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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/11/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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208619 1208619Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on July 1, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208623 1208623Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on July 2, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208625 1208625Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on July 8, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208624 1208624Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on July 10, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208595 1208595WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
208596 1208596Grant of LocationSubmitted by Comcast to install 18 feet of conduit in Washington St, from Pole 358/40 to a point of pickup at 265 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
208597 1208597Grant of LocationSubmitted by RCN to install 20 feet of conduit in North St, from Manhole 3730 on Broadway to Pole 190/15 on North St for service to 1299 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
208598 1208598Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 33 feet of conduit in Pearl St from Pole 273/3 to a point of pickup at 14 Pearl St.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
208599 1208599Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Governor Winthrop Rd from Pole 494/9 to a point of pickup at 70 Governor Winthrop Rd.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
208600 1208600Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Laurel St from Pole 199/6 to a point of pickup at 36 Laurel St.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
208601 1208601Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 135 feet of conduit in Medford St from Manhole 12138 to a point of pickup at 340 Medford St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208602 1208602Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to install a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment on the pole on Bartlett St nearest 466 Medford St.Approved  Action details Not available
208603 1208603Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to install a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment on the pole on School St nearest 96 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208604 1208604Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to install a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment on the pole at 7 Highland Rd near Morrison Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208605 1208605Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to replace a City-owned streetlight at 0 Innerbelt Rd with a similar streetlight that includes a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment.Approved  Action details Not available
208606 1208606Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to install a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment on the pole at 361 Washington St near Perry Park.Approved  Action details Not available
208607 1208607Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to replace a City-owned streetlight across from 48 Pearl St adjacent to a Housing Authority building with a similar streetlight that includes a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment.Approved  Action details Not available
208608 1208608Grant of LocationSubmitted by ExteNet Systems to replace a City-owned streetlight across from 328 Broadway with a similar streetlight that includes a wireless small cell antenna and related equipment.Approved  Action details Not available
208609 1208609WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
208610 1208610WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
208639 1208639Public EventPublic Event License, Sunsetters performances, Jul 11 at 43 Boston St, Jul 15 at Lincoln Park, Jul 17 at 141 Hudson St, Jul 22 at 22 Josephine Ave Jul 31 at Lesley Ave, Aug 7 at 11 Cottage Ave, Aug 13 at 130 Ten Hills Rd, Aug 15 at 26 Trull St, Aug 22 at 20 Kensington Ave, all 6-8:30PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208640 1208640Public EventPublic Event License, St Benedict Procession, 21 Hathorn St and area streets, Jul 14, 8AM-1PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208641 1208641Public EventPublic Event License, Windsor Rd Block Party, Jul 20, 1:30-6:30PM (raindate Jul 21).Approved  Action details Not available
208642 1208642Public EventPublic Event License, Newbury St Block Party, Jul 21, 11AM-5PM (raindate Jul 28).Approved  Action details Not available
208643 1208643Public EventPublic Event License, 7ate9 Bakery National Cheesecake Day Celebration, parking spaces at 199c Highland Ave, Jul 27, 7AM-7PM (raindate Jul 28).Approved  Action details Not available
208644 1208644Public EventPublic Event License, Thorpe St Block Party, Jul 28, 3-7PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208645 1208645Public EventPublic Event License, Lexington Ave Block Party, Aug 4, 4-8PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208646 1208646Public EventPublic Event License, Pleasant Ave Block Party, Aug 9, 4-8:30PM (raindate Aug 10).Approved  Action details Not available
208647 1208647Public EventPublic Event License, Church St Block Party, from Summer St to Somerville Ave, Aug 17, 3-7PM (raindate Aug 18).Approved  Action details Not available
208648 1208648Public EventPublic Event License, Endicott-Farragut-Hooker-Weston Block Party, Endicott Ave, Aug 18, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 8).Approved  Action details Not available
208649 1208649Public EventPublic Event License, Great Urban Campout, Lincoln Park (backup Nunziato Field), Aug 24-25, Noon-Noon (raindate Aug 23-24).Approved  Action details Not available
208650 1208650Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Black, Brown & Queer Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Aug 24, 1-8PM (raindate Aug 25).Approved  Action details Not available
208651 1208651Public EventPublic Event License, Road Runners Race to the Row, Assembly Row area, Aug 25, 6:30AM-2PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208652 1208652Public EventPublic Event License, Bowdoin-Fremont-Parker-Washington Block Party, Fremont Ave dead end only, Aug 25, Noon-8:30PM (raindate Sep 8).Approved  Action details Not available
208653 1208653Public EventPublic Event License, Bo-Ho-Oak Block Party, Oak St from Houghton St to Bolton St, Sep 7, 1-7PM (raindate Sep 8).Approved  Action details Not available
208654 1208654Public EventPublic Event License, SS Cosmas and Damian Procession, Mansfield St-Rossmore St-Merriam St and area streets, Sep 8, 3-6PM (raindate Sep 15).Approved  Action details Not available
208655 1208655Public EventPublic Event License, Hudson St Block Party, from Waldo St to Central St, Sep 14, 3-8PM (raindate Sep 15).Approved  Action details Not available
208656 1208656Public EventPublic Event License, East Somerville Main Streets Foodie Crawl, sidewalks on Broadway From Kensington Ave to Lincoln St, Sep 17, 9AM-11PM (raindate Sep 18).Approved  Action details Not available
208657 1208657LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions.Approved  Action details Not available
208658 1208658LicenseRenewing Garage License, Brazil Auto Repair, 621 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208659 1208659LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
208660 1208660LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Thunder Road, 379 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
208661 1208661LicenseTransferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #69 from Alewife Transportation to Somerville Transportation.Approved  Action details Not available
208618 1208618CommunicationReporting on the status of the Open Space Acquisition Task Force and requesting feedback on possible next steps.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208591 1208591Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208592 1208592MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 5, 2019, and the Regular Meeting, June 13, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
208635 1208635Mayor's RequestCity Clerk submitting proposed fees for a Small Wireless Facility License.Approved  Action details Not available
208670 1208670Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Democratic City Committee Picnic, Powderhouse Park, Aug 10, 11:30AM-3:30PM.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
208667 2208667ResolutionThat a representative from Eversource appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to discuss problems with Eversource’s work being performed in a timely manner.Approved  Action details Not available
208668 2208668OrderThat the Legislative Matters Committee prepare an ordinance to regulate the placement of wireless facilities to the maximum extent permitted by state law.Approved  Action details Not available
208594 2208594CitationCommending Daniel LeBlanc, who is retiring from the Board of the Somerville Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund after 19 years of distinguished service, since the Trust Fund's inception in 2000.Approved  Action details Not available
208593 2208593CitationCommending Dave Powers, whose courageous action led to the capture of a suspect in the armed robbery of the Middlesex Federal Savings Bank in Davis Sq. on May 1.Approved  Action details Not available
208616 2208616ResolutionThat the Administration discuss ways to manage burnout and promote a home/work balance among staff who are tasked with high stakes, high contact projects, including how the City Council may help.Approved  Action details Not available
208611 2208611ResolutionDesignating the fourth week of September, each year, as Climate Preparedness Week, and urging public participation in associated activities.Approved  Action details Not available
208612 2208612ResolutionThat the Administration ensure that the Living Wage Ordinance is fully applied to the city’s recycling contract.Approved  Action details Not available
208613 2208613ResolutionThat the Administration provide options for how the City Council and/or members of the public may formally approve or revise the SomerVision 2040 plan.Approved  Action details Not available
208614 2208614ResolutionThat the Administration inform this City Council whether the new High School, and eventually other municipal buildings, will have dishwashing capacity, to reduce or eliminate reliance on single-use flatware and dishes.Approved  Action details Not available
208617 2208617OrderThat the Directors of Health and Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Economic Development, or SomerPromise report on the possibility of establishing a transitional jobs program, modeled after programs in Cambridge and other communities.Approved  Action details Not available
208615 2208615ResolutionThat the Administration consider expanding the Marijuana Advisory Committee to include communities that have been disproportionately harmed by marijuana prohibition, advocates working in this area, and members of the public with related expertise, and consider other steps to increase transparency in the selection process.Approved  Action details Not available
208620 2208620ResolutionThat this Council's Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee be provided legal counsel to advise in the matter of #208571 and #208572, due to a conflict of interest expressed by the City Solicitor's Office.Approved  Action details Not available
208621 2208621OrderThat the Director of Personnel provide the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters with any available public documents regarding the signatories to the police reserve list who were not appointed.Approved  Action details Not available
208622 2208622OrderThat the City Solicitor and the Director of Personnel provide the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters with a clarification of the civil service classification categories.Approved  Action details Not available
208627 3208627Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $3,900,000 in a bond for sewer improvements.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208637 3208637Officer's CommunicationDirector of Housing Stability responding to #208266 re: proposed changes to federal housing policy and public charge rules.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208666 3208666Mayor's RequestRequesting that Urban Forestry Committee members be designated as Special Municipal Employees.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208638 3208638CommunicationDirector of Health & Human Services responding to #208488 re: eliminating rat problems near 10 Hill Street.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208628 3208628Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $600,000 in a bond for Davis Square interim improvements.Approved  Action details Not available
208629 3208629Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $550,000 in a bond for a custom Fire Pumper.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208307 3208307LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Papa Johns Pizza, 622 Somerville Ave, seeking to remain open for take-out and delivery service until 1AM Sun-Thu, and 2AM Fri-Sat.Approved  Action details Not available
208355 3208355Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 133 feet of conduit in Chestnut St from Manhole #27931 to a point of pickup at 28 Fitchburg St.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
208356 3208356Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit in Beacon St from Utility Pole 24/13 to a point of pickup at 104 Beacon St.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
208634 3208634CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Sullivan as a Reserve Police Officer.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208630 3208630Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $376,820 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the purchase of vehicles for the Parks & Recreation Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208636 3208636Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting to appear before this Council in executive session to discuss litigation in the matter of ExteNet Systems v City of Somerville et al.Approved  Action details Not available
208664 3208664OrdinanceSpecial Counsel submitting an amended Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 7/2/19.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
208665 3208665Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting approval of Catherine L. Farrell, Esq. or a similarly qualified attorney to serve as interim housing counsel.Approved  Action details Not available
208669 3208669Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $567,551 from the Salary Contingency Account to various departmental Personal Services Accounts to fund FY20 costs of the Memorandum of Agreement with SMEA Unit A.Approved  Action details Not available
208662 4208662Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $210,000 grant with no new match required, from the Commonwealth Children's Fund to the Health and Human Services SomerPromise program, to expand the SomerBaby Program.Approved  Action details Not available
207025 4207025Public CommunicationRobert Toro submitting comments re: C&M Auto Sales, licensed as a Used Car Dealer at 39 Webster Ave.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207994 4207994LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave, 0 vehicles inside, 20 outside, opening Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM, Sat 8AM-3PM, Sun Closed.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
208247 4208247OrderThat the Director of the Arts Council, the Chief of Police and the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Council’s Committee on Licenses and Permits to discuss future preparations for Porchfest.Work completed  Action details Not available
208246 4208246ResolutionThat the Administration explore the constituent suggestion that would allow designating streets as block party zones or car-free zones when a certain number of bands are registered during Porch Fest.Work completed  Action details Not available
208319 4208319OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install flashing STOP signs at the intersections of Lowell Street with Hudson and with Albion Streets to prevent accidents caused by cars entering onto Lowell Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
208632 4208632Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of an $11,000 grant annually for FY20, FY21, FY22, and FY23, with no new match required, from the Cambridge Public Health Department to the Health and Human Services Department for participation in the regional prevention collaborative grant.Approved  Action details Not available
208480 4208480OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 3 Councilor on efforts to update the Business Parking Permits in Union Square, and in particular to prioritize such permits for those local non-profit service providers whose service requires a vehicle.Work completed  Action details Not available
208481 4208481OrderThat the Director of SPCD present safety interventions for the intersection of Washington Terrace and Washington Street in light of the recent accident there.Work completed  Action details Not available
208626 4208626OrdinanceRequesting approval of an Ordinance to be known as the Housing Stability Notification Act.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208633 5208633Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a time extension for the contract with Weston and Sampson for the Manhole Infiltration and Inflow Reduction Program.Approved  Action details Not available
208631 5208631Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for tree planting.Approved  Action details Not available
208531 5208531CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Wudson Duperval to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
208532 5208532CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Sergio Garcia to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
208533 5208533CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Charles Houghton to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
208534 5208534CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Charlie O'Leary to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
208535 5208535CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Phelan to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
208536 5208536CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Karanjit Singh to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
208537 5208537CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Robert Taylor to the position of Reserve Police Officer.Approved  Action details Not available
208469 5208469Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor submitting a Home Rule Petition that would authorize the City Council to appoint a Clerk of Committees and Assistant Clerks of Committees.Approved  Action details Not available
208663 5208663Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $10,000 gift with no new match required, from Encore Boston to the Veterans Services Division for the Memorial Day fireworks.Approved  Action details Not available
208173 6208173CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of David Castellarin to the Retirement Board.Approved  Action details Not available
208322 9208322OrdinanceRequesting approval of an amendment to Ordinances 8-361 through 8-372 to revise the permitting process for Mobile Food Vendors.Placed on file  Action details Not available