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City Council — Agenda, Oct 13, 2022
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Council Chamber and Remote
Participation
7:00 PM
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Published October 11, 2022, 12:59 PM. Revised October 13, 2022 12:35 PM.
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1.
OPENING CEREMONIES
1.1.
Roll Call
(ID # 22-1710)
Call of the Roll.
1.2.
Remembrances
(ID # 22-1711)
Remembrances.
1.3.
Minutes
(ID # 22-1712)
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 8,
2022.
2.
CITATIONS
3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.1.
Grant of Location
(ID # 22-1646)
Comcast applying for a Grant of Location to install 35 feet of
conduit in Hawthorne Street, from Utility Pole 391/3 to a point
of pickup at 26 Hawthorne Street.
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3.2.
Grant of Location
(ID # 22-1647)
Cambridge Network Solutions applying for a Grant of Location
to install a total of 994 feet of conduit as follows: Starting from
Manhole 0515-3107, 267 feet to a point of pickup at Buena
Vista parking lot. From said manhole, 727 feet connecting
three new handholes along Winter Street, College Avenue, and
Winslow Avenue.
4.
ORDERS, ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS OF MEMBERS
4.1.
Order
(ID # 22-1683)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Director of Housing discuss how anticipated increases
in utility, heating and water bills will affect affordable housing
tenants.
4.2.
Order
(ID # 22-1684)
By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Mobility establish a neighborhood traffic
plan for the area surrounding the Healey School, including
Edgar Avenue, to mitigate speeding.
4.3.
Order
(ID # 22-1685)
By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Clingan and Councilor
McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works take steps to
permanently fix or replace the leaning light posts on the
pedestrian boardwalk connecting Ten Hills to Assembly Row.
4.4.
Order
(ID # 22-1686)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That this Council work with the Administration to update the
Demolition Review Ordinance and administrative process to
ensure that all current inhabitants are notified, in their native
language, of any proposals to demolish the building in which
they reside.
4.5.
Resolution
(ID # 22-1687)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Administration update this Council on plans to
establish a Community Engagement Center.
4.6.
Order
(ID # 22-1688)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Engineering develop safety protocols and
notification requirements for any projects, planned or
emergency, taking place within a determined radius of a
school.
4.7.
Order
(ID # 22-1689)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Engineering develop a plan to redesign the
intersection of Broadway and Main Street.
4.8.
Order
(ID # 22-1690)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Engineering repave Thurston Street and
add speed humps.
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4.9.
Order
(ID # 22-1691)
By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Water and Sewer appear before this
Council to address the issue of constituents reporting unusually
high water bill spikes.
4.10.
Order
(ID # 22-1692)
By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Water and Sewer report to this Council,
the account, purchase and usage information requested within.
4.11.
Order
(ID # 22-1705)
By Councilor Wilson
That the Director of the Office of Sustainability and
Environment update this Council on the status of household
hazardous waste collection.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6.A.
CHARTER REVIEW SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.A.1. Withdrawn
(ID # 22-1699)
Withdrawn.
RECOMMENDED: Withdrawn.
6.B.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND PERSONNEL MATTERS COMMITTEE
6.B.1. Committee Report
(ID # 22-1682)
Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments
and Personnel Matters, meeting on October 6, 2022.
6.B.2. Resolution
(ID # 22-0674)
By Councilor Kelly
That the Administration present an update on the Board and
Commission recruitment process, as detailed within.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.B.3. Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1257)
Requesting confirmation of the promotion of Mackenzie
Richardson to the position of Police Sergeant.
RECOMMENDED: Approved.
6.B.4. Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1581)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Mark Atwater
to the position of Firefighter.
RECOMMENDED: Approved.
6.B.5. Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1582)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zachary Avery
to the position of Firefighter.
RECOMMENDED: Approved.
6.B.6. Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1584)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Joseph Nutile
to the position of Firefighter.
RECOMMENDED: Approved.
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6.C.
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
6.C.1. Committee Report
(ID # 22-1696)
Report of the Committee on Housing and Community
Development, meeting on September 29, 2022.
6.C.2. Order
(ID # 22-1516)
By Councilor Kelly
That the Director of the Office of Housing Stability discuss the
response to the ending of the eviction moratorium, and any
current unmet needs of residents who are experiencing housing
instability.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.D.
LAND USE COMMITTEE
6.D.1. Committee Report
(ID # 22-1697)
Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on October 6,
2022.
6.E.
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
6.E.1. Committee Report
(ID # 22-1698)
Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works,
meeting on October 11, 2022.
6.E.2. Order
(ID # 22-0360)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this
Council the current city contract for trash and recycling
disposal services.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.E.3. Resolution
(ID # 22-0364)
By Councilor Clingan
That representatives of Boston Carting appear before the
Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to address
concerns raised in the attached anonymous letter dated April
15, 2021.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.E.4. Order
(ID # 22-0934)
By Councilor Clingan and Councilor Strezo
That the Commissioner of Public Works make rain barrels
available, at no cost, to any properties within the city’s flood
zones.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.E.5. Order
(ID # 22-0936)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Engineering explain the timeline for the
installation of the proposed Gilman Square water retention
tank, as it relates to the overall flood water management plan.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
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6.E.6. Order
(ID # 22-0960)
By Councilor Clingan
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uneven road
pavement on Sycamore Street, between Medford Street and
Evergreen Avenue.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.E.7. Order
(ID # 22-1117)
By Councilor Scott
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Council
with the plan for maintaining new tree wells along Somerville
Avenue and other locations.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.E.8. Order
(ID # 22-1118)
By Councilor Scott and Councilor Kelly
An order that the Commissioner of Public Works add stone or
concrete landscape features to prevent vehicles from driving
over the planted bump-out features on Beacon Street.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.E.9. Order
(ID # 22-1213)
By Councilor Strezo
An order that the Commissioner of Public Works immediately
replace the three outdoor picnic tables on the plaza outside the
Somerville Media Center due to their unsafe condition.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.E.10. Order
(ID # 22-1220)
By Councilor McLaughlin
An order that the Director of Infrastructure and Asset
Management update the Ward 1 City Councilor on plans to
renovate Tufts Street.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.E.11. Order
(ID # 22-1360)
By Councilor McLaughlin
An order that the Director of Veterans’ Services update this
Council on the status of the veterans’ memorials previously
removed due to construction of the new high school.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.E.12. Order
(ID # 22-1374)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
An order that the Commissioner of Public Works expedite the
fixing of the elevator in the Armory.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.E.13. Order
(ID # 22-1572)
By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor
Kelly and Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works take the necessary
steps to remove the cable tied around the telephone pole at
Lexington Avenue and Cedar Street.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
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6.E.14. Order
(ID # 22-1594)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Clingan and Councilor
Wilson
That the Director of Water and Sewer update this Council on
the cause of the sinkhole near 370 Medford Street and what is
being done to address this problem.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.F.
RODENT ISSUES SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.F.1. Committee Report
(ID # 22-1693)
Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on
September 28, 2022.
6.F.2. Order
(ID # 22-1197)
By Councilor McLaughlin and Councilor Kelly
That the Commissioner of Public Works, the Director of
Inspectional Services, and the Environmental Health
Coordinator address rodent issues and overgrowth in the public
access alleyway between Mt. Vernon and Mt. Pleasant Streets
and devise a long-term solution to the problem.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.F.3. Order
(ID # 22-1410)
By Councilor Strezo, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Kelly
and Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Health and Human Services increase rat
control efforts from Wigglesworth Street to Dana Street.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.F.4. Order
(ID # 22-1411)
By Councilor Strezo, Councilor Clingan, Councilor Kelly and
Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Health and Human Services immediately
increase rat control measures in the areas of Fellsway West to
Temple Street and Broadway to Jaques Street.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.F.5. Order
(ID # 22-1515)
By Councilor Kelly
That the Director of Inspectional Services and the
Environmental Health Coordinator update this Council on the
SMART box program and other recent rodent control
measures.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.F.6. Order
(ID # 22-1521)
By Councilor Strezo and Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Inspectional Services increase measures to
control the rat population from Vinal Avenue to Walnut Street
and from Highland Avenue to Summer Street.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
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6.G.
SCHOOL BUILDING FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
6.G.1. Committee Report
(ID # 22-1695)
Report of the Special Committee on School Building Facilities
and Maintenance, meeting on September 28, 2022.
6.G.2. Order
(ID # 22-1122)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad, Councilor Kelly and Councilor
Clingan
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of
Infrastructure and Asset Management report on all major
repairs and work orders for the Winter Hill Community School
and the Brown School over the past five years.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.G.3. Order
(ID # 22-1416)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Commissioner of Public Works report on all major
repairs made to school buildings during the summer.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.G.4. Order
(ID # 22-1564)
By Councilor Strezo
That the Chief Information Officer update this Council on the
work to fix the WiFi signals and cell phone reception at the
Winter Hill School.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.G.5. Order
(ID # 22-1590)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad and Councilor Pineda Neufeld
That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the power
outage at the West Somerville Public School on September 7,
2022 and the measures being taken for temporary and
permanent repairs.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.H.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMITTEE
6.H.1. Committee Report
(ID # 22-1643)
Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on
September 26, 2022.
6.H.2. Order
(ID # 22-0091)
By Councilor Wilson
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on efforts to
establish a 20 MPH speed limit for all neighborhood residential
streets.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
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6.H.3. Order
(ID # 22-0190)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Administration provide a report for all departments
using city vehicles for non-emergency services, detailing the
measures taken to ensure that staff follow traffic regulations,
including the hands free while driving law, and maintain
maximum traffic safety while driving.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.H.4. Order
(ID # 22-0827)
By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Clingan
That the Director of Parking instruct Parking Control Officers
to enforce the ban on license plate covers, in accordance with
MGL c.90, §6.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.H.5. Order
(ID # 22-1199)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Parking explore using regional residential
parking permits to reduce parking congestion on streets close
to public transit.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.H.6. Order
(ID # 22-1413)
By Councilor Ewen-Campen
That the Director of Parking consider a "local preference"
parking permit policy for the post-reconstruction resident
parking spaces on Highland Avenue.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.H.7. Order
(ID # 22-1454)
By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Wilson and Councilor
Kelly
That the Director of Mobility provide this Council with a
timeline for a final Bicycle Network Vision Plan.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.H.8. Order
(ID # 22-1455)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Director of Mobility report on the feasibility of
installing quick-build protected bike lanes on Broadway, and
ways that the City plans to enhance safety for cyclists.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
6.H.9. Order
(ID # 22-1471)
By Councilor Burnley Jr.
That the Mobility Department work to clearly mark all speed
bumps in the city.
RECOMMENDED: Work Completed.
7.
COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR
7.1.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1676)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Adeleine
Mannion to the Somerville Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners.
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7.2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1639)
Requesting approval of the termination of the London Street
easement.
7.3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1637)
Requesting the appropriation of $60,155 from the CPA
Undesignated Fund Balance for restoration of 181 Broadway.
7.4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1563)
Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $24,000 to the
Law Department Salaries Account to fund an anticipated
deficit.
7.5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1665)
Requesting authorization to borrow $1,477,738 in a bond, and
to appropriate the same amount for participation in the FY23
MWRA Lead Line Replacement Program.
7.6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1664)
Requesting authorization to borrow $1,730,000 in a bond, and
to appropriate the same amount for the annual recurring FY23
Sewer System Evaluation and Infiltration/Inflow Assessment.
7.7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1662)
Requesting authorization to borrow $4,390,000 in a bond, and
to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY23 Sewer
Improvements program.
7.8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1663)
Requesting authorization to borrow $7,110,000 in a bond, and
to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY23 Water
Main Rehabilitation program.
7.9.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1671)
Requesting approval to create the Immigrant Legal Services
Stabilization Fund.
7.10.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1557)
Requesting approval to create the BikeShare Stabilization Fund
and accept a payment to the Fund of $75,000 from developer
contributions to sponsor new Bike Share Stations.
7.11.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1674)
Requesting approval to establish a Consolidated Gift Account
to accept donations for the Vietnam Moving Wall event on
Veterans Day Weekend.
7.12.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1559)
Requesting approval to appropriate $75,000 from the Bike
Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs of a
BlueBike station at the 100 Chestnut Development site.
7.13.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1672)
Requesting approval to appropriate $60,000 from the
Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund to fund legal
services for immigrants seeking permanent residency.
7.14.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1678)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $121,500 from the Salary
Contingency, Salaries Account to the DPW Highway, Other
Lump Sum Benefits account to fund an agreement with the
Somerville Municipal Employees Association.
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7.15.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1670)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,000 from the
SomerViva Professional & Technical Services Account to the
Immigrant Legal Services Stabilization Fund to provide
funding for immigrant legal defense services.
7.16.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1679)
Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,000 from the Salary
Contingency, Salaries Account to the Law Department
Judgments & Settlements Account to fund an Agreement with
the Somerville Municipal Employees Association.
7.17.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1667)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $200,000 grant
with no new match required, from the City of Boston Office of
Emergency Management to the Police Department for First
Responder portable radios.
7.18.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1538)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $16,900 grant with
no new match required, from Mass Cultural Council to the Arts
Council for unrestricted operating support.
7.19.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1673)
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $1,000 donation
from Iron Workers Local 7 Union to fund the Vietnam Moving
Wall event November 10-14.
7.20.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1666)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$255,097.62 using available funds in various Department of
Public Works Accounts.
7.21.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1677)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $62,020
using available funds in the Department of Public Works
Grounds Account for tree services.
7.22.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1629)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$13,770.21 using available funds in the Parking Department's
Credit Card Convenience Account for May 2022 credit card
fees.
7.23.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1669)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling
$5,418.98 using available funds in the Parking Department
Professional Services Account for Ticket/Permit Processing
Vendor, Conduent State & Local Solutions.
7.24.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1633)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $950
using available funds in the City Clerk's Books & Bookbinding
Account for Municode renewal fee.
7.25.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1652)
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $365
using available funds in the IAM-Engineering Repairs &
Maintenance-Highway Account for off-contract line painting
and pavement markings.
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7.26.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1641)
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension with
Over, Under Incorporated for Art Farm Design Services.
8.
COMMUNICATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
8.1.
Officer's
Communication
(ID # 22-1645)
Planning Board proposing an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinances Section 15.1.3, Neighborhood Meeting.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
9.1.
License
(ID # 22-1648)
New Outdoor Goods License, Clover Food Lab, 330 Foley
Street, 1 A-Frame.
9.2.
License
(ID # 22-1661)
New Sign/Awning License, Cohn Legal PLLC, 697 Broadway,
1 wall sign.
9.3.
License
(ID # 22-1713)
Renewing Taxi Medallion License, God's Blessing Cab, Med
#60.
9.4.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1707)
Devan Calabrez applying for a Public Event License for Short
Animated Film Series on October 15, October 29, and
November 12 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm (raindates October 16,
October 30 and November 13).
9.5.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1649)
Samuel Feller applying for a Public Event License for Bond St
BP: Chili Cook-off on October 22 from 10am to 5pm (raindate
November 5).
9.6.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1650)
Elizabeth Peabody House applying for a Public Event License
for Fall Festival on October 22 from 12pm to 8pm (raindate
October 29).
9.7.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1706)
Konstancja Myszkowska applying for a Public Event License
for School Street BP on October 22 from 12pm to 8pm
(raindate October 23).
9.8.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1709)
Tareq Rantisi applying for a Public Event License for World
Music Concert Series on October 22 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
(raindate October 23 and November 5).
9.9.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1708)
Commission for Women applying for a Public Event License
for Domestic Violence Vigil on October 26 from 4:30pm to
7pm.
9.10.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1654)
Jesse Greenstein applying for a Public Event License for
Burnham St BP on October 29 from 12pm to 8:30pm (raindate
October 30).
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9.11.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1655)
East Somerville Main Streets applying for a Public Event
License for Halloween BP and Pet Parade on October 29 from
2pm to 7pm (raindate October 30).
9.12.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1656)
Kelsey Coffin applying for a Public Event License for Partridge
Ave Halloween BP on October 29 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate
if October 30).
9.13.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1657)
Kim Durniak applying for a Public Event License for Norwood
Ave Neighborhood BP on October 30 from 2pm to 7pm
(raindate November 6).
9.14.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1658)
Ani Ajemian applying for a Public Event License for
Halloween on Heath on October 30 from 3pm to 8pm.
9.15.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1659)
Kelsey Kent applying for a Public Event License for Lexington
Ave Halloween on October 31 from 4pm to 8pm (raindate
November 1).
9.16.
Public Event
(ID # 22-1660)
Julia Gibney applying for a Public Event License for Indiana
Ave Halloween BP on October 31 from 4pm to 10pm (raindate
November 1).
9.17.
Public
Communication
(ID # 22-1630)
Andrew Puglia submitting comments re: on-street parking
restrictions on Professor's Row and upper-Packard Avenue.
10.
SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS
10.1.
Order
(ID # 22-1715)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and
the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on
preventive maintenance plans for all school buildings.
10.2.
Order
(ID # 22-1716)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief
Information Officer provide an update on ongoing issues with
Wi-Fi services for all schools.
10.3.
Order
(ID # 22-1717)
By Councilor Gomez Mouakad
That the Director of the SomerViva Office of Immigrant
Affairs provide an update on the proposed 5-year language plan
and how this plan will be implemented in the next five years.
10.4.
Order
(ID # 22-1722)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering update this Council on plans
to renovate Tufts Street.
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10.5.
Order
(ID # 22-1723)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to
place a stop light near the new East Somerville Green Line
station.
10.6.
Order
(ID # 22-1724)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Parking place a STOP sign on Tufts
Street’s intersection with Washington Street and ensure its
visibility to vehicle operators.
10.7.
Order
(ID # 22-1725)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the
malfunctioning streetlight on the corner of Knowlton and
Morton Streets.
10.8.
Order
(ID # 22-1726)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the
inconsistently lit streetlights on East Broadway.
10.9.
Order
(ID # 22-1727)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the leaning
electrical pole at Tufts and Knowlton Streets.
10.10. Order
(ID # 22-1728)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering repaint the crosswalk at Tufts
and Washington Streets.
10.11. Order
(ID # 22-1729)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering ensure that the bus lane on
Washington Street, before the train bridge, is visible.
10.12. Order
(ID # 22-1730)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility and the Chief of Police work
with city and state officials to implement short-term pedestrian
safety measures at the listed I-93 intersections.
10.13. Order
(ID # 22-1732)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility prioritize a stop light on Grand
Union Blvd. and Artisan Way.
10.14. Order
(ID # 22-1733)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Mobility update this Council on plans to
place a ramp on Walnut Street, by Leather’s Park, as part of the
Neighborways program.
10.15. Order
(ID # 22-1734)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Engineering renovate Alston Street to
address broken sidewalks and the lack of trees.
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10.16. Order
(ID # 22-1735)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Parking consider using metered parking
spots by restaurants at Assembly Row for food delivery
vehicles.
10.17. Order
(ID # 22-1736)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Parking remove the NO LEFT TURN sign
at Pearl and Mt. Vernon Streets as it confuses drivers and leads
to traffic congestion.
10.18. Order
(ID # 22-1737)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works update the Ward 1
City Councilor regarding plans to find a location for excessive
snow other than 90 Washington Street.
10.19. Order
(ID # 22-1738)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Election Commissioner identify locations outside of
the City Council Chamber to conduct early voting for future
elections.
10.20. Order
(ID # 22-1739)
By Councilor McLaughlin
That the Director of Housing and the Director of Health and
Human Services update this Council regarding repeated
requests to provide shelter to homeless residents.
10.21. Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1714)
Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Code of
Ordinances, Section 2-221, to extend the exclusive period for
Group A and Group B Priority Marijuana License applicants.
10.22. Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1718)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zac Zaremba to
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
10.23. Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1719)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Brian Cook to
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
10.24. Mayor's Request
(ID # 22-1720)
Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sisia Daglian to
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
10.25. License
(ID # 22-1745)
New Drainlayer's License, Raffaele Construction Corp.
10.26. Public Event
(ID # 22-1731)
Arts Council applying for a Public Event License for
SomerStreets: Monster Mash on October 30 from 12pm to 8pm
(raindate November 6).
11.
LATE ITEMS
12.
ADJOURNMENT
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