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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/11/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber-City Hall-93 Highland Avenue
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207955 1207955CommunicationRetirement Board notifying this City Council of a vote at the Retirement Board's May 23, 2019 meeting regarding a 2019 Cost of Living Adjustment for eligible retirees.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207941 1207941Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on April 1, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207934 1207934Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Land Use, meeting on April 2, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207945 1207945Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Traffic and Parking, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 3, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207935 1207935Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on April 4, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207936 1207936Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 4, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207943 1207943Committee ReportReport of the Special Committee on Rodent Issues, meeting on April 8, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207946 1207946Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Youth Services, meeting on April 8, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207933 1207933Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 9, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207940 1207940Committee ReportReport of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on April 10, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207909 1207909Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 29 feet of conduit in Rush St, from Utility Pole 302/3 to a point of pickup at 20-24 Rush St.Approved  Action details Not available
207963 1207963LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.Approved  Action details Not available
207964 1207964LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation.Approved  Action details Not available
207965 1207965LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp.Approved  Action details Not available
207966 1207966LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering.Approved  Action details Not available
207967 1207967LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer and Drain.Approved  Action details Not available
207968 1207968LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Approved  Action details Not available
207969 1207969LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St.Approved  Action details Not available
207970 1207970LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
207971 1207971LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207972 1207972LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Cambridge Health Alliance, 230 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207973 1207973LicenseRenewing Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207974 1207974LicenseRenewing Garage License, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St.Approved  Action details Not available
207975 1207975LicenseRenewing Garage License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St.Approved  Action details Not available
207976 1207976LicenseRenewing Garage License, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq.Approved  Action details Not available
207977 1207977LicenseRenewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St.Approved  Action details Not available
207978 1207978LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
207979 1207979LicenseRenewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207980 1207980LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 217 Highland Ave.Approved  Action details Not available
207981 1207981LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St.Approved  Action details Not available
207982 1207982LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
207983 1207983LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
207984 1207984LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Dark Horse Public House, 499 Broadway.Approved  Action details Not available
207985 1207985LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St.Approved  Action details Not available
207986 1207986LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, TR Cab, Med #2.Approved  Action details Not available
207987 1207987LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29.Approved  Action details Not available
207988 1207988LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, SJP Taxi, Med #45.Approved  Action details Not available
207989 1207989LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Jolina Taxi, Med #52.Approved  Action details Not available
207990 1207990LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK, Med #66.Approved  Action details Not available
207991 1207991LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Silva Cab, Med #83.Approved  Action details Not available
207992 1207992LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael Cab, Med #88.Approved  Action details Not available
207993 1207993LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, 102 Broadway, 3 tables, 12 chairs, 2 planters.Approved  Action details Not available
207921 1207921CommunicationReporting on the High School Building Committee meeting of April 8, 2019.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207920 1207920CommunicationReporting on the meeting about parking at the High School held on April 8, 2019.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207922 1207922CommunicationAnnouncing the groundbreaking ceremony on April 25 at 11:15 AM, kicking off of the West Branch Library renovation project.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207994 1207994LicenseNew Used Car Dealer Class 2 License, Real Auto Shop, 39 Webster Ave, 0 vehicles inside, 20 outside, opening Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM, Sat 8AM-3PM, Sun Closed.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207907 1207907Roll CallCall of the Roll.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207908 1207908MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 14, 2019.Approved  Action details Not available
207932 1207932CommunicationCommenting on the recent discussion on affordable housing and the zoning overhaul in the Land Use Committee's April 2 meeting.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207995 1207995Public CommunicationDistrict Attorney responding to #196432 re: the investigation of the murder of Deanna Cremin.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208018 1208018LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G Transportation, Med #70.Approved  Action details Not available
208000 1208000Public CommunicationStaying Put Somerville-Cambridge submitting comments re: seniors' struggle with snow.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207998 1207998Public Communication4 residents submitting comments re: #207393, permitting 16-17 year-olds to vote in municipal elections.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207996 1207996Public Communication8 residents submitting comments re: #207499, a proposal to accelerate traffic calming investments.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207997 1207997Public Communication10 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207999 1207999Public Communication3 residents submitting comments re: #206495, the proposed native plant ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207956 1207956Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Spring Cleanup, Citywide and Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, May 4, 8AM-1PM.Approved  Action details Not available
207962 1207962Public EventPublic Event License, CJD Foundation Strides for CJD 5K Walk, Seven Hills Park and Community Path to Cambridge, Oct 5, 6AM-1PM (raindate Oct 19).Approved  Action details Not available
207957 1207957Public EventPublic Event License, Taza Chocolate Spring Block Party, Windsor Pl from Windsor St to Columbia St, May 4, 9AM-6PM (raindate May 5).Approved  Action details Not available
207958 1207958Public EventPublic Event License, Linear Park Neighborhood Kids Exploration, Linear Park from Cedar St to Willow Ave, May 5, 8:30-10:30AM.Approved  Action details Not available
207959 1207959Public EventPublic Event License, Union Sq Farmers Market, Union Sq Plaza and Parking Lot, Saturdays May 18-Nov 23, 7AM-2PM.Approved  Action details Not available
207960 1207960Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council SomerStreets Carnaval, Broadway from McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 2, Noon-8PM (raindate Jun 9).Approved  Action details Not available
207961 1207961Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Sports Club Devino Esperito Santo Procession, 203 Somerville Ave to 262 Washington St and back, Jun 9, 10AM-2PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208019 1208019Public CommunicationAnne Taylor submitting comments re: #207461 and #207498, Tree Protection Ordinance.Placed on file  Action details Not available
208015 1208015LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6.Approved  Action details Not available
208016 1208016LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans, Med #15.Approved  Action details Not available
208017 1208017LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Edelle Cab, Med #20.Approved  Action details Not available
208014 1208014Public EventPublic Event License, Boy Scout Minutemen Pursuit Trail Hike, Prospect Hill, Apr 19, 4-5PM.Approved  Action details Not available
208014 2208014Public EventPublic Event License, Boy Scout Minutemen Pursuit Trail Hike, Prospect Hill, Apr 19, 4-5PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208017 2208017LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Edelle Cab, Med #20.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208016 2208016LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Yolande Trans, Med #15.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208015 2208015LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Elzira and Luc Inc, Med #6.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207961 2207961Public EventPublic Event License, Somerville Sports Club Devino Esperito Santo Procession, 203 Somerville Ave to 262 Washington St and back, Jun 9, 10AM-2PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207960 2207960Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council SomerStreets Carnaval, Broadway from McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, Jun 2, Noon-8PM (raindate Jun 9).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207959 2207959Public EventPublic Event License, Union Sq Farmers Market, Union Sq Plaza and Parking Lot, Saturdays May 18-Nov 23, 7AM-2PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207958 2207958Public EventPublic Event License, Linear Park Neighborhood Kids Exploration, Linear Park from Cedar St to Willow Ave, May 5, 8:30-10:30AM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207957 2207957Public EventPublic Event License, Taza Chocolate Spring Block Party, Windsor Pl from Windsor St to Columbia St, May 4, 9AM-6PM (raindate May 5).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207962 2207962Public EventPublic Event License, CJD Foundation Strides for CJD 5K Walk, Seven Hills Park and Community Path to Cambridge, Oct 5, 6AM-1PM (raindate Oct 19).Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208001 2208001OrderThat the Director of Finance provide this Council a 10-year revenue projection before the Council's Finance Committee meeting on April 23.Approved  Action details Not available
208002 2208002OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NOT A THROUGH WAY sign on Knowlton Street by Tufts Street.Approved  Action details Not available
208003 2208003OrderThat the City Arborist plant a tree at 4 Otis Street.Approved  Action details Not available
208004 2208004OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place signage on both sides of Alston Street to prevent cut through traffic and encourage pedestrian and bike use, as described in the GLX construction plan.Approved  Action details Not available
207944 2207944OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services provide the Special Committee on Rodent Issues with an update of the Department’s rodent survey.Approved  Action details Not available
207947 2207947ResolutionThat the Administration include in the FY20 Budget, the funding necessary to expand school cafeteria recycling and food waste reduction and collection programs to all schools.Approved  Action details Not available
207948 2207948ResolutionThat the Administration report to this Council the specific plans to expand school cafeteria recycling and food waste reduction and collection programs beyond the current pilot program.Approved  Action details Not available
208005 2208005ResolutionThanking the members of the State Delegation for sponsoring H720, the EMPOWER Act, to remove the requirement for a Home Rule Petition for municipalities wishing to lower the voting age to 16, and urging the passage of this legislation.Approved  Action details Not available
208006 2208006OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install traffic calming measures, potentially including flexposts, on Lexington Avenue, particularly at its intersections with Lesley Avenue and Hancock Street, to slow cut-through traffic.Approved  Action details Not available
208007 2208007OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the pedestrian safety signs on Broadway at its intersection with Simpson Avenue.Approved  Action details Not available
208008 2208008OrderThat the Director of SPCD implement traffic calming and pedestrian and cyclist safety measures on Broadway from Powder House Circle to Teele Square.Approved  Action details Not available
208009 2208009OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking install traffic signage at the corner of Durham and Beacon Streets. (2nd request on #s 206437, 205368, 206920, and 204315)Approved  Action details Not available
208010 2208010OrderThat the Director of Engineering and appropriate staff report on the date and method of implementation of the residential exemption for sewer and water charges.Approved  Action details Not available
208011 2208011OrderThat the Director of Engineering and appropriate staff discuss with this Council the legal limits of progressive water and sewer rate assessments.Approved  Action details Not available
207956 2207956Public EventPublic Event License, Arts Council Spring Cleanup, Citywide and Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, May 4, 8AM-1PM.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
208018 2208018LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Sadel and G Transportation, Med #70.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207931 2207931OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO PARKING sign on the corner of Chester Avenue and McGrath Highway to allow drivers to see oncoming traffic.Approved  Action details Not available
207928 2207928OrderThat the Director of SPCD replace all flex posts in Ward 1 and place them further apart so cars won’t run them over.Approved  Action details Not available
207929 2207929OrderThat the Director of SPCD utilize painted bump-outs and street art at every intersection where flex posts are presently located.Approved  Action details Not available
207930 2207930ResolutionThat the Administration utilize the parking lots on Glen and Tufts Streets, 90 Washington Street, and any others available, for neighborhood use during the GLX construction.Approved  Action details Not available
207914 2207914ResolutionThat Administration investigate hiring a landscaper to maintain the investments in our city parks' planted areas, softscape, flowerbeds etc.Approved  Action details Not available
207923 2207923OrdinanceSubmitting for approval the Somerville Welcoming Community Ordinance, to establish Somerville as a Welcoming Community, to declare that all are welcome here, and to increase public confidence in city government with guidelines for our voluntary involvement in federal immigration enforcement.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207927 2207927OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking reset the NO LEFT TURN (at certain times) sign at the corner of College and Kidder Avenues so it's clearly visible to traffic traveling south on College Avenue. (2nd request)Approved  Action details Not available
207925 2207925OrderThat the Chief of Police and the Director of Inspectional Services advise the Ward 6 Councilor how many decibel meter readers the city owns and how and when they are deployed.Approved  Action details Not available
207926 2207926OrderThat the Chief of Police address noise ordinance violations by street performances in Davis Square.Approved  Action details Not available
207924 2207924ResolutionUrging the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards to issue an official interpretation on the classification and treatment of Short-Term Rentals under the State Building Code, as requested by the Inspectional Services Department.Approved  Action details Not available
207915 2207915OrderThat the Director of SPCD explain to the Traffic and Parking Committee why strategically-placed temporary speed bumps would not be more effective in calming traffic than plastic flex posts, many of which have been down and out-of-service within a day or two of the recent bridge closures.Approved  Action details Not available
207916 2207916OrderThat the Director of SPCD evaluate with the Traffic and Parking Committee the value and impact of flex posts for traffic calming, and on plans going forward for their use and maintenance.Approved  Action details Not available
207918 2207918OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking urgently prioritize pedestrian safety at the intersection of Walnut Street and Highland Avenue, which was identified as one of the most unsafe intersections in the city.Approved  Action details Not available
207919 2207919OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking prioritize pedestrian safety at the intersection of Vinal and Highland Avenues with re-painting and additional signage.Approved  Action details Not available
207917 2207917OrderThat the Director of Traffic and Parking implement traffic calming measures on Avon Street.Approved  Action details Not available
207993 2207993LicenseNew Outdoor Seating License, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, 102 Broadway, 3 tables, 12 chairs, 2 planters.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207913 2207913ResolutionThat the Administration have Port-a-Potties available at the public parks for the 2019 summer months.Approved  Action details Not available
207992 2207992LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Michael Cab, Med #88.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207991 2207991LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Silva Cab, Med #83.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207990 2207990LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, LTK, Med #66.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207989 2207989LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, Jolina Taxi, Med #52.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207988 2207988LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, SJP Taxi, Med #45.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207987 2207987LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, 32 Summer St Corp, Med #29.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207986 2207986LicenseRenewing Taxi Medallion License, TR Cab, Med #2.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207985 2207985LicenseRenewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207984 2207984LicenseRenewing Billiards and Bowling License, Dark Horse Public House, 499 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207983 2207983LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dunkin Donuts, 504 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207982 2207982LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Wang's Fast Food, 509 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207981 2207981LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Cataldo Ambulance Service, 137 Washington St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207980 2207980LicenseRenewing Extended Operating Hours License, Dumpling Kitchen, 217 Highland Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207979 2207979LicenseRenewing Garage License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207978 2207978LicenseRenewing Garage License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207977 2207977LicenseRenewing Garage License, Gene Automotive Repair, 56 Joy St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207976 2207976LicenseRenewing Garage License, Tech Auto Body, 9 Union Sq.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207975 2207975LicenseRenewing Garage License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207974 2207974LicenseRenewing Garage License, Leins Auto Repair, 69 Bow St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207973 2207973LicenseRenewing Garage License, K Professional Auto Detailing, 682 Mystic Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207972 2207972LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Cambridge Health Alliance, 230 Highland Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207971 2207971LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Simon's Auto Service, 166 Boston Ave.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207970 2207970LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Broadway Sunoco, 258 Broadway.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207969 2207969LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Pearl St Auto Sales, 182 Pearl St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207968 2207968LicenseRenewing Flammables License, Nissenbaum Auto Parts, 480 Columbia St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207967 2207967LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Borges Sewer and Drain.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207966 2207966LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Baystate Engineering.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207965 2207965LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Caruso Corp.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207964 2207964LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, Galway Excavation.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207963 2207963LicenseRenewing Drainlayer's License, NCCL Enterprises.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207909 2207909Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource to install 29 feet of conduit in Rush St, from Utility Pole 302/3 to a point of pickup at 20-24 Rush St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207937 2207937OrderThat the Director of SPCD update the zoning overhaul draft to reflect a 3-year term for Planning Board members.Approved  Action details Not available
207938 2207938OrderThat the City Solicitor draft an ordinance to reflect a 3-year term for Planning Board members.Approved  Action details Not available
207939 2207939OrderThat the City Solicitor draft a Home Rule Petition to change the Zoning Board of Appeals members' terms to 3 years.Approved  Action details Not available
207910 2207910OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment present the upcoming plan for Community Choice Electricity Aggregation.Approved  Action details Not available
207911 2207911OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment discuss the FY18 and FY19 recycling and trash tonnage, impacts, proposed changes and other issues pertinent to this topic.Approved  Action details Not available
207912 2207912OrderThat the Director of Sustainability and Environment and the Director of Purchasing discuss the Procurement Sustainability Policy, to purchase products from environmentally responsible companies.Approved  Action details Not available
207942 2207942OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation design with interested parents and caregivers a summer program to support those who have children with autism disorder.Approved  Action details Not available
207852 3207852LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Tosh Enterprises, 260 Elm St.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
207954 3207954Mayor's RequestCity Solicitor requesting to amend a contract and appear in Executive Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207861 3207861LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon St.Approved with conditions  Action details Not available
207558 3207558LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave, remaining open to 3AM Mon-Sat for in-store, take-out, and delivery service.Approved as amended  Action details Not available
207354 3207354Grant of LocationSubmitted by Eversource and Verizon New England to install one joint-owned pole in the sidewalk at 10 Ward St.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207949 3207949Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Grant of Easement Agreement with the MBTA.Approved  Action details Not available
208012 3208012Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $854,038 from the Salary Contingency Account to various departmental Personal Services Accounts to fund the FY19 costs of the Memorandum of Agreement with SMEA Unit B.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
208013 3208013Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $74,095 from the Salary Contingency Account to various departmental Salaries Accounts in order to establish and fund several new positions as part of the SMEA B Memorandum of Agreement.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207949 4207949Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Grant of Easement Agreement with the MBTA.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207950 4207950Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $88,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the City Clerk's Office Equipment-Capitalized Account in order to purchase and install high density shelving in the new municipal archives at 42 Cross St.Approved  Action details Not available
207953 4207953Mayor's RequestRequesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $37,778.81 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings and Grounds and Highway Division Accounts for invoices received after the close of FY18.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207436 4207436OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation work with the School Dept. and SomerPromise to pilot neighborhood-based snow-day care at each elementary school.Work completed  Action details Not available
207558 4207558LicenseNew Extended Operating Hours License, Sam's Falafel and Shawarma, 215 Highland Ave, remaining open to 3AM Mon-Sat for in-store, take-out, and delivery service.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207572 4207572OrderThat the Director of Inspectional Services bait the sewers around the intersection of Highland Avenue and Lowell Street, then down the east side of Lowell Street to Hudson Street and along the north side of Hudson Street from Lowell Street to 80 Hudson Street.Work completed  Action details Not available
207148 4207148Grant of LocationSubmitted by Cambridge Network Solutions to install 119 feet of conduit in Medford St at Walnut St, from the communications manhole near 299 Medford Street to the communications manhole in the sidewalk at the intersection of the two streets.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207154 4207154ResolutionThat the Administration share how the SomerVision 2040 process will be linked to the Somerville Learning 2030 City/District visioning process.Work completed  Action details Not available
207861 4207861LicenseRenewing Outdoor Parking License, Star Market, 275 Beacon St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207754 4207754OrdinanceRequesting approval of proposed amendments to the Living Wage Ordinance to raise the living wage to $15 per hour starting in FY20.Ordinance ordained  Action details Not available
207658 4207658OrderThat the Chief of Police provide this Council with a list of the unsolved homicides over the past 35 years.Work completed  Action details Not available
207852 4207852LicenseRenewing Junk Dealer's License, Tosh Enterprises, 260 Elm St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207952 4207952Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $37,863.99 from the Office of Housing Stability Professional and Technical Account to the SPCD Finance and Admin Land Acquisition Account for final closing costs for 90 Washington St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207951 4207951Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $40,000 from the SPCD Housing Division Professional and Technical Services Account to the SPCD Admin Legal Services Account to engage outside eminent domain counsel to defend the Redevelopment Authority in the acquisition of 90 Washington St.Referred for recommendation  Action details Not available
207896 5207896Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $596,450 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the installation of a new boiler in City Hall.Approved  Action details Not available
207754 5207754OrdinanceRequesting approval of proposed amendments to the Living Wage Ordinance to raise the living wage to $15 per hour starting in FY20.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207895 5207895Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $460,110 from the East Somerville Community School Rehabilitation Insurance Proceeds Account to the Capital Stabilization Fund for a new boiler for City Hall.Approved  Action details Not available
207162 5207162OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services develop a resident checklist for emergency preparedness, including plans to help needy neighbors, and including the "Are You OK" Program.Work completed  Action details Not available
207088 5207088Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $370,729 from the Park Stabilization Fund to pay for FY2019 incurred debt service for park renovation.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207089 5207089Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $326,882 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to pay for FY2019 Debt Service.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207336 5207336Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Amendment to the Powder House Land Disposition Agreement.Approved  Action details Not available
207379 5207379OrderThat the Commissioner of Public Works explain to this Board the process for procuring, maintaining, and repairing or replacing rodent-proof trash barrels.Work completed  Action details Not available
205438 5205438ResolutionThat the Administration consider the following steps to address the field space crisis: petition DCR for a waiver for a reduced expectation to schedule regional uses, cover costs of using Dilboy for teams displaced from less expensive fields to Dilboy, and prioritize youth sports over adults sports for field usage.Work completed  Action details Not available
205669 5205669OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation prioritize Somerville youth sports leagues before any adult sports leagues from outside the city until the city’s field conflicts are resolved.Work completed  Action details Not available
206302 5206302OrderThat the Director of Parks and Recreation report on how often the public outdoor pools reach capacity and what, if any, pool staffing or policy changes may enable more people to access pools on hot days.Work completed  Action details Not available
206644 5206644OrderThat the Director of SomerPromise or Health and Human Services provide this Board with an overview of the Somerville Learning 2030 initiative and how the Board may be involved.Work completed  Action details Not available
207950 5207950Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $88,750 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the City Clerk's Office Equipment-Capitalized Account in order to purchase and install high density shelving in the new municipal archives at 42 Cross St.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207997 6207997Public Communication10 residents submitting comments re: #204323, a proposal for Powderhouse Blvd. safe bicycling.Kept in committee  Action details Not available
206804 6206804Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of a Home Rule Petition to provide legal voting rights for residents aged 16 and older.Placed on file  Action details Not available
206854 6206854OrderThat the Director of Health and Human Services work with the Public Schools to allow whole fruits to be saved for use as snacks, given that many children often go without snacks.Recommended to be sent for discussion  Action details Not available
204996 6204996OrderThat this Board's Committee on Youth Services organize one or more workshops to ask tweens and young teens about how the city can make sure our community is a great place for them to live.Work completed  Action details Not available
206368 6206368OrderThat the Administration present this Board with legal options for granting non-citizen residents the right to vote in local elections.Work completed  Action details Not available
206457 6206457CommunicationParks and Recreation Director responding to #206302 re: outdoor pool utilization and capacity.Work completed  Action details Not available
206403 6206403OrderThat the City Solicitor draft a home rule petition to grant Permanent Residents the right to vote in municipal elections.Work completed  Action details Not available
200246 6200246ResolutionThat the Administration request rodent sightings be placed as an icon on the Commonwealth Connect app.Work completed  Action details Not available
200628 6200628OrderThat the Supervisor of Inspectional Services consider increasing fines for businesses in violation of rodent prevention measures.Work completed  Action details Not available
207672 6207672Mayor's RequestRequesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $596,450 in a bond for the costs of installing a new boiler in City Hall.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207336 6207336Mayor's RequestRequesting approval of an Amendment to the Powder House Land Disposition Agreement.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207178 6207178OrderThat this Board take steps to reduce the terms of the Planning and Zoning Board members from 5 to 3 years.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207895 6207895Mayor's RequestRequesting a transfer of $460,110 from the East Somerville Community School Rehabilitation Insurance Proceeds Account to the Capital Stabilization Fund for a new boiler for City Hall.Mayoral Approval  Action details Not available
207756 6207756Mayor's RequestRequesting the appropriation of $85,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the City Clerk's Office Equipment-Capitalized Account in order to purchase and install high density shelving in the new municipal archives at 42 Cross St.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207769 6207769CommunicationPurchasing Director responding to #205478 with an analysis of a $15 living wage.Placed on file  Action details Not available
207759 6207759Mayor's RequestRequesting acceptance of a $32,000 no match grant from the MA Department of Environmental Protection for the Public Works Department's Recycling Dividends Program.Approved  Action details Not available