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22-1710
| 1 | 1.1. | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | Pass |
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22-1711
| 1 | 1.2. | Remembrances | Remembrances. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1712
| 1 | 1.3. | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 8, 2022. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1646
| 1 | 3.1. | Grant of Location | Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 35 feet of conduit in Hawthorne Street, from Utility Pole 391/3 to a point of pickup at 26 Hawthorne Street. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1647
| 1 | 3.2. | Grant of Location | Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 994 feet of conduit as follows: Starting from Manhole 0515-3107, 267 feet to a point of pickup at Buena Vista parking lot. From said manhole, 727 feet connecting three new handholes along Winter Street, College Avenue, and Winslow Avenue. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1683
| 1 | 4.1. | Order | That the Director of Housing discuss how anticipated increases in utility, heating and water bills will affect affordable housing tenants. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1684
| 1 | 4.2. | Order | That the Director of Mobility establish a neighborhood traffic plan for the area surrounding the Healey School, including Edgar Avenue, to mitigate speeding. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1685
| 1 | 4.3. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works take steps to permanently fix or replace the leaning light posts on the pedestrian boardwalk connecting Ten Hills to Assembly Row. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1686
| 1 | 4.4. | Order | That this Council work with the Administration to update the Demolition Review Ordinance and administrative process to ensure that all current inhabitants are notified, in their native language, of any proposals to demolish the building in which they reside. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1687
| 1 | 4.5. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council on plans to establish a Community Engagement Center. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1688
| 1 | 4.6. | Order | That the Director of Engineering develop safety protocols and notification requirements for any projects, planned or emergency, taking place within a determined radius of a school. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1689
| 1 | 4.7. | Order | That the Director of Engineering develop a plan to redesign the intersection of Broadway and Main Street. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1690
| 1 | 4.8. | Order | That the Director of Engineering repave Thurston Street and add speed humps. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1691
| 1 | 4.9. | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Council to address the issue of constituents reporting unusually high water bill spikes. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1692
| 1 | 4.10. | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer report to this Council, the account, purchase and usage information requested within. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1705
| 1 | 4.11. | Order | That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment update this Council on the status of household hazardous waste collection. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1699
| 1 | 6.A.1. | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | Pass |
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22-1682
| 1 | 6.B.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 6, 2022. | Approved | Pass |
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22-0674
| 1 | 6.B.2. | Resolution | That the Administration present an update on the Board and Commission recruitment process, as detailed within. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1257
| 1 | 6.B.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Mackenzie Richardson to the position of Police Sergeant. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1581
| 1 | 6.B.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Mark Atwater to the position of Firefighter. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1582
| 1 | 6.B.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zachary Avery to the position of Firefighter. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1584
| 1 | 6.B.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joseph Nutile to the position of Firefighter. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1696
| 1 | 6.C.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 29, 2022. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1516
| 1 | 6.C.2. | Order | That the Director of the Office of Housing Stability discuss the response to the ending of the eviction moratorium, and any current unmet needs of residents who are experiencing housing instability. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1697
| 1 | 6.D.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 6, 2022. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1698
| 1 | 6.E.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 11, 2022. | Approved | Pass |
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22-0360
| 1 | 6.E.2. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council the current city contract for trash and recycling disposal services. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-0364
| 1 | 6.E.3. | Resolution | That representatives of Boston Carting appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to address concerns raised in the attached anonymous letter dated April 15, 2021. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-0934
| 1 | 6.E.4. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works make rain barrels available, at no cost, to any properties within the city’s flood zones. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-0936
| 1 | 6.E.5. | Order | That the Director of Engineering explain the timeline for the installation of the proposed Gilman Square water retention tank, as it relates to the overall flood water management plan. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-0960
| 1 | 6.E.6. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uneven road pavement on Sycamore Street, between Medford Street and Evergreen Avenue. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1117
| 1 | 6.E.7. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Council with the plan for maintaining new tree wells along Somerville Avenue and other locations. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1118
| 1 | 6.E.8. | Order | An order that the Commissioner of Public Works add stone or concrete landscape features to prevent vehicles from driving over the planted bump-out features on Beacon Street. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1213
| 1 | 6.E.9. | Order | An order that the Commissioner of Public Works immediately replace the three outdoor picnic tables on the plaza outside the Somerville Media Center due to their unsafe condition. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1220
| 1 | 6.E.10. | Order | An order that the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update the Ward 1 City Councilor on plans to renovate Tufts Street. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1360
| 1 | 6.E.11. | Order | That the Director of Veterans’ Services update this Council on the status of the veterans’ memorials previously removed due to construction of the new high school. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1374
| 1 | 6.E.12. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works expedite the fixing of the elevator in the Armory. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1572
| 1 | 6.E.13. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works take the necessary steps to remove the cable tied around the telephone pole at Lexington Avenue and Cedar Street. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1594
| 1 | 6.E.14. | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer update this Council on the cause of the sinkhole near 370 Medford Street and what is being done to address this problem. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1693
| 1 | 6.F.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on September 28, 2022. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1197
| 1 | 6.F.2. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of Inspectional Services, and the Environmental Health Coordinator address rodent issues and overgrowth in the public access alleyway between Mt. Vernon and Mt. Pleasant Streets and devise a long-term solution to the problem. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1410
| 1 | 6.F.3. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services increase rat control efforts from Wigglesworth Street to Dana Street. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1411
| 1 | 6.F.4. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services immediately increase rat control measures in the areas of Fellsway West to Temple Street and Broadway to Jaques Street. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1515
| 1 | 6.F.5. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Environmental Health Coordinator update this Council on the SMART box program and other recent rodent control measures. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1521
| 1 | 6.F.6. | Order | That the Director of Inspectional Services increase measures to control the rat population from Vinal Avenue to Walnut Street and from Highland Avenue to Summer Street. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1695
| 1 | 6.G.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on September 28, 2022. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1122
| 1 | 6.G.2. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on all major repairs and work orders for the Winter Hill Community School and the Brown School over the past five years. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1416
| 1 | 6.G.3. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works report on all major repairs made to school buildings during the summer. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1564
| 1 | 6.G.4. | Order | That the Chief Information Officer update this Council on the work to fix the WiFi signals and cell phone reception at the Winter Hill School. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1590
| 1 | 6.G.5. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the power outage at the West Somerville Public School on September 7, 2022 and the measures being taken for temporary and permanent repairs. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1643
| 1 | 6.H.1. | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 26, 2022. | Approved | Pass |
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22-0091
| 1 | 6.H.2. | Order | That the Director of Mobility update this Council on efforts to establish a 20 MPH speed limit for all neighborhood residential streets. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-0190
| 1 | 6.H.3. | Order | That the Administration provide a report for all departments using city vehicles for non-emergency services, detailing the measures taken to ensure that staff follow traffic regulations, including the hands free while driving law, and maintain maximum traffic safety while driving. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-0827
| 1 | 6.H.4. | Order | That the Director of Parking instruct Parking Control Officers to enforce the ban on license plate covers, in accordance with MGL c.90, §6. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1199
| 1 | 6.H.5. | Order | That the Director of Parking explore using regional residential parking permits to reduce parking congestion on streets close to public transit. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1413
| 1 | 6.H.6. | Order | That the Director of Parking consider a "local preference" parking permit policy for the post-reconstruction resident parking spaces on Highland Avenue. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1454
| 1 | 6.H.7. | Order | That the Director of Mobility provide this Council with a timeline for a final Bicycle Network Vision Plan. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1455
| 1 | 6.H.8. | Order | That the Director of Mobility report on the feasibility of installing quick-build protected bike lanes on Broadway, and ways that the City plans to enhance safety for cyclists. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1471
| 1 | 6.H.9. | Order | That the Mobility Department work to clearly mark all speed bumps in the city. | Work completed | Pass |
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22-1676
| 1 | 7.1. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Adeleine Mannion to the Somerville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1639
| 1 | 7.2. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the termination of the London Street easement. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1637
| 1 | 7.3. | Mayor's Request | Requesting the appropriation of $60,155 from the CPA Undesignated Fund Balance for restoration of 181 Broadway. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1563
| 1 | 7.4. | Mayor's Request | Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $24,000 to the Law Department Salaries Account to fund an anticipated deficit. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1665
| 1 | 7.5. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $1,477,738 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for participation in the FY23 MWRA Lead Line Replacement Program. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1664
| 1 | 7.6. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $1,730,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the annual recurring FY23 Sewer System Evaluation and Infiltration/Inflow Assessment. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1662
| 1 | 7.7. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $4,390,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY23 Sewer Improvements program. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1663
| 1 | 7.8. | Mayor's Request | Requesting authorization to borrow $7,110,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY23 Water Main Rehabilitation program. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1671
| 1 | 7.9. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to create the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1557
| 1 | 7.10. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to create the BikeShare Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $75,000 from developer contributions to sponsor new Bike Share Stations. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1674
| 1 | 7.11. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to establish a Consolidated Gift Account to accept donations for the Vietnam Moving Wall event on Veterans Day Weekend. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1559
| 1 | 7.12. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $75,000 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs of a BlueBike station at the 100 Chestnut Development site. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1672
| 1 | 7.13. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $60,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund to fund legal services for immigrants seeking permanent residency. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1678
| 1 | 7.14. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $121,500 from the Salary Contingency, Salaries Account to the DPW Highway, Other Lump Sum Benefits account to fund an agreement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Association. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1670
| 1 | 7.15. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,000 from the SomerViva Professional & Technical Services Account to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund to provide funding for immigrant legal defense services. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1679
| 1 | 7.16. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,000 from the Salary Contingency, Salaries Account to the Law Department Judgments & Settlements Account to fund an Agreement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Association. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1667
| 1 | 7.17. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $200,000 grant with no new match required, from the City of Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for First Responder portable radios. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1538
| 1 | 7.18. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $16,900 grant with no new match required, from Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operating support. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1673
| 1 | 7.19. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,000 donation from Iron Workers Local 7 Union to fund the Vietnam Moving Wall event November 10-14. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1666
| 1 | 7.20. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $255,097.62 using available funds in various Department of Public Works Accounts. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1677
| 1 | 7.21. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $62,020 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Grounds Account for tree services. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1629
| 1 | 7.22. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $13,770.21 using available funds in the Parking Department's Credit Card Convenience Account for May 2022 credit card fees. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1669
| 1 | 7.23. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $5,418.98 using available funds in the Parking Department Professional Services Account for Ticket/Permit Processing Vendor, Conduent State & Local Solutions. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1633
| 1 | 7.24. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $950 using available funds in the City Clerk's Books & Bookbinding Account for Municode renewal fee. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1652
| 1 | 7.25. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $365 using available funds in the IAM-Engineering Repairs & Maintenance-Highway Account for off-contract line painting and pavement markings. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1641
| 1 | 7.26. | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension with Over, Under Incorporated for Art Farm Design Services. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1645
| 1 | 8.1. | Officer's Communication | Planning Board proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances Section 15.1.3, Neighborhood Meeting. | Referred for recommendation | |
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22-1648
| 1 | 9.1. | License | New Outdoor Goods License, Clover Food Lab, 330 Foley Street, 1 A-Frame. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1661
| 1 | 9.2. | License | New Sign/Awning License, Cohn Legal PLLC, 697 Broadway, 1 wall sign. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1713
| 1 | 9.3. | License | Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med #60. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1707
| 1 | 9.4. | Public Event | Devan Calabrez applying for a Public Event License for Short Animated Film Series on October 15, October 29, and November 12 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm (raindates October 16, October 30 and November 13). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1649
| 1 | 9.5. | Public Event | Samuel Feller applying for a Public Event License for Bond St BP: Chili Cook-off on October 22 from 10am to 5pm (raindate November 5). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1650
| 1 | 9.6. | Public Event | Elizabeth Peabody House applying for a Public Event License for Fall Festival on October 22 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate October 29). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1706
| 1 | 9.7. | Public Event | Konstancja Myszkowska applying for a Public Event License for School Street BP on October 22 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate October 23). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1709
| 1 | 9.8. | Public Event | Tareq Rantisi applying for a Public Event License for World Music Concert Series on October 22 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate October 23 and November 5). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1708
| 1 | 9.9. | Public Event | Commission for Women applying for a Public Event License for Domestic Violence Vigil on October 26 from 4:30pm to 7pm. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1654
| 1 | 9.10. | Public Event | Jesse Greenstein applying for a Public Event License for Burnham St BP on October 29 from 12pm to 8:30pm (raindate October 30). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1655
| 1 | 9.11. | Public Event | East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Halloween BP and Pet Parade on October 29 from 2pm to 7pm (raindate October 30). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1656
| 1 | 9.12. | Public Event | Kelsey Coffin applying for a Public Event License for Partridge Ave Halloween BP on October 29 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate if October 30). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1657
| 1 | 9.13. | Public Event | Kim Durniak applying for a Public Event License for Norwood Ave Neighborhood BP on October 30 from 2pm to 7pm (raindate November 6). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1658
| 1 | 9.14. | Public Event | Ani Ajemian applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Heath on October 30 from 3pm to 8pm. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1659
| 1 | 9.15. | Public Event | Kelsey Kent applying for a Public Event License for Lexington Ave Halloween on October 31 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate November 1). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1660
| 1 | 9.16. | Public Event | Julia Gibney applying for a Public Event License for Indiana Ave Halloween BP on October 31 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate November 1). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1630
| 1 | 9.17. | Public Communication | Andrew Puglia submitting comments re: on-street parking restrictions on Professor's Row and upper-Packard Avenue. | Placed on file | Pass |
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22-1715
| 1 | 10.1. | Order | That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on preventive maintenance plans for all school buildings. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1716
| 1 | 10.2. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Information Officer provide an update on ongoing issues with Wi-Fi services for all schools. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1717
| 1 | 10.3. | Order | That the Director of the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs provide an update on the proposed 5-year language plan and how this plan will be implemented in the next five years. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1722
| 1 | 10.4. | Order | That the Director of Engineering update this Council on plans to renovate Tufts Street. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1723
| 1 | 10.5. | Order | ?That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to place a stop light near the new East Somerville Green Line station. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1724
| 1 | 10.6. | Order | That the Director of Parking place a STOP sign on Tufts Street’s intersection with Washington Street and ensure its visibility to vehicle operators. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1725
| 1 | 10.7. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works address the malfunctioning streetlight on the corner of Knowlton and Morton Streets. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1726
| 1 | 10.8. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works address the inconsistently lit streetlights on East Broadway. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1727
| 1 | 10.9. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works address the leaning electrical pole at Tufts and Knowlton Streets. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1728
| 1 | 10.10. | Order | That the Director of Engineering repaint the crosswalk at Tufts and Washington Streets. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1729
| 1 | 10.11. | Order | That the Director of Engineering ensure that the bus lane on Washington Street, before the train bridge, is visible. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1730
| 1 | 10.12. | Order | That the Director of Mobility and the Chief of Police work with city and state officials to implement short-term pedestrian safety measures at the listed I-93 intersections. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1732
| 1 | 10.13. | Order | ?That the Director of Mobility prioritize a stop light on Grand Union Blvd. and Artisan Way. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1733
| 1 | 10.14. | Order | ?That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to place a ramp on Walnut Street, by Leather’s Park, as part of the Neighborways program. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1734
| 1 | 10.15. | Order | ?That the Director of Engineering renovate Alston Street to address broken sidewalks and the lack of trees. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1735
| 1 | 10.16. | Order | ?That the Director of Parking consider using metered parking spots by restaurants at Assembly Row for food delivery vehicles. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1736
| 1 | 10.17. | Order | That the Director of Parking remove the NO LEFT TURN sign at Pearl and Mt. Vernon Streets as it confuses drivers and leads to traffic congestion. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1737
| 1 | 10.18. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works update the Ward 1 City Councilor regarding plans to find a location for excessive snow other than 90 Washington Street. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1738
| 1 | 10.19. | Order | That the Election Commissioner identify locations outside of the City Council Chamber to conduct early voting for future elections. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1739
| 1 | 10.20. | Order | That the Director of Housing and the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council regarding repeated requests to provide shelter to homeless residents. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1714
| 1 | 10.21. | Mayor's Request | Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Section 2-221, to extend the exclusive period for Group A and Group B Priority Marijuana License applicants. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1718
| 1 | 10.22. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zac Zaremba to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1719
| 1 | 10.23. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Cook to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1720
| 1 | 10.24. | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sisia Daglian to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Referred for recommendation | Pass |
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22-1745
| 1 | 10.25. | License | New Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Construction Corp. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1731
| 1 | 10.26. | Public Event | Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets: Monster Mash on October 30 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate November 6). | Approved | Pass |
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22-1757
| 1 | 11.1. | Order | That the ARPA Specialist update this Council on the City's plans to use ARPA funding to address chronic homelessness. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1768
| 1 | 11.2. | Order | That the City Solicitor update this Council on the 8/25/22 Civil Service Commission decision Lima, Henry v. City of Somerville, and its impact on the appointments approved by the City Council on 10/13/22, as well as future firefighter appointments. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1758
| 1 | 11.3. | Order | That the Director of Economic Development, Director of Mobility, and Director of Parking explore North-South microtransit routes and report to this Council regarding feasibility and cost. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1759
| 1 | 11.4. | Order | That the Budget Director update this Council on the status of the at least $200,000 in unallocated funding that this Council resolved be allocated to unarmed, alternative emergency response. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1760
| 1 | 11.5. | Order | That the Director of Food Access & Healthy Communities provide this Council with a report on the Taxi to Health program. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1761
| 1 | 11.6. | Order | That the Chief of Police work with the Office of Housing Stability to submit a written report answering the questions contained within. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1762
| 1 | 11.7. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council on actions taken related to the possible relocation of the Somerville Media Center and Massachusetts Alliance for Portuguese Speakers from the city-owned property at 90 Union Square. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1763
| 1 | 11.8. | Resolution | That the Administration update this Council on developments related to the Request for Proposals for the disposition of the property located at 90 Union Square. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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22-1764
| 1 | 11.9. | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clean Chuckie Harris Park. | Approved | Pass |
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22-1765
| 1 | 11.10. | Order | That Outside Counsel Timothy Zessin update this Council on the 10/6/22 Civil Service Commission decision Kiely, Michael v. City of Somerville, and the impact on the confirmations process. | Laid on the table | Pass |
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22-1766
| 1 | 11.11. | Communication | Conveying an update on the MBTA Bus Network Redesign project. | Placed on file | Pass |
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22-1767
| 1 | 11.12. | Order | That the Director of Health and Human Services report to this Council on COVID and flu vaccination clinics and strategies to increase opportunities for residents to access vaccines. | Approved and sent for discussion | Pass |
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