | |
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23-0807
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 13, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0758
| 1 | 3.1. | Grant of Location | Verizon applying for a Grant of Location to install 50 feet of conduit in Willow Avenue, from Utility Pole 198/13 to a point of pickup at 110 Willow Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0726
| 1 | 4.1. | Order | That the Director of Engineering paint a crosswalk at Washington and Franklin Streets. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0780
| 1 | 4.2. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wire tied to a street sign in front of 88 Foskett Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0781
| 1 | 4.3. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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23-0782
| 1 | 4.4. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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23-0783
| 1 | 4.5. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a pole at 336 Washington Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0787
| 1 | 4.6. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or move to a safer location, the heavy cables tied to wires and suspended above the sidewalk in front of 67-69 Merriam Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0788
| 1 | 4.7. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 143 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0789
| 1 | 4.8. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 43 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0790
| 1 | 4.9. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or relocate the wires tied around a pole in front of 21 Properzi Way, and report to this City Council who owns the poles. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0727
| 1 | 4.10. | Resolution | That the Administration provide an update on plans for Universal Basic Income/Guaranteed Income implementation and rollout. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0797
| 1 | 4.11. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Environmental Health Coordinator update this Council on spring rodent mitigation programs and SMART box phases. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0796
| 1 | 4.12. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council on the progress and timeline for establishing a safe consumption site. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0791
| 1 | 4.13. | Zoning Ordinance | Amending the Zoning Ordinances Section 10.3, Development Standards, and Table 10.4.1. to include vegetated roofs. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0720
| 1 | 4.14. | Communication | In his capacity as President, appointing Alessandra Seiter to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-0721
| 1 | 4.15. | Communication | In his capacity as President, appointing Catherine MacLean to the PILOT Advisory Task Force. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-0775
| 1 | 4.16. | Communication | In his capacity as President, appointing Alexandre Galimberti to the Municipal Compensation Advisory Board. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-0732
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 10, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0815
| 1 | 6.A.2. | Resolution | That language be added to Section 3-6 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text to include a provision subjecting the Chief Administrative Officer to reappointment and reconfirmation every two years. | Approved | |
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23-0816
| 1 | 6.A.3. | Resolution | Supporting the Charter Review Committee’s recommended Charter language in Section 6-6 requiring that the mayor submit a capital improvement program to the city council on or about October 15 of each year. | Approved | |
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23-0817
| 1 | 6.A.4. | Resolution | That the language in Section 6-3 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text be amended to include a requirement for the financial review presentation to be held on November 1. | Approved | |
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23-0818
| 1 | 6.A.5. | Resolution | That language be included in Section 6-2 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed text to change the timeline for soliciting Councilors’ budget input to the first regular City Council meeting of each calendar year. | Approved | |
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23-0819
| 1 | 6.A.6. | Resolution | That the Charter Review Committee’s proposed text be updated to move the General Fund budget submission deadline to May 15, and the School Committee budget submission to May 1 accordingly. | Approved | |
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23-0820
| 1 | 6.A.7. | Order | That Section 2-8(d) of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter be added to read: Civil Service Employees - The mayor shall refer to the city council and simultaneously file with the city clerk the name of each person the mayor desires to appoint as a member or officer of the police department or the fire department. The city council shall not unreasonably withhold confirmation of appointments, shall adhere to any merit principles identified in applicable law, including, but not limited to applicable civil service law, and shall accompany a rejection with a written statement describing the reason, which shall be delivered to and placed on file with the city clerk within 30 days of that rejection. The question on confirmation of any appointment submitted by the mayor shall not be subject to the procedure of charter objection provided in section 2-9(b) of this charter. | Approved | |
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23-0821
| 1 | 6.A.8. | Order | That Section 3-5 of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text be amended by adding the following subsection and renumbering subsection (c) to (d): (c) Civil Service Employees - The mayor may appoint, subject to confirmation, members and officers of the police department and fire department. | Approved | |
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23-0822
| 1 | 6.A.9. | Order | That Section 5-3 of the Charter Review Committee’s proposed Charter text be amended to read: The mayor and city council shall provide a review to be made of all municipal employee compensation at 5-year intervals to ensure compensation is distributed equitably across all municipal employees and to the greatest extent possible compensation is sufficient to live in the city examine whether compensation reflects principles of equity and to the greatest extent possible is sufficient for municipal employees to live in the city. This review shall be made by a special committee to be established by ordinance, and the initial review shall be implemented as provided in Section 9-7(b). | Approved | |
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23-0731
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 9, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0359
| 1 | 6.B.2. | Order | That the City Solicitor advise this Council regarding the city's ability to use General Funds for a mass medical debt relief program. | Work completed | |
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23-0549
| 1 | 6.B.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,000 from the Fire Department Salaries Account to the Fire Alarm Overtime Account to cover a deficit in the Fire Alarm Overtime account. | Approved | |
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23-0643
| 1 | 6.B.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for PMA Consultants LLC, for owner's project manager (OPM) services for the Building Master Plan project. | Approved | |
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23-0655
| 1 | 6.B.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $17,590.52 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Economic Development Division Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Administration Personal Services Account to fund a grants and procurement analyst position. | Approved | |
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23-0656
| 1 | 6.B.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $27,200 from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) Housing Division Personal Services Account to the OSPCD Administration Division Personal Services Account to fund temporary salaries to cover the OSPCD special counsel vacancy. | Approved | |
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23-0661
| 1 | 6.B.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $17,950 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Department for produce for the Mobile Market. | Withdrawn | |
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23-0668
| 1 | 6.B.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $65,040 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the traffic safety program. | Approved | |
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23-0673
| 1 | 6.B.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $26,279.51 from the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the Supervised Consumption Plan. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0728
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on May 4, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0458
| 1 | 6.C.2. | Order | That the Director of Economic Development update this Council on the implementation of the Union Square Covenant, which includes local and veterans preference in hiring. | Work completed | |
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23-0730
| 1 | 6.D.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 8, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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22-0565
| 1 | 6.D.2. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council on the average time it takes for residents to have solar panels installed, identify the bottlenecks in this process, and discuss how this process can be streamlined and accelerated. | Work completed | |
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22-0569
| 1 | 6.D.3. | Order | That the Director of Planning & Zoning and the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment report on strategies to integrate and implement photovoltaics, weatherization, and electrification in Historic Properties. | Work completed | |
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22-0687
| 1 | 6.D.4. | Order | That the appropriate staff update this Council on the status of the community gardens and discuss opportunities to create a mutual aid garden. | Work completed | |
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22-0828
| 1 | 6.D.5. | Order | That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry update this Council on plans to dramatically increase the number of trees in Foss Park. | Work completed | |
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22-0951
| 1 | 6.D.6. | Order | That the Director of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on any plans for a municipal composting program. | Work completed | |
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23-0217
| 1 | 6.D.7. | Order | That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry, the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment, and the Director of Communications and Community Engagement discuss with this Council, opportunities to increase communication and education of residents on the impact of black swallow-wort and how to effectively remove and dispose of it. | Work completed | |
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23-0729
| 1 | 6.E.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on May 8, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0327
| 1 | 6.E.2. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove the wires wrapped around the pole near 57 Atherton Street and report to the City Council who owns the pole. | Work completed | |
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23-0722
| 1 | 6.F.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting in Joint Session with the School Committee's Finance and Facilities Subcommittee on May 1, 2023. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1927
| 1 | 6.F.2. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the current noise readings of the mechanical systems on the roof of the East Somerville Community School and verify that they are in compliance with Noise Control Ordinance regulations. | Work completed | |
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23-0144
| 1 | 6.F.3. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on issues with the High School Field House track flooring material and bleachers. | Work completed | |
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23-0145
| 1 | 6.F.4. | Order | That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management explain the selections of surface materials for school parks and playgrounds. | Work completed | |
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23-0479
| 1 | 6.F.5. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management clarify the phases for the programming, design and development of the Winter Hill and Brown School Renovation/Reconstruction in the CIP Presentation shared with this Council on March 9, 2023. | Work completed | |
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23-0481
| 1 | 6.F.6. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management identify department staff allocated to the School Building Feasibility Study, and the projected time commitment of this staff for the duration of the study. | Work completed | |
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23-0609
| 1 | 6.F.7. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the Building Conditions Analysis and Renovation Potential Assessment of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and provide a schedule of the projected completion of this analysis and assessment. | Work completed | |
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23-0718
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $104,247.14 from the Bikeshare Stabilization fund for new stations at 5 Middlesex Ave and 10-50 Prospect St. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0725
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to extend the contract with the Mystic River Watershed Association for Blessing of the Bay Park Revitalization Phase 2 for an additional 24 months. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0772
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $17,950 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to the Health and Human Services Department to restructure the food security coalition. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0606
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,063.14 grant, with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation for staff attendance at the Designing Cities 2023 conference. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0792
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Colin Curzi to the Historic Preservation Commission. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0793
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Denise Price to the Historic Preservation Commission. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0795
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Coughlin to the Historic Preservation Commission. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0777
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting to appear to introduce Lammis Vargas, Chief Administrative Officer. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0778
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting to appear with consultant Donald Jacobs, to provide information regarding the Classification and Compensation Study. | Laid on the table | |
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23-0550
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | Director of Water and Sewer conveying the FY 2024 Water & Sewer Rate proposal. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0786
| 1 | 8.2. | Officer's Communication | Director of Communications and Community Engagement conveying the process for language access requests. | Placed on file | Pass |
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23-0794
| 1 | 8.3. | Officer's Communication | City Clerk submitting amendments to the proposed charter to address scrivener's errors. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0773
| 1 | 9.1. | License | New Automatic Amusement Device License, The Public, 563 Broadway, 6 devices. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0774
| 1 | 9.2. | License | New Billiards and Bowling License, The Public, 563 Broadway, 2 pool tables. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0739
| 1 | 9.3. | License | New Drainlayer's License, J.J. Phelan & Son Co. Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0737
| 1 | 9.4. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Coastal Landscape Management. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0769
| 1 | 9.5. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0738
| 1 | 9.6. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, DOG Excavation. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0740
| 1 | 9.7. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hydra Tech, Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0741
| 1 | 9.8. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry & Construction Inc. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0768
| 1 | 9.9. | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0771
| 1 | 9.10. | License | New Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Hwy, opening for 24/7 operation for take-out and delivery services. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0802
| 1 | 9.11. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0784
| 1 | 9.12. | License | Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 282 Somerville Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0742
| 1 | 9.13. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie St. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0804
| 1 | 9.14. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0743
| 1 | 9.15. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0744
| 1 | 9.16. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms #2469, 701 Somerville Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0745
| 1 | 9.17. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Good Gas, 343 Medford St. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0746
| 1 | 9.18. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair Inc, 583 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0747
| 1 | 9.19. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 23R Inner Belt Rd. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0748
| 1 | 9.20. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 70R Third Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0749
| 1 | 9.21. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services LLC, 132 Washington St. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0801
| 1 | 9.22. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0750
| 1 | 9.23. | License | Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul Company of Boston, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0751
| 1 | 9.24. | License | Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0752
| 1 | 9.25. | License | New Garage License, Zone Kar, 166 Boston Ave, 2 cars inside, 4 outside for mechanical repairs only, Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat & Sun closed. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0770
| 1 | 9.26. | License | Renewing Garage License, Boston Sand and Gravel Company, 492R Rutherford Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0753
| 1 | 9.27. | License | Renewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0800
| 1 | 9.28. | License | Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes St. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0799
| 1 | 9.29. | License | Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc, 71 Linwood St. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0754
| 1 | 9.30. | License | Renewing Garage License, M. Korson & Co., Inc, 91 Washington St. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0755
| 1 | 9.31. | License | Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0756
| 1 | 9.32. | License | Renewing Garage License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0757
| 1 | 9.33. | License | Renewing Garage License, Webster Auto Body, 69 Webster Ave. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0759
| 1 | 9.34. | License | Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market Company #2575, 275 Beacon St. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0803
| 1 | 9.35. | License | Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange, 238 Elm St. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0767
| 1 | 9.36. | License | Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Kay Jewelers Outlet #2962, 360 Artisan Way. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0760
| 1 | 9.37. | Public Event | Jeff Kaufman applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Morrison on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 14). | Approved | Pass |
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23-0761
| 1 | 9.38. | Public Event | Claire Crowther applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Morgan on May 13 from 4pm to 6pm (raindate May 14). | Approved | Pass |
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23-0785
| 1 | 9.39. | Public Event | Peter Montague applying for a Public Event License for Madison St BP on May 20 from 8am to 8:30pm (raindate May 21). | Approved | Pass |
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23-0762
| 1 | 9.40. | Public Event | Rachel Powe applying for a Public Event License for Leonard St/Walker St BP on June 3 from 9am to 6pm (raindate June 4). | Approved | Pass |
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23-0763
| 1 | 9.41. | Public Event | Elisabeth Adams applying for a Public Event License for Berkeley St BP on June 4 from 3pm to 9pm (raindate June 11). | Approved | Pass |
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23-0776
| 1 | 9.42. | Public Event | Sarah Pappas applying for a Public Event License for Dimick/Marion Streets Mural Repainting on June 24 from 8am to 8pm (raindate June 25). | Approved | Pass |
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23-0764
| 1 | 9.43. | Public Event | Avir Waxman applying for a Public Event License for Summit Ave BP on July 1 from 10am to 10pm (raindate July 2). | Approved | Pass |
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23-0765
| 1 | 9.44. | Public Event | Yessenia Lopez applying for a Public Event License for St Benedict: A mile with Jesus on July 9 from 10:30am to 1pm. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0766
| 1 | 9.45. | Public Event | Alex Pickert applying for a Public Event License for NICE on July 21, 22 & 23 from 10am to 12am. | Approved | Pass |
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23-0724
| 1 | 9.46. | Public Communication | 138 registered voters submitting a petition requesting a public hearing regarding transparency in the development process. | Laid on the table | |
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23-0798
| 1 | 9.47. | Public Communication | Community Action Agency of Somerville (CAAS) conveying a report on housing advocacy efforts. | Placed on file and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0809
| 1 | 10.1. | Order | That this City Council conduct a public hearing on the programming, planning and design process and schedule for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and the Benjamin Brown School. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0810
| 1 | 10.2. | Order | That the Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning re-evaluate the Green Score (Section 10.4) in the Zoning Ordinances for Neighborhood Residential Districts and consider implementing a percentage for pervious and green space requirements. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0811
| 1 | 10.3. | Order | That the Director of Planning, Preservation & Zoning reconsider the height limits in Neighborhood Residence (NR) Districts, as listed in section 10.2.2.c Arbor or Trellis, to align with the minimum floor to floor heights for each principal building type. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0812
| 1 | 10.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,000 from the City Clerk Salaries Account to the City Clerk R&M - Software Account to expand the digital accessibility and archiving of the Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinances. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0823
| 1 | 10.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,000 from the Clerk of Committees Salaries - Monthly Account to the City Clerk R&M - Software Account to expand the digital accessibility and archiving of the Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinances. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0808
| 1 | 10.6. | Public Event | Francesca Broekman applying for a Public Event License for Holi Festival on May 14 from 1pm to 5pm (raindate June 4 & June 11). | Approved | Pass |
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23-0826
| 1 | 11.1. | Resolution | That language be added to the appropriate section of the Charter Review Committee's proposed Charter text to include a provision subjecting the City Solicitor to reappointment and reconfirmation every two years. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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23-0827
| 1 | 11.2. | Ordinance | Amending Section 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances, Salary Ranges, to provide cost-of-living adjustments for School Committee Members and City Councilors. | Referred for recommendation | |
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23-0828
| 1 | 11.3. | Order | That this City Council be thoughtful, respectful, and professional in communication with staff and refrain from personal attacks. | Approved | Pass |
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