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That the Commissioner of Public Works construct an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant sidewalk path around the large tree at the corner of Walnut Street and Summit Avenue.
That the Director of Capital Projects update this Council on installing a water fountain at Nunziato Dog Park.
That the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council, in writing, what types of demolition permits are granted without requiring an on-site fire detail.
That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this Council to address resident claims that newly installed water meters are falsely registering air pockets in residential cold water lin…
Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-1447 and #24-1448.
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on January 21, 2025.
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss the findings from the recent U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents and its recommendations to be…
That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss in the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, the introduction of an ongoing middle school girls intramu…
That the Superintendent of Schools consider opening the Highlander Cafe within Somerville High School to the public for regular lunch hours while school is in session and that the Administra…
Conveying an update on the Non-Union Employee Classification and Compensation Study.
Prajkta Waditwar submitting comments re: COVID-19 response.
Ami Bennitt submitting comments re: #24-1580, draft Armory Master Plan.
3 individuals submitting comments re: ceasfire.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, 28 Motorsports Inc., 486R Columbia Street.
New Sign/Awning License, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, 104 Broadway, 2 signs.
New Livery License, Med Transportation LLC, 34 Grant Street, operating 1 vehicle.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 61 feet of conduit in Lowell Street, from Utility Pole 215/35 to a point of pickup at 326 Lowell Street.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 86 feet of conduit in Somerville Avenue, from existing Manhole 8655 to an existing Handhole at 52 McGrath Highway.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install approximately 436 feet of conduit in Highland Avenue, from existing Manhole 15224 to a point of pickup at existing Manhole 15222.
Laura Ortiz submitting an Open Meeting Law complaint against this City Council. Note that the Council may enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss.
Requesting approval of an Intermunicipal Agreement between the City of Somerville, City of Cambridge, Cambridge Health Alliance, and Metropolitan Area Planning Council, for the establishment…
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $486 using available funds in the City Clerk Advertising account for legal hearing notices.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $33,550 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of firefighter safety equipm…
Requesting the appropriation of $186,343 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Building Insurance Account to insure additional properties.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,400,000 grant with no new match required, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Comm…
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $2,500,000 grant that requires a 20% match, from the Environmental Protection Agency to the Infrastructure and Asset Management Engineering Divisio…
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of three years for MWH Contractors Inc. for construction manager at risk services on the Poplar Street Pump Station project.
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of three years for PMA LLC for owners project manager services on the Poplar Street Pump Station project.
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension of three years for Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for Poplar Street Pump Station Design Services.
Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of January 8, 2025.
That the Director of Parking allow public use of school parking lots during snow storms.
That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the use of beet juice to address ice and snow during winter storms.
That the Commissioner of Public Works address maintenance issues within 165 Broadway.
That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the second floor of 165 Broadway of unused city materials to expand building uses for Teen Empowerment.
That the Director of the Arts Council work with Teen Empowerment and other related city agencies to develop youth-led murals within the walls of 165 Broadway.
That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator provide an estimate for the costs of upgrading 165 Broadway for ADA compliance.
That the Administration prioritize 165 Broadway for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance to ensure full use of youth-related activities in the building.
That the Director of Health and Human Services, Director of Housing, and Director of Housing Stability update this City Council regularly on progress towards addressing homelessness.
That the Director of Mobility update the Ward 1 City Councilor on the status of the Kensington Connector.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances for transit oriented height and density bonuses for additional affordable housing and other…
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