Details 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 City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (252) 252 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 Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 252. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 252. 207519 1 207519 Committee Report Report of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on January 29, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207514 1 207514 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on January 29, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207515 1 207515 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 31, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207508 1 207508 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 4, 2019. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 207518 1 207518 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 5, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207513 1 207513 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 6, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207516 1 207516 Committee Report Report 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 1 207510 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 14, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207512 1 207512 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2019. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 207517 1 207517 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 13, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 207467 1 207467 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207468 1 207468 Minutes Approval 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 1 207556 Officer's Communication City Clerk requesting approval of his Public Official's Bond. Approved   Action details Not available 207560 1 207560 Public Communication Tufts 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 1 207561 Public Communication 9 residents submitting comments re: #205420, the proposed condominium review ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207562 1 207562 Public Communication 9 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 1 207563 Public Communication 23 residents submitting a petition re: #206486, a proposed order of taking at 217 Somerville Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207564 1 207564 Public Communication Sonia Lipson submitting comments re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul, with respect to accessory dwelling units. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207582 1 207582 Public Communication McLaughlin Brothers PC submitting comments re: #206003, a proposed Order of Taking for 90 Washington St. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207469 1 207469 Grant of Location Submitted by Mobilitie LLC to install backhaul transport equipment on the utility pole near 398 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 207470 1 207470 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install with Verizon a new joint-owned utility pole at 27 Horace St. Approved   Action details Not available 207471 1 207471 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 207472 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 207473 Grant of Location Submitted 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 1 207557 Public Event Public 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 1 207558 License New 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 1 207559 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 207583 1 207583 Public Communication 62 residents submitting a petition re: #206486, a proposed order of taking at 217 Somerville Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207511 2 207511 Resolution That 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 2 207584 Order That 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 2 207559 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Mystic Auto Sales, 712 Mystic Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207557 2 207557 Public Event Public 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 2 207473 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 207472 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 207471 Grant of Location Submitted 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 2 207470 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install with Verizon a new joint-owned utility pole at 27 Horace St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207469 2 207469 Grant of Location Submitted by Mobilitie LLC to install backhaul transport equipment on the utility pole near 398 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207570 2 207570 Order That 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 2 207567 Order That 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 2 207568 Order That 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 2 207569 Order That 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 2 207566 Resolution That the Administration prohibit the use of any facial recognition technology by the City. Approved   Action details Not available 207572 2 207572 Order That 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 2 207571 Order That 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 2 207565 Resolution That 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 2 207573 Order That 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 2 207574 Order That the Chief of Police develop a kindergarten pedestrian safety program for all children entering public schools. Approved   Action details Not available 207575 2 207575 Order That 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 2 207556 Officer's Communication City Clerk requesting approval of his Public Official's Bond. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207486 2 207486 Order That 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 2 207487 Order That 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 2 207488 Order That 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 2 207489 Order That 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 2 207506 Communication Reporting on the Open Space Creation Task Force. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207482 2 207482 Order That 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 2 207483 Resolution That 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 2 207484 Resolution That 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 2 207545 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Mara Santana to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207480 2 207480 Order That 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 2 207485 Communication Reporting on recent School Committee activities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207509 2 207509 Order That 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 2 207477 Resolution That the Administration update this Council regarding the crosswalk at the end of Woods Avenue and Alewife Brook Parkway. Approved   Action details Not available 207490 2 207490 Resolution That 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 2 207491 Resolution That 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 2 207507 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of February, 11, 2019. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207492 2 207492 Order That 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 2 207493 Order That 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 2 207494 Resolution That 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 2 207495 Resolution That 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 2 207496 Resolution That the Administration significantly increase the funding for traffic-calming physical infrastructure improvements in the FY20 budget. Approved   Action details Not available 207497 2 207497 Order That 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 2 207498 Ordinance Proposing a strengthened, comprehensive Tree Preservation Ordinance to protect trees on City and private property. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207481 2 207481 Order That 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 2 207499 Resolution That 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 2 207500 Order That 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 2 207501 Resolution That the Administration consider adding parking ticket data to the Socrata portal. Approved   Action details Not available 207502 2 207502 Order That 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 2 207503 Order That 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 2 207504 Order That 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 2 207505 Order That 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 2 207541 Communication Requesting 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 2 207542 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 2 207539 Communication Requesting 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 2 207474 Resolution That 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 2 207475 Resolution That the Administration organize a quarterly race dialogue in the city. Approved   Action details Not available 207476 2 207476 Resolution That 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 2 207478 Order That 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 2 207479 Order That 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 2 207543 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Amelia Aboff to the position of Planning Board member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207544 2 207544 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Tim Talun to the position of Planning Board member. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207522 3 207522 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 207554 Communication Health & Human Services Director responding to #207377 re: public communications about patterns in colds and flus. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207555 3 207555 Communication Health & Human Services Director responding to #207378 re: the teen snow shoveling program. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207553 3 207553 Communication Health & Human Services Director responding to #207162 re: creating a checklist for resident safety. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207548 3 207548 Mayor's Request City 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 3 207464 Officer's Communication Director of Health and Human Services responding to #207378 re: the teen snow shoveling program. Work completed   Action details Not available 207546 3 207546 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer Flygare to the Somerville Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207547 3 207547 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Kristen Strezo to the Somerville Commission for Women. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207431 3 207431 Public Event Public 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 3 207310 License New 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 3 204832 Officer's Communication SomerStat Analyst submitting rodent management research and data analysis findings and takeaways. Work completed   Action details Not available 207531 3 207531 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 207532 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 207528 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 207529 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 207551 Officer's Communication City Engineer requesting to address this Council with a construction costs presentation. Approved   Action details Not available 207581 3 207581 Communication Commissioner 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 3 207526 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 207525 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 207520 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 207549 Communication Special Counsel responding to #207171 re: nondisclosure agreements with prospective developers or commercial tenants. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207550 3 207550 Officer's Communication City Solicitor submitting the suit titled Somerville v. Purdue Pharma, filed in Middlesex Superior Court. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207540 3 207540 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207579 3 207579 Mayor's Request Special Counsel submitting for approval the revised Memorandum of Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority. Approved   Action details Not available 207576 3 207576 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 3 207580 Ordinance Assistant 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 3 207584 Order That 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 4 207538 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 207580 Ordinance Assistant 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 4 207576 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 207579 Mayor's Request Special Counsel submitting for approval the revised Memorandum of Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207578 4 207578 Officer's Communication Director of SPCD submitting for approval the final Demonstration Project Plan for 90 Washington Street. Approved   Action details Not available 207489 4 207489 Order That 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 4 207530 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 207552 Officer's Communication Fair Housing Program Specialist responding to #206773 with a Fair Housing Enforcement Memo. Placed on file   Action details Not available 205272 4 205272 Resolution That the Administration update this Board with the parking situation at the high school. Work completed   Action details Not available 205356 4 205356 Order That 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 4 206224 Resolution That 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 4 206689 Order That 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 4 207057 Order That 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 4 200715 Order That 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 4 200887 Order That 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 4 200889 Order That 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 4 201089 Order That 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 4 201134 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect Wellington Street for rodents and bait where appropriate. Work completed   Action details Not available 201156 4 201156 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services bait the sewer on Pleasant Street at Vinal Avenue. Work completed   Action details Not available 201417 4 201417 Order That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services inspect Pinckney Place for rodent activity. Work completed   Action details Not available 201710 4 201710 Order That 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 4 201766 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait around the Healey School for rodents. Work completed   Action details Not available 201768 4 201768 Order That 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 4 201879 Order That 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 4 202161 Order That 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 4 202178 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services bait Belmont Street, from Highland Avenue to Summer Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202352 4 202352 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect Rhode Island Avenue for rodents and bait appropriately. Work completed   Action details Not available 202436 4 202436 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the sewer at 22 Conwell Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202438 4 202438 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the sewers at the corner of Highland Avenue and Lowell Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202439 4 202439 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait the sewers on Wesley, Dana, and Wigglesworth Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 202444 4 202444 Order That 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 4 202723 Order That 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 4 202796 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Service inspect Hathorn Street for rodents and bait accordingly. Work completed   Action details Not available 202804 4 202804 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect the area around 117 Liberty Avenue for rodent activity. Work completed   Action details Not available 203264 4 203264 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect Pennsylvania Avenue for signs of rodent activity and bait accordingly. Work completed   Action details Not available 203447 4 203447 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the dead rodent on the North Street corner of Hamilton Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 203589 4 203589 Order That 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 4 203715 Order That 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 4 203842 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services bait Autumn Street for rodents. Work completed   Action details Not available 204172 4 204172 Order That 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 4 204221 Order That 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 4 204226 Order That 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 4 207310 License New 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 4 207157 Order That 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 4 207159 Resolution That the Administration explain why the Healey Schoolyard redevelopment plan was dropped from the Capital Projects plan list. Work completed   Action details Not available 207171 4 207171 Order That 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 4 207303 Communication Requesting the appointment of Adam Wylie to the Historic Preservation Commission as an alternate member. Approved   Action details Not available 207275 4 207275 Order That 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 4 207377 Order That 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 4 207378 Order That 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 4 207431 Public Event Public 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 4 207447 Resolution That 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 4 207450 Ordinance That 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 4 207451 Ordinance That 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 4 207533 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 207534 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 207535 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 4 207527 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 207451 Ordinance That 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 5 207521 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 207406 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Michael Lapiana as Animal Control Officer. Not approved   Action details Not available 206949 5 206949 Order That 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 5 207303 Communication Requesting the appointment of Adam Wylie to the Historic Preservation Commission as an alternate member. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207198 5 207198 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 207523 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 207333 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 207536 Mayor's Request Requesting 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 5 207429 Officer's Communication City 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 5 204724 Order That 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 5 200220 Order That 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 5 200238 Order That 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 5 203263 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect potential rodent burrows under I-93, by Lombardi Way. Work completed   Action details Not available 202715 5 202715 Order That 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 5 206819 Order That 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 5 206835 Order That 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 5 206883 Communication Requesting the appointment of Josh Grehan to the position of Jobs Creation and Retention Trust Board member. Approved   Action details Not available 206857 5 206857 Order That 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 5 206859 Order That 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 5 206421 Order That 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 5 206496 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the plan in the "Equity Talent Playbook for Somerville". Work completed   Action details Not available 205909 5 205909 Resolution That 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 5 206291 Resolution That 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 5 204908 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Lapiana as Animal Control Officer. Not approved   Action details Not available