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City Council — Agenda, Apr 13, 2023
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Published April 11, 2023, 2:30 PM, Revised Published April 13, 2023, 1:30 PM
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 23-0640)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 23-0641)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 23-0637)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 9,
2023.
2.
CITATIONS
2.1.
Withdrawn
(ID # 23-0638)
Withdrawn.
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 23-0598)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 6 feet of
conduit in Bow Street, from Utility Pole 39/9 to a point of
pickup at 71 Bow Street.
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4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Order
(ID # 23-0523)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Chief of Police and relevant departments discuss the
use and effectiveness of the Community Alert System and
advise if an update to the system is necessary.
4.2.
Order
(ID # 23-0545)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Mobility install and/or replace decals in all
business districts informing the public that bicycles, e-bikes
and motorized scooters are forbidden by City Ordinance from
being ridden on sidewalks.
4.3.
Order
(ID # 23-0546)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Economic Development update this City
Council regarding the strategy and projected timeline for a
Community Center in Union Square, including plans for a
feasibility study.
4.4.
Order
(ID # 23-0524)
By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Clingan
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.
4.5.
Order
(ID # 23-0525)
By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Pineda Neufeld
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.
4.6.
Communication
(ID # 23-0547)
By Councilor Strezo
Conveying a report of the Children's Cabinet meetings of
March 14, 2023 and April 11, 2023.
4.7.
Order
(ID # 23-0548)
By Councilor Clingan
That this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public
Works discuss the Somerville Internet Access Task Force's
recommendation regarding Municipal Broadband.
4.8.
Ordinance
(ID # 23-0607)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
Amending Section 9-116 of the Code of Ordinances, the Noise
Ordinance, by prohibiting loud and disruptive construction
activities on Saturdays and evenings.
4.9.
Order
(ID # 23-0608)
By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan
That the Chief of Police provide this Council with a report
containing the information requested within for all incidents
where a firearm was discharged since January 1, 2018.
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4.10.
Order
(ID # 23-0609)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management
provide an update on the Building Conditions Analysis and
Renovation Potential Assessment of the Winter Hill
Community Innovation School and provide a schedule of the
projected completion of this analysis and assessment.
4.11.
Order
(ID # 23-0610)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Commissioner of Public Works report on leaks and
building system failures that have caused the shutdown of
municipal buildings, excluding school buildings, in the last five
years.
4.12.
Communication
(ID # 23-0611)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
4.13.
Order
(ID # 23-0612)
By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Davis, Councilor
Burnley Jr. and Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning draft an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinances for transit oriented
height and density bonuses for additional affordable housing
and other enumerated community benefits.
4.14.
Order
(ID # 23-0613)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the
accumulated trash along the guardrails on Chester Avenue.
4.15.
Order
(ID # 23-0614)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the
accumulated trash by the intersection of Pinckney, Florence
and Mount Vernon Streets.
4.16.
Order
(ID # 23-0615)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering pave the second half of Otis
Street, which remains only half complete after infrastructure
work.
4.17.
Order
(ID # 23-0616)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Chief of Police and the Director of Communications
and Community Engagement discuss with this Council the
viability of establishing a gun buyback event, focused on those
who may be a danger to themselves, including strategic
outreach involving community partners in the healthcare
industry.
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4.18.
Order
(ID # 23-0618)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Health & Human Services work with this
Council and community partners to determine if the city has a
current PILOT agreement with Mass General Brigham and
other healthcare providers, and how mental health services can
be a component of such agreements, particularly as part of a
mental health gun buyback program.
4.19.
Order
(ID # 23-0622)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the City Solicitor work with this Council to determine the
legality of requiring businesses of a certain size to post in
clearly visible spaces, Worker's Rights Bills, which shall
include the right to form a union without retaliation and
consequences for violating workers' rights.
4.20.
Order
(ID # 23-0624)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That this Council work with the Worker's Center, Licensing
Commission, and local unions, to discuss workers' rights and
how violations of those rights could impact licenses and
permits.
4.21.
Order
(ID # 23-0626)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Parking, Director of Mobility, and Director
of Communications and Community Engagement, discuss with
this Council, efforts to publicize the state's recently
implemented vulnerable road users law, including requesting
signage from MassDOT detailing the safe passing distance for
vehicles nearing vulnerable road users such as cyclists.
4.22.
Resolution
(ID # 23-0620)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
Condemning Northeastern University's anti-union behavior.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 23-0418)
Your Space Landscape and Const. Inc applying for a Grant of
Location to install 85 feet of conduit in Professors Row, from
Utility Pole 289/13 to a point of pickup at 114 Professors Row.
6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
CHARTER REVIEW SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-0535)
Report of the Charter Review Special Committee, meeting as a
Committee of the Whole on April 12, 2023.
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6.A.2. Order
(ID # 23-0645)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
Amending Section 2-7 (a) of the Charter Review Committee's
proposed Charter text to read: SECTION 2-7:
APPOINTMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL (a) Advisory
Legal Counsel - Subject to appropriation, the city council may
secure legal services, when needed, to seek a secondary legal
opinion. The city council shall make a reasonable request for
such legal services, and such request shall not be unreasonably
denied by the mayor. The city solicitor and any advisory legal
counsel shall consult to the extent practicable prior to the
release of any secondary opinion. The legal services provided
to the council shall not include representation of the council or
any councilor in any litigation, or the issuance of formal legal
opinions on behalf of the city. The city solicitor shall remain
the only authorized officer of the city in all legal matters
involving the city’s government.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-0512)
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 28, 2023.
6.B.2. Resolution
(ID # 23-0241)
By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Administration update this Council's Committee on
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters
regarding efforts to hire more firefighters.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.3. Resolution
(ID # 23-0242)
By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Administration inform this Council regarding efforts
to update the firefighter hiring process, since the reserve list
has been eliminated.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0376)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Michael Smith
to the Public Library Board of Trustees.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.C.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-0514)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee
of the Whole on March 29, 2023.
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6.C.2. Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 23-0159)
Conveying updates to the FY 2023 City Council budget
requests and requesting budget priorities for FY 2024.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.3. Communication
(ID # 23-0371)
By Councilor Davis
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.4. Communication
(ID # 23-0451)
By Councilor Strezo
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.5. Communication
(ID # 23-0453)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.6. Communication
(ID # 23-0456)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.7. Communication
(ID # 23-0467)
By Councilor Kelly
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.8. Communication
(ID # 23-0468)
By Councilor Wilson
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.9. Communication
(ID # 23-0474)
By Councilor McLaughlin
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.10.Communication
(ID # 23-0475)
By Councilor Clingan
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.11.Communication
(ID # 23-0498)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.C.12.Communication
(ID # 23-0502)
By Councilor Scott
Conveying budget priorities and requests for FY 2024.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-0540)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on April 11,
2023.
6.D.2. Order
(ID # 23-0137)
By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Kelly and
Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Communications provide this Council
with an accounting of how the cable franchise fees have been
expended over the past five years.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.D.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0190)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $79,500 grant with
no new match required, from the MA Executive Office of
Public Safety to the Police Department for staffing costs.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0298)
Requesting approval to appropriate $54,445 from the Street
Tree Stabilization Fund for the 2023 Ash Tree Treatment
Program.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.5. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0369)
Requesting the appropriation of $600,000 from the Water and
Sewer Department Retained Earnings account to the Water and
Sewer Department Capital Outlay account for anticipated
contractual obligations.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.6. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0377)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with
no new match required, from MassDEP to the Office of
Sustainability and Environment for the Recycle Dividend
Program.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.7. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0450)
Requesting the rescission of $435,000 from the Medical
Marijuana Stabilization Fund appropriation of $591,442
approved on February 24, 2022.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.8. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0487)
Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the Immigrant
Legal Services Stabilization Fund for legal services for
immigrants and asylum seekers seeking permanent residency.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.E.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
6.E.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-0515)
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on March 30,
2023.
6.E.2. Resolution
(ID # 22-0822)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Kelly, Councilor
Burnley Jr., Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Clingan
and Councilor Wilson
That the Directors of Infrastructure and Asset Management,
Engineering, Public Works, and the Office of Strategic
Planning and Community Development, along with any other
appropriate departments, work to develop a binding, equitable,
citywide Electrical Infrastructure Master Plan to guide the
location and design of electrical substations and other
infrastructure.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.3. Public
Communication
(ID # 22-1769)
David Einis requesting the adoption of an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 14
White Street Place from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to
Mid-Rise 4 (MR4).
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn.
6.E.4. Order
(ID # 23-0174)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning provide
the Ward 1 City Councilor with all materials pertaining to the
proposed Zoning Overhaul, introduced in 2014.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.F.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.F.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-0513)
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on
March 28, 2023.
6.F.2. Ordinance
(ID # 22-1293)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan, Councilor
Wilson, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Kelly
Proposing Amendments to the Neighborhood Council
Designation Ordinance (Chapter 7, Article IX) to encourage the
formation of such neighborhood councils.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as
amended.
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6.F.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0323)
Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 138, Section 33B, to confirm the authorization of
licensees under section twelve to sell alcoholic beverages
between the hours of 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon on Sundays,
the last Monday in May and on Christmas day or on the day
following when said day occurs on Sunday.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.F.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0454)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the
City of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as
amended.
6.F.5. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0455)
Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition authorizing the
City of Somerville to enact Right to Purchase legislation.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.G.
LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
6.G.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-0534)
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on
April 10, 2023.
6.G.2. License
(ID # 23-0032)
New Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Top Speed Vehicle, 631
Somerville Ave, 8 cars inside, 6 outside, Mon-Fri 8am-6pm,
Sat 8am-2pm, Sun Closed.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be not approved.
6.G.3. License
(ID # 23-0222)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Chow N Joy, 626
Somerville Ave, opening Sun-Thurs until 1am and Fri-Sat until
2am for take-out and delivery services.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.G.4. License
(ID # 23-0466)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Alfredo's Italian
Kitchen, 288 Broadway, opening Fri & Sat until 3am for
take-out and delivery services.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.H.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
6.H.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-0528)
Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety,
meeting on April 4, 2023.
6.H.2. Resolution
(ID # 23-0163)
By Councilor Scott, Councilor Kelly and Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Administration provide an update regarding the
progress in establishing a Warming Center for un-housed
residents.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.H.3. Order
(ID # 23-0216)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Burnley Jr. and
Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with
this Council, the ending of the federal COVID-19 public health
emergency, its impact on residents, and the city's access to
vaccines, testing and other resources.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.H.4. Order
(ID # 23-0237)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Health and Human Services update this
Council on efforts to provide warming centers for unhoused
individuals during the recent cold spell.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.H.5. Order
(ID # 23-0501)
By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Scott
That the Fire Chief, Inspectional Services Director, and
Director of the Office of Housing Stability work with this
Council to assess the feasibility of annual reporting on the
number of fires, the causes of those fires, the number displaced
by each fire, and if those displaced were able to relocate within
Somerville.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.I.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
6.I.1.
Committee Report
(ID # 23-0511)
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on
March 27, 2023.
6.I.2.
Order
(ID # 22-0300)
By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Pineda Neufeld,
Councilor Davis, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Kelly,
Councilor Scott and Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Mobility conduct an equity study of bus
routes to determine targets for fare-free buses.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.I.3.
Order
(ID # 22-2115)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Gomez Mouakad and
Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Engineering install a protective guard over
the expansion joint on the Medford Street bridge, as it poses a
safety risk for bicyclists.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.I.4.
Order
(ID # 22-2147)
By Councilor Scott
That the Director of Mobility update this Council regarding
replacement of the HAWK signals on Beacon Street with RYG
stoplights.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.I.5.
Order
(ID # 23-0295)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Parking replace the missing No Left Turn
sign at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Street and Perkins
Street.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.I.6.
Order
(ID # 23-0320)
By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Medford
Street, between Sycamore and School Streets.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0575)
Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to
submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School
Building Authority (MSBA) for the Benjamin G. Brown
School.
7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0577)
Requesting authorization for the Superintendent of Schools to
submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School
Building Authority (MSBA) for the Winter Hill Community
Innovation School.
7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0510)
Requesting the appropriation of $1,618,683 from the
Community Preservation Act Fund Affordable Housing
Reserve to the Affordable Housing Trust.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0527)
Requesting the appropriation of $180,000 from the Medical
Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the Substance Use Prevention
Coordinator position for FY 2024 and FY 2025.
7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0539)
Requesting the appropriation of $135,050.89 from the Parks
and Open Space Stabilization fund for completion of the 25%
design services for Union Square Plaza and Streetscape project.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0533)
Requesting authorization to borrow $7,110,000 in a bond, and
to appropriate the same amount for participation in the
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s Local Water
System Assistance Program for Water Main Rehabilitation
projects.
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7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0530)
Requesting authorization to borrow $4,200,000 in a bond, and
to appropriate the same amount for additional work on the
Somerville Ave Streetscape & Utilities project.
7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0532)
Requesting authorization to borrow $2,840,000 in a bond, and
to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2023
Building Improvements program.
7.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0531)
Requesting authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond, and
to appropriate the same amount for additional work on the
Somerville Ave Streetscape & Utilities project.
7.10.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0507)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $30,000 from the DPW
Electrical Account to the DPW Fleet Account for costs related
to motor parts and accessories.
7.11.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0542)
Requesting the transfer of $12,729.52 in available funds from
the Parks & Recreation Uniforms Account to the Department
of Public Works Interior Building Maintenance Account for the
installation of a buzzer system with a security camera at the
Edgerly Building.
7.12.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0633)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,000 from the
Engineering Personal Services Salaries Account to the
Infrastructure & Asset Management Personal Services Salaries
Account to fund the IAM Administrative Assistant position
reclassification.
7.13.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0526)
Requesting the use of $14,154.88 in available funds from the
Health and Human Services Salaries Account to fund a Finance
Manager position.
7.14.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0521)
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $18,840 grant
with no new match required, from the Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of
Public Works for mattress recycling.
7.15.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0544)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a grant of $2,500
from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to the Public Library
for a Library Comix Con event.
7.16.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0585)
Requesting approval of the Citywide Bicycle Network Plan.
7.17.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 23-0543)
Conveying the newly established Code of Conduct for Board,
Commission and Committee members.
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8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 23-0538)
Retirement Board notifying this City Council of a vote at the
May 30, 2023 meeting regarding a 2023 Cost of Living
Adjustment for eligible retirees.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-0634)
John Fragione and Agostino Feola, 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 MR3 to MR5.
9.2.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-0635)
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.
9.3.
License
(ID # 23-0551)
Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Lucky Strike, 325
Revolution Dr.
9.4.
License
(ID # 23-0552)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp.
9.5.
License
(ID # 23-0553)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, C.J. Doherty Inc.
9.6.
License
(ID # 23-0554)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, E.B. Rotondi & Sons Inc.
9.7.
License
(ID # 23-0555)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, F.E. French Construction Inc.
9.8.
License
(ID # 23-0560)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Hercules C+G Drain Inc.
9.9.
License
(ID # 23-0556)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Derenzo Co.
9.10.
License
(ID # 23-0557)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, J. Marchese and Sons Inc.
9.11.
License
(ID # 23-0558)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Jason Anthony Corp.
9.12.
License
(ID # 23-0561)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Excavation.
9.13.
License
(ID # 23-0636)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JNJ Sacca.
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9.14.
License
(ID # 23-0559)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corporation.
9.15.
License
(ID # 23-0562)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Kealey Excavation
Corporation.
9.16.
License
(ID # 23-0563)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McCourt Construction.
9.17.
License
(ID # 23-0564)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing & Heating
Inc.
9.18.
License
(ID # 23-0565)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Tri Construction Co., Inc.
9.19.
License
(ID # 23-0566)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, United Civil Inc.
9.20.
License
(ID # 23-0567)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo
Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St.
9.21.
License
(ID # 23-0568)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Mayer Campus
Center, 44 Professors Row.
9.22.
License
(ID # 23-0569)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Tisch Library
Cafe, 35 Professors Row.
9.23.
License
(ID # 23-0570)
Transferring Flammables License, from Internap Corp to
Evocative at 50 Inner Belt Rd.
9.24.
License
(ID # 23-0632)
Renewing Flammables License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259
McGrath Hwy.
9.25.
License
(ID # 23-0571)
Renewing Flammables License, Speedway #02513, 709
McGrath Hwy.
9.26.
License
(ID # 23-0572)
Renewing Flammables License, The Home Depot #2667, 75
Mystic Ave.
9.27.
License
(ID # 23-0573)
Renewing Flammables License, Union Gulf Service, 231
Washington St.
9.28.
License
(ID # 23-0574)
Renewing Garage License, 101 South Street Owner LLC, 101
South St.
9.29.
License
(ID # 23-0576)
Renewing Garage License, Aris Auto Inc, 3 Craigie St.
9.30.
License
(ID # 23-0578)
Renewing Garage License, Automotive Transport Services, 40
Joy St.
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9.31.
License
(ID # 23-0579)
Renewing Garage License, BBC Auto Repair, 42 Joy St.
9.32.
License
(ID # 23-0580)
Renewing Garage License, Broadway Brake Corp, 45
Broadway.
9.33.
License
(ID # 23-0581)
Renewing Garage License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 4 Joy
St.
9.34.
License
(ID # 23-0582)
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141 Beacon
St.
9.35.
License
(ID # 23-0583)
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381
Washington St.
9.36.
License
(ID # 23-0584)
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387
Washington St.
9.37.
License
(ID # 23-0586)
Renewing Garage License, D.M. Auto Body, 48 Joy St.
9.38.
License
(ID # 23-0587)
Renewing Garage License, Good Gas Somerville, 343 Medford
St.
9.39.
License
(ID # 23-0588)
Renewing Garage License, Goodyear Auto Service Center, 1
Bow St.
9.40.
License
(ID # 23-0589)
Renewing Garage License, Herb Chambers, 259 McGrath
Hwy.
9.41.
License
(ID # 23-0590)
Renewing Garage License, MAC, 53 Russell St.
9.42.
License
(ID # 23-0591)
Renewing Garage License, Mass General Brigham, 399
Revolution Dr.
9.43.
License
(ID # 23-0592)
Renewing Garage License, Mass Inspection, 712 Mystic Ave.
9.44.
License
(ID # 23-0593)
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 161
Linwood St.
9.45.
License
(ID # 23-0594)
Renewing Garage License, Mercedes Benz of Boston
Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St.
9.46.
License
(ID # 23-0595)
Renewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.
9.47.
License
(ID # 23-0596)
Renewing Garage License, Union Gulf Service, 231
Washington St.
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9.48.
License
(ID # 23-0597)
Renewing Garage License, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325
Alewife Brook Pkwy.
9.49.
License
(ID # 23-0599)
Renewing Livery License, Mass Cab, 45 Endicott Ave.
9.50.
License
(ID # 23-0600)
Renewing Outdoor Parking License, Mercedes Benz of Boston,
161 Linwood St.
9.51.
License
(ID # 23-0625)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi Inc, Med.
#22, 24, 25, 26, 91.
9.52.
License
(ID # 23-0627)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael H. Garvey, Med. #
57.
9.53.
License
(ID # 23-0628)
Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Mystic Auto
Sales, 712 Mystic Ave.
9.54.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0601)
Tufts University applying for a Public Event License for
Engineers Without Borders 6K Run on April 16 from 12pm to
5:30pm (raindate April 23).
9.55.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0602)
Community Growing Center applying for a Public Event
License for Earth Day: Creatively Celebrating Together on
April 22 from 11am to 5pm (raindate April 29).
9.56.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0630)
Daniel Wolf applying for a Public Event License for Party @
the Bend on April 29 from 9am to 1pm (raindate April 30).
9.57.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0603)
Somerville Open Studios applying for a Public Event License
for Open Studios Information Table on May 6 and 7 from
11:30am to 6:30pm.
9.58.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0631)
Flying Turtle applying for a Public Event License for
Porchfest-Flying Turtle on May 13 from 11am to 3pm (raindate
May 14).
9.59.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0605)
Jonathan Bernhardt applying for a Public Event License for
Porchfest on Charnwood on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
(raindate May 14).
9.60.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0629)
Roberto Fischer applying for a Public Event License for
Porchfest on Beech on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
(raindate May 14).
9.61.
License
(ID # 23-0604)
Nate Kaufman applying for a Public Event License for
Highland Rd BP on May 13 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm (raindate
May 14).
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9.62.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0617)
Nels Nelson applying for a Public Event License for Porchfest
on Greenville on May 13 from 3:30pm to 6pm (raindate May
14).
9.63.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0619)
Mass Farmers Market applying for a Public Event License for
Davis Sq Farmers Market on every Wednesday, May
17-November 22 from 9:30am to 6:30pm.
9.64.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0621)
Alexandra Weiner applying for a Public Event License for
Calvin St BP on May 20 from 10am to 8pm (raindate May 21).
9.65.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0623)
Veterans Department applying for a Public Event License for
Memorial Day Parade on May 28 from 8am to 3:30pm.
9.66.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-0639)
Seven residents submitting comments re: item 23-0466.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Communication
(ID # 23-0642)
By Councilor Wilson
Conveying the draft schedule for the FY 2024 Budget Review.
10.2.
Order
(ID # 23-0644)
By Councilor Clingan
That physical copies of City Council agendas be available in
Braille in the Council Chamber at the start of each Council
meeting.
10.3.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0646)
Tufts University applying for a Public Event License for
Tuftonia's Day Carnival on April 22 from 10am to 12am
(raindate April 23).
10.4.
Public Event
(ID # 23-0647)
Tufts Graduate Student Council applying for a Public Event
License for Tufts GSC Community 5K on April 29 from 8am
to 4pm.
11.
LATE ITEMS
12.
ADJOURNMENT
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