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Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on January 8, 2025.
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Veterans Services install signage at the previous locations of Veteran Memorial landmarks, acknowledging the missing Veterans Memori…
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Veterans Services provide an estimated timeline as to when the removed Veteran's memorial monuments on the City Hall concourse will …
That the Director of the Council on Aging discuss how the Council on Aging can help support seniors dealing with grocery store inflation and how the city can help support their transportatio…
That the Administration create a full time staff position within the Executive office, known as a Senior Liaison, who will work to prevent potential barriers within Somerville to growing old…
That the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on the availability and accessibility of free menstrual products in all city-owned bathrooms, including realistic sizes.
That the Chief of Police, the Director of Parking and the Director of Mobility discuss the previous and ongoing strategy for implementation and public education of drivers violating the NO L…
That the Director of Finance discuss the path for City Councilors to receive administrative support staff in the form of paid internships to assist City Councilors with City Council work and…
That the Director of Finance discuss the path for City Councilors to receive administrative support staff to assist with City Council work and communication with constituents.
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Commissioner of Public Works discuss how uncleared and/or unsalted sidewalks and driveways are addressed and fined after it snows, includin…
That the Chief of Police, the Director of Parking and the Director of Mobility discuss the consistent running of red lights during the weekday rush hour and repeated driver misuse of the Bro…
Withdrawn.
Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable.
1,186 individuals, including one resident, submitting comments re: ceasefire.
Andrew Sessa submitting comments re: West Branch Library.
Three residents submitting comments re: item #24-1580, draft Armory Master Plan.
Cole Rainey-Slavick submitting comments re: broker fees.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, United Motors, 188 Broadway.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Union Gulf Service LLC, 231 Washington Street.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Intercar, 39 Webster Avenue.
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy Street.
City Council Finance Analyst conveying FY 2025 second quarter spending update.
City Council Legislative and Policy Analyst conveying the City Clerk's Office Manual on Legislative Drafting.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Housing Stability for a Senior…
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Economic Development to the Economic Development Division for a Small Busin…
Director of Economic Development and Director of the Arts Council conveying an updated draft Armory Master Plan.
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…
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…
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.
City Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Madalyn Letellier to the position of Legislative Services Manager.
City Clerk requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. to the position of Legislative Clerk.
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.
Drawing of seats.
In her capacity as President, conveying this Council's Standing and Special Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2025.
That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized to appoint Deputy Tax Collectors.
That the bonds of the City Treasurer and Tax Collector be hereby accepted and 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…
That this City Council adopts for 2025 the Rules of the City Council as approved on May 9, 2024.
Mayor's Mid-Term Address.
President's Address.
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