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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/10/2018 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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205834 1205834Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on May 9, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205836 1205836Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April, 30, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205837 1205837Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on May 1, 2018.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
205838 1205838Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on May 2, 2018.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
205839 1205839Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on May 7, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205835 1205835Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on May 8, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205840 1205840Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on May 8, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205841 1205841Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on May 9, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205798 1205798Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205799 1205799MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, March 30, 2018, and the Regular Meeting, April 12, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
205854 1205854Public EventPublic Event License, Second Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band Porchfest Concert, Quincy Street Park, May 12, 3:45-6:15PM (raindate May 13).Approved  Action details Not available
205855 1205855Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Cinema Somerville Short Film Fest, Union Sq Plaza, May 19, 6:30-10PM.Approved  Action details Not available
205856 1205856Public EventPublic Event License, Veterans Memorial Parade, Highland Ave to Holland St to Broadway and adjacent streets, May 20, 8AM-8PM.Approved  Action details Not available
205896 1205896Public CommunicationBuilding and Construction Trades Council of the Metropolitan District submitting comments re: #205250, a Home Rule Petition for the reconstruction of the Clarendon Hill Housing Project.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205897 1205897Public CommunicationOur Revolution Somerville submitting comments re: #205250, a Home Rule Petition for the reconstruction of the Clarendon Hill Housing Project.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205898 1205898Public CommunicationClarendon Residents United submitting comments re: #205250, a Home Rule Petition for the reconstruction of the Clarendon Hill Housing Project.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205895 1205895Public Communication185 citizens submitting a petition to expand access to the Kennedy School swimming pools.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205899 1205899Public Communication5 residents submitting comments re: #205334, a possible affordable housing crisis.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205857 1205857Public EventPublic Event License, Redbones Annual Bike Party, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Jun 11, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 25).Approved  Action details Not available
205858 1205858LicenseNew Mobile Food Vendor, the Chef Grill, operating on Grand Union Blvd Sun-Wed 11AM-5PM, Thu-Sat 11AM-8PM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205859 1205859LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, SJ Gordon (interim approval granted 5/1/18).Approved  Action details Not available
205860 1205860LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Barletta Heavy Division.Approved  Action details Not available
205861 1205861LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Rhino Construction.Approved  Action details Not available
205862 1205862LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavation.Approved  Action details Not available
205863 1205863LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corp.Approved  Action details Not available
205864 1205864LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
205865 1205865LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 132 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
205866 1205866LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 23R Inner Belt Rd.Approved  Action details Not available
205867 1205867LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 70R Third Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
205868 1205868LicenseRenewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
205869 1205869LicenseRenewing Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
205870 1205870LicenseRenewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.Approved  Action details Not available
205871 1205871LicenseRenewing Garage License, Somerville Housing Group Trust III, 481 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
205872 1205872LicenseRenewing Fortune Teller License, Spiritual New Age Boutique, 153 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
205874 1205874LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6.Approved  Action details Not available
205877 1205877LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med #18.Approved  Action details Not available
205873 1205873LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation, Med #3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,46.Approved  Action details Not available
205875 1205875LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi, Med #14,16,44,47,57,58,63,81,84,85.Approved  Action details Not available
205876 1205876LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17.Approved  Action details Not available
205878 1205878LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc, Med #19.Approved  Action details Not available
205879 1205879LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #21,22,23,24,25,26,79,91.Approved  Action details Not available
205880 1205880LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville, Med #27,33,34,35,36,37,38,53,54,67,68.Approved  Action details Not available
205881 1205881LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Mt. Pleasant Taxi, Med #28,30,31,32,39,40,41,42,43.Approved  Action details Not available
205882 1205882LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, SJP Taxi, Med #45.Approved  Action details Not available
205883 1205883LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89.Approved  Action details Not available
205884 1205884LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93.Approved  Action details Not available
205885 1205885LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Talkd Transportation, Med #55.Approved  Action details Not available
205887 1205887LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62.Approved  Action details Not available
205888 1205888LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Madkep Transportation, Med #64.Approved  Action details Not available
205889 1205889LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #65,69,80.Approved  Action details Not available
205890 1205890LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G Transportation, Med #70.Approved  Action details Not available
205891 1205891LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #71.Approved  Action details Not available
205892 1205892LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87.Approved  Action details Not available
205893 1205893LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med #74.Approved  Action details Not available
205894 1205894LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab, Med #82.Approved  Action details Not available
205886 1205886LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ike Inc, Med #61,78,92.Approved  Action details Not available
205886 2205886LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ike Inc, Med #61,78,92.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205900 2205900OrderThat the City Clerk request the MA Opioid Abuse Prevention Collaborative to inform this Board of any regional programs or strategies that involve Somerville.Approved  Action details Not available
205902 2205902OrderThat the City Treasurer and/or the Director of Purchasing provide this Board with a list of all vendor contracts from 2017 to the present.Approved  Action details Not available
205903 2205903ResolutionThat the Administration procure an independent audit of all city contracted vendors.Approved  Action details Not available
205904 2205904ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board on all union contracts prior to the FY19 budget deliberations.Approved  Action details Not available
205905 2205905OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide to this Board, in conjunction with its FY19 budget review, a list of upcoming commercial development and include the square footage and linkage payment projections, with corresponding payment dates.Approved  Action details Not available
205901 2205901OrderThat the Director of SPCD consider incorporating wheelchair swings into future park projects wherever feasible.Approved  Action details Not available
205894 2205894LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Honey Cab, Med #82.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205893 2205893LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, J and J Transportation, Med #74.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205892 2205892LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Eastern Transportation, Med #73,87.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205891 2205891LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Somerville Transportation, Med #71.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205890 2205890LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G Transportation, Med #70.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205889 2205889LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Alewife Transportation, Med #65,69,80.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205888 2205888LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Madkep Transportation, Med #64.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205887 2205887LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, DLCS Transportation, Med #62.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205885 2205885LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Talkd Transportation, Med #55.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205884 2205884LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Silcor Transportation, Med #51,77,93.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205883 2205883LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Ormond Transportation, Med #49,50,89.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205882 2205882LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, SJP Taxi, Med #45.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205911 2205911OrderThat the Committees on Legislative Matters and Finance hold a joint meeting on May16 at 6 pm, to deliberate on all matters related to the Clarendon Hill redevelopment project.Approved  Action details Not available
205910 2205910ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board on the Sunsetters program, for 2018 and beyond.Approved  Action details Not available
205912 2205912ResolutionThat the Administration notify the public, by mail and through the CTY system, about this Board's Public Hearing on the Clarendon Hill redevelopment project.Approved  Action details Not available
205881 2205881LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Mt. Pleasant Taxi, Med #28,30,31,32,39,40,41,42,43.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205880 2205880LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Green and Yellow Cab TNC of Somerville, Med #27,33,34,35,36,37,38,53,54,67,68.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205879 2205879LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Lochmere Taxi, Med #21,22,23,24,25,26,79,91.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205878 2205878LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Gardy Inc, Med #19.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205876 2205876LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Roly Cab, Med #17.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205875 2205875LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Cinema Taxi, Med #14,16,44,47,57,58,63,81,84,85.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205873 2205873LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Country Club Transportation, Med #3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,46.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205877 2205877LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Wilvens Cab, Med #18.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205874 2205874LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205872 2205872LicenseRenewing Fortune Teller License, Spiritual New Age Boutique, 153 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205871 2205871LicenseRenewing Garage License, Somerville Housing Group Trust III, 481 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205870 2205870LicenseRenewing Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205869 2205869LicenseRenewing Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205868 2205868LicenseRenewing Garage License, DM Auto Services, 45 Webster Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205867 2205867LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 70R Third Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205866 2205866LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 23R Inner Belt Rd.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205865 2205865LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Keolis Commuter Services, 132 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205864 2205864LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Cumberland Farms, 701 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205863 2205863LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, JRF Corp.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205862 2205862LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Keash Excavation.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205861 2205861LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Rhino Construction.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205860 2205860LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, Barletta Heavy Division.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205859 2205859LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, SJ Gordon (interim approval granted 5/1/18).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205857 2205857Public EventPublic Event License, Redbones Annual Bike Party, Chester St from Elm St to Herbert St, Jun 11, Noon-10PM (raindate Jun 25).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205856 2205856Public EventPublic Event License, Veterans Memorial Parade, Highland Ave to Holland St to Broadway and adjacent streets, May 20, 8AM-8PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205855 2205855Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Cinema Somerville Short Film Fest, Union Sq Plaza, May 19, 6:30-10PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205854 2205854Public EventPublic Event License, Second Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band Porchfest Concert, Quincy Street Park, May 12, 3:45-6:15PM (raindate May 13).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205833 2205833OrderThat the Directors of Capital Projects and Engineering work with the City Solicitor to craft a DEP-required Storm Water Ordinance as discussed at the April 16, 2015 meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
205800 2205800WithdrawnWithdrawn.   Action details Not available
205909 2205909ResolutionThat the Administration, MA DEP, and Eversource explain to this Board the cause of the recent oil spill in the Mystic River near Assembly Square, the plan to clean it up, and any information residents should be aware of for safety.Approved  Action details Not available
205802 2205802OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to the Wards 1, 2 and 3 Aldermen and this Board on the plans for any GLX-related closures of Washington Street, near the McGrath Highway underpass.Approved  Action details Not available
205801 2205801OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to require voter registration forms to be displayed and available at Libraries, Public Schools, and the Traffic and Parking Department, and to allow high school students to arrive late to school on any election day if they present proof of voting.Approved  Action details Not available
205803 2205803OrderThat the Commission of Public Works contact the appropriate utility to replace the dangerously curving telephone pole on Belmont Street across from 125 Lowell Street.Approved  Action details Not available
205804 2205804OrderThat the Commission of Public Works refill the potholes along Bow Street, west of Summer Street. (2nd request.)Approved  Action details Not available
205805 2205805OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign at the mouth of Warren Avenue informing drivers of large trucks that access to Highland Avenue is limited to smaller vehicles due to the turning radius at its intersection with Columbus Avenue. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
205806 2205806OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the bag from the top of the tree at Properzi Manor.Approved  Action details Not available
205825 2205825ResolutionThat the Administration provide an update on the range of projected revenue from recreational marijuana facilities how these funds may be used.Approved  Action details Not available
205826 2205826ResolutionThat the Administration consider, as part of its facilities planning process and its ongoing development of programs like 311, libraries, recreation and neighborhood policing, ways to establish multi-purpose neighborhood-based service centers.Approved  Action details Not available
205827 2205827ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board on Styrofoam recycling options for residents.Approved  Action details Not available
205828 2205828ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board on maintaining bus shelters or installing new shelters, such as the #90 bus stop at Assembly Square.Approved  Action details Not available
205829 2205829OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and other enforcing departments report to this Board on enforcing business signage laws, especially for alcohol, tobacco or marijuana advertisements.Approved  Action details Not available
205830 2205830OrderThat the Chief of Police share how decisions are made to notify the public about public safety events, using 311, CTY, ConnectEd calls and emails, or other means.Approved  Action details Not available
205831 2205831OrderThat the Director of Engineering share with this Board the feasibility of creating a pedestrian crossing on Somerville Avenue, between Belmont and Spring Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
205832 2205832OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the plantings along the Elmer Bumpus Bridge next to the Argenziano School.Approved  Action details Not available
205808 2205808OrderThat the Chief Fire Engineer provide this Board with a list of Fire Department calls in Wards 6 and 7 for the last 5 years.Approved  Action details Not available
205809 2205809OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works install a bench in front of the empty lot at the corner of Broadway and Holland Street.Approved  Action details Not available
205807 2205807ResolutionThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to establish the city’s current green space as a minimum allowed amount, as described within.Approved  Action details Not available
205810 2205810OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees on Claremon, Mead and Moore Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
205811 2205811OrderThat the Director of Engineering and Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the registration of paving contractors pursuant to Ordinance 11-33.Approved  Action details Not available
205812 2205812OrderThat the Director of Engineering and the Superintendent of Inspectional Services explain to this Board in writing, and produce a clear FAQ for, the requirements to expand driveways or increase impervious surfaces on private property.Approved  Action details Not available
205813 2205813OrderThat the Director of Engineering and the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board on enforcement of the ordinance on driveway construction and paving over front, back or side yards, with a list of violations and fines levied in 2016 and 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
205814 2205814OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works fill the potholes at 32 and 36 Brastow Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
205815 2205815OrderThat the Director of SPCD, the Director of Engineering, and the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a crosswalk on Lowell Street between the bridge and Magoun Square, and report to the Ward 5 Alderman on whether and when it could be done.Approved  Action details Not available
205816 2205816OrderThat the Director of SPCD provide to this Board before the submission of the FY19 budget, a description and status of each major commercial development that has applied to, or been permitted by, the Planning Board in FY17 and FY18.Approved  Action details Not available
205817 2205817ResolutionThat the Administration hire an independent auditor to periodically audit the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.Approved  Action details Not available
205818 2205818ResolutionThat the Administration have periodic meetings in the wards to educate constituents about the Demolition Review Ordinance.Not approved  Action details Not available
205819 2205819ResolutionThat the Administration allocate additional FY19 General Fund resources to affordable housing.Approved  Action details Not available
205820 2205820ResolutionThat the Administration allocate funding for independent counsel for this Board in the FY19 budget.Approved  Action details Not available
205821 2205821ResolutionThat the Administration allocate funding in the FY19 budget to waive field fees for all local youth sports groups.Approved  Action details Not available
205822 2205822ResolutionEncouraging the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards to issue a detailed interpretation on how short-term rentals (30 days or less) are regulated by the State Building Code.Approved  Action details Not available
205823 2205823OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works apply mulch and perform maintenance at Osgood Park to accommodate increased usage in light of the closure of Conway Park.Approved  Action details Not available
205824 2205824ResolutionThat the Administration implement the 2015 Sustainable Neighborhood Working Group recommendation to include as a preference for inclusionary housing “Families with children in Somerville Public Schools classified as homeless and in temporary out-of-district placements.”Approved  Action details Not available
205847 3205847Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Frank Santangelo as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205853 3205853CommunicationDirector of Traffic and Parking responding to items from this Board's 03/22/18 meeting.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205852 3205852CommunicationDirector of Traffic and Parking responding to items from this Board's 4/12/18 meeting.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205851 3205851Officer's CommunicationDPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/12/18.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205845 3205845CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Dr. Brian Green to the Board of Health.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205846 3205846CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Robert Ciccia to the Board of Health.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205848 3205848OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #205421 with a draft amendment to Ordinance 11-31, household trash and rubbish collection, and Ordinance 11-40, mandatory recycling.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
205849 3205849OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #204364 with a draft replacement of Ordinance 12-106, trees on city-owned property.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
205850 3205850CommunicationAssistant City Solicitor responding to #205498 re: the ability to bar a contractor from future city work.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205899 3205899Public Communication5 residents submitting comments re: #205334, a possible affordable housing crisis.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
205842 3205842Mayor's RequestRequesting to appear before this Board, on May 24, 2018, in executive session, to discuss strategy with respect to the status of all of the City’s collective bargaining agreements including proposals for wage and benefit packages as well as working conditions. Note that this Board may meet in Executive Session to discuss this matter.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
205906 3205906Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to authorize the Division of Capital Asset and Maintenance to convey land to the Housing Authority.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205908 3205908OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #204585 with a draft Ordinance for the mitigation of infiltration and inflow in the City's sewer system.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
205908 4205908OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #204585 with a draft Ordinance for the mitigation of infiltration and inflow in the City's sewer system.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205843 4205843Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $32,000 grant with no new match required, from the Metro North Regional Employment Board Summer Youth Works Grant to the Health & Human Services Department for youth employment programming.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205907 4205907Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $200,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to the Law Department's Legal Services Account to fund anticipated outside legal counsel invoices.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
205849 4205849OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #204364 with a draft replacement of Ordinance 12-106, trees on city-owned property.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205848 4205848OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #205421 with a draft amendment to Ordinance 11-31, household trash and rubbish collection, and Ordinance 11-40, mandatory recycling.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205844 4205844Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $4,000 grant with no new match required, from Project Bread to the Health & Human Services Department for supplies for the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Market.Approved  Action details Not available
204750 4204750OrderThat the City Solicitor prepare a draft ordinance to address Airbnb rentals, including owner occupied properties, as discussed at the November 29, 2017 meeting of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety.Work completed  Action details Not available
204782 4204782Public CommunicationGreen and Open Somerville submitting comments re: #204364, proposed revisions to the Tree Preservation ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
204872 4204872ResolutionThat the Administration provide an update on the progress of plans outlined in the Somerville Fields Master Plan.Work completed  Action details Not available
205427 4205427OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and the Environment and other appropriate city staff report to this Board on the hazardous waste that was recently found in soil tests at Conway Park.Work completed  Action details Not available
205463 4205463ResolutionThat the Administration put the Conway Park renovation out to bid without delay.Work completed  Action details Not available
205672 5205672Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of MGL c64N s3 re: a local 3% excise tax on retail sales of marijuana for adult use.Approved  Action details Not available
202769 5202769ResolutionThat the Administration present to this Board's Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy the Fields Presentation dated November 15, 2016.Work completed  Action details Not available
205392 5205392Officer's CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation requesting to update this Board on the Fields Master Plan.Work completed  Action details Not available
205122 5205122Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the services of the law firm Motley Rice LLC to act on the city's behalf regarding the marketing, prescribing, distribution, or sale of opioids.Approved  Action details Not available
205844 5205844Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $4,000 grant with no new match required, from Project Bread to the Health & Human Services Department for supplies for the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Market.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205786 5205786Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $97,570 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to various E-911 Personal Services Accounts in order to fund an agreement with SEIU/Local 888 E911 Call Takers.eApproved  Action details Not available
205787 5205787Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $48,215 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the E-911 Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund an agreement with SEIU/Local 888 E-911 Call Takers.Approved  Action details Not available
205824 5205824ResolutionThat the Administration implement the 2015 Sustainable Neighborhood Working Group recommendation to include as a preference for inclusionary housing “Families with children in Somerville Public Schools classified as homeless and in temporary out-of-district placements.”Kept in committee  Action details Not available
205787 6205787Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $48,215 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the E-911 Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund an agreement with SEIU/Local 888 E-911 Call Takers.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205786 6205786Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $97,570 from the Salary Contingency Salaries Account to various E-911 Personal Services Accounts in order to fund an agreement with SEIU/Local 888 E911 Call Takers.eMayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205723 6205723Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Boynton Yards Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $60,000 from RECP V Boynton Yards Owner LLC for engineering, planning, legal, and other related expenses.Approved  Action details Not available
205122 6205122Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of the services of the law firm Motley Rice LLC to act on the city's behalf regarding the marketing, prescribing, distribution, or sale of opioids.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205722 6205722Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond for ADA building improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
205043 6205043OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor responding to #204586 with a draft ordinance amending the Ordinances at Chapter 11 Article VII re: stormwater management and infiltration and inflow mitigation.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205421 6205421OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting proposed amendments to Ordinances 11-31 and 11-40 re: household trash and rubbish collection and mandatory recycling.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205672 6205672Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of MGL c64N s3 re: a local 3% excise tax on retail sales of marijuana for adult use.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205518 7205518Mayor's RequestRequesting approval for a time-only extension of the Millennium Maintenance contract by one month, until 8/31/2017.Approved  Action details Not available
205722 7205722Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $500,000 in a bond for ADA building improvements.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205723 7205723Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to create the Boynton Yards Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the Fund of $60,000 from RECP V Boynton Yards Owner LLC for engineering, planning, legal, and other related expenses.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205724 7205724Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to increase the Planning & Zoning Notice Revolving Fund expenditure cap from $35,000 to $45,000.Approved  Action details Not available
205724 8205724Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to increase the Planning & Zoning Notice Revolving Fund expenditure cap from $35,000 to $45,000.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
205518 8205518Mayor's RequestRequesting approval for a time-only extension of the Millennium Maintenance contract by one month, until 8/31/2017.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
204364 10204364OrderThat the City Solicitor and the Director of SPCD submit to this Board, amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance with criteria for removal and notification to add safeguards for street reconstruction projects.Work completed  Action details Not available