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City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 7:00 PM Thursday, September 26, 2024 Published September 24, 2024, 1:40 PM, Revised September 26, 2024 12:00 PM. NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of the City Council may be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audiovideo recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Register at the following website to listen to this meeting live or to testify at any public hearing: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aFlHrJHtRpaW5jL23XFa2A Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. 1. OPENING CEREMONIES 1.1. Roll Call (ID # 24-1405) Call of the Roll. 1.2. Remembrances (ID # 24-1406) Remembrances. 1.3. Minutes (ID # 24-1407) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 22, 2024. 2. CITATIONS 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1. Small Wireless Facility (ID # 24-1361) Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on a new pole at 50 Brastow Avenue. Page 1 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 4. ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS 4.1. Order (ID # 24-1392) By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Chief of Police resume the practice of issuing tickets rather than warnings for serious moving violations that endanger public safety, including speeding and running red lights. 4.2. Order (ID # 24-1394) By Councilor Sait That the Director of Mobility install speed limit signage, and update the signage to NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES and include scooters and mopeds, along the Community Path and at all its various entrances. 4.3. Order (ID # 24-1396) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council the findings from the recent U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents and its recommendations to better support parents and caregivers. 4.4. Order (ID # 24-1397) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss with this Council the recent cancellation and rescheduling of the Fall Festival originally scheduled for September 21st. 4.5. Order (ID # 24-1398) By Councilor Clingan That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Council with a list of the elevators in all city buildings, the operational status of each elevator, and the maintenance and inspection records for each. 4.6. Order (ID # 24-1399) By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Mobility update this Council on the current timeline for the Highland Avenue Redesign Project. 4.7. Order (ID # 24-1401) By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Mbah That the Chairman of the Board of Election Commissioners report to this Council, the number of in-person early voting ballots in each election since the inception of early voting, as well as the cost of early voting in the 2023 municipal election. 4.8. Resolution (ID # 24-1400) By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Administration facilitate bike parking for large licensed public events in the city. Page 2 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 6.A. EQUITY, GENDER, FAMILIES AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS COMMITTEE 6.A.1. Committee Report (ID # 24-1341) Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on September 19, 2024. 6.A.2. Resolution (ID # 24-0428) By Councilor Clingan, Councilor Scott and Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Administration provide an update on the Braille embosser purchased in summer 2023, including its current location and the plan to put it to use. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.A.3. Order (ID # 24-0911) By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry provide this Council’s Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations with an update on the inclusive playground swing project being worked on in collaboration with parent advocates. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.A.4. Order (ID # 24-1005) By Councilor Clingan That the ADA Coordinator provide this Council with an update on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Task Force. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.A.5. Order (ID # 24-1032) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss with this Council how to serve residents through an ongoing transit equity program when the Taxi to Health program funding ends in October. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 3 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 6.B. FINANCE COMMITTEE 6.B.1. Committee Report (ID # 24-1343) Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on September 24, 2024. 6.B.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1225) Requesting authorization to borrow $6,018,969 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for street and sidewalk reconstruction. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1227) Requesting approval to appropriate $56,215.42 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs for a BlueBike station at 200 Inner Belt Road. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1228) Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for fourteen months with a new expiration date of 12/31/2025, for P Gioioso & Sons Inc for construction services for the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1229) Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension for twelve months with a new expiration date of 12/31/2025, for Stantec Consulting Services Inc for design services for the Spring Hill Sewer Separation project. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1261) Requesting approval to accept and expend a technical assistance grant valued at $25,000 with no new match required, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for sustainable and resilient zoning development. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.B.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1309) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $770 using available funds in the Mayor's Office Food Supplies & Refreshments Account for food served at a Departmental Training meeting with Department Heads. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.C. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS COMMITTEE 6.C.1. Committee Report (ID # 24-1339) Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on September 17, 2024. 6.C.2. Mayor's Communication (ID # 24-0693) Conveying the Surveillance Technology Impact Report for exterior cameras at fire stations. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be placed on file. Page 4 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 6.C.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0716) Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to add Sections 8-375 through 8-381 to promote and enforce safer construction practices. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be approved. 6.D. OPEN SPACE, ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE 6.D.1. Committee Report (ID # 24-1340) Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on September 19, 2024. 6.D.2. Resolution (ID # 24-0086) By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Administration explain the issues that are preventing Reavis Field from opening and how the process may be expedited. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 6.E.1. Committee Report (ID # 24-1342) Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 23, 2024. 6.E.2. Order (ID # 24-1263) By Councilor Strezo That the Director of Libraries, and other relevant departments, appear before this Council’s Committee on Equity, Gender, Seniors, Families and Vulnerable Populations to discuss the plans for the library closing in the middle of the day and what immediate steps are being taken to reopen the library during this time period to best support library staff and patrons. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.3. Resolution (ID # 24-1267) By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Clingan That the Administration and relevant city departments discuss an immediate action plan to address the increase of fights happening at Edward L. Leathers Community Park after students are released from school. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 5 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 6.E.4. Resolution (ID # 24-1270) By Councilor Mbah That the Administration discuss the sufficiency of after school programs for high school students and the methods of outreach and guidance to ensure that all students have access to activities that meet their needs and interests. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.5. Resolution (ID # 24-1271) By Councilor Mbah That the Administration discuss the scope and limitations of staff at Somerville High School to supervise high school students in the after school period. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.6. Resolution (ID # 24-1273) By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Sait, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Wilson, Councilor Strezo, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Davis and Councilor Scott That the Administration update this Council on the status of the process to provide the resources and programming needed to safely re-open the Central Library during mid-day hours. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.7. Order (ID # 24-1295) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Chief of Police and the Chief Fire Engineer provide a record of all calls to first responders regarding incidents at all Somerville Public Library locations since September 1, 2023. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.8. Resolution (ID # 24-1305) By Councilor Wilson, Councilor Scott, Councilor Sait and Councilor Clingan That the Administration explore activating Somerville High School for community uses outside of school hours. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 6 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 6.E.9. Communication (ID # 24-1313) By Councilor Scott, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Ewen-Campen Conveying full support for the Public Library Board of Trustees and Director of Libraries in their efforts to maintain safe and accessible library environments for patrons and employees alike. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.10. Communication (ID # 24-1314) By Councilor Scott, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Ewen-Campen Conveying an invitation to the public to a community conversation about resources needed to restore full library access, hosted by Somerville's youth community and Somerville Municipal Employees Association members. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.E.11. Order (ID # 24-1326) By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Strezo That the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator take the necessary measures to ensure ADA compliance for the second floor of 165 Broadway for the purposes of expanding youth services. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.F. SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMMITTEE 6.F.1. Committee Report (ID # 24-1344) Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance, meeting on September 25, 2024. 6.F.2. Resolution (ID # 24-0466) By Councilor Davis That the Administration provide the Special Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance with regular updates about the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process for the Winter Hill and Brown Schools. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 7 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 6.F.3. Order (ID # 24-1284) By Councilor Pineda Neufeld and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide an update on the Construction Advisory Group for the planned construction project to replace the Winter Hill and Brown schools. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE 6.G.1. Committee Report (ID # 24-1338) Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on September 16, 2024. 6.G.2. Order (ID # 24-0450) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Parking update this Council on efforts to ticket vehicles with illegal license covers, including how many tickets have been issued for this reason in the last year. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.3. Order (ID # 24-0972) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Moreland Street from Main Street to Mystic Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.4. Order (ID # 24-0973) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility install speed humps on Meacham Street from Edgar Avenue to Fremont Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.5. Order (ID # 24-0974) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility install additional signage to address illegal turns up Moreland Street to access East Albion Street from Mystic Avenue. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.6. Order (ID # 24-0975) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility install solar powered YOUR SPEED IS signs on Moreland Street between Main Street and Meacham Street. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. Page 8 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 6.G.7. Order (ID # 24-0976) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility install new, more visible STOP signs at the intersections of Meacham and Moreland Streets and Meacham and Fremont Streets to address drivers failing to stop. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.8. Order (ID # 24-1004) By Councilor Clingan That the Director of Mobility change the intersection of Meacham and Fremont Streets to a 4 WAY STOP. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.9. Resolution (ID # 24-1058) By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Davis, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Administration and this Council work with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to address long-standing issues with service reliability with the Union Square (D-line) branch of the Green Line. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.10.Public Communication (ID # 24-1062) Jarred Johnson submitting comments re: Green Line Extension. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 6.G.11.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. RECOMMENDED: Recommended to be marked work completed. 7. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR 7.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1375) Requesting approval of an Open Space Access Easement at 5 Middlesex Avenue and Harold Cohen Way. 7.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1337) Requesting approval to appropriate $141,300 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the E911 Personal Services Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU/Local 888 E911 Call Taker/Dispatcher's Union. Page 9 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 7.3. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1332) 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. 7.4. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1333) Requesting the appropriation of $220,120.80 from the Receipts Reserved-Transportation Network Company Revenue Fund to the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund for Vision Zero Safety efforts. 7.5. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1336) Requesting the appropriation of $46,170 from the Salary Contingency account to various E911 Personal Services accounts to fund a collective bargaining settlement with SEIU/Local 888, E911 Call Taker/Dispatcher Union. 7.6. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1379) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $22,633.58 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Natural Gas Account for prior year balances on bills. 7.7. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1380) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,675 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Highway Rubbish Removal Account for Recycling Services. 7.8. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1378) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $160 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Administration License Reimbursement Account for commercial license employee expense. 7.9. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1381) Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $15 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Highway Rubbish Removal Account for disposal of break out material. 7.10. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1370) Requesting approval of an exemption for Peter George as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(b). 7.11. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1369) Requesting approval of an exemption for Marco Osoy as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(b). 7.12. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1368) Requesting approval of an exemption for Johnathan Tsirigotis as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(b). Page 10 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 8. COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS 8.1. Officer's Communication (ID # 24-1330) City Solicitor responding to item #24-1290, an order requesting an opinion regarding spot zoning. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. License (ID # 24-1402) New Drainlayer's License, Commonwealth Construction & Utilities. 9.2. License (ID # 24-1345) New Drainlayer's License, TID Trenchless LLC. 9.3. License (ID # 24-1403) Renewing Drainlayer's License, Bassco Excavating. 9.4. License (ID # 24-1346) New Sign / Awning License, Ravelo's Auto Service, 61 Washington Street, 4 signs. 9.5. License (ID # 24-1347) Renewing Garage License, Broadway Gulf Inc., 212 Broadway. 9.6. License (ID # 24-1348) Renewing Garage License, New England Collision Center Inc., 224 Somerville Avenue. 9.7. License (ID # 24-1350) Renewing Lodging House License, Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Avenue. 9.8. License (ID # 24-1349) Renewing Lodging House License, Kappa Alpha, 25 Whitfield Road. 9.9. License (ID # 24-1351) Renewing Lodging House License, Theta Chi, 100 Packard Avenue. 9.10. License (ID # 24-1352) Renewing Lodging House License, Zeta Beta Tau, 126 Packard Avenue. 9.11. License (ID # 24-1353) Renewing Second Hand Dealer License, Great Eastern Vintage, 236 Pearl Street. 9.12. License (ID # 24-1357) Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Auto Plus LLC, 229 Lowell Street. 9.13. License (ID # 24-1358) Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Broadway Gulf, Inc., 212 Broadway. 9.14. License (ID # 24-1355) Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1 License, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Highway. Page 11 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 9.15. License (ID # 24-1356) Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1 License, Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood Street. 9.16. License (ID # 24-1354) Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1 License, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Highway. 9.17. License (ID # 24-1404) Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Teele Square Auto, 1284 Broadway. 9.18. Small Wireless Facility (ID # 24-1359) Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 76 School Street. 9.19. Small Wireless Facility (ID # 24-1360) Crown Castle Fiber LLC applying for a Small Wireless Facility License for facilities on an existing pole at 6 Main Street. 9.20. Public Event (ID # 24-1363) Odd Numbered Records applying for a Public Event License for oDD nUMBERED rECORDS Concert Series on September 29 and October 6 from 2pm to 6pm (raindate October 13). 9.21. Public Event (ID # 24-1364) Harris Gruman applying for a Public Event License for HONK! Festival on October 4, 5, and 6 for various start and end times. 9.22. Public Event (ID # 24-1393) Tadhg Pearson applying for a Public Event License for Munroe Play Street on October 4, 11, 18, 25, and 31 from 2:30pm to 8:30pm. 9.23. Public Event (ID # 24-1365) Bow Market applying for a Public Event License for Curated Vintage Market on October 13 from 9am to 9pm (raindate November 3). 9.24. Public Event (ID # 24-1366) Jeremy Blackowicz applying for a Public Event License for Kingston Street BP on October 19 from 12pm to 9pm (raindate October 20). 9.25. Public Event (ID # 24-1362) Racial and Social Justice applying for a Public Event License for Somerville Annual Domestic Violence Vigil on October 30 from 5pm to 7:30pm (raindate October 31). 9.26. Public Communication (ID # 24-1367) Charles DeCecca requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 501 Mystic Valley Parkway from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Urban Residence (UR). Page 12 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 9.27. Public Communication (ID # 24-1389) Brian Kim and Nancy Iappini submitting comments re: Davis Square. 9.28. Public Communication (ID # 24-1390) Ellen Jacobs and Chris Devers submitting comments re: Library closures. 9.29. Public Communication (ID # 24-1391) 300 individuals submitting comments re: ceasefire. 10. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS 10.1. Citation (ID # 24-1427) By Councilor Strezo Commending Jay Colbert on the auspicious occasion of his retirement after over 36 years of distinguished service to the Fire Department. 10.2. Order (ID # 24-1411) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development review the Gilman Square Urban Study and update this Council before the end of FY 2025 about the feasibility of pursuing that model. 10.3. Order (ID # 24-1412) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development begin the process of engaging with the Gilman Square Neighborhood Council on their long-term plans to develop Gilman Square and update this Council before the end of FY 2025 on how the Administration plans to produce community-driven development. 10.4. Order (ID # 24-1413) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Director of Inspectional Services submit a written report of outstanding 311 requests submitted for the Edgerly School building and provide an update to this Council with a plan to ensure that staff and students have safe and appropriate facilities. 10.5. Order (ID # 24-1414) By Councilor Burnley Jr. That the Chief of Police update this Council on how the Police Department will ensure members of the public remain separated during counter-protests. Page 13 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 10.6. Order (ID # 24-1415) By Councilor Sait That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide this Council with the list of youth program offerings, their cap and their enrollment data in 2023 and 2024. 10.7. Order (ID # 24-1416) By Councilor Sait That the Director of Mobility work with the Ward 5 Councilor on installing bike parking next to Neighborhood Produce after the Broadway at Boston Avenue intersection work is completed. 10.8. Order (ID # 24-1418) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Chief Assessor determine the ownership of open space parcels along McGrath Highway, behind Alston Street and Chester Avenue to determining who is responsible for maintenance. 10.9. Order (ID # 24-1419) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect open space parcels along McGrath Highway, behind Alston Street and Chester Avenue for rodent activity and bait accordingly. 10.10. Order (ID # 24-1420) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the open space parcels along McGrath Highway, behind Alston Street and Chester Avenue of trash and debris. 10.11. Order (ID # 24-1421) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Parking install a NO THROUGH STREET sign on Alston Street by the Cross Street intersection. 10.12. Order (ID # 24-1422) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Tree Warden inspect the trees behind Chester Avenue and address falling limbs. 10.13. Order (ID # 24-1423) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Inspectional Services address graffiti on Alston Street and ensure the property owners are maintaining their properties. 10.14. Order (ID # 24-1424) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Mobility place a sided bump on Alston Street. 10.15. Order (ID # 24-1425) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Mobility prioritize Alston Street for a potential Neighborways project. Page 14 of 15
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 10.16. Order (ID # 24-1426) By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Parking enforce parking permit laws on Alston Street. 10.17. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1373) Requesting approval of an exemption for James McEwen as required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268A, Section 20(b). 10.18. Public Communication (ID # 24-1408) Kristin Anderson and David White submitting comments re: Alewife Brook. 10.19. Public Communication (ID # 24-1409) 3 individuals submitting comments re: ceasefire. 10.20. Public Communication (ID # 24-1428) Christopher Rosol submitting comments re: cyclist safety. 11. ADJOURNMENT Page 15 of 15