Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/13/2020 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 (413) 413 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 123  Page 1 of 3, items 1 to 200 of 413. File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video Data pager Data pager 123  Page 1 of 3, items 1 to 200 of 413. 209684 1 209684 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 28, 2020. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 209688 1 209688 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on January 29, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209682 1 209682 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on January 30, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209677 1 209677 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on January 30, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209690 1 209690 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 3, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209683 1 209683 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 4, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209680 1 209680 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 5, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209676 1 209676 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 5, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209687 1 209687 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 10, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209679 1 209679 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2020. Approved as amended   Action details Not available 209689 1 209689 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 11, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209686 1 209686 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 12, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209635 1 209635 Communication Conveying a request from the Cambridge Health Alliance to appear before the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss the Healthy Somerville Initiatives and the conversion of the Somerville Hospital's emergency room to urgent care. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209730 1 209730 License New Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating. Approved   Action details Not available 209731 1 209731 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 209732 1 209732 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol Mexican Grill, 179 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209721 1 209721 Public Event Public Event License, HomeWork Energy Pop Up, various locations: Statue Park, Lincoln Park, or Nathan Tufts Park, Mar 1,2,4,6,7,8,9,11,13,14,15,16,18, 20,21,22,23,25,27,28,29,30, 9:30pm-6:15pm. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209722 1 209722 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Maple Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 6-7, 8am-2pm (raindate Mar 13-14). Approved   Action details Not available 209725 1 209725 Public Event Public Event License, MOM's 5K Run and Walk for Cancer, Davis Sq area and surrounding streets, May 10, 7am-3pm. Approved   Action details Not available 209728 1 209728 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, City Hall-East Somerville sidewalks, Jun 14, Noon-4:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 209729 1 209729 Public Event Public Event License, East Somerville Main Street Dancing in the Streets, Chuckie Harris Park, June 25, July 30, & Aug 27, 4pm-8:30pm (raindate June 26, July 31, & Aug 28). Approved   Action details Not available 209634 1 209634 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Franklin Street, from Pole 134/20 to a point of pickup at 84 Franklin Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209633 1 209633 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit at the intersection of Montrose Street and School Street, from Pole 235/1 to a point of pickup along the GLX right-of-way. Approved   Action details Not available 209632 1 209632 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Rossmore Street, from Pole 301/2 to a point of pickup at 11B Rossmore Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209631 1 209631 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 58 feet of conduit in Rossmore Street, from Pole 301/1 to a point of pickup at 11A Rossmore Sreet. Approved   Action details Not available 209733 1 209733 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp, Med #48. Approved   Action details Not available 209645 1 209645 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee Meeting of February 10, 2020. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209646 1 209646 Communication Conveying the results of the pilot rodent study, as summarized in the Rodent Study Report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209628 1 209628 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209629 1 209629 Remembrances Remembrances. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209630 1 209630 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting, January 6, 2020, and the Regular Meeting, January 9, 2020. Approved   Action details Not available 209734 1 209734 Officer's Communication 62 College Ave Trust LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 60-62 College Ave to UR. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209735 1 209735 Officer's Communication George and Maria Hatzis proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 248 Somerville Ave to MR5. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209736 1 209736 Public Communication 10 residents submitting comments re: the use of artificial turf at Conway Park and all parks. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209737 1 209737 Public Communication The Water Supply Citizens Advisory Committee of the MWRA submitting comments re: water conservation. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209726 1 209726 Public Event Public Event License, MSPCA Fast and Furriest Run-Walk-Wag, Assembly Row and area streets, May 17, 6AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 209724 1 209724 Public Event Public Event License, Unity Somerville Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, Powderhouse Park, Apr 12, 6:15-7:15AM. Approved   Action details Not available 209727 1 209727 Public Event Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and Mystic River area, May 31, 7:30AM-3PM. Approved   Action details Not available 209723 1 209723 Public Event Public Event License, Unity Somerville Palm Sunday Donkey Walk, College Ave sidewalk from Powderhouse Park to Davis Sq, Apr 5, 8:30-9:45AM. Approved   Action details Not available 209746 1 209746 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 8 Howe St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209747 1 209747 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 64 Temple St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209748 1 209748 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 107 Perkins St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209749 1 209749 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 418 Washington St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209750 1 209750 Small Wireless Facility Small Wireless Facility License, ExteNet Systems attaching small cell equipment on an existing pole at 154 Walnut St. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209752 1 209752 Public Communication 4 residents submitting comments re: the use of artificial turf at Conway Park and all parks. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209753 2 209753 Order That the Director of Communications and the Director of Finance discuss all telecom contracts, their renewal, and how they affect the city budget, PEG, and the Somerville Media Center. Approved   Action details Not available 209754 2 209754 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services, along with Shape Up Somerville, and the Somerville Food Security Coalition, recommend ways to improve food access. Approved   Action details Not available 209739 2 209739 Resolution That the Administration include in the upcoming Brown School Schoolyard renovation a requirement that any design proposals include relocation of the electrical equipment currently to be placed in the former location of the garden beds. Approved   Action details Not available 209681 2 209681 Resolution That the Administration develop with this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development a plan to achieve 30% deed restricted units as a percent of all housing. Approved   Action details Not available 209738 2 209738 Citation Commending the creators of the Full Circle "Gentrification in Somerville" Photography Exhibit. Approved   Action details Not available 209723 2 209723 Public Event Public Event License, Unity Somerville Palm Sunday Donkey Walk, College Ave sidewalk from Powderhouse Park to Davis Sq, Apr 5, 8:30-9:45AM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209727 2 209727 Public Event Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Foundation Just One Run, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and Mystic River area, May 31, 7:30AM-3PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209654 2 209654 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council options for extending inclusionary housing requirements (payments) to two-unit developments. Approved   Action details Not available 209724 2 209724 Public Event Public Event License, Unity Somerville Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, Powderhouse Park, Apr 12, 6:15-7:15AM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209715 2 209715 Communication Director of SPCD responding to #207746 re: FRIT covenant payments. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209716 2 209716 Communication Director of Transportation & Infrastructure responding to #208049 re: the punch list for the Beacon Streetscape project. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209726 2 209726 Public Event Public Event License, MSPCA Fast and Furriest Run-Walk-Wag, Assembly Row and area streets, May 17, 6AM-3PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209646 2 209646 Communication Conveying the results of the pilot rodent study, as summarized in the Rodent Study Report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209648 2 209648 Order That the Director of SPCD use the $220,000 in traffic mitigation funds paid by Maxwell’s Green in 2011 for a traffic-calming table on Lowell Street at the Albion Street crosswalk. (3rd request) Approved   Action details Not available 209649 2 209649 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Council with a prioritized list of the various neighborhood plans that the Administration has committed to or has proposed, with a timeline and work plan. Approved   Action details Not available 209650 2 209650 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss with the Ward 5 and Ward 6 Councilors the development of a Ball Square Neighborhood Plan, and put that Plan on the timeline and work plan of all of the neighborhood plans. Approved   Action details Not available 209651 2 209651 Order That the Director of SPCD enable owner-occupants who build 3rd units in Neighborhood Residential zones to select their own tenants, as long as they are income-qualified, instead of tenants from the City inclusionary housing list, and verify to this Council that this option is in place. Approved   Action details Not available 209652 2 209652 Order That the Director of SPCD review the income qualification and rent levels for affordable 3rd units in Neighborhood Residential zones, and recommend any necessary modifications for fairness and facilitating their production. Approved   Action details Not available 209653 2 209653 Order That the Director of SPCD propose revised inclusionary housing standards and requirements that include providing rental units for very low income families and individuals with incomes below 50% of the Annual Median Income. Approved   Action details Not available 209655 2 209655 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council how they plan to monitor and enforce green roof, tree planting and other green zoning requirements that require watering and maintenance, beyond issuing certificates of occupancy. Approved   Action details Not available 209656 2 209656 Order That the Directors of the Water and Sewer and Engineering Departments provide to the Ward 5 Councilor an assessment of steps that can be taken to mitigate flooding on the side streets near the Lowell Street bridge, particularly Alpine, Vernon, and Hudson Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 209657 2 209657 Order That this Council's Committee on Traffic and Parking provide feedback on SomerVision 2040's chapter on Mobility. Approved   Action details Not available 209658 2 209658 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Council on plans shared with the Ward 5 and Ward 4 Councilors in November for “expansions in the network of 20 MPH safety zones in December, January and February until all local streets are covered.” Approved   Action details Not available 209659 2 209659 Order That the Director of Parking report to this Council how the City addresses residents who do not pay automobile excise taxes because they maintain out-of-state license plates on their vehicles. Approved   Action details Not available 209660 2 209660 Resolution That the Administration discuss with this Council the 2014 decision to accept the "Mutual Aid" provisions of MGL c40 s4J, including the advantages and disadvantages of this agreement going forward. Approved   Action details Not available 209661 2 209661 Resolution Thanking the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry for their prompt assistance installing pedestrian safety lighting, and agreeing to install public furniture, on the traffic island in front of 75 Bow Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209662 2 209662 Resolution Commemorating the installation of the first Bicycle Traffic Signal, located at Bow Street and Somerville Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 209663 2 209663 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring pollution mitigation for new housing built along high transit roads and highways. Approved   Action details Not available 209664 2 209664 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services discuss using city policies to address pollution mitigation for new developments along high transit roads and highways. Approved   Action details Not available 209665 2 209665 Resolution That the Administration consider eliminating bus fares, particularly along Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209666 2 209666 Order That the Director of Somerville Cares About Prevention update this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on their priorities for the year. Approved   Action details Not available 209667 2 209667 Order That the Directors of Health and Human Services and Somerville Cares About Prevention appear before this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss their roles regarding recreational marijuana applications. Approved   Action details Not available 209668 2 209668 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 209669 2 209669 Order That the Director of Parking repair the bent sign at 15 Otis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209670 2 209670 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the sinking manhole on Franklin and Pearl Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 209671 2 209671 Order That the Director of Parking investigate the parking policy on Cross Street, by the Edgerly School, and consider changes to accommodate parking issues. Approved   Action details Not available 209672 2 209672 Order That the Director of Parking place a ONE WAY sign on Otis Street, by the Edgerly School parking lot, so people parking in the lot are aware they are on a one way street. Approved   Action details Not available 209673 2 209673 Resolution That the Traffic Commission place a blinking STOP sign on the corner of Tufts and Washington Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 209674 2 209674 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place signs on the entrance of the boxing club and batting cages at the Edgerly School reminding people to not park on public streets without a permit. Approved   Action details Not available 209733 2 209733 License Renewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp, Med #48. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209631 2 209631 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 58 feet of conduit in Rossmore Street, from Pole 301/1 to a point of pickup at 11A Rossmore Sreet. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209632 2 209632 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 7 feet of conduit in Rossmore Street, from Pole 301/2 to a point of pickup at 11B Rossmore Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209675 2 209675 Communication That John Heymann be re-appointed as this Council's representative on the Ethics Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209633 2 209633 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 56 feet of conduit at the intersection of Montrose Street and School Street, from Pole 235/1 to a point of pickup along the GLX right-of-way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209634 2 209634 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 35 feet of conduit in Franklin Street, from Pole 134/20 to a point of pickup at 84 Franklin Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209729 2 209729 Public Event Public Event License, East Somerville Main Street Dancing in the Streets, Chuckie Harris Park, June 25, July 30, & Aug 27, 4pm-8:30pm (raindate June 26, July 31, & Aug 28). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209728 2 209728 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Homeless Coalition Save Our Homes Walk, City Hall-East Somerville sidewalks, Jun 14, Noon-4:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209647 2 209647 Resolution Calling on the State to pass the Act Relative to Work and Family Mobility (S.2061 and H.3012), that would allow qualified residents to obtain a standard Driver's License regardless of their immigration status. Approved   Action details Not available 209642 2 209642 Order That the Director of Personnel appear before this Council to explain the failure to urge the Council to take expedited action on two Police Department promotions that would have diversified the superior officer ranks had the civil service list not expired before the Council was able to consider the promotions. Approved   Action details Not available 209691 2 209691 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inform the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works whether the newspaper boxes throughout the city are permitted. Approved   Action details Not available 209641 2 209641 Order That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report to the Ward 6 Councilor in writing of any plans to mitigate flooding and sewage backup in homes during heavy rains around Kingston Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209643 2 209643 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Council by February 25, 2020 the policy for communicating to the Police Department special conditions imposed for city wide projects, such as working hours. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209644 2 209644 Resolution That the Administration update this Council by February 25, 2020 of any negotiated relief related to the recently-announced GLX delayed timeline and resultant impact to the city’s residents and businesses. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209725 2 209725 Public Event Public Event License, MOM's 5K Run and Walk for Cancer, Davis Sq area and surrounding streets, May 10, 7am-3pm. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209722 2 209722 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Maple Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 6-7, 8am-2pm (raindate Mar 13-14). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209732 2 209732 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol Mexican Grill, 179 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209730 2 209730 License New Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209636 2 209636 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Parking repair the flashing pedestrian crossing lights on Elm Street at Beech Street, and the AHEAD sign on Elm Street at Banks Street, and update the Ward 6 Councilor in writing when the repairs are completed. Approved   Action details Not available 209637 2 209637 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor in writing on plans to improve safety at the Elm Street crossing at Beech Street, including a bump-out, an island, and additional flashing lights mid-crossing. Approved   Action details Not available 209638 2 209638 Order That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 6 Councilor in writing on plans to revise the signal timing in Davis Square and make other improvements such as additional light cycles to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety. Approved   Action details Not available 209639 2 209639 Resolution That the Administration work with the Committee on Legislative Matters to consider revisions to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 209640 2 209640 Resolution That the Administration work with the Committee on Legislative Matters to consider revisions to the Noise Ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 209678 2 209678 Resolution That the Planning Board extend its review of the SomerVision 2040 document to allow for input by the City Council prior to its adoption by the beginning of May. Approved   Action details Not available 209685 2 209685 Order That the City Solicitor advise the City Council in writing, before its next regularly scheduled meeting, what options the Council has to modify or repeal the Home Rule Petition to authorize the City to appoint Police Cadets. Approved   Action details Not available 209714 3 209714 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #206959, deeming Newport Construction and Northern Tree to be “not considered responsible bidders or offerors” for 5 years. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209718 3 209718 Communication Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #209544 re: using Founders Rink for indoor soccer. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209717 3 209717 Communication Director of Parks and Recreation responding to #209152 re: Lincoln Park athletic field data. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209349 3 209349 Public Communication 18 residents requesting that the MBTA bus stop that was at 95 Beacon St and has been moved to 97 Beacon St, be returned to 95 Beacon St. Work completed   Action details Not available 209527 3 209527 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209463 3 209463 Grant of Location Submitted by 86 Franklin Street LLC to install 36 feet of conduit in Franklin Street from utility pole 134/20 to a point of pickup at 84 Franklin Street. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209600 3 209600 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St. Work completed   Action details Not available 209710 3 209710 Mayor's Request Requesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 208877 3 208877 Officer's Communication Hampshire LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 22 Murdock St to UR. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208878 3 208878 Officer's Communication Dean Matarazzo proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 13 Garfield Ave to UR. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208879 3 208879 Officer's Communication Joy St LTD Partnership proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 86 Joy St to MR4. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208880 3 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. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208899 3 208899 Officer's Communication Jack Saade proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 453 Somerville Ave to UR. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208952 3 208952 Public Communication 15 residents submitting comments re: airplane noise. Work completed   Action details Not available 209139 3 209139 Public Communication Sasha Chanoff submitting comments re: re-turfing Dilboy Field. Work completed   Action details Not available 209098 3 209098 Officer's Communication Police Sgt. responding to #208906 re: overserving alcohol to inebriated customers along East Broadway. Work completed   Action details Not available 209256 3 209256 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave. Work completed   Action details Not available 209370 3 209370 Communication Relaying information about the SomerVision 2040 draft revision, comment, and endorsement process and timeline. Work completed   Action details Not available 198906 3 198906 Public Communication State Representative Denise Provost submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 203191 3 203191 Public Communication Rod Laurenz submitting comments re: the Community Bike Path. Work completed   Action details Not available 205150 3 205150 Public Communication Green and Open Somerville submitting comments re: a Somerville Green Standard in the proposed zoning overhaul. Work completed   Action details Not available 205330 3 205330 Public Communication Kevin Walford submitting comments re: #204953, the proposed zoning ordinance overhaul. Work completed   Action details Not available 206891 3 206891 Public Communication Tori Antonino submitting comments re: #206489, a Zoning Ordinance amendment for slope protection. Work completed   Action details Not available 206915 3 206915 Public Communication Representative Provost submitting comments re: #206481, a proposed zoning amendment for open space requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings. Work completed   Action details Not available 207245 3 207245 Officer's Communication Planning Director submitting public comments received re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul. Work completed   Action details Not available 207246 3 207246 Public Communication Public comments received re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul, since the conclusion of the Planning Board's comment period. Work completed   Action details Not available 207564 3 207564 Public Communication Sonia Lipson submitting comments re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul, with respect to accessory dwelling units. Work completed   Action details Not available 207699 3 207699 Public Communication Andrew Greenspon submitting comments re: #206481, a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to add a new Section 17.8 re: open space requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings. Work completed   Action details Not available 207866 3 207866 Public Communication Peter and Lai Ying Chan submitting comments re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul. Work completed   Action details Not available 207870 3 207870 Public Communication Bill Valletta submitting comments re: #206481 and #207460, proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments re: open space. Work completed   Action details Not available 209693 3 209693 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of two easements over DCR land in Assembly Square. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209675 3 209675 Communication That John Heymann be re-appointed as this Council's representative on the Ethics Commission. Work completed   Action details Not available 209719 3 209719 Officer's Communication Election Commissioner responding to #209608 re: procedures used to update voter roles with current addresses. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209720 3 209720 Officer's Communication Election Commissioner responding to #209609 re: removing voters from the voter roles for failure to complete the 2020 census. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209660 3 209660 Resolution That the Administration discuss with this Council the 2014 decision to accept the "Mutual Aid" provisions of MGL c40 s4J, including the advantages and disadvantages of this agreement going forward. Approved   Action details Not available 209653 3 209653 Order That the Director of SPCD propose revised inclusionary housing standards and requirements that include providing rental units for very low income families and individuals with incomes below 50% of the Annual Median Income. Approved   Action details Not available 209652 3 209652 Order That the Director of SPCD review the income qualification and rent levels for affordable 3rd units in Neighborhood Residential zones, and recommend any necessary modifications for fairness and facilitating their production. Approved   Action details Not available 209712 3 209712 Mayor's Request Chief Labor Counsel submitting an update to #209582, a proposed Home Rule Petition to authorize the appointment of Special Firefighters, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 1/28/20. Approved   Action details Not available 209742 3 209742 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $49,431 from the E-911 Salaries Account to the Department of Transportation Salaries Account, to establish new positions in the Department. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209744 3 209744 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $10,592 from the E-911 Salaries Account to the Constituent Services Salaries Account to establish the position of Quality Assurance and Improvement Manager. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209743 3 209743 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $30,000 from the E-911 Salaries Account to Department of Transportation Office Equipment and Professional and Technical Services Accounts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209741 3 209741 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $418,472 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Departmental Other Lump Sum Payments Accounts to fund prior-year salary and benefit provisions in the Agreement with SMEA Unit D. Approved   Action details Not available 209654 3 209654 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss with this Council options for extending inclusionary housing requirements (payments) to two-unit developments. Approved   Action details Not available 209745 3 209745 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish an Interim Urban Design Commission. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 209713 3 209713 Officer's Communication Chief Labor Counsel submitting a communication regarding a mechanism for revoking or nullifying a Home Rule Petition, pursuant to a request of the Legislative Matters Committee on 1/28/20. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209745 4 209745 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish an Interim Urban Design Commission. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209681 4 209681 Resolution That the Administration develop with this Council’s Committee on Housing and Community Development a plan to achieve 30% deed restricted units as a percent of all housing. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209741 4 209741 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $418,472 from the Salary and Wage Stabilization Fund to various Departmental Other Lump Sum Payments Accounts to fund prior-year salary and benefit provisions in the Agreement with SMEA Unit D. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209712 4 209712 Mayor's Request Chief Labor Counsel submitting an update to #209582, a proposed Home Rule Petition to authorize the appointment of Special Firefighters, as approved by the Legislative Matters Committee on 1/28/20. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209666 4 209666 Order That the Director of Somerville Cares About Prevention update this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety on their priorities for the year. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209692 4 209692 Ordinance Requesting approval of an amendment to Ordinance 2-309.5 to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Veterans Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209708 4 209708 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Arbaugh to the Urban Design Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 209709 4 209709 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Fennick to the Urban Design Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 209711 4 209711 Ordinance Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management submitting a draft Ordinance to establish a Memorialization Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209701 4 209701 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jahan Habib to the Planning Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209702 4 209702 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Ella Samson to the Planning Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209703 4 209703 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Sam Dinning to the Planning Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209704 4 209704 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rob Buchanan as an Alternate to the Planning Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209706 4 209706 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Garavaglia as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209705 4 209705 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Orsola Susan Fontano to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209707 4 209707 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Frank Valdez to the Urban Design Commission. Approved   Action details Not available 207650 4 207650 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer take the steps described within regarding lead service lines. Work completed   Action details Not available 207664 4 207664 Order That the Director of Purchasing report to this Council’s Committee on Finance on the City's ability to separate out bid items to detail labor and material costs. Work completed   Action details Not available 208135 4 208135 Zoning Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance map to assign 453 Somerville Avenue to the Business-A zoning district. Placed on file   Action details Not available 208049 4 208049 Order That the Finance Committee be made aware of the punch list associated with Contract #MADoT-90025 for construction services for the Beacon Streetscape project, as it is updated. Work completed   Action details Not available 208156 4 208156 Resolution That the Administration provide the Land Use Committee with a timeline for when changes could be made within Traffic and Parking and whether a retroactive implementation could be made as well. Work completed   Action details Not available 208262 4 208262 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services, with this Council’s Committee on Public Health and Public Safety and regional substance abuse service providers, prepare an Opioid Response Report similar to one published by Cambridge. Work completed   Action details Not available 208385 4 208385 Order That the Director of the Personnel provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with state Core Competency training certifications, and any other training documents, for all Animal Control Officers. Work completed   Action details Not available 208386 4 208386 Order That the Chief of Police provide the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety with all animal control calls logged over the last 6 months. Work completed   Action details Not available 208474 4 208474 Resolution That the Administration and the Director of Health and Human Services use revenue from recreational and medical marijuana for substance abuse treatment resources. Work completed   Action details Not available 207366 4 207366 Order That the City Assessor and the Director of SPCD report to this Board in writing, the range and average cost of adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit, and the expected monthly costs to a homeowner of financing such construction. Work completed   Action details Not available 207367 4 207367 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services report to this Board the number of un-permitted dwelling units that are known to exist. Work completed   Action details Not available 207273 4 207273 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services request an environmental impact statement from any contractor applying for a permit to do a project of any kind. Placed on file   Action details Not available 207404 4 207404 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent. Approved   Action details Not available 206492 4 206492 Order That the Director of SPCD prioritize zoning, planning and ordinance work for the "transformative districts." Work completed   Action details Not available 206737 4 206737 Public Communication SMEA President Ed Halloran submitting comments re: #205501, an Administrative Order for the appointment of school physicians and nurses by the School Committee. Work completed   Action details Not available 205666 4 205666 Resolution That the Administration investigate partnering with MIT to provide advice on renewable energy sources. Work completed   Action details Not available 205473 4 205473 Order That the Director of Personnel provide information on which positions that work less than 20 hours per week receive pension credit and health insurance. Work completed   Action details Not available 205710 4 205710 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the toxicity and availability of Conway Park's fields and playground, with a timeline for re-opening, in light of the significant impact on parents, children and child-care businesses in the city. Work completed   Action details Not available 205198 4 205198 Order That the Director of Veterans Services appear before this Board’s Committee on Veterans and Public Services to discuss a Global War on Terror memorial and a Women’s Service memorial. Work completed   Action details Not available 202781 4 202781 Order That the Director of SPCD and the City Solicitor consider limiting vehicle parking stickers for properties that request parking relief from the Zoning Board of Appeals or Planning Board, and opine on the Traffic and Parking Department's authority to limit parking stickers in such developments. Work completed   Action details Not available 204125 4 204125 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the zoning of Boynton Yards. Work completed   Action details Not available 204906 4 204906 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent. Approved   Action details Not available 198915 4 198915 Public Communication Alan Moore submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 198916 4 198916 Public Communication The Affordable Housing Organizing Committee submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 198715 4 198715 Public Communication Ellin Reisner submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance. Work completed   Action details Not available 198748 4 198748 Order That the Director of SPCD report to the Committee on Land Use a comparison of permits issued from October 2013 to April 2014 vs. October 2014 to April 2015, prior to the Committee’s next meeting on 4/15/15. Work completed   Action details Not available 199123 4 199123 Order That the City Solicitor provide an opinion on applying the hotel tax to short-term rentals such as Airbnb, and provide advice on whether zoning ordinances would then need to be changed. Work completed   Action details Not available 200750 4 200750 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a written breakdown of all special permit and variance applications for the last 3 years, broken out by building type, application type, and purpose. Work completed   Action details Not available 201854 4 201854 Order That the Director of SPCD advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through zoning regulation. Work completed   Action details Not available 196757 4 196757 Order That the Director of SPCD provide an opportunity for public input to the proposed new zoning code overhaul prior to submission to this Board. Work completed   Action details Not available