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October 2024

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Chief Assessor requesting to appear at this Council's November 26, 2024 meeting for the Tax Classification Public Hearing and the determination and adoption of tax levy percentages for FY 20… 24-1551 Officer's Communication Oct 30, 2024 Approved Requesting the transfer of $5,425 from the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services Account to the Law Professional & Technical Services Account for invoices for the physician on th… 24-1550 Mayor's Request Oct 30, 2024 Approved That the Director of Parks and Recreation ensure that all information relating to the schedule for, including any closures of, the Ginny Smithers pool be communicated to pool users and updat… 24-1549 Order Oct 30, 2024 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works work with the Superintendent of Schools to present a plan to re-introduce composting in the schools. 24-1548 Order Oct 30, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Inc. for design services for the Somerville High School project. 24-1547 Mayor's Request Oct 28, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for Suffolk Construction, for Construction Manager services for the Somerville High School project. 24-1546 Mayor's Request Oct 28, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of three years for PMA, LLC for Owner's Project Manager services for the Somerville High School project. 24-1545 Mayor's Request Oct 28, 2024 Approved Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 6, 9, and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new Research & Development zoning district. 24-1544 Mayor's Request Oct 28, 2024 Withdrawn Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $5,730 using available funds in the Law Department's Legal Services Account for outside legal counsel services. 24-1543 Mayor's Request Oct 25, 2024 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Water and Sewer implement a minimum 24-hours notice policy prior to any planned water service interruption. 24-1542 Order Oct 24, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses & Permits Committee Meeting of October 23, 2024. 24-1541 Committee Minutes Oct 24, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of October 22, 2024. 24-1540 Committee Minutes Oct 24, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of October 21, 2024. 24-1539 Committee Minutes Oct 24, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of October 17, 2024. 24-1538 Committee Minutes Oct 24, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of October 15, 2024. 24-1537 Committee Minutes Oct 24, 2024 Approved Celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week. 24-1536 Resolution Oct 24, 2024 Approved Commending Patricia Contente for sixteen years of dedicated service to the City of Somerville. 24-1535 Citation Oct 24, 2024 Approved 1,034 individuals, including two residents, submitting comments re: ceasefire. 24-1534 Public Communication Oct 24, 2024 Placed on File Memorialization Committee conveying the naming of a new public street as part of the Clarendon Hill redevelopment in honor of Mary-Louise Daly. 24-1533 Officer's Communication Oct 23, 2024 Placed on File Memorialization Committee conveying the naming of a new park at 217 Somerville Ave in honor of Ken Kelly. 24-1532 Officer's Communication Oct 23, 2024 Placed on File Requesting approval of a Pedestrian Crossing Easement Agreement with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). 24-1531 Mayor's Request Oct 23, 2024 Approved That the Chief of Police, in collaboration with the Director of Mobility, develop and present a plan to ensure that crossing guards are adequately stationed at critical intersections near sc… 24-1530 Order Oct 23, 2024 Approved That the Chief of Police provide an explanation regarding why there was no police assistance or crossing guard coverage at the intersection of Curtis Street and Powderhouse Boulevard during … 24-1529 Order Oct 23, 2024 Approved That this Council hereby welcomes Nina Bear Ewen-Campen to Somerville, extends its best wishes to her very proud parents, and looks forward to Nina’s bright future in Somerville. 24-1528 Resolution Oct 22, 2024 Approved Tufts University conveying its Fall 2024 Accountability Report. 24-1525 Public Communication Oct 22, 2024 Placed on File Harvard University conveying its Fall 2024 Accountability Report. 24-1524 Public Communication Oct 22, 2024 Placed on File Conveying an update on the activities of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 24-1527 Communication Oct 22, 2024 Placed on File Conveying an update on the activities of the Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund (JCRT). 24-1526 Communication Oct 22, 2024 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 26, 2024. 24-1523 Minutes Oct 22, 2024 Approved Remembrances. 24-1522 Remembrances Oct 22, 2024 Approved Call of the Roll. 24-1521 Roll Call Oct 22, 2024 Placed on File City Solicitor requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss a recent decision in Cobble Hill Center, LLC v. Somerville Redevelopment Authority. 24-1520 Officer's Communication Oct 22, 2024 Approved Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 115 Pearl Street. 24-1519 Small Wireless Facility Oct 22, 2024 Approved Veterans Services Division applying for a Public Event License for Henry Hansen Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on November 7 from 8:30am to 10:30am. 24-1518 Public Event Oct 22, 2024 Approved That the Director of Engineering address rainwater runoff on Myrtle Street. 24-1517 Order Oct 21, 2024 Approved That the Director of Sustainability and Environment invest in rodent proof composting barrels in the upcoming composting pilot program. 24-1516 Order Oct 21, 2024 Approved That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry consider the impact of park equipment that requires special parts that may take long periods to replace when creating future parks. 24-1515 Order Oct 21, 2024 Approved That the Director of Libraries and other relevant departments discuss strategies and lay out safety protocols in advance to ensure a safe environment for everyone during events that may draw… 24-1514 Order Oct 21, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of an extension for 15 months with a new expiration date of 3/31/2026, and an increase of $68,227.63, for the University of Massachusetts Boston for research and implemen… 24-1513 Mayor's Request Oct 21, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $233,881 from the Salary Contingency, Salaries account to various Fire Department Personal Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with Fi… 24-1512 Mayor's Request Oct 21, 2024 Approved Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $940,000 from the tax levy to various Fire Department Personal Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with the Firefighters Lo… 24-1511 Mayor's Request Oct 21, 2024 Approved That, effective January 1, 2025, the City Council shall no longer review and approve applications for block parties, and that the City Clerk shall assume responsibility for final approval of… 24-1510 Order Oct 20, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 23, 2024. 24-1509 Committee Report Oct 20, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 22, 2024. 24-1508 Committee Report Oct 20, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on October 21, 2024. 24-1507 Committee Report Oct 20, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on October 17, 2024. 24-1506 Committee Report Oct 20, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 15, 2024. 24-1505 Committee Report Oct 20, 2024 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, DOG Excavation. 24-1504 License Oct 18, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of a Deed, Easement and Grant of Maintenance License for 808 Windsor Street. 24-1503 Mayor's Request Oct 17, 2024 Approved Union Square Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for 10th Annual Union Square Holiday Stroll on December 7 from 10am to 7pm (raindate December 8). 24-1502 Public Event Oct 17, 2024 Approved Dominique Stassart applying for a Public Event License for Halloween Trick or Treat on October 31 from 3pm to 8pm. 24-1501 Public Event Oct 17, 2024 Approved Madeleine Finkenaur applying for a Public Event License for Fall Samhain Festival on October 25 from 6pm to 11:30pm. 24-1500 Public Event Oct 17, 2024 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Somerville Motors, Inc., 182 Washington Street. 24-1499 License Oct 17, 2024 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Joy St Motors, 24 Joy Street. 24-1498 License Oct 17, 2024 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Aris Auto Inc., 3 Craigie Street. 24-1497 License Oct 17, 2024 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Brake, 45 Broadway. 24-1496 License Oct 17, 2024 Approved Renewing Outdoor Goods License, 130 Broadway, LLC, 130 Broadway. 24-1495 License Oct 17, 2024 Approved Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, 98 Professors Row. 24-1494 License Oct 17, 2024 Approved New Second Hand Dealer License, Vintage Treasures, 482 Broadway. 24-1493 License Oct 17, 2024 Approved New Drainlayer's License, A & B Services, Inc. 24-1492 License Oct 17, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for th… 24-1491 Mayor's Request Oct 10, 2024 Approved Conveying information regarding the Construction Advisory Group. 24-1490 Communication Oct 9, 2024 Placed on File That the Chief of Police and the Director of Human Resources appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the current crossing guard staffing number… 24-1489 Order Oct 9, 2024 Approved That the Director of Economic Development appear before this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss the immediate plans and short-term response efforts to best s… 24-1488 Order Oct 9, 2024 Approved Ani Ajemian applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Heath on October 27 from 1pm to 9pm. 24-1487 Public Event Oct 9, 2024 Approved That the Director of Inspectional Services appear before this Council to discuss the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)’s application to the Mass Architectural Access Board, o… 24-1486 Order Oct 8, 2024 Approved Eileen Carranza submitting comments re: leaf blowers. 24-1485 Public Communication Oct 8, 2024 Placed on File That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Medford Street between Central and School Streets. 24-1484 Order Oct 8, 2024 Approved That the Director of Mobility install a flashing STOP sign on Puritan Avenue at its intersection with Temple Street. 24-1483 Order Oct 8, 2024 Approved That the Director of Mobility install STOP signs making the intersections of Temple Street and the following streets 4-way stops: Bailey Road, Governor Winthrop Road, Puritan Avenue, Putnam … 24-1482 Order Oct 8, 2024 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the streetlights along Mystic Avenue between the Medford line and Temple Street. 24-1481 Order Oct 8, 2024 Approved That the Administration explore opportunities to utilize the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Catalyst Fund to spur new housing acquisition or production, partic… 24-1480 Resolution Oct 8, 2024 Approved In support of safety and transparency on public transit. 24-1479 Resolution Oct 8, 2024 Approved Requesting acceptance of an open space access agreement for 5 Middlesex Avenue and Harold Cohen Way. 24-1478 Mayor's Request Oct 8, 2024 Approved Requesting acceptance of an easement for a pedestrian bridge over the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line. 24-1477 Mayor's Request Oct 8, 2024 Withdrawn Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 12, 2024. 24-1476 Minutes Oct 8, 2024 Approved Remembrances. 24-1475 Remembrances Oct 8, 2024 Approved Call of the Roll. 24-1474 Roll Call Oct 8, 2024 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Meeting of October 3, 2024. 24-1473 Committee Minutes Oct 7, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of October 2, 2024. 24-1472 Committee Minutes Oct 7, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Rodent Issues Special Committee Meeting of September 30, 2024. 24-1471 Committee Minutes Oct 7, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on October 3, 2024. 24-1470 Committee Report Oct 7, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 2, 2024. 24-1469 Committee Report Oct 7, 2024 Approved Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on September 30, 2024. 24-1468 Committee Report Oct 7, 2024 Approved In support of Ballot Question 2. 24-1467 Resolution Oct 7, 2024 Approved That the Director of Mobility explore ways to make the intersection of Gilman and Aldrich Streets safer, including adding clear signage and painting. 24-1466 Order Oct 7, 2024 Approved That the Director of Mobility install a raised crosswalk at the intersection of Cedar Street and the Community Path. 24-1465 Order Oct 7, 2024 Approved That the Director of Parking and the Director of Mobility install ALL-WAY STOP signs and safety measures at the Cedar Street intersection with the Community Path. 24-1464 Order Oct 7, 2024 Approved That city departments ensure timely communication and coordination for field line painting. 24-1463 Resolution Oct 7, 2024 Approved Alexandra Feldman applying for a Public Event License for School Street BP on October 19 from 11am to 6pm (raindate October 26). 24-1462 Public Event Oct 7, 2024 Approved Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, 3-6, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for arts and creative enterprise, office, and residential uses. 24-1461 Mayor's Request Oct 7, 2024 Withdrawn Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, 4-6, 8, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for laboratory uses and buildings. 24-1460 Mayor's Request Oct 7, 2024 Ordained Requesting approval to appropriate $1,300,000 from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for a feasibility study to renovate or construct a new building to serve the needs of the Winter… 24-1459 Mayor's Request Oct 7, 2024 Approved Requesting that this Council rescind item #23-0977, an appropriation of $1,300,000, from the Facility Renovation Stabilization Fund for a Feasibility Study. 24-1458 Mayor's Request Oct 7, 2024 Approved Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 6-97 of the Code of Ordinances to change the effective date for the Fossil Fuel Free Ordinance. 24-1457 Mayor's Request Oct 7, 2024 Ordained Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Avenue. 24-1456 License Oct 7, 2024 Approved SomerStat Director conveying an update on the Happiness Survey. 24-1455 Officer's Communication Oct 7, 2024 Placed on File Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville applying for a Public Event License for Free Clothing Store on November 16 from 8am to 4pm (raindate November 17). 24-1454 Public Event Oct 7, 2024 Approved Kelsey Coffin applying for a Public Event License for Partridge Ave Halloween Party on October 27 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate October 31). 24-1453 Public Event Oct 7, 2024 Approved Garlic Enthusiasts MetroWest applying for a Public Event License for Poly Pumpkin Spice Meetup on October 19 from 12:30pm to 5pm (raindate October 26). 24-1452 Public Event Oct 7, 2024 Approved David Margolin applying for a Public Event License for Highland Road BP 2024 on October 13 from 3pm to 7:30pm (raindate October 20). 24-1451 Public Event Oct 7, 2024 Approved Republic Fitness applying for a Public Event License for Republic Fitness Saturday Morning Outdoor Yoga Class on October 12, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16, and … 24-1450 Public Event Oct 7, 2024 Approved Harris Berenholz submitting comments re: ceasefire. 24-1449 Public Communication Oct 7, 2024 Placed on File Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1 and 11.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to improve the regulation of bicycle parking. 24-1448 Mayor's Request Oct 5, 2024 Ordained Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 3.2.6 Building Types of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the building types permitted in the Neighborhood Residence (NR) zoning district to also… 24-1447 Mayor's Request Oct 5, 2024 Ordained Fair Housing Commission conveying the FY 2023 Annual Report pursuant to Section 17-7 of the Code of Ordinances. 24-1446 Officer's Communication Oct 4, 2024 Placed on File Requesting approval to accept a donation of equipment valued at $15,000 with no new match required, from the City of Boston Department of Emergency Management to the Department of Public Wor… 24-1445 Mayor's Request Oct 4, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $60 using available funds in the Department of Public Works License Reimbursement Account for employee reimbursement for hoisting lice… 24-1444 Mayor's Request Oct 4, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $48,930.22 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering. 24-1443 Mayor's Request Oct 4, 2024 Approved Danielle Angelillo applying for a Public Event License for Halloween BP on October 31 from 3pm to 9pm. 24-1442 Public Event Oct 4, 2024 Approved Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Truck O' Treat on October 24 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate October 31). 24-1441 Public Event Oct 4, 2024 Approved Emily Hardt applying for a Public Event License for Endicott Avenue & Neighborhood BP on October 20 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate October 27). 24-1440 Public Event Oct 4, 2024 Approved Daniel Wong applying for a Public Event License for Oak Street BP on October 19 from 1:30pm to 7pm (raindate October 20). 24-1439 Public Event Oct 4, 2024 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Ed's Used Auto Parts, 516 Columbia Street. 24-1438 License Oct 4, 2024 Approved Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0 Dawes Street. 24-1437 License Oct 4, 2024 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 10 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue, from Manhole 20647 to a point of pickup at 453 Somerville Avenue. 24-1436 Grant of Location Oct 4, 2024 Approved Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 34 feet of conduit in Foley Street, from an existing communications manhole to a point of pickup near 350 Assembly Row. 24-1435 Grant of Location Oct 4, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $310,100 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Office of Sustainability and Enviro… 24-1434 Mayor's Request Oct 2, 2024 Approved
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