Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7 PM
City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
This meeting has happened. Minutes are final.
What happened
119 items of legislation were taken up.
- 54 approved
- 42 referred for recommendation
- 14 approved and sent for discussion
- 5 placed on file
- 2 placed on file and sent for discussion
- 1 approved with conditions
- 1 approved as amended and sent for discussion
Agenda 119 items
Notices from the agenda
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The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen.
The meeting was Adjourned at 9:13 PM.
Published August 22, 2023, 2:00PM, Revised Published August 24, 2023 2:15PM.
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- 1. Opening Ceremonies
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1.1.
Call of the Roll.
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1.2.
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1.3.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 22, 2023.
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1.4.
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 28, 2023.
- 2. Citations
- 3. Public Hearings
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3.1.
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 515 feet of conduit as follows: Starting from Utility Pole 362/6 at the intersection of Columbia Street and Webster Avenue, 300 feet to Utility Pole 76/5 at the intersection of Columbia Street and Windsor Place, from Utility Pole 76/5, 55 feet to a proposed manhole, and from said manhole, 160 feet to a point of pickup at 495 Columbia Street.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Dave Flewelling, representing Comcast, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. Councilor Scott commented that this impacts one of the city\rquote s largest employers. He asked to condition approval upon Comcast\rquote s coordination with neighboring businesses to keep roadways open.\cf1\f1\par }
- 4. Orders, Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions of Members
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4.1.
That this City Council hereby reappoints Kimberly M. Wells to the position of City Clerk for a three-year term.
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4.2.
That the Director of Mobility design traffic calming infrastructure for Laurel Street, which sees large volumes of high speed, one-way traffic down a steep hill.
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4.3.
In support of the Massachusetts State House Employee Union.
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4.4.
That the Chief of Police conduct compliance checks on liquor stores.
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4.5.
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Health and Human Services coordinate daily inspection and cleanup of all City-owned properties along lower Broadway.
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4.6.
That the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery (COHR) team work in conjunction with the Homeless Coalition to address homelessness in East Somerville open spaces.
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4.7.
That the Director of Housing and the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council regarding repeated requests to provide shelter to homeless residents.
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4.8.
That the Director of Health and Human Services engage Somerville Cares About Prevention to conduct compliance checks on establishments serving liquor to prevent over-serving of alcohol.
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4.9.
That the Director of Inspectional Services conduct regular inspections of liquor stores in East Somerville to ensure cleanliness outside of the properties, and fine businesses in violation accordingly.
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4.10.
That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development investigate the possibility of seizing by eminent domain, 118 Broadway, aka the East End Grill, for the purpose of providing homelessness services.
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4.11.
That the Director of Health and Human Services update this Council on the progress of Safe Consumption sites.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\qj\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor McLaughlin is optimistic that this will come to fruition and his desire is to get drugs off the street and out of the parks. He urged consideration of unintended consequences.\cf1\f1\par }
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4.12.
That the Administration update this Council on the progress toward providing direct homeless services to East Somerville residents in temporary and permanent locations within Ward 1.
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4.13.
That the Administration update this Council regarding increases in homelessness and the direct responses taken by the city to address those increases.
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4.14.
That the Administration update this Council regarding progress toward Portland Loos.
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4.15.
That the Mayor declare a State of Emergency due to rapidly increasing homelessness in the city.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\qj\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor McLaughlin sponsored Kate Byrne to speak on behalf of Pastor Jordan Harris. Ms. Byrne detailed multiple experiences of some of the city\rquote s homeless population and noted that recently, 21 people were sleeping in Chuckie Harris Park. She noted that Somerville is failing to meet its values in this city and said that East Somerville is the most under-served area of the city. On behalf of Pastor Harris, she asked that everyone stand up to correct the problem of homelessness.\par Councilor McLaughlin spoke about growing up in Somerville and is astonished that the homeless situation is worse than it has ever been here in Somerville, a city that is now considered to be affluent. His constituents want this matter treated as a real emergency to save lives. He asked for a physical location in East Somerville to be used as a shelter for homeless individuals. He went on to list a series of recent crimes perpetrated in East Somerville in just the last month. Councilor McLaughlin said that day-to-day issues need to be addressed instead of being ignored. Standards need to be upheld in the community, and to that end, individuals need to be given the tools to lift themselves up.\par Councilor Davis spoke about increasing aid to our community partners to help address the problem. Councilor Scott commented on the degradation of services over the years in the city and he believes that the city has the capacity to address the problem and provide for our neighbors. Councilor Pineda Neufeld commented on the state and federal aid cuts that the city has seen and she would like the city to commit its available funds to work on the problem. Councilor Wilson commented that homelessness is the result of a policy failure.Councilor Kelly asked Liaison Singh if the administration has considered appropriating funds from the $300,000 emergency response stabilization fund and Liaison Singh replied that the administration is looking at all options. Councilor Gomez Mouakad spoke about where and how the city could make space for residents, noting that there are several vacant buildings in the city.\par \pard\cf1\f1\par }
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4.16.
Conveying numerous locations suitable for temporary and long-term shelter for the homeless population.
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4.17.
That the Administration designate a small children's section in City Hall between the Council Chamber and the Subcommittee Room for parents and caregivers.
- 5. Unfinished Business
- 6. Reports of Committees
- 7. Communications of the Mayor
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7.1.
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to repeal Section 10.9 Steep Slopes.
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7.2.
Requesting approval to allow the Chief of Police to assign police officers at all polling locations for the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election, as required by the VOTES Act.
Roll call: 9 aye · 1 nay · 1 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Nay
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAbsent
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAye
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
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7.3.
Requesting approval of November 1, 2023 through November 3, 2023 as the dates for Early Voting.
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7.4.
Requesting approval to change the polling location for Ward 4 Precinct 2 and Ward 4 Precinct 2A from the Winter Hill Community Innovation School to the Senior Building at 240 Pearl Street, and the polling location for Ward 4 Precinct 3 from the Winter Hill Community Innovation School to the Brazilian Presbyterian Church at 212 School Street.
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7.5.
Requesting authorization to borrow $6,878,900 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for various sewer improvement projects as part of participation in the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) I/I Local Financial Assistance Program, Phases 9-11.
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7.6.
Requesting authorization to borrow $4,269,990 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2024 Sewer Improvements program.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.7.
Requesting approval to appropriate $513,421 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to replace seven police vehicles.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.8.
Requesting approval to appropriate $411,776 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Open Space Reserve Fund to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for renovation of Henry Hansen Park.
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7.9.
Requesting approval to appropriate $150,000 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department - Personnel Services - Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to settle pending litigation.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.10.
Requesting approval to re-purpose $100,000 in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds awarded to the Parks and Urban Forestry Division for the design of Junction Park, to be used for construction.
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7.11.
Requesting approval to appropriate $98,053 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to the Somerville Museum for restoration of the collection storage area.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.12.
Requesting approval to appropriate $97,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Open Space Reserve Fund to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Division for renovation of the Brown Schoolyard.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.13.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $57,716.11 from the Veterans Department's Ordinary Maintenance - Veterans Benefits account to the Personal Services - Salaries account to fund the Veterans Project Manager position though the end of FY 2024.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.14.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,105.53 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Medicare Account for Medicare tax reimbursement.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.15.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for the study/design of sound walls for interstate-93 near the Mystic housing developments.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.16.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Administration Division for the study of energy efficiency opportunities in affordable housing for low and moderate income households.
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7.17.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Administration Division for focus groups and a feasibility study related to the development of a rental registry and energy retrofitting housing.
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7.18.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $95,000 grant with no new match required, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program 2.0 Planning Grant.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.19.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department to support the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) sustainability and upgrades.
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7.20.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $48,612.38 grant that requires a match, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the Fire Department for the purchase of high visibility jackets.
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7.21.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $13,616.79 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of ten motorcycle operator headsets that include microphones.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.22.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $4,980 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to the Fire Department for the purchase of emergency response equipment.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.23.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,830 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General to the Health and Human Services Department for the FY 2024 Healthy Summer Youth Jobs program.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.24.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $16,929.60 using available funds in the Engineering Repairs & Maintenance - Highways Account for Police details.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.25.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $13,833.64 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Admin Professional and Technical account for FY 2022 Roca services.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.26.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,867.08 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Professional & Technical Services Account for revenue management consulting services.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.27.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $440 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Repair & Maintenance Vehicles Account for vehicle inspections.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.28.
Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $31.40 using available funds in the Law Department's Ordinary Maintenance Recordings Account for public access to court electronic recordings.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.29.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Christopher J. Ward to the position of Deputy Police Chief.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\qj\tx2760\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.29 through 7.35 and refer those items to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.30.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Jeffrey DiGregorio to the position of Police Captain.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.29 through 7.35 and refer those items to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.31.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Salvatore Fusco to the position of Police Lieutenant.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.29 through 7.35 and refer those items to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.32.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Samir Messaoudi to the position of Police Sergeant.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.29 through 7.35 and refer those items to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.33.
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Steven Scrugli to the position of Police Sergeant.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.29 through 7.35 and refer those items to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.34.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Cassie Walston to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.29 through 7.35 and refer those items to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.35.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dennis Lemard to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of items 7.29 through 7.35 and refer those items to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\cf1\f1\par }
- 8. Communications of City Officers
- 9. New Business
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9.1.
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions Inc.
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9.2.
New Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 61 Washington St, 3 vehicles inside, 4 vehicles outside for mechanical repairs and autobody work, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed.
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9.3.
New Second Hand Dealer License, Luce Boutique, 56 Union Square, buying and selling women's accessories and clothing.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\qj\tx2760\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.4.
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Charlie's Family LLC, Med. #80.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.5.
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, SSR Cab Inc, Med. #81.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.6.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.7.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.8.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.9.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.10.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.11.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.12.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.13.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.14.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.15.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.16.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Professors Row.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.17.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.18.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.19.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.20.
Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.21.
Elizabeth Devane applying for a Public Event License for Community Corporation Annual Summer BBQ on August 26 from 9am to 2pm (raindate August 27).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.22.
Emma Garfinkel applying for a Public Event License for Pomi's Park Playdate on August 26 from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.23.
Julia Tenney applying for a Public Event License for Boston Area Puzzle Hunt on August 27 and September 10 from 10am to 7pm.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.24.
Saladin Islam applying for a Public Event License for Groundwork Harvest Festival on August 27 from 10am to 8pm.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.25.
Rocco Dirico applying for a Public Event License for Tufts Discover Davis Square on September 3 from 10:30am to 6pm.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.26.
Veteran's Department applying for a Public Event License for Veteran's Health and Wellness Day on September 9 from 10am to 4pm.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.27.
Helen Corrigan applying for a Public Event License for Irving St Block Party on September 9 from 11:30am to 8pm (raindate September 10).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.28.
Rob Maher applying for a Public Event License for Spring Hill Block Party on September 9 from 12pm to 11pm (raindate September 16).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.29.
Kevin Fitzpatrick applying for a Public Event License for Greene St Block Party on September 9 from 1pm to 10pm (raindate September 23).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.30.
Lorna McKenzie-Pollock applying for a Public Event License for Prospect Hill Block Party on September 9 from 3pm to 8pm (raindate September 10).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.31.
Alex Feldman applying for a Public Event License for Rogers Ave Block Party on September 16 from 3pm to 8pm (raindate September 17).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.32.
Beth Kevles applying for a Public Event License for Hancock Neighborhood Block Party on September 17 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate September 24).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.33.
Lindsay Allen applying for a Public Event License for East Somerville Main Streets Foodie Crawl on September 19 from 2pm to 10:30pm (raindate September 20).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.34.
Parks and Recreation Department applying for a Public Event License for Fall Festival on September 23 from 10am to 5pm.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.35.
Anton Tutter applying for a Public Event License for Outside on Oxford Block Party on September 23 from 12pm to 9pm (raindate September 24).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.36.
Aaron Bickel applying for a Public Event License for Cycle 4 CMT Boston on September 24 from 7:30am to 9:30am.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.37.
Nelson Salazar applying for a Public Event License for Virginia St Block Party on September 24 from 2:30pm to 8pm (raindate October 1).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.38.
James Adams applying for a Public Event License for Hudson St Block Party on October 7 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate October 14).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.39.
Joe Wright applying for a Public Event License for School St Block Party on October 14 from 11am to 6pm (raindate October 21).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.40.
Meredith Jones applying for a Public Event License for Trull St Block Party on October 14 from 12pm to 9pm (raindate October 15).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.41.
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets: Monster Mash on October 22 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate October 29).
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Burnley moved to waive the reading of items 9.3 through 9.41 and asked that they be approved this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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9.42.
Carol Rego submitting comments re: rent stabilization.
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9.43.
Katherine Kaufmann submitting comments re: Armory building.
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9.44.
Chris Dwan submitting comments re: city lawsuit against Newport Construction for improper removal of trees on Beacon Street.
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9.45.
18 residents submitting comments re: item #23-1162, a resolution regarding the "Idaho Stop".
- 10. Supplemental Items
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10.1.
That the Director of Mobility work with relevant departments and divisions to install wayfinding signage on the Community Path, including freeway exit-style signage on the Community Path Extension, given that segment’s limited access.
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10.2.
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to expand bicycle parking in the city, with a focus on Davis Square and Union Square including potentially using intersection daylighting spaces for bike racks.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Davis spoke about safety measures sometimes making it more difficult for businesses to operate and he thinks this might be an easy fix for cyclists. Councilor Gomez Mouakad asked that Ball Square be included in the Order. The order was amended to add Ball Square.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.3.
That the Director of the Arts Council and the Director of Economic Development take the steps outlined within, relative to the Armory building.
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10.4.
That the Director of Economic Development take the steps described within, relative to the Armory building.
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10.5.
That the Administration report to this Council on the usage of the Armory building by existing tenants, city tenants, and what have been the vacancies.
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10.6.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $61,710 grant that requires a match, from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for YouthWorks Summer Program.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.7.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $6,285 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Elevator Repair & Maint Account for repairs to the High School elevators.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.8.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,509.75 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Interior Maint Account for asbestos testing.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.9.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,867.08 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account for Public Consulting Group for Medicaid billing services.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.10.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,684 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account for The Throne Depot for portable restrooms.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.11.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $980 using available funds in the Buildings Fire Alarm Repair & Maint Account for Fire Alarm testing and services.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 Councilor Wilson moved to waive the reading of items 7.5 through 7.28, and 10.6 through 10.11, and refer those items to the Committee on Finance.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.12.
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer Tsolas to the Condominium Review Board.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs24 President Ewen-Campen moved to waive the reading of item 10.12 and refer the item to the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.13.
Conveying an update on the Winter Hill Community Innovation School.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red5\green99\blue193;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\qj\tx722\f0\fs24 Mayor Ballantyne gave an update and said that the first day of school is August 30 and that the school buildings will be ready for students. Approximately 430 students and staff are being relocated because of the issues at the Winter Hill Community Innovation School (WHCIS). Work at the Edgerly School is still underway and on schedule to welcome students back. At the Edgerly, classroom space has been created, including music and art rooms, as well as outside recess areas. Staff began moving in yesterday (August 23). Tours of the facility are being planned for the families whose children will attend school there. There will be an orientation for students being relocated to the Capuano School.\par \pard Mayor Ballantyne stated that the administration\rquote s commitment to the WHCIS community continues and that progress continues to be made on needs assessments. Engineers and architects have completed a broader study of the school and a report should be ready in September. Additional phases of the project will come in the fall. The Mayor thanked the Council for approving the necessary funding for this project. Updates are available at \cf1\ul https://www.somervillema.gov/WHCIS.\cf0\ulnone\par Councilor Strezo asked about transportation of students and School Superintendent Dr. Rub\'e9n Carmona explained that service will be provided for students with special needs or homeless challenges. The criteria is in place for transportation of students and those will be transmitted to the families. Approximately 110 students will be provided with transportation. Councilor Clingan asked Superintendent Carmona to reach out to the Mystic Learning Center to discuss and coordinate transportation. Councilor Kelly asked what was being done to ensure that everything is done by this fall and Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management Richard Raiche replied that all targets have been hit to date, adding that the same process applies to the Brown School. Councilor Clingan asked about asbestos in the WHCIS and when the school would be back online. He also inquired about food services. Director Raiche said that the finish line is in sight, but there is no definitive date. Assistant Superintendent of Operations Chad Mazza stated that the East Somerville and Argenziano Schools are being considered for food services. The plan is to renovate the entire kitchen at the Edgerly to service the school for hot meals. The School Department is partnering with a company in Malden to provide hot food until the kitchen renovation is complete. Councilor Strezo asked about the plan for the teen center and Chief of Staff Nikki Spencer said that hours and programs in other locations are being ramped up and that some services will be available at the Edgerly in the evenings.\cf2\f1\par }
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10.14.
Council on Aging applying for a Public Event License for Mayor Ballantyne's Senior Picnic on September 14 from 8:30am to 2pm (raindate September 15).
Roll call: 11 none
- Willie Burnley Jr.None
- Charlotte KellyNone
- Kristen StrezoNone
- Jake WilsonNone
- Matthew McLaughlinNone
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNone
- Ben Ewen-CampenNone
- Jesse ClinganNone
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad None
- Lance L. DavisNone
- Judy Pineda NeufeldNone
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10.15.
John Fragione and Agostino Feola, Trustees of Frala Realty Trust, requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 295-297 Medford Street and 93 Walnut Street from Mid-Rise 3 (MR3) to Mid-Rise 5 (MR5).
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10.16.
Mai Lau, 635 Somerville Avenue LLC, requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 627 Somerville Avenue from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Mid-Rise 3 (MR3).
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10.17.
Jeffrey Maciak submitting comments re: cleaning up Somerville.
- 11. Late Items
- 12. Adjournment