Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/22/2018 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (174) 174 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 205208 1 205208 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 13, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205207 1 205207 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 14, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205209 1 205209 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 15, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205205 1 205205 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 20, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205202 1 205202 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 20, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205210 1 205210 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 21, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205179 1 205179 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 25, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 205244 1 205244 Public Communication 15 registered voters proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances by adding a new Ordinance 7.16 regulating certain buildings near heavily trafficked roadways. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205237 1 205237 Public Event Public Event Permit, Groundwork Somerville Maple Syrup Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 10, 8AM-4PM (raindates Mar 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Apr 1). Approved   Action details Not available 205238 1 205238 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Arbor Day Starting Over Festival, Quincy St Park, Apr 22, 9AM-2PM (raindate Apr 29). Approved   Action details Not available 205240 1 205240 Public Event Public Event Permit, St Benedict Marion Parade, St Benedict Parish area streets, May 13, 11AM-Noon. Approved   Action details Not available 205241 1 205241 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Jody Weber Dance Performance, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 14, 6-10:30PM (raindate Jun 15). Approved   Action details Not available 205242 1 205242 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Cantina La Mexicana, 247 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 205243 1 205243 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 205232 1 205232 Officer's Communication City Clerk and Communications Director conveying the protocol for recording this Board's Committee meetings. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205259 1 205259 Public Communication Michael Kiely submitting an Open Meeting Law complaint against this Board. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 205261 1 205261 Public Communication Venus Pizza and Grill Owner responding to the Licenses and Permits Committee's recommendation for their Extended Operating Hours License application (#204931). Placed on file   Action details Not available 205262 1 205262 Public Communication Jennifer Shepherd submitting comments re: Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St Placed on file   Action details Not available 205178 1 205178 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205239 1 205239 Public Event Public Event Permit, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and Run, Mystic River path, May 12, 8AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 205258 1 205258 Public Communication SMEA President submitting comments re: the Mayor's mid-year requests for new non-union positions. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205257 1 205257 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, LM Heavy Civil Construction. Approved   Action details Not available 205254 1 205254 Public Event Public Event Permit, Big Apple Circus, Assembly Row Block 7, Mar 26 - May 9 with performances Apr 7 - May 6. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205255 1 205255 Public Event Public Event Permit, Jatra Nepal Holi Color Fest, Buena Vista Parking Lot, Apr 29, 9AM-8PM (raindate May 13). Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205256 1 205256 Public Event Public Event Permit, MOM's 5K Run start and after-party (Run approved Jan 25 as #205049), Summer St from Cutter Ave to Windom St, May 13, 7AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 205256 2 205256 Public Event Public Event Permit, MOM's 5K Run start and after-party (Run approved Jan 25 as #205049), Summer St from Cutter Ave to Windom St, May 13, 7AM-2PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205257 2 205257 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, LM Heavy Civil Construction. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205198 2 205198 Order That the Director of Veterans Services appear before this Board’s Committee on Veterans and Public Services to discuss a Global War on Terror memorial and a Women’s Service memorial. Approved   Action details Not available 205245 2 205245 Resolution Condemning the outsourcing of 100 medical coding jobs by Partners Healthcare to India, and requesting from Partners Healthcare how many of those jobs were based in Somerville and/or held by Somerville residents. Approved   Action details Not available 205238 2 205238 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Arbor Day Starting Over Festival, Quincy St Park, Apr 22, 9AM-2PM (raindate Apr 29). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205185 2 205185 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of February 15, 2018. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205199 2 205199 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services, the Director of Health and Human Services, and the Director of any other department involved in rodent control efforts, appear before this Board’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues each month to highlight rodent control efforts. Approved   Action details Not available 205200 2 205200 Resolution That the Administration consider making a mid-year appropriation for an Out-of-School-Time Coordinator, to begin planning out-of-school-time programming, including this coming summer vacation. Approved   Action details Not available 205201 2 205201 Resolution That the Administration work with US2 to amend the Development Covenant to allow this Board to recognize a Neighborhood Council to negotiate a CBA and discuss the amendment with this Board prior to execution. Approved   Action details Not available 205211 2 205211 Order That the condition submitted by SPCD for used car dealer licenses issued in the Union Square Urban Revitalization Plan area be reviewed by SPCD, the City Solicitor and the City Clerk to confirm it will not infringe upon licensees’ ability to conduct business. Approved   Action details Not available 205260 2 205260 Order That the Director of Finance update this Board's Finance Committee, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on the mid-year status of the city budget. Approved   Action details Not available 205249 2 205249 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a NO RIGHT TURN 7–10 AM AND 4–6 PM sign facing west on the corner of Church and Summer Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 205203 2 205203 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board’s Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters of any legal requirements and/or standards that may exist for appointments and re-appointments. Approved   Action details Not available 205204 2 205204 Resolution That the Administration provide this Board’s Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters with all documentation considered for each appointee's appointment, and any updated information since the time of any appointment to a “reserve list”. Approved   Action details Not available 205206 2 205206 Order That the Manager of Grants Development investigate grant opportunities available to the city’s proposed Office of Housing Stability. Approved   Action details Not available 205243 2 205243 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205242 2 205242 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Cantina La Mexicana, 247 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205241 2 205241 Public Event Public Event Permit, Arts Council Jody Weber Dance Performance, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 14, 6-10:30PM (raindate Jun 15). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205240 2 205240 Public Event Public Event Permit, St Benedict Marion Parade, St Benedict Parish area streets, May 13, 11AM-Noon. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205239 2 205239 Public Event Public Event Permit, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and Run, Mystic River path, May 12, 8AM-3PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205237 2 205237 Public Event Public Event Permit, Groundwork Somerville Maple Syrup Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 10, 8AM-4PM (raindates Mar 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Apr 1). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205246 2 205246 Order That the Director of Engineering inspect the last 20-yard section of Ware Street, near Russell Road, and advise the Ward Alderman if it is sinking. Approved   Action details Not available 205247 2 205247 Order That the Director of Sustainability and Environment report to this Board on the progress of the Mayor’s initiative to attain carbon neutrality by 2050. Approved   Action details Not available 205248 2 205248 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on Holland, North and Elmwood Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 205184 2 205184 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider adding painted street lane arrows and signage at the intersection of Holland Street and Broadway to improve safety. Approved   Action details Not available 205183 2 205183 Resolution That the Administration reassess the city's agreement with Globe Direct regarding stopping deliveries upon request. Approved   Action details Not available 205180 2 205180 Resolution That the Administration report to this Board on what is being done to prevent gun violence in our schools, including any active shooter training provided to teachers. Approved   Action details Not available 205182 2 205182 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to stop Globe Direct from leaving its weekly circulars at residents' homes. Approved   Action details Not available 205181 2 205181 Resolution That the Administration consider hiring additional school nurses as soon as possible. Approved   Action details Not available 205186 2 205186 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on the south side of Highland Avenue between Somerville Hospital and Benton Road, and at 188 Lowell Street. Approved   Action details Not available 205187 2 205187 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking re-stripe the crosswalk on Lowell Street at Princeton Street near the bridge. Approved   Action details Not available 205188 2 205188 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the feasibility of installing a crosswalk on Highland Avenue in front of the Armory. Approved   Action details Not available 205189 2 205189 Order That 7 environmental items currently in the Legislative Matters Committee be discharged and assigned to another committee. Approved   Action details Not available 205190 2 205190 Order That 2 financial items currently in the Legislative Matters Committee be discharged and assigned to another committee. Approved   Action details Not available 205191 2 205191 Resolution That the Administration inform this Board on the annual number of eviction cases heard in Somerville District Court, the proportion for which the tenant has no legal representation, and the estimated cost of ensuring that all Somerville tenants have such representation. Approved   Action details Not available 205192 2 205192 Order That the Director of SPCD work with the Ward 3 Alderman and the Union Square Master Developer to clarify the plan and timeline for the “out-parcels” in later-phase development blocks, so businesses can plan accordingly. Approved   Action details Not available 205193 2 205193 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking explain whether it is possible to program alternative LED patterns for blinking STOP signs and other traffic signs. Approved   Action details Not available 205194 2 205194 Order That the Director of SPCD consider making the audible pedestrian signals in Union Square push-button activated, and inform this Board on the relative advantages and drawbacks of doing so. Approved   Action details Not available 205195 2 205195 Order That the Director of SPCD work with the Ward 3 Alderman to devise traffic calming strategies on Bow Street, from Warren Avenue to Walnut Street. Approved   Action details Not available 205196 2 205196 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility to remove the double poles at the intersection of Central and Summer Streets, where they are blocking a pedestrian walk signal. Approved   Action details Not available 205197 2 205197 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking Place a NO PARKING sign between 161 and 165 Broadway, between the bus stop and the metered spot, to increase vehicle visibility. Approved   Action details Not available 204421 2 204421 Public Communication Janine Fay submitting comments re: #203059, the Tree Advisory Committee ordinance, #203365, the native species ordinance, and #203881, the dark sky ordinance. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 204420 2 204420 Public Communication Lee Erica Palmer submitting comments re: #203059, the Tree Advisory Committee ordinance, #203365, the native species ordinance, and #203881, the dark sky ordinance. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 204419 2 204419 Public Communication Renee Scott submitting comments re: #203059, the Tree Advisory Committee ordinance, #203365, the native species ordinance, and #203881, the dark sky ordinance. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 204931 3 204931 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Venus Pizza and Grill, 1295 Broadway, remaining open for in-store, take-out and delivery service until 5AM 7 days/week. Not approved   Action details Not available 205134 3 205134 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway, opening 24/7. Approved   Action details Not available 205141 3 205141 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Approved   Action details Not available 205140 3 205140 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 205139 3 205139 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 205138 3 205138 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 205137 3 205137 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 205253 3 205253 Communication Director of Personnel responding to #204866 re: city staff demographics. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205235 3 205235 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders from the 2/8/18 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205233 3 205233 Officer's Communication Director of Sustainability and Environment responding to #205105 re: recycling in municipal buildings. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205234 3 205234 Officer's Communication Director of Sustainability and Environment submitting an update on the Administration's sustainability initiatives. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205230 3 205230 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to retain outside counsel in the matters of Kiely's Civil Service Commission request and Open Meeting Law complaint. Approved   Action details Not available 205215 3 205215 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $205,000 from the Police Department Salaries Account and $45,000 from the E-911 Salaries Account to the Fire Department Salaries Account to correct an under-funding in the FY18 budget. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205216 3 205216 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $98,000 from the E-911 Salaries Account and $77,000 from the Parks & Recreation Field Maintenance Salaries Account to the Law Legal Services Account to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205136 3 205136 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 205251 3 205251 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to create a Somerville Municipal Job Creation And Retention Trust Fund. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 205135 3 205135 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 205231 3 205231 Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #204947 re: any requirement for this Board's opening prayer and salute to the flag. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205252 3 205252 Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #205004 re: re-negotiation of the Buena Vista Garage lease. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205236 3 205236 Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to Items from the 2/8/18 meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205250 3 205250 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the Housing Authority to reconstruct the state funded Clarendon Hill Public Housing Project. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205251 4 205251 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to create a Somerville Municipal Job Creation And Retention Trust Fund. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205071 4 205071 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition to change the name of the Board of Aldermen to City Council. Approved   Action details Not available 205217 4 205217 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to transfer $60,000 in the Health & Human Services Department from the Salaries Account to the Professional & Technical Services Account, for temporary school nursing services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205228 4 205228 Officer's Communication Planning Board submitting recommendations re: #204638, amending the Zoning Ordinance for a recreational marijuana study period. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205229 4 205229 Officer's Communication Planning Board submitting recommendations re: #204893, a zoning amendment regarding PUD waivers. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205225 4 205225 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Pooja Phaltankar as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205136 4 205136 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205224 4 205224 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Elaine Severino to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205137 4 205137 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205230 4 205230 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting approval to retain outside counsel in the matters of Kiely's Civil Service Commission request and Open Meeting Law complaint. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205226 4 205226 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Dennis Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205227 4 205227 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Rona Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205222 4 205222 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $10,000 grant with no new match required, from the National Endowment for the Arts to the Arts Council for a Puppet performers series. Approved   Action details Not available 205135 4 205135 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204969 4 204969 Order That the Director of SPCD explain why the process of applying for affordable housing hasn't been consolidated into a single, universal, persistent application, lottery, and wait list. Work completed   Action details Not available 205138 4 205138 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205139 4 205139 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205140 4 205140 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205141 4 205141 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205134 4 205134 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway, opening 24/7. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205212 4 205212 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Medical Marijuana Stabilization Fund and accept payments to the Fund from medical marijuana dispensaries. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204932 4 204932 License Amending Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St, to increase the number of vehicles outside to 38, and increase Saturday hours to 6PM. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 204862 4 204862 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before this Board to discuss the timeline for repaving Broadway, between Central Street and the McGrath Highway. Work completed   Action details Not available 204868 4 204868 Order That the Director of SPCD provide an update on the progress made on all recommendations included in the December 2015 Sustainable Neighborhood Working Group report. Work completed   Action details Not available 202400 4 202400 Public Communication Green and Open Somerville submitting comments re: a dark sky ordinance. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 203230 4 203230 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Board whether the city may restrict financial institutions from participating in city borrowing based on their business activities, and whether the city may engage in a negotiated underwriting process with a pre-selected lending institution under certain circumstances. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 203365 4 203365 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring native tree and plantings for all open space, to meet the goals of sustainability and biodiversity. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 203646 4 203646 Order That the City Solicitor draft a Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring owners of larger buildings to disclose annual energy use. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 203881 4 203881 Resolution That the Administration draft a Dark Sky ordinance addressing applicability, color temperature standards, prescriptive or performance standards, DPW oversight, and exemptions. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 204774 4 204774 License New Billiards and Bowling License, Parise's Cafe, 97 Washington St, 1 pool table. Approved   Action details Not available 204806 4 204806 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 217 Highland Ave, Opening for take-out and delivery service only, Sun-Thu to 2AM and Fri-Sat to 2:30AM. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 204025 5 204025 Communication Asst. City Solicitor responding to #203230 re: restricting or pre-selecting financial institutions for city borrowing. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 204321 5 204321 Resolution That the Administration create a Pedestrian Safety Committee. (2nd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 204806 5 204806 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 217 Highland Ave, Opening for take-out and delivery service only, Sun-Thu to 2AM and Fri-Sat to 2:30AM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205128 5 205128 Officer's Communication Director of SPCD conveying an overview and summary of the 5-Year HUD Plan process. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204774 5 204774 License New Billiards and Bowling License, Parise's Cafe, 97 Washington St, 1 pool table. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205213 5 205213 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the 259 McGrath Stabilization fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $3,500. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205221 5 205221 Mayor's Request Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $59,747 from HUD to support SPCD's Continuum of Care planning efforts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205223 5 205223 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the Housing Division for the 2018 Youth Count. Approved   Action details Not available 205222 5 205222 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $10,000 grant with no new match required, from the National Endowment for the Arts to the Arts Council for a Puppet performers series. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205155 5 205155 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition relative to Retirement Board divestment from fossil fuel companies. Approved   Action details Not available 205214 5 205214 Mayor's Request Requesting to transfer CPA funds totaling $1,214,322 from the CPA Fund Budgeted Reserve to designated CPA reserves per the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204516 5 204516 Ordinance Requesting approval of an Ordinance for the Somerville Municipal Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205119 5 205119 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to establish a Consolidated Gift Account to accept donations for commemorative benches. Approved   Action details Not available 205220 5 205220 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Reserve Fund to SPCD for baseline monitoring of air quality and vehicular traffic in impacted neighborhoods. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205219 5 205219 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $150,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Gaming Commission Community Mitigation Fund Transportation Planning program to SPCD for mitigation at the intersection of Rts 93, 28, and 38. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205218 5 205218 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $400,000 grant that requires a match, from the MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs PARC Grant Program to SPCD for renovations to Lincoln Park. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205199 5 205199 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services, the Director of Health and Human Services, and the Director of any other department involved in rodent control efforts, appear before this Board’s Special Committee on Rodent Issues each month to highlight rodent control efforts. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205119 6 205119 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to establish a Consolidated Gift Account to accept donations for commemorative benches. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205155 6 205155 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a Home Rule Petition relative to Retirement Board divestment from fossil fuel companies. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205223 6 205223 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $5,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the Housing Division for the 2018 Youth Count. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205031 6 205031 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $24,500 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Deputy Director of Housing Stability/Program Development. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205032 6 205032 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $19,500 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Housing Counselor/Case Manager. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205016 6 205016 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $24,500 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Engineering Division Salaries Account to fund a Construction Project Manager. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205015 6 205015 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $20,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash') to the Engineering Division Salaries Account to fund a Construction Liaison and Compliance Manager. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205021 6 205021 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $23,250 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division Salaries Account to fund a Streetscape and Public Space Planner. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205020 6 205020 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance to the Capital Projects Department Salaries Account to fund a Project Manager. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205019 6 205019 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $23,250 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division Salaries Account to fund a GLX Project Liaison. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205017 6 205017 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $20,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash') to the Communications Department Salaries Account to fund a Construction Information Officer. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205030 6 205030 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $29,500 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Director of Housing Stability. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205123 6 205123 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from UASI to the Police Department for purchasing maritime equipment. Approved   Action details Not available 205033 6 205033 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $19,500 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Housing Counselor/Case Manager. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205034 6 205034 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $17,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the SPCD Office of Housing Stability Salaries Account to fund a Housing Intake Specialist. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204663 6 204663 Officer's Communication Director of Economic Development submitting recommendations from the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Jobs Linkage. Work completed   Action details Not available 205028 6 205028 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $32,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Capital Projects Department Salaries Account to fund a Capital Projects Assistant Director. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205027 6 205027 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $27,000 from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to the Water Enterprise Fund Salaries Account to fund a Director of Finance & Administration. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205026 6 205026 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Inspectional Services Department Salaries Account to fund a Senior Zoning Review Planner. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205025 6 205025 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,250 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division Salaries Account to fund a Transportation Planner. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205024 6 205024 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to SPCD's Transportation & Infrastructure Division Salaries Account to fund a Senior Urban Forestry & Landscape Planner. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205023 6 205023 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $24,500 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Engineering Department Salaries Account to fund a Junior Project Manager. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205022 6 205022 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $25,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Engineering Department Salaries Account to fund a Project Manager. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205123 7 205123 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from UASI to the Police Department for purchasing maritime equipment. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205011 7 205011 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a 36 month lease of the West Somerville Police Substation and office space at 1112-1114 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 205013 7 205013 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $29,890.97 from Free Cash to the EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Account for payment #1 of the Conway Rink Repayment. Approved   Action details Not available 205120 7 205120 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a tax agreement with Sunwealth for a solar energy system at 444 Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 205013 8 205013 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $29,890.97 from Free Cash to the EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Account for payment #1 of the Conway Rink Repayment. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 205011 8 205011 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a 36 month lease of the West Somerville Police Substation and office space at 1112-1114 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202153 8 202153 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $94,000 in a bond for additional design services for the West Branch Library Renovation Project. Approved   Action details Not available 203881 8 203881 Resolution That the Administration draft a Dark Sky ordinance addressing applicability, color temperature standards, prescriptive or performance standards, DPW oversight, and exemptions. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205120 8 205120 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to enter into a tax agreement with Sunwealth for a solar energy system at 444 Somerville Avenue. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204518 8 204518 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $32,500 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Health & Human Services Personal Services Salaries Account to fund an Environmental Health Liaison. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202153 9 202153 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $94,000 in a bond for additional design services for the West Branch Library Renovation Project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202308 9 202308 Order That the Director SPCD request a redesign and upgrade to the asphalt playground, tot lot and “cave” courtyard at the West Somerville Neighborhood School. Work completed   Action details Not available 202023 11 202023 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the Administration’s plans for the Somerville Municipal Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund and jobs linkage fee for new commercial development. Work completed   Action details Not available