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February 2025

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Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Sean Browne as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. 25-0404 Mayor's Request Feb 28, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Michael De Bethencourt as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. 25-0403 Mayor's Request Feb 28, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Alfred William Rymill III as Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer. 25-0402 Mayor's Request Feb 28, 2025 Approved That the City Clerk draft a Notice of Building Sale Ordinance, as recommended by the Residential Displacement Task Force, to require landlords inform tenants of an intent to sell when they l… 25-0401 Order Feb 28, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,090 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department DCR-Boat House account. 25-0400 Mayor's Request Feb 27, 2025 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the Community Preservation Act Budgeted Reserve and Open Space Reserve for improvements to Dilboy Auxiliary Fields. 25-0399 Mayor's Request Feb 27, 2025 Approved Requesting the transfer of $55,631 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Open Space Reserve. 25-0398 Mayor's Request Feb 27, 2025 Approved Commending Michael Feloney for ten years of dedicated service in the Housing Division. 25-0397 Citation Feb 27, 2025 Approved That the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and Eversource do everything within their power to reduce the burden of rising natural gas costs for Somerville residents. 25-0396 Resolution Feb 27, 2025 Approved In his capacity as Chair of the Finance Committee, conveying a communication on FY 2026 budget priorities. 25-0395 Communication Feb 26, 2025 Placed on File That the Director of Mobility and Director of Engineering discuss with this Council the effectiveness of speed cushions as a traffic calming measure and potential applications on key Fire De… 25-0394 Order Feb 26, 2025 Approved Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 41 Union Square. 25-0393 Small Wireless Facility Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Nicolas, Med. #79. 25-0392 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Martha Lee Trust, 147 Highland Avenue. 25-0391 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Livery License, Boston Novelty Limo LLC, 333 Broadway. 25-0390 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 21 Third Avenue. 25-0389 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Greentown Labs, 444 Somerville Avenue. 25-0388 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1 Bow Street. 25-0387 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, USA Excavating Inc.. 25-0386 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tascon Corporation. 25-0385 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Edward Ahern. 25-0384 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Minkin Construction. 25-0383 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, K.B. Aruda Construction Inc. 25-0382 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Anderson Construction & Excavation Inc. 25-0381 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved New Taxi Medallion License, Joseph Aime, Med. #78. 25-0380 License Feb 26, 2025 Approved That the Director of Inspectional Services enforce Section 11-111 of the Code of Ordinances - Registration and maintenance of vacant property, in light of the recent collapse of 316 Somervil… 25-0379 Order Feb 26, 2025 Approved That the Director of Mobility address the dangerous conditions with the bike lane entrance at Washington Street and Webster Avenue. 25-0378 Order Feb 26, 2025 Approved Conveying an update on the status of Charter negotiations with the Mayor. 25-0377 Communication Feb 26, 2025 Placed on File Conveying information on a sophisticated new scam targeting Somerville residents, purporting to be the Middlesex Sheriff's Office. 25-0376 Communication Feb 26, 2025 Placed on File Amending the Code of Ordinances by adding Section 2-325 to Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3 related to compensation for elected officials. 25-0375 Ordinance Feb 26, 2025 Not Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Licenses and Permits Committee Meeting of February 26, 2025. 25-0374 Committee Minutes Feb 26, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of February 25, 2025. 25-0373 Committee Minutes Feb 25, 2025 Approved Three residents submitting comments re: 11 Ward Street zoning. 25-0372 Public Communication Feb 25, 2025 Placed on File Finance Director conveying FY 2025 Mid-Year Financial Report in accordance with Section 2-48 of the Code of Ordinances. 25-0371 Officer's Communication Feb 25, 2025 Placed on File 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. 25-0370 Mayor's Request Feb 25, 2025 Ordained Conveying an update on the next steps for recommendations on compensation for Elected Officials. 25-0369 Mayor's Communication Feb 25, 2025 Placed on File Conveying a forthcoming appropriation request from the Salary Contingency account to various city departments to fund an update to the non-union salary ordinance. 25-0368 Mayor's Communication Feb 25, 2025 Placed on File That the Director of Health and Human Services submit in writing monthly updates to this Council regarding ongoing efforts to address homelessness. 25-0367 Order Feb 25, 2025 Approved Conveying a report of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 25-0366 Communication Feb 25, 2025 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2025. 25-0365 Minutes Feb 25, 2025 Approved Remembrances. 25-0364 Remembrances Feb 25, 2025 Approved Call of the Roll. 25-0363 Roll Call Feb 25, 2025 Placed on File Director of Parking responding to item #25-0084 regarding the Citywide Parking and Curb Use Study. 25-0362 Officer's Communication Feb 25, 2025 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting of February 24, 2025. 25-0361 Committee Minutes Feb 25, 2025 Approved Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2026. 25-0360 Communication Feb 25, 2025 Placed on File That the Director of Engineering update this Council on the whereabouts of the Portland Loos. 25-0359 Order Feb 25, 2025 Approved That the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator update this Council on the current status of the Braille embosser. 25-0358 Order Feb 25, 2025 Approved Amending Section 12-8 (a) of the Code of Ordinances by inserting the words “including abutting curb cuts if applicable”. 25-0357 Ordinance Feb 25, 2025 Placed on File That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss the process for clearing bike lanes of snow. 25-0356 Order Feb 25, 2025 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry discuss the feasibility of removing snow from city playgrounds. 25-0355 Order Feb 25, 2025 Approved That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development consider increasing permanent supportive housing across the city. 25-0354 Order Feb 25, 2025 Approved Supporting Teamsters Local 25 in the labor dispute with Stop & Shop. 25-0353 Resolution Feb 25, 2025 Approved That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at Summer Street and Porter Street. 25-0352 Order Feb 25, 2025 Approved That the Director of Mobility design measures to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Prospect Hill Parkway. 25-0351 Order Feb 25, 2025 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on how the Municipal Sidewalk Clearing Pilot program for Broadway and School Street is functioning during this challenging winter. 25-0350 Order Feb 25, 2025 Approved Requesting approval of easements from JMC/STM/TGCI Union Square, LLC for 346 Somerville Avenue. 25-0349 Mayor's Request Feb 24, 2025 Approved Commending Fred Berman on the auspicious occasion of his retirement from the Office of Housing Stability. 25-0348 Citation Feb 24, 2025 Approved Commending Cristiano Oliveira for his Youth National Team success and continued soccer legacy. 25-0347 Citation Feb 24, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 26, 2025. 25-0346 Committee Report Feb 24, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 25, 2025. 25-0345 Committee Report Feb 24, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on February 24, 2025. 25-0344 Committee Report Feb 24, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Joint Meeting with the Planning Board of February 20, 2025. 25-0343 Committee Minutes Feb 24, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on February 20, 2025. 25-0342 Committee Report Feb 24, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Open Space, Environment and Energy Committee Meeting of February 20, 2025. 25-0341 Committee Minutes Feb 24, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 20, 2025. 25-0340 Committee Report Feb 24, 2025 Approved In support of transgender and gender diverse community members. 25-0339 Resolution Feb 21, 2025 Approved That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning provide the Committee on Land Use with an opinion as to whether the City Council may dictate standards and materials used for outdoor b… 25-0338 Order Feb 21, 2025 Approved Jenn Harrington submitting comments re: Anti-Displacement Task Force. 25-0337 Public Communication Feb 21, 2025 Placed on File Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition submitting comments re: item #24-1686, creation of an LGBTQ Legal Services Stabilization Fund. 25-0336 Public Communication Feb 21, 2025 Placed on File Branden Kornell and Simona Gokhin submitting comments re: Copper Mill project. 25-0335 Public Communication Feb 21, 2025 Placed on File Requesting approval of a contract extension for two years until 2/28/2026 for TSA Consulting Group, Inc., for the administration of 457(b) plans. 25-0334 Mayor's Request Feb 21, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $93.61 using available funds in the Police Department Out-of-State Travel account for food expenses during an investigation. 25-0333 Mayor's Request Feb 20, 2025 Approved Theatre@First applying for a Public Event License for The Tempest on various dates between April 30 and June 22 from 5pm to 9pm (raindates June 27, June 28 and June 29). 25-0332 Public Event Feb 20, 2025 Approved Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event License for M.O.M.'S 5K Run and Walk for Cancer on May 11 from 7am to 2pm. 25-0331 Public Event Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Renaissance Taxi Service LLC, Med. #50. 25-0330 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK Inc., Med. #66. 25-0329 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Jean B. Victor, Med #85. 25-0328 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Buffalo Exchange Ltd., 238 Elm Street. 25-0327 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Atlas Metals Inc., 475 Columbia Street. 25-0326 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Markets Company #2575, 275 Beacon Street. 25-0325 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street. 25-0324 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Tracer Technologies Inc., 20 Assembly Square Drive. 25-0323 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. 25-0322 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Original Auto Body and Mechanic, Inc., 12 Joy Street. 25-0321 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161 Linwood Street. 25-0320 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham Inc., 399 Revolution Drive. 25-0319 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 259 McGrath Highway. 25-0318 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers I-93 Inc., 71 Linwood Street. 25-0317 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland Avenue. 25-0316 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Drain Doctor Inc., 612 Broadway. 25-0315 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy Street. 25-0314 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Winter Hill Yacht Club, 500 Artisan Way. 25-0313 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Flammables License, Metropolitan Pipe and Supply Company, 30 Inner Belt Road. 25-0312 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Highway. 25-0311 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. 25-0310 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dakzen, 195 Elm Street. 25-0309 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service Inc, 137 Washington Street. 25-0308 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating. 25-0307 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Vinny Mofford Excavation LLC. 25-0306 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tufts Construction Inc. 25-0305 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tim Zanelli Excavating LLC. 25-0304 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Sean Farrell Excavation Inc. 25-0303 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Construction Corp. 25-0302 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, R. M. Pacella Inc. 25-0301 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mirra Co. LLC. 25-0300 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the City of Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Elections Department for security of elect… 25-0299 Mayor's Request Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavating Inc. 25-0298 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting Inc. 25-0297 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, D&M Civil Inc. 25-0296 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, Classic Site Solutions Inc. 25-0295 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, BSI Engineering. 25-0294 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Drainlayer's License, A. A. Will Corporation. 25-0293 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Drive. 25-0292 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved New Drainlayer's License, Doherty Excavating Inc. 25-0291 License Feb 20, 2025 Approved Requesting approval of the Municipal Election Calendar for 2025. 25-0290 Mayor's Request Feb 20, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Rodent Issues Special Committee Meeting of February 19, 2025. 25-0289 Committee Minutes Feb 20, 2025 Approved Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on February 19, 2025. 25-0288 Committee Report Feb 20, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of February 18, 2025. 25-0287 Committee Minutes Feb 20, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 18, 2025. 25-0286 Committee Report Feb 20, 2025 Approved Requesting approval of a time-only extension for an additional two years until 12/31/2026 for the contract with Warner Larson Landscape Architects, to complete additional structural and desi… 25-0285 Mayor's Request Feb 19, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend an $87,450 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to the Police Department for staffing. 25-0284 Mayor's Request Feb 18, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $23,105 grant that requires a match, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to the Police Department for the Metro Mayors Community Safety Ini… 25-0283 Mayor's Request Feb 18, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $15,000 grant with no new match required, as a sub-award through the Fenway Community Health Center to the Police Department for the Post-Overdose … 25-0282 Mayor's Request Feb 18, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $335,635 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the Crisis Intervention Training and T… 25-0281 Mayor's Request Feb 18, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $25,600 grant that requires an in-kind match which is a portion of the Director's salary, to the Office of Emergency Management for emergency manag… 25-0280 Mayor's Request Feb 13, 2025 Approved Requesting authorization to borrow $7,600,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the FY 2025 Water Main Rehabilitation program as part of the Massachusetts Water Resource Auth… 25-0279 Mayor's Request Feb 13, 2025 Approved Director of Human Resources conveying the Civil Service signing lists for various certifications. 25-0278 Officer's Communication Feb 13, 2025 Placed on File Greta Pintacuda submitting comments re: bird feeding. 25-0277 Public Communication Feb 13, 2025 Placed on File That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this City Council the barriers to placing menstrual product dispensers in each school building and the projected date for each sch… 25-0276 Order Feb 13, 2025 Approved That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this City Council which school buildings have free menstrual product dispensers, how many dispensers are in each building, and how… 25-0275 Order Feb 13, 2025 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $137,288 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Information Technology (IT) Department Professional & Technical Account for an independent asse… 25-0274 Mayor's Request Feb 12, 2025 Approved Union Square Main Streets applying for a Public Event License for Union Square Farmers Market on Saturdays, May 10 to October 25 from 6:45am to 2pm. 25-0273 Public Event Feb 12, 2025 Approved New Sign/Awning License, Tall Order, 70 Beacon Street, 2 signs. 25-0272 License Feb 12, 2025 Approved New Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue, 1 vehicle inside and 18 vehicles outside, Monday - Sunday: 8am to 8pm. 25-0271 License Feb 12, 2025 Approved Conveying the cost of changes to identity documents, in support of item #24-1686. 25-0270 Communication Feb 12, 2025 Placed on File John Fragione and Agostino Feola, Trustees of Frala Realty Trust, requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 295-297 Medford Street and 93 Walnut Street from Mid-Rise… 25-0269 Public Communication Feb 12, 2025 Ordained Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $32.06 to Market Basket/Demoulas using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Food Supplies & Refreshments and Office Supplies acco… 25-0268 Mayor's Request Feb 12, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2025. 25-0267 Minutes Feb 11, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of January 6, 2025. 25-0266 Minutes Feb 11, 2025 Approved Remembrances. 25-0265 Remembrances Feb 11, 2025 Approved Call of the Roll. 25-0264 Roll Call Feb 11, 2025 Placed on File Director of Economic Development and Director of the Arts Council conveying the draft Armory Master Plan. 25-0263 Officer's Communication Feb 11, 2025 Placed on File Requesting the use of available funds in the Water Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of $1,569.10 to fund a Billing Analyst position. 25-0262 Mayor's Request Feb 11, 2025 Not Approved Director of Human Resources conveying the Non-Union Compensation Study. 25-0261 Officer's Communication Feb 11, 2025 Placed on File Requesting the use of available funds in the Water Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of $13,928.44 to fund a new Service Operations Manager position. 25-0260 Mayor's Request Feb 11, 2025 Not Approved Chief of Police conveying the Municipal Road Safety Grant application. 25-0259 Officer's Communication Feb 11, 2025 Placed on File Requesting the use of available funds in the Water Enterprise Fund Wages account in the amount of $14,798.95 to fund a Utility Billing Manager position. 25-0258 Mayor's Request Feb 11, 2025 Not Approved Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2-304 through 2-310 of the Code of Ordinances to update the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change. 25-0257 Mayor's Request Feb 11, 2025 Ordained That the City Solicitor discuss with this Council whether elements of Boston's proposed Ordinance for Road Safety and Accountability for Delivery Providers could be used to disincentivize mo… 25-0256 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the City Solicitor provide an assessment of whether a trust could be created for funds from a short-term rental program, half of which would be allocated for grants to local artists for… 25-0255 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Chief of Police present to this Council the financial implications of the Public Safety for All recommendations, specifically the costs to fund additional officers, acquire and util… 25-0254 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That this Council consider including a Plain Language section within the Language Access Ordinance. 25-0253 Resolution Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the City Auditor provide in writing to this Council, the revenue generated by the short-term rental tax and an estimate of how much additional revenue would be generated if a 3% communi… 25-0252 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Racial and Social Justice provide an update on the citywide disparity study, including when the report will be made available to the public. 25-0251 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved In support of a contract for Tufts University's full-time lecturers. 25-0250 Resolution Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Executive Director of the Welcome Project update the City Council on the status of the Somerville Worker’s Center. 25-0249 Resolution Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Chief of Police update this Council on the annual reporting of Immigration Customs and Enforcement detentions in Somerville, as outlined in the Welcoming City Ordinance. 25-0248 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Economic Development report on the economic impact to small businesses in Somerville as a result of recent federal immigration policy changes. 25-0247 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning discuss with this Council, Type IV heavy timber construction now permitted in the 10th editio… 25-0246 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Environmental Health Manager update this Council on rodent activity data and rodent mitigation efforts, including any novel approaches under consideration or being utilized. 25-0245 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on efforts around enforcement of rodent-related ordinances, including the number of complaints, inspections, warnings, and fine… 25-0244 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Communications and Community Engagement update this Council on efforts to educate the public about preventing conditions conducive to growth of the rodent population. 25-0243 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development update this Council on the current status of the implementation of the Gilman Square Neighborhood Pl… 25-0242 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Capital Projects update this Council on the potential plan to use the Homan’s site for installation of a stormwater retention tank. 25-0241 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Administration create a detailed list of duties for commission and committee liaisons, including specific duties as they relate to the respective body. 25-0240 Resolution Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Inspectional Services provide the Ward 4 City Councilor with the details of all tickets issued for failure to remove snow between January 1 and February 12, 2025. 25-0239 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works complete installation of any remaining lockdown blinds needed for safety at Somerville High School. 25-0238 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management discuss with the City Council and School Committee, the development of the FY 2026 project plan and budget in accordance with the ado… 25-0237 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Inspectional Services discuss the metrics for measuring the effectiveness of rodent mitigation strategies in Somerville Public School buildings. 25-0236 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the conversion of the former science lab in Room 208 at the Arthur D. Healey School, to small group learning cla… 25-0235 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management develop a Swing Space plan to accommodate Somerville Public Schools students to mitigate disruption to students, families, and staff … 25-0234 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works work with relevant city staff to develop a prioritization and tracking system of 311 requests to maintain optimal school building conditions and proacti… 25-0233 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Economic Development begin the process for developing a Teele Square commercial area plan. 25-0232 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Mobility prioritize North Street for speed humps and other traffic calming measures. 25-0231 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Chief of Police consider installing emergency call boxes in key city locations, including Davis Square. 25-0230 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved That the Commissioner of Public Works work with relevant city staff to plan citywide community cleanup days in each ward. 25-0229 Order Feb 11, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Matthew White to the position of Firefighter. 25-0228 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Gavin Tierney to the position of Firefighter. 25-0227 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Todd Headley to the position of Firefighter. 25-0226 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jake Hardy to the position of Firefighter. 25-0225 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rory Gallivan to the position of Firefighter. 25-0224 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brandon Coco to the position of Firefighter. 25-0223 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Carvalho to the position of Firefighter. 25-0222 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Henry Lima to the position of Firefighter. 25-0221 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Christopher Galvin to the position of Fire Lieutenant. 25-0220 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Andrew Tkaczuk to the position of Fire Lieutenant. 25-0219 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Thomas Bellini to the position of Fire Captain. 25-0218 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Conveying a report on the meeting of the Job Creation and Retention Trust. 25-0217 Communication Feb 10, 2025 Placed on File That the Director of Inspectional Services conduct proactive inspections in high-traffic areas, including school zones, senior housing areas, and commercial corridors, during and after winte… 25-0216 Order Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Kristopher Taylor to the position of Police Officer. 25-0215 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved That the Director of Constituent Services submit in writing, the protocol for proper handling of downed wires. 25-0214 Order Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to prevent landlords from passing realtor's fees on to tenants. 25-0213 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Guylerna Pierre to the position of Police Officer. 25-0212 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Niki Aurora to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. 25-0211 Mayor's Request Feb 10, 2025 Approved Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development conveying the traffic mitigation commitment for 501 Mystic Valley Parkway. 25-0210 Officer's Communication Feb 10, 2025 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of February 11, 2025. 25-0209 Committee Minutes Feb 9, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of February 10, 2025. 25-0208 Committee Minutes Feb 9, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2025. 25-0207 Committee Report Feb 9, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 10, 2025. 25-0206 Committee Report Feb 9, 2025 Approved Conveying an update on the confirmation process for new hires in civil service positions. 25-0205 Communication Feb 8, 2025 Placed on File Withdrawn. 25-0204 Withdrawn Feb 7, 2025 Withdrawn Bill Roche submitting comments re: PJ Motorcars. 25-0203 Public Communication Feb 7, 2025 Placed on File Shim and Lea Berkovits submitting comments re: ceasefire. 25-0202 Public Communication Feb 7, 2025 Placed on File Angela DiTucci submitting comments re: bike infrastructure. 25-0201 Public Communication Feb 7, 2025 Placed on File 15 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance sections 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.13k, 3.1.13l, 3.2.12l. and 3.2.12m. 25-0200 Public Communication Feb 7, 2025 Placed on File David Liang submitting comments re: Chinese Communist Party. 25-0199 Public Communication Feb 7, 2025 Placed on File Nine residents submitting comments re: item #25-0147, Fiscal Year 2026 budget priorities. 25-0198 Public Communication Feb 7, 2025 Placed on File Jim Bossi submitting comments re: Tufts dorm. 25-0197 Public Communication Feb 7, 2025 Placed on File Donal Waide submitting comments re: Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 25-0195 Public Communication Feb 7, 2025 Placed on File Requesting the appropriation of $1,472,992 from the Salary Contingency account to various departmental Personal Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining settlement with the Somervil… 25-0196 Mayor's Request Feb 7, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee Meeting of February 6, 2025. 25-0194 Committee Minutes Feb 7, 2025 Approved Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting jointly with the School Committee's School Buildings Facilities and Maintenance Committee on February 6… 25-0193 Committee Report Feb 7, 2025 Approved Conveying an update on a potential shift in the art studio ecosystem in Somerville. 25-0192 Mayor's Communication Feb 6, 2025 Placed on File Somerville Redevelopment Authority conveying the 2024 Annual Report. 25-0191 Officer's Communication Feb 6, 2025 Placed on File Communications and Community Engagement Department applying for a Public Event License for Civic Day on April 5 from 9am to 5pm. 25-0190 Public Event Feb 6, 2025 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pearl Street Auto Sales, 182 Pearl Street. 25-0189 License Feb 6, 2025 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc., 308 McGrath Highway. 25-0188 License Feb 6, 2025 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Pat's Enterprises, Inc., 182 Washington Street. 25-0187 License Feb 6, 2025 Approved Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Automotive Transport Service Inc, 40 Joy Street. 25-0186 License Feb 6, 2025 Approved Renewing Open Air Vendor License, The Somerville Flea, Buena Vista parking lot. 25-0185 License Feb 6, 2025 Approved New Garage License, Assembly Square Auto Sales, 37 Mystic Avenue, 1 vehicle inside, 18 vehicles outside for washing vehicles and storing unregistered vehicles, 7 days a week: 8am-8pm. 25-0184 License Feb 6, 2025 Approved New Drainlayer's License, Mitchell Associates Construction Corporation. 25-0183 License Feb 6, 2025 Approved New Drainlayer's License, Boston Pipe Lining Company LLC. 25-0182 License Feb 6, 2025 Approved Withdrawn. 25-0181 Withdrawn Feb 6, 2025 Withdrawn Withdrawn. 25-0180 Withdrawn Feb 6, 2025 Withdrawn Conveying a forthcoming appropriation request from the Salary Contingency Account to various city departments to fund the costs of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Somerville Municipal E… 25-0179 Mayor's Communication Feb 6, 2025 Placed on File Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of February 5, 2025. 25-0178 Committee Minutes Feb 6, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 5, 2025. 25-0177 Committee Report Feb 6, 2025 Approved That the Director of SomerStat and the Director of the Council on Aging appear before this Council’s Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations to discuss the … 25-0176 Order Feb 6, 2025 Approved Conveying that the Tufts Shuttle, including the Saturday Grocery Store Shuttle Bus, is free for any Somerville resident to ride. 25-0175 Communication Feb 6, 2025 Placed on File Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,500,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Executive Office of Economic Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Dev… 25-0174 Mayor's Request Feb 5, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,000,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Strategic Planning and C… 25-0173 Mayor's Request Feb 4, 2025 Approved Approval of the Minutes of the Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations Committee Meeting of February 3, 2025. 25-0172 Committee Minutes Feb 4, 2025 Approved Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on February 3, 2025. 25-0171 Committee Report Feb 4, 2025 Approved Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Open Space Reserve for the renovation of Quincy Street Park. 25-0170 Mayor's Request Feb 3, 2025 Approved Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,312.50 using available funds in the Department of Racial and Social Justice Translation Services Account for Communication Access R… 25-0169 Mayor's Request Feb 2, 2025 Approved
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