Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/9/2020 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 (140) 140 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 209526 1 209526 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Nine Bar Espresso, 11 Holland St. Approved   Action details Not available 209527 1 209527 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Ball Square Cafe and Breakfast, 708 Broadway. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209528 1 209528 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, MedWell Health and Wellness, 55 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209529 1 209529 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Party, 711 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 209530 1 209530 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Oat Shop, 20 College Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 209524 1 209524 License Renewing Garage License, Junior Auto Body, 486R Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 209531 1 209531 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St. Approved   Action details Not available 209532 1 209532 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St. Approved   Action details Not available 209533 1 209533 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Approved   Action details Not available 209534 1 209534 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co, 15 Linwood St. Approved   Action details Not available 209535 1 209535 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. Approved   Action details Not available 209525 1 209525 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 209460 1 209460 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 43 feet of conduit in Grand Union Boulevard from manhole #26212 to a traffic light signal at the intersection of Grand Union Blvd and Revolution Drive. Approved   Action details Not available 209463 1 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. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209523 1 209523 Public Event Public Event License, Tufts University Tuftonia's Day, Professors Row between Packard Ave and Curtis St, Apr 24, 5-9PM (raindate Apr 26). Approved   Action details Not available 209461 1 209461 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 21 feet of conduit in Nashua Street from utility pole 252/5 to a point of pickup at 40 Nashua Street. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209462 1 209462 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 23 feet of conduit in Holland Street from manhole #8247 to a point of pickup at 17-27 Holland Street. Approved   Action details Not available 209456 1 209456 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209458 1 209458 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, November 26, 2019, and the Regular Meeting, November 26, 2019. Approved   Action details Not available 209457 1 209457 Remembrances Remembrances. Approved   Action details Not available 209537 2 209537 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works convert the traffic light at Powderhouse Blvd. and Curtis Street into a 4-way STOP signal. Approved   Action details Not available 209538 2 209538 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Commissioner of Public Works relocate the traffic signal in Davis Square on Elm Street outside the Burren to the appropriate crosswalk location. Approved   Action details Not available 209536 2 209536 Communication In his capacity as President, conveying this Council's Standing and Special Committee assignments and Commission appointments for 2020. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209539 2 209539 Order That the City Solicitor inform this Council of the minimum condition that would allow the Supervisor of Inspectional Services or the Commissioner of Public Works to clear a sidewalk that is in violation of the snow shoveling ordinance, and charge or lien the property owner for the cost. Approved   Action details Not available 209540 2 209540 Order That the Director of Communications discuss with this Council the possibility of a mailing or a flyer to all property owners, and/or all residents, every year or two, informing them of their responsibilities under the snow shoveling ordinance. Approved   Action details Not available 209541 2 209541 Ordinance That the newly passed Wage Theft Ordinance be amended to have a start date of June 1, 2020. Ordinance ordained   Action details Not available 209459 2 209459 Citation Commending Mark Howland, who has served for 15 years on the Board of Library Trustees for the betterment of Somerville's public libraries. Approved   Action details Not available 209480 2 209480 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Council on when a 2020 Housing Needs Assessment study will be complete. Approved   Action details Not available 209481 2 209481 Order That the Director of SPCD ensure that tree removal permits aren't granted for properties currently subject to a "Stop Work" order. Approved   Action details Not available 209482 2 209482 Order That the Director of Engineering construct a pedestrian crosswalk across Washington Street in front of the Public Safety Building. (2nd request) Approved   Action details Not available 209542 2 209542 Ordinance That this Council’s Committee on Licenses and Permits consider several amendments to the newly passed Wage Theft Ordinance, including wage bond advisory provisions. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209550 2 209550 Communication School Committee Member Sarah Phillips requesting an exemption under MGL c268A s20(d). Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209543 2 209543 Ordinance That Ordinance 1-11(b) be amended relative to Sections 12-8 and Sections 12-9 to read as set forth in the attachment. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209544 2 209544 Order That the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss the impacts, updates and usage of Founders Rink being used for indoor soccer. Approved   Action details Not available 209545 2 209545 Order That the Directors of Finance, SomerStat and the Budget provide a comprehensive updated Capital Improvement Plan for all projects scheduled to come before this Council for funding by the end of FY20 and projected 5 years out. Approved   Action details Not available 209546 2 209546 Order That the Director of SPCD discuss what can be done to mitigate the flooding of Alewife Brook Parkway and Mystic Valley Parkway. Approved   Action details Not available 209553 2 209553 Order That the Chief of Police report to this Council on plans to assign more officers to the Traffic Enforcement Division, instruct patrol officers to make traffic enforcement a higher priority, and increase the ratio of payable to warning citations. Approved   Action details Not available 209554 2 209554 Ordinance That the effective date of the Surveillance Oversight Ordinance be amended to be October 15, 2020. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209555 2 209555 Order That the following items be discharged from the Legislative Matters Committee and referred to the Committee on Open Space, Environment and Energy: 203365, 205683, 206495, 207480, 207999, 208567, and 209358. Approved   Action details Not available 209462 2 209462 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 23 feet of conduit in Holland Street from manhole #8247 to a point of pickup at 17-27 Holland Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209502 2 209502 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Doug Kress as Director of Health and Human Services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209523 2 209523 Public Event Public Event License, Tufts University Tuftonia's Day, Professors Row between Packard Ave and Curtis St, Apr 24, 5-9PM (raindate Apr 26). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209493 2 209493 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Angela Allen as Purchasing Agent. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209503 2 209503 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Jill Lathan as Director of Parks and Recreation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209504 2 209504 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of William Roche as Municipal Hearing Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209505 2 209505 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Rose Durham as Clerk of Committees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209506 2 209506 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Peter Forcellese, Sr. as Legislative Clerk. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209507 2 209507 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Kimberly Wells as Assistant Clerk of Committees. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209508 2 209508 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Fred Massaro as Director of Capital Projects. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209509 2 209509 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Steven MacEachern as Commissioner of Public Works. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209510 2 209510 Withdrawn Withdrawn. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 209511 2 209511 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Golden as Chief Assessor. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209512 2 209512 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Nick Antanavica as Director of Inspectional Services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209513 2 209513 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rich Raiche as Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209514 2 209514 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jessica Fosbrook as City Engineer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209515 2 209515 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Rachel Taylor as Animal Control Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209517 2 209517 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Linda Dubuque as Treasurer/Collector of Taxes. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209518 2 209518 Mayor's Request Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Jennifer Mancia as Executive Director of the Women's Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209519 2 209519 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Nency Salamoun as Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209471 2 209471 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on the plan to inform residents of the expanded eligibility for tax deferral programs. Approved   Action details Not available 209472 2 209472 Order That the Director of SPCD report back to this Council on the feasibility of piloting passive sensor mid-block pedestrian crosswalk lights that automatically flash when a person approaches the crosswalk. Approved   Action details Not available 209473 2 209473 Resolution That the Administration update this Council on the teen snow shoveling program, including shoveler recruitment efforts and new income eligibility restrictions for enrollees. Approved   Action details Not available 209474 2 209474 Resolution That the Administration consider undertaking a targeted mailing to prior-year violators of snow shoveling requirements. Approved   Action details Not available 209475 2 209475 Order That the Director of SPCD, the Director of Finance or the City Solicitor inform this Council how the City will be able to ensure that deed restrictions remain during the transfer of a property. Approved   Action details Not available 209476 2 209476 Order That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide additional information regarding the elevated lead level notification, such as when the City learned about the results, how the results have been communicated, and where residents can find more information. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209477 2 209477 Order That the Director of SPCD consider strategies to reduce the volume and impact of package delivery vehicles, such as encouraging smaller or electric vehicles and cargo bike parking, as has been tried in Manhattan and Seattle. Approved   Action details Not available 209478 2 209478 Order That the Director of SPCD present recommendations for an "Affordable Housing Overlay District" to this Council’s Committee on Land Use, to facilitate the construction of new affordable housing. Approved   Action details Not available 209479 2 209479 Order That the Committee on Housing and Community Development convene a Public Hearing on the ongoing Tufts Payment in Lieu of Taxes negotiations, and request written answers from the Administrations to the attached questions raised by the "ORS Pilot Working Group." Approved   Action details Not available 209460 2 209460 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 43 feet of conduit in Grand Union Boulevard from manhole #26212 to a traffic light signal at the intersection of Grand Union Blvd and Revolution Drive. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209525 2 209525 License Renewing Automatic Amusement Devices License, Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209535 2 209535 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Real Auto Shop, 463 McGrath Hwy. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209534 2 209534 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, James Kiley Co, 15 Linwood St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209494 2 209494 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Edward Bean as Finance Director. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209495 2 209495 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Edward Bean as Auditor. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209496 2 209496 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Ron Bonney as Superintendent of Fleet Management. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209497 2 209497 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of John DeLuca as Director of Water & Sewer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209498 2 209498 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Frank Wright as City Solicitor. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209499 2 209499 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Candace Cooper as Director of Personnel. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209500 2 209500 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Steve Craig as 311 Director. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209501 2 209501 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Suzanne Rinfret as Director of Parking. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209533 2 209533 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Green Automotive, 600 Windsor Pl. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209532 2 209532 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Automotive Transport Service, 40 Joy St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209531 2 209531 License Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, 28 Motorsports, 486R Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209524 2 209524 License Renewing Garage License, Junior Auto Body, 486R Columbia St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209530 2 209530 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Oat Shop, 20 College Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209529 2 209529 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Taco Party, 711 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209528 2 209528 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, MedWell Health and Wellness, 55 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209526 2 209526 License Renewing Outdoor Seating License, Nine Bar Espresso, 11 Holland St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209464 2 209464 Order That the Director of Inspectional Services and the Director of SPCD report to all Ward Councilors all properties in their respective Wards registered under the Vacant Property Ordinance, with a record of any fees or fines paid, and the dates of any compliance inspections. Approved   Action details Not available 209465 2 209465 Order That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide the Ward 6 Councilor with a written update, before 1/23/20, on plans to repair the brick sidewalks and crosswalks in Davis Square. Approved   Action details Not available 209466 2 209466 Order That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update the Ward 6 Councilor on alternative locations for electrical equipment in the Brown School green space. Approved   Action details Not available 209467 2 209467 Order That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management provide the Ward 6 Councilor with a written update, before 1/23/20, on plans for the Willow Avenue to Grove Street sewer and storm drain project and how to mitigate flooding in that area in the interim. Approved   Action details Not available 209468 2 209468 Resolution That the Mayor and the Director of SPCD commence a public planning process for 45 College Avenue that includes a large accessible public meeting space with access for West Branch Library programming. Approved   Action details Not available 209469 2 209469 Resolution That the Mayor and the Director of SPCD commence a public planning process to consider designating pedestrian-only streets in Davis Square, with corresponding changes to traffic patterns. Approved   Action details Not available 209470 2 209470 Resolution That the Mayor and the Director of SPCD advise the Ward 6 Councilor on options for developing a four season market hall/small business incubator space in Davis Square, including the possible use of the parking lot at Day and Herbert Streets. Approved   Action details Not available 209491 3 209491 Communication Requesting approval of an exemption for David Gibbs pursuant to MGL c268A, s20(d). Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209522 3 209522 Communication Director of Personnel responding to #209367 re: the appointment of a Chief Information Officer. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209516 3 209516 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Julie Coen as Animal Control Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209521 3 209521 Officer's Communication Assistant City Solicitor responding to #209048 re: the impacts of development along Alewife Brook Parkway on the Algonquin Gas Transmission Pipeline located there. Placed on file   Action details Not available 209520 3 209520 Mayor's Request Assistant City Solicitor seeking approval to appear before this Council to discuss approval of the settlement of a pending claim in connection with the flood occurring at City Hall on 11/23/2018. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209358 3 209358 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring the City to replace green space for those public spaces already dedicated to the public. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 209492 3 209492 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dave Goodridge to the position of Chief Information Officer. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209501 3 209501 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Suzanne Rinfret as Director of Parking. Work completed   Action details Not available 209509 3 209509 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Steven MacEachern as Commissioner of Public Works. Work completed   Action details Not available 209552 3 209552 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 209502 3 209502 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Doug Kress as Director of Health and Human Services. Work completed   Action details Not available 209547 3 209547 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Daniel Roche to the position of Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209548 3 209548 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Randy Oliver to the position of Firefighter. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209483 3 209483 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $6,000,000 in a bond for the renovation of the Arthur D. Healey Schoolyard. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209541 3 209541 Ordinance That the newly passed Wage Theft Ordinance be amended to have a start date of June 1, 2020. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209549 3 209549 Mayor's Request City Solicitor requesting to appear in Executive Session to discuss Civil Service Commission Bypass Appeal No. G2-19-256. Approved   Action details Not available 209551 4 209551 Officer's Communication Senior Planner presenting SomerVision 2040 to this Council. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209490 4 209490 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an annual Vacant Property Registration Fee of $500. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 209502 4 209502 Communication Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Doug Kress as Director of Health and Human Services. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209479 4 209479 Order That the Committee on Housing and Community Development convene a Public Hearing on the ongoing Tufts Payment in Lieu of Taxes negotiations, and request written answers from the Administrations to the attached questions raised by the "ORS Pilot Working Group." Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209492 4 209492 Communication Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Dave Goodridge to the position of Chief Information Officer. Work completed   Action details Not available 209489 4 209489 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Department of Health and Human Services "The 84" Middle School Pilot Chapter project. Approved   Action details Not available 209486 4 209486 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $20,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic enforcement programs. Approved   Action details Not available 208567 4 208567 Public Communication Elizabeth Lundgren submitting comments re: #206495, the proposed native plant ordinance. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 209187 4 209187 Grant of Location Submitted by ExteNet Systems to install a small cell wireless antenna and related equipment on an existing utility pole near 59 Dartmouth Street. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209284 4 209284 Resolution Supporting House Resolution 702, The People's Justice Guarantee. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 209484 4 209484 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant per year for 2020, 2021 and 2022, with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health to the Health and Human Services Department for opioid overdose prevention for homeless and at-risk-for-homelessness populations in Somerville and Cambridge. Approved   Action details Not available 209487 4 209487 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $7,181.10 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department for the purchase of firefighting gloves. Approved   Action details Not available 209488 4 209488 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $2,218 grant with no new match required, from FM Global to the Fire Department to purchase a tablet and two cameras for fire investigators. Approved   Action details Not available 209485 4 209485 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $83,616 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department for staffing costs. Approved   Action details Not available 209485 5 209485 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $83,616 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department for staffing costs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209488 5 209488 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $2,218 grant with no new match required, from FM Global to the Fire Department to purchase a tablet and two cameras for fire investigators. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209487 5 209487 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $7,181.10 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Fire Department for the purchase of firefighting gloves. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209484 5 209484 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $100,000 grant per year for 2020, 2021 and 2022, with no new match required, from the MA Department of Health to the Health and Human Services Department for opioid overdose prevention for homeless and at-risk-for-homelessness populations in Somerville and Cambridge. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207999 5 207999 Public Communication 3 residents submitting comments re: #206495, the proposed native plant ordinance. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 209358 5 209358 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring the City to replace green space for those public spaces already dedicated to the public. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209489 5 209489 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $2,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Public Health to the Department of Health and Human Services "The 84" Middle School Pilot Chapter project. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209486 5 209486 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $20,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic enforcement programs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 209551 6 209551 Officer's Communication Senior Planner presenting SomerVision 2040 to this Council. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 209486 6 209486 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $20,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic enforcement programs. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 207480 6 207480 Order That the City Solicitor review the legal standing of each site identified in Sec. 12-131 of the proposed Public Space Conservation Ordinance to identify if there are any terms by which each site was acquired, or is held, that would prevent it from being dedicated to the public. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 207480 8 207480 Order That the City Solicitor review the legal standing of each site identified in Sec. 12-131 of the proposed Public Space Conservation Ordinance to identify if there are any terms by which each site was acquired, or is held, that would prevent it from being dedicated to the public. Kept in committee   Action details Not available 205683 9 205683 Public Communication Tori Antonino submitting comments re: #203365, calling for a native planting ordinance. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 206495 9 206495 Order That the City Solicitor consider the attached language in the drafting of a Native Tree and Plantings Ordinance, as ordered by #203365. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available 203365 12 203365 Order That the City Solicitor draft an ordinance requiring native tree and plantings for all open space, to meet the goals of sustainability and biodiversity. Recommended to be sent for discussion   Action details Not available