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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
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209684 1209684Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on January 28, 2020.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
209688 1209688Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on January 29, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209682 1209682Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on January 30, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209677 1209677Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Equity, Gender, Families and Vulnerable Populations, meeting on January 30, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209690 1209690Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on February 3, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209683 1209683Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on February 4, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209680 1209680Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on February 5, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209676 1209676Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on February 5, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209687 1209687Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy, meeting on February 10, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209679 1209679Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting on February 11, 2020.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
209689 1209689Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on February 11, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209686 1209686Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on February 12, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209635 1209635CommunicationConveying 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 1209730LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating.Approved  Action details Not available
209731 1209731WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
209732 1209732LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol Mexican Grill, 179 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209721 1209721Public EventPublic 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 1209722Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Maple Boil Down, Community Growing Center, Mar 6-7, 8am-2pm (raindate Mar 13-14).Approved  Action details Not available
209725 1209725Public EventPublic 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 1209728Public EventPublic 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 1209729Public EventPublic 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 1209634Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1209633Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1209632Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1209631Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 1209733LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp, Med #48.Approved  Action details Not available
209645 1209645CommunicationReporting on the High School Building Committee Meeting of February 10, 2020.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209646 1209646CommunicationConveying the results of the pilot rodent study, as summarized in the Rodent Study Report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209628 1209628Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209629 1209629RemembrancesRemembrances.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209630 1209630MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Organizational Meeting, January 6, 2020, and the Regular Meeting, January 9, 2020.Approved  Action details Not available
209734 1209734Officer's Communication62 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 1209735Officer's CommunicationGeorge 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 1209736Public Communication10 residents submitting comments re: the use of artificial turf at Conway Park and all parks.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209737 1209737Public CommunicationThe Water Supply Citizens Advisory Committee of the MWRA submitting comments re: water conservation.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209726 1209726Public EventPublic Event License, MSPCA Fast and Furriest Run-Walk-Wag, Assembly Row and area streets, May 17, 6AM-3PM.Approved  Action details Not available
209724 1209724Public EventPublic Event License, Unity Somerville Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, Powderhouse Park, Apr 12, 6:15-7:15AM.Approved  Action details Not available
209727 1209727Public EventPublic 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 1209723Public EventPublic 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 1209746Small Wireless FacilitySmall 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 1209747Small Wireless FacilitySmall 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 1209748Small Wireless FacilitySmall 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 1209749Small Wireless FacilitySmall 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 1209750Small Wireless FacilitySmall 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 1209752Public Communication4 residents submitting comments re: the use of artificial turf at Conway Park and all parks.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209753 2209753OrderThat 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 2209754OrderThat 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 2209739ResolutionThat 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 2209681ResolutionThat 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 2209738CitationCommending the creators of the Full Circle "Gentrification in Somerville" Photography Exhibit.Approved  Action details Not available
209723 2209723Public EventPublic 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 2209727Public EventPublic 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 2209654OrderThat 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 2209724Public EventPublic Event License, Unity Somerville Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, Powderhouse Park, Apr 12, 6:15-7:15AM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209715 2209715CommunicationDirector of SPCD responding to #207746 re: FRIT covenant payments.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209716 2209716CommunicationDirector of Transportation & Infrastructure responding to #208049 re: the punch list for the Beacon Streetscape project.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209726 2209726Public EventPublic 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 2209646CommunicationConveying the results of the pilot rodent study, as summarized in the Rodent Study Report.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209648 2209648OrderThat 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 2209649OrderThat 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 2209650OrderThat 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 2209651OrderThat 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 2209652OrderThat 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 2209653OrderThat 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 2209655OrderThat 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 2209656OrderThat 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 2209657OrderThat this Council's Committee on Traffic and Parking provide feedback on SomerVision 2040's chapter on Mobility.Approved  Action details Not available
209658 2209658OrderThat 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 2209659OrderThat 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 2209660ResolutionThat 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 2209661ResolutionThanking 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 2209662ResolutionCommemorating the installation of the first Bicycle Traffic Signal, located at Bow Street and Somerville Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
209663 2209663OrderThat 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 2209664OrderThat 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 2209665ResolutionThat the Administration consider eliminating bus fares, particularly along Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209666 2209666OrderThat 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 2209667OrderThat 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 2209668WithdrawnWithdrawn.Withdrawn  Action details Not available
209669 2209669OrderThat the Director of Parking repair the bent sign at 15 Otis Street.Approved  Action details Not available
209670 2209670OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works address the sinking manhole on Franklin and Pearl Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
209671 2209671OrderThat 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 2209672OrderThat 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 2209673ResolutionThat the Traffic Commission place a blinking STOP sign on the corner of Tufts and Washington Streets.Approved  Action details Not available
209674 2209674OrderThat 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 2209733LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Elysse Corp, Med #48.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209631 2209631Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2209632Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2209675CommunicationThat John Heymann be re-appointed as this Council's representative on the Ethics Commission.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209633 2209633Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2209634Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 2209729Public EventPublic 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 2209728Public EventPublic 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 2209647ResolutionCalling 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 2209642OrderThat 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 2209691OrderThat 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 2209641OrderThat 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 2209643OrderThat 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 2209644ResolutionThat 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 2209725Public EventPublic 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 2209722Public EventPublic 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 2209732LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Maya Sol Mexican Grill, 179 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209730 2209730LicenseNew Drainlayer's License, W.L. French Excavating.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209636 2209636OrderThat 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 2209637OrderThat 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 2209638OrderThat 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 2209639ResolutionThat the Administration work with the Committee on Legislative Matters to consider revisions to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance.Approved  Action details Not available
209640 2209640ResolutionThat the Administration work with the Committee on Legislative Matters to consider revisions to the Noise Ordinance.Approved  Action details Not available
209678 2209678ResolutionThat 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 2209685OrderThat 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 3209714Officer's CommunicationAssistant 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 3209718CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation responding to #209544 re: using Founders Rink for indoor soccer.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209717 3209717CommunicationDirector of Parks and Recreation responding to #209152 re: Lincoln Park athletic field data.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209349 3209349Public Communication18 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 3209527LicenseRenewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
209463 3209463Grant of LocationSubmitted 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 3209600LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Webster Auto Sales, 61 Prospect St.Work completed  Action details Not available
209710 3209710Mayor's RequestRequesting the re-appointment of Michael Browne as Constable.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208877 3208877Officer's CommunicationHampshire LLC proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 22 Murdock St to UR.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208878 3208878Officer's CommunicationDean Matarazzo proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 13 Garfield Ave to UR.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208879 3208879Officer's CommunicationJoy 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 3208880Officer's CommunicationSciucco 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 3208899Officer's CommunicationJack Saade proposing a zoning amendment to re-zone their property at 453 Somerville Ave to UR.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208952 3208952Public Communication15 residents submitting comments re: airplane noise.Work completed  Action details Not available
209139 3209139Public CommunicationSasha Chanoff submitting comments re: re-turfing Dilboy Field.Work completed  Action details Not available
209098 3209098Officer's CommunicationPolice Sgt. responding to #208906 re: overserving alcohol to inebriated customers along East Broadway.Work completed  Action details Not available
209256 3209256LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, John's Auto Sales, 181 Somerville Ave.Work completed  Action details Not available
209370 3209370CommunicationRelaying information about the SomerVision 2040 draft revision, comment, and endorsement process and timeline.Work completed  Action details Not available
198906 3198906Public CommunicationState Representative Denise Provost submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
203191 3203191Public CommunicationRod Laurenz submitting comments re: the Community Bike Path.Work completed  Action details Not available
205150 3205150Public CommunicationGreen and Open Somerville submitting comments re: a Somerville Green Standard in the proposed zoning overhaul.Work completed  Action details Not available
205330 3205330Public CommunicationKevin Walford submitting comments re: #204953, the proposed zoning ordinance overhaul.Work completed  Action details Not available
206891 3206891Public CommunicationTori Antonino submitting comments re: #206489, a Zoning Ordinance amendment for slope protection.Work completed  Action details Not available
206915 3206915Public CommunicationRepresentative 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 3207245Officer's CommunicationPlanning Director submitting public comments received re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul.Work completed  Action details Not available
207246 3207246Public CommunicationPublic 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 3207564Public CommunicationSonia Lipson submitting comments re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul, with respect to accessory dwelling units.Work completed  Action details Not available
207699 3207699Public CommunicationAndrew 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 3207866Public CommunicationPeter and Lai Ying Chan submitting comments re: #206747, the proposed zoning overhaul.Work completed  Action details Not available
207870 3207870Public CommunicationBill Valletta submitting comments re: #206481 and #207460, proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments re: open space.Work completed  Action details Not available
209693 3209693Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of two easements over DCR land in Assembly Square.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209675 3209675CommunicationThat John Heymann be re-appointed as this Council's representative on the Ethics Commission.Work completed  Action details Not available
209719 3209719Officer's CommunicationElection Commissioner responding to #209608 re: procedures used to update voter roles with current addresses.Placed on file  Action details Not available
209720 3209720Officer's CommunicationElection 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 3209660ResolutionThat 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 3209653OrderThat 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 3209652OrderThat 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 3209712Mayor's RequestChief 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 3209742Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3209744Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3209743Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3209741Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 3209654OrderThat 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 3209745OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish an Interim Urban Design Commission.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
209713 3209713Officer's CommunicationChief 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 4209745OrdinanceAssistant City Solicitor submitting an Ordinance to establish an Interim Urban Design Commission.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
209681 4209681ResolutionThat 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 4209741Mayor's RequestRequesting 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 4209712Mayor's RequestChief 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 4209666OrderThat 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 4209692OrdinanceRequesting 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 4209708CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Andrew Arbaugh to the Urban Design Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
209709 4209709CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Deborah Fennick to the Urban Design Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
209711 4209711OrdinanceDirector of Infrastructure and Asset Management submitting a draft Ordinance to establish a Memorialization Committee.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209701 4209701CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Jahan Habib to the Planning Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209702 4209702CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Ella Samson to the Planning Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209703 4209703CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Sam Dinning to the Planning Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209704 4209704CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Rob Buchanan as an Alternate to the Planning Board.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209706 4209706CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Katherine Garavaglia as an Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209705 4209705CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Orsola Susan Fontano to the Zoning Board of Appeals.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
209707 4209707CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the appointment of Frank Valdez to the Urban Design Commission.Approved  Action details Not available
207650 4207650OrderThat the Director of Water and Sewer take the steps described within regarding lead service lines.Work completed  Action details Not available
207664 4207664OrderThat 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 4208135Zoning OrdinanceAmending the Zoning Ordinance map to assign 453 Somerville Avenue to the Business-A zoning district.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208049 4208049OrderThat 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 4208156ResolutionThat 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 4208262OrderThat 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 4208385OrderThat 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 4208386OrderThat 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 4208474ResolutionThat 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 4207366OrderThat 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 4207367OrderThat 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 4207273OrderThat 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 4207404CommunicationRequesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent.Approved  Action details Not available
206492 4206492OrderThat the Director of SPCD prioritize zoning, planning and ordinance work for the "transformative districts."Work completed  Action details Not available
206737 4206737Public CommunicationSMEA 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 4205666ResolutionThat the Administration investigate partnering with MIT to provide advice on renewable energy sources.Work completed  Action details Not available
205473 4205473OrderThat 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 4205710ResolutionThat 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 4205198OrderThat 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 4202781OrderThat 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 4204125OrderThat the Director of SPCD update this Board on the zoning of Boynton Yards.Work completed  Action details Not available
204906 4204906CommunicationRequesting the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent.Approved  Action details Not available
198915 4198915Public CommunicationAlan Moore submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198916 4198916Public CommunicationThe Affordable Housing Organizing Committee submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198715 4198715Public CommunicationEllin Reisner submitting comments re: the proposed zoning ordinance.Work completed  Action details Not available
198748 4198748OrderThat 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 4199123OrderThat 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 4200750OrderThat 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 4201854OrderThat the Director of SPCD advise this Board on regulating Air BnB rentals through zoning regulation.Work completed  Action details Not available
196757 4196757OrderThat 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