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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
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205208 1205208Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 13, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205207 1205207Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 14, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205209 1205209Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 15, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205205 1205205Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 20, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205202 1205202Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 20, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205210 1205210Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 21, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205178 1205178Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205179 1205179MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 25, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205238 1205238Public EventPublic Event Permit, Arts Council Arbor Day Starting Over Festival, Quincy St Park, Apr 22, 9AM-2PM (raindate Apr 29).Approved  Action details Not available
205244 1205244Public Communication15 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 1205237Public EventPublic 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
205240 1205240Public EventPublic Event Permit, St Benedict Marion Parade, St Benedict Parish area streets, May 13, 11AM-Noon.Approved  Action details Not available
205259 1205259Public CommunicationMichael Kiely submitting an Open Meeting Law complaint against this Board.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
205261 1205261Public CommunicationVenus 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 1205262Public CommunicationJennifer Shepherd submitting comments re: Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect StPlaced on file  Action details Not available
205241 1205241Public EventPublic 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 1205242LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Cantina La Mexicana, 247 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
205243 1205243LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
205232 1205232Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk and Communications Director conveying the protocol for recording this Board's Committee meetings.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205239 1205239Public EventPublic Event Permit, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and Run, Mystic River path, May 12, 8AM-3PM.Approved  Action details Not available
205258 1205258Public CommunicationSMEA President submitting comments re: the Mayor's mid-year requests for new non-union positions.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205257 1205257LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, LM Heavy Civil Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
205254 1205254Public EventPublic 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 1205255Public EventPublic 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 1205256Public EventPublic 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
205257 2205257LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, LM Heavy Civil Construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205238 2205238Public EventPublic 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
205256 2205256Public EventPublic 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
205249 2205249OrderThat 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 2205203OrderThat 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 2205204ResolutionThat 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 2205206OrderThat the Manager of Grants Development investigate grant opportunities available to the city’s proposed Office of Housing Stability.Approved  Action details Not available
205243 2205243LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205242 2205242LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Cantina La Mexicana, 247 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205241 2205241Public EventPublic 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 2205240Public EventPublic Event Permit, St Benedict Marion Parade, St Benedict Parish area streets, May 13, 11AM-Noon.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205211 2205211OrderThat 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 2205260OrderThat 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
205239 2205239Public EventPublic Event Permit, Dysautonomia International POTS Walk and Run, Mystic River path, May 12, 8AM-3PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205237 2205237Public EventPublic 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
205185 2205185CommunicationReporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of February 15, 2018.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205180 2205180ResolutionThat 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 2205182OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to stop Globe Direct from leaving its weekly circulars at residents' homes.Approved  Action details Not available
205181 2205181ResolutionThat the Administration consider hiring additional school nurses as soon as possible.Approved  Action details Not available
205186 2205186OrderThat 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 2205187OrderThat 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 2205188OrderThat 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 2205189OrderThat 7 environmental items currently in the Legislative Matters Committee be discharged and assigned to another committee.Approved  Action details Not available
205190 2205190OrderThat 2 financial items currently in the Legislative Matters Committee be discharged and assigned to another committee.Approved  Action details Not available
205191 2205191ResolutionThat 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 2205192OrderThat 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 2205193OrderThat 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 2205194OrderThat 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
205245 2205245ResolutionCondemning 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
205246 2205246OrderThat 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 2205247OrderThat 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 2205248OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes on Holland, North and Elmwood Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
205195 2205195OrderThat 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 2205196OrderThat 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 2205197OrderThat 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
205198 2205198OrderThat 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
205199 2205199OrderThat 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 2205200ResolutionThat 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 2205201ResolutionThat 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
205184 2205184OrderThat 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 2205183ResolutionThat the Administration reassess the city's agreement with Globe Direct regarding stopping deliveries upon request.Approved  Action details Not available
204421 2204421Public CommunicationJanine 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 2204420Public CommunicationLee 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 2204419Public CommunicationRenee 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 3204931LicenseNew 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
205141 3205141LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
205140 3205140LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St.Approved  Action details Not available
205139 3205139LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
205138 3205138LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
205137 3205137LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
205136 3205136LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
205135 3205135LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
205253 3205253CommunicationDirector of Personnel responding to #204866 re: city staff demographics.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205236 3205236CommunicationDirector of Traffic and Parking responding to Items from the 2/8/18 meeting.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205134 3205134LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway, opening 24/7.Approved  Action details Not available
205230 3205230Mayor's RequestCity 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 3205215Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3205216Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205231 3205231CommunicationAssistant 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 3205252CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to #205004 re: re-negotiation of the Buena Vista Garage lease.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205235 3205235Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders from the 2/8/18 meeting.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205233 3205233Officer's CommunicationDirector of Sustainability and Environment responding to #205105 re: recycling in municipal buildings.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205234 3205234Officer's CommunicationDirector of Sustainability and Environment submitting an update on the Administration's sustainability initiatives.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205251 3205251OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to create a Somerville Municipal Job Creation And Retention Trust Fund.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
205250 3205250Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4205251OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to create a Somerville Municipal Job Creation And Retention Trust Fund.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205230 4205230Mayor's RequestCity 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
205134 4205134LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway, opening 24/7.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205212 4205212Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205226 4205226CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Dennis Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205228 4205228Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board submitting recommendations re: #204638, amending the Zoning Ordinance for a recreational marijuana study period.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205229 4205229Officer's CommunicationPlanning Board submitting recommendations re: #204893, a zoning amendment regarding PUD waivers.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205225 4205225CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Pooja Phaltankar as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205224 4205224CommunicationRequesting the reappointment of Elaine Severino to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202400 4202400Public CommunicationGreen and Open Somerville submitting comments re: a dark sky ordinance.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
205135 4205135LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205136 4205136LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205137 4205137LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205138 4205138LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, CM Auto Sales, 39 Webster Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205139 4205139LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Union Gulf Service, 231 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205140 4205140LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205141 4205141LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Executive Auto Leasing and Sales, 30 Medford St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
203881 4203881ResolutionThat 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
203646 4203646OrderThat 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
204932 4204932LicenseAmending 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
203230 4203230OrderThat 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 4203365OrderThat 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
204806 4204806LicenseNew 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
204862 4204862OrderThat 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 4204868OrderThat 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
204774 4204774LicenseNew Billiards and Bowling License, Parise's Cafe, 97 Washington St, 1 pool table.Approved  Action details Not available
204969 4204969OrderThat 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
205071 4205071OrderThat 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 4205217Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205227 4205227CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Rona Fischman to the Fair Housing Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205222 4205222Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205222 5205222Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5205155Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition relative to Retirement Board divestment from fossil fuel companies.Approved  Action details Not available
204321 5204321ResolutionThat the Administration create a Pedestrian Safety Committee. (2nd request)Work completed  Action details Not available
205128 5205128Officer's CommunicationDirector of SPCD conveying an overview and summary of the 5-Year HUD Plan process.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205119 5205119Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to establish a Consolidated Gift Account to accept donations for commemorative benches.Approved  Action details Not available
204516 5204516OrdinanceRequesting approval of an Ordinance for the Somerville Municipal Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund.Placed on file  Action details Not available
204774 5204774LicenseNew Billiards and Bowling License, Parise's Cafe, 97 Washington St, 1 pool table.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204806 5204806LicenseNew 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
204025 5204025CommunicationAsst. 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
205220 5205220Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205199 5205199OrderThat 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
205213 5205213Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5205221Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5205223Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205214 5205214Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205219 5205219Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5205218Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205223 6205223Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205123 6205123Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205023 6205023Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205031 6205031Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6205032Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205022 6205022Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205021 6205021Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6205020Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6205019Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6205017Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205016 6205016Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6205015Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205024 6205024Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205025 6205025Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205026 6205026Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205027 6205027Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205028 6205028Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205033 6205033Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 6205034Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205119 6205119Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to establish a Consolidated Gift Account to accept donations for commemorative benches.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205155 6205155Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition relative to Retirement Board divestment from fossil fuel companies.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205030 6205030Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
204663 6204663Officer's CommunicationDirector of Economic Development submitting recommendations from the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Jobs Linkage.Work completed  Action details Not available
205011 7205011Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a 36 month lease of the West Somerville Police Substation and office space at 1112-1114 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
205120 7205120Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to enter into a tax agreement with Sunwealth for a solar energy system at 444 Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
205123 7205123Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205013 7205013Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 8205120Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to enter into a tax agreement with Sunwealth for a solar energy system at 444 Somerville Avenue.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205011 8205011Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
203881 8203881ResolutionThat 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
204518 8204518Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
205013 8205013Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
202153 8202153Mayor's RequestRequesting 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
202153 9202153Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 9202308OrderThat 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 11202023OrderThat 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