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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/14/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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207519 1207519Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on January 29, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207514 1207514Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on January 29, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207515 1207515Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 31, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207508 1207508Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 4, 2019.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
207518 1207518Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 5, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207513 1207513Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 6, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207516 1207516Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 7, 2019.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
207510 1207510Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 14, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207512 1207512Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2019.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
207517 1207517Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 13, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207467 1207467Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207468 1207468MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting on January 7, 2019 and the Regular Meeting on January 10, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207556 1207556Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk requesting approval of his Public Official's Bond.Approved  Action details Not available
207560 1207560Public CommunicationTufts University President responding to #207370, a Resolution calling for a public accounting of Tufts' relationship with the Sackler Family and Purdue Pharmaceutical.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207561 1207561Public Communication9 residents submitting comments re: #205420, the proposed condominium review ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207562 1207562Public Communication9 residents submitting comments re: Powderhouse Blvd traffic calming, and bicycle and pedestrian safety on public streets, in light of last week's tragedy at the Hardan Rd crosswalk.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207563 1207563Public Communication23 residents submitting a petition re: #206486, a proposed order of taking at 217 Somerville Ave.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207564 1207564Public CommunicationSonia Lipson submitting comments re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul, with respect to accessory dwelling units.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207582 1207582Public CommunicationMcLaughlin Brothers PC submitting comments re: #206003, a proposed Order of Taking for 90 Washington St.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207469 1207469Grant of LocationSubmitted by Mobilitie LLC to install backhaul transport equipment on the utility pole near 398 McGrath Hwy.Approved  Action details Not available
207470 1207470Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install with Verizon a new joint-owned utility pole at 27 Horace St.Approved  Action details Not available
207471 1207471Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 43 feet of conduit in Glen St from Pole 219/19 to a point of pickup at 163 Glen St.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
207472 1207472Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 3 feet of conduit in Adrian St from Pole 2/3 to a point of pickup at 20A Adrian St.Approved  Action details Not available
207473 1207473Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Oliver St from Pole 261/7 to a point of pickup at 51 Oliver St.Approved  Action details Not available
207557 1207557Public EventPublic Event License, Tufts University Tuftonia's Day, Professors Row between Packard Ave and Curtis St, Apr 29, 2-9PM (raindate Apr 30).Approved  Action details Not available
207558 1207558LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave, remaining open to 3AM Mon-Sat for in-store, take-out, and delivery service.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207559 1207559LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207583 1207583Public Communication62 residents submitting a petition re: #206486, a proposed order of taking at 217 Somerville Ave.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207511 2207511ResolutionThat the Administration meet with the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters to discuss the implications of designating every commission's members as Special Municipal Employees.Approved  Action details Not available
207584 2207584OrderThat this Council's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters consider amending its Policy Manual to include a policy as it relates to candidates' perceived conflicts of interest and State ethics opinions.Approved  Action details Not available
207559 2207559LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207557 2207557Public EventPublic Event License, Tufts University Tuftonia's Day, Professors Row between Packard Ave and Curtis St, Apr 29, 2-9PM (raindate Apr 30).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207473 2207473Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 8 feet of conduit in Oliver St from Pole 261/7 to a point of pickup at 51 Oliver St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207472 2207472Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 3 feet of conduit in Adrian St from Pole 2/3 to a point of pickup at 20A Adrian St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207471 2207471Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 43 feet of conduit in Glen St from Pole 219/19 to a point of pickup at 163 Glen St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207470 2207470Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install with Verizon a new joint-owned utility pole at 27 Horace St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207469 2207469Grant of LocationSubmitted by Mobilitie LLC to install backhaul transport equipment on the utility pole near 398 McGrath Hwy.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207570 2207570OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install STOP signs and YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN signs in the Summer Street intersection with Prescott Street, and provide additional safety recommendations for this intersection.Approved  Action details Not available
207567 2207567OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works repair and repaint the speed bump on Central Street, outside the CHA Care Center.Approved  Action details Not available
207568 2207568OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works establish a regular monthly cleaning schedule for the sidewalks abutting the Nunziato Dog Park.Approved  Action details Not available
207569 2207569OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking establish a policy whereby when traffic signs are removed, they are removed entirely, without leaving a 6-12" sharp metal stump sticking out of the sidewalk.Approved  Action details Not available
207566 2207566ResolutionThat the Administration prohibit the use of any facial recognition technology by the City.Approved  Action details Not available
207572 2207572OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services bait the sewers around the intersection of Highland Avenue and Lowell Street, then down the east side of Lowell Street to Hudson Street and along the north side of Hudson Street from Lowell Street to 80 Hudson Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207571 2207571OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of SPCD review the attached Police report suggesting traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Summer and Cherry Streets, including a fourth crosswalk, and indicate which of these improvements can be made and when.Approved  Action details Not available
207565 2207565ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council regarding the homelessness situation in our schools and create an emergency shelter to house every single child.Approved  Action details Not available
207573 2207573OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking install all signage needed to inform motorists exiting Route 16 onto Powder House Blvd. that they are entering a residential and school neighborhood.Approved  Action details Not available
207574 2207574OrderThat the Chief of Police develop a kindergarten pedestrian safety program for all children entering public schools.Approved  Action details Not available
207575 2207575OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking immediately implement "only onsite parking" requirements for those proposed projects which have been confirmed during neighborhood meetings as not being granted residential or guest parking permits.Approved  Action details Not available
207556 2207556Officer's CommunicationCity Clerk requesting approval of his Public Official's Bond.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207486 2207486OrderThat the Director of Engineering and the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 6 Councilor on requests for crosswalks at locations specified within.Approved  Action details Not available
207487 2207487OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking update the Ward 6 Councilor on requests for crosswalk safety improvements at the locations specified within.Approved  Action details Not available
207488 2207488OrderThat the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on requests for improved vehicle and pedestrian signal timing and design in and around Davis Square.Approved  Action details Not available
207489 2207489OrderThat the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on near-term plans for overdue maintenance in Davis Square and longer-term plans for major infrastructure and public realm improvements. (Also see #206665)Approved  Action details Not available
207506 2207506CommunicationReporting on the Open Space Creation Task Force.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207482 2207482OrderThat the Director of SPCD immediately install additional safety features (e.g., flex posts, signage, street painting, etc.) on Powderhouse Blvd. from Curtis Street to North Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207483 2207483ResolutionThat the Administration arrange with the Ward 7 Councilor a community meeting to discuss final plans for traffic calming measures for Powderhouse Blvd, and infrastructure for the area between Curtis and North Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
207484 2207484ResolutionThat the Administration and the Director of the SPCD include the Somerville Bicycle Committee and the Pedestrian and Transit Advocacy Committee in Ward 7 community meetings to engage the community on bicycle safety measures.Approved  Action details Not available
207545 2207545CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Mara Santana to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207480 2207480OrderThat the City Solicitor review the legal standing of each site identified in Sec. 12-131 of the proposed Public Space Conservation Ordinance to identify if there are any terms by which each site was acquired, or is held, that would prevent it from being dedicated to the public.Approved  Action details Not available
207485 2207485CommunicationReporting on recent School Committee activities.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207509 2207509OrderThat the City Solicitor provide guidance regarding potential conflicts of interest of Urban Forestry Committee appointees prior to the next meeting of the City Council.Approved  Action details Not available
207477 2207477ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council regarding the crosswalk at the end of Woods Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway.Approved  Action details Not available
207490 2207490ResolutionThat the Administration update this Council on any agreements with ride share companies, including their designated drop-off/pick-up areas in Davis Square, and advise on any efforts to contract with additional companies or introduce additional designated areas, and discuss with this Council the enforcement of illegal parking in those areas.Approved  Action details Not available
207491 2207491ResolutionThat the Administration consider signage in high-usage areas directing ride share users to the existence and location of designated drop-off/pick-up areas.Approved  Action details Not available
207507 2207507CommunicationReporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of February, 11, 2019.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207492 2207492OrderThat the Director of the Arts Council and the Commissioner of Public Works work together to develop and put up a mural to replace the panel missing from the fence in the playground at Lexington Park.Approved  Action details Not available
207493 2207493OrderThat the Director of the Arts Council and the Commissioner of Public Works work together to install a mural on the walls under the Lowell Street bridge on the Community Path, to create beauty and deter graffiti.Approved  Action details Not available
207494 2207494ResolutionThat the Mayor and the Director of SPCD add 2 positions in the Planning Department in the FY20 budget to complete various neighborhood plans, and to revise or complete plans for overlay districts.Approved  Action details Not available
207495 2207495ResolutionThat the Mayor and the Director of SPCD add 2 positions in the Transportation and Infrastructure Department in the FY20 budget, or sooner, to work on traffic calming and pedestrian safety.Approved  Action details Not available
207496 2207496ResolutionThat the Administration significantly increase the funding for traffic-calming physical infrastructure improvements in the FY20 budget.Approved  Action details Not available
207497 2207497OrderThat the Director of Finance inform this Council in writing at this meeting or at the next Finance Committee meeting, the amount of free cash that the City has as of February 14, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207498 2207498OrdinanceProposing a strengthened, comprehensive Tree Preservation Ordinance to protect trees on City and private property.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207481 2207481OrderThat the Chief Fire Engineer and the Chief of Police discuss with this Council, at its February 14, 2019 meeting, detailed safety plans for the upcoming bridge closures due to GLX construction.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
207499 2207499ResolutionThat the Administration respond to the requests outlined in the attached resident petition, organized by the Pedestrian and Transit Advocacy Group, to accelerate traffic calming investments and improve coordination and oversight.Approved  Action details Not available
207500 2207500OrderThat the Chief of Police add temporary crossing guards or a police detail to the intersection of Hawkins and Washington Streets for the duration of the Union Square detour, to help with students crossing both Hawkins and Washington Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
207501 2207501ResolutionThat the Administration consider adding parking ticket data to the Socrata portal.Approved  Action details Not available
207502 2207502OrderThat the Director of SPCD discuss the plans and process to advocate for Somerville transit priorities as part of the MBTA Better Bus Project, including advocacy for a North/South bus route and reduced fares for income-eligible riders, and against fare hikes.Approved  Action details Not available
207503 2207503OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services provide an update on opioid overdoses, including both current year deaths and historic data.Approved  Action details Not available
207504 2207504OrderThat the Director of Housing Stability provide an update on the recommendations of the Sustainable Neighborhoods Working Group, including a report sent to Working Group members.Approved  Action details Not available
207505 2207505OrderThat the Director of SPCD work with this Council towards establishing a goal for the target number of deed-restricted units, so that a path to that goal can be analyzed as part of the next Housing Needs Assessment and discussed as part of the SomerVision 2040 process.Approved  Action details Not available
207541 2207541CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Zachary Baum to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207542 2207542Mayor's RequestRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Drew Kane to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207539 2207539CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Brockelman to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals full member.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207474 2207474ResolutionThat the Administration advocate for the One Fair Wage campaign. (See #199277, which was approved by this body on May 28, 2015.)Approved  Action details Not available
207475 2207475ResolutionThat the Administration organize a quarterly race dialogue in the city.Approved  Action details Not available
207476 2207476ResolutionThat the Administration present the demographics of city and school employees, and explain the strategy to build a diverse municipal government.Approved  Action details Not available
207478 2207478OrderThat the Director of Finance provide this Council with a written report of bond requests for the next 3 years along with corresponding revenue stream projections.Approved  Action details Not available
207479 2207479OrderThat the Director of Finance, the School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools, with the Administration, provide by February 25, 2019, a written report on the budgetary impacts that adding an Innovation School (i.e. Powderhouse Studios), would have the School and City budgets over 10 years.Approved  Action details Not available
207543 2207543CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Amelia Aboff to the position of Planning Board member.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207544 2207544CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Tim Talun to the position of Planning Board member.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207522 3207522Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation of $1,999,100 and authorization to borrow $499,775 in a bond, and acceptance of a $1,499,325 grant from the MWRA for Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207554 3207554CommunicationHealth & Human Services Director responding to #207377 re: public communications about patterns in colds and flus.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207555 3207555CommunicationHealth & Human Services Director responding to #207378 re: the teen snow shoveling program.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207553 3207553CommunicationHealth & Human Services Director responding to #207162 re: creating a checklist for resident safety.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207548 3207548Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor seeking approval to settle an outstanding claim over $5,000 in accordance with Ordinance 2-124, and to appear in Executive Session to discuss the matter.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207464 3207464Officer's CommunicationDirector of Health and Human Services responding to #207378 re: the teen snow shoveling program.Work completed  Action details Not available
207546 3207546CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer Flygare to the Somerville Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207547 3207547CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Kristen Strezo to the Somerville Commission for Women.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207431 3207431Public EventPublic Event License, Lupus Research Alliance Walk with Us to Cure Lupus, Assembly Row and Mystic River Reservation, Jun 1, 6AM-1PM.Approved  Action details Not available
207310 3207310LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Top Speed Vehicles, 631 Somerville Ave, 6 cars outside, 8 inside, Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun Closed.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
204832 3204832Officer's CommunicationSomerStat Analyst submitting rodent management research and data analysis findings and takeaways.Work completed  Action details Not available
207531 3207531Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $77,620 from the Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to the Sewer Enterprise Fund Debt Service Account in order to fully fund FY2019 Debt Service.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207532 3207532Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $9,711 from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Account to the Water Enterprise Fund Debt Service Account to fully fund FY2019 Debt Service.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207528 3207528Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $408,102 from the ESCS Rehabilitation-Insurance Proceeds Account to the Debt Service-Principal on Long-Term Debt Account to fully fund debt service in FY2019.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207529 3207529Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $289,510 from the ESCS Rehabilitation-Insurance Proceeds Account to the Debt Service-Interest on Long-Term Debt Account to fully fund debt service in FY2019.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207551 3207551Officer's CommunicationCity Engineer requesting to address this Council with a construction costs presentation.Approved  Action details Not available
207581 3207581CommunicationCommissioner of Public Works responding to #206594 re: a complaint for the removal of trees on Beacon St.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207526 3207526Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to appropriate $600,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the cost of purchasing Police Cruisers.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207525 3207525Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $202,698 in a bond for the purchase of vehicles for the Fire Department.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207520 3207520Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,105,050 in a bond for the cost of purchasing certain DPW Vehicles.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207549 3207549CommunicationSpecial Counsel responding to #207171 re: nondisclosure agreements with prospective developers or commercial tenants.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207550 3207550Officer's CommunicationCity Solicitor submitting the suit titled Somerville v. Purdue Pharma, filed in Middlesex Superior Court.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207540 3207540CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207579 3207579Mayor's RequestSpecial Counsel submitting for approval the revised Memorandum of Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority.Approved  Action details Not available
207576 3207576Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,060,865 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Departmental Personal Services Accounts to fund the Memorandum of Agreement with SMEA Unit B dated Dec. 31, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207580 3207580OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to define a quorum and allow co-chairpersons for the Women's Commission.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
207584 3207584OrderThat this Council's Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters consider amending its Policy Manual to include a policy as it relates to candidates' perceived conflicts of interest and State ethics opinions.Approved  Action details Not available
207538 4207538Mayor's RequestRequesting the authorization of an increase of the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Market Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap for FY19 to $45,000.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207580 4207580OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to define a quorum and allow co-chairpersons for the Women's Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207576 4207576Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $1,060,865 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Departmental Personal Services Accounts to fund the Memorandum of Agreement with SMEA Unit B dated Dec. 31, 2018.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207579 4207579Mayor's RequestSpecial Counsel submitting for approval the revised Memorandum of Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207578 4207578Officer's CommunicationDirector of SPCD submitting for approval the final Demonstration Project Plan for 90 Washington Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207489 4207489OrderThat the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor on near-term plans for overdue maintenance in Davis Square and longer-term plans for major infrastructure and public realm improvements. (Also see #206665)Kept in committee  Action details Not available
207530 4207530Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $85,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Account to the Damages to Persons and Property Account in order to fund the settlement of an outstanding claim.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207552 4207552Officer's CommunicationFair Housing Program Specialist responding to #206773 with a Fair Housing Enforcement Memo.Placed on file  Action details Not available
205272 4205272ResolutionThat the Administration update this Board with the parking situation at the high school.Work completed  Action details Not available
205356 4205356OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services establish a system of ongoing rodent population monitoring at several hot-spots in high-impact neighborhoods, to determine and regularly report on the effectiveness of interventions.Work completed  Action details Not available
206224 4206224ResolutionThat the Administration present a revised job description for the Environmental Health Liaison that requires candidates to have rodent extermination experience and the ability to implement the city’s rodent eradication strategy, including monitoring and neighborhood meetings.Work completed  Action details Not available
206689 4206689OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services address the dramatic increase in rat sightings on Wesley Park, Bow Street and Montrose Street and discuss baiting and examining nearby garbage dumpsters and public waste bins.Work completed  Action details Not available
207057 4207057OrderThat the Director of SPCD and the Director of Communications inform this Board of efforts to promote municipal broadband in regard to current construction and renovation of the city’s infrastructure.Work completed  Action details Not available
200715 4200715OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services conduct a walk-through of Bonair Street, McArthur Street and Autumn Avenue and order new barrels for those who need them.Work completed  Action details Not available
200887 4200887OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services bait Illinois and Pennsylvania Avenues for rodents and distribute rodent prevention information to the community.Work completed  Action details Not available
200889 4200889OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services address the rodent issues on Wesley Street and inspect around 14 Dana Street for rodent activity.Work completed  Action details Not available
201089 4201089OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect Kensington Avenue, Edmands Street and Assembly Row for signs of rodents activity and bait accordingly.Work completed  Action details Not available
201134 4201134OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect Wellington Street for rodents and bait where appropriate.Work completed  Action details Not available
201156 4201156OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services bait the sewer on Pleasant Street at Vinal Avenue.Work completed  Action details Not available
201417 4201417OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect Pinckney Place for rodent activity.Work completed  Action details Not available
201710 4201710OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services support the residents of Beacon Street with rodent control flyers and private baiting services.Work completed  Action details Not available
201766 4201766OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait around the Healey School for rodents.Work completed  Action details Not available
201768 4201768OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works clean the trash barrel(s) at the Marshall Street playground due to increased rodent activity, and that the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the barrel(s).Work completed  Action details Not available
201879 4201879OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait Cross Street, Gilman Street, Chester Avenue and Cross Street Place for rodents.Work completed  Action details Not available
202161 4202161OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect with the Ward 2 Alderman the 300 block of Beacon Street, to determine the source(s) of increased rodent activity.Work completed  Action details Not available
202178 4202178OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services bait Belmont Street, from Highland Avenue to Summer Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
202352 4202352OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect Rhode Island Avenue for rodents and bait appropriately.Work completed  Action details Not available
202436 4202436OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the sewer at 22 Conwell Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
202438 4202438OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the sewers at the corner of Highland Avenue and Lowell Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
202439 4202439OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the sewers on Wesley, Dana, and Wigglesworth Streets.Work completed  Action details Not available
202444 4202444OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services and the Commissioner of Public Works clean the building at 22-24 Cross Street East, bait for rodents, and replace the shingles.Work completed  Action details Not available
202723 4202723OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait School Street between Medford Street and Broadway, and all around the Healy school.Work completed  Action details Not available
202796 4202796OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Service inspect Hathorn Street for rodents and bait accordingly.Work completed  Action details Not available
202804 4202804OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the area around 117 Liberty Avenue for rodent activity.Work completed  Action details Not available
203264 4203264OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect Pennsylvania Avenue for signs of rodent activity and bait accordingly.Work completed  Action details Not available
203447 4203447OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove the dead rodent on the North Street corner of Hamilton Road.Work completed  Action details Not available
203589 4203589OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the Quincy Park area for rodents, and address the conditions there that may attract them.Work completed  Action details Not available
203715 4203715OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services address rodent issues on Cross Street Place, Wisconsin Avenue, MacArthur Street, Franklin Street, Pearl Street Mt. Pleasant Street, Alston Street and Gilman Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
203842 4203842OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait Autumn Street for rodents.Work completed  Action details Not available
204172 4204172OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the use of raptors (hawks, owls, etc.) to control rats and whether they might work here, and on the use of poisons to control rats and whether they also kill raptors.Work completed  Action details Not available
204221 4204221OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the Linden and Merriam Street neighborhoods for rodent problems and report back to this Board on findings and actions taken.Work completed  Action details Not available
204226 4204226OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the parking lot at Chester Avenue and Cross Street for rodent activity and issue fines if appropriate.Work completed  Action details Not available
207310 4207310LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Top Speed Vehicles, 631 Somerville Ave, 6 cars outside, 8 inside, Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun Closed.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207157 4207157OrderThat the Director of SPCD report on the GLX station design process for the 7 new stations, including the timeline and opportunities for public input.Work completed  Action details Not available
207159 4207159ResolutionThat the Administration explain why the Healey Schoolyard redevelopment plan was dropped from the Capital Projects plan list.Work completed  Action details Not available
207171 4207171OrderThat the City Solicitor inform this Board in writing of its options for prohibiting the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements between the City and prospective developers or commercial tenants.Work completed  Action details Not available
207303 4207303CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Adam Wylie to the Historic Preservation Commission as an alternate member.Approved  Action details Not available
207275 4207275OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services discuss key points from the Youth Risk Survey with the Public Health and Public Safety Committee.Work completed  Action details Not available
207377 4207377OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services inform this Board of the protocol for communicating with the public about any particular patterns in seasonal flu or colds.Work completed  Action details Not available
207378 4207378OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services inform this Board of how the teen snow shoveling program is going this year.Work completed  Action details Not available
207431 4207431Public EventPublic Event License, Lupus Research Alliance Walk with Us to Cure Lupus, Assembly Row and Mystic River Reservation, Jun 1, 6AM-1PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207447 4207447ResolutionThat the Administration appear before this Board to discuss ways the City and Union Square Master Developer can support the 300+ employees of Royal Hospitality Services, in light of Union Square redevelopment.Work completed  Action details Not available
207450 4207450OrdinanceThat the Women's Commission Ordinance 2-283 be amended to provide that a majority of Commissioners who currently serve shall constitute a quorum.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207451 4207451OrdinanceThat the Human Rights Commission Ordinance 2-240 be amended to provide that a majority of the Commissioners who currently serve shall constitute a quorum.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
207533 4207533Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $2,540 for the Recreation Department's purchase of pool supplies.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207534 4207534Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay 8 prior year invoices totaling $1426.33 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account one monthly lease payment of 8 separate leased printers/copiers.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207535 4207535Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $165.73 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account for one month's lease payment for a printer/copier machine.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207527 4207527Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $575,000 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
207451 5207451OrdinanceThat the Human Rights Commission Ordinance 2-240 be amended to provide that a majority of the Commissioners who currently serve shall constitute a quorum.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207521 5207521Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,000,000.00 in a bond for the Union Square Streetscape & Plaza Design.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207406 5207406CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Michael Lapiana as Animal Control Officer.Not approved  Action details Not available
206949 5206949OrderThat the Chief of Police report on the effectiveness of recent block closures for Halloween and discuss whether or not the program may be expanded.Work completed  Action details Not available
207303 5207303CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Adam Wylie to the Historic Preservation Commission as an alternate member.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207198 5207198Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $25,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Communications and Community Engagement Department Ordinary Maintenance Account to fund the citizenship efforts of the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207523 5207523Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $457,325 in a bond for the creation of recreational land through the ArtFarm project, with debt payments to be funded through CPA revenue.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207333 5207333Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of MGL c64G s3A, imposing a 6% local excise tax on a bed and breakfast, hotel, lodging house, short-term rental ,or motel.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207536 5207536Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $41,125 grant with no new match required from the Metro North Workforce Board to SPCD's Economic Development Division for the Advanced Manufacturing Training Program.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207429 5207429Officer's CommunicationCity Engineer requesting to address this Board with a water and sewer infrastructure presentation outlining the needed capital, in anticipation of the upcoming rate recommendations.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
204724 5204724OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services present the Assessment and Plan in follow-up to the recently released City Wellness Report.Work completed  Action details Not available
200220 5200220OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect the General Insulation building on Cross Street for signs of rodent activity and update the Ward 1 Alderman of the findings.Work completed  Action details Not available
200238 5200238OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services monitor and bait Otis Street for rodents, particularly near the Edgerly School and 15 Otis street.Work completed  Action details Not available
203263 5203263OrderThat the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect potential rodent burrows under I-93, by Lombardi Way.Work completed  Action details Not available
202715 5202715OrderThat the Director of SPCD share with this Board a marketing plan for commercial development, highlighting the transformative districts.Work completed  Action details Not available
206819 5206819OrderThat the appropriate department adjust the hours of the dog parks from 8:00 am to 7:00 am.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206835 5206835OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services and the Commissioner of Public Works install NO SMOKING signs in the public parks in and around Ward 7 and Davis Square.Work completed  Action details Not available
206883 5206883CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Josh Grehan to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member.Approved  Action details Not available
206857 5206857OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services discuss conducting a workshop for parents and adult caregivers to help them better understand risks, indicators of use, and strategies of intervention for tween/teen substance use.Work completed  Action details Not available
206859 5206859OrderThat the Chief of Police share his view of how and when residents should call the Police or 311 for emergency and non-emergency matters, including which number to call, and consider holding a discussion on the topic that includes different stakeholders.Work completed  Action details Not available
206421 5206421OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services develop a FAQ about the local implementation of medical and recreational marijuana sales.Work completed  Action details Not available
206496 5206496OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Board on the plan in the "Equity Talent Playbook for Somerville".Work completed  Action details Not available
205909 5205909ResolutionThat 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.Work completed  Action details Not available
206291 5206291ResolutionThat this Board commends the MA Senate on passing Senate Bill 2562 "An Act Relative to Gender Identity on MA Identification" which allows a person to designate "X" for gender on an application for a driver's license and other official identification and further, that this Board encourages the MA House of Representatives to advance similar legislation.Work completed  Action details Not available
204908 5204908CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Michael Lapiana as Animal Control Officer.Not approved  Action details Not available