Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7 PM
City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
This meeting has happened. Minutes are final.
What happened
86 items of legislation were taken up.
- 28 approved
- 27 work completed
- 19 referred for recommendation
- 5 placed on file
- 3 approved and sent for discussion
- 2 placed on file and sent for discussion
- 1 ordinance ordained
- 1 withdrawn
Agenda 86 items
Notices from the agenda
NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the City Council's minutes. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking with the City Clerk.
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Ward Three City Councilor Ben Ewen-Campen. The Council entered into recess at 7:32 PM and returned at 7:42 PM.
The meeting was Adjourned at 8:34 PM.
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Published October 10, 2023, 1:45PM, Revised October 12, 2023, 1PM.
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11.1.
That the Chief of Police provide a written explanation, and any accompanying documentation, of the Police Department’s receipt of GrayKey surveillance technology from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)/Boston without requiring a grant acceptance from the City Council.
- 1. Opening Ceremonies
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1.1.
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1.2.
Remembrances.
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1.3.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 14, 2023.
- 2. Citations
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2.1.
Commending Gandhy Aldana for her contributions to the Latino community in Somerville.
{\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 Gomez Mouakad spoke about Ms. Aldana\rquote s dedication to the city\rquote s Latino community and schools. She has been an organizer and activist for housing, health, and education. Ms. Aldana thanked the Council for this recognition and spoke of Somerville being a city that welcomes and offers opportunities to immigrants from other countries.\cf1\f1\par }
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2.2.
Commending Ivan Abarca for his contributions to the Latino community in Somerville.
{\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 Gomez Mouakad spoke about Mr. Abarca\rquote s dedication to Somerville\rquote s immigrant community since his arrival here in 2012. A native of Mexico, Mr. Abarca has taught at multiple places around the world. Here at home, he has been actively involved with youth soccer in the city and has been an organizer and activist for housing, health, and education. Mr. Abarca thanked the Council for this recognition and said that his work goes beyond the Latino community. He spoke of his experiences being an immigrant in different countries and said that there is a huge disconnect between Somerville\rquote s city services and immigrants for a multitude of reasons and that immigrants don\rquote t know that the city is here to help them. Councilor Wilson spoke about his interactions with Mr. Abarca and the impact that he\rquote s had on the youth soccer program in Somerville.\cf1\f1\par }
- 3. Public Hearings
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3.1.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 50 feet of conduit in Allen Street, from Manhole 31939 to a point of pickup at 13 Allen 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 Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed.\cf1\f1\par }
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3.2.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of 302 feet of conduit and a new manhole as follows: Starting from existing Manhole 86582 located at the intersection of Somerville Avenue and Allen Street to a new manhole. From said manhole, to a point of pickup at 21 Allen 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 Jacqui Duffy, representing Eversource, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed.\cf1\f1\par }
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3.3.
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 7 feet of conduit in Alpine Street, from Utility Pole 7/1 to a point of pickup at 2 Alpine Street.
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3.4.
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location to install 198 feet of conduit in pathway between Gore Street, Cambridge and Medford Street, from existing Verizon Manhole 26/514 to a point of pickup at 14 McGrath Highway.
{\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 Jeff Harrington, representing Cambridge Network Solutions, spoke in favor of the item and explained the purpose of the request. There being no further speakers, the Public Hearing was closed.\cf1\f1\par }
- 4. Orders, Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions of Members
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4.1.
That the Director of Engineering consider installing speed humps and additional traffic calming measures to address excessive speed and cut-through traffic on Warren Avenue.
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4.2.
That the Administration report on the fall and winter food distribution plans for Winter Hill Community Innovation School students at both locations.
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4.3.
That the Administration provide an update on the Edgerly building kitchen equipment, and discuss the plan to serve the Winter Hill Community Innovation School youth and future city programs.
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4.4.
That this City Council hereby recognizes the month from September 15th to October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month.
{\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 Gomez Mouakad read the Resolution into the record and then asked, \ldblquote Does Somerville care about Latinos?\rdblquote . She spoke about the challenges facing Latinos explaining that there\rquote s a need to understand who they are and who their neighbors are. She went on to say that the city needs to find ways to reach out and learn about the Latino customs, because understanding creates bonds in the community. Councilor Gomez Mouakad also said that the city needs to do more to protect local businesses in the city and to understand what services are most important to the Latino community and how to provide them.\cf1\f1\par }
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4.5.
Supporting the passage of H.3802 and S.1489, An Act Creating a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority.
{\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 Clingan read the Resolution into the record and said that municipalities need oversight for the care of their buildings. Councilor Gomez Mouakad noted that the city needs a lot of infrastructure work and that there is limited funding available. She said that the city needs to seek out every source of available revenue to allow it to have an ambitious repair and rehabilitation program.\cf1\f1\par }
- 5. Unfinished Business
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5.1.
David Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 0 White Street Place from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Urban Residential (UR) and 14 White Street Place from Neighborhood Residential (NR) to UR.
{\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\cf1\f0\fs24 Councilor Gomez Mouakad commented that this is a reasonable request and she received no objections from neighbors. The item was approved, enrolled and ordained.\f1\par }
Roll call: 10 aye · 1 absent
- Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
- Charlotte KellyAye
- Kristen StrezoAye
- Jake WilsonAye
- Matthew McLaughlinAye
- Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
- Ben Ewen-CampenAye
- Jesse ClinganAye
- Beatriz Gomez Mouakad Aye
- Lance L. DavisAbsent
- Judy Pineda NeufeldAye
- 6. Reports of Committees
- 6.A. Land Use Committee
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6.A.1.
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 5, 2023.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 Councilor McLaughlin presented the Committee Report and said that no votes were taken. The committee discussed amending the Zoning Ordinances to remove the prohibition on more than four unrelated adults living together. The committee also discussed bringing the city into compliance with the \cf0 requirements of the MBTA Communities Act. Both of those items will be discussed at a future meeting.\cf1\par }
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6.A.2.
Conveying the Somerville Linkage Nexus Study Final Report.
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6.A.3.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning update this Council on the status of the property on Palmer Court, purchased by the city for the purpose of creating green space.
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6.A.4.
Union Square One Development, LLC requesting the adoption of a Zoning Text Amendment to Section 8.17. g. iii to permit variations to build out regulations by special permit in the CC5 District, USQ sub-area.
- 6.B. Legislative Matters Committee
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6.B.1.
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 3, 2023.
{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\qj\tx722\tx2760\cf1\f0\fs24 Councilor Kelly presented the Committee Report and noted that item #23-0076 will be severed from the report and returned to committee for further consideration. Councilor Burnley stated his desire to move forward with item #23-0076 this evening. Councilor Kelly\rquote s preference, based on her discussion with Committee Chair Davis, was to return the item to committee. Legislative Liaison Carrillo addressed the Council saying that there are a few pieces that the Administration would like to shore up and Councilor Strezo noted the importance of considering any unintended consequences. Councilor Burnley said the Administration\rquote s explanation is incoherent and strange since there were no concerns earlier. He asked for a vote on severing the item from the Committee Report. The motion to sever was approved on a roll call vote of 9 in favor (McLaughlin, Scott, Strezo, Clingan, Wilson, Gomez Mouakad, Kelly, Pineda Neufeld, Ewen-Campen), 1 opposed (Burnley), 1 absent (Davis), and the item was returned to the Legislative Matters Committee.\par \pard Councilor Kelly moved to discharge item #23-1480 from the Legislative Matters Committee and refer it to the Finance Committee. The motion was approved.\par }
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6.B.2.
That the City Solicitor draft language to change all pronouns in the city’s ordinances to gender-neutral.
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6.B.3.
Amendment to Ordinance 2-221, regarding adult use marijuana licenses, as described within.
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6.B.4.
That the Director of Mobility review the attached draft Act Relative to the Operation and Regulation of Electric Bicycles in the City of Salem and consider supporting similar legislation.
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6.B.5.
Amending Chapter 8, Article I of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning Accessibility.
- 6.C. Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
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6.C.1.
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 2, 2023.
{\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\cf1\f0\fs24 Councilor Clingan presented the Committee Report and commented that most of the actions taken were \lquote housekeeping\rquote . Several items weren\rquote t able to be discussed due to a lack of city staff being available.\f1\par }
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6.C.2.
That the Director of Engineering and the Superintendent of Water and Sewer appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to discuss the notification protocols for street work and water shutoffs.
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6.C.3.
That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately remove, or raise to a safe height, the cables attached to a pole at the intersection of Harvard and Monmouth Streets, and report to the City Council who owns the pole.
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6.C.4.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise to a safe height, the cables attached to a utility pole at 54 Ten Hills Road, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.
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6.C.5.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human reach, the overhead wires tied to a porch railing at 76 Curtis Street, and report back to this City Council who is responsible for the wires.
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6.C.6.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wire tied to a street sign in front of 88 Foskett Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.
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6.C.7.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a pole at 336 Washington Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.
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6.C.8.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or move to a safer location, the heavy cables tied to wires and suspended above the sidewalk in front of 67-69 Merriam Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
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6.C.9.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 143 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
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6.C.10.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove, or raise above human height, the dangling wires in front of 43 Hudson Street, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
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6.C.11.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or relocate the wires tied around a pole in front of 21 Properzi Way, and report to this City Council who owns the poles.
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6.C.12.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a pole in front of 54 Porter Street, and report back to this City Council who owns the pole.
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6.C.13.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human height, the wire wrapped around a street sign in front of 9 Brastow Avenue, and report back to this City Council who owns the pole.
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6.C.14.
That the Director of Engineering, the Director of Water and Sewer, and the Executive Director of the Arts Council collaborate to start an "Adopt a Catch Basin" program to promote visibility and cleanliness of catch basins in creative and artistic ways.
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6.C.15.
That the Director of Mobility install speed bumps on Myrtle Street, Lincoln Avenue and Virginia Street.
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6.C.16.
That the Director of Engineering update the Ward 1 Councilor regarding the pavement of Otis Street, which is half completed on one side.
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6.C.17.
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on the unfinished side of Otis Street.
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6.C.18.
That the Director of Mobility repaint the NO BIKES ON SIDEWALKS signs along East Broadway.
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6.C.19.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove or raise above human height, the low hanging wire in front of 11 Bonair Street, and report to this City Council who owns the pole.
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6.C.20.
That the Director of Engineering utilize the partial paving program to address streets in East Somerville that have private trench restoration, to ensure half-paved streets are fully paved.
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6.C.21.
That the Commissioner of Public Works raise the low-hanging wires in front of 50 Chandler Street so that they do not get snagged on cars.
- 6.D. School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee
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6.D.1.
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on October 4, 2023.
{\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\cf1\f0\fs24 Councilor Gomez Mouakad presented the Committee Report and said that the committee received updates on several items before it. She asked councilors to look at the timeline for the city\rquote s school buildings, especially the high school.\f1\par }
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6.D.2.
That the Administration develop a five-year assessment plan for school building systems and structures for all schools over five years old, to ensure proper funding is in place for capital repairs and to ensure the safety and undisrupted operation of schools.
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6.D.3.
That the Administration publish yearly on the city website, a list of ongoing school repairs and improvements, similar to that posted by Chelsea Public Schools, and provide a yearly report to the City Council of such repairs and improvements before and after completion.
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6.D.4.
That the Director of Capital Projects provide this Council with a printed timeline for the reconstruction of a new Winter Hill Community School.
- 7. Communications of the Mayor
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7.1.
Requesting the appropriation of $113,440 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to Just A Start for restoration and reinstallation of a historic window at 24 Webster 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 Wilson moved to waive the readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.2.
Requesting the appropriation of $67,478 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve Fund to the Somerville Museum for storage area renovation.
{\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 readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.3.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $11,059.72 from the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Account to the Department of Public Works Building Rentals Account for three additional seasonal, portable bathrooms.
{\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 readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.4.
Requesting approval to accept and expend a grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the reimbursement of Hazardous Material Response Team members.
{\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 readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.5.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $44,167.81 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering.
{\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 readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.6.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $26,721.10 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering.
{\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 readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.7.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $25,418.02 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering.
{\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 readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.8.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,729.64 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Natural Gas Account for natural gas supply 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 readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.9.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,625 using available funds in the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Parks and Urban Forestry Division Account for Wedding Nook and Quincy Street open space production.
{\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 readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.10.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,436.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Grounds R&M Facility, Parks & Playgrounds for irrigation system repair and maintenance.
{\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 readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.11.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $371.44 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Motor Parts & Accessories Account for pump replacement parts.
{\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 readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.12.
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $280 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Employee Training Account for Construction Supervisor continuing education.
{\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 readings of items 7.1 through 7.12 and 10.2 and refer them to the Finance Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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7.13.
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GrayKey Digital Forensics Analysis Tool.
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7.14.
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for Camera Ticket Enforcement.
- 8. Communications of City Officers
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8.1.
City Clerk conveying information regarding item #23-0076, amending the Code of Ordinances by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning Accessibility.
- 9. New Business
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9.1.
Tivoli Olsen applying for a Public Event License for Murdock St BP on October 14 from 10:30am to 6:30pm (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 readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
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9.2.
Jack Connolly applying for a Public Event License for Grove St BP on October 14 from 1pm to 7pm (raindates October 15 and 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 readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
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9.3.
Lorna McKenzie-Pollock applying for a Public Event License for Prospect Hill BP on October 14 from 3pm to 8pm (raindate October 15).
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9.4.
Dolly Goldenberg applying for a Public Event License for Belmont St Halloween BP on October 29 from 1pm to 6pm.
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9.5.
Kim Durniak applying for a Public Event License for Norwood Ave BP on October 29 from 1pm to 7pm (raindate November 5).
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9.6.
Ani Ajemian applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Heath on October 29 from 1pm to 9pm.
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9.7.
Kelsey Kent applying for a Public Event License for Halloween on Lexington on October 31 from 4pm to 9pm.
{\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 readings of items 9.1 through 9.7, 10.3 through 10.5, and 10.9 through 10.10 and approve them this evening.\cf1\f1\par }
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9.8.
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) conveying the alteration of location of a section of State highway.
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9.9.
Five residents submitting comments re: item #23-0940, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 200 Inner Belt Road from Commercial Industry (CI) to High-Rise (HR).
- 10. Supplemental Items
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10.1.
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10.2.
Requesting approval of a transfer of $30,020 from the Parking Department Parking Meter Receipts Account to the Capital-Building Lease Account for rental of parking spaces per the lease agreement between the Trustees of Tufts College and the City of Somerville.
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10.3.
New Drainlayer's License, C Naughton Corp.
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10.4.
Renewing Flammables License, DW Propco JK LLC, 0 Dawes St.
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10.5.
Renewing Flammables License, U-Haul of Boston, 151 Linwood St.
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10.6.
Transferring Flammables License, from John's Auto sales to Sam's Gas & Service 166 Boston Avenue.
{\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 readings of items 10.6 through 10.8 and refer them to the Licenses and Permits Committee.\cf1\f1\par }
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10.7.
New Garage License, Sam's Gas and Service, 166 Boston Avenue, 2 vehicles inside, 4 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-4pm, Sun: closed.
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10.8.
New Used Car Dealer License, Sam's Auto Sales, 166 Boston Avenue, 0 vehicles inside, 28 vehicles outside, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, Sun: closed.
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10.9.
Katie Aucella applying for a Public Event License for Elizabeth Peabody House Fall Festival on October 14 from 9am to 6pm (raindate October 15).
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10.10.
Emma Garfinkel applying for a Public Event License for Pomi Playground Playdate on October 26 from 2pm to 6:30pm.
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10.11.
Mayor's Office applying for a Public Event License for 2nd Annual Truck O Treat on October 26 from 4pm to 8pm.
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10.12.
Robert Collins submitting comments re: transportation infrastructure.
- 11. Late Items
- 12. Adjournment
