Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 12/13/2018 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. 207133 1 207133 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207134 1 207134 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 8, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207146 1 207146 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Dane St from Pole 204/6 to a point of pickup at 34 Dane St. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 207147 1 207147 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Mossland St from Pole 241/4 to a point of pickup at 54 Elm St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 207148 1 207148 Grant of Location Submitted by Cambridge Network Solutions to install 119 feet of conduit in Medford St at Walnut St, from the communications manhole near 299 Medford Street to the communications manhole in the sidewalk at the intersection of the two streets. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207220 1 207220 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Illuminations Tour, City Hall Concourse and Citywide, Dec 15, 3-10:30PM (raindate Dec 16). Approved   Action details Not available 207221 1 207221 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #65 from Alewife Transportation to VINL Transportation. Approved   Action details Not available 207222 1 207222 License New Outdoor Seating License, Tasting Counter, 14 Tyler St, placing an A-Frame sign at the corner of Somerville Ave and Properzi Way, and at the corner of Properzi Way and Tyler St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207223 1 207223 License Sign/Awning Permit, Los Amigos Taquerira, 424 Highland Ave, channel letters and blade sign. Approved   Action details Not available 207224 1 207224 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr. Approved   Action details Not available 207225 1 207225 License Renewing Dog Kennel License, Riverdog Daycare, 321 Somerville Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 207226 1 207226 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207227 1 207227 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Mercedes Benz of Boston, 259 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 207228 1 207228 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 1, Smart Center Boston, 257 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 207229 1 207229 License Renewing Used Car Dealer Class 1, Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz of Boston Commercial Vans, 161 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 207230 1 207230 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Approved   Action details Not available 207231 1 207231 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207232 1 207232 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 207233 1 207233 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 207234 1 207234 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 207235 1 207235 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Approved   Action details Not available 207236 1 207236 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 207237 1 207237 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. Approved   Action details Not available 207238 1 207238 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 207245 1 207245 Officer's Communication Planning Director submitting public comments received re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207246 1 207246 Public Communication Public comments received re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul, since the conclusion of the Planning Board's comment period. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207184 1 207184 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on November 26, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207185 1 207185 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 27, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207179 1 207179 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on November 28, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207189 1 207189 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on November 29, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207180 1 207180 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 3, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207186 1 207186 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 4, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207194 1 207194 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting on December 5, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207187 1 207187 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on December 6, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207182 1 207182 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on December 10, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207183 1 207183 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 11, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207188 1 207188 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on December 12, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207239 1 207239 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. Approved   Action details Not available 207240 1 207240 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental. Approved   Action details Not available 207241 1 207241 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 207242 1 207242 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq. Approved   Action details Not available 207243 1 207243 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 207244 1 207244 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Juice Union, 23A Bow St. Approved   Action details Not available 207253 1 207253 Public Communication PERAC submitting the required FY 2020 retirement system appropriation. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207254 1 207254 Citation Commending City Clerk John Long for his outstanding work on behalf of this Board and the City. Approved   Action details Not available 207248 2 207248 Resolution That the Administration and Director of Finance discuss the impact to the budget if the FCC redefines cable franchising. Approved   Action details Not available 207249 2 207249 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services share in writing with the Ward 7 Alderman the number of stop-work violations issued to Tufts University and Walnut Hill Properties. Approved   Action details Not available 207250 2 207250 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police implement immediate safety and traffic dampening measures along Powderhouse Blvd from North St. to the West Somerville Neighborhood School, and assign a Police Officer to the School during drop-offs and pick-ups. Approved   Action details Not available 207244 2 207244 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, The Juice Union, 23A Bow St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207243 2 207243 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, PJ Ryans, 239 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207190 2 207190 Order That the Director of Engineering report to this Board on his review of the process and algorithm use for the 5-year street paving plan and any revisions that may be considered. Approved   Action details Not available 207191 2 207191 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on legal action against Newport Construction regarding the improper removal of trees on Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 207192 2 207192 Order That the City Engineer advise this Board as to what use the city can make of the information received under the proposed gas leak ordinance, and what additional capacity would be needed to maximize that use. Approved   Action details Not available 207193 2 207193 Resolution That the Administration, SPCD, and Arts Council host events to bring pedestrians to the affected Union Square and Ball Square areas during construction detours. Approved   Action details Not available 207247 2 207247 Citation Commending the Sanctuary City Steering Committee and Educators for Sanctuary Schools, for the numerous services they have tirelessly organized for immigrant residents, students and families. Approved   Action details Not available 207178 2 207178 Order That this Board take steps to reduce the terms of the Planning and Zoning Board members from 5 to 3 years. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207177 2 207177 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services and the Director of Somerville Cares about Prevention update this Board on efforts to reduce vaping among young adults. Approved   Action details Not available 207176 2 207176 Order That the Planning Department finalize a neighborhood plan for East Broadway and update the Ward 1 Alderman in writing. Approved   Action details Not available 207175 2 207175 Order That the Commissioner of Public works increase lighting on Cross Street between Pearl and Tufts Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 207174 2 207174 Order That the City Engineer install crosswalks on Gilman and Cross Street. Approved   Action details Not available 207166 2 207166 Resolution Supporting Tufts Student Action in their efforts to get Tufts University to build more student housing. Approved   Action details Not available 207181 2 207181 Resolution That the Administration create an anonymous form for employees to directly contact the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee with concerns about appointees before the Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 207242 2 207242 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Boston Burger Company, 37 Davis Sq. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207241 2 207241 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Spoke Wine Bar, 89 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207240 2 207240 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, 130 Broadway LLC for Fat Hen and Perfect Dental. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207239 2 207239 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207136 2 207136 Citation Commending the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program, for the legal expertise it has selflessly provided to immigrant residents and families. Approved   Action details Not available 207137 2 207137 Citation Commending the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project, for the legal expertise it has selflessly provided to immigrant residents and families. Approved   Action details Not available 207140 2 207140 Citation Commending Kids in Need of Defense, for the legal expertise it has selflessly provided to immigrant students and families. Approved   Action details Not available 207138 2 207138 Citation Commending Greater Boston Legal Services, for the legal expertise it has selflessly provided to immigrant residents and families. Approved   Action details Not available 207139 2 207139 Citation Commending Lawyers for Civil Rights, for the legal expertise it has selflessly provided to immigrant residents and families. Approved   Action details Not available 207141 2 207141 Citation Commending Centro Presente, for organizing numerous attorneys who have selflessly provided their legal expertise to immigrant residents and families. Approved   Action details Not available 207215 2 207215 Communication Requesting that the President of this Board appoint an Alderman to serve on the Open Space Task Force. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207149 2 207149 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of December 10, 2018. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207150 2 207150 Order That the Director of SPCD work with the DPW Commissioner to institute a curbside composting program. Approved   Action details Not available 207152 2 207152 Resolution That the School Superintendent institute a community service requirement in the school system according to grade level. Approved   Action details Not available 207151 2 207151 Resolution That the Administration create funding to help optimize the signage of local businesses. Approved   Action details Not available 207153 2 207153 Resolution That the Administration consider creating sign-ups for Zoning Board, Planning Board, and Historic Preservation Commission meeting agendas. Approved   Action details Not available 207154 2 207154 Resolution That the Administration share how the SomerVision 2040 process will be linked to the Somerville Learning 2030 City/District visioning process. Approved   Action details Not available 207155 2 207155 Order That this Board reduce the size of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee from 5 to 3 members. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207173 2 207173 Resolution That the Administration provide to this Board by its January 10, 2019 meeting a response to the attached petition of Foss Park stakeholders, which requests a schematic community design process and a plan for financing and managing the facility. Approved   Action details Not available 207157 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 207158 2 207158 Communication Updating this Board on the work of the Master Planning Working Group, in advance of its joint presentation to this Board and the School Committee early next year. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207159 2 207159 Resolution That the Administration explain why the Healey Schoolyard redevelopment plan was dropped from the Capital Projects plan list. Approved   Action details Not available 207160 2 207160 Resolution That the Administration prioritize the redevelopment of the Healey Schoolyard Tot Lot as soon as the 2019 school year. Approved   Action details Not available 207161 2 207161 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking address the cut-through traffic in Ten Hills caused by online traffic apps like Waze. Approved   Action details Not available 207162 2 207162 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services develop a resident checklist for emergency preparedness, including plans to help needy neighbors, and including the "Are You OK" Program. Approved   Action details Not available 207163 2 207163 Order That the Director of SPCD make lane markings on Broadway in Winter Hill a top priority for next year's construction season. Approved   Action details Not available 207164 2 207164 Order That the Director of SPCD work with the Housing Authority to enable wheelchair access from the Mystic View apartments to the Healey School. Approved   Action details Not available 207165 2 207165 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a STOP sign at the intersection of Temple Road and Governor Winthrop Road. Approved   Action details Not available 207170 2 207170 Communication Reporting on the meetings of the High School Parking Changes Task Force. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207171 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 207172 2 207172 Order That the Director of SPCD work with this Board to create overlay districts or other policies for "Opportunity Zones" in order to maximize community benefits generated by developments in these areas. Approved   Action details Not available 207156 2 207156 Order That the Director of SPCD provide an updated list of all open space projects in the queue, with anticipated cost, funding, and timeline to completion. Approved   Action details Not available 207167 2 207167 Order That the Director of SPCD share biannual CIP progress reports for all new open space and parks projects. Approved   Action details Not available 207169 2 207169 Communication Reporting on recent School Committee activities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207168 2 207168 Resolution That the Administration and Director of Finance implement opportunities for community participatory budgeting for FY20. Approved   Action details Not available 207142 2 207142 Citation Commending Alderman Katjana Ballantyne for her distinguished service as President of this Board in 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207143 2 207143 Citation Commending Alderman Matthew McLaughlin for his distinguished service as Vice President of this Board in 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207144 2 207144 Citation Commending Clerk of Committees Rositha Durham for her outstanding service to this Board and its Committees in 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 207145 2 207145 Citation Commending Legislative Clerk Peter Forcellese for his outstanding service to this Board and its Committees in 2018. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 207238 2 207238 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Somerville Motors, 182 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207237 2 207237 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207236 2 207236 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207235 2 207235 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, William Doucette Auto Sales, 325 Alewife Brook Pkwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207234 2 207234 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207233 2 207233 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207232 2 207232 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Top Gear Motor Group, 24 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207231 2 207231 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Broadway Auto Sales, 525 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207230 2 207230 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207226 2 207226 License Renewing Garage License, Broadway Motor Cars, 161 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207225 2 207225 License Renewing Dog Kennel License, Riverdog Daycare, 321 Somerville Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207224 2 207224 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Lucky Strike, 325 Revolution Dr. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207223 2 207223 License Sign/Awning Permit, Los Amigos Taquerira, 424 Highland Ave, channel letters and blade sign. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207221 2 207221 License Transferring Taxi Medallion License, Medallion #65 from Alewife Transportation to VINL Transportation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207220 2 207220 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Illuminations Tour, City Hall Concourse and Citywide, Dec 15, 3-10:30PM (raindate Dec 16). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207147 2 207147 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Mossland St from Pole 241/4 to a point of pickup at 54 Elm St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207135 2 207135 Citation Commending SheBoom, who have shared the joy in their music since 2010. Approved   Action details Not available 207219 2 207219 Officer's Communication Legislative Liaison submitting the updated process for obtaining a Neighborways Artistic Street Painting Permit. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207216 2 207216 Communication Requesting that the President of this Board appoint an Alderman to serve on the Office of Housing Stability Advisory Board. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207205 3 207205 Communication Requesting the appointment of Dennis Moynihan to the position of Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207206 3 207206 Communication Requesting the appointment of John Blake to the position of Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207207 3 207207 Communication Requesting the appointment of John Driscoll to the position of Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207208 3 207208 Communication Requesting the appointment of John Mucci to the position of Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207209 3 207209 Communication Requesting the appointment of Rafael Flores to the position of Fire Fighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207066 3 207066 Order That the Communications Department assist this Board with a separate e-blast for any Board-related public hearings. Approved   Action details Not available 207196 3 207196 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $2,421,924 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Fire Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund FY 2016, FY 2017, and FY2018 salary and benefit costs for the Firefighters Association Local 76 arbitration award. Approved   Action details Not available 207197 3 207197 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,202,389 from the Salary Contingency Account to various Fire Department Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY 2019 salary and benefit costs for the Firefighters Association Local 76 arbitration award. Approved   Action details Not available 205325 3 205325 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Spring 2018 University Accountability report. Work completed   Action details Not available 205403 3 205403 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Spring 2018 University Accountability report. Work completed   Action details Not available 205679 3 205679 Public Communication Tim Sackton submitting comments re: the city's snow policy. Work completed   Action details Not available 206890 3 206890 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Fall 2018 University Accountability report. Work completed   Action details Not available 206914 3 206914 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Fall 2018 University Accountability report. Work completed   Action details Not available 207198 3 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207181 3 207181 Resolution That the Administration create an anonymous form for employees to directly contact the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee with concerns about appointees before the Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 207218 4 207218 Ordinance Planning Director submitting a minor amendment to the recently-enacted Ordinance for Adult Use Marijuana Licensing. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 207217 4 207217 Officer's Communication Planning Director submitting an updated amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding adult-use marijuana establishments, as approved by the Land Use Committee on 12/4/18. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 207210 4 207210 Communication Requesting the appointment of Laura Beretsky to the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207211 4 207211 Communication Requesting the appointment of Tatiana Shannon to the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206906 4 206906 Order That Commissioner of Public Works fill the sink holes along Gilman Street from Walnut to Cross Streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 206907 4 206907 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer update this Board on a potential sewer main break under the Gilman Street bridge and any actions to remedy the problem. Work completed   Action details Not available 206908 4 206908 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer update this Board on a potential sewer main break on Webster Avenue and any actions to remedy the problem. Work completed   Action details Not available 206909 4 206909 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer update this Board on possible burst pipes on Wellington Street by Walnut Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 206911 4 206911 Order That the City Arborist determine if the leaning tree at 11 Melvin Street is in danger of falling and recommend an appropriate solution. Work completed   Action details Not available 206945 4 206945 Order That the Director of SPCD prioritize repaving Stickney Avenue in response to a residents’ petition. Work completed   Action details Not available 206304 4 206304 Order That the Community Preservation Act Manager share information about how public access agreements get arranged with CPA fund recipients. Work completed   Action details Not available 206369 4 206369 Order That the Director of SPCD immediately explore both short- and long-term strategies to increase pedestrian accessibility to the Central Library, particularly for seniors and others with mobility concerns. Work completed   Action details Not available 206269 4 206269 Resolution That the Administration work with the Ward 6 Alderman and the community to devise an accelerated plan to replace the brick sidewalks in Davis Square with something that ensures pedestrian safety while maintaining a connection to the familiar character of the bricks. Work completed   Action details Not available 205664 4 205664 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Healey-Mystic Master Plan, especially the redevelopment of the Healey schoolyard pavement to create green space, an outdoor performance space and a soccer field. Work completed   Action details Not available 206169 4 206169 Order That the Director of SPCD deploy traffic calming measures on Marshall Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 204919 4 204919 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Nicholas Salerno as Elections Commissioner. Approved   Action details Not available 205428 4 205428 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on any plans to revise the Snow Emergency policy to prohibit parking in school lots, so the School Department can make independent decisions regarding school closings and delays. Work completed   Action details Not available 205429 4 205429 Resolution That the Administration advise this Board on what information sources are available and what sources are used to assess weather conditions in making both snow emergency and school cancellation decisions, in light of the attached email citing the forecasts of MEMA. Work completed   Action details Not available 200435 4 200435 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place plowed snow on the non-permit parking side of Dana Street to ensure residents have parking. Work completed   Action details Not available 201126 4 201126 Resolution That the Administration explain the process for exempting streets from next year's change in the Snow Emergency Parking Plan. (2nd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 202346 4 202346 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider adding Myrtle Street to the 20 MPH list through amendment of Article 14. Work completed   Action details Not available 202872 4 202872 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking report the number of warnings and citations issued for snow covered vehicles following the 9AM lifting of the snow emergency on 2/13/17. Work completed   Action details Not available 204309 4 204309 Order That the Director of SPCD provide streetscape changes, such as painted crosswalks, at points on the Webster Avenue bridge to facilitate pedestrian crossings in that area. Work completed   Action details Not available 204317 4 204317 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider installing a crossing signal across Calvin Street at Washington Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 204348 4 204348 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking review the traffic signal for left turns from Somerville Avenue onto Dane Street for safety concerns during rush hour. Work completed   Action details Not available 204794 4 204794 Resolution That the Administration revise the Snow Emergency policy to prohibit parking in school lots, so the School Department can make independent decisions regarding school closings and delays. Work completed   Action details Not available 204795 4 204795 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install flashing YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN signs at the crosswalk by the Kennedy School on Elm Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 204797 4 204797 Order That the Director of SPCD consider painting crosswalks and speed bumps in the parking lot by the Kennedy School, and discuss these and other traffic-calming measures with the Ward 5 Alderman. Work completed   Action details Not available 204912 4 204912 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk. Approved   Action details Not available 204914 4 204914 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Bertino as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 204915 4 204915 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Jill Lathan as Director of Parks and Recreation. Approved   Action details Not available 204917 4 204917 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Christopher Hosman as Executive Director of the Women's Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 207197 4 207197 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $1,202,389 from the Salary Contingency Account to various Fire Department Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY 2019 salary and benefit costs for the Firefighters Association Local 76 arbitration award. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207213 4 207213 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Fager as a member of the Conservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207214 4 207214 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of David Turin as a member of the Conservation Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207203 4 207203 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $8,315 grant with no new match required, from the MA Board of Library Commissioners to the Public Library for an urban gardening initiative. Approved   Action details Not available 207196 4 207196 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $2,421,924 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the Fire Department Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund FY 2016, FY 2017, and FY2018 salary and benefit costs for the Firefighters Association Local 76 arbitration award. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207201 4 207201 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $49,091 grant that requires a match, from the Department of Homeland Security to the Fire Department for portable radios. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207127 4 207127 Order That the Director of SPCD work with the Ward 3 Alderman and residents of Vinal Avenue to conduct a temporary "road narrowing" experiment using flex-posts to slow vehicle speeds. Work completed   Action details Not available 207128 4 207128 Order That the Director of SPCD identify for the Ward 3 Alderman the 5 highest-speed residential streets in Ward 3 where a road-narrowing approach could be tested during Spring, 2019. Work completed   Action details Not available 206849 4 206849 Order That the Director of SPCD or the Director of Traffic and Parking explain to this Board why there are no lane markings or striping on Broadway between Temple Street and Magoun Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 207060 4 207060 Resolution That the Administration delay the Somerville Avenue infrastructure-related detour until January, in order to support local businesses throughout the holiday season. Work completed   Action details Not available 207120 4 207120 Communication Requesting the appointment of Vikram Kanda to the position of Condominium Review Board member. Approved   Action details Not available 207121 4 207121 Communication Requesting the appointment Elizabeth Janiak to the position of Condominium Review Board member. Approved   Action details Not available 207067 4 207067 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the possibility of installing containers of small flags at key pedestrian crossings to aid in pedestrian safety. Work completed   Action details Not available 207043 4 207043 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Board, the community’s desire to have snow plowing occur up to the curb on city streets. Work completed   Action details Not available 207200 4 207200 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $224,099 grant with no new match required, from the State 911 Office to the Police Department to fund E911 personnel costs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207212 4 207212 Communication Requesting the appointment of Patrice Faulkner to the Fair Housing Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207202 5 207202 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a grant of up to $8,734, with no new match required, from National Grid to the Housing Residential Energy Efficiency programs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207204 5 207204 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $1,332 grant with no new match required, from the Urban Directors Sustainability Network to the Housing Division Residential Energy Efficiency programs for a Peer Learning Exchange Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207199 5 207199 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $3,692.26 using available funds in the Planning Division Ordinary Maintenance Account for prior year neighborhood planning invoice. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207251 5 207251 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Jobs Creation Trust Fund Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 207195 5 207195 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to create the Open Space Acquisition and Improvements Stabilization Fund for the purpose of acquiring and/or developing open space. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206878 5 206878 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Mary Battinelli as Constable. Approved   Action details Not available 207092 5 207092 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $72,095 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to the DPW School Custodians Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to fund the FY2018 portion of the agreement with the SEIU Local 3 School Custodians Union. Approved   Action details Not available 207086 5 207086 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $5,155,479.11 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account, to fund the settlement of Prospect Iron & Steel v. Somerville Redevelopment Authority. Approved   Action details Not available 207121 5 207121 Communication Requesting the appointment Elizabeth Janiak to the position of Condominium Review Board member. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207123 5 207123 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting that the Finance Committee convene in Executive Session to discuss litigation strategy re: #206968 (an appropriation of $450,000 to the Legal Services Account for outside counsel), and to provide an update on collective bargaining. Work completed   Action details Not available 207120 5 207120 Communication Requesting the appointment of Vikram Kanda to the position of Condominium Review Board member. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207091 5 207091 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $162,439 from the Salary Contingency Account to various DPW School Custodian Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY2019 portion of the Agreement with the SEIU Local 3 School Custodians Union. Approved   Action details Not available 207203 5 207203 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $8,315 grant with no new match required, from the MA Board of Library Commissioners to the Public Library for an urban gardening initiative. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204917 5 204917 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Christopher Hosman as Executive Director of the Women's Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204915 5 204915 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Jill Lathan as Director of Parks and Recreation. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204912 5 204912 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 203441 5 203441 License New Extended Operating Hours License, La Posada Restaurant, 505 Medford St, opening 7 days/week to 3AM for in-store, take-out, and delivery service. Placed on file   Action details Not available