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City Council — Agenda, Sep 26, 2024
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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