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November 2024

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Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate December 10). 24-1693 Public Event Nov 26, 2024 Approved Michele Hansen and Matthias Rudolf submitting comments re: Central Somerville Ave. 24-1692 Public Communication Nov 25, 2024 Placed on File Director of Economic Development and Director of the Arts Council requesting that this Council's Finance Committee hold a public hearing on the draft Armory Master Plan. 24-1691 Officer's Communication Nov 25, 2024 Approved Commending Reebee Garofalo on the auspicious occasion of his 80th birthday. 24-1690 Citation Nov 25, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alfred Rymill III as Housing Authority Police Officer. 24-1689 Mayor's Request Nov 25, 2024 Placed on File City Clerk conveying the non-binding votes of the 2025 City Council Caucus. 24-1688 Officer's Communication Nov 25, 2024 Placed on File In support of Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) SHARE workers. 24-1687 Resolution Nov 25, 2024 Approved That the City Solicitor confirm whether an LGBTQ Legal Services Stabilization Fund can be created to pay fees associated with gendered document changes and potential court sealing of records… 24-1686 Order Nov 23, 2024 Approved That the Administration update this Council on the feasibility of pedestrianizing Elm Street for select hours, including identified obstacles and a potential timeline for implementation. 24-1685 Resolution Nov 23, 2024 Approved That the Director of Grants and External Funds explain to this Council in writing whether the city can apply for a grant through the Advanced Transportation Technologies and Innovation (ATTA… 24-1684 Order Nov 23, 2024 Approved That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to prohibit the forced imposition of brokers’ fees onto renters. 24-1683 Order Nov 23, 2024 Approved Reaffirming Somerville’s commitment as a Welcoming Community for justice, equity, and inclusion. 24-1682 Resolution Nov 22, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting of November 21, 2024. 24-1681 Committee Minutes Nov 22, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of November 21, 2024. 24-1680 Committee Minutes Nov 22, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of November 19, 2024. 24-1679 Committee Minutes Nov 22, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee Meeting of November 18, 2024. 24-1678 Committee Minutes Nov 22, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 24, 2024. 24-1677 Minutes Nov 22, 2024 Approved Remembrances. 24-1676 Remembrances Nov 22, 2024 Approved Call of the Roll. 24-1675 Roll Call Nov 22, 2024 Placed on File That the Director of Parking install signage indicating the grace period, during daycare pickup and drop-off hours, during which parking tickets will not be issued in front of 99A Dover Stre… 24-1674 Order Nov 22, 2024 Approved That the Director of Parking discuss with this Council how to ensure that permit-only parking is available to non-resident parents with shared custody of children enrolled in Somerville Publ… 24-1673 Order Nov 22, 2024 Approved Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 24-1672 Communication Nov 22, 2024 Placed on File Conveying a report of the Municipal Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund. 24-1671 Communication Nov 22, 2024 Placed on File Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Mary Jo Bohart to the Community Preservation Committee. 24-1670 Mayor's Request Nov 21, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Carlos Ayala to the Community Preservation Committee. 24-1669 Mayor's Request Nov 21, 2024 Approved Chief Assessor presenting proposed FY 2025 Tax Classifications and requesting the adoption of a minimum residential factor for FY 2025 and acceptance of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 … 24-1668 Officer's Communication Nov 21, 2024 Approved Ashley Stearns submitting comments re: Arts at the Armory. 24-1667 Public Communication Nov 21, 2024 Placed on File Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Green Automotive Inc., 600 Windsor Place. 24-1666 License Nov 21, 2024 Approved Janine Fay applying for a Public Event License for Dancing in the Dark on December 21 from 3pm to 8pm. 24-1665 Public Event Nov 21, 2024 Approved Withdrawn. 24-1664 Withdrawn Nov 21, 2024 Withdrawn Interdisciplinary Design Group and Victor Tessler applying for a Public Event License for Libertadores Final Match Celebrations on November 30 from 1pm to 7pm. 24-1663 Public Event Nov 21, 2024 Approved RCN applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 20 feet of conduit in Foley Street, from existing Manhole 001 to a point of pickup at 45 Middlesex Avenue. 24-1662 Grant of Location Nov 21, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Juan Ducasse Ayala to the position of Police Sergeant. 24-1661 Mayor's Request Nov 21, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $40,021 grant with no new match required, from Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the continuation of partial funding for the… 24-1660 Mayor's Request Nov 21, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $60,000 grant with no new match required, from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic safety enforceme… 24-1659 Mayor's Request Nov 21, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Paul Anderson to the position of Police Lieutenant. 24-1658 Mayor's Request Nov 21, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Sean M. Sheehan to the position of Police Captain. 24-1657 Mayor's Request Nov 21, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $29,074.72 using available funds in various Police Department Ordinary Maintenance Accounts for unpaid invoices. 24-1654 Mayor's Request Nov 20, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $350,000 from the Municipal Composting Program stabilization fund to implement a municipal composting pilot program. 24-1656 Mayor's Request Nov 20, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $26,502.44 grant with no new match required, from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School to the Health and Human Services Department for S… 24-1655 Mayor's Request Nov 20, 2024 Approved Withdrawn. 24-1653 Withdrawn Nov 20, 2024 Withdrawn Requesting approval of an exemption for Charles Graham as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(b). 24-1652 Mayor's Request Nov 20, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $388,000 from the Emergency Stabilization Fund for the 2025 Warming Center. 24-1651 Mayor's Request Nov 20, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $122,000 from the FY 2025 Property Tax Levy to the Emergency Stabilization Fund for the operational cost of the 2025 Warming Center. 24-1650 Mayor's Request Nov 20, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to appropriate $340,000 from the Union Square Community Benefits Fund, with $200,000 for Workforce Development Services and $140,000 for Small Business Technical Assistan… 24-1649 Mayor's Request Nov 20, 2024 Approved Requesting approval for the 2025 Preliminary Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. 24-1648 Mayor's Request Nov 20, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on November 21, 2024. 24-1647 Committee Report Nov 20, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on November 21, 2024. 24-1646 Committee Report Nov 20, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on November 19, 2024. 24-1645 Committee Report Nov 20, 2024 Approved Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on November 18, 2024. 24-1644 Committee Report Nov 20, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,063.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Fire Alarm R&M Account for fire alarm equipment programmin… 24-1643 Mayor's Request Nov 19, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,725.65 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Administration In State Travel Account for EZ pass. 24-1642 Mayor's Request Nov 19, 2024 Approved Election of a Vice President of the 2025 City Council (nonbinding vote). 24-1641 Election Nov 19, 2024 Placed on File Election of a President of the 2025 City Council (nonbinding vote). 24-1640 Election Nov 19, 2024 Placed on File Call of the Roll. 24-1639 Roll Call Nov 19, 2024 Placed on File In his capacity as President, cancelling the Regular Meeting of this Council scheduled for December 26, 2024. 24-1638 Communication Nov 13, 2024 Placed on File That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Council to discuss recent extended outages in Ward 2 and mitigation plans for future work. 24-1637 Order Nov 13, 2024 Approved Conveying that the Administration is hosting a community meeting regarding the Cummings School Overnight Warming Center on Monday November 18 at 6:00pm in the Somerville High School cafeteri… 24-1636 Communication Nov 13, 2024 Placed on File Requesting approval to accept and expend a $82,357.50 grant with no new match required from Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for social, educational an… 24-1635 Mayor's Request Nov 13, 2024 Approved Withdrawn. 24-1634 Withdrawn Nov 13, 2024 Withdrawn Withdrawn. 24-1633 Withdrawn Nov 13, 2024 Withdrawn Approval of the Minutes of the Charter Review Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 13, 2024. 24-1632 Committee Minutes Nov 13, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Public Health and Public Safety Committee Meeting of November 12, 2024. 24-1631 Committee Minutes Nov 13, 2024 Approved That the Director of Racial and Social Justice ensure that the Commission for Persons with Disabilities has an assigned note taker. 24-1630 Order Nov 13, 2024 Approved In support of local social workers. 24-1627 Resolution Nov 13, 2024 Approved To keep Massachusetts Healthy Incentives Program (HIP). 24-1626 Resolution Nov 13, 2024 Approved Amy White submitting comments re: biking infrastructure. 24-1629 Public Communication Nov 13, 2024 Placed on File Commending Dagmara Wozniak for her Olympic success and continued fencing legacy. 24-1628 Citation Nov 13, 2024 Approved That the Director of Human Resources update this Council on efforts to establish an expanded municipal Paid Family and Medical Leave policy, based on the Commonwealth's program. 24-1625 Order Nov 13, 2024 Approved That the Director of Human Resources address the actions the Administration has taken to adopt the recommendations of RESPOND, per item #24-0458, to support survivors of domestic and sexual … 24-1624 Order Nov 13, 2024 Approved Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $30,000 from the FY 2025 Property Tax Levy to the Health & Human Services, Professional & Technical Service Account for the procurement of addition… 24-1623 Mayor's Request Nov 12, 2024 Approved Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $34,000 from the FY 2025 Property Tax Levy to the Department of Public Works Buildings, Rental Buildings Account for the rental of Porta Potties fo… 24-1622 Mayor's Request Nov 12, 2024 Approved Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-1080, #24-1196, and #24-1259. 24-1621 Officer's Communication Nov 12, 2024 Placed on File Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Amanda Nagim-Williams as Director of Racial and Social Justice. 24-1620 Mayor's Request Nov 12, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2024. 24-1619 Minutes Nov 12, 2024 Approved Remembrances. 24-1618 Remembrances Nov 12, 2024 Approved Call of the Roll. 24-1617 Roll Call Nov 12, 2024 Placed on File Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, Inc., 463 McGrath Highway. 24-1616 License Nov 12, 2024 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect Street. 24-1615 License Nov 12, 2024 Approved Conveying an update on water and sewer rate restructuring. 24-1614 Mayor's Communication Nov 12, 2024 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of November 4, 2024. 24-1613 Committee Minutes Nov 12, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of October 30, 2024. 24-1612 Committee Minutes Nov 12, 2024 Approved That the Administration, in its capacity as owner and landlord of The Armory, ensure that all tenants of the facility are offered legal leases or licenses. 24-1611 Resolution Nov 11, 2024 Approved That the Director of Mobility install bicycle traffic lights and appropriate YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS signage at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Park Street. 24-1610 Order Nov 11, 2024 Approved That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the timeline to straighten the community path crossing of School Street. 24-1609 Order Nov 11, 2024 Approved That the Director of Mobility re-evaluate and strengthen the NO TRUCKS signage at the corner of Warren Avenue and Bow Street in the aftermath of the 18-wheeler that became seriously stuck an… 24-1607 Order Nov 11, 2024 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $2,400,000 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation, Parking Meter Receipts Account to reduce the FY 2025 Tax Rate. 24-1606 Mayor's Request Nov 11, 2024 Approved Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 13, 2024. 24-1605 Committee Report Nov 11, 2024 Approved That the Administration provide this Council with a comprehensive status update of all Veterans Monuments affected by the construction and renovations around the High School complex. 24-1608 Resolution Nov 11, 2024 Approved Reaffirming Somerville’s commitment as a Sanctuary and Trust Act City for justice, equity, and inclusion. 24-1604 Resolution Nov 11, 2024 Placed on File That the Administration work to establish a Language Access Ordinance to codify constituents’ right to timely, meaningful, and culturally competent language access services. 24-1603 Resolution Nov 11, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of an exemption for Murshid Buwembo as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(d). 24-1602 Mayor's Request Nov 8, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of an exemption for Ingrid Schneider as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(d). 24-1601 Mayor's Request Nov 8, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of an exemption for Elyse Best as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(d). 24-1600 Mayor's Request Nov 8, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Charter Review Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of October 29, 2024. 24-1599 Committee Minutes Nov 8, 2024 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee Meeting of October 28, 2024. 24-1598 Committee Minutes Nov 8, 2024 Approved That the Administration provide an update to this Council on the Citywide Parking and Curb Use report and what recommendations, if any, have been implemented. 24-1597 Resolution Nov 8, 2024 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works provide information on the procurement and installation of window blinds for certain classrooms at Somerville High School that have unobstructed views f… 24-1596 Order Nov 8, 2024 Approved That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide a timeline and update on the creation of a production kitchen at the Argenziano School. 24-1595 Order Nov 8, 2024 Approved That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide a timeline and update for installation of a new classroom on the third-floor atrium at the Argenziano School. 24-1594 Order Nov 8, 2024 Approved That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the condition of the Somerville High School building exterior tiles. 24-1593 Order Nov 8, 2024 Approved That the Director of Mobility install a raised crosswalk at the intersection of Cedar Street and the Community Path. 24-1592 Order Nov 8, 2024 Approved That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the redesign plan for the Kennedy School front playground. 24-1591 Order Nov 8, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on November 12, 2024. 24-1590 Committee Report Nov 8, 2024 Approved Withdrawn. 24-1589 Withdrawn Nov 8, 2024 Withdrawn Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on November 4, 2024. 24-1588 Committee Report Nov 8, 2024 Approved Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 30, 2024. 24-1587 Committee Report Nov 8, 2024 Approved Report of the Special Committee on Charter Review, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 29, 2024. 24-1586 Committee Report Nov 8, 2024 Approved Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on October 28, 2024. 24-1585 Committee Report Nov 8, 2024 Approved Horace-Ward LLC, Bealm Realty, LLC, Delhi Properties, LLC, and Delhi Properties ll, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 11 Horace Street, 5-7, 9, 13, and 1… 24-1584 Public Communication Nov 7, 2024 Ordained Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 0 Windsor Street. 24-1583 License Nov 7, 2024 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 3 License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts Inc, 480 Columbia Street. 24-1582 License Nov 7, 2024 Approved New Sign/Awning License, JMC/STM/TGCI Union Square I LLC, 346 Somerville Avenue, 2 signs. 24-1581 License Nov 7, 2024 Approved Conveying the draft Armory Master Plan. 24-1580 Mayor's Communication Nov 7, 2024 Placed on File Veterans of Foreign Wars 529 and Disabled American Veterans 27 submitting comments re: Veterans memorials and monuments. 24-1579 Public Communication Nov 7, 2024 Placed on File Mary Burke submitting comments re: towing. 24-1578 Public Communication Nov 7, 2024 Placed on File Greentown Labs submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. 24-1577 Public Communication Nov 7, 2024 Placed on File Oisín King submitting comments re: leaf blowers. 24-1576 Public Communication Nov 7, 2024 Placed on File 34 individuals submitting comments re: ceasefire. 24-1575 Public Communication Nov 7, 2024 Placed on File Requesting approval to appropriate $147,902 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to replace steam traps. 24-1574 Mayor's Request Nov 7, 2024 Approved Requesting approval of the use of available funds in the amount of $60,000 from the Department of Public Works Highway Wages Account to fund the Lets Get Working Program. 24-1573 Mayor's Request Nov 7, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,569.52 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings HVAC R&M Account for HVAC repair services. 24-1572 Mayor's Request Nov 7, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,682 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Rental Equipment Account for equipment rental services. 24-1571 Mayor's Request Nov 7, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,710 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Sanitation Benches & Barrels Account for Big Belly containers. 24-1570 Mayor's Request Nov 7, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $35,917.36 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar generation services. 24-1569 Mayor's Request Nov 7, 2024 Approved Somerville Museum applying for a Public Event License for Jan 1 Flag Raising Ceremony on January 1 from 8am to 2:30pm. 24-1568 Public Event Nov 7, 2024 Approved BA Event Promotions applying for a Public Event License for Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk on December 15 from 6am to 1:30pm. 24-1567 Public Event Nov 7, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $7,539.86 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar generation services. 24-1566 Mayor's Request Nov 7, 2024 Approved Kinsey Scales applying for a Public Event License for Kinsey Scales Fall Concert on November 17 from 12pm to 3pm (raindate November 24). 24-1565 Public Event Nov 7, 2024 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. 24-1564 License Nov 7, 2024 Approved Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Alan Bishop as Constable. 24-1563 Mayor's Request Nov 7, 2024 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $38,803.02 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Natural Gas Account for natural gas delivery services. 24-1562 Mayor's Request Nov 7, 2024 Approved Transferring Taxi Medallion License, from Cinema Taxi to Jean B. Victor for Medallion #85. 24-1561 License Nov 7, 2024 Approved New Flammables License, 74M Property Owner, LLC, 74 Middlesex Avenue, storing 6,870 gallons. 24-1560 License Nov 7, 2024 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 122 feet of conduit in Laurel Street and Somerville Avenue, from Utility Pole 199/0 to an approximate point of pickup at … 24-1559 Grant of Location Nov 7, 2024 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 53 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue, from existing Manhole 28941 to an approximate point of pickup at 557 Somerville … 24-1558 Grant of Location Nov 7, 2024 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 65 feet of conduit in Washington Street, from Utility Pole 358/29 to a point of pickup at 192 Washington Street. 24-1557 Grant of Location Nov 7, 2024 Approved Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 43 feet of conduit in Warren Street, starting from Utility Pole 1 to a point of pickup at 16 Medford Street. 24-1556 Grant of Location Nov 7, 2024 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 4,098 feet of conduit and three new manholes in McGrath Highway, Washington Street, and Joy Street. 24-1555 Grant of Location Nov 7, 2024 Approved Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 115 feet of conduit in Medford Street and Warren Street, starting from Utility Pole 228/4 to a point of pickup at 16 Medf… 24-1554 Grant of Location Nov 7, 2024 Approved Withdrawn. 24-1553 Withdrawn Nov 6, 2024 Withdrawn Director of Sustainability and Environment conveying an overview of the Commonwealth’s Clean Energy Goals, Electric Sector Modernization Plan, demand growth in Somerville, and capital projec… 24-1552 Officer's Communication Nov 4, 2024 Placed on File
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