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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/10/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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207307 1207307LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, GLX Constructors.Approved  Action details Not available
207266 1207266Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207267 1207267MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, November 20, 2018, and the Special Meeting, November 29, 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207270 1207270Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 30 feet of conduit in Murdock St from Pole 246/3 to a point of pickup at 18-22 Murdock St.Approved  Action details Not available
207309 1207309LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St, 15 cars outside, 9 inside.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207310 1207310LicenseNew 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.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207311 1207311LicenseAmending Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect St, to increase operating hours Monday through Friday to 8PM, and Saturday to 6PM.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207312 1207312LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207308 1207308LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, The Dow Company, for the High School construction project only.Approved  Action details Not available
207313 1207313LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
207314 1207314LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
207315 1207315LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
207316 1207316LicenseRenewing Garage License, Junior Auto Body, 486R Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
207317 1207317LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Oat Shop, 20 College Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207318 1207318LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Pepe Bocca, 414 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207319 1207319LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, 699 Assembly Row.Approved  Action details Not available
207320 1207320LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St.Approved  Action details Not available
207321 1207321LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, The Independent, 75 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
207322 1207322LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Brass Union, 66 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
207323 1207323LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Thai Massage, 55 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
207324 1207324Public CommunicationSenator Jehlen submitting comments re: #207056, on expunging marijuana criminal records.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207326 2207326ResolutionThat the Administration advise the Ward 6 Alderman of the notifications provided to city and private contractors about anti-idling regulations, and revise such policies to better ensure compliance.Approved  Action details Not available
207327 2207327OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing bricks on Elm Street in front of McKinnon's Market and at any other area in need of repair.Approved  Action details Not available
207328 2207328OrderThat the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the Administration, advise this Board of the protocol for notifying the public and families when there is an incident in a public building.Approved  Action details Not available
207329 2207329OrderThat the Chief of Police, in conjunction with the Administration, advise this Board on school-related safety policies and procedures listed within.Approved  Action details Not available
207323 2207323LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Thai Massage, 55 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207322 2207322LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Brass Union, 66 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207321 2207321LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, The Independent, 75 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207320 2207320LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, The Burren, 247 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207319 2207319LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill, 699 Assembly Row.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207318 2207318LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Pepe Bocca, 414 Highland Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207340 2207340CommunicationRequesting the confirmation of Kimberly Wells to the position of Assistant Clerk of Committees.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207345 2207345Officer's CommunicationDirector of Intergovernmental Affairs responding to #207062 with updates on Home Rule Petitions from the 190th General Court.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207330 2207330OrderThat the Director of SPCD and/or the Director of Traffic and Parking review all street direction signage in the Ball Square area, and add additional signage to make the direction of streets super clear.Approved  Action details Not available
207331 2207331OrderThat the Director of SPCD report to this Board in writing no later than February 4 about traffic calming measures to be deployed in the Ball Square area to slow down cut-through traffic before the Ball Square Broadway Bridge closes, currently scheduled for about March 1.Approved  Action details Not available
207325 2207325CommunicationIn her capacity as President, conveying this Board's Standing and Special Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2019.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207348 2207348OrderThat the Director of SPCD or the Director of Inspectional Services notify CVS to repair or replace the missing fence section at the rear entrance near Fiske Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
207349 2207349Home Rule PetitionThat the enclosed Home Rule Petition pertaining to Institutional Master Plan requirements be forwarded to the MA Legislature for approval.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207347 2207347OrderThat the Director of Planning advertise, on January 11, 2019, the citizens’ petition submitted as #206481, for a public hearing on Jan 29, 2019, before the Committee on Land Use and the Planning Board.Approved  Action details Not available
207317 2207317LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Oat Shop, 20 College Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207316 2207316LicenseRenewing Garage License, Junior Auto Body, 486R Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207315 2207315LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Gene Automotive, 56 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207314 2207314LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pat's Enterprises, 182 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207313 2207313LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207308 2207308LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, The Dow Company, for the High School construction project only.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207312 2207312LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207270 2207270Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 30 feet of conduit in Murdock St from Pole 246/3 to a point of pickup at 18-22 Murdock St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207284 2207284OrderThat the Rules of this Board be amended to change the name “Board of Aldermen” to “City Council”, and all variants throughout, effective January 31, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207268 2207268CitationCommending the Somerville Garden Club on the happy occasion of its 25th anniversary.Approved  Action details Not available
207269 2207269CitationCommending Yvette Wilks for her outstanding work with Somerville youths, helping them develop their talents as artists and leaders.Approved  Action details Not available
207277 2207277OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works remove graffiti from the back of the Argenziano School and consider ways to reduce future graffiti, such as bushes or a mural.Approved  Action details Not available
207278 2207278OrderThat the Director of SPCD meet with the Committee on Housing and Community Development and Gilman Square residents to discuss possible changes to the Neighborhood Plan.Approved  Action details Not available
207279 2207279OrderThat the Chief of Police enforce the speed limit on Sycamore Street, between Highland Avenue and Medford Street, and inform the Ward 3 Alderman on the outcome.Approved  Action details Not available
207280 2207280OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install a flexible "Yield to Pedestrians" sign in the crosswalk across Central Street at Willoughby Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207281 2207281OrderThat the Director of SPCD work with the Ward 3 Alderman to address long-standing congestion at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Hamlet Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207282 2207282OrderThat the Chief of Police inform the Ward 3 Alderman whether detail officers may issue citations to drivers using a cell phone while driving.Approved  Action details Not available
207283 2207283OrderThat the City Assessor explain to the Ward 3 Alderman why the residential exemption may not be claimed by new homeowners until January 1 of the following year.Approved  Action details Not available
207307 2207307LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, GLX Constructors.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207146 2207146Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Dane St from Pole 204/6 to a point of pickup at 34 Dane St.Approved  Action details Not available
207302 2207302CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Jessica Turner to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207271 2207271OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Board on all noise ordinance violations issued within the past 5 years.Approved  Action details Not available
207272 2207272ResolutionThat the Administration provide this Board with the taxicab rate structure.Approved  Action details Not available
207273 2207273OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services request an environmental impact statement from any contractor applying for a permit to do a project of any kind.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207303 2207303CommunicationRequesting the appointment of Adam Wylie to the Historic Preservation Commission as an alternate member.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207274 2207274OrderThat Director of SPCD provide an estimate of projected short-term rental revenue under the new state law.Approved  Action details Not available
207275 2207275OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services discuss key points from the Youth Risk Survey with the Public Health and Public Safety Committee.Approved  Action details Not available
207276 2207276ResolutionThat the Administration provide any analysis, considerations, or existing practices for reducing ordinance violation fines for lower-income households.Approved  Action details Not available
207305 3207305CommunicationAsst. City Solicitor responding to #206789 re: state and local regulations on public notices.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207333 3207333Mayor'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.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207334 3207334Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of MGL c64G s3D(a), imposing a community impact fee of 3% on a bed and breakfast, hotel, lodging house, short-term rental, or motel.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207335 3207335Mayor's RequestRequesting the acceptance of MGL c64G s3D(b), imposing the community impact fee allowed under MGL c64G s3D(a) on each transfer of occupancy of a short-term rental unit in a 2-family or 3-family dwelling that includes the operator's primary residence.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207336 3207336Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Amendment to the Powder House Land Disposition Agreement.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207146 3207146Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Dane St from Pole 204/6 to a point of pickup at 34 Dane St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207145 3207145CitationCommending Legislative Clerk Peter Forcellese for his outstanding service to this Board and its Committees in 2018.Approved  Action details Not available
207301 3207301CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Paula Machado to the Board of Health.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207299 3207299Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Andrew Haynes as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207300 3207300Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Darcy Haynes as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207304 3207304OrdinanceAsst. City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance in further response to #205071, to change "Board of Aldermen" to "City Council" in the municipal ordinances.Laid on the table  Action details Not available
207343 3207343Officer's CommunicationDirector of SPCD conveying the draft Memorandum of Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority for 90 Washington Street.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207344 3207344Officer's CommunicationDirector of SPCD conveying the draft Demonstration Project Plan for 90 Washington Street.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207337 3207337Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,600,000 for the renovation and construction of the West Branch Library.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207342 3207342Officer's CommunicationDirector of Capital Projects conveying the Departmental Relocation Strategy and Implementation Plan.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207339 4207339Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $49,597 grant with no new match required, from the State E911 Office to the Police Department for 911 training and emergency medical dispatch services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207338 4207338Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $425,670 in a bond and expend the same amount for a Sewer Cleaner Vehicle (Vactor) and accessories.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207278 4207278OrderThat the Director of SPCD meet with the Committee on Housing and Community Development and Gilman Square residents to discuss possible changes to the Neighborhood Plan.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
207306 4207306CommunicationPlanning Board conveying its recommendations re: #206747, requesting adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207296 4207296Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $73,658 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Fire Department for fire staffing costs.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207297 4207297Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $20,460 grant with no new match required, from the MA Emergency Management Agency to the Fire Department for the establishment of a bicycle team.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207341 4207341Officer's CommunicationSpecial Counsel submitting Notice of D2 Block Eminent Domain Settlements.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207293 4207293Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $220 using available funds in the Personnel Department Professional & Technical Services Account for investigative services.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207298 4207298Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mt Auburn Hospital to the Health and Human Services Department for the 99 Faces Project, a mental health awareness exhibit.Approved  Action details Not available
207346 4207346Officer's CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation and Director of High School Athletics responding to #207093, requesting the appropriation of $33,102 for High School gym/weight equipment.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207298 5207298Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mt Auburn Hospital to the Health and Human Services Department for the 99 Faces Project, a mental health awareness exhibit.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207295 5207295Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $117,108 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for programming, transportation, salary, equipment and other needs of the elders.Approved  Action details Not available
207294 5207294Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $200,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Housing and Community Development to SPCD for the Gilman Square Housing Choice Grant .Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207301 5207301CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Paula Machado to the Board of Health.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
207285 5207285Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $542,675 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land and Budgeted Reserve Accounts to the City for the ArtFarm project.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207288 5207288Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $100,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Somerville Museum for collection preservation.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207286 5207286Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources and Budgeted Reserve Accounts to the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development to restore of the Grace Baptist Church.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207290 5207290Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $28,000 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Elizabeth Peabody House Association for a building condition assessment.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207292 5207292Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $3,888 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve Account to the Friends of the Community Growing Center for the replacement of an electrical cabinet.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207291 5207291Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $6,055 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Public Library for restoration of its WPA wood bas-relief.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207289 5207289Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $65,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space/Recreational Land Reserve Account to the City for the rehabilitation of the Kennedy School front schoolyard.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207287 5207287Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $113,120 from the CPA Fund Historic Resources Reserve Account to the Mission Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ for the rehabilitation of their roof.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207332 5207332Officer's CommunicationSubmitting proposed amendments the Zoning Ordinance to establish new open space requirements in the Assembly Sq Mixed Use District, Transit Oriented Districts, and Planned Unit Developments.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207295 6207295Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $117,108 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Elder Affairs to the Council on Aging for programming, transportation, salary, equipment and other needs of the elders.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207276 6207276ResolutionThat the Administration provide any analysis, considerations, or existing practices for reducing ordinance violation fines for lower-income households.Kept in committee  Action details Not available