Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 8/23/2018 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Meeting Items (192) 192 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 File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 206481 1 206481 Officer's Communication 18 registered voters submitting a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to add a new Section 17.8 re: open space requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206382 1 206382 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 6 feet of conduit from Pole 246/4 to a point of pickup at 27 Murdock St. Approved   Action details Not available 206460 1 206460 License New Drainlayer's License, Dewcon Inc. Approved   Action details Not available 206461 1 206461 License Renewing Drainlayer's License, Environic Solutions. Approved   Action details Not available 206462 1 206462 License Renewing Flammables License, Broadway Gulf, 212 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 206463 1 206463 License Renewing Flammables License, Cambridge Health Alliance, 230 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206464 1 206464 License Renewing Billiards and Bowling License, Diesel Cafe, 257 Elm St. Approved   Action details Not available 206465 1 206465 License Renewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 217 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206466 1 206466 License Sign/Awning Permit, Comicazi, 407 Highland Ave, 1 sign. Approved   Action details Not available 206467 1 206467 Public Event Public Event License, Indiana Ave Block Party, Jul 29, 2-9PM. (Interim approval granted.) Approved   Action details Not available 206468 1 206468 Public Event Public Event License, Great Urban Campout, Nunziato Field, Aug 25 11AM-Aug 26 Noon (raindate Aug 24-25). Approved   Action details Not available 206509 1 206509 Public Event Public Event License, Meet and Greet with Candidate Jimmy Tingle, Powderhouse Park, Aug 25, 11AM-4PM (raindate Aug 26). Approved   Action details Not available 206469 1 206469 Public Event Public Event License, Murdock St Block Party, Aug 25, 12:30-5:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206470 1 206470 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Puppet Palooza, Chuckie Harris Park, Aug 26 rehearsal 9:30AM-4PM, Sep 11 & 13 show, 4-7:30PM (raindates Sep 12 & 14). Approved   Action details Not available 206471 1 206471 Public Event Public Event License, Fremont/Bowdoin/Parker/Washington Block Party, Fremont Ave dead end, Aug 26, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 9). Approved   Action details Not available 206472 1 206472 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council East Somerville Mural Celebration, 44 Broadway proceeding to 112 Broadway and East Branch Library, Aug 30, 5:30-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206473 1 206473 Public Event Public Event License, FRIT Riverfest, Assembly Row, Sep 8, 10AM-10PM (raindate Sep 9). Approved   Action details Not available 206475 1 206475 Public Event Public Event License, Ward 2 Democratic Committee Voter Registration Block Party, Lincoln Park dead end, Sep 8, 2-6:30PM (raindate Sep 15). Approved   Action details Not available 206476 1 206476 Public Event Public Event License, Gibbens St Block Party, from Benton Rd to Central St, Sep 8, 2:30-8:30PM (raindate Sep 15). Approved   Action details Not available 206477 1 206477 Public Event Public Event License, Somerville Dog Festival, Trum Field, Sep 9, 6AM-9PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206478 1 206478 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council Rock and Roll Yard Sale, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 9, 8AM-7PM (raindate Sep 16). Approved   Action details Not available 206474 1 206474 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Fairfax St Block Party, Sep 8, 11AM-7PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206479 1 206479 Public Event Public Event License, St James/Windom/Elston/Summer Block Party, St James Ave from Elm St to Summer St, Sep 9, Noon-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206480 1 206480 Public Event Public Event License, Thayna's Birthday Party/Indiana Ave Block Party, Indiana Ave, Sep 9, 1-9PM (raindate 9-16). Approved   Action details Not available 206482 1 206482 Public Communication Cameroon US Ambassador responding to #206187 re: the humanitarian crisis in Cameroon's English-speaking regions. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206483 1 206483 Public Communication Somerville YIMBY Committee submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206484 1 206484 Public Communication Justin Rank submitting comments re: #204278, the Demolition Review ordinance. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206527 1 206527 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 100 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206528 1 206528 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 101 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206529 1 206529 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 106 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 206530 1 206530 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 12 Dearborn Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 206531 1 206531 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 125 Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 206532 1 206532 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206533 1 206533 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 13-15 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206534 1 206534 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 136 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 206535 1 206535 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 14 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 206536 1 206536 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 15 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 206537 1 206537 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 17 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 206538 1 206538 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 176 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 206380 1 206380 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206381 1 206381 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 28, 2018. Approved   Action details Not available 206539 1 206539 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 21 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 206540 1 206540 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 28 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 206541 1 206541 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 29 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 206542 1 206542 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 32 Dearborn Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 206543 1 206543 Withdrawn Not used - duplicate item. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206544 1 206544 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 37 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206545 1 206545 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 39R Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 206546 1 206546 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 40A-F Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 206547 1 206547 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 43 Latin Way. Approved   Action details Not available 206548 1 206548 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206549 1 206549 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 45 Talbot Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206550 1 206550 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 56-64 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 206551 1 206551 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 73 Powderhouse Blvd. Approved   Action details Not available 206552 1 206552 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 75-85 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206553 1 206553 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 206554 1 206554 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 8 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 206555 1 206555 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 90-92-94 Curtis St. Approved   Action details Not available 206556 1 206556 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 9-11 Sunset Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 206557 1 206557 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 92 Professors Row. Approved   Action details Not available 206558 1 206558 License Renewing Lodging House License, Tufts University, 98 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206559 1 206559 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Omicron Pi, 25 Whitfield Rd. Approved   Action details Not available 206560 1 206560 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Alpha Phi, 14 Sawyer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206561 1 206561 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Theta Chi, 100 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206562 1 206562 License Renewing Lodging House License, Walnut Hill Properties Zeta Beta Tau, 126 Packard Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 206510 1 206510 Public Event Public Event License, Mayor's 9/11 Vigil Walk, Community Path from Cedar St to the Davis Sq slip lane and island, Sep 11, 5:30-7:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206511 1 206511 Public Event Public Event License, Ryan Harrington Corn Toss Tournament, Trum Field, Sep 15, 8AM-6PM (raindate Sep 16). Approved   Action details Not available 206512 1 206512 Public Event Public Event License, Boston Comedy Festival Family Fun Day, Seven Hills Park, Sep 15, 11AM-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206513 1 206513 Public Event Public Event License, Irving St Block Party, Sep 15, 11AM-8PM (raindate Sep 16). Approved   Action details Not available 206514 1 206514 Public Event Public Event License, Oxford St Block Party, from School St to Hersey St, Sep 15, 1-11:30PM (raindate Sep 16). Approved   Action details Not available 206515 1 206515 Public Event Public Event License, Josephine Ave Block Party, from Kidder Ave to Morrison Ave, Sep 15, 2-8PM (raindate Sep 16). Approved   Action details Not available 206516 1 206516 Public Event Public Event License, Gilman Sq Block Party, Richdale Ave from School St to Sycamore St, Sep 15, 2-9PM (raindate Sep 16). Approved   Action details Not available 206517 1 206517 Public Event Public Event License, Chandler St Block Party, from Chapel St to Park Ave, Sep 15, 3-7PM (raindate Sep 16). Approved   Action details Not available 206518 1 206518 Public Event Public Event License, Prospect Hill Block Party, Munroe St from Greenville St through Prospect Hill Ave, and Prospect Hill Park, and Prospect Hill Tower opened for neighbors, Sep 15, 3-8PM (raindate Sep 16). Approved   Action details Not available 206519 1 206519 Public Event Public Event License, Holyoke Rd Block Party, "bottom" of Holyoke Rd parallel to Elm St, Sep 15, 4-10PM (raindate Sep 16). Approved   Action details Not available 206520 1 206520 Public Event Public Event License, Kingston St Block Party, from 40 Kingston St to Campbell Park, Sep 15, 4:30-10PM (raindate Sep 22). Approved   Action details Not available 206521 1 206521 Public Event Public Event License, SomerStreets, Highland Ave from School St to Lowell St, Sep 16, Noon-8PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206522 1 206522 Public Event Public Event License, Virginia St Block Party, Sep 16, 2-5PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206523 1 206523 Public Event Public Event License, Greene St Block Party, dead end section only, Sep 22, Noon-10PM. Approved   Action details Not available 206524 1 206524 Public Event Public Event License, Arts Council What the Fluff Festival, Union Sq including Somerville Ave from Bow St to Prospect St, Sep 22, 1-9PM (raindate Sep 23). Approved   Action details Not available 206525 1 206525 Public Event Public Event License, Humane League Vegan Ice Cream Social, Powderhouse Park, Sep 29, 9AM-7PM (raindate Oct 6). Approved   Action details Not available 206526 1 206526 Public Event Public Event License, Ball Sq Business Association Ball for Squares, Broadway from Lowden Ave to Boston Ave, Sep 30, 10AM-6PM (raindate Oct 21). Approved   Action details Not available 206563 1 206563 Public Communication Tufts Director of Government and Community Relations submitting comments re: a lodging house license application for 123 Packard Ave. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206564 1 206564 Public Communication 23 residents requesting new tree plantings during the Community Path improvement project. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206565 1 206565 Public Communication Paul Connolly submitting comments re: the proposed closure of Broadway Bridge for one year. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206566 2 206566 Resolution That this Board offers its thanks to those involved in procuring and installing new computers around this horseshoe, which will help the Board reduce printing and paper waste, in particular, the IT staff. Approved   Action details Not available 206488 2 206488 Order That this Board revisit the Assistant City Solicitor's 2014 language of the attached Draft Ordinance relating to the discontinuance of Globe Direct deliveries. Approved   Action details Not available 206489 2 206489 Officer's Communication Proposing a Zoning Ordinance amendment for Slope Protection to require a Special Permit for developments on steeply sloped parcels, as attached. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206490 2 206490 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the large sinkhole next to the curb cut at 9 Rogers Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 206491 2 206491 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the small sinkhole in the center of the intersection of Highland Avenue and Lowell Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206501 2 206501 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 33-35 Barton Street for overgrowth along Hamilton Street. (3rd request in 2018) Approved   Action details Not available 206500 2 206500 Order That the Director of SPCD and the City Arborist develop a tree planting and tree trimming "look ahead plan" similar to the Pavement and Sidewalk Management Program. Approved   Action details Not available 206499 2 206499 Order That the Director of SPCD advise when the 2018 fall tree planting plan will be published. Approved   Action details Not available 206498 2 206498 Order That the Director of Engineering explain to the Ward 7 Alderman why the 40-unit Cambridge housing development at the end of Elmwood Avenue is allowed to tie into Somerville’s combined sewer system, since Elmwood Avenue and Howard Street experience severe flooding and backflow problems. Approved   Action details Not available 206497 2 206497 Order That the Director of SPCD stripe directional arrows on Holland Street, next to the island in Teele Square, indicating whether to turn left onto Broadway or continue straight onto Curtis Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206496 2 206496 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the plan in the "Equity Talent Playbook for Somerville". Approved   Action details Not available 206495 2 206495 Order That the City Solicitor consider the attached language in the drafting of a Native Tree and Plantings Ordinance, as ordered by #203365. Approved   Action details Not available 206494 2 206494 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works clear away the high weeds, tree wells, trash etc., in Teele Square. Approved   Action details Not available 206493 2 206493 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the MMUR consultant's work. Approved   Action details Not available 206492 2 206492 Order That the Director of SPCD prioritize zoning, planning and ordinance work for the "transformative districts." Approved   Action details Not available 206487 2 206487 Resolution That the Administration discuss with this Board a plan to create a permanent space for the Groundworks Somerville program, currently known as the South Street Farm, which is planned for displacement. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 206486 2 206486 Order That the City take by eminent domain for a public purpose the property at 217 Somerville Ave, for the sum of $1,200,000. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206433 2 206433 Order That the Director of Personnel provide this Board with aggregate data for sexual harassment complaints, as noted within. Approved   Action details Not available 206434 2 206434 Order That the Director of SPCD advertise and staff the Urban Forestry Committee without further delay. (2nd request–see #206207 and #206237) Approved   Action details Not available 206435 2 206435 Resolution That the Administration report in writing on the net change in total trees and tree inches (plantings-removals) from all city projects in 2017. (2nd request-see #205704) Approved   Action details Not available 206436 2 206436 Resolution That the Administration report in writing on the net change in tree inches (plantings - removals) based on all city projects planned for 2018. (2nd request–see #205705) Approved   Action details Not available 206438 2 206438 Order That the Director of SPCD address this Board regarding traffic congestion on Oak and Houghton Streets resulting from recent traffic pattern changes in Union Square. Approved   Action details Not available 206439 2 206439 Order That the Director of SPCD address this Board regarding safety along Beacon Street, given the continuing incomplete state of construction and the unofficial moratorium on signage and safety enhancements. Approved   Action details Not available 206440 2 206440 Order That the Director of SPCD provide this Board with a detailed report of current contractual obligations regarding Beacon Street reconstruction, including costs incurred, work still outstanding on the current contracts, and the implications of cancellation of the outstanding contracts. Approved   Action details Not available 206441 2 206441 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the current homeowner assistance policy on rodent abatement relative to the underspend of our annual rodent control budget. Approved   Action details Not available 206437 2 206437 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install NO TRUCKS signage at the intersection of Durham and Beacon Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 206485 2 206485 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 202258 2 202258 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200102 (inclusionary housing), with respect to Tenancy Preservation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202259 2 202259 Officer's Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200102 (inclusionary housing), with respect to Waiting Lists. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206383 2 206383 Resolution Supporting Somerville Overcoming Addiction and other community groups by Resolving that September, 2018 shall be Recovery Month in Somerville. Approved   Action details Not available 206385 2 206385 Order That the Director of Finance update this Board of all state funding (anticipated vs. actual) for this Fiscal Year. Approved   Action details Not available 206387 2 206387 Order That the Chief Assessor provide this Board with the number of retail vacancies citywide. Approved   Action details Not available 206384 2 206384 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the status of the Urban Forestry Committee. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 206389 2 206389 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meetings on July 16 and August 13. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206386 2 206386 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the status of the Tufts PILOT Negotiations Committee. Approved   Action details Not available 206388 2 206388 Resolution That the Administration consider revising the process of notice for unpaid noncriminal violations, paying particular attention to the second notice which is mailed more than 6 months later indicating potential liens on properties. Approved   Action details Not available 206390 2 206390 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking report to this Board on plans to improve traffic signalization and flow at problem intersections such as Powderhouse Circle, Magoun Square, and others. Approved   Action details Not available 206391 2 206391 Resolution That the Administration submit an update to this Board on efforts to create a Municipal ID, including a plan for dealing with the encryption of information that appears to be holding back progress. Approved   Action details Not available 206392 2 206392 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the depletion of the City’s tree canopy due to development and infrastructure projects, and present the Administration’s response to mitigate the harm from these lost trees. Approved   Action details Not available 206393 2 206393 Order That, in the interest of tree preservation, the City Solicitor draft a revision of the Tree Ordinance to include restrictions and regulations on cutting trees of at least six inches in diameter on private property, and explain how the proposed revision differs from the ones that Cambridge, Lexington and Newton that have already passed to protect trees on private property. Approved   Action details Not available 206394 2 206394 Order That the City Solicitor provide update this Board on drafting a home rule petition to change the name Alderman to City Councilor. Approved   Action details Not available 206395 2 206395 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on the Administration’s traffic calming program, including a report on the traffic petition program and responses to and implementation of petition requests for traffic calming interventions on specific streets. Approved   Action details Not available 206396 2 206396 Order That the Director of SPCD and other City staff report to this Board on the Bird electric dockless scooter program and how the Administration plans to deal with it. Approved   Action details Not available 206397 2 206397 Order That this Board discharge #205807 from the Legislative Matters Committee: “That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to establish the city’s current green space as a minimum allowed amount, as described within.” Approved   Action details Not available 206398 2 206398 Order That this Board discharge #202258 from the Legislative Matters Committee: “Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200102 (inclusionary housing), with respect to Tenancy Preservation.” Approved   Action details Not available 206399 2 206399 Order That this Board discharge #202259 from the Legislative Matters Committee: “Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #200102 (inclusionary housing), with respect to Waiting Lists.” Approved   Action details Not available 206400 2 206400 Order That this Board discharge #205445 from the Legislative Matters Committee: “That the Administration establish a dedicated fund within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to provide direct housing assistance for municipal employees struggling to remain in Somerville, which could be funded through revenue from a real estate transfer Fee.” Approved   Action details Not available 206401 2 206401 Order That this Board discharge #205446 from the Legislative Matters Committee: “That the Administration establish a dedicated fund within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support community land trusts in Somerville, which could be funded through revenue from a real estate transfer fee.” Approved   Action details Not available 206402 2 206402 Order That this Board discharge #204532 from the Legislative Matters Committee: “That the City Solicitor determine whether the City may issue a parking citation to vehicles parked on private property in violation of zoning provisions that prohibit such parking.” Approved   Action details Not available 206403 2 206403 Order That the City Solicitor draft a home rule petition to grant Permanent Residents the right to vote in municipal elections. Approved   Action details Not available 206404 2 206404 Resolution That the Administration update this Board on the State's recent passage of Automatic Voter Registration, and what it will mean for residents. Approved   Action details Not available 206405 2 206405 Order That the Director of SPCD, the City Engineer, and the Commissioner of Public Works report in writing to this Board, their response to the concerns raised by the Somerville Bicycle Committee on August 17, 2018, regarding the ongoing unsafe conditions on Beacon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206406 2 206406 Resolution That the Bicycle Advisory Committee appear before this Board’s Traffic and Parking Committee to present their recent activities, priorities and outlook. Approved   Action details Not available 206407 2 206407 Order That the Director of SPCD, the City Engineer, and the Commissioner of Public Works establish a written policy for deploying temporary safety and visibility materials for the period between street re-paving and re-painting. Approved   Action details Not available 206408 2 206408 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the Ward 3 Alderman with traffic calming and pedestrian safety interventions for Trull Lane, in advance of any proposed development there. Approved   Action details Not available 206409 2 206409 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the Ward 3 Alderman with traffic calming and pedestrian safety interventions for the intersections of Summer and Belmont Streets, and Summer and Lowell Streets, in advance of any proposed development there. Approved   Action details Not available 206410 2 206410 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a VERY SLOW – CHILDREN PLAYING sign, or other appropriate safety sign, facing west towards Belmont Street, at the entrance to Spring Hill Terrace. Approved   Action details Not available 206417 2 206417 Order That the Director of Capital Projects advise this Board on the status of the West Branch Library renovation. Approved   Action details Not available 206413 2 206413 Order That the sign at the corner of College and Kidder Avenues, indicating no left turn onto Kidder Avenue at certain times, be re-set to be clearly visible to traffic traveling south on College Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 206416 2 206416 Resolution That the Administration advise the Ward 6 Alderman on any plans to make improvements to Seven Hills Park. Approved   Action details Not available 206411 2 206411 Order That additional signage be placed in Seven Hills Park clearly indicating when the park closes and advising that Police take notice. Approved   Action details Not available 206412 2 206412 Order That the Police Department increase regular patrols in Seven Hills Park after the park closes, and particularly after the Davis Square bars close, to encourage people to move along and stop causing noise disturbances. Approved   Action details Not available 206419 2 206419 Order That the City Solicitor and Chief of Police advise the Ward 6 Alderman on the enforcement of and relationship between the Noise Ordinance and the Street Performers Ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 206420 2 206420 Order That the City Solicitor advise the Ward 6 Alderman on the scope of the Noise Ordinance to the extent it applies to day time hours. Approved   Action details Not available 206418 2 206418 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Traffic and Parking advise the Ward 6 Alderman on any efforts to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Elm Street with Willow Avenue and Beech Street. Approved   Action details Not available 206414 2 206414 Order That the City Arborist and the Tree Warden inspect the trees at the lower end of Nathan Tufts Park and remove the large dead branches, particularly on the oak trees. Approved   Action details Not available 206415 2 206415 Order That the Director of Public Works fill the pothole at 34 Liberty Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 206430 2 206430 Communication Sharing information about the Housing Challenge held on July 15, 2018. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206431 2 206431 Communication Sharing updates on the work of the Pedestrian/Transit Resident Advocacy group. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206421 2 206421 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services develop a FAQ about the local implementation of medical and recreational marijuana sales. Approved   Action details Not available 206422 2 206422 Resolution That the Administration consider establishing a permanent memorial sculpture or garden to recognize residents whose lives have been lost to opioid overdoses or related conditions. Approved   Action details Not available 206423 2 206423 Resolution That the Administration provide an update on the June budget resolution to add a staff person who can meet with neighborhoods to implement rodent control recommendations. Approved   Action details Not available 206432 2 206432 Communication Sharing information about a possible car-light challenge and inviting this Board to participate as a sponsor. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206424 2 206424 Resolution That the Administration consider reducing the use of t-shirts for give-aways, given the large number that end up not getting worn. Approved   Action details Not available 206428 2 206428 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works explain the method of monitoring whether or not new curb cuts are built in accordance with driveway apron specifications. Approved   Action details Not available 206429 2 206429 Order That the Chief of Police and the Director of Health and Human Services share ways that the City or School Department can help teens or children who have witnessed a crime, trauma, or an arrest, to process the information after the event. Approved   Action details Not available 206426 2 206426 Order That the Chief of Police report on the placement of crossing guards and how the location assignments get prioritized. Approved   Action details Not available 206425 2 206425 Resolution That the Administration and this Board convene several meetings with residents who have expertise in waste reduction strategies to explore our recycling and solid waste disposal model, to see if better options exist, both in terms of labor and environmental impact. Approved   Action details Not available 206427 2 206427 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report on whether or not an increased amount of construction can lead to more lead exposure, and what measures ISD uses to ensure contractors limit the release of lead into the soil or air. Approved   Action details Not available 204532 3 204532 Order That the City Solicitor determine whether the City may issue a parking citation to vehicles parked on private property in violation of zoning provisions that prohibit such parking. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 205807 3 205807 Resolution That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to establish the city’s current green space as a minimum allowed amount, as described within. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 206458 3 206458 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to Items from the 6/28/18 Board meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206459 3 206459 Communication Traffic and Parking Director responding to Items from the 7/12/18 Board meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206457 3 206457 Communication Parks and Recreation Director responding to #206302 re: outdoor pool utilization and capacity. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206504 3 206504 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $61,691 to the SPCD Transportation & Infrastructure Salaries Account, to establish the Sr. Urban Forestry & Landscape Planner position. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206505 3 206505 Mayor's Request Requesting a supplemental appropriation of $47,175 to the Health & Human Services Salaries Account to establish the position of Environmental Health Liaison. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206503 3 206503 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to appropriate $241,390 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the construction of the Nibble Kitchen. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206453 3 206453 Communication Requesting an Exemption Under Section 20(b) of Chapter 268A on behalf of employee David Capuano. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206444 3 206444 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay two prior year invoices totaling $3,550 using available funds in the FY2019 Communications Department Professional Services and Employee Training Courses Accounts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206506 4 206506 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $10,700 using available funds in the Planning and Zoning Professional Services Account for Central Hill Campus planning services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206443 4 206443 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $15,000 in the Police Department, from the Detention Attendants Account to the Salary and Wages Temporary Account, to fund Matron Salaries. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206445 4 206445 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $307.59 using available funds in the Police Department Office Supply Account for office supplies from W.B. Mason. Approved   Action details Not available 206508 4 206508 Communication Planning Board conveying its recommendations re: #204953, requesting adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance to supersede the current Zoning Ordinance as originally adopted on March 23, 1990. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206455 4 206455 Officer's Communication Special Counsel submitting D2 Block Acquisition and Legal Costs. Placed on file   Action details Not available 206447 4 206447 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $187,801 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Energy Resources to the Office of Sustainability & Environment, for the installation of energy-efficient lighting in City buildings and an electric vehicle charging station. Approved   Action details Not available 206451 4 206451 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $3,100 grant with no new match required, from the MA Attorney General to the Health and Human Services Department, for summer youth jobs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206452 4 206452 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from the Mount Auburn Hospital to the Health & Human Services Department for health equity training. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206450 4 206450 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $3,750 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206449 4 206449 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $12,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket Mobilization Programs. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206448 4 206448 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $37,315 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department, for the Jail Diversion Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206446 4 206446 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 206454 4 206454 Communication Requesting the re-appointment of Michael A. Capuano to the Planning Board. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206507 4 206507 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $34,185 using available funds in the DPW Snow Account for snow removal services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206442 5 206442 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $6,000 from the CPA Fund Open Space and Recreational Land Reserve budget to Groundwork Somerville, for the conservation restriction fee for the 5 Palmer parcel. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 206502 5 206502 Mayor's Request Requesting appropriation of $272,795.10 from the Receipts Reserved-Transportation Network Company Revenue Fund to the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund, for Vision Zero road safety efforts. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 205445 6 205445 Resolution That the Administration establish a dedicated fund within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to provide direct housing assistance for municipal employees struggling to remain in Somerville, which could be funded through revenue from a real estate transfer fee. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 205446 6 205446 Resolution That the Administration establish a dedicated fund within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support community land trusts in Somerville, which could be funded through revenue from a real estate transfer fee. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available