Skip to content
docket
city.com
Search
Rebids
Prices
Suppliers
Contracts
Topics
Places
Alerts
About
How are we doing?
Log in
Home
›
Somerville
›
Legislation
›
Archive
› December 2024
December 2024
102 records
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for a Community Heat Resilience…
25-0018
Mayor's Request
Dec 30, 2024
Approved
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $15,764.40 using available funds in the Information Technology Maintenance Software Account for voice maintenance, and in the Informat…
25-0017
Mayor's Request
Dec 23, 2024
Withdrawn
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $109,296 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Fire Department for staffing costs.
25-0016
Mayor's Request
Dec 19, 2024
Approved
City Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Madalyn Letellier to the position of Legislative Services Manager.
25-0015
Officer's Communication
Dec 19, 2024
Approved
City Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. to the position of Legislative Clerk.
25-0014
Officer's Communication
Dec 19, 2024
Approved
Requesting approval to accept a gift valued at $3,594 with no new match required, of an evacuation chair from the Estate of Thomas F. Cahill to the Fire Department.
25-0013
Mayor's Request
Dec 19, 2024
Approved
Drawing of seats.
25-0012
Election
Dec 19, 2024
Placed on File
In her capacity as President, conveying this Council's Standing and Special Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2025.
25-0011
Communication
Dec 19, 2024
Placed on File
That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to appoint Deputy Tax Collectors.
25-0010
Order
Dec 19, 2024
Approved
That the bonds of the City Treasurer and Tax Collector be hereby accepted and approved.
25-0009
Order
Dec 19, 2024
Approved
That this City Council hereby revives all business pending before this Council or its Committees at the end of 2024 and recommits the revived items back to this Council or its proper Committ…
25-0008
Order
Dec 19, 2024
Approved
That this City Council adopts for 2025 the Rules of the City Council as approved on May 9, 2024.
25-0007
Order
Dec 19, 2024
Approved
Mayor's Mid-Term Address.
25-0006
Mayor's Communication
Dec 19, 2024
Placed on File
President's Address.
25-0005
Communication
Dec 19, 2024
Placed on File
School Committee Chair's Address.
25-0004
Officer's Communication
Dec 19, 2024
Placed on File
Election of a Vice President for 2025.
25-0003
Election
Dec 19, 2024
Approved
Election of a President for 2025.
25-0002
Election
Dec 19, 2024
Approved
Call of the Roll.
25-0001
Roll Call
Dec 19, 2024
Placed on File
That representatives from Eversource, Comcast, RCN, Verizon and any other service providers appear before this Council to discuss transfers, pole removals and any other overhead service.
24-1777
Resolution
Dec 12, 2024
Approved
Kim Schmahmann and Alyson Schultz submitting comments re: item #24-1711, Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location for 1 Fitchburg Street.
24-1776
Public Communication
Dec 12, 2024
Placed on File
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave.
24-1775
License
Dec 12, 2024
Approved
Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: item #24-1674, parking for daycare pick-up and drop-off.
24-1774
Public Communication
Dec 12, 2024
Placed on File
Three residents submitting comments re: West Branch Library.
24-1773
Public Communication
Dec 12, 2024
Placed on File
Adriane Brayton and Jess White submitting comments re: item #24-1580, draft Armory Master Plan.
24-1772
Public Communication
Dec 12, 2024
Placed on File
Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of December 11, 2024.
24-1771
Committee Minutes
Dec 12, 2024
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee Meeting of December 10, 2024.
24-1770
Committee Minutes
Dec 12, 2024
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of December 10, 2024.
24-1769
Committee Minutes
Dec 12, 2024
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Meeting of December 9, 2024.
24-1768
Committee Minutes
Dec 12, 2024
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of December 9, 2024.
24-1767
Committee Minutes
Dec 12, 2024
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Joint Meeting with the Planning Board of December 5, 2024.
24-1766
Committee Minutes
Dec 12, 2024
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of December 2 2024.
24-1765
Committee Minutes
Dec 12, 2024
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of December 2, 2024.
24-1764
Committee Minutes
Dec 12, 2024
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Victor Romero Palomo to the position of Police Officer.
24-1763
Mayor's Request
Dec 11, 2024
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Westgate to the position of Police Officer.
24-1762
Mayor's Request
Dec 11, 2024
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Tran to the position of Police Officer.
24-1761
Mayor's Request
Dec 11, 2024
Approved
Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, The Public, 563 Broadway.
24-1760
License
Dec 11, 2024
Approved
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for Annual Menorah Lighting on December 26 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate December 30).
24-1759
Public Event
Dec 11, 2024
Approved
Conveying information regarding the rental registry.
24-1758
Communication
Dec 10, 2024
Placed on File
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sarah Pascarella to the Library Board of Trustees.
24-1757
Mayor's Request
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Requesting approval to use available funds in the SomerViva Salaries account in the amount of $36,911 to fund an increase of the Legal Services Coordinator and Immigration Policy Analyst pos…
24-1756
Mayor's Request
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 14, 2024.
24-1752
Minutes
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Remembrances.
24-1751
Remembrances
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Call of the Roll.
24-1750
Roll Call
Dec 10, 2024
Placed on File
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 11, 2024.
24-1749
Committee Report
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on December 10, 2024.
24-1748
Committee Report
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on December 10, 2024.
24-1747
Committee Report
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on December 9, 2024.
24-1746
Committee Report
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on December 9, 2024.
24-1745
Committee Report
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on December 5, 2024.
24-1744
Committee Report
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 2, 2024.
24-1743
Committee Report
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 2, 2024.
24-1742
Committee Report
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Calling for integrity and accountability in the workplace.
24-1755
Resolution
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Amending Sections 9-31 through 9-44 of the Code of Ordinances to support the end of wage theft.
24-1754
Ordinance
Dec 10, 2024
Ordained
That the Administration discuss how it plans to keep city employees and residents safe from sexual harassment and previous ways it has done so in recent years.
24-1753
Resolution
Dec 10, 2024
Placed on File
That the Director of Mobility install a speed bump on Tremont Street near Tremont Place.
24-1741
Order
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
That the Director of Housing assist this Council in drafting changes to the Condominium Conversion Ordinance to enable the Condominium Review Board to fulfill its intended function and preve…
24-1740
Order
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
In her capacity as Chair of the Charter Review Special Committee, conveying an update on the status of charter negotiations with the Mayor.
24-1739
Communication
Dec 10, 2024
Placed on File
That the Director of Mobility install DO NOT ENTER, EXCEPT RESIDENTS AND BICYCLES signage at the intersections of Ivaloo and Beacon Street and Ivaloo and Park Street.
24-1738
Order
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
That the Director of Mobility add the words EXCEPT BICYCLES to the Do Not Enter and One Way signage on Hawkins Street.
24-1737
Order
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering appear before this Council to discuss the preparation of a change order to revert to the design of the bike lane entrance at Was…
24-1736
Order
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
That the Director of Mobility and the Director of Engineering create an on-demand, dedicated pedestrian phase for the traffic signals at the intersection of Broadway and School Street, with …
24-1735
Order
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
That the Administration pursue harm reduction initiatives to provide alternative methods of addressing substance abuse with wraparound supports like basic health care, housing support, and r…
24-1734
Resolution
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
That the Commissioner of Public Works place a new street light at the corner of Broadway and Fenwick Street to address dark conditions at an important pedestrian crossing.
24-1733
Order
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
That the Director of Parking develop a comprehensive plan to streamline the process for parking permits for in-home elder care and health providers, including Meals on Wheels.
24-1732
Order
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
That the Director of Mobility develop safety measures for the slip lane at the intersection of Elm Street, Somerville Avenue, and Craigie Street, also known as Wilson Park.
24-1731
Order
Dec 10, 2024
Approved
Commending the Engineering Department for their outstanding achievements in the 2024 construction season.
24-1730
Citation
Dec 9, 2024
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for ambulance …
24-1729
Mayor's Request
Dec 9, 2024
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $133,427.11 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traini…
24-1728
Mayor's Request
Dec 9, 2024
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for 911 personnel costs.
24-1727
Mayor's Request
Dec 9, 2024
Approved
Conveying changes to the reappointment policy for boards, commissions and committees.
24-1726
Mayor's Communication
Dec 9, 2024
Placed on File
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $545.03 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services for reimbursement of expenses relating to the C…
24-1725
Mayor's Request
Dec 9, 2024
Approved
Jonathan Silverstein and Peter Mullane submitting comments re: item #24-1315, an order regarding lot splits and mergers.
24-1724
Public Communication
Dec 9, 2024
Placed on File
Requesting that this Council convene in Executive Session to discuss and act upon satisfaction options in the matter of Cobble Hill Center, LLC v. Somerville Redevelopment Authority.
24-1723
Mayor's Request
Dec 9, 2024
Approved
Requesting authorization to borrow $14,400,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land known as 90 Washington Street.
24-1722
Mayor's Request
Dec 8, 2024
Approved
Requesting the appropriation of $94,536 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation, Supplemental State Aid Account to the Judgments and Settlements Account to pay additional costs of purch…
24-1721
Mayor's Request
Dec 8, 2024
Approved
Requesting the appropriation of $12,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments and Settlements Account to pay additional costs of purchasing the parcel of land k…
24-1720
Mayor's Request
Dec 8, 2024
Approved
Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development conveying an update on market conditions and available tools to stimulate growth.
24-1719
Officer's Communication
Dec 6, 2024
Placed on File
Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,159 from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Account to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Ordinary Maintenance Account for Tree Keeper/311 …
24-1718
Mayor's Request
Dec 6, 2024
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway.
24-1717
License
Dec 6, 2024
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Motorcycles & More LLC, 109 Bailey Road.
24-1716
License
Dec 6, 2024
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable.
24-1715
Mayor's Request
Dec 6, 2024
Approved
Renewing Automatic Amusement Device License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive.
24-1714
License
Dec 6, 2024
Approved
Requesting the appropriation of $110,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the 90 Washington Demonstration Project Account for ongoing litigation costs.
24-1713
Mayor's Request
Dec 5, 2024
Approved
Requesting approval to appropriate $20,900 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to add attic insulation to the Recreation Department at 16 Walnut Street.
24-1712
Mayor's Request
Dec 5, 2024
Approved
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 114 feet of conduit in Linwood Street and Fitchburg Street, from existing Manhole 22014 to a proposed Ha…
24-1711
Grant of Location
Dec 5, 2024
Approved
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 28 feet of conduit in Windsor Place, from existing Manhole 26724 to a point of pickup at 600 Windsor Place.
24-1710
Grant of Location
Dec 5, 2024
Approved
Withdrawn.
24-1709
Withdrawn
Dec 5, 2024
Withdrawn
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 25 feet of conduit and a new Manhole 32549 in Auburn Avenue, from Utility Pole 17/2 to a point of pickup at 11 Auburn Ave…
24-1708
Grant of Location
Dec 5, 2024
Approved
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 251 feet of conduit in Prospect Street, from Utility Pole 291/14 to a point of pickup at 118 Prospect Street.
24-1707
Grant of Location
Dec 5, 2024
Approved
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Web Motor Sales, 5 Middlesex Avenue.
24-1706
License
Dec 5, 2024
Approved
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavating, Inc.
24-1705
License
Dec 5, 2024
Approved
Commending Councilor Judy Pineda Neufeld for her distinguished service as Vice President of this Council in 2024.
24-1704
Citation
Dec 5, 2024
Approved
Commending Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen for his distinguished service as President of this Council in 2024.
24-1703
Citation
Dec 5, 2024
Approved
City Clerk conveying an update on the block party license process.
24-1702
Officer's Communication
Dec 4, 2024
Placed on File
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katelin Firth to the Commission for Women.
24-1701
Mayor's Request
Dec 4, 2024
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alex Barbat to the Commission for Women.
24-1700
Mayor's Request
Dec 4, 2024
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jenny Bonham Carter to the Human Rights Commission.
24-1699
Mayor's Request
Dec 4, 2024
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Sokol to the Human Rights Commission.
24-1698
Mayor's Request
Dec 4, 2024
Approved
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,350 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Office on Disability to the Department of Racial and Social Justice for the completion…
24-1697
Mayor's Request
Dec 4, 2024
Approved
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Lauren Chapman to the Human Rights Commission.
24-1696
Mayor's Request
Dec 4, 2024
Approved
Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-1197 and #24-1367.
24-1695
Officer's Communication
Dec 3, 2024
Placed on File
Requesting authorization to borrow $4,757,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2025 Sewer Improvements program.
24-1694
Mayor's Request
Dec 3, 2024
Approved
← November 2024
All months
January 2025 →
↑ Back to top