Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/23/2017 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 (62) 62 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 202866 1 202866 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202867 1 202867 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 26, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 202882 1 202882 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 16, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 202883 1 202883 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 22, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 202869 1 202869 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to relocate 23 poles and 1 steel guy pole, and remove 1 pole, along the length of Beacon Street as part of the street widening project. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202912 1 202912 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 202910 1 202910 Public Event Public Event Permit, Groundwork Somerville Maple Syrup Boil-Down for School Field Trips, Growing Center, Mar 2, 9AM-2:30PM (raindate Mar 9). Approved   Action details Not available 202911 1 202911 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Event Promotions Race of Ireland 5K Walk/Run, Davis Sq area, Mar 19, 7AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202911 2 202911 Public Event Public Event Permit, BA Event Promotions Race of Ireland 5K Walk/Run, Davis Sq area, Mar 19, 7AM-3PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202910 2 202910 Public Event Public Event Permit, Groundwork Somerville Maple Syrup Boil-Down for School Field Trips, Growing Center, Mar 2, 9AM-2:30PM (raindate Mar 9). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202914 2 202914 Communication Conveying Mike Wiser's report of the Massport RNAV Hearing and Forum, held on February 22, 2017, with the associated Massport presentation. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202913 2 202913 Resolution That the Administration prepare a Home Rule Petition to increase the maximum age of Special Police Officers from 65 years old to 68. Approved   Action details Not available 202912 2 202912 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202881 2 202881 Communication In his capacity as President, appointing Ald. Heuston to the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202905 2 202905 Resolution That the Administration delay any final vote by the Redevelopment Authority on the Union Square Land Disposition Agreement until a public hearing is held to obtain public input and respond to public questions, and until the Agreement is discussed with this Board. Approved   Action details Not available 202907 2 202907 Mayor's Communication Conveying statistical and policy information from Airbnb relative to home sharing usage in Somerville. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202909 2 202909 Officer's Communication Director of SPCD conveying the Kennedy School's "Future of the SRA" report, in response to #202621. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202904 2 202904 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the LOADING ZONE sign at 352 Washington Street with a standard parking sign. Approved   Action details Not available 202903 2 202903 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking arrange a meeting with the Ward 2 Alderman to discuss a proposal for new parking regulations upon the completion of Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202902 2 202902 Order That the Chief Assessor inform this Board about whether a review is conducted each fiscal year to verify that residential exemptions are accurate, whether an audit is conducted before an exemption is granted, and whether there is data about the percentage of properties where residency cannot be verified. Approved   Action details Not available 202887 2 202887 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board approve a 2017 local election calendar. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202901 2 202901 Order That the Director of Communications send a CTY call to residents during a water main break in addition to knocking door to door. Approved   Action details Not available 202868 2 202868 Citation Commending Mary Mangan, who volunteered to be the City's first "Solar Coach" and was critical to the success of the Solarize Somerville campaign. Approved   Action details Not available 202870 2 202870 Order Proposing an amendment to the Rules of this Board, to permit the issuance of subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 202872 2 202872 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report the number of warnings and citations issued for snow covered vehicles following the 9AM lifting of the snow emergency on 2/13/17. Approved   Action details Not available 202873 2 202873 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels on Highland Avenue, from the Veteran's Honor Roll to Putnam Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202874 2 202874 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill in the potholes on Bow, Lowell and Porter Streets and on Somerville Avenue, from Bow Street to School Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202876 2 202876 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on plans to utilize the $220,000 in traffic mitigation funds paid by Maxwell's Green, and whether they can be used for improvements at Cedar Street, Murdock Street, and the “Patch” neighborhood west of Maxwell’s Green. Approved   Action details Not available 202879 2 202879 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 202880 2 202880 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 202878 2 202878 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 202877 2 202877 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the extent to which City inspectors enforce snow and ice removal in the city, broken down by ward, in response to complaints that many sidewalks were never cleared. Approved   Action details Not available 202875 2 202875 Order That the Water and Sewer Superintendent report to this Board whether homeowners could install a separate water meter for outdoor water lines, which would not incur sewer fees. Approved   Action details Not available 202871 2 202871 Order That the City Arborist check the health of the tree at 23 Kingston Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202890 3 202890 Communication Requesting the appointment of Mackenzie Richardson to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202891 3 202891 Communication Requesting the appointment of Justin Brown to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202892 3 202892 Communication Requesting the appointment of Justin Buswell to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202893 3 202893 Communication Requesting the appointment of Mark McLaughlin to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202894 3 202894 Communication Requesting the appointment of Sergio Costa to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202895 3 202895 Communication Requesting the appointment of Seamus Lynch to the Police Reserve List. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202889 3 202889 Communication Requesting the appointment of Patrick Halloran to the position of Fire Lieutenant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202888 3 202888 Communication Requesting the appointment of Robert McCarthy to the position of District Fire Chief. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202899 3 202899 Communication Requesting the appointment of retired Police Officer Joseph Macarelli as a Special Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 202896 3 202896 Communication Requesting the appointment of Jessica R. Alter to the Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202897 3 202897 Communication Requesting the appointment of Kaitlyn P. Dmyterko to the Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202898 3 202898 Communication Requesting the appointment of Stephanie Goodell to the Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202725 3 202725 Resolution That the Administration unveil the CPA-funded Prospect Hill Tour inclusion video at this Board's next meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 202900 3 202900 Officer's Communication Finance Director submitting a mid-year report of the City's budget performance for FY17. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202499 4 202499 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services update the Ward 7 Alderman regarding the inspection of 135 Hillsdale Road as an illegal rooming house. Work completed   Action details Not available 202621 4 202621 Order That the Director of SPCD share with this Board any plans for improving the performance and credibility of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority, and distribute to each Alderman the Kennedy School report on the future of the SRA. Work completed   Action details Not available 202710 4 202710 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the trash barrels of the apartment complex at the intersection of McGrath Highway, Bonair Street and Otis Street weekly and issue fines where appropriate. Work completed   Action details Not available 202766 4 202766 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the new construction on Beacon Place to determine if it complies with the approved construction plan, and report the findings to the Ward 2 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 202908 4 202908 Officer's Communication Chief Assessor responding to #202516 re: statutory tax exemptions and outreach efforts. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202899 4 202899 Communication Requesting the appointment of retired Police Officer Joseph Macarelli as a Special Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202884 5 202884 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $360,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Assembly Square Master Plan. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202906 5 202906 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $55,577 from the Transportation and Infrastructure Personal Services Account to the Salary Contingency Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202886 5 202886 Mayor's Request Requesting authorization to increase the expenditure cap of the Planning and Zoning Notice Revolving Fund from $28,000 to $35,000 for FY17. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202885 5 202885 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $120,000 grant that requires a match, from the Metro North Regional Employment Board to SPCD to promote advanced manufacturing. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202325 5 202325 Order That the Director of Constituent Services and the Superintendent of Inspectional Services discuss the 311 calls and inspections related to 19 Clarendon Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 202336 5 202336 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 44 Adrian Street for building and health code violations and contact the property owner to make necessary repairs. Work completed   Action details Not available 202319 6 202319 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 135 Hillsdale Road for an illegal rooming house. Work completed   Action details Not available 201889 8 201889 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 15-17-19 Henderson Street for all code violations and unauthorized removals of stop work orders and unsafe building notices, and report back to this Board on recommended actions to ensure the public's health and safety. Work completed   Action details Not available