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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
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202866 1202866Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202867 1202867MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 26, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
202882 1202882Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on February 16, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
202883 1202883Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 22, 2017.Approved  Action details Not available
202869 1202869Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1202912LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
202910 1202910Public EventPublic 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 1202911Public EventPublic Event Permit, BA Event Promotions Race of Ireland 5K Walk/Run, Davis Sq area, Mar 19, 7AM-3PM.Approved  Action details Not available
202911 2202911Public EventPublic 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 2202910Public EventPublic 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 2202914CommunicationConveying 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 2202913ResolutionThat 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 2202912LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202881 2202881CommunicationIn his capacity as President, appointing Ald. Heuston to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202905 2202905ResolutionThat 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 2202907Mayor's CommunicationConveying statistical and policy information from Airbnb relative to home sharing usage in Somerville.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202909 2202909Officer's CommunicationDirector of SPCD conveying the Kennedy School's "Future of the SRA" report, in response to #202621.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202904 2202904OrderThat 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 2202903OrderThat 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 2202902OrderThat 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 2202887Mayor's RequestRequesting that this Board approve a 2017 local election calendar.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202901 2202901OrderThat 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 2202868CitationCommending 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 2202870OrderProposing 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 2202872OrderThat 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 2202873OrderThat 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 2202874OrderThat 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 2202876OrderThat 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 2202879WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
202880 2202880WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
202878 2202878WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
202877 2202877OrderThat 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 2202875OrderThat 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 2202871OrderThat the City Arborist check the health of the tree at 23 Kingston Street.Approved  Action details Not available
202890 3202890CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Mackenzie Richardson to the Police Reserve List.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202891 3202891CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Justin Brown to the Police Reserve List.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202892 3202892CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Justin Buswell to the Police Reserve List.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202893 3202893CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Mark McLaughlin to the Police Reserve List.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202894 3202894CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Sergio Costa to the Police Reserve List.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202895 3202895CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Seamus Lynch to the Police Reserve List.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202889 3202889CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Patrick Halloran to the position of Fire Lieutenant.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202888 3202888CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Robert McCarthy to the position of District Fire Chief.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202899 3202899CommunicationRequesting the appointment of retired Police Officer Joseph Macarelli as a Special Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
202896 3202896CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Jessica R. Alter to the Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202897 3202897CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Kaitlyn P. Dmyterko to the Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202898 3202898CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Stephanie Goodell to the Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202725 3202725ResolutionThat the Administration unveil the CPA-funded Prospect Hill Tour inclusion video at this Board's next meeting.Work completed  Action details Not available
202900 3202900Officer's CommunicationFinance Director submitting a mid-year report of the City's budget performance for FY17.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202499 4202499OrderThat 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 4202621OrderThat 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 4202710OrderThat 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 4202766OrderThat 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 4202908Officer's CommunicationChief Assessor responding to #202516 re: statutory tax exemptions and outreach efforts.Placed on file  Action details Not available
202899 4202899CommunicationRequesting the appointment of retired Police Officer Joseph Macarelli as a Special Police Officer.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
202884 5202884Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $360,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the Assembly Square Master Plan.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
202906 5202906Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5202886Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5202885Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 5202325OrderThat 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 5202336OrderThat 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 6202319OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 135 Hillsdale Road for an illegal rooming house.Work completed  Action details Not available
201889 8201889OrderThat 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