Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/26/2016 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 (87) 87 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 202278 1 202278 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 18, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202280 1 202280 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on October 19, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202279 1 202279 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 25, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202260 1 202260 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202261 1 202261 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 22, 2016. Approved   Action details Not available 202262 1 202262 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 51 feet of conduit in Mount Pleasant Street from Pole 243/1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 6-8 Broadway. Approved   Action details Not available 202263 1 202263 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install 100 feet of conduit in Poplar Street from Manhole 44/20 to a point of pickup at 71 Linwood Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202295 1 202295 Public Event Public Event Permit, Friends of Deanna Cremin Playground Celebration, Deanna Cremin Playground (formerly Otis St Playground), Oct 22, 9:30AM-1:30PM (raindate Oct 23). Approved   Action details Not available 202296 1 202296 Public Event Public Event Permit, Historic Preservation Commission Opening of Prospect Hill Tower, Nov 3 3:30-5:30PM and Nov 12 11:30AM-2PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202297 1 202297 Public Event Public Event Permit, Historic Preservation Commission Opening of MIlk Row Cemetery, Nov 6, 2-4PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202298 1 202298 Public Event Public Event Permit, Acropolis Boston Philosophy Project, Davis Sq Statue Park, Nov 12, 11:30AM-4:30PM (raindate Nov 13). Approved   Action details Not available 202300 1 202300 License New Mobile Food Vendor License, Bus Stop Cafe. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202301 1 202301 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Fall 2016 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202302 1 202302 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Fall 2016 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202303 1 202303 Public Communication Union United submitting comments re: #201843, Union Sq zoning. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202304 1 202304 Public Communication Bill Cavellini submitting comments re: #201843, Union Sq zoning. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202315 1 202315 Public Event Public Event Permit, West St Birthday Block Party, Nov 13, 9AM-1:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 202299 1 202299 License New Open Air Vendor License, Daddy Jones Bar, 525 Medford St, selling Xmas trees. Approved   Action details Not available 202320 1 202320 Public Communication Ed Marakovitz submitting comments re: #201843, Union Sq zoning. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202299 2 202299 License New Open Air Vendor License, Daddy Jones Bar, 525 Medford St, selling Xmas trees. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202315 2 202315 Public Event Public Event Permit, West St Birthday Block Party, Nov 13, 9AM-1:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202313 2 202313 Ordinance Assistant City Solicitor responding to #201997 with a proposed amendment of Ordinance 11-71(a) regarding requirements for the construction of conduits and lines. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202316 2 202316 Resolution That the Administration resolve the outstanding issues with Teen Empowerment's contract. Approved   Action details Not available 202317 2 202317 Order That the City Clerk invite Cambridge's Traffic and Parking Director to a meeting of this Board to discuss traffic changes in Inman Square and present any traffic studies and other data related to the impacts to surrounding Somerville neighborhoods. Approved   Action details Not available 202318 2 202318 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking appear before this Board to discuss the issuance of business parking permits, especially between 5 PM and 3 AM, and the impact of those permits on residential streets. Approved   Action details Not available 202319 2 202319 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 135 Hillsdale Road for an illegal rooming house. Approved   Action details Not available 202305 2 202305 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the tree at 151 Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202306 2 202306 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the UTILITY WORK AHEAD sign at 10 Illinois Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202307 2 202307 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works take the actions described within regarding the West Somerville Neighborhood School playground. Approved   Action details Not available 202308 2 202308 Order That the Director SPCD request a redesign and upgrade to the asphalt playground, tot lot and “cave” courtyard at the West Somerville Neighborhood School. Approved   Action details Not available 202309 2 202309 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the health of the dying tree at 72 Farragut Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202298 2 202298 Public Event Public Event Permit, Acropolis Boston Philosophy Project, Davis Sq Statue Park, Nov 12, 11:30AM-4:30PM (raindate Nov 13). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202297 2 202297 Public Event Public Event Permit, Historic Preservation Commission Opening of MIlk Row Cemetery, Nov 6, 2-4PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202296 2 202296 Public Event Public Event Permit, Historic Preservation Commission Opening of Prospect Hill Tower, Nov 3 3:30-5:30PM and Nov 12 11:30AM-2PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202295 2 202295 Public Event Public Event Permit, Friends of Deanna Cremin Playground Celebration, Deanna Cremin Playground (formerly Otis St Playground), Oct 22, 9:30AM-1:30PM (raindate Oct 23). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202263 2 202263 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install 100 feet of conduit in Poplar Street from Manhole 44/20 to a point of pickup at 71 Linwood Street. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202291 2 202291 Officer's Communication City Solicitor conveying information re: #202154, a request of the Mayor to transfer $140,000 for outside counsel services. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202262 2 202262 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 51 feet of conduit in Mount Pleasant Street from Pole 243/1 to a point of pickup at the rear of 6-8 Broadway. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202294 2 202294 Officer's Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 8/25/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202293 2 202293 Officer's Communication Director of Traffic and Parking responding to Board Orders submitted 9/13/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202276 2 202276 Resolution That the Chair of the Conservation Commission report to this Board with an update on that Commission’s activities, primary concerns, and issues that are being worked on. Approved   Action details Not available 202264 2 202264 Resolution Supporting Tufts janitorial staff. Approved   Action details Not available 202265 2 202265 Resolution Supporting striking Harvard University cafeteria workers. Approved   Action details Not available 202268 2 202268 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking repair the 2 HOUR PARKING sign in front of 105 Cross Street. Approved   Action details Not available 202269 2 202269 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim or replace the tree at 27 Fountain Avenue as needed. Approved   Action details Not available 202270 2 202270 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing Permit Parking sign in front of 32 Fountain Avenue and by the Capuano School. Approved   Action details Not available 202271 2 202271 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works complete the sidewalk repair at 129-131 Glen Street, including the driveway entrance. Approved   Action details Not available 202272 2 202272 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works place a light cover on the street light by Broadway and Wisconsin Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202273 2 202273 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire at 8 Wisconsin Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 202266 2 202266 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an explanation for recycled trash being collected by non-recycling trash companies. Approved   Action details Not available 202274 2 202274 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a blinking crosswalk sign in front of the East Somerville library. (2nd request). Approved   Action details Not available 202275 2 202275 Order That the Chief of Police enforce the STOP sign at Maine and Indiana Avenues. Approved   Action details Not available 202267 2 202267 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking consider limiting parking passes for properties that request parking space relief and explain their decision, for or against, to this Board. Approved   Action details Not available 202277 2 202277 Resolution That the Administration publicize the upcoming health conference in Somerville, on Saturday, November 5, on "Airport Impacts-Perspectives on Environmental Health." Approved   Action details Not available 202282 3 202282 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of an appropriation of $47,500 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to retain an economic planning/real estate consultant to assist in developing a District Improvement Financing application. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202285 3 202285 Communication Requesting the appointment of Lunita Johnson to the Fair Housing Commission. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202290 3 202290 Officer's Communication City Assessor conveying the Green Line Extension Assessment Study completed by RKG Associates. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202314 3 202314 Officer's Communication Director of Transportation and Infrastructure responding to #201794, #201799, and #202111, re: a safety education campaign for bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202287 3 202287 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Orsola Susan Fontano to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202312 3 202312 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Josh Safdie to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202288 3 202288 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202286 3 202286 Communication Requesting the appointment of Pooja Phaltankar as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202292 3 202292 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/13/16. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202311 3 202311 Communication Requesting the appointment of Phil Ercolini to the Somerville Redevelopment Authority. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202111 4 202111 Order That the Director of SPCD implement a bicyclist and pedestrian safety education campaign. (3rd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 202162 4 202162 Order That the Director of Health and Human Services advise this Board of any potential public health concerns raised by a recent report that one out of eight samples of Somerville tap water showed small amounts of Chromium-6, and detail any more recent test results. Work completed   Action details Not available 202289 4 202289 Communication Requesting the reappointment of Uma Murugan to the Community Preservation Committee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202281 4 202281 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $544,182 in a bond for the Fire Department's purchase of a Fire Pumper. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202024 4 202024 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking initiate a citywide “Don’t Block the Box” program by painting and installing signage at the intersection of Medford Street and Lowell Street. Work completed   Action details Not available 202310 4 202310 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $380 using available funds in the Personnel Department's Professional and Technical Services Account for North Shore Psychiatry Center LLC. Approved   Action details Not available 202283 4 202283 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of a transfer of $23,295 in the Information Technology Dept, from the Personnel Services Account to the Professional & Technical Services Account, to fund an outside contractor to program Network Switches. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 202284 4 202284 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay two prior year invoices totaling $436.89 using available funds in the Information Technology Dept. Approved   Action details Not available 202284 5 202284 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay two prior year invoices totaling $436.89 using available funds in the Information Technology Dept. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202310 5 202310 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $380 using available funds in the Personnel Department's Professional and Technical Services Account for North Shore Psychiatry Center LLC. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 201308 5 201308 Order That the Chief of Police extend school crossing guard services from 3:15 PM to 3:30 PM. Work completed   Action details Not available 201334 5 201334 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the LED conversion project to the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety by the second week of June. Work completed   Action details Not available 201498 5 201498 Order That the Chief of Police and the Animal Control Officer enforce the leash law on the Community Path and around Lexington Park. Work completed   Action details Not available 201565 5 201565 Resolution That the Administration work with this Board to provide evidence of the City's runner-friendly activities to the Road Runners Club of America in order to be designated a Runner Friendly Community. Work completed   Action details Not available 201799 5 201799 Order That the Director of SPCD update this Board on a bicycle public safety/education campaign. (3rd request) Work completed   Action details Not available 201932 6 201932 Mayor's Request Requesting the adoption of the 2016 Update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Placed on file   Action details Not available 200587 7 200587 Public Communication Ben Asack submitting comments re: establishing a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Work completed   Action details Not available 202136 7 202136 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 8/25/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 200878 7 200878 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Board in writing on the street lamp contractor’s repair of street lamps since the last Public Health and Safety Committee meeting. Work completed   Action details Not available 201198 8 201198 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 3/24/16. Work completed   Action details Not available 200641 8 200641 Resolution That the Administration consider implementing a Certified Emergency Response Team as outlined by FEMA. Work completed   Action details Not available 200140 8 200140 Order That the Chief of Police, the Chief Fire Engineer and the Director of Traffic and Parking consider a "Don't Block the Box" program at key intersections that impede the flow of traffic and present a public safety hazard, and report back to this Board in writing within 30 days. Work completed   Action details Not available 200216 9 200216 Order That the City Clerk invite the Logan Airport Community Advisory Committee representative to this Board's next meeting to recommend action for the increased impact of Logan air traffic. Work completed   Action details Not available