Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/26/2017 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 (121) 121 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 204488 1 204488 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Housing and Community Development, meeting on October 16, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 204489 1 204489 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting on October 19, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 204495 1 204495 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 24, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 204493 1 204493 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 25, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 204487 1 204487 Committee Report Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 25, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 204452 1 204452 Roll Call Call of the Roll. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204453 1 204453 Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 28, 2017. Approved   Action details Not available 204456 1 204456 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to relocate Pole 325-68 at 343 Summer St 15 feet to the east, and to install 7 feet of conduit in Summer St from Pole 325-69A to a point of pickup at 343 Summer St. Approved   Action details Not available 204457 1 204457 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 5 feet of conduit in Oak St from Pole 258/8 to a point of pickup at 43 Oak St. Approved   Action details Not available 204458 1 204458 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 9 feet of conduit in Beacon St from Pole 269/13 to a point of pickup at 191 Beacon St. Approved   Action details Not available 204460 1 204460 Grant of Location Submitted by Patriot Custom Homes to install 36 feet of conduit in Chandler St from Pole 227/9 to a point of pickup at 74 Chandler St. Approved   Action details Not available 204459 1 204459 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install 36 feet of conduit in Warwick St from Pole 2 to a point of pickup at 12 Warwick St. Approved   Action details Not available 204461 1 204461 Grant of Location Submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks to replace a pendant streetlight at 445 Artisan Way, and relocate it 10 feet to the east, with a new ODAS node and accessory equipment installed. Approved   Action details Not available 204511 1 204511 Public Communication Tufts University submitting its Fall 2017 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204512 1 204512 Public Communication Harvard University submitting its Fall 2017 University Accountability report. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204513 1 204513 Public Communication Hanna Bao submitting comments re: the proposed zoning overhaul. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204507 1 204507 Public Event Public Event Permit, Bond St Block Party Chili Cookoff, Nov 5, Noon-4:30PM (raindate Nov 19). Approved   Action details Not available 204508 1 204508 Public Event Public Event Permit, Boston International Kids Film Festival tables, Statue Park, Nov 5, Noon-5:30PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204509 1 204509 Public Event Public Event Permit, Boston Meditation table, Statue Park, Nov 10, 17, 24 and Dec 3, 12:30-7PM. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204510 1 204510 License New Extended Operating Hours License, Pepi's Pizzeria, 516B Medford St, opening 7 days/wk until 2AM for dine-in, take-out, and delivery service. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204526 1 204526 Officer's Communication City Solicitor requesting to appear before this Board with an update on two pending lawsuits. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204524 1 204524 Officer's Communication 18 registered voters submitting a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 15 to update the housing linkage fee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204525 1 204525 Officer's Communication 18 registered voters submitting a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article 15 to update the housing linkage fee and create a jobs creation and retention linkage fee. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204532 2 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. Approved   Action details Not available 204533 2 204533 Resolution That the Administration request that the developers of the long-vacant Cobble Hill Plaza update this Board on their plans. Approved   Action details Not available 204534 2 204534 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking and the Director of Veterans and Public Services relocate the veteran street corner dedication sign on Gilman Street to a more suitable location. Approved   Action details Not available 204535 2 204535 Order That the city arborist trim the tree at 8 Ellsworth Street. Approved   Action details Not available 204536 2 204536 Resolution Requesting that the MBTA install a bus shelter under the Washington Street overpass to service the bus routes on that roadway. Approved   Action details Not available 204528 2 204528 Resolution Requesting the Administration to compile contact information for all utilities, for reporting such issues as low hanging wires and gas leaks, and make it easily accessible on the city’s website. Approved   Action details Not available 204527 2 204527 Resolution Requesting that Eversource meet with this city’s Administration to discuss creating a city-wide Host Community Agreement. Approved   Action details Not available 204529 2 204529 Order That the Director of SPCD provide the High School Traffic Study to this Board and post it on the city's website as soon as it is complete. Approved   Action details Not available 204514 2 204514 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 31 Porter Street for rodent activity and instruct the owner to clean up the property and, if appropriate, address the problem. Approved   Action details Not available 204515 2 204515 Resolution Declaring that the FAA and Massport, by increasing traffic on Logan Airport Runway 33L, are neglecting the health, welfare, and quality of life of Somerville's residents, and urging the Administration to determine the city’s legal options for recourse. Approved   Action details Not available 204508 2 204508 Public Event Public Event Permit, Boston International Kids Film Festival tables, Statue Park, Nov 5, Noon-5:30PM. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204507 2 204507 Public Event Public Event Permit, Bond St Block Party Chili Cookoff, Nov 5, Noon-4:30PM (raindate Nov 19). Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204496 2 204496 Mayor's Request Requesting that this Board convene in Executive Session to discuss the hiring and retention of school nurses. Approved   Action details Not available 204502 2 204502 Mayor's Communication Conveying the City's Amazon HQ2 Proposal. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204461 2 204461 Grant of Location Submitted by Lightower Fiber Networks to replace a pendant streetlight at 445 Artisan Way, and relocate it 10 feet to the east, with a new ODAS node and accessory equipment installed. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204459 2 204459 Grant of Location Submitted by Comcast to install 36 feet of conduit in Warwick St from Pole 2 to a point of pickup at 12 Warwick St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204460 2 204460 Grant of Location Submitted by Patriot Custom Homes to install 36 feet of conduit in Chandler St from Pole 227/9 to a point of pickup at 74 Chandler St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204458 2 204458 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 9 feet of conduit in Beacon St from Pole 269/13 to a point of pickup at 191 Beacon St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204530 2 204530 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a SLOW sign on Russell Road at its intersection with Ware Street. Approved   Action details Not available 204531 2 204531 Order That the Director of Engineering ensure that Eversource is providing project updates to residents on Powder House Blvd. for a year-long project, and is providing a few days' notice if private property needs to be accessed. Approved   Action details Not available 204517 2 204517 Mayor's Request Requesting approval of the proposed Union Square District Improvement Financing (DIF) Development Program. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204494 2 204494 Order That the Used Car Dealer Class 2 license issued to FMS Auto Sales LLC, 682 Mystic Avenue, be revoked immediately. Approved   Action details Not available 204457 2 204457 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 5 feet of conduit in Oak St from Pole 258/8 to a point of pickup at 43 Oak St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204456 2 204456 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to relocate Pole 325-68 at 343 Summer St 15 feet to the east, and to install 7 feet of conduit in Summer St from Pole 325-69A to a point of pickup at 343 Summer St. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204454 2 204454 Citation Commending Mary Caruso, on the happy occasion of her 85th birthday. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 204455 2 204455 Citation Commending Anna Ciccariello Sherwood on the happy occasion of her retirement from the city after 27 years of dedicated public service. Approved   Action details Not available 204478 2 204478 Resolution That the Administration provide a means for Ward 2 residents to report helicopter noise early on weekday mornings, and partner with Cambridge to prepare a formal complaint. Approved   Action details Not available 204479 2 204479 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works provide information related to returning the bike racks to the Argenziano School yard. Approved   Action details Not available 204480 2 204480 Resolution That the Administration inform this Board how Somerville participants will be chosen for the proposed GLX Community Working Group. Approved   Action details Not available 204481 2 204481 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 17 Pleasant Avenue. Approved   Action details Not available 204482 2 204482 Order That the Chief of Police order a directed patrol on Vinal Avenue from Highland Avenue to Summer Street at various times to monitor speeding motorists. Approved   Action details Not available 204483 2 204483 Order That the Police Chief order a directed patrol on Atherton and Beech Streets for motorists making illegal left turns. Approved   Action details Not available 204484 2 204484 Order That the Director of SPCD consider placing a roundabout at Munroe Street and Prospect Hill Avenue, and consider a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal. Approved   Action details Not available 204485 2 204485 Order That the Director of Traffic and Parking install a sign on Hamlet Street: OPEN TO RESIDENTS AND BICYCLISTS ONLY, M-F 7–9 AM and 4-6PM. Approved   Action details Not available 204486 2 204486 Ordinance Proposing an Ordinance for the management and elimination of natural gas leaks. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204490 2 204490 Resolution That the Administration consider adding a position to oversee street reconstruction and utility work, and provide this Board with a list of duties of said position. Approved   Action details Not available 204491 2 204491 Resolution That the Administration consider increasing permit fees to cover the cost of a new position to oversee street reconstruction and utility work. Approved   Action details Not available 204492 2 204492 Order That the City Solicitor draft a revised version of Ordinance 6-3(b)(3), Smoking in Parks, to extend the smoking prohibition to 50 feet. Approved   Action details Not available 204463 2 204463 Resolution That the Administration revise applicable ordinances and policies to prevent construction crews from closing sidewalks unless accommodations for safe pedestrian passage have been made, including the presence of detail officers at mid-block crossings if needed. Approved   Action details Not available 204470 2 204470 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to the Ward 5 Alderman on the status of the dilapidated two-family house at 19-21 Vernon Street. Approved   Action details Not available 204471 2 204471 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works install a bench halfway between Willow Avenue and Grove Street on the Community Path. Withdrawn   Action details Not available 204472 2 204472 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk and storm drain at the driveway/curb cut at 32 Warwick Street. Approved   Action details Not available 204473 2 204473 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the weeds near Warwick Street and the Community Path ramp, and report to the Ward 5 Alderman who owns that property. Approved   Action details Not available 204474 2 204474 Communication Reporting on the activities of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204475 2 204475 Resolution Urging the MBTA to maintain the fencing along the commuter rail corridor, to prevent the needless loss of life. Approved   Action details Not available 204476 2 204476 Order That the City Clerk request that the owner of Master Used Cars, 121 Prospect Street, appear before this Board's Licenses and Permits Committee to respond to neighborhood concerns about the business. Approved   Action details Not available 204477 2 204477 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional services inspect the Adrian Street area for rodents and report back to the Ward 2 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 204462 2 204462 Resolution That the Administration advise this Board on enforcing city ordinances, and develop a better response to repeat violations, including whether eyewitness reports or submitted evidence can be the basis for a citation. Approved   Action details Not available 204464 2 204464 Order That the Director of Personnel submit to this Board by its next regular meeting, a report of all department vacancies and the starting date of each vacancy, as well as any hires in process. Approved   Action details Not available 204465 2 204465 Resolution That the Administration give immediate attention to its ability to contact any of the communication companies when safety concerns arise. Approved   Action details Not available 204466 2 204466 Communication Reporting on the High School Building Committee meeting. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204467 2 204467 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works address the uneven sidewalk at 153-155 Pearl Street. Approved   Action details Not available 204468 2 204468 Order That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees on Pleasant Avenue that are blocking street lights. Approved   Action details Not available 204469 2 204469 Resolution Requesting the State Delegation to support House Bill 3027, An Act to Establish the Office of Adult Guardianship and Decisional Support Services. Approved   Action details Not available 204504 3 204504 Officer's Communication Director of Personnel submitting an update on permanently filling the Fire Chief Engineer position. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204300 3 204300 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Director of Communications review the attached email regarding better communication to residents for items before the Planning and Zoning Boards, and report back to this Board by October 23. Work completed   Action details Not available 204423 3 204423 Public Communication Chris Dwan submitting comments re: the October 6 Beacon Street tree removal. Work completed   Action details Not available 204160 3 204160 Resolution That the Mayor provide to this Board, by October 26, 2017, the analysis he referenced in a communication on June 28, 2017 regarding the costs and uses of Dilboy Field by city nonprofit sports programs. Laid on the table   Action details Not available 204246 3 204246 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 2,006 feet of ductile steel pipe and conduit beneath Mystic Avenue, from Middlesex Avenue southeasterly to Alfred Lombardi Way. Approved   Action details Not available 204477 3 204477 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional services inspect the Adrian Street area for rodents and report back to the Ward 2 Alderman. Approved   Action details Not available 204494 3 204494 Order That the Used Car Dealer Class 2 license issued to FMS Auto Sales LLC, 682 Mystic Avenue, be revoked immediately. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204506 3 204506 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/12/17. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204516 3 204516 Ordinance Requesting approval of an Ordinance for the Somerville Municipal Job Creation and Retention Trust Fund. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204520 3 204520 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $75,000 donation from Tufts University, with no match required, pursuant to its Partnership Agreement with the City. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204514 3 204514 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services inspect 31 Porter Street for rodent activity and instruct the owner to clean up the property and, if appropriate, address the problem. Approved   Action details Not available 204523 3 204523 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/26/17. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204519 4 204519 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $186,976 grant with no new match required, from State 911 to the Police Department for State 911 Support and Incentive Grant. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204518 4 204518 Mayor's Request Requesting a transfer of $32,500 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Health & Human Services Personal Services Salaries Account to fund an Environmental Health Liaison. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204521 4 204521 Communication Requesting the appointment of Francis J. Golden as Chief Assessor and Chairman of the Board of Assessors. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204522 4 204522 Officer's Communication Director of Planning responding to #204300 re: email communications for items before the Planning and Zoning Boards. Placed on file   Action details Not available 204246 4 204246 Grant of Location Submitted by Eversource to install 2,006 feet of ductile steel pipe and conduit beneath Mystic Avenue, from Middlesex Avenue southeasterly to Alfred Lombardi Way. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204301 4 204301 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board on the city's Assessment of Fair Housing recently completed for HUD, and explain what the city is doing to advance fair housing and combat housing discrimination. Work completed   Action details Not available 204168 4 204168 Order That the Superintendent of Inspectional Services report to this Board by September 28, 2017, the owners and addresses of all properties where Stop Work Orders were issued over the past two years, along with the names of the permit applicants and a list of any fines issued. Work completed   Action details Not available 204187 4 204187 Officer's Communication Community Preservation Committee responding to #203735 re: prioritizing affordable housing funds for municipal workforce housing. Work completed   Action details Not available 204028 4 204028 Officer's Communication Police Detective reporting on an incident in support of possible revocation of the Used Car Dealer License issued to American Auto Gallery, 682 Mystic Ave. Work completed   Action details Not available 204299 4 204299 Order That the Director of SPCD appear before this Board’s Committee on Housing and Community Development to discuss plans to connect the Inner Belt with North Point and the substance of any discussions with the City of Cambridge. Work completed   Action details Not available 204497 4 204497 Mayor's Request Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond to repair and improve the Buena Vista Garage. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204285 4 204285 Mayor's Communication Conveying a Host Community Agreement with Eversource. Work completed   Action details Not available 204501 4 204501 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $977.05 using available funds in the Law Department's Legal Services Account for court reporting services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204500 4 204500 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $1,267.17 using available funds in the Police Department Animal Control Professional and Technical Services Account for veterinary services. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204499 4 204499 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $4,000 using available funds in the Police Department Professional and Technical Services Account for Middle School Survey-Consultation. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204498 4 204498 Mayor's Request Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $32,499.79 using available funds in various accounts in the Department of Public Works for services provided. Referred for recommendation   Action details Not available 204503 4 204503 Officer's Communication Chief Assessor requesting to appear at this Board's meeting on November 9, 2017, for the Classification Public Hearing and determining and adopting the tax levy percentages for FY18. Approved   Action details Not available 204505 4 204505 Officer's Communication Council on Aging Director responding to #204302 re: disposing of large items at 240 Pearl Street. Placed on file   Action details Not available 202148 5 202148 Order That the Director of SPCD and the Administration discuss pre-planning and planning processes and requirements for private developers and city infrastructure projects, identifying differences and similarities. Work completed   Action details Not available 203813 5 203813 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/25/17. Work completed   Action details Not available 203870 5 203870 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board no later than August 1, 2017 on progress on a revised demolition review ordinance following the 3 community meetings this spring. Work completed   Action details Not available 204188 5 204188 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 7/13/17. Work completed   Action details Not available 203980 5 203980 Order That the Director of SPCD report to this Board why even the top priority recommendations of the Sustainable Neighborhoods Working Group have not yet been implemented after almost two years, and consider hiring additional staff to effectively address the affordable housing emergency. Work completed   Action details Not available 204288 5 204288 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 8/24/17. Work completed   Action details Not available 204335 5 204335 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/28/17. Work completed   Action details Not available 203413 6 203413 Officer's Communication DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/27/17. Work completed   Action details Not available 204445 6 204445 Officer's Communication City Engineer submitting responding to #203496 re: Pitman Street pavement. Work completed   Action details Not available 204441 7 204441 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $1,703,572 grant that requires a match, from HUD to the SPCD Housing Division for its lead abatement program. Approved   Action details Not available 204439 7 204439 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the CPA Fund's Open Space Reserve and Undesignated Fund Balance Accounts for the acquisition of 5 Palmer Ave. Approved   Action details Not available 204439 8 204439 Mayor's Request Requesting the appropriation of $500,000 from the CPA Fund's Open Space Reserve and Undesignated Fund Balance Accounts for the acquisition of 5 Palmer Ave. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 204441 8 204441 Mayor's Request Requesting acceptance of a $1,703,572 grant that requires a match, from HUD to the SPCD Housing Division for its lead abatement program. Mayoral Approval   Action details Not available 202360 10 202360 Order That the City Solicitor prepare a draft ordinance for jobs linkage fees. Work completed   Action details Not available