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City Council — Agenda, Sep 28, 2023
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Published September 26, 2023, 2PM, Revised September 28, 2023 2:30PM.
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 23-1467)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 23-1468)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 23-1469)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August
24, 2023.
1.4.
Minutes
(ID # 23-1470)
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, August
31, 2023.
2.
CITATIONS
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1428)
By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the City of Somerville observe World Day of
Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
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4.2.
Order
(ID # 23-1429)
By Councilor Scott and Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Mobility implement a quick-build
safety treatment for the intersection of Prospect and
Webster Streets.
4.3.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1430)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Administration brief the City Council on how a
2023 federal government funding shutdown could impact
Somerville.
4.4.
Communication
(ID # 23-1431)
By Councilor Strezo
Conveying a report of the Children’s Cabinet meeting.
4.5.
Order
(ID # 23-1432)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Pineda
Neufeld
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management provide a report on the status of the Fire
Department Master Planning Study, including projected
timelines for the feasibility study, design, bidding and
construction, and prioritization strategies.
4.6.
Order
(ID # 23-1433)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Pineda
Neufeld
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management provide an update on the repairs of the
Teele Square Fire Station, including a timeline for such
repairs.
4.7.
Order
(ID # 23-1434)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management report on recent damages to the City Hall
clock tower and share any concerns regarding potential
damage to the building structure.
4.8.
Order
(ID # 23-1435)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management report on ongoing deficiencies of City Hall
and the City Hall Annex that could impair the future use
of these buildings.
4.9.
Order
(ID # 23-1438)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Chief of Police report on the training, education
and policies established for officers to address violence
against LGBTQ and gender non-conforming individuals.
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4.10.
Order
(ID # 23-1439)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Director of Mobility, the Director of
Engineering, and the Commissioner of Public Works
consider integrating the installation of bike racks in
sidewalks when conducting repairs to such sidewalks,
including infill of trees that have been removed.
4.11.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1436)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Administration collaborate with the School
Department on determining the best and future use of the
1895 Building.
4.12.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1437)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Administration report on capacity to allow
parallel staffing and funding for the development of the
1895 Building, School Building Master Plan and the Fire
Department Master Plan Building Study.
4.13.
Order
(ID # 23-1441)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the
sewage smell around 85 Washington Street.
4.14.
Order
(ID # 23-1442)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works place an "Illegal
Dumping" sign by the vacant lot on Maine Avenue,
parallel to Interstate-93.
4.15.
Order
(ID # 23-1443)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the
trash bin and adjacent trash outside of the Edgerly
School on Otis Street is disposed of regularly and that
rodent mitigation efforts are implemented.
4.16.
Order
(ID # 23-1444)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that
Knowlton Street is cleaned of any trash not picked up by
street sweepers due to cars not having moved on street
sweeping day.
4.17.
Order
(ID # 23-1445)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the
sidewalks on Knowlton Street and make repairs to ensure
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
4.18.
Order
(ID # 23-1446)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the
potholes on Benedict Avenue.
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4.19.
Order
(ID # 23-1447)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works pick up the
multiple bags of trash at the intersection of Broadway,
Mt. Vernon Street and Lombardi Way.
4.20.
Order
(ID # 23-1448)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct regular
maintenance of trash and weed removal at the underpass
from Broadway into Assembly Row.
4.21.
Order
(ID # 23-1449)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair or replace
the wooden barrier along Grand Union Blvd, behind the
former Circuit City, and pick up the pile of wood in the
vicinity.
4.22.
Order
(ID # 23-1450)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works conduct regular
maintenance along the medians on East Broadway.
4.23.
Order
(ID # 23-1471)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works repaint the
artificial curb extension on Myrtle Street.
4.24.
Order
(ID # 23-1472)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the empty
tree well in front of 38 Pearl Street and install a new tree.
4.25.
Order
(ID # 23-1473)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Water and Sewer address the leaky
fire hydrant by Pinckney and Pearl Streets.
4.26.
Order
(ID # 23-1451)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Inspectional Services address the
excessive light pollution and after-hours activity at the
car wash at 31 Washington Street and report back to the
Ward 1 Councilor.
4.27.
Order
(ID # 23-1452)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry
inspect the trees on Mt. Vernon Street, close to
Broadway, that are intertwined with wires, and take
appropriate measures.
4.28.
Order
(ID # 23-1453)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry
inspect the tree at 29 Knowlton Street and determine if it
is dead and needs to be cut down.
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4.29.
Order
(ID # 23-1454)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering implement additional
traffic calming measures near the Edgerly school on
Cross, Otis and Bonair Streets, to include speed bumps
and street paint.
4.30.
Order
(ID # 23-1455)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering address the water
drainage issues at the intersection of Cross, Ellsworth
and Otis Streets.
4.31.
Order
(ID # 23-1456)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering install a speed hump
and curb extension on Myrtle Street to address speeding
traffic.
4.32.
Order
(ID # 23-1457)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering install speed bumps on
Mt. Vernon Street.
4.33.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1440)
By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Kelly
In recognition of the trend to curtail access to books and
other resources.
4.34.
Ordinance
(ID # 23-1461)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
Amending Section 12-116 of the Code of Ordinances to
create a Safe Streets ordinance, to expedite protected
bike lanes.
4.35.
Order
(ID # 23-1460)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning
discuss with this Council the potential benefits and
detriments of removing all parking minimums.
4.36.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1458)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
In support of a prison moratorium and elder parole.
4.37.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1459)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
In opposition to “Cop City”.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 23-1391)
Eversource applying for an amendment to License
BL22-000036, a Grant of Location for 205 Beacon
Street.
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6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-1413)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on
September 26, 2023.
6.A.2. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1127)
Requesting approval to accept and expend an additional
$300,000, with no new match required, from the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of
Infectious Disease & Laboratory Sciences to the Health
and Human Services Department for COVID-19 case
investigation and contact tracing.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1160)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1204)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.5. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1234)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.6. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1244)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.7. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1246)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be placed on file.
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6.A.8. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1251)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.9. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1252)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.10.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1260)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,105.53 from the
Salary Contingency Account to the Medicare Account
for Medicare tax reimbursement.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.11.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1262)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.12.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1263)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.13.Resolution
(ID # 23-1291)
By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Burnley Jr. and
Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Administration update this Council regarding
progress toward Portland Loos.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.14.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1298)
Requesting approval to appropriate $513,421 from the
Capital Stabilization Fund to replace seven police
vehicles.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.A.15.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1316)
Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with
Warner Larson Incorporated for an additional three years,
and a revised amount of $123,683.35, for the redesign
and improvements of the Auxiliary Sports Fields at
Dilboy Park.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.16.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1348)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$118.44 using available funds in the Department of
Infrastructure and Management Office Supplies Account
for office supplies.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.17.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1351)
Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the
Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to
support Local Cultural Council grants to artists,
organizations, and schools.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-1411)
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community
Development, meeting on September 20, 2023.
6.B.2. Order
(ID # 23-1308)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Burnley Jr.,
Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Strezo
That the Director of the Arts Council and the Director of
Economic Development take the steps outlined within,
relative to the Armory building.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.B.3. Order
(ID # 22-1566)
By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Kelly, Councilor
Wilson, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor
Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Human Resources update this
Council on the hiring process and staffing numbers for
crossing guards for the 2022-2023 school year.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.B.4. Order
(ID # 22-1567)
By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Kelly, Councilor
Wilson, Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor
Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Human Resources discuss the
possibility of modernizing crossing guard positions to
attract candidates and increase hiring.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-1412)
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on
September 21, 2023.
6.C.2. Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1033)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be discharged
with no recommendation.
6.C.3. Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1070)
Daniel C. and Lieba R. Savitt requesting an amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning
district of 113 Prospect Street from Urban Residence
(UR) to Neighborhood Residence (NR).
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-1410)
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting
on September 19, 2023.
6.D.2. Public
Communication
(ID # 23-0219)
Bicycle Advisory Committee submitting comments re:
ticketing by 311.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
6.E.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-1409)
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting
on September 18, 2023.
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6.E.2. Order
(ID # 23-0289)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Wilson,
Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works install high
visibility flexible bollards at all entrances to the
Community Path from a vehicular road, to prevent the
entry of non-authorized vehicles into the path.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0585)
Requesting approval of the Citywide Bicycle Network
Plan.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.E.4. Order
(ID # 23-0900)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Director of Mobility and the Director of
Engineering integrate traffic calming measures on
Hudson and Summer Streets and plan for the work to be
implemented prior to the start of the Highland Avenue
improvement construction.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.5. Order
(ID # 23-0901)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Director of Mobility develop a strategy for the
implementation of speed radar detectors on north-south
cut-through streets throughout the city, including but not
limited to Central Street and Cedar Street.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.6. Order
(ID # 23-1297)
By Councilor Wilson
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.E.7. Order
(ID # 23-1312)
By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Davis and Councilor
Ewen-Campen
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1407)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section
2-373 of the Code of Ordinances, to establish a Vaccine
Revolving Fund.
7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1408)
Requesting approval to authorize a FY 2024 expenditure
limitation of $60,000 for the Vaccine Revolving Fund.
7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1400)
Requesting authorization to borrow $973,985 in a bond,
and to appropriate the same amount for the cost of
acquiring a custom Fire Pumper.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1401)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $29,780 from the
Health and Human Services Professional and Technical
Services Account to the Council on Aging Professional
and Technical Services Account for nutritional
counseling and education at the Senior Center.
7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1398)
Requesting the use of $1,500 in available funds in the
Inspectional Services Staff Development Account to
establish a Food and Refreshments Account, to provide
food and refreshments for staff during quarterly training
sessions.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1341)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $220,560
grant with no new match required, from the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health to the Health
and Human Services Department for Tobacco Control
Prevention.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1402)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000
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 a partnership with the City
of Medford to examine the zoning and economic
development potential of the parcels along Broadway
that are split by the municipal boundary.
7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1424)
Requesting approval to accept and expend an $18,400
grant with no new match required, from Mass Cultural
Council to the Arts Council for unrestricted operating
support.
7.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1427)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$2,298.83 using available funds in the Human Resources
Arbitration Services Account for arbitration transcription
services.
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7.10.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1425)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$2,250 using available funds in the Human Resources
Arbitration Services Account for arbitration services.
7.11.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1419)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$2,207.50 using available funds in the Fire Department
Professional & Technical Account for medical case
management costs.
7.12.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1426)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$440 using available funds in the Human Resources
Professional & Technical Services Account for language
testing services.
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 23-1353)
City Clerk requesting approval to release thirteen sets of
Executive Session minutes as described within.
8.2.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 23-1396)
Fair Housing Commission conveying the Fiscal Year
2022 Fair Housing Commission Annual Report.
8.3.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 23-1405)
School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of
Emily Ackman to the PILOT Advisory Task Force.
8.4.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 23-1406)
School Committee Chair conveying the appointment of
Matthew Caughey to the PILOT Advisory Task Force.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 23-1420)
New Drainlayer's License, JF Excavation Corp.
9.2.
License
(ID # 23-1421)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, McGue Excavating LLC.
9.3.
License
(ID # 23-1422)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Meninno Construction
Co. Inc.
9.4.
License
(ID # 23-1423)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's
Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave.
9.5.
License
(ID # 23-1465)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G
Transportation, Inc, Med #70.
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9.6.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1462)
Tareq Rantisi applying for a Public Event License for
World Music Concert Series: Celebrate Diverse
Somerville on October 15 from 11:30am to 4:30pm.
(raindate October 22).
9.7.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1463)
East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event
License for Halloween BP & Pet Parade on October 28
from 1pm to 7pm (raindate October 29).
9.8.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1381)
Four residents submitting comments re: item #23-0791,
amending the Zoning Ordinances to include vegetated
roofs.
9.9.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1464)
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
(MassDOT) conveying the alteration of a location of a
section of State highway.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Order
(ID # 23-1476)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility place NOT A THROUGH
STREET signs on the Washington Street side of Franklin
and Washington Avenues.
10.2.
Order
(ID # 23-1477)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Water and Sewer clean the sewers
along Chester Avenue.
10.3.
Order
(ID # 23-1480)
By Councilor Scott
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.
10.4.
Order
(ID # 23-1481)
By Councilor Scott
That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the
low-hanging plant growth overhanging the Prospect
Street sidewalk over the rail right-of-way, opposite the
Union Square stop.
10.5.
Order
(ID # 23-1482)
By Councilor Scott
That the Director of Inspectional Services issue any
appropriate citations for overgrowth at 50 Webster
Avenue blocking the northbound sidewalk, and arrange
for the Public Works Department to clear the growth if
not removed by the property owner by Friday September
29, 2023.
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10.6.
Order
(ID # 23-1483)
By Councilor Scott
That the Commissioner of Public Works clear weeds and
vegetation on the north fence line of the city-owned lot at
217 Somerville Avenue.
10.7.
Order
(ID # 23-1484)
By Councilor Scott
That the Director of Engineering, in conjunction with the
Mayor, schedule a meeting with the Duck Village and
Perry Park neighborhoods about continuing flooding
problems.
10.8.
Order
(ID # 23-1485)
By Councilor Scott
That the Chief of Police share with this Council, copies
of any reports of noise complaints for Sally O'Brien's at
335 Somerville Avenue, during 2023.
10.9.
Order
(ID # 23-1486)
By Councilor Scott
That the Director of Inspectional Services, the Chief of
Police and the City Clerk meet with this Council to
discuss the operation of duly licensed live music venues
in the city, and the applicability of the Noise Ordinance
as written.
10.10. Order
(ID # 23-1487)
By Councilor Scott
That the City Solicitor and the Director of Planning,
Preservation and Zoning assist in drafting an ordinance
amendment prohibiting the placement of transformers
and other electrical transmission infrastructure above
ground within the city limits without specific approval by
a Special Permit Granting Authority, or other appropriate
mechanism.
10.11. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1198)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the
Somerville Zoning Ordinances, Sections 3.1
Neighborhood Residence and 3.2 Urban Residence, to
permit the house and triple decker building types without
any conditions, and to repeal the lot depth, dwelling units
per lot, and development benefits requirements.
10.12. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1489)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the
Somerville Zoning Ordinances to replace the text of
Section 9.1.11 Residential Use Categories and revise
Table 9.1.1 Permitted Uses and the corresponding
permitted use table of each zoning district, in accordance
with changes to Table 9.1.1, to replace the two
residential use categories.
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City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 28, 2023
10.13. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1478)
Requesting the time only extension of two months, to
November 30, 2023, for the Inspectional Services
Residential Property Rodent Control Program contract.
10.14. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 23-1466)
Licensing Commission conveying a change to the Rules
and Regulations of the Somerville Licensing
Commission regarding closed captioning.
10.15. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 23-1490)
Chief of Police conveying supplemental information
regarding items #23-1262 and #23-1263, grants from
Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management.
10.16. License
(ID # 23-1479)
New Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling
Garden, 273 Broadway, opening Sunday-Saturday from
10am to 2am for in-store, take-out and delivery service.
10.17. Public Event
(ID # 23-1491)
Daniel Wong applying for a Public Event License for
Oak Street BP on September 30 from 1pm to 7pm
(raindate October 1).
10.18. Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1488)
1,136 individuals (556 residents) submitting comments
re: Armory building.
11.
LATE ITEMS
12.
ADJOURNMENT
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