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City Council — Agenda, Oct 26, 2023
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Published October 24, 2023, 1:00PM, Revised October 26, 2023, 2:30PM.
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 23-1614)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 23-1615)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 23-1616)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting,
September 28, 2023.
2.
CITATIONS
2.1.
Citation
(ID # 23-1610)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
Commending Ken Fields for his musical contributions to
the arts and arts community.
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 23-1560)
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 20
feet of conduit in Beacon Street, from Utility Pole 142/25
to a point of pickup at 205 Beacon Street.
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4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1592)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Somerville City Council supports the passage of
H.1255, An Act requiring menstrual products in
buildings on public higher education campuses, H.3018
An Act requiring menstrual products in all state
buildings, and S.2481, An Act to increase access to
disposable menstrual products.
4.2.
Order
(ID # 23-1594)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management and the Director of Finance explain to this
Council the steps and processes in the School Building
Master Plan for a ballot vote on Proposition 2½ in
reference to funding a School Building project.
4.3.
Order
(ID # 23-1595)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning
conduct an historic demolition review to identify
buildings over 75 years old, to determine structures that
could potentially be designated historic, and to expedite
demolition reviews for buildings that are not potential
candidates for historic preservation.
4.4.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1593)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Administration provide an update on the
Compensation Study, including a definite delivery
timeline, at the November 9, 2023 meeting of this City
Council.
4.5.
Order
(ID # 23-1596)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a water
fountain for people and dogs at Nunziato field.
4.6.
Order
(ID # 23-1598)
By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Wilson
That the City Solicitor advise this Council on the city's
ability to take steps to combat predatory towing practices
by adopting similar legislation as the City of Boston.
4.7.
Order
(ID # 23-1599)
By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Parking publicize how residents can
file complaints related to illegal towing, namely through
the Department of Public Utilities Transportation
Oversight Division.
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4.8.
Order
(ID # 23-1600)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and
Environment work with this Council and Green and
Open Somerville to consider the creation of an Invasive
Species Czar position to spearhead outreach, education,
and citywide invasive plant species removal.
4.9.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1597)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
In Support of Service Employees International Union
(SEIU) Local 32BJ's cleaning contract campaign.
4.10.
Order
(ID # 23-1606)
By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Mobility advertise alternate walking
paths to the intersection of Broadway and McGrath
Highway.
4.11.
Order
(ID # 23-1601)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility increase signage and
visibility of the newly installed rotaries along Pearl
Street, Oliver Street and Glen Street.
4.12.
Order
(ID # 23-1602)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility assess loading zone and
metered parking at the intersection of Pearl and Cross
Streets and report back to the Ward 1 Councilor.
4.13.
Order
(ID # 23-1603)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees by
89 Cross Street.
4.14.
Order
(ID # 23-1604)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the
broken bench in Symphony Park.
4.15.
Order
(ID # 23-1607)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works continue to
remove trash from Chuckie Harris Park on a daily basis.
4.16.
Order
(ID # 23-1608)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the
manhole cover and surrounding road at the entryway of
the Cobble Hill homes.
4.17.
Order
(ID # 23-1605)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Water and Sewer inspect the sewers
on Otis Street, east of McGrath Highway, and determine
if they need to be cleaned.
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4.18.
Order
(ID # 23-1609)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering inspect the sinkhole in
the road directly in front of the entrance to the Cobble
Hill homes.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-1582)
Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on
October 24, 2023.
6.A.2. 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.3. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.4. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.5. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.A.6. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.7. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1403)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.8. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1404)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.9. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.10.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1408)
Requesting approval to authorize a FY 2024 expenditure
limitation of $60,000 for the Vaccine Revolving Fund.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.12.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.A.13.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.14.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.15.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.16.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1474)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.17.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1475)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.18.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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.A.19.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1492)
Requesting the appropriation of $67,478 from the
Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation
Reserve Fund to the Somerville Museum for storage area
renovation.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.20.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1493)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.A.21.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1496)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.22.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1497)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.23.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1498)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.24.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1499)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.25.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1500)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.26.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1501)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.A.27.Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1538)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.B.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-1576)
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting in Joint
Session with the Planning Board on October 19, 2023.
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6.C.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-1571)
Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting
on October 17, 2023.
6.C.2. Order
(ID # 22-1449)
By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Wilson
That the City Solicitor and the Director of Parking
provide this Council with an opinion on whether the
adoption of Chapter 90, Section 20A of the
Massachusetts General Laws would allow the City to
mail tickets for traffic violations, including those
identified through 311 reports.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.3. Ordinance
(ID # 23-0076)
By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Kelly, Councilor
Wilson, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Gomez Mouakad
and Councilor Scott
Amending Chapter 8, Article I of the Code of Ordinances
by adding a new section regarding Closed Captioning
Accessibility.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved as
amended.
6.C.4. Resolution
(ID # 23-0078)
By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Kelly, Councilor
Wilson, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Gomez Mouakad
and Councilor Scott
Supporting Closed Captioning Accessibility.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
6.C.5. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-0234)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology
Impact Report for Camera Ticket Enforcement.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn.
6.C.6. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1354)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology
Impact Report for GrayKey Digital Forensics Analysis
Tool.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn.
6.C.7. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 23-1507)
City Clerk conveying information regarding item
#23-0076, amending the Code of Ordinances by adding a
new section regarding Closed Captioning Accessibility.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
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6.C.8. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1531)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology
Impact Report for GrayKey Digital Forensics Analysis
Tool.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.C.9. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1532)
Requesting approval of the Surveillance Technology
Impact Report for Camera Ticket Enforcement.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.
LICENSES AND PERMITS COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 23-1574)
Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits,
meeting on October 18, 2023.
6.D.2. License
(ID # 23-0583)
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 381
Washington St.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be not approved.
6.D.3. License
(ID # 23-0584)
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 387
Washington St.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be not approved.
6.D.4. License
(ID # 23-1210)
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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be withdrawn.
6.D.5. License
(ID # 23-1339)
New Garage License, Quick Auto Center, 30 Joy Street,
0 cars inside, 40 cars outside, for charging money to
store vehicles, maintaining and operating a tow vehicle,
and storing unregistered vehicles, Mon-Fri:8am-6pm,
Sat: 8am-2pm, and Sun: closed.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be not approved.
6.D.6. License
(ID # 23-1340)
New Garage License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 61
Washington Street, 3 cars inside, 4 cars outside, for
mechanical repairs, autobody work, and charging money
to store vehicles, Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8am-2pm, and
Sun: closed.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
6.D.7. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved.
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6.D.8. 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.
RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work
completed.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1590)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Code of
Ordinances to add Chapter 6 Article VII to restrict and
prohibit new building construction and major renovation
projects that are not fossil fuel-free.
7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1585)
Requesting authorization to borrow $5,561,768 in a
bond, and to appropriate the same amount for street and
sidewalk reconstruction.
7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1584)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $52,403 from the
Salary Contingency account to Police Personal Services
accounts to fund a collective bargaining settlement with
Local 888 - Crossing Guards.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1517)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $32,000 from the
Office of Strategic Planning and Community
Development Housing Division Personal Services
Account to the Office of Sustainability and Environment
Personal Services Account to transfer the clean green
program manager position to the Office of Sustainability
and Environment.
7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1554)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $5,925.42 from the
Infrastructure & Asset Management Personal Services
Account to the Engineering Personal Services Account to
fund an existing position.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1555)
Requesting approval to create a Senior Project Manager
position in the Department of Infrastructure and Asset
Management - Engineering Division.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1559)
Requesting approval for specified City Employees to
work the November 7, 2023 City Election.
7.8.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 23-1557)
Conveying the FY 2023 report of SomerViva: Office of
Immigrant Affairs.
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8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 23-1547)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for item
#23-0940.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 23-1558)
New Drainlayer's License, New England Construction
Managers Inc.
9.2.
License
(ID # 23-1611)
Renewing Outdoor Goods License, 130 Broadway LLC,
130 Broadway.
9.3.
License
(ID # 23-1580)
Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab,
295 Broadway.
9.4.
License
(ID # 23-1579)
Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab, 1
Davis Sq.
9.5.
License
(ID # 23-1578)
Renewing Taxi Stand License, Green and Yellow Cab,
22-26 Union Sq.
9.6.
License
(ID # 23-1612)
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Hillside
Service Center, 45 Mystic Ave.
9.7.
License
(ID # 23-1613)
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 2, Somerville
Motors Inc, 182 Washington St.
9.8.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1561)
Samuel Feller applying for a Public Event License for
Neighborhood Chili Cookoff on October 27 from 10am
to 5pm (raindate November 3).
9.9.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1562)
Tiffany Cayarga applying for a Public Event License for
Kingston St BP on October 28 from 4pm to 10pm
(raindate October 29).
9.10.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1563)
Kelsey Coffin applying for a Public Event License for
Partridge Ave Halloween BP on October 29 from 4pm to
9pm.
9.11.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1564)
Danielle Angelillo applying for a Public Event License
for Pleasant Ave BP on October 31 from 3pm to 9pm.
9.12.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1565)
Adrienne Agarwal applying for a Public Event License
for Hall St BP on November 4 from 2:30pm to 7pm
(raindate November 5).
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9.13.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1566)
Alliance for Safe Streets applying for a Public Event
License for World Day of Remembrance for Road
Traffic Victims on November 19 from 3pm to 7pm
(raindate November 20).
9.14.
Public Event
(ID # 23-1567)
Somerville Road Runners applying for a Public Event
License for 27th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble Road
Race on November 23 from 6am to 1pm.
9.15.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1551)
Harvard University conveying its Fall 2023
Accountability Report.
9.16.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1552)
David Thorpe submitting comments re: Somerville High
School Scholarship Foundation.
9.17.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1556)
Digital Fourth submitting comments re: item #23-1354,
Surveillance Technology Impact Report for GrayKey
Digital Forensics Analysis Tool.
9.18.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1572)
Yizhi You submitting comments re: homelessness in
East Somerville.
9.19.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1573)
Bill Valletta submitting comments re: City Council
Orders, item #22-1593 and item #23-0612.
9.20.
Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1589)
Tufts University conveying its Fall 2023 Accountability
Report.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Order
(ID # 23-1618)
By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide
additional play and athletic equipment for the outdoor
recess area at the Edgerly School.
10.2.
Order
(ID # 23-1619)
By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an
outdoor storage box at the Edgerly School for additional
equipment.
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10.3.
Order
(ID # 23-1620)
By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect the
Edgerly building for noise issues during class time, and
provide necessary adjustments to classrooms to address
acoustic issues.
10.4.
Order
(ID # 23-1621)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Engineering provide this Council
with an update on the 2013 Pedestrian Accessibility
Study and the progress made in the 10 years since its
release.
10.5.
Order
(ID # 23-1622)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of the Office of Racial and Social
Justice update this Council on the implementation of the
FileVine system that was procured to track Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaints.
10.6.
Order
(ID # 23-1623)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of the Office of Racial and Social
Justice update this Council on the status of the
procurement of a Braille embosser to accommodate
requests for materials in Braille.
10.7.
Order
(ID # 23-1624)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Mobility add a speed bump to Shore
Drive at Governor Winthrop Road.
10.8.
Zoning Ordinance
(ID # 23-1625)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
Amending Section 7.2.7 of the Zoning Ordinances to add
Shared Workspace & Arts Education to Table 7.2.7
Permitted Uses.
10.9.
Resolution
(ID # 23-1626)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Administration increase the $55,000 allotted to
support food access to $100,000, in accordance with its
promise to pledge $1 million for participatory budgeting.
10.10. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1550)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $108,226.70
grant with no new match required from the Metropolitan
Area Planning Council to the Health and Human
Services Department to support implementation of the
Somerville-Cambridge Shared Public Health Service
Initiative.
10.11. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1632)
Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Linda
Dubuque as City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.
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10.12. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1635)
Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Francis
J. Golden as Chief Assessor and Chair of the Board of
Assessors.
10.13. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1631)
Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of
Michael Flynn to the Board of Assessors.
10.14. Mayor's Request
(ID # 23-1633)
Requesting confirmation of the reappointment of Richard
Scanlon to the Board of Assessors.
10.15. Officer's
Communication
(ID # 23-1627)
Chief of Police conveying supplemental information
regarding Somerville's participation in the Metro Boston
Homeland Security Region (MBHSR).
10.16. License
(ID # 23-1628)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, V.I.N.L.
Transportation Inc., Med. #65.
10.17. License
(ID # 23-1629)
Renewing Used Car Dealer License Class 3, Ed's Used
Auto Parts, 516 Columbia St.
10.18. Public Event
(ID # 23-1634)
Theia Henderson applying for a Public Event License for
Holyoke Rd BP on October 28 from 11am to 6pm
(raindate October 29).
10.19. Public Event
(ID # 23-1636)
J.T. Scott applying for a Public Event License for
Springfield St BP on October 31 from 4pm to 10:30pm.
10.20. Public
Communication
(ID # 23-1617)
Charles Zammuto requesting the adoption of an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the
zoning district of 563-565 Broadway from Urban
Residence (UR) to Mid-Rise 4 (MR4).
11.
LATE ITEMS
12.
ADJOURNMENT
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