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City Council — Agenda, Aug 22, 2024
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Published August 20, 2024, 2:00 PM, Revised Published August 22, 2024, 11:15 AM, Revised
Published August 22, 2024 1:45 PM (item 10.7).
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 24-1215)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 24-1216)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 24-1217)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June
27, 2024.
2.
CITATIONS
2.1.
Citation
(ID # 24-1192)
By Councilor Strezo
Commending the Animal Control Division for achieving
a ‘No Kill’ status for the 2023 calendar year, and
exceeding a 90% save rate for cats and dogs.
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3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1093)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install a
total of 913 feet of conduit and three new manholes in
Middlesex Avenue and Cummings Street.
3.2.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1095)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install 70
feet of conduit in Broadway, from Manhole 2573 to a
point of pickup at 595 Broadway.
3.3.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1119)
Eversource applying for a Grant of Location to install
approximately 90 feet of conduit in Bow Street, from
existing Manhole 20747 to a point of pickup at 59-61
Bow Street.
3.4.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1094)
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 55
feet of conduit in Beacon Street, from Utility Pole 39 to a
point of pickup at 294 Beacon Street.
3.5.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1118)
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 32
feet of conduit in Hinckley Street, from Utility Pole
170/5 to a point of pickup at 35 Richardson Street.
3.6.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1096)
RCN applying for a Grant of Location to install a total of
10 feet of conduit in Broadway to a point of pickup at
154 Broadway.
3.7.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1120)
Verizon New England Inc applying for a Grant of
Location to install a total of 52 feet of conduit in
Somerville Avenue from existing Manhole 44/191 to an
existing handhole in front of 435 Somerville Avenue.
3.8.
Grant of Location
(ID # 24-1121)
Verizon New England Inc applying for a Grant of
Location to install approximately 243 feet of conduit in
Broadway, from existing Manhole 44/87 to an existing
handhole in front of 315 Broadway.
3.9.
Small Wireless
Facility
(ID # 24-1152)
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless
Facility License for facilities on a new pole at 223
School St.
3.10.
Small Wireless
Facility
(ID # 24-1153)
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless
Facility License for facilities on a new pole at 29 Granite
Street.
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4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Order
(ID # 24-1179)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Capital Projects create and install
standard signage for Reavis Field.
4.2.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1178)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Mbah
That the Administration hire a liaison dedicated to
working with senior residents in order to amplify their
voices in city decision making.
4.3.
Order
(ID # 24-1182)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Emergency Management discuss the
city’s emergency response plan for freight train routes
and action plans in the event of a derailment or chemical
spill.
4.4.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1180)
By Councilor Strezo
That this City Council commemorate Senior Citizen Day
on August 21st.
4.5.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1181)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Administration update this City Council on a
permanent location and regular hours for the Teen
Center.
4.6.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1183)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Administration install diaper changing stations
in both restrooms on the second floor of City Hall.
4.7.
Order
(ID # 24-1198)
By Councilor Mbah
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and
Environment discuss with this Council the next steps for
implementing the Climate Forward Plan.
4.8.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1199)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Administration discuss with this Council, the
programs and services being offered to the un-housed
population in Davis Square.
4.9.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1200)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Administration discuss with this Council, its
policies and plans to address the widespread and open
drug use in Davis Square.
4.10.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1201)
By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Strezo
That the Administration greatly increase the trash and
needle pickup in and around Davis Square, including
Seven Hills Park and the Community Path.
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4.11.
Order
(ID # 24-1202)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Commissioner of Public Works create a process
for residents to report downed and dangling utility lines.
4.12.
Order
(ID # 24-1203)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect any
exterior finishing down to the wood to ensure there is no
asbestos shingling present before granting building
permits.
4.13.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1204)
By Councilor Davis, Councilor Wilson and Councilor
Burnley Jr.
That the Administration install or replace needle disposal
receptacles in Seven Hills Park and other areas with
secure, appropriately designed equipment.
4.14.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1205)
By Councilor Davis
That the Administration allocate additional resources to
proactively clean up used needles and other potentially
hazardous items in Seven Hills Park and other areas.
4.15.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1206)
By Councilor Davis
That the Administration update the Ward Six Councilor
in writing on efforts to address open substance use in
Seven Hills Park and other areas.
4.16.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1207)
By Councilor Davis
That the Administration update this City Council on
efforts to open an Overdose Prevention Center.
4.17.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1208)
By Councilor Davis
That the Administration update the Ward Six Councilor
on the process for monitoring and adjusting traffic
signals in Davis Square.
4.18.
Order
(ID # 24-1209)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Health and Human Services update
this Council on the establishment of an Overdose
Prevention Center, including a timeline for
implementation.
4.19.
Order
(ID # 24-1210)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Communications and Community
Engagement work with Somerville and Cambridge
Elders Services to publicize their Tech Support Coach
Volunteer Program to residents through fliers and
downloadable posters.
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4.20.
Order
(ID # 24-1211)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Communications and Community
Engagement ensure that there are physical, multilingual
posters that publicize the Somerville Public Library's
tech appointment program.
4.21.
Order
(ID # 24-1213)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning
work with this Council to determine how to remove
legislative barriers to increasing accessible housing,
particularly when residents wish to add accessible
features to their home.
4.22.
Resolution
(ID # 24-1212)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Administration work with Somerville and
Cambridge Elder Services and SomerViva Office of
Immigrant Affairs to explore an in-person presentation
regarding the importance of digital equity for elders.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1186)
Requesting the City Council vote to place the
amendment of the Community Preservation Act (MGL
Chapter 44B, Section 3 to 7) on the November 5, 2024
ballot.
7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1196)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections
2.2.1, 3.1.16, 3.2.15, 4.1.13, 4.2.13, 4.3.13, 4.4.14,
5.1.15, 6.1.11, 6.2.13, 6.3.11, 6.4.14, 9.2.6.h, 9.2.14.b.v,
and Table 9.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to streamline
the regulation of daycare services and permit additional
daycare operation in the Residential, Mid-Rise, and
Commercial zoning districts.
7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1197)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections
1.1.4, 2.1.1, 3.1.18, 3.2.17, 4.1.15, 4.2.15, 4.3.15, 4.4.16,
5.1.17, 6.1.13, 6.2.15, 6.3.13, 6.4.16, 7.2.9, 7.3.9, 8.2.4.c,
9.2.3, 9.2.6, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.3, 12.1.7, 15.2.1,
and Table 9.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to address
various parking requirements.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1150)
Requesting approval of an amendment to the Stormwater
Drainage Easement at 10-20 Innerbelt Road.
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7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1151)
Requesting approval of a Maintenance Easement and
License Agreement for 0 Middlesex and Kensington
Avenue.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1160)
Requesting approval of a Pedestrian Access Easement
and Grant of License for 3-5 Hawkins Street.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1077)
Requesting approval to appropriate $200,000 from the
Facilities Stabilization Fund for the renovation of the
Argenziano School kitchen.
7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1075)
Requesting approval to appropriate $150,000 from the
Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police
Department - Personal Services - Other Lump Sum
Benefits account to settle pending litigation.
7.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1168)
Requesting the appropriation of $37,041 from the Salary
& Wage Stabilization Fund to the Fire Alarm - Other
Lump Sum Payments account to fund the retrospective
portion of a collective bargaining settlement with the
Local 76 Fire Alarm Union.
7.10.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1184)
Requesting the appropriation of $313,738 from the
Salary Contingency account to various Fire Alarm
Personal Services accounts to fund a collective
bargaining settlement with SEIU/Local 888, E911 Call
Taker/Dispatcher Union.
7.11.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1078)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,600,000
grant with no new match required, from the MassWorks
Infrastructure Program to the Department of
Infrastructure & Asset Management for the Inner Belt &
Brickbottom Pedestrian Crossing.
7.12.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1082)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $959,500
grant with no new match required, from the
Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the Office of
Strategic Planning & Community Development Mobility
Division for the Transit Pass Pilot Program, Traffic
Signal Pre-emption for Emergency Services and
Middlesex Ave - Mystic Ave Intersection Project.
7.13.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1074)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $300,000
grant renewal 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 local health support
for COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing.
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7.14.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1193)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $237,939.81
grant with no new match required, from the Metropolitan
Area Planning Council to the Health and Human
Services Department for a team performing
multi-municipal shared public health services including a
Shared Services Coordinator, a Regional Nurse, and a
Clinical Community Health Worker.
7.15.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1090)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $99,886.56
grant with no new match required, from the MA
Technology Collaborative to the Office of Strategic
Planning and Community Development Economic
Development Division for digital navigation services to
Somerville Housing Authority residents.
7.16.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1185)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $22,781.32
grant with no new match required, from the Boston
Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police
Department for the installation of access controls and
additional card entry access.
7.17.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1076)
Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with
Warner Larson Incorporated until 9/30/2025 for the
additional services needed to complete the Dilboy
Auxiliary Fields Re-Design project.
7.18.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1187)
Requesting approval of a time-only extension until
09/30/2024 for the contract with the Public Consulting
Group, LLC to continue the Medicaid Billing and
Collection Services.
7.19.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 24-1172)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$62,400 using available funds in the Department of
Public Works Grounds R&M Account for playground
surface repairs.
7.20.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1089)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$19,747.90 using available funds in the Office of
Strategic Planning & Community Development
Administration Legal Services account for the
Somerville Redevelopment Authority 90 Washington St
appeal.
7.21.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1174)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$8,609.72 using available funds in the Department of
Public Works Sanitation Benches & Barrels Account for
the purchase of trash containers.
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7.22.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1079)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$8,261 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation
Professional & Technical Service Account for Intramural
Basketball Referees.
7.23.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1163)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$3,071.16 using available funds in the SomerViva Office
of Immigrant Affairs Professional & Technical Services
account for interpretation services.
7.24.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1161)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$1,853.28 using available funds in the Department of
Veterans Services Office Supplies and Office Equipment
accounts for supplies and equipment purchases.
7.25.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1162)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$1,080 using available funds in the Department of
Veterans Services Professional & Technical Services
Account for transportation during the 2024 Memorial
Day Parade.
7.26.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1173)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$960.24 using available funds in the Department of
Public Works Administration Office Supplies account
for the purchase of office supplies.
7.27.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1177)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$659 using available funds in the Department of Public
Works Administration License Reimbursement Account
for employee operator licenses.
7.28.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1167)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$376.96 using available funds in the Mayor's Office
Official Celebrations Account for photography services.
7.29.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1176)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$225 using available funds in the Department of Public
Works Rentals Buildings account for portal restroom
rentals.
7.30.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1169)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$112.93 using available funds in the Health and Human
Services Department Reimbursement of Licenses
Account for Canva subscription.
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7.31.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1083)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$50 using available funds in the Department of
Infrastructure & Asset Management Ordinary
Maintenance Fee account for a Department of
Conservation & Recreation Construction Access Permit.
7.32.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1175)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$37.27 using available funds in the Department of Public
Works Administration Lease Copier account for
photocopier lease expenses.
7.33.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1170)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of
Shumeane Benford to the position of Chief of Police.
7.34.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1081)
Requesting approval of an exemption for Victoria K.
Choitz under MGL c268A, s20(d).
7.35.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 24-1171)
Proclaiming that all employees formerly known as "E911
call-takers and dispatchers" will henceforth be
recognized in all city documents, communications, and
matters as "Emergency Telecommunicators and Police
Dispatchers".
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 24-1194)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for items
#24-0607 and #24-0641.
8.2.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 24-1195)
Planning Board conveying recommendations for items
#24-0551 and #24-0642.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 24-1098)
New Drainlayer's License, Anderson Construction &
Excavation Inc.
9.2.
License
(ID # 24-1099)
New Drainlayer's License, JRG Masonry & Construction
Inc.
9.3.
License
(ID # 24-1097)
New Drainlayer's License, USA Excavating Inc.
9.4.
License
(ID # 24-1100)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Charles Contracting Co
Inc.
9.5.
License
(ID # 24-1101)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, D. Muzzioli Associates
Inc.
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9.6.
License
(ID # 24-1102)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, GVC Construction, Inc.
9.7.
License
(ID # 24-1103)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Insite Contracting Inc.
9.8.
License
(ID # 24-1159)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, JET Excavation.
9.9.
License
(ID # 24-1104)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Mendez Masonry &
Construction, Inc.
9.10.
License
(ID # 24-1105)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Meninno Construction
Co., Inc.
9.11.
License
(ID # 24-1106)
Renewing Drainlayer's License, Milltown Plumbing &
Heating Inc.
9.12.
License
(ID # 24-1107)
Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin',
504 Broadway.
9.13.
License
(ID # 24-1108)
Renewing Flammables License, Mobile Mart Plus Inc.,
379 Alewife Brook Parkway.
9.14.
License
(ID # 24-1109)
Renewing Garage License, Dewire Family Trust, 141
Beacon Street.
9.15.
License
(ID # 24-1110)
Renewing Garage License, Dino's Auto Center, 308
McGrath Highway.
9.16.
License
(ID # 24-1111)
Renewing Garage License, DW Propco JK, LLC, 0
Dawes Street.
9.17.
License
(ID # 24-1112)
Renewing Garage License, Gasper Ostuni, 195 Highland
Avenue.
9.18.
License
(ID # 24-1113)
Renewing Garage License, Green Automotive Inc., 600
Windsor Place.
9.19.
License
(ID # 24-1114)
Renewing Garage License, John's Auto Sales, Inc., 181
Somerville Avenue.
9.20.
License
(ID # 24-1115)
Renewing Garage License, SRI Assembly Row B8, LLC,
485 Foley Street.
9.21.
License
(ID # 24-1116)
Renewing Taxi Medallion, HollyPaul Desravines, Med.
#92.
9.22.
License
(ID # 24-1117)
Renewing Taxi Medallion, Jolina Taxi, Inc., Med. #52.
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9.23.
Small Wireless
Facility
(ID # 24-1154)
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless
Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 75
Belmont St.
9.24.
Small Wireless
Facility
(ID # 24-1155)
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless
Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 22
Willoughby Street.
9.25.
Small Wireless
Facility
(ID # 24-1156)
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless
Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 60
Putnam Street.
9.26.
Small Wireless
Facility
(ID # 24-1157)
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless
Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 240
Pearl Street.
9.27.
Small Wireless
Facility
(ID # 24-1158)
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless
Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 137
Beacon Street.
9.28.
Small Wireless
Facility
(ID # 24-1214)
Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless
Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 8
Putnam Road.
9.29.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1122)
Teen Empowerment applying for a Public Event License
for Multicultural Field Day on August 16 from 3pm to
8pm (raindate August 21).
9.30.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1123)
Em Plotkin applying for a Public Event License for Boob
Funeral on August 25 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate
August 31).
9.31.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1126)
Jeff Byrnes applying for a Public Event License for
Clyde St BP on September 7 from 10am to 5pm (raindate
September 8).
9.32.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1124)
Cortney Kirk applying for a Public Event License for
Spring Street Triangle Neighborhood BP on September 7
from 11:30am to 4:30pm (raindate September 8).
9.33.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1125)
Lorna McKenzie-Pollock applying for a Public Event
License for Prospect Hill Annual BP on September 7
from 3pm to 8pm (raindate September 8).
9.34.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1128)
Somerville Foundation for Animals applying for a Public
Event License for Somerville Dog Festival on September
8 from 7am to 5pm.
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9.35.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1127)
Odd Numbered Records applying for a Public Event
License for Odd Numbered Records Concert Series on
September 8 and September 15 from 12pm to 6pm
(raindate September 22).
9.36.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1129)
Council on Aging applying for a Public Event License
for Mayor Ballantyne's Senior Picnic on September 12
from 8:30am to 2pm (raindate September 13).
9.37.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1132)
Federal Realty applying for a Public Event License for
Riverfest on September 14 from 9am to 9:30pm (raindate
September 15).
9.38.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1130)
Arts Council and Gilman Square Neighborhood Council
applying for a Public Event License for SomerStreets:
Gilman Square Arts and Music Festival on September 14
from 11am to 6pm (raindate September 15).
9.39.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1131)
Rob Maher applying for a Public Event License for
Brastow Avenue BP on September 14 from 12pm to
11pm (raindate September 21).
9.40.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1188)
John Long applying for a Public Event License for
Chandler Street BP on September 14 from 2:30pm to
7:30pm (raindate September 15).
9.41.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1133)
The Somerville Foundation applying for a Public Event
License for Try-a-Sport Day on September 15 from 11am
to 4pm.
9.42.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1134)
Mark Chenvert applying for a Public Event License for
Belmont Street South BP on September 15 from 1:30pm
to 6:30pm (raindate September 22).
9.43.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1189)
East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event
License for Foodie Crawl 2024 on September 17 from
2pm to 10pm (raindate September 18).
9.44.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1135)
Veterans Services applying for a Public Event License
for 3rd Annual Health and Wellness Event on September
21 from 10am to 4pm.
9.45.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1139)
Arts Council and Union Square Main Streets applying
for a Public Event License for Fluff Festival on
September 21 from 11am to 8pm (raindate September
22).
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9.46.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1136)
Rich Lawson applying for a Public Event License for
Glendale Neighborhood BP on September 21 from 12pm
to 7pm (raindate September 22).
9.47.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1138)
Alex Feldman applying for a Public Event License for
Rogers Avenue BP on September 21 from 2:30pm to
8pm (raindate September 22).
9.48.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1137)
Nels Nelson applying for a Public Event License for
Munroe Street BP on September 21 from 3:30pm to
8:30pm (raindate September 22).
9.49.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1140)
Somerville Garden Club applying for a Public Event
License for Somerville Garden Club Plant Sale on
September 22 from 8am to 5pm.
9.50.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1142)
Megan Smith applying for a Public Event License for
Adrian Street/Joseph Street BP on September 22 from
1pm to 7pm (raindate September 29).
9.51.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1141)
Elisabeth Adams applying for a Public Event License for
Berkeley Street BP on September 22 from 3pm to 9pm
(raindate September 29).
9.52.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1145)
Pearl Emmons applying for a Public Event License for
Glenwood Road BP on September 28 from 12:30pm to
9:30pm (raindate September 29).
9.53.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1144)
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for
Ignite Festival on September 28 from 2pm to 11pm
(raindate September 29).
9.54.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1143)
Kelsey Kent applying for a Public Event License for
Lexington Avenue BP on September 28 from 3pm to
9pm (raindate September 29).
9.55.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1146)
MOTA Fitness, Wellness, & Spaces applying for a
Public Event License for Read in the Park on October 3
from 5:30pm to 8:30pm (raindate October 10).
9.56.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1147)
Homeless Coalition applying for a Public Event License
for 29th Annual 5K Road Race on October 5 from
6:30am to 11am.
9.57.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1190)
Tivoli Olsen applying for a Public Event License for
Murdock Street Annual BP on October 6 from 10am to
6:30pm (raindate October 5).
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City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 22, 2024
9.58.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1149)
Family Bike Ride/Community Pedal Power applying for
a Public Event License for Halloween Family Bike Ride
2024 on October 20 from 9am to 11am (raindate October
27).
9.59.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1148)
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for
SomerStreets: Monster Mash on October 20 from
11:30am to 8pm (raindate October 27).
9.60.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1080)
Walter Tauro requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to
change the zoning district of 282 McGrath Highway
from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Small Business
(SB) Overlay District.
9.61.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1088)
76 registered voters submitting a petition for a public
hearing on the Somerville Internet Task Force 2019
Report and a Feasibility Study on Municipal Broadband,
pursuant to Section 8 of the City Charter.
9.62.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1084)
Sarah Prusik submitting comments re: traffic incidents at
the corner of Boston Avenue and Mystic Valley
Parkway.
9.63.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1085)
Nicholas LaFleur submitting comments re: construction
projects.
9.64.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1086)
Allison Bland and Jenn Harrington submitting comments
re: Somerville Homeless Coalition shelter.
9.65.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1087)
Nathanael Lintner submitting comments re: rat
prevention.
9.66.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1091)
4 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0551, an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add Section 8.5
Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD) and the
Brickbottom sub-area.
9.67.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1092)
8 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0607, a
Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of
5 Homer Square from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to
Urban Residence (UR).
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City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 22, 2024
9.68.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1164)
3 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0641, a
Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of
136 School Street from Urban Residence (UR) to
Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), 95 Highland Avenue from
Neighborhood Residence (NR) to MR6, and 97, 99-99A,
101-103, and 107 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 5
(MR5) to MR6.
9.69.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1165)
26 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0642, a
Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of
228, 230, 232, 234, 236 Pearl Street from Mid-Rise 4
(MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6).
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Citation
(ID # 24-1219)
By Councilor Strezo
Commending Sal Caruso on the auspicious occasion of
his 70th birthday.
10.2.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 24-1223)
Conveying an update regarding Fire Department hiring.
10.3.
License
(ID # 24-1220)
New Sign/Awning License, Expansive Strength &
Fitness LLC, 189A Cedar Street, 1 sign.
10.4.
License
(ID # 24-1222)
New Sign/Awning License, CultureHouse, 134
Washington Street, 16 signs.
10.5.
Public Event
(ID # 24-1218)
Fire Department, Police Department, and Veterans
Services applying for a Public Event License for
National Day of Remembrance for 9/11 on September 11
from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
10.6.
Public
Communication
(ID # 24-1221)
3 residents submitting comments re: item 24-0679, a
Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova
Innovation Sub-Area.
10.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 24-1224)
Requesting the appropriation of $313,738 from the
Salary Contingency account to various E-911 Personal
Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining
settlement with SEIU/Local 888, E911 Call
Taker/Dispatcher Union.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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