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May 2024

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Requesting approval to accept and expend a $4,573.32 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for the Recycli… 24-0853 Mayor's Request May 30, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a non-monetary grant with no new match required, from the Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for technica… 24-0852 Mayor's Request May 30, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $725,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to fund the Fire Alarm Alerting System. 24-0851 Mayor's Request May 30, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to supplement a prior appropriation to purchase and install… 24-0841 Mayor's Request May 28, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $500,000 from the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund for funding for the SPS Parent/Guardian Transit Pass Program. 24-0838 Mayor's Request May 28, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund to fund the Somerville Public School Parent/Guardian Transit Pass P… 24-0837 Mayor's Request May 28, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Traffic Safety Stabilization Fund for traffic safety improvements. 24-0833 Mayor's Request May 28, 2024 Approved Call of the Roll. 24-0850 Roll Call May 28, 2024 Placed on File Requesting the appropriation of $850,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Open Space Acquisition Stabilization Fund to acquire new publicly accessible open space. 24-0849 Mayor's Request May 28, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $270,000 from the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for legal services to immigrants. 24-0848 Mayor's Request May 28, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $266,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Emergency Stabilization Fund to provide funding for the Warming Center. 24-0847 Mayor's Request May 28, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $350,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Community Composting Stabilization Fund for a pilot community composting program. 24-0846 Mayor's Request May 28, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Participatory Budgeting Stabilization Fund for the Participatory Budgeting Program. 24-0845 Mayor's Request May 28, 2024 Approved Withdrawn. 24-0844 Withdrawn May 28, 2024 Withdrawn Requesting the appropriation of $700,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for a Fire Alarm Alerting System. 24-0843 Mayor's Request May 28, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $149,051 from the Racial & Social Justice Fund to hire a Project Manager for the development of an Alternative Emergency Response Program. 24-0842 Mayor's Request May 28, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $1,432,778 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to the FY 2025 Water Enterprise Fund budget. 24-0840 Mayor's Request May 27, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to create the Community Composting Program Stabilization Fund. 24-0839 Mayor's Request May 27, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $270,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund for immigration legal services. 24-0836 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $2,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support flexible rental assistance programs. 24-0835 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,110,472 from the Salary Contingency Account-Salaries to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. 24-0834 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $7,635,022 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Inves… 24-0832 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $2,089,659 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Street Reconstruction and Renovation Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investm… 24-0831 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $403,187 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Energy Stabilization Fund for projects that reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. 24-0830 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $2,589,087 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. 24-0829 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $943,392 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Parks Stabilization Fund to support the 5-Year Capital Investment Plan. 24-0828 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Water Stabilization Fund to support the Water-Sewer Capital Investment Plan. 24-0827 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Placed on File Requesting the appropriation of $1,600,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Sewer Stabilization Fund to support the Water-Sewer Capital Investment Plan. 24-0826 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Placed on File Requesting the appropriation of $1,200,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund. 24-0825 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Compensated Absence Liability Fund. 24-0824 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund. 24-0823 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $2,584,976 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Rainy Day Stabilization Fund. 24-0822 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds for FY 2025. 24-0821 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $3,436,205 in estimated FY 2025 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects and expenses. 24-0820 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $237,000 to fund the FY 2025 Dilboy Fields Enterprise Fund budget. 24-0819 Mayor's Request May 26, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $736,255 to fund the FY 2025 Kennedy School Pool Enterprise Fund budget. 24-0818 Mayor's Request May 25, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $21,398,392 to fund the FY 2025 Water Enterprise Fund budget. 24-0817 Mayor's Request May 25, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $31,947,141 to fund the FY 2025 Sewer Enterprise Fund budget. 24-0816 Mayor's Request May 25, 2024 Approved Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-322 and 2-323 of the Code of Ordinances, to update categories and associated salaries for non-union positions. 24-0815 Mayor's Request May 25, 2024 Ordained Requesting the appropriation of $342,878,129 to fund the FY 2025 General Fund Operating Budget. 24-0814 Mayor's Request May 25, 2024 Placed on File Proclaiming the week of May 12 through May 19, 2024 to be Taiwanese American Heritage Week. 24-0813 Mayor's Communication May 23, 2024 Placed on File Proclaiming May 2024 to be Jewish American Heritage Month. 24-0812 Mayor's Communication May 23, 2024 Placed on File Department of Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Juneteenth Flag Raising on June 18 from 10am to 1pm (raindate June 17). 24-0811 Public Event May 23, 2024 Approved Proclaiming April 2024 to be Arab American Heritage Month. 24-0810 Mayor's Communication May 23, 2024 Placed on File Daniel Wong applying for a Public Event License for Spring Oak Bolton Houghton BP on June 15 from 1pm to 6pm (raindate June 16). 24-0809 Public Event May 23, 2024 Approved Nicole Girouard applying for a Public Event License for Classical Ideal: Celebrating Artistic Heritage of the Classical World on June 8 from 12pm to 4pm (raindate June 9). 24-0808 Public Event May 23, 2024 Approved Jamie Gouger applying for a Public Event License for Garcia Hand Picked Bertha Pop Up on June 7 from 1pm to 8pm (raindate June 21). 24-0807 Public Event May 23, 2024 Approved Economic Development applying for a Public Event License for Gilman Park Community Event on June 15 through September 30 from 7am to 10pm. 24-0806 Public Event May 23, 2024 Approved Aaron Weber submitting comments re: density bonus. 24-0805 Public Communication May 21, 2024 Placed on File Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Michael Finnegan to the position of Fire Lieutenant. 24-0804 Mayor's Request May 21, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Matthew Kane to the position of Fire Lieutenant. 24-0803 Mayor's Request May 21, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 25, 2024. 24-0802 Minutes May 21, 2024 Approved Remembrances. 24-0801 Remembrances May 21, 2024 Approved Call of the Roll. 24-0800 Roll Call May 21, 2024 Placed on File Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development reporting on recent workshops on housing development and filling office and life science spaces. 24-0799 Officer's Communication May 21, 2024 Placed on File City Clerk submitting recommendations for adjustments to certain fees charged by the City Clerk’s Office, effective July 1, 2024. 24-0798 Officer's Communication May 21, 2024 Approved Todd Kaplan applying for a Public Event License for Todd Kaplan Birthday Party on June 2 from 1pm to 5pm (raindate June 16). 24-0797 Public Event May 21, 2024 Approved Rachel Powe applying for a Public Event License for Leonard St/Walker St BP on June 1 from 2pm to 8pm (raindate June 2). 24-0796 Public Event May 21, 2024 Approved Tracy Wilson applying for a Public Event License for Walker St/Leonard St BP on June 1 from 2pm to 7pm (raindate June 2). 24-0795 Public Event May 21, 2024 Approved Stephanie Galaitsi applying for a Public Event License for Josephine Ave BP and Mural Painting on June 1 from 7am to 2pm (raindate June 2). 24-0794 Public Event May 21, 2024 Approved New Flammables License, Building 2 Owner LLC, 808 Windsor Street, storing 3,549 gallons. 24-0793 License May 21, 2024 Approved Jodee Frias applying for a Public Event License for Tufts University Graduate Student Council 28th Annual 5K Charity Race on May 25 from 8am to 1:30pm (raindate May 27). 24-0792 Public Event May 21, 2024 Approved That the Director of Mobility begin a public process to determine how to manage traffic issues on Benton Road in light of the upcoming change of Central Street to a one-way from Summer Stree… 24-0791 Order May 20, 2024 Approved That the Director of Engineering appear before the Committee on Land Use to discuss how required electrical equipment can modify the plans for already-approved new developments, such as at 3… 24-0790 Order May 20, 2024 Approved That the Postmaster share recent and ongoing efforts to adequately staff postal carrier routes and communicate any steps taken to address Post Office staff shortages in Somerville. 24-0789 Resolution May 20, 2024 Approved That this Council discuss how the lapse in consistent mail delivery in Somerville has affected municipal bill collection, reports of bills not received, or accounts marked delinquent. 24-0788 Order May 20, 2024 Approved Conveying a report of the Children's Cabinet. 24-0787 Communication May 20, 2024 Placed on File Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to receive an update on the status of collective bargaining negotiations with all municipal bargaining units. 24-0786 Mayor's Request May 20, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,120 using available funds in the Police Department Professional and Technical account for random drug screening and breath alcohol … 24-0785 Mayor's Request May 20, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $199.99 using available funds in the Police Department In Service Training account for public relations training for first responders. 24-0784 Mayor's Request May 20, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Paul Morgan to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. 24-0783 Mayor's Request May 20, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kathryne Benesh to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. 24-0782 Mayor's Request May 20, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katharine Lange to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. 24-0781 Mayor's Request May 20, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Adrienne Agarwal to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. 24-0780 Mayor's Request May 20, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Maria Salim to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. 24-0779 Mayor's Request May 20, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Amanda Rychel to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. 24-0778 Mayor's Request May 20, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sari Kayyali to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. 24-0777 Mayor's Request May 20, 2024 Approved Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment conveying information regarding item #24-0575, a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. 24-0776 Officer's Communication May 20, 2024 Placed on File Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,000 grant with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division f… 24-0775 Mayor's Request May 19, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community D… 24-0774 Mayor's Request May 19, 2024 Placed on File Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community … 24-0773 Mayor's Request May 19, 2024 Placed on File Requesting approval to accept and expend a $60,067 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the traffic safety p… 24-0772 Mayor's Request May 17, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of five months for Suffolk Construction for Construction Manager services for the Somerville High School project. 24-0771 Mayor's Request May 17, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of four months with Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Inc. for design services for the Somerville High School project. 24-0770 Mayor's Request May 17, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of four months for PMA, LLC for Owner's Project Manager services for the Somerville High School project. 24-0769 Mayor's Request May 17, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of a transfer of $7,182 from the Unemployment Compensation account to the Law Department Judgments and Settlements account to settle a pending claim. 24-0768 Mayor's Request May 17, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to settle a claim for $7,182 pursuant to Section 2-124 of the Code of Ordinances. 24-0767 Mayor's Request May 17, 2024 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi Inc, Med. #16 58. 24-0766 License May 16, 2024 Approved Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Yart Sale on August 10 from 11:30am to 7pm (raindate August 11). 24-0765 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets: Strike up the Bands on August 4 from 12pm to 8pm. 24-0764 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for ArtBeat: Wild on July 13 from 8am to 11pm (raindate July 14). 24-0763 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Fourth of July Celebration on June 27 from 1pm to 11pm (raindate June 28). 24-0762 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Big Gay Dance Party on June 22 from 3pm to 9pm (raindate June 23). 24-0761 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Matt Timmins applying for a Public Event License for Upper Bartlett BP on June 15 from 1pm to 10pm (raindate June 16). 24-0760 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Ann Peralta applying for a Public Event License for Warwick St. BP on June 9 from 2pm to 8pm (raindates June 15 and June 16). 24-0759 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Family Bike Ride/Community Pedal Power applying for a Public Event License for Family Bike Ride River Ride on June 8 from 11am to 11:30am (raindate June 9). 24-0758 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Bow Market applying for a Public Event License for Annual Curated Vintage Market on June 2 and October 13 from 9am to 9pm (raindates June 9 and October 20). 24-0757 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Rishika Dhawan applying for a Public Event License for CultureHouse Union Square BP on June 2 from 2pm to 8:30pm (raindate June 9). 24-0756 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets: Carnaval on June 2 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate June 9). 24-0755 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Marla Wessland applying for a Public Event License for Wallace Street BP on June 1 from 3:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate June 2). 24-0754 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for Nepali Culture Fest on June 1 from 2:30pm to 9:30pm (raindate June 8). 24-0753 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Veterans Department applying for a Public Event License for Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony on May 27 from 9am to 11:30am. 24-0752 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Alexandra Weiner applying for a Public Event License for Calvin Street BP on May 26 from 10am to 8pm (raindate May 27). 24-0751 Public Event May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Garage License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St. 24-0750 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. 24-0749 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St. 24-0748 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington St. 24-0747 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Valvoline Instant Oil Change AB0001, 182 Washington St. 24-0746 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 132 Washington St. 24-0745 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 70 R Third Ave. 24-0744 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Silicon PropCo 2021, LLC, 101 South St. 24-0743 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St. 24-0742 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Evocative, 50 Inner Belt Rd. 24-0741 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company, 30 Inner Belt Rd. 24-0740 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, LLC, 23R Inner Belt Rd. 24-0739 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul Company of Boston, 600 Mystic Valley Pkwy. 24-0738 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Somerville Mobil, 360 Medford St. 24-0737 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. 24-0736 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Boston Closet Company, 229 Lowell St. 24-0735 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St. 24-0734 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Aris Auto Inc., 3 Craigie St. 24-0733 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Hillside Auto Repair, Inc., 583 Broadway. 24-0732 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Trum Field Sunoco, 541 Broadway. 24-0731 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway. 24-0730 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway. 24-0729 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, BBS Services, 45 Broadway. 24-0728 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Sam's Gas & Service, 166 Boston Ave. 24-0727 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St. 24-0726 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating LLC. 24-0725 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction. 24-0724 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation Corporation. 24-0723 License May 16, 2024 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer & Drain LLC. 24-0722 License May 16, 2024 Approved New Drainlayer's License, N&M Excavating. 24-0721 License May 16, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to execute the Third Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2025. 24-0720 Mayor's Request May 16, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to accept a gift valued at $18,000, from Boston's Office of Emergency Management to the Department of Public Works for a generator. 24-0719 Mayor's Request May 16, 2024 Approved That the Administration report to this Council the plans for the committed and unspent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars and how much, if any, can be spent on current and future water … 24-0718 Resolution May 16, 2024 Approved That the Administration address its plan to prevent displacement in relation to water and sewer bills. 24-0717 Resolution May 16, 2024 Approved Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to add Sections 8-375 through 8-381 to promote and enforce safer construction practices. 24-0716 Mayor's Request May 16, 2024 Ordained Mark Niedergang submitting comments re: item #24-0641, a Zoning Map Amendment for the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). 24-0715 Public Communication May 15, 2024 Placed on File Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brad Bortner to the Council on Aging. 24-0714 Mayor's Request May 15, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Tania Medeiros Romanoff to the Council on Aging. 24-0713 Mayor's Request May 15, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ellen Ellis to the Council on Aging. 24-0712 Mayor's Request May 15, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of May 22, 2024. 24-0711 Committee Minutes May 15, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of May 21, 2024. 24-0710 Committee Minutes May 15, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of May 20, 2024. 24-0709 Committee Minutes May 15, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee Meeting of May 15, 2024. 24-0708 Committee Minutes May 15, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Rodent Issues Special Committee Meeting of May 14, 2024. 24-0707 Committee Minutes May 15, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on May 22, 2024. 24-0706 Committee Report May 15, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on May 21, 2024. 24-0705 Committee Report May 15, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 20, 2024. 24-0704 Committee Report May 15, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on May 15, 2024. 24-0703 Committee Report May 15, 2024 Approved Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on May 14, 2024. 24-0702 Committee Report May 15, 2024 Approved Robert Bao submitting comments re: portable toilets at PorchFest. 24-0700 Public Communication May 14, 2024 Placed on File Jeff Kaufman submitting comments re: Section 7-153 of the Code of Ordinances. 24-0699 Public Communication May 14, 2024 Placed on File Green Cab Company, Inc. requesting an increase in the taxicab meter rate to $3.80 for the first 1/8 of a mile, $0.50 for each additional 1/8 of a mile and $32 per hour waiting time. 24-0701 Public Communication May 14, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $250 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for translation/… 24-0698 Mayor's Request May 14, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $385 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Professional and Technical Services Account for transcriptio… 24-0697 Mayor's Request May 14, 2024 Approved City Clerk requesting confirmation of the appointment of Madalyn Letellier to the position of Legislative Services Manager. 24-0696 Officer's Communication May 14, 2024 Approved Graham Davidson submitting comments re: residential exemption. 24-0695 Public Communication May 13, 2024 Placed on File Leigh Meunier applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Hancock on May 11 from 1pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 12). 24-0694 Public Event May 9, 2024 Approved Conveying the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for exterior cameras at fire stations. 24-0693 Mayor's Communication May 9, 2024 Placed on File New Garage License, BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, 122 Assembly Park Drive, 306 vehicles inside, 0 vehicles outside for charging money to store vehicles and operating a tow, operating 7 … 24-0692 License May 9, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. 24-0691 License May 9, 2024 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, The Welch Corp. 24-0690 License May 9, 2024 Approved Reena Freedman applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Francesca on May 11 from 11:30am to 2:30pm (raindate May 12). 24-0689 Public Event May 9, 2024 Approved Roberto Fischer applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest on Beech on May 11 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate May 12). 24-0688 Public Event May 9, 2024 Approved Kate Ryan applying for a Public Event License for Brown School Fun Run on May 24 from 8am to 3pm (raindate May 23 and May 31). 24-0687 Public Event May 9, 2024 Approved Jacob Engelstad applying for a Public Event License for Remembering Bill Conrad on May 18 from 1:30pm to 7pm (raindate May 25). 24-0686 Public Event May 9, 2024 Approved Yi Lam applying for a Public Event License for Cambridge Somerville Asian Festival on May 11 from 12pm to 5pm. 24-0685 Public Event May 9, 2024 Approved In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying an outline of the FY 2025 Budget Review process. 24-0684 Communication May 9, 2024 Placed on File Conveying a report of the Police Chief Selection Committee. 24-0683 Communication May 9, 2024 Placed on File On actions to promote students and community health and resilience in the era of climate change. 24-0682 Resolution May 8, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of a transfer of $40,000 from the Kennedy Pool Electricity Account to the Kennedy Pool Salaries & Wages Temporary Account to increase employees for programs. 24-0681 Mayor's Request May 8, 2024 Placed on File 15 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to include 8 Park Street, 10 Park Street, 504 Somerville Avenue, 7-9 Properzi Way, 15-27 Properzi Way, 29 Properzi Way, 26-32 Park Stre… 24-0680 Public Communication May 8, 2024 Placed on File 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinances to add section 8.4.19, Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. 24-0679 Public Communication May 8, 2024 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 11, 2024. 24-0678 Minutes May 7, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11, 2024. 24-0677 Minutes May 7, 2024 Approved Remembrances. 24-0676 Remembrances May 7, 2024 Approved Call of the Roll. 24-0675 Roll Call May 7, 2024 Placed on File Conveying an update on the development of a water bill ratepayer assistance program. 24-0674 Mayor's Communication May 7, 2024 Placed on File Mass Farmers Market applying for a Public Event License for Davis Square Farmer's Market on every Wednesday May 22 through November 27 from 9:30am to 6:30pm. 24-0673 Public Event May 7, 2024 Approved New Drainlayer's License, A&D Services Inc. 24-0672 License May 7, 2024 Approved Abbey Judd applying for a Public Event License for Joy Fest on May 18 from 10am to 8pm (raindate May 19). 24-0671 Public Event May 7, 2024 Approved City Clerk requesting confirmation of the appointment of Melissa Ripley to the position of Assistant City Clerk. 24-0670 Officer's Communication May 6, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend an up to $60,000 grant with no new match required, from the Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program through the City of Cambridge to the Water an… 24-0669 Mayor's Request May 6, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of a transfer of $80,000 from the Department of Public Works (DPW) Lights & Lines accounts to the DPW Grounds Professional and Technical account to cover year-end grounds… 24-0668 Mayor's Request May 6, 2024 Approved In Support of An Act Establishing Protections and Accountability for Transportation Network Companies (TNC) and Delivery Network Companies (DNC) Workers. 24-0667 Resolution May 6, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the Recyc… 24-0666 Mayor's Request May 6, 2024 Approved That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management devise and share with this Council a long-term plan for the city-owned building at 10 Skilton Avenue. 24-0665 Order May 6, 2024 Approved That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management address the structural safety and rodent issues with the city-owned building on Skilton Avenue. 24-0664 Order May 6, 2024 Approved That the Environmental Health Coordinator appear before the Special Committee on Rodent Issues to present the 2024 Integrated Pest Management Plan. 24-0663 Order May 6, 2024 Approved That the Director of Engineering assess the timing of the traffic light at Main Street and Broadway and consider lengthening the cycle time. 24-0662 Order May 6, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $7,075 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Division Rental Buildings account for portable restroom renta… 24-0661 Mayor's Request May 3, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $70 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Fleet Division R&M Vehicles account for vehicle inspection invoices. 24-0660 Mayor's Request May 3, 2024 Approved Conveying information related to item #24-0455: an update on Police and Fire hiring. 24-0659 Mayor's Communication May 3, 2024 Placed on File Proclaiming that the City of Somerville recognizes the week of May 5-11, 2024 as Drinking Water Week. 24-0658 Mayor's Communication May 3, 2024 Placed on File Proclaiming that the City of Somerville recognizes the month of May, 2024 as Older Americans Month. 24-0657 Mayor's Communication May 3, 2024 Placed on File Requesting approval of a conveyance and grant of easement for Leonard Grimes Park at 31 Tufts Street. 24-0656 Mayor's Request May 3, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance (“Free Cash”) to the Law Department Legal Services Account for anticipated outside legal counsel invoices. 24-0655 Mayor's Request May 3, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to use available funds in the City Clerk Salaries account in the amount of $1,913.40 to fund a Legislative Services Manager position. 24-0654 Mayor's Request May 3, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of May 8, 2024. 24-0653 Committee Minutes May 2, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of May 7, 2024. 24-0652 Committee Minutes May 2, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of May 7th, 2024. 24-0651 Committee Minutes May 2, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Meeting of May 6, 2024. 24-0650 Committee Minutes May 2, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Rules Special Committee Meeting of May 6, 2024. 24-0649 Committee Minutes May 2, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Joint Meeting with the Planning Board on May 2, 2024. 24-0648 Committee Minutes May 2, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of May 1, 2024. 24-0647 Committee Minutes May 2, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of April 30, 2024. 24-0646 Committee Minutes May 2, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of April 29, 2024. 24-0645 Committee Minutes May 2, 2024 Approved Requesting authorization to borrow $3,010,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2024 Building Improvements program. 24-0644 Mayor's Request May 2, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required from Home Energy Efficiency Team, Inc. to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for a feasibility s… 24-0643 Mayor's Request May 2, 2024 Approved 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 228, 230, 232, 234, 236 Pearl Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). 24-0642 Public Communication May 2, 2024 Ordained 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 136 School Street from Urban Residence (UR) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), 95 Highland Avenue from Neighborhood … 24-0641 Public Communication May 2, 2024 Ordained New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA) submitting comments re: Nicotine Free Generation. 24-0640 Public Communication May 2, 2024 Placed on File Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 77 feet of conduit in Clyde Street, from Utility Pole 74/2 to a point of pickup at 13-15 Clyde Street. 24-0639 Grant of Location May 2, 2024 Approved Edward Woll submitting comments re: item #24-0583, a resolution in support of An Act Relative to the Future of Clean Heat in the Commonwealth and An Act Establishing a Moratorium on New Gas … 24-0638 Public Communication May 2, 2024 Placed on File Leah and Jeff Byrnes submitting comments re: School budget. 24-0637 Public Communication May 2, 2024 Placed on File Requesting approval of the proposed 2024-2028 Department of Housing and Urban Development 5-Year Consolidated Plan, One Year Action Plan, and Community Participation Plan for Community Devel… 24-0636 Mayor's Request May 2, 2024 Approved New Extended Operating Hours License, Papa John's, 622 Somerville Ave, opening Sun-Thur until 1am, Fri-Sat until 2am for takeout and delivery services. 24-0635 License May 2, 2024 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans., Inc., Med. #15. 24-0634 License May 2, 2024 Approved Renewing Second Hand Dealer's License, Luce Boutique, 56 Union Square. 24-0633 License May 2, 2024 Approved Renewing Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Ave. 24-0632 License May 2, 2024 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating. 24-0631 License May 2, 2024 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Super Service Today Inc. 24-0630 License May 2, 2024 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, New England Construction Managers Inc. 24-0629 License May 2, 2024 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 7 feet of conduit in Main Street, from Utility Pole 146/5 to a point of pickup at 37-39 Main Street. 24-0628 Grant of Location May 2, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $32,695 using available funds in the Parks and Recreation Building Rental account for portable invoices. 24-0627 Mayor's Request May 1, 2024 Approved
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