Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/12/2019 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 (212) 212 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 212. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 12  Page 1 of 2, items 1 to 200 of 212. 208874 1 208874 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 208829 1 208829 Communication Conveying the Open Space Creation Task Force Strategy Memo. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208815 1 208815 Ordinance Proposing a revised amendment to the Municipal Ordinances to provide public oversight over the procurement and usage of surveillance technology, including a summary of the major revisions. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208851 1 208851 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on September 4, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208853 1 208853 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on September 4, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208848 1 208848 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 10, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208852 1 208852 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on September 11, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208847 1 208847 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on September 12, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208796 1 208796 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208797 1 208797 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 11, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 208864 1 208864 Public Event Public Event License, City 9/11 Vigil, Community Path from Cedar St to Davis Sq Slip Lane Park, Sep 11, 5:30-7:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 208865 1 208865 Public Event Public Event License, Murdock St Block Party, Sep 14, 11:45AM-4:15PM (raindate Sep 15). Approved   Action details Not available 208866 1 208866 Public Event Public Event License, Greene St Block Party, Sep 14, 1-10PM (raindate Sep 15). Approved   Action details Not available 208867 1 208867 Public Event Public Event License, Oxford St Block Party, Sep 21, 1-11:30PM (raindate Sep 22). Approved   Action details Not available 208868 1 208868 Public Event Public Event License, Windsor Rd Block Party, Sep 21, 1:30-5:30PM (raindate Sep 22). Approved   Action details Not available 208869 1 208869 Public Event Public Event License, Virginia St Block Party, Sep 22, 3-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 208870 1 208870 Public Event Public Event License, Groundwork Somerville Harvest Gala, South St Farm, Sep 27, 3-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 208871 1 208871 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 208872 1 208872 Public Event Public Event License, Lake St Neighborway Block Party, Hawkins St and Lake St from Hawkins St to Oliver Sq , Sep 28, 9AM-1:30PM (raindate Sep 29). Approved   Action details Not available 208873 1 208873 Public Event Public Event License, Autumn St Block Party, from Bonair St to Louisburg Pl, Sep 29, 11:30AM-5PM (raindate Oct 6). Approved   Action details Not available 208875 1 208875 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta, 98 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 208876 1 208876 License New Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Hwy, for 24/7 operation for take-out service only. Approved   Action details Not available 208798 1 208798 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on a new pole replacing an existing pole at Trum Playground, 546 Broadway. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208799 1 208799 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 78 feet of conduit in Cutter St from Pole 90/4 to a point of pickup at 31 Cutter St. Approved   Action details Not available 208800 1 208800 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 76 feet of conduit in Farragut Ave from Pole 220/1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 1244-1248 Broadway. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208801 1 208801 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 65 feet of conduit in Washington St from Manhole #15060 to a point of pickup at 130 Washington St. Approved   Action details Not available 208803 1 208803 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 34 feet of conduit in Murdock St from Pole 246/2 to a point of pickup at 17-25 Murdock St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208804 1 208804 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 29 feet of conduit in Gilman St from Pole 142/12 to a point of pickup at 108 Gilman St. Approved   Action details Not available 208877 1 208877 Officer's Communication Hampshire LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 22 Murdock St to UR. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208878 1 208878 Officer's Communication Dean Matarazzo proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 13 Garfield Ave to UR. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208879 1 208879 Officer's Communication Joy St LTD Partnership proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 86 Joy St to MR4. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208880 1 208880 Officer's Communication Sciucco Family Trust proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 379 Alewife Brook Pkwy to MR4 or MR5. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208881 1 208881 Public Communication Black Economic Council of MA supporting a Resolution calling for a Disparity Study. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208802 1 208802 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 40 feet of conduit in Linwood St from Manhole #22012 to a point of pickup at 32 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 208882 1 208882 Public Communication Welcome Project supporting a Resolution calling for a Disparity Study. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208883 1 208883 Public Communication 2 residents submitting comments re: the deployment of 5G small wireless facilities. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208884 1 208884 Public Communication 117 residents submitting comments re: the role of the Somerville Police in Boston's Straight Pride Parade on Aug 31. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208899 1 208899 Officer's Communication Jack Saade proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 453 Somerville Ave to UR. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208900 1 208900 Public Communication Renee Scott submitting comments re: Agenda #10 (#21627), affirming a federal Green New Deal. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208898 1 208898 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Manet Contracting. Approved   Action details Not available 208898 2 208898 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Manet Contracting. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208850 2 208850 Order That the City Solicitor review the language in the Community Benefits Agreement between the Union Square Neighborhood Council and US2 and advise this Council of any amendments to be enacted. Approved   Action details Not available 208901 2 208901 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police update this Council on what is being done in the wake of the two deaths in two different hit and run incidents on Mystic Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 208902 2 208902 Order That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management inspect three sink holes on Franklin Avenue and take appropriate action. Approved   Action details Not available 208903 2 208903 Order That the Chief of Police provide details at the intersections of McGrath Highway with Pearl Street and with Broadway when children are traveling to school. Approved   Action details Not available 208904 2 208904 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services inspect Gilman and Aldrich Streets regularly for trash and other violations that increase rodent activities and report back to the Ward One Councilor on any fines issued. Approved   Action details Not available 208905 2 208905 Order That the Chief of Police direct vehicle and bike patrols around Chuckie Harris Park between 8-10AM and 4-6PM to discourage public drinking and drug use. Approved   Action details Not available 208906 2 208906 Resolution That the Licensing Commission investigate the serving of alcohol to inebriated customers from liquor stores along East Broadway and propose solutions to address over-serving and littering. Approved   Action details Not available 208907 2 208907 Order That the City Arborist replace the dead tree across from 52 Pearl Street. (3rd request). Approved   Action details Not available 208908 2 208908 Order That the Director of Parking move the STOP sign at Pearl and Myrtle Streets to a more visible location and install a blinking STOP sign there. Approved   Action details Not available 208909 2 208909 Order That the City Solicitor advise this Council on the process to request the lowering of speed limits on state roadways within the city. Approved   Action details Not available 208910 2 208910 Resolution That the Administration report to this Council on implementation of the Vulnerable Road Users Ordinance including, without limitation, application to FW Russell Disposal. Approved   Action details Not available 208849 2 208849 Resolution That representatives of the Union Square Neighborhood Council and US2 appear before this Council's Finance Committee to present a checklist of items contained in the Community Benefits Agreement, along with their associated time-lines for completion. Approved   Action details Not available 208802 2 208802 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 40 feet of conduit in Linwood St from Manhole #22012 to a point of pickup at 32 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208886 2 208886 Order That the Chief of Police report to this Council on the state of gang activity in the City. Approved   Action details Not available 208889 2 208889 Order That the Director of Parking install 4-hour maximum parking signs on Fellsway West. Approved   Action details Not available 208890 2 208890 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clean inside the metal barrel holders in and around Foss Park in addition to emptying them. Approved   Action details Not available 208891 2 208891 Order That the Director of SPCD deploy traffic calming measures on Jacques Street. Approved   Action details Not available 208887 2 208887 Order That the Director of SPCD investigate the discriminatory practices of Bungelow Housing regarding their refusal to lease to Section 8 tenants. Approved   Action details Not available 208888 2 208888 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on the effectiveness of the Winter Hill in Motion plan and its impact on congestion. Approved   Action details Not available 208885 2 208885 Communication In her capacity as President, appointing City Councilors Stephanie Hirsch, Wilfred Mbah, and Katjana Ballantyne to serve on the Special Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations, with Councilor Hirsch serving as Chair. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208892 2 208892 Resolution Supporting House H.2848, an Act to Ensure Gas Safety and Consumer Fairness. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 208893 2 208893 Resolution Supporting House H.2849 and Senate S.1940, an Act for Utility Transition to Using Renewable Energy (Future). Laid on the table   Action details Not available 208804 2 208804 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 29 feet of conduit in Gilman St from Pole 142/12 to a point of pickup at 108 Gilman St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208801 2 208801 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 65 feet of conduit in Washington St from Manhole #15060 to a point of pickup at 130 Washington St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208799 2 208799 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 78 feet of conduit in Cutter St from Pole 90/4 to a point of pickup at 31 Cutter St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208876 2 208876 License New Extended Operating Hours License, McDonalds, 14 McGrath Hwy, for 24/7 operation for take-out service only. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208875 2 208875 License Renewing Lodging House License, Delta Tau Delta, 98 Professors Row. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208873 2 208873 Public Event Public Event License, Autumn St Block Party, from Bonair St to Louisburg Pl, Sep 29, 11:30AM-5PM (raindate Oct 6). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208872 2 208872 Public Event Public Event License, Lake St Neighborway Block Party, Hawkins St and Lake St from Hawkins St to Oliver Sq , Sep 28, 9AM-1:30PM (raindate Sep 29). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208870 2 208870 Public Event Public Event License, Groundwork Somerville Harvest Gala, South St Farm, Sep 27, 3-9PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208869 2 208869 Public Event Public Event License, Virginia St Block Party, Sep 22, 3-8PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208868 2 208868 Public Event Public Event License, Windsor Rd Block Party, Sep 21, 1:30-5:30PM (raindate Sep 22). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208867 2 208867 Public Event Public Event License, Oxford St Block Party, Sep 21, 1-11:30PM (raindate Sep 22). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208866 2 208866 Public Event Public Event License, Greene St Block Party, Sep 14, 1-10PM (raindate Sep 15). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208865 2 208865 Public Event Public Event License, Murdock St Block Party, Sep 14, 11:45AM-4:15PM (raindate Sep 15). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208864 2 208864 Public Event Public Event License, City 9/11 Vigil, Community Path from Cedar St to Davis Sq Slip Lane Park, Sep 11, 5:30-7:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208844 2 208844 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on actions, communications and collaboration with State agencies to improve pedestrian safety in the Mystic Avenue area by I-93, following the death of two pedestrians hit by motor vehicles there. Approved   Action details Not available 208845 2 208845 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Council on the safety of pedestrians at the intersection of Broadway and Norwood Avenue, following serious injury to a pedestrian there, and whether a crosswalk is needed. Approved   Action details Not available 208846 2 208846 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Council with ridership data for the City’s “Bridge Hopper” shuttle to assess whether it has been worthwhile and whether there should be changes to its operation. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 208809 2 208809 Resolution That the Administration initiate a Disparity Study to formally evaluate whether Somerville has a basis for implementing race- and gender-conscious contracting policies, and to serve as a baseline for future equity-based policies. Approved   Action details Not available 208810 2 208810 Resolution That the Administration consider ways to encourage the Somerville YMCA to relocate in or near Union Square in order to fulfill the goal of a new community center for people of all ages in Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 208842 2 208842 Resolution That the Administration provide this Council with a copy of any signed NEMLEC Mutual Aid Agreement currently in effect. Approved   Action details Not available 208843 2 208843 Order That the Chief of Police or other representative of the Administration report to this Council at its September 12 meeting on the investigation into many allegations of the use of unnecessary force and provocative behavior by Somerville Police against counter-protesters at the Straight Pride Parade in Boston on Aug 31, and further, provide when completed, a written report of the findings of the investigation. Approved   Action details Not available 208830 2 208830 Order That the Director of SPCD address the SomerVision 2040 process to answer questions relative to its design and execution. Approved   Action details Not available 208831 2 208831 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Council regarding the ongoing planning for Boynton Yards. Approved   Action details Not available 208832 2 208832 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Council regarding specific timelines of planning processes for Brickbottom and Union Square East. Approved   Action details Not available 208833 2 208833 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Parking provide this Council with a timeline for implementing resident parking restrictions for certain new developments. Approved   Action details Not available 208834 2 208834 Order That the Chief of Police post a traffic detail at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Prospect Street for the duration of the traffic detours in Union Square that reroute Washington Street traffic through that intersection. Approved   Action details Not available 208835 2 208835 Order That the Director of SPCD return the intersection at Webster Avenue and Washington Street to an exclusive pedestrian crossing interval to increase safety for schoolchildren and other pedestrians. Approved   Action details Not available 208836 2 208836 Order That the Director of Parking, the Director of SPCD and the Chief of Police increase traffic signage and enforcement at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Somerville Avenue to prevent northbound traffic on Webster Avenue from continuing north onto Bow Street or entering Somerville Avenue going in the wrong direction. Approved   Action details Not available 208837 2 208837 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately reassess the signaling at the intersection of Webster Avenue and Prospect Street due to the current unsafe and frustrating conditions there. Approved   Action details Not available 208838 2 208838 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works immediately re-evaluate for usability, the placement of benches on Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 208839 2 208839 Order That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (Mobility) address this Council regarding handicap accessibility protocols for bus boarding at stops along Beacon Street and other routes in the city and propose remedies for resident concerns. Approved   Action details Not available 208840 2 208840 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with an updated project schedule for the Beacon Street reconstruction project including the current timeline and project milestones being monitored. Approved   Action details Not available 208841 2 208841 Order That the Chief of Police appear before this Council to answer questions regarding the COBRA Unit deployment on Aug 31 for Boston's "Straight Pride Parade", including whether the duty was part of a NEMLEC Mutual Aid Agreement or a voluntary overtime detail opportunity as well as the source of funding for same. Approved   Action details Not available 208805 2 208805 Resolution Affirming the federal Green New Deal resolution by establishing goals, identifying actions necessary to meet these goals, and calling for the federal government to enact policies to advance a Green New Deal. Approved   Action details Not available 208806 2 208806 Order That the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to establish Broadway as a 25 mph roadway, and include any other municipal roadways within the city which currently exceed 25 mph. Approved   Action details Not available 208807 2 208807 Resolution That the Administration consider a plan that trades off paying a fine by donating to our schools, as described in an attached article. Approved   Action details Not available 208811 2 208811 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD consider less dust-producing surfaces for the Nunziato Dog Park, and present alternatives, in writing, to the Ward 3 City Councilor. Approved   Action details Not available 208812 2 208812 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works instruct all utilities to clearly mark potholes, even temporary ones, created in the course of work in order to prevent bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Approved   Action details Not available 208813 2 208813 Order That the Director of SPCD regularly update the Ward 3 City Councilor on efforts to reduce speeding and congestion on Hamlet Street, including opposite-side parking, street trees, a new Stop Line on the southern end of the street, and planters at the northeast corner by Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 208814 2 208814 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 3 City Councilor on placing a digital speed board on School Street, just south of Highland Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 208816 2 208816 Order That the Director of Parks and Recreation provide an update on maintenance activities for the Kennedy School Pool, as well as anticipated staffing and capital spending needs related to aquatics. Approved   Action details Not available 208817 2 208817 Order That the Director of SPCD provide any take-aways on the process of achieving permitting for a large commercial development in Union Square, including zoning, master planning, neighborhood council formation, SRA involvement, use of DIFs, and bonding for infrastructure investments. Approved   Action details Not available 208818 2 208818 Order That the Chief of Police provide a list of fatal or debilitating crashes for the past ten years by victim’s mobility method, including car, bicycle, and pedestrian and including both local and state-managed roads. Approved   Action details Not available 208819 2 208819 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss whether the opening of the casino has impacted car volume in East Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 208820 2 208820 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services discuss the reasoning for and methods of enforcing the ordinance requiring landlords to post their contact information. Approved   Action details Not available 208821 2 208821 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss ways to avoid children’s contacts with syringes in parks and public spaces. Approved   Action details Not available 208822 2 208822 Order That the Director of Public Works and the Director of Inspectional Services discuss how trash pickup and enforcement occurs during the high-volume move-in weeks. Approved   Action details Not available 208823 2 208823 Order That the Director of SPCD provide information about ensuring that pedestrians on the Community Path can travel safely given the sometimes high speeds and volume of bicycles or scooters. Approved   Action details Not available 208824 2 208824 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss ways of cleaning sidewalks in neighborhoods that have experienced sewage-contaminated flooding on sidewalks. Approved   Action details Not available 208825 2 208825 Order That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment explore the feasibility and utility of mattress recycling, such as Cambridge’s UTEC program, as well as any plans for reusing or recycling other large household items. Approved   Action details Not available 208826 2 208826 Order That the Director of SPCD provide an update on progress made on the 2017 Bicycle Friendly Community report card, including plans for actions steps on metrics where Somerville lags other communities. Approved   Action details Not available 208827 2 208827 Order That the Director of SPCD consider adding in the new zoning, a requirement that larger new buildings have indoor storage for trash, to reduce the addition of rats with new developments. Approved   Action details Not available 208828 2 208828 Resolution That the Administration discuss the feasibility of including information about tax deferral programs in mailings about initiatives like lead paint abatement. Approved   Action details Not available 208874 2 208874 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208808 2 208808 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on the Climate Preparedness Week Resolution (#208611) that was submitted in July. Approved   Action details Not available 208618 3 208618 Communication Reporting on the status of the Open Space Acquisition Task Force and requesting feedback on possible next steps. Work completed   Action details Not available 208598 3 208598 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 33 feet of conduit in Pearl St from Pole 273/3 to a point of pickup at 14 Pearl St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 208599 3 208599 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Governor Winthrop Rd from Pole 494/9 to a point of pickup at 70 Governor Winthrop Rd. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 208600 3 208600 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Laurel St from Pole 199/6 to a point of pickup at 36 Laurel St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 206893 3 206893 Public Communication Monica Achen submitting comments re: #204755, a request to transfer a City-owned parcel in the North Prospect Block to the Redevelopment Authority. Work completed   Action details Not available 206916 3 206916 Public Communication Andrew Greenspon submitting comments re: #204755, a request to transfer a City-owned parcel in the North Prospect Block to the Redevelopment Authority. Work completed   Action details Not available 207020 3 207020 Public Communication Alex Wheeler submitting comments re: #204755, transferring a City-owned parcel (82-D-1) in the North Prospect Block to the Redevelopment Authority. Work completed   Action details Not available 207021 3 207021 Public Communication Meagan Maguire submitting comments re: #204755, transferring a City-owned parcel (82-D-1) in the North Prospect Block to the Redevelopment Authority. Work completed   Action details Not available 208226 3 208226 Public Communication MBTA GLX Program Manager responding to #207736, #207737, and #207890, 3 resolutions calling for accessibility, design, and community path enhancements. Work completed   Action details Not available 208807 3 208807 Resolution That the Administration consider a plan that trades off paying a fine by donating to our schools, as described in an attached article. Approved   Action details Not available 208854 3 208854 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,745,543.06 in a bond to fund Union Square Revitalization Plan eminent domain settlements. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208855 3 208855 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $900,000 for participation in the MWRA Lead LIne Replacement Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208863 3 208863 Communication Police Chief requesting to brief this Council upon completion of the review of police actions at the Boston Straight Pride Parade. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208857 3 208857 Mayor's Request Requesting the supplemental appropriation of $30,719 to the Communications and Community Engagement Salary and Wages Temporary Account to hire a temporary US Census 2020 Complete Count Coordinator. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208862 3 208862 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to regulate Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Right of Way. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208881 3 208881 Public Communication Black Economic Council of MA supporting a Resolution calling for a Disparity Study. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208887 3 208887 Order That the Director of SPCD investigate the discriminatory practices of Bungelow Housing regarding their refusal to lease to Section 8 tenants. Approved   Action details Not available 208882 3 208882 Public Communication Welcome Project supporting a Resolution calling for a Disparity Study. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208849 3 208849 Resolution That representatives of the Union Square Neighborhood Council and US2 appear before this Council's Finance Committee to present a checklist of items contained in the Community Benefits Agreement, along with their associated time-lines for completion. Approved   Action details Not available 208884 3 208884 Public Communication 117 residents submitting comments re: the role of the Somerville Police in Boston's Straight Pride Parade on Aug 31. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208850 3 208850 Order That the City Solicitor review the language in the Community Benefits Agreement between the Union Square Neighborhood Council and US2 and advise this Council of any amendments to be enacted. Approved   Action details Not available 208843 4 208843 Order That the Chief of Police or other representative of the Administration report to this Council at its September 12 meeting on the investigation into many allegations of the use of unnecessary force and provocative behavior by Somerville Police against counter-protesters at the Straight Pride Parade in Boston on Aug 31, and further, provide when completed, a written report of the findings of the investigation. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208842 4 208842 Resolution That the Administration provide this Council with a copy of any signed NEMLEC Mutual Aid Agreement currently in effect. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208810 4 208810 Resolution That the Administration consider ways to encourage the Somerville YMCA to relocate in or near Union Square in order to fulfill the goal of a new community center for people of all ages in Union Square. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208841 4 208841 Order That the Chief of Police appear before this Council to answer questions regarding the COBRA Unit deployment on Aug 31 for Boston's "Straight Pride Parade", including whether the duty was part of a NEMLEC Mutual Aid Agreement or a voluntary overtime detail opportunity as well as the source of funding for same. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208233 4 208233 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking require Eversource to re-paint the bike markings once they finish their work which may have required them to dig up city roads. Work completed   Action details Not available 208263 4 208263 Resolution That the Administration provide this Council with a list of the all the shops, both union and non-union, being used by Suffolk Construction on the construction of the new high school. Work completed   Action details Not available 208264 4 208264 Resolution That the Administration inform this Council of any efforts by Suffolk Construction to hire Somerville residents, both union and non-union, for the high school project. Work completed   Action details Not available 207889 4 207889 Order That the Director of SPCD help create a new high-quality open public space in Union Square by actively supporting the community-led “Alternative Design” for the D-2 Parcel, and urgently work to identify opportunities to help offset the added cost of locating the proposed parking garage underground. Work completed   Action details Not available 207906 4 207906 Public Communication Friends of the Community Path submitting comments re: #x, a Resolution to address 3 primary safety issues on the Community Path Extension between Washington St and Lechmere Station. Work completed   Action details Not available 206940 4 206940 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with data on the longevity of minority-owned businesses in the city and ways in which the city is working to preserve them. Work completed   Action details Not available 206226 4 206226 Resolution That the Administration staff a contracted or salaried person with experience in systems architecture and coding, to integrate and link existing and new systems so they can support wrap-around services. Work completed   Action details Not available 203876 4 203876 Order That the City Solicitor provide this Board with a written opinion on #203709 re: using area standard contractors, by the July 10, 2017 meeting of the Committee on Housing and Community Development. Work completed   Action details Not available 208600 4 208600 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Laurel St from Pole 199/6 to a point of pickup at 36 Laurel St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208667 4 208667 Resolution That a representative from Eversource appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works to discuss problems with Eversource’s work being performed in a timely manner. Work completed   Action details Not available 208895 4 208895 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $105,555.55 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for maritime equipment. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208896 4 208896 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for expenditures and backfill/overtime for the Special Response Team. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208599 4 208599 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Governor Winthrop Rd from Pole 494/9 to a point of pickup at 70 Governor Winthrop Rd. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208598 4 208598 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 33 feet of conduit in Pearl St from Pole 273/3 to a point of pickup at 14 Pearl St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208484 4 208484 Order That the Director of SPCD disclose where the public may find information about current applications for adult-use recreational marijuana store licenses. Work completed   Action details Not available 208489 4 208489 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services issue fines as appropriate the owner of 33-35 Barton Street for vegetation growing into the public way along Hamilton Road. Work completed   Action details Not available 208615 4 208615 Resolution That the Administration consider expanding the Marijuana Advisory Committee to include communities that have been disproportionately harmed by marijuana prohibition, advocates working in this area, and members of the public with related expertise, and consider other steps to increase transparency in the selection process. Work completed   Action details Not available 208860 4 208860 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $43,600 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council to support the LCC re-grant program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208861 4 208861 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $11,500 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for supporting operational costs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208858 4 208858 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $58,056.94 using available funds in various DPW General Fund Accounts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208794 4 208794 Order That the City Clerk invite an Eversource Electric representative to appear before the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works at its meeting on September 4 at 6PM. Work completed   Action details Not available 208859 4 208859 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $191,075 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division to the Office of Sustainability & Environment for energy efficiency projects in school and administrative buildings. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208897 4 208897 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $50,459.46 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for expenditures for the purchase of a Prime Mover. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208894 4 208894 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $298,280 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department, for Crisis Intervention Team training. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208704 5 208704 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Amended Grant of Tieback Easement as part of the GLX project. Approved   Action details Not available 208634 5 208634 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Sullivan as a Reserve Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 208629 5 208629 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $550,000 in a bond for a custom Fire Pumper. Approved   Action details Not available 204231 5 204231 Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #203876, requesting an opinion on #203709, which recommended the use of Area Standard Contractors. Work completed   Action details Not available 203709 5 203709 Resolution That the US2 Master Developers use Area Standard Contractors for the construction of development parcels in Union Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 206061 5 206061 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the water feature at the Walnut Street playground so it doesn't spray onto the slide, and replace the deteriorating rubber mat beneath the play structure. Work completed   Action details Not available 206063 5 206063 Order That the appropriate city department assist Teen Empowerment with their previously requested removal of old furniture and repairs to the roof. Work completed   Action details Not available 207192 5 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. Work completed   Action details Not available 207714 5 207714 Order That the Director of SPCD apprise this Council on the redesign of the various GLX stations with respect to the removal of elevators and the accommodations that had been made to provide reasonable access for all users. Work completed   Action details Not available 207735 5 207735 Resolution Calling for improved accessibility at the forthcoming Union Square Green Line Station. Work completed   Action details Not available 207736 5 207736 Resolution Calling for accessibility and safety improvements at the 7 forthcoming Green Line Stations. Work completed   Action details Not available 207369 5 207369 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on possible incentives the City could offer to so-called "High Road" businesses. Work completed   Action details Not available 208355 5 208355 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 133 feet of conduit in Chestnut St from Manhole #27931 to a point of pickup at 28 Fitchburg St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 208356 5 208356 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit in Beacon St from Utility Pole 24/13 to a point of pickup at 104 Beacon St. Approved with conditions   Action details Not available 208863 5 208863 Communication Police Chief requesting to brief this Council upon completion of the review of police actions at the Boston Straight Pride Parade. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208805 5 208805 Resolution Affirming the federal Green New Deal resolution by establishing goals, identifying actions necessary to meet these goals, and calling for the federal government to enact policies to advance a Green New Deal. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208809 5 208809 Resolution That the Administration initiate a Disparity Study to formally evaluate whether Somerville has a basis for implementing race- and gender-conscious contracting policies, and to serve as a baseline for future equity-based policies. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 208856 5 208856 Mayor's Request Requesting the repurposing of $200,000 in CPA funds awarded to the City's Capital Project Division for the rehabilitation of City Hall. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208356 6 208356 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit in Beacon St from Utility Pole 24/13 to a point of pickup at 104 Beacon St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208530 6 208530 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel R. Dell'Isola to the position of Reserve Police Officer. Approved   Action details Not available 208355 6 208355 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 133 feet of conduit in Chestnut St from Manhole #27931 to a point of pickup at 28 Fitchburg St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207671 6 207671 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond for Owner's Project Manager professional services to support the renovation of various buildings recommended in the Building Master Plan. Approved   Action details Not available 207160 6 207160 Resolution That the Administration prioritize the redevelopment of the Healey Schoolyard Tot Lot as soon as the 2019 school year. Work completed   Action details Not available 207341 6 207341 Officer's Communication Special Counsel submitting Notice of D2 Block Eminent Domain Settlements. Work completed   Action details Not available 206154 6 206154 Public Communication Union Square Neighborhood Council Board submitting comments re: US2's proposed development of the D2 parcel in Union Square. Work completed   Action details Not available 208629 6 208629 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $550,000 in a bond for a custom Fire Pumper. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208634 6 208634 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ryan Sullivan as a Reserve Police Officer. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204847 6 204847 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on what is being done to preserve minority owned businesses in the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 208704 6 208704 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an Amended Grant of Tieback Easement as part of the GLX project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208711 6 208711 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $7,945.50 using available funds in the Personnel Department Professional and Technical Services Account for pre-employment drug screening. Approved   Action details Not available 208711 7 208711 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $7,945.50 using available funds in the Personnel Department Professional and Technical Services Account for pre-employment drug screening. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 208787 7 208787 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for an extension of time for a Contract with Designlab for construction administration at the West Branch Library, until 12/31/2020. Approved   Action details Not available 208786 7 208786 Mayor's Request Requesting approval for an extension of time for a Contract with Design Technique for construction administration at the West Branch Library, until 12/31/2020. Approved   Action details Not available